Straits Echo, 3 May 1912
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Title Section40 1912-05-03 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE; OF EVENTS, CIRCIU.A M.Vj Ift ROlff iff ill rr *Ht STRAUS. TtU tfuRMLO HALAi STALES trto IMF FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum PENANG, FKIDAI, 3rd MAY, 1U12.« Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 10l40 words
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Advertisement1012 1912-05-03 1 yja require Tome ani some* thing to nourish you, Drink* Dog’s Head .Guinness's I \f\ V Stout, and look for this label to see that you get it. iTTANO «LEE A Co., Sole Agents. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky* UNDILANDS. BUTTERY S Co.. AGENTS FOR PENANG F.1,012 words
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Advertisement36 1912-05-03 1 Order it in Nip Bottles. I Dog's Ke&dfiGtiifineas’s t Stout. The Tonic that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. f j Observe this label, it is on every genu- ine Nip. TIANQ LEES& Co., Sole Agentt.36 words
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Article767 1912-05-03 2 The Hambuig- America Line has sold the steamer Hellas to Japanese buyers. She is of 2,438 tons gross and 1,479 tons register, and was built at Stockton in 1894, with dimensions 290 ft. by 42 ft. by 1/.4 ft. Of the gold and silver bullion, valued at767 words
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Article289 1912-05-03 2 Usino the Dictograph in Suit for Divorce. A new use has been found for the dictograph, an electrical device for recording conversations, by means of which the brothers McNamara were sent to a penitentiary and several United States legislators have been convicted of bribery, says a message from289 words
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Advertisement58 1912-05-03 2 THIS IS IT! WaterburyV Metabolized| Cod Liver Oil Compound W* Su rASTLILSS UDORLFSIFo late 'cientiSu pro paiaiion of COD LIVMU OIL. Dees all that is claimed Icr it and super sedcs the oid fashioned emulsions which upset tl. ’saiiu-h. Highly rc Cc ii lead 'd by the medi cal profession.58 words
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Advertisement326 1912-05-03 2 How to Keep Well. Constipation brings many ailments in its train and is the primary cause of much sickuess. Keep your bowels regular madam, and you will escape many of the ailments to which women are subject. Constipation is a very simple thing, Lut like many simple things, it may326 words
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Advertisement1620 1912-05-03 2 onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnno i TO THOSE ABOUT TO GET MARRIED, g n n n n n n n n n n n n TO THOSE ABOUT TO GET MARRIED. IT IS WORTH KNOWING that you can hire almost anything and everything you want from the SAVE-U-TROUBLE FIRM, No. 120, Pitt St.:— Frock1,620 words
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Article23 1912-05-03 3 Vessels t ram Agents Due Assaye Kleist Goeben Singapore A,G.&Co. Singapore BM.&Co. Colombo BM.&Co 1 i i 4tli May. 7th 9th23 words
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Article18 1912-05-03 3 Vessel» 1 For Agents Leaves Assaye Kleist Goeben Colombo Colombo Singapore A. B. B M.&Jo i May.18 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement339 1912-05-03 3 MO. SB S.N.C Arrivals and Do far lures. Mail Service Outward. Humewarii Connecting Due Date. bt earner. Wltb g.g* LonJoU> Mav 4 Assaye 18 AsteamerJ Mongolia 'June 1 Malwa 15 fakes by mail steamers. 1st class 2nd class To Loudon bv Sea $565-72 $377-14 To Marseilles or Gibraltar $528-00 $358-29339 words
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Advertisement244 1912-05-03 3 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD, Agtnts KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MA ATSCH APPIJ. (ROY.i< OL'T*:H packet company.For Intended to Sail. StKAJ#ER, De i, Asahan, Panel) and Singapore. (Weekly). Fri. 3rd May, 2 p.m. Van der Parra Deli and Batu Bahra (Fortnightly). Dell and Langsa (Fortnightly). Singapore (direct) Connecting with Batavia and244 words
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Advertisement128 1912-05-03 3 <S HIPPING.} Austraian Lloyd Steamer Navigation Company. 1 'HE Company’s Steam- j A ers may be expected j to arrive outwards and •*---< leave homewards on the following dates I Outwaed. (For Singapore, China Japan.) 1 s.8. Persia due here 17th May,1912 s.s. Silesia due here 16th June, 9.8. Voncaerts128 words
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Advertisement872 1912-05-03 3 fOBSTOCm LLOYD, DEEM IMPERIAL GERM IK MAIL LI1T3. fTlHE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen A Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa Naples (connection Marseilles, Alexandra and vice versa), Port Said!, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau or Nagasaki, Kobe,872 words
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Article, Illustration95 1912-05-03 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —AH business communications should be95 words
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Article1593 1912-05-03 4 Although it is desirable to have some science, a suitable vocabulary, and at least a modicum of capacity for sustaining mental application, no man of ordinary commonsense need hesitate to approach any of the bigger riddles with which human intellect continues to concern itself. Indeed, it is the case1,593 words
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Article71 1912-05-03 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day:— Penang Straits Trading Co., 1 buyers, no sellers S slos-10 Penang Tin Exchange, 31 i tons at 103.60 Leong Fee Co., 50 104.121 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 125 104.20 Total|... 206 i tons. Tin is quoted in71 words
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Article764 1912-05-03 4 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The ammal general meeting of the Parish Hall was held last night at 8.30. The following were present:—Rev. Father L. M. Duvelle (President ex-officio), Messrs. J. F. de Mello, Sr., (Vice President), B. E. D’Aranjo (Hon. Secty.), J. H. Phipps, C. L. Robless, F. Aeria,764 words
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Article149 1912-05-03 4 Gambling Prosecution Asst. Supdt. of Police Onraet raided No. 17, Noordin Street on the 24th April. As a consequence five nvonyas were arrested and charged with playing peh tin before Magistrate Celman this morning. Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok got all five accused acquitted. Cautioned. This is the149 words
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Article335 1912-05-03 4 So far as we could tell from the W comments of the people going a ™av one present at Madame Alice Gome/ 'J*** at the Penang Town Hall W thoroughly enjoyed it. Dl ßht Three part-songs were .un? hv vr Ebden, Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Phillis \f- n Harding, Messrs335 words
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Article319 1912-05-03 4 Mr. Raymond Madge, solicitor, has arrived in Klumpur to join Mr. David Freeman's staff. Mr. David Graham, who has lieen at Home for over eighteen months, has returned to the Straits, and is at present on a short visit to Ipoh. Many people throughout Malaya will regret319 words
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Article170 1912-05-03 4 The Municipal Engineer’s Office has been burgled twice within the last two months, on both occasions on pay day. The thief is apparently one who thoroughly knows the ways of the clerks. On February 29 was his first attempt. With a chisel he prised open the desk170 words
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Advertisement151 1912-05-03 4 Visiting- “Stay at the Grand Hotel, IPOH A Homelike Hotel I» TlMkORAMR CREET, Ipoh. for Transient or Residential Guests, affording every known comfort and convenience, and appealing to those seeking the Beat Accommodations at Reasonable Rates. P. Z. CREET, Sole Proprietor. PRITCHARD GO. FRISTER AND ROSSMANN’S SEWING MACHINES. We Have151 words
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Advertisement32 1912-05-03 4 Source of Sleeplessness. The most common cause of insomnia j* disorders of the stomach. Stomach and Liver Tablets correct these disorders and enable you to sleep. For by all Dispensaries and Dealers.32 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article16 1912-05-03 5 I 'ehn Special.) Singapore, May 3. Singapore, tiring for the Mills Trophy icored 171.16 words
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Article26 1912-05-03 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, May 3. X|,e death has taken place of Mr. C. J. gajih Kristen, formerly Chief Tamil Interpreter at the Singapore Supreme Court.26 words
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Article39 1912-05-03 5 i Echo Special.) Singapore. May 3. There was a large gathering on board the p &0. steamer Assaye which took away severdl well-known Singapore residents Mr. I K. Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs. Bean, the Hon. W. Collins.39 words
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Article34 1912-05-03 5 •flu Sjtecial.) Singapore, May 3. Fraser A Co’s report states that Sterling rubber shades are dull. They are mostlv unaltered. Local shares are steady. Fair business is l>eing done in tin.34 words
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Article35 1912-05-03 5 Echo Special.") Singapore, May 3. A fire broke out at the British Malaysian Company's works at Sarawak on April 30. The staff stopped the tire from spreading. The damaged works are insured.35 words
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Article47 1912-05-03 5 Echo Special. Singapore, May 3. Mrs. Thorpe, charged with cheating at Rangoon, was brought up before the Magistrate at Singapore. She was allowed bail in the sum of >5850 on her undertaking to appear in the Rangoon Court following the arrival there of the Dunera.47 words
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Article36 1912-05-03 5 (Reuter.) St. Petersburg, May 2. Signor Celestino Almeida, the Portuguese Minister of Marine, has introduced a bill fixing the naval force at 4,500 to be distributed among tive cruisers, and fourteen uunboats and destroyers.36 words
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Article35 1912-05-03 5 Reuter.) London, May 2. The battleship Hibernia, fitted with a launching platform, has left Sbeerness for Portland with four aeroplanes. The flights will be made during the King’s visit on Mar 25.35 words
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Article27 1912-05-03 5 Reuter.) St. Petersburg, May 2. 54,0(X> people have struck work as a protest to the shooting of the workers on the Lena gold fields27 words
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Article89 1912-05-03 5 (Reuter.) Washington, May 2. President Taft has informed the Senate that the State Department had no evidence whatever to show that there had been any acquisition of land in Mexico on the part of Japan with the intention of acquiring such hreetlv or indirectly. Accompanying President Taft’s89 words
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Article35 1912-05-03 5 Renter.) T ondon. May 9. Commencing with the s.s. Guelph o 1»> the Union Castle and East African •learners will call at Port Amelia. It is thereby to assist in the development of Nyassaland.35 words
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Article192 1912-05-03 5 (Renter.) Balfour'» Criticisms. London, May 3. During the debate in the House of Commons on the Home Rule Bill Mr. A. J. Balfour said that restrictions of the bill, though necessary, were absolutely inconsistent with the contention that the bill gave Irishmen an opportunity of developing their192 words
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Article74 1912-05-03 5 {Reuter.) Constantinople, M&y 2 The Turkish Cabinet has decided to ro opeu the Dardanelles reserving the right to reclose it in case of necessity. Blows To Atoms, Constantinople, May 2. A tug while inspecting a buoy at the Dardanelles fouled a mine and was blown to atoms. Four74 words
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Article30 1912-05-03 5 {Reuter.) London, May 2. Vedrinoes, the aviator who fractured his skull by a fall from bis machine, has now a chance of consciousness. At intervals he is conscious.30 words
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Article71 1912-05-03 5 {Renter.) Constantinople, Mav 2. The Vali of Smyrna reports that a battery fired two blank shots at the s.s. Texas warning her to deviate from her course. The vessel did not, heed the warning. Consequently seven shells were fired. They dropped round the Texas which then71 words
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Article108 1912-05-03 5 Renter London, May 2 The British enquiry into the los* of the s.s. Titanic opened to-day at the London and Scottish Drill Hall, Westminster. Sixty counsel, many of them very eminent, including Sir Rufus Isaacs aud Sir John Simon, appear for the Board of Trade. Sir R. Finlay,108 words
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Article118 1912-05-03 5 {Reuter.) London, May 2. The Admiralty announces a further important reorganisation of the fleet when the charges had been completed. For six months six battle squadrons will be homogeneous. The first aud second will consist of Dreadnoughts and Lord Nelsons, the third of King Edwards and the118 words
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Article23 1912-05-03 5 {Reuter.) London, May 2. Mr. Asquith announced that a bill for reversing the Osborne judgment will be introduced before Whitt untide.23 words
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Article57 1912-05-03 5 {Reuter.) Oyster Bay, May 2-. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt has renounced his claim to the votes of eight Massachusetts delegates and has telegraphed to them instructing them to vote for Taft who secured eighteen regular delegates but failed to secure the delegation at large, because 9.000 votes from57 words
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Article67 1912-05-03 5 Reuter London, May 2. Mr. L. V. Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Colonies, anni unced in the House of Commons that he has found it possible substantially to improve the pay in certain departments of British East Africa, including the administrathp staff, on the estimates67 words
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Article31 1912-05-03 5 A Fall in P. O's. If enter.) Loudon, May 2, Peninsular and Oriental shares liave fallen from 405 to 340 on the company’s statement, disposing of the rumour as to aiqalgamafion.31 words
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Article28 1912-05-03 5 lbs. dry. The Rubber Estates of Krian, Ltd. 7,229 Brieh Rubber Estate, Limited 6,415 Alor Pongsu Rubier Estate, Ltd. 6455 Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd. 1,99928 words
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Article17 1912-05-03 5 The Menglembu output for April was 450 pikuls, 36 catties. The value is estimated at $26,609.20.17 words
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Article765 1912-05-03 5 One Thousand Probables. {Reuter.) r London, May 2. a The probables for the One Thousand Guineas (1 mile) which will be run at Newmarket to-morrow are: Lolette Earl Souraba va Walter Griggs Gay Laura Clark Silesia Martin Belle Isle < H Jones Signorinellu Brown Poßerris F. Wootton i Hufrosina765 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article178 1912-05-03 5 Per s.s. Devanha, 2nd May, from London Miss E Rogerson, Mr S A. Mill and Mr. T. Dowling From Marseilles Mr. H. L. Snowie, Mr. C. R. Harriott, Mr. C. Y. Steveis, Mr. R. Pearson and Mr Van Vianeu. From Colombo Mr. C. J. Arnold. Mr. F. Mensergh and178 words
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Article111 1912-05-03 5 s.8. Fying Dragen 20 cases rubber 8.8 8 bags copra 8.8. Hok Canton 10 maize 8.8. Padang 244 copra 8.8. 40 cases rubber 8.8. 11 bags beVlnuts 8.8. Lunka 12 coffee s.8. M 56 copra 8 8. n 14 betelnuts s.s. Hong Wan I 06 chests tea s.8111 words
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Article35 1912-05-03 5 To- DAT. J 7fch Day of 3rd Moon. Band, Esplanade, 6pm. One Thousand Guineas. Volunteer Recruits, A Co. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala K&ngs&r Road. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Matsuo s Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road.35 words
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Article300 1912-05-03 5 P H COPRAH COMPANY, LTD., 1 Penang, begs to inform the public that unfavourable reports, regarding the efficiency of their sjstem of sterilizing coprah, the value of that sjstem in general and the duration of the effects of such sterilisation, hare been and are being spread bj evil-minded300 words
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Advertisement49 1912-05-03 5 -•'man was dark and debonnair, And every inch a millionaire, 11 illness was a fjrave affair, ln spite of wealth, m, swathed his chest in oil and lint, fc V sai 1 he’d die him the bint. osid he (J 0f e tch Woods’ Peppermint He’s now in health.49 words
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Advertisement36 1912-05-03 5 Sprained Ankle. A sprained ankle may as a rule in from three to four days by Chamberlain's Pain Balm and the directions with each bottle, by all Dispensaries and Dealers. be cured applying observing For sale36 words
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Advertisement82 1912-05-03 5 Muscular Rheumatism. When vour shoulder is so lame that eveiV movement of vour arm pains you severely you may know tint you have muscular rheumatism. Prompt relief may he had bv applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and massaging the affected parts with the palm of the hand at esch application. Do82 words
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Advertisement31 1912-05-03 5 (lOnOHan is a happy combination of Kawa Rosins with Oleum Santali in the proportion of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 parts OleumSantal cures easily, no complication* All chemists and dealers.31 words
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Advertisement360 1912-05-03 5 AUCTION. CENTRAL S \LE3 ROOM: G. W. P. Lighters, numbered 56 and 59. will be offered for sale by auction at Central Sales Room on Monday, 6th May. 1912 at 11.30 a.m. CUNNINGHAM. CLARK Co., Licensed Auctioneer». 3-5-12 331 The Chinese Steamship Co., Ltd. f or Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy, 8360 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article141 1912-05-03 6 Seedda, Br. 8.«., 3,438, Johnson, 2nd May, Rangoon, 28th Apr., Gen. H. L. A Co. Devanha, Br. s.s., 4,785, Hickey, 2nd May, Bombay, 24th Apr., Gen. A. G. A Co. Cyclops, Br. s.B„ 5,782, Clark, 2nd May, Liverpool, 2nd Apr., Gen.—W. M. A Co. Pin Seng, Br. s.s., 378,141 words
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Article79 1912-05-03 6 3rd May Malacca, for Tongkah. Van der Parra, for Deli and AsaLan. Malaya, for Deli. Chantaboon, for Trang. Vidar, for Langkat. Janet Nicoll, for Tongkah, Kopah, Kenong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Japan for Calcutta. Pin Beng for Port Swettenham and Singapore. XJn Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and79 words
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Article232 1912-05-03 6 Fom Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Tong Chnan, to-morrow, 9 a.m. Trang—Per Tong Chay, Un, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, rfwatow and Amoy Per Hong Wan I, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Teluk Anson and Dindings —Per Hok Canton, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Trang —Per Lesng Ho, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Pangkalan Brandan232 words
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Article121 1912-05-03 6 Pbna.no, 3rd Mat. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4£ 4 months* sight Bank 2/4*, 3 Credit 2/4$ 3 Documentary.. 2/4 alcutta, Demand Bank Bs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 175$ 'ombay, Demand Ban* 174 ’toulmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days* sight Private 176 Ladras, Demand121 words
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Article215 1912-05-03 6 Gold Leaf 364.60 Black Pepper ..no stock White Pepper ?9 30 sole# Trang Peppar 22. —sellers Cloves 35. —nominal Mace 120 —sellers Pickings 110 —sales Nutmegs 110 s. 23. —sales C No. 1 8.20 sale Sugar < 2 810 sal (.Basket 5. 15 buyers Copra (ujixed) 10.70 buyers Tahbtm215 words
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Article172 1912-05-03 6 Pknanh, 3rd May, 1912 Bkkv— cts. Soup pm catty Roast >< 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meal... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 m Tongue... 55 F&t 15 Lfeart 50 lAjejc per catty 55 POKA-r Pork uattv 32 Pig’s Head... F'tef. Tongue Mutton per lb172 words
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Article1780 1912-05-03 6 Capital. Number of Shared issued. 1909 1905 1 :*IC 1909 1910 1906 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 •904 1903 1909 150,000 290,000 750,000 300,000 8 600,000 tti 1,200,000 8 500,000 81,000,000 8 390,300 8 600,00\> 8 205,000 8 100.000 8 450,000 8 200,000 1909 1909 1905 1909 1910 19041,780 words
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Advertisement50 1912-05-03 6 A Matter of Common Interest. How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain’» Cough Remedy ha» won its great reputation and immense sale by its remarkable cure of colds. It can always be depended upen. For sale by all Dispeusaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement35 1912-05-03 6 Riedel’s Goiiosan is not unpleasant to take, and is not attended by those distressing byeffects which so often accompany the use of balsams and Santal oils. It has secured unqualified praise from the leading Specialists.35 words
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Advertisement37 1912-05-03 6 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. THE CURE OF CONSUMPTION Active > Principle oi Cod Liver Oil with Creosote. Pl* ik.il (Chapoteaut) RELIABLE AGENT IN TREATMENT OF w TUBERCULOSIS > OR PULMONARY PHTHISIS all Chemists Sold by37 words
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Article1335 1912-05-03 7 Their Singapore Premises. On Saturday Messrs. Katz Bros., Ltd., will be At Home from noon to 2 p.m to celebrate the completion of their new prej mises in Singapore which for the past I eighteen months, have been in course of erection in Raffles Place on land1,335 words
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Article200 1912-05-03 7 A people without any form of religion, without superstition, devoid of any thought of the future state, has been found iu the interior forests of Sumatra, according to Dr. Wilhelm Vnlez, the geologist of the University of Breslau, who has made extensive journeys through the island There200 words
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245 1912-05-03 7 tor some time past the French Colonial authorities have been dissatisfied with the designs of the postage stamps issued in 1906-07, and now current. M do la Neziere, the official painter to the French Colonial Office, was commissioned to prepare a set of various245 words
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Advertisement606 1912-05-03 7 THE EAST ASIATIC COY., LTD. FOR COPENHAGEN 8 BALTIC PORTS. Iho Danish niotoi ship Sdundici is expected to load for the abovi ports on Bth inst. She has excel lent accommodation for first class passengers t( Genoa, London anti Copenhagen, consisting of large well appoints single and double Cabins with606 words
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Advertisement279 1912-05-03 7 THE DULCEPHONE. THE GRAMOPHONE “par excellence” SU PE KB MODELS IN SOLID MAHOGANY. SHEAKATON STYLE, ETC. o <1 Hornless and Ordinary Pattern Silent Hanning Motors, improved Soundbox, Reproduction h ull uud Clear and Free from all Unpleasant Grating of the Needle. PRICES RANGE FROM $2O UPWARDS. The :?obi:isoii f iano279 words
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Advertisement64 1912-05-03 7 «E» —T' 8" THIS 13 IT! WaterLa :j r» />3 »7 U\J 1 w i Coi Liver C.l ConiDiiiind ThS V. l jC PLESS The latest scientific pre parationof(JOl) LIVER OIL. Dotj ail that is claimed f it a;.d super sedes the hj fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly64 words
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Advertisement10 1912-05-03 7 For Children’* Hacking Cough at Night, Woods Great Bepperiuint .Cure.10 words
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Advertisement874 1912-05-03 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Lite of Or. Allen 8 Co., Phi, 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RHSIDINO AT Aro. 2/a, Penang Road. A far 4omi fro« tkt Eutcro Mi OricnUl Hold. TECK A COMPANY. Shanghai Carpentera V Furnishers, 4, PENANG ROAD. High-class Household Furniture kept in stock and874 words
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