Straits Echo, 4 May 1912
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Title Section34 1912-05-04 1 Straits Echo I>IILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CMCftJLVUMi ftUMt'lit Ut Thfc sIKAiIX jiALa) STAItS 4N»J THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum PbfSANCi, SATUKOAi. 'Ull MAY, 1912.» Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 10^34 words
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Advertisement1026 1912-05-04 1 if roa a Tonic and something to nourish you, I>rink* pog's Head ;Guinness's I d iook I'jk' l or this g- uUXII label 1 b r\ wrto see that fc you get it. |a VQ,LEE A Co., Sole Agents. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY 81,026 words
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Advertisement36 1912-05-04 1 j Order it in Nip Bottles. Dog's Head Guinness's Stout. I ..The Tonic that cheers and soothes J and doesn't harm. Observe this label, v it is on every t?enu ine Nip. TIANQ Co., Sole Agent».36 words
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Article948 1912-05-04 2 HAPPY “MARRIED” experiences, OF A MODEL COUPLE. The Plumber’s Mate. The amazing story of a young girl who worked as. a plumber’s mate. and lived an inseparable girl elium, wbo passed as her wife, was revealed at Acton wnen Adelaide Dallamore, 2d. a servant, Annan-dale-road, Chiswick, was charged948 words
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Article208 1912-05-04 2 Id its first year of existence the Chines Produce Exchange has become such an important centre of commercial life in Singapore that the anniversary of its establishment last Wednesday, was justifiably made the occasion of a brief function The members of the Exchange weie present in force208 words
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Article, Illustration377 1912-05-04 2 So Bad Was His Rheumatism. Until Dk. Williams’ Pink Pills Dispelled the Rheumatic Poison and Made Him Well. Last winter was the first time in twenty vrars that I did Dot have an attack of heumatism,” said a mau who was iec*377 words
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Advertisement60 1912-05-04 2 y j.y «V THIS IS IT! Waterbury’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound xx c. Sr-' TASTELES3 ODORLESS The latest scientific pre natation of COD LIVER OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and super sedcs the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re coimncr.d d by the60 words
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Advertisement63 1912-05-04 2 NOTICE TAMIL IMMIGRATION FUND ENACTMENT, 1911 Employers of Tamil labour are hereby reminded that returns under the above Enactment for the preceding quarter must be sent to the office of the Superintendent of Immigrants, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the return will be63 words
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Advertisement1790 1912-05-04 2 m 1/ |ln any Theatre you go, you see but t( A r|->| I one play a night.' But when jou go to IfttCTMtiollal RtlbbCf Ahj I hIS IS ;George Town Kinomatograph, tlOft, New York, What I Need for My Nerves 99 exclaims the man who has read what physicians1,790 words
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Article25 1912-05-04 3 Vessels h rom Agents Dvr I Assay e Kleist Goeben Singapore A.G.&Co. Singapore BM.&tV. Colombo BM. CV> 4th May. 7t.h 9th 1 a25 words
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Article20 1912-05-04 3 Vest elf For 1 Agents 1 i Leaves Aesaye 'Colombo I |A.G.&Co. May. Kleist Colombo B.M.ifcOo. Ooeben Singapore BM.&Jo.20 words
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Advertisement408 1912-05-04 3 8.N.G r XI *M f t'«l wrival* and Departure*. Mall Service Outward. I pnicwarc 1 o. Connecting Due Steamer. wjth &8 II Mav 4 A ssaye [Mongolia iHAsteamerJ Malwa }mc June 1< 15, fakes by mail steamers. 1st class 2ndclass ro London by Sea $565-72 $377-14| To Marseilles or Gibraltar408 words
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Advertisement289 1912-05-04 3 BRITISH IMDIA STEAM NAYICAT!0*1 CO., LTD, HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Si Co., Penaiir, Agents ssk. l -V KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCH APPM ((f"YW Dlll-H KE'I COMI’ASV.i Fop INTENDED TO Sail. Deli, Asahan, Paneli and Singapore (Weekly). Deii and Batu Balir* (Fortnightly). Deli and Langs» (Fortnightly). Singapore (direct) Connecting with Batavia and other .lavi289 words
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Advertisement128 1912-05-04 3 (SHIPPING. Austraian Lt I vd Steamer Navigation Company. ’"l HP Company's Steam ers may be expected to arrive outwards and leave homewards on the following dates Outwabd. (For Singapore, China Japan.) s.s. Persia due here 17th May, 1912 8.s. Silesia due here 16tb June, s.s. Vorwaerts due here 18th July,128 words
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Advertisement1258 1912-05-04 3 MBBBEBTSCEER LL07B. BUM imperial german mail line np fa8 J 411(1 well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen A Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa "JP 1 8 (connection Marseilles, Alexandra and vice versa), Port Said, Suez Yokohama and* *bac k^*^ 8ingapore Hon S kon1,258 words
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Article, Illustration97 1912-05-04 4 Publishod daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local §24 per annum. OutBtation... Postage Extrs. Mail Edition (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESB ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo 586 Printing Department 343 AT B. —All business coirmunications97 words
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Article1151 1912-05-04 4 A more interesting publication than any we have read for a long time is the report of the committee appointed by the Chief Secretary of the Federated Malay States to consider why the system of small loans to native agriculturists has failed in Perak. It contains remarkable revelations of1,151 words
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Article187 1912-05-04 4 Miss S. R. Smith, of the nursing staff of the Penang Gpner.il Hospital, has gone home on leave, and been relieved by Miss Tait, from the Singapore staff. Dr. E. T. Mclntyre, Senior Assistant Surgeon at the Klumpur General Hospital, has gone to Ceylon on 15 months’187 words
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Article80 1912-05-04 4 It is with regret that we announce the death of Mr. Cecil Gor.lou Cook, late Chief Officer of the s s Luuka, which took place at the General Hospital last night. He took ill a little over a month ago. As a mark of respect the flags of the80 words
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Article178 1912-05-04 4 The Circus Band plays lively airs And helps to brighten up affairs. Miss Bella in her vaulting act Is Number One, and that’s a fact Miss Ashby’s pony is a dear And does its tricks without a fear. Miss Marie cycles on a wire (Although you’ll think I178 words
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Article201 1912-05-04 4 Echo Correspondence A meeting was held at Singapore on May Ist at which those present were: Chinese. Dr. Lim Boon Keng, S. T. Chan, Song Qng Siang, and Tan Kheam Hock, Justice of the Peace and M.M.C. Malays. —Mohamed Ismail Sahib, Hadji Mohamed Hakim, Mohamed Hadji Da201 words
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Article402 1912-05-04 4 [Echo Correspondence 3rd May, ’l2. I regret to have given you false infor? niation re the death of Mohamed Arshad from small-pox on the 29th ultimo, and hereby take the first opportunity to contradict that statement, and to say that he is progressing very favourably towards recovery. His402 words
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Article182 1912-05-04 4 Unlawful Society. As the result of a raid made by Mr. W.T‘ Chapman, Assistant Protector of Chinese, on No. 121, Hutton Lane, nineteen Chinese were arrested for being members or acting as members of an unlawful Society called Kwong Kheng Wah The case was postponed from last182 words
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Article121 1912-05-04 4 To IHK Kim jok or i UK strau, KtMO Dear Sir, In your report of the proceeding, of n. Annual General Meeting of the pfri.h Hal! which appeared in yesterday’s i BSUe U reporter, quoting from the Revd. p at W Duvelle s address, stated that a sum121 words
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Article363 1912-05-04 4 l'o rug Editor op tsk straits Echo. Dear Sir, Re vouf suggestions for a stricter examination of chauffeurs at Penan./ T lava drafted the following tentative "’hat' of questions: 1 (1) Let ABCDbe a rectangle of which A. C are the directions respectively of the Straits Echo office363 words
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Article156 1912-05-04 4 The annual report of the Selangor Health Department, presented by Dr. Gerrard, says: I feel it my duty to report the unprecedented amount of obstruction and passive resistance which has been shown by certain members of the planting community towards the sanitary regulations laid down in the Estate156 words
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Article98 1912-05-04 4 They play football strenuously down Klumpur way. The League match there last Wednesday between the Casuals and the Sultan Suleiman Club was stopped by the police. A report of the match says The latter team deliberately fouled repeatedly after the goal was scored against them in the first98 words
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Article50 1912-05-04 4 Prye R. A C. Plantations Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd.... Bukit Mertajam Rubber Co., Ltd. Sungei Siput Rubber Plantation, Ltd. N Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estate, Ltd 541 London Sumatra Rubber and Pro* duce Estate, Ltd. The output for the first three months of the year was 2,691 lbs.50 words
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Article12 1912-05-04 4 Pikuk Rahman Tin Co., Ltd. Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd.12 words
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Advertisement172 1912-05-04 4 Just Received! «Just Received Per s.s. Atsuta Afaru ANOTHER FRESH SUPPLY OF Messrs. D. AKIHA Co.'s PRIVATE RICKSHAWS Which are unexcelled as regards quality and finish SO Buy one for comfort and good wear. PRICES MODERATE. AING CHEANG CO., 59, MAGAZINE ROAD. Visiting “Stay at the Grand Hotel, Homelike Hotel172 words
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Advertisement10 1912-05-04 4 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.10 words
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Advertisement83 1912-05-04 4 How to Keep Well. Constipation brings many ailments in it* train and is the primary cause of much sickness. Keep your bowels regular madam, and you will escape many of the ailments to which women are subject. Constipation is a very simple thing, but like many simple things, it may83 words
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Article252 1912-05-04 5 (Reuter.) London, May 3. Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, 1 ring the debate on the Home Rule Bill, Jj" it especially with the advantages of the Bill in relieving the Imperial Parliament of tb l e present congestion of business. A reply nMr Balfour’s questions, he said, would252 words
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Article81 1912-05-04 5 ffenter.) London, May 3. Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, in to Mr. P. A. Molteno, Liberal member for Pumfrieshire, said that negotiations with Italv for the erection of a lighthouse at Guardafui were discontinued iu 1908, owing to the difficulties raised by the other Powers during the course81 words
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Article108 1912-05-04 5 (Reuter.) London, May 3. Despatches from Fez show that before signing the French treaty establishing a protectorate Mulai Halid insisted upon abdicating, declaring that it became the Sultan to do so as defender of Morocco against foreign intrusion. At the instance of the French consul he decided108 words
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Article44 1912-05-04 5 (Reuter.) London, May 3. The papers deny the rumour that Mr. James Bryce, British Ambassador at Washington, who has just started on a holiday for Australia, was recalled from Washington. They stated that his leave was arranged for long before.44 words
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Article164 1912-05-04 5 (Reuter.) Ijondop, May 3. lathe House of Lords Lord Newton asked if the Government had addressed any repre•entation to Italy on the subject of the closiug of the Dardanelles. Lord Morley did not deny the disastrous situation in the Black Sea and the Dardanelles. Government had been in164 words
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Article41 1912-05-04 5 Reuter.) London, May 3. f he 1 tally Mail states that the Governtocnt iti authorised to purchase sixty and will order a hundred immediately which will lie sufficient for our irUi v and navy. Airmen wi’l l*e trained.41 words
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Article163 1912-05-04 5 Reuter.) London, May 3. Mr lsmay has left New York for England. 6 Object of lavestigatioa. The British enquiry into the loss of the Titanic was resumed. Sir Rufus Isaacs gave a clear and consecutive account of the disaster paying particular attention to the speed of the Titanic163 words
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Article54 1912-05-04 5 (Reuter.) Rome, May 3 Italian dirigibles made a reconnaisanee of the Turkish camps at Aziza, Suaui, and Bouaden and dropped forty bombs with terrible effect. J Italian Victory. Rome, May 4. The Italians at Hums seized Lebda. They routed the Turks three hundred of whom were killed The54 words
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Article60 1912-05-04 5 (Reuter.) Loudon, May 4. A strike of 5,000 tailors and tailoresses for improved conditions and increased pay lias taken place in the West End. Soho is practically impassable owing to groups of people outside the workrooms. 10,000 Spring suits are held up. The strike spread rapidly. By60 words
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Article65 1912-05-04 5 (Reuter.) London, May 4. Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, replying to a question i i the House of Commons concerning the loan to China which the British Government approves, said that nobody wished to infringe the independence of China m any way. If China borrowed money it65 words
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Article48 1912-05-04 5 (Reuter.) London, May 4. The Admiralty Court has decided that the P. O. liner Oceana, which sank off Beachy Head on March 17, was alone to blame for the collision with the barque Pisagua. Consequently judgmen 1 was g'ven for the owners of the Pisagua.48 words
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Article167 1912-05-04 5 Reuter London, May 3. The publication of an old letter from President Taft to Mr. Roosevelt declaring that reciprocity would make Canada only an adjunct of the United States has caused a sensation in Canada. Text of The Letter. London, May 4. The letter was written on 10th167 words
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Article58 1912-05-04 5 (Reuter.) London, May 3. The Royal Mail Steamship Company offers £900,000 of its ordinary stock at 110 The capital s required for the construction of new steamers and general development. It is anticipated that the opening of the Panama Canal will afford an opportunity of developing the58 words
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Article50 1912-05-04 5 Kempton Jubilee Betting. (Reuter.) London, May 4. Following is the betting on the Kempton Park Jubilee Stakes miles) which will be run at Kempton next Saturday. 3 to 1 agst. Lomond 6to 1 Uncle Pat 9to 1 Hall Cross 10 to 1 Royal Tender Derby 20 to I Lorenzo.50 words
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Article83 1912-05-04 5 (Reuter.) London, May 3. Following was the result of the race for the One Thousand Guineas Stake (1 mile) which was run at Newmarket to-day Tagalie, Hewitt (I) Alope, Carslake (2) Bell isle. Jones (3) Thirteen ran. Won by lj lengths f length between second and third.83 words
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Article154 1912-05-04 5 (Reuter Londou, May 3. The M C. C beat Notts by an innings aud 50 runs at Lord’s. Soccer. A Mohamedan XI from the Penang Free School met the Central Police F. C. in a friendly game of soccer on the school ground yesterday evening and defeated the154 words
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Article144 1912-05-04 5 i dvance Figures. Statement of block tin and tin ore exported, approximate value (in Singsq»c.*-e) and duty collected, during •m»- ot January to March, 19 'l, and comparison with corresponding peril d of previous year. Total Tin. Increaso or Decrease 1912. 1911. +orl’kls. kts. Pkls.144 words
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Article74 1912-05-04 5 Penano, 4th May 1912. SELLING. London T. T 2/4j- 1 6 Demand 2^41 4m Mt 2/ t T Calcutta T. T. »74^ Rangoon T. T. 74 Madras T. T. 1741 Hongkong TT. 13;%dis Shanghai T. T. 85 BUYING. 3m'at credits London *'4, 7 60d/st 2/4j; 30d/st 2/4 574 words
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Article229 1912-05-04 5 Saoo.—Messrs. McAlister Co. are shipping 103 bags of sago for Singapore by the B.s. Lunka. The B. I. s. 8. Torilla is expected on Sunday morning from Rangoon and is intended to sail at 4 p.m. on Monday for Singapore. The B. I. s,B. Dunera is expected on dundav229 words
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Article67 1912-05-04 5 rhe following business in tin has been done to-day:— iVnang Penang Tiu Exchange, 125 tons at s'o2. Leoug Fee Co., 75 102.35 Straits Trading Co., 25 102.45 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 125 102.35 Total 350 tons. Tin is quoted in Loudon to-day at £2OB 10s. cash67 words
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Article52 1912-05-04 5 LO-maT. 18th Day of 3rd Moon. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Cricket Tour ament B’worth vs. St. Xavier’s, B’worth C. R. C.. vs. M. R. C., Victotia Green. Guit C ub flolio way Cup, entries close. Goo*-.*. Town Iiiiematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. raits Cinematograph. Penang Read. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph,52 words
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Article304 1912-05-04 5 'i HI COPKAH COMPANY, LTD., Jl Penang, begs to inform the public that unfavourable reports, regarding the efficiency of their system of sterilizing coprah, the value of that system in general and the duration of the effects o? such sterilisation, have been and are being spread by evil-minded304 words
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Advertisement25 1912-05-04 5 lb* iaout lapia and satisfactory results by treatment with G< rtOfnu Booklet and sample to uien free on application to any of chief Penang Chemuits.25 words
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Advertisement37 1912-05-04 5 Sprained Ankle. A sprained ankle may as a rule in from three to r nur days bv Chamberlain’s Pain Halm and the directions with each bottle, by all Dispensaries and Dealers. be cured applying observing For sale37 words
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Advertisement34 1912-05-04 5 < Source of Sleeplessness. The most common cause of insomnia is disorders of the stomach. Chamlorlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets correct these disorders and enable vou to sleep. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.34 words
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Advertisement623 1912-05-04 5 ~4U. y. 'Wju. P. Pi c. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office —SINGAPORE. Lite ANNiiranre and Endowment in All Forms. liberal policies, low rates Aoent. tor I’enono. MACBETH AND BARRETT. E. C. BOYCE, District Manager. Local Office: No. 7, Union Strkkt. For Singapore. Hongkong, Swatow 8 Amor-623 words
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Article73 1912-05-04 6 Fook Sang, »r. i,i*B7, Mitchell, 3rd May, Calcutta, 28th Apr., Gen.— B. Co. Clara joaocn, Ger. s.s., 1,103, (Jldgrup, 3rd May, Singapore, 22ud Apr., Gen. E. S. Co., Ltd. Japan Br. s.s., 3,800, Steward, 3rd May, Hongkong, 10th Apr., Gen. —A. A. A. Co. Brisbane, Ger. s.s., 3,582, Kiri,73 words
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Article93 1912-05-04 6 4th Mat. Tong Chay Uv, for Trang. Calypto for Deli. Fook Sang for Singopore, China and Japan. Hong Wav for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and A in< y. Hok Canton, for Teluk Anson and Bindings. Lt-ong Ho, for Trang. Cornelia, for Paugkalan Brandan. Hong Ho, for Trang. A stage, for93 words
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Article263 1912-05-04 6 Fo* Calcutta—Per Nam Sang 6th instant* 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore —Per Klang, 7th instant, 4-15 p.m. Oh Wiu Days. Taiping, Ipoh and Batu Gajah, 7-15 a .a*. and 1.45 p.m. daily, Sundays excepted also at 5-30 p.m on Saturdays. Kuala Kubu, Kuala Lumpur and Seremban, 7-15263 words
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Article123 1912-05-04 6 Pbhaho, 4th May. (by courtery of the Chartered Bank.) .xmdon, Deraau 1 Hunk 2/4J 4 amain* sight bank 2/4 t^ Cjmlw 3 2/4 J Calcutta, Demand Hunt R- 174 3 days’ sight Pnv*t** 5* Bombay, Demand Ba ik i 7 1 Moulmein, Demand Bank 1“3 3 days’ sight Priva123 words
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Article215 1912-05-04 6 Gold Leaf $04.00 Biu.k Pepper no sloe* White Pepper 29.30 sales Trang Pepper 22.—, sellers Cloves 35. —nominal Mace 120— sellers Pickings 110— sales Nutmegs ilOs. 23 .—sales (No. 1 8.2 0 sale- j»» 2 810 sal 8 (Basket 5.1 6 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.70 buyers l Tahbuu [DO.-se215 words
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Article154 1912-05-04 6 Pbnan-.. 4th May. 1912 Bkkk— ets. Soup ymr cart» 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meal... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue... 55 Feet 15 Heart SO Liver per catt\ 55 Pqk*— Pork pel catt* 32 Pig's Head... 20 Tongue 24 M^ to154 words
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Article1653 1912-05-04 6 Q pH Capital. 2 O' .909 1905 1910 1909 1900 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 ♦904 1909 150,000 200,000 750 000 „<O,OOO It 1,200,000 500,000 >1,000,000 390,900 000,(Kb 205,000 1 100,000 200.00“ 130,000 75,600 79,000 300,000 1 2 10 1 21,000 I 50R 500,UK) 1 500,000 2 390.000 11,653 words
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Advertisement50 1912-05-04 6 A Matter of Common Interest. How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and immense sale by its remarkable cure of colds. It can always be depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement50 1912-05-04 6 Coal has gone up Meat has gone up And bread will soon advance. Poor people heave a sigh at this, And look at each askance. But one thing’s sure, their coughs and colds Need never cost them more Woods’ Peppermint still cures their ills At the same price as before.50 words
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Advertisement61 1912-05-04 6 THI3 IS IT! Waterbary’s Ittetnbofized Cod Liver OiII Compound TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific pre- i paiaiion ef COD LiVEK M OIL. Dees all that is claimed for It aud Mipei- ij tedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach Ilijhlyre commended by the r.icd* cal profession. cy ALL61 words
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Article1024 1912-05-04 7 Now that the attention of the Prime Minister has been drawn on the floor of the House of Commons to the sedition which is being preached in Ulster, it is not impossible that the law of the land will be enforced against titled Syndicalists as impartially as it1,024 words
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Advertisement574 1912-05-04 7 mnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnn THE EAST ASIATIC COY., LTD. FOR COPENHAGEN 8 BALTIC PORTS. I lie Danish motor siiip Sclandiu is expected to load for the above ports on Bth inst. She has excellent accommodation for first class passengers to Genoa, London and C openhagen, consisting of large well appointed single and double574 words
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Advertisement8 1912-05-04 7 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure8 words
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Advertisement1130 1912-05-04 7 v/M. m "A m m I m W m ll Our* Teeth.—Has no one been struck by the fact that in spite of the regular daily cleansing of £he-te&tfi with tooth-;-powders and tooth-pastes, the teeth (and particularly the back teeth) frequently become decayed and hollow And is not that a1,130 words
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Advertisement921 1912-05-04 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen 8 Co., Pha, U. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDIN'» AT A to. 21a, Penang Hoad. A few loots from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. Khoo Buan Phuan CHOP Glm Seng Moh, Roa3, Taipmg;"" TECK A COMPANY, Shanghai Carpenters Furnishers, 4,921 words
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