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Title Section21 1906-08-03 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 4. Penang, Friday, 3rd August, 1906. No. 31.21 words
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Advertisement265 1906-08-03 1 CONTENTS. 5 Leaders X Leaderettes: page. Spoit— (Cord.) page. i Our Future 652 <t 662 Fixed Bayonets ...655 Training Notes ...657 s Our New Town Ball 658 p ric m i ere Penang Golf Club ..663 Mumcipahana 666 Sympathetic Singapore 6/0 The i i Law X. Police x Miscellaneous: x265 words
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Advertisement166 1906-08-03 2 I i J THE j j STRAITS ECHO t i j MAIL EDITION. TH i—»j»mwm>w Kp U Published the day prior to the departure of each mail W I for Europe, and contains the latest local and States r H news originally published in the daily issues, as well as166 words
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Article1064 1906-08-03 652 In these days of keen commercial competition one cannot afford to adopt a laissez fair© attitude, but must be up and doing morning, noon ami night, engaging in the struggle for existence and letting no opportunity slip for gai ring one more step up the ladder. good old1,064 words
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Article465 1906-08-03 652 Since our last notice of this excellent show there Las been a change of programme and, with one or two exceptions, the turns are all new. Last night we paid another visit to the show and once again had a couple of hours’ delightful entertainment. Lnlortuuately for465 words
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Advertisement99 1906-08-03 652 Tire Straits Echo, Jtlg l& jßßtice satirflos everybody and justice alone.—Emerson. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TJIU CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., Na. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $2l per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Proc) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 188. X.5.—A1l99 words
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Article80 1906-08-03 653 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following are the results of the ties played off on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon in the above tournament: Profession Pairs. C, Bradbery and A. G. Anthony vs. P. J. Sproule and W. H. MacArthur, unfinished. Single Handicap, Class B. H. Waugh Beat J.80 words
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Article488 1906-08-03 653 An interesting case of kidnapping, which attracted a large number of Chinese, came up for hearing before Mr. Smith Steinmetz yesterday afternoon. Detective Inspector Sheedy conducted the case for the prosecution, and Mr. Gawthorne appeared for the defendant. The complainant, Chuah Too, stated that on the Ist mst. She488 words
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Article892 1906-08-03 653 The adj turned case of opium smuggling against Toh Ah Jm, Post Office clerk, Hi Yoon Hong, postman, and Ho Kwei Len of No 1, Hope Walk, was resumed before Mr. Smith Steinmetz at the Second Court veslerdav afternoon, when further evidence for the prosecution was adduced. Mr. Hogan892 words
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Article92 1906-08-03 653 We hear that the miners of Renoug are complaining that the Siamese Government is enforcing a regulation prohibiting the turning of tailings into the rivers- They say that this will put an end to mining altogether in Renong, as under such conditions it will be impossible for92 words
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Article338 1906-08-03 653 A fatal accident, says the Malay Mail, occurred last night at the mining kongsi known as Sui Man Fob,” which lies away back from the road, at the eighth mile on the Damansara Road. The coolies had been engaged in clearing jungle and setting fire to the larger338 words
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Article611 1906-08-03 654 q,. r readers w’.l remember that Mast Wednesday we published a telegram from Taiping informing them of Mr. Harper’s fine feat at a practice shoot. Here is a fuller account of the grand performance, which we rake from the Perak Pioneer of the 25th611 words
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Article106 1906-08-03 654 The Tsar’s Explanation. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 26th July.—An official statement issued in St. Petersburg justifies the dissolution of the Duma because, from the outset, it overstepped the limits of the law, consistently discredited the Government, attempted to usurp the executive power and raised unrealizable hopes by its agrarian(Supplied by lieuter.) - 106 words
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Article50 1906-08-03 654 Hopes Still Strong. (The "Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 27th July.—ln the opinion of the Court Physicians Queen Wilhelmina’s premature confinement in nowise precludes the possibility of her giving birth to an heir to the Throne and there is therefore no need to discuss the appointment of an heir apparent.(The "Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 50 words
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Article48 1906-08-03 654 The Customs Question. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 27th July.—Reuter’s Peking correspondent wires that Sir Robert Hart, Inspector General of the Imperial Chinese Maritime Customs, has announced his intention of resigning. This is regarded as confirming the evidences that the new Customs Board proposes to assume executive duties.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 48 words
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Article68 1906-08-03 654 The New Reform Scheme. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 27 July.—'The Powers have evolved and submitted to K ing George of Greece ami the, Cretan people a scheme ot reforms which, while maintaining international control, includes the creation of a militia composed of Cretans and Greeks under retired Greek officers(Supplied by lieuter.) - 68 words
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Article43 1906-08-03 654 The New Association (Supplied by lieuter.) Loudon, 27th July.—At. the inaugural banquet of the Ens African Association Mr. Hindlian, who presided, said that Lord Elgin’s attitude was most friendly. Mr J. Cathcart Wasou, ’m. I’., urged the Government to assist emigration.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 43 words
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Article42 1906-08-03 654 Defence Committee Meets. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 27th July.—Sir Henry CampbellBannerman presided at a meeting of the Imperial Defence Committee. It is understood that the situation in Egypt was considered- Lord Cromer and the Sirdar, MajorGeneral Sir Reginald Wingate, were present.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 42 words
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Article35 1906-08-03 654 Reduction of East Asiatic Squadron. (The Octasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 27th July.—The Paris Figaro announces that the French East Asiatic squadron is to be reduced as it is felt that Indo-China should defend herself.(The “ Octasiatischer Lloyd's ” Service.) - 35 words
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Article26 1906-08-03 654 Report Stage Passed. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 27th July.—The report stage of the Education Bill has been completed by the application of the closure.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 26 words
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Article27 1906-08-03 654 A Visit to Aalesund. (The "Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 27th July.—’The Kaiser has arrived at Aalesund, in Norway, where he met with an enthusiastic reception.(The "Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 27 words
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Article30 1906-08-03 654 The Frontier Dispute. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 27th July.—The frontier dispute between Turkey and Persia is acute, but the Powers are exerting their influence towards mediation.(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 30 words
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Article20 1906-08-03 654 The President Firm. (The "Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 27th July. Piesideut Diaz energetically opposing the nativistic movement in Mexico.(The "Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 20 words
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Article41 1906-08-03 654 A Nationalist Victory. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 27th July.—The Tyrone election has resulted in the return of Mr. Kettle, the Nationalist candidate, by 3,019 votes against 3,000 for Mr. McCaw, the Unionist. Mr. Kettle replaces the late Mr. Doogau, Nationalist.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 41 words
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Article55 1906-08-03 654 Japanese Battleship Arrives. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 27th July.—The new Japanose battleship Katori arrived here this morning from England en route for Japan. While unearthing some rotten timber near the Forest Nursery on the Circular R) i<l two <lays ago, says the Malay Mail, a Forest officer and his party• (Echo Special.) - 55 words
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Article533 1906-08-03 655 We have always thought it a great pity that every native of the Peninsula is not a student of Kipling, for we believe that a study of his Advice to the young British Soldier” would do them an immense amount of good, especially the line referring to the533 words
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Article822 1906-08-03 655 The Rogue et Noir Minstrels. List evenin' Penang’s Rouge et Noir Minstrels gave their first performance and we can only congratulate them on an excellent show in a Inch everybody seems to have worked exceedingly Lard and to have succeeded. Of course in a show of this des-,822 words
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Article271 1906-08-03 655 Lance Corporal in Trouble. Before Mr. Hereford vesterday afternoon Lance Corporal G 7, Hadji Sahat, was, at the instance of Assistant Superintendent Whitehead, charged with trespassing into the coolie lines at Fort I’oad and receiving an illegal gratification. It is alleged that on the morning of the271 words
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Article1777 1906-08-03 656 Ordinary Meeting. ordinary meeting of the Municipal fouitnissioners was held at the Municipal nffi-ps yesterday afternoon, when the foli -jncr Gentlemen were present Mr. J. W. (President), r Peacock, Mr. J 1 Eu Toil, Mr. Lo Beng Quang, with Vr L. M. Bell (Engineer), Dr. G. W. Park1,777 words
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Article83 1906-08-03 657 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The follow ing'tre, t lie results of the ties played off on the Esplanade yesterday after* noou in the above tournament: Chain piansh Ip. A. F. G. Anderson r.i. S. F. B. Martin postponed. Mixed Do a l /les. Mrs. Adams and E. A.83 words
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Article425 1906-08-03 657 The Saturday before the races is always the best day for getting some idea of how horses will run. AH the wise men and trainers from the South and the States are on the spot. The good old handicapper slept in the judge’s box last night, at least425 words
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Article1302 1906-08-03 657 (Irani Our Own Correspondent). Wednesday, 25th July, 19U6. Since my last letter there has been nothing particularly out of the common happening heie —at leist nothing to cause the excitement lhe declaration of the Tanjong Pagar Award did. 11. E. the Governor is now away from the Settlement,1,302 words
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Article252 1906-08-03 658 The Building Programme. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 28th July.—Speaking in the House of Commons Mr. Robertsoif said that the Board of Admiralty was unanimously 0 opinion that the shipbuilding programme should be reduced as follows: Three instead of four battleships of the Dreadnought type, two instead of five(Supplied by Reuter.) - 252 words
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Article221 1906-08-03 658 The New Premier Interviewed. (Supplied bp Reuter.) Londou, 27th Julv. —M. Stolvpin, the new Russian Premier, interviewed by Reuter’s St. Petersburg cm respondent, said that the Tsar was resolved upon a policy of stronghanded refeini and that reaction, was farthest, from the Tsar’s wishes, but the revolutionaries must be(Supplied bp Reuter.) - 221 words
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Article53 1906-08-03 658 Die Boundary Question. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28tb July.—Reuter’s Gaga correspondent wires that the Turco-Egyptian Commissioners are still camping at Rafah. Ibe Ottoman delegates, ignoring the Porte’s acceptance of a straight line from El Aka ba or Rafah, want a traditional frontier to be accepted according to the testimony(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article39 1906-08-03 658 A New Steamer Service. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th July.—T he steamer Law/dale sailed yesterday, inaugurating a monthly sei vice between Middlesbore, London, Mombasa and Zanzibar. This is the first direct steamship line to British East Africa.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article57 1906-08-03 658 The New Mail Contract. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 28th July.—The Australian Commonwealth House of Representatives has ratified the new mail contract already mention ed. The syndicate comprises Messrs. Laings, Armstrongs and Vickers Maxim. Mr. Detkin, in introducing the Bill, said that they had secured a cheaper, speedier and better(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article24 1906-08-03 658 The Liverpool Cup. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th July.—The result of the Liverpool Cup is as follows Chaucer 1 Velocity 2 Dinneford 3(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article26 1906-08-03 658 Our New Chief Justice. (Supplied by Reuter.) L moon, 28th July. —Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones has been gazetted Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article155 1906-08-03 658 A Sensational Arrest. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 28th July.—A sensation has been caused by the arrest of Mr. Hem v U. Hogan, late Managing Director of Hogan Co., engineers, now in liquidation. Bail has been fixed at thirty thousand dollars. Fines evidently will not stop opiumsmuggling. A Chinaman was stopped(Echo Special.) - 155 words
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Article557 1906-08-03 658 Perhaps some folk will be offended at the above title, but wo really cannot help it, for the simple reason that we cannot recognise our old Town Hall in its new garb, and, what is more, we don t want to, for we much prefer the557 words
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Article45 1906-08-03 659 The Colonial Government yacht iS'm Mew arrived here from the Sister Settlement yesterday, bringing H. E. Sir John and Miss Anderson, Miss Lavid and Messrs. MacArthur and W. D. Barnes. His Excellency is expected to remain in Penang for a week.45 words
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Article545 1906-08-03 659 There was another grand change of programme at the Cinematograph show on Saturday night and, as the result, the house was filled to overflowing, those who came late having to stand throughout the performance. The management must have come to the conclusion that the Penang public are545 words
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Article637 1906-08-03 659 The Rouge et Noir. On Saturday evening the Rouge et Noir Minstrels had a large and very appreciative audience and from the opening chorus to the end of the farce everything went without a hitch. The most noteworthy part of the programme was the choruses which were capitally637 words
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Article1525 1906-08-03 659 Mr dearest Fanny.—Of course every body .s talking about the Rouge et No I Minstrels and we women all want tn 7 Mr Taylor where he buys his Blocking and lingerie. He has such pretty ankU dear, that if 1 were be 1 should give up t row1,525 words
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Article544 1906-08-03 660 The Government Gazette of the 27th July contains the following items of information his Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. G. A. Hereford to be a Deputy Registrar of Deeds and Bills of Sale for the Settlement of Penang. It is notified that Government Notification544 words
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Article440 1906-08-03 660 P. C. C. vs. Jockeys. The above teams spent a most enjoyable afternoon on Saturday when they met to do battle at Cricket. The Jockeys under the leadership of Mr. Mugliston won the toss and elected to bat. Runs came very slowly at first, and it looked as if440 words
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Advertisement64 1906-08-03 660 Don’t Wait Until You Need It L‘o not wait until some of your family ih taken with a violent attack of colic or din >ln«a A of Cli;,Luus Colle. Cholera ami Diarrh<ea Remedy at hand when needed has saved many a life. p, o cuie at once. George Town Dispensary64 words
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Article321 1906-08-03 661 The a<]juurued case against 'lob Ah Yin, Registration clerk, Hi Yoon Hong, Postman, and Ho Kwei Nen, of Hope Walk, camo up for bearing again last week, when further evidence was adduced. Hearing that smuggling by post bad been going ou for some time, Mr. Goh Khuan321 words
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Article571 1906-08-03 661 Ouit readers will remember that on 4th June, the Police raided premises No. 123 Hutton Lane, when after a strict search tahils of illicit chandu, valued at §55.50, were found beneath an aluieirah upstairs. The accused, Teh Hong, was consequently put und r ai»est and was subsequently charged571 words
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Article240 1906-08-03 661 Native Criticism. The Sin IF •m-pao, a. Chinese vernacular journal, reproduces at consid-rab e length (he petition of Taotai Ma Hiangpoh, a, special «Ippiity >f Viceioy Uhowfu, who went t<> Japan to try to redress Ihe grievances oi ihe students, and to ascertain the Ipect causes240 words
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Article649 1906-08-03 661 1 here is Ho doubt,” says the Ma'ay States lying to the soulh c e able sun.s have trou, time to time been SU X by European firms ui attempts to e SD I,,i, the met» but these attempts have not t financtally successful. Yet < binese649 words
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Advertisement97 1906-08-03 661 Contracted Chronic Diarrhoea WhUe in the Philippines. “While with the U. S. Arniv iu the Philippines, I contracted chronic diarrhoeal 1 suffered severely from this terrible disease for over three years and tried the tioDH of numerous physicians, but found nothing that did me any good until I tried Chamberlain’s97 words
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Article233 1906-08-03 662 Rebellion Commencing. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th July.—There have been extensive agrarian risings in the Governlflents of Moscow and I ver. It is reported that the troops have been defeated in a fivlit with the peasants at Borisovika, in the province of Kursk. London, 29di July.—At Warsaw the revolutionaries(Supplied by Reuter.) - 233 words
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Article53 1906-08-03 662 Revolution Ended. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 28th July.—Colonel Mackenzie lias arrived at Durban and declares that the rebellion is ended. London, 30th July.—The Natal Militia is to be recalled in a week and the Irregulars iu a fortnight. A composite regiment will l>e formed to remain in the field(Supplied by Renter.) - 53 words
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Article64 1906-08-03 662 The Teheran Disturbances. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30cu July.—The Paus Temps, in commenting upon the troubles in Teheran, considers that the diplomatic intervention of Great Britain in Persian affairs is almost inevitable. Reuter learns that the unrest in Persia is due to the unpopularity of the Grand Vizier ’is(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article69 1906-08-03 662 Votes Adopted. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lonuon, 28:h July.—The H-use of Comluons has adopted the Naval votes. Lord Charles Beresford. Lloyd's Service.) 3oth J.ry—lr is said that L» r Ch tries Beresford intends t!ie c >U)| u nd of the Mediterran“f differences with the of the Navy. A Visit(Supplied by Reuter.) - 69 words
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Article29 1906-08-03 662 Good Prospects d.S f i a tM ier Lloml’V Stnue.) 3 f oU Th,! European XTi av rall|p those of America client and those of Germany particularly SO.d.S " fiatMier Lloml’V Stnue.) - 29 words
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Article74 1906-08-03 662 Speech to Scots Guards (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th July.—King Edward has inspected the Third Battalion of the Scots Guards at Buckingham Palace prior to disbandment and in a speech to the men expressed his admiration tor the Battalion. Visit to the Kaiser. (Ike Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article21 1906-08-03 662 The New Governor. (The Ostasicdischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 30th July—Herr Truppel leaves for Africa from Genoa on Ist August.(The “ Ostasicdischer Lloyd's '' Service.) - 21 words
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Article29 1906-08-03 662 An Increase of Tariffs, (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 30th July.—The Turkish tariffs are to be increased with the consent of the Powers and also of Great Britain.(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 29 words
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Article24 1906-08-03 662 A New Loan. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th July.—A Tokio loan of a million and a half sterling has been issued at par.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article71 1906-08-03 662 Unionists and Conservatives. (Supplied, by Reuter.) London, 30t b July.—A conference of the National Union and Conservative Associations developed differences of opinion on the question of democratising the organisation. but the dispute ended in a victory for the supported s of Mr. Balfour. Mr. Balfour, addressing a ina*s meeting(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article40 1906-08-03 662 World's Sculling Championship. (S"pp'ied, by Reuter.) London, oO'.li July.—The Sydney World’s Sculling Cham pion blip. pulled at Parramatta, for five bundled pounds a side ha- resulted in G. Towns I e iting J. Stanbu’y, the holder, by twenty lengths.(S"pp'ied, by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article31 1906-08-03 662 Premium on Rubber Land. (Echo Special.) Taiping, 30th July—The Collectors of Land Revenue are to meet here to-day to consider the question of the reduction of premium on rubber land.(Echo Special.) - 31 words
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Article42 1906-08-03 662 Death of a Taiping Griffin. (Echo Special Taiping, 30th July.—Griffin No. 13. drawn by Mr. Lim Soo Chee, died of colic yesterday. .Fenn was training it and most people considered it to be the pick of the locally train' d ones.(Echo Special ) - 42 words
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Article1226 1906-08-03 662 In a recent article we were bold enough to state that it would be a very good thing for Penang if we could enjoy' financial autonomy from Singapore or, in other words, become a separate Crown Colony' upon our own account, administering our own revenues for our own1,226 words
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Article61 1906-08-03 663 July Monthly Medal. Mr. F. J. Pigott, 50-1-50=100-17=83 wins Medal. Dr. Lucy, 41—3—41 Wins Sweep. The following played but did not return cards Messrs. Goodrich, Ferguson, Duxbury, C. C. Kogers, Pin born, Ca.pt. Adam, Messrs. Thunder, Hereford, F J. Hallifax, Sykes, Pearson, Benson, and W. M. Anderson.61 words
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Article293 1906-08-03 663 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following are the results of the ties played off on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon in the above tournament: 0' hampions hip. S. F. B. Al artin beat A. F. G. Anderson by I—6, 7—5, 6—4. Dqvble Handicap. W. H. MacArthur and A. G.293 words
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Article269 1906-08-03 663 1 v.o Malays were brought uti luf G.A. Hereford at the second Court day lor set.tmg up two small galleries in Chulia Street and ihv money. Acting Chief Inspector Ki r^ g r prosecuted, stated that whde strollmt L U Chulia Street on Sunday night b"» large crowd269 words
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Article392 1906-08-03 663 Mr. M. Cathiravaloo, a commission agent residing at Ceylon Lane, brought up Loh Ab Gee, his rickisha-puller, before Mr. G. A. Hereford yesterday afternoon on a charge of criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect ot a rubber-tyred rickisha valued at forty dollars. He392 words
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Article395 1906-08-03 664 Allegations against a Singapore Financier. Yesterday afternoon, says Saturday's traits Times, information was sworn before M r Nathan, the Fourth Magistrate. for a warrant for the arrest of H. C. Hogan, f or i n eriv Chairman of Directors and Manaiog Director of Hogan and Company, Ltd. Mr.395 words
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Article345 1906-08-03 664 Reception at Singapore. H. H Ibrahim, Sultan of Johore, k.c.m g., retmued io Singapore by the German mail sietmer Prinz F'itel Friedrich veslerdav at'ternooi) alter a long absence in En-land and the Continem, says the Straits 'i imes of fbuisday last,. A guard-of-honour composed of one hundred345 words
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Article157 1906-08-03 664 In July, 1905, Mr. J. B. Carruthers, Director of Agriculture, began a series of experiments as to the value of spraying for destroying Imperata arundinaceae, lalang grass. A field near the Laboratory was selected, and part of it divided into seven plots each -gLJh part of an157 words
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Article380 1906-08-03 664 The Protector of Chinese, Perak, states in his report for the year 1905, that secret societies gave no trouble. In Selangor a prosecution was instituted at Serendah, but failed on appeal. In Negri Sembiian Mr. Ridges successfully prosecuted several men for forming a secret society and three of380 words
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613 1906-08-03 664 cmtirman Straits Timet. Annual Meeting. The sixth ordinary meeting of Hie Briiseh Hydraulic Tin Mining Coy. was hehl on Saturday afternoon at the Company’s office, Robinson Road, Singapore, Mr. C. Sugden presiding over Messrs. Pawle, a. r. s. m., m. i. m. m.,cmtirman • Straits Timet. - 613 words
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Article798 1906-08-03 665 u when next. Co .—Free Press. Ordinary Meeting, Friday, 27th July. Present. His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g. His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major-General R. Inigo Jones, c.v.0., c.b.) Hon. Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Act. Col. Treasurer).u when next. Co .—Free Press. - 798 words
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Article294 1906-08-03 665 Attitude of the Viceroy. The following is a copy of the telegram from the Canton Viceroy at Whampoa to H. B. M. Consul-General respecting the West River piracy case 11. B. M. Consul-General, Canton. re the sainam” piracy case. A telegram stating that the. ss. >SVunani has294 words
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Article109 1906-08-03 665 Appeal to the Army and Navv. {Supplied by lien ter.} Loklou July.-A proclamation ssue.l by the Labourites ilU(1 the, Duma passionately appeals to the soldi and sailors, as chddreu of the Russian peoule lo light, onthe side of the Duma for tbeu land and liberty. er The New Ministry{Supplied by lien ter.} - 109 words
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Article56 1906-08-03 665 The Guards. {Supplied by lleuter.) London, 30th July.—The men of the Third Battalion of the Scots Guards are to be divided among the First and Second Battalions and recruiting for the regiment will not be stopped. The Standard says that the minimum height for the Irish Guards is{Supplied by lleuter.) - 56 words
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Article38 1906-08-03 665 The Gambling Farms. {Supplied by lleuter.) London, 31st July.—Lord Elgin has announced that the Government, intends to review the regulations governing the gaining houses in the Federated Malay States when more pressing business has been accomplished.{Supplied by lleuter.) - 38 words
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Article239 1906-08-03 665 An Army Stores Scandal. {The Ostasiali seller Lloyd's Serviced Berlin, 31st July.—Major Fischer, of the German colonial troops, has been arrested by order of the colonial office on a charge of corruption in connection with supplies. Mr. W. J. Foley, who has been in charge of the Jin Heng{The “ Ostasiali seller Lloyd's ’ Serviced - 239 words
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Article898 1906-08-03 666 Xx advertisement appearing in anot}ier column tells us that, owing to the icsi ,r iritioiis of Dr. Locke, Messrs. Lo p el) 7r Quan g and Lim Eu Toll, we are tv be called upon to elect three Municipal Commissioners to till their places upon the Board, for our898 words
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Article239 1906-08-03 666 Our readers will be pleased to hear that the Ayer Etam section of the Electric Tramway was successfully opened to passenger traffic this morning. A few days ago a Kling man made a most determined attempt to commit suicide. He cut his windpipe in two places and wrench*239 words
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Article47 1906-08-03 666 The Rice Dinner at the E. and O. Hotel last night was very well attended ami n very good menu gave sat isfact ion to everybody. It is a dinner of this kind, that makes such a fitting wind-up to a day’s racing.47 words
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Article77 1906-08-03 666 As our readers aie already awaie, owing to the sudden serious indisposition of Mr. Whiteside, who plays the title role, the Kinta Amateur Dramatic Club were unable to stage “The New Boy” last night. We are sorry to hear this afternoon that Mr. hitoside is so seriously77 words
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Article124 1906-08-03 666 Before Mr. E. C. C. Howard at the First Court, tins morning. Mr. Hogan, a schoolmaster, brought up Mr. Mitchell, an Assistant Surgeon of the General Hospital on a charge of trespass. According to the prosecution, t he defendant, who is the brot her-in-law of ali Hogan, called at,124 words
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Article148 1906-08-03 666 Ma.C D. Young,of Messrs. Katz Brothers, was brought up before Mr. Smith Steinmetz this morning on a charge of assault. The complainant, Mahomed Akit, stated that Mr. Young called at his house on the afternoon of the 12th ult. to see his wife about some money due to148 words
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Article218 1906-08-03 666 Five Captured, The Chinese authorities at Canton appear to be exerting themselves to an unusual extent to catch the pirates who recently looted the Sainani, says tin; China Mail of 18th July. To such good purpose have their efforts been directed that the captain of a steamer218 words
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Article503 1906-08-03 667 British Naval Authorities Acting. The Sou tit, China Morning Post understands that the British Naval authorities are making inquiries of those interested in the West River trade with a view to stopping piracy. Suggestions have been asked for, and no doubt they will be forthcoming503 words
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Article1571 1906-08-03 667 Penang Autumn Meeting. FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, 31st JULY. The entries have proved very disappointing for this meeting, fields being small and the Club Handicap resulting in a fiasco, as it was a walk over for First Preston who, despite the care Bryans took of him, failed to1,571 words
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Advertisement74 1906-08-03 667 Be Firm. When you ask for a. bottle of a Chamberlain’» Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, do not allow the dealer to sell you a substitute. Be firm in your conviction that these is nothing so good. This medicine has been tested in the most severe and dangerous cases of74 words
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Article319 1906-08-03 668 In his annual report for the year 1905, the Postmaster-General states that the deposits numbered 8,426 as compared with 7.749 in 1994, and they amounted to 3369,968 only as against $376,482 in the previous twelve months. The withdrawals exceeded the deposes ami were $20,729 more than the withdrawals319 words
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Article4441 1906-08-03 668 —Malay Mail. Important Meeting. Land and Labour. An important meeting of the above Association was held on Sunday morning at the Selangor Club. Some fifty planters were present, including representatives from the Province and Perak, who had come over to take part in the discussion with regard—Malay Mail. - 4,441 words
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Article775 1906-08-03 670 “Sympathy,” remarked Disraeli, ‘-is the solace of the poor, but for the rich there is consolation.” This, we presume, is the reason that the meeting of the Singapore Branch of the Straits Settlements Association expressed sympathy with poor Penang on having to bear so large a proportion of775 words
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Advertisement55 1906-08-03 670 Let It Be Known. The widest possible publicity should be given to the fact that summer diarrhoea in children ami cholera infantum can always be cured bv the judicous use of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and’Diarrhoea Kemedy. It never fails. George Town Dispensary, General Agents, and f>i sale by all Dis|M55 words
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Article111 1906-08-03 671 The Fann tenders were opened ia the Resident Councillor’s Office, at noon today in the presence of the Hon. J. K. Birch, the Hon. E. W. Presgrave, Mr. Wt D. Barnes and Mr. Copley and eight Chinese gentlemen and are as follows Penang Farms. Mr. Ong Hun Chong,111 words
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Article102 1906-08-03 671 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following are the results of the lies played off on tiie Esplanade yesterday afternoon in the above tournament: Simj'c Handicap, Class A. IL A. Neubronner beat M. H. Graham, by 6—2. 6—l. Double Handicap. E. S. Hashim and S. F. B. Martin w.102 words
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Article132 1906-08-03 671 The question of the suppression of the sale of morphia became urgent during the year, says Mr. Barnes in his last annual report. Certain chemists in Kuala Lumpur were making large profits by fostering the growth of the morphia ha,bit among Chinese coolies and it was found132 words
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Article164 1906-08-03 671 It all arose because Permah, one of the boys” of the French Confectionery, wore his hair long. On the 19rh ult. there was a concert at the Engineer’s Institute, and Mr. Landau was supplying the cakes and ices. The flowing locks of Permah, who had to serve164 words
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Article352 1906-08-03 671 The adjourned case against I ance Corporal 67, Hadji Sahat. who was at the instance of Assistant Superintendant Whitehead charged with trespassing into the coolie lines at Fort Road and receiving an illegal gratification, was resumed before Mr. G. A. Hereford at the second court yesterday afternoon.352 words
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Article198 1906-08-03 671 THE REVOLUTION. Mutiny and Bloodshed. (Sapp led by Reuter.') y.iOon st Aus.-ust.-Ust U!gl>t ti, e ailihery of the bveaoorg fortress at He sm-tnrs inuniiie.l am] bombarded therm»,’ tersof the loyal infantry F.re weie killed ano wounded. The troops of the garrison of Sketudden mutinied this morning and took their(Sapp led by Reuter.') - 198 words
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Article415 1906-08-03 671 The New Constitution. {Supplied by Reuter.') Loudon, Ist August—Mr. Winston Churchill, explaining the new Transvaal Constitution, said that the guiding principle in conferring responsible Government upon the Colony was to extend to Briton ami Boer alike the fullest privileges of British citizenship. Toe Government had adopted the principle{Supplied by Reuter.') - 415 words
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Article46 1906-08-03 672 A New Pier Sanctioned. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, Ist August.—Mr. Winston Churchill has announced in the House of Commons that the construction of a deep water pier at Kilindini, in East Africa, has been sanctioned and will be proceeded with as quickly as possible.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 46 words
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Article36 1906-08-03 672 A Legislative Council. (Supplied by Reuter.} Loudon, Ist August.—Lord Elgin has announced that the Government is considering the establishment of a Legislative Council for British Central Africa similar to that of British East Africa.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 36 words
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Article49 1906-08-03 672 The British Garrison. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, Ist August.—Mr. Haldane has announced in the House of Commons that the Third Coldstream Guards will start for Egypt on 29th September. Mr. Runciman has announced that the future strength of the British garrison in Egypt will be about 5,700 men.– ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.} - 49 words
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Article39 1906-08-03 672 The Coming Meeting. (Stijiphed !>>/ Reuter.} L aiiiyii, 2nd Au.'list—A meeting bepVfen King Edward and the Kaiser has *en definitely arranged for the middle of uyust at the Castle of Friedrichshof, the of the late Empress Frederick.(Stijiphed !>>/ Reuter.} - 39 words
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Article74 1906-08-03 672 Ihc Stewards’ Cup. Wupplßd by Reuter.} Ist August.—The result of the Toodwood Stewards' Cup is as follows m>cketter... i 1 welvebore o Admirable Crichton 3 >et^u g was five to one agst. Rocketter, rdt a Sl TWvebore and a hundran > 'Llmirable Crichton. Thirteen neck loC E e tterWupplßd by Reuter.} - 74 words
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Article127 1906-08-03 672 »ne Building Programme {Supplied by Reuter.) London, Ist August—An interesting debate has taken place in the House ot Lords on the question of the reduction of the Naval Programme. Lord Cawdor censured the Government’s departure from the original scheme and said that they were setting an evil precedent,.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 127 words
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Article29 1906-08-03 672 A Sensational Crime. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 31st July.—A sensation has been caused by a Bengali Policeman being discovered on Hong Lam Green unconscious and disembowelled with a razor.(Echo Special.) - 29 words
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Article91 1906-08-03 672 The District Officer of Kuala Lipis, Pahang, reports the gold mining outlook to be worse than it has ever been. The Kechau Gold Fields, Ltd., closed down last September, the French Co. ceased prospecting m Ulu Tembeling and the Tekai Syndicate did nothing91 words
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Article115 1906-08-03 672 Penang, 2nd August. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months’ sight Bank ...2,4] 3 Credit ••■2/4 T 7 <f 3 Documentary ...2/44 Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank J74{ Mouimein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private115 words
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Article169 1906-08-03 672 Gold leaf 64.80 B. Pepper( W.Coast 311)8.5 oz.) 319. buyers White Pepper »27}.—sa/e* Trang Pepper 21 GO Cloves (picked) 42,— sales Mace Mace Pickings 68 nominal Nutmegs llOs 33) No. 1 5.20 Sugar y 2 no stock basket $2.80 buyers Tapioca Flout Casales Copra 38.80 buyers C lahbun 212.—169 words
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Advertisement113 1906-08-03 672 Prominent West India Merchant Cures His Daughter of a Threatened Attack of Pneumonia. “Some time ago my daughter cnight a severe cold. She complained of ptins in her chest and had a, bad cough. I gave her Chamberlain s Cough Remedy according to directions an: in two days s'ie was113 words
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Advertisement21 1906-08-03 672 Only one Quality the Best.” LAWSON'S EXTRA DRY Special Cuvee PURVEYOR TO H.H.Kinj EDWARD VII. G.H. SLOT Co., Penang, SOLE' IMPORTERS.21 words
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Obituary22 1906-08-03 672 Obituary. Mr. J. L. Toole. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, Ist August.—The death is announced of Mr. J. L. Toole, the celebrated comedian.22 words
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Article837 1906-08-03 673 'o gz Number of j Sg Capital. Shares S Last D.videud. Name. 1 l h I I. IO.OOOord Mining. 1900 j$ 175,000 (4,000 (lef. 10 ilO ißersawab Gold Mining Co. Ltd SH 1901!,, 600,000 60,°0 0 10 10 (Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mining Co. Ltd slr e ers 1903 j«£837 words
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Advertisement63 1906-08-03 673 PIIDCPnin BAXTER Co.’s JUST ARRIVED. nUDtIIUIU BEST NAVY CANVAa. i J SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. St BrtiDE S D nnHUn superfine ruled FOOLSCAP, nUUrlNbl DAVID CORSAR SON’S 16 and 18lbs., CROWN BRAND. WELL-KNOWN EXTRA niMtno *r zx CAN BE OBTAINED AT Aihmcnn Pilfillan £Pn lid CANVAS, No- 0. THE CRrrER ON63 words
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Advertisement1091 1906-08-03 674 Advertise ni e n t s. Cured the Minister’s I Guard,a s o s an n c y Um the patriotic assurance co. COllgll. Established 1821. (Pounded 1821.) Subscribed Capital X 2,000,000 Dnam- r A Ceylon Clergyman Gives iotal Invested Funds up- or// t Thanks To v.-.„.h,„f v>() wo 69,1,091 words
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Advertisement256 1906-08-03 675 i BfW W <© WW~ The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. 1 J ESTABLISHED 1883. I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. I Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,’ ‘‘SIN POE,” i “CHAYA PULAU PINANG.” I The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and lithographers in the Orient. I < Our plant is of the very latest pattern256 words
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