The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 31 August 1906
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Title Section20 1906-08-31 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. «15 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. Penang, Friday, 31st August, 1906. No. 35.20 words
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Advertisement306 1906-08-31 1 ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZ,'ZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZ//ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZ'ZZZ/Z/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzZZZZZZZZZZZ/ CONTENTS. Leaders Leaderettes: page. Miscellaneous: page. x > s v s Piracy 742 Agri-Horticultural Show 742 x i Queer Methods 742 i Clubs 743 Generosity 745 The Bij ou Troubadours 745 i Registration of Deaths 740 Kuala Lumpur: St. John’s Institution. 747 k Russia... 743 j Mr. Justice Law306 words
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Advertisement154 1906-08-31 2 i THE STRAITS ECHO I t I MAIL EDITION. I Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as r all important news from various parts of the Far East,154 words
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Article713 1906-08-31 742 The Nanning, upon which a gang of would-be Chinese pirates have been captured and handed over to the British Consul at Wuchow, is a large sternwheel river steamer, plying from Canton up the West River to Wuchow and carries only three Europeans, it. the persons of the Captain, Mate713 words
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Article333 1906-08-31 742 Our Municipal folk appear to go about things in a very queer manner and at times rheir ways are past understanding by the ordinary mortal. Their latest little idiosyncr.icy has developed in the matter of road repairing. Some time back our readers were complaining bitterly about the state333 words
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Article84 1906-08-31 742 Lawn Tennis Tournament. '1 he following are tie results of the ties played off on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon in the above tournament:— Single Handicap, Claw A H. A. Neubronner beat S- F. B. Martin, by 6—o, 6—l. Double Handicap. F. O. Hallifax and A S. Anthonv84 words
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Article317 1906-08-31 742 Horses and Dogs Class. All Penang paperchasers and riders will be glad to hear that, out of four horses sent to the Singapore Show from Penang, four prizes were secured 1. Mrs. Stitt’s Patrick, ridden by Mrs. Macintyre. Ist Prize Ladies’ Hacks. 2. Mrs. Macintyre’» Sadi, ridden by317 words
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Advertisement102 1906-08-31 742 The E-clio. > < W w < '.-'ste lattice satisfies everybody and justice alone.—Emerson Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT Till CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra, MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo102 words
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Article1692 1906-08-31 743 Chop Kwong Won Thong vs. The Patriotic Assurance Co. The above case was resumed at 2 p in. yesterday afternoon and the plaintiff Ng Sun Hoou again went into the witness box. Examined by Mr. Wright-Motiou he stated: My stock was taken by two clerks, one of whom1,692 words
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Article375 1906-08-31 743 One of the chief topics of conversation among the European residents of Kuala Lumpur at present may be summed up in the world clubs,” says the Malay Mail. Fora long time past there has been a feeling that the Selangor Club snot quite all that it might be The375 words
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Article156 1906-08-31 744 Oh 'lhis is Uh Km Sin's story. It is scarcely credible, but still this is what he told air. Hereford this morning. Yesterday afternoou, in broad daylight, and when Beach Street, was at its busiest, he found two gold coins, a gold ring and one dollar in silver nieces on156 words
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Article430 1906-08-31 744 Yesterday afternoon, before Mr. SmithSteinmetz, at the second Court, Tan Ah Chow, Pee Kee Leong and Hong Pew were brought up on a charge of administering stramonium to a Chinese lad of Chulia L i m on the 15th inst. Sergeant Oxley of the Pitt Street Police Station430 words
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Article, Illustration528 1906-08-31 744 First Day’s Results. {Echo Special.) Taipiiig, 24th August.—The results of yesterday’s racing are as follows: Ihe Open Galloway Handicap. alue 8300 am! 850 to second horse. Distance 0 furlongs. Entrance 815. Mr. Chung Ah Yong’s Thve Kum 8.9... 1 Miserv 8 9 2 Moonshine 8.2 3 Won by528 words
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Article128 1906-08-31 744 another assassination. General Railway Strike Arranged {S applied by Lleuler.) London, 23rd August. 'I he Chief of Police at Siedlce, in Poland, has been killed by a bomb. The Council of the Russian Empire has considered a Bid providing for universal elementary education and granting five and a half{S applied by Lleuler.) - 128 words
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Article100 1906-08-31 744 Belligerent Bulgaria {Supplied by Jieuler.) London, 24th August.—Complications seem to be arising in the Balkans. Bulgaria, at present, has three quarrels on her hands, with Greece, Turkey and now with Russia, who has ordered her Minister at Sofia to cease relations with the Bulgarian Government, owing to the{Supplied by Jieuler.) - 100 words
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Article81 1906-08-31 744 The Insurrection. {Supplied In/ Heuter.) Loudon, 23rd August.—The Cuban insurgents have captured San Luis and Dinar del Rio, which is their first important success. The rising is due to the desire of the insurgent Ladeis for office and theie is no <| uostion of a desire ioi annexation bv{Supplied In/ Heuter.) - 81 words
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Article58 1906-08-31 744 The Stranded Manchuria.” (Supplied hi/ h’eutei'.) London, 23 <1 Au.ust. —The liner Slav'hurin, ashore nen Honolulu, is bumping badly and her positio is considered to be critical. Valparaiso to he Rebuilt. London, 21th August Measures are proceeding foi the rebuilding of Valpataiso with hou.-ci of light material and(Supplied hi/ h’eutei'.) - 58 words
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Article67 1906-08-31 744 A Serious Strike. (Supplied by lleulee.) London, 24th August. serious strike of 30,O')O miners and iron-workers has broken out.it Bilbao, in Spain, and several collisions have taken place bet wean the strikers ami troops. Martial law has been proclaimed ami barricades erected. King Alfonso ami Q ,,Jpn Victoria, of(Supplied by lleulee.) - 67 words
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Article50 1906-08-31 745 The Kaiser’s Plan. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th August.—Following the example of the British manoeuvres, the Kaiser is planning a great display of warships in (he North Set, during the Autumn, of eighty-one vessels, including sixteen battleships. The Kaiser’s idea seems to be to arouse patriotism for the Navy.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article66 1906-08-31 745 Pirates Captured on West River. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2401 August.—A gang of Chinese pirates, disguised as passengers, embarked on the British steamer Nanning at Canton, bound for Wuchow, on the West Biver. The Captain of the vessel, suspecting their purpose, ordered them to hold up their bands, threatening(Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article34 1906-08-31 745 A Floating Exhibition. (Supplied by Reuter London, 24th August.— Ihe liner Cumbroman has been chartered for a tour of the Colonies. Japan and South American ports as a floating exhibition of British goods.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 34 words
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Article24 1906-08-31 745 Purchases by America. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd August.—The Washington Government has purchased a million ounces of silver at G7cents gold per ounce.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article197 1906-08-31 745 Betting on the St. Leger n (Supplied by Reuter.) Lend-.it. 23 d August —The betting ou the St L-»_»»*r 7to 4 agst. Keystone. Passengers per Tresta, who were placed under quarantine about ten days ago, were released to-day. The meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Coin mere*» called yesterday» n (Supplied by Reuter.) - 197 words
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Article348 1906-08-31 745 At a time when the question of education for our boys is taking such a very prominent place in the public mind it is pleasant to be able to record any generous gift that has been made to a local educational institution and this it is our pleasant duty348 words
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Article323 1906-08-31 745 As will be seen from a perusal of our report of the Municipal meeting, published in another column, Government does not seem to be imbued with the spirit of economy in the matter of providing for the registration of deaths in Penang, but wishes us t<> adopt323 words
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Article520 1906-08-31 745 Last evening the Bijou Troubadours gave a very pleasant little entertainment at the Town Hail, but to a very poor audience owing, undoubtedly, to the fact that such very short notice of their coining had been given. In fact, one half of the people who went to520 words
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Article512 1906-08-31 746 WHAT’S IN A NAME To ihe Editor of the Straits Echo. SIR, p Instead of a Daniel coining to judgment, j£r. Pak Jo ow reminds us of the voracious Mr. Darwin meting out justice to the two poor hungry cats. His obvious omission to give the pronunciation of the four512 words
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Article2257 1906-08-31 746 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present Mr. J. W. Hallifax (President), Mr. W. Peacock, Mr. A. R. Adams, Mr. R. A. P. Hogan, Mr. Quah Beng Kee, Mr. Gan Teong Tat, with Mr.2,257 words
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Article210 1906-08-31 747 St. John’s Institution. As our readers are doubtless awaie. Iho Christian Brothers are doing very good work in Kuala Lumpur and are now about to erect a fine new building, at a cost of between sixty and seventy thousand dollars, for the accommodation of their pupils. The Federal210 words
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Article1078 1906-08-31 747 A High School for Girls. As so many of our Penan-; Cl.hwse sulerabo mteresi Wl uken jn establishment ot a I li-li School for Girls that poll and that the local subscription, which already, as will be seen by the list published below, are flowing in, will be still1,078 words
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Article1337 1906-08-31 748 Mr. Coghlan’s Evidence. Before Mr. Colman at the Singapore lohce Court on Saturday morning. Mi. H. (>. Hogan, formerly Chairman of Directors <>t Hogan and Company, Ltd., was charged as follows (I) 1 hat you being the manager and “nector of Hogan and Co. to wit by1,337 words
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Advertisement71 1906-08-31 748 No Need of a Doctor. Pains in the stomach and attacks of colic ’'’ine on suddenly and are soextremely painr.'l I:| onnicdiate relief must be obtained. is no necessity of sending for a doctor eU(di cases J a bottle ot Chamberlain’s ‘c. Cholera and Dial rhoea Remedy is at *nd.71 words
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Article85 1906-08-31 749 The Customs Question. (Supplied by Reuter-) Loudon, 25th August. —The Times, in the course of an article, refers to the chaotic state of the customs question in Manchuria and the loss of Revenue to China arising from the absence of customs duties. The Times expresses the hope that the(Supplied by Reuter-) - 85 words
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Article54 1906-08-31 749 The Earthquake. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th August.—So far 1,500 victims of the Valparaiso earthquake have been buried. Continued earthquake shocks at Santiago increase the dilapidation of the houses. The authorities at Valparaiso are indefatigable in the work of restoring order, providing for the needy and homeless, securing sanitation(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article52 1906-08-31 749 The Tripoli Hinterland Dispute. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25 th August.—The Porte proposes the preservation of the status quo ante with regard to the Djanet Oasis and a friendly discussion with France regarding the Tripoli hinterland. Abdul Kader Beg has been ordered to discontinue his advance upon(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article44 1906-08-31 749 Guns Wanted. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th August. —The Cuban Government has requested the United States to furnish eight quick-firing guns, manned by American artillerymen, to assist in subduing the insurrection. The insurgents have seized San Juan de Martinez, the western railway terminus.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article46 1906-08-31 749 A Boer Trek. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th August. —In consequence of a warning against emigration to Argentina, a trek is being organised from the Orange River Colony to British East Africa. A first party, consisting of a hundred Boers, has been fully equipped.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article36 1906-08-31 749 The Zulu Rising. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th August. —Rovstou’s Horse, which has been operating against the irreconcilable Zulus, has returned after an extensive reconnaissance, in which it succeeded in capturing only a few rebels.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article57 1906-08-31 749 Forest Fires. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th August.—Forest fires have broken out near Toulon and the troops are fighting the flames. Two soldiers have ben burnt to death and six others are missing. London, 24th August—The Russian battleships Tsarewitch and Slava and the cruiser Bmjalyr sad from the Baltic(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article26 1906-08-31 749 The Potato Blight. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th August.—The Irish Times affirms that the ravages of the potato blight have been exaggerated by the Nationalists.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article40 1906-08-31 749 Polar Expedition Abandoned. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 26th August.—Steamers which have arrived at Hainmerfest, the most northerly town in Europe, report that the attempt of the Wellman Expedition to reach the North Pole by airship has been abandoned.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article504 1906-08-31 749 One cannot help feeling sympathetic with the downtrodden Russians, but one’s sympathy is always qualified by horror at the methods which the Terrorists adopt for gaining liberty. The explosion at M. Stolypin’s villa can only be described as an outrage of the most horrible description. We should none of504 words
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Article509 1906-08-31 749 In spite of the many counter-attrac-tions—aud strong counter-attractions the Wayang Comedy Indian Ratoe had a packed house on Saturday night, every seat both upstairs and downstairs being occupied long before the rising of the curtain This gratifying state of affairs was due in no small509 words
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Article540 1906-08-31 750 The booking for the play by the Kinta Amateur Dramatic Club was excellent, but there was a dearth of people to pay money the door, which is probably to be accounted for by the fact that the Bandmanns have already bled us this month and a lot540 words
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Article633 1906-08-31 750 p. C. C. Committee vs. The Rest. As anticipated, this match was a verv interesting and amusing one. Every mail was punctual, and the Committee, winning the toss, elected to bat. In the space of an hour they were all disposed of for 96, the best scorer being Mugliston633 words
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Article547 1906-08-31 750 T<> the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, As the signatory of the letter, written though it was on behalf of another, requesting you to announce in your paper the Chinese Town Hall lecture of Saturday last I feel I owe it to the public to apologise547 words
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672 1906-08-31 751 Under the auspices of the India-Ceylon Association, Mr. H. A. Shaw delivered a lecture on Alcohol and Opium at the Chinese Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, It was well attended, and the audience would probably have been larger had the lecture begun at the672 words
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Article1072 1906-08-31 751 (From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, 22nd Aug. 1906. Last week here was quite an exciting one with the Agri-Horticultural Show and the Cricket on and heaps of other doings. The Show must, be given first place, however, for it proved the attraction to the majority of Singaporeans who,1,072 words
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Obituary199 1906-08-31 751 Obituary. In connection with the accident resulting from the bursting of an ether chamber at 11. E. Tuan Fang’s Yamen the other day. we regret to learn that amongst the killed were General Yao and Taotai Liang lung Yem These two gentlemen were the chief assistants of H. E. Tuan199 words
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Article1075 1906-08-31 752 lion. Shelford’s Questions Answered. (Straits Times.) The Legislative Council met on Friday afternoon at 2.30 when the following were present: Present. His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson. K.C.M.G. Hrs Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major-General R. Inigo Jones, c.v.0., c. 8.). Hon. Capt. A. H.1,075 words
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Article525 1906-08-31 752 lhe Government G tzGte of August 24 contains the following items of information lhe Hon ble illiam Henrv HvndmanJones, Chief Justice, reported his arrival in the Colony and assumed the duties of his office on the 22nd instant His Excellency the Governor, subject to the confirmation of His525 words
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Advertisement68 1906-08-31 752 Nothing That Will Take Its Place. We have used Chamlw.rlain’s Colic, Choiera and Diarrhoea Remedy in our family for years for all bowel troubles, and it always gives the best of satisfaction. We never could find anything to take its place. D S. Booth, editor and proprietor of the Echo,68 words
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2239 1906-08-31 753 No. I. (Specially written for the Straits Echo.) Thb question of the employment of Chinese labourers in Australia, and especially in the tropical coast-lands of Queensland is one that has not yet been treated with the calmness of philosophical investigation, but has been, and is2,239 words
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Article258 1906-08-31 754 —China Mail. An Amoy Organisation. There is now being formed in Amoy a British Chinese Association which is, in some respects, a remarkable conception of the Chinese mind and shows how loyal they can be to the British Empire to which they belong. There are twenty rules—China Mail. - 258 words
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Article1670 1906-08-31 754 Cross-Examination of Mr. Coghlan. if V‘ e ir eailUg f ,he cbai ’ge3 against Mr. H. C, Hogan, formerly Chairman of Direcio gail au<l Company, Ltd., and Mr. J. b. Robertson, formerly Secretary of the same Company, in connection with the affairs o the Company were continued1,670 words
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Advertisement67 1906-08-31 754 Best Remedy for Diarrhoea. Mohan Lail, Manager N. W. R. Co-op. p re,s Bahore, India, says: “Chamberlains’ lc Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is )0,, b question the best medicine made for relief and cure of diarrhoea, dysentery cau Bowe 1 complaints. This assertion I u ma,ke fro n actual experience67 words
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Article411 1906-08-31 755 TERRORISTS ACTIVE. Wholesale Assassinations. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th August.—A bomb was thrown a.i a reception at M. Stolypin’s villa at. St. Petersburg by a man dressed as an officer. AH the persons in the antechamber, where the bomb was thrown, including some prominent officials, were killed and the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 411 words
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Article106 1906-08-31 755 The Insurrection. (Supplied by Heater.) London, 25th August.—General Guerra, with five thousand insurgents, is outside Pinar del Rio awaiting reinforcements and threatens to attack Havana. Prominent Cubans in New York state that the rising is largely a racial one, the negroes and mulattoes resenting the monopoly by the whites(Supplied by Heater.) - 106 words
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Article60 1906-08-31 755 The Canadian Pacific Service. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th August.—Under the new contract the Canadian Pacific Railway Company shortens the mail route between London and Hongkong bv nine ami a half days and between London and Shanghai and Yokohama bv eight, and a half days. The liner Empress(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article76 1906-08-31 755 Miraculous Escapes (Swpplied by Reuter.) London, 27th August.—Slight shocks of earthquake have been felt near Bathurst, in Australia. London, 27th August.— Living men and women have been extracted from the ruins of Santiago after being buried for five days. A portion of the cemetery fell down a hill(Swpplied by Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article24 1906-08-31 755 Mr. Haldane Summoned. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th August.—Mr. Haldane has been summoned to Marienbad as Minister in Attendance on the Kmg.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article76 1906-08-31 755 (I'nm Our Oku Cmn.pmieut.) 27th August. Griffin Handicap. Orphan Dancing Girl ’2' Galloway Handicap. Moonshine Misery T Una Penang Handicap. Kinetic 1 Malapert 9' Marie T \V aterfall Stakes. Little Tich Jim Gosper 9 Rifleman 3 Civil Service Cup. Eileen t#< j Lady Grey 2 Blue Belle 376 words
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Article62 1906-08-31 755 A Wonderful Achievement. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th August. —A sensation has been caused at a meeting of the British Medical Association of Toronto by Dr. Carrell, of the Rock feller Universifv, exhibiting healthy dogs and cats with kidneys transplanted from other dogs and cats. It is stated that(Supplied by Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article22 1906-08-31 755 Kent Leads. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th August. —Kent lias displaced Yorkshire for the premier position in the County Cricket Championship.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article61 1906-08-31 755 The Kaiser’s Clemency. (Su/ plied by Reuter.) London, 27th August.—The Raber has pardoned all persons convicted of lew »tajestc Yeoh Ah Tun, the victim of a serious assault in Pitt Street the other night now lying in the Hospital in a pieca condition. The assailants, wno aie P posed♦ (Su/ plied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Advertisement81 1906-08-31 755 Prominent West India Merchant Cures His Daughter of a Threatened Attack of Pneumonia. Some time ago my daughter severe cold. She complains P her chest and had a bad cough. Chamberlain’s Cough Remetb directions and in two days she able to go to school. I used this edy in my81 words
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Article691 1906-08-31 756 We are very angry with the Telegraph folk just at present and we think not without good cause. In the first place, the Government Telegraphs were so tardy yesterday that we could only squeeze in the barest account of the Taiping races of Saturday last.691 words
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Article48 1906-08-31 756 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following are the results of the ties played off in the above tournament yesterday afternoon Oka nipionship. H. A. Neubronner beat V. D. Parsons, by 7—5, 3—6, 6—2. S. F. B. Martin beat F. O. Hallifax, by 4—6, 6 —3, 6—l.48 words
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Article350 1906-08-31 756 Football. A—K. y=. L—Z. A soccer match will be played on Mr. Gan Teong Tat’s Green, Leith Street Ghaut, to-morrow at 5.15 p.m between a team composed of members of the C. R. C. whose surnames begin with any letter from “A” to “K” (captained by Mr.350 words
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Article1390 1906-08-31 756 Mv Dearest Fanny —Penang is a very curious place. W hen a friend of ours, who is a barrister, arrived, some time back, thev made him wait six months liefore thev would allow him to practise. I suppose this was to give them time to get to know1,390 words
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Article720 1906-08-31 757 Chop Kwong Woh Thong vs. The Patriotic Assurance Co. The hearing of this case was resumed this morning at 11 o’clock, when Ng Lye Pooh went into the witness-box. Ng Lye Pooh stated:—l am a trader in drugs. I get goods from China and come over hereto sell.720 words
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Article457 1906-08-31 757 (1 ro m a Co rrespo ndent.) The following is a list of Exhibit wHb very few exceptions, from The Kangsar District who gained prizes it Agn-HorUcultuml Exhibition at Division A. r 1. Arrow-root, fresh, best sample, Kamnn mug Estate—2ml l 'rize. nun 5. Betel-nuts, dried split,457 words
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Article1286 1906-08-31 758 IS OI LI rtv PI I n -11 K. Tel. Views of a West River Traveller. Whilst the tragedy on the West River steamer Saincun stands out in clear outline ju the minds of our readers and before its main features become blurred and indistinct or loseIS OI LI rtv PI I n -11 K. Tel. - 1,286 words
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1123 1906-08-31 758 According to a state.n ent »m.mating from I eking the travelling Commissioners have already presented a memo; nil Io the F inpeiorand the Empress-Dowager recommending the adoption of the Japai e-e constitution as most suited to the special conditions obtaining in China. Constitutional government is undoubtedly1,123 words
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Advertisement56 1906-08-31 758 Let It Be Known. The widest possible publicity should M given to the fact that summer' diairhoea in childiea and cholera infantum cm aiwavs Ixj cured by the judicom use of Chaml>m i 4)n ’s Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Ken edy ft never fails. George Town Dispensary, Geavral Agents, and56 words
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Article, Illustration473 1906-08-31 759 Third Day’s Results. (Echo Taipiug, 28th August. —The weather was glorious yesterday afternoon. Following are the results The Kamunting Purse. Value $3OO a handicap on race 9, 2nd day entrance $l5 6 furlongs. Mr. Bon Accord’s bag Postman 1 Lim Kian Thong’s ch a g Sir Albans 2473 words
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Article174 1906-08-31 759 THE REIGN OF TERROR Assassinations and Threats (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 28th August.—The Acting Mili tary Governor-General of Warsaw, General Wonlarlarski, while driving in a cab, was shot dead. His assassin escaped. A train on the Tamboff railway has been held up, a police officer, a gendarme and the(Supplied by lieuter.) - 174 words
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Article66 1906-08-31 759 A Liberal Warning. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 28th August.—The Master of Elibank, the Scottish Liberal Whip, speaking at Westlington, in Peebleshire, in referring to the Labourites, hinted that the Liberals, who had just completed a crusade against Protection, might be forced into another crusade against Socialism. Liberalism would cease(Supplied by lieuter.) - 66 words
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Article42 1906-08-31 759 Festivities at Firnne. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 28th August.—The British Fleet is paying a visit to Fuime, in Hungary, where, at a banquet given in its honour, Admiral Lord Charles Beresford and the Governor of the City exchanged complimentary toasts.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 42 words
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Article174 1906-08-31 759 A Duke Injured. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 28th August.—The Duke ot Oporto, while motoring near Cascaes, in Portugal, fell into a ravine and was seriously injured. It has been announced that Mr. Cbeah Keng Hoon and Mr. A. Suppiah, from the Kuala Kangsar District, successfully passed the Senior and♦ (Supplied by lieuter.) - 174 words
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Advertisement72 1906-08-31 759 No Need of a Doctor. Pains in the stomach and attacks of colic come on suddenly and are so extremely painful that immediate relief must be obtained. There is no necessity of sending for a doctor in such cases if a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remody is72 words
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Article856 1906-08-31 760 We wonder how long it will take the officials of the Federated Malay States Railways to thoroughly appreciate the fact that they are public servants, that they are supposed to draw their pay for looking after the comfort of the travelling public and that they are not856 words
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Article213 1906-08-31 760 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following is the result of the tie played off in the above tournament yesterday afternoon Single Handicajt, Class A. (Final.) 11. A. Neubronner beat. E. S. Haslam, by 6—4, 6 —l. The following tie has been fixed for to-morrow Championship. H. A. Neubronner213 words
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Article53 1906-08-31 760 1 hf. tenders for the above Farms were received up to noon yesterday, but were not opened owing to the absence of the British Resident at Ipoh. We understand that only three tenders have l>een sent in. by Messrs. Lim Kek Chuan, Ng 800 Hue and53 words
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Article89 1906-08-31 760 Mr. Foo Choo Choon in Luck’s Way Again. Mr. Foo Choo Choou’s Lahat mine has, we understand, been optioned to Mr. E. G. Edgar, Managing Director of the Tionoh Mines, who is now on leave, The* price is 0,000. Mr. Foo Choo < boon last week stiuck89 words
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Article368 1906-08-31 760 July Output. The output for July was 36,304.88 pikuls against 34,581.58 pikuls in the previous moot h. Ihe value of the metal was returned at 83,027,810.57 on which duty amounting to 8420,224.74, was collected. Ihe average value of tin was 8«4.57 per pikul. with duty at 834.72 per368 words
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Article2138 1906-08-31 761 Chop Kwong Woh Thong vs. The Patriotic Assurance Co. The hearing of this case was resumed before Mr. Justice Thornton yesterday afternoon. Tan Leong was the first witness called and deposed I know plaintiff and joined my firm last year,about the end of August, that is to say,2,138 words
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Article1425 1906-08-31 762 (Front Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 26th Aug. There has been a movement in club circles here in Kuala Lumpur for some time, aud, since I wrote to you last, the situation lias become more acute. A feeling has arisen that the Lake Club ami Selangor Club do1,425 words
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Article618 1906-08-31 762 .—Mail. Chief Judicial Commissioner takes his Seat. 1 he new Chief Judicial Commissioner for the F. M. S Mr. Justice Law, took his seat in the Kuala Lumpur Court of Appeal on Monday morning. On the Bench with his Lordship were Mr. Justice Woodward and Mr. Justice Belfield..—Mail. - 618 words
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Article462 1906-08-31 763 Writing on the exhibition given on Friday, at Ipoh, by the above Club, the Timet of Malaya says The oils were an extremely interesting collection, particularly those shown by Mr. Jackson of Kuala Lumpur. We certainly thought this production “Tie? Ferns” undoubtedly bis best effort,462 words
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Article321 1906-08-31 763 THE REIGN OF TERROR. The Death for Death Society.” (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 28th August.—The Tsar has issued a decree empowering the Agrarian Bank to arrange for the sale of large Crown estates to the peasants. The Russian Revolutionaries declare that their organisation is so neat that no number(Supplied by Reuter.} - 321 words
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Article65 1906-08-31 763 Imitation the Sincerest Flattery. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 29th August. —A semi-official statement has been made in Paris to .the effect that the status quo has been established nt Djanet pending the making of a Franco-Turkish Treaty fixing the boundary between Ghat and French territory. This method(Supplied by Reuter.} - 65 words
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Article44 1906-08-31 763 A Squabble Settled. (Supplied by Reuter-} London. 28th August.—The RussoBulgarian incident, in which Russia broke off diplomatic relations owing to the publication of secret correspondence in the Sofia newspapers, has been settled and diplomatic relations have been resumed, Bulgaria having given satisfactory explanations.(Supplied by Reuter-} - 44 words
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Article38 1906-08-31 763 The Proposed Constitution (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 29th August.—Reuter’s Peking correspondent wires that the Empress Dowager has appointed a committee to consider the proposals made by the Travelling Commissioners for the granting of a Constitution for China(Supplied by Reuter.} - 38 words
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Article82 1906-08-31 763 Showing the Flag. (Supplied by Reuter.) London 2 llh August.-The Berlin cor res pondent ot the Tunes wires that the German cruiser Hnnsa has been ordered to orocee. from the China Station to the Gulf of Mar taban, with the avowed object of the pro' motion of German commercial(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article34 1906-08-31 763 Peace Probable (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 29th August.—ln view of the issue of an amnesty proclamation, nearly all the Cuban insurgent leaders are willing to disband, if their immunity from punishment is guaranteed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article33 1906-08-31 763 (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 29th August.—Baron Komura, the new Japanese Ambassador, called upon Sir Edward Grey yesterday afternoon and will probably be received in audience by King Edward on 10th September.– ■ ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.} - 33 words
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Article901 1906-08-31 763 The case decided in the Supreme Court to-day, in which the sum of six thousand dollars was claimed from the Patriotic Insurance Company for loss incurred by a fire which occurred just over a year ago, has been an interesting one, both to Insurance folk and traders901 words
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Article573 1906-08-31 764 There was another full house at the General Bioscope show last night, when the management put on another very enjoyable pi°gramme, of which Aladdin and the Wonderjul Lamp, m 45 coloured tableaux, was undoubtedly the greatest draw. Of good sensational pieces The Men that Broke the573 words
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Article625 1906-08-31 764 FOOTBALL A—K. vs. L. —Z. A very interesting and exciting game of soccer was played off on Mr. Gan Teong Tat’s Green between teams captained by Messrs. Koh Leok Hup and Lee Tiang Liat respectively, and composed of members of the C. K. C. whose surnames begin625 words
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Article110 1906-08-31 765 August Monthly Medal. M F. Duxbury 52 +5O 102 —lB 84. A. H. Ferguson 44 46 90— 4 -86. A. F. Goodrich 47+54=101-13.-88. F. J. Pigott 52 52=104-15=89. S. M. Thunder 52 55=107-18=89. T. A. Martin 52 52=104-14=90. Dr. 8. Lucy 45 44= 99 4=95. Mr. F. Duxbury,110 words
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Article160 1906-08-31 765 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —Permit me through your valuable columns to express my surprise at such a thing being allowed by the Government of the Colony as teams for football on Sunday (which is professedly Christian). We have had Swimming Club parties on160 words
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Article264 1906-08-31 765 Before Mr. E. C. C. Howard, yesterday afternoon, Bee Din, Police Constable No. 16 of Praiuzin Station, wa «’charged with receiving an illegal gratification from Ravagum, a Tamil la<l. From the rase for the prosecution it appears that Ravagum sold a cart of sand •Tor fifty cents ami264 words
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Article251 1906-08-31 765 Intruder Fired at with a Revolver. A burglary is reported from Tanglin. In the early hours of Monday morning, savs the Straits Times, Mi. Harvey, who resides at St. Thomas’ Walk, saw a man in his room in the act of helping himself to his property. Mr. Harvey had251 words
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Article387 1906-08-31 765 Before a Bench Court consisting of Messrs. Howard and Hereford, Lim Kong Tuan, of Penang, was brought up on complainant of David Beatty, Assistant Official Assignee, on the following charges (1) That you the said Lim Kong Tuan did, within 4 months before the presentation of a387 words
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Article1661 1906-08-31 765 Chop Kwong Woh Thong vs. Ihe Patriotic Assurance Co. Judgment. The further hearing of this case Was resumed before Mr. Justice Thornton vested da-y afternoon, and the Judge, as win L seen below, gave his judgment this mO rn mg. Luder cross-examination bv Mr Wright Motion, Mr. Yeoh1,661 words
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302 1906-08-31 766 Rear-Admiral Charles J. Train, commander of the Asiatic fleet of the United States navy, died at 9.15 yesterday morning at the Beach Hotel, says the Cliefoo Daily News of sth instant. The direct cause of deatl was uremic coma. Admiral Train came ashore302 words
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Article459 1906-08-31 766 Onlooker.— m Malay Matt. I I was in die Golden Chersonese in the year nineteen nought five, hen the rubber-trees were blooming, and the tin mines all alive That each Government Official wore a gloom v kind of frown. For the dollar steadily went up,Onlooker.—m Malay Matt. - 459 words
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Article145 1906-08-31 767 Malacca writes as follows to the Free Press: A cricket match has recently been played in Singapore between teams representing the Colony and the F. M. 8. respectively. There appears to have been some difficulty in getting Penang men to come down, for I note that the Colony’s145 words
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Article200 1906-08-31 767 A French Admiral’s Views. In September last, in an interview with a representative of the Petit Journal, Admiral Fournier, after mentioning the importance of Singapore from the commercial and strategical points of view, is reported to have said:— It may be stated that a fleet supported by such a200 words
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Article209 1906-08-31 767 THK 11E1GN OF TERROR. Ihe Government Declares War. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 29ih August.—lt is stated in St. Petersburg that an insurrection had been planned for October and vast quantities of arms and explosives purchased, but that the plans of the Revolutionaries were thwarted owing to the arrest of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 209 words
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Article73 1906-08-31 767 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th August.—The relations lietween Natal and Cape Colony are strained, owing to the Cape’s adjustment of the railway rates to the detriment of Natal. A movement is on foot in Natal in favour of a complete union with the Transvaal, whereby Natal would secure(Supplied by Reuter.) - 73 words
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Article61 1906-08-31 767 Another Huge Failure. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th August.—A sensation has been caused in America owing to the Real Estate Trust Company, one of the strongest financial institutions of Philadelphia, having failed. The amount involved is one million four hundred thousand sterling. The President of the Company, Mr.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article49 1906-08-31 767 A Protest to the Porte. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th August.—The Persian Ambassador has presented a vigorous protest to the Porte against the Turkish occupation of the district of Margovar, contrary to the promise of a friendly frontier settlement. The Porte denies the alleged encroachments on Persian territory.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article48 1906-08-31 767 King Defies the Church. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th August.—ln defiance of the opposition of the Vatican, King Alfonso has signed a decree abolishing the previous right of the Roman Catholic Church to interfere in civil marriages. This is regarded as a triumph for Liberalism in Spain.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article29 1906-08-31 767 The Wellmann Expedition. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 29th August.—The report that the Wellmann Expedition has abandoned the attempt to reach the North Pole by airship has been confirmed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article24 1906-08-31 767 Great Ebor Handicap. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loadon, 30th August.—The result of the Great Ebor Handicap is Golden Measure 1 Mintagon 2 Buckminster 3(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article19 1906-08-31 767 The New Ambassador. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th August.—The Marquis Sangiuliano has been appointed Italian Ambassadcr to London.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article31 1906-08-31 767 New Prince Christened. (Supplied bu Reuter.) London, 30th August.—The son of the German Crown Prince has been christened at Potsdam. Mr. Haldane. London, 30th August.—Mr. Haldaue has arrived at Berlin.(Supplied bu Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article76 1906-08-31 767 Marriages. Ran king-Bowie.— At the Cathedral R; h o,, 'Xs 'y 111 Tait Bowie, of the Duff’Devel'!^' 0 son’ Bowi" ta "f “on! f DF rHMU CALDBR.MACKIE.-At Rubislaw P.ri.t Church, on the Ist August hv D bert Thomson, m. a., of Parish, Aberdeen, assisted by the Rev^Vf 176 words
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Article114 1906-08-31 767 Penang, 30th August. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 3 Credit 3 Documentary ...2/41* Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Prime 175| Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 172 j 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Madras, Demand114 words
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Article147 1906-08-31 767 Gold leaf $64.80 B.Pepper( W.C<>asi dibn.n oz. $l9. sellers White Pepper >27 .bObuyers Trang Pepper 21 60 sale* Cloves (picked) 42. sale» Mace Mace Pickings 07 sales Nutmegs lids 31. sales No. 1 5.50 ppi Sugar 2 no stock Basket S 3, sale* Tapioca Flour 1.80 taym Copra fTahbun147 words
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Advertisement796 1906-08-31 768 Often, as in this case, where Hospital 1 Xll U HHIIV M UUt Treatment Fails I w ww Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills Succeed. TTL I* I Whilst playing cricket one day dining inc tdnv HOUSEHOLD FURNISHthe year 1899, said Mr. Gilbert Wilfred Gooneratne, of Alfred Cottage, Panadure, I ING DEPARTMENT.796 words
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