The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 23 August 1907
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Title Section21 1907-08-23 1 THE STRAITS ECHO. MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 23rd August, 1907. No. 34.21 words
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Advertisement258 1907-08-23 1 CONTENTS. Leaders page. Miscellaneous Page. The Fiist Socialist M.P. 770 Notes 771 The Kedah Road Drains ’..778 I The Comet "'lll Our Milk Supply 783 MlBBID 8 Mr. Churchill’s Tour 786 Chinese Students 776 The Drains of Penang 789 Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation 777 Law Police Siam and Opium258 words
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Advertisement163 1907-08-23 2 ifcififrffiiiihiWi? THE STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. I. llllMW—— g K Published the day prior to the departure of each mail R for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I news originally published in the daily issues, as well as F all important news from various parts of163 words
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Article808 1907-08-23 770 The result of the Colne Valley byelection seems to have come as a surprise to both the Liberal and Conservative parties, as Mr. Grayson, the successful candidate, is the first Socialist without adjectives, so to speak, who has secured election to the House of Commons. Mr.808 words
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Article1254 1907-08-23 770 A committee meeting of the Penang Association Football League was held last night at the Penang Cricket Club pavilion, when the following gentlemen were present Dr. Jamieson (President), Mr. W. E. Mann (Hon. Secretary), Mr. J. L. Wemyss (Hon. Treasurer), Mr. H. C. Sells (Govt. Service), Mr.1,254 words
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Advertisement95 1907-08-23 770 flie Straits £2olio. justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.— Published daily (except Sundays.) ir TH« CRITERION PRESS, IM, No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAIL LOCAL $24 per annum. OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. y.A. All business communications should be95 words
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Advertisement70 1907-08-23 770 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made t hat is relied upon with a more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it has been in use, people have learned that it is one remedy70 words
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Article486 1907-08-23 771 Butterflies vs. Tree School. In this match it was a foregone conclusion that the Butteiflies would win, but despite this a large crowd turned up to witness the game There was some little delay in starting but eventually the teams lined up as follows Butteiilies Goal, Keyworth Full486 words
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Article57 1907-08-23 771 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are the results of the ties played yesterday Championship. E. S. Haslam beat W. J. Hodge, I—6, 6—l, 7—5. V. D. Parsons beat A. F. G. Anderson, 6-2, 6—4. Bowls Tournament. JI Following is the result of the tie played jesterday:— Championship. Dr.57 words
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Article1300 1907-08-23 771 (>«)■ O«« Tuesdav, St AllgUb( Tub Cinoesc Company o[ tliu s it dunaw Juiant.y have covered themX, with honour ami glory by winniiw u Warren Shield for shooting. They bad compete with the other units of the local Volunteer Corps, the Penang Volunteer Royal West Kent Regiment, Russell’s1,300 words
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Article316 1907-08-23 772 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Jbe postponed casein which Mr. Derry sued Messrs. Anthony Co. for $lOO, l»eiu*g the loss sustained by him owing to carelessness in discharging furniture belonging to him from the defendants’ steamer, the s. s. Ca,ne ou for bearing before Mr. Wolterstan this morning. Mrs.316 words
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Article273 1907-08-23 772 The directors of the Kinta Tin Mines, Limited, have for some years past derived a considerable revenue from water supplied to the Haji Eusof, which has enabled him to work his tin-bearing lands, practically situated in the centre of this company’s mines. The Haji’s property has been273 words
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Article88 1907-08-23 772 ii is reported that the new comet so much written about in the home papers is now visible to the naked eye. Has anyone in Penang seen it? Its position is in the north-east not far from Cassiopeia and Ensilon Piscei. With regard to the comet the Straits88 words
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Article197 1907-08-23 772 Loudon friends of Mr. Frank Forde, who was for some time a member of the Y. M. C. Association in Singapore, are anxious to ascertain bis whereabouts. He is stated to have left Singapore last November en route for England, visiting India on the way. When last beard from197 words
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Article236 1907-08-23 772 Woman’s Body Found in a Trunk. The Straits Times correspondent, wiring on the Bth instant, says:—The police authorities are investigating what appears to be a case of murder, in which the victim is a European woman and the suspect an American. On Sunday night, a trunk was taken236 words
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Advertisement46 1907-08-23 772 Not a Doubtful Question. There is no doubt in the minds of those who have used <’amberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as to its curative powers. For a pain m the stomach, diarrhoea or dysentery, it affords immediate relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.46 words
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Article, Illustration563 1907-08-23 773 Second Day, 15th August. (Echo Special.) Taiping, 15th August.—There was another large attendance at the racing to-day, when the weather was again fine. The results of the various events are as under: 1. —A Handicap for All Horses. That ran in race I or VI on the Ist563 words
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Article246 1907-08-23 773 (Supplied by Reuter.) Britain and Germany Friends London, 15th August.—A huge crowd at Cassel cheered King Edward with remarkable enthusiasm. The two Monarchs reviewed the troops and drove out together twice. They dined at the Castle and the speeches after the dinner were most cordial, both Monarchs(Supplied by Reuter.) - 246 words
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Article72 1907-08-23 773 (Supplied by Reuter.) Much Discussed Bill Passed. London, 16th August.—The House of Commons yesterday passed the third reading of the Deceased Wife’s .Sister Bill after an all-night sitting. The Scottish Land Bill. London, 16th August.—The House of Lords adjourned the discussion on the Scottish Land Bill until the English(Supplied by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article43 1907-08-23 773 (Supplied by Reuter.) Vitriol Throwers. London, 16th August.—lt is reported that the troops at Belfast were provided with a quantity of vaseline as an antidote to the vitriol, twenty-five gallons of which, it is stated, were supplied to the rioters.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article35 1907-08-23 773 (Supplied by Reuter Protected by Raisuli. London, 16th August.—The Hkinas s tribesmen, infuriated by the events at Casa Blanca, threaten to lake their revenge on Kaid Maclean, whom Raisuli is protecting(Supplied by Reuter ) - 35 words
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Article45 1907-08-23 773 The Russian-Japan-ese Convention. (Supplied by Reuter.) 4 Maintaining China’s Status Quo. London, 15th August.— Tbe text of the Russo-Japanese Convention has been published at St. Petersburg. The two countries undertake to respect each other’s territorial integrity and to maintain thetrMwm and “open door” in China.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article38 1907-08-23 773 (Supplied by Reuter.) Trouble Brewing. London, 16th August.—The faiuoub Hottentot chief, Morenga, and 400 followers have evaded the Cape Pulice and entered German territory. The news was received with concern at lhe C denial Office.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article114 1907-08-23 773 .—S. T. Mr. Cooper Abbs, who formeily resided in Singapore but mole recently al Negapatam, where he wm employed in connection with coolie emigration, was arrested on Saturday at Singapore on a charge of falsifying Ins accounts, and is to be muil. back to patam by the.—S. T. - 114 words
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Advertisement86 1907-08-23 773 The Doctor Away from Hom* When Most Needed. People are often very much disappointed to find that their family physician is from home when they most need his servi Diseases like cramp, colic and diarr require prompt treatment, and in in J instances prove fatal before medicine c be procured86 words
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Obituary82 1907-08-23 773 Obituary, (Supplied by Reuter.) Famous Violinist Dead London. IGth August. The death is announced of the famous violinist, Joseph Joachim. Joseph Joachim, Mus. D. Camb, and Oxford and LL. D. of Glasgow was born in Hungary iu 1831. Hu studied under Bohm at the Vienna Con sanatorium and first appeared82 words
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Article1150 1907-08-23 774 The abdication of the Emperor of the Hermit Kingdom did not come wholly as a surprise to those who have closely followed the trend of politics in the Far East. It only marks another step forward in the inevitable path of Japan and is a logical sequence of the1,150 words
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Article1105 1907-08-23 774 An Important Case. Lawyers’ Clerks’ Misconduct. The hearing of the interesting and sensational motion for the re-triil of the Small Cause Cise, Karuppi ih 'I haven rs. Suppiah Tbaven, reported in our columns of yesterday, was concluded before Mr. Justice Braddell yesterday afternoon. The following are the particulars1,105 words
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Article108 1907-08-23 775 Mr. Wolferstan The case R. Derry the A pear Line” was concluded yesterday afternoon. The action, it will be lememberd, was for the recovery of $lOO, being the amount of damage done to the household goods, crockery, etc of Mr. R. Derry, Superintendent of Gardens, Penang, while108 words
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595 1907-08-23 775 Four Persons Stabbed. Culprit Arrested. A few minutes after 10 o’clock this morning, quite a sensation was caused in the premises of the local Police Courts by the savage and mad act of a Chinaman named Lim Ah Chi. The man, who was a595 words
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Article2098 1907-08-23 775 An ordinary meeting of the Muninnal Commissioners was held al the Mimical Offices yesterday afternoon, when the follow ing gentlemen were present: Mr. F. J y a j lifax (President), Mr. Quali Beng K ee and Mr. Lim Eu Toh, with Dr. G. W. Pari (Health Officer), Mr.2,098 words
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Article324 1907-08-23 776 Not Wanted in Japan. Ihebe are still some 10,000 Chinese students in Tokyo, says a Yokohama contemporary. Eight tenths of them are said to be pure Chinese and the remainder Mancbu. The former, during their residence in Japan, naturally liecome imbued with the theories of popular representation «nd324 words
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338 1907-08-23 777 The report of the Court of Directors of the Hongkong and Siinighai Banking Corpoi ition for the half-year ending 30th June las?, which was submi >ed to the General Meeting of Shareholders at the City Hall, Hongkong, at noon to- ay, is as follows Gentlemen,338 words
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Article134 1907-08-23 777 1 he Miday Mail. Referring to the concessions made to China bv the Indian Government in the matter of the opium import, the Bangkok Timer states that Siam will, presumably, be in no hurry to do away with this source of iuvuiue. wh it.pve h inpf ns,1 he Miday Mail. - 134 words
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146 1907-08-23 777 The Straits AntiOpium Delegates. Supp l i< (I by Reuter.) Interview whit the Under Secretary. London, 16 h Winston Churchill, Under S.cietary of State for the Colonies, in the absence, of Lord Elgin who was engaged m the House of Lords, received the Anti-Opium Delegates from the Straits Settlements and( Suppli< (I by Reuter.) - 146 words
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Article49 1907-08-23 777 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Effect of H.M.’s Speech. London, 17th August. King Edward’s toast at Wilhelmshohe, which was couched in remarkably friendly terms, has given the greatest satisfaction in Germany. It is regarded as evidence of the happy relations existing between two the monarchs and peoples.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article41 1907-08-23 777 (Supplied by Reuter.) Marienbad Doctor's Opinion. London, August. 17th.—The Marienbad doctor, Dr. Ott, says that he has never known King Edward the Seventh to be in better health than he is at present. The King’s health is perfect.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article78 1907-08-23 777 (Supplie I by ReuO r The Position of Siam. London, 16th August.—The House of Commons has passel the second reading of the Appropriation Bill Mr. Donald Mackei z:e Smeaton, M. P. for Stirlingshire, asked in the House whether the Franco-Siamese Treaty threatened the independence of Siam. Sir Edward Grey,(Supplie I by ReuO r ) - 78 words
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Article85 1907-08-23 777 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reinforcements Badly Needed. London, 17ih August—About five hundred Spanish troops hive been landed at Casa Blanca. This has earned much friction with the French yvho complained of their breaches of etiquette, lack of discipline, and indisposition to co operate with the French. The French and 4(Supplied by Reuter.) - 85 words
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Article103 1907-08-23 777 The Rioting i n Belfast. (Supplied by Reuter Settlement Arrived At. London, 16th August.-The juu u strike has been settled. Work was sumed to-day. ,e Troops Responsible for Violence. London, 17il> August.-lu the ll cuse o( Commons IIIH Labourites urged the Govm ment not to permit the future emulovinent of(Supplied by Reuter ) - 103 words
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Article93 1907-08-23 777 (Supplied by Reuter.) Questions in Parliament. London, 16th August.--Mr. Charles Robhouse, answering Lord Ronaldshay in Parliament, stated that Mr. Lilley’s report on the Yunnan Railway had been received. Mr. Smeaton asked if the Government was aware that if such a line was not made the whole of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 93 words
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Article34 1907-08-23 777 (Supplied by Reuter.) Churchill Departs for Mombassa London, 16th August.—Mr. Winston Churchill sails for Mombassa, British East Africa, on September 25th. He visits the Kenia forests and returns via the Nile.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article51 1907-08-23 777 (Supplied by Reuter.) Maintenance of the Open Door,’’ London, ***** August —The Time», pointing out, the equity and opportuneness o( the Russo Japanese Convention, hopes that Japan will now take measures io remove all grounds of complaint regarding the "open door in Manchuria and the question of trademarks in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article61 1907-08-23 777 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Introduction of Reforms Loudon, 16th August.—An ollieml mumque from Vienna stales that the con ences between Sir Charles ilardinge an Baron von Arenthal at Ischl disclose an indentity of views regarding the ,e ur, lb to be introduced into Macedonia an< a concerning the proposals(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article48 1907-08-23 777 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Loyalty of the BoersLondon, 17th August.—ln the 'i’rausjaa Assembly Gen. Botha moved that tnej quire the Cullinan Diamond with a vi presenting it to the King as a token loyalty of the Transvaal ami to conn granting the rate of self-goveiumen country.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Advertisement43 1907-08-23 777 Sickness Conies When Least Expected. A little forethought may save you no end of trouble. Anyone who makes it a rule to keep Camberlaiu’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand knows this to be a fact. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.43 words
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Article564 1907-08-23 778 We would draw the attention of the Municipal Engineer to Kedah Road, which appears to be utterly neglected and uncared for in the matter of its drainage. From its junction with Penang Road, along nearly two-thirds of its length, we have two channels completely covered over564 words
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593 1907-08-23 778 Wanted, More Recruits. The names received so far as intending recruits in the proposed Penang born Chin' ese V oluntcer Corps are 1. Lim Chee Saing 23. Ooi Lean Chye jm D 10 Soay 24. Nyo Siang (Jan 3 lan Hun Eng 25. lan Take593 words
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Article613 1907-08-23 778 Night Attack on Penang. (Ry Our Special War Correspondent.) On Saturday night the Penang Volunteers and Cadets, assisted by a company of the Malay States Guides, went through some interesting and instructive night manceuvres. The men rendezvoused” at the junction of the Western and Scotland Roads613 words
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Article539 1907-08-23 779 Murder and Attempted Suicide A Jealous Lover. A terrible tragedy occurred at No. 29, Perak Road, at noon yesterday, a Chinese woman being murdered by a jealous lover who afterwards attempted his own life. The following is the story of the affair as the Police have539 words
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Article126 1907-08-23 779 lii Appellate Jurisdiction. Palmer vs. Oechsle. (Before the Chief Justice, Sir Hyndman Jones, and Justices Braddell and Fish r.) ]n this case Mr. R. G. Palmer brought a suit against Mr. A. Oechsle to enforce payment of a promissory note for §5,500. It was not disputed that the126 words
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Article253 1907-08-23 779 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Kling, a Siamese woman, was this morning arraigned on the charge of criminal misappropriation in respect of a pair of gold bangles valued at §6O, the same being alleged to be in the possession of the woman who is said to have been murdered253 words
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Article161 1907-08-23 779 We regret to have o chronicle an accident to Mr. P. Baerlocber of the firm of Messrs. Schiffmann, Hi er and Co. Mr. Baerlocber bad just got a new saddle horse down from Singapore and was out riding at Aier Etam when the beast put its foot161 words
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Article292 1907-08-23 779 The Opening Show. The Edison Bioscope Company opened Saturday night on the piece of spare urounS at tue corner of Transfer Road and Kedat Road, and drew a crowded house. Moving picture show proprietors invari ably claim that in their particular sb ow they have absolutely292 words
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Article160 1907-08-23 779 The scratch match played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon resulted in a victory for Lieutenant Edgell’s team by 26 runs. Edgell’s team played thirteen men. Keyworth and Neubronner scored 81 runs, and 112 runs not out, respectively. Appended are the scores Mr. Keyworth’s Team, Coleman b Hennessey 10160 words
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Advertisement87 1907-08-23 779 The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. People are often very much disappointed to find that their family physician is away from home when they most need his services. Diseases like cramp, colic and diarrhoea require prompt treatment, and in many instances prove fatal before medicine can lie procuted87 words
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Advertisement49 1907-08-23 779 Not a Doubtful Question. There is no doubt in the minds of those who have used Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarihoea Remedy as to its curative powers. For a pain in the stomach, d ,ar rhoea or dysentery, it affords immediate re lief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.49 words
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Article1557 1907-08-23 780 A Ghostly Experience. OUR SHORT STORY. (Hy Southern Cross.) Chapter I. Clidloner and I were spending a week-end up at the Crag and when the ladies retired we, having no inclination for bed yet, lit our pipes and betook ourselves to one of the cosy seats which(Hy Southern Cross.) - 1,557 words
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Article161 1907-08-23 780 Prisoner’s Arrest, Escape and Re-arbest. The Straits Timet special correspondent, wiring from Hongkong on Friday last, saysThe dastardly murder of a European woman here has absorbed public interest throughout the week. All passenger steamers along the China coast and connecting with Japan have been watched most closely,161 words
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Article271 1907-08-23 780 The Government Gazette of August 16 contains the following items of information With reference to Government Notification No. 178 of tbe Bth of February, 1904, it is hereby notified that His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to add the name of Air. William Andrew Cuscaden to the271 words
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Article1297 1907-08-23 781 —Singapore Free Press. Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Aug. 16. Present His Excellency the Deputy Governor, Capt. A. H. Young. His Excellency Major-Gon. T. Perrot, c. B. Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hon, A. T. Bryant (Act. Col. Treasurer). Hon. G. Hall (Act. Audi tor-General). Hon. F. J. Piggot, C.E..—Singapore Free Press. - 1,297 words
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Article558 1907-08-23 781 Mr. Grove’s Resignation. It is understood that the resignation of Mr. Grove from the post of Chief Police Officer is due to the fact that, the force being at present so depleted of officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent and In. spector, that officer has found himself558 words
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Article96 1907-08-23 782 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. g IR —In reference to the paragraph re the Comet in your issue of to-day, it may interest your readers to know that it was clearly visible from this vessel on the morning of 12th inst. at 3 a m.,96 words
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Article497 1907-08-23 782 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir,—-I read with varied feelings what was published in your issue of the 14th instant under the heading of “La jpat Rai’s Offence,” and also your leader in the issue of the 15th instant beaded “The Sedition in India.”497 words
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139 1907-08-23 782 To rut Editor of the Straits Echo. oir, In reply to the comments made in your repoit of the football match on the Idiii instant regarding my play, stating that the game should be of better score had 1 taken the opportunities that were139 words
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Article403 1907-08-23 782 The June returns of the Board of Trade show, with regard to trade with the Far East, that there was again a large decrease in cotton yarn exports during the month, and the total quantity exported during the half-year just ended is considerably smaller. This is due chiefly403 words
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Article, Illustration564 1907-08-23 782 Third Day, 17th August. (Echo Special.) Taiping, 17th August.—The Perak Turf Club’s Autumn Meeting concluded to-day in fine weather and there was again a large attendance of sportsmen. The results of the races are as follows L.—The Gall ,way Handicap, Class I. Value $4OO, with $5O for Seteond564 words
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Advertisement70 1907-08-23 782 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that is relied upon with a more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it has 1 been in use, people have learned that it is one remedy70 words
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Article37 1907-08-23 783 (Supplied by Reuter.) Empress Dowager Incapacitated. London, 19th August.—Private advices received at Tokio from Peking state that the Empress-Dowager is incapacitated by an incurable disease. The future is gloomy owing to the unsettled state of politics.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article48 1907-08-23 783 (Supplied by Reuter.) Botha's Generous Suggestion Criticised London, 19th August.—Some of the newspapers enthusiastically commend Botha’s generous “statesmanship” (statement regarding the purchase of the Cullinan Diamond for presentation to the King, but others question the expediency of such generosity when the Colony is m financial straits.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article23 1907-08-23 783 (Supplied by Reuter.) In San Francisco and South Manchuria. London, 19th August.—Plague has broken out at San Francisco and Southern Manchuria.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article83 1907-08-23 783 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Impudent Ultimatum. London, 18th August.—A courier from the tribesmen has arrived at Casa Blanca. He presented General Drude with an u’timatum demanding the surrender (of the town stilting that otherwise a great force of Kabyles would destroy the French. General Drude did not reply to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article53 1907-08-23 783 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sale to Japan Impossible. London, 19th August.—The New Yoik Herald has interviewed Mr. Taft, American Secretary of War, regarding the reports that Japan might purchase the Philippines. Mr. Taft said be knew perfectly well that Japan did not want to make the purchase and America(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article40 1907-08-23 783 (Supplied by Reuter.) Visit to Lisbon. London, 19th August. —During the stay of the Japanese Cruisers Chitose and Tsukwba at Lisbon the King of Portugal and Admiral Ijuin exchanged the most cordial of toasts at a banquet.■ ♦ ■ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article70 1907-08-23 783 (Supplied bu Reuter.} Action of a British Officer. London, 19th August. —Reuters correspondent at Georgetown, British Guiana, wires that Captain Calder, commanding the frontier force, entered Venezuela and demanded at the point of the revolver, a quantity of gum, which it is al eged was collected in a. ■■ —* (Supplied bu Reuter.} - 70 words
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Article1059 1907-08-23 783 At last meeting of the Municipal Commissioners the President introduced the proposed By-Laws for the regulation of the milk traffic, and it is with much satisfaction that the public have learned that at last some measures are to be taken to ensure a purer supply of milk1,059 words
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Article609 1907-08-23 784 (Before Mr. Wolferstan It was reported in our issue of last Saturday that Lira Ob Chi, a Chinaman, ran •imok in th o Third Police Court shortly after 10 a.m. on that day. The accused stabbed three Chinese with a bradawl, wounding them very seriously. Then he609 words
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Article104 1907-08-23 784 At 8 30 o clock last night the alarm was given that house No. 3, Penang Street, was on me ibe Brigade werecalled out, but when t hey got to the house they found the tire had been extinguished by the inmates of the place. The104 words
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Article21 1907-08-23 784 I awn Tennis Tournament. The following tie was played yesterday Championship, Final. E.S. Haslam vs. V.D. Parsons (unfinished.)21 words
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Article408 1907-08-23 784 ■■4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 18th August. By the creation of the Depaitment of Trade and Customs, Messrs. Rigby and Neubronner, both of the Financial Department, have been given the new appointments of Supervisors of Customs the former to be stationed in Taiping and the latter at408 words
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Article588 1907-08-23 784 Charge Against Messrs. Dikthclm and Co. The hearing of the charge of selling inferior whiskey, Matador” Braud, brought against Messrs. Diethelm and Company, was continued by the Bench Court, Messrs Michell and Bain, yesterday, says Thursday’s Free Press. t Mr. P. J. Sproule, the deputy public prosecutor,588 words
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1417 1907-08-23 785 March. 1007. Examiners' Report The Examiners appointed by tie Syndicate (J. H. Flather, m. a., of Emmanuel College, A. H. Powles, m. a., of Peterhouse, H. A. Roberts, m. a., of Gonville and Caius College, and R. W. Shackle, m. a. of St. Catharine's College) report1,417 words
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Advertisement87 1907-08-23 785 The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. People are often very much disappointed to find that their family physician is away from home when they most need his services. Diseases like cramp, colic and diarrhoea require prompt treatment, and in many instances prove fatal before medicine can be procured87 words
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Advertisement46 1907-08-23 785 Not a Doubtful Question. There is no doubt in the minds of those who have used t’amberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as to its curative powers. For a pain in the stomach, diarrhoea or dysentery, it affords immediate relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.46 words
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Article497 1907-08-23 786 very he* tire on Confucianj ni wasgivon las’ Thursdiv night at SingaS (rH bv I)f. Lim Boon Keng. In his reniirks on the subject the Doctor stated that Confucianism did not differ from any other creed but taught brotherly love and duty towards self and497 words
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Article41 1907-08-23 786 (Supplied by Rent, r King to Have Cullinan Diamond. London, 20. h August.—General Botha’s motion regarding the purchase and piesetila<iou ot the Cullinan Dianoid to King Edward has been adopted bv the Transvaal Assembly by 420 to 19 votes.(Supplied by Rent, r ) - 41 words
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Article59 1907-08-23 786 (Suppl ed by Reuter.) Lawlessness Increasing. London, 20th August.— Reuter’s Teheran correspondent wires that the executive are inactive. Criminals go unpunished and lawlessness is increasing. The President and six members of the Consultative Assembly have presented an address to the Shah thereanent, who promised the utmost assistance even to(Suppl ed by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article61 1907-08-23 786 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Attack on Casa Bianca. London, ?Oth August.—The Moots attacked Cast Blanca yesterday morning but the French detachment assumed the offensive under cover of a heavy shell-tire from t u e warships. The Kabyles, who appeared to lack ammunition, charged home with their swords. Two Frenchmen(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article20 1907-08-23 786 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Outbreak of Cholera. London, 20ih A ucust —Cholera has broken out in Russian Poland.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 20 words
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Article52 1907-08-23 786 (Svpil'ed by Reuter Tin Comity Matcb.cs. London, 19 h Aiigu.-t —Kent beat Sonier set bv an mi ink’s and I<»3 runs. Leicester b‘*at Northampton by 115 runs. Gloucester be.it Hamp-hiie bv 83 South Africa leal E-sex by 104 Middlesex 1 eat Lancashire bv an innings and 28» . ■■ (Svpil'ed by Reuter ) - 52 words
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Article35 1907-08-23 786 (Supplied, by Reuter) The hhb:arance of (he Troops London, 19th Augu-t.—The Duke of Connaught, inspecting th'* Kill Biigadeand the Su-oex Regiment at BtlLesL congratulated them on their forbearance during the dis turbanccs.(Supplied, by Reuter) - 35 words
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Article57 1907-08-23 786 (Su/ p i(d by Reuter.) The King’s Sympathy. London, 19th August.—A letter from the Kin-» to Lord Mint»», Viceroy of India, has been published. It excesses His Majesty's anxious inteiest legardiug the plague in India and the earnest hope that the tneasu-es dow in preparation for(Su/ p i(d by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article45 1907-08-23 786 (Suppled by Reuter.) I 10,000 Worth of Bonds Issued. London, 2"th August.—The British North B>i neo Compmy have issued a hundred thousand pounds of per cent. I ends at par. The money is for the extension of the Railway and other purposes.(Suppled by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article113 1907-08-23 786 (Supplied, ly R,cuter.) Burned at Sea. London, 2 >l,h August.—T he sailing ship boiti has ariived at Port Louis, Mauritius, with the passengers and crew of the steamer Furtunotus bound from Calcutta to Melbourne. The lorlnnatue was burned at sea on August 31st. The boats, in which(Supplied, ly R,cuter.) - 113 words
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Article845 1907-08-23 786 Reuter informed us the other day that Mr. Winston Churchill’s visit to British East Africa and Uganda had already been resolved upon, and that the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies will leave England for Africa during the autumn. He will be accompanied on bis tour, which845 words
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Advertisement86 1907-08-23 786 The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. People are often very much disappointed find that their family physician is away r otn hom u when they most need his services. Diseases like cramp, colic and diarrhoea rw iuire prompt treatment, and in many '«stances prove fatal before medicine can86 words
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Article601 1907-08-23 787 Crescent Football Team. vs. Government Clerical Association. The Clerks played a good uphill game yesterday, and, considering that they only played nine men, they did well iu being defeated by only the comparatively small margin of two goals to mV. The excellent goal-keeping of M. Zenalabdin, the G.601 words
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Article1364 1907-08-23 787 In Appellate Jurisdiction. (Before the Chief Judice, Sir H vn d mw Jonee, and Justice, F.sfar and Bradddl i Palmer vs. Oechsle. Yesterday afternoon, tlie hearing of it appeal iu tins case was concluded 1,,.i judgment was reserved. The Chartered Bank of India Au TRALIA AND CHINA VB.1,364 words
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Article332 1907-08-23 788 (Before Mr. Wolf er st an) Chan Wa yesterday stood charged with returning from banishment It appeared that the prisoner had been banished for life from Singapore on the 15th Feb., 1905. The Court ordered the prisoner to stand his trial at the Assizes. \io Heng San,332 words
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Article93 1907-08-23 788 The '1 ennis Championship. Mr Victor Dudley Parsons met Mr. Haslam in the final of the Tennis Championship of the Penang Cricket Club yesterday evening. The first sett fell to Parsons at 6 games to 4 In the second sett Ha-Jam made an effort aud wjn the93 words
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Article466 1907-08-23 788 Says the Ceylon 1 nd•>linden I: When coffee went out, thanks to the ravages of that interesting fungus Hrnuleia Viudatrix, tea came in and when tea looked like coming a cropper but recovered and has been booming merrily ever since, the planting community immediately took up robber,466 words
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Advertisement69 1907-08-23 788 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that is relied upon with a more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it has b en in use, people have learned that it is one remedy69 words
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Article24 1907-08-23 789 (>S’u;7 lied by Reuter.) 2,0 0 Arabs Killed. London, 21st Au just.— Il is estimated that 2,000 Arabs were killed at Casa Blanca.(>S’u;7 lied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article41 1907-08-23 789 (Supplied by Reuter French Ambassador Entcrta'iied. Lindon, 21st August—Prince von Buelow has invited the French Ambassador, M. Cambon, to spend several days at his country seat, Norderney. 'J his is iejaided as indicating an improvement in the FrancoGerman relations.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 41 words
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Article70 1907-08-23 789 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Turkish Invasion. London, 21st Au ust. —Reuter’s Constantinople correspondent wires that, the Turks appear to hav« advanced considerably into Persian territory, despite the assurances of the Porte to the Persian ambassador, who energetically demanded the recall of the troops before the departure of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article98 1907-08-23 789 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Guarantee Loan Bill Adopted. L ndon, 21st August. —The House ol Commons adopted the Transvaal Loan Guarantee Bill by 199 votes to 62 after a very animated debate. The Unionist section of the Rtdicds opp sed the Bill on the ground of the treatment(Supplied by Reuter.) - 98 words
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Article135 1907-08-23 789 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Conviction of the Managers London, 21st August—President Roosevelt, speaking at Province Town, Massa* chussels, advocated a National Incorporation Liw for the co; p >rations engaged in InterState business Government should control the railroads as they controlled the National Banks. Government wanted Io do(Supplied by Reuter.) - 135 words
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Article54 1907-08-23 789 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Violent Scene. London, 21st August—At the meeting of the Socialist Congress at Stuttgart there was a violent seen*. Herr Bebel denounced the motion of the French Arti-militarist Herve urging roldiers to desert or revolt in case of war. Herve vehemently retoited that, the German(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article33 1907-08-23 789 (Supplied by Reuter.) Awarded to Mr. Rudyard Kipling. London, 21st August.—A Stockholm paper states that. Mr. Rudyard Kipling has been designated the winner of the Nobel prize for literature.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article77 1907-08-23 789 (Supplied by Reul er.) England All Ont for 295. London. 20th August.— Rain interrupted the play in the Third Test match yesterday. E igland had made 221 runs tor 7 wickets. London, ?lst August.— Heavy rain much del 'Ved the Third Test Match. England was all♦ – (Supplied by Reul er.) - 77 words
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Article822 1907-08-23 789 A few days ago we had occasion to write about the deplorable state of the drain in Kedah Road, and in this article we propose to touch generally on the absolutely insanitary s’ate of the drains of the Town. These an» in an extremely bad state822 words
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450 1907-08-23 790 Wanted, More Recruits. The names received so far as intending recruits in the proposed Penang-born Chings Volunteer Corps are 1. Lim Chee Saing 26. Lee Lin San 2. Tan Choo Soay 27. Chow Yew Mow 3. Tan Hun Eng 28. Low Weng Poh 4. Teo450 words
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Article395 1907-08-23 790 The Opium Question. Opium Houses at Shanghai. Iu the House of Commons, on the 26th ultimo, Mr. H. Law asked the Foreign Secretary whether he has any official information to the effect that 700 opium houses in the native c ty of Shanghai bad been395 words
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Article315 1907-08-23 790 Loans to Brunei. On the 30th ultimo Mr. Wedgwood asked the Under Secretary for the Colonies whether the Federated Malay States Lave lent $200,000 to the Protectorate of Brunei; if so, on what security the money has been leut; whether the Government of the Malay States exercises315 words
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Article560 1907-08-23 790 The Edison Bioscope Company. 1 here was an entire change of programme at the Edison Bioscope Show last night when, iu spite of the muddy state of the ground on which the tent is pitched, there was another crowded house. lor good comic pictures this company will take560 words
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Article2247 1907-08-23 791 lii Appellate Jurisdiction. (Before the Chief Justice, Sir HyndmanJones, and Justices Fisher and Braddell.) The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China vs. The British India Steam Navigation Company, Ltd. Proceedings in the above case were resinned before the full Court of Appeal yesterday. Mr. Hugh Fort, Counsel2,247 words
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Article370 1907-08-23 792 (Before Mr. Codrington.) Yesterday afternoon a Pathan named Jamal Din was fined $lO and costs for voluntarily causing hurt to a compatriot. Meh Bin Jailani and Hamat bin Jailani, two Malay lads, were this morning charged with voluntarily causing hurt to one Tam bi bin Mastan with370 words
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748 1907-08-23 792 l he London and China Express of tbo -nd instant comments as follows on the need of a divorce law for the Straits lhe new Courts Bill which, with some changes in Committee, will probably become law next year, and to which we illuded748 words
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Article33 1907-08-23 792 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Deceased Wife’s Sister’s Bill. London, 21st August—The House of Commons has passed the Deceased Wife’s Sister’s Bill. It has passed its second reading in the House of Lords.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article52 1907-08-23 792 (Supplied by Rkuler.} Warning to Sir Wilfrid Laurier. London, 22ud August.—Owing to the constant influx of Japanese, Chinese mid Hindus into Canada Mr. Macpherson, the member for Vancouver, has wired to Sir Wilfrid Laurier that, unless the Government does something, trouble will ensue as matters are reaching(Supplied by Rkuler.} - 52 words
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Article97 1907-08-23 792 (Supplied by Reuter.). The Third Test Match. London, 22nd August.-—The South At ricins were all out for 178 in their first innings. England in the second innings made 138. South Africa, going in again, made 159 for 5 wickets. The conclusion of the game had to be(Supplied by Reuter.). - 97 words
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Article36 1907-08-23 792 (Supplied by Reuter Earl Grauard Appointed London, 22nd August—Earl Granard replaces Earl Sefton as Master of the King’s Horse. Earl Grauard has been Lord-in- Waiting* to His Majesty.—Eh., S.E. j(Supplied by Reuter ) - 36 words
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Article34 1907-08-23 792 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Kuni of the German Guards.” London, 22nd August.—Prince Kuni of .Japan has been gazetted tor service with the second battalion ot the German Guards from Oct. Ist.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article54 1907-08-23 792 (Supplied by Reuter.) Unforgettable Friendship.” London, 21st August.—King Chulalongkorn of Siam was the guest at a banquet at Rambouillet. President Fallieres, in toasting the King, said French aid was always at the service of the Beautiful Kingdom.” King Chulalongkorn, replying in English, hoped the recent treaty w'uuld– • (Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article113 1907-08-23 793 (Supplied by Reuter.) Muley Hafid Proclaimed Sultan. London, 21st August.—The French at Tangier attach importance to the news that Muley Hafid has been proclaimed Sultan at Marrakesh. It is believed this means the creation of an organised Moorish Army. The Consul at Fez has been instructed to advise Europeans(Supplied by Reuter.) - 113 words
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Article100 1907-08-23 793 (Supplied by Reuter.) "Socialists But Good Germans London, 22nd August.—At the Stuttgart Socialist Congress the anti-milit-ary sentiments of the Frenchman Herve were repudiated by the Frenchmen, Jaures and Valliant, and the German Vollmar, who said love of humanity would never prevent Socialists being good Germans. Indian Rebels’(Supplied by Reuter.) - 100 words
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Article87 1907-08-23 793 (Supplied by ReuUr.) Commandant Smuts, Loyalist. London, 21st August.—The Progressives at Pretoria opposed the proposal of the presentation of the Cullinan Diamond to the King on the ground that it was inopportune. Mr Smuts stigmatised the opposition as unworthy and churlish. [The Cullinan Diamond is the largest diamond(Supplied by ReuUr.) - 87 words
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Article24 1907-08-23 793 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Western Wheat Crop. London, 22nd Aug.—The official estimate of the wheat crop of Western Canada is ninety-five million bushels.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article110 1907-08-23 793 1 enang, 22nd August (/>’;/ courtesy of the Chartered Bank London Demand Sank 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/41* 3 Credit ...2/4}-* 3 Documentary ...2/4} Calcutta, Demand Bank Rg 3 days’ sight Private 175 J Bombay, Demand Bank Moulmein, Demand Bank pjj 3 days’ sight Private 175| Madras, Demand Bank110 words
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Article179 1907-08-23 793 Gold leaf $65.10 B.Peppei W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 16}.— no slock White Pepper 21J.~«a/es Trang Pepper 17f._ sales Cloves (picked) 51.— n0 sellers Mace 81.50 sale» Mace Pickings 69—sales Nutmegs 116 s 24.50 sales f No. 1 5.60 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.20 buyers Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal179 words
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Advertisement582 1907-08-23 793 Indigestion—Its Symptoms, Cause and Cure. All Sufferers from Indigestion, Pains in the Stomach, Nervousness, Palpitations, Flatulence, Insomnia, Distressing Dreams, Should Read How This Ceylon Gentleman Found Permanent Cure In Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Disordered digestion is due to the organs of the body which digest the food having become congested582 words
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Advertisement16 1907-08-23 793 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANQ F. M. S.16 words
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Article910 1907-08-23 794 a i *5-2 Number of -3 p I 2 Capital. Shares I > Last Dividend. Name 1 g issued. xNdme a 5 -o J f 88 Kobo gh ...Im-: 1901 600,000 60.000 |lO 10 20p.c.foryearending30/4/07 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Miniug Co.,Ltd 15— »15. ]907 »60,000 5,000 10 10 Chendai (Mengleinbu)910 words
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