The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 1 November 1907
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Title Section21 1907-11-01 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, Ist November, 1907. No. 44.21 words
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Advertisement367 1907-11-01 1 X Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz z zzzzz//zzzz'z/z/zz//zzzzz/zzz//zz//z/ zzzzzzzzzzz z zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz z./zzzzzzzzzzzzzz//zzz/zzz//,zzzz/z/zzzz# CONTENTS. N X > I > x x V: x v Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: page. I 1 x Steam Launch Regulation 1’,035 Penang's Rival 1,037 x Chinese Reform 1,039 Kuala Kangsar Notes 1,037 x The Malay Character 1,044 Singapore Notes 1,038 x367 words
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Advertisement168 1907-11-01 2 ft<?n*rt*w^wtt^r-iha&n I i s fl THE i STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. j IH —«aww—— I 1 I 1 U Published the day prior to the departure of each mail i for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as168 words
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Article991 1907-11-01 1035 To be incomprehensible is, we believe, one of the prerogatives of Governments. Incomprehensibility has from time immemorial been regarded by a certain type of mind as a sign of vast erudition—of thought overpowering language, if we may so put it. Wherefore the more cryptic one is the991 words
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Article74 1907-11-01 1035 The Annual General M* mg l I e Penang Recreation Club will he held at the Club Pavilion at 8 p. in, on Tbmsday, the 31 st October. Agenda. (1) To read and approve the Minutes of the last General Meeting. (2) To receive the Anm.il Report74 words
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Article345 1907-11-01 1035 The Velodrome had a -ke of bad luck at its opening performance -I i <ghr for th© rain, which came on ju-t I I, the show started, must have kept a<g I many people away. Still, the house, e-j i i!lv in the cheaper portion, was by no345 words
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Advertisement100 1907-11-01 1035 The StK*alCß Echo. 15 M f > »tw w|||w Jußtic satisfies everybody and justice alone.—£mer«oM. Published dally (except Sundays.) AT TH! CRITERION PRESS, Ltd,, No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per auuum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343100 words
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Advertisement92 1907-11-01 1035 A Quick and Safe Rem.. 1 j r Bowel Complaints Twenty years ago Mr G k j IK covered that Cham I erla n'.- i., i era and Diarrhoea R -medy vas t. f in d safe cure forbowl complaints. “1». ;i o f thete years,” he says, I lt92 words
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Article105 1907-11-01 1036 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Afr. Justice Thornton.) “Chop” Khye Seng v«. Ngo Neow. Thk above action was disposed of yesterday. The proprietress of the plaintiff chop is a nonia name Tan Eu Ghu. She and the defendant deal in rickishas and rickisha appliances, and they had been105 words
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Article423 1907-11-01 1036 (Before Messrs. Codrington and Lornie.) A Bengalee, named Kesar Singh, was placed in the dock yesterday afternoon, for making a false charge of dishonestly receiving stolen property, to wit, a necklace of gold coins, against a compatriot by ihe name of Bagb Singh. The case for the423 words
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Article2197 1907-11-01 1036 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present: —Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. J. W. Hallifax, and Mr. L. H. Clayton, with Dr. G.W. Park (Health|Officer), Mr. W.S. Dunn (Assistant Engineer) and2,197 words
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Article344 1907-11-01 1037 Progress of Sabang as a Shipping Port. A Penang contributor to the Far Fatter 11 Review calls attention to what he calls inaccuracies in an article with reference to Sa bang Bay. That it is a fine harbour, he says, goes without saving, the wharves are very fine344 words
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Article555 1907-11-01 1037 (From Our O.m Com .7 ui Kuil.i Tvings ,<>••{ .1 i. e Murder Will Out. About the middle of Ap I hum in remains burnt to the bon»*», w» ,v »1 on the Gapis Estate, I’olan/ R No one was able to identify th* n i I555 words
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Advertisement107 1907-11-01 1037 Prompt Relief for a Sprained Ankle. “Some time ago I sprained IllV ankh* v v badly on a loose stoue,” s»v Mr g»<, Stevens, who lives m-.o- Dm ban. N,. ;i >**-'*(l*b»r gave I I am Balm w,th which ,„h:..i au.l then bouu'l il up «uh with thia remedy. I107 words
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Article1133 1907-11-01 1038 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tuesday, 22ud October. The Races. Last week we were all busy with the For a wonder it did not raiu as it usually does at race meetings or important functions. The sport was good, and three very pleasant afternoons were spent. Fhe meeting was1,133 words
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Article288 1907-11-01 1038 Society is very exacting in P enaDg Sans Souci,” writing in the WetternMaU Perth (W. A.). Everyone in the circle muit live up to it or drop out. Decent turnouti good table, and much entertaining are thingg imperative—and all live up to the highest pitch,288 words
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Article127 1907-11-01 1038 (Supplied by Reuter.) The G. E. R. Company’s Manifesto. London, 24th October. —The Chairman of the Great Eastern Railway has issued a Manifesto absolutely refusing to recognise the Amalgamated Society. The Manifesto says that most of the employers are nonunionists and the complies desire to be protected(Supplied by Reuter.) - 127 words
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Article90 1907-11-01 1038 (Supplied by Reuter.) Towns and Villages Wrecked. London, 25th October. —A violent earthquake at Calabria has caused widespread damage and a general panic. A number of persons have been killed and injured and the authorities are despatching assistance to the stricken towns and villages. Later reports show(Supplied by Reuter.) - 90 words
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Advertisement51 1907-11-01 1038 A Safe Cough Midicine for Children. In buying a cough medicine for children never oe afraid to buy Chamber Lin’s Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief is always sure to follow. It is especially valuable for colds, croup ahd whooping cough. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale51 words
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Article217 1907-11-01 1039 (Supplied by Renter.) Aid from the Government. London, 24th Oct. —It is reported from Pittsburg that receivers have been appointed for the Westinghouse Electric and Westinghouse Machine Companies. At New York Mr. Curtelyou, Secretary of tie Treasury, deposited ten million dollars with the local banks to-day.(Supplied by Renter.) - 217 words
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Article95 1907-11-01 1039 (Supplied by Reuter.) “The Dawning Fraternity of Nations. London, 24th October.—The Hon. Rodolphe Lemieux, Minister of Labour. Canada, has been banqueted on the eve of his depatture for Japan. In a speech he said he re.aided it as one of (he happiest omens of the dawning fraternity(Supplied by Reuter.) - 95 words
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Article33 1907-11-01 1039 (Supplied by Reuter.) Attorney-General Disappears. London, 25th Oct.—lt is reported from Natal that Mr. Labistour, the AttorneyGeneral, has disappeared whilst hunting in Rhodesia. It is believed he was devoured by a crocodile.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article40 1907-11-01 1039 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sunk at a Vancouver Wharf. London, 25th October. —The Canadian I acific liner, Empress, of China has sunk alongside the wharf at Vancouver. The ter-hold and the engine room arc flooded.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article662 1907-11-01 1039 On Friday, September 27th, an edict was issued from the Imperial Palace at Peking which will have vast effect on the future of China and which may react on the rest of Asia. In the edict it was notified that henceforth the Manchu garrisons are to be disbanded,662 words
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Article371 1907-11-01 1039 The Band Benefit at the Edison., I he public are reminded that to night the Edison Bioscope Company gives its lienetit to the Penang Band. The prograimne for to-night is an exceedingly attractive one and we can guarantee that it is one of the best, if not the371 words
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Advertisement52 1907-11-01 1039 A Safe Cough Midicinc for Children. In buying a cough medicine for children never oe afraid to buy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is no danger from iC|snd relief is always sure to follow. It is especially valuable for colds, croup and whooping T bß 0,,0r e r wu l>i"pe»kry. Wholesale52 words
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646 1907-11-01 1040 Season 1906—1907. The following notice of the next Annual General Meeting of the Penang Football League has been issued To the Members of the League. Gentlemen, The Annual General Meeting of the League will be held on November sth, 9 p.m., at the P.C.C. Pavilion. Agenda.646 words
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Article101 1907-11-01 1040 At the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Hill Street, Singapore, on Monday morning an interesting ceremony took place. About twenty of the leading Chinese merchants, attired iu mandarin clothes, and wearing round feather hats, assembled for the purpose of welcoming Mr. Tso Ping Lung, the new Chinese Consul-General101 words
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Article116 1907-11-01 1040 The kidnapping of children and young women is common on the coast of Annam, in indo-Cbina. The parents contribute to it by allowing children to roam about the neighbourhood at will. The result is that Chinese robbers make it a practice to sail along the coast, and kidnap116 words
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Article202 1907-11-01 1040 Ma. Taft, the American Secretary tor War, speaking at a banquet at Tok io on Oct. 1, said:—“ There is only a little cloud over our frindsbip of fifty years, and the greatest eaithquake of the century could not shake our amity.” Mr. Taft declared202 words
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Article566 1907-11-01 1040 (Before Mr. Wolftrstan} Yesleiday afternoon a youn R bain, n amed lan Han Cheong, was charged with tk theft of jewellery worth $125. The complainant, Ui Kim Lun a mm. residing at No. 102, Rope Walk, stated tbat* on the afternoon of the 14th instant th’ defendant,566 words
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Article450 1907-11-01 1041 A* about 2 p.m. on the 24th inst, a tight occurred at the Straits Trading Company’s works at Butterworth between the Chinese coolies employed there and some of the crew of the s.s. Lady Weld. The fight lasted over an hour. Stones and cudgels were freely450 words
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Article1186 1907-11-01 1041 A Nyonya Writes to the Press. The following interesting letter has been sent to the Straits Times by a Chinese lady. It does not need comment. i Uee(J uo a P O, °gy for breaking through the barriers of the seclusion assigned, by custom, to the women1,186 words
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Advertisement125 1907-11-01 1041 Prompt Relief for a Sprained Ankle. Some time ago I sprained my ankle very badly on a loose stone,” says Mr. Geo. Stevens, who lives near Durban, Natal. “A neighbor gave me a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with which I rubbed my ankle and then bound it up with125 words
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Advertisement74 1907-11-01 1041 A Quick and Safe Remedy fur Bowel Complaints Twenty years ago Mr. Geo. W. Brock discovered that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was a quick and safe cure for bowl complaints. During all of these years,” he says, J have used it and recommended it many times and the74 words
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2497 1907-11-01 1042 Meetiugs. 1. Ordinary Meetings of the Commissioners were held on the 13th and 27th of the month and a Special Meeting on the 9th at which By-laws to regulate the storage cf goods on Weld Quay were discussed and passed. Revenue and Expenditure. 2.2,497 words
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Article240 1907-11-01 1043 (Supplied by Router.) Pierpont Morgan to the Rescue. London, 25th Oct.—There was a violent slump on the New York market this afternoon at 2 o'clock, but a feverish rally followed an announcement that a pool had been formed at tbe instance of Mr. Pierpont Moigan to(Supplied by Router.) - 240 words
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Article130 1907-11-01 1043 (Supplied by Renier.) A Town Completely Destroyed. London, 25th Oct.-The damage caused >y filo c<tii lhjuiko iu ih widosproiwi. Ferruzzano is completely destroyed and two hundred hare been killed. The Government are hurrying on the work of relief. More Shocks Felt. London, 26th October.— The rains are130 words
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Article80 1907-11-01 1043 (Supplied by Reuter.} A Famine Imminent. London, 26th (Lt.-The Earl of Mmto Viceroy of J ,di i, reports that t% rt.»icultural situation in nothern ami co itrj India is worse, and that the outlook ih growing increasingly serious. 8 A “Terminological Inexactitude.” London. 26th Oct.-Tho fndu Office contradict, iu(Supplied by Reuter.} - 80 words
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Advertisement123 1907-11-01 1043 Prompt Relief for a Sprained Ankle. “Some time ago I sprained my very badly on a loose sto’ie,” says Mr. Geo. Stevens, who lives near Durban, Natal. “A neighbor gave me a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with which I rubbed my ankle ‘and then bound it up with a123 words
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Article44 1907-11-01 1044 (Supplied by Reuter.) Average of 23.61 Knots in Bad Weather. London, 25th October.—The new Cunarder Lusitania has just crossed from Sandy Hook to Queenstown in 4* days, 22 hours and S 3 seconds. She averaged 23.61 knots an hour despite bad weather.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article63 1907-11-01 1044 (Supplied by Reuter.) Conciliatory Suggestions from LloydGeorge. London, 26th Oct. —At a conference of the chairmen of the various railway companies, Mr. Lloyd-George, President of the Board of Trade, spoke for an hour and a half. He made several conciliatory suggestions and the conference adjourned in order(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article48 1907-11-01 1044 (Supplied by Reuter.) e The Cambridgeshire Betting. London, 26th October. —The following is the latest Cambridgeshire betting:— Malua 6to 1 against. Dean Swift Land League... 100 to 14 Andover 10 to 1 Gold Riach 14 to 1 Stick Up 16 to 1 Hasty Retort m(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article68 1907-11-01 1044 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lunches with the Lords Lieutenant. London, 25th Oct—The King lunches on Saturday (to-day) with the Lords Lieutenant [of the Counties] who will be in full uniform. It is expected that His Majesty will make an address on the Territorial Army Scheme in which he is(Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article1254 1907-11-01 1044 No less an authority than Sir Frank Swettenliain, in a thoughtless moment, described the Malay as The mildest-manuered man That ever scuttled ship or cut a throat an interesting scoundrel, not far removed from the traditional Malay who never fails to use his cursed Malayan kris on1,254 words
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Article603 1907-11-01 1045 The Band Benefit at the Edison. On Saturday evening the Edison Bioscope Company nave their benefit io the Bind and to aid them in their laudable object the public turned up in such force that before 9 o’clock every seat in the tent was occupied. Still the public603 words
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Article494 1907-11-01 1045 (Before Mr. Wolftrttan.) For working a bullock while in an unfit state, a Hindu was this morning fined five dollars. Sob Chin Neoh, a Chinese woman, was to-day placed in the dock charged with ciuclty to a pigeon by plucking its feathers when it is alive. His494 words
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Article217 1907-11-01 1045 The Government Gaiette of October 25 contains the foliowing items of information His Excellency the Governor has been pleaser! to provisionally recognize Mr. Tso Ping Lung as Consul-General for China in the Straits Settlements. Ihe Currency Commissioners give notice that for the present, and until further notice, they217 words
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Article392 1907-11-01 1045 Dramatic Stun el to the Fire on the FortuiiatiiH.” When the steamer Fortunatus was abandoned on fire in mid-ocean, one of the crew, a coolie, was missing, and it was surmised that he had either fallen overboard or had committed suicide. Au interesting letter, which was392 words
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Article1242 1907-11-01 1046 PENANG vs. PERAK. (By Our Special Representative.) The Start for Taiping. We were warned to be at the railway pier in time to catch the 7 o’clock express and shortly before that hour ten of the team were on the ferry. The missing man was Goldie1,242 words
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Article117 1907-11-01 1046 A CHALLENGE. To the Editor of the Straits Echo Dear Mr. Editor,—-As lam leave Penang at the nf should like to know what has lu. •ny challenge to the other Cine^ t "2 cotnpan.es in Penang, to obtain the onin?' of a committee to be appointed lu.f P117 words
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Article454 1907-11-01 1046 The I poh Band. Many of our readers, says the lp o h p aper will be pleasea to hear that Ihe lpoh Band will ere long be a fait accompli.’ F roni q )p outset the Resident, has greatly interested himse f iu the project454 words
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Advertisement52 1907-11-01 1046 A Safe Cough Midicine for Children. Iu buying a cough medicine for children never oe afraid to buy Chamber 1 .in’s Cough Remedy. There is ho danger from it and relief is always sure to follow. It is especially valuable for colds, croup and whooping J lO George Town Dispensary,52 words
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Advertisement38 1907-11-01 1046 Rheumatism. Why suffer from this painful malady.'' OB® application of Chamberlain’s Pain balm wi relieve the pain and make rest and sleep possible. Many cures have been effect by its continued use. The George lowu Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.38 words
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Article177 1907-11-01 1047 (Supplied by Reuter.) Leading Financiers Appeal. London, 27th Oct. —Owing to numerous runs on the Hanks yesterday and consHjuent stoppages of payment in various cities America’s leading financiers are making impassioned appeals to the public to desist from withdrawing their money from the Banks. The Turning(Supplied by Reuter.) - 177 words
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Article239 1907-11-01 1047 (Supplied by Reuter A Hot-bed of Detestable Vices. London, 27ih Oct.—The whole of Eirope ami especially Germany is profoundly moved by the Id el a-tion which is i rockeding at Bedie against a well-known journalist named Harden, who published articles in the newspaper Zukuujt alle.ing that the(Supplied by Reuter ) - 239 words
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Article102 1907-11-01 1047 (Supplied by Reuter.) Inaugurated by the King. Londou, 28th Oct.—The King inauguraled the Territorial Army Scheme on Saturday at an imposing reception to the Lords Lieutenant ot the Counties at Buckingham Palace. His Ma jest y described the Lords Lieutenant’s duties saying, Important responsibilities which were(Supplied by Reuter.) - 102 words
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Article59 1907-11-01 1047 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Start on Boxing Day. London, 28th Octolier.—President Roosevelt has authorised the announcement that the battleship fleet starts for the Pacific on December26th. The Hon. Eli'du Root, aftera long conference with the Japanese Ambassador, stated that there was nothing in the relations of America(Supplied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article58 1907-11-01 1047 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Stay a Month with the King and Queen. L udon, 27th Oct<b r.—Ti e bdtleship Renown will take King Alfonso of Spain and his coD'orl Queen Victoria on Tuesday al Cherbourg across Io Portsmouth on their visit lo the King and Queen. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article39 1907-11-01 1047 (Supplied by Reuter.) Giant Battleships to he Laid Down. London, 28th October.—lt is repotted from Paris that the Supreme Council of the Navy have decided to establish a type of battleship more powerful than the breadnouyldn.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article28 1907-11-01 1047 (Supplied by Reuter.) Railway Between Macao and anion. London. 28th Octolier. —The Lisbon Government hive decided to construct a railway between Macau and Canton.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article46 1907-11-01 1047 (Supplied by Reuter.) England vs. Australia. London, 27th Oct.—lt is reported from ’erth, West Australia, that in the first match between the English team chosen by the M. C. and the West Australian team England scored 350 for seven wickets at the close of play.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article576 1907-11-01 1047 Thicke i« little doubt that, despite all the talk of Briton and Boer having buried the hatchet, this famous weapon is not interred very deep and the drunken act of the three British officers, reported in to-day’s telegram, which does not reflect credit on Britons, shows that576 words
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Obituary96 1907-11-01 1047 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Nunhnrnhohne. London, 28ih October.—Lord Nunburnholme is dead [Nunburnholme, Ist Baron, cr. 1UO5; CharKs Henry Wilson; J.P, D.L.; shipowner; b. 1833 s. of late T. Wilson and Su-annali. <l. of John West m. Florence, d of Col. W.H.C.. Wellesley. IS7I. M.P. (G.L.J Hull, W., 4871l‘K)5. Heir.-96 words
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Article238 1907-11-01 1048 An Interesting Sight. A large water-spout was to be gem out in the Harbour opposite the E. O. Hotel yesterday evening, at 5.3) o’clock. The spout was most clearly defined and was almost stationary as far as position was concerned, though it was rotating rapidly238 words
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Article397 1907-11-01 1048 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) The following criminal appeals were disposed of yesterday afternoon Mahomed A riff vs. The Municipality. At the instance of the Municipality, the appellant was seived with a Closing Nuisance Order, prohibiting the use of a row of houses in Ceylon397 words
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Article222 1907-11-01 1048 (Before Mr. Wo ferstan.) A fine of fifty dollars, or two months’ imprisonment, was the punishment meted out by Mr. Wolferstan yesterday to Yio Bun Lan, who was arrested by Detective Sergt. Kumarasamy on the 27th inst. in house No. 61m, Gladstone Road, where the accused was222 words
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Article101 1907-11-01 1048 A ease of gang robbery is reported from Jelutong At about three o’clock this morning a band of Hokien Chinese forced open the house of a Christian Chinese and made away with jewellery valued at about $lOO. Inspector Oxley, attached to the Pulo Tikus Station, was on the101 words
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Article243 1907-11-01 1048 $B,OOO or $1,200? A week ago, it will be remembered, the Norwegian steamer Unity was towed into Penang by the Dutch steamer Bantam, having broken down off the One Fathom Bank Lighthouse whilst on a voyage from Rangoon to Singapore. It was decided that, the Unity243 words
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Advertisement51 1907-11-01 1048 A Safe Cough Midicine for Children. In buying a cough medicine for children never oe afraid to buy Chamber! tin’s Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief is always sure to follow. It is especially valuable for colds, croup and whooping cough. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale51 words
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Advertisement126 1907-11-01 1048 Prompt Relief for a Sprained Ankle. Some time ago I sprained my ankle very badly on a loose stone,” says Mr. Geo. Stevens, who lives near Durban, Natal. neighbor gave me a bottle of Chamberlain s Pain Balm with which I rubbed my ankle and then bound it up with126 words
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Article3035 1907-11-01 1049 qUR SHORT STORY. No. 5. The Burglar Society. [By Southern Cross. j It is well known,'’ said my friend Kirkton as we sat discussing the ways of criminals one evening, “that criminals at Home work in organised gangs, but the majority of people here do3,035 words
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Article471 1907-11-01 1050 {Supplied by Reuter,) The Kaiser’s Visit to England. London, October 28th :—lt is semi-official-ly announced that, though Prince von Buelow would welcome the opportunity of responding to the friendly sentiments of serious political circles in Britain and personally testifying that he has never been an opponent of Britain, be{Supplied by Reuter,) - 471 words
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Article91 1907-11-01 1050 (Supplied by Reuter.) Funds from Europe. London, 28th Oct.—lf is reported fro. New Yoik that $6,500,000 gold are engaged in shipment from Europe. 6 8 u President Roosevelt has written congratu lating Mr. Cortelyou, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the financieis on the able manner(Supplied by Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article203 1907-11-01 1050 (Supplied by Reuter.) Presented with the City’s Freedom. London, Oct. 29th.—Lord Cromer has been presented with the freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall. Sound Advice. Loudon, 29th October.—Lord Cromer, in thanking the City of Loudon for the freedom l ranted him, emphasized the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 203 words
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Article40 1907-11-01 1050 (Supplied by Reuter.) All Aftei**<l inner Prank. London, 28th Oct.—The Daily Mail announces that the breaking of the statue on Kruger’s grave was a drunken after-dinner prank by three British Officers and two chorus girls.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article52 1907-11-01 1050 (Supplied by Reuter.) Agitating in British Columbia. Loudon, 29(h Oct. —The Times reports that the Vancouver Finance Committee has passed a resolution demanding the exclusion of Asiatics for a time at least, and are arranging to memorialise the Dominion Government to procure the abrogation of the treaty(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article1145 1907-11-01 1051 Wh hold no brief for the Asiatic criminal, but some of the methods guggested by one or two of our contemporaries to cure him of his evil ways ire strongly reminiscent of Gilbert’s “Mikado” —something lingering with boiling oil in it, something humorous but lingering. Thus the1,145 words
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Article243 1907-11-01 1051 The Velodreme. As al re id y announced in our local columns yesterday there will be a grand wrestling match at this popular show this evening, when Kasharl Singh, the champion wrestler among the Sikhs in Penang, will tackle Herman Fischer, the Circus’ strong man who is also243 words
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Article211 1907-11-01 1051 (before Mr. Codrington.) Kana Mahomed, a landed* proprietor, was this morning mulcted in the sum of $lO for starving bis horse for days together. Mr. Bell, Municipal Veterinary Surgeon, who prosecuted, stated that the animal was in such an emaciated condition that he was obliged to shoot211 words
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Article96 1907-11-01 1051 A ca>e of kidnapping is reported fr..m Kr;an Road. A Malay boy named Cbem i**. about 9 years old, has been missing from his parents’house a week. It appears that tbe child had been in tbe habit of vising his aunt residing in tbe same locality, and his su96 words
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Article574 1907-11-01 1052 (From Our Own Correspondent Taiping, 27th Oct. The O.C.T. and the Fire Brigade. On Wednesday at noon the General witnessed the Company of the Fire Brigade attached to the Malay States Guides at work. Within a verv short time of the alarm the whole of the men composing574 words
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Article170 1907-11-01 1052 HIGH-HANDEDNESS. 4 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —As an eve-witness t a highhanded action taken by a fellow European passenger from Parit Buntar to Taiping by the Mail Train on the 24th inst. may I be allowed to describe to you what 1 actually170 words
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Article413 1907-11-01 1052 CHINESE NYONAS THE PRESS. TO THE EdIIOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Dear Sir —I read wit h much interest the letter which appeared in your last Saturday’s issue, written by* a Nyonya to the Straits Times. Such a letter by such a writer is seldom met with in the press413 words
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Article284 1907-11-01 1052 (Supplied by Reuter.) Verdict in Favour of Herr Harden. London, 30th October.—ln the big libel case brought by Count Kuno von Moltke the Court has returned a verdict in favour of Herr Harden, editor of the Zukunft Count von Moltke was ordered to bear the costs of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 284 words
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Article150 1907-11-01 1052 (Supplied by Reuter.) Gold for America. L; ndou, 29ih Octr. —The total engagements for gold for import to New York are $27,500,000. Seventy-eight shillings an ounce were pail in open market in Loudon for a million sterling’s worth of gold for America. The Chicago grain market(Supplied by Reuter.) - 150 words
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Article37 1907-11-01 1052 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Russian Railway to India! London, 30th Octr. —The Novoe Vremya publishes the first of a series ot articles advocating a railway to India as a complement to the Anglo-Russian Convention.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article130 1907-11-01 1053 {Supplied bi/ Reuter.) Banqueted at the Ely see. London, 29th October.—At Paiis President Fallieries barqueted the and Queen of Spain at the Elyse*. The most cordial toasts, expressing satisfaction at the solidarity of the relations of t he two countries, were drunk. Accident to their Majesties’{Supplied bi/ Reuter.) - 130 words
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Article57 1907-11-01 1053 {Supplied l>y Reuter.) Eulogised by the Press. London, 30th October. —All the papers have published eulogistic articles about Lord Cromer and generally compare his speech with the recent utterances of Mr. John Morley pointing out the similarity of conditions between India and Egypt. The papers express satisfaction at{Supplied l>y Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article32 1907-11-01 1053 {Supplied by Reuter.) Australia Leads. London, SOtli October.—ln the Empire Rifle Match tired at Sydney the Australian team scored 2,104. New Zealand scored 2,056 pts. and Britain 2,053.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article57 1907-11-01 1053 {Supplied by Reuter.) Big Scoring at Perth. London, 29th October.— In the match at Perth England scored 492 inns in their first innings. Of this Fane contributed 131. West Australia then went in, but were all outfir 152 runs. Continuing in the r second innings Australia{Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article50 1907-11-01 1053 {Supplied by Reuter.) Decorated and Married. London, 30th October.—Mr. Ralph Spencer Paget, c M.G., British Minister to Siam, has been gazetted a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. He was quietly married yesterday to Miss Leila Paget, daughter of Gen. Sir Arthur I’aget, c b Kc.vo.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article54 1907-11-01 1053 {Supplied by Reuter.) The Cambridgeshire Betting. London, 30th October—The betting on th® Cambridgeshire is 11 to 2 against Dean 6 to 1 against Land League and Bto 1 against Stickup, 100 to 12 Retort, 100 to 8 against Lady Haty, W to 7 against Andover, and 25♦ {Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article25 1907-11-01 1053 (Supplied i,y Heater.) lilt- Wheat Crop in the South. London, 2j.h October.—The Adelaide Mver.tm- forecasts the wheat inrvest in oouth Australia at 14.500,000 bushels.(Supplied i,y Heater.) - 25 words
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Article47 1907-11-01 1053 {Supplied t>y Reuter.) Vice-President Convicted of Perjury. Loudon. 29th October.-It is reported from New York that Gillette, the late vicepresident of the Mutual Life Insuiance Company, has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for perjury in connection with the insurance scandals in 1906.—♦ {Supplied t>y Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article18 1907-11-01 1053 Shi plied by Reuter.) More Earthquake Shocks. Lond n, 30th October.—Shocks of varying severity continue in Calabria.Shi plied by Reuter.) - 18 words
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Article37 1907-11-01 1053 {Supplied by Reuter.) The Duma Elections. London, 29th October.—The election returns of the New Duma show a large preponderance of Reactionaries. Out of 327 results there were 166 Monarchists compared with 25 Constitutional-Demociats and 9 Socialists.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article285 1907-11-01 1053 {Supjilied by Reuter.) Rear-Admiral Oram Promoted. London, 29th October. Rear-Admiral H. J. Oram, c u., has I een appointed Engineer-u-Chief to the Fi et in place of Rear-Admiral Sir Albert JobuDurston, who has retired. Congratulations to Mr. W. J. Foley, Acting Manager of the Sengat Rubber Estate, Sungei»■' ■■ {Supjilied by Reuter.) – ♦ – - 285 words
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Article511 1907-11-01 1053 To-day Reuter wires us the,welcome news that the Emperor Austria has now practically recovered from his recent serious illness. Seventy-seven on bis last birthday the Emperor Francis Joseph has spent a long and eventful life, and has had no easy task in keeping together the heterogeneous511 words
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634 1907-11-01 1054 Wanted, Only 10 More Recruits! No more names have been received, for two days now, for the proposed Penang born Chinese Volunteer Corps, the total standing at 90. Intending recruits should send us their names without delay. I Lim Ch»e HSibt 46 Tan Choo Kheng634 words
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Article601 1907-11-01 1054 Young Men’s Christian Association vs. Chinese Recreation Club. Muscular Christianity was in the ascendant on the C. R. C. ground yesterday afternoon, the Y. M C. A. defeating the Receitionists, who played much below their true form, by three goals to nil. In the team of the Christians were601 words
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Article568 1907-11-01 1054 (Br/o>e Messrn. Codrington and Lor,,i r Tms inoruiug a Chinese youth, named -2 Chong Lok, was arraigned by his sister, Chong Poh Eng, with the theft If two gold rings. 01 Their Worships convicted the defendant and, as he had some previous conviction, against his name, sentenced568 words
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Article491 1907-11-01 1055 A PENANG NIONYAON GAMBLING. To the Editor op iue Sikhis Echo. Sir,—lt is with a mixed feeling of diffidence and modesty that I takeup my pen aD d launch myself in a newspaper controversy affecting the m ich-maligned conduct of my sex. Probably A Baba,” who expresses the491 words
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Article455 1907-11-01 1055 To tub Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —My blood boils in my veins when I bear of the bad plight in which the English are situated in the nevdy formed Colony. The fault is entirely due to the present government. The B >ers are455 words
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Article292 1907-11-01 1055 Signor Tittoni, the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, on 4th inst. called on the King of Siam at his hotel in Rome. His Majesty, who received the Minister with cordiality, conferred the Order of the White Elephant upon him, and banded him the insignia. His Majesty292 words
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Article753 1907-11-01 1055 The following items of information regarding Tin and Rublicr Companies in the Far East are taken from the “Monetary and Commercial column of the London and China Express of the 11th inst.:— Lanadron Rubber Estates* The Lanadron Rubber Estates has been registered with a capital of753 words
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Article376 1907-11-01 1056 !< t Adsetts Confesses. t>. According to a telegram to the IS traits Timet; Adsetts, who is under sentence of death for the murder of Gertrude Dayton, .«iui Hongkoug Hotel, in August last, has nconfessed to the crime He; has petitioned His Excehvijcy the r >Sir Erode376 words
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Article88 1907-11-01 1056 (Supplied by Lieut er.) Government Lends $70,090,000. London, 30th October. —D is stated at Washington that the Government have deposi’ed $70,000,009 with the National Banks exceeding the records of previous financial crisis. Acute Distress. London, 31st Oct. —The extreme scarcity of specie in America is(Supplied by Lieut er.) - 88 words
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Article24 1907-11-01 1056 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th October.—The Emperor Francis Joseph took a walk yesterday for the first time since his illness.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article51 1907-11-01 1056 by Renter.) Harmony of the Nations Unachieved. London, 30’h October Mr. Hal lane. Secretary of Stale for War, speaking at Newcastle, emphasized ihe necessity ot attending to our national defence as the Hauue Confeience sb »wp<l the harmony of die nations was uu ichieved at the Hagueby Renter.) - 51 words
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Article53 1907-11-01 1056 (Supplied by Reuter.] Welcomed in London. Loudon, 30th October—'the King and Queen of Spain have arrived in London and were welcomed at Victoria Railway Station by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, Princess Henry of Batteuburg, aud a crowd of distinguished people. Their Majesties have proceeded(Supplied by Reuter.] - 53 words
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Article77 1907-11-01 1056 (Supplied by Reuter.) Revulsion of Feeling in von Moltke's Favour. London. 31st Oct —The dignified attitude of Count Kuno von Moll ke at the trial of the libel action brought by him against Herr Harden, editor of the Zukunft, and other circumstances have produced a considerable revulsion(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article42 1907-11-01 1056 (Supplied by Reuter.) Arrest of a Magistrate. London, 31st Oct. —A great sensation has been caused by the arrest of a magistrate named Ayling, who has just‘resigned a partnership in Constables’publishing iiim. He is accused ol forging large bills.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article63 1907-11-01 1056 (Supplied by Reuter.) I he Naval War College to bp Expanded. London, 31st Oct.—The appointment of Rear-Admiral Lowry to the command of th» Naval War College in succession to Captain Slade is legarded as a new departure indi. eating the intention of the authorities to expand the establishment(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article91 1907-11-01 1056 (Supplied by Reuter.) Result of the Cambridgeshire. London, 31st Oct.—The result of the race for the Cambridgeshire, which was run at theNewmarket Houghton Meeting yesterday, was as follows Land League, 4 yrs., b or br c by Desmond-Combine Malua. 4 yrs., ch c by Marco—Harem 2 Stick(Supplied by Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article26 1907-11-01 1056 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Win in Western Australia. London, 30th Oct.—ln the matchat Perth England won by an innings and 134 runs.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article47 1907-11-01 1056 (Supplied by Renier.) Advice to Unionists. Loudon, 30th Oct. —Lord Milner was the principal speaker at the Unionist banquet at. Guildford yesterday evening. He exhorted Unionists to develop the construction of a policy of practical social reform as a real an .dote to revolutionary socialism.♦ (Supplied by Renier.) - 47 words
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Article199 1907-11-01 1056 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mail Contract Practically Concluded. London, 31st Oct.—lt is reported from Melbourne that the Hon. Alfred Deakin, Prime Minister of the Australian Commonwealth, has practically concluded the mail contract negociations with the OrientCompany, which makes substantial concessions to the Commonwealth Government. A rice-trading company has been established(Supplied by Reuter.) - 199 words
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Article2718 1907-11-01 1057 My Dear Young Friends, lam very pleased to see that ihe inteiest you take iu the Wtekly Straits Echo, and especially iu this section, is rapidly increasing, for since last week 1 have received very nice letters from several of my young readers. The number of2,718 words
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Article342 1907-11-01 1058 Dear Uncle Tom, —The “Children’s Section in your Mail Edition, which you have now extended under the heading of the Young Folks’ Department,” is everything that I could wisk for. The publication of the competitive essays and letters excited in me, 9« well :«s in other boys,342 words
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379 1907-11-01 1058 Dear Uncle Tom,” —It is a good idea for the Principals of the leading schools of Penang to adopt the Weakly Straits Echo as a reader for their boys because it contains articles of general knowledge and current topics which are most essential to a379 words
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Article233 1907-11-01 1058 The native home of the traveller’s tree is in Madagascar. It has a thick stem, and long broad leaves like those of the plaintain which look like a great open fan. It grows to a height of thirty feet, from the bottom of the stem to the233 words
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Advertisement47 1907-11-01 1058 General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. WE have been appointed Agents for the above Company for Penang, Province Wellesley, and the State of Perak, and are prepared to accept risks against fire on the usual terms. DAVID BROWN Co. 4b, Logan’s Buildings. 7-3-07 109 c47 words
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Article37 1907-11-01 1059 Birth. At No. I’4, Burmah Road, Penang. on 29th instant Philomena, wife of Mr. W. J. Foley, Acting Manager. Sengat Rubber Estate. Perak, of a daughter. s. S. and F. M. S. papers, please copy.37 words
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Article121 1907-11-01 1059 Penang, 31st October. (By courtesy of the Chartered Hank.} London Demand Bank 2 Z 3J4 months’ si if hi Bam 2/4 3 Credit 2/ 4 A 3 Documentary ...2/4j Calcutta., Demand Bank Rs 1734 3 days’ s/h’ I’rvm* 175 j Bmiibav. Bank R3| Moulmein, Demand Bank It 2 n121 words
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Article172 1907-11-01 1059 Gold leaf $65.50 B. Pepper(XV.Coast 31b5.5 <»;..) 16|. wo slock White Pepper 19.25 buyers Trang Pepper out of season Cloves (picked out of season Mace 76.— sellers Mace Picking» 68.— sellers Nutmegs 1I Os 21.— buyers N<». 1 5.35 sales Suga» 2 no stock Basko' 3 50 sales Taoioca172 words
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Advertisement696 1907-11-01 1059 A Woman Who Counhed Uo Rlnnrf Dysentery and Chills. They are the great 2 r restorative for men broken down by overThis I *nv n ~r work, excesses or residence in unhealthy NT Ui/ i\ ~RMk WA> X\ eak climates. Obtainable at most shops where E»ib i»iracted with Pain medicines696 words
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