The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 8 November 1907
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Article934 1907-11-08 1061 It will be seen from our report of the Municipal Commission, which appears in another column, that the Municipality are taking steps in earnest to abate the dust nuisance. The vote in the 1908 Budget for Street Watering was |5,200, as compared with $5,000 in tlie approved934 words
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Article359 1907-11-08 1061 Penang rick *4 luh vs. Penang Wanderers. Ihe return match between the above teams was played before a large crowd on the Esplanade yesterd <y afternoon. In the first match, it will be remembered, the P.C. C. won by four goals to two yesterday thev beat the Wanderers by359 words
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Article217 1907-11-08 1061 (Before Hr. Woferdau.) Omar, a Malay youth, was this moiumg charged with committing theft, in respect o 7 one gold necklace, five gold and diamond hair-pins, one pair of gold and diamond earrings, two hair ornaments, thtoe gobi ami diamond lings and live gold sovereign-., altogether valued217 words
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Article758 1907-11-08 1062 Aunual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting of the Penang Turf Club was held yesterday evening in the Chamber of Commerce when there were about thirty members present. These included Messrs. G.H. Stitt, Cecil Guinness, Capt. Mclntyre, A. K. Buttery, Jules Martin, Lee Toon Took, D. Logan,758 words
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Article993 1907-11-08 1062 Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting of the Penang Recreation Club was held at the Club pavilion last flight, when about twenty members were present. Mr. J. D. Scully, President, occupied the Chair. The minutes of the Special General Meeting, called last February, having been read993 words
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Article1691 1907-11-08 1063 THE BUDGET FOR 1908. A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices vesterday afternoon to consider and pass the Budget for 1908. The following gentlemen were present Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), jj r J. W. Hallifax, Mr. L. H. Clayton, Mr. Quah1,691 words
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Advertisement79 1907-11-08 1063 A Question that Every Man Should Decide for Himself. There is one subject in which many of us are interested and that is, what is the Quickest way of getting nd of a troublesome cold? Is it best to take some new remedy put out with claims, or to pin79 words
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Advertisement72 1907-11-08 1063 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera mid Diarrhoea Remedy. There i« probably no medicine m ide that is reli‘d upon with more implicit confidence than Chamlerlain’s Col c, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it has been in use, people have learnel that it is the one72 words
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Article191 1907-11-08 1064 (Supplied by Reuter.) Destroyer Bombards Vladivostock. London, 3'st Oct.—At Vladivostock the men on the Russian destroyer [Skory mutinied and bombarded the town. A gunboat and three destroyers with the shore batteries returned the Skory'B fire. She was riddled and the mutineers had to run her ashore to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 191 words
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Article50 1907-11-08 1064 (Supplied by Reuter.) Countess Montignoso gives up Her Child. London, 31st October. —The King of Saxony's divorced wife, who is known as the Countess Montignoso and who is nov/ married to a Florentine singer, has formally surrendered the little Princess Monica to the King of Saxony’s representatives.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article93 1907-11-08 1064 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Beresford’s Opinion. London, Ist N >vemb«r. —Lord Charles Beresford, speaking at a luncheon to Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman at Edinburgh, congratulated Government on the wisdom of excluding the press from the recent manoeuvres which were the first real practical war manoeuvres and the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 93 words
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Article21 1907-11-08 1064 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Knickerbocker Trust Solvent. London, Ist Nov.—lt is announced that the Knickerbocker Trust is solvent.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article65 1907-11-08 1064 (Supplied by Reuter.) Officers Arrested for a Mad Prank. Loudon, 31st Oct. —It is reported from Pretoria that Lieutenant Clark of the Yorkshire Regiment and Lieutenant Herring of the Royal Engineers have been arrested, with a civilian named Dickson, who was formerly an officer, for being concerned(Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article79 1907-11-08 1064 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Novoe Vremya’s” Suggestions. London, Ist Nov.—The Russian newspaper Novoe Vreinya, in discussing the appointment of a commission to study M. Lessar’s project of a railway to India, says it would mean bringing London days nearer Karachi, and points out the political(Supplied by Reuter.) - 79 words
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Article37 1907-11-08 1064 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Welsh Division. London. 31st October.—Mr. Haldane, Secretary of State for War, speaking at Rhyl said that Government bad definitely decided to offer Wales a Welsh Territorial Division under a Welsh General.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article27 1907-11-08 1064 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dis-establishment in 1909. London, 31st October —Mr. Lloyd-George, speaking at Rhyl, said that it was Government’s intention to introduce Welsh Dis-esta-blishment in 1909.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article778 1907-11-08 1064 A few days ago Reuter informed us that President Roosevelt had authorised the announcement that the battleship fleet starts for the Pacific on December the 26th, Boxing Day, and that the Hon. Elihu Root, Secretary of War, had, after a long conference with the Japanese Ambassador,778 words
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Article1247 1907-11-08 1065 The London Frivolity Company, The London Frivolity Company openel tbeir very short season in Penang m the Town Hall last night and, despite the heavy rain which fell just before 9 o’clock, there was a full house. The Company gives a refined vaudeville entertainment and each one of1,247 words
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Article575 1907-11-08 1065 {Before Mr. Wolferstan.) It will be remembered that, on the 29th ult, seven Chinamen were charged with committing gang robbery on the same morning at Jelutong. Yesterday afternoon tbe charge against tbe prisoners was withdrawn by the Police aud they were discharged. For voluntarily causing hurt to575 words
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Article1366 1907-11-08 1066 THE BUDGET FOR 1908. Thk Commissioners resumed the discussion on the Budget at halt’ past ten this morning. The following gentlemen were present: —Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. J. W. Hallifax, Mr. L. H. Clayton, Mr. Quah Beng Kce, Mr. Li in Eu Toh and Dr. Locke,1,366 words
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Article368 1907-11-08 1066 The Chitose” and the “Tsukuba.” Thk Japanese cruisers Chitose and T«ukuba have arrived in Singapore en route to Japan, after having visited the Jamestown Exhibition and prominent ports in Europe. The (Jhitose came in from Batavia on Sunday. She is a ciuiser of 4,836 tons and368 words
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Advertisement52 1907-11-08 1066 f A Follower of Influenza. Many persons find themselves affected with a persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of Chamberlain s Cong Remedy it should not be allowed to run on until it becomes troublesome. The George Town Dispensary,52 words
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Article716 1907-11-08 1067 Programme for the Gymkhana. Following are the entries and handicaps for the Gymkhana to bp held under the auspices of the Penang Hum Club on the the King’s Birthday, the 9th December: Event No. 1.--Distance Handicap. Open to all horses that have been regularly hunted with the716 words
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Article673 1907-11-08 1067 (From Our Own Correspondent Tuesday, 29th October. The Police Force. His colleagues in Penang will be sorry to hear that Mr. James Tyiell, one of the newly appointed Assistant Superintendents of Police, has been ordered home on six months’ sick leave. This capable officer has been ill with673 words
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Advertisement81 1907-11-08 1067 A Question that Every Man Should Decide for Himself. There is one subject in which many of us «ire interested and that is, what is the quickest way of getting rid of a troublesome cold? Is it best to take some new remedy put out With exaggerated claims, or to81 words
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Advertisement64 1907-11-08 1067 A Good Liniment. When you need a good reliable liniment trv Chamberlain’s Pain Balm It has no superior for sprains and swellings A pie:e of flannel slightly dampened with I am balm is superior to a plaster for lame back or pains in tho side or chest. It also relieves64 words
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Article267 1907-11-08 1068 {Echo Special.) LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Singapore, 2nd Nov.—There was much debate in Council yesterday as to the Supply Bill. The unofficials insisted on the necessity of the revision of the military contribution and the exercise of strict economy. The Black Year. *H. K. the Governor said he was rather disappointed267 words
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Article129 1907-11-08 1068 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Eulenburg to be Prosecuted. London, Ist October.—The German newspaper, Frankfurter Zeitung, announces that the Public Prosecutor has proceedings against Prince Philip Eulenburg and three ex-officers of high rank in connection with the recent scandals at the German Court. Herr Harden to be Prosecuted.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 129 words
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Article148 1907-11-08 1068 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Lloyd-George the Mediator. London, Ist Nov. —Mr. Lloyd-George and the Directors of the Railway Companies had a lengthy private conference yesterday. London, 2nd November. —The Railways’ Chairmen and Mr. Lloyd-George had another conference this morning and adjourned till Wednesday next, when Mr. LloydGeorge(Supplied by Reuter.) - 148 words
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Article97 1907-11-08 1068 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir Ernest Satow’s Excellent Advice. London, Ist Nov. —Tlie centenary meeting of the Protestant, Missions to China was the most crowded meeting there has ever been. Sympathetic letters from the Archbishop of Cua .eibmy and the Bishop of London were read. Sir Ernest Satow(Supplied by Reuter.) - 97 words
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Article43 1907-11-08 1068 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Bomb Plot Revealed. London, Ist Nov. —Several military clerks have been arrested at St. Petersburg and a plot to bomb the whole of the military council including Ihe Minister of War at the weekly sitting has been revealed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article68 1907-11-08 1068 (Supplied by Reuter.) Re-importation in Australia. London, Ist November. —It is reported at Melbourne that, owing to the anticipated shortage of the harvest, exporters are proposing to re-import consignments of wheat now en route to England. Wheat at Famine Prices. London, Ist November.—Owing to the unsatisfactory(Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article40 1907-11-08 1068 (Supplied by Reuter.) Still Another Dreadnought.” London, Ist November.—The Admiralty have invited tenders for a third battleship to be included in the current estimates. The building of this ship was postponed pending the result of the Hague Conference,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article22 1907-11-08 1068 (Supplied by Renter.) Two Small Failures. London, Ist November,—There have been two small failures on London Stock Exchange.(Supplied by Renter.) - 22 words
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Article1012 1907-11-08 1068 The Prime Minister opened the Scottish campaign against the Lords in a speech of admirable directness and power at Edinburgh on October 5. Hitherto, the reckoning with the Lords which was announced in the King’s Speech of last February, bad proceeded by easy stages, but1,012 words
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Article486 1907-11-08 1069 His Official Reception, H. R. H. Prince Damrong of Siam, brother to H. M. King Chulalongkorn, arrived in Penang at 7-30 o’clock yesterday morning by the Royal Siamese yacht Maha Chakkri. His Highness was met on arrival by Messrs. A. D. and H. A. Neubronner, Consul486 words
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Article117 1907-11-08 1069 The Formal Opening. The Penang Wanderers’ Club, which was only recently formed, gave a dinner, with the Penang Band in attendance, to its members and their friends on Saturday evening, to celebrate the formal opening of the Club House. The Club building, which is situatel at No.117 words
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Article545 1907-11-08 1069 Inspection by General Perrott. Major-General Perrott, Officer Commanding the Troops, Straits Settlements, commenced bis inspection of the Penang Volunteers on Saturday. At 11 a.m. he visited the Drill Hall and inspected the arms, stores and magazine. In the afternoon he inspected the men of the P. V.545 words
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Advertisement50 1907-11-08 1069 A Follower of Influenza. Many persons find themselves affected with a persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy it should not be allowed to run on until it becomes troublesome. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.50 words
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Article7783 1907-11-08 1070 .—Straits Times. Military Contribution Discussed. Governor Sarcastic. Is the Colony Drifting into Bankruptcy Maiden Speech of the Member for Penang. It is a long time since such a formidable ajray of legislators of the Straits Settlements assembled in the Council Chamber at Singapore to take.—Straits Times. - 7,783 words
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Article235 1907-11-08 1073 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Lim Kuah and Chan A Hi, two Chinamen, were this morning charged with selling chandu by retail without a licence, in houses No. 485, Penang Road, and No. 4, Campbell Street, respectively. The piisoners pleaded not gui ty to the charge, but the Magistrate235 words
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Article303 1907-11-08 1074 The Government Gazette of November 1 contains the following items of information Mr. A. F. G. Law, Chief Judicial Commissioner of the F. M. S., has been appointed to be temporarily Judge of the Supreme Court and will act as Chief Justice, Straits Settlements, with effect from the303 words
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Article51 1907-11-08 1074 The Tronoh Mines, Ltd. Output for the month of October, 1907, tin ore produced Piculs 2,659.19. Serendah Hydraulic Tin Mines. Output for Octolier, 1907: Piculs 339, catties 90J. Mr Cbeah Chen Eok leaves to-day by the B. I. steamer Palitana for Singapore, en route to China, for a51 words
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Article110 1907-11-08 1074 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Long-needed Step. London, 2nd November. —'The Bengal Legislative C mncil, meeting at Simla, have passed a bill prohibiting unauthorised public mee ings. There were three dissentients to the Bill, all natives. Lord Minto said it was impossible to minimise the warnings of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 110 words
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Article74 1907-11-08 1074 (Supplied by Reuter Great Strike Threatened. Loudon, 4th November. —A greit railway strike threatens Britain owing to the lefusal of the companies to recognise the status of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants in negociations between the companies and the employees. The result of the ballot amongst(Supplied by Reuter ) - 74 words
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Article81 1907-11-08 1074 (Supplied by Reuter.) Special Session of Congress. London, 4th Nov. President Roosevelt has been strongly urged to call an extra session of Congress, to deal with the financial situation. Two Millions of Gold for New York London, 3rd November.-—The Lusitania takes «wo millions sterling worth of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article66 1907-11-08 1074 (Supplied, by Reuter.) A Long-planned Affair. London, 3rd Novr. —l5O arrests have been made at Vladivostok amongst the soldiers, .sailors and civilians. It appears th it the agitators had long been working among the garrison and sailors to produce a mutiny. The Merchantmen steamed out of the(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article77 1907-11-08 1074 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Conservatives Triumphant. London, 4th Nov.—The Municipal elections in England and Wales have been concluded. Oi 14! boroughs the Conservatives won 115 seats, the Liberals 20, the Labourites 22, the Independents 4, and the Socialists 4. The Socialists were defeated ih 27 boroughs(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article59 1907-11-08 1074 (Supplied bu Reuter.) Lubbock-Smith Co. Suspending Payment. L udon, 49i November.—The LubbockSmith Company, due to unfortunate commitments on the Stock Exchange, h aB 8U8 pended payment. This has nothing to do with the money market. There are also two Scottish failures. One is a firm of iron(Supplied bu Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article48 1907-11-08 1074 (Supplied by Reuter.) Protecting Her Integrity. London, 4th Nov.—The Treaty of 1855, whereby > ritain and France guaranteed the integrity of Scandinavia against Russia, was dissolved at, Christiana yesterday. A new treatv with Norway, whereby Britain, France, Germ my and Russia guarantee the integrity of Norway, was signed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article36 1907-11-08 1074 (Supplied by Reuter.) Father Tyrell Excommunicated. London, 4’h November. —The well-known Roman Catholic priest and scholar, Father Tyrell, has been excommunicated for articles in the Times criticising the recent encyclical on modernism.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article42 1907-11-08 1074 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Fifth Lancers Regiment London, 3rd November. —According to the Times the Fifth Lancers Regiment, stationed at Aidershot, has been reported as unlit for service and three majors and two captains have been placed on half pay.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article741 1907-11-08 1074 So much has been heard recently concerning ententes that it is interesting to consider the position of the Powers in this quite important matter of mutual understandings. The alliances, which divide the Great Powers in to three groups, are the Continental Triple Alliance, the Western Triple Alliance and the741 words
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Advertisement69 1907-11-08 1074 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that is relied upon with mote implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it has le?n in use, people have learned that it is the one remedy that69 words
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Article2501 1907-11-08 1075 Prince Damrons Starts the New Dredger. AERY interesting ceremony took place p ves,er la v afternoon,' when Ilii Royal H lf! luesß P ri c l) al „rou K sta.tod il.e first nt the dredgers built t„ the lle fofifikah Tin Dredging Compaoy ot Hobart, Dre,leer2,501 words
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Article32 1907-11-08 1076 Fusing Lama Tin Mines, Ltd. The output from the Fusing Lama Tin Mines for the mouth of October was Piculs 1,000.98 of tin ore, of an approximate value of $47,000.32 words
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Article1295 1907-11-08 1076 WEEK BY WEEK. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, 3rd November. Revival of the Tin Market. The tone of the market has decidedly im. proved during the week and miners and shareholders feel generally much more pleased with themselves. A meeting of the Miners’ Association is being1,295 words
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Advertisement82 1907-11-08 1076 A Question that Every Man L Should Decide for Himself. There is one subject in which many of us are interested and that is, what is the quick est way of getting rid of a troublesome cold? Is it best to take some new remedy put out with exaggerated claims,82 words
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Article270 1907-11-08 1077 q. (Before Mr. Wo fergtan). m?' 0 1 Lla n a Chi °aman, was this morng charged with (repassing into the preS*"»' Koman Catholic CbXb. arquhar Street, during the small hours of Ins mormng with intent to commit an offence Ibe prisoner pleaded not guilty to >e270 words
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Article446 1907-11-08 1077 A PENANG NYONYA ON GAMBLING AND EDUCATION. To IHE EDHOK of IHE STRAIT# ECHO. Sir, —The publication of my last letter, embodying the views and grievances of the iiyonyas in general, does not appear to have awakened the entire community to the deplorable condition of their women-folks. So446 words
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Article183 1907-11-08 1077 (Echo Special.) SPECIAL MEETING, Singapore, sth Nov.—At a special meeting of Council yesterday, in connection with the Tamil Labour Bill,the Hon. A. Huttenbach explained that he luid not intended to insinuate bad faith to Government, but only an apparent lack of enquiry. H.E. the Governor, in replying to183 words
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Obituary251 1907-11-08 1077 Obituary. Mr. Khoo Thean Seow. Wk are sorry to announce the death, at the age of 58 years, of Mr. Khoo Thean Seow, proprietor of the well-known firm of Suon Cheang, which took place at his residence in Presgrave Street on Sunday at 1 30 p.m. Deceased, who was a251 words
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Article155 1907-11-08 1078 (Supplied by Reuter 86,925 Railwaymen Favour Striking. London, 4th Nov. —Ont of th<* 97,031 members of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants 86,925 favour a str ke, 8,773 oppose a strike, and the rest did not vote. The iesult was announced at a mass meeting of 10,003(Supplied by Reuter ) - 155 words
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Article166 1907-11-08 1078 (Supplied by Reuter.) i n A Conference of Financiers. 1,11 London, sth Nov. —lt is reported from New York that the financial situation is all tight. A conference of financiers was held ‘’it'Mr. Pierpont Morgan’s residence to consider the situation yesterday ufieinouu. The pessimism is, howezer,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 166 words
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Article34 1907-11-08 1078 (Supplied, by Reuter.) < r Harvest Prospects Improved. V London, sth N jveinbw.—There have baen good general rains in Victoria. Suvh Ausand puts of Now South Wales, and the harvest .prospects ar < considerably improved.(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article45 1907-11-08 1078 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian Government’s Action. 1 London, 4t,h Nov.— In view of the unpiecelented rise in the price of grain the Russian Government has convened a conference of the representatives of various interests to consider measu es to check the rise.'(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article30 1907-11-08 1078 (Supplied by Reuter.) Resented by Sweden. I 'on sth November. The Norwegian Treat j 'i str-mgly resented by Sweden as appear kb;- to bo directed against her(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article33 1907-11-08 1078 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Final Returns. London, sth Nov. —The final returns of the Municipd elections are 145. The Conservatives gain 21 seats and the others as given yesterday.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article828 1907-11-08 1078 At the last meeting of the Legislative Council much was said about representation in that legislative body. The Hon. August Huttenbach opened the .ball by suggesting that the Federated Malay States should have a representative in Council. To bear out his proposal he pointed out that it was828 words
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Article33 1907-11-08 1078 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cattle-driving Outrages. London, sth November. —Cattle-driving outrages continue in Ireland, but even when constables are pres mt the prosecutions usually result in acquittal by a majoiity ol the Magistrates.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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2773 1907-11-08 1079 annual general MEETING. The Annual General Metting of tliu Penang Association Footbill Lea.ue was '.c: held at the P.C.C. pavilion last night, woen 7 about forty representatives from the different :.teams were present. Dr. Jamieson, President, occupied the Chair. The Secretary’s Report. The Minutes of the2,773 words
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Article239 1907-11-08 1080 (Before Mr. Wolferstan) Tan Hau Cha, a Chinaman, was yesterday charged with being in possession of $3O worth of illicit chandu in house No. 428, Penang Hoad, on the 28th ult. The prisoner was convicted and fined $250 Inconsequence of a raid made by Mr. Dutton, Assistant239 words
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Article497 1907-11-08 1080 Penang Cricket Club vs. Chinese Recreation Club. Despite the rain a large crowd assembled on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon to witness the return match between the above teams. It will be remembered that in the first match the Recreationists made short work of the Cricketers, defeating them by two497 words
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Advertisement71 1907-11-08 1080 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that is relied upon with more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and larrhoea Remedy. During the third o a century in which it has Veen in use, peop have learned that it is the one rem* v71 words
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Article473 1907-11-08 1081 To THE EOIlOll or THE STRAITS JLcIIO. g lß> The following letter has sent to the Finally Gazette for publication to-day. As the Straits Echo is the only local newspaper read by a large number of Cbinesennd Siamese residents, who are intensely interested in this matter, I shall473 words
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Article286 1907-11-08 1081 (Echo Special.) Some Penang Quest ions Singapore, 6th November.—At the adjourned meeting of Council yesterday le matter of Fort Cornwallis again came up for discussion. The Hon. a'. R. Adams, in a lengthy speech, explained that, though the Penang Members did not oppose the demolition, they were opposed286 words
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Article85 1907-11-08 1081 (Echo Special.) A Train Derailed andCapsized. Kuala Lumpur, sth Nov. —The 2-45 afternoon train from Teluk Anson to Taiping met with an accident owing to the pointsman at the new siding under construction being absent from his post. The engine and the tender ran off the rails and85 words
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Article57 1907-11-08 1081 The ConservativeUnionists. (Supplied by Reuter.) Important Meeting to he Held. London, 6th November.—An important Conservative-Unionisi Conference opens at Birmingham on the 13th iust when Mr. Chaplin will move a resolution declaring the full Tariff Reform programme, the first constructive policy of the party, and another resolution proposing to boycott free(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article127 1907-11-08 1081 (Supplied by Reuter.) Two Trusts on their Legs Again. London, 6th Nov.—'l he New York Trust and the Lincoln Trust Companies have resumed business as a result of the help from the banks after protracted conferences. Currency Reform Needed. London, sth Nov.—lt is stated at Washington that(Supplied by Reuter.) - 127 words
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Article38 1907-11-08 1081 (Supplied by Reuter.) Buelow Accused of Gross Offences. London, 6th Nov.—Another sensational trial opens to-day at Berlin. A journalist named Braud is charged with criminal libel for accusing Prince von Buelow of the grossest offences.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article57 1907-11-08 1081 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Armed Rising, London, sth Nov.—The Russian newspaper Novoe Vremya states that the Minister of Railways, as the result of a journey in Southern Russia, the Caucasus and Central Asia, found the railways controlled by revolutionaries who are planning an armed rising. The minister narrowly(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article46 1907-11-08 1081 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Hindus in the United States. London, 6th Nov.—The mob Tit Everett, a township near Seattle, Washington,’ wrecked the Hindu barracks. The Hindus took refuge in the prison but the- mob stormed it and compelled them to Hee the city.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article54 1907-11-08 1081 (Supplied b.j Router.) Famine in the United Provinces. Loudon. 6th November.—lt i a reported from Allahabad that a famine baa been proclaimed in the United Provinces and that relief measures include the suspension of taxation and the distribution of a crore of rupees for the purchase of seed and(Supplied b.j Router.) - 54 words
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Advertisement82 1907-11-08 1081 A Question that Every Man Should Decide for Himself. There is one subject in which many of us a re interested and that is, what is the quickest way of getting rid of a troublesome cold? Is it best to take some new remedy put out with exaggerated claims, or82 words
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Article64 1907-11-08 1082 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Uniituess of the sth Lancers. Loudon, 6th November —The affair of the sth Lancers is being keenly discussea iu military circles. Theie is no officia explanation as to why the regiment is declared unfit for service, but it is understood that the decision(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article28 1907-11-08 1082 (Supplied by Reuter.} The Trial of a Dishonest Minister. Loudon, 6th Nov.—The trial ot the exMinister Nasi for dishonesty during office begins to-day before the Italian Senate.(Supplied by Reuter.} ♦- - 28 words
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Article707 1907-11-08 1082 We take this opportunity to apologise, on behalf of Penang, to Penang’s visitors from Siam and her dependencies, for the articles thereanent which have appeared in our local conteinpoiaiy. To say the least of it, the publication of such articles when Prince Damrong and his officials707 words
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Article242 1907-11-08 1082 For a year to come at least Fort Cornwallis will stand where it does, for our special coirespondent in Singapore wired out to us yesterday that the vote of §50,000 to demolish the old fort had been deleted from the Budget of 1908. Those who have from the242 words
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571 1907-11-08 1082 Wanted, Only 9 More Recruits’ No more names have been received, since our last issue, for the proposed Penang-born Chinese Volunteer Corps, the total standing at 91. Intending recruits should send us their names without delay. 1 Lim Chee Saing 46 Tan Choo Kheng 2571 words
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Article576 1907-11-08 1083 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Tang Ah Yang, a Chinam m, was to-dav charged with creating a disturbance in a billiard srlioon in Ciutia Street and breakjng a billiard cue. The prisoner was convicted and fined five dollars, two dollars out of which went to the prosecutor. Pakiri, a576 words
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Article615 1907-11-08 1083 Meeting of Immigration Committee. A meeting of the Immi.-ration Committee was held at Kuala Lumpur on November 3rd. There were present The Superintendent of Immigrants (Chairman), and Messrs. C. E. Spooner, R. W. Harrison, C. M. Cumming and W. Duncan. The Ch lirman said that the recommendations of615 words
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Article381 1907-11-08 1083 His Majesty’s Arrival and Departure. His Siamese Majesty King Chulalongkorn, who is on his way home after his six months’ tour in Europe, arrived in Penang with his suite by the N.-l) L. steamer Sachsen at 7 p m. last night The German liner was escorted into the381 words
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372 1907-11-08 1083 Mr. Mosley, a representative of the firm of Messrs. Alexander Clark and Co., of Fencburch-street, Loudon, who was robbed, while travelling between and of a valuable parcel of diamonds, destined for the King of Siam, gave the following account of the robbery372 words
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Article419 1907-11-08 1084 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, 18rb October. Vice-Admiral Sir A.W. Moore, commanding tlft China Squadron, will vacate that appointment now that he has been promoted to the rank of full admiral. It is currently rumoured in naval circles that the battleship squadron of the China Squadron419 words
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Article2871 1907-11-08 1084 No. 6. The Amok of Hassan the Bugis. OUR SHORT STORY. [By Southern Cross.] You ask me if I have ever seen an amok,” said Kirkton in reply to a question from me. 1 have seen several, and on one occasion had to face one2,871 words
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Article88 1907-11-08 1085 ’The Statutory Meeting of the Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd., took place at the Penang office of the Company on the 2nd inst., at 11a.m. Mr. F. Douglas Osborne presided, and in his address put the following figures before the Meeting:— Capital. $450,000, divided into 45,000 Shares.88 words
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Article257 1907-11-08 1085 {brom Our Own Correspondent.}. Tai pi ng, 4th November. The Weather. The heavy downpour on Wddnesdiy last, which lasted from noon till late into ths evening, caused some damage to property situated chiefly in Tupai. The landslip on the incline past the Bukit Gantang Station dislocated the train257 words
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Article123 1907-11-08 1085 (Supplied by Reuter.) Chicken-pox in the Imperial Family. London, 6th Nov.—The Kaiser has postponed his visit to Holland as after his visit to King Edward he stays privately, at the Isle of Wight on account’of his health. He has been suffering from persistent catarrh and depression(Supplied by Reuter.) - 123 words
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Article83 1907-11-08 1086 {Supplied by Reuter.) A Settlement Anticipated by Mr. Lloyd-George. London, 7th Nov —Mr. Lloyd-George conferred with the railways’ chairmen yesterday and the men in the afternoon. The latter are now closetted considering Mr. LloydGeorge’s proposals. Mr. Lloyd-George anticipates a settlement, but amendments and details may delay the{Supplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article87 1907-11-08 1086 {Supplied by Reuter.) Flour Mills Closing Down. Louden, 6th November.—Many flour mills at Minneapolis have closed owing to tbe financial conditions. The Effects of the Slump. London, 7th Novr.—Tne dislocation of business in America will last three mouths. It is affirmed at New York that gold must{Supplied by Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article86 1907-11-08 1086 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Autumn Elections. London,' 7tb November.—The Autumn elections in tbe United States are proceedings quietly. The Republic ms have been ndtably defeated in the Governorship of New Jersey and the Mayoralty of Cleveland, Ohio, where tbe Tam in an v candidate was best. Tbefusion(Supplied by Reuter.) - 86 words
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Article47 1907-11-08 1086 (Supplied by Retiter.) A Journalist Imprisoned. London, 7th Noy.—The German journalist Brand, who was charged with libelling Prince von Buelow, has been sentenced to eighteen mouths’'rigorous imprisonment. Buelow declared tbe charges as insensate and said be regarded the tendencies ascribed to him as abhorrent.(Supplied by Retiter.) - 47 words
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Article33 1907-11-08 1086 (Supplied by Reuter.) Terrible Explosion at Flensburg. London, 6th November. —At Flensburg a boiler explosion blew out tbe decks of tbe Gerhian training ship Bleuclt.er. Eight were killed and twenty-two seriously injured.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article35 1907-11-08 1086 (Supplied by Reuter.) Hamburg Rubber Importer Fails. London, 7th Novr.—Tbe Hamburg rubber and fodder importers, Walter del Banco A Co., have suspended payment owing to a tall in the price of rubber.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article76 1907-11-08 1086 (Supplied 11 y Reuter.) Two New Officers Appointed. London, 6th November:—ibe London Gazette announces that Captain Cape and Major Box, of tbe 19th Hussars, have been appointed majors in tbe sth Lancers. Sympathy Felt for the Ofllcers. London, 6ih Nov.—Much sympathy is expressed at Aidershot with the officeis(Supplied 11 y Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article60 1907-11-08 1086 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Outrage on Kruger’s Grave. London, 7tb November. —The two officers and the civilian who overturned the statue on President Kruger’s grave at Pretoria have been committed for trial. Tbe bail has been reduced to <£2so each. [The overturning of the statue, it will be(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article39 1907-11-08 1086 (Supplied by Reuter.} The Rout of the Socialist*. London, 6ih November —At tbe Glasgow Municipal elections tbe Socialists were completely routed, including Keir Hardie’s brother. Only one Socialist was returned and he was an ex-councillor.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 39 words
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Article116 1907-11-08 1086 Penang, 7th November. (By courtesy oi th* Char'crud Ran' London h*inw.n»i Smo» .2 32 I t 4 months’ Haul 2'4 Credit 3 Documentary ...2M| Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173 3 days’ sight p»- 175{ Bombay. Demand Ban 1 172; Moulmein, Demand Bank I7H 3 days’sight Privntp 1751 Madias Demand116 words
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Article171 1907-11-08 1086 Gold leaf $65.50 B. Pepper (W.Coas* 311 .5 oz.) 16 J. no stuck White Pepper 19.25 buyers Trang Popper out of season Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 76. sellers Mace Pickings 68. Nutmegs 116 s 21.— buyers C No. 1 5.45 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.50171 words
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Advertisement395 1907-11-08 1086 From Shoulder to Ankles Quivering with Pain. Rheumatic Sufferer in Siam Cured by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. It was through getting soaking wet that I fell a victim to severe Rheumatism some nine years ago,” said Mr. R. J. Gibbons of Bangkok, Siam. “The rheumatic pains first appeared in my395 words
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Article393 1907-11-08 1087 r have rec? ved quite a barge number f essays frcin Ir dear lifctle fiends f the first c f the two $5 Prizes offered It week, that is to say for the best account f b “A Holiday in Penang.” The competi--0 s with very393 words
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Article2802 1907-11-08 1087 It was a Monday morning in October. Our principal, Mr. Pykett, had been away to Medan for a week, and we had been anticipating his return, being too anxious to acquaint him with the result of the Chamber of Commerce examination. As usual, after our2,802 words
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Advertisement39 1907-11-08 1087 I The Echo’s” Young Folks’ Competition. d I hereby certify that the accompany- a J iug article is the unaided work of g Master or Miss I 1 Std School. j| I ,1 fl Principal g fl Date U39 words
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Advertisement60 1907-11-08 1088 FOR SALE. fairy stories OF THE TROPICS” BY ROBERT WINCKLER. A Book containing interesting and amusing tales for children specially written and illustrated for those who have to spend their younger days in the Far East. A most suitable Xmas and New Year’s present. PRICE $3. OBTAINABLE AT THIS OFFICE60 words
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Advertisement111 1907-11-08 1088 FOR SAT-T-r Guide to Penang, BY THE LATE E. F. Skertchly, f.e.s. Price 50 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy.”) TO BE HAD AT THE “STRAITS ECHO” OFFICE. FOR SALE. JOHN MARTIN, MINER. A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL, AUTHOR OF Tales of the Pen,” Chronicles oflht Carburettor111 words
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Article948 1907-11-08 1089 i Number of •3D 5 Capital. Shares 1 r- Last .dividend. Namo B X issued. => iNarae> 5* >2 Cm OT g IMo Kjo |»12.50 1901 tn AAA OOO Tift Ift 10 20p c for y earendin g 3 W’ Bruseh'Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.,Ltd 7 $ff 5 1907 $60,00948 words