The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 22 November 1907
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Title Section21 1907-11-22 1 THE STRAITS ECHO. MAIL EDITION. ||s Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 22nd November, 1907. No. 47.21 words
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Advertisement302 1907-11-22 1 I I X ZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ7'ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ?ZZ. CONTENTS. I I 1 s LEADERS PAGE. MISCELLANEOUS PAGE. X X X X X X The Hague Fiasco ...1,117 The Outbreak of Rabies... 1.117 x Frenzied Finance 1,119 1,119 1,124 x A Final Appeal 1,123 European Weds Chinese Girl 1,118 A Cry from the302 words
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Advertisement159 1907-11-22 2 I THE I I STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION, y Published the day prior to the departure of each mail J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States B news originally published in the daily issues, as well as n all important news from various parts of the159 words
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Article482 1907-11-22 1117 The second Hague Conference dispersed on the 19th ult., and we doubt whether its dispersal excited much regret anywhere. It is a thankless and unnecessary task to emphasise its failure it has been tri to the motto of its President, M. Nei doff: Above all, gentlemen, let482 words
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Article395 1907-11-22 1117 10-day another suspected case of rabies was reported to Mr. Elton Bell, the Mucicipal eterinary Surgeon. The dog is now under observation at the Municipal Infirmary. Ihe Motorist for October contains the narrative of an adventurous motor-car ride from Tapah to Selangor, from the pen <f395 words
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Article335 1907-11-22 1117 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Making a False Charge. Yesterday afternoon the trial of Ong Ab Pow, tor bringing a false charge of robbery against the inmates of house No. 26, Cintra Street, was resumed. Alter examining two Japanese women, Otaki and Oaka, inmates of the house335 words
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Article335 1907-11-22 1117 (Before Mr. ('odrington.) J. J. Murray, European sergeant No. 13, was yesterday afternoon charged with cheating by falseiy pretending to one Khu Ah Chang that a Draft of Exchange for A‘6 paid over to the complainant was a genuine one, and thin dishonestly inducing him to d(335 words
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Advertisement100 1907-11-22 1117 z. EBoivr.* g&i'' I I <.■4 jMtic eat isfles’e very body and justice alone.—Amerson. dally (except Sundayp.) £T rm CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $2l per annum, OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post;Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343. All business100 words
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Article115 1907-11-22 1118 An interesting ceremony took place on Saturday at Singapore at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Middle Road, when Mr. A. G Beaumont, Principal of the AngloChinese School, Ipoh, was united in marriage to Miss Loke Chin Leng of Singapore and Canton City. I'he service was pffi-formed by115 words
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Article364 1907-11-22 1118 Body of Chinese Contractor Savagely Mutilated. The Straits Times of Wednesday’s date, which arrived here this afternoon, has the following account of the murder of the Chinese contractor at Kallang, brief particulars of which have already been wired to us by our Singapore correspondent:— Mr. Tan Ah Whee,364 words
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Article827 1907-11-22 1118 WEEK BY WEEK. h l orn Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, 13th Nov. The Deval i. The great Tamil festival of Devali commenced on the stb, but the public offices remained open, possibly on account of the two following days being gazetted holidays. Gongs were beaten and827 words
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87 1907-11-22 1118 The Council Chamber at Singapore is now transformed into a Court of Law, with Mr. T. Sercombe Smith sitting as Puisne Judge. The first case heard there, was that of K. Govindasamy v. Sheikh Syed bin Abdullah Bajerai, for an injunction to restrain defeudant87 words
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Article296 1907-11-22 1118 The Advocate of India, of October 23, contains an interview with Mr. Keir Hardie. Asked if the telegram received from London with reference to tbe Indian police stated bis views correctly, Mr. Keir Hardie declined to make any statement. It is through Reuter’s, I presume, and296 words
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Article282 1907-11-22 1119 At a meeting of theTunggal Tin Mining Company which was held at. the Adelphi Hotel, Singapore, ou the 12th inst., the Chairman, Mr. A. M. Sarkies, remarked that if the shareholders bad no trust in him and Mr. Dunman they could make a document if they wished to282 words
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Article57 1907-11-22 1119 (Supplied by Reuter.) Admiralty’s Wrecked Hopes. London, 14th Nov.—A letter from Mr. Robertson, Secretary to the Admiralty, was read at a dinner of the London Chamber of Commerce yesterday evening, announcing that, in consequence of the disappointment of the hopes held ovei the Hague Conference, the Admiralty(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article129 1907-11-22 1119 (Supplied by Reuter.) Heart Trouble Suspected. London, 15 th November. —Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, after speaking at Colston, was seized with a sudden illness. It is understood to be heart trouble, but he is now out of danger. Confined to Bed. Loudon, 15th Nov. —Sir Henry CampbellBannerman(Supplied by Reuter.) - 129 words
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Article35 1907-11-22 1119 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Gravity Not Lessened. London, 15th Nov.—The gravity of the crisis in America is not lessening. Workmen a.ud employees are being dismissed Wholesale as the demand for gold increases.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article57 1907-11-22 1119 (Supplied by Reuter.j Murder and Rapine Rife. Loudon, 14fh November.—The Porte has drawn the attention of the Powers to the murders of Moslems by Bulgarian bands, declaring that they are apparently pait of a plan to provoke reprisals. lhe Austro-Hungarian and Russian representatives at Soda have drawn attention to(Supplied by Reuter.j - 57 words
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Article70 1907-11-22 1119 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Octobrist Elected President. London, 15th November.—Privy Councillor Golubeff has opened the Third Duma. The Octobrist Chomjakoff has been elected President. Mr. L. H. Clayton, Superintendent of Indian Immigrants, left for Port Swettenham yesterday by the a.s. Thorny wa. The progress of education among(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article652 1907-11-22 1119 The financial panic in New York has reached such a pitch that even Mr. Roosevelt’s alleged contribution to it has been almost forgotten. The suspension of payment of the gigantic Knickerbocker Company was followed by the collapse of the Westinghouse concern and this collapse in the very nucleus652 words
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Article210 1907-11-22 1119 We are pleased to learn to-day, from enquiries made by a representative’ of the A’J/o at the Municipal Infirmary, that no further cases of suspected rabies have been reported there. It will be seen from an advl. in another column that H. E. the Governor has210 words
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Article1134 1907-11-22 1120 GENERAL MEETING. A general meeting of Ihe Penmg lull Club was held at. the Chamber oi Commerce yesterday afternoon, to consider the piogramme of the January meeting ami the amendments thereto. The following gentlemen were present —The Hom A. R. Adams, Messrs. G. H. Stitt, Lee Toon1,134 words
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Article203 1907-11-22 1120 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Bradde'l) Making a False Charge. Yesterday afternoon the trial of U g Pow for the above offence was tesumed Mr. James Donald swore that he was in Captain Macintyre’s house, on the morning after the alleged robbery, when the prisoner narrated his story203 words
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Article379 1907-11-22 1120 (Before Mr. Codrington.) This morning a Chinaman was mulcted in the sum of $1 for circulating prohibited coins. A fine of $1 was the punishment meted out to-day to each of three Chinamen who were convicted of gambling. To-dav a Malay syce, named Hahbe, pleaded not guilty379 words
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Advertisement25 1907-11-22 1120 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, contains absolutely nothing injurious and for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough it has no equal. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.25 words
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Article212 1907-11-22 1121 r ‘The Interim Dividend. Mfedsßß- Gibson and Anderson, of Glasgow, the the above Company, have issued the following circular dated the 9th October, by order of the Board We have to inform you that at a meeting held to-day the .Directors resolved to declare an interim212 words
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Article269 1907-11-22 1121 Mr. H. W. Stevenson and Shanghai. Says the North China Daily Newt Mr. H. W. Stevenson, the English champion billiard player, left Shanghai. The two matches that bad been arranged for the current week at the Shanghai Club and the Country Club are cancelled and the Settlement269 words
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Article97 1907-11-22 1121 rv M e n fo H oW i ng pas Bate occurs in Sir HenCoincn of U (^loT: b l ag t 0 tbe Leg SU TO The estimated Military Expenditure shows d.ciease of Rupees 568,904 as compared with the authorised expenditure for the XT! yea u97 words
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Article511 1907-11-22 1121 Strong Protests Against Government by the Sword. The unsatisfactory state of affairs in Acheen has, indeed, become a burning topic of the day at the Hague. Tbe Batavia Nievwsblad points out that, during this year and last year, facts had forced themselves upon public attention, which were511 words
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Article610 1907-11-22 1121 (From Our Own (jorrewndent London, Oct. 25th. Messrs. Humber, Ltd., have decided to placet heir 10-12 h p 4cylin<ier Coventry model car on the maiket at’<£2socomplete This is an interesting announcement for motorists in the East, for whom freight charges added to net price bring the610 words
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Advertisement69 1907-11-22 1121 A Good Liniment. ou need a B ood reliable liniment y amberlain’s Pain Balm It has no Pfnor for sprains and swellings. Apiece annel slightly dampened with Pain Balm Dai» U^r^r to a piaster for lame back or r j ns 1Q the side or chest. It also relieves Boa»??69 words
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Advertisement27 1907-11-22 1121 Chamberlain s Cough Remedy contains absolutely nothing injurlt u» and for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough it has no equal. 'The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.27 words
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Article962 1907-11-22 1122 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, 13th November. Chinese Baba Killed. A very serious case of robbery and murder occurred in the Kalhng Valley on Tuesday night. In the afternoon, Mr. Tan Ah Wee, a well-known Straits-born Chinaman (Teochew), was brutally murdered. Mr. Ah Wee was a Municipal contractor962 words
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Article181 1907-11-22 1122 (Supplied by Reuter.) President Roosevelt’s Views. London, 15th November. —At New York Mr. Cortelyou in a speech attributed the financial crisis to the boarding of money. He deprecated any hasty, ill-considered measure of currency reform. This statement is regarded as representing tbe views of President Roosevelt. Trust President(Supplied by Reuter.) - 181 words
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Article45 1907-11-22 1122 (Supplied by Reuter.) I» Radicals Want Reduction. London, 16th N0v.—136 Radical Commoners have memorialised Sir Henry Camp-bell-Bannerman urging the reduction of the Army and Navy expenditure in view of the Anglo-Russian and the Anglo-French Agreements and the improving relations with Germany.(Supplied by Reuter.) -—■■■»!!■! I» - 45 words
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Article31 1907-11-22 1122 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. W. J. Bryan a Probable Candidate. London, 16th November.—Mr. William Jennings Bryan has announced that he would accept the Democratic nomination for the Presidency.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article143 1907-11-22 1122 (Supplied by Reuter) Liberals and Reform. London, 16th Nov.—The results of the General Election have been dealt with at length in the House of Lords. They are taken as emphasizing the Liberal determin. at ion for reform. Tbe Rt. Hon. Augustine Birrell said he was glad to(Supplied by Reuter) - 143 words
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Article53 1907-11-22 1122 (Supplied by Reuter.) Agreement with the Orient Co. London, 16th Nor. —Reuter’s Melbourne correspondent wires that the mail contract with the Orient Company has been signed. They receive a subsidy of X 170,000 and must run at the minimum speed of 17 knots. White crews alone(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article37 1907-11-22 1122 (Supplied by Reuter.) i e M. C. C. vs. Victoria. London 16th Nov. —In tbe match at Melbourne, Victoria scored 233 runs, and the Marylebone team has put up 42 runs for 3 wkts.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article29 1907-11-22 1122 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Case Not to be Be-opened. London. 16th November.—The Army Council has refused the application to re-open the case of the sth Lancers.♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article35 1907-11-22 1122 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mulai Halid Practically a Prisoier. London, 15th November.—Keuter'.ror; respondent at Mogador states that Hafid is practically a prisoner at Marra* He has lost the majority of bis r p through desertions.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article46 1907-11-22 1123 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Shipyard on Fire. Loudon, 16th Nov—Lt is reported from St. Petersburg that a disastrous fire occurred in one of the Baltic shipbuilding yards this morning. Two gunboats, which were in the course of construction, were destroyed and another couple seriously damaged.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article28 1907-11-22 1123 (Supplied by Reuter.) Improvement in Health Maintained. Loudon, 16th Nov.—Sir Henry Camp-bell-Bannerman has passed a good night «nd the improvement in bis health ia maintained.(Supplied by Reuter.) —♦ - 28 words
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Article31 1907-11-22 1123 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Win for Stickings.” London. 16th Nov.—The race for the Derby Cup has resulted in a win for Stickingt, with Wuffy second and Wiseman third.♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article99 1907-11-22 1123 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Premier’s Warning. London, 14th Nov., 4.20 a.m.—At the banquet at Bristol, yesterday evening, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman declared that Mr. Balfour was going to Birmingham in order to make submission. He warned Liberals that they must not take off their, armour in the fight against(Supplied by Reuter.) - 99 words
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Article777 1907-11-22 1123 Last Thursday the sub-committee appointed to solicit subscriptions for the Band issued their dual appeal to the public, in which they state that, unless an additional sum of $2,000 is forthcoming by St. Andrew’s Day, they will have no alternative but to acquiesce in the apathy of777 words
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Obituary623 1907-11-22 1123 OBITUARY. Mr. Li in Kek Chuan. The truth of the saying, In the life we are in death,” is once more exemplified to-day. Yesterday. Mr. Lim Kek Chuan, one of the foremost »nd most highly Tespeeted men among our cosmopolitan population, was evidently in the enjoyment of perfect health; to-day,623 words
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Article229 1907-11-22 1124 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Makirig a False Charge. The trial of Pow. arraigned on the above indictment yin respect of a charge of robbery preferred by him againej/fhe inmates of premises No. 26, Cintra Street, was resumed this forenoon. AQer the cross-examination of .the PhUng Ah229 words
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Article205 1907-11-22 1124 (Jfyfpre Mr. Wolferstan Kua Beng; a Chinaman, this morning pleaded guilty to the charge of (1) theft in respect'of a brass smoking pipe valued at $l, the property of a compatriot, and (2) offering 50 cents-as an’-illegal gratification to a Detective Constable to buy his release. 'The205 words
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Article154 1907-11-22 1124 The public will be sorry to bear that there have beer» several more suspected cases of rabies and a tumour is current that there is a rabid dog at large in tbe vicinity of Dato Krainat. It is also understood that two more dog-shooters are to154 words
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Article393 1907-11-22 1124 The Government Gazette, of November 15, contains the following items of information His Honour Mr. Thomas Sercombe Smith reported his arrival in the Colony and assumed duties as Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements on tbe Btb inst. The Right Hon’ble the Secretary of393 words
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Article66 1907-11-22 1124 Says Saturday’s Straits Tinies “Another example of home-taught graphy I We received to-day a communi tion addressed to the "Straits Times anj Budget, Federated Malay States, India This is pretty good,” no doubt, but it hardly comes up to what we received thia' morning. A post card posted66 words
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Article469 1907-11-22 1124 On Friday morning a Chinaman named Chee Ping, the manager of the Branch Farm in Bridge Street, was found lying unconscious in his shop. He bad apparently been “sandbagged. The unconscious man was taken to the General Hospital and an investigation by Inspector Ambrose disclosed the fact469 words
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Article804 1907-11-22 1125 p. c. vs. Taiping and District. This match, which was looked forward to bv many, was played off last Saturday evening on the Esplanade. Long before the game starred crowds of natives 1 ad lined the sides of the ground, while P.C C. members and their lady friends were804 words
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Article208 1907-11-22 1125 The fact that yesterday was Friday and there was a sitting of the Legislative Council, precluded Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith from sitting and sharing the small cause list as was intended, says the Siiojapore Free Press. The result was that the Acting C. J Mr. Justice Liw,208 words
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Article391 1907-11-22 1125 ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g.). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, C.B. H<>n. ('apt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hon. A. T. Bryant (Act. Col. Treasurer). Hon. F. J. Pigott, c.e. (Ag. Col. Engineer). Hon.391 words
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Article1527 1907-11-22 1125 Mr. Fort Raises Intkrkstino Points. Ou the Crimini I Procedure Code Amendmeat Bill being taken a second time, Mr. Fort made a few very interesting comments upon its working. Though he would naturally vote for the second reading of this Bill, he said, yet there were certain grave1,527 words
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Advertisement68 1907-11-22 1125 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 Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it has-been in use, people have learned that it is the one remedy that never68 words
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Advertisement80 1907-11-22 1125 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 rid of a troublesome cold? Is it best to take some new remedy put out with exaggerated claims, or to80 words
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Article923 1907-11-22 1126 Council adjourned for a week.— Free Press. A Profession That Pays, Mr. Anderson’s Strictures. Mr. Anderson raised the point of the scale of solicitors’ fees, when the Civil Procedure Code Bill was again considered in committee. How did it come about, he asked, that Government steppedCouncil adjourned for a week.—Free Press. - 923 words
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Article59 1907-11-22 1127 (Echo Special.} Dangerous Overcrowding on a Steamer. Singapore, 18th Nov.—When the small local steamer Aing Ilin arrived here early this morning from Indragiri the passengers crowded to the starboard to get into the waiting sampans and the vessel heeled over and sank. As the steamer sank in shallow water59 words
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Article122 1907-11-22 1127 (Supplied by Reuter.) Evidence of Criminal Transactions. London, 18th November.—lt is reported from New York that receivers have been appointed for six of the institutions which recently suspended payment. These are the Borough, Hamilton and Brooklyn Biuks, Messrs. Williamsbury and Jei.kins and the International Trust Companies. The Attorney(Supplied by Reuter.) - 122 words
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Article38 1907-11-22 1127 (Supplied by Reuter.) Luncheon at Windsor Castle. London, 18th November. —The Kaiser and Kaiserin, the King and Queen of Spain and the Queens of Norway and Portugal lunched with King Edward and Queen Alexandra Windsor.• (Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article26 1907-11-22 1127 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir Henry’s Recovery. London, 17th November. —Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman has recovered from hia recent illness and has returned to London.» (Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article54 1907-11-22 1127 ii Reuteri\ Prince has. Bourbon Marries Princess Louise. London, 17lh Nov.--Prince Chai les Bourbon has been married to he Princess Louise o r rance at Wood N a ton before a most brilliant company including the King and n of Spam and the Queen ofii ■ ,/ Reuteri\ - 54 words
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Article54 1907-11-22 1127 (Supplied iy Reuter.) Honour from Oxford. London, 18th November.—Lord Cuizin headed an Oxford deputation who presented the Kaiser with the diploma of the deg'ee ot a Doctor of Civil Liw. The Kaiser, in replying, dwelt on his interest in the Rhodes scholars which it had been his(Supplied iy Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article45 1907-11-22 1127 (Supplied by Reuter.) Joe Pleased with Balfour’s Speech. London, 18th Nov.—Mr. Bilfour took tea with Mr. Joseph Chamberlain at his residence at Highbury. They regained together chatting for an hour, Mr. Chamberlain saving how delighted he was with Mr Balfour’s recent speech.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article162 1907-11-22 1127 (Supplied by Reuter.) Heated Bearings on the Minotaur/’ London, 1 7th Nov. II M. S. Minotaur, which was out on her trial tup, lias returned to Plymouth with heated bearings and the trills have had t> be abandoned. 'There was a serious exp'osion to-day in her(Supplied by Reuter.) - 162 words
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Article66 1907-11-22 1127 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Increase of Sixty Million Marks. London, 18th Nov.—The German Naval Estimates for 1908 show an increase of 60,000,000 marks and include the first instalments for three battleships instead of the two previously propped Also one large cruisers two small cruisers and a(Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article52 1907-11-22 1127 (supplied by Reuter The Days of Parnell.” London, 18th Nov.—Mr John Redmond, M.P., speaking at Limerick, said he intended to work his hardest to effect Nationalist unity, and the day was not far distant when ail in Ireland would work shoulder to shoulder as in the days(supplied by Reuter ) - 52 words
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Article48 1907-11-22 1127 (Supplied hi; Reuter.) Operatives' Demand Refused. London, IBil. Nov.— At a mass meeting of the cotton spinners at Manchester it was decided to resist the demand of the operatives of Oldham for a five per cent increase to their waves. Twelve thousand operatives are affected.(Supplied hi; Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article46 1907-11-22 1127 (Supplied by Reuter.) Aii Insurance Test Case. Loudon, 18th Nov.—At Kingston, in Jamaica, the first insurance test case arising out of the earthquake has been decided in favour of the plaintiffs, who succeeded in proving their premises were on tire before the earthquake.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article36 1907-11-22 1127 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Match against Victoria. London, 17th Nov.— ln the match against ictoria the M.C.C. team made 198 runs. Victoria has scored 5 runs for no wickets in their second innings.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article702 1907-11-22 1127 E have much pleasure in according every publicity to the communication received from the Chairman of the I ransvaal hinese Association which will be found in our Public Opinion columns to-day. The petition to the 1 hinese Minister in London, a copy of which accompanies702 words
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Article847 1907-11-22 1128 To the Editor or thi Straus Echo Dear Sis, I bog to lequest that you will give prominence to the enclosed in an early issue, in view of the humiliating positii n in which my countrymen in this Colony find themselves to-day. Yours faithfully, Leung Quinn,847 words
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Article100 1907-11-22 1128 Six young qualified surveyors are required by the Federated Malay States, and the chief surveyor of New South Wales has been commissioned to make the appointments from applicants in Australia, says the Australasian. Notification of the vacan?ies has been received by the Victorian surveyorgeneral (Mr. Reed), who100 words
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Article177 1907-11-22 1128 It is reported that the Singapore amateurs are busy rehearsing Esmonds delightful comedy, One Summer’s Day,” which will be staged at the Teutonia Club early in December. 'The comedy, which is well-known and very popular, had a long run when first produce at, the Coined v Theatre,177 words
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Article535 1907-11-22 1129 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice BraVV.) Murder. This forenoon was beard the case of murder, which has been reported in our columns under the heading of The Perak Road Tragedy.” The prisoner, Chong Ah Kah, for whose defence Mr. B. E. Ross was assigned by the Supreme Court,535 words
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Article438 1907-11-22 1129 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) It will be remembered that on the 29th ult. Kuek Kai was charged with importing $450 worth of morphia. Tbe case was postponed to yesterday afternoon, wh n tbe prisoner pleaded not guilty to the charge. A..S. P. Dutton, who conducted tbe prosecuhon, deposed438 words
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Article62 1907-11-22 1129 Drummer Sandwellof t he Royal West Kent Regiment, Singapore, who was sentenced to imprisonment for life for the murder of Corporal Hurly of the same regiment, was put on board H. M. S. Amphitrite on Thursday afternoon. The cruiser left for England a few hours later.62 words
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Article132 1907-11-22 1129 Flight of 311 Yards M Henri Farman, the well-known French motorist, has succeeded in heating all previous aeroplane records with his new machine. According to the Paris correspondent of the Dai'y Mail, be rose in it to a height of 18ft. from the ground, and travelled at that132 words
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Article667 1907-11-22 1129 A Discovery in Tonkin. From Indo-Chmois ot Hanoi of Oct. 8:h we take the following details of a new rubber-bearing tree indigenous to Tonkin:— Ihe distinguished Dr. Ph. Eberhardt, inspector of agriculture, has just discovered in the hilly region a new forest product yielding caoutchouc. It667 words
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Advertisement63 1907-11-22 1129 A Good Liniment. When you need a good reliable liniment try Chamberlain’s rain Bdm It has no superior for sprains and swellings. A piece of flannel slightly dampened with Pain Balm is superior to a plaster for lame back or pains in tbe side or chest. It also relieves rheumatic63 words
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Article1836 1907-11-22 1130 The India,'Rubber Journal of the 21st ultimo contains the following interesting and instructive art ide on Synthetic Rubber by Mr. Herbert Wright, the Editor: During the las few weeks we Eave been frequently consulted regarding various -ir ificial rubbers now on the market amt tie current rumours respecting1,836 words
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Article119 1907-11-22 1131 (Supplied by Reuter Government to the Rescue. London, 19th Nov. it is stated at Washington that, iu order to relieve tue stringency of the money market, the Government is issuing $50,000,000 worth of Panama Canal bonds. It will also i>sue, if necessary, $100,000,000, for one year, of interest-bear-ing(Supplied by Reuter ) - 119 words
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Article43 1907-11-22 1131 (Supplied by Reuter.) Kaiser Resting in England. London, 19rh Nov. —The Kaiser has proceeded to Highcliffe, near Bournemouth, for a fortnight’s stay. The Kaiserin has sailed for Holland en route to Germany. She spends a day with Queen Wilhelmina.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article32 1907-11-22 1131 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fourteen Divisions. Lindon, 19th Novembe'.—The War Office announces that the Territorial Army Commands amount to fourteen divisions, commanded by one Lieutenant-General, two Major-Generals and eleven BrigadierGenerals.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article49 1907-11-22 1131 (Supplied by Reuter.) Increase Due to Coastal Defence. London, 18th Nov.—A Memorandum accompanying the German Naval Estimates explains that the increase is dua to the necessity of strengthening t he coastal defence, the building of new docks < n the Elbe, and the increased expenditure on construction.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article32 1907-11-22 1131 (Supplied by Reuter.) Chinese Mercenaries Mutiny. Loudon, 19th Nov. —It is reported from Tokio that a comptnv of Chinese troops in Japanese service in Formosa have revolted and murdered sixty-three Chinese.(Supplied by Reuter.) ■» ■ - 32 words
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Article666 1907-11-22 1131 Ihi Hon. Ko olphe Lemieux, Minuter of Labour for Canada, who is .larged with the mi-sion of discussing with the Japanese Government the que£ Lon of Japanese immigration into the Dominion, is now in Japan. The spirit with which he was animated on the eve of his666 words
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Article347 1907-11-22 1131 There will be a paperchase on Wednesday, 27th inst. Meet at Date K ram at (wardens al 5 p.m., and finish at Delewara,” where Captain and Mrs. Macintyre will be "At Home” to the Hunt Club and their friends. After the finish the extra prizes offered at347 words
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Advertisement51 1907-11-22 1131 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 Ibmedy it should not be ailowel to run on until it I ecomes troublesome. The Gevigu Town Dispeusaiy, Wholesale51 words
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Article1840 1907-11-22 1132 SOME MORE LIGHT. To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —The failure of the Pinang Gazette to publish my reply to its sarcastic criticism on the starting ceremony of the Tongkah Harbour Company’s dredger at Prye Dock reminds one of the rooster who struts and crows in1,840 words
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Article872 1907-11-22 1133 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Br added.) Murder. Following was the further evidence given yesterday in the trial of Chong Ah Kah—for tbe murder of a nonia named Chong Kim Moi—which was proceeding as we went to press: Tan Moh Tan, a married woman living at No. 242,872 words
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Article239 1907-11-22 1133 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) In consequence of A. S. P. Dutton’s raid on premises No. 38, Kuala Kangsar Road, three Chinamen were this morning charged with gambling. One of the prisoners was f urther charged with ass.sting in the management of a common gaming house. The prisoners were239 words
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Article1099 1907-11-22 1133 WEEK BY WEEK. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 17th November. The Musenni, which has Iwn transferred to the new building on the Dahmansara Road, nr ar tbe public gardens, has now been open for some little time. It is well worth a visit, and quite an1,099 words
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Advertisement25 1907-11-22 1133 Chamberlains Cough Remedy contains absolutely nothing injurious and for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough t has no equal. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.25 words
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Advertisement50 1907-11-22 1133 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 liecomes troublesome. Tbe George Town Dispeubaiy, Wholesale Agents.50 words
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Article455 1907-11-22 1134 (From Our Own Correspondent Taiping, 17th Nov. Rain! Rain!! Rain!!! There has hardly been a day since the commencement of the mouth without a downpour, but during the last week it has bteu practically raining all day and night, and the Taipiugites will be glad when there is455 words
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465 1907-11-22 1134 The Century Exceeded! Since our last issue three more names have been received for the pioposed Pena b <, horu Chinese Volunteer Corps, and these bring the total up to 102. The list will be submitted to the proper authorities with as little delay as465 words
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Article53 1907-11-22 1134 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ten Japanese Deported. Loudon, 20th November. —Ten Japanese, who crossed the frontier from British Columbia, were arrested in the Washington territory and sent by the authorities to Seattle for deportation. The frontier between Washington and British Columbia is being patrolled for a distance of♦ – (Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article33 1907-11-22 1134 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4 Gold Bought. London, 20th November. —It is reported from New York that the American Government has to-day engaged a further million and a half dollars of gold.» (Supplied by Reuter.) 4 - 33 words
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Article53 1907-11-22 1134 (Supplied by Reuter.) Coal Rising iu Price. London, 20th November.-The price of coal in New South Wales is nowAdpe ton, resulting from the daily increase of unemployed and owing to the restriction o work in the factories. It is reported from Sydney that the coa trade dispute(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article22 1907-11-22 1134 I (Supplied by Reuter.) Ordered Complete Rest. London, 20th November.— Sir Henrj Campbell-Bannerman has been ordered so weeks’ complete rest.I (Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Advertisement80 1907-11-22 1134 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 rid of a troublesome cold? Is it best to take some new remedy put out with exaggerated claims, or to80 words
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Advertisement69 1907-11-22 1134 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 Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it hate keen in use, people have learned that it is the one remedy that69 words
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Article64 1907-11-22 1135 (S'uppLed by Reuter.) The Deputy Lieutenancies of the Counties. London, 19th November.—Mr. Haldane, Secretary of State for War, speaking at a volunteer dinner in London, announced that the Deputy Lord Lieutenancies of the Counties would henceforth be reserved for those with ten years’ military service in the(S'uppLed by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article56 1907-11-22 1135 (Supplied by Renter.) Outrage at Galway. London, 19th Nov. —A grazing farmer, named Blake White, and his mother were shot at while they were leaving church after mass at Kilionieran, Galway. They were being escorted by policemen The congregation cheered wildly. As yet no arrests have been made. Blake(Supplied by Renter.) - 56 words
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Article58 1907-11-22 1135 (Supplied by Reuter.} Rigorous Press Censorship. London, 20th November.—Signor Joao Franco Castello Branco, the Portuguese Premier, who for many months, with the support of the King, governed the country without a Parliament, maintains his policy unswervingly. He has to-day prohibited meetings for the purpose of political agitation, and has(Supplied by Reuter.} - 58 words
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Article48 1907-11-22 1135 (Supplied by Reuter.) Alleged Unjust Treatment of an Officer. London, 19th November. —A Court of Enquiry has been opened at Chelsea Barracks to investigate the complaints of Lieutenant Wood, of the 2nd Grenadier Guards, regarding his alleged unjust treatment in certain War Office Reports.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article29 1907-11-22 1135 (Supplied by Renter.) Victoria Batting Well. London, 19th November. —In the match between Victoria and the M.C.C. team Victoria has scored 287 runs for 5 wickets.■■ '■■■♦ (Supplied by Renter.) - 29 words
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Article1247 1907-11-22 1135 It will be agreed that the exposure of the Berlin scandals, which provoked the action brought by (bunt Kuno von Moltke against Herr Harden, the editor of the Zukunft, redounds to the credit rather than to the discredit of the Prussian Court. it shows, for one thing,1,247 words
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Article982 1907-11-22 1136 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell Murder. The trial of Chong Ah Kah, for the murder of a nonia by the name of Chong Kim Moi, was resumed yesterday af ernoon. Mahomed, Sergeant No. 10, attached to the Dato Kramat Station, stated that on the forenoon of the982 words
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Article259 1907-11-22 1136 (Before Messrs. Wolferstan and Codrington.) It will be remembered that a Chinese boy of sixteen was arraigned >n the 7th inst. on the c! irge of break in into the house of a Chinaman at Batu Ferrii ;heo. The prisoner tha day admitted the charge, but stated259 words
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Article132 1907-11-22 1136 A Last Tribute to the Popular President. A meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce was held at the Tin Exchange this afternoon, to consider what steps the Chamber should take in connection with the death and funeral of the popular president of the Chamber—Mr. Lim132 words
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Article355 1907-11-22 1136 A Great Find. It has long been supposed by many that Ihe area of the famous Tronoh deposit has already been determined with accuracy, and lay entirely within the boundaries of the property of the Tronoh Mines Ltd. Recent developments, however, serve to modify this view, an355 words
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Advertisement65 1907-11-22 1136 A Good Liniment. When you need a good reliable liniment try Chamberlain’s Pain Balm It has no superior for sprains and swellings. A P lOCe of flannel slightly dampened with Pain Ba m is superior to a plaster for lame back or pains in the side or chest. It also65 words
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Article1290 1907-11-22 1137 A conference arranged by the Society for tie Suppression of the Opium Trade was held on 29th ult. at Devonshire House, gishopsgate-street, Loudon. The Rev. E. J, Dukes presided, and die aUendauce included a number of Christian missionaries to China and the Malay Peninsula. Mr. J. G.1,290 words
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954 1907-11-22 1137 Ihe following items of information*regardirg companies in Malaya are Ufa) from the Moue *ry in<l Commercial*’ column ot the London (mi China, h'.tpress the Ist inst; Putting Lama Tin. For the year ended June 30, IVJ7, th* t<d.al sales of tm ore, diessed954 words
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Article90 1907-11-22 1138 (Supplied by Reuter., The Financial Measures Criticised. Loudon, 21st November. —America’s financial measures are mostly praised, though also considerably criticised. The Clearing House and Banks doubt the efficacy of the measures beyond restoring hoarded money into circulation. Congress Considering Currency. London, 21st Nov. —President Roosevelt states that the(Supplied by Reuter., - 90 words
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Article38 1907-11-22 1138 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Most Gratifying Report. London, 20th November.—-The preliminary figures for the annual reports show that the Volunteers have considerably increased during 1907 especially in London. The efficiency returns are also generally excellent.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article65 1907-11-22 1138 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4 The Diminishing Birthrate. London, 20th November.—The Chief of the French Statistical Department has announced that the births in France during 1906 amounted to 806,847 as compared with an average of 839,843 during the past ten years. The briths exceeded the deaths by only 26,651. He(Supplied by Reuter.) 4 ■— - 65 words
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Article83 1907-11-22 1138 (Supplied I?. Reuter.) A Lieutenant’s Allegations Against His Superiors. London, 21st Nov.—Lieutenant Wood’s case is exciting the greatest interest. Woods demanded a Court of Enquiry, alleging that the reports upon himself by his regimental superiors were biased and unjustified, arising from personal feeling in consequence of his(Supplied I?. Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article37 1907-11-22 1138 (Supplied by Reuter.) The 1908 Budget. Loudon, 21st Nov.—The German Budget’s total is 137-J millions sterling. An increase of 8 millions is provided and a loan of 13 millions. Also Treasury Bonds not exceeding 17J millions.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article41 1907-11-22 1138 (Supplied by Reuter.) Railway Strike anti Coal Famine, London, 20th Nov.—A strike of the locomotive traffic staffs has resulted in the total disorganisation of the East Indian railways. A shortage of coal threatens to paralyse Che jute and shipping industry.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article42 1907-11-22 1138 (Supplied by Reuter.) The “Persia’s” Propeller Loose. London, 21st Nov.—Lloyd’s Agent at Perim reports that the propeller of the P. O. mail steamer Persia has worked loose. Divers are, however, tightening it, and the Persia will probably sail to-morrow.■ ♦ ' —* (Supplied by Reuter.) »■■■■ - 42 words
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Article63 1907-11-22 1138 (Supplied by Reuter.) Victoria’s Excellent Batting. London, 21st Nov.—A wire from Melbourne says that Victoria, in the match against the M. C. C. team, scored 233 and 463 runs in the two innings. The M. C. C. team made 198 in their first innings and, when stumps(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article36 1907-11-22 1138 (Supplied by Reuter.) Masters and Men to Confer. London, 21st Nov.—The men who went out on strike at Oldham have accepted the invitation of the Mayor of Oldham to confer with their employers.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article110 1907-11-22 1138 Penang, 21st November. (By courtesy or the Chartered Bank.) London Uemanu Biuh 2'3’ months’ sight Baiu ..2'4? 3 Credit ..2/4 Documentary ...2/4? Cnlciitia. Demand Bank Rg. days’ sight Pr-vare f7s| Bonn at Demand Bank 172-1 Mouimem. Demand Bank 3 days’ sight Private* 175| Madras, Demand Bank 172 X 3110 words
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Article172 1907-11-22 1138 Gold leaf $65.50 B.Pepper(W.Coast 31b5.5 0z.)16}. no stock White Pepper 19.50 buyers Trang Pepper out of season Cloves (picked) in small supply Mace 65. nominal Mace Pickings 57. do. Nutmegs 110 s 25. sellers No. 1 5.45 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.50 nominal Tapioca Flour 1.80172 words
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Advertisement81 1907-11-22 1138 A Question that Every Man Should Decide for Himself. t There is one subject in which many of us are 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, or81 words
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Advertisement39 1907-11-22 1138 FOR SJLUEI. The Early History of Penang, 1592—1827. BY E. 6. Cullm and W. F. Zehnder. (Reprinted from the Straits Echo. Royal Quarto. 44 Pages. Price $l.OO. CAN BE HAD AT The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. 226—232, ***** Street, Ptaaol,39 words
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Article478 1907-11-22 1139 1 am pleased to see that the restriction introduced last week, to prevent one or two particular candidates from carrying off the prizes week after week, has not been without its effect, for the number of competitors has at once increased considerably. But what has given478 words
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2111 1907-11-22 1139 Writing from a boy’s point of view of the J ove subject I say that it is better to be a J* To say that it is better to be a girl by boy is quite unnatural. I2,111 words
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Advertisement49 1907-11-22 1140 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 thejpse of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy it sliquld not be allowed to run on until it becomes troublesome. The George Town- Dispensary, Wholesale Agents,49 words
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Advertisement532 1907-11-22 1140 SISTER ST. AUGUSTIN SENDS THANKS. f She Tells How Dr. Williams' Pink Pills Have Cured Anaemia (W eak Watery Blood), Malaria, and Beri Beri among the children in The Kuala Lumpur Convent. Sister St. Augustin is theLidy Superior of jhe Kuala Lumpur Convent, F.M.S. For the past three yens we532 words
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Advertisement147 1907-11-22 1140 NOW READY! Ini Pantun Karang-Karangan.” Contents Pantun Dagang. Runda Diri. Puji Pujian. Budi. Kasih. Sambayang. Sindier. Price 50 cents. OBTAINABLE AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. FOR SALE. Nos. 3 4 oi “THE REVIEW OF THE FAR EAST,” EDITED BY A. CUNNINGHAM, of (he South China Morning Post. Price $1 each147 words
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Article1042 1907-11-22 1141 z X o Number of >-5 Capital. Shares > Last Dividend. Nlim 1 J si f 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for vear en.bnt, *r p i 1 I 1907 300,000 22,500 10 10 end,n g 'D; 3 /0/ Belat lin Mining Co., Ltd. 11.50 Ul.sd 1901 S1,042 words
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