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Title Section21 1907-12-20 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 ceoti. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 20tli December, 1907. No. 51.21 words
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Advertisement380 1907-12-20 1 CONTENTS. V x Leaders page. Spurt—(Com/ page. x ti X X X X X X x Britain’s Defence 1,221 bootball: 'I ho Cup Competition: x The Band Fund 1,225 P. CC. Defeat C. R. C. 1.238 J i The Tanjong Tokong Fire 1,229 Shooting for the Lok* "Yew Cup 1,231380 words
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Advertisement167 1907-12-20 2 I I THE I STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. M Hr I ,oZ I I t Published the day prior to the departure of each mail I I «for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I I news originally published in the daily issues, as well as I167 words
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Article661 1907-12-20 1221 At the Guildhall last month Sir John Fisher, First Lord of the Admiralty, made an interesting speech as to the fighting efficiency ot the British Fleet. If all Sir John Fisher states is true it is very satisfactory. It is impossible to believe that the First Lord of661 words
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Article66 1907-12-20 1221 Voting for the election of a Municipal Commissioner for the years 1908, 1909 ;>u*l 1910 closed at 4-30 pm. esterday. When the ballot box was opened it was found that 52 votes Ind been recorded for Mr» Quih Be ng Ke»*, who was the only candidate nominated. We66 words
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Article160 1907-12-20 1221 Before Mr. Woferetau A local advocate ami solicitor was charged l>efore Mr. Wolferstan yesterday with criminal breach of trust. lie was remanded till the 19th instant on a bail of $4,000. Five Chinamen were this morning charged with gambling in public at Drury Lane yesterday Four of160 words
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Article483 1907-12-20 1221 Y. M. <. A. vs. H. M. S. “Bodford.” In spue of the rain, ihe friendly match lietween H.M S Bedford ami the Y.M.C.A. attracted a large crowd to the Esplanade jes’erday. The Bedford men played much letter than in tlmir match with the P. C. C. but had483 words
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Article151 1907-12-20 1221 A meeting of the Cup Tie Committee was held yesterday at which the following arrangements were made:— Ist Round P. C. C. vt. C. R C., Tuesday, 17th December. Ist Semi-Final: Penang Wanderers vh. Crescents, Thursday, 19th December. 2nd Semi-Final: Winner of Ist Round v*. Y M151 words
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Advertisement100 1907-12-20 1221 'l’tie Strati® Echo. io ft m Wb? >*• Iw Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone .—Emertou. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TBS CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) «15 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penantf.” Telephone No. 343.100 words
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Article2690 1907-12-20 1222 MR. 11. LAIDLAW, M. P., ADDRESSES A HUGE CROWD. Four Thousand Eager Listeners Mr. Robert Laidlaw, Member of Parliament for Renfrewshire, Eastern Division, since 1906, arrived here yesterday evening by the 6-20 train from Ipoh, accompanied by Messrs. Eu Tong Sen and Chung Thye Phin, and was2,690 words
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1246 1907-12-20 1223 The Good Hope of Malitva Lodge No. A. F. of the International Order of Good lemplars, not to be outdone in urging measures of reform by the Anti-Opium Society, took advantage of the visit of Mr Laidlaw, m.p., to Kuala Lumpur to present an1,246 words
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Article523 1907-12-20 1224 —SF.P. ORDINARY MEETING, DEC, 10. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g.). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, C.B. Hon. Capt. 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.—SF.P. - 523 words
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Article695 1907-12-20 1224 Front Our Own Correspondent.) Wed 11th Dec. Amateur Theatricals H. V. Esmond’s One Summer’s Day” has been most successfully produced at the Teutonia Club by the members of the Amateur Dramatic Club. Excellent acting made up for the thinness of the plot. Luge audiences witnessed the two performances695 words
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Article162 1907-12-20 1224 (Echo Special.) 4 Ail Arrest Effected At Last. Singapore, 13th Dec.—Detective Inspector Frayne yesterday arrested a young Turk, named Toopik, for being concerned in the Alsagoff Murder. The prisoner was formally charged before Mr. E. E. Colman, the Third Magistrate, to-day and was then remanded for a162 words
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Article95 1907-12-20 1224 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Suicide, Loudon, 12th Dec.—lt is reported from Quebec that the manager of the local branch of the California Safe Deposit Trust Com* pany committed suicide on the 10th inst. Gold the Proper Bank Reserve. London, 12th Dec.—Congressman Fowler, who is Chairman of the House(Supplied by Reuter.) - 95 words
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Article23 1907-12-20 1224 (Supplied by Reuter.) Improved Outlook. London, 13th Dec. —Owing to the improved outlook iu Natal two bodies ot reservists have been demobilised.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article46 1907-12-20 1224 (Supplied by Reuter.) A £1,500,000 Loan. London, 13th Dec— Owing to the fariWable reception last week of the Cape 0 of a million sterling, bearing 4 per interest at 95, the Canadian Govern»® has issued a loan of <£1,500,000 bearing per cent, interest at par.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Advertisement35 1907-12-20 1224 A Notable Fact. The absence of all narcotics makes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the safest and best medicine for all coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough that can be procured. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.35 words
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Article54 1907-12-20 1225 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Attempt to Preserve It. London, 13th Dec.—At a meeting of the City Corporation seven delegates were in pointed to confer with the County Council and others with a view to preserving Crosbv Hal), which is wanted for the Slte f the Chartered Bank of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article70 1907-12-20 1225 The P. O. Company. (Supplied by Reuter.) A Complaint Against Japan. London, 13th Dec —The Secretary of the P. &0. Company, writing to the papers, refers to Sir Thomas Sutherland’s allusion to unfair competition, and says an absolute monopoly has been established for the conveyance of cotton from Japan to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article51 1907-12-20 1225 (Supplied by Reuter.) Roosevelt’s Formal Renunciation. London. 13th Dec.—President Roosevelt has issued a formal renunciation of the third term of the Presidency. It is generally agreed in New York tint this brings Governor Hughes to the fore. The Democratic leaders declare it improves the chances of their(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article64 1907-12-20 1225 (Supplied by Reuter.) Proposal for 1909. Loudon, 13th December. —A proposal that an Australian and a South African cricket team should both visit England in 1909 to play a series of triangular contests is under consideration. The majority of the cricket captains of the various counties heartily approve(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article31 1907-12-20 1225 (Supplied by Reuter.) Revolutionary Leaders Killed. London, 13th December. —It is reported from Sofia that a Macedonian last night shot and killed the two revolutionary leaders, Boris Sarafoff and Garvanoff.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article728 1907-12-20 1225 1 he sub-committee appointed to solicit subscriptions for the Baud have calle, a meeting at the Town Hall on luesday next, at 5 p.m.. and it is incumbent upon the ratepayers that this turn at any rate, they should attend in full force. The meeting, which is728 words
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Article423 1907-12-20 1225 P.C.C. vs. HJI 8? Bedford aud Kent.” Rugby is a game not often seen in Penung, it is too strenuous an exercise for this ener’ vating climate. We doubt whether those who lined the ropes yesterday understood even the rules of the game. NeverthelwsK even to the uninitiated423 words
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Advertisement74 1907-12-20 1225 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. With the dry, cold weather of the early, winter months, parents of croupy children should be on the alert for ominous symptoms. There is no cause for anxiety when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is kept in the home. If this medicine is given as soon as74 words
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Article526 1907-12-20 1226 (Before Mr. Wolfer stan) Tan Lai, a Chinaman, was last month brought before the Senior Magistrate charged with kidnapping a child from the lawful guardianship of its parents at Langkat. As nothing in connection with the matter was heard from the Siamese Government at Tongkah and as526 words
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Article450 1907-12-20 1226 Tanjong Tokong Village Ablaze. Just before one o’clock this af:e noon the telephone at the Central Police Station rang frantic illy and a message camo over the wires from the Police coiporal at Tanjong Tokong Police Station to the effect that the Chinese village at Tanjong Tokong450 words
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Article45 1907-12-20 1226 The advance figures of the export of tiu from Perak during the mouth of November, are given as follows Tin 5,764 piculs 63 cat ties Tin Ore 27,745 piculs 23 cat ties Duty $308,445 42. These figures are liable to correction.45 words
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Article117 1907-12-20 1226 The total area of laud in Perak already planted or shortly to be planted with rubber amounted on Miy 31 last to no less than 125,555 acres. The districts most favoured by planters are Lower Perak and Krian, where the finest alluvial river-flats of the country117 words
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Article1988 1907-12-20 1226 (4/wn Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 22. The Opening of Olympia. The Exhibition at Olympia was opened without any great formality by His Koval Highness the Duke of Connaught, who was accompanied by his son, Prince Arthur, and Major Murray, and attended by Lord Montagu of1,988 words
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Article160 1907-12-20 1227 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taipiug, 12th Dec H. E.’s Expected Visit. His Excellency the High Commissioner is expected to arrive at Kwala Kangsar on Monday next by the first passenger train from Teiuk Anson. Official Changes. Mr. P.T. Allen left for Singapore en rot>e to Christmas Island on160 words
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Article401 1907-12-20 1227 There is every indication that the Federated Malay States have entero. 1 upon an era that will sorely lie marked by unprecedented prosperity, says the latest numhermf the Far-Eastern News to hand. All official reports point to increaser! activity in everv line of business and the401 words
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Advertisement35 1907-12-20 1227 A Notable Fact. The absence of all narcotics makes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the safest and best medicine for all coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough that can lie procured. Tire George Town Dispefiaary, Wholesale AgenW-35 words
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Article90 1907-12-20 1228 Mr. Temple tn au, Minister of Inland Revenue, favours the adoption of the Natal Act with an educational test as a means of limiting Oriental immigration into Canada, but this is simply bis personal view, not that of his colleagues. The Government Lis come to an90 words
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521 1907-12-20 1228 Says the Broad Arrow of the 10th ult.— The unofficial members of the Legislative Council iu Singapore aie again protesting against the amouut of the Colony’s contribution to Imperial defence. They are made to Bay that it will soon reach a total of two millions sterling,521 words
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Article1354 1907-12-20 1228 The Other Side of the Question. I’he most untvri uijate feduie about the whole of the op’um c <>versv, sivs the Siiuftipore Free Brew in an editorial, is the extraordinary amount of exaggeration, intentional or unintentional, with which the case against the use of that commodity is1,354 words
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Article61 1907-12-20 1229 (Supplied by Reuter French Preparations. London, 13th Dec.—A telegram from Toulon says that orders have been received to report the condition of warships and crews available for service in the Pacific and to reinforce the relief drafts for Indo China. It is understood this action(Supplied by Reuter ) - 61 words
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Article187 1907-12-20 1229 (Supplied by Reuter.) Requested to Resign. London, 14th December.—Lieutenant Woods of the Grenadier Guards has received the request of the War Office to resign his commission, failing which he will be removed from the Army under clause 477 of the Pay Warrant. [Lieut. Woods has(Supplied by Reuter.) - 187 words
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Article96 1907-12-20 1229 (Supplied by Reuter.) Beautifying Old Battlefields. London, 13th December. —Speaking at Montreal Earl Grey, Governor-General and Commander in-Chief of Canada, appealed in a most stirring speech for contributions throughout the Empire to celebrate the tercentenary of Canada by beautifying the Franco-British battlefields and especially the Plains of Abraham. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 96 words
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Article27 1907-12-20 1229 (Supplied by Reuter.} > Japanese Immigrants Not Wanted. London, 13th Dec. —Strong complaints are reaching Washington from Mexico regarding the increasing influx of Japanese into the country.(Supplied by Reuter.} ■ > - 27 words
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Article36 1907-12-20 1229 (Supplied by Reuter.) Much Damage Done. London, 13th December. Heavy rains have culminated in floods in the Midland and Southern Counties. Thousands of acres are under water and much damage has been done.♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) ■ » - 36 words
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Article60 1907-12-20 1229 (Supplied bi/ Reuter.} Action by H. M. 8. Lapwing.” London, 14th Dec.-The Hamburg firm o Woenckhaus A Co. has appealed to the Geiman Foreign Office against the seizuie of their warehouse, on Abamusa Inland in the Persian Gulf, alleged to contain contraband. The seizure was made by(Supplied bi/ Reuter.} ■ » - 60 words
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Article33 1907-12-20 1229 (Supplied by Reuter.) T The Visit to Holland. London, 14th Dec.—The Kaiser on his arrival at Amsterdam was cheered by large crowds. He was received by Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article45 1907-12-20 1229 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince George of Greece to Princess Marie Bonaparte London, 13th Dec. —A wire from Athens says that the wedding of Prince George of Greece and Princess Marie Bonaparte was a most brilliant ceremony. The stieets were ablaze with decorations.– • (Supplied by Reuter.) ♦ - 45 words
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Article867 1907-12-20 1229 Practically the whole of the Chinese quarter of Tanjong Tokong village, as will be seen from our report in another column, was destroyed by fire last Saturday. The destruction was a matter of minutes, and when the motor engine under Superintendent Kirke got to the scene867 words
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Obituary404 1907-12-20 1229 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr, George McCulloch. London, 14th December.—Mr. George McCulloch, the silver magnate connected with the world-famous Broken-hill Mine, is dead. Obituary. Mrs. A. R. Adams. It will be with deep sorrow that the readers of the Echo— European, Chinese and dtfreTs—will hear of the death of Mrs.404 words
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Article208 1907-12-20 1230 All Appeal to Privy Council. Mb Fort made a formal application to their Lordships Justices Thornton, Fisher and Sercombe Smith on Friday last at Singapore, for a certificate with a view to appeal to the Privy Council iu the case of the Chartered Bank vs.208 words
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Article137 1907-12-20 1230 (Before Mr. Codrington.) This morning, four Chinese who were arreste I by Euiopean Police Constable Murray for gambling in Drury Lane, were mulcted in the sum of four dollars each. Campbell Street was yesterday evening the scene of a rather serious disturbance It was alleged that about137 words
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Article504 1907-12-20 1230 Women and Children Homeless. There is little to add to the Echo's account of the serious fire at Tanjong Tokong on Saturday afternoon. The fire burned till a late hour on Saturday night and, though the motor fire engine was promptly on the spot, little or504 words
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Article324 1907-12-20 1230 The cricket match between the P C O and a team drawn from H. M 8* R j fo.d and Kent, which was played on th’ Esplanade on Saturday, resulted in a draw the Navy playing out tune. For the Cricket ers only Mugliston and Key worth, who scored324 words
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Article423 1907-12-20 1230 It. t. vs. H. M. S. Bedford.” A large crowd journeyed down to the C. R C. ground on Saturday afternoon to see the match betwean the above teams. The game ended in a draw, but with the consent of the captains of the two teams an extra ten423 words
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Article86 1907-12-20 1231 At the Annual General Meeting of the Celestial Club, held in the Clubhouse on Saturday last, the following gentlemen were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year President, Mr. Yeoh Siew Teong. Vice President, Mr. Chee Kbye Yew. Hon. Secretary, Mr. Cheah Chee Eong. Hon. Auditor, Mr. Cheah Eng86 words
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Article304 1907-12-20 1231 Won by Mr. Can Id well. Firing for the handsome Cup, valued at $5OO, presented for competition by the popular towkay whose name it bears, took place at the Aier Etam Rifle Range on Sunday morning. There were eight entries —one from Singapore, one from Kuala304 words
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Article353 1907-12-20 1231 lilt. Gwe, If zelfe ))f L)„ einber tion'-— A S l6 items of informaof I T T »na“p' tied lbl Mr K Sco,t Collector >t Lana Revenue, Penang, reported Ins ieinstant eaVB f absence cn ,he 6th With reference to Government NotificaLon No. 1050 published in the Government353 words
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Article846 1907-12-20 1231 WEEK BY WEEK. (brom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 12th Dec. The Judiciary. Mr. Justice Belfield, our Acting Chief Judicial Commissioner, accompanied by his sister, left for Calcutta by the B. 1. steamer Patiala on a three months’ holiday. The climate in Northern India at this time846 words
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Article382 1907-12-20 1232 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sat., Dec. 14. Acting Resident General’s Visit. Mb. Brockman, the Ag. Resident General, and Mrs. Brockman, accompanied by Mr. H. C. Belfield, the British R<*siden*, arrived on Thursday morning by train and were received at the platform by Mr. Bowen, the District Officer.382 words
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Article1587 1907-12-20 1232 ORDINARY MEETING, ERIDAY, DEC. 13. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.G.). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, C.B. Hon. Capt. A. 11. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. \V. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hon. A. T. Bryant. (Act. Col. Treasurer). Hon. F. J. Pigott, c.e. (Ag. Col. Engineer). Hon.1,587 words
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Article54 1907-12-20 1233 (Supplied by Heater.) The Kaiser at Amsterdam. London, 16th Dec- —The Kaiser, replying at Amsterdam to Queen Wilhemina’s toael, said that he would stake bis life on the maintenance of peace between Germany and Holland. He referred to the Netherlands as the land where his ancestors learned(Supplied by Heater.) - 54 words
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Article55 1907-12-20 1233 (Supplied by Reuter Another Spy Scare. London, 14th December. —The New Y ork papers contain sensational stories about all the Japanese servants landed from the battleships of the Pacific Fleet in Hampton Roads. It is said the Japanese are constantly taking notes and one was detected in noting a(Supplied by Reuter ) - 55 words
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Article110 1907-12-20 1233 {Supplied by Reuter.) LeiHr.il Kaulbars Appointed Governor(•eneral of Finland. vplon" Ol I l December.—lmportant de,ira“ in Finland of Which Graod-duchy General Kaulbars eiGovernor Of Odessa, has been appo nte.l Governor-General. A strong military force IS proceeding to Finland, ostensibly for the manoeuvres. Drastic Sentences passed on Socialists. Loudon, 16th{Supplied by Reuter.) - 110 words
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Article78 1907-12-20 1233 < Supplied by Reuter.) Furious Gale Raging. London, 15th Dec.—A furious gale has been blowing since yesterday. There have been many wrecks with loss of life oil the South Coast. A seven-masted American schooner was wrecked off the Scilly Islands yesterday evening and eighteen of her crew< Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article88 1907-12-20 1233 (Supplied by Reuter.) Military Training Compulsory. London, 14th Dec. —At the Melbmne Hoi sp of Representatives the Hon. Alfrei Deakiu, Prime Minister of the Common wealth of Australia since 1905, in outlining the defence policy of the Government said it was proposed to purchase thiee submarines and two(Supplied by Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article56 1907-12-20 1233 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Even Gaine Promised London, 16th December. —In the first test match between England and Australia, which is being played at Sydney, the English team scored 273 runs in the first innings and Australia replied with 300 runsIn the second innings the English team(Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article31 1907-12-20 1233 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ten of Dinizulu’s Follower* Arrested. London, 15th Decern tier.—Ten of the principal natives who were accompanying Dinizuju have been arres‘ed on suspicion of sedition.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article167 1907-12-20 1233 {Supplied by Reuter Serious Outlook. Loudon, Ibth Dec. —lt is reported from leheran that the Persian Cabinet resigned yesterday in consequence of the incidents arising out of the murder of two shopkeepers by soldiers, who have been imprisoned, but whose immediate execution is demanded by the relatives of the{Supplied by Reuter ) - 167 words
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Article600 1907-12-20 1233 11l one of Reuter’s wires to-day we are told that the American battletbip squadron under Admiral Kobley Evans, famous as Fighting Bob Evans,” sailed yesterday for the Pacific on the muchdiscussed cruise. Constant efforts have been made to prove that the one intent of the American naval600 words
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Article228 1907-12-20 1234 Wk are requested by the Hon. Secretary of the Butterworth Recreation Club to publish the following list of subscriptions which have been received in aid of the building fund of the Club Amount already acknowledged...s 416.00 Mr. O. P. Griffith-Jones nett proceeds from concert on behalf of228 words
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Article426 1907-12-20 1234 P.C.C. vs. H.M.S. Kent.” H.M.S. Kent gave an excellent account, of themselves on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon and the large number of spectators who, in spite of the rain, lined the ropes were treated to a. tine display of football. The Navy defence was splendid and in Harold Williams426 words
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Article260 1907-12-20 1234 Ipoh vs, Teluk Anson. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, 16th Dec. This interesting soccer match was played off on the padang punctually at five o’clock on Saturday evening. The home team played in their black and white colours. The visitors kicked off from the mosque end and260 words
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Article504 1907-12-20 1234 H.M.S. Kent” vs. M. s. «aides, this morning an interesting rifle matcl| between the Malay States Guides and H.M 8 Kent was fired off over the Ayer Etam Rifle Range. As will be seen from the appended scores the Guides maintained their reputation as crack shots by winning the504 words
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Article167 1907-12-20 1235 To the Editor of tue Straits Echo Sir, I trust you will spare me a few lines in your columns to thank those members of the Penang Club who worked and voted for me at the recent election, as well as those who declined to support me,167 words
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Article406 1907-12-20 1235 (Before Mr. Wolfe rstan.) Mat, a Malay boy to Captain Morris of the B.s. Langkat, was this morning convicted of theft in respect of 150 duck’s eggs and sentenced to six weeks’ imprisonment. Wahid, a Malay man, was this morning charged with cruelty to animals by working406 words
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Article267 1907-12-20 1235 A Circassian Arrested. Smart Capture by Detective Inspector Frayne. It was rumoured among the Arab community yesterday, says Saturday’s Singapore iee Press, that the police had made one arrest in connection with the murder of oyed Abdul Kader Alsagoff. On enquiry, it was ascertained that on Thursday267 words
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72 1907-12-20 1235 The many Straits friends of Mrs. C. C. Kelso, wife of a former Principal of the Anglo-Chinese School in Singapore, will regret to learn that she committed suicide, in a fit of despondency, on September Pl. She leaves three children. Mr. Kelso is assistant pastor72 words
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Article193 1907-12-20 1235 Under date Nov. 4th, the China Mail's London correspondent writes —The newly created Rubber Growers’ Association is going strong, and numbers a hundred prominent men, including all those interested in the rubber industry of the Malay States. I hear that among the matters under discussion by the Association is193 words
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Article441 1907-12-20 1235 A Perak hamher of Mines Formed Under the Chairmanship of Mr. F. Doug as Osborne a very influential and iaigely attended Meeting of Miners took place on Saturday afternoon in the Reading Room of the Ipoh Club, says the Perak Pioneer. Amongst those present were Messrs.441 words
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Article161 1907-12-20 1235 The Resident of Perak visited Teluk Anson on Wednesday, says the Malay Mail, accompanied by Mr. C. E. Spooner. Together they went down to the new railway station wharves to see how matters are progressing. Also they were engaged in viewing the situation with regard to a161 words
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Article766 1907-12-20 1236 There is an assumption of superiority in the phrase which is irritating to the man who swears by gum (and scissors). No doubt it was invented by some superior person in a malicious moment. But not journalists only debase the intellectual currency”; in spite of George Eliot even766 words
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Article214 1907-12-20 1236 In connection with some function during the visit of Lord Minto, Viceroy of India, to Burma, the Upper Burma Gazette, in a recent issue, gives vent to the following complaint Now. for our own grumble. Heretofore, we have found the Press always treated with the214 words
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309 1907-12-20 1236 We regret io hear, says Friday’s Straits Times, that anottier Chinese mercantile firm suspended payment yesterday, and that the liabdi'K are estimated at $4O 000. With reference to the statem nt publisl u d by us last evening, regarding Chinese speculation in exchange, adds309 words
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Article47 1907-12-20 1236 (Supplied by Reuter.) Overcrowded Siberian Prisons London, 16th December.— The St Pet burg papers state tint owing to the over’ crowded state of the Russian Siberian prison the Government has been asked to sanction the re-establishment. of the convict settle» ments on the Island of Sakhalin.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article123 1907-12-20 1236 (Supplied by Reuter.) V» I The Pacific Cruise. London, 16th December.—The English papers contain lengthy comments on, and the descriptions of, the ships comprising the American squadron due to sail for the Pacific to-day. From Admiral Robley Evans’ farewell statement and other indications the cruise of the squadron is» (Supplied by Reuter.) - 123 words
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Article93 1907-12-20 1236 (Supplied by Reuter.) Admiral Nir Percy Scott’s Signal. London, 161 h Dec. —The Graphic and the Daily Telegraph learn that Admiral Sir Percy Scott’s signal of 4th Nov. was merely part of a colloquial conversation with the cruiser /•<///’? Captain, who was anxious to remain on the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 93 words
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Article53 1907-12-20 1236 (Supplied by Reuter.) Political Excitement at Teheran. London, 17th December. —There is great political excitement at Teheran owing to the Shah arresting two of ministers who have just resigned. Parliament protested vehemently against the situation which is complex, but apparently tho Shah is supported by the Reactionaries and is(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article127 1907-12-20 1236 (Supplied by Reuter.) England’s Score. London, 17th December.—ln their second innings in the First Test Match the English team has scored 293. The Governor-General of Netherlands India was, at the date of last advices, busiy engaged in conducting the A cheen inquiry, not only at the capital– —♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 127 words
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Article1058 1907-12-20 1237 Rkutek told us yesterday that great political excitement prevails in Teheran owing to the Shah having arrested two of the Ministers who had just resigned, and added the information that the Persian Parliament was protesting most vehemently at the arrests. We were also told that the situation is most1,058 words
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Article530 1907-12-20 1237 Before Mr. Woferetan Iwo Chinamen and a nonia weie to-dav lined ‘en dollars each for voluntanlv causing hint to an old Chinese woman. From the evidence, it was elicited that the quarrel aiose out of money aff <irs. Pakirsami, a tram-car conductor, pleaded not guilty this morning530 words
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Article1205 1907-12-20 1238 A Pantomime, If the first Band meeting was a farce, the second, which was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, was a pantomime. Certainly it was inane enough for that, but hardly so funny. The attendance was even thinner than on the first occasion, only the1,205 words
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Article651 1907-12-20 1238 THE CUP COMPETITION. P. C. C. Defeat C. IL C. Yesterday evening on the Esplanade the above teams met in the first round of th Cup competition. A match between the two best teams of Penang naturally drew a hu ce crowd and when the whistle called the play651 words
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Article618 1907-12-20 1239 To the Editor of the Suunj Echu Dear Sir, Ihe Straits Echo has been so earnest in its desire to collect subscriptions for the Penang Band, having opened its columns to the subscription lists, that perhaps you will be able to find a corner in your paper618 words
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Article633 1907-12-20 1239 Ma E Khm, aopj eleven years, a Burmese girl living in Block 441, House No. 181, ompawadi quarters, Mandalay, was about 1P middle ot September bittep by a mad °g on the left arm. Iwo deep wounds were caused by the bite which subsequent iv healed. During633 words
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Article36 1907-12-20 1239 (Supplied by Renter.) Britain and Russia to Assist. London, 18th Dec.— Reuter learns that in view of the seriousness of the news from Persia Britain and Russia are co-operating in steps to relieve the situation.(Supplied by Renter.) - 36 words
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Article167 1907-12-20 1239 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Restriction of* Asiatic Immigration. London, 17th Dec.—lt is reported from Ottawa that the Canadian House of Com-* rnons is debating the motion, supported by all the British Columbian members, urging, as the Chinese immigration restriction policy has proved so successful, that a 'definite policy should(Supplied by Reuter.) - 167 words
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Article45 1907-12-20 1239 (Supplied by Reuter.) Preparations in California. London, 18'h Dec.— There are indications that the Californians intend to utilize the arrival of the American battleships for the purpose of strengthening the agitation and are organising a great demonstration in honour of the Fleet-(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article95 1907-12-20 1239 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Colliery Disaster. London, 18th Dec.—A colliery disaster has occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, U. S. A. Thirty-five bodies have been recovered and tis believed seventy perished. This is the third terrible mining disaster in a fortnight. Workmen and Wage Reduction. London, 18th Dec.—Mr. Compers. President of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 95 words
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Article50 1907-12-20 1240 (Supplied by Reuter.) The First Test Match. Loudon, 17th Dec.—ln their second innings in the First Test Match the English team were all out for 300 runs. The Australians’ Score. I oudon, 18th Dec. —In their second innings the Australians have scored 63 runs for 3 wickets.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article34 1907-12-20 1240 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Lock-out Threatened. London, Vth Dec. —The Manchester Cotton Employers’Federation have decided on a general lockout unless the ring spinners strikes at Oldham are settled in reasonable time.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article43 1907-12-20 1240 (Supplied by Reuter.) No Farther Admiralty Action. London, 17th Dec.—With reference to yesterday’s wire regarding the Scott-Beres-ford incident the Daily Mail states that the incident is closed so far as further action on the part of the Admiralty is concerned.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article20 1907-12-20 1240 (Supplied by Reuter.) Italian and French Cardinals. London, 17th Dec.—The Pope has created two French and two Italians Cardinals.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 20 words
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Article752 1907-12-20 1240 All speculation may not be gambling it is difficult entirely to eliminate the principle of the bet from every commercial transaction. But few will be disposed to deny that there is a limit beyond which speculation ceases to be legitimate, and the perennial war between bulls and752 words
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Article363 1907-12-20 1240 The following subscriptions have been given or promised in aid of the above Fund Mr. Tye Choon Yeon (alias Tye Kee Yoon) ...S2O Mr. Goh Taik Chee 15 Mr. Khoo Siew Ghee 12 Mr. Lim Cheng Law 10 Mr. Khoo Sean Ewe 10 Mr. Khoo Chin363 words
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Advertisement75 1907-12-20 1240 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. With the dry, cold weather of the early winter months, parents of croupy children should be on the alert for ominous symptoms There is no cause for anxiety when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is kept in the borne. If this medicine is given as soon as75 words
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Article516 1907-12-20 1241 (Before M Cod rington.) Nia Clue, a nonia, was arraign* d by the Police, yesterday atretnbon. on the.charge of making a false report to a public servant with intent to cause annoyance to somebody. The case for the prosecution was that on the 4th inst- the accused516 words
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Article47 1907-12-20 1241 The Coroner yesterday held two inquests (1) in the case of a Chinaman who was found hanging in a house in Kimberley, (2) in that of another Chinaman who was found hanging at Mount Erskine. In both cases a verdict of suicide by hanging was returned.47 words
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Article172 1907-12-20 1241 Ihe funeral of :lmlat e Mr. Kin o Tie-an •'Chv. proprietor <•*’ chop “Soon Cheang” ami one ot the hodmen of tfce Seh Khoo Kongsi, w!;o f ]j e q ou 3rd u |n k morning and was carried out on a grand scale,172 words
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Article443 1907-12-20 1241 It is with deep regret that a laige number of the European community here, as well as numerous friends in Japan, will learn that Mr. George Mildmay Dire, one of the oldest residents of Singapore, ami connected with the Straits from his early infancy,443 words
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Article574 1907-12-20 1241 1- :n> i I ill K STRAITS ECBO. Dear Sir —I have read with much inteiest your report ab m’ the Bind Meeting held on ihe 17th nisi. and “A European's letter thereon. Your correspondent has shown how bad Mr. Wolfer»tan's logic is and how his proposition,574 words
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Article214 1907-12-20 1242 Most people here are aware, says the Singapore Free Press, that the Opium Commission appointed by the Governor nominally to find certain conclusions that would be agreeable to the persons who have egged on the Home Government to ask for the enquiry, but in reality, as we214 words
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Article400 1907-12-20 1242 Bangkok to Burmali by Bail. A correspondent of the Manchester Guardian writes that work on the Northern Siamese Railway line, which will ultinodel v connect Bangkok with Uhieugtnai and the frontier of Burma, is rapidly progressing, but the natural difficulties of the country are such that it400 words
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626 1907-12-20 1242 The mass meeting of Transvaal Indians on Monday, siys the Indian Daily News of the 4th inst., was au important affair. Toe total number of persons effected by the degrading law recently introduced is estimated at 7 500 for the whole of Transvaal, so626 words
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Article67 1907-12-20 1242 (Supplied by Reuter.) Differences and Dissension London, 19th Dec.—At Buda-Pesth in the Diet the Premier described the resola tion calling upon Hungary to deal justlv with the various nationalities as au affront for which Hungary must receive satisfaction Later at Vienna in the Reichratb tb« Premier said Government declined(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article50 1907-12-20 1242 (Supplied by Reuter.) Government to the Rescue. London, 18th Dec.—Government bas offered to co-operate with the Corporation and the County Council in saving Crosby Hall. It is reported that Government proposes to instal therein the Board of Trades and a commercial Library and to admit tbe public free.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article53 1907-12-20 1242 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reactionaries vj. Nationalists. London, 19th Dec.—The Timet' Teberan correspondent states that tbe Reactionaries have been augmented by a force of a thousand roughs and hold the gun-square in the vicinity of tbe Palace. Ten thousand Nationalists have erected barricades about tbe Parliament building and are acting(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article25 1907-12-20 1242 (Supplied by Reuter.) Berlin and Copenhagen Talk by Wireless. London, 19th Dec.—A wireless telephonic message was sent yesterday from Berlin to Copenhagen.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article169 1907-12-20 1242 (Supplied ly Reuter.) The First Parliament Meets. London, 19th Dec. —At Bloemfontein the first Parliament has met and tbe members have been sworn inAn elderly European, named Carryer, has suddenly and mysteriously disappeared at Calcutta. Be was recently appointed to tbe post of Assistant to the Port Commissioners Island(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 169 words
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Article323 1907-12-20 1243 I am sorry that I cinuot congratulate mv young readers ou the result of this week’s competition. The stories sent in bv them in response to my offer of a Prize of* $5 f or themostamusingoriginal story, are either not original or else not at all323 words
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Article396 1907-12-20 1243 THE MARVEL OF JAPANESE EDUCATION. In the National Review Mr. E. P. Culverwell supplies a most interesting paper on Japanese education and character. He says that the Japanese child in an elementary school breakfasts at six, and stays at school from seven till twelve. These five* hours are396 words
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Article473 1907-12-20 1243 Latest Proposal for Medical School Supervision, The establishment of school clinics—for treatment in quite restiicted and defined w <ys is regarded by the Medical Officer (Education) of the L. C. C. as the essential sequel to the establishment of general medical inspection of tbe school. The treatment, he473 words
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Article317 1907-12-20 1243 System of Vocal Drill that Ha»' Proved Successful. A class for stammerers, conducted with excellent i«suits by Mr. W. A. Yearsley, is the subject of an interesting report to the Education Committee of Darwen from the medical officer. Dr. F. G. Haworth. The object of the treatment waste317 words
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Advertisement61 1907-12-20 1243 That Means Rheumatism. > Sore and swollen joints, sharp shootimr pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleen hat means rheumatism. It is a stubborn d.sease to fight, but Cbambe.lain. Pain Balm has conquered it thousand, of time. It W'll do so whenever the opportunity is offered Iry it. On. application61 words
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Article31 1907-12-20 1244 Birth. At 33b, «Leith Street, on Saturday. I Ith December, 1907, at, 9 p.m., the wife of A. Amurtham, Foreman Compositor of the 8 twits Echo, of a son.31 words
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Article117 1907-12-20 1244 Pinano, 19th December. courtesy oj the Chartered Hank.) London Demanci Bank 2/3 J 4. months* sight Ban» 2/41 h Credit 2/1 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta?*Demand Bank Rs 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay. Datnaml Bank 173| Mouiinem, Demand Bank 173 J 3 days’sight Privmp 1751 iSaoras Demand Bank117 words
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Article171 1907-12-20 1244 Gold leaf 865.50 B. Pepper (W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 16f. no stuck White Pepper 19.— sales I rang Pepper out of season Cloves (picked) 35. sellers Mact• 65.~ nominal Macn Pickings 55. sales I hoc 25.— sellers No. 1 5.30 sales £higar < 2 no stock Baskei 3 45 buyers171 words
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Advertisement813 1907-12-20 1244 HE KHEW THE RIGHT REMEDY. fozr. sale. AT Ma.-W, SvEKBUiNG WITH UNIVERSAL POCKPT Anaemia—Weak Watery 8100d —and AT/T n a oo 1 Debi iiy Cured By r Auw Dr Wil Hams’ Pink Pilis. «Lil O, A COMPLETE INSTRUMENT Mr. J. B. Xavier, pharmaceutical assistant ttqpf v at the Macao Dispensary,813 words
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Article1077 1907-12-20 1245 z *5 S Number ot *j Capital. Shares t> La.t l>,v,.|eml t g issued Aame. x ,a_j~ x 3 1 l i 1903 S 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for year ending 31 3/07 Hel a m r 1907 300,000 22,500 10 10 1 “8 51 Bu < Itn1,077 words
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