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Title Section22 1908-09-04 962 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annnn 1 Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 4th September, 1908. No. 35.22 words
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Advertisement372 1908-09-04 962 CONTENTS. —T“ 1 I I L Leaders- page. Miscellaneous: pagi. i r in< 9C>4 Anglo Chinese School 965 i Municipal Meetings Singapore 96 6 5 -976 The Opium Trade »7 S PeAce'n Theory an IPract.ce Our Serial The Expiation of John 1 nm t 986 Reedbam 968 S tv. 1372 words
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Advertisement162 1908-09-04 963 i j i E i STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. W mi JWMM8» dl |g Published the day prior to the departure of each mail i J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States ’1 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as j| all important news162 words
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Article594 1908-09-04 964 Ratepayers as a body are very chary of their praise in regard to those estimable gentlemen who represent them on the Commission. Merit they measure by one thing only. So long as the rates and taxes are down, well and good. They do not praise but they withhold594 words
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Article16 1908-09-04 964 from the Royal Irish Constabulary, has arrived at Ip<h, where he will bo stationed.16 words
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Article21 1908-09-04 964 Mr. H Hilton, partner of Messrs. Huttenbacb B r os. &Co, is going to reside in Kuala Lumpur.21 words
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Article18 1908-09-04 964 Executive Engineer, P. W. D-, Tapah, visited Taiping on Wednesday on business connected with his department.18 words
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Article19 1908-09-04 964 Colonial Chaplain of Singapore, ieturned from Malacca by the s. s. Kinta on Tuesday.19 words
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28 1908-09-04 964 for the dernonetis- ation of the old Straits dollars, as lias been promulgated by the Colonial Government recently.28 words
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34 1908-09-04 964 will be published about the middle of next month. It is to be a weekly magazine and will be distributed free.34 words
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Article36 1908-09-04 964 the cousin of theEinper- or of China, has been appointed by Imperial Decree to welcome the American Fleet at Amoy. A place is now being hurriedly built for the convenience of His Highness.36 words
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36 1908-09-04 964 were found drifting in the harbour, water-logged- There were throe Malays in the fishing boat, all in a helpless condition. They were picked up and brought ashore.36 words
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Article35 1908-09-04 964 which arrived in port yesterday, brought from Tongkah Prince Mom Rajawongse Prawase and family. 1 tie Prince proceeds to Ribman via Kuala Muda, to take over charge of the mining department.35 words
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Article692 1908-09-04 964 Penang Butterflies vs. National I nion. 1 r Hir r e crGW< l spectators gathered on I>x Esplanade yesterday afternoon to sppfhe Idhanu' Butter flies and the National Union do battle in their final League fixture. As was expected the Butterflies easily defeated Hie LmoniA winning by no692 words
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Advertisement97 1908-09-04 964 i fiS > ww ws O za^-Sv Jnrtice «atiBfles everybody and justice alone. -Smtrtw, Published dally (except Sunday».) IT TH» CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., *j 0 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DHL! LOCAL 124 per annum OUT8TATION8 Hostage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post-Free) $15 OABLB ADDRFS3 Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. All business97 words
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Article201 1908-09-04 965 We regret to report the death, which took place yesterday afternoon, of Mrs. Ogle, wife of Mr. J. W. B Ogle of the P. W. D. It appears that about 3.30 p-m. Mrs. E. D. Hogan, who lived in the house next to the deceased, was201 words
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Article38 1908-09-04 965 lias rejoiced the Govern- ment Service as Second Class Inspector of Police. With Mr. Newman this is the third Inspector who resigned and lejoined Government recently. The two others are Mr. McRoiy and another.—P. P.38 words
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Article59 1908-09-04 965 from malarial fover, of Mr. J. Erskine, who has been for a few months engaged as assistant on a rubber estate in Johore. Mr. Erskine, who wis a comparatively yc uug man, came out originally to Messrs. Beu dead and Co., and was for a time59 words
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Article49 1908-09-04 965 to the In- ternational Opium Conference to be held in Shanghai next January were appointed on the 10th inst. They are Mr. T. Miyaoka, formerly Councillor of Embassy at Washington Dr. Tahara, Pharmaceutical Expert to the Home Office Dr. Tokaki, Medical Expert to the Formosan GovernmentGeneral.49 words
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106 1908-09-04 965 when they go to school at Home, and young A. L. Diss (son of Mr. H. G. Diss and nephew of Mr. H. L. C ighlan) seems to be holding his own at the City of London School. He is on the modern106 words
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Article206 1908-09-04 965 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, I was greatly interested in the letter concerning education appearing in your paper the suggestion contained therein is one that our friends who have the interest of education for our boys should take to heart. It is206 words
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Article17 1908-09-04 965 arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday and is staying at the F.M.S. Hotel.17 words
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Article23 1908-09-04 965 has joined the service of the F- M S. Government and goes to Perak as an Inspector of Mines.23 words
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Article27 1908-09-04 965 has arrived in Kuala Lumpur from Kobe, Japan, to relieve Mr. N. H Hunt, of the Chartered Bank, who is proceeding to Singapore.27 words
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Article29 1908-09-04 965 last was the nineteenth anni- versary of the cutting of the first sod of the Selangor Railway Extension, i. e., the line from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kubu.29 words
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Article27 1908-09-04 965 the Resident of Selangor, drove his motor car over Klang Bridge on Wednesday morning. This was the first vehicle to cross the bridge.27 words
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Article28 1908-09-04 965 state that the crews of the American battleships Alabama and Maine are loud in praise of the people of Singapore for the reception given them there.28 words
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Article34 1908-09-04 965 although not sever- ing his connection with the firm he started iu Kuala Lumpur, Mr. A. S. Baxendp.le is retiring from active business and will probably settle down at home.34 words
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Article40 1908-09-04 965 the eminent pianist, gives a Grand Musical Recital tonight at the Freemasons’ Hall, at 9 30 p.m. Herr Kohler will be assisted by Mrs. Stuhlmann and Mr. Neubronner and a pleasant evening for music lovers is assured.40 words
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Article48 1908-09-04 965 accom- panied by His Excellency Wang Ta-Sieb, left the Chinese Legation on the 6th inst. for JesmoudDene House, Newcastle-on-Tyne, on a visit to Sir Andrew Noble. Afterwards Their Excellencies were to visit Ardinglas, Cairndow, Inverary, and return to London in a few days.48 words
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Article492 1908-09-04 965 Honouring a Benefactor. It will be remembered that in Am, Mr. Kboo Cheow Teong, Captain Chi J*' Asahan, moat generously offered tk f the medium of the Straits Echo $1,(00 to each of the principal P LT 01 Penang—the Free School, St P XatiaP't® stitution and the Anglo-Chine,,492 words
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Article39 1908-09-04 965 A worthy constable had to lock up, because under tbe influe hlffi spirits she would persist i “Do you object to kissing. tbe Chairman of the Bench- laconic reply, and thereupon to pay a fine.— County39 words
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Article53 1908-09-04 965 Dorando, tbe Italian, who tbe Marathon Race, was on th dl presented with a gold cigar j o gce«. cheque for <£308 at tbe Dai'y tbe outcome of a letter ron feat Doyle, who suggested na during of endurance displaced y re cogmtw B tbe race deserved some from53 words
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Article643 1908-09-04 966 (From Our Own Correspondent) Wednesdiy. August 26. Head-cutting Scare. From time to time some silly stor es are Juiated in Singapore. At present there ■a great scare am mg the native community hmt bead hunting. It is alleged that Xis are being collected for the foundations „f the643 words
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Article776 1908-09-04 966 ORDINARY MEETING. An Ordinary Meeting of the Muniopal Commissioners wis held at the Municipal Ofiices this forenom when the following gentlemen weie present; Mr. F J Hillf fax (President), Mr. J. W. Ilalhfax, Mr Lim EuTob and Mr. Quih Beng Kee, with Mi.L. M. Bell (Municipal Engineer), and776 words
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Article14 1908-09-04 966 will hold their annual sports at tbe Esplanade on Saturday, September 5.14 words
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Article18 1908-09-04 966 Accountant, Post and Telegraphs, F M S, has been granted a year’s vacation leave.18 words
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Article16 1908-09-04 966 of the Duff Development Company, Limited, Kelantan, and Mrs. have arrived in Singapore.16 words
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Article177 1908-09-04 966 of Mr. Taft and of Mr. Bryan and also canned” speeches will Bo important featurr hof the Presidential campaign, thus adding fresh horrors to the period of national turmoil, writes a correspondent. The Republican candidate is enormously stout, and is not quite so businesslike on canvass as is177 words
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Advertisement47 1908-09-04 966 A Message from Australia. Messrs. Williamson A Co., Juudah Queensland, writes: Chambei Iain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrbcei Remedy enjojs u gieat reputation in these parts. It Iks effected some really remarkable cures, and there is scarcely a home without a bottle.” The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.47 words
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Article645 1908-09-04 967 (Before Jud<je Wolferstan.) Alleged Cruelty of a Mother-in-law» Yesterday four Chinese, named (1) Tan Seb, (2) Mua Cbuan, (3) Te Ki Leng and (4) Ang Huat, were charged before the District Judge, the first accused with (1) wrongfully confining a Chinese woman, named Ong Pok, in premises No.645 words
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Article243 1908-09-04 967 (Before Mr. Scott.) Using a Forged Document. Sata Pulleh, a Kling, yesterday pleaded not guilty to the above charge. Tbe piisoner, who is alleged to have used a counterfeit receipt for $120, was granted a remand till the 2nd prox. Affray. Five Chinamen were charged yesterday with243 words
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Article722 1908-09-04 967 The Question in Hongkong. Sir Heniy Blake, writing to the Times from Youghal, criticizes the closing of the opium divans in Hongkong by order of the Imperial Government without consulting tbe local authorities. He says Dealing with the Colonial Office Vote in Committee of Supply, Mr. Lyttelton722 words
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Article24 1908-09-04 967 The examination for Europe*n P Constables and Sergeants for promot e the rank of Sergeants and Inspectors ra pectively took place yesterday.24 words
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Article29 1908-09-04 967 At tbe forty-third anniversary foundation of the Salvation A™y. «!>“ was celebrated at the Crystal, PalaM 25th ult. Major” and Mr Clifford were dedicated for servi29 words
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Advertisement88 1908-09-04 967 A Well-Known Remedy. There are few peoples in this have not nsed, or at least Remedy. Iain’s Colic, Cholera, and 1 when tbej It is the first thing they e gt ricken or any member of the fam^ cr&nip with Diarrhoea, pain in the lives of colic. It has probably88 words
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Article3510 1908-09-04 968 ANNIE S. SWAN - _All Rights Reserved BY ANNIE S. SWAN, AUTHOR OF Aldehyde,'’ Gates of Eden,” A Lost Ideal,” Love, the Master Key,” Nancy Nicolson,” Mary Garth,"Ac.. 4c. CHAPTER IX. The Spy. Next morning Charlton was startled to find on his desk a letter addressed in a quite3,510 words
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Article72 1908-09-04 969 General Manager of the Vacuum Oil Company, of New York, for the Straits Settlements, Malay States, biam, Sumatra, Java, Philippine Islands, in o China, and Hongkong and South China, i in Bangkok on a tour of inspection, s y the Siam Observer- Mr. Dowley fl quarters72 words
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Advertisement42 1908-09-04 969 Should be Kept in Every Household. As a result of saving my child I regard Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a medicine which should be in every household. —John Adams. Merchant, Gold River, Nova Scotia. The’George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.42 words
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Advertisement85 1908-09-04 969 A Well-Known Remedy. There are few peoples in this have not used. or at least beard of Cham* Iain’s Colic, Cholera, and Da It is the first thing they st rickeD or any member of the aral hor cran ip with Diarrhoea, pain in the stomach live8 o f colic.85 words
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3271 1908-09-04 970 Meetings. 1 Ordinary Meeting of the Commissionerg were held on the 9th and 29th of the W Bylaws for Burial Grounds were disused at both meetings but were not taken m a Special Meeting. In response to renresentations from the Chinese Community further action3,271 words
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Article77 1908-09-04 971 It has been decided to establish a in Peking for sons of Imperial c a aud scions of high officials fort es Constitutionalism. The idea, wh'c e from Grand Councillor Yuan SbiKkai, train up a number of young peop government service. The t h e School77 words
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Advertisement42 1908-09-04 971 A Stubborn Disease. Rheumatism is considered by the ff men to be the hardest disease there control, but Chamberlain a p icat ion remarkable power over it. B pj gpeD will give relief. The George Town W r 8 ary, Wholesale Agents.42 words
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Article105 1908-09-04 972 (Echo Special.) The Pahang Murder. Singapore, 28th August-Two murk's (Chinese) of tiie late Dr. Barrack captured by Malays in a jungle at rLtan. While they were proceeding k>lek down the river the Chinese iJized parangs and attacked their cap- Alling one Malay and wounding another, and managed to escape.105 words
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Article66 1908-09-04 972 (Supplied by Reuter.) German and American Activity. London, 28th August.—The Patents and Designs Act comes into operation to-day. There is extraordinary activity among the Germans and the Americans who are opening works in England in order to prevent cancellation of their patents. There is every66 words
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Article110 1908-09-04 972 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Novi Bazar Railway. London, 27th August.—The Turkish Commission has reported that the Novi Bazar Railway scheme is of third rate importance and recommends the completion of more important lines first. A Sign of the Tinies. London, 28tb August.—A telegram from Constantinople states that Mehemmed Reshab110 words
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Article39 1908-09-04 972 (Supplied by Reuter.) t?’ ftmen ceau Indisposed. JI on ’j'S'-h- August —King Edward has at Carlsbad. kvolsky, the Russian Foreign Minister, present at the King’s luncheon party. be3 ki en ceau, the French Premier, is in indisposed.39 words
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Article41 1908-09-04 972 (Supplied by Reuter Flench fable Company Fined. London,28th A ugust.—The Caracas Court has found the French Cible Company guilt, of comphcityin the Matos revolution and has condemned it to pay $5,000.000 as damages, besides an amount to be assessed later.41 words
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Article76 1908-09-04 972 (Supplied by Reuter.) < Probable War with Brazil. London, 28th August.—The Argentine Chamber has voted £11 000,000 to increase the fleet and to renew the field artillery. There has been for some time a talk of war between the Argentine Republic and Brazil, which is building three76 words
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Article36 1908-09-04 972 (Supplied by Reuter.) Important Step by the London Chamber of Commerce. London, 28th August.—An influential meeting of the London Chamber of Commerce has decided to form a Russian section to strengthen Anglo-Russian trade relations.36 words
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Article34 1908-09-04 972 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Important Addition to the National Gallery. London, 27th August.—The National Gallery has purchased from Lord Talbot de Malahide the picture of a family group by Frans Hals for £25,00034 words
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Article17 1908-09-04 972 (Supplied by Reuter.) Leaves Sydney. London, 28th August—The American Pacific fleet has left Sydney.17 words
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Article40 1908-09-04 972 (Supplied by Reuter.) Serious Floods. London, 28th August.—Serious floods are reported in the states of Georgia and No r th and South Carolina, and great damage has been done to the cotton and corn crops. j 440 words
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Article21 1908-09-04 972 (Supplied by Reuter 4 Mulai Hafid’s Influence. London. 28th August.—Mulai Hafid has been proclaimed Sultan at Rabat Salce and Larache.21 words
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Article553 1908-09-04 972 In cur report of the Municipal Commission yesterday reference was made to the insanitary state of Claimant Place and Kulim Lane, both of which are situated in one of the most populous neighbourhoods of the town. These areas, it seems, are unhealthy, and if the Commissioners are satisfied553 words
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Advertisement100 1908-09-04 972 Well-Known Remedy. re i 6W in this country who hin'g (i J- 8e n at east heard of ChamberItuthA fi v° lera aud D'arrhcea Remedy, or a nv nio 3 they think of when they *itb Diarrh 0 fa-mily are stricken colic. It J 6 *’P aiQ n the stomach100 words
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Advertisement39 1908-09-04 972 A Stubborn Disease. Rheumatism is considered by the medical men to be the hardest disease there is ot control, but Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has remarkable power over it. One application will give relief. The George Town Dispensary» Wholesale Agents.39 words
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Article21 1908-09-04 973 loses an old friend to-day. The s8. Fitzpatrick leaves us this afternoon for Hongkong where she is to be sold.21 words
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Article28 1908-09-04 973 accompanied by her daughter Miss Lim Saw Boey, left by the a s. Malaya for Medan on Thursday to visit the Deli Agricultural Show.28 words
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Article36 1908-09-04 973 next is the twenty-eighth Anni- versary of the Birth of H. M. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. In honour of the occasion the Consulate of the Netherlands in Penang will be closed for the day.36 words
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Article31 1908-09-04 973 of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, reports having secured a number of teachers for various educational institutions in Malaya, including two for Ipoh. They will arrive late in October.31 words
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Article39 1908-09-04 973 ending Aug. 22 there were 272 deaths in Singapore, giving a death rate per mille of 52 19. The chief causes of deaths were malarial fever 46, phthisis 27, pneumonia 23, dysentery 22, beri beri 20.39 words
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Article57 1908-09-04 973 of the Eastern Exten- sion Telegraph Company’s staff, died from heart complaint, on the 18th instant, at the Cocos Islands, where his father, Mr. W, D. Laing, is the Company’s Superintendent. Mr. Laing went to the Cocos Islands from Hongkong, and was very popular among the57 words
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74 1908-09-04 973 are prosecuting very vigorously the Chinese who carry on mining operations without licences. On Monday a Chinaman was fined $100, in default six months' hard labour, for working at Sunghy Chepok, Chemor, and on Wednesday two others, Chong Fong and Chih Sin,74 words
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Article87 1908-09-04 973 in which the Kledang Tin Mining Company, Ltd., are interested, is set down for hearing in the Supreme Court, Ipoh.on Monday, but, owing to the absence of Mr. Justice Woodward, who is seating at the Appeal Court in Kuala Lumpur, will have to be postponed. Mr.87 words
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177 1908-09-04 973 our Taiping contem- porary says:—This superstition is by no means confined to Malaya or to foreign architectural undertikings. In India it is just the same whenever any giert work is ventured upon, and has been so apparently from pre-British era. The belief177 words
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Article408 1908-09-04 973 (Before Mr. Nunn.) Theft from the Person etc. This morning a nonia, named Khoo Geik Lui, was charged with (1) theft of $35 in cash from the person of another nonia named Bi Hong, and (2) using criminal force to the said Bi Hong. Mr. Yeoh Guan408 words
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46 1908-09-04 973 met with an accident while riding a motor bicycle near Jeram a few days ago. Mr. Hunter and his bicycle both fell into a deep ditch full of mud. The motor bicycle was injured, but Mr. Hunter came off unhurt46 words
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Article52 1908-09-04 973 who was in custody in Ipoh for over six weeks for the alleged murder of a Malay girl in Asahan, Sumatra, committed some seventeen years ago, under circumstances already reported in the Echo, and who was liberated on $5,000 bail a short time ago, has now been52 words
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56 1908-09-04 973 says that Tong Shao-yi, the Chinese special envoy to America to convey the thanks of China for the reduction of the Boxer Indemnity, has been ordered to study the naval organization during his stay in America. hea he returns be is to56 words
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Article100 1908-09-04 973 To the Editor of the straits Echo Dear Sir, I quite agree with your correspondent “A Malay, that there is no one here fit tn k. appointed a Mufti and that the f„t u pant of the poet ue got out from either tU Ver8100 words
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188 1908-09-04 973 Last night’s entertainment in the Freemason’s Hall in Nortbam Road was a mueical feast of no mean order. Herr Kohler who has a very delicate touch, delighted hie, audience with his pianoforte selections, big/ rendering of Chopin’s Berceuse,” and “The Pilgrims’ Chorus being particularly good.188 words
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Article39 1908-09-04 973 conteni- Alvvvivi./in'j w k/ut i r porary there is renewed anxiety in local mining circles about the price of tin. It was hoped that the price would reach, and at least stay at, $70.39 words
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Article38 1908-09-04 973 of the Planters’ Asso- ciation of Malaya was to be held in Kuaa Lumpur on Thursday to consider the amended Immigration Bill, which was to come up for third reading in the Legislative Counci yesterday.38 words
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Article50 1908-09-04 973 that certain changes are to take It is saiu luai uenaiu vu.—. place at the Batu Gajah English School. Mr. Elcum, Director of Public Instruction, was by no means satisfied with t e s on his recent visit, though he spoxe we the work of the headmaster.50 words
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Article44 1908-09-04 973 Two mysterious murders are r ®P^ r the vicinity of Teluk Anson. A e has been found dead amongst the s on Nova Scotia Estate and the Malay has been found in the river, corpses, it is said, show marks o44 words
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Article45 1908-09-04 973 Mrs. Elizabeth Washburn W* of Dr. Hamilton Wrigbt. M4>. the first Director of the Insti cal Research appointed in rlgtitute) time known as the Patbo log 1 interest* Kuala Kumpur, has written a ing article .n the lleview on Way Malays.’’45 words
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Article241 1908-09-04 974 Ipah Ladies’ Rifle Club. Thera was a practice shoot at the 150 V. raD ge bv the members of too Ipoh Rifle Club on Wednesday afternoon, Kividual scores being as follows Mrs. Walker M Mrs. Baker 2b Mrs. Valpy Mrs. Hannah Mrs Ratledge 23 Mrs. Kellar 23 Mrs.241 words
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109 1908-09-04 974 The fourth Ordinary General Meeting of the above Company was held on the 24th iost,, Mr. W. M. Sime presiding. The accounts to 31st March last which we passed by the shareholders shew a profit for the year of $13,478.20 and with tne carry forward109 words
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Article33 1908-09-04 974 trim A» VVort hington, Assistant DisOffi a ns P Rct(? d the Ipoh Land Win? nn 1U^ S r Worthington is health S^°rt eave next rnoat^1 owing to ill33 words
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Article39 1908-09-04 974 Maw'i'j?, 0 17 o£ Messrs. Whiteaway, f 0 start o L 8 Singapore branch, who is 8i DgaDnrft f bra QC 11 of his firm in Ipoh, left for the hub of Malaya on Wed-39 words
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32 1908-09-04 974 3 laiping grimn off al th ree griffin DurchaLAi raca nieef ihg there, has 1 ft f Kuala Lumpur sportsd Wt for that town on Thursday.32 words
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Article43 1908-09-04 974 Macin tyre, Mr. H. Pear&rr v- t6 i abacb Siebert Co., who <» a Kohler, the well-known last niaht- ea at the Freemasons’ iQ bag the q-’ aU r dame8 Stark were 6 6rs wholef tfor Deli by thia afternoon.43 words
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Article625 1908-09-04 974 (From Our Oion Correspondent) London, August 7th. A Promotion. Second-Lieutenant H. J. Vicit 1st Rat. tahon, the Queen’s Own Koyal West Kent Regiment, has been promoted lieutenant. He got his second lieutenancy in January, 1905 from Sandhurst, and is the third second lieutenant to get the625 words
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Article533 1908-09-04 974 ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Singapore Re?I ea v°w Club Was 1,eld on Saturday last. Mr. chair artia tbe President, occupying the r Committee’s Report. lhe report of the Committee, which was adopted, was as follows The number of members on the roll at the533 words
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Article25 1908-09-04 974 is to give an address in the Selangor Anti-Opium Society’s Buildings, Kuala Lumpur, this evening at 6-3O, on The New China.”25 words
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Article784 1908-09-04 975 BRILLIANT MALAY CEREMONY AT KAMPONG GLAM. Nuptials of a Descendant of the Sultan of Singapore. Thursday’s Straits Times gives the following interesting description of the nuptials of Malay royalties in Singapore Pierre Loti, Lad his wanderings led him into the Kampong Glam last night, would have found784 words
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Article496 1908-09-04 975 Wednesday’s Free Press gives the following notes of the training for the forthcoming Singapore race meeting Training for the October meeting is now in full swing and though the number of old racers looks uncertain there should be a fair field of Griffins. The batch this time496 words
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Article64 1908-09-04 975 (Supplied by Reuter.) Four Indians Deported. London, 29th August.-A telegram from Pretoria states that four leading Natal Indians, who did not comply with the orders to leave the Colony, have been deported tn the Natal border. At a meeting called to protest against the action of the Government, it64 words
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Article44 1908-09-04 975 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reported Loss of the Dunearn.” London, 29th August.—Lloyd’s agent at Moji states that two survivors of the Saikio Maru report that the British steamer Dunearn, bound for Singapore, capsized in a typhoon in the Korean Straits. Fifty-one persons were drowned.44 words
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Article42 1908-09-04 975 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese Sentenced to be Hanged. London, 29th August.—The higher courtmartial at St. Petersburg has confirmed the decision of the Nikolaievsk courtmartial which sentenced eight Japanese tn death by strangulation for attacking soldiers who were conveying them to prison.42 words
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Article64 1908-09-04 975 Supplied by Reuter.) Disastrous Floods. London, 29th August. —Fourteen people perished and property to the value of $1,500,000 was destroyed by the floods in Georgia. Twelve perished and property worth $1,030,000 was destroyed in the floods in North and South Carolina. Cloud Burst. London, 29th August.—Fifteen people64 words
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Article26 1908-09-04 975 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Failure. London, 29th August.—The failurei o Messrs. Brown Co., of New Yo r k, serious, will not entail difficulties firms.26 words
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Advertisement41 1908-09-04 975 A Message from Australia. Messrs. Williamson Queensland, writes: “Chamber a! Cholera and Diarrhcea Reme y great reputation in these par 9 aD d fected some really remarkabe there is scarcely a home withou o le&*l a The George Town Dispensary, Agents.41 words
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Article50 1908-09-04 976 (Supplied by Reuter.) France and Germany Exchange Views. London, 29ih Auzust.-Tbe French farce at Berlin conferred with Herr von Schoen, Get man Foreign Minister, nn the sduation in Morocco, M Pichon, tH French Minister of Foreign Affairs, conferred with the German Charge Affaires at Paris on the same subject.50 words
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Article17 1908-09-04 976 has now nearlv 100 resident members and about 50 out-station members17 words
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Article20 1908-09-04 976 after the last day’s racing in Taiping Lady Morton fetched only $130, whilst Clubbite went for even less.20 words
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Article21 1908-09-04 976 Constructional Engineer, F. M. S- Railways, hopes to have the Tronoh railway line open for traffic early in October.21 words
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Article33 1908-09-04 976 understands that an officer from the Colony will act for Mr. H. G, R. Leonard as Assistant Superintendent of Immigrants at Klang when the latter goes on leave next week.33 words
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Article47 1908-09-04 976 son of Mr. A. Huttenbach of Pemng, and nephew of Col. Walker, c m.g., has cot bis cricket cap at Harrow, He scored 50 in the first innings and 26 in the second and caught one of his opponents in a match recently.47 words
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Article590 1908-09-04 976 While the nations of Europe are wrangling among themselves for the establishment of such a system of international arbitration as will lead to an ultimate and general disarmament, the Japanese Government, more practical and less visionary, has decided to curtail its expenditure on the army590 words
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Article23 1908-09-04 976 Miss Parkins, Mrs. Wol- ferstan, Mr. H. Pickenpack and Mr. F. T. Haliifax left by the Malaya for Deli on Saturday.23 words
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Article25 1908-09-04 976 says an F. M. S. paper, will be interested to heir that Mr. G. A. Lefroy >s standing for Parliament in West Australia.25 words
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Article24 1908-09-04 976 the travelling represen- tative of the China Mutual Life Insurance Co, Ltd for the Southern District, has arrived in Penang.24 words
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Article34 1908-09-04 976 of Bukit Tambun, has been on a week end visit here. He tells us that the recent rainfall has done a lot of good, both locally and in the Province.34 words
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Article31 1908-09-04 976 has been appoint- ed to act as Adjutant, Police Dipot, Kuala Lumpur, in succession to Mr. G. P. Cuscaden, and not Mr. Magill as previously stated.31 words
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Article31 1908-09-04 976 Superintendent of Im- migrants, Penang, arrived by the 8. s. Perak from Singapore this morning. Mr. Loke Chow Kit arrived by the same boat from Port Swettenham-31 words
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32 1908-09-04 976 Managing Director of Messrs. Ban Ho Ilin Co were passengers by the Kistna which left for Port Swetteuham on Saturday.32 words
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Article49 1908-09-04 976 has been arranged, and will take place on the 1th prox. at the Church of Our Lady of the Stored Heart, Taiping, between Mr. Chan Fook Yin, son of Mr. Bachee Achan, managing clerk of Messrs. Hogan and Motion, and Miss Mary Lim Siew Kim, of Taiping.49 words
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Article43 1908-09-04 976 of the Planters’ Association of Malaya, he'd at Kuila Lumpur on Thursday last, it was lesoived, after considerable discussion, that it approved of the amended Tamil Immigration B II, subject to certain minor alteration in ptragraph 7, section 1.43 words
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Article500 1908-09-04 976 (Before Mr. Scott.) Obstructing a Public Servant, etc. For some time the hou.-e of Mr. Mohamed Ariff, the well-known millionaire and land-owner, has been, as Mr. Scott remarked the other day, not a very happy much less an enviable one. There lias been a lot of litigation500 words
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Article19 1908-09-04 976 Consul-General for China at Singapore, arrived from the Southern Settlement by the s.s, Belta on Saturday.19 words
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Article50 1908-09-04 976 against the- clerk employed in the Post Offic at Klang, who was charged with tampering with newspapers sent, through the post, has been dismissed; while that against the other, who is alleged to have abstracted a $1/- note frjm an envelope, has been committed to the Supreme Court.50 words
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Article380 1908-09-04 977 SI. Xavier’s Institution vs. P. C. Second XI. The crick it match between lhe above teams which was played on the Esplanade last Saturday aflertoon, resulted in a decisive victory for the schoolboys who, going in first, hit up 114 runs before their tenth wicket fell. Sam Wills retired380 words
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Article13 1908-09-04 977 has granted t> the Koch Institute .£5,000 to combat tube culosis.13 words
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Article26 1908-09-04 977 among dogs in the C >ast District and at Port Dickson, the removal of dogs from these districts is prohibited.26 words
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Article34 1908-09-04 977 of Sgt. Major T. Morris, of the Singapore Volunteers, and Miss Careless took place at St. Andrew’s Ca'hedral on Saturday, a reception being held afterwards at the S. V. C. Drill Hall.34 words
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Article42 1908-09-04 977 with t ie Outward Mails is expected to arrive here on Thursday n< xt at 6 a m. and is intended to leive lor Poit Swottuihaiu and Singapore al 4 p u). ou the same day.42 words
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94 1908-09-04 977 The Cinderella at ihe Penang Club on Saturday parsed off very successfully, and was much enjoyed by all who took part in it. The floor was in perfect condition and the Bind played through a good programme of popular airs. Following so closely on94 words
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Article194 1908-09-04 977 In connection with the Singapore R fie Association the lady members fired in the first monthly handicap competition at the Balestier Range on Thursday evening, when the following scores were made o o o /-> O o HI r-l r-H OJ ug C-< Miss Kerr 31 23194 words
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158 1908-09-04 977 Besides the moving pictures, among which were some of the most humorous we have seen in Penang, the programme included a wrestling match bet ween Sadu Singh, the Champion wrestler of the Punjab, and Ber Saka,158 words
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160 1908-09-04 977 “It is rumoured that the Eastern Shipping Co. are intending to ruu steamers from Singapore to Telnk Anson, as soon as the new wharves are completed. They will sail on the same days as and in opposition to160 words
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Article317 1908-09-04 977 The Government Gazette of Aujukt contains the following i tems o( His Excellency the Governor ha, pleised to make the following ments H Mr. H. W. Firmstone and Mr E F Colman to be District Judges and Denutv Registrars for the Settlement of Malacca 7 Mr. W. M.317 words
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12 1908-09-04 977 MESSRS. Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co. 's Ipoh branch is to be opened to-morrow.12 words
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71 1908-09-04 977 dated the 11th, states that the Hongkong Government has come to an arrangement with the owners of poppy fields within their jurisdiction Io the effect that the cu^^ a^l0 J 1 of the plant shall be discontinued bv Marc 1909- In return, the land71 words
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Article72 1908-09-04 977 Governor of the Moros Province, has cabled to Admiral SP erT questing the Atlantic Fleet to stop for a hours at Zamboanga on its way through me Straits. This will give thousands of Mor a chance to see the fleet which mav av civilizing influence upon them and72 words
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Article58 1908-09-04 977 With respect to the recent China, Chan Yun Chun, the > Kwangtung, has received an aJJ(} authorising him to order the e tanC0 officers to co-operate and rende in every possible way, to a p a lives collected wirh regard to the num lost and the extent of58 words
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Article924 1908-09-04 978 arDINABY MEETING. FRIDAY, 0 AUGUST 28. Present. the Governor Sir John preellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, C.B. S 1 capt Young (Col. Secretary). H \V G Maxwell (Act. Attorney-General). 2° a T 0 Anthonie (Col. Treasurer). Kim. Hon. J°h n Anderson. Hon. T. 8. Baker. Hon. E. C. Elhs.924 words
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Article17 1908-09-04 978 of Castlefidd Estate, has got an appointment on an estate near Kuala Lumpur.17 words
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Article22 1908-09-04 978 of the legal firm of Allen and Gledhill, Kuala L’lnifU'-, his gone to Malacca to attend the Assizes.22 words
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Article30 1908-09-04 978 Pahang conti- nues to shew an increase in the out p it of block tin, tint uo to the end of July, 1908, being piku's 226.70.30 words
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Article48 1908-09-04 978 for the present Billiard Handi- cap in the Penang Club close to night at 8 p in. There are to be two prizes, the first being a handsome trophy presented bv Mesirs. L E P. Wolferstan and D- A. M. B:own, and the second by the Club.48 words
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Article41 1908-09-04 978 arranged between Mr. Yeoh Guan S°ok, Barrister-at-law, of Messrs. Logan and Ross, and Miss Khoo Cbooi Lian, second daughter of Mr. Khoo Cheow Teong, of “Sunbeam Hall,” Penang, Captain China of Asahan, will take place on the 11th prox.41 words
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Article75 1908-09-04 978 is announced from Shanghai of Mr. Kaw Siew Kheirn, son of Mr. Kaw Hong’ Take. Mr. Kaw Hong Take, the father, was a Justice of tlie Peace at Hongkong and is also well known in Penang. The late Mr. Kaw Siew Khearn was formerly an Inspector of the75 words
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Article437 1908-09-04 978 Sensational Story from Scone of 1he Tragedy. A few days 8avs p ri( 4V N Straitg Mr. D. Butler, the Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police for Pahang, who, with Inspector Burton and other < fficials his been devoting his energies to effecting the eaptu e of the437 words
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Article18 1908-09-04 978 of Klang district, ie v urned to the S’ate on Fiidiy from a trip to Hongkong.18 words
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Article22 1908-09-04 978 Executive Engineer, P. W. I)., Kuala Lumpur, returned from leave on Fiidayand will be stationed at Kuala Kubu.22 words
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Article109 1908-09-04 978 President and Hon. Treasurer of the Penang Chire-e M >ney Changers’ Syndicate, sends fo> public»tion the fallowing statement of colle-tions of prohibited copper coins made by his Syndicate up to date From 12th Aug 1907, to 2'ird Aug., 1908. Amount forwarded for exchange by 887 depositors109 words
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3293 1908-09-04 979 The Hon’ble John Ferguson, c. M. g Editor of the Ceylon Observer, who visited the F. M. S. during the last Agri-horticul-tural Show and has since gone on to Java, has these notes of his trip in cur Colombo contemporary: The busy3,293 words
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Article181 1908-09-04 980 lender of Mr. Tan Joo Theam Accepted. The Straits Times heirs from a reliable s >urce that the Johore Government has accepted the tender of Mr. Tan Joo Theam Johore, for the Johore and Sp rit Farms, for the sum of 880,000 per month, and that circulars181 words
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Article15 1908-09-04 980 from the Malacca Rubber I lantations, Limited, for July amounted to 4,080 lbs.15 words
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Article28 1908-09-04 980 by the Peking Board of Educa ion to set aside a sum of $4 000 each year for the education of Chinese residents in Java.28 words
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Article24 1908-09-04 980 of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, arrived in Ipoh from Singapore on Friday, on a tour of the Kinta district.24 words
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Article26 1908-09-04 980 Chinese Minister to Washington, has twice telegraphed urging that an early date be fixed for the institution of a Parliament for China.26 words
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29 1908-09-04 980 have been removed from Kuala Lum- pur for interment in China. Towkay Yap Kiun Sang is now living in Canton.29 words
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27 1908-09-04 980 of the Chendai (Menglembu) Lode Syndicate, Limited, was to take place at the Offices of the Company in Ipoh, on Saturday.27 words
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31 1908-09-04 980 is busy with the name of yet another member of the medical profession there, as the probable successor to Dr. Braddon in Negri Sembilan.31 words
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Article37 1908-09-04 980 of the London and Chinese Corporation, is on his way to London travelling via Siberia. (This gentleman is a brother of the Hon’ble R N. Bland, Resident Councillor, Penang).— *S’- F. P.37 words
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Article45 1908-09-04 980 was plunge! into darkness on Siturday evening and the hotels ami private residences were put to some inconveni< nee and trouble. Fortunately an hour or so proved sufficient to rectify matters, ami by dinner time Penang was once again illuminated with its customary brilliancy.45 words
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Article56 1908-09-04 980 We are asked to state that a telegram has been received from Dr. Tuck to the effect that he is at present unable to leave Penang, and const qm-nily that he will not deliver the lecture advertised to take pl ice at the buildings of the56 words
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Article57 1908-09-04 980 message to the Hongkong Tele- graph on the 20th instant states;—•• z \n Impprial Edict appoints Mr. U. Kwok Lim (the wealthy merchant-prince of the Strait» Settlements) Superinten lent of Cultivation and Mining in the islan 1of Hainan.” [U. Kwok Lim is the man lai n name of57 words
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Article96 1908-09-04 981 (Sup]died by Reuter.) German Torpedo Boat in the Tyne. London, 30tn August.—There has been considerable comment on the arrival and anchoring of a German torpedo boat in the Tyne during the mimic battle organised by the Admiralty. The officers of H. M |S. Vindictive boarded her to96 words
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Article64 1908-09-04 981 (Supplied by Reuter.) Arrival at Melbourne. London, 30th August.—The American Pacific Fleet has arrived at Melbourne and was welcomed by ringing cheers from thousands of people bo h afloat and ashore. A state dinner was given yesterd ry evening, when Maj.-Gen. the Hon. Sir Reginald A. J.64 words
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Article46 1908-09-04 981 (Supplied by Reuter.) Expenditure to be Curtailed. London, 31st August. —A telegram from Tokio states that the Japanese Government has decided to curtail expenditure by .£20,000,000, thirty per cent, of which will be taken off the Army and ten per cent, off the Naw estimates.46 words
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Article36 1908-09-04 981 (Supplied by Reuter.) Abdul Aziz Leaves Seltat. London, 31st Aujust.— Abdul Aziz who left S- ttat recently has arrived at Berrechil, where be bivouacked with hi« followers. Some towns are still resisting Mulai Halid’s troops.36 words
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Article65 1908-09-04 981 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Red Sea Squadron. London, 30th August—A telegram from Constantinople states that it is believed the Turkish Squadron will shortly visit Smyrna to meet the Greek and French warshi s. The formation of a squadron of four torpedo boats for service in the Red Sea and65 words
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Article21 1908-09-04 981 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Governor-General. London, 31st August.—M. Klobukowski, Governor-General of ludo-China, has left Marseilles to take up his post.21 words
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Article17 1908-09-04 981 who is sta- tioned in Singapore, has been promoted to the rank of Inspector.17 words
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Article21 1908-09-04 981 lately Manager of Tele- graphs at Singapore, lias been appointed London manager and secretary to the Pacific Cable Board.21 words
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22 1908-09-04 981 the Deputy Public Pro- secutor, left Singapore for Malacca on Saturday for the Assizes22 words
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Article35 1908-09-04 981 D. F. O., R. G. A leaves Ceylon for home by the trooper next November. As Lieut. Merriman he was a popular officer and fine cricketer in Singapore in the late ’80’s.35 words
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Article38 1908-09-04 981 has been received in Singapore announcing the death, on the 26th inst., of Comte du Perier de Larsan, deputy for the la Gironde, father of Mr. T. du 1’erier de Larsan, Vice-Consul for France at Singapore.38 words
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Article35 1908-09-04 981 Executive Engineer, Grade II, Public Works Department, Selangor, has been granted three months’ vacation leave to be followed by nine months’ leave on half salary, with effect from the 22nd August.35 words
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Article53 1908-09-04 981 Sept. 9th, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, at 2 p m there will take place the marriage of Mr. Gregor D. Maclean of Pahang, third son of Mr. John Maclean, of Loch Carron, Ross-shire, and Miss Evelyn Edith Symes, second daughter of the late Dr. R. H. Symes,53 words
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61 1908-09-04 981 playing in the Alexandra Hall, says a Singapore paper of Friday, complained to the Polio* that nineteen of his artistes and $514 had disappeared. While the police were looking round the house, the whole troupe returned and stated that they had been to61 words
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Article81 1908-09-04 981 was held by the Cot oner at the Singapore General Hosp’tal on Friday into the death of the late Mrs. Murphv, wife of Capt. P. M. Murphy, acting Deputy Master Attendant. Singapore. Several witnesses were examined, among them Capt. Murphy, who said that if there was any foul81 words
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Article110 1908-09-04 981 whilst staving at the Riub R°8t,-house on Monday, the 24th inst, encountered a rather awkward experience. At 10 p.m. of the day mentioned he missed his despatch-box from his table. The Police authorities were at once communicated with. The Inspector of Police and his men were soon on110 words
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Article599 1908-09-04 981 1he noble army of creditors han. reason to rejoice, and the ragged arm. debtors to be corresponding!; deprS over the suggestion of the that the collection of bad deht. be left to a Bad Debt We are told that persons with quisite force of will hare undertal» this599 words
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Advertisement104 1908-09-04 981 From Mexico. The following paragraph was clipped from the El Sol, a newspaper at Hermosillo, Mexico, it being a put of a letter to the publisher from a friend “Ou my last trip to my properties on the frontier, my beast fell with me to the ground, wounding me badly,104 words
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Advertisement43 1908-09-04 981 What Everybody Says Must Be True. Everybody who his used it says Chamberberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give relief from pains in the stomach or diarrhoea, which is positive proof of its reliability. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents-43 words
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Article43 1908-09-04 982 The weekly practice shoot of the Ladies’ pjfh Cluh, which ought to have been held yesterday, has postponed to next week. understand that some of the members o f the Club intend preceding to Taiping f or the Bisley shooting.43 words
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Article23 1908-09-04 982 of the Church Work Association at the Town Hall on Thursday next, September 3rd, at 10 30 am.23 words
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Article28 1908-09-04 982 has been received in Bangkok of the death of Madame Surayudb, wife of the Siamese Minister to Russia, on her arrival at Odessa on the 15th ult.28 words
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Article61 1908-09-04 982 that in accordance with a resolu- tion passed at a meeting of the Muslim Society a petition has been forwarded to 0. E. the Governor through the proper channel, praying for the appointment of Haji Mustafa bin Haji Ismail as a Kathi, in the place of Kathi Haji61 words
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Article59 1908-09-04 982 Acting Consul for Japan in Singapore, has received the following telegram from the Foreign Office, Tokyo "On the 27th instant Count Ko.nura, exAmbassador to the Court of St. James, was installed as the Minister for the Foreign Affairs; and Viscount General Terauchi has been released from his59 words
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Article68 1908-09-04 982 from Kinta to Penang savours much of carrying coals to Newcastle, but the demand in Penang for this commodity is growing and the output in Kinta is larger than the local consumption. A good trade therefore is the result, and the Kinta Ice Works are to68 words
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Article74 1908-09-04 982 says the Novoe Kremp, is actuated by the desire that his favourite fourth son, Burban ud din Effendi, shall he appointed his successor, and anticipates th it the country will assent to this out 'I gratitude for his securing the existence of Turkey. The correspondent of74 words
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Article78 1908-09-04 982 and the surrounding aiouichu nun me surrounding istricts have been visited by a heat wave 6 i*e of which has not been known for at asu ten years. Seasoned veterans in the hast who have spent years of residence iD iai, Hongkong, Canton, Singapore, J’X 1 and78 words
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121 1908-09-04 982 a e ur coutpm poraries in the aSardinp state of trade in 1907 as **fancy thT- grouud8 for satisfaction,” wh ’cb121 words
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Article1390 1908-09-04 982 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisker.) Yesterday His Lordship was engaged in taring the following appeals against the decisions ot Magistrates Jane and Another vs. The Crown. Tins was an appeal against the findings and sentences recorded by Mr. Nunn. I he appellants, Jane and Osumee,1,390 words
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Article168 1908-09-04 983 {Before Mr. Hamilton Possession of a Syringe, etc. No less than half-a-dozen Chinese were this morning changed by E. P. C 5 with (1) possession of a hypodermic syringe in house No. 85, Noordin Street, and (2) keeping the said house for the purposes of morphia injection.168 words
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18 1908-09-04 983 meet in their fiaal League fixture on the Esplanade on Thursday next.18 words
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31 1908-09-04 983 of th« 17(h ul*. H. I. M the Emperor Kwang Hhl has rrcovered from his late illness and is now in ti e best of health.31 words
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Article34 1908-09-04 983 now consisting of the Hashidate and the Itsukushinia, vh\\ be newly composed of the Soya (late Varyag) and the Aso (late Bayan), and will visit the American coast next year.34 words
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58 1908-09-04 983 Mr. A. Forsyth Martin is making a stay at Singora, where be is indulging in sea bathing. He has returned there to finish his leave which does not expire until September. He is feeling much better by the few months’ rest and58 words
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Article57 1908-09-04 983 will convey the Earl of Dudley from Brisbane to Sydney, where Lord Dudley will be sworn in as GovernorGeneral of the Commonwealth on September 8th. After the swearing-in ceremony the new Governor General will proceed to Melbouri e. The Countess of Dudley will lie accompanied to Melbourne by57 words
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Article64 1908-09-04 983 has been ordered to assem- Lie at Rangoon to-day to consider measures which should, if possible, be adopted to secure the oil reserves in Burma against dangers from fire, floods and exhaustion. The Committee will consist of Sir T. H. Holland, president, Messrs. N. G. Cholmely, Commissioner of64 words
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Article529 1908-09-04 983 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, In the columns of your journal, letters have appeared, under the above heading, advocating the cause of the education of promising boys who, for one cause or another, are now in indigent circumstances. With the ideas expressed529 words
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Article73 1908-09-04 983 is not confined to the Straits and F. M. S. Chinese will be seen from the following para appearing in the Sizm Observer of the 18th ult.: T1 e many Bangkok friends of Mr. Poh Yang, of the Customs, will be interested to hear that he is going73 words
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Article213 1908-09-04 983 What a Bangkok Paper Thinks. The Siam Observer, in its issue of’the 19th ult., has the following “forcible” expression of opinion on the working of tbe quarantine regulations between Singannre and Bangkok P There is a considerable amount of what the vulgar would call “tommy rot” about213 words
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Article18 1908-09-04 983 who left, for Port Swet- tenham by the s.s. Kiitna last Saturday, baa returned.18 words
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40 1908-09-04 983 The Sultan of Turkey walked unrecognised through tbe public streets on Saturday, tor the first time since his accession. His ac ion evoked much enthusiasm when it was su sequently made known.40 words
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44 1908-09-04 983 239 252 persons travelled on the Singapore Kranji Railway, and the receipts amoun to $97,569 15. The total revenue during tn period was $115 193 12, which is a of $7,740.36 over tbe corresponding pe last year.44 words
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Article39 1908-09-04 983 As Mr. Scott, tbe Second on a visit to Deli, and Mr. Nu Magistrate, has gone to Nibong A. W. B. HaTnilton.Reg.rtr.ro Carriages, took tbe Police Con day. while Mr. W. Peel dealt with Municipal cases.39 words
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Article45 1908-09-04 983 Tbe local steamer Deli w^C^ ortg yesterday afternoon for Trang a P to obliged to put back intr b«bo« rtstress of weather. She having bad a 830 last night and repor■ very rough time. Her inte P was re-started this morning.45 words
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Obituary110 1908-09-04 983 Obituary. llm took place at 40, MuntriStre^ tjn’ last night, of Mrs. him Cheah Geok Keat), mother of 8 tb e u??? Lim Kek Chuan Deceasel, her 76th year, died of old age leaving sons, two daughters, forty-two X Wo and about seventy greft grandchildren'™ mourn her loss. eD Th®Jate110 words
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Article516 1908-09-04 984 Directors’ Annual Report. The Annual R-port of the Directors of i Ginns Rubber Company, Limited, which 'K ba Pleated at a meeting, of share- S L P on the 7th inst, states, that bold n t profit for the year ended June q/i after makiug the516 words
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Article26 1908-09-04 984 p TIO v ,0 Mr a d Mrs TWdi Q ar 1 ,cr ra < U)W the Botani-beir-Ip p^ a P° re On 110 a son26 words
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Article1174 1908-09-04 984 1’ nH C f ni T U;iOa an,i p0 V6r ,,f tho Rural Bh>J for Penang are defined in tbe latest G-ouern/n nt Gazette as follows: cin jOA b f the P^ v lsioES Thp Munio pal Ordinance .896” as are specified in ae Fn-t1,174 words
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Advertisement109 1908-09-04 984 Tbfifn roni Mexico. the Ow ing paragraph was clipped from Mexico it k'- a news P :i per at Hermosillo, Publisher fr'-T r of a lettpr 10 the fr en b Oa ™y W trio fell with 1118 frontier, my beast My, but h Ue ground wounding me a Chance109 words
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Article307 1908-09-04 985 (From Our Own Correspondent Alor Star, 30th August. A Well-merited Honour. For bis services in connection with the Post and Telegraph Department, of which he was Superintendent for over ten years, Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim bin Mohamed Sidih, who is now Secretary to the President of the307 words
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Article125 1908-09-04 985 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Speech. London, 31st August —The Kaiser, speaking at Strasburg, s lid that he was firmly convinced that the peace of Europe was not in peril. It rested on too firm foundations to ba upset by the incitements and calumnies of envious and125 words
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Article62 1908-09-04 985 (Supplied by Reuter-) Telegram from Mr. Lloyd-George. London, 1st September.—The International Baptist Congress has opened at Berlin. There were 1,800 delegates of whom 500 were British. Mr. Lloyd-George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, sent a telegram to the Congress urging it to promote peace, and this was the62 words
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Article44 1908-09-04 985 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Race Question Again. London, 1st September.—The San Francisco Court, in a test case, decided that the children of Mongolian parents, though born in San Francisco, are not Americans and are not entitled to use the city schools.44 words
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Article82 1908-09-04 985 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Ultimatum to the Shah. London, 1st September. —A telegram, published in Berlin, states that the Tabriz revolutionists have sent an ultimatum to the Shah demanding, inter alia, the selection of a ministry from the revolutionaries and the expulsion of the reactionaries from Teheran. Revolutionaries Attack82 words
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Article50 1908-09-04 985 (Supplied by Reuter A Lighthouse Proposed. London, 31st August.—Italy has presented to the Powers a fresh proposal to establish a lighthouse at Cape Guardafui, and suggests that steimers bound to the Far East and South Africa should pay at Suez a toll of from one to three centimes.50 words
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Article53 1908-09-04 985 (Supplied by Reut er Anglo-Amcrican Relations. London, 1st September.— At a u Melbourne, speeches were made bvT Northcote, Governor-General of th/ n monwealth, the Hon. Alfred Deakin P'" 1 Minister, and Admiral Sperry of tki can Pacific fleet. The that, a rupture of the nations would be53 words
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Article34 1908-09-04 985 The famous so-called Crptain of Kot™ nick, who has been released owinj t 7?u health, is the object of universal attention He has been the tecipienf of subscriptions amounting already to <£2,000.34 words
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Article42 1908-09-04 985 It is understood that Major-General Sir John Maxwell, Staff Officer to the Duke of Connaught, who accompanied His Royal Highness to the Far East last year, is about to be appointed to the command of the troops in Egypt.42 words
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Article49 1908-09-04 985 A collision, fortunately unattended with serious results, occurred yesterday afternoon between the Straits Steamship Co.’s s.s Perak and the ss. Canton. It appears that the Canton bad been brought to anchor and in swinging with the tide the stern of the Perak crashed into the Cant/ns bows49 words
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Article57 1908-09-04 985 Ng Poon Chew, the editor of th« leading Chinese newspaper in America, said that during the year 19 ?7 China had made more progress than any other country of the world, for she had then sent 23,000 students to be educated abroad, had established 167 newspapers,57 words
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Article65 1908-09-04 985 has closed with an entry of 384, including 30 entries made in New York. The King has entered two candidates, Orellius, by Orme-Ecila, and Border Prince, by Persimmon- White Lilac. The Oaks Stakes for 1910 has secured 283 entries of which thirty were made in New65 words
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Article91 1908-09-04 985 We are pleased to notice from the list of successes in the final examination of the Society of Incorporated Accountants held in London in June last the name of Mr. J. S. M. Rennie of the Dock Boards Secretariat, who now becomes an Incorporated Accountant91 words
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94 1908-09-04 985 at Ipoh ihe other day to the effect tba Chinese were never a drinking race, Singapore Free Press says: We fear that tbe Rev. gentleman does do know tbe tacts of the case, as regar P a Chinese history. If he will consult94 words
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Advertisement53 1908-09-04 985 Whooping Cough. This is a very dangerous disease unless properly treated, but all danger may be avoided by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It liquifies the tough mucus, making it easier to expectorate, keeps the cough loose, and makes the paroxysms of coughing less frrquent and less severe. The George Town53 words
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Advertisement43 1908-09-04 985 What Everybody Says Must Be True. Everybody who has used it says Chamberberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give relief from pains in the stomach or diarrhoea, which is positive proof of its reliability. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.43 words
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Advertisement84 1908-09-04 985 A Neighbour’s Kindness. Mr. W. J. Fuller. J. P, delsham, South Australia, wn P9 er j D g called to see a neighbour who wa oU gbt from severe cramps and W “O rea 7 osPg he was past help. I F av m an d Di ar of Chamberlain’s84 words
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Article631 1908-09-04 986 (Va cannot but admire the amazing .filitv of Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton, BeLtrar of Hackney Carriages An ’„n»nf Municipal officer,lie sometimes W ras Magistrate, and there was a Lour some little time ago that he «ouM be appointed Chief of our new r e Brigade. In631 words
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Article98 1908-09-04 986 New Service between Penang, Toii"Jiopah, Renong, Victoria lomt, Mergui and Tavoy. The Twin Screw steamer Bhadra, of the British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., is expected to arrive at Penang from Tavoy on Monday next, and is intended to sail from here on 198 words
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Article12 1908-09-04 986 the well-known trainer, and Mrs. Redfearn have left for Ceylon.12 words
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Article17 1908-09-04 986 the Manager of the Cen- tral Engine Works, Singapore, arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.17 words
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18 1908-09-04 986 Selangor exported 1,281,000 rubber seeds, while only 3,000 were imported.18 words
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Article19 1908-09-04 986 took place at Ipoh on Thursday morning. Several huts were blown down and two Chinese killed.19 words
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Article23 1908-09-04 986 Says Monday’s Malay Mail: We are sorry to heir that Mr. Kam Chuan has just lost his father, who was residing in Penang.23 words
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Article33 1908-09-04 986 bas been put to many use», including toilet purposes, but the latest is reported from Kuala Selangor, where, owing to the scarcity of water, it is used to make tea with.33 words
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29 1908-09-04 986 gave an At Home at the Wohl Hill Club on Monday afternoon in honour of the Rev. W. E. and Mrs Horley.29 words
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Article37 1908-09-04 986 motor cars and accessories brought into Selongor during the months of April to June, 19 f 8 totalled $107,068, and that in the same period last year was $82,538, an increase of $24,530.37 words
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34 1908-09-04 986 by His Excellency the High Corn- missioner, has been fixed for the 12th inst. His Excellency will subsequently be entertained at tiffin by the planting community.34 words
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Article39 1908-09-04 986 Director of St. Xavier’s Institution, Penang, arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday to take charge of St. John’s Institution during the absence of the Rev. Brother Gilbert, who has proceeded to Ceylon for a change-39 words
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Article45 1908-09-04 986 of the late Mrs. Lim Saing will take place on Sunday next, at 9 30 a.m. punctually. Friends are requested not to send any roast pig etc., as the funeral will be in accordance with the rules of the Funeral Rites Reform Association.45 words
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Article46 1908-09-04 986 the well-known mining expert, has been boring for fresh water at Klang and obtained excellent water at 107 ft. down. The water came from coarse, sharp sand, and rose 78 ft. in the pipe during the first hour and is still rising.46 words
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Article952 1908-09-04 986 (Before Mr. Peel Voluntarily Causing Hurt. io Sui, a Chinaman, was to-day charged with voluntarily causing hurt to another Chinaman 'lhe defendant denied the charge and was reminded till the 9th inst. on bail of $200. Ramaya, a Kling, this morning pleaded not guilty to the charge952 words
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Article51 1908-09-04 987 will take place in Penang on Friday wetk, ll'b inst., between Mr. Teoh Beow Sum, late of M’ss<-. Thean Chee Co., and the d lighter of Towkay Chur><» Ab Ymjg, of Tiipiug. Towkay Chung Ah Yong, of course, is a sen of the 1 ite Captain Chung Keng51 words
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Article47 1908-09-04 987 Mining Engineer, arrived from Ilonin to day by the German mail and will leave on Friday for Tongkah to join ilnTon .'kah Harbour Tin Dredging Co. Cap'tin E T. Miles, the General Manager of the Company, we hear, is going on leave short ly.47 words
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Article54 1908-09-04 987 are rendered unsightly by the heterogeneous c died ion of refuse boxes placed outside dwelling houses. If tlmso could be done away with and iron troughs substituted at regular intervals, an eyesore would be removed, and a step in the light direction taken, from a54 words
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Article119 1908-09-04 987 The young China, of Kinta is equal to the times. According to an Ipoh contemporary a company has been formed by these to give a dramatic performance in Ipoh and Kampar, the proceels of which will go towards the relief of the sufferers by the recent119 words
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Article497 1908-09-04 987 P. K. A. Bisley Meeting. List of Handicaps. The following aie the handicaps for the Bisley Meeting to be held in Taiping on the 5th, 6th and 7th inst. under the auspices of the Peiak Hfle Association:— 200 500 C00 800 Harper scr. scr. scr. scr. Barbour 1497 words
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Article120 1908-09-04 987 Jibe e. s. tfa/acca, of the Straits Steam ship Company, arrived from To-. C U (ivlnch 1S an inteoled port) this morninA’d proceeded to Pulau J,-rajah to land passengers. Dr. Ford, Port Health Officer boarded Ibe vessel a second time immediai y the steamer dropped anchor120 words
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Article68 1908-09-04 987 The total rainfall in Penang during the month of August was no less than 144 inches, the maximum fall in one day being 2.97 inches, on the 31st. Rain fell on fourteen days during the month, and on three of these days the rain gauge registered over68 words
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Article11 1908-09-04 987 at Kuala Lumpur are fast approaching completion.11 words
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Article25 1908-09-04 987 aunt of Mr. F. J. Weld, District Officer of Kuala Kangsar, has left the F.M.S. for Singapore en route to China.25 words
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24 1908-09-04 987 fixed to take place on the Esplanade next Saturday, has been postponed to Saturday, the 12th inst.24 words
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Article29 1908-09-04 987 being fl fod.pd the game of which was to lie played at the Esplanade yesterday, between the Butterflies and the CR-0, wa8 postponed.29 words
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Article31 1908-09-04 987 District Officer of Kuala Kangsar. and the Assistant District Officer, Mr. R. Clayton, who had leen down river to Parit on duty, have returned to Kuala Kangsar.31 words
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Article45 1908-09-04 987 of the proposed reorganisation of the Navy, the Chinese Government has issued instructions to the various Provinces along the coast to build railways. T e Ministry of War has given directions for the establishment of an Intelligence Department in each of the Provinces.45 words
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Article60 1908-09-04 987 junior, son of the T* r sident of the United States, recently look hi» degree as Bachelor of Arts, finis four years’ course in three years. a v 9’ 1 man has made known his purpose to ®2 his career in the ranks of themanua a 0 ers.60 words
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Article104 1908-09-04 987 At the conclusion of a case in the Brit’ Court in Bangkok the other da .v, d the jury had returned their verdi jurvman was banded an envelope co ticals 53. 42 atts., being 1° case. As, when thanking the P r -T ut attendance, the Judge104 words
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78 1908-09-04 988 Directors’ Report. m R nc Sliest of the Company a T f, the third vear, ended 30tb April, i”ho« balance at Credit f t 7i 1!S f'L this the Directors propose to carry ‘ToIcirdance' with the Articles of AssoMr Alexander Gray retires from but78 words
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184 1908-09-04 988 The Property to be Sold. Special General Meeting of the shareholders of theChendai Lode Syndicate, Ltd., was held in the registered offices of the Company in Ipoh at 2.30 p. m. on Saturday last when there were present Messrs. J. M. Wilson (Chairman), H. Patterson,184 words
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Article26 1908-09-04 988 arrived in port yesterday evening from Kurau. She experienced very bad weather, half of her funnel being blown away in the gale.26 words
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Article30 1908-09-04 988 of the Canton Flood Fund Bazaar it is said that Mr. Luk Hon. Chau, son of a Singapore millionaire, paid 12,500 for a bottle of soda water.30 words
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Article34 1908-09-04 988 contemporary understands r r* VVUI.VI4J ai j u uuvJ oKlilUO that the F. M. S. Government contemplates t of a block of handsome and upto date Public Offices at Tapah next year.34 words
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Article37 1908-09-04 988 the young Forest p x A^uiia.u t LLitj I? OrObu uara who was sentenced to death at the 18 t Kuala Lumpur Assizes for the murder 0 a avaneseat Setapak, has been dismissed.37 words
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Article31 1908-09-04 988 that a Chinese banking uiar a unme.-e banking 8 1 utiou will shortly be opened in Kuala management is to be gentl aUf 8 a we^‘^nowa local European31 words
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Article39 1908-09-04 988 Assistant Superin- teudpnfr pt Assistant buperintbie wpJt mm rants ’Klang, goes on leave well »j,i was presented with a fareKlan? Tr* 10 l' arn *l Community of on M„ n d ay afternoon. 339 words
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Article41 1908-09-04 988 beJ t Upply water for the Railway We n n a t Ipoh is to be obtained from Actioned\ S^ ecia provision has been •■Winn nf r overum ent for the con°Q of or for that purpose.41 words
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Article48 1908-09-04 988 jJ (y TZ Port Swim./ r*- 00 1 Supervisor of Customs. 2"»dou l.?. b j“’ Who ha,i for some time S 8 u ifc3 n connection with the 8o, *toK| a n reta, at R Lumpur, has liUmk Wntire ke will be stationed in48 words
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Article478 1908-09-04 988 Husbands in the Straits Settlements Have Some Privileges -And Trouble bays the San Francisco Chronicle In this country law courts find it difficult enough sometimes to settle questions of property division where the claims of only one wife were concerned, but according to the Singapore Free478 words
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Article46 1908-09-04 988 here will deeply sympathise with Mr. W. R. Swan, formerly Manager of Prye Dock, on the death of his father, Mr. Henry Charles Swan, late Stipendiary Magistrate, South Australia, which took place at Aboyne, on July 26, at the age of 74 years.46 words
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Article58 1908-09-04 988 the famous German savant, left Japan on the 24th ult. for America. Wl ea he first arrived he intended to stay in Japan until the beginning of October, but be recently received an order from bis Government to be present at the international tuberculosis prevention conference to be58 words
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Article82 1908-09-04 988 are now being made in Java to push the trade between that island and Australia, and for that purpose a direct line of steamers is now running. In furtherance of the movement, Mr. W. L. Boschart, the Dutch Consul-General in the Commonwealth, who is now in Java, is82 words
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Article288 1908-09-04 988 Ganasironmany Ammal-Middleton David. A correspondent sends us the following account of a fashionable Tamil wedding in Penang:— St. George’s Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Friday last, the contracting parties being Mr. A Middleton Divid of Lie Tramway Office, Penang, and Miss Ganasironmany288 words
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Article21 1908-09-04 988 have been exported from R-iub during ike current year, the duly pud I eing $7, 36.21 words
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Article16 1908-09-04 988 1' ft Du■ bin on the 12th ult. with2.17u repatriated G’hinise on board.16 words
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Article18 1908-09-04 988 the well known contractor of Taiping, arrived from Home by the Lutzow yesterday.18 words
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Article56 1908-09-04 988 has been made in the famous catacombs of Guanajuato, in Mex co, by two American who have, it is stated, found a vein of gold and silver ore running through the catacombs. The demolition of these ancient burial grounds where the mummies are stood up in rows56 words
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Article57 1908-09-04 988 Dr. G. L. Tuck arrived from Penang yesterday, but was obliged to return this morning in order to catch the German mail for Singapore en route to Tientsin to take up his appointment under the Chinese Imperial Government. His proposed address to the members of the57 words
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Article71 1908-09-04 988 that recently the Perak Govern- rnent advanced a certain sum of money to the Sanitary Board, Taiping, for the purpose of effecting the improvement of the stalls in the market. The advance is to be repail after a certain fixed period by monthly instalments. The fees charged71 words
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Article260 1908-09-04 989 H. E- Phya Sukhum, Minister of Local Government, Bangkok, has issued,a notification regarding the fund for presenting a statue to His Majesty, King Chulalongkorn, giving directions as to the payment of subscriptions in the Province of Bangkok- The collection of money was to begin yesterday,260 words
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Article236 1908-09-04 989 No War in Acheen; Only Guerilla Warfare. A report on the military situation in Acheen by General Rost von Tonningen, the Comm inoer-in-Chief of the Netherlands India Army, has just been published. It is the out’orne of an n quiiy conduct!d bv tie Genet al ou the236 words
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Article91 1908-09-04 989 was crowded on Monday morning with leading Chinese residents who were seeing off by the mail train to Penang Mr. Ah Moo Yee, who is going to China to open up large mining concessions in Hainan Province. Amongst those present were Tcwkiys Foo Choo Choon, Han91 words
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Article1381 1908-09-04 989 FANCY DRESS DANCE AT THE CLUB. Farewell to Mr. Leonard. Monday’s Malay Mail gives the following interesting account of the Fancy Dress Dance at the Klang Club on Saturday’ evening:— •‘A ripping evening was the unanimous verdict of all who were fortunate enough to be present at1,381 words
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70 1908-09-04 990 American Commissioner for the p.i v; J ror tne xhibmon to be he'd io Japan in 1912, in n of a conversation with the tbft lf." G n 3U ‘General at New York, said the .a lQ e0( »o leave San Francisco in70 words
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Article112 1908-09-04 990 w"o le aLlV^ rR I V f MeSS S Adams00 totbeRnH C° s Depot at Prve reported there ha P Iice thls that hags from H 6 p an ex t 0n sive theft of gunny closing time e vp^ InP i any 8 odowns between of this112 words
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Article113 1908-09-04 990 «^’/C e yto„°“A On corre ’Fondent of the «a™ 6 to m| |a e hn 1 iOn lef a ny min l with re’bough things’ hJ°l Stralts was ’bat lavish a war an T” boUt io t0 was likely to 'fail le lucideuce of expense generally113 words
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Article161 1908-09-04 990 The Java-born Chinese, no matter how many generatmns the family may have resided there, are only Dutch subjects in the eyes of the law. They can only acquire Dutch citizenship by a Bill passed in the Dutch Parliament-a standing conferred on but a few The Lower161 words
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Article39 1908-09-04 990 have now accepted the offer of the Chartered Bank of India that they should take over the fabric of Crosby Hall in the public interest, and the bank has accordingly made it over to them.39 words
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104 1908-09-04 990 owing to the fact that there has lately been an increasing number of disputes between Chinese and foreigners over the sale and purchase of lauds in the various provinces, which have caused much trouble to both Chinese and foreign officials, H. E. Shen Chia-fen,104 words
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Article27 1908-09-04 990 (Echo Special.} Young European’s Suicide. Singapore, 2nd September.—A young European named Lewis committed sui’cide to-day by shooting himself through the head. He was troubled with insomnia.27 words
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Article72 1908-09-04 990 (Supplied by Reuter.) Informer Shot. London, 1st September.—A telegram from Calcutta states that a native, named Gossain, who informed against his co-accused bomb-throwers, was shot in the prison at Alipore by the two men against whom he had given information. Two European prisoners rushed to his assistance and were72 words
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Article86 1908-09-04 990 (Supplied by Reuter.) German Consul Leaves Tangier. 2ud .The German c tsu at Morocco has left Tingier to return to r ez. The correspondent of the at Tangier describes his return as regrettable, swung irli’ 1 18 j USt thn beginning of Mulai Hands campaign. The consuls were with-86 words
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82 1908-09-04 990 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ex-Directors Charged. London, 2nd September.— On sworn information relating to the affairs of the International Securities Corporation, mentioned in the Daily Telegraph of the 23rd July, and Feltham’s Bank, the ex-directors Harry Benson and George Potty were charged at the Westminster Court to-dav82 words
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Article66 1908-09-04 990 (Supplied by Reuter.) Roosevelt’s Advice. London. 2nd Sept.—President Roosevelt gave a boisterous welcome to the Olympic competitors at Oyster Bay. slapping them on the back and wringing their hands. He said that their performance had never been duplicated in the history of athletics and replying to the66 words
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Article39 1908-09-04 990 (Supplied by Reuter Two Submarines Purchased. London 2ud September —A special constructed Japanese sh’p has arrived at the Merrey and w.ll take two submarines to Japan. J’be decks of the steamer lave been made removable for the purpose.39 words
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Article33 1908-09-04 990 (Supplied Ly Reuter.) Furious Gales Reported. London, 2nd September. —A furious gale and several wrecks are reported round the English coast. Telegraph posts have been blown down throughout England.33 words
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Advertisement98 1908-09-04 990 The fit From Mexico. the P ara r aph was clipped from ex 'co, it beino neWSpaper at Hermosillo, Alisher from f a etter to the ?,.®y Properties 7 U my la8t trip *ith me t n Je Montier, my beast but bv K< ,ound wounding me J- Ci n98 words
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Advertisement83 1908-09-04 990 A Neighbour’s Kindness. Mr. AV. J. Fuller, J. P., storekeeper, liendelsbam, South Australia, writes: “I wag called to see a neighbour who was suffering from severe cramps and who really thought he was past. help. I gave him three doses of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and D arrbrea Remedy, and in83 words
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Article573 1908-09-04 991 Fierce and relentless competition, a struggle for supremacy in which no quarter is given or asked for, sums up the spirit of the age which has swept into its net all sorts of amusement, every kind of business and every branch of education. We are573 words
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Article178 1908-09-04 991 They mot by chance They never met before; They met but once And she was smitten sore. They never met again— Don’t care to I allow; They met but once— The motor and the cow. The meeting, we have no doubt, was decidedly bad for the178 words
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Article14 1908-09-04 991 m l.c., left for Singapore by the Lutzow this morning.14 words
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Article18 1908-09-04 991 Chief Police Officer, Ipoh, left that town for Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday on duty.18 words
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Article20 1908-09-04 991 has presen'ed a cup for the B” class in the Billiard Handicap at the Ipoh Club.20 words
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Article20 1908-09-04 991 owing to registration having been refused by the authorities, the Young Cyclists’ Club has ceased to exist.20 words
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Article18 1908-09-04 991 c.b., Officer Commanding the Troops, inspected the Malay States Guides at Tanglin on Monday morning.18 words
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Article23 1908-09-04 991 brother of the King of Siam, and Prince Paribatra, returned to Singapore from Batavia on Monday and leave to-day for Bangkok.23 words
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Article38 1908-09-04 991 of Messrs. Wee Bin and Company’s steamer Hock Lee, which arrived at Singapore on Monday from Kuantan, reported that two more Chinese have been arrested on suspicion of being connected with the murder of Dr. Barrack.38 words
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Article49 1908-09-04 991 c. m g Editor of the Ceylon Observer, returned from his trio to Java on Monday, and was to leave for Ceylon on Tuesday. Mr. Ferguson was greatly struck with the strides Java h»s made in rubber, and with the magnificence of the old temples.49 words
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Article62 1908-09-04 991 has located a rock in 16 feet of water about eight miles from Gaya Island, in mid channel, says the B. N. B. Herald. The chart showed 25 fathoms at this spot. On returning from their recent visit to Sandakan, II.M.S. Merlin also sailed over another62 words
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Article54 1908-09-04 991 Dr. Gnoh Lean Tuck, who was to have addressed a meeting in Kuala Lumpur a few days ago, sends us a long letter entitled The New China which we hope to publish in tomorrow’s issue.” Dr. and Mrs. Gnoh Lean Tuck left for Shanghai by the54 words
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Article1025 1908-09-04 991 {Before Mr Justice Fisher) IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. Ana Mahomed Ghouse vs. R.M.K.N.A.R. Kathirasan Clietty The hearing of the above suit w a8 c n eluded yesterday. The action derives interest from the line of defence, which W9a out of the ordinary. as The plaintiff is a clerk1,025 words
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Article343 1908-09-04 992 (Before Judge Wolfer stanf T Causing Hurt. Ara nen Vd] 08 h?a Mala Y s kom Sungai tarily Mna u were char g 0 d with volunMalay 6V0US burt to another ’bo y ann P T d ?i ah m^d bin Ali Mr Gould, for a wpr.p e343 words
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Article409 1908-09-04 992 {Before Mr. Peel.) Criminal Breach of Trust. Pun Un, a Chinaman, was this morning charged with criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect of fifty-cents, the property of one Li A Pok. The defendant admitted the charge, but as he had been in the lock-up409 words
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Article148 1908-09-04 992 The following items are taken from the London and Chini Express of the I4th ult. Sungei I’jong Railway Co. Iha Sungei Ljong (Milay Peninsula) Ivii.way Company will pay on or after Aug. L> the Deferred Interest Warrants for the balance of interest due at the half-year periods from148 words
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Article105 1908-09-04 992 With reference to the extraordinary rise in the market for tin, Messrs. J. H. Evans and Company, Lindon, say they suspect the wily Chinese are taking full advantage of this strong upward movement to unload at least part of their large accumulations, as105 words
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Article24 1908-09-04 992 The output of tin-ore from the Lihat Mines, for the month of August, was 1,024 piculs, valued at $41 880.24 words
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Article23 1908-09-04 992 the well-known pianist, who returned from Deli a dav or two ago, left for Singapore this morning by the Lutzow-23 words
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Article26 1908-09-04 992 ARM M M.I.M.M etc the new General Manager of the Tronoh Mines, Ltd., arrived in Penang by the German mail Lvtzow yesterday.26 words
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45 1908-09-04 992 there will Ire the usual sports in Johore Bahru, including boat and other races. The Arabs of the State have decided to give a cup for a football competition on the day.45 words
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40 1908-09-04 992 has filed a petition in bankruptcy. Petitioner declares that all he has left is .£25.600, whereas there are claims by lawyers and alienists amounting to J.‘90,C20, most of which he describes as unjust.40 words
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Advertisement40 1908-09-04 992 A Balm Indeed. No external application is equal to Chambet Iain's Pain Balm for sore muscles or swollen j dnts. No matter what may lie tfie cause, this liniment will eive relief. The G eorge Town Dispensary, W holeeale. AgenU.40 words
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Article1377 1908-09-04 993 Yesterday’s Reception. The Norddeu'scher Lloyd 1 mperial German Mail steamer Lietzow reached port early yesterday afternoon, on her maiden voyage to the East, and from the hour of her arrival until long after nightfall, a continuous stream of visitors were hospitably received and shewn over her by1,377 words
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Article12 1908-09-04 993 Fritish North Borneo, has been transferred to a company.12 words
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Article19 1908-09-04 993 Chief Engineer of the s.s. Omapere, returned from leave by the German mail liner Lutzow yesterday.19 words
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Article36 1908-09-04 993 at one time of Messrs. Me Alister Co., Penang, and lately representing the Borneo Co., Ltd., at Kuala Lumpur, has gone into partnership with Mr. J. V. Booth at the Federal Capital.36 words
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38 1908-09-04 993 notifies that Notifica- tion No. 558, published in the Gazette of the 29th July, 1908, prohibiting the movement of cattle into, out of, or within, Larut District, is cancelled.38 words
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41 1908-09-04 993 the amount of coin and bullion import- ed into Selangor was $437,150. Of this the value of bullion (gold) was $9,350. Of specie, copper coin amounted to $400, gold $417,200 and silver, $410,200.41 words
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Article66 1908-09-04 993 a merchant of No. 8, Market Street, received two registered letters from Oleleh in Acbin some time back, which should have contained a sum of 140 guilders in notes, but on being opened were found to contain nothing of value. Enquiries which were set on foot at66 words
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Article80 1908-09-04 993 to the International Rubber and Allied Trades Exhibition, which is to be held from Sept. 14 to 28 at Olympia, will be shown, for the first time in London, how rubber trees grow and are tapped. It will be the first complete rubber exhibition ever held in the world,80 words
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Article74 1908-09-04 993 on the 2,500th anniver- sary of the advent of Buddha, it is proposed to establish a Buddhist monastery in England, according to a statement made by the Buddhist missionary to England. Ananda Metteyya, who returns to the Bas in October for a stay of two years, express74 words
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125 1908-09-04 993 SAYS the London China Express of the 14th ult. lllu till* Hongkong seems to experience the sa difficulty that too often prevails in. Straits Settlements- A contemporary cates the creation at Hongkong Appeal Court, by the appointment o judge or, if that be deemed undewab e. bf arranging with Shanghai125 words
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Article37 1908-09-04 994 Klang Ladies’ Rifle Club. fijg Klang Ladies’ Rifle Club shoot on Monday at 100 yards the following scores Mrs. Gerrard scoring the pos6‘k|e Mrs. Gerrard 35 Mrs. Smith 28 Mrs. Stafford 24 Miss Hametton i337 words
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Article30 1908-09-04 994 announces that tbe King has been pleased to approve of Mr. Orlando H. Baker as Consul of the United States of America at Sandakan, British North Borneo.30 words
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Article40 1908-09-04 994 of the Forest De- partment. F. M. S., has passed the local examination, and is now a fully fledged assistant Conservator of Forests. Mr. Dennys spent a considerable time in Germany recently studying forestry there.40 words
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Article42 1908-09-04 994 thinks that the wl ole mining world is in a state of funk, and must await developments and the passing of the cloud with the same patience and hopefulness which were characteristic in times of depression in other days.42 words
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Article46 1908-09-04 994 f. l s manager of the Hevea Rubber Panting Companv, Limited, Cocob, Johore, has been appointed General Manager of the Deli-Sumatra Rubber Estates, Limited. Mr. Arden, accompanied by Mrs. Arden, arrived from Singapore by the German mail yesterday enroute for Tebing Tinggi, Deli.46 words
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Article59 1908-09-04 994 on August 2nd, a special concert in honour of the visit of the Malay States Guides attracted a huge audience to the Italian Gardens. It is perhaps doubtful, says a contemporary, whether such a deal of lionising is quite good for Asiatic visitors who will have to drop59 words
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80 1908-09-04 994 —Three Biitish sailors bad to be shipped back from Java to England, the other day. The British Consul at Batavia forwarded them to Sinf'P ore Th 0 authorities at Singapore held that they ought to have been sent back80 words
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Article106 1908-09-04 994 Mala y’’ iodine the tbf> Th a 6 6 Ptotmoent members of Darul Adab Club, gathered at Johnston’s bid Saturday afternoon, to sLnn7 el L t0 E E Colman, the transfer?! wl10, having been the steamp r a acca for that port by arrived at106 words
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Article112 1908-09-04 994 10 Singanorp 8 ear Gr ew Orleans arrived Palau Laut in°? da y morning from *l0ame r W Danish salvage tlj at the be remembered Palau Lam Qi €an8 went ashore in the Island to'g. Wh k le n a VOyage frora lQat she was112 words
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Article135 1908-09-04 994 (UcAo Special.) SlrOn fhh?n- ictra nt <. a£?ai,lst th® Shipping Conference. nial's?X re 'l rd Se P te,nb e<-—The Colo- Secretary s report contains a strong ThelnX' f ‘'r hi PP in Conference’ 1116 lncrease in freight for the year 1907 £l C C 000 D Tb Of the135 words
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Article165 1908-09-04 994 {Supplied by Reuter.) Furious Gale. London, 2nd September—A gale, with a velocity of 70 miles per hour, has done great damage to crops, proper tv and telegraphic communication between England and the Continent, '[’he communication is still interrupted. Intending Channel passengers have been warned not to cross.165 words
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Article87 1908-09-04 994 {Supplied by Reuter.) Germany’s Note to the Powers. London, 2nd September.—Germany has informed the signatories to the Algeciras Act that she considers that a speedy rec ignition of Mulai Hafid as Sultan is best for the pacification of Morocco. French Opinion on German Tactics. London, 3rd September. —The French87 words
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Article67 1908-09-04 994 {Supplied by Reuter.) French Redoubt Attacked. London, 3rd September.—General Bailloud, who is in command of the French troops in Algeria, reports that hostile horsemen and footmen have attacked the French redoubt at Budenib and occupied the crests commanding the French post. Fighting still continues, an! the M iors have67 words
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Article52 1908-09-04 994 {Supplied by Reuter.) Vermont Indicates the Trend. London 3rd September —The Republicans won the state elections at Vermont by a majority of 28.030, the smallest majority ot any Presidential year since 1892. Ihe result of the Vermont elections habit berto invariably indicated tbe trend of tne 152 words
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Article45 1908-09-04 994 on board the r-— uu uuaru rue Lutzow which touched at Penang yesterday is Miss Smart (of Brighton), who is engaged to be married to Mr. R. M. Ezekiel, of Singapore. The marriage will take place before the Registrar at Singapore on45 words
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Article72 1908-09-04 994 has received from two Russian noblemen a wreath of artificial flowers worked in silver, to put, on the grave of the late Sultan of Siak. The names are given in the vernacular Baron von Brocken and Oscar John, and the sendees of the wreath wish72 words
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81 1908-09-04 994 states that tbe Peking Government, awaking at last to a sense of the mischief done by the Reform Party in propagating their views among tbe Chinese residents in the Straits Settlements, the Dutch East Indies and other places, have decided to send His81 words
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Article88 1908-09-04 994 only daughter of the President of the French Republic, was married on the 10th ult. to Mr. Jean Lanes, her father’s private secretary. Both the ceremonies at the Town Hall and at. the Madeleine Church were quite simple. AH the Cabinet Ministers m Paris attended the civil marriage.88 words
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Article85 1908-09-04 994 also known as the Prince of t t iiiiw INakon Chaisn, Commander-in-Chief of the Siamese Army left on the 9th ult. by train for Paris, after a fortnight’s private visit to London. His Royal Highness was accompanied by Major-General Phya Suresena, Lieut.-Colonel Pbra Sarapan, and Dr Seak’ The85 words
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Article151 1908-09-04 994 from command of the battleship Formidable in the Channel Fleet, has been appointed Commodore at Hongkong, and will fly his broad pennant on the Tamar, receiving ship at that bane, in succession to Commodore Robert H. Stokes, now promoted to flag rank Tbe new Commodore has server]151 words
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Article116 1908-09-04 995 1'SNANG, 3RD /»y courtesy o/ the Chartered Ban\.) London Demand Bank 5 months’ sight Bink ...2'4y 3 ff 3 Credit ...2/4 3 Documentary ...2/4| Calcutta, Demand Bank Ils. 175| ,< 3 days’ sight PrivaM 177 Bombay, Demand BanE 175| Monimein, Demand Bank 3 days’ sight Private 177 Madras. Demand116 words
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Article180 1908-09-04 995 Hold leaf $65. B. Pepper( W.Coast 3lbi’..5 oz. 1 no stock White Pepper $15.25 sellers Trang Pepper 10.— nominal Cloves (picaed) out of season Mace 70. nominal Mace Pickings 58.— buyers Nutmegs 110s 19 5 > sales No. 1 6.65 sales Sugar < 2 no stock {Basket 3.50 sellers180 words
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