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Title Section21 1908-09-25 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 25th September, 1908. No. 38.21 words
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Advertisement380 1908-09-25 1 CONTENTS. T I 5 Leaders: page. Miscellaneous :—(CW.) page. The Shipping Ring ...1.063 The Trade of Penang 1,065 5 An Open Letter 1,070 The Crown Agents 1 066 mi on Llispute 1074 Chinese Affairs in the F. M. S. 1,067 x m ie I Tearst verB,on 1.080 The Cost of380 words
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Advertisement149 1908-09-25 2 I THE STRAITS ECHO „,L Em ,.u. 1H inMMWf— K| I H Published the day prior to the departure of each mail J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States 5 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as j| all important news from various parts149 words
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Article763 1908-09-25 1063 The Free Press is to be warmly commended for its fearless denunciation of the Shipping Conference and the system of Secret Rebates which, on evidence unrefuted because irrefutable, have conspired to drive away trade from this Colony and helped to introduce a baneful monopoly against which it763 words
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Article303 1908-09-25 1063 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. {Before Mr. Just ce Fisher.) Custody of a Child. Yesterday Mr. Samuel, of the firm of Messis. Presgrave and Matthews, moved the Supreme Court on behalf of Pang Sin Moi, a nonia, for the issue of an order for the restoration of her male303 words
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Article301 1908-09-25 1063 {Before Mr. Nunn.) Obstructing a Public Servant. 1 im Teik, Lira Cha and Lnn Seng, three Chinese, to-day pleaded “not guilty” to (1) obstructing a public servant in the discharge of his fficial duties, and (2) assaulting a public servant. A case of theft, was reported against301 words
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Advertisement105 1908-09-25 1063 The Straits Echo ~11 ,'io f? iW /Xrh /f’ ~fq j) I jorticetttißfles everybody and justice alone.-«menon. Published daily (except Rnndayr.l AT TH! CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL »24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra MAIL IDITION (Poet Free) 115 OABLK ADORES 3 Echo—Penang.” Telephone105 words
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Advertisement55 1908-09-25 1063 XVhooping Cough. This is a very dangerous di-ease unless properly treated, but all danger may ba avoided by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It liquifies the f ough mucus, making it easier to expectorate, keeps the cough loose, and makes the paroxysms of coughing less frequent and Kss severe. '1 he55 words
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Article412 1908-09-25 1064 The Handicaps. The following are the handicaps for the Ladies’ Bisley to be held in Taiping on the 21st and 22nd inst.: I t» H 3 rrj >. Q O O Mrs. Lawrence 7 10 Mrs. Mate 6 10 Mrs. Bland 3 10 Mrs. Wolferstan 9 10412 words
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Article616 1908-09-25 1064 Mahomedan Recreation Club vs. Government Service. A large crowd of spectators gathered on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon to witness the League match between the Mahomedan Rt creation Club and the Government Service. From start to finish the game was well contested. Unfortunately the Government Servants played one man616 words
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Article1211 1908-09-25 1064 (From Our Wednesday, 16th g™ The Quarantine Scandal. As telegraphed at the time 1L a Nath Ghosball, the Indian Medicfe in charge of the quarantine station at s, John s Island, has been committed to th, Ass.zes for trial on a charge of outral respectable middle-aged Cantonese wol1,211 words
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Article79 1908-09-25 1065 THE ATTACK ON THE DETECTIVES. (From Our Own Correspondent Alor Star, 17th Sept. lbe twenty-five arrests which were made on 1 uesday night included 7 carpenters working under Mr. Lim Eow Hong. Seventeen men were bailed out yesterday but tbe rest, belonging to the Rice Mill, were refused bail.79 words
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390 1908-09-25 1065 The Prices Realised. An Ipoh correspondent sends us the following list of prices realised at the sale of flowers at tbe Chinese Amateur Dramatic Performance at Ipoh on Saturday last. It should be explained that the young ladies in charge390 words
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Article602 1908-09-25 1065 ONE OF LEANEST YEARS IN THE SETTLEMENT’S HISTORY. Considerable Falling otT in Tin Exports. Wednesday’s Straits Times publishes the following from its Penang correspondent:— Penang, September 4. It was asserted recently with what authority is not clear, that the trade of Penang was beginning to take a602 words
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Article563 1908-09-25 1066 A Decrease in Revenue. In bis report on the mining industry for 1907, the Senior Warden of Mines, F. M. 8., puts the mining revenue from all sources at $10,027,262, a dec etse as compared with the revenue of 1906 of $561,562, due to lower prices563 words
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Article565 1908-09-25 1066 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, Will you for the public interest publish the following remarks regarding the Police in Alor Star Last night at about 9 p.m., while I was in the premises of the Chinese Club, I heard the sound of whistles,565 words
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Article137 1908-09-25 1066 Committee of l n iuir lhe following gentlemen pointed by Lord Crewe, the Spp af State for the Colonies, u const t of Crown Agents’ Inquiry Col J. E. L. Seely, d. 5.0., m.p (chairm. Rt. Hon. Sir F. Mowt* o cT Ralph Moor, k.c.jig •SAT t137 words
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Article50 1908-09-25 1066 (Echo Special.) Imprisonment for Messrs. Sarkies and Johannes. Singapore, 18th September.—Messrs. A. M. Sarkies and J. E. Johannes, of the firm of Messrs. Sarkies, Johannes 4 Co., whose affairs formed the subject of bankruptcy poceedings in the Singapore Supreme Court recently, have been sentenced to three months’simple imprisonment each.50 words
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Article183 1908-09-25 1066 (Supplied by Reuter.) King Edward Congratulates the Sultan. London, 17th September.—King Edward telegraphed to the Sultan of Turkey on tbe anniversary of his accession (August 31), warmly congratulating him on the first anniversary of his accession since the promulgation of the Constitution. He also congratulated the Sultan on his(Supplied by Reuter.) - 183 words
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Article84 1908-09-25 1066 (Supplied by Reuter-) Buelow on Peace. von London, 17th September. or( Buelow, the German TnterDar liaspeaking at a Conference of tfeD ded mentary Union in Berlin whic w litieg> by 800 delegates of the differen declared that while Germany w tbe cruel lessons of the past that she be(Supplied by Reuter-) - 84 words
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Article102 1908-09-25 1067 (Supplied by Reuter.) “Hindus are Undesirables.” Tnndon 17th September.—The Morning correspondent at Washington states Y the Department of Commerce and iLur have decided that Hindus are undesirables and cannot be admitted into the United States. Mr. Straus Explains. London, 18th September —With reference the telegram from the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 102 words
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Article77 1908-09-25 1067 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Immigration Question. London, 18th September. —The question regarding the registration of Hindus in the Transvaal continues to be acute. Imperial Government Watchful. London, 18th September. —Reuter learns that the Imperial Government is closely following the development of the question regarding the position of Indians(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article93 1908-09-25 1067 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Record Flight. London, 17th September.—Mr. Wilbur Wright, in an aeroplane flight, remained 39 minutes and seconds in the air, which is a European record. Military Airships in a Storm. London, 17 th September.—The Rival, Parseval and Gross military airships, which were racing from Berlin to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 93 words
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Article40 1908-09-25 1067 (Supplied by Reuter.) rea t Britain and Germany Accept T A J ,ie Franco Spanish Note. that r 0D September.—Reuter learns Scan Britain has accepted the Franco--1 U te w bich also meets with the a PProval of Germany.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article592 1908-09-25 1067 Wednesday’s Free Press has the following notes of the training for the forthcoming Singapore races:— Acetine (Fenton) was the first of Bryans’s string to take the course. He is looking very well indeed and indulged in half pace work for a distance extending over 1| miles. Gillo592 words
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Article168 1908-09-25 1067 I he Secretary for Chinese Affairs, F. M. S., in reporting on matters connected with his department, observes that the immigration in 1907 of Chinese into Singapore was the largest on record it would appear also that the Chinese immigrants who entered these States exceeded168 words
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Article391 1908-09-25 1067 The Colonizer, in reply to a query by C. P. F. Castleford about Singapore, makes these observations amongst others The currency of the colony consists of the Straits Settlement dollar, the nominal value of which is 2s. 4d. sterling, but it varies considerably, and391 words
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Advertisement110 1908-09-25 1067 From Mexico. the P ara L rra ph was clipped from Mexien ,7k a news P a per at Hermosillo, Publisherf g a .P art of a letter to the 10 ornnl°r a “Ou my last trip fell withT 163 Q the frontier my beast badly buf 6 k° g110 words
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Advertisement37 1908-09-25 1067 A Balm Indeed. No external application is equal to Cham berLin's Pain Balm for sore muscles or swollen joints. No matter what may be the cause, this liniment will give relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale AgenU.37 words
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Article3556 1908-09-25 1068 ANNIE S. SWAN - [All Rights Reserved.] BY ANNIE S. SWAN, AUTHOR OF Aldersyde,” Gates of Eden,” A Lost Ideal,” Love, the Master Key,” Nancy Nicolson,” Mary Garth,”&c c CHAPTER XII. Paid in Full. Katherine gave a little cry. Archibald Currie turned to her with an infinity of tenderness,3,556 words
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Advertisement104 1908-09-25 1069 From Mexico. The following paragraph was clipped from the El Sol, a newspaper at Hermosillo, Mexico, it being a part of a letter to the publisher from a friend “On 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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Article1824 1908-09-25 1070 Our attention has been drawn to the following par. in last night’s Pinang Gazette On Wednesday, we gave a list of promotions in the local Police Force. Good news travels fast, for our local contemporary, in reproducing the list, assured its readers in an introductory sentence: “We1,824 words
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Article66 1908-09-25 1071 ThP undermentioned changes in the European contingent of the Police Force are Killourhy from the Magazine 8ta tiongoes to the Bindings, on being reSed by Acting Inspector Dunne from Vphong Tebal. Acting Inspector Gi roy \Tto Nebong Tebal and Sergeant Ralph, yL Magazine Station, has been promoted Acting66 words
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Article113 1908-09-25 1071 {Before Mr- Nunn.) Cheating. This morning a Chinaman, named Low Ah Teng, was sentenced to one week’s hard labour for cheating a countryman by passing off on him a counterfeit coin as genuine. The accused bought a few cents’ worth of cakes from the complainant and tendered113 words
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Article210 1908-09-25 1071 Birthday Celebration in Penang. The anniversary of the birthday of Confucius, the great Chinese sage, who was born in the year 551 B C., 2,459 years ago, this year falls on the 22nd instant, corresponding to the Chinese 27th day of Bth moon, Kong Soo 34th year. This year210 words
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Article186 1908-09-25 1071 Commemoration in Penang. A large gathering of Mahomedans, numbering over 1.000, assembled in the Indian Mosque at Leith Street last night to commemorate the opening of the Hamidia Hedjaz Railway to the sacred city of Medina. Ihe premises of the mosque were tastefully decorated with flags and186 words
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Article272 1908-09-25 1071 Says Thursday’s Malay Mail:— We hear that the Johore State railway, which is at present open for ordinary traffic as far as Segamat, will be open to Labas, about 52 miles from Gemas, within the next ten days. We also hear that the line is ready for272 words
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495 1908-09-25 1071 Io tub Editor of tub Straits Ecaa Dear Sir, I am writing to you in the hope that you can hud space in your valuable journal 'for a few fines on what I consider a public matter which calls for amelioration. I refer to495 words
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Advertisement74 1908-09-25 1071 A Neighbour’s Kindness. Jk U 1 J er P storekeeper, Ren4“’^ thAuB L ralia writes: “I from severa a nei ghbour who was suffering be ’as nL ram P 9 T and w bo really thought nV gave klm three doses C lC Cholera and Diarrecovered aD r f ln74 words
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Advertisement103 1908-09-25 1071 From Mexico. The following paragraph was clipped from the El Sol, a newspaper at Hermosillo, Mexico, it being a part of a letter to the publisher from a friend “On my last trip to my properties on the frontier, my beast fell with me to the ground, wounding me badly,103 words
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Advertisement54 1908-09-25 1071 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 frequent and less severe. The George Town54 words
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Article950 1908-09-25 1072 New Books. The following new books have been received at the Library Notices of the Indian Archipelago and Adjacent Countries, by J. II Moor, 1837. Journal of the Indian Archipelago and Eastern Asia, edited by J R. Logan, Vols. I—IX and Vols. I—IV (New Series) 1847-1862, (12 Vols.).950 words
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Article1053 1908-09-25 1072 o' U|, The Superintendent of Indian t tion reports that, the number of J who arrived at Penang from T lgran s 1907 was 60,542. South in Thirty-eight thousand eight 3 these were supposed to ho r U^ re d of States. The/L:. tbe Statute (indentured)1,053 words
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Advertisement54 1908-09-25 1072 AV hooping Cough. This is a very dangerous disease unless properly treated, but all danger may bo avoided by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It liquifies the rough mucus, making it easier to expectorate, keeps the cough loose, and makes the paroxysms of coughing less frequent and less, severe. The George54 words
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Article235 1908-09-25 1073 (Supplied by Renter Suicide I r/.L U, 10 u September.— Maj.-General janes Edward Luard was found dead on ne railway line near Maidstone, having been knocked down by a train. l«ft a letter stating that his body would be found on the line. “I am sick.” e >md,(Supplied by Renter ) - 235 words
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Article80 1908-09-25 1073 (Supplied by Reuter.) Spinners Accept Employers’ Terms. London, 19th September.—The cotton spinners have accepted the terms of the employers. The cardroom workers, however, refuse to do so and declare that they will cease work to-day. A Lock-out Decided Upon. London, 19th September.—Owing to the refusal of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 80 words
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Article58 1908-09-25 1073 (Supplied by Reuter.) Accident to Mr. Orville Wright. London, 18 th September.—A telegram from Washington states that while Mr. Orville Wright and Lieutenant Selfridge were travelling in an aeroplane a blade of the propeller broke and the occupants were thrown out from a height of 75 feet. Mr. Wright(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article21 1908-09-25 1073 (Supplied by Reuter.) Leaves for Manila. London, 19th September —The American Pacific Fleet has -left Albany for Manila.– » (Supplied by Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article48 1908-09-25 1073 The Inter-Parlia-mentary Union. (Supplied by Reuter.) I ho Kaiser and Peace. London, 19th September.— In reply to the greetings < f the Conference of the InterParliamentary Union the Kaiser telegraphed that he hoped the Conference would work for the maintenance of peace which was so dear to his heart.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article418 1908-09-25 1073 (Supplied by Reuter.) Promotion of the Turkish Ambassador in London. London, 19th September.—The Sultan has, promoted S. Musuru Pasha Vez.ir, Turkish Ambassador in London, to be Gran I Vizier in recognition of his services in bringing about the Anglo-Turkish rapprochement. T he investiture of the Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk(Supplied by Reuter.) - 418 words
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Advertisement112 1908-09-25 1073 From Mexico. the P' ira S ra ph was clipped from Mexico a news P a P er at Hermosillo, publisher 'y a P art of a letter to the T afriend: “On my last trip fell witV-£L? eS the froutier > my beast b *dly h nt e i112 words
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Advertisement81 1908-09-25 1073 A Neighbour’s Kindness. Mr. W. J. Fuller, J. P., storekeeper, Kendelsham, South Australia, writes: “I was called to see a neighbour who was suffering from severe cramps and who really thought be was past help. I gave him three doses of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and in a81 words
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Advertisement45 1908-09-25 1073 What Everybody Says Must Be T rue. Everyhidy who has used it says Chamberl.erlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diirrhmi Rmne.dy never fills to give relief from puns in the stomach or diarrho a, winch h outive proof of its reliability. The George. Town Dupeuoary, Wholesale Agents.45 words
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Article528 1908-09-25 1074 The position of affairs in the cotton trade is fast approaching a crisis and the decision of the card room workers to strike work to-day shows that they have no intention of accepting a five per cent, reduction of wages. There is, in fact, very little likelihood528 words
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Article611 1908-09-25 1074 A Farewell Address. Dr- Lucy, our Senior Medical Officer, in charge of the District Hospital, who received orders at the latter end of last week transferring him to Seremhan in medical charge of the State of Negri Sembilan, was the recipient of a pleasing address tins morning611 words
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Article509 1908-09-25 1074 Tbo Government Gazette of Senf.mk contams the f olloßiog itetoB the Public Seal of Captain Arthur Young, c mg tV S’ Deputy during his absence in the Kit His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to make the following anrointmon» with effect from the 27th Mr. H. W509 words
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Article455 1908-09-25 1075 (Before Mr Scott.) Breaches of Deleterious Drugs Ordinance. Noless than half-a-dozen Chinamen were this morning charged with and convicted of 1) using house No. 285, Bridge Street, for morphia-injection, and (2) being in possesgionm the said premises of more than twelve official doses of a deleterious drug,455 words
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Article654 1908-09-25 1075 Notwithstanding the state of the ground, a very interesting afternoon’s sport was witnessed on Saturday and the greater portion of the events on the programme was successfully got through. Starting punctually at four o’clock, spec'ators had three hours of keen enjoyment before darkness set m, and it654 words
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Article562 1908-09-25 1075 S. F. P. ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 18. Present. His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson, K.< m.g. His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, C. 8., O.C.T. Hon. apt. "Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. G. Maxwell (Act. Attorney-General). Hou. J. 0. Anthonisz (Col. I reasurer). Hon. A. Murray (Col.S. F. P. - 562 words
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Article4711 1908-09-25 1076 YESTERDAY’S CELEBRATIONS. For several months past preparations had been made by the members of the Roman Catholic community here to celebrate in a fitting manner the sacerdotal silver jubilee of the Kt. Rev. Joachim Meneuvrier, V.G., Vicar of the Church of the Assumption. Subscriptions had been collected,4,711 words
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Advertisement44 1908-09-25 1076 Whooping Cou «k M This is a very dangerous properly treated, but all danger LL by giving Chambers Remedy. It liquifies (k( making it easier to X, at cough loose, and makes t e Th< coughing loss frequent an Ag eDU George Town Dispeasary,44 words
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566 1908-09-25 1078 The Tongkah Harbour Ti n Dredging Company. lhe General Manager of m Harbour Tin Dredging Co J he Ton BU lows on the working of the (\J P rtB asfol- days ending Sept. 15 paDy for Dredged 250 hours, treated Hnno for 150 piculs of tin. J ar ds Mr.566 words
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Article662 1908-09-25 1079 The Ladies’ Bisley at Taiping. Pen<in£ Ladies "to the Fore. (Echo Special.} Taiping, 21st Sept.—The Ladies’ Bislev meeting opened here this morning in fi ne weather and under perfect conditions. Mr. E. L. Brockman, c. m. G., Resident of Perak, was present. As regards the shooting there was662 words
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Article35 1908-09-25 1079 (Supplied by Reuter.) Appointed Dutch Minister at Tok io. London, 20th September.—Mr. J. H. Van Royen, Councillor of the Dutch Legation at London, has been appointed Dutch Minister at Tok io.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article69 1908-09-25 1079 (Supplied by Reuter.) 1 A Verdict of Suicide. London, 20th September. —At the inquest held into the death of Major-General Charles Edward Luard, who was found dead on the railway line near Maidstone, the verdict returned was “suicide during temporary insanity.” The inquest on his wife showed that(Supplied by Reuter.) - 69 words
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Article55 1908-09-25 1079 (Supplied by Reuter.) Shipping Delayed Owing to log from Forest Fires. London, 20th September. —The forest fires are nearing Ottawa, where it is impossible to see fifty yards ahead owing to the overhanging pall of smoke. The fog, which is attributed to the smoke of the fires, is also(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article35 1908-09-25 1079 (Supplied by Reuter.) Wolffe Fails. London 21st September.-Wolffa has tailed in his attempt to swim across the 1 p 1 near Calais pier be was luted into the boat almost half drowned.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article41 1908-09-25 1079 (Supplied by Reuter.) Death Rate Increasing. London, 21st September.— I he cases of Cholera at St. Petersburg during the past week numbered 1,450 as compared with 200 during the preceding week. Over twentyfive per cent, of the cases were fatal.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article65 1908-09-25 1079 1 (Supplied by Reuter.) Invaders Victorious. London, 21st September.—The British Army manoeuvres which were abandoned owing to rain, have now been resumed and ended in a twenty-four hours’ battle, resulting in the invading forces completely crushing the British troops. 3he manoeuvres were carried out under actual war—1 ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article58 1908-09-25 1079 (Supplied by Reuter.) Gunsights Thrown Overboard. London. 21st September.—A British cruiser has arrive 1 at Perth from Gibraltar with a blue j icket in irons. He confessed to throwing overboard gunsights, valued at JirOO, while the cruiser was a fortnight out from Plymouth, by which the vessel was(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article41 1908-09-25 1079 (Supplied by Reuter Fire at Telephone Exchange. London, 21st September.—The huge c-ntral telephone exchange at Paris was gutted by fire yesterday evening and the c >mmunications to the Provinces and abroad were damaged. The damage is estimated at JC 1,500,000.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 41 words
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Article65 1908-09-25 1079 (Supplied by Reuter The Kaiser’s Foremost (’are. London, 21st September:—The Crown Prince of Germany, in bidding farewell to the members of the Conference of Interparliamentary Union on behalf of the Kaiser, said: “Throughout his reign my father has made the maintenance of peace bis foremost care. It was often(Supplied by Reuter ) - 65 words
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Article519 1908-09-25 1080 Mr. II earst is apparently determined to introduce more life into the Presidential campaign for he has been causing a sensation in America by producing letters showing that prominent Republicans and Democrats had been in financial relations with the Standard Oil Company. The revelation is excellently timed519 words
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Article574 1908-09-25 1080 Celebration in Penang. To-day, the anniversary of the birthday of Confucius, has been celebrated in the Chinese Town Hall, which contains the principal altar in Penang consecrated to the memory of the illustrious sage. The event consisted, in the main, of the gathering together of as many members574 words
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Article150 1908-09-25 1080 Yesterday’s Practice Shoot p I r h practice sh °°t of Ti t Rifle Club was held yesterdL r when only seventeen y n af ternoo —the low figure being due to tta eight members are away at T- acttll Bisley competition. Miss Wemmfh «rifle, while the150 words
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Article337 1908-09-25 1080 (From Our Own Correspondent.) A lor Star, 20th Sept The Attack on the Detectives. On the fact becoming known to the British Consul that Choo Ah Chin, one of the 25 men arrested in connection with the attack on the detectives on Tuesday night, is a British Subject337 words
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Article407 1908-09-25 1081 |N criminal appellate jurisdiction. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Lanl Hor Weng vs. the Crown. Vofltflr dav afternoon the bearing was re-,,-J of the appeal lodged by Mr. Lam TT Weng against his conviction and tence by Mr. Wolferstan, District Ze on the charge of cheating. It will be407 words
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Article270 1908-09-25 1081 (Be/ore Mr. Justice Fisher.) The Opening. The beptember Assizes were opened to- V’ The calendar is rather heavy—there mg twelve cases, three of murder, two of misc ief by fire, three of using as genuine a orged document, one of possession of instrur c °nnterfeiting current coin and270 words
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Article200 1908-09-25 1081 (Before Mr. Hamilton.) Gambling. A Chinaman and three Chinese women were this, morning charged with playing blankas yesterday in a kampong off Jelutong. The place was raided by Mr. I) Beatty, Assistant Protector of Chinese, and Mi. Savi, Assistant Superintendent of Police. I he Chinaman was further200 words
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Article318 1908-09-25 1081 The Kuala Kangear correspondent of the Perak Pioneer writes on Sunday “H. E- the High Commissioner, Miss Anderson, Lady Young, the Private Secretary and suite, arrived to-day in a special saloon attached to 12.33 passenger train from Teluk Anson. H. E. was received at the station318 words
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567 1908-09-25 1081 To the Editor op the Stkaits Echo. Sir, If any one happen to take a stroll to Pudu Road, Kuala Lumpur, he will see by the side of the pond,close to the Sultan Street Railway approach road, a notice, in English, Chinese,567 words
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Article417 1908-09-25 1082 Report for 1907. Oi Hie last day of the year the Malay States Guides Rpgiment was 23 privatesand sevf>n buglers over strength, the total for all rank* l inc'uding 13 European Officers, being 885. The Commandant gives the following statistics of nationality Sikhs 678 Punj ibi Muhammadans417 words
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Article585 1908-09-25 1082 Says the China Mail of the sth inst. Last evening we reported th it some of the more enterprising men of Kwangtung Province were agitating, and the Viceroy seemed to be supporting them, for permission to opf-n mines in the Fayuen district. That there is a feeling of585 words
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Article529 1908-09-25 1082 May Visit the Orient The divine Sarah Bernhardt Manila, says lhe Manila Timet "qu® 6 her company of players have been for a tour of Australia and W of seeing the Orient she has managers to make inquiry as to the possib.hties in the cities of the529 words
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Advertisement104 1908-09-25 1082 From Mexico. The following paragraph was clipped from the El Sol, a newspaper at Hermosillo, Mexico, it being a put of a lette" to the publisher from a friend “On 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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Advertisement53 1908-09-25 1082 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 frequent and less severe. The George Town53 words
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Advertisement80 1908-09-25 1082 A Neighbour’s Kindness. Mr. W. J. Fuller, J. P.. delsham, South a ’_i lo was suffering called to see a neighbour wh thou?b! from severe cramps and uoses be was Past help. I gave b n> M Disr of Chamber lain s Co he, CH I fce bad rbcei Remedy,80 words
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Article1836 1908-09-25 1083 Theatrical Performance. Th? theatrical performance given by the thprs of the Parish Hall last night in honour of the sacerdotal jubilee of the Kt. p av J Meneuvrier, V. G and under the patronage and in the presence f Their Lordships the Bishop of Malacca d Bishop1,836 words
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Article1811 1908-09-25 1084 S F. P. Correspondent. CELEBBAIIQ <> HE SULTAN'S 35 lH Bl ilfl-i 1) Y. Stately <\-reinoniius. Picture qu Scenes in the alacs, and in Gaily Decorated Town. Johore, Thursday. With all the pomp and circumstance due Io his rank, there was celebrate 1 at Johore today the 35thS F. P. Correspondent. - 1,811 words
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Advertisement31 1908-09-25 1084 A Balm Indeed- N.> external application 18 ua usc les or be,l.,in’s Pain Bahn for s< he swo n N o .notter cause, this liniment “j' 1 wlwleM leAg®“George Town Dispensary,31 words
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Article1058 1908-09-25 1085 The Ladies’ Bisley at Taiping. Penang Ladies Again to the Fore, (Echo Special.) Yesterday Afternoon’s Results. Taiping. 21st Sept.—Shooting recommenced punctually at 4 p m. in fine weather. There were 10 entries for the Service Rifle Competition at the 200 yards range. Mrs. Pinkney and Mrs. Gerrard tied1,058 words
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Article97 1908-09-25 1085 (Echo Specials.) Visit L» Ihe Krian Irrigation Work*». Taiping, 22nd Sept. 11. E. the High Commissioner, Sir John Anderson, k<. n.g., visits the Krian Iriigatiou XVorks to-day. A Sad Accident. Bagim Serai, 22nd Sept.— In connection with 11. h. the High Commissioner's visit to Krian, while97 words
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Article104 1908-09-25 1085 (Supplied, bi/ Hester-) Ifcarst’H Revelations. L mdon, 21st S ptember.—The millionaire newspaper pr< prlet .r Hearst lia< caused a sensation in America by producing letter* showing that the Republican senator Foraker, the Democrat Barley, and other prominent Republicans and Democrats have been in financial relations with the(Supplied, bi/ Hester-) - 104 words
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Advertisement53 1908-09-25 1085 Whooping Cough. This is a vetv dangerous di-ease unless properly treated, but all danger may be avoided by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It liquifies the <ough mucus, making it easier to expectorate, keeps the cough loose, and makes the paroxysms of coughing le-i frequent and less severe. The George Town53 words
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Article64 1908-09-25 1086 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mishap Io his Daughter. Lindon, 22nd S ptember. —Mr and Mrs. Asquith are staving at Slain Castle, Aberdeenshire Tbeir daughter Violet was missed on Saturday afternoon and several parties searched for her with lanterns until midnight, when they found her unconscious on the top of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article95 1908-09-25 1086 (Supplied by Reuter Will Vote Conservative. London, 21st September. —A telegram from Newcastle states that branches of the Irish League, representing 3,000 voters, have decided to support the Conservatives, as a protest against the action of Mr. Asquith, the Premier, in modifying the procession inaugurated by the(Supplied by Reuter ) - 95 words
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Article393 1908-09-25 1086 (Supplied by Reuter.) Capital and Labour. London, 22nd September.—The newspapers contain columns of matter on the Lancashire lock-out, which is a fight between two of the greatest combinations of Capital and Labour in England. Both are well supplied with funds. As the whole industry is dependent on(Supplied by Reuter.) - 393 words
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Article507 1908-09-25 1086 The obligation of the State to provide public work or public maintenance for unemployed workers is no new or revolutionary principle but one which is admitted by all save a handful of individualists. It is a social obligation for the fulfilment of which the late Government507 words
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Article1294 1908-09-25 1086 THE assizes. (Bejore Mr. Justice Fisher.) Attempted Rape. Yesterday afternoon tbe bea’rino sinned in the case j„ whi W4B coolie. Lim Ab Woo, was attempting to com,mt a rape on bis eleven-year-old daughter, Won» u. v U b Besides Wong Ku NyongX were examined for the’ prosecution. Police1,294 words
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Article519 1908-09-25 1087 (Before Mr. Scott.) Breach of Municipal Ordinance. Haji Sarah, a Malay, was charged on the 15th inst. with erecting abuilding in June last by altering an existing building, to wit, No. 117, Hutton Lane, in such a manner as to involve a new superstructure on existing foundation,519 words
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Article609 1908-09-25 1087 No less than three inquests were held by Coroner R. Scott in the Second Police Court yesterday. The first one was on the death of one Vaiti who, as we reported tie other day, fell ovetboard the s.s. Taroba while she was about to weigh anchor on the609 words
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Article577 1908-09-25 1088 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taipine, 21st S j pt. Official Movements and Changes. 1 ho British Resident returned from Ipoh on Saturday last. To-day he went up to Kuala Kangaar to see the High Commissioner. To-morrow His Excellency and a large party, including His Highness the Sultan, the577 words
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Article577 1908-09-25 1088 Successful Conclusion. The Police Sports were brought to a happy conclusion yesterday evening at the Foit. The first event was a race among the Club tambies, and bad very good entries. The following event, Putting the Shot, for Sikhs and Malays, was very good. For the former,577 words
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Article445 1908-09-25 1088 Children’s Treat. lhe festivities in connontio sacerdotal jubilee of the Kt. Re” i’u th vner were brought to a «.u J afternoon with a Children's TreaVTa’ grounds of the Parish Hall Besid« .1, h 10 whose honour the treat was gj“ were present the Rt. R ev445 words
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144 1908-09-25 1088 Mr. Win. Macbean, one of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, has D u that, at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on Friday nex f be will move: That immediate steps be estimates of the cost of establishing wBm gapoie a model dairy farm onthe144 words
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Advertisement53 1908-09-25 1088 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 frequent and less severe. The George Town53 words
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Article935 1908-09-25 1089 fivil Servants’ Banquet to Their 11 Sovereign. n Q Saturday night the Officers of the r Le Government gave a banquet, at the rp Hotel, in honour of the birthday of Hs Highness the Sultan. The hon’ble Dato Sentri received the guests, the arrival of935 words
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Article80 1908-09-25 1089 The following is a comparative statement of the cultivated rubber exported from the Federated Malay States during the eight months to the end of August, 1908 and 1907 1908 1907 Increase lbs. lbs. lbs. Perak 275,313 145.877 129,436 Selangor ...1,251.809 *****3 533 856 N. Sembilan 373 414 310,31480 words
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Article85 1908-09-25 1089 A London correspondent wires to the Malay Mail on Saturday as follows The reported new discovery of synthetic rubber is receiving attention in the halfpenny Press. The inventors, Messrs. Docherty and Alsebrook, of Burton, says that if isoprene, a hydrocarbon, is distilled, the vapour given off changes ultimately85 words
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Article600 1908-09-25 1089 Fiiday'a Free Press has the following notes of the training for the forthcoming Singapore races Training operations on the course yesterday morning were witnessed bv only a f*w spectators. The weather, though threatening, kept clear, and the turf was in good order. The racing track was fenced600 words
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Advertisement104 1908-09-25 1089 From Mexico. The following paragraph was clipped from the El Sol, a newspaper at Hermosillo, Mexico, it being a part of a letter to the publisher from a friend “On 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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1046 1908-09-25 1090 Tenth Annual Report. The following is the annual report of the Negri Sembilan Planters’ Association, 1907-1908 Gentlemen, We your Committee place before you our 10th Annual Report. 1. Meetings.— There have been six General Meetings during the year and several Committee Meetings. The former have barm1,046 words
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Article315 1908-09-25 1090 Monday’s Perak Pioneer mW u following from its Tanjong pondent:— J d m correg. Rats have played havcc deplorable losses to the pad i nland Tanjong Malim. The matter IJ*?** to the notice of Mr. Dalv thn a Ught an °h ffiCBr i Wh “th Mr315 words
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Article61 1908-09-25 1090 (Supplied by Reuter.) Early Legislation. London, 23rd September—Mr. Asquith has written a letter to Mr. Shartt, Liberal candidate for Newcastle, stating that, in addition to the Licensing Bill, the Governmen will immediately deal with other social questions, the most urgent of whicn is unemployment, which the Government(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article56 1908-09-25 1090 (Supplied by Reuter.) Evasion of’ Head lax. London, 23rd September.-A telegram from Ottawa states that it has e a( j a ed that Chinese have been from Mexico with fraudulent declaring them to be merch te j that evading the head-tax- It lB rau ded of the Government has(Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article81 1908-09-25 1090 (Supplied by Beulei.) Effect of Fire at the Telephone Exchange. jt London, 22nd SeP*" ral J6 ed life the telephone excuang obliged to ba' e at Paris. Business men a i( a so recourse to the te m 8 were 6eD J damaged. Numerous tetegra n bope d to(Supplied by Beulei.) - 81 words
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Advertisement44 1908-09-25 1090 What Everybody Says Must Be True. Everybody who h is used it says Chamberberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give relief from piins in the stomach or diarrhoea, which is positive proof of its reliability. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.44 words
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Advertisement81 1908-09-25 1090 A Neighbour’s Kindness. Mr. W. J. Fuller, J. P., storekeeper, Rendelsham, South Australia, writes “I was called to see a neighbour who was suffering from severe cramps and who really thought he was past help. I gave him three closes of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and in a81 words
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Article36 1908-09-25 1091 (Supplied by Reuter.) 58 Cases of Cholera. Rondon, 22nd September.—Fifty-eight eg of Cholera were reported at Manila Sunday and the public festivities were not Emitted. Two hundred Police were told sto assist the Sanitary Officers.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article36 1908-09-25 1091 (Suppliel by Reuter.) A Record by Mr. Wilbur Wright. London, 22nd September.—At Lemars (Iowa) Mr. Wilbur Wright travelled 66 kilometres in an aeroplane in 1 hour 31 minutes and 25 seconds, which is a record.(Suppliel by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article26 1908-09-25 1091 (Supplied by Reuter.) 490 Mills Strike. London, 23rd September.—49o Lancashire mills have stopped work. About 100 are working, though some on short time.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article34 1908-09-25 1091 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Insult to Catholics. London, 23rd September.—The Dublin corporation has passed a resolution resenting intensely Mr. Asquith’s insult to the Roman Catholics with regard to the Eucharistic procession.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article29 1908-09-25 1091 (Supplied by Reuter.) Well Again. London, 23rd September.—Mr. Asquith’s daughter is now well. She was frightened and overtaxed by the darkness when on the high cliffs.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article18 1908-09-25 1091 (Supplied by Reuter-) Release. London, 23rd September.—Prince Eulenhas been released in consequ nee of his health.(Supplied by Reuter-) - 18 words
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Article26 1908-09-25 1091 (Supplied by Reuter.) T The Budget. .i °°don, 23rd September.—According to L-Uasian Budget the ordinary revenue 2 r oubles and the expenditure 2.473, 000,000 roubles.» (Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article917 1908-09-25 1091 edict Wl l eP tem 6r 1 an im P ol *tant aL 1 IS T d ,n China > constituting towards' 61, n tlie niovp ment towards reform in the Middle Kinom which began soon after the Russo-Japanese War. It will be rewX ei l i917 words
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205 1908-09-25 1091 We are courteously informed Ly Mr. D. W. Gilmour, Manager of the local branch of the Chartered Bank of Imlii, Aust rain* and China, that he hih to-day received telegraphic advice from bis Head Office in London to the «ffect that the Directors205 words
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Advertisement64 1908-09-25 1091 Whooping Cough. 8 a Ter V dangerous disease unless avoid I/ reate d. but all danger may be Reined by ?i Vin E Chamberlain’s Cough lt liquifies the f ough mucus, co U2 ij eas er to expectorate, keeps the coygk- 3 6, an d makes the paroxysms of GfrjrtMrn64 words
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Article1173 1908-09-25 1092 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Attempted Rape. Yesterday afternoon a Chinese youth, named Hui Ah Wee, was indicted on the above charge. The accused, who was not repiesented by counsel, claimed to be tried. A common jury having been empanelled, Mr, Spioule, acting Solicitor-General, opened the case1,173 words
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Article513 1908-09-25 1092 {Before Mr. Scott.) 85 tor assaulting a compatriot™ 0111 8 4oei Selling Chandu without Licenc In consequence of Actin Gilroy s raid on house No 12 aT" Street, yesterday. Tan Kai Tip „a' this morning with selling cka^ u b h "g without a licence from the513 words
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Article2420 1908-09-25 1093 S T. XAVIER'S INSTITUTION. FINIS coronat opus. T p end crowns the work, and the drama-nprfo-mance given by the boys of St. vZor’s Institution yesterday afternoon in r ~r of the sacerdotal jubilee of the Rt. p n J Meneuvrier, V. G Vicar of the of the Assumption, brought to2,420 words
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Article132 1908-09-25 1094 —MM A meeting of the Selangor Anti-Opium Society was held last Sunday, when Mr. Lake < how Thye presided. Among those present were Messrs Loke Chow Kit, Choo Cheng Khay, Lee Kong Lam, Tong Taking, Teh Seow Teng, Khoo Keng H< oi, Law Yew Swee, Chia Siew—MM - 132 words
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Article470 1908-09-25 1094 Distribution of Prizes. Yesterday’s Perak Pioneer gives the fol--1 wing account of the distribution of the prizes won at the Ladies’ Bisley at Taiping:— At 9-30 pm. (on Tuesday) the large reading room at the Perak Club was the centre of attraction for both the shooting and470 words
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Article543 1908-09-25 1094 pore races:- SlDga g Saturday morning was an ideal t training the gee-gees on tU ODefor only a few sportsmVwe’ X?'*’ Excelsior (Bennett) was first indulged in slow work. First Tenor (Pr 1 doing similar exercise. (Ku,z Kenmare (White) and Grev (Pierbux) jumped iff f rom post543 words
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Article883 1908-09-25 1095 Ow Correspondent.) London, August 28tb. The Royal West Kents. T T Twisleton-Wykeham-Fien-Ca oX'M Own Royal West Kent Regt- .ill complete three years in the adju®eDt’ f he6tb Battalion in November next, u C V n L s granted an extension, will revert and, UDI t Few883 words
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264 1908-09-25 1095 The Philippine Government has offered a prize of 15,< 00 pesos for the invention of an incombustible roofing to substitute nipa that shall be fireproof, waterproof, not subject to the attacks of insects, durable and not more costly than nipa, and that.the roofing shall264 words
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Article113 1908-09-25 1095 Ihe following i'ems are taken (r m the London and Inna E.ri rest of the 4th inst.:— Malacca Rubber Plantations. Out turn dry rublier for August, 4,0l01b«. Anglo-Malay Rubber. Crop harvested August 30,217 lbs. dry; last year, 25,113 lbs. dry. Federated (Selangor) Rubber. Rubber harvested tour rn »nths113 words
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Article33 1908-09-25 1095 (Echo Special.) Mr. Tye Kee Yoon Gets the Gaming Farm. Taiping, 24th September.—The Perak Government have accepted Mr. Tye Kee Yoon’s tender of $50,000 per mensem for the Gaining Farm.33 words
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Article99 1908-09-25 1095 (Supplied by Reuter.) 530 Mills Closed. London, 23rd September.—Five hundred and thirty mills have closed. The opinion is growing that the lock-out will not be quickly settled. Five More Mills Closed. London, 24th September.—Five weaving mills closed at Bury yesterday, swelling the ranks of those who are(Supplied by Reuter.) - 99 words
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Article26 1908-09-25 1095 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cruisers for Training Purposes. London, 24th S ■ptember The Admiralty has agreed to lend two up-to-date cruisers to Australia for training purposts.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article31 1908-09-25 1095 (Supplied by Reuter.) One-sided Taxation. London, 23rd September:—The Natal Assembly has pissed a taxation Bill imposing quadruple the ordin try tax on owners of land let to Indians or natives.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article46 1908-09-25 1095 (Supplied by Reuter.) Accident on a French Cruiser. London, 23rd September.—The premature explosion of a charge on hoard the cruiser Latouche-TreviUe at I’oulon caused a gun tn explode, which shattered the turret. Fifteen men were killed and two were blown 100 (U into the air.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Advertisement36 1908-09-25 1095 A Balm Indeed. No external application is equal to Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for sore muscles or swollen joints. No matter what may be the cause, this liniment will give relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.36 words
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Article39 1908-09-25 1096 (Supplied by Reuter.) Wreck of the 44 Shir of Bengal.” London, 24th September. —The baique Star of Bengal has been wrecked off the coast of Alaska. Nine Whites and one hundred and one Chinese and Japanese were drowned.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article118 1908-09-25 1096 Penang, 24ih September. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Hin-. London Demand Bink ..2 3{| 4 months* sight Ban: ..2 o 3 Credit 3 Documentary ...2/41 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 1 4| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Dimaroi 1 4| Mooimftin, Demand Bani? !<4 3 days* sight Priv»c«- 1,6118 words
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Article199 1908-09-25 1096 Gold leaf $65 20 B. Pep pur W.C<-a.hi 3Hk.s or A no stock Whi 1 e Popp-' r I 5. se 'lers Train; I’-pfH 10— nominal Cluv»* q.-. 50 out <f season [Vine- 70. nominal Jn.-v.'.»’ i... GO.— nom. Nutmngn 19 sales No I 6.65 sales Sugar 7 2199 words
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Advertisement612 1908-09-25 1096 The Extraonlina y .Case of Hr. Horman Raymond. —> 1, Patrick Norman Ruymond, of Ibe Refuge,” N irayan Pitiya R iad, Colombo, am glad of the opportunity thus afforded me to tell the story of my miraculous experience my cure be-ng a miracle one may truly say, for it was612 words
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Advertisement250 1908-09-25 1096 from my dying bed and nut „7 agam.an active and man.” u^'.v It lias been in c isps <L> C a j able’ that Dr. Williams’ pjji- p',? 8 incur People havo often wrought their m Pa!e derful cures. These Pil] s act t i WCQ blood. They purify and250 words
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Article1068 1908-09-25 1097 c Number of £7 s 5 Capital. Shares t> r mJe i issued. o *x3 2 o X 3 1 1 X 65 o —r~" I I 3 .003 300,000 30,000 10 10 .10 foryear endine 31 3/08 ■i ,v Mi ng {SOT 300,000 22.500 10 101 J *«»<«/8/081,068 words
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