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Title Section21 1908-10-16 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. ||s Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 16th October, 1908. No. 41.21 words
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Advertisement320 1908-10-16 1 '////ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ'ZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZIZZZZZZZZZZZZ CONTENTS. x Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: page 5 The Third League Season 1,168 The Most Popular Man... 1,168 x The Speculative Mania 1,171 Vignettes de Voyage 1,168 The Liberal Position 1,177 The Paiish Hall 1 169 j The Cotton Crisis 1,181 The Cornish Pixie 1,170 x n* x A Contented320 words
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Advertisement151 1908-10-16 2 i 0 THE t I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. flB ra Published the day prior to the departure of each mail i J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States 5 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as H all important news from various parts151 words
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Article541 1908-10-16 1168 The third season of the League competition ended somewhat ingloriously yesterday afternoon with a walk over for the Anglo-Chinese School whose opponents, the Government Service, failed to put in an appearance on the field at the time appointed. Indeed, towards the latter end of the competition541 words
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Article, Illustration224 1908-10-16 1168 The gold medal won by Mr. Foo Cboo Choon in our Most Popular Mau competition will be on view for the next few days at No. 1, Bjach Street, the premises of Mr. AV. Daniel, the well known optician. The medal, which is about I he224 words
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Article1203 1908-10-16 1168 Echo Special rretpondenf Deck (’hairs. After some years in the Far East, I have returned to England, my excuse lieing the necessity of the EcAo being represented at the Rubtier Exhibition I am already desiring to be back in M a lava. 1 .ip on y t1,203 words
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Advertisement94 1908-10-16 1168 <Tlie 2straits Echo. J? fo joatiw satisfies everybody and jnatice alone daily (except Sunday».) CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226 —232, Beach Street. Penang. FRICK: DAILT LOCAL per annntn OUTSTATIONS Pontage Extra. MAIL IIHTION (Post. Free >l5 OABLB ADDRI3 I Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 313. All bnrtr.oss communications *hoald be addressed to94 words
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Article898 1908-10-16 1169 Anglo-Chinese School vs. Government Service. As the Government Service team did not put in an appearance on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon in their fixture with the Anglo-Chinese School, the latter team was given a walk over by the Referee, Mr. Jas T. Dobbie. The above was the last898 words
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Article219 1908-10-16 1169 Below we publish the Balance Sheet in connection with the performance given at the Parish Hall on October 2, from which it will be seen that the Parish Hall Funds benefit to the extent of $ll5. Receipts. c. From Robinson Piano Coy. ***** 16-00 Mrs. Procter by219 words
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Article1047 1908-10-16 1170 the assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Murder. The hearing of the charge of murder prefprred against Loh Wah alias Chong Ah Ti as resumed yesterday afternoon. T h e witness Wong lan Nui, who was i uted to hunt down the accused, was cross-examined at considerable length by1,047 words
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Article194 1908-10-16 1170 This most wonderful little bit of humanity will only hold three more receptions in Penang, viz. to-day, to-morrow and Sunday afternoon, from 5 till 7-30 p m. as he leaves for Singapore, en route for tbe London Hippodrome, on Sunday evening. He is proving as great a194 words
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Article1293 1908-10-16 1170 (From Our Own Correspondent Wednesday, 7th Oct. A Terrible Amok.” A I ringganu Malay ran amok in a Chinese towkay s plantation near Thomson Road last Saturday morning, and killed one Javanese woman and dangerously wounded two Malay women. His wife had refused to return to him until1,293 words
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Article351 1908-10-16 1171 (Supplied by Reuter.) Servian Proclamation. London, Bth October.—A proclamation issued at Belgrade appeals to the Powers for justice and protection and demands the restoration of the stdus quo in Bosnia, otherwise compensation would be necessary for Servia’s independent existence. Montenegro. A telegram from Cettigne states that a(Supplied by Reuter.) - 351 words
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Article588 1908-10-16 1171 Mr. C. G. Warnford-Lock contributes a thoughtful article on the tin slump in the October number of the Onlooker of Malaya. In common with many others be is inclined to believe that the present depression is mainly due to the inflation which preceded it—to immoderation in speculative588 words
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Article5099 1908-10-16 1172 CHRISTIAN LYS - Rights Reserved 1 BY CHRISTIAN LYS, AUTHOR OF “The Mystery of LaJvphc.” Th 6 Hepswortb Million,.” Mr. Qn.xley of the Gxte House.” Ac. Ac. CHAPTER 111. My Lady’s Sitting Room. The Green Man at Farnford was a comfortable, old-fashioned hostlory. It had been famous in the old5,099 words
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Article435 1908-10-16 1174 General Farms. We learn from Mr. A. I). Neubronner,Con-sul-General for Siam, that the syndicate of the Sitool General Farms have, owing to the heavy losses which are being sustained by them, petitioned the Government of Siam either to make a reduction in the rent of the Farms, or to435 words
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Article558 1908-10-16 1175 (Before Mr. Nunn Criminal Breach of Trust. Lira Beng Tok was charged yesteiday morning with committing criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect of 33,800, the property of Messrs. Behn, Meyer and Co, between May, 1906, and July, 1908. The case was postponed to the558 words
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Article590 1908-10-16 1175 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, It is amusing to note how your correspondent Indignation has avoided tackling the pertinent questions put by me. It is well for Mr. Indignation to ignore the questions as straightforward answers to them may not perhaps be to590 words
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Article825 1908-10-16 1175 Ur °^r ai>nievt j I'Umut, Bth oc> Smuggling Spirits At the Bruas Court Ra (Wednesday) Mr. J th e Dmdmgs, fined a Tami f tbe bringing spirits, to wit, aboll| for a flask of whisky) into the 8 an<l a permit. TheThisky and 1 i lthoM fiscated. a825 words
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Article875 1908-10-16 1176 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 18. Reliefs for the East. The s.s. Soudan left Southampton on the 16tb inst. for her long voyage to the Far East. She carries out the reliefs and details for Ceylon, Singapore, Hongkong and Tientsin. Her outward itinerary has been875 words
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Article52 1908-10-16 1176 I’he annual general meeting of the Penang Recreation Club will be held at the Club ptvdion at 530 p.m. on Wednesday, the 21st inst-. Business. (1) T>r. ad and confirm the minutes of the last annual general meeting. (2) To elect office-be irers for the ensuing year.52 words
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Article207 1908-10-16 1176 iIJVUnrIUU LLHUOUb —Chambers' Journal. All those whose lot unfortunately cats them in regions where th*» mosquito thrives fully realise the ravages of this pest and the discomfort experienced from their attacks—not taking into consideration any maladies, such as malaria, which they disseminate—if proper precautionary methods are not practised.iIJVUnrIUU LLHUOUb —Chambers' Journal. - 207 words
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Article240 1908-10-16 1176 The monthly report.of Mr. J. F. Owen, Acting District Officer, Lipis—for August of last, year contains the following welldeserved tribute to private enterprise I’he Federal Automobile Mail Service ran cars for the last, time on the 31st August. The way in which the motor cars have sustained240 words
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Advertisement71 1908-10-16 1176 From Canada. Mothers have the same terror of croup in all countries, but Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy leads in popularity for a prompt cure of this dreaded disease. Mrs. I bosMatthew of Caledon, East Ontario, says: I have used Chamberlain 8 Cough 1 Remedy several times, and I try to keep71 words
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Advertisement45 1908-10-16 1176 Blood Poison Prevented. ’There is no danger from blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is applied. It is an antiseptic 1 mment, and unless the injury is very severe it will not leave a scar. Ihe George Town dispensary, Wholesale Agents.45 words
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Article288 1908-10-16 1177 ''Upplied by Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lon<lor, 9h October. Baron Alois Voa Afhrenth.il, Ausrian Minister for F<> r eign Affairs, uddrossii g the delegations at Budapest, said th tt the regular isation of the position in Bosnia ;nd Herzegovina was the natural conclusion of Austria’s work and was( ''Upplied by ) - 288 words
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Article81 1908-10-16 1177 (SwnphecZ by Reuter The Opium Trallic. Loudon, 9t.h October.— In a white book report on opium Mr. Stephen Luck, Councillor of the Peking Legation, emphasizes the continued energy of the Chinese Government in the suppression of the opium traffi The provincial ffici i.ls are apathetic, though there are some(SwnphecZ by Reuter ) - 81 words
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Article28 1908-10-16 1177 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Nev» Capital. London, 9th October.—The Australian House of Representatives, at its final ballot, selected Canbeira as the capital, subject to the Senate’s continuation.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article43 1908-10-16 1177 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4. Resignation of Lord Ripon. London, 10th October.—The .Marquis of Ripon. Lord Piivy S a »l, has re-dniod owing to advancing age. Ho is succeeded by the Earl of Crewe who, however, retains the Secretaryship of the Colonies.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article25 1908-10-16 1177 (Supplied by Reuter.) Gloomy Outlook. London, 10th October.— The Stock Exchange is gloomy in view of fall iu the price of stocks.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article897 1908-10-16 1177 The Liberal position, it will hardly be denied, is scarcely so strong as it was three short years ago. Whether we attribute this waning popularity to that important and inexplicable factor in politics, the swing of the pendulum,” or to the introduction of ill-advised measures which earned897 words
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2554 1908-10-16 1178 A Huge Success. The Perak Chinese Am iteur Dramatic gaiety scored a phenomenal success at Tek g, on ’s Theatrical Hall on Saturday night a n.l the organise»s and actors alike deserve t credit for the admirable manner in which the play was staged and2,554 words
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Article459 1908-10-16 1179 We are informed that the piece My Lord in Livery will be repeated at the Parish Hall on Saturday next, 17th inst., at 9 p.m. There will be an entire change of programme with some new vocalists and new tableaux, including a recitation by Major459 words
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Article964 1908-10-16 1179 To tub Em,ok op Snum Sir, Instead of giving n] a n my plain questions, it i 9 ut L oBw «<t« to see that Disgusted k himself to bo carried away b tl Lon of temper and induced ir* inoffensive people. This trait of id-bSi»964 words
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Advertisement49 1908-10-16 1179 Proper Treatment for Dysentery. The great mortality resulting from dysentery is due to a lack of proper treatment. Not one case in a thousand will prove fatal when Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Kemedy is given at the first onset of the disease. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.49 words
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Article26 1908-10-16 1180 September Outputs. The following tin-mine outputs for the month of September are reported Pels. Rahman Hydraulic Tin 238.00 Chenderiang Mines 567.00 Sipiau Tin 92.0026 words
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Article134 1908-10-16 1180 A new steamer for the Straits Steamship Company, the Ipoh, a-rived from the yards at Dundee, at Singapore last Friday, says lhe Straits Times. She left Dundee, on September 8, making t er y r un. The Ipoh is a vessel of ■J-S tons and 120 horse-power.134 words
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Article544 1908-10-16 1180 The Gouerw/nenf Gazette of October 9 tion^- 8 tbe followi item of informaMr. J. S \V Arthur, having passed the prescribed Examination in Law, H. E. the i' lS P !pase d to appoint him a passed Cadet with effect from the 7th ult. The Inspector of Police544 words
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Article367 1908-10-16 1180 An interesting ceremony took place at Government House, Singapore, on Saturday morning, when Puteh, Sub-Inspector of Police, was presented with an Imperial Service Order medal by His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, k. c. m. <;. He was escorted to G overnment House by a367 words
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Advertisement70 1908-10-16 1180 From Canada. Mothers have the same terror of crimp in all countries, but Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy leads in popularity for a prompt cure of this dreaded dianse. Mrs. Tho*. Matthew of Caledon, East Ontario, ►ays: I have used Chamber lain’s Cough Remedy several times, and I try to keep it70 words
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Article749 1908-10-16 1181 Fridn’s Free Presi has tho following notes of the mining for the forthcoming S cgapore races: A good Lumber of turf-going folk turned up on the course yesterday morning to witness the training, which was of a very interesting nature. Petgrave (Cai twright), about whose condition so749 words
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Article127 1908-10-16 1181 (Echo Special.) The Barrack Murder. Singapore, 12th October.—The trial of the murderers of Dr. Barrack was concluded late on Saturday night. t Eight Sentenced to Death. Eight of the accused were sentenced to death, including one kepala, who was the instigator, but did not participate in the crime. Two127 words
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Article212 1908-10-16 1181 (Supplied by Reuter.) Montenegro. London, 11th Oct.--The Montenegrin Skupstina has assembled. A large crowd, clamour'ng for war, waited outside the Parliament building. In an interview the Premier said that the situation was very critical and that hostilities were hardly avoidable. A Stormy Session. London. 12 b October(Supplied by Reuter.) - 212 words
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Article44 1908-10-16 1181 (Supplied by Reuter.) Operatives Accept Reductin» London. 12>h Ootober—Friendl. >’ between the operatives in the rnn epmners and card room workers h restored. Both are wi) in to 'nr cent, reduction and to review K." V? position three months later. tbe Woole(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article48 1908-10-16 1181 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lyttelton’s Public Appeal. TI I t don h th ootober -Tbe Hon. Edward Lyttelton. Headmaster of Eton Coltee made a public appeal on behalf of th. Etonian Association for China in support Bishop Cassels scheme for a sVudwat’. hospital at Chengtu-fu.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article444 1908-10-16 1181 For the time being the cotton operatives have decided not to resist the demand of the employers for a 5 per cent, reduction of wages, and the strike which has depleted the funds of the operatives’ organisations to the extent of 100,000, may be said to be444 words
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332 1908-10-16 1182 $l,OOO for Penang Charities. We have received for publication the following letter which explains itself: Penang. 12tb October, 1908. To Goh Taik Chee, Esq., Penang. Dear Sir, As decided at to-day’s meeting I beg to band you the sum of $l,OOO, being a portion of332 words
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Article756 1908-10-16 1182 IN Cl. OIINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (before Air Justice Ficher Govindasamy and Two Others vs. The Crown. In tins case the appellants, Govindasamy Govindan and Ayaroo, and another, we’re charged before the Police Magistrate of Mibong Tebal with defamation. Mr. R >binson the Magistrate, discliargel the last one and756 words
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Article601 1908-10-16 1182 (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Application for Extradition. On the Court resuming its sitting this morning, the Solicitor-General applied that I ng Chm and Ko Li, who are concerned in the case of murder on the high seas-parti-culars of which have already appeared in our columns might be ordered601 words
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Article979 1908-10-16 1183 (Before Mr. Peel.) Theft on Board. A Javanese, named Mat Nyan, pleaded “guilty” yesterday to the charge of theft of 3 sarongs, value $6.75, 1 hat, value $1.50, 1 silk cloth, value $1.50, 1 baju, value $1.50, total value $1125, the property of one Abdul, on the979 words
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Article149 1908-10-16 1183 H eekly Practice Shoot Yesterday afternoon the fifuJwk practice shoot of the Indies’R,fl?™ T* 11 held, when t wn v Ur with the Following were the individual o 5 o Mrs. Cooper 35 77 Mrs. Langham Carter.” 33 on Mrs. Gore Anderson 30 90 J Mrs. Wolferstan149 words
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Article83 1908-10-16 1183 The final shoot in the Interport match will take place at the Rifle Range at 6.45a.m. to-morrow morning punctually. The following represent our team [teen. Capt. Marriott, Adjutant, Penang VolunSergt. Southam, Sergt. Neubronner, Private Murray, together with six non-commissioned officers and men selected from the Malay States83 words
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Article184 1908-10-16 1183 Programme of Gymkhana. The following programme has been ora’n up for the Gymkhana to be held on the 9tn November next: 1. Flat Race, for ponies 14.2 and und r, owners up, catch weights, distance 10 T Flat Race, for horses over 14.2. up, catch weights, distance184 words
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Article464 1908-10-16 1184 The Accounts Passed. rating of the Executive was held v evening at the Chamber of ComMr D. A. M. Brown in the fflerCe There were also present Messrs C^ r 'lton Peel, Pickenpack, Hallifax and JLT Macintyre. The business of the evening was the passed tbe464 words
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Article293 1908-10-16 1184 T’ c c vs Wanderers. th? p.nl nu bero£ spectator, gathered on :> yej er laV a tern n 10 ’i<nes s the f TO ndly game of soc <er between noket Club d ,he T rorn start to finish the game was greatly in favour of the Cricketers293 words
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Article303 1908-10-16 1184 We have received for publication a copy of the following letter received by Mr. E. A Merican, President of the Muslim Society, from the Colonial Secretary 6.-12/1908. Colonial Secretary’s Office, Singapore, sth October, 1908. Sir, I am directed by the Governor to inform you that His Excellency has303 words
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Article473 1908-10-16 1184 To the Editor op the straits Echo. Sir, Mr. “Indignation” has "come back to his mutton he wants his pound of fl-sh and nothing eDe will satisfy him. He wan’s everybody to l>elieve that there was some dereliction of duty on the part of some of473 words
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695 1908-10-16 1184 To the Editor ov the Straits Echca Dear Sir, I should like to draw your attention to the following quaint effusion from the Health Department of the local (Kuala Lumpur) Sanitary Board, which require» but little comment from my pen. Be695 words
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Article342 1908-10-16 1185 Writing to the Straits Times from Malacca, on the Bth instant, a correspondent savs Last Wednesday, St. Francis School was honoured by the visit of His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, x c mg. The front and sides of the school were decorated with342 words
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Article165 1908-10-16 1185 {Supplied by Ileutcr.) Agitation Against Tittoni. London, 12th October.—A strong agitation is arising in Italy against Signor Tittoni, the Italian Foreign Minister, because while takirg umbrage at the action of France and Great Britain he has failed to secure Italy better advantages. Crisis Over. A telegram from{Supplied by Ileutcr.) - 165 words
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Article74 1908-10-16 1185 (Applied by The National Convention. London, 13th Oct —A ut Durban states that Sir fro Governor of Natal, speaking It ih Natban of the National Convention emDha. n 0 all South At. ica was looking toft? to devise a scheme to nmte th.™ great white nation, ruling a(Applied by - 74 words
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Article44 1908-10-16 1185 {Supplied by Reuter.) Loss over the Strike. London, 12th October.-The federation of cotton-spinners will consider the men’s proposals to-day. It, is estimated that the operatives lost ,£500,000 in wage?. The funds of their organisations have been depleted by more than <£loo,ooo.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article42 1908-10-16 1185 {Supplied by Reuter.) £5,000,000 Loan. London, 13t.b Oct.—A Chinese railway loan of £5,000,000 for the redemption of bonds of the Peking-Hankow railway will be issued in London and Paris; price 98, interest 5 till 1923 and after that 4| per cent.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article115 1908-10-16 1185 {Supplied by Reuter.) £10,000,000 for the Development of Rhodesia. London, 12th October.—The Standard learns that as a result of negotiations between the Chartered Company and t• Imperial Government the latter hasißented to guarantee a loan of £10,000,0v0 the development of Rhodesia. A Contradiction. London, 13th Oct.- Y{Supplied by Reuter.) - 115 words
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Advertisement44 1908-10-16 1185 No Danger. Don’t be afraid to give Cough remedy to your children, tended especially for coughs. and whooping cough, an icine made for these diseases. childit safe is that it contains no opin. ren like it. The George Town D f®* 1 Wholesale Agents.44 words
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Article678 1908-10-16 1186 Events have, moved fast in South Africa during the last ten years, and the «veral Colonies are now discussing the important question of their future relations to one another. To the outside observer it seems the simplest thing in the world to achieve Federation among States678 words
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Article453 1908-10-16 1186 Penang Team’s Full Scores. Our local team scored 910 in the final of the above shoot this morning and, although ‘27 points behind the Singapore team’s score, are to be congratulated on betting all previous records In spite of the eariv morning rain the light was good453 words
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Article986 1908-10-16 1186 THE ASSIZES. (Injure Mr. Justice Fisher) Forgery. The hearing of the case in which Sat ha Pillai stood charged with using as genuine a forged document, was resumed yesterday afternoon. 1. S. Pillai, Tamil Interpreter, District Court, produced the summ mses hied bv the complainant in the District986 words
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Article1039 1908-10-16 1187 Before Mr. Brown.) Trespass. Alagamal, a woman, was charged this morning with wilfully trespassing into the house of one Veleh Karpan at Scotland Road, without satisfactory excuse.. She was fined $1 or 2 days’ R. I. Fraudulent Possession. One Pai man was charged this morning with baing1,039 words
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Article469 1908-10-16 1187 {From Our Own'Correspondent.) Sitiawan, 12th Oct. Estate Coolie as Highway man At the Sitiawan Police Court tS’ Mr J. Lornie, District Officer of the Dindin/ had before him a Tamil coolie belonging to Sungei Wangle Rubber Estate, for robbing a Chinaman on the highway of fifty cent*469 words
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Article1238 1908-10-16 1188 Oar Special Correspondent.) London, 17th Sept., 1908. The Call of the East. Returning to Town this week, I have been oeting, fortuitously, quite a number of men ra various parts of the Far East, and it is mos t pathetic to see how pleased we all are1,238 words
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Article1160 1908-10-16 1188 To THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITB ECHO. Sir, I am sorry that Disgusted should think it worth his while to return to the attack, not for the purpose of refuting my statements or giving a bold and straightforward answer to the pertinent questions which I put1,160 words
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Advertisement46 1908-10-16 1188 Blood Poison Prevented. There is no danger from blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain s Pain Balm is applied. It is an antiseptic liniment, and unless the injury is very severe it will not leave a scar. '1 he George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.46 words
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Article, Illustration558 1908-10-16 1189 First Day, Tuesday, 13th October. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 13th Oct.—The Singapore Autumn Race Meeting opened to-day in excellent weather, but there was only a poor attendance of sportsmen and the entries were disappointing. The following were the results of the various events 1. —The Maiden Plate. Value §6OJ,558 words
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Article67 1908-10-16 1189 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Durable Scheme of Union.” Loudon. 13th October.— The Rt n An Sir John Henry Do Villiers, Chief Justicp of the Cape of Good Hope, presiding at the National Convention at South Africa deelated that the Convention would not dissolve until it had(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article46 1908-10-16 1189 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Tweedmouth’s Successor. London, 14th Oct.—Lord Wolverhampton (Sir Henry Fowler) has been appointed Lord President of the Council in succession to Lord Tweedmouth. Lord Fitzmaurice, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, succeeds Lord Wolverhampton as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article161 1908-10-16 1189 (Supplied by Reuter.) Necessity of a Conference. London, 13th October. —It is understood that Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, and M. Isvolsky, Russian Foreign Minister, have agreed on the necessity of a European Conference, which would probably include other questions besides those connected with Bosnia and Bulgaria.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 161 words
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Article49 1908-10-16 1189 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir F. H. Lovell London, 14th Oct. g c hool of Tr> Lovell, Dean of the Do p roC eed on pical Medicine, will 6 j or institutkJ special mission on be 1 Settle He w ill visit Hongkong, the o meats, and India.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article25 1908-10-16 1190 (Supplied by Ueutf.r Honoured by Belfast. London, 13th October.—l'he freedom < f the city of Belfast was conferred on Sir Bobert'Hart yesterday evening.(Supplied by Ueutf.r ) - 25 words
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Article1040 1908-10-16 1190 IUUMCID Please close the dour.—Yours truly, 8. L Clemens.” It is meet that England, with her overseas dominions, should encourage the study of diseases peculiar to the tropics, a branch of medical science which has made great strides during recent years. Both the London and Liverpool Schools ofIUUMCID Please close the dour.—Yours truly, 8. L Clemens.” - 1,040 words
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Article1333 1908-10-16 1190 THE ASSIZES. (Bejure Mr. Justice Fisher.) Incendiarism. Yesterday afternoon an elderlv Malay, named Haji M it Arab it 1 ;•> Lebi Hussain, was indicted on ’ue ch irgt of committing mischief by fire*, with the in'fiiti n or knowledge of damaging rubber trees to the value of SSO1,333 words
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Article530 1908-10-16 1191 In the Marine Court this morning the case which we reported yesterday came on for hearing. Four Hokkiens were charged with taking their sampans alongside the s.s. Avagyee before she had come to anchor. They were fined 50 cents each with the alternative of one day’s imprisonment.530 words
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Article1922 1908-10-16 1191 Wore Mr Brom) Criminal Breach of Trust Sahat was chargod vestPrrtiT, nal breach of tr J t ln t o’f rings, value $l2. the property of 2esS Daud, on or about the 1 Stb inst Th. was postponed to Monday next. Causing Hurt. Shevo Mydin was yesterday1,922 words
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Article803 1908-10-16 1192 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, 22nd Sept. It is in no boastful spirit that I mention that your special representative can claim a new journalistic record, tint of turning up at t he first International Rubber Exhibition ever held exactly one week late, and likewise at the803 words
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Article380 1908-10-16 1193 The following items are taken from the London and China Express of the 25th ult— New Gopeng, Dividend of Is. per share declared, free of tax payable on Oit. 7. Gopeng Tin. Dividend of 1«. 61. per share declared free of income tax, payable on Oct. 7. Straits380 words
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Article485 1908-10-16 1193 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 13th Oct. Official Movements and Changes. The Resident and Mrs. Brockman left for Singapore on Sunday on a visit to the Governor. The former will return to Perak via Kuala Lumpur, where he will attend the conference of Residents to be held next485 words
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Article232 1908-10-16 1193 (Swppfied by R nter Austrian Lloyd Steamers London 14th Embassy has protested to the Pa t AuBtn »n the boycott of the and the language of a certain B^a ®erg Turkish Press.] i^' 00 f irritate Austria too much. 1 UW lO mi 4 Montenegro. The Montenegrin(Swppfied by Rnter ) - 232 words
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53 1908-10-16 1193 (Supplied by Reuter.) Thirty-seven Arrests. London, 14th October.-Thirly-seven arrests, including twenty-four women severs of whom were injured and had to be sent to the hospital, were made as the result of demonstrations by the unemployed and su fragettes in the vicinity of the Houses(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article59 1908-10-16 1193 (Supplied by Reuter.) Return to Europe. London, 14th October. The te« ra explorer, Dr. Sven Hedm. Bombay to Hongkong en route o via Japan. inny [Dr. Sven Hedin tegan h s secM g 8 into Tibet on December 4, 1907. tered great hardships dining hi the full(Supplied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article13 1908-10-16 1193 (Supplied i’J Beuter.) Loan Largely London 15th way loan has been largely(Supplied i’J Beuter.) - 13 words
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Article24 1908-10-16 1194 (Supplied by Reuter.) parcel Post Service. Bndon, 14th October. —The London Post Office bas instituted a parcel post service to japan via Siberia.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article83 1908-10-16 1194 (Supplied by Renter.) Cesarewitch Result. London, 15th October. —The following is the result of the Cesarewitch which was run a t Newmarket yesterday The Cesarewitch Stakes of -£1,050, a handicap for three year olds and upwards. Distance, 2| miles. Yentoi, ch.c by Santoi-Rot 1 Pure Gem, ch cby(Supplied by Renter.) - 83 words
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Article123 1908-10-16 1194 Pinang, 15th October. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3| 4 months’ Bank ...2 3 Credit -.-2/4 A 3 Documentary ...2/4| Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174| Mouimein, Demand Bank 17 3 j 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras,123 words
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