The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 23 October 1908
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Title Section21 1908-10-23 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 centi. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 23rd October, 1908. No. 4-2.21 words
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Advertisement395 1908-10-23 1 CONTENTS. N I x 5 i Leaders: page. Miscellaneous— (Cont.) page. X I X o^ 6 1«197 Singapore Notes 1,199 1 osc-Mortem Examinations 1,291 Discarding the Queue 1,200 5 'ri m uistrition Report 1,208 Our Serial Leslie Buckland’s x nr ih Shoot 1,213 Commission,” by Christian Lys 1,204 ii layed395 words
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Advertisement143 1908-10-23 2 tfr r atfi it ifflitftiOTif !the STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. j K i I I? Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I news originally published in the daily issues, as well as B i all important143 words
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Article542 1908-10-23 1197 We do not know which to admire more—the tender solicitude of the P. C. C. for the children who congregate on the Esplanade every evening, or the utter fatuity of the Municipal Commissioners in consenting to the removal of the Band Stand from its present site to542 words
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Article160 1908-10-23 1197 First General Meeting. The first ordinary general meeting of the Eastern Smelting Co, Ltd., was held yesterday afternoon at the company’s registered offices in the F. M. S. Railways Building. The Managing Director, Mr. Herrmann Jessen, occupied the chair and gave a resume of the company’s160 words
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Article66 1908-10-23 1197 Shanghai has scored 923 in the luterport shooting match between Penang. Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai. Singapore, it will be remembered, scored 937 and Be tang 910. A telegram has be-n received from Hongkong by Capt. Adams to th? GT ret th t their shoot in the Interport Match66 words
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Article160 1908-10-23 1197 This afternoon the Resident. Council!' r decoiated Mr. Mahomed Arift bin Tariff with the Imperial Service Medal as a recognition of thirty five years’ faithful work in the Survey Department. A large number of Mr. A riff’s friends assembled to witness the event. The Hon. R. N.160 words
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Article912 1908-10-23 1197 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher) I ncendiarism. 1 he hearing of the case against Haji M it Arshat bin Lehi Hussain of committing mischief by fire, with the intention or knowledge of damaging rubber tn s to the value of SSO or upwards, was concluded yesterday afternoon.912 words
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Advertisement98 1908-10-23 1197 'The Straits Echo jar,ice satisfies everybody and justice alen**. —<. HubliHhp i daliv (except HnndaysJ AT TJi 3 CRITERION PRESS, Ltd.. jj 0 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAIU LOCAI P«r *nnum OUTSTATIONS Postage Kxtra. MAIL BDITION (Post Free) f!5 O.ABLR ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343. t <98 words
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Article39 1908-10-23 1198 (Before Judge Wolferstan.) Housebreaking. Li A Ki was sentenced yesterday to nine months’ R. I. for housebreaking by day, to wit, breaking into the house of one Kin Yu Kiong, at Bagan Jeremal, on the 2nd inst.39 words
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Article535 1908-10-23 1198 (Before Mr. Nunn.) Failing to Answer a Summons. Arokiam was charged this morning with failing to attend the Police Court in obedience Ito a summons on the Bth inst. The case was postponed to 22nd inst, bail being allowed in the sum of $25. Receiving Stolen Property.535 words
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Article266 1908-10-23 1198 The s.B. Hong Moh, belonging to the Wee Bin Company, arrived in port this morning from Singapore a day behind time. Enquiry as to the cause of the elicited the news that the vessel bad been boarded in Singapore and a large seizure of266 words
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Article1807 1908-10-23 1198 ORDINARY MEETING, An Ordinary Meeting o f the M Commissioners was held at tU UQ Cl Pal Offices yesterday afternoon lowing gentlemen were present J 0 Halhfax (President), M? J w Mr. L. H. Clavton and Mr’ tT r aH,fai With Mr. L.M.-Bell (Munich Toh Dr. G. W.1,807 words
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Article1117 1908-10-23 1199 (From Our Oicn Correspondent Wednesday, 14’h Oct. The Race Meeting. 1 be victory of the Penang Horse Gillo. m the Governor’-; C.;p came as a complete surprise. Eve y »m* snd that the race liy tetween H.ti.’the Sultan of Johore’s Durbar and Major Raj ivarinthr’s Paw Haphazard was1,117 words
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Article63 1908-10-23 1200 The following is a comparative statement of cultivated rubber exported from the Federated Malay States during the years 1908 and 1907 1908. 1907. Increase, lbs. His. lbs. Perak 305,558 109,657 135,901 Selangor ...1,417,905 832,988 584,917 Negri Sembilan 404,026 852,073 51,953 Total 2,127,489 1,354.718 772,771 During September, Perak63 words
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Article466 1908-10-23 1200 6’. F. P. Last night, says Wednesday’s Straits Times, a few young Chinese gathered at Orange Villa, Tai Jin Road, Singapore, for the purpose of witnessing the renunciation of the queue, the symbol 01 subjection to the Manchu conquerors of China, by Mr. Koh Hoon Teck, of6’. F. P. - 466 words
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Article, Illustration658 1908-10-23 1200 Singapore R aces. Second Day, Thursday l sth {Echo Special.) Singapore, 15th Oct.— The swa.i i of the Singapore Autumn Meeting also favoured by fine weath r X going was fast The dividends bigger than on the first day and S was also a larger attendance of sportsmen. Durbar was658 words
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Article79 1908-10-23 1201 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Winston Churchill on the Situation. London, 15th October.- Mr. Winston Churchill, President of the Board of Trade, speaking at Manchester, said that he had not approached the parties concerned in the cotton dispute, because he entirely depended on receiving an invitation, and trusted(Supplied by Reuter.) - 79 words
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Article43 1908-10-23 1201 (Supplied by Reuter Immediate Satisfaction Demanded. London, 16th October. —A telegram from Seoul states that Chinese troops fired at the Japanese at the frontier post of Kantao. Several hours’ fighting followed in consequence. Japan has demanded immediate satisfaction from Peking.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 43 words
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Article36 1908-10-23 1201 (Supplied by Reuter.) Summoned for Inciting to Loot. London, 16th October.—Mr. W. Thorne, babour member for West Ham, has been for inciting the people to loot The case will be heard to morrow.■ » (Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article429 1908-10-23 1201 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Holy War.” London 15th Ootober.-TLe Montenegrin Parliament, replying to the address of the t’w Tbe time WIU come whe Jn T M ,n ene S ri will raise a common standard of defence of Serb ideals. Let us Austria a^a Germany and The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 429 words
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Article1110 1908-10-23 1201 lhe recent correspondence on postmoitem examinations which appeared in our columns, if we set aside the strenuous superlatives indulged in by the two chief combatants, makes it clear to us that there should be a thorough investigation into the system under which these examinations are carried out. hen,1,110 words
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Advertisement87 1908-10-23 1201 Rheumatism. ittle confidence has the average man o the various cures for rheumatism that be ten suffers f or y earB w jthout making any r t to find relief. He then find? that is become chronic. This is a mistake, as 0411 alw ays be relieved, and in most87 words
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Advertisement70 1908-10-23 1201 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 bos. Matthew of Caledon, East Ontario, says: I have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy several times, and I try to keep it70 words
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Article1537 1908-10-23 1202 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) The following appeals against the findings and sentences recorded by Magistrates, were disposed of yesterday Teo Tek Hui vs. The Crown. The appellant was convicted by Mr. Scott of voluntarily causing hurt, and sentenced to one month’s imprisonment. Mr. Teeling1,537 words
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Article135 1908-10-23 1203 (Before Judge Wolferstan.) Theft and Receiving Stolen Property. It will be remembered that a case was reported in our columns of the 13th inst., in which (1) Mohamed Noor, (2) Mohamed Ghouse, and (3) Abdulla were charged with nousebreaking by night, and (4) Ramsami U( I (5)135 words
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Article612 1908-10-23 1203 (Before Mr. Nunn.) Gambling. tyj? r aDQ kling in premises No. 103, Rope !eau.r'i° Q c 15th inst., four Chinese were J fined $5 each and another $2. Cruelty to Animals. finedg?f d U du W B ,is bned So for working his 1 ullock while in612 words
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Article454 1908-10-23 1203 1 hursday s Singapore Free 1 rexn gives ti e following account of the case a/nns* tie Captain of the ss. Hong Moh for importing chandu into Singapore, which was briefly reported in yesterday’s Echo In the First Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Arthur,454 words
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Article84 1908-10-23 1203 The s.s. Blake, a large steamer from Calcutta with a full cargo of coal, went aground this m »rning off Tanjong 'Tokong in 3 fathoms. The Harbour Master visited her at 1 lo’clock this morning and has ordered the launch Seagull to proceed to 'Tanjong Tokong this84 words
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Obituary181 1908-10-23 1203 Obituary. Mrs. Ho Pun (nee Chuah Chong Neou). We regret to announce the death of Chuah Cheng Neow, widow of the late Mr. Ho Pun and mother of Mr. H > Tiang \V an, which took place at her residence, No. 13, Armenian Street, at. 7 o’clock this morning. Deceased,181 words
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Article4816 1908-10-23 1204 CHRISTIAN LYS - [All Rights Reserved] BY CHRISTIAN LYS, AUTHOR OF The Mystery of Ladyplace,” The Hepsworth Millions,” Mr. Quixley of the Gate House,” &c <fcc CHAPTER V. Burton Tower is LetIt was said that the junior partner in the irm of Bain and Bawtree would have been a nuch4,816 words
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Article199 1908-10-23 1206 (I 1 ro in 0u r own Cr n 2 ,rr '*pondenl). ri l LUtDUt 15 ’H Oct I heft of Timber At the Court House P r Mr. J. LorniP. the D strict Malay man $lO for the theft of fioeda From the evidence given by 'the199 words
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Article73 1908-10-23 1206 A Bindings correspondent writes The Lumut Recreation Club, Bindings, is anxiously waiting (and has been for something over two months) for the Telok Anson Football Club to endeavour to wipe out their last defeat. The Lumut Recreation Club will be pleased to meet either the first eleven of73 words
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Article79 1908-10-23 1206 Imports of gold and silver into India continue to be considerable in spite of the fact that Government purchases for coinage have ceased for some time. Returns published recently show that twenty lakhs worth of gold and 157 lakhs worth of silver bullion were bought79 words
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Article171 1908-10-23 1206 A correspondent writes to the Strait» Tim's suggesting that school authorities should again obtain the opinion of parents and guardians on the woiking of t ene school hours, in 1 heir own homes, and ol effects on the children He anticipates that the results would no171 words
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Article492 1908-10-23 1207 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. you kindly publish this letter regarding the poor chance of an education which poor boys and girls have in the Straits and the F. M. S. A poor man’s son or daughter does not have the opportunity of492 words
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Article741 1908-10-23 1207 (From Our Own Correspondent.) L udon, f <pt, 25th. Showing the Flag. n naval circles the proposition to send a o L e i h P 6qUldrOn OUt Australia m Pnal a den nBtrate th naval power of Z has bean received most favourably it would741 words
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Article175 1908-10-23 1207 (Echo Special.) Singapore Wins. Singapore, 17th October.—Singapore has won the interport match. Following are the scores:— Singapore 987 Shanghai 923 Penang 9j() Hongkong 901 ['l’he records of the previous matches are as follows 1889: Shanghai, 819; Singapore, 777 Hongkong, 774 1890: No match. 1891 Hongkong, 867; Shanghai,175 words
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Article39 1908-10-23 1207 (Supplied by Renter.) Case Postponed. London, 17th October.—The Case against Mr. W. Thorne, Labour Member for West Him, for inciting the unemployed to loot bakeries. was adjourned for a week. He wai let out on bail.(Supplied by Renter.) - 39 words
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Advertisement39 1908-10-23 1207 Blood Poison Prevented. 6re is no danger from blood poison rep Hom a wound when Chamberlain’s 10 8 applied. It is an antiseptic D unless the injury is very severe Oot leave a scar. The George Town Wholesale Agents.39 words
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Advertisement48 1908-10-23 1207 Proper Treatment for Dysentery. The great mortality resulting from dysentery is due to a lack of proper treatment. Not one caae in a thousand will prove fatal when Colic, Cholera and Diarrho.-i Remedy it» given at the first onaet of the dinea-m. 'l’he George Town Dwpenoary, Wholesale Agent».48 words
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Article195 1908-10-23 1208 (Supplied by Reuter.) Turkey’s Note to the Powers. London, 16th Octobar.—Turkey in a note to the Powers draws attention to the military activity of Bulgaria and warns them that if Bulgaria persists in her attitude Turkey would be reluctantly compelled to take preciutionary measures while declining to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 195 words
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Article31 1908-10-23 1208 (Supplied by Reuter.) ‘2,000 Hindus Transported. London, 16th October. —Canada has arranged with the Imperial Government for the transport to British Honduras of two thousand workless Hindus in British Columbia.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article52 1908-10-23 1208 (Supplied by Reuter.) Big Budget Deficit. London, 17th October. —The Russian Budget shows a deficit of .£15,000,000. A loan of £5O 000,000 has been proposed, of wh’ch £32,000,000 will be devoted to the consolidation of the floating debt. The loan is expected to be issued in London a few(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article55 1908-10-23 1208 (Supplied by Reuter.) Creates a Scene in the House of Commons. London, 17th October—There was an uproarious scene iu the House of Commons yesterday when Mr. A. V- Grayson, Socialist Member for Colne Valley, raised the question of unemployment, defying the Chairman. He was unanimously suspended for(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article26 1908-10-23 1208 (Supplied by Reuter.) Freedom of Taunton. London, 17th October.—'l he freedom of the city of Taunton has been conferred on Sir Robert Hart.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article1083 1908-10-23 1208 The annual Administration Report of Penang for the year 1907, which appears as a supplement to the current number of the Government Gazette, shows an increase in revenue of §378,598.93, as compared with that of 1906, a state of affairs over which we have every reason to congratulate1,083 words
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Article632 1908-10-23 1209 cnpppssful Performance at the bU Parish Hall. Th talented amateurs who scored such success with My Lord iu Livery the Parish Wall ou ctober 2 ave a 4t Vtinn of the play at the same hall last night in aid of the Band Fund. The632 words
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Article278 1908-10-23 1209 fAI D!v atteu e n and blJl!y successful tppr d d y«terday by our Volununder (W Al “embers turned up and 2nd T P ifiOn Lieut 11 Hla A r L J eUt lann wlth Captain Marriott it. Adjutant of the Corps) acting as Officer Gouid278 words
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Article344 1908-10-23 1209 In our Saturday’s issue we reported the grounding of the s. s. Blake off Tanjong Tokong. The Blake a large turret steamer of 2.396 tons, owned by Messrs. Pickard Co. of London, and has a large cargo of coal consigned to Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan Co,344 words
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Article197 1908-10-23 1209 lhe dredger Ku intan, which has been recently cons‘ruc’ed in Paisley for the F M. S. Government, is reported to have arrived safely in Singapore. It is uaders’ )od that she is shortly to commence operations on the bar at the month of the197 words
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Article283 1908-10-23 1209 We are requested to say that the funeral of the late Mrs. Ho Pun (nee Chuih Cheng Neoh), mother of Mr. Ho Tiang Wan and grandmother of Messrs. Ho Kim Kee and Ho Kim Teck, will take place on the 24th inst. (Saturday) at 10283 words
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Advertisement85 1908-10-23 1209 Rheumatism. So little confidence has the average man in the various cures for rheumatism that he often suffers for years without, making any effort to find relief. He then finds that is has become chronic. T his is a mistake, as the pain can always be relieved, and in most85 words
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Article739 1908-10-23 1210 The Government Gazette of October 16 contains the following items of information After January 1, 1909, the transmission by post of fire-arms and ammunition shall be prohibited. Mr. Joseph Gurdon Stephenson has been authorised to file a specification of an invention for Improvements in Carburettors.” Mr. R. Scott,739 words
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Article322 1908-10-23 1210 Says Saturday’s Free Press: Mr. William Rose died at the General Hospital on Wednesday evening and bis remains were interred in the Christian Cemetery at Bukit Timah on Thursday. He came out from Ceylon in as Assistant Draughtsman in the Public Works Department, Singapore, and322 words
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Article529 1908-10-23 1210 (Before Mr. Brown.) Absconding s feix Javanese were char eP a h with absconding from thf 118 rnorQ ing employe,- at Pry% E s “J inst., whilst under written the 13th vice. The case was sent Officer, Butterworth for the 18trict the 20th inst. heari °g there529 words
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598 1908-10-23 1211 Io the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir f have read with much pleasure your L-dingarticle of last Friday, animadverting non the proposed removal of the Banded from its present site. You have dealt <ith some of the aspects of the question, bit that598 words
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Article351 1908-10-23 1211 Mar riage onhe Daughter ofaSingapore Ship Captain. -ie A >erdeen Evening Gazette of the 21st wed di nJ of Ar 6 “«count of the Z eddiDf! took at 1P Hotel this afternoon, when Mj s j„ Matilda S aUg! r f Ca P ,ai Jatn-s Crai351 words
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Article257 1908-10-23 1211 Says Friday’s Straits Times Dick Trelawney still continues his triumphal career at the Adelphi Hotel, and is proving such a great curiositv that his manager has decided to remain another week in Singapore. To-morrow is his last appearance at the Hotel, and, on Monday, he257 words
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Article, Illustration644 1908-10-23 1211 Third Day, Saturday, 17th October. (Echo Special.) < Singapore, 19th Oct.—The Singapore Autumn Race Meeting closed on Saturlay under ideal weather conditions'and here was a large attendance of the sporting public. The feature of the lay was the close finishes. Ihe following were the results of the various644 words
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Article125 1908-10-23 1212 (Supplied by Reuter.) Arrival at Tokio. London, 19th October.—The American fleet has arrived at Tokio. [The American fleet was to arrive at Yokohama on Saturday last and will remain till the 24th. One division will then proce°d to Amoy and the other will return direct to Manila,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 125 words
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Article118 1908-10-23 1212 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Casablanca Incident. London, 19th October.—lt is reported at Paris that Germany has proposed to submit the recent Casablanca incident for dec sion by the Hague Court [On the 28th September Reuter wired An incident has arisen at Casa Blanca owing to the French(Supplied by Reuter.) - 118 words
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Article250 1908-10-23 1212 (Supplied by Reuter.) Agreement Between Russia and England. London, 18th October. —According to a communique published at Rome, England is acting in agreement with Russia. Modified Programme. It is confidentially communicated that the other Cabinets have slightly modified their programme. There are some divergencies among the Powers(Supplied by Reuter.) - 250 words
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Article51 1908-10-23 1212 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Significant Warning. London, 19th October. —The Novoye Vremya, in a significant article, declares that the ruin of commerce, the damage to prestige, and the menace of political complications, may force Russia to undertake the appeasement of Azerbaijan, a province iu the extreme N. W. of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article81 1908-10-23 1212 Supplied by Reuter.) Received in Audience by the Kaiser. London, 17th October.—The Kaiser has granted an audience to Mr. Stemi Chinda, the Japanese Ambassador. Friendly Speeches. London, 18th October.—The Kaiser exchanged the most friendly speeches with the Japanese Ambassador Mr. Chinda, referring to the visit of the( Supplied by Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article412 1908-10-23 1212 («applied by R nter l o isit London and pm.; o London, 18th October —PmJa B, velt will visit London and P^ GQt RcoBe 1910, after his African trip. 18 lO The Government yacht M Me boasts a football team. While she was atKuantan recently, two matches were(«applied by Rnter } - 412 words
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Advertisement69 1908-10-23 1212 From Canada. Mothers have the same terror of croup iu all countries, but Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy leads in popularity for a prompt cure of this dreaded disease. Mrs. Thos. Matthew of Caledon, East Ontario, says: I have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy several times, and I try to keep it in69 words
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Article1101 1908-10-23 1213 We must congratulate Singapore on a very creditable victory in the Interport Shoot, and commiserate Hongkong whose shooting, it would appear, was not conducted under the most favourable weather conditions, wherefore the low place taken by a team which has almost always distinguished itself in the contest.1,101 words
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Article360 1908-10-23 1213 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice BraddeU Order to Shew Cause Why a Summons was Not Issued. Yesterday Mr. Wreford moved for an order, on behalf of his client, Te >h Chong Si, to lie served on Mr. Nunn, the Third Magistrate, to show cause why he360 words
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Article349 1908-10-23 1213 (Before Mr Brown..) Not Guilty. I*. C. No. 721, Imam Dm, who was charged the other day with(l) extortion, and (2) obstructing a public servant, to wit, 1’ C. 146, whilst in the execution of his duty in ariestmg a boy on the 12th inst. at Penang349 words
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Article308 1908-10-23 1214 Weekly Practice Shoot. The weather, which has been erratic of late, turned out fine yesterday afternoon, as if to favour the Ladies’ Rifle Club, when the members held their sixteenth weekly practice shoot. Twenty five participated. Mesdames Fisher, Jamieson, Luering.Keun and Cooper used the *361) rifle; Mrs.308 words
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Article530 1908-10-23 1214 P. C. C. vs. (J. R. C. A large crowd gathered on the E'p'arade yesterday afternoon to witness the soccer match between the Penang Cricket Club and the Chinese Recreation C üb, which ended in a victory for the former team by three goals to one. Too game was530 words
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Article110 1908-10-23 1214 (From Our Own Correspondent Lumut, 19th Oct. Mr. Foo Choo Choon’s Tapioca* Estate. The s. s. Mary Austin is leaving here for Penang this evening. She has on board 220 piculs of tapioca, shipped from Mr. Foo Choo Choon’s estate at Sitiawan, Lower Perak. The plant and machinery110 words
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3658 1908-10-23 1214 The.following is the Annual a 1 turn Report of Penang for th« dn n ”tu- or the y ear 1. Revenue 3,245,817 57 d Ex pend 1- '''8.678 14 3 ,ure 1.982,795_W -231,326 1 5 Surplus The Revenue shows an $378,598.93 compared with ihat'oUsofi' and3,658 words
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Article1949 1908-10-23 1217 INTERESTING details. u r W. Vanrenan, Warden of Mines, giveg in his annual report just issued Lfollowing interesting particulars regard•Jg mining in the State of Perak Open-cast Mines. Tambm.— This mine, still the property of V r Leong Fi, has during the year under review1,949 words
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Article210 1908-10-23 1218 (Supplied by Reuter Servian Feeling Against Austria. London, 19th October.—A telegram from Belgrade says that the mob yesterday evening broke the windows of the Austrian shops, the gendarmes who were present not interfering. Turkey and Bulgaria. The mobilisation of the Anatoban army corps was ordered on Saturday(Supplied by Reuter ) - 210 words
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Article65 1908-10-23 1218 (Supj)lied by lieu!er.} Question in Parliament. London, 20th October. —Col. Seely, Un-der-Secretary of State for the Colonies, replying in the House of Commons to Mr. T. C. Taylor, Liberal Member for Radcliffe, said that Lord Crewe, the C-4oni d Secretary, is now considering the Governor of– —»■ —— (Supj)lied by lieu!er.} - 65 words
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Article45 1908-10-23 1218 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Grayson Again! London, 20th October.—Mr. A. V. Grayson, Socialist Member for Colne Valley, referred to Mr. John Burns, President of the Local Government Board, who is spending the weekend at Sandringham, as flunkey to a genteel, useless, idle parasite.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article329 1908-10-23 1218 (Supplied by Reuter.) Visit to Shiba Palace. London, 20th October. —Admiral Sparry and bis flag officers, who have ai rived at Tokio, drove in carriages to the Shiba Palace. During 1907 twenty murders were committed in Perak out of which only 11 cases were discovered. A Peking(Supplied by Reuter.) ■ ♦ ■- - 329 words
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Article701 1908-10-23 1218 Reuter is generally full of surprises where he is not guilty of what Jack Falstaff would call “damnable iteration,” and sometimes he succeeds in being startling by the indiscriminate way in which he jumbles up his messages together. In the same telegram to-day, immediately following the news701 words
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Advertisement44 1908-10-23 1218 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. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesile Agents.44 words
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Article580 1908-10-23 1219 Authorities Taking Action. We are gla-J t 0 at a nu since at g j OD g baeu notorious m Penang is now giving vigorous attention from the authorities and. we hope, will very soon be tamped out. We refer to the habit of overS barging580 words
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Article1575 1908-10-23 1219 (Before Mr. Justice Fisker IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. Ana Mahomed Ghousc vs, K.M.K.N.A.R, Kathirasan Chetty. Judgment was delivered yesterday in t he above case, the hearing of which was concluded on the 2nd ult. The facts of the case, it will be remembered, are as follows The plaintiff1,575 words
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Article302 1908-10-23 1220 (Before Mr. Brown.) False Balances. Mr. B. P. Pereira, Inspector of Weights and Measures, while on his rounds yesterday found two Klings in possession of false spring balances for the purpose of trade, 'lhey weie fined $lO each this morning and the balances were confitcated. Gambling. Mr.302 words
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Article765 1908-10-23 1220 The following is the report of the irquest held by Mr. A. V. Brown into the death of Teoh Ah Leong, referred to in yesterday’s Echo Mohamed Ibrahim, sworn, stated lam in charge of the Kramat shrine at Ayer Etam On the 16th October, at about 5 p.m., I765 words
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Article535 1908-10-23 1220 Embedded in M nd Says Monday’s Free P res The Sri Muar, which went afi k Muar bar, has at length k floated. The tJe of ?he a^^ 11 this vessel is full o f curious ptl Pa f Y. t r ed il and B535 words
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Article1357 1908-10-23 1221 Should the Press Have Been 55 Admitted? T’e latest number of the India-Rubber a? has tbe following editorial on tlnsub- W f the reporting of the lectures delivered lnternational Rubber Exhibition at Qlytnpia last m< nth We approach the subject cf this article th feelings cf regret.1,357 words
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Article251 1908-10-23 1221 Writing to the Ceylon Observer receutlv, Mr. B. C. N Knight, ot Jebong Estate, says: I read with interest Mr. Rose’s remarks to the Observer on the cost of production of rubber in the F M.S Mr Rose states that in 1906 he told me rublier251 words
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Article300 1908-10-23 1221 Tbe October number of the British and Foreign Bible Society’s monthly record says Baba Malay is spoken bv Chinese born in the S'n-its Settlements. It contains a number of Chinese words, mainly from the Amoy and Swatow dialects. In Singapore, IVnang and Malacca alone, there300 words
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Article171 1908-10-23 1222 To the Eniroß of the Straits Echo. Sir, I write to you in the hope that you will find space in your valuable paper for the following few lines regarding the nuisance caused by sturdy beggars to the residents in Love Lane. One day, while paying a171 words
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Article365 1908-10-23 1222 A pleasant little ceremony took p'ace at the Nibong Tebal Recreation Club last evening, when the officers of the District Office assembled at the Club House and presented Mr. Robinson, the District Officer, with a farewell address on the eve of his departure for Europe on furlough. The365 words
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3041 1908-10-23 1222 (Continued from page 1,2.’6‘.) Botanic Gardens 17. Revenue sl.lll 24 Expenditure $7,595 61 The Gardens have been main’ained in ex cellent order and several improvements in landscape effects have been carried out under the supervision of Mr. Derry. The most important work was converting a3,041 words
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Advertisement49 1908-10-23 1223 Proper Treatment for Dysentery. The great mortality n-sultiug frum dysentery is due to a lack of proper treatment. Not one case in a thousand will prove fatal when Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Durrlo-i Hemedy is given at the first onset of the disease. The George Town Dispensary, Wholeiale Agents.49 words
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Article128 1908-10-23 1224 (Supplied by Reuter.) Germany’s Attitude. London, 21st October.—The Kaiser, at the opening of the Prussian Diet, said that events in the Near East, although less politically interesting to Germany than to the other Powers, demand the serious notice of Germany who was faithfully co-operating with the allies(Supplied by Reuter.) - 128 words
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Article73 1908-10-23 1224 (Supplied by Reuter-) Farewell Dinner. London, 20th October.—A farewell banquet was given to Prince Rinjitsinbji, the jam of Nawanagar, at Cambridge, Viscount Clifden, Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, presiding. Lo r d Dalmeny, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mr. W. G. Grace, Mr. C. B. Fry. Mr. F. S Jackson and(Supplied by Reuter-) - 73 words
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Article64 1908-10-23 1224 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. McKinnon Wood. London, 20th October. —Mr. Thomas Me Kinnon Wood, Liberal Member for the Sr. Rollox Division of Glasgow, has been appointed Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in succession to Lord Fitzmaurice. Mr. C. P. Trevelyan. Mr. Charles Philips Trevelyan, Liberal Member for(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article67 1908-10-23 1224 (Supplied by R eu(er China Demands ComnenasLondon, 2ht October-AhT- 1011, tiou into the Korean lUveBti Ra16th inst., China has demand 068 of tion from Japan and th COm guilty parties he P of the [On October 16 Reuter «{kJ from Seoul states that Chinese the Japanese at(Supplied by Reu(er ) - 67 words
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Article58 1908-10-23 1224 (Supplied by Reuter) Cordial Speeches. London 21st October.— Admiral Spern delivered to the Mikado a message E President Roosevelt assuring him of the friendship of the American people. The Mikado replied that it was his con. stant desire to weld the ties of the AmericanJapanese amity into(Supplied by Reuter) - 58 words
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Article231 1908-10-23 1224 (Supplied by Reuter.) y'-S.F-P- A Resignation. London. 20th October.—M. Thomson, the French Minister of Marine, has resigned his appointment because the Chamber, while passing a vote of confidence in the Government, passed a resolution by 568 votes to 1 deploring the negligence causing the mis* haps» (Supplied by Reuter.); y'-S.F-P- - 231 words
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Advertisement44 1908-10-23 1224 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. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.44 words
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Advertisement70 1908-10-23 1224 Rheumatism. So little confidence hae the average in tbe various cures for rheumatism often suffers for years without ma i g effort to find relief. He then fin has become chronic. This is a the pain can always be re iev cases a cure effected by a PP yi lain’s70 words
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Article515 1908-10-23 1225 j x a letter to Mr. Shortt, Liberal ndidate for Newcastle, Mr. Asquith foreshadowed the early presentation to Parliament of a Bill dealing with unemployment, and yesterday he detailed in House of Commons the measures that would be taken by the Government with regard to this515 words
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214 1908-10-23 1225 We liave received for publication the “™ing list of sub-cnprions an|l l'.wM overt, the Dtreetor of St. Xtvier's Institution, towards the Fund for the pur. p-se of erecting tombstone to the memory of the late Rev. Bro. Z-boras of St. Xavier’s 1906.— D Wb d214 words
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Article377 1908-10-23 1225 The following Notice to Mariners has been received from the Acting Master Attendant, Singapore:— Notice to Mariners. Singapore Strait. Eastern Entrance. South Middle Channel. A preliminary survey of the IL M. S. Waterwitch reveals as follows Carter Shoal, depth 11 feet, Horsburgh Light N. 32. 1 E377 words
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Article1256 1908-10-23 1225 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher Sand Hands, Buttery and Co. vs. Khoo Nun Poh and Another. The nearing was resumed to-day of the ab ve cise. in which ttie claim is for the reaovery of >5,000, being balance due on speculations” in tin. The examination1,256 words
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Article528 1908-10-23 1226 {Before Mr. Brown.) o A Counterfeit Coin. P. C- 79, while on duty at Piangin R ad on Tuesday morning, heard two people disputing in a Chinese sundry shop. He found a Hindu and the Chinese she p-keeper disagreeing about the genuineness of a dollar tendered by528 words
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Article145 1908-10-23 1226 A Frivolous Prosecution. lhe final hearing o f the case against four Tiochu Oh; gan r °bbery eluded before Mr N. 2* the complainant was fined Slivw V wben a frivolous prosecution, and one fined $25 and three other wit D6BB Was each for perjury. This case145 words
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Article390 1908-10-23 1226 4 {From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, 20th Oct. Official Movements and Changes. Mr. C. S. Alexander, acting State Treesurer, Perak, is after all not going to Nibong Tebal as acting District Officer. Mr. G. W. Amery, acting Assistant Registrar, Supreme Court, Ipoh, will go instead, while Mr. Me.390 words
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Article1934 1908-10-23 1227 ANNUAL general meeting. The Annual General Meeting of the Penang Recreation Club was held at the Club pavilion yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present Messrs. J D. Scully. F. Aeria, J. Phipps, T. Angus. J de Mello (Jnr.), H. deOliveiro, A. White, Waller, M. Aeria,1,934 words
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Article589 1908-10-23 1228 IS HE IN PENANG? Clianre of a $5,011(1 Reward for Some One. Some time aizo a reward of $5 000 was offered to anyone giving information which will lend to the dihCove’y of Mr. Hugh Mcllrath, of Svdney. who mysteriously disappeared from Hongkong on November 15, 1906.589 words
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4015 1908-10-23 1228 {Concluded from page 1,224.) Indian Immigration Department. c. 27. Revenue 4,4 0 02 Expenditure 46 774 80 The following statement shows the arrivals of Immigrants from Southern India, in Penang, in 1907. The total is the highest recorded 19J5. 1906. 1907. (a) Statute Immigrants 4,8234,015 words
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Article133 1908-10-23 1230 (h cho Special.) Li Kwork Kit’s Mission. Singapore, 21st October-Th Throne is considering the S The Li Kwork Kit, the eldest of the late Li Hung Chang ern seas in the tenth Chinese abroad. Typhoon Disaster. Singapore, 21st October-Mock damage was done by the tvnhoon 5 flood at Yang133 words
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Article89 1908-10-23 1230 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rumelian Tribute Settled. London, 21st October.—The Turkish delegates have left Sofia, having concluded a basis of agreement with regard to the Rumelian tribute. Bulgarian Delegates at Constantinople. Two Bulgarian delegates are at Constantinople. They visited the Grand Vizier and the Foreign Minister and are(Supplied by Reuter.) - 89 words
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Article86 1908-10-23 1230 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Government’s Scheme. London, 22nd October.-Mr. Asquitb. tte Premier, speaking in the House o 0 yesterday, detailed the measures to e with regard to the unemploymen M ,£300,000. The Admiralty would expe <£3,000 000 in torpedo boats and cruise War Office would take 24(Supplied by Reuter.) - 86 words
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Article50 1908-10-23 1230 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st October. conamisat present at Durban. He b f Statefor sioned by Mr. Haldane the fore» War, to endeavour to a j orJer that of the South African colome ]eto the Motherland might defenM to the every soldier, leaving the a South African colonists.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article76 1908-10-23 1231 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dismissal of the Principal. London, 22nd October.—Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, in reply to questions from y r W. Mitchell-Thomson, Conservative member for Lanarkshire, N. W., said that Sir John Newell Jordan, British Minister Plenipotentiary at Peking, was interviewing the authorities on behalf(Supplied by Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article73 1908-10-23 1231 (Supplied by Reuter.) The “Times” on Their Friendly Relations. London, 22nd October—The Times rejoices on the interchan2e of messages between President Roosevelt and the Mikado and welcomes the good understanding between our Japanese allies and our American friends as a fresh indication that it is unlikely to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 73 words
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Article37 1908-10-23 1231 (Supplied by Reuter.) Increased Taxation. London, 21st October.— The Kaiser, at the opening of the Diet, announced a Bill for increasing the civil salaries by *10,000,000 sterling annually, necessitating increased taxation on property and larger incomes.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article173 1908-10-23 1231 (Supplied by Reuter Distress Increasing. London, 21st October.—The area affected y e Cotton lock-out in Lancashire is widening and thousands of weavers are being m i e the number of the unemployed, the distress is increasing. The numerous fiiends in the Straits of Mr. p .°f p(Supplied by Reuter ) - 173 words
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Article126 1908-10-23 1231 22nd October. (By courtesy oj the Charters R K London Demand Bank > g; months s>gnt Ba 4 1 3 Credit 2: s 3 Documentary ...2dL Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174v 3 days’ B’gi.t Priv., f;6 Bombay. Demand Rank 174} Mculinein, Demand Bank m 3 days’ sight Privau 1;6126 words
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Article174 1908-10-23 1231 Gold leaf >65.20 B.Pepper(W.CoastXlbb.Soz > stock White Pepper _>l4| buyers Trang Pepper 10.— nominal Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 70.— nominal Mace Pickinga 59.— buyers Nutmegs 1 10» 17%.—buyers T No. 1 6.65 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.30 sales Tapioca F.our 1.50 sales Copra 7. buyers174 words
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Advertisement53 1908-10-23 1231 No Danger, Conah Lb 0 to give Chamberlain’s tended c me< ty to your children. It is inand whn B^ or colds, croup c ine and it is the best mediit *afe ig h tOr ttjese leases. What makes like it at T jt CoQta ins no opium. CbildA >53 words
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Advertisement117 1908-10-23 1231 Drove the Poison from His Blood. Severe Eczema Cured in Ceylon By Dr. Williams* Pink Pills Where Hospital Treatment Failed. Samuel Gardner Jackson is a young, man of eighteen residing at Hill Side, St. Sabastian Street, Colombo. An active sportsman, he plays football in the Royal College team, and takes117 words
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Advertisement430 1908-10-23 1231 able to give him the -iuhte-t relief. B >th my husband and I were astonished at the wonderful cure wrought by Dr Williams’ Pills.” Then the lady called her son so that Le might tell his own storv. When I was about eleven years old eruptions broke out ou my430 words
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Advertisement337 1908-10-23 1232 FOR SALE. FOR SALE. 3HHS£ The Earl Jol<,i ,MRTIfl WER j FOR sale) A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. TALES OF MAI iVA History of Penang, y I w OLIVER ASHWELL. SOUTHERN CROSS," 1592 18 7. author of I 18 ,’«9’ interestinc BY "Tales Of the Fen" Chronicles < '.he I337 words
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Article1082 1908-10-23 1233 •g.S Number of i -5 i z isRuM. S a t i .2 r *2 x Z o 3 M K 10 10 F~' ii W w t lo° 1903 400,000 350.<h)0 1 1 1901 L 100,000 71,200 1 1 dur wA >- |sso 1907 8 400,000 40,000 101,082 words
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