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Title Section21 1908-12-04 1391 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 4th December, 1908. Single Copy 40 cents. No. 47.21 words
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Advertisement324 1908-12-04 1391 ,Z/////zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz/zz/zzzzz/zzzz/z/z/zzzxzzzzzzzzz/zzzzz/z/zzz/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz/zzzzzzzzzzzzzz 5 CONTENTS. Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: page. S I I i Led Horses 1,393 The Planters’Association of Malaya 1,396 The Problem in India 1,398 China’s Regent 1,396 x Penang’s Health Statistics 1 406 Our Serial: “Leslie Buckland’s Problems of the Pacific... 1,411 Commission,” by Christian Lys 1 399 x The324 words
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Advertisement172 1908-12-04 1392 ...J..' :-:i 4. .a ■■■■■Mjtf I f THE xjt' t< rpi A I JaS> L.tfx.0 MAIL EDITION. nr fl Urt MOW*»» flA J j| Published the day prior to the departure of each mail ft < for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I news originally published in172 words
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Article486 1908-12-04 1393 For some reason or other the by- I law for led horses, which came into I operation so long ago as 1901, was I allowed to fall into disuse, and we are I glad to see that the Municipal Commissioners are taking steps to enforce an injunction which486 words
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Article19 1908-12-04 1393 is to sail for Africa on the N. 1). L a8. Konig Albert on March 7 next.19 words
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Article14 1908-12-04 1393 Malacca, has been exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance.14 words
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Article22 1908-12-04 1393 a brother of Dr. F. M. T. Skae, has arrived in Ipoh to join his brother in practice.22 words
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Article22 1908-12-04 1393 of Messrs. Paterson Simons and Co for the supply or coal to the F. M. S. Railways has been accepted-22 words
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Article18 1908-12-04 1393 late of the Fitzpatrick which was recently sold in Hongkong, has taken charge of the Petrel.18 words
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Article22 1908-12-04 1393 of the Straits Trading Company, returned to Ku da Lumpur from his trip to the homeland, on Tuesday.22 words
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22 1908-12-04 1393 is to give another performance in Ipoh shortly in aid of the recent floods in Canton.22 words
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24 1908-12-04 1393 Says yesterday's Perak Pioneer Mr. F. R Howle't. Barrister-at-law, left for Penang this morning and v. ill be away for a couple of days24 words
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Article53 1908-12-04 1393 has been pleased to issue an Order in Council allowin'an appeal to the Privy Council from the decisions of the Court of Apped of the Colony in civil cases arising in the State of Brunn, on conditions similar to those attached to suits originally instituted in53 words
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63 1908-12-04 1393 that information has now been received from the Consul-General for the Netherlands at Singapore that, with effect from a date to be notified later on, it will bo prohibited to import into the Government of Acheeo and i’s Dependencies the new Straits sdver63 words
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Article62 1908-12-04 1393 bet ween the Penang Cricket Chiband the Pen-n Wanderers, which was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon, resulted tn victory for the Cricketers by three goals tn m? The game was one-sided, the P. •G. attacking their opponents vigoriudy throughout. Neubronner, who was in fine62 words
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Article747 1908-12-04 1393 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Murder. Ihe hearing of the cese in which seven Javanese—four m°n and three women—were concerned in the murder of a Chinaman. was resumed ye terday afternoon. Mr. J. Paul, Manager of the Batu Kiw in Est ie, being un ivoi lably absent747 words
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Advertisement98 1908-12-04 1393 Straits Echo. .a W' i I jastice satisfies everybody aud justice alone EnbHahed dally (except Sunday?.) at tho CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., 5o. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penarv PRICE PA11.T LOCAl $24 per an finn OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra MAIL BDITION (Pont Free) $15 OABLB ADDRESS Echo Penang.’ Telephone No. 343 I»98 words
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Advertisement38 1908-12-04 1393 An Infallible Remedy. No matter how severe an attack of diarrhoea nny be, Chamberlain’s Colic, Choler i and DiarrLoei Remedy never fails »o g»v" relief. You cannot afford to be withou* r. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents-38 words
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Article36 1908-12-04 1394 {Before Judge Wolfer st an.) Desertion. Mohamed Noor, P C. 49, was yesterday sentenced to six months’ R I. for deserting from the Penang Police Force on or about the 23rd March, 190836 words
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Article2967 1908-12-04 1394 {Before Mr. Brown.) t THE CASE OF ASSAULT AGAINST AN A. S. P. Accused Discharged. Mr. George Savi, Assistant Superintendent of Police, was yesterday charged with voluntarily causing hurt to one Teoh Chong Si on or about the 8ih September, 1908. Mr. J. F. Wreford appeared for2,967 words
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62 1908-12-04 1395 owing to the recent heavy rains, a bad landslip has occurred on the Johore Railway in the neighbourhood of Buloh Kesap. Yesterday a construction train with a number of wagons left the rails and toppled over the embankment A number of coolies sustained more62 words
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Article998 1908-12-04 1395 ORDINARY MEETING. An Ordinary Mooting of the Municipal Commission was hold at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen w»re present: Mr F. J. Halhfax (President), Mr. L. H. Clayton, Mr. J. Hallifax, Mr. Lim Eu Toh and Mr. Lim Cheng Teik. with Dr. Park (Health998 words
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Advertisement93 1908-12-04 1395 An Inquiry Answered. A gentleman at Bembesi, Rhodesia, writes iuquire where Chamberlain s Cough Remedy cau be procured. He says be has learned of the good effects resulting from its use, and as children in that Reality are often subject to coughs, he desired to give it a trial. This93 words
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Advertisement46 1908-12-04 1395 Something for the Children. The puntv of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has !on k l> -,-ii an established fact. Give it to the little ones. It contains no opium or other harmful drug ami will cure their cough-, colds tu<l croup. The Gorge Tuwq Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.46 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article116 1908-12-04 1396 TO THK EDIfOR OF 1UE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, With reference to the paragraph in your vpsteiday’s issue regarding t> e arrival of the Rev. G. F. Pykett, I beg to point out that the launch living the colours of the A C. S. Union, was spe.-ially116 words
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Article52 1908-12-04 1396 The New Emperor’s Title. The M eking correspondent of the Singapore ’Union Times wires P’ince Cbiag, on hearing of the death of the late Empress-Dowager, suddenly fell unconscious, remaining so for several hours, till he was revived by foreign doctors. The New Emperor reigns under the name of52 words
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144 1908-12-04 1396 The next meeting of the above Association will be held at 10 a.m. on the 6th prox., at the Sungei jong Club, Seremban. The following are the Agenda 1. Minutes of meetings of Oct. 5th and 1841. 2 To consider the replies received from Government144 words
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Article21 1908-12-04 1396 Mr G C. Hart, Financial Adviser to the Kedah Government, is now in Peiiar.g on important Government affairs.21 words
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Article25 1908-12-04 1396 Acting Assist mt Superintendent of Immigrants, Selangor, who went home recently on leave, has undergone a serious, but satisfactory, operation.25 words
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Article1601 1908-12-04 1396 The fol 1 owinu~arp rules of the Penang passed at the meeting on WeX 8 V MC 1 The A e iJ: .X" Provide skilled 3 10 residences. 8 P a bents at their President, eSTj, ‘11 S,? 1 of the Committee shall be LadieT me l1,601 words
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Advertisement73 1908-12-04 1396 A Good Household Liniment* When a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is kept in tie house, the p'ins of burns and scalds m iv be promptly relieved, cuts and bruises qu ckly he led, swellings promptly reduced and rheum itism and neuralgia robbad of their errors In fact, for the73 words
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Advertisement64 1908-12-04 1396 Children in the Home. Small children are always a source of anxiety t> parents. Coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough attack the little ones and serious illness results almost before they are aware of it. One trial of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for these troubles will prove its efficiency and give64 words
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Article72 1908-12-04 1397 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dorando Wins the Marathon Race. London, 26th November—Dorando beat Hayes in the Marathon Race at New York. He was a few feet ahead throughout, and won by sixty yards. fit will be remembered that at the Olympic games last July Dorando, who fini-hed fir.-t72 words
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Article87 1908-12-04 1397 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4 I he Navy Estimates. London, 26th November.—The French lumber is di«cossing the Navy Estimates. M 1 tend. Minister of Marine, w<is a cbeered alter his speech 1 oecisting ief-rms in the administration and improvement in the artillery. Regiments and Artillery IncreasedLondon, 27ih November.—The French Army87 words
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Article47 1908-12-04 1397 (Supplied by Reuter.) Liberals Exasperated. London, 27th November.— Pho Libera) pipers are ex is periled over the action of the House of Lords with regard to the Licensing Bill. 1he D-ily News urges the swamping of the Lords by th»» creation of new Peers.47 words
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Article50 1908-12-04 1397 (Supplied by Reuter 4 Feasibility of Invading Britain. London, 26 n November.-—Discussion on the debate in the H »use of Lords continues briskly in Germany. Numerous technical articles by military experts have been published, expressing varying opinions as to the feasibility of an invasion of Great Britain.50 words
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Article22 1908-12-04 1397 (Supplied by Reuter Death of Minister al Spain. London 26 h November.—The Japanese Minister at Spain has d,<-<] it Siu Sebastian.22 words
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Article33 1908-12-04 1397 (Supplied by Reuter Austria's Threat London, 27ih Nov mbor Unless the boycott i-c.i b for j the 2nd December the Austrian Ambassador will quit Constantino) le on a prolonged holiday.33 words
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Article36 1908-12-04 1397 (Supplied by Reuter European Passengers Saved. L ndon, 27ih November—All the European tassengers by the Papayanni liner Sardinia, which caught fire one mile outside Malta, were saved, with the exception of a child.36 words
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Article33 1908-12-04 1397 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4 A Propositi Loan. London, 27th November The Government is introduc'ug a Bill m the Duma authorising a loan of t>) million roubles. ft will bedibcusMid with closed dovis.33 words
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Article560 1908-12-04 1398 Not the least interesting of the articles in the Home papers on the message which the King sent to the princes and people of India on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of Queen Victoria’s proclamation is that of Mrs. Flora Annie Steel, the well-known novelist560 words
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12 1908-12-04 1398 is doing exceptionally well just now.12 words
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Article20 1908-12-04 1398 arrived to-day from Covelong in the Madras Presidency with a cargo of 70,000 bags of salt.20 words
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Article28 1908-12-04 1398 Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, has been elected Vice-Chairman of the General Committee of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce.28 words
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Article61 1908-12-04 1398 has held a prolonged sitting, and names were submitted for the year to mark the reign of the new Emperor Po Wee. It was decided after considerable discussion to adopt the name Hseun Tung. The first year of Hseun Tung will commence on January 2261 words
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Article93 1908-12-04 1398 Pro- fessor of New Testament Interpretation in the University of Chicago, who has been visiting India, is going on to Singapore. He has a high reputation as a New Testament scholar, is editor of Biblical works and one of the editors of the American Journal93 words
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103 1908-12-04 1398 there were 301 deaths in Singapore—249 males and 52 females. The death-rate was equal to 57.57 per thousand of the estimated population. Two hundred and thirty-three Chinese died, 39 Malays, 24 Indians, 1 European and 1 Eurasian, and the largest number of deaths occurred103 words
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132 1908-12-04 1398 of the Railway Jetty was relieved this morning by a touch of colour—or rather colours. 'Io be more explicit a strong contingent of the local Madras Band were assembling preparatory to entraining for Taiping, where they are due to assist at the ceremonies pertaining to132 words
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160 1908-12-04 1398 the Malay Mail is informed that the tickets have b?en freely taken up by the public. Mr. Loke Yew (by his attorney) booked for a special ticket by paying $1,000 for the same.160 words
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Article555 1908-12-04 1398 (B-fore Mr. Nunn.) Possession of a Paha n Chua Peng Kuan™ for be.ug m possession of I f a 6e aL? Oed 3 trade purposes at Penang n fot the previous day. Market on T ok- Tw of a Trade. 1wo Chinese dentists of Camnrr o were555 words
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Article4379 1908-12-04 1399 CHRISTIAN LYS - [All Rights Reserved BY CHRISTIAN LYS, AUTHOR OF ••The Mystery of UdypUcs." “The Hepsw.rtb Millions," Mr Qairley ot the Grte House," 4c, 4c. CHAPTER XVII. Mr. Neville’s Secrecy. There was intense astonishment in Nina Murchison’s face, and she was about to 0 a k when Mr. Neville4,379 words
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Article18 1908-12-04 1401 undesirables were deported to-day by the ThorijWi, which left for the M idras ports.18 words
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Article25 1908-12-04 1401 is shortly proc/ 'ling to Ceylon and India on a holiday. During his absence his nephew, Mr. Stephens, will lookafter his affairs.25 words
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Article33 1908-12-04 1401 published by an F. M. S contemporary that Kang Yu wei, the famous Chinese reformer, has left Fenang for Singapore en route for Shanghai or Nagasaki.33 words
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Article34 1908-12-04 1401 late of the Army Ordinance Corps, Hongk mg, has j lined the F. M. S. Police Department as a Second Class Inspector of Police. He is stationed in Kuala Lumpur.34 words
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Article32 1908-12-04 1401 in the Kling Straits, known as the Pinto Gedong Lighthouse, which was consider,»!) y damaged during the heavy storm which occurred a few week-» ago, is to be thoroughly repaired-32 words
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2538 1908-12-04 1401 Meetings. 1- Ordinary Meetings were held on the loth and 29tb of the month’. Staff. Mr. ilson, having finished his superintendence, of the erection of the Nightsoil 1 mnping Station, has gone home and returned to the firm who sen' him out. Mr. G.2,538 words
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Advertisement223 1908-12-04 1401 Holies to Mariners. Shoals in Singapore Strait. The Ac’ing Master Attendant, Singapore warns mariners that a shoal has been dis’ covered in Singapore S rait with the following bearings:—Horsburgh Light. N.26, E 4 9 miles, Little Bintang summit, 8.31. E Latitude, 1.1533 N., Longitude 104.22 15 E. The shoal is223 words
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Article19 1908-12-04 1403 formerly Third Magis- trate in Singapore, returned to the Southern Settlement from Malacca on Wednesday.19 words
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Article31 1908-12-04 1403 has arrived in Hong- kong. His present trip to the Far East is undertaken on behalf of the School of Tropical Medicine, funds for which are urgently needed.31 words
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Article49 1908-12-04 1403 Chinese vernacu- lir journalism is the appearance of a periodical, edited by women, at Shanghai. Ihe promoters announce that it will appear on the fifteenth day of the first month in the next Chinese year, and will be published monthly for the present. J49 words
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Article2592 1908-12-04 1403 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice BradJel) Bousteud Co. vs. Khoo Gnat Client*. To p tt 18 Ci9e was turned yesterday J B,) u H 01 a 2au) went into the wittierox and was further cross-examined by Mr. He said that, with regard to the tons of2,592 words
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Advertisement68 1908-12-04 1403 A Good Household Liniment. When a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is kept in the house, the pains of burns and scalds may be promptly relieved, cuts and bruises quickly healed, swellings promptly reduced and rheumatism and neuralgia robbed of t.-eir terrors. •i ’-t, t tbe household ills, it is68 words
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Article466 1908-12-04 1404 {Before Mr. Justice Fisher.} Murder. The following is the continuation of the report in yesterday’s Echo of the case against seven Javanese—four men and three women —who are charged with the murder of a Chinaman, named Gui Kok Kiah, at Batu Kawan. Gui Ah Kit swore that the466 words
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Article285 1908-12-04 1404 {Before Judge Wolferstan.) Fraudulent Possession of a Duck. Tan Sai was found in Che Em Lane yesterday morning with a duck, for the possession of which he could give no satisfactory account. He was sentenced yesterday to seven days’ rigorous imprisonment. Assault. A Jawi Pekan, named Ismail,285 words
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Article66 1908-12-04 1404 Messages from Peking, dated instant, state that, in view Su bM happenings in tba f ron i prohibited the newspapers P tbe publishing reports hk ly a9 populace. The »PP“"" m t er Kwanz-Su successor to the late Obing, was contrary to the wlshe ann0UD cement The66 words
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Article754 1908-12-04 1405 (From Out Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, Nov. 25. Changing Regiments. Tbe transport Dufferin, with the 3rd battalion Middlesex Regiment on hoard, is expected to arrive here from Hongkong on Saturday morning. The Diehards 'will march to Tanglin in the afiernooa and the Royal West Kents will start on their754 words
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Article39 1908-12-04 1405 understands that the death sentence on tbe eight Pahang murderers his not been carried out, owing to the illness of the Sultan of Pahang. It is stated that one of the accused was recommended for mercy.39 words
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68 1908-12-04 1405 by tie mail train c mi u; in nearly two and a-half hours behind time, arriving at 8.46 pm. instead of 620 p. m. Do er quiry this morning we hear ihit the line has been badly breached between K* rling and Tanjong Malim, but68 words
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Article65 1908-12-04 1405 f>on each of the Foieign Legations wme invited to the Palace in Peking, on the 14 h inst to witness tb« lying-in-state of the late Emperor and Emprei s-Dowager. The Doyen of the Diplomatic Corps, on behalf of hiscoi agues, expressed the c ndolencrs of the Foreign Powers65 words
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Article73 1908-12-04 1405 to the Singapore Inion, Times states that the Proclamation issued when the N“W Emperor ascends ihe throne will be made on New Year’s Day (next year) and al! prisoners excepting criminals wil le discharged. On the 3 >th day of the 10 h moon (November 23) ministers73 words
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Article20 1908-12-04 1405 (Supplied by Jleuter.) New Postmaster-General. London, 28'h N>v-mber Mr. VVH. Taft will appoint Mr. Hitchcock as Pod-master-General.20 words
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Article64 1908-12-04 1405 (Echo Special.) Additional Lighters Tor Penang. Singapore, 28th November.— The Legislative Council has voted $30,000 I t the purchase of additional lighters for Penang. The Currency Bill. Fho Hon. I S. Baker gave notice of a protest which will be lodged against the decision of the official majority in64 words
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Article200 1908-12-04 1405 (Supplied by lleuter.) Panic in Vienna. London, 27ih November—There is a panic in the lenna Bourse due to a, combination of disquieting rumotv* with regard to the situation in the Balkans. Reassuring official statements have failed to restore confidence. Divergent Views as to the Conference. Interest centres200 words
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Article126 1908-12-04 1405 (Supplied by Keuter The Education Bill. London, 27th N member.—Tbe House of Commons passed the second reading of the new Education Bill by 323 votes to 157, a m<j >riiy of 166. Catholics and Jews Oppose the Mea.su re. London, 28 b November.—Both the CUuolics and the Jews126 words
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Obituary59 1908-12-04 1405 Obituary. Mr. R. Jones. We regret to announce the death of Mr. R. Jones, ore of the oldest guards on the F. M. S. Railway, which took place suddenly yesterday, in Batu Gajah, from kidney complaint. Mr. Jones was well known in Penang. He leaves a wife and large family59 words
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Article521 1908-12-04 1406 1’rnang has reason to congratulate itself on the distinct improvement in the public health of the island during 1907. According to the Medical Report for the past year, which is issued as a supplement to the current number of the Government Gazette, the death-rate per mille was521 words
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Article11 1908-12-04 1406 though mild, form has appeared at Kuala Sumpur.11 words
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Article1577 1908-12-04 1406 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. {Before Mr. Justice Braddell f Um Cheng Teik vs. The Crown. It will be remembered that on the 23rd inst. Mr. Jus'ice Braddel! heard an appeal by Mr. Lirn Cheng TV ik, General Manager of the Kbie Heng Bee Kice and Oil Mills, against1,577 words
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Article301 1908-12-04 1407 (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Murder. I This morning the bearing was resumed of the case in which seven Javanese —four men and three women —are charged with the murder of a Chinaman at Bitu Kawan. I Lee Ab Tu said that ba lived in Batu Kawan. He was301 words
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Article14 1908-12-04 1407 of Kuala Lumpur, has gone to Singapore on important business.14 words
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Article17 1908-12-04 1407 of the Institute of Medical Research, KuTa Lumpur, is making a trip to England shortly.17 words
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Article28 1908-12-04 1407 of the Siamese Mmes department, has left Ipoh on his return to Patani. He is fu 1 of his impressions of mining enterprise in Kinta.28 words
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Article55 1908-12-04 1407 of the Straits Trading Co.’s Kuala Lum; ur branch, who has just r eturned from a trip to the homeland, is poing to Kaj ing to take temporary charge of the C< mpany’s agency these during the absence of Mr J. D. Bees, who is going55 words
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Article1204 1908-12-04 1407 ORDINARY ME-UNG, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27. Present. His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson, k c.m.g. His Exc-llency Major-Gen. T. Perrott. c.B O.C.T. Hon. Capt. Sir A. Young (Col. Secretary), ion., M. G. Maxwell (Act. Attorney-General), ii n ’r' J^ Jlt ionisz (Col. Treasurer). Hon. lan.uakKim Hon. E. C.1,204 words
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Article18 1908-12-04 1407 heirs that Mr. D. G. ('i’nplx)il, the Acting British Resident u( Selangor, is laid up.18 words
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Article1364 1908-12-04 1408 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORSThe following was the report of the I) rectors of the Kledang Tin Mining Co., Ltd., presented to the shareholders at their Second Ordinary General Meeting, held at Tabb’s Hotel, Redruth, on Tuesday, the 10th inst. The Directors, in submitting to the1,364 words
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Article180 1908-12-04 1408 (Fiom Our Own Correspondent.) /1«. i Taipin 28th Nov. Official Movements. The British Resident left on a tour of the Batang Padang and Lower Perak districts on Wednesday, and is expected to return to-morrow. Mr. E. W. Hedgeland, who acted for Mr. Young as Chief Surveyor of the180 words
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Article14 1908-12-04 1408 has declared a dividend of three per cent.14 words
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36 1908-12-04 1408 have filled the vacancies on the Committee of the Perak Club causd by the transfer of Messrs. C. W. H Cochrane and F. W. Mager to Kuala Lumpur.36 words
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Article41 1908-12-04 1408 was played on Mr. Gan Teong Tat’s Green on Saturday afternoon, between the Past and the Present Pupils of St. X ivier’s Institution, ending in a win for the Present Pupils by five goals to one.41 words
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Article46 1908-12-04 1408 a steward of the P. 0. A. OU.il p, ri 31CTVO.IV. steamer Assaye, is supposed to have com ted suicide by jumping overboard on way to Colombo from Penang. He as gentleman’s servant before he joine e' and O. Company about twelve mon g46 words
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Article49 1908-12-04 1408 Our Kuala numpm r hoars that Mr. Fauconnwr has ed in floating Kurtau P» D 1’”8 p,d.. (Kuala Selangor) dunng his’1 sit'0 F Ir is reported that the esconditionacres opened up and is in exce g_ Mr. Fauconnier is due back in the before Christmas.49 words
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Article70 1908-12-04 1408 The Straits Times is asked by S ona ]]y Young to expl >in that he on arranging a dinner party tR mea wbo are St. Andrew s night. Sc or a8 ma ny members of the Singapore to* of them as desire t0 ember s of the*70 words
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Article1643 1908-12-04 1409 INAUGURAL MEETING. As notified in our issue of the 26 th inst. a meeting of the Moslem community was held in the Town Hall last Saturday “afternoon, for the purpose of formally considering the question of the formation of a Moslem Association representative of the whole Moslem1,643 words
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Article29 1908-12-04 1409 of the Ch trtered Bink, left Kutla Lumpur on Saturday afternoon for Singapore Ho will remain there a few weeks before being transfeired to Java.29 words
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Article109 1908-12-04 1409 President and Hon. Treasurer of the Penang Chinese Money Changers Syn«licite, sends for publication the following statement of collection» of prohibited copper coins made by his Syndicate up to date /•'rozrt 12th Au I /.907, to 22nd Nov /9/ 9. Amount forwarded for exchange by 915109 words
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Article633 1908-12-04 1410 The Government Gazette of November 27 contains the following in- ms of inf...-.ratio’; The rate of postage g<i letters from the Straits SetTemevt.; for Rhodesia, the Friend ly Islands, the Giib rt Is! m is and the Solomon Islands, will bo 4 cts. for any weight not exceeding633 words
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Article199 1908-12-04 1410 P. C. C. vs. Choir of St. George’s Church. The cricket match between the Choir of St. George's Church, captained by Mr. H. A. N ubronuer, and the P. C. C., which was played on the Esp’anade on Saturday afternoon, resulted in a victory for the Cricketers by 89199 words
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Article87 1908-12-04 1410 Arrangements are actively progressing for the conference of newspa er editors of the Empire to be held in London next May. His Majesty the King will hold a reception in honour of the journalists, and the Lord Mayor of L mdon and the Colonial Office will entertain87 words
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Article15 1908-12-04 1410 of the Perak Planters’ Associa- tion is fixed for Dec. 19th at Ipob.15 words
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Article13 1908-12-04 1410 arrived from Rangoon by the s s. Lindula yesterday13 words
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Article19 1908-12-04 1410 Financial Adviser to the Kedah G 'vornment, returned to Kedah by the Tong Chuan yesterday.19 words
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Article33 1908-12-04 1410 has accepted a seat on the Board of Dirpctors of the Selangor Kinta Development Syndicate, in place of Mr. II. M. Darby, who has left for Europe.33 words
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Article27 1908-12-04 1410 accompanied by Mrs Gray, returned to Singapore by the s.s Buelow last week, and resumed his ministry in the Piesbyterian Church yesterday.27 words
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Article565 1908-12-04 1410 Reception to the Rev n A Reception was L‘| P rtett. Cbmrse School Union oo^XdJ 6 i** 8 p.m., in the spacious hall ,t ,J a 8t Cninese School, in honour of tuo Rv.G. F. Pykett th r 8Re return of an M Mr T r jkott565 words
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Article24 1908-12-04 1410 Mb Green, of Cecily Estate, wb» severely assaulted by Javanese cootat tb. other day, is now out of danger.24 words
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Article28 1908-12-04 1410 The Hon. Mr. Hugh Secretary of Ceylon, was to go Tuesday. His destination e P although he stated he was not going H28 words
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Article35 1908-12-04 1410 The F. M S^GXo rQ 7 ent lend out another $40,00 o Qterg w fao throughout the States, o F j choose to apply for loans before the the year.35 words
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Article32 1908-12-04 1410 between The practice game of 0 CorlD the Chinese Recreanon Club ana thians, which was played o resultPangkor Road, on Saturday afterno ed in a goalless draw.32 words
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Article145 1908-12-04 1411 {Supplied by Reuter.) Agreement with Regard to the Pacific. London, 29th November.—A telegram fiom Washington states that, despite official reticence, it is said on trustworthy authority that an agreement between Japan and America has been concluded, based on the idea of encouraging and defending free and peaceful145 words
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Article201 1908-12-04 1411 {Supplied by Reuter.) Optimism in Vienna. London, 28 h November.—The assurances given by the Turkish Charge d’Aff tires and the Turkish Ambassador Reshid, who are en route to Constantinople to discuss the subject of the boycott, have restored optimism in Vienna. Austrian Troops Fly in a Paiiic.201 words
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Article30 1908-12-04 1411 {Supplied by Reuter.) Lords Reject the Bill. London, 28 h November. —The Houseyof Lords has rejected the Licensing Bill oy 272 votes to 96, a of 176.30 words
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Article50 1908-12-04 1411 {Supplied by Reuter.) Important Decision. London, 3O .h N ivember. —The Court of Appeal has decided that the employment of Trade Union funds to obtain representation in the House of Commons is illegal, and refused permission for an appeal to the House of Lords against this decision.50 words
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Article35 1908-12-04 1411 {Supplied by Reuter.) Serious Illness. London, 30th November. -The Duke of Vlestmmster h.s landed at Southampton trorn a hunting trip in Rhodesia. He is seriously ill, it is feared, irom typhoid35 words
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Article32 1908-12-04 1411 {Supplied by Reuter.) Two American War Vessels Despatched. London, 28th November.—Two American war vesse's were oidered from Manila to the Yangtse to replace the two vessels who have recently left.32 words
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Article32 1908-12-04 1411 {Supplied by Reuter.) Fnneral of* the Japanese Minister. London, 28th November—t he funeral of the Japanese Minister at San Sebastian took place yesterday. His wife will start for Japan shortly.32 words
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Article42 1908-12-04 1411 {Supplied by Reuter.) The King Receives the Japanese and Chinese Ministers. London, 30th November.—A telegram from Rome states that the King of Paly has received in audience the new Japanese Ambassador and the Chinese Minister, both of whom presented their credentials.42 words
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Article48 1908-12-04 1411 {Supplied by Reuter.) Manchester November Handicap. Following is the result of the Manchester November Handicap of XI,325, distance 1 j miles, which was run at Manchester on Saturday Mr. A. Bell’s Old China 1 Mr. A Stedall’s Simonson 2 Lord Howard de Walden’s Cargill... 348 words
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Article93 1908-12-04 1411 General Manager of the Khie Heng Bee Rice and Oil Mills, loft for Rangoon yesterday by the s s Bharata, on urgent business connected with the firm’s rice mill there, and will be away for about two months. During Ins absence his brother, Mr. fim C..eng93 words
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Article521 1908-12-04 1411 Iho Pacific has more than once belied its name and there is every' reason to believe th it, in the days to com?, it will keep up its reputation of being a quarter of the globe where international jealousies have full play. With the increasing expansion521 words
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Article17 1908-12-04 1411 next tUh Baud will play at tbu Esplanade at 9 p.m. instead uf 6 p.m.17 words
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Advertisement96 1908-12-04 1411 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. Scln eider, of Koff-yfontein, R C., is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found th t it cures his children as well as himself of their coughs and cold-. They were all coughing and got no relief96 words
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98 1908-12-04 1412 Following is the translation of a letter received tc-lay by the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce from the Chinese Consul A telegram has been received from the Chinese Consul General of Singapore requesting me to inform y u that the new Emperor of China98 words
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Article51 1908-12-04 1412 The master of the Catherine Apcar reports 10a.m. 27th Nov. Latitude 2. 30" North, Longitude 10L36 East, Parcelar Hill bearing N. 28. W. True, Rachada Lighthouse S. 71. E. True; submerged wreck, probably a very large lighter right in track of vessels and a danger to navigat51 words
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Article15 1908-12-04 1412 that a Rugby football team from Selangor .may visit Seremban next Saturday.15 words
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Article21 1908-12-04 1412 hears that Messrs. F. O. B. Dennys and J B. Hughes are busy training for the Ipoh sports.21 words
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Article24 1908-12-04 1412 is due in Singapore, on his return from leave, on Friday next, His substantive appointment is District Officer, Christmas Island-24 words
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Article27 1908-12-04 1412 has been arranged for Saturday afternoon on Victoria Green, Pangkor Road, between the Chinese Recreation Club and the Young Men’s Christian Association.27 words
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Article52 1908-12-04 1412 con- ferred by H, M. the King of Siam on the 16th ult. was the decoration of the Most Noble Order of Chula Chomklao, 2nd Class (Special) for Phya Rasada Nupradit, High Commissioner of Monthon Puket, who is better known in Penang as Mr. Khaw52 words
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65 1908-12-04 1412 We have received from Messrs. Tiang Lee Co. a most artistic calendar for 1909, advertising the Dog’s Head brand of beer of which they are the local agents. The calendar, which is in the shape of a fan adorned with six photographs of famous actresses, is a thing of beauty65 words
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84 1908-12-04 1412 report several successful encounters with the enemy, in which twenty four of them fell. On the other hand, a flying column was attacked by the enemy, sword in hand, who wounded eight of the soldiers before they made off after losing seven killed. Attacks84 words
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Article104 1908-12-04 1412 i ikishas have just begun to ply for hire to the no small disgust of certain toucLy Chines 21 who have become indignant at the idea of their countrymen earning money as beasts of burden, and who counsel their headman in that quarter to take104 words
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Article519 1908-12-04 1412 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Murder. The hearing of the case of murder of a Chinaman at Batu Kawan by seven Javanese four men and three women—was resumed yesterday afternoon. After the cross-examination of Sahat, Sergeant No- 8, Chat bin Awang, P. C. No. 144, of Bukit519 words
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Article719 1908-12-04 1412 (Pc/ore Mr. Brown) t? tt i Gambling. four Hokien Chinese wn fined 815 each, or to for gambling in house No 91 Street, last Saturday. The raid ducted by Mr. Savi Assist a 8 Con dent of Police. Half the ■nXnte/"’ paid to In another case three719 words
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Advertisement74 1908-12-04 1412 A Reliable Remedy for Croup, With the dry, cold weather of the early winter mouths, parents of croupy children should be on the alert for ominous symptoms. There is no cause for anxiety when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is kept in the home. If this medicine is given as soon as74 words
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Article189 1908-12-04 1413 Weekly Practice Shoot. The twentv-first weekly practice shoot of the Ladies’ R fl? Club was held yesterday afternoon Though the weather was all that couid be desired, only seven members took part in the practice. This paucity was no doubt due to the incidence of a social189 words
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Article18 1908-12-04 1413 his direc ed the uniform playing of the National Anthem at eighty crochets per minu e18 words
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43 1908-12-04 1413 of the Qieen’s Christmas Gift Book in the frst and second editions, the printing of another 100,000 copies has been begun. Steps, Daily Te egraph says, have al readv taken to m .ke the supply practically unlimited.43 words
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Article1175 1908-12-04 1413 KUGbl FOOTBALL MATCH. Scotland vs. The Rest. R.:? u:erest,n football match, nnd-r ve“tada, a?; B ,8pa Ved n tl,e E-0»nale OU eof h9,<,aro< 19 X E-S/Xi.: 1 o,her cu, r «he ‘he A uX h s::T; p^?:z h b uk Sc TLAND. T.un 111 a1,175 words
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Article42 1908-12-04 1413 has relived the ryots in K i»u of tbeir arch enemv th® drought, they have, according to th* D r-ctor of the Institute for Medicd Research, eight special of lepid pterous larvae to contend with, which f'x-d on their padi.42 words
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Advertisement76 1908-12-04 1413 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. With the dry, c< Id weather of the early winter rm nths, parents of croupy children should on the alert for ominous symp toms There is no cause for anxiety when Chatnbirldin’s Cough I emedy is kept in the home If this medicine is given76 words
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Article552 1908-12-04 1414 Cremation of the Bones ol 1,031 Persons. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tongkah, 27th Nov. A dew road, branching <ff 'he tetminus of the principal street of Tongkah, b.is just been opened to traffic. A greit many years ago a bit of land, along t his road, was552 words
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Article697 1908-12-04 1414 (Contributed to the Straits Echo England, Nov. 6th. The leaves are falling this morning iike hi age snow. In front of the window a uiant ash shows as many ribs as an umbrella at the mending shop. Its enormous trunk in the flood of sunlight—for we are getting697 words
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Article452 1908-12-04 1414 DECREASED VALUES OF IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Registrar’s Quarterly Return. We have received from the Government Printing Office the return of the imports into and exports from the Straits Settlements for the quarter ended September 30 last. It shows that there was a decrease in i m ports452 words
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Advertisement35 1908-12-04 1414 A Notable Fact. The absence of all narcotics makes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the safest and best medicine for all coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough tint can be procured. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.35 words
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Article1152 1908-12-04 1415 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS MEDICAL LEFORT. Increased Number of Births and Deaths. According to the annual report of the Straits Settlements Medical Department, the estimated mean population of the Straits Jn 1907 was 619.796, as against 611,790 in 1906. In Singapore, the population was 264 650 Penang, 132,483 Dindings, 4.4711,152 words
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Article186 1908-12-04 1415 (from Our Own Correspondent.) Setul, 29 h Nov. The Fiji ng Dragon.” Ihe s. s. flying Dragon, which had Ixvn plying between Setul, Sungei Opis, Pulau Lingkawi and Penang for the last eighteen months, discontinued her run on the 27ih ins.. 1he owners say that it does186 words
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Article22 1908-12-04 1415 (Echo Special.) Coronation of the Chinese Emperor. Singapore, 1st December.—The Coronation of the Emperor Pu-Wei of China will take place to-morrow.22 words
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Article156 1908-12-04 1415 (Supplied by Reuter.) British and French Opinion. London, 30th November.—Both the British and the French Press heartily applaud the agreement between Japan ami America with regard to the Pacific, as afresh guarantee of the world’s peace and prosperity. American Approval. 1he leading papers ot America also approve156 words
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Article86 1908-12-04 1415 (Supplied by Reuter.) Austria Relains Her Reserves. London, 1st December.—A telegram from lenna sta es that the Government has deci'led to retain 41,000 so-called supplementary reserves, whose term of service is on the point of expiring. The Turco-Bulgarian Negotiations. 1he Jure» Lulgarian negotiations are practically concluded. 'The86 words
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Article109 1908-12-04 1416 (Suppled by Reuter Proposed Bill. London. 1st December —In co«sequ p nce of the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal with regard to the employment of Trade Union funds, the Labour members will introduce a Bi 1 legalizing the payment by Trade Unions of their representative109 words
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Article32 1908-12-04 1416 (Supplied by Reuter.) Seven Hundred Lives Lost. London. 1st Dcmber. Routet’s correspondent at (fiieefo states that as >he result of a collision between two Japanese steamers 700 people wete d owned.32 words
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Article31 1908-12-04 1416 (Supplied by Reuter.) Australia Wins the Davis Cup. London, 1st Dscomber. —A. telegram from Melbourne states that Australia has won the Dtvis Cup at lawn tennis, by defeating America.31 words
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Article653 1908-12-04 1416 We make no apology for reverting to the Medical Report of the Straits Settlements for the year 1907, and referring to the interesting experiment made by Dr. W. G. Ellis in the sinatorium treatment of phthisis (consumption) in Singapore. The experiment, which was undertaken at the653 words
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Article14 1908-12-04 1416 has b°en appointed Secretary to the Sanitary Board of Seremban14 words
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30 1908-12-04 1416 The Harbour D epartment’s tug Rosebud is, we understand, to b< leut to the Govemn eit Wharves Department for the purpose o towing lighters to and from the quarantine station.30 words
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Article29 1908-12-04 1416 Colour-Seigeant Hunt cf the Penang Volunteers has taken over the duties of Sergeant. M jor as a temporary measure pending the appointment of a new Instructor.29 words
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Article32 1908-12-04 1416 son of R jr Mahmud, of Solan or, who was educated at the Malay Residential School, Kuala K ingsar, has t een appointela Probationer (Malay Cadet) in the Resident-General’s Office.32 words
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39 1908-12-04 1416 of S George’s Choir at 5. Logan Koad, on Friday next, at 9 p.m. Mr Pringle hopes for a full attendance to practise the music for the forthcoming Service of Praise-39 words
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Article2065 1908-12-04 1416 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION (Sefore As to the balance of 75 tons Mr M ereuor said that if anybody 1 H"’ he would sell for me. Th,/ was A b J the next month after the iransfeVV never told mo bo had di spi)6ed Be 7o tons m2,065 words
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Article743 1908-12-04 1417 (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Murder. The hearing of the case io which seven JivauesH— four men and three w< m -o stand charge! wnh ih- murder ot a C<m-a man at Batu Kawan, was lesumed yesterday atieruoon The case for the Crown having c'osed, Mi Saye, c 'uu-ci743 words
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Article23 1908-12-04 1417 h is been create 1 a Magistrate <.f rhe hc<>U'1 class fur the S’a'c of N»*gri Jjernbrl n23 words
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Article41 1908-12-04 1417 A»«istant Manager of thy Luinut R jbl>-. Estate and formerly Manager i»t Ibe I) i!y Slail, arrived in l’<n.ng yesterday by the s- s. Deli •n a biHu-g, visit Mr Smith returns t«j ihe uu kkr uid>y.41 words
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Article976 1908-12-04 1418 (Before Mr Brown.) Street Noises. A Chinese hawker, while passing the Supreme Court yesterday, rang bis b»-ll and was immediately arrested at, ti e instance of a cleik He was this morning fi <ed §1 or in default 2 days’ R I. Actin' Inspector Tredgold mentioned to976 words
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Article102 1908-12-04 1418 Air. Soh Heck Chiang entertained bis friends to a soiree at bis residence, Ann Siang Hill, Singapore, on the occasion of h s discarding the queue. Air. Sob Hock Chiang, who married one of the paternal granddaughters of the late Chia Ann Siang. is the founder and102 words
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Article114 1908-12-04 1418 Says Mond ay’s Straits Times:- Captain Coleman, of the Colonial yacht Sea Mew. which arrived from Malacca. 1 h' a morning, reports that the h-cl steamer Hebe is ashore between Pulo Bukson and Aj tx shoal It is said that she is on Pulo Basin just, where one of the114 words
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Article277 1908-12-04 1418 (Frm Our Another Thirsty Tamil' 30tK In the early hours of s\tn.vl a Tamil broke into the Spin? F he bad effected an entrance 11 M 1 be Sergeant of Pohce brought tk late this afternoon before Mr T Hhecase postponed it for a week L rnie who277 words
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Article25 1908-12-04 1418 was taken yesterday in Penang of the anniversary of Q’een Alexandra’s birthday. In the F. M.S.the day was observed as a public holiday.25 words
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Article49 1908-12-04 1418 won by the Tongkah Harbour Tin D-edging Co do ing the fiftee" days ending the 30 h November last, was 309 niculs, of the value (at $40 a picul) of $12 360 The working expenses of the Company are $4 500 a month.49 words
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Article43 1908-12-04 1418 the well- known Secretary of the Singapore Sporting and Cricket Clubs, dated Sports Club, London, announces that be is doing very well after his operation, and,„as he puts it himself, that his eyes is A 1.”43 words
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Article52 1908-12-04 1418 Forest Officer of Mr. U. 1V1. u the Bindings, arrived in PenjDg afternoon by the s.s. Deli. Mr. 0 come down to pass bis examination Unfortunately, on the trip down becooWct ed fever, and it is very improbable will be able to attend for this eiamtnation52 words
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Article54 1908-12-04 1418 Sra me WO ver dui euc lUnndaV at Singapore from Malacca 0 ofl morning, with the following P gj r board:—His Excellency t e a( j v Evelyn John Anderson. Sir Arthur an I Lady E Y nog, Captain and Mrs. SoW Messrs H. W. Vade, H. Royneu54 words
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Article63 1908-12-04 1418 w, l„, .w BJT3 “•Wgg £58 Ordinance. They are as t g |j 0U |J to amend the O-dwance public resort apply only to such ph*' f tbst as are frequented b» E» r p eIC u9 ivelr or thm-e p’acps which otber Asiamain ly used b63 words
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Article340 1908-12-04 1419 gale and Purchase of Surplus Minins Machinery. The following circular has been issued to members of the Chamber:— At the last Council meeting of the Perak Chamber of Mines it was decided that an Agency should be established at the Chamber for the sale of340 words
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Article24 1908-12-04 1419 Tronoh’s Output. The output of the Tronoh Minos, Ltd, for the month of November, was 2,860 piculs of dressed ore.24 words
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Article16 1908-12-04 1419 Supervisor of Customs Larut, has come to Penang on a few days’ leave.16 words
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Article18 1908-12-04 1419 who has been on Byrin Estate, Province Welle-ley, is joining the Diamond Jubilee Estate, Malacca.18 words
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Article26 1908-12-04 1419 H/ the Dragon fl 12 over their offices and shops today in honour of the Coronation of the new Emperor.26 words
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Article45 1908-12-04 1419 Senior District Surgeon, X/ A 1 U X I A-' l 4U’ V* f Batu Gajah, Perak, ard Mrs. F<»x have booked their passapes by the N- D L steamer Prnzess Alice due in Penang on February 4 h next.45 words
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Article30 1908-12-04 1419 hears on very good au- thoriiy that Lord Rothschild and another prominent London fi anci«r have recently made considerable pu> chases of the sharesol Malayan rubber companies.30 words
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Article61 1908-12-04 1419 Thirty-six ho r ses arrived at Singapore from Australia, by the Enryalus. 1 n Monday, among them the Gri ns for the approachPenang Rice Meeting. The«e are expected tn arrive here by the s s Perak tomorrow. We are requested to state that the drawing for the Grffi >s will61 words
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Article90 1908-12-04 1419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ihe South African Forces, who’w' n Ddcenib er.-Lord Methuen, who wa 8 commissioned by Mr. Haldane to coruolidite the fo ces of the South African colons in order that the Motherland mijit "a 8 banqueted a. Lord Methuen Explains his Mission. He explained that the90 words
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Article83 1908-12-04 1419 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Reasonableness of the Chinese. Loudon, 2,d Ddcember.-Iu bis reply to 'be address of welcome bv the Lisburn municipality St R ffiert Hart predicted a wo. deitul fu ure for China. praised the reasonableness of the Chinese, who hated soldiering and fighting because it83 words
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Article39 1908-12-04 1419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Agreement Signed. London, 2nd December.—Mr E'ibu Root, Secretaiy of State. U S.A and Sir Kogoro fakahira, Jipmese Minister at Washington, have signed the agreement between America and Japan with regard to the Pacific.39 words
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Article61 1908-12-04 1419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Anti Austrian Demonstration. London, 1st ITcmber.—The Czech < P'a ue statesthat in thetwodays’ riotous proServian and anti-Austrian demonstrations the gendarmerie made several sword b-.yom-t charges. A hundred li iters and many troops were injure 1. The Austrian Boycott. A Hungarian steamer which arrived at61 words
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Article46 1908-12-04 1419 (Supplied by Reuter Anxious State of Health. London, 1st December —His Hoiinfi-s the Pope, who was suff j ring from a severe it’ack of cold a fortnight ago, is wor H 8 »me anxiety is felt as to his state of health.46 words
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Article51 1908-12-04 1419 (Supplied by Reuter.) < New Austrian Ambassador. London, 2nd December.—According to a g r i m from enn a, the semi-official paper Frtmd>nHatt announces that Baron Call, of the Foreign Offi *e, will succeed M. Amb'oud. ambro as Austrian Ambassador at Tokin. I he latter n resigning on account51 words
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Article46 1908-12-04 1419 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Fetch Shackleton Back. London, 2nd December. A telegram from Ch,istchurch, New z aland. states that the unrod has sailed for the Antarctic to fetch back Lieutenant Shackleton and bin comrades. She h,h h°en refitted and took year’s provision with her.46 words
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Article50 1908-12-04 1419 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Charge of Fraud. London, 2nd December—Mr H W Bottomlev, Liberal Member for South Hackney, and three others were charged with fraud at the Guildhall yesterday, in connection with a joint triut and finance corporation which was wound up in 1906. The case was adjourned.50 words
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Article31 1908-12-04 1419 Is Marriage a Failure (Supplied by Reuter.) American Divorce Statistics. London, 2nd Decemlw.—-Statistics show th ,t th«re were a million divorces in the L uited States during the last twenty years.31 words
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Article25 1908-12-04 1419 (Supplied hij Reuter.) En Route to Colombo* L >nd >n, 1st l)-c<‘rnber— The American Pacific floet has left M inila for Colombo.25 words
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Article63 1908-12-04 1419 it informed that Mr. Dtvid Freeman, of the legal firm of Mmnrf. W(eford and Thornton, Ku «It, Lumpur, has Ihm n invited to attend the International 0 num Commission, shortly to lie held in Shanghai, toaaaist Mr. R»b-rt Laidlaw mp the British C probably an private63 words
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Article68 1908-12-04 1419 F'orn an appendix t.. the Colonial Estimates for next year we find that the following C vil Per vice «ffiuils are the remaining few who have not Isy-n lured i» t > accepting sterling salaries R N Bhnd, W. Evans, A T Brymt. J An»bnn*i W68 words
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Advertisement52 1908-12-04 1419 To the Head of the Family. In ordering household supplies, don’t, for ger to lay in a gunnly of Chamberlain’s Cough Rem medy Y-u may not ne*d it now hut vor are almost sure to before the winter It never fails in cases of er >up The George Town Dispensary.52 words
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Advertisement37 1908-12-04 1419 A Notable Fact. ih° absence of ill nuco’ics makes Chamberlain’s C ugh Remedy the-afest and Ixwit m»-d cio‘* for all coughs, colls, croup and whooping cough tbit can Im, procure) Tfi e George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents-37 words
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Article530 1908-12-04 1420 All sorts and conditions of school children throughout the world will be glad to learn that they have an earnest champion in Sir James Crichton-Browne, who has recently been deciaimin/ on the virtues of sleep. He thinks that they should be allowed longer hours in bed, and in his530 words
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Article32 1908-12-04 1420 is a pass •tiger to day by the P &O. m il steamer to r Sirgtpore, to ait on tbe Court of Ajpe 1 which opens on Monday next.32 words
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Article44 1908-12-04 1420 A Church of Englind Home for Girls attending the Government Girls’ School will be opened early next month. Applications for admission should ba sent at once to the Colooiil Cbap'ain, i crane, from whom all particulars mav be outlined44 words
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Article55 1908-12-04 1420 A ride, the first of the season, l as been rranged f »r Sunday mor. ing in -xt meet at the D<to Kramat Gardens at 7 a.in and finish at the Rice Course. A toed run is looked forward to, as som* of the old hunters are55 words
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Article74 1908-12-04 1420 Dr P. V L >cke is ihe only person nomintted to fil tbe vacanev in tbe Mun c pal Commission w'lich nil 4ie causel by the retirmn nt of Mr. Lim Eu T »b, whose term of < ffi ’e expires on tbe 31 >t inst. Dr. Locle74 words
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Article108 1908-12-04 1420 In our report, in yesteiday’s issue, of the case against Mr D- Grahim, Managing Director of Messrs. Graham and Nicholson, Ltd for carrying on business in an unrpgis tered office, and failing to send in to the Registrar a list of the shareholders etc., it was stated that108 words
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Article14 1908-12-04 1420 sailed to day for Jeddah with a large number of Moslem pilgrims.14 words
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Article18 1908-12-04 1420 Mr. A E. Pringle,{Inspector of Schools, Penang, has to go to England on sick leave.18 words
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Article23 1908-12-04 1420 Messrs. Chow Kit Co., the well-known Kuala Lum our fim of general store-keepers, have sent us a very neat table calendar for 190923 words
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Article23 1908-12-04 1420 Judicial Commissioner, TVrak. and suite arrived in Taiping on Tuesday for the 'ssiz98, which were opened yesterday morning.23 words
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Article97 1908-12-04 1420 the Moslem Society of Captain Kling Mosque has prepared a lamwell address for presentation to Mr- K Pa’C 'pe. President of tl o Penang Prana* kan (Bub. in view of his into .del departure for Mecca by the s. s. Macha an to 3 v. but97 words
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98 1908-12-04 1420 Victoria Pier presented a very animated scene. Numbers of tbe Malay gentry were walking to and fro, awaiting the a rival of their Chief Priest, Sheik Lacharia Omar Basheer, who was leaving for On his arrival the Sheik shook hands with all and then98 words
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Article389 1908-12-04 1420 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr_J US < ice Murder. Yesterday afternoon the hearing e case in which seven Javanese-fV and three w .men- are concern»? i t" murder of a Chinaman at Brlu Kawan resum d. wan, was Sahyan. the second accused, stated thto l was 20 years old.389 words
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Article300 1908-12-04 1420 (Before Judge Wolferstan.) Possession of Counterfeit Coins. Chong A Kun was this morning charged wth possession of thirty counterfeit vcent pieces at Kimberley Street on tbe 27i Ul Lim Boon Seng, detective No 35, deposed thathe went with Inspector Ambrose to bouse No 109. Huiton Lane, andanesredt300 words
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Article237 1908-12-04 1421 (Before Mr. Brown.) Begging for Alms. Patapi, a Hindoo, was this morning committed to the House of Detention for begging for alms at Downing Street yesterday. Theft. For stealing three iron stanchions he longing to Messrs. Allan living, at Weld Quay yesterday, Ng Ah Sun was this237 words
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Article215 1908-12-04 1421 Mr. A. D Nmbronner, Consul-General for Siam, returned to Penang by the Bitorm this morning, after having attended the recent record reign celebrations in Bangkok. From all accounts, the numerous Siamese officials who journeyed to Bangkok for the festivities, had a very good time of215 words
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Article368 1908-12-04 1421 J 1! master <f a local steamer has just been «ranted a pat, ut f r an ioreutiou J,,, h promises to be of much service to ship ciptains and navigating officers. The in ven’ion is an improved form of the "dividers” in use in raaiiue368 words
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Article27 1908-12-04 1421 arranged between Mr. Percy Coblum and Miss Leila Treacher will take place at St. Mirgaref’s Church, Westminster, London, on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 2-3') p.m.27 words
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Article35 1908-12-04 1421 Kus'ermann A Co. we have received a 1909 wall ca'emiar, advertising Beck’s well-known Key-Mark I’lheoer Beer, and also the familiar calendar is-m-d by Messrs. Leeman and Gatty, manufacturers of fast khaki materials.35 words
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Article48 1908-12-04 1421 —A report from Singapore states that, the export trade of the Straits Settlements is gradually recovering from the depression experienced during the first quarter of the present yea'-, although prices on aim st every artice ct export'are much lower than one year ago. t48 words
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Article94 1908-12-04 1421 have b-* n i-.sue1 in Perak, S-langor, Negri Sembilan ami Pdiang notifying the increase of opium duty to?1.20'> per cl.-et from This represents an increase of Jo h t case of the first three States and .«LbO in tl e la,twined How the enforcemen of t e enhance94 words
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Article619 1908-12-04 1421 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 13th. I lit* China Straits Trade. i he report on the foreign trade of China, which was tecent ly issued by Sir Alexander Hosie, acting Commeicial Attache to H. M. legation, Peking, states that there has been i in uk I619 words
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Article344 1908-12-04 1422 The huge battleship Collingwood, which has just been launched at Devonport. is th» ninth all-big-gun ship” since the Dread nought— the prototype of the new battleship—was first launched She is an improved Dreadnought, and much more powe»ful in several ways. She is 500 in length, m 10344 words
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Article15 1908-12-04 1422 of the Siamese army, is leaving L n Ion shortly to Paris.15 words
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Article21 1908-12-04 1422 which left Lndon on the 7th u t., took <£82 688 coin silver for Singapore.21 words
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Article17 1908-12-04 1422 that Sir William Adamson cmg, continues to make good progress towards recovery.17 words
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Article29 1908-12-04 1422 has approved of a special grant of $356 from Stale funds in order to assist the Malay inhabitants of Uiu Selama to build a mosque.29 words
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Article30 1908-12-04 1422 will be performing in Kuala Lumpur on the 11 sb ‘n t. and the five fol’owing nights. Fff »rts aie being made to obtain the Town Hall.30 words
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32 1908-12-04 1422 arrived by the Delta from Ho > e this rm ruing, and left by the Tn roba for Port Swettenham on his way io Kuala Lumpur.32 words
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Article29 1908-12-04 1422 that a rew spititu- ous liquor called White P >riwign Koningen Wilhelmina Biand’ is being manufactured in the F. M. S. from gin, tea aad sugar.29 words
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Article28 1908-12-04 1422 the fugitive leader of the anti-dynastic movement in China, is reported to have recently arrived in Japan. Another groundless repoit says the Straits Times.28 words
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Article44 1908-12-04 1422 Dr. A. Stan ton, of the Kuala Lumpur Institute for M-dical Research, is coming to Taiping to make a bacteriological examination of the water supplying the township of Taiping. The typhoid epidemic, which began in August, has placed the water supply under grave suspicion.—P.P.44 words
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Article498 1908-12-04 1422 The following iten > ;re tak c n from th* Londm and China Express ofj the 13 Ji uit.:— Tronoh. During October 157 *«»s Iin ore produced estimated value £Lw90). Th removal ot overburden from ihe S>u’b Ltmbong is being pushed on, p cparatoiy to working by the498 words
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Article61 1908-12-04 1422 The tin exports from he F M S for the ten months, J in. Oct 1908 amount to 701 760 p ku s, as against 673,766 pikuls iu the coi responding oe'iod las' year. This is an increase of _7 £94 pikuls (mostly from Pe*61 words
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Article18 1908-12-04 1422 has b en brought under the operations of the Sanitary Boards Enactment.18 words
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Article23 1908-12-04 1422 the North Borneo State Rubber Comp toy’s issue was fu’ly subscribed, and that letters of allotment have been posted.23 words
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Article27 1908-12-04 1422 it-turns of tb’ Duff Development Syndicate to the cud oi Oj ber from Jan. 1, amounted to 7,945 oz., against 5,229 oz. last year.27 words
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Article163 1908-12-04 1422 (from Our 0« Bukit Mertaymj 2nd n The Col. Kugineer’s Inspection Ihe Hon. A- Murray, Colonial F Straits Settlements, accompli J Langham Carter, Senior D strict L; P<ovince Wellesley, and Mr V J C r Superintendent of Works and’q. Province Wellesley, were on inspection a? 8 u163 words
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Article238 1908-12-04 1422 The 1st ana robbery is a mystery no more, nd, for the fi st time in the annaL of crime iu Perak, says yesterday’s Perak Pioneer, a eward offered for the detection of the perpetrators of an <ff nee, has b en claimed, nd, with238 words
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Article164 1908-12-04 1422 I n the House of Commons on the 0 h ult., Mr. Brunner, on behalf of Sir John Brunrer, asked tie Under- Secretary fur the Colonies whether any instructions an 1 so, instructions of what character, a been addressed to the boveinors o Colonies following up >n reports164 words
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Article35 1908-12-04 1422 i F M S* A washaway occurred on Kalum railway line between k J h0 g mail train to pang on Saturday, and me w0 hour»* Kuala Lumpur was delayed some two35 words
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Article140 1908-12-04 1423 Sava Tues lay s Fr-e Pre .<t Mr. Hugh Clifford, c g, Lieutenant Governor and Colonial Secret r< v of Cpylor», an d formerly of the Federated M iLv S a’ei Civil Service was a passim pr by the F ench mail from Colombo yesterday.140 words
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Article23 1908-12-04 1423 of Mr H. B. Collinge, Inspector of Schools. Perak, h s ben extended, on medical grounds, till Jin. 8th.23 words
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Article28 1908-12-04 1423 was to be present at the annual meeting of the Hon k mg branch of the British Medical Association, on the 26 r h nit.28 words
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Article23 1908-12-04 1423 which arrived this morning is a particularly hp<vv one, owing to the inclusion of the Christmas numbers of the magazines.23 words
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Article32 1908-12-04 1423 and jin rikisbas in the districts of Larut, Kuala K ngsar and Matang, will commence on the 4th of January nex’, and in Lower Perak on the 6th.32 words
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Article35 1908-12-04 1423 has bor. rowed a sum of throe million taels from the Hongkong and Shanghai B inkin z Corporation and so averted a crisis in the money market in Peking.35 words
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Article37 1908-12-04 1423 Fi'st Secretory to the Si imese Legation in London, was to leive England on the 25th ult. on his return to Ba >pkok, whore he will bike up an ap pointmenr. in the Foreign Office.37 words
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42 1908-12-04 1423 At a meeting of the Council of th e Rova, Colonial Institute field on the 10 h ult.' the following gentlemen, amongst o'hors, were elected Fellow* Mr Roger D Act n (S'raits Settlement'), and Mr. Herbert A Hope (Federated Malay S ates).42 words
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58 1908-12-04 1423 Writing on the 11 th ult. the Hamburg correspondent of a Home paper says Prince Kuni, of J «pin, the npph“w of the Mikid who has been attached to the s co nd regiment of guards for military education, ■< day or two since invited his comrades and Berlin friends58 words
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Article73 1908-12-04 1423 when the crusade first stai ted against this obj’ction able habit in Groat Britain some 20 years ago a worthy innkeeper in Somersetshire pasted the following notice behind his bar People who expectorate on the fl or inns’ not expect to rate as gentlemen.” The notice Caused73 words
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Article131 1908-12-04 1423 asks us to ventilate a grievance whmh he and his ips dent in the C lony and the M day States have been suffering ron3, I his gi ‘v mce is ihe ue, or misuse, j Ibe term “Kling,” winch is unknown in Q dia. According131 words
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Article75 1908-12-04 1423 The Emperor Hsuan Tung. P'kin.. -r A f rom .lwe .se c' 1 'l‘ e to 0 P|i w tscens] i) to ti;o I) 'I i u 14 L uu der Ibe uauie <>t H»u m 1 u >g I he < oronation Ceremony. j he ce-emony 1s ed75 words
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Article240 1908-12-04 1423 (Sup/H-d by Reuter.} Improved Turco- Austrian Relations. London. 2nd D c inber—There is a noticeable improvement in the Tnro-Xu-tiian relati »db which is b» iev>-d to be du lo the ii.fi >ence ot the Eup >r Fr..nei•Joseph. '1 he Anstiian Xmbassolor wd re mnii at Constantinople, bm240 words
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Article66 1908-12-04 1423 (Su)ipHed bh Reuter.) Russian Opini on. London 3«I D-cemlMji.—A telegram r >oni St. P«-t T burg -’a’e th it the s- 'ni ffi-iil piper, the Raffia we’e ones the agreem-o’ between Amerjc» and .1 'pin ;h d < ng ilo gloomy anprehen-ions of war bet win i66 words
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Article36 1908-12-04 1423 Reiser 01 Between Germany and the I S. Lo don. 3 d December —I e pen y pos’system b-twe-n G-'miny an 1 the United States wdl be e->t d 1 ~h<-<l in J muary.36 words
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Article94 1908-12-04 1423 (S’«/ p'led by Reuter.) I’nionhtM Retain the Seat. E> 'i i’, 3 I>. c>‘ •1“ r —At the by elect’ 1 *u> r hero av t mry h l>e<»n u l.v r< reni n i ion f \J j,r Sir F C. I- -'*h, Mr. I’it'tnrin I i-tosf)94 words
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Article39 1908-12-04 1423 H >n kong will be the '0 uh of m in v Chi .p nnr ng< h during the next throe in owing to Imperial iiii.innmg ri „'u itijus foibid<ling such ceremoon s iu Coma.39 words
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46 1908-12-04 1423 wore to prix-Ped last w .k «<• J tva, B >ineo, and.he b’ rai ts “1or 11 p■ pose of kt*m ing ’ho Chinese there on hotter terms with Jiina I’he cour •of events at Peking necessitated thoord»'iK being c juuteimanded.46 words
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Article55 1908-12-04 1423 of the English rfi t team tbit won the Elcho Shield, the Scotch bam has also bien dis(jui ifi -d tor ahi i ir icason, viz,, that one member used a i fin not permitted by the rpguldi ns. As the third team, Ireland, d-cline the trophy,55 words
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Article60 1908-12-04 1423 has been registeied with a catn’dof J!1 0 (M) in XI shares, of which X40.0 0, are Prefere ice. 1 he obj -ct is toad pt an agreement between the Tjdiwoeng Gotnpiny, Limited (as vendor; of th., first pirt, li iwley Davies and C mpany of60 words
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191 1908-12-04 1423 XX-i am dad t > vote that recent reports fi om ho S far S ’lements are mote hopetul. 1he I ng dr mi. i nt <h pression exp' .i. no• t■ 11 m 11i tWa V- 11 H h».».iih191 words
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Advertisement58 1908-12-04 1423 To the Head of the Family. In ordering household ‘■ir pli“-, < n f -r. SR to lay in a suno'y of Chimb -Irn’H Cough Remmedv Y u m-y no’ r.e iit m w but vor are almost sire to More th<- wioter if over I’ never ft 1 in58 words
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Advertisement112 1908-12-04 1423 Cliambcrlai n’s (.oijgli Remedy in >outh Africa. Mr S. tn e d»*r, of K< ff»?yfontein, O. Ii C., ii very gratrfu t > the m mufacturers of Ch imlsirlaih’s fj.iigh K-.i.»<ly. Hh has found that it cuiea E chi.drr nas well as him.i. if <>f their co i h-i u.112 words
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Article118 1908-12-04 1424 Penang, 3rd December. (By courtesy of the Charterei Bur.' London Demand Bank A months’ 8 gbt Bin? ...2 s 8 Credit 1 3 Documentary ...2 Calcutta, Demand Bank Ks 1744 3 day»’ sight r.rG> 17 6 Bombay, Demand Bank 174f Moulmein, Demand Bank 17 3$ 3 days’sight Priv.tu 176118 words
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Article180 1908-12-04 1424 Gold leaf $65.20 B.Pepper( W .Coast 31bi*.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper $16| sales Trang Pepper 10.95 sales Clove» 39.— sales Mace 73.— sales Mace Pickings 63. sales Nutmeg» 116s 19.— buyers No. 1 6.65 sales Sugar < 2 no stock (Basket 3.65 sellers Tapioca Flour 1.65 sales Copra...180 words
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Advertisement792 1908-12-04 1424 Coughing Herself into Her f’on sat.*» Grave. tf fill it i Consumptive Child's Life Saved in I gift IllmAftlYftl Ceylon By 111V O OliUfllJl Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Nearly everybody in Kandy knows of my t little daughter Edna’s wonderful cure by O iH A frl'i A -w I> Dr.792 words
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