The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 24 December 1908
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Title Section21 1908-12-24 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 centi. Vol. 6. Penang, Thursday, 24-th December, 1908. No. 50.21 words
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Advertisement342 1908-12-24 1 ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ,//>////// 'ZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.ZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ zz Zz /ZZZZZZZZZZZZ CONTENTS. Leaders: pa<ie Mibcellankouh pa<.e. New Turkey 1 486 Christina» Treat 1 I*6 A 1505 x Lord Morley’s Reforms 1,490 Taiping Notes 1 1-* x A Giievance ],490 The Straits and the Malay Stales... 1 -I*9 Unsightly Buildings 1,499 Our Serial Leslie Buckland’s342 words
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Advertisement156 1908-12-24 2 (THE I s STB A ITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. I S Published the day prior to the departure of each mail 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States 5 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as 3 all important news from various parts of156 words
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Article811 1908-12-24 1486 Turkey began a new era yesterday, when the Sultan in person opened the new Parliament and declared from the throne his unalterable intention to maintain the Constitution. With the exception of those powers which covet portions of her territory, every one will rejoice that the reign of despotism811 words
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Article641 1908-12-24 1486 A Most Successful Function. Yesterday witnessed the first of the annual Christmas festivities. By 5 p.m. the Town Hall was fil,ed with school children and their friends, to take pirt in the seventh Christinas tieat organised by the Rev. F. W. Haines, Colonial Chaplain. Three sides of641 words
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Advertisement92 1908-12-24 1486 The Straits; Echo ja=itica satieflM anybody and justice alene Published dally (except Xundaya.) AT TH! CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOLA! $24 per annam OUTSTATIONS Hostage Kxtra. MAIL HDITION (Host Free) $l5 OABLB.ADDRES3 Echo—Penang,” Telephone No. 343. jr.a,—All business communications should be addressed to Ths92 words
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Article1667 1908-12-24 1487 ORDINARY MEETING. Au Oidiuary Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon when the following gentlemen were present Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. L. H. Clayton, Mr. J. W. Hallifax, Mr. Quah Deng Kee and Mr. Lim Eu Toh, with Dr. G.1,667 words
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Article864 1908-12-24 1488 The following items are taken from the London and China Express of the 27th ult.: Kinta Tin Mines. Presiding at the general meeting on 26th Nov., Mr. W, A. Luning (chairman) said The price of tin during the year had been very poor, sales of ore having averaged864 words
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Article306 1908-12-24 1488 (From Our Own Correspondent Taiping, 16th Dec. Official Movements. The British Resident and Mrs. Birch arrived on Friday last by the mail train from Penang and received an enthusiastic reception. They were met at the Station by the Raja Muda and the various Heids of Departments. A salute306 words
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Article487 1908-12-24 1488 (Before Mr. Brown I tiering a Counterfeit Coin. Sihat, i Liac-ir emp' >yed in the Harbour Master’s Department, was veetor lay charged with uttering a fdse coin, to wit, one 59cent piece, to a durian seller. I be accused deposed that the complainant rang the coin three487 words
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Article339 1908-12-24 1489 To THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Dear Sir, From the San Francisco message to a mail paper, which you reproduced in your daily news, I learn that ?he Chinese residents in America are busily collecting subscriptions in aid for the building of battleships to resist339 words
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Article190 1908-12-24 1489 The report of the Pelepah Valley (Johore) Rubber Estates, Limited, includes a statement of accounts of April 30th last, and is accompanied by a special report dated June 25th from the estates manager, which shows that, under Mr. A. H. Malet, satisfactory progress has been made190 words
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880 1908-12-24 1489 The antuil report on the Straits Settlemen’s for the yerr 1907 has been issued as a Parliamentary paper, says the London and China Express. The Governor, in transmitting the report, makes no observations. Tim detailed figures luve already been available, but there are two880 words
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Article51 1908-12-24 1489 {Echo Special.) The Kalomo Sunk. Singapore, 18 th December.—The kerosene ship, KaZomo, on board of which we reported a fire yesterday, was blazing fiercely all yesterday afternoon. Several solid shots were fired at her waterline from the six-inch gun at the fortress at Pasir Panjang, and the vessel was51 words
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Article109 1908-12-24 1489 (Supplied by Reuter.) Opened by the Sultan. London, 18th December.—The Sultan drove in the State Coach, and opened the new Parliament which assembled yesterday. He was cheered by immense crowds. Speech from the Throne. In his speech from the throne he said be was heartily glad to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 109 words
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Article55 1908-12-24 1489 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Turkish Custom London, 17th December. the British Commissioner Turkish been appointed to reorganise the Customs. Austrian Confidence. London, 18th the Reichsrath, the Austrian f lbe that he had no reason tocon situation in the Ba 'k ans ‘5 difference* was confident that the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article38 1908-12-24 1490 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Blue Book. London, 18th December.—Owing to the bulk and co&t of type-setting, the Opium blue book will be printed in Singapore and cannot be publisbei until copies are received in London.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article48 1908-12-24 1490 (Supplied by Reuter.) Swift Mobilization. London, 17th December.—Mr. Ha'dane, Secretary of State for War, speaking at Laxton Hall, said that he would asceitam whether there were sufficient horses in the country to ensure swift mobilization. The country associations have been asked to keep classified lists.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article66 1908-12-24 1490 (Supplied by Reuter.) The President of the Duma Resigns. London, 17th December.—There was a stormy debate m the Duma during th»discussion of the Bill indemnifying the vic tims of the terrorists. The Socialists and members of the Labour Party denounced the executions and tortures. The President has resigned in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article29 1908-12-24 1490 (Supplied by Reuter.) Freedom of the City of London. London, 17th December.—The freedom of the city of London was conferred on Sir Robert Hart yesterday evening.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article29 1908-12-24 1490 (Supplied by Reuter.) Pulitzer’s Retort. London, 18»h December. —Mr. Joseph Pulitzer’s paper, the New York World retorts by calling President Roosevelt a bully and a wholesale slanderer.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article20 1908-12-24 1490 (Supplied\by Reuter.) Bonds Over-subscribed. London, 17th Decembe r —The South Manchurian Railway bonds have been oversubscribed tenfold.(Supplied\by Reuter.) - 20 words
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Article455 1908-12-24 1490 t 1 )e se^lPnie reforms formulated by Lord Morley should cut the ground from under the feet of the Extremists in India. It is a genuine advance towards satisfying the reasonable aspirations of the Indian people tor a larger share in the management of their own affairs.455 words
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Article656 1908-12-24 1490 Hitherto almost every one who came under that large and somewhat vague category “respectable” was permitted to sit at the table in the Police Court reserved for members of the Bar and the Court Officials. Even the humble Reporter who records the sentences of our Magistrates for the656 words
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Obituary393 1908-12-24 1490 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) General Inouye. London, 17th December. —The death is announced of General Inouye-[Lieut.-General Hikaru Inouye, Com m ander of Kokura Division, was born in 100 distinguished himself in the war bet we n Japan *ad China where he was Major-General and Chief of Staff to the Second393 words
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Article4547 1908-12-24 1491 CHRISTIAN LYS - [All Rights Reservedj BY CHRISTIAN LYS, AUTHOR OF “The Mystery of Ladyplace,” “The Hepsworth Millions,” “Mr Quixley of the Gate House” c c CHAPTER XXIII. Nina’s Quest. Quite unconscious that the old life from which she had cut herself adrift, and which she conceived she had done4,547 words
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226 1908-12-24 1493 A Department to be Formed. Although no announcement —official or unofficial—has been made, it is not difficult to discover, from a statement made by the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies in the House of Commons, in what manner the services of Sir Daniel Morris226 words
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Article237 1908-12-24 1493 Fuller particulars have come to hand of an ethnological expedition into this part of the world, which has been undertaken on behalf of the Royal Netherlands Geographical Society. The Society has put the researches under the guidance of Mr. G. P. Rouffaer, a scientist of note, who expects237 words
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Article81 1908-12-24 1493 To n, Ennoa o Snuin Dear Sir, With reference to A n letter published in your Erin A mat .allow me to state that I am n subscribe «25 as my first ,nhi.rf P P ,d to abore fund, if the CMnese o toVt Singapore and81 words
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Article159 1908-12-24 1493 (Before Mr. Nunn.) Theft Soh Yian was this morning sentenced to one week’s R I. for stealing one duck, valued at 35 cents, the property of one Li Meng Li, at Sek Chuan Lane, on the 18th inst. Fraudulent Possession of Property. For being in fraudulent possession159 words
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Article458 1908-12-24 1493 MISS TREACHER MARRIED AT ST. MARGARET’S, LONDON. Ceremony Performed by Bishop Hose. The London correspondent of the Strait» Times wires as follows on the 16 h inst. At St. Margaret’s Church. Westminster, to-day, Mr. Bercy Edward Cobham. youngest surviving son of Captain A W.Cobham, j.P., and Mrs.458 words
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Article2842 1908-12-24 1494 in t’b“ rd "“"""K rubt r 1 la y >, I ion R,‘' Cb Oc t c r ">e P- r.k Ad.„, beP i ki. p r l n S,r S J?®, h of Perak) .rated tb al of Hevea Braxilieo.i» h tv., be. anTtT i 0j2,842 words
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Advertisement43 1908-12-24 1494 /1 Notable Fact. The absence of all u irco ics in ikes Chamberlain’s C >ugh Re nedy the safest and best tnedicine for all coughs, cdds, croup and whiopiog c >ugh th it can be procured The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agent a-43 words
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Article2143 1908-12-24 1495 On November 19, 185« clamation of September 1’ k Ueen Pro UP»» herself d“w’± Indian Dominion, was 5 ot b er Singapore. It may at once h y read is period elapsing between the year 1866, when the On! 1 date ferred from the control of the2,143 words
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Article377 1908-12-24 1496 L. <fcC.fi FIRST DAYS HANDICAPS The following are the handicaps for the fir»t day a races at the forthcoming Selangor J urf C ub meeting 2nd January, 1909. 2. Ex Griffin Handicap. Vdue s3od. A handicap for all exGriffius. Entrance, $l5. Distance, R. C. and a distance. SextantL. <fcC.fi - 377 words
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Article804 1908-12-24 1497 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, Dec. 16th. The Polau Übin Tragedy. An inquest was opened at the General Hospital at Sepoy Lines yesterday afternoon to enquire into 1 he cause of the terrible accident at Sir John Jackson’s quarries at Pulau Übin in which Mr. J. W. Ross,804 words
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Article250 1908-12-24 1497 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Lumut, Dec. 16th. Some Estate Cases. At the District Court, Sitiawan, yesterday, before Mr. J. Lornie, D. O, Dindings, Mr. C. V Raymond, the representative of Mr. Tate in Lower Perak, was summoned for thrashing a Javanese mandore employed under him. After a lengthy250 words
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Article762 1908-12-24 1497 (fro W Our o^ rretpndmt}: The Dying The world of po |j tic9 j, “inturmoil for some time to mm? bei eeusiu, Bil! ha EdueX the new Irish Land Bill all U an d utmost controversial character <? BUre f th wanting that the day of a762 words
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Advertisement92 1908-12-24 1497 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. Schneider, of Koffeyfontein, 0. R. C., is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found that it cures his children as well as himself of their coughs and colds. Thev were all coughing and got no relief until92 words
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Article342 1908-12-24 1498 The Perak Pioneer replies as follows to “G. B. K *s second letter in the Straits Echo Our recent article on the letter of* GB.K-’ to our contemporary the Straits Echo, aneut the Gambling Farm, has evoked a rejoinder from him in another communication he has written342 words
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Article580 1908-12-24 1498 The •u? o ;.;e track a nude u-» of i the fi r >t tune this morning, the dr.g leni.atiendai.ee was a little Lt tier th in u-uil. 1 I/ (Hawley), first cm, curer- 1 r<»umi to the half mile post, and galloped h- me at580 words
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Article328 1908-12-24 1498 h liar Dhideiifl ami Fifij (ent* Bonus Recommended. The 1 >!;. wmg is the half-yeirly report of tb“ Dii»\ i s of the Straits Trading Comp my, Limited Singapore, December 16 Gent! m.'.i, Y >ur Directors now submit th'- a.’coun -ft: b h ilf• ve.ir <>nded September328 words
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Article72 1908-12-24 1498 {Supplied by Reuter Lord Morly’s Reforms. London, Deeumlssr.— Lord Nl«»r>tjv of i«lackbuin jnti> Jucml, in the House of Lords, his ichemo for Indian reforms winch m.ik'-s the Piovir iai ami L i» t’ive Councils largely elec’ivo through the Electoral Colleges an«l sacrifice the offi«:ial majorities ♦•xc j pt on{Supplied by Reuter ) - 72 words
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80 1908-12-24 1498 (Supplied by Renter.) Resolution Pauned by the House of Representative*. Lum!' n, 18th !)♦•<> mber.—A telegram from Washington states that the House of R -present div s ba 1 passed a resolution caning up m Pres: ifm! L’ t<« justify the insinuation th it the(Supplied by Renter.) - 80 words
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Advertisement95 1908-12-24 1498 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. Schneider, of Koffevfontein, 0. R. C., is very grateful to the manufacture's of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found that it cures his children aa well as himself of their coughs and colds. I bey were all coughing and got no relief95 words
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Advertisement68 1908-12-24 1498 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. With the dry, cold weather of the early winter months, parents of croupy children should be on the alert fur ominous syruptoms. There is no cau»e for -.nx ety when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is kept in tne given a ♦he child b'-comes hoarsn or even68 words
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Article87 1908-12-24 1499 (Supplied by Reuter,) Fined for Contempt of Court. London, 19; h December. Mr. Horatio Bottomley was fined j£3oo for contempt of Court in commenting on the proceedings against him at the Guildhall on the 2nd inst., while the case was nubjudicefOn December 2 Reuter wired Mr. H. AV.(Supplied by Reuter,) - 87 words
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Article53 1908-12-24 1499 (Supplied by Reuter.) King Edward Congratulates the Sultan. London, 18th December. —King Edward has telegraphed his congratulations to the Sullen. Turkish Parliament Adjourns. The Turkish Parliament has appointed a temporary President and adjourned till Saturday. Universal Congratulation. London, 19th December.—Congratulations from every Parliament in the world are(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article32 1908-12-24 1499 (Supplied! by Reuter.) Four Airships Ordered. London, 19th December. —The German Ministry of Marine has ordered four Zeppelin airships for scouting purposes and will build floating docks convertible into airship sheds.(Supplied! by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article21 1908-12-24 1499 (Supplied by Reuter Xmas Holidays. London, 19;h December. Parliament will be prorogued next Monday for the Xmas holidays.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 21 words
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Article493 1908-12-24 1499 As we all know, we have noble edifices in Penang, but side by side with these structures we have ricketty shanties which, for some reason best known to the authorities, are not condemned to be pulled down. Beside the magnificent pile of buildings occupied by the Hongkong and493 words
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Article182 1908-12-24 1499 Result of Chinese Community’s Petition. We hear that in reply to the petition of the Chinese community to H. E. the Governor on the subject of the Minor Offences (Spitting) Ordinance, the Headmen of the Community are informed that it has been ordered by the Government that182 words
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Article578 1908-12-24 1499 About twemyXnX?. part.c.pated in a most eojoyabU Club terday morning, the weatLr kA nde M could be desired. he all that The Parade Ground was the place of meeting. an d 7 o’clwk ft”?* Punctual to time the rider. the bout, looking the picture of sport ppear578 words
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Article533 1908-12-24 1500 (Before Mr. Brown Gambling in Public. Lira Tow and Tang Tu were this morning fined $5 each for gambling in Chulia Street, yesterday. In another case three Teochews were fined >5 each for gambling at the back of house No. 322, Penang Road, yesterday. Possession of a533 words
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Article229 1908-12-24 1500 Io the Ediior or hie Straits Echo. in Sir Re < ;ent events, both abroad and Chinl ltBe f Ve brou ht b ome to the Chmese nation the fact that in these days, hen might is right and international dealings are more often than not229 words
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Article207 1908-12-24 1500 The pick-up cricket match which was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon ended in a draw. Dunn’s Team declared their innings closed after sc ’ring 138 runs for four wickets, while Neubronner’s team replied with 116 for 7 wickets, of which number Scully contributed a useful 55 before207 words
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Article621 1908-12-24 1500 At Home” at Kuala Lumpur. 1 iiere wa- a large attendance at Carcosa." at the “At Home” on Thursday afternoon, when many residents of Kuala Lumpur took advantage of the opportunity of meeting Hit Excellency the High Commissioner and His Highness the Raja Mu la ot621 words
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Article3023 1908-12-24 1501 iMW-n i- .—L. C. E. PROGRESS AND Pi’OSPECTS Ruble»' is attracting s n much attention in the Miliy Peninsula,. B->rn j o, and the Dutch East Indies that the following information as to the progress of various companies will b? of interest:— The Anglo-Malay Rubber Co.,iMW-n i- ’■ .—L. & C. E. - 3,023 words
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Article649 1908-12-24 1502 (Fr"ni Our (hr a Corretpondriil Puke’, 18th Dec. Prince Damrong. H R H. Prince Damrong, Minister for the Inferior. Ringkok, is expected to arrive in Tongkah on a visit on the 24’h mat A Splendid Tiger Skin. The skin of the tiger referred to in my last notes649 words
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Advertisement73 1908-12-24 1502 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. With the dry, cold weather of the early* winter months, 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 as73 words
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Advertisement96 1908-12-24 1502 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. Schreider. of Koffeyfontein, O. R C., is very grateful to the rnanufactnre r s of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found that it cures bis children as well as himself of their coughs and colds. They were all coughing and got no96 words
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Article273 1908-12-24 1503 The following have been appointed Port Health Officers under the Quarantine Rules of Singapore The Principal Civil Medical Officer, Straits Settlements. The Port Health Officer, SingaporeThe Deputy Port Health Officer, Singapore. The Resident Medical Officer, St. John’s Island. The Assistant Surgeon, Port Health Office. The following are273 words
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Article359 1908-12-24 1503 First Day’s Results. The Ipoh Athletic Meeting opened on Friday in flue weather and attracted a large crowd of spectators. The Perak State Band was in attendance and played a delightful selection of music during the afternoon. The following were the results of the various events: Flit359 words
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Article93 1908-12-24 1503 y v The M a ahcca eorreX?*® 9 Chlb Times wntes:- POnde, of the S tnit The newly formed Ladi« t ’m ca held their first shoot on Tk Ub at High School miniature Rifl e ay JJtho was a good turn out of l»di» B interest was93 words
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Article270 1908-12-24 1503 new official appointment, in the F. M. 8. are gazetted Mr. A. F. Richards, attached to the ofa of the Secretary to Resident, Selangor Mr. G. L. Ham, attached to the office of the Secretary to Resident, Negri Sembihn. M J- J? ?t r Mr P W’270 words
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Advertisement92 1908-12-24 1503 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. Schneider, of Koffeyfontein, 0. R. C., is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found that it cures his children as well as himself of their coughs and colds. They were all coughing and got no relief until92 words
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Advertisement35 1908-12-24 1503 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 that can be procured. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.35 words
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Advertisement65 1908-12-24 1503 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. With the dry. cold weather of thel *1 winter months, parents of croupy c 1 should be on the alert for ominous toms. There is no cause for anxietj Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy kep home. If this medicine is gi»®“ the child becomes hoarse, or even65 words
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Article98 1908-12-24 1504 The prospectus of the Kuala Klang Rubher Estate, Limited, has been issued offering 7,500 shares of each at par out of a total capital of .825 000. The company ac q X the Sungei Serdang Estate, which comprises about 490 acres, and is situated in the98 words
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Article363 1908-12-24 1504 The Ceylon Post Office Daily List recently announced that the importation of opium, spirits, bhang, morphia, morphine or cocaine into the Straits either by letter post or by parcel post has been prohibited from the 10th November last. The Singapore St. Andrew’s Society has been exempted363 words
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Article56 1908-12-24 1504 (Supplied ly Reuter.) Great Britain’s Goodwill, London 2ht Dewmlw.-The Amer can 4A eft Colombo. In a farewell me.dl lr t Speny Sdid lh,,t a -b 0 cru se was the appreciation and unvarying goodwill of Great Britain, and hap P ,est of welding tne English speaking rations(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article54 1908-12-24 1504 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cabinet Resigns. London, 20th Dscember.—A teleg ram from Lisbon states that the Cibinet has resigned, and a new Coalition Ministry is being formed. It is declared that there is no difference between Portugal and China. The negotiations with regard to the delimitation of the waters at(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article74 1908-12-24 1504 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir Edward Grey’s Recommendation. London, 21st December.—Replying to a complaint from the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce with regard to the piracy of trade marks in Japan, Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, stated that the situation was largely due to the failure of foreigners(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article44 1908-12-24 1504 (Supplied by Reuter A Chinese University on Christian Lines.” London, 20th December.—Lord William Cecil and his wife are about io leave on a two months’ visit tn China in connection with a joint Americo-British scheme to found a Chinese University on Christian lines.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 44 words
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Article48 1908-12-24 1504 (Supplied by Reuter Will Travel Overland. London, 21st December. —It is stated at St. Petersburg that Germanv has decided to cease sending troops to the Far East by sea and has arranged with Russia to utilise the Siberian Railway for this purpose.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 48 words
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Article24 1908-12-24 1504 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reform Scheme Generally Welcomed. London, 19th December —Lord Morley’s scheme of Indian reforms is general!? ynd warmly welcomed throughout India-(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article49 1908-12-24 1504 (Supplied by Reuter. A Sensational Statement. London, 2ist I)»c rnl^r—A sensation has been caused in army circle* in Italy by the statement that the Commission presided over by the Ring decided that none of the twelve army corps commanders will retain command in the event of a war.(Supplied by Reuter. - 49 words
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Article58 1908-12-24 1504 (Supplied by Reuter Miners and Port of London Bills. London, 19th December.—The Miners Eight Hours Bill an i the Port of London Bill have passed the third reading of the Houses. Ihe House of Commons accepted the amendment of the Lords to the Miners Eight Hours Bill, making(Supplied by Reuter ) - 58 words
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Article24 1908-12-24 1504 (Supplied by Rtuter.) New Secretary of State. London, 20th December.—Senator Knox has been appointed Mr. \V. H. Taft’s Secretary of State.(Supplied by Rtuter.) - 24 words
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Article21 1908-12-24 1504 (Supplied by Reuter.) Austria and Montenegro. London, 21st December.—The Montenegrin merchants are starting a boycott of Austrian goods.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article20 1908-12-24 1504 (6’up/died by Reuter.) A Long Flight. London, 20:.h December—Mr Wilbur Wright, t'. Leman*, travelled 62 miles m 114 minutes.(6’up/died by Reuter.) - 20 words
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Article51 1908-12-24 1504 (Supplied by Reuter.) 1 lie A Igrrc» Morocco Frontier. London, 21st December.—The French and German Press have renewed their polemics aneut the suggestion of the German papers that Germany should demand a delimitation of the Algero-Mor< <:o frontier. The French Press urges that the matter concerns France and Morocco(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Advertisement57 1908-12-24 1504 That Means Rheumatism. Sore and swollen joints, sharp shooting pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleepThat means rheumatism. It is a stubborn disease to fight, but Chamberlain's Pain Balm has conquered it thousands of times. It will do so whenever the opportunity is offered fry it. Gue application relieve* the57 words
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Article541 1908-12-24 1505 A rumour readied this office yesterday afternoon that a meeting of all the Chinese retail dealers in general and piece goods, would be held at a wellknown Club in Macalister Road in order to consider the action of an important English wholesale firm in refusing to give them541 words
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Article185 1908-12-24 1505 If the; a is one thing more than any other which makes the European child feel that Chiistinas in Penang is hardly the sama as Chiistmas at Home, it is the lack of what we might call “Christmas entertainments,” chief <>f which, of course, is the pantomime185 words
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Article377 1908-12-24 1505 Weekly Practice Shoot. The twenty-fourth weekly practice shoot of the Ladies’ Rifle Club was held yesterday afternoon. Of the ten members taking part, Mesdames Jamieson and Cooper and Miss Boyd used the ‘360 rifle; Mesdames Gore Anderson and Hamilton and Miss Wemyss the 310 rifle; and the377 words
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Article555 1908-12-24 1505 ‘‘Babes in the Wort» Tom Liddiard s well-k nowo juvenile artistes, the Bnou'l' r lt t ?"P e «< arrive in Penang about the end rf,?'’* 11 and wdl give two petfor raanM f Hall, on Monday and Tuesd.. To, burlesque which’ they w J e,t The555 words
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Article115 1908-12-24 1506 To the Editor of the steaii» Echo. Dear Sir, It may perhaps interest both Past and Present Boys of the Free School to hear that the connection of Mr. Hawkins with De Free School will have lasted for twentyfire years on the 19th March, 1909115 words
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Article326 1908-12-24 1506 (Before Mr. Brown.} Selling Adulterated Milk. Mr. Samuel, of the firm of Messrs. Presgrave ana Matt hews, appeared this morning on behalf of the Municipality to prosecute Ramasami, Kali Mutu and Ĕbramsah, for selling adulterated milk. The first two were found guilty and fined 810 and $2O,326 words
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Article87 1908-12-24 1506 in Broad Daylight. Cbu'ia l> 'll). 8.1? (,w r,is '<•..! .> riC! 1; (11 1 1 I i: ,l rp, j v Ch.aanuo was <>uf ,]f km? bis w.„ t v :r ls Mt,, compatr >t. who. b. w a WabourM k ooontryrneo. The vic Beach S.reet87 words
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Article446 1908-12-24 1506 A meeting of th-- Committee of the Pet m-» hootb-iil Le.oue will be held nex 1 Thu <1 »v, at 039 p m sh irp, in the P. (C. Seen tir < m iirangements for the forthcoming Clip I les We have been asked to st ite that446 words
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Article928 1908-12-24 1506 I '< >' nuf Garotte of D‘cemher IS 1 il: 1 ng neiDH of inform*- I Aft lb'J x >«• G ‘vornor hi*» been P 1 ’<> inik tm> f dlowing appointments r L 1 moods, Registrar, Supreme n Srit’tpore, with effect from the 1 l-h inst mt.928 words
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Article465 1908-12-24 1507 Heavy Freight and “Secret” Terms in Far East. Says i, recent, number of the Loudon Daily Chronicle-. S >me striking figures are given by Sir John Anderson, Governor of the Straits Settlements, in his annual report as to the mischief caused in the trade of that dependency465 words
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Article108 1908-12-24 1507 («W.'ied by Revter The King’s Speech Lonaou. 22ad prorogued. rar hamentii The King’s speech st»t«/i m bons between En e land and* rell Powers continue friendly 6 oth agreements will be concluded i2V“’ POTUo consolidation of peace He 5 d g to the hope that wise and(«W.'ied by Revter ) - 108 words
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Article105 1908-12-24 1507 (Supplied by Reuter.) Austria Resents the Sultan’s Speech. London, 21st December.—The tone of the reference to Austria in the Sultan’s speech is resented at Vienna, but it is not expected that this will affect the negotiations between the two countries. Austria-Hungary has sent a memorandum to the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 105 words
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Article132 1908-12-24 1507 (Supplied by Reuter.) Battle Outside Tabriz. London, 22nd December. —A telegram from St. Petersburg states that the Russ correspondent at Teheran gives a graphic account of a battle outside Tabriz on the 29th ult., which resulted in the defeat of the Government supporters. The casualties on both sides numbered(Supplied by Reuter.) - 132 words
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Article700 1908-12-24 1508 It would bo a pity,” as Mr. R. J. Wilkinson says in the latest of the Papers on Malay Subjects, “if Malay cU'tom was allowed to perish unrecorded,” and we may add that, by virtue of his deep insight into M tlay’ character and his gift of style,700 words
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Article397 1908-12-24 1508 His Exc lieucy the (J -verimr arrived at 1.30 this afternoon bv special train from Kuala Kangs ir, and mot with a cordial ocopt.ion on the railway jetty. Represent rives of most of our Government, departmentand mercantile fiuns and member- of all classes of the397 words
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Article70 1908-12-24 1508 Judf Wolfer tt>m iH^lioite-t(y Receiving Stolen ITop Tty. Vt ’j 1 i v k !;'»-nre, i to t<o R Lt r d ii»'-,» ’v receiving v, n V' i to -in pr jerty <>f Mrs. ’n. v ’i n from her boutm m N Htlrnn I; .td. UJf70 words
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Article206 1908-12-24 1508 (Before Mr Brown.) Selling Adulterated Milk. I’m tmsih wm yes'er lay mulcted m the H u dollar and c- <.t« f r celling I ’i .i’h] mi k. Mi. I’> Ell appeared for him. Preparing liandn. i,! <- -o W a rerttod by Sergeant M c i206 words
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Article254 1908-12-24 1508 'i Im fiinaman who was stab U-d by a •■"in,- tii>t in the r«-ochew Kongsi in Chulla S're-t yeMtordiv a[»mno n, ns reported m i 'U“, I- I a’ the DhUnc Hospital a! 0 oi •»»-id ty, H |i >i t.y ilt H r his admissi ,n H s254 words
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Article253 1908-12-24 1509 Says our Taiping contemporary The Chinese community of the Colony have made a successful move ou behalf of their compatriots outside its limits, who might, arrive there and who might naturally he unacquainted with the provisions of the Spitting Ordinance, which has recently be come law. In253 words
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Article392 1908-12-24 1509 Says Monday’s Malay Mail:— We briefly reported ou Saturday the finding of the body of Mr. W. F. Dugdale on Circular Road, and we h »ve since obtained further particulars of the distre sing circumstances under which Mr. Dugdale met his death. Mr. Dugdale was392 words
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Article961 1908-12-24 1509 (Brom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 25th. Parsons Pilloried. One single issue of a halfpenny paper rent nt ly reminded me of the Asmodeus of Le Sige Ihe cynical disclosures of the Devil on Two Sticks were not nearly so unsavoury as the pictures of tlmcloth presented961 words
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Article195 1908-12-24 1509 A meeting of the Perak Pl inters’Association was held at the Ipob Club on saturaay morning and a resolution was carried requesting Planters’ Association of Malaya to ask the Immigration Committee to arrange dates for qu irieriy meetings to enable delegates to prcpaie proposals and suggestions without195 words
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Article802 1908-12-24 1510 Second Day’s Results. The 1908 Ipoh Athletic Meeting came to a close on Saturday. No rain fell on Friday night ano Saturday morning was fine About 3 o’clock the weather outlook became threatening and a little rain fell but when, at 3 30. the hundred yatds final802 words
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Article54 1908-12-24 1510 {Supplied by Reuter.) A Denial. London, 23rd December.—lt is unlikely that any final step will be taken with regard to tbe report of the Straits Opium Commission until the conclusion of the Conference at Shanghai. The suggestion that tbe publication of the report is delayed for{Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article74 1908-12-24 1510 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Conspiracy in Paris. London, 22nd December--The Paris correspondent of the Morniny Pott states that an Indian conspiracy is being organised in Paris by a gang at tbe head of which is a German woman who is the wife of a Hindu. They are enga:(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article69 1908-12-24 1510 (Supplied by Reuter.) “King Lansdowne.” London, 22 id Decemlrer. Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking at Liverpool, said that Lord Lans lowi e had usurped tbe sovereignty which had not been claimed since Charles I. We are not going to stand King Lansdowne any(Supplied by Reuter.) - 69 words
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Article53 1908-12-24 1510 (Supplied by Reuter-) All Interesting Announcement. loud n, 23 d D-cember—A telegram from the 11 igue state* that in the Chamber, in the pe-unc* of all the Ministers, the p ysic in’s dee’, »ti >n that Queen Wilhelmina is iindt uL'i-i v enceinte was read. Ihe statement was(Supplied by Reuter-) - 53 words
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Article56 1908-12-24 1510 (Supplied by Reuter.) Largest Bridge in the World. London, 23rd D e’inker.—The Pennsylvania railroad plan* show a bridge three miles iu length from N* w York to Long Bland. It will spin ■i»*)| Ga’»> at a height of 1.000 fret and will cost X*3,<MX)/'O). It will be(Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article91 1908-12-24 1510 (Supplied by Reuter.) (’astro's Brother Arrested. London. 23rd December.—Wico-President Gonu z < f V»*n* zu»*la him arrest*»»! President C»stro’s brother for leading Castro’s supporters in a conspiracy to assassinate him «nd seize the government. President Castro is charge»] with complicity. Decree against Curacao Revoked. Vice President Oom» z has(Supplied by Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article51 1908-12-24 1510 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bulgaria and the Sultan's Speech. Londo,., 23rd Dumber—Bulgaria, in a Note t 1 th»’ Powers, compl fined o f th* offensive tone in the passage of the Sultan’s spnc’i referring to Bulgaria, and feare»! that it might lead to tension in the TurcoBulgari in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article44 1908-12-24 1510 (Supplied by Reuter Offender Dismissed the Service. London, 22ud December— The aeamsn of the cruiser Amethyut who was chargei and convicted of throw ng the gun fittings overboard has been sentence»! to two years’ hard labour and dismissed from the Navy.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 44 words
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Article58 1908-12-24 1510 (Supplied by Reuter.) French and German Organisation lorn pared. London, 23r»l Decern W._Tbe French Chamber >s debating tbe Bill to mere**, the art! le y >n tbe course of which M P lC quart declared tbit it was impossible to remain inferior compared with a possible foe I' Ti(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article5401 1908-12-24 1511 CHRISTIAN LYS - [All Kights Reserved j BY CHRISTIAN LYS, AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of Ladyplaca,” The Hepsworth Millions,” "Mr Quixley of the Gate House” c CHAPTER XXV. The Truth. 'The sudden fill, the rushing feet, the voices, startled both combatants. With mutual accord they let go their hold ou5,401 words
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Article105 1908-12-24 1513 PINAN0 23r December London Demand Bank 9 sight Ban fe 3 Credit -Wj 3 Documentary ”2 us Calcutta, Demand Bank plf* 3 days’ sight Bombay, Demand Bank Monimein, Demand Bank J 731 3 days’ sight Pnvam Madras, Demand Bank {74. 3 days’ sight Private pg Rangoon, Demand Bank /741105 words
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Article170 1908-12-24 1513 Gold l©a.f $65.20 B.Pepper W.Coast 3ibt».soz.) no stock White Pepper sl6|- buyers Trang Pepper 11 j— sales Cloves 37 sellers Mace 73.— sales Mace Pickings! 63.— sales Nutmegs 1 tOs 20 sales I No. 1 6.65 sales Sugai 2 no stock Basket 3.65 sellers Tapioca Flour 1.90 sales Copra170 words
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