The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 10 March 1911
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Title Section20 1911-03-10 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Ainuni. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. Penang, Friday, 10th MARCH, 1911. No. 10.20 words
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Advertisement387 1911-03-10 1 v//// zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz^fzzzzzzzzzzz j CONTENTS. x Leaders: page. Sports: page. x To-morrow Night 190 Rifle Shooting: P. L. R. C. 191 201 x x The Masonic Secret 193 P. V. Rifle Meeting 194 197 x Russia and China 196 The Swimming Club Fete... 198 > Letters 200 Cricket: C.387 words
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Advertisement166 1911-03-10 2 y j I ST It A ITS ECHO '-J MAIL EDITION. I B Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States gj 1 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as ft B all important news from166 words
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Article913 1911-03-10 190 Herbert Spencer cannot have said manythings more witty or more true than this The saying that beauty is but skin deep is but a skin deep saying.” The adage refers to the beauty of woman, as did Spencer's contradiction of it. When we come to consider the bea913 words
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Article57 1911-03-10 190 lie.ui't <>f operations during the month of February Output— Tributers* Ore Pls. 72.46 Mine Ore 3,177.54 Total Output 3,250.00 Value Tributers' Ore 3,840.38 Mine Ore §183,403.02 Total Value 5187,243.40 Estimated Profit Tributers’ Ore 576.00 Mine Ore 88,403.02 Total Profit S 88,979.02 Karang Treated— From Shafts cub.57 words
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Article126 1911-03-10 190 Dies of His Injuries. Five tindals, belonging to Byram Estate, are at present under arrest, charged with having flogged a Chinese coolie to death. From, information gathered we learn that the affair took place at Byram Estate at 3 o’clock yesterday morning. The coolie’s hands were tied126 words
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Article70 1911-03-10 190 The following Police changes will take place Chief Inspector Williams, from Malacca, lioes to Singapore to the place of Chief Inspector Murphy. < Acting Inspector Redrup, from Singapore, comes to Penang and will probably be stationed at Pulo Tikus. Inspector Th rale, whois due Iwk from leave by70 words
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Article153 1911-03-10 190 The Meeting at Taiping. The meeting which was held at Tai pi ng on Wednesday to consider the proposed memorial to his late Majesty King Edward VII decided: That a committee be appointed, consisting of not more than seven memliers, who will consult with the committee for153 words
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Advertisement97 1911-03-10 190 The Straits Echo. ,4 ■i-.l justice satisfies everybody and justice alone—Emerson Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum. OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. N.B.— All business communications97 words
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Article285 1911-03-10 191 8. F P. In the Singapore Supreme Court on Tuesday, the Chief Justice, Sir W. Hyndman Jones, sat with Mr. Justice Fisher t/> arrange the list for March. Opportunit/ 773. S taken of the early sitting to receive the instrument appointing Mr. T. de M. L. Braddell,8. F P. - 285 words
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Article269 1911-03-10 191 (From our Correspondent'). Ist March. Some days ago, a bear was killed at a place called Sauk, by a Malay. Malayan Ixjars are very fond of durians.” The Director of Education, Mr. Elcum, arrived here yesterday, on a tour of surprise visits te the various schools, in the269 words
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Article120 1911-03-10 191 The following monthly programme has been arranged for the P. L. R. C. from March onwards Ist Monday— loo yards deliberate, Walker Trophy and de Voogt Cup, 4th class Bisley Target, Quick Firing and Brick Competition. and Monday—lso yards deliberate Club Spoon, and de Voogt Cup V120 words
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Article183 1911-03-10 191 Oh Sun Chu alias Oh Lim Sim, a Chinese woman, and Kamis, a Malay, appeared before the District Judge. The first accused was charged by three Chinese nyonyas with cheating in respect of jewellery valued at §5,810, and the second accused with abetting in the crime and disposing183 words
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Article185 1911-03-10 191 February Output. The February output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company is as follows Dredger No. 1 working 352 hrs, 28 pikuls. 2 350 138 3 371 445 Total 611 opening new paddock. Mr. Wille, who has l>een managing a large property in Sumatra for a long185 words
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Article1748 1911-03-10 191 Mercantile Marine Officer Lieut. r. n. R. seeks berth ashore, will accept anything.” The average man might quite possibly pass over this and similar advertisements that have appeared recently, with very little thought. That is unfortunately the attitude of the average man with regard to1,748 words
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Article198 1911-03-10 192 It may be of interest, says the S. F. P., to our readers to know that the Editor of the Singapore Free Press has some time ago entered on his twenty-fifth year of continuous editorship of this journal. He has seen some eighteen journalistic colleagues in198 words
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Article100 1911-03-10 192 A Chinese aviator, says a San Francisco paper, competed in the Tanforan aviation meeting near the city, Fong Guey, “who has invented a modified biplane and con j structed it himself at a cost of ?7,000. Fong is the first of the Chinese race with a record of100 words
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Article171 1911-03-10 192 TO THB EDHOR OF IHI STRAITB ECHO. Sir, In an account in the Straits Times of 25th Feb., of the disasters which befel a junk in the Indian Ocean, your contemporary informs you that the mast sprang and although we were dying of curiosity to know where171 words
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Article42 1911-03-10 192 (Echo Special.) Mr. E. L. Brockman. Kuala Lumpur, 3rd March.—The Malay Mail hears that during the absence of H. E. the Governor the Hon. Mr. E. L. Brockman will act for him, while Mr. A. H. Lemon becomes Colonial Secretary.42 words
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Article68 1911-03-10 192 (Echo Special.) At Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur, 3rd March.—The local amateurs produced a triple bill at the Town Hall last night, comprising Trial by Jury, The Collaborators, and The Conversion of Nat Sturge. The house was very fair and the plays were very successful, especially Trial by Jury.68 words
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Article33 1911-03-10 192 (Echo Special,) February Crops. Kuala Lumpur, 3rd March.—The February crops of the undermentioned estates were as follows Klanang 11,230 lbs. Shelf ord 11,300 Kampong Kuantan. 3,000 Harpenden 18,221 Jugra 14,922 Malacca 55,00033 words
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Obituary34 1911-03-10 192 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Admiral Curzon-Howe. London, 2nd March.— The death is announced at the age of 61 of Admiral the Hon. Sir Assheton Gore Curzon-Howe, Commander-in-Chief of the yMedi tern new n Fleet.34 words
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Article227 1911-03-10 193 (Supplied by Re n tec.) India's Receipt. London, 2nd Manh. A telegram from Calcutta state- that Sir .James VVI -m, k. c. s. i., in his financial statement announced that the opium receipts for 1910-11 were nearly £3,000,000 over the original estimate. This wa- due to the(Supplied by Re n tec.) - 227 words
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Article21 1911-03-10 193 (Supplied by Reuter.) <1,000.000. London, 2nd March.—-Sir James Wilson announced that 1,000,000 would be required for the Coronation Durbar.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article149 1911-03-10 193 (Siij pl by Reuter.) Completed. Lond >n, 2nd March. -Th French Cabinet is now complete with the exception of the pnrtfo' of Co mmerce and of Justice. 'J' 1 e romposi. i<»n is largely Radical. Of th«* S'HU’dists half the number voted a tiast M J‘.ri;i”d in(Siij pl ' by Reuter.) - 149 words
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Article64 1911-03-10 193 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Provisions. London, 2nd March. —The will of Dr. Turner, Bishop of K >rea, is proved at £3,402. He left £l,OOO each to his two sister., ml a niece. The remainder of his proper 4 was to be devoted to the furtherance of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article437 1911-03-10 193 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Governor-General. London, 3rd March. —A telegram from Sydney states that the Earl of Dudley, Governor-General of Australia, will retire in July and will Ixi succeeded by Lord Denman. imperial Defence. At. Melbourne the Hon. George Foster Pearce, Minister for Defence, in proposing the toast(Supplied by Reuter.) - 437 words
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Article599 1911-03-10 193 -Hail is is the Masonic Secret of popular imigination. As vitally important as her fictitious friend was to Mrs. Gamn so are these fictitious secrets to the body which so carefully guards the non-existent These be Bragian words,” intended (if We may be candid) to make a599 words
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Article106 1911-03-10 194 A private telegram which was received vesterdav, giving results of the Cambridge Local Examinations, states that the Penang candidates, especially those from the AngloChinese School, have done remarkably well. St. Xavier’s Institution obtained 14 passes in the Senior Local Examination, the Free School 13 passes and the106 words
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Article330 1911-03-10 194 At the Rifle Range to-morrow the following events will be shot for (1) The Pritchard’s Prize. (2) The Merchants’ Challenge Cup. (3) The Commandant’s Challenge Cup. The rubber output for the Taiping Rubber Estate for the month of February is 730 lbs. The Ipoh Ladies Rifle Club330 words
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Article556 1911-03-10 194 Mr Barnes' Successor. Our Kuala Lumpur contemporary states that Mr. E. J. Brewster, I). 0., Kinta, will act as B’Pish Resident, Pa.hang, in the place of Mr. W. D. Barnes, who goes to Hongkong as Colonial Secretary. Mr. Brewster has no less than thirty-one years’ service to556 words
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Article565 1911-03-10 194 Revenue on a Robbbb. Ihe Ipoh pa|M*r of last Thursday contains the following account of a robbery and murder at Tanjong Kambutan A ghastly story of roblxTy, murder, and revenge comes from a mining kongsi about two miles from Chemor in the direct!''*: of Tanjong Rambutan.565 words
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Article721 1911-03-10 195 J DOV 111 I -C. R. in T.P.T- Magazin In the early afternoon of a Saturday there wa- the usual struggle* for the motor-’bus going we-t wards from Piccadilly. Rather wore than the usual struggle. And as I won mv seat I found myself surrounded and lacedJ DOV 111 I -C. R. in T.P.T- Magazin – - 721 words
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Article152 1911-03-10 195 Captains of steamers running up and down the east and west coasts of the gulf are always complaining of vessels which fail to exhibit the necessary lights at night, with the result that collisions are of frequent occurrence, says a Bangkok paper. On the last152 words
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Article50 1911-03-10 195 {Echo Special.) The Prize Winners. Singapore, 4th March. —At the Singapore Art Club Exhibition the following were the prize winners Oils— Mr. Collison Morley. Water Colours Miss Cordelia Whiteside... 1 Mrs. Felkin 2 Mrs. Macintyre (Penang) 3 Black and White— Mr. Peal. Photographs— Mr. Arthur Morley (Klumpor).50 words
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Article25 1911-03-10 195 {Echo Special.} »57,139. Singapore, Uh March.—The total amount paid and i romised to the King Edward Memorial Fund is now *157,139.25 words
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Article25 1911-03-10 195 {E-'hi> Special.) Copra and Pepper. Singapore, 4th March.—The market prices to-day are as follows Sundried Copra §8.40, no buyers. Mixed §8.20 Black Pepper §15.5025 words
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Article90 1911-03-10 195 {Echo Special.) Carey United Crop. Kuala Lumpur, 4th March.—The February crop of Carey United was 9,750 lbs. Latest Prices. Ihe Planters Stores and Agency have received a wire from London giving the following prices Plantation Sheet and Biscuit, 7 1 per lb.; Fine hard para 6/11 per lb. How90 words
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Article79 1911-03-10 195 (Supplied by Reuter.) Second Reading Passed. London, 3rd March.—The House of Commons passed the second reading of the Parliament Bill by 368 votes to 243, a majority of 125. Balfour's Criticism. London, 3rd March.—During the debate on the second reading of the Parliament Bill Mr. A. J. Balfour(Supplied by Reuter.) - 79 words
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Article33 1911-03-10 195 (Supplied by Reuter.) Introduced in the Lords. London, 3rd March.—A referendum Bill was introduced by Lord Balfour of Burleigh in the House of Lords. It was read a first time. 8(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article68 1911-03-10 195 {Supplied by Reuter.) Negotiations by the Waiwupu, London, 3rd March.—Reuter learns that negotiations are proceeding between the Wai-wu-pu and Sir John Jordan, since the latter’s return, regarding the importation of Indian Opium into China. The general idea is that the importation should be reduced proportionately to the lowered production{Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article62 1911-03-10 195 {Supplied by Reuter.) 8 Its Composition. London, 4th March. The French Ministry is far from homogeneous. It is composed as follows: 8 Radical Socialists, 4 Radicals, 3 Moderate Republicans, and one Republican. A Radical Bog. The Journal des Debats considers that M. Monis is landed in a{Supplied by Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article39 1911-03-10 195 (> applied by Reuter.) Japanese Schooner Held. London, 4th March.—At Fanning Island L British] the British sloop Algerine detained the Japanese schooner Tzgamaru. The lab ter admitted that she had landed 13 Japanese at Christmas Island [American].(> applied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Advertisement83 1911-03-10 195 Pe-sistent Colds. lhere is no reason why a cold should hang on for weeks, or until some chronic throat or lung trouble is developed, and it will not if you take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. By its remarkable cures of colds that remedy has from a small beginning acquired a world-wide83 words
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Article574 1911-03-10 196 We suggest the probability that the telegrams to-day, announcing a growing anti-foreign agitation at Mukden, and mentioning that Vladivostok expects another Boxer rising, are political promulgations, intended by Russia to add excuse to her present aggressiveness vis-a-vis China. It is not impossible. It is not improbable Our574 words
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Article1308 1911-03-10 196 MEETING AT THE CHINESE TOWN HALL. Nearly a hundred people were present at the meeting called by the Chinese community at their Town Hall on Saturday afternoon to discuss the details in regard to the celebration of the King’s coronation. Among those present were Messrs. Lim1,308 words
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Article426 1911-03-10 197 The memlxjrs <A the Penang Volunteer Corps withered at the Rifle Range yesterday morning at th*- appointed time to compile for the Pritchard Prize, The Merchants’ Challeng Cup and the Commandant’s Challenge Cup. The Pritchard Prize (500 yards). Open to marksmen, first, se oad and third class426 words
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Article1269 1911-03-10 197 The .Sfra-’/K Tones thus comments on the exhibition of the Singapore Vrl Club There are two standard- by v u; •<: uy Singapore Art. Club’s exhibition in Tangliu Club might be judged; primarily, by the standard of amateur art shows all the world over, and secondly’, by1,269 words
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315 1911-03-10 198 At the last annual general meeting of the gui>ordinate Civil Service Association, Singapore, at t,,eir onse tlie f°Uow•n<r office bearers and Committee for the year were elected, President, Mr. T N. Van der Beek, I. S. 0., Vice President, Mr. C. V. Norris, Hon. Sec. Treasurer,315 words
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Article303 1911-03-10 198 Something in the nature of a strike occurred among the labour force at Port Swettenham on Thursday morning, which delayed the working of the local boats as well as of the P. and O.” and Holt’s” liners, as several hundreds of packages of rubber for these303 words
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Article183 1911-03-10 198 La nuit de fete It's fair to state A success was, sans doute. The Swimming Club, Then was the Hub, For all were there—oui, toute. Lanternes six cent Were spread among Les arbres sur la c’lline M. Gibbons, he, Et M’sieu E Had made the charming183 words
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Article161 1911-03-10 198 Mr. H. D. Griffiths presided at a representative meeting which was held at Ipoh Club Theatre on Thursday to discuss the question as to whether Ipoh should support the Singapore scheme for a King Ed-. ward Memorial or adopt a local scheme. The meeting decided161 words
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Article191 1911-03-10 198 Among the notifications in the current issue of the Government Gazette are the following:—Mr. J. C. Sugars, acting Deputy Registrar and assistant Official Assignee, |Penang, to act as Collector of Land Revenue, and to be a magistrate, Penang. Mr. A, C. Baker to bean assistant District Judge191 words
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Article639 1911-03-10 198 The following is the Directors’ thirteenth annual report to the Shareholders to be presented at the meeting on WMiesday next. “The Printing Department participated in the general improvement in trade, and the output of work was greater than in previous years. Like all employers df skilled labour639 words
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Article93 1911-03-10 199 Mr. J. L. Milne, of Messrs. Louis Leonowens A Co. Ltd., and Mr. Milm- is willing to continue his service subject to your confirmation. A proposal will lie submitted to you to increase the Directors’ fees as the increase of business and multiplication of Branches entail93 words
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Article294 1911-03-10 199 C. R. C. P. R. C. There was a cricket match on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon between the C. R. C. and the P. R. C. The C. R. C. who played with two men short,, won the toss and chose to bat first. Dr. Khong and Ewe294 words
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Article150 1911-03-10 199 The Officers of Napier Lodge, Teluk Anson, for tliH year 1911 —1912, are W. M. Wor. Bro. W. M. Phillips P. I). G std. I. P. M. Wor. Bro. J. G. Koch P. G. J. D. 8. W. Bro. C. E. Cockram J. W. Bro. W. Dell Treasurer150 words
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Article475 1911-03-10 199 To THE Em'Oß OP WE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, Might I U; permitted through the medium of your columns to draw attention to the slackne s amongst Pawnbrokers in abiding by the rules of the Pawnbrokers Ordinance. By Section 9 it is enacted that “No pawnbroker shall take into475 words
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Article235 1911-03-10 199 To the Editor or the Straits Ecna Dear Sir, —Two huge cobras measuring 14 and 15 feet respectively were brought to Tongkah town to-day and both were purchased by Mr. Goon Siah Cheng of the Siamese Tin Syndicate Ltd. The first one was caught by Siamese in235 words
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Article83 1911-03-10 199 —B.T. The tonnage maintained by the Norddeutscher Lloyd in the Singapore-Siam trade has been reduced by the sale of three of the company’s steamers. The Tringannu, the Bangkok and the Korat have all been purchased by Japanese owners, and the two first mentioned ships have already—B.T. - 83 words
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Article48 1911-03-10 199 (Echo Special.) February Crops. Klumpur, 6th March.—The February crops of the undermentioned estates were as follows: Kajang 870 lbs. Glenshiel 5,509 Inch Kenneth 16,190 Scottish Malay 4,889 Bernam 2,670 Cicely 16,580 Dominion 2,098 Glenealy 1,882 Ratanui 3,250 Trolak 575 Ayer Kuning... 550 Brieh 2,569 Alor Pongsu... 3,74948 words
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Article39 1911-03-10 199 {Supplied by Reuter.) Panama Appropriation Bill. London, 6th March.—A telegram from Washington states that Senate has passed the Panama Appropriation Bill. New Democratic Congress. President Taft has convoked anew Democratic Congress and will hold an extra session.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article42 1911-03-10 199 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Dreadnoughts. London, 6th March.—A telegram from Budapest says that both the Austrian and, Hungarian delegations have passed the bill providing for 55,000,000 Kronen for the construction of Dreadnoughts, three cruisers, twelve torpedo-boats, and six submarines.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article37 1911-03-10 199 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Complete the Work of Alexander II.” London, 4th March. —The Tsar, in a rescript, says that he intends to compete the work of Alexander II by transforming peasants into landowners.♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article45 1911-03-10 200 {Supplied by Reuter.) Donation to the Mukden Medical College. London, sth March. —Mrs. Jackson, the mother of Dr. Jackson who fell a victim to the plague at Mukden, has presented the Medical College, Mukden, with the 319,000 she received from the Chinese Viceroy.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article75 1911-03-10 200 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Morley Takes India Office Temporarily. London, sth March. —The Earl of Crewe, Indian Secretary, was taken seriously ill while dining with Lord Morley. He is suffering from Gastric trouble but is progressing satisfactorily. Later. —There is a distinct improvement in the Earl(Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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47 1911-03-10 200 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian Allegation. London, 4th March. —A telegram from St. Petersburg states that there is p growing anti-foreign agitation at Mukden. Proclamations urge the extermination of Europeans. 'Boxer Rising Expected. A telegram from Vladivostok states that a Boxer rising is expected.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article39 1911-03-10 200 {Supplied by Reuter.) Emancipation of the Serfs. London, 6th March. —The jubilee of the emancipation of the serfs was celebrated throughout Russia by the singing of Te Deum, military reviews, and free meals to the poor.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article36 1911-03-10 200 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Entertain 100,000 Children. London, 6th March.—Sir William Carington announces, on behalf of the King, that His Majesty intends to entertain 100,000 children at the Crystal Palace on June 30.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article37 1911-03-10 200 (Supplied by Reuter.) White Women Attacked by Natives. London, 6th March. —Two further attacks J actives on white women have taken place Ji Transvaal. In one case a woman B not her assailant dead.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article1105 1911-03-10 200 xlie telegram and the postcard were blamed for killing the art of letter writing It has occurred to us that these things were not wholly to blame. Cheap newspapers must have helped, ami the age of hustle of which they are features. The eyewitness does not trouble to write1,105 words
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Article246 1911-03-10 200 Since we last referred to the headings of the Census Palter, the authorities appear te have seen our point about the colUihn demanding details as te religion, and have advertised that they are now wiNing to be satisfied with less than is asked for on the paper itself.246 words
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Advertisement53 1911-03-10 200 Answer h the Question How to cure a cold is a question in which m any are interested just now. Chambers Cough Remedy has won its great re puta‘io i i? I immense sale by its remarka > cur? of colds. It can always be depended upon. For sale by53 words
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Article645 1911-03-10 201 Although th" recent?. pubh- ;d omidaint- of Penang quarantine arrangements lave b -n for the most part characterised by gross .aggeration >r equally pronounced fftupidity, we do feel that the thing is a farce in one important respect. The correspondent who complained alx>ut dirty “chatties lied new ones are645 words
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Article68 1911-03-10 201 Tennis Tournament Winners. G. B F. Southam (Runner- up). Single Hand.heap, Class A. A. G. Anthony. Single Handicap, Class B. G. N. Save. Single Handicap, Class C. N. P. Kitchen. Double Handicap, Class A Goldie and Waugh. Double Handicap, Class B. Brugh and Newton. Mixed Double, Handicap..68 words
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Article282 1911-03-10 201 Walker Trophy. 3rd Class I Isley Tar (jet. rn 'A 3 3 —< I E“< Mrs. Wright-Motion t* 28 31 59 Miss Joan Smith 30 26 56 Sellars 30 25 55 L. Smith t 27 28 55 S. B. Smith 27 27 54 Huxley t 24 28 52 Mrs.282 words
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Article152 1911-03-10 201 Arthur Young Cup. The following is the result of the draw in the first round for the Arthur Young Cup. The first round must be played off on or before Sunday, the 19th instant, viz C. R. Samuel vs. H. C. Sells. T. A. Martin vs. A.152 words
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Article267 1911-03-10 201 With reference to the measures being taken in Shanghai to prevent the introduction of plague by way of shipping, the Leading Light calls the attention of the authorities to one source of infection which, while extremely difficult to cope with, presents a grave menace to the267 words
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Article129 1911-03-10 201 The following are the members of the Hospitals Board for the year 1911 constituted under section 3 of “The Hospitals Board Ordinance 1910”: Ex-officio —The Principal Civil Medical Officer, The Resident Councillor, Penang, The Resident, Malacca, The Colonial Treasurer. Appointed for the year 1911 by the Governor The129 words
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Article666 1911-03-10 202 [Written for the Echo.”] We are at length forced to realise that the gre-fiend is becoming far less sparing of its random visits than in days of yore so that it now behoves us to subscribe its name to our long and mixed visiting list, and make fit666 words
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Article220 1911-03-10 202 Directors R. Hendry, Esq R. Schubert, Esq., and C. A. Law, Esq. Report of the Directors. lo,l>e submitted to the Shareholders at the First Ordinary General Meeting of the Company to be held at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Saturday, the 11th day of March, 1911,220 words
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Article163 1911-03-10 202 Says the Hongkong Telegraph Owing to the opening up of new rubber fields in Malaya and Borneo, the exodus of coolies from Hongkong promises to be exceptionally large this year. This is just the season when the emigration traffic begins to be brisk. Already all the coolie boardinghouses163 words
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Article96 1911-03-10 202 The following are the members of the Education Board for the year 1911 constituted under section 3 of The Board of Education Ordinance 1909 Ex-officio: —The Director of Education, The Resident Councillor, Penang, The Resident, Malacca, The Colonial Treasurer. Appointed by the Governor —The Hon’ble R. Young, The96 words
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Article605 1911-03-10 202 Writes Fas More Sensibly Than He Did About The King. The following letter from Mr. Mylius, who recently figured rather largely in the public eye for libelling King George—an offence for which he is now serving a sentence of twelve months’ imprisonment—appeared (in the course605 words
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Article191 1911-03-10 203 From Our Correspondent.) sth March. There is a rumour 1 hat Mr. F. J Weld, the District ofli'"r, will lx- transferred soon on promotion. He deserves it. On Saturday, the football match l>efwecn Larut and Kuala Kangsar Malays started, Mr. E A. G. Stuart refereeing. Raja Ahmad managed191 words
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Article185 1911-03-10 203 Under this caption the Perak Pioneer says: Now that it has been decided to remove the District, or as it used to be called in the olden days, Yeng Wah, Hospital out of town, and building operations are to commence next year, we draw the attention185 words
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Article58 1911-03-10 203 (Echo Special.) February Crops. Klumpur, 7th March.—The February crops of the undermentioned estates arc as follows: Anglo-Malay 53,932 lbs. Pataling 22,513 London Asiatic 22,286 Golden Hope 6,258 Selaba 11,621 Bikam 5,040 Sungkai Chumor 3,463 Sungei Kruit 4,337 Chersonese 6,(MM) Dennistown 2,761 Highlands 44,936 Sungei Krian 1,750 Riverside 2,880 Sungei58 words
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Article55 1911-03-10 203 (Echo Special.) $7,000 Stolen. Singapore, 7th March. —A gang robbery took place on Sunday evening at a village between Aver Kilning and Gemas. There were ov *r 80 rob liers and a sum of over $7,000 was stolen. Many kedais were wrecked. The Malacca Police are scouring55 words
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Article71 1911-03-10 203 Wee Bin Co. (Echo Special.) Winding Up. Singapore, 7th March. —Messrs. Wee Bin and Co., merchants and ship-owners of Singapore, are winding up their business. Their steamers and rice mill will be put up to auction. Their manager has acquired the Central Engine Works, which he is forming into a71 words
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Article29 1911-03-10 203 (Echo Special.) Final Match. Singapore, 6th March.—ln the Malaya Football Association final match the Darul Bahar Club scored 2 goals and the Persenagan Stra Club nil.29 words
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Article63 1911-03-10 203 (Echo Special.) Chua Giang Thye. Singapore, 6th March.—Mr. Chua Giang Thye, one of the leaders of the Chinese Community in Singapore, died suddenly yesterday of apoplexy. He was born in Malacca in 1865, was nominated to the Municipal Commission by Sir Charles Bullen Mitchell in 1897, and has served63 words
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Article64 1911-03-10 203 (Echo Special.) Asst. Supdt. Savi Injured. Singapore, 6th March.—Mr. W. Peacock, of the Chinese Protectorate, Asst. Supdts. Savi and Sheedy, ami Inspector Joyce who raided the Tanjong Pagar coolie lines, were attacked by 200 coolies. Mr. Savi received a blow on the hand which broke several64 words
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Article71 1911-03-10 203 (Supplied by Reuter.) New French Foreign Minister and Germany. London, 6th March. A telegram from Berlin states that M. Jules Cambon, French Ambassador at Berlin, who notified Germany that M. Cruppi had assumed the foreign portfolio, has received a reply that M. Cruppi could count on the friendly(Supplied by Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article39 1911-03-10 203 (Supplied by Reuter.) Flight from Nice to Corsica. London, 6th March.—Lieutenant Hague left Nice yesterday in order to fly to Corsica unattended by boats. He lost his tarings and alighted on the Island of Gorgona, 142 miles away.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article44 1911-03-10 203 (Supplied by Reuter.) Regent Takes the Oath. London, 6th March.—A telegram from Teheran states that the Regent took the oath at the meeting of the Mejliss. He implored the Chamber to cease their dissensions and to co-operate amicably for the redemption of Persia.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article86 1911-03-10 203 (Supplied by Reuter.) Statement of Policy. London, 6th March.—A telegram from Paris states that a Ministerial Statement declares that the new French Cabinet will make the Army and Navy the objects of their particular solicitude. The Cabinet will hasten Electoral Reform, Anti-Strike Measures, Arbitration in Trade Disputes, will(Supplied by Reuter.) - 86 words
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Article65 1911-03-10 203 (Supplied by Reuter.) New M.C.C. Scheme. London, 7th March.—The M.C.C. have finally adopted the following scheme for the County Cricket Championship For completed matches winners score 5 points. For uncompleted matches winners on the first innings score 3 points. In the event of a tie points will(Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article52 1911-03-10 203 (Supplied by Reuter.) Wales vs. Scotland. London, 7th March.—The soccer match between Wales and Scotland, which was played at Cardiff, ended in a draw of 2 goals each. The Annual General meeting of St George’s Girls’ Home will be held at the Home on Tuesday, March 14th, 1911, at(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Advertisement43 1911-03-10 203 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. T ike Chamls'rl tin’s Stomach ami Liver Tablets, keep you bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all I hspeusarics and Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement82 1911-03-10 203 Colds. There is no reason why a cold should hang on for weeks, or until some chronic throat or lung trouble is developed, and it will not if you take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. By its remarkable cures of colds that remedy has from a small beginning acquired a world-wide sale82 words
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Article2072 1911-03-10 204 We agree with the editorial writer of an article called Chinese Sincerity in MonTimes tbat Sir Kobert Hart d d Dr. Morrison understand China", but shocked at the impudence which introduces the name of Hart into an article so Dre gnant with English hypocrisy. We are less sure2,072 words
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Article221 1911-03-10 205 Dr. Morrison Confident that it is Genuine. The London Magazine contains an interview with Dr. G. E. Morrison, who is now in London. Dr. Morrison spoke with emphasis of the great changes that are taking place in China. The Westernisation of this great people, he said, cannot but221 words
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Article124 1911-03-10 205 Prrliminary Examination. In future all students before admission to the course for the Diploma, unless they can produce evidence of having passed an equivalent examination, shall be required to paes an entrance test in the following four compulsory subjects: (1) English Composition. (2) Geography. (A124 words
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Article155 1911-03-10 205 The Dangers of Rice. In the Hongkong Government Gazette the following announcement appears above the signature of the Acting Colonial Secretary (Mr. C. Clementi) The attention of all persons w'ho consume white rice and also oi all large employers of coolie lalxjur is directed to the fact that it155 words
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Article75 1911-03-10 205 To the Editor or the Straits Echo. Sir, It has been brought to my notice that an inmate of a house in Maxwell Road was told by a Census Officer that she need not enter any names of children under 12 years of age on the Census75 words
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Article482 1911-03-10 205 Coolies Attack Police. The Straits Times of last Monday thus describes the Tanjong Pagar gambling raid A handful of police officers and several native constables had an exciting encounter with a mob of coolies at the coolie lines at Tanjong Pagar last night. Gambling was known to482 words
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Article313 1911-03-10 205 According to press accounts the public of Penang are promised something out of the common on the arrival of Frank Fillis’ Circus. This huge combination finish tonight an enormously successful G weeks’ season in Calcutta, and will be leaving Friday’s boat for Rangoon where they are billed to313 words
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118 1911-03-10 205 Passages have been booked by the N. Y. K. liner Kamo Maru, for Prince and Princess Higashi Fushimi, who are to represent Japan at the Coronation of King George. Their Imperial Highnesses embark on the N. Y. K. liner Kamo Maru, leaving Yokohama on April118 words
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Article85 1911-03-10 205 Downing Street, Penang, 7th March, 1911. Chemor United Rubber Estates Ltd. 439 lbs. dry. Padang Rubber Co. Ltd. 1,005 Rubber Estates of Krian Ltd 4,500 Padang Jawa Rubber Estates Ltd.... 3,000 Gula-Kalumpong Rubber Estates ...15,000 Bukit Mertajam Rubber Co., Ltd 757 Feb. Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd. (incorporated85 words
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Article215 1911-03-10 206 Journal of January that au estate change JSwilW» Xcase of Delvme, whi< > n iWir Alexande. Bart oM of P was succeeded by S Sckenzie, Bart., a few years age be sold the estate to Mr Jan 7 n( of Lancaster, and I "«sold it to Mr.215 words
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Article351 1911-03-10 206 The directors’ report on the Batu Kawan Rubber and Coconui estates for the period ended September 30th, 1910, says the property was acquired as from July Ist, 1909. The crops harvested during the period were: Sugar, 15,990 pikuls molasses, 74,129 gantangs (one gantang=one gallon approximately) coconuts, 688351 words
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Article74 1911-03-10 206 Reuter.) Vote of Confidence. Lend 7th March. —A telegram from Pari> ■Jt s tha 4 the Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the Government by 3 9 votes to 114, a m rjority of 195. Short Life Predicted. i ndoii, 8 Mirch.—A telegram from I’.a. .-> states(•' / /'' / /;/ Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article40 1911-03-10 206 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian Police Flotilla. London, 7th March.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that a Russian Police llotilla will be stationed in the Amur in Spring. All vessels, including Chinese, will be subject to its orders.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article37 1911-03-10 206 (Supplied by Reuter.) Winston President. London, 7th March.— A Home Rule Union has been revived, under the presidency of Mr. Winston Churchill. The Union is organising a campaign of 2,000 meetings throughout Great Britain.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article35 1911-03-10 206 (Supplied by Reuter.) Question in Parliament. London, 7th March.—Mr. Winston Churchill, Home Secretary, replying to questions in the House of Commons, said that he was seriously enquiring into the propagation of Mormonism in Liverpool.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article23 1911-03-10 206 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rapidly Decreasing. London, Bth March. —A telegram from Peking states that the plague in Manchuria is rapidly decreasing.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article35 1911-03-10 206 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ballinger Resigns. London, Bth March.—A telegram from Washington states that Mr. Ballinger, Minister of the Interior, has resigned his office and will be succeeded by Mr. Walter Fisher, of Chicago.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article39 1911-03-10 206 (.S<q by Reuter.) Convalescent. L.! Ml M i A telegram from So..lev tiMi.ai Prince Leopold of BatteniKirg, who v.as reported to lie seriously ill on j-ebruarv 21, nov. convalescent, and will shortly proceed to Japan.(.S<q !•' ’ by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article71 1911-03-10 206 (Supplied by Reuter J The Ties. London, Bth March. A telegram from Sydney states that the draw for the tennis contest for the Davis Cup has resulted as follows America plays South Africa. The winner of the tie plays England. The ties, which must lie played off(Supplied by Reuter J - 71 words
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Article213 1911-03-10 206 (Supplied by Reuter.) Increase in Imports and Exports. London, Bth March.— The trade returns 2or February show an increase in the imports of £4,918,448 and in the experts of £3,961,250. The s. s. Nam Sang, which arrived here from Hongkong this morning, brought 535 Chinese coolies. Rinderpest(Supplied by Reuter.) - 213 words
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Article865 1911-03-10 206 Mr. Melville E. Stone, president of the Associated Press, and a friend of the ftchoman’s, has been echoing the Echo in the National Geographic Magazine. He is an American, and one of the better sort at that. I believe”, he says, the European snob in Asia is distinctly865 words
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Article435 1911-03-10 207 Following are the entries for the P. C. C. Bowls Tournament which begins next Wednesday. Championship. Houston, Southam, W. Brown, R. Henderson, R. S. Jarvis, F. Daniel, R. Owen, W. Hamilton, H. Muir, W. Hutson, H. Starr, W. Goldie, F. B. Ivens, J. G. Allan, Jas T.435 words
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212 1911-03-10 207 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, I should be glad if you would kindly favour this Exhibition by giving due publicity to the request made herewith, which is as follows It will facilitate the working arrangements in connection with the Competitions if those212 words
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90 1911-03-10 207 The local branch of The Chartered to-day received a telegram from the Head Office to the effect that:— At the approaching Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the Directors will recommend that a dividend be declared for the past half year at the rate90 words
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Article219 1911-03-10 207 At a meeting of Irishmen held on Wednesday it was decided to give a Banquet in the Town Club on the 18th inst. Each subscriber may invite three guests. Will Irishmen who have not received notice kindly send in their names, at once, to the Secretaries, Dr. Liston219 words
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Article1278 1911-03-10 208 S. Baxendale writes to The Times-. t 0 mv absence from London I unPSately failed to see the calculation of hber share values supplied to you by a .Xtondent and published in your BWZy of January 13 until recently, or T ould have asked you earlier to1,278 words
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Article527 1911-03-10 208 (From our Correspondent.') 7th March. The two chief events of the week just parsed have l»een the visit of the musical Kennedy» and the meeting in the Council Chamber to consider the proposed memorial to his late Majesty King Edward VII. To take the latter first—although a notice of527 words
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Advertisement41 1911-03-10 208 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders th t make file miserable. Take Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep you bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement87 1911-03-10 208 Presistent Colds. There is no reason why a co)d should hang on for weeks, or until nne chronic throat or lung trouble is developed, and it will not if you take Chamb n > Cough Remedy. By its remarkable eur< of colds that remedy has from a small !><••;.uning acquired87 words
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Article378 1911-03-10 209 DISSOLUTION OF WELL-KNOWN CHINESE Concern. Says the Strait* Timet:— We understand that steps are in progress to wind up the well-known and long-estab-lished business of Messrs. Wee Bin and Co., of 106, Market St., as it at present exists. The firm have been for many378 words
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Article257 1911-03-10 209 -T. 0. M. Annual General Meeting. The seventh annual general meeting cf the above Sy ml irate was held last Monday at 11 am. at the Registered Offices of the Company, No. 5 Station Road, Ipoh. In the unavoidable absence of the Chairman, Mr. Malcolm Duncan, owing-T. 0. M. - 257 words
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Article130 1911-03-10 209 Final Figures for Januaby. Following are the final figures of the export of block tin and tin ore from Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang respectively, during the month of January, 1911, as compared with the corresponding period of last year 1911 1910 Increase or (10CK63 SC130 words
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Article54 1911-03-10 209 (Echo Special,} Latest Prices. Klumpur, Bth March.—The Planters’ Stores and Agency have received a wire I rom London giving the following prices Sheet Biscuit 6/10 per lb. Fine hard para 6/9 February Crops. The February crops of the undermentioned estates are as follows: Jeram 2,360 lbs. Seremban 32,947 Sungei54 words
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Article17 1911-03-10 209 (Echo Special.) Pepper. Singapore, Bth March. —The market price of black pepper to-day is $15.50, buyers.17 words
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Article44 1911-03-10 209 (Echo Special.) Singapore Celebration. Singapore, Bth March. —The Chinese of Singapore have decided to hold festivities on three nights during Coronation Week June 22, 24 ami 2G. The festivities will include a chingay procession to the Government House and Wayangs.44 words
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Article32 1911-03-10 209 (Echo Special.) Date Fixed. Singapore, Bth March. —The funeral of Mr. Chua Giang Thye, who died suddenly of apoplexy a few days ago, will take place next Sunday.32 words
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Article37 1911-03-10 209 (Echo Special.) Nett or Gross T Singapore, Bth March. —The Singapore Municipality is claiming 5 per cent, royalty on the net profits of the electric trams who maintain that the Ordinance did not intend net37 words
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Article51 1911-03-10 209 (Supplied by Reuter.) Effect on Naval War. London, 9th March.—Lord Morley, replying to a question in the House of Lords, said that the general opinion of the Admiralty was that the effect of the Declaration of London on the conduct of naval war Would be small and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article30 1911-03-10 209 (Supplied by Neuter.) Received in Audience by the Queen. London, 9th March. —Her Majesty the Queen gave an audience to His Excellency Liu, the Chinese Minister in London.(Supplied by Neuter.) - 30 words
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Article37 1911-03-10 209 (Supplied by Reuter.) Negotiations for New Treaty. London, 9th March. —The negotiations between Great Britain and Japan in regard to the Treaty of Commerce to replace the Treaty of 1894 are nearing conclusion.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article123 1911-03-10 209 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Check Singapore Smuggling. London, 9th March. —A telegram from Calcutta states that Sir Sassoon David moved that the quantity of opium for export to Singapore and the other markets outside China be limited to 10,000 instead of 16,000 chests at a price of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 123 words
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Article50 1911-03-10 210 Ca nada and Reciprocity. (Suppl l Reutei.) Statement by Laurier. T rJnn Bth Mai 11.—A telegram from tates that, speaking at the re.n of the debate on Canadian reciPremier, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Canadian Government adhered t attitude towards preference which jid be its policy at the next Imperial Conference.(Suppll' ■/ Reutei.) - 50 words
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Article74 1911-03-10 210 (Supplied by Reuter.) Foreign Interests at Stake. London, Bth March. —A telegram from ffasbington states that it is rumoured that the forthcoming army manoeuvres m Texas are connected with serious eventualities in Mexico where immense foreign interests are at stake. It appears that the British Government(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article124 1911-03-10 210 Penang, 10th March. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, c Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4’ f 3 Credit '2/4 G 3 Documentary.. 2/4J Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’sight Private 175 f Bombay, Demand Bank Moulmein, Demand Bank 173| 3 days’sight Private 176| Madras.124 words
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Article189 1911-03-10 210 Hold Leaf 8 SjS; "31U Cloves 16.25 nom. 43. sellers p-i- 95.— nominal C ri( WB 99 ~des 2i._± Sugar j 6.10 sales t>” >“ 600 saZes Flour <f S.lOnom. 0.40 buyers One U a UU 190 1 ooonde 245 busu 2Q fc^ an,u f 11.20 SwSZ ]o -«o189 words
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Advertisement158 1911-03-10 210 I Z-'SsWs» 1 Ii x M Ml O X 's' Z f-3 X A E'Z" A ’’if'' << i Lines of Pain Condemned to the life of a semiinvalid —never to b) really strong, never hearty and well this has been the lot of thousands of men whose lives were158 words
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Advertisement513 1911-03-10 210 X uralgia day > at stretch. Indigr So great was that 1 was 1 lit tie f<xid I took h ai. f imc as thin 1 A >f i:< lUidiineiit. Often ike neuralgia in my •■“in.i‘ that I rolled and writhed on the 1' my relatives on more than one513 words
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