The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 31 March 1911
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Title Section20 1911-03-31 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. |l5 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. Penang, Friday, 31st MAUCH, 1911. No. 13.20 words
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Advertisement328 1911-03-31 1 i I zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ,ZZ,ZZZZZZZ//ZZZ/ZZ/Z/ZZZZZZZ/Z/ZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Z ZZ /ZZ/////////////////// ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZ X X CONTENTS. X X X Leaders page. Sports (Contd.) pagb. x Amateurs 255 Penang Golf Club 264 x 5 Critics... 259 Rifle Shooting: P. L. R. C. 268 Flying 259 Cup Tie 271 > Adversaria 262 5 Mr. J. Gawthorne’s328 words
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Advertisement157 1911-03-31 2 I THE I STRAITS ECHO .■jW 4 1 MAIL EDITION. 1 Published the day prior to the departure of each mail |l for Europe, and contains the latest local and States J news originally published in the daily issues, as well as s all important news from various parts of157 words
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Article1044 1911-03-31 255 Kindly, indulgent folk deprecate criticism. After all, they are only amateurs. What can you expect This shows that the old conception of an amateur as a dilettant is not yet dead. An amateur in the true sense of the word is not a potterer, a messer with brushes, a1,044 words
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Article197 1911-03-31 255 We have rather lost interest in the project of sending sample?. of our Boy Scouts to England, and we fear that they will not often be invited to future entertainments, if the tehaviour of a group of them at last night’s opera is to te continued. They197 words
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Article185 1911-03-31 255 Mr. R. P. Johnson, the Agent of Fillii’s Circus, returned from Rangoon by the Heang Bee yesterday. Owing to difficulty in securing a suitable site here for the huge show he had to go to Rangoon to make other arrangements. The big show opened in Rangoon last Wednesday185 words
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Article229 1911-03-31 255 Says the P. P. It would appear that the local Government has uecided to contribute dollar for dollar, raised by the public for the celebration of His Majesty the King’s Coronation Ihe venue is te be Taiping and Ipoh. But no committees have yet been appointed or229 words
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Article554 1911-03-31 256 The Chinese cruiser Hal Shen which arrived from Singapore at I o’clock to-day brought H. E. Chao Chung-fan, Industrial Taotai of Kuangsi, to Penang. He was accompanied by two Secretaries Haii Cheng Tsing and Yeoh Hen Mao. The distinguished visitors, who landed at Victoria Pier, were554 words
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Article2602 1911-03-31 256 Successful Amateur Performance. Last night’s performance by the Penang Choral Society detracted nothing fromit.ie reputation of that body. Indeed, it adned a conspicuous leaf to its laurels. Judged as a whole, and without the slightest need to make anv allowances for the fact that some2,602 words
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Article867 1911-03-31 257 An Interesting Point. There is some feeling over the final match in the Singapore Cricket Tournament when the Telegraphs l>eat the Land ami Civil service team by the narrow margin of one run. The splendid struggle for victorv was marred by what the 8. F. P. reporter867 words
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Advertisement40 1911-03-31 257 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep you bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. lor sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Article454 1911-03-31 258 Prohpirouh Merchant who Came to the Straits in a Junk. The death occurred at Bangkok on the 12th inst., of Mr. Low Kiok Chiang, the founder of the well-known firm of Kiam Hoa He tig and Co. The deceased, who was 69 years of454 words
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Article489 1911-03-31 258 Pioneer Planter Entertained at Malacca. A number of pleasant functions have been held recently by the Chinese community of Malacca to celebrate the departure of Air. Tan Chay Yan on his trip to Europe, says the Straits Times On the evening of the 10th inst., Mr.489 words
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Article140 1911-03-31 258 Air. K. 1". Stubbs, who was sent by the Colonial Secretary to Ceylon, Hongkong, and the Straits Settlements to inquire into and report upon certain departments of the administrations of those Colonies, has returned to the Colonial Office and has drawn up a valuable report on the results140 words
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Article50 1911-03-31 258 I L'eho Special.) Ilaytor Estate Report. Singapore, 21th Alarch.—The report of Haytor Estate states that the output for the year was 4,047 lbs. against the estimate of 3,000 lbs. The net profits were 34,463. It was recommended to write off preliminary expenses and to carry forward a small balance.50 words
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Article42 1911-03-31 258 o >;,( m/j Accident to Mr. Vanderborn. Singapore, 24th Alarch.—AVhile aviating at Shatin (on the Kowloon-Canton railway), Air. Vanderborn, while attempting to avoid coolies, crashed into a hangar which was damaged. The machine also was damaged, and the aviator was badly shaken.42 words
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Article27 1911-03-31 258 (Supplied by Reuier.) Passenger Flight at Douai. London, 23rd March.—A telegram from Douai states that Al. Breguet travelled two miles in an aeroplane carrying eleven passengers.(Supplied by Reuier.) - 27 words
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Article66 1911-03-31 258 (Supplied by Eeuteri) Morley’s Pronouncement. London, 23rd March.—During the debate in the House of Lords Lord Morley stated that if the Government could look forward to a settlement of the Bagdad Railway question on reasonable terms he would use his influence with the Turkish Government to permit(Supplied by Eeuteri) - 66 words
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Article59 1911-03-31 258 (Supplied by Rea e>.) Result. London, 23rd Alarch.—The result of the race for the Liverpool Spring Cup was as follows: Zorzal... 1 Scarlet Button... 2 St. Ama,rant 3 Won by 3 lengths 2 lengths between second and third. S.P.—lOO to 8 agst. Zorzal; 100 to 6 agst.(Supplied by Rea e>.) - 59 words
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Article90 1911-03-31 258 7 h Uchida Calls on Taft. Loudon, 23rd Alarch.—A telegram from Washington states that Al. Uchida, Japanese Ambassador at Washington, in response to an invitation from President Taft, called at the White House. Mexican Stories. President Taft assured him that there was absolutely no warrant or excuse' / 7 ‘ '■ ■■■' - 90 words
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Article62 1911-03-31 259 ■.< plied by Beu er.) Bonfires and Detonating Rockets. London, 23rd March. —The plans of the Coronation are as follows Bonfires will be lighted and detonating rockets fired at 9-55 o’clock at night. The bonfires will be lighted at ten on every prominent height and the National Anthem■.< . plied by Beu er.) - 62 words
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Article34 1911-03-31 259 (Supplied by Reuter.) Haldane Created Viscount. London, 24th March. —Mr. R. B. Haldane has been created a Viscount. Lt. Col. Seely becomes Under-Secretary for War, and Lord Lucas Under-Secretary for the Colonies.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article47 1911-03-31 259 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Tsar Interposes. London, 24th March.—M. Stolypin remains in office as the result of pressure from the Tsar and the Dowager-Empress. This is regarded as strengthening immensely the hands of the Reform party and checking the intrigues of the reactionaries.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article786 1911-03-31 259 The puzzle at Penang at the present moment is almost as difficult of solution as Jack Point’s unanswered conundrum. Why, when in company with the other four hundred of Penang Sassiety, they applauded and encored and obviously enjoyed the Yeomen of the Guard,” should about fifty inhabitants go round786 words
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Article699 1911-03-31 259 Now that we have time to think about it, somebody ought to stick up for the reputation of the Singapore atmosphere. The showman-aviator who recently struck that Settlement, and got so much free advertising, seems to have blamed the atmosphere for his own failure to make good.” We are699 words
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Advertisement87 1911-03-31 259 Best Liniment. Slight accidents and injuries are a frequent occurrence on the farm and in the work shop. A cut or bruise which is often the cause of much annoyance ami loss of time, may lie cured in about one-third the time usually required by applying ChamiM'rlains Pain Balm as87 words
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Article584 1911-03-31 260 Says our Taiping contemporary It is just twenty years ago, in the year in which his eldest son, Mr. W. G. Maxwell, British Adviser in Kedah, joined the service of the State of Perak, that the late Sir W. E. Maxwell, when he was Resident of Selangor, delivered584 words
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Article325 1911-03-31 260 (From Oi'r Correspondent.) 23rd March. Dr. Milne has come this week, and has taken charge of the District Hospital. Dr. Samuels, who was acting before the arrival of Dr. Milne, is now waiting for orders to proceed to Tanjong Rambutan, to take charge of the Lunatic Asylum there.325 words
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Article272 1911-03-31 260 Mr. Louis D. Stone, of New York and San Francisco, a well known American writer and traveller, interviewed in Colombo recently said that during bis stay in Penang he was a spectator of the Hindu festival known as the Taipusam.” He said that during the272 words
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Article554 1911-03-31 260 Record of the Companies. It my be interesting to recall, write. F. W. K. in the Financial Newt, that there are at present operating in the Mala Peninsula 37 tin mining ij which European capital is more or l esg directly interested, this number beino exclusive of554 words
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Article548 1911-03-31 261 Says the Malay Mail: On Wednesday afternoon the manager of Batu Estate, Mr. V. U. Velso, was informed bv his coolies that there was a deer on the estate. When he arrived at the piece of blukar where the deer was said to be, he found548 words
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Article54 1911-03-31 261 {lubo Special.) Singapore Men Leave for S. Africa. Singapore, 24th March.—The aviators who recently gave a display at Singapore have sailed by the Capri for South Africa. The meeting was a financial loss. Klumpor wired to them asking to arrange a meeting there, but the aviators found it impossible54 words
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Article28 1911-03-31 261 {Echo Special.) Fish Brand and Devoe's. Singapore, 24th March.—The Oil War still proceeds. The Asiatic Petroleum Company is undercutting Devoe’s oil with the Fish brand.28 words
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Article23 1911-03-31 261 {Echo Special.) Decision to Sell. Singapore, 24th March. —The Singapore and Johore Rubber Company have decided to sell to London.23 words
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Article24 1911-03-31 261 {Echo Special.) *65,600. Singapore, 25th March.—A sum of $65,600 has been paid or promised towards the King Edward Memorial Fund.24 words
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Article52 1911-03-31 261 {Echo Special.) Shortage. Singapore, 25th March. —The shareholders of the Port Dickson Rubber Estate will hold a meeting on the 31st instant, to consider a shortage in the planted area and the offer of compensation by Mr. J. A. Macgregor, also an offer from London to purchase52 words
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Article88 1911-03-31 261 {Supplied by Reuter.) Result. London, 25th March. —The race for the Grand National (4 m. 856 yds), which was run yesterday, resulted as follows Glenside 1 Rathnally 2 Shady Girl 3 Twenty-six ran but only four finished the course. Glenside won by; 20 lengths three lengths between second{Supplied by Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article49 1911-03-31 261 {Supplied by Reuter.) National Committee to be Formed. London, 25th March. —At a conference of the Free Churches and Peace Societies in London it was decided to request the Lord Mayor of London to form a National Committee to arrange meetings in the various towns.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article34 1911-03-31 261 {Supplied by Reuter.) Labour Members Protest. London, 25th March.—The Labour members have decided to move a reduction of the vote for the Coronation as a protest to the absence of civil representation.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article52 1911-03-31 261 {Supplied by Reuter.) King and Socialist. London, 25th March.—A telegram from Rome says that quite a sensation has l>een caused by King Emmanuel giving audience to the Socialist Deputy Bissolati and discussing with him the Ministerial Crisis. This is the first time that a Socialist has entered{Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article166 1911-03-31 261 {Supplied by Reuter.') The Bagdad Railway. London, 24th March.—ln the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, Foreign .Secretary, said that any agreement must ensure that the Bagdad Railway, including its branches, should be open to British trade free from preferential treatment. Our position in the Persian Gulf{Supplied by Reuter.') - 166 words
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Advertisement40 1911-03-31 261 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chaml>erlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep you bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement88 1911-03-31 261 Best Liniment. Slight accidents and injuries are a fre quent occurrence on the farm and in the work shop. A cut or bruise which is often the cause of much annoyance and loss of time, may be cured in about one-third the time u.ually required by applying Chamberlains lam Balm88 words
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Article1994 1911-03-31 262 The Echo opinion of th»* amateur opera, as well as its opinion of the audience, has lieen amply justified. An excellent performance was Saturday night, s, going with an irresistible swing, and the audience, possibly moved from its customary apathy by the home-truths we printed last week, let itself1,994 words
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Article2213 1911-03-31 263 8. T. PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF F ESTATE LABOURERS Planters’ Interests to be Benefited. Six new measures were introduced into Legislative Council at the meeting on Triday afternoon. There were present:— Excellency the Governor, Sir John person. a.c.M.a.; His Excellency the Snneral Officer Commanding the Troops, Mdor-General T.8. T. - 2,213 words
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Article148 1911-03-31 264 The competition for the Hibbert Challenge Cup took place at the Rifle Range yesterday morning between teams representing the A. and B. Companies of the Penang Volunteer Corps. A. Company won the match. Appended are the scores A. Company. CD CD X H 88 8 o QI148 words
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Article70 1911-03-31 264 South Province vt. P. C. C. Following were the results of the tennis matches played yesterday between teams representing the P. C. C. and South I rovince Waugh and Proctor (P.) beat Mason and Mason (P. W.) 6 2;3- 6 6—3. Cregan and Scully (P. W.) beat Southam70 words
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Article131 1911-03-31 264 The Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce gave a dinner at the Chinese Town Hall last night in honour of H. E. Chao Chung-lan, Industrial Taotai of Kuangsi, China, who has been sent out by the authorities at Peking on a commercial mission to the Chinese resident in131 words
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Article233 1911-03-31 264 March Medal. The following is the result of the Competition for the men’s monthly medal played for on Saturday and Sunday the 25th and 26th inst. G. A. Hall 45 44= 89- 9=Bo C. G. May 49 41= 90-10=80 j ue H. Sells 47 50= 97-14=83 W.233 words
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Article234 1911-03-31 264 Asiatic Company Attacks an American Monopoly. The rate-cutting war between the Standard Oil Company of America and the Asiatic Petroleum Company in the markets of the East is still being prosecuted by both parties, much to the advantage of the consumer, who gets oil at prices he234 words
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444 1911-03-31 264 [Contributed.] Last Saturday evening we again paid a visit to this show. There was plenty o f company the second, third and fourth classes were fully packed, while the reserved and first class seats were nearly all occupied From the frequent cheers we have no444 words
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Article147 1911-03-31 264 The meeting of the Karangan Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ltd., was held this afternoon at the office of Messrs. Paterson Simons Co. The following gentlemen were present:—Hon. R. Young (Chairman), Messrs. T. A. Martin, R. T. Reid, and A.W. Blackstone. The minutes of the last meeting were147 words
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662 1911-03-31 265 To the Editor op the straits Echo. Dear Sir, I have read with wonder on my returning home from Kuala Lumpur a lettei of your correspondent signed Anu,” which appeared in the Echo of the 22nd inst, and I doubt that it is of his own662 words
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Article1199 1911-03-31 265 EXPERIENCES IN THE BOTANIC GARDENS. Mr. Ridley’s Satisfactory Building. In the Agricultural Bulletin for this month, Mr. Ridley describes in detail the rubber smoking process as practised in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. He writes So many persons are asking about the best structure for smoking rubber that perhaps1,199 words
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Advertisement83 1911-03-31 265 Presistent 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 iieginning acquired a world-wide83 words
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941 1911-03-31 266 The Reason Why Coconuts Should be Manured. It is well known that in villages and along the road side-i the coc mut palm not only thrives and keeps in good condition, but also produces the heaviest crop of coconuts. Some trees which grow near941 words
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Article64 1911-03-31 266 (Echo Special.) Stormy Meeting. Singapore, 27th March.—The meeting of the Green Island Cement Company at Hongkong was very noisy. Mr. Osborne criticised Mr. Shewan and suggested that, he should stop his honeyed words and optimistic phrases, which shook the confidence of investors and kept people from investments64 words
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Article129 1911-03-31 266 (Sapp! aa! bi/ Eraser.) Ultimatum. London, 27th March.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that the Russian ultimatum to China demands an exhaustive and satisfactory reply to the Note by the 28th inst. (to-morrow), otherwise Russia reserves to herself freedom of action to make the Chinese Government responsible(Sapp! aa! bi/ Eraser.) - 129 words
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Article496 1911-03-31 266 .7m Special.) Indian Labour. Kutla Lumpur, 27th March.—At the P. A. M. meeting yesterday Mr. Cumming, who presided, announced that the Subcommittee appointed by the planters had conferred with the Government representatives on the Indian Labour question. They met the officials at Carcosa on February 19, and passed496 words
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Advertisement54 1911-03-31 266 Answer h the Question How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain’* Cough Remedy has won its great reputati mi I immense sale by its remarka e< i e of colds. It can always be dec nde<l up m. For sale by54 words
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Advertisement35 1911-03-31 266 Rheumatic Pains. When y-ju have rheumatism in your foot or instep apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and you will get quick relief. It costs but a trifle. Why suffer? For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.35 words
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Article54 1911-03-31 267 jii' << (><j u Personal Message From the Mikado. Loudon, 27th March.—A telegram from Washington states that M. Uchida, Japanese Ambassador at Washington, has delivered to President Taft a personal message from the Mikado declaring that His Majesty never gave credence to the false and wicked reportsjii' << (><j u ..) - 54 words
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Article23 1911-03-31 267 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ireland Beats France. London, 27th March.—ln the Rugby Match at Cork Ireland scored 25 points and France 5 points.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article27 1911-03-31 267 (Supplied by Reuter.) President Resigns. London, 27th March.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that the Octobrist, jp Gutehkoff, has resigned the presidency of the Duma.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article39 1911-03-31 267 (Supplied by Reuter.) Effect of Taft’s Message. London, 27th March. —The message of President Taft to the Governor of California had the effect of checking the progress of the anti-Japanese legislation prohibiting aliens from holding land.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article1493 1911-03-31 267 We are sorry that Mr. Jos. Gawthorne should have given such prominence to an incident he pretended to want to hush up. We do not blame our confrere for the extraordinary proceeding of publishing a letter addressed to us, and refused by us. He has his1,493 words
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Advertisement83 1911-03-31 267 Persistent 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-wide83 words
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Article477 1911-03-31 268 Committee Meeting. A meeting of th»* General Committee of the King Edw rd Men.orial Fund was held at the Governor Office yesterday afternoon, the follow’ng g m'lemen being present The Hon. Mr. W. Evins (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. R. Young, li.s Hon. Mr. Justice Thornton, the Rt.477 words
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Article823 1911-03-31 268 To TUB EullOK OF IHB STKAIIS ECHO. Dear Mr. Editor, Hurrah'. A Daniel is come to save the Chinese of our little Penang. “A Penang Chinese has again written to the Echo his “fatherly advice” for the lienefit of the Chinese in Penang. He says that if823 words
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Article121 1911-03-31 268 Practise Shoot. C© 0 0-3 O vs O Ei Miss Joan Smith 32 33 65 Thornton 32 32 64 Mrs. Oxenham 29 30 59 Miss Mclntyre 29 30 59 Mrs. Wright-Motion 29 28 57 Gore Anderson 28 28 56 Miss Smith 28 27 55 Wemyss 25 29 54 Barnett121 words
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268 1911-03-31 268 -S. T. The Explanation. The recent aviation display on the Singapore racecourse was not a financial success, and the promoters of it leave us with a considerable debit balance to their account here. The flying itself was not so satisfactoiy as it might have been,-S. T. - 268 words
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Advertisement86 1911-03-31 268 Beit Liniment. Slight accidents and injuries are a frequent occurrence on the farm and in the work shop. A cut or bruise which is often the cause of much annoyance and loss of time, may lie cured in about one-third the time usually required by applying Chamberlains' Pain Balm as86 words
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Article323 1911-03-31 269 To Our Boy Scout. Dear Boy: If vou were stuck in a quagmire, and saw a'man running towards you, would you be afraid of him, even if he had a gun in his hand You wouldn’t be, if you wanted to be helped out. Well, vou are in323 words
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Article319 1911-03-31 269 What Whitaker and The London Directory together are in a London office, The Directory and Chronicle is by itself in any office in the Far East. It is one of those annual indispensables which really need no reviewing so far as past users are concerned. Whether the319 words
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Article435 1911-03-31 269 Specific Denial of a Wild London Canard. Rubber NeirB bas the following: Hie Citizen newspaper of London, generally so reliable in its information, has apparently gone “off the rails” in the sensational statements it published in its issue, which reached us by last week s mail concerning the Vallambrosa435 words
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Article210 1911-03-31 269 The acting Colonial Treasurer reports, in connection with the system of loans to members of the subordinate Government service inaugurated by Government to keep them from running into debt and having recourse to moneylenders, that from April to Decern tier, 1910, advances amounting to 821,436.30 were210 words
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Article432 1911-03-31 269 Taiping, 24th March. To relieve the deadly dullness of the capital of the Silver St tte, Mrs. Fox, the wife of our popular Acting Senior Medical Officer, organised a variety entertainment which camo off last night at the Town Hall and was a great success, almost all the432 words
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Article171 1911-03-31 269 An Official Notification. ,It is notified in a F. M. S. Government Gazette Extraordinary that, in exercise of the powers vested in him by section 25 of “The Railways Enactment, 1903,” the General Manager, with the approval of the Chief Secretary to Government, adds the following words171 words
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Article108 1911-03-31 270 Hydrophobia is very prevalent in Bangkok jtint now, over 30 cases having l>een renorted to the Government Veterinary Officer during the pa«t few days. The hydrophobia is said to Is l of a particularly virulent form. A dog Ixdon ring to Mr. J. J. Mcßeth displayed signs108 words
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Article163 1911-03-31 270 At Batu Gajah and Gopeng. The Chairman of the Kinta South Sanitary Board addressed the Board at a recent meeting on the subject of anti-malarial measures which the prevalence of malarial fever in Batu Gajah and Gopeng has rendered imperative. The Board was of opinion that the clearing163 words
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Article308 1911-03-31 270 The proposal to sell the properties of the Singapore and Johore Rubber Co., Ltd., to London, was thrashed out at a general meeting of the shareholders at Singapore on Friday. The meeting was held in the company’s offices, Winchester House, under the presidency of the Hon. D.308 words
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185 1911-03-31 270 !i > <f a Question in Parliament. Klumpur, 27th March. —In the House of Commons on March 2, Mr. C. I. Needham asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the offices of High Commissioner, F. M. 8., and Governor, 8.5.,185 words
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Article18 1911-03-31 270 (Supplied by Hauler.) Resignation. London, 26th March.—The Mexican Cabinet has resigned. President Diaz has suspended action.(Supplied by Hauler.) - 18 words
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Article152 1911-03-31 270 (Supplied by Heuser.) Members of Council Suspended. London, 26th March —A telegram from St. petersbu g states that an Imperial Decree suspends from the sitting of the Council of Empire until 1912 General Frepoff and Councillor Durn ivo who are mainly responsible for the defeat of M. Stolypin.(Supplied by Heuser.) - 152 words
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Article54 1911-03-31 270 (Supplied by Hauler.) Arbitration Treaty. London, 27th March.—The Washington correspondent of the Morning Post says that the Secretary of State will confer with President Taft to-day regarding the terms of the Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty. President Taft fully expects the treaty’ to be ratified at the(Supplied by Hauler.) - 54 words
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Article59 1911-03-31 270 (Supplied by Heater.) That Mexican Affair. London, 28th March. —The message from the Mikado to President Taft should reaxl: “The Mikado declaiing that he was convinced President Taft never gave credence etc.” and not the Mikado declaring that His Majesty never gave credence to the false and wicked(Supplied by Heater.) - 59 words
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Article53 1911-03-31 270 (Supplied by Heater.) London Only Displays British Goods. London, 28th March.—An All-British Shopping Week has begun in London and various provincial towns. The windows of the leading thoroughfares display only British manufactures and demonstrations are given in the process of manufacture. The excellence and quality of the goods(Supplied by Heater.) - 53 words
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Article43 1911-03-31 270 (Supplied by Heater.) Unsatisfactory. London, 28th March. —A telegram from Berlin states that the German Foreign Secretary, on being questioned, said that Germane-Portuguese relations were unsatisfactory. Questions of private property and the expulsion of German nuns and German subjects created difficulties.(Supplied by Heater.) - 43 words
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Advertisement37 1911-03-31 270 Rheumatic Pains. W hen y.»u have rheumatism in vour foot or instep apply Chamlx*rl tin’s Pain Balm and you will get quick relief. It costs but a trifle. Why suffer? Fur sale bv all Dispensaries and Dealers.37 words
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Advertisement53 1911-03-31 270 Answer b the Question How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. ChamberLi in’s Cough Remedy has won its great reputatio i I immense sale by its remarka ’e ere of colds. It can always lie dec *nded upon. For sale by all53 words
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Article639 1911-03-31 271 Peking paper, Kung Lun Shih Pao, has been uttering, as Job would say, the speeclies of one that is desperate, which are as wind.” And there will surely arise some journalistic Bildad the Shuhite, to tell China it is all China’s fault, and that if China639 words
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Article290 1911-03-31 271 (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Mischief by Fire. In the Supreme Court this morning, the list of cases for trial at the Assizes was called, the first being that in which Pin bin Din was charged with (1) doing mischief by fire and (2) assaulting a public servant while290 words
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Article252 1911-03-31 271 In spite of the heavy downpour, a large crowd gathered round the ropes on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon to witness the first Cup Tie match of this season. They were, however, disappointed, as the invincible Butterworth was invisible. St. Xavier’s Institution thus obtained a walk over. The Saints252 words
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Article334 1911-03-31 271 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I must say I was highly flattered by the apparent trouble you have taken when you were pleased to write such a long article commenting upon my letter re the Bad Boy Scouts,” and for the honour334 words
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Article207 1911-03-31 271 To the Editor of the Straub Echo. Dear Sir, Will you kindly insert the following in to-night’s issue In order to avoid motor car collisions in the Botanical Garden, it will lie on the safe side if notices be posted in the junctions of the garden intimating207 words
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Article1267 1911-03-31 272 The following was the report of the Directors to shareholders of the above Company at the meeting on Mar. 10: The output of tapioca for the period to the 30th September amounted to 12,099 piculs, or alx.ut 1,613,2C0 lbs., and realised an average price of about $7 per1,267 words
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Article408 1911-03-31 272 (From Our Correspondent.) 28th March. The Dance at the Perak Club on Friday night as a send-off to Mrs. Watson was a very enjoyable affair. Dancing commenced shortly after 9.30 p.m. and was kept up with vigour till nearly 3 o’clock. Supper was served at 12.30 in the Card-room408 words
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Article191 1911-03-31 272 The Registrar-General publishes the following in the Hongkong Gazette Chinese are hereby warned of the risk they run in proceeding to Great Britain in search of work. Only those should go who have posts already secured for them, or have the means to pay their passage back191 words
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Article283 1911-03-31 273 On Sunday the s.s. Mataram came into port from Sydney via Port Moresby, Thursday Island/Port Darwin and Java ports, says the S. F. P., and brought news that the Staniforth Smith expedition, which left port Moresby’on Nov. 17th with two months’ provisions and was due back283 words
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Article115 1911-03-31 273 (Echo Special.) Case Being Heard at Singapore. Singapore, 28th March.—The case which the Eastern Shipping Company brought against the Straits Steamship Company, claiming damages for the collision between the Straits Steamship Company’s steamer Perak and the Eastern Shipping Company’s steamer Avayyee, was opened before Sir A. F. G.115 words
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Article22 1911-03-31 273 (Ec/to Special.) Date of Carnival Fixed. Singapore, 28th March. —The Swimming Club will hold a Carnival on June 17.22 words
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Article55 1911-03-31 273 (/>7/0 IIi) Large Increase. Klumpur, 29th March.—The rough census figures of the following towns are as follows Klumpur town 4G,567 against 32,381 Ipoh 23,354 12,791 Kampar 11,556 5,907 Klang 7,639 3,576 Taiping about 18,000 The estimated increase of Klumpur district is over 70 per cent. Kinta district55 words
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Article55 1911-03-31 273 (Echo Special.) Latest Prices. Klumpur, 29th March.—The Planters’ Stores and Agency have received a wire from London giving the following prices. Plantation Sheet Biaeuit j 6 ld P’ r lb Crepe 6s. 2d. Best Scrap ss. lOd. Bark Scrap ss. 4d. Scrap Untreated 4s. 7d. Ram bong 4s. 6d.55 words
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Article61 1911-03-31 273 (Supplied by Heuter.) Question in Parliament. London, 28th March.—In the House of Lords, Lord Stanhope drew attention to Japan’s interpretation of the Hague award in reference to taxation of perpetual leases held by British, French, and German subjects, and asked, in view of the annexation of(Supplied by Heuter.) - 61 words
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Article128 1911-03-31 273 Lord Herschell detailed the position of the cases in question and said that an informal exchange of views was proceeding in the hope of a satisfactory settlement. He gave in detail the Japanese assurances at the time of the annexat ion an«l added that, after consultation with128 words
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Article47 1911-03-31 273 (Supplied by lleuter.) Giolitti Called Upon. London, 28th March. —A telegram from Rome states that Senor Giolitti is forming a Cabinet. The Socialist Deputy, Senor Bissolati, with whom King Emmanuel discussed the Ministerial crisis, has declined office on conscientious grounds while absolutely supporting the programme.(Supplied by lleuter.) - 47 words
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Article30 1911-03-31 273 Supplied by Eider.) Bonar Law Gets In. London, 28th March.—Following was the result of the bye-election at Bootle Bonar Law (Unionist) 9,976 Muspratt (Liberal) 7,782 Unionist Majority 2,194• Supplied by Eider.) - 30 words
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Article45 1911-03-31 273 (Supplied by E liter.) Formed. London, 29th March.—A new Mexican Cabinet has been formed, but there is nothing to indicate its tendency. Senor Limantour is again Minister of Finance and will apparently lead the Cabinet. Senor Barra is Minister of Foreign Affairs.(Supplied by E liter.) - 45 words
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Article40 1911-03-31 273 (Supplied by Heuer.) Lord Mlayor to Convene a Meeting. London, 29th March.—The Lord Mayor, in response to a letter signed by Lord Strathcona, will convene a meeting at the Guildhall for the furtherance of the Peace movement.(Supplied by Heuer.) - 40 words
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Article32 1911-03-31 273 (Supplied by Healer.) Bowker the Best Bantam. London, 29th March.—At the National Sporting Club Joe Bowker beat Con Houghton in 8 rounds on points for the Bantam Championship of the world.(Supplied by Healer.) - 32 words
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Article27 1911-03-31 273 (Supplied by Heater.) Turkish Troops Sent. London, 29th March. -A telegram from Constantinople says that, owing to disturbances, nine battalions are proceeding to Albania.(Supplied by Heater.) - 27 words
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Article142 1911-03-31 273 (Supplied by Heeder.) Who’ll Get There First. London, 29th March.—A telegram from Christiana states that the Norwegian Explorer Amundsen has landed at Cape Adare, South Victoria Land. Captain Scott arrived there a little later. Interest is aroused in the anticipated rare to the South Pole(Supplied by Heeder.) - 142 words
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Obituary179 1911-03-31 273 Necrology. (Ac/io Special.) Mr. Dorraisamy Pillai. Piib^ Um J ,Or 2**th March.—Mr. Dorraisamy ai head of the Tamil community in Mumpur, is dead. Necrology. Mr. Gustav Leyer Hals. Mr. Gustav Leyer Hals, Wireless Telegraphy Operator on board the Prinz Ludwig, the outward German mail which arrived in port this afternoon,179 words
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Article690 1911-03-31 274 The advice that is cheap we know, and the advice that is costly, abio. We can pare both, a- a general rule. Sometimes we come ivro-s the advice that is popular, and we recognise the diplomat —or the merely stupid. It is that kind of advice we690 words
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Article585 1911-03-31 274 Two Shops Gutted. There was a big blaze in Chulia St eH, just at. its junction with Penang Road arc not twentv yards away from Leith Station, shortly after 12 o’clock last nig it. Five shop houses were involved No. 523 (Aerated Water Factory). 521585 words
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Article305 1911-03-31 274 A Malay Witch Matam, the wife of Pamat, a Fire Brigade Officer at the Penang Road Station, is no witch and does no sorcery. They who dare to say contrariwise will have to pay for defaming her character, as Osman, a Ricsha Peon, Timah his wife’ Ku305 words
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Article199 1911-03-31 274 Warning.—Mr. R. H. Pinhorn, Hon. Sec, Coronation Celebration Committee, writes: To prevent misunderstanding would you be so kind as to inform your readers that all subscription lists sent out by the Coronation Celebration Committee are on printed forms signed by me as Hon. Sec. Any lists not so signed199 words
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Article522 1911-03-31 275 .—M.M. Several davs beforehand invitations had been sent out to the Chief and bis Headmen inviting all who cared to attend to a feast to be held in their honour on the Padang. The cards of invitation bore the polite inscription Dress optional,” and the.—M.M. - 522 words
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Article584 1911-03-31 275 8. T. Claim for Damages. In the Supreme Court, Singapore, on Tuesday morning, before the acting Chief Justice, Sir Archibald Law, the suit was commenced in which the Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., are suing the Straits Steamship Company, Ltd., for damages arising out of a collision between the8. T. - 584 words
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Article772 1911-03-31 275 Hevea grows at a rapid rate when conditions of soil and climate are favourable, but it is the least robust of the common species of rubber trees, being very susceptible to injurious influences of both cold and drought. There are at least two easily recognised varieties772 words
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Advertisement86 1911-03-31 275 Best Liniment. Slight accidents and injuries are a frequent occurrence on the farm and in the work shop. A cut or bruise which is often the cause of much annoyance and loss of time, may be cured in about one-third the time usually required by applying Chamberlains’ Pain Balm as86 words
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Advertisement35 1911-03-31 275 Rheumatic Pains. When you have rheumatism in your foot or instep apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and you will get quick relief. It costs but a trifle. Why suffer? For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.35 words
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Article494 1911-03-31 276 The shipping community of the Straits hare lieen cautioned by the conservator of the Port that from about April 9, for three or four days, three submarine vessels will be berthed in Singapore Roads seawird of the northern portion of the new mole under construction. It is494 words
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Article78 1911-03-31 276 (Echo Special.) Bought by Local Owners. Singapore, 29th March.— At the sale by Messrs. Powell A Co. of the steamers belonging to Messrs. Ww Bin and Co., who are winding up business, the following prices were obtained: Glenfalloch bought by Mr. Lim Peng Siang for 360,000 Mo78 words
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Article51 1911-03-31 276 Speca!.) Commission to be Appointed. Singapore, 29th March. —The Hon. Mr. E. C. Ellis is asking in the Legislative Council for a commission to inquire into the desirability of introducing legislation dealing with the distribution of the estates of intestate Chinese and to recommend the form of such51 words
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Article53 1911-03-31 276 (Supplied by Reuter.) Protest Against the Imperial Prerogative. London. 29th March.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that the Duma by 174 votes to 88, a majority of 86, adopted the interpellations of the Octobrists, Progressists, Cadets and Socialists, accusing Government of unconstitutional practices in carrying the Zemstvos bill(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article51 1911-03-31 276 (Supplied by Rt Ter.) Coronation Exhibition. London, 29th March.—The Empire Press Union is organising an exhibit which it is calling the Overseas Newspapers and Press section of the Coronation Exhibition. Copies of the journals which are members of the Union will be displayed facilitating examination by intending(Supplied by Rt Ter.) - 51 words
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Article52 1911-03-31 276 (Supplied by Reuter.) Capital in Flames. London, 30th March.—A telegram from New York states that the State Capital U on fire and threatens to be destroyed. The fire started early in the morning and illuminated the whole city. The” State Library, valued at 81,000,000, will soon(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article48 1911-03-31 276 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ancient Bond of Amity.” London, 30th March.—China’s complete acceptance of the Russian demands has satisfied Russia who has expressed pleasure at the decision of China strictly to observe the treaty in future and thus further strengthen the ancient bond of amity between them.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article257 1911-03-31 276 (Supplied by Reuter.) British Expedition Sanctioned. London, 30th March.—A telegram from Bombay states that an expedition has been sanctioned against the gun-runners in the Persian Gulf. It is composed of the cruisers Hyacinth and Fox, the 104th Rifles, a section of mountain battery, a detachment(Supplied by Reuter.) - 257 words
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Advertisement40 1911-03-31 276 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life 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.40 words
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Advertisement83 1911-03-31 276 Persistent 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-wide83 words
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Article120 1911-03-31 277 Penang, 31st March. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. Undon, Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’sight Bank 3 Credit 2/4/. 3 Documentary.. 2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 17U 3 days’sight Private 175 f Bombay, Demand Bins 174$ Moulmein, Demand Bank 173| 3 days’ sight Private 17G.$ Madras, Demand Bank 174$120 words
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Article218 1911-03-31 277 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 23.70 sales Trang Pepper 16.25 nom. Cloves 42. sellers Mace ...110 nominal Pickings 99.— buyers Nutmegs 110 s. 21.— sales No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar < 2 600 sales (Basket 5.10/tom. Copra (mixed) 8.60 buyers fTahbun 190. sellers Outa J218 words
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Advertisement10 1911-03-31 277 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR whisky. The Aemo of Quality. J 168 I10 words
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Advertisement800 1911-03-31 277 “It a Fine Thing to Feel i only afflict women. Remember when purPerfectly Well.” chasing at medicine vendors that the Pills The Thankful Words of a Retired pju p™ C"* Wil I lia 8 Pink Pills for Hospital Matron in Burmx i I ale People and resolutely refuse all subCured800 words
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