The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 22 September 1911
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Title Section21 1911-09-22 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. ||s Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 9. Penang, Friday, 22nd SEPTEMBER, 1911. No. .3821 words
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Advertisement225 1911-09-22 1 CONTENTS. I X V 5 x Leaders: page. Sports: page. x x X X X 5 Rice and Rotters 818 League Football: C.R.C. P.C.C. 819 The Problem Restated 821 Rifle Shooting: P. L. R. C. 830 s Real Life 825 Interport Rifle Match 834 5 The Fight /.‘.828 Adversaria 832225 words
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Advertisement152 1911-09-22 2 I y the i j STRAITS ECHO 1 1 MAIL EDITION. J| in I I i Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States j news originally published in the daily issues, as well as I all important news152 words
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Article2191 1911-09-22 818 Ju our previous reference to the rice boom, we pointed out how reckless journalism enhances panic, and helps to increase and maintain panic prices. We regret to see that our contemporaries have been deaf to our remonstrance, and in the joy of sensationalism have been helping to2,191 words
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Article630 1911-09-22 819 C. R. C. ft. P. C. C. The League fixture betw’een these two clubs was played off yesterday on the Esplanade before a large crowd of spectators. After the heavy rain the field was almost under water which had to l>e baled out in order to make it630 words
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Article531 1911-09-22 819 ORDINARY MEETING. An Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Office yesterdsy afternoon when the following gentlemen were present: Dr. G.W. Park (President), Mr. W ,T Chapman, Mr. G. N. Save a id Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok with Mr G H. Irwin (Assistant Engineer531 words
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Article23 1911-09-22 820 Goes to Kuantan. Inappctor C. Wyatt, of Klumpur, goes to guantan to-day relieving Inspector Burton who comes to Klumpur. Echo Special.23 words
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Article67 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. Bishop of Natal’s Recommendation. A telegram from Pietermaritzburg states that the Rt. Rev. F. S. Baines, Bishop of Katal, has recommended the Synod to pass a resolution urging that the law for the protection of the womanhood of all races ghould be vigorously and impartially enforced.Reuter. - 67 words
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Article33 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. Lowering of Wages. The disaffection among the Post Office employees in the provinces, which is widespread, has been aggravated by the reported lowering of wages of a thousand offices.Reuter. - 33 words
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Article49 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. Praise From War Minister. M. Messimy, French Minister of War, in a letter congratulating the troops on the three-days’ manoeuvres in the Besaucon district, praised their superb endurance and declared that with such an army the Republic could pursue the realisation of its ideal of liberty.Reuter. - 49 words
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Article61 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. May Not Come Off. An influential movement is on foot to prevent the fight between Jack Johnson and Bombardier Wells, fixed for October 2. The religious bodies are arranging a combined protest to the Chairman of the London County Council and have informed the licensee of theReuter. - 61 words
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Article27 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. Churchill's Idea. It is announced that Mr. Winston Churchill, Home Secretary, is considering the formation of a Volunteer Emergency Police for the large cities.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article21 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. 29i Knots. The German dreadnought cruiser Moltke attained a speed of 29j knots. This is a dreadnought record.Reuter. - 21 words
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Article25 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. Inciting to Sabotage." A. labour agitator has !>een arrested at tharleville for inciting the “dear food” demonstrators to the sabotage of railways.Reuter. - 25 words
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Article33 1911-09-22 820 Reuter Concluded. A telegram from Vienna siys that the jOrd Mayor’s visit to tint city his conJ u dedwith a grand bin met. 'The tousts Wero very cordial.Reuter - 33 words
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Article466 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. French Reply Despatched to Berlin. A telegram from Paris ,-tates that the F rench reply was despatched to Berlin last night. The Relief of Sefru. Colonel Bremond’s force, which went to he relief of Lieut. Hugo d’erville who was aesieged at Sefru, has come into contact with theReuter. - 466 words
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Article37 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. Improved Heiith. A telegram from AddisaGffia -tatc- that on the occasion of the Abyssinian New Year the Emjeior Menelek receive 1 ttp native chiefs and European officials. His health has improved. 1 1/ K'VReuter. - 37 words
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Article34 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. in Wages Demanded. A telegram from Brest says that the dockyard men announced that they would prevent the launch of the battleship Jcaahart until th’ir rise in wages was granted.Reuter. - 34 words
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Article30 1911-09-22 820 Renter. Still Erupting. Etna is st 1 erupting. The lava has crossed the circum-Etna Railway and has destroyed the f< rtile district of imboschimento. Cottages and villa- are buried.Renter. - 30 words
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Article34 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. England vs. Champion County. The match between England and the Champion County (Warwickshire), which was played at the Oval, has resulted in a win for England by an innings and 365 runs.Reuter. - 34 words
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Article45 1911-09-22 820 Renter. The Nastin Treatment. Sir F. M. Hodgson, the retiring Governor of British Guiana, paid a tribute to the Nastin treatment for leprosy. Numerous patients were discharged from the asylums as cured. A scheme, all »wmg the marriage of discharged patients, is G-iug considered.Renter. - 45 words
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Article56 1911-09-22 820 Reuter. The King's Message. Ft. Andrew’s University is celebrating its quin-centenary on a grand scale. The representatives ot over a hundred universities were present, including representatives from India ami South Africa. His Majesty the King, in a long message, said that he was proud of the association ofReuter. - 56 words
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Article83 1911-09-22 820 Passengers —The ss. Sea ng C/woa landed 401 deck |<a. .sengers. Ck.mxnt. Ihe s.g. Seang Choon is discharging 3,1X10 casks of Green Island Cement. liv Ore —*l he ss. Pin Seng ami the 8.8. Hole Canton brought 350 and 675 picul® of tin ore respectively. Tin Shipment. s83 words
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72 1911-09-22 820 Highest c arreefed reading uf Barometer t £9 Ms'.l M miiiuiii teinjxjraf ur<j m Shade H» F Minimum 74 p Rainfall Prevailing dir* < n< n of Wind N Some Jmu-:: dalms are .id to Im operating .1 < orm«r m n <e72 words
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Obituary315 1911-09-22 820 Necrology. Baron Lochee. Baron Lo bee of Gowne is d :ad !i v 66 years of.gr Necrology. Mr. W. P. Spiers. Mr. W. P. Spiers, managing proprietor of the Sea View Hotel, Tanjong Katong, Singapore, is dead. He was only 30 years of age. Mr. J. R. Jones. Mr. J.315 words
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Article285 1911-09-22 821 Saladin —Bietenholz. At St. George’s Church yesterday the wedding took place of Mr. M. Saladin, Manager of Tebing Tinggi Estate, and Miss Bietenholz, of Basel, Switzerland. The Rev. F. W. Haines officiated. Mr. Emil Baur, one of the best known Rubber Planters in Sumatra, gave the bride away. Mr.285 words
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Article475 1911-09-22 821 Messrs. Morrison and Co.’s weekly market report, dated Rangoon, September 1, 1911, says: Rainfall.—The Indian Daily Weather Report, dated August 26, gives the total rainfall since May I at 69 25 inches, against a normal of 67'48 inches. Paddy.— applies remain on much the same scale but will necessarily475 words
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Article756 1911-09-22 821 (a). A Taiping carter was charged with cruelty—working two bullocks declared unfit, emaciated and poor. (6). He was ordered by Magistrate Amery to give them a fortnight’s rest. (c). He yoked them to the empty cart, and set off home with them to Bruas, some miles out756 words
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Article111 1911-09-22 821 Kedah Prohibits Export. Our Kedah (Alor Star) correspondent informs us that the Kedah Government is prohibiting the export of paddy from that state. Chinese Rights in Peking—The Diplomatic Body at Peking are prohibiting Chinese carriage traffic on Tung Kan Man Trane in the foreign settlement The Ministry of Foreign111 words
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Article2755 1911-09-22 822 T” p Case in which Messrs. Schmidt Kusnn A 0«. «I Penang sued Li in Bah S'ot Chop Seng Joo for having in bi, posL,on goods for sale, to wit perfumes to L- kfulse trade mark was applied was begun before Mr. G A Hall, District l2,755 words
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Article664 1911-09-22 823 13th Septemlier. The wet season has now fairly set in and we have smart showers almost daily, the evenings and the nights being delightfully cool. Mr. W. P. Hume, Auditor-General, who has been appointed Resid nt of Negri Sembilan in succession to Mr. R. J. Wilkinson will not take664 words
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Article144 1911-09-22 823 The Position in Honskong. Says the Hongkong Telegraph of Septem ber 7 r Hongkong is faced 1 y a somewhat serious situation in regard to the rice supply. The Chinese in Hongkong rely almost entirely upon rice from Siam. The old crop ii that cjuntry is now144 words
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Article215 1911-09-22 823 To the Ediior of ihe Straits Echo. Dear Sir, The following figures from this Mine should interest many of your Mining readers as sheving the work done by Auction Gas Engines driving 12" Centrifugal “Gravel” and Nozzle Pumps:— August, 1910 to January, 1911, 3,553 hours =BO215 words
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Advertisement102 1911-09-22 823 Danger of Blood Poisoning. Every family should at all times b* provided with a good reliable liniment and those who have used Chamberlain’s Pain Bahn will admit that there is none Letter. Even as slight an injuiy as the scratch of a pin has resulted in blood poisoning and caused102 words
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Advertisement64 1911-09-22 823 An Excellent Liniment. Every family and especially those who reside >n the country s ioul<l be provided at all times with a bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm. 'l’here is no telling when it may b* wanted in ca e of an accident or emergency. It is most excellent in all64 words
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Article17 1911-09-22 824 Postponed. The date of the Singapore Assizes has been postponed to Septemlier 26. Echo Special.17 words
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Article43 1911-09-22 824 presentation of C.M.G S’ 1.5.0. H. E- Sir Arthur Young is presenting the c. M o. to Mr. H. N. Ridley and the i. s. o. to Inspector General of Police, Cuscaden, in the Council Chamber, Singapore, this afternoon. Echo Special.43 words
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Article25 1911-09-22 824 Mr. John Craig. The Government Gazette notifies that Mr. John Craig succeeds Mr. A. Cox on tne Penang Pilot Board. Echo Special.25 words
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Article25 1911-09-22 824 7j per cent. Interim. Highlands and Lowlands have declared an interim dividend of 7| per cent, payable on October 12. Echo Special.25 words
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Article39 1911-09-22 824 Judgment Reserved. Judgment was reserved in the case of the Hindoo who was charged at Singapore with importing arms. An alternative charge has been added, that of conspiring with Frank of Hamburg to import arms. Echo Special.39 words
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Article89 1911-09-22 824 Reuter Ringleaders Arrested. A telegram from Peking states that the rioters hold all the approaches at Chengtu. Their forces are constantly increasing. Fighting is reported at Kia Ting. The missionaries are generally hurrying to the nearest points of safety. The ringleaders, who have been arrested, include theReuter - 89 words
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Article136 1911-09-22 824 Reuter Reuter. Its Use in War. Accounts of the recent French and German mantnuvres dwell on the invaluable servi s the airmen rendered in discovering thu exa> 1 details of the enemies’ batteries, hidden here it was impossible for the cavalry to jnd them, and in photographing theReuter; Reuter. - 136 words
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Article52 1911-09-22 824 Reuter. Serious Outlook. A telegram from Constantinople states that Cholera has broken out in Mecca and Medina. Ihe outlook is very serious in view of the approaching pilgrimage. Government Warning. Government writes that the Cholera Epidemic in Mecca is spreading and desires that intending pilgrims should noteReuter. - 52 words
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Article44 1911-09-22 824 Reuter. Spreading to other Cities. A telegram from Madrid states that there is a rigorous military censorship at Bilbao, but it transpires that the situation there has not improved. Street fighting continues and the trouble is spreading Io Malava and Seville.Reuter. - 44 words
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182 1911-09-22 824 Reuter. Stolypin Shot At. A telegram from Kiev states that an attempt was made to assassinate M. Stolypin, the Russian Premier, at a gala performance of the opera on Thursday evening. The Premier was severely wounded. His assailant has been arrested. The Tsar was presentReuter. - 182 words
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Article86 1911-09-22 824 Reuter Kaiser Criticised. Herr Bebel, the German Socia’i-t leader, in reviewing the history of the M question criticised the Kaisers j mrney to Tangier as encouraging the ladief teat the Mahomedans could count on German protection. But the Mahomedans will havu the sime expedience as the Boers in theReuter - 86 words
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Article91 1911-09-22 824 Reuter. Company Representatives' Evidence. The Railway Commission is now hearing the representative» »f the compinies. The evidence largely d-ah with objectioos to the recognition > t the L'uions which, it is alleged, undermine discipline, thus endangering the public. The Union» do not prevent strikes. The leaders are unableReuter. - 91 words
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Article32 1911-09-22 824 Reuter. Eruption Diminishing. An immense quantity of ashes fell at Catania yesterday but the eruption is diminishing though the devastation by the lava continues. There ate now four streams of lava.Reuter. - 32 words
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Article60 1911-09-22 824 Reuter. Reply to Religions Protest. The licensee of Eark’s Court Exhibition, in reply to the protest of the religious Ixxiies against the Johnson-Wells tight, says that he is unable to alter his arrangements. He points out that similar contests had taken place at Olympia and elsewhere, andReuter. - 60 words
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Article464 1911-09-22 824 Petroleum. —The s. s. Cantor which arrived here this morning from PuloSombilan has 40,000 tins of Petroleum on Ixiard and she is discharging 20,000 tins at. Bagan Luar for the Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd. The rest is for Port Swettciiham. Tin Shipment. 8 s. Socotra. Messrs. Behr A464 words
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Article1696 1911-09-22 825 We passed a not unprofitable Sunday morning hour watching* a hen and some newly hatched chickens. Beginning with the usual idle wonder that the downy mites, so directly after breaking the imprisoning shell, should know exactly what to do with the first insect they saw, we passed on1,696 words
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Article636 1911-09-22 826 Penan»» “Society” Scandal. The l iaa u at l east two occasions within the last three years commented on the back-biting and scandal that goes on among certain of the European women of penang. Presently it will be called upon to report legal proceedings arising out of636 words
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Article311 1911-09-22 826 Arm ting »fthe Moh un -d m Community C m Club at 8.30 p m on Saturday night for pi. poo- of forming an association among the Mohamedans to compete for a football competition. Mr Wanchee Anffin presided and Messrs. E. E Colman, 11. L. Cus< a311 words
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Article144 1911-09-22 826 (For the Fortnight Ended 15th September). United U. S. Th* Kingdom. America. Conf inent. Tin 900 tons. 165 tons. 226 tons. Tapioca— Flour Pearl 11» 60 295 Black Pepper 25 25 White 5 Copra 1,779 Banishment. —Fourteen people, all Chinese, were banished from the Colony during the month144 words
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Article21 1911-09-22 826 Seven Tons. Seven too-, of rubber will fie autioned at the Singapore Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. Echo Special.21 words
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Article51 1911-09-22 826 Birthday Celebration. I >n Saturday was the anniversary of the Sultan of Johore’s birthdav. A banquet was given at the Pal.v’e at Johore but the Sultan did not att *nd owing to gout and fever. 11. E Sir Arthur Young ami many Singapore guests were present. Echo51 words
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Article49 1911-09-22 826 The Final Match. In the final niat-h in the Singapore Cricket Tournunmit the S C. scored 127 runs in the first innings. The Telegraphists replied with 2.H of which Jenkins scored 150. The Club s;onrl 21 for one w icket in the second innings. Echo Special.49 words
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Article21 1911-09-22 826 12] per cent. Messrs. Fri.ser and have declare 1 a dividend of 12} par cent. Echo Special.21 words
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Article32 1911-09-22 826 Singapore Chamoi onship. For the G >|f Charnpi inship at Singapore the finalists are Dr. Campbell and Mr. Crabb Watt. The President’s prize was won by Mr May son. Echo Special.32 words
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Article177 1911-09-22 826 Funeral. The funeral of Mr. W. P. Spiers, proprietor of the Seaview Hotel, Singapore, was largely attended. Captain Kerr, of Penang, was unable to arrive in time for the funeral. Echo Special. Pho, S.F.P. of last Saturday says; The lab, Mr Spiers was only thirty years177 words
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Article96 1911-09-22 826 EnuieTy Extension Feared. A telegram from Peking states that the British Con nl at Chungking advis-ates the sending ot the refugee# down liver. Ifo feats the exb-nsion of the trouble owing bj th»- breakdown of the civil administration. SoMK ENGAGEMr.NTM. rhe Revobi»! mists ambmmed and <|ef<-it-ed 10»)EnuieTy - 96 words
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Article60 1911-09-22 827 Cook Attacked. e Ou Saturday night a cook, employed by the Earnbank Mess at Tanglin, Singapore, was attacked on coming home from town by three men armed with parangs. He was seriously injured and robbed of >7O. his watc|i and chain and rings. He is now in hospital.60 words
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Article38 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. Fate of Third Boat. From the story of the Fifeehire's third officer who has arrived Plymouth it is practically certain that the third boat of the Fifeshire, which was wrecked off Guardafui, is lost.Reuter. - 38 words
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Article68 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. Redress of Grievances Demanded. A meeting at Glasgow inaugurated the eompaign of the postal employees of the United Kingdom for the redress of their grievances. They demand increased pay. Telegrams were read from many towns declaring that the conditions of the service were intolerable. A resolution wasReuter. - 68 words
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Article54 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. No Longer Distressful. The members of the Eighty Club are touring Ireland in connection with the Liberal Home Rule Campaign. Mr. John Redmond, at a reception at Dublin, said that they would find Ireland transformed. It was no longer the distressful country. Its people were alert, reliant, andReuter. - 54 words
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Article215 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. More Hapaful Prospects. The papers are more hopeful as regards the outcome of Morocco negotiations. Belgian Cabinet’s Decision. It is stated at Busseis that the Belgian Cabinet had decided to call out three classes of reservists when the telegram was received from Berlin announcing th it a FrancoGermanReuter. - 215 words
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Article37 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. Freights and Rates Raised. As a result of the strikes the Atlantic steamship companies will raise the freights and rates by ten per cent, from the end of September. Other increases are contemplated.Reuter. - 37 words
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Article192 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. More Details. The Times correspondent at St. Petersburg says that the assailant of M. Stolypin, the Russian Premier, was a lawyer named Bagroff. He is a converted Jew He fired two shots from behind. The audience tried to lynch him. No Complication Feared. M. Stolypin’s condition isReuter. - 192 words
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Article28 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. Won By An Englishman. The Englishman Hilton has won the American Golf Championship. He tied with Herreshoff for 36 holes and won the 37th.Reuter. - 28 words
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Article52 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. Entertained at Malta. A telegram from Malta states that the Japanese cruis rs Kurama and Tone have left for Japan. There were festivities for four days at Malta concluding with a reception on the Kura ma which was attended by the Governor of Malta and the BritishReuter. - 52 words
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Article32 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. £64,000 Lost. The New Westminster branch of the Bank of Montreal has been robbed of =£64,000. The vaults were blasted with nitro-glycerine. The robbers escaped in a launch.Reuter. - 32 words
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Article52 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. Six Killed. A telegram from Syracuse, New York, stab's that a car driven by Mr. Lee Oldfield during a fil’ty-mile motor race at the State fair crashed through the fence and ploughed through the crowd, killing six people and wounding fourteen. Mr. Oldfield wasReuter. - 52 words
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Article53 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. British Assurance To German, A semi-official communique from states that in .reply to 'an TO T eBt J"» Gennaa, that the Rt Hou Sir F L Cartwrighf British Ambassador at Vienna did n t make the statements on Germ’an which were published in the Neu Prl PresseReuter. - 53 words
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Article23 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. Carnegie Clark. Mr. Carnegie Clark has won the Open Golf Championship in Australia for the second time in succession.Reuter. - 23 words
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Article36 1911-09-22 827 Board of Trade Official Honoured. His Majesty the King at Balmoral knighted Mr. G. R Askwith, k. c, of the Board of Trade Department. He was invested with the Commandership of the Bath.36 words
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Article43 1911-09-22 827 Reuter Enthusiastic Send Off. Lord Kitchener has left for Egypt to take up the appointment of Consul General. He was given an enthusiastic send-off at the railway station, where large crowds congregated. There was a guard of honour of Boy Scouts.Reuter - 43 words
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Article32 1911-09-22 827 Reuter. Another Fatality. A telegram from Verdun, France, states that the aviator Nieuport while aeroplaning during the manoeuvres fell and was killed. He received the Legion of Honour on his deathbed.Reuter. - 32 words
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88 1911-09-22 827 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.867 Maximum temperature in Shade Sl-S"F Minimum 72°F Rainfall Nil. Prevailing direction of Wind... N. W. Rice. —Rangoon rice is quoted to-day at F 3 per coyan less than on Saturday. The daily quotations per coyan, lieginning from88 words
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Article182 1911-09-22 828 To the Ediior of the Straits Echo Sin Your remarks in your issue of the 13th jnst. re-Malay Mail s brainstorm on your publication of extracts from Mr. Scrivenor’s book wera true and to the point. Candidly speaking many of us here would never have heard of182 words
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Article205 1911-09-22 828 Copra.—The s.s. Pangkor, brought 717 bags of copra. Tin. —The s.s. Hebe unloaded 207 slabs of tin from Telok Anson. Tin Shipment.—Messrs. Behr Co., are shipping 150 tons of tin to London by the s.s. Ajax. General Cargo. s.s. Candia 100 tons. s.s. Lai Sang 200 Outward Shipment.205 words
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Article121 1911-09-22 828 The sub-agent at Kuala Lumpur of the British and Foreign Bible Society relates how he visited the two States of Kelantan and Trengganu that have recently come under British protection, says the L. and C. Express. He says In Kelantan we were able to work among the121 words
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Article236 1911-09-22 828 I.— M.Af. F.M.S. GOVERNMENT TAKES ACTION. A Chinese Y.M.C.A.” A Chinese organisation with its h,.n 1 2d by tire y-*n. a. Government Under the name of thp v unuer pL r Chinese Young Men’s Ching ChUI i i K k m i t>uoi in, a Ixulv iI.—M.Af. - 236 words
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142 1911-09-22 828 In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 4 of The Public Officers’ Guarantee Fund Ordinance 1911,” the Governor has appointed the following persons to be The Directors of the Public Officers’ Guarantee Fund The Treasurer, S. S. The Auditor-General, S.142 words
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Article246 1911-09-22 828 Mr. Wyndham Jones, who has come to the East as general manager of the AngloSaxon Petroleum Co.s’ large oil concession in Sarawak, will leave Singapore for the territory in the course of a few days. Ho has been in the Colony for the past month or246 words
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Article873 1911-09-22 828 There will Ire a good deal of nons>»usc talked in connection with the arranged tight between the negro Johnson and the English soldier Wells. Reuter is telling us how some of the pious brigade is up in arms against theaflai**, but so far we have not noticed that873 words
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Article351 1911-09-22 829 As the local train from Bagan Serai was nearing Simpaug Am pat station this morning a portion of a third-class compartment in the train was seen in flames for a couple of minutes. The passengers in the carriage were panic-stricken, for the doors of the carriage351 words
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Article916 1911-09-22 829 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Yesterday afternoon the eleventh annual meeting of the member s of the Penang St. Andrew’s Society was held in the Chamber of Commerce. In the absence from Penang of the President (Mr. Murdoch Morrison), Dr. T. Hill Jamieson, a Past President, was voted to916 words
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Article168 1911-09-22 829 At an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Ulu Piah Ltd., which was held at the Chamber of Commerce at noon to-day, and presided over by Mr. E. A. Parsy, the following resolution was passed That the Capital of the Comp my be $40,000, divided into168 words
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Article453 1911-09-22 830 18th Sept., 191’. Ctrß COMPETITION. HIGHEST AGGREGaTE At 3 Ranges. ai x rS 75 ri <o* -S »O G> O Eh jfiss Joan Smith 29 34 32 95 Miss Thornton 28 34 33 95 Mrs. Wright-Motion 29 33 29 91 Mrs. Gore Anderson. 27 29 31453 words
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Article273 1911-09-22 830 ir TI ’T* 1 i 1 Sept. 11. H. Tunku Email, the Crown Prince of Johore, who has been laid down with £ph°>d fever since the 20th ultimo, has been progressing very favourably under the care of Dr. Milne of Kuala Kangsar with the nursing of both Mrs273 words
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Article41 1911-09-22 830 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for the past fortnight was: Dredge No. 1, working 299 hours, 231 pls. „3, 269 293 4, 240 363 „5, 307 590 Total 1,479 Dredge No. 2 is being overhauled.41 words
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Article239 1911-09-22 830 Tin Ore. —The s.s. Hole CanUn from Telok Anson is discharging 800 piculs of tin ore. Small Collapse.—The roof of premises No. 108 Bridge Street became loose and on Sunday the beam and some tiles fell to the ground, breaking some telephone wires. Arrest of a Planter—Mr. J.239 words
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Article122 1911-09-22 830 The full Court of Appeal gave j idgm?nt this mnrnmg in the appeal, J. 11. Robertson rt. H Jettem and others. In May last Mr. J. H. R >l>ertaon applied for further answers tocert-ain interrogatories put by him to the defeudanta Messrs. H. Jessen, Khaw J tM Tok,122 words
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Article121 1911-09-22 830 Ata meeting of the P. M. I. A. Dramatic Company the billowing gentlemen were appointed to co-operate with the Committee of the Confucius Temple Fund to arrange about a theatfe, selling of tickets, etc Messrs, t hum HiiUJhoon, Gan Tfeong Tat, Hoe Tiang Hock,121 words
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Article39 1911-09-22 830 Slight Decline. At the meeting of the Singapore Chamlier of Commerce Mr. W. W. Cook stated that the trade of Singapore advanced for the first quarter. There was a slight decline in the second quarter. Echo Special.39 words
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Article64 1911-09-22 830 The Report. The rojH.rt of the Sungei Bagan Rubber Company .Ufes that Mr. F. H. Moorhowsn estimated that 29,(XX) wo d u tappable in 1911, and 53.000 in 1912 The census shows that at present 535 tree* are over 16 inches in circumference. 'The directors are considering64 words
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Article30 1911-09-22 830 Staple Articles Higher. Mo.t of th arti-1,,, Bre P r in .S.n|p,por» ,h«h )H ..nm.l .nd .■du.fcrtor. .tat. there 1. a htttlo diStully i n t mi Dg n30 words
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Advertisement41 1911-09-22 830 Stands Unrivalled. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy never disappoints those who use it for obstinate e °ugha, colds and irritations of the throat I lungs. It stands unrivalled a remedy jr all throat and lung diseases. For sale J «I Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Article24 1911-09-22 831 Two Items. Inspector Hinton, of Klumpur, Las been transferred to Jelubu. Mr. W. H. R. Chappel was called to Carcosa. Echo Special.24 words
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Article18 1911-09-22 831 Public Holiday. Next Monday, September 25th (Han Raya) has been proclaimed a public holiday. Echo Special.18 words
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Article81 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. A. Hopetui Feature. The optimism in regard to Morocco, semiofficially announced in financial circles in Berlin, is apparently not shared in Paris where a certain amount of .scepticism is observable. Meanwhile it is a fact that Germany is releasing her time-expired •soldiers this autumn as usual. This isReuter. - 81 words
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Article40 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. And An Accident. Dixie IV, winner of the International Motor Boat Championship, while racing in the Niagara river for the Great Lakes Championship, ran ashore, injuring a woman and a boy. Her crew, however, escaped unscathed.Reuter. - 40 words
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Article160 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. Serious Situation. Spain, whose labour troubles have so far been mainly centred in the Bilbao mining district, is now threatened with a general strike. It appears that the anarchist committee, whose headquarters are at Barcelona, have ordered a general strike today which will involve the mostReuter. - 160 words
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Article65 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. Condition Hopeless. A telegram from Kiev states that M. Stolypin’s condition is regarded as hopeless. The town is very agitated. A pogrom is feared. The streets are patrolled day and night. Very Serious. A bulletin published on Sunday evening states that the condition of M. Stolypin, whoReuter. - 65 words
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Article148 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. Controversy Still Raging. The Johnson-Wells match is giving occasion to a lot of controversy. The fight was denounced in a number of pulpits on Sunday. It is noteworthy that some clergymen favour it, while Lord Lonsdale deprecates it. Johnson says that if there is no fight inReuter. - 148 words
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Article140 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. Interesting Interview. The Earl of Dudley, interviewed on his return from Australia where he was Governor-General, dwelt on the lack of poverty in Australia. Referring to the compulsory service scheme he thought that sixteen days’ training in a year was not suffi dent, but compulsion was acceptedReuter. - 140 words
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Article86 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. A Remarkable Incident. A telegram from Ottawa states that with only three days before the polling there is great activity in the Quebec province. Many meetings were held at the Church doors on Sunday. Yesterday by the retirement of his opponent, M. Leduc, Sir Wilfrid Laurier wasReuter. - 86 words
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Article39 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. Trying To Match Arnst and Barry A telegram from Sydney states that in English sportsman has cabled to 1 offering to guarantee stakes and for for a sculling race between Ar™ and Barry on the Thames.Reuter. - 39 words
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Article38 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. £22,000 Donations. A telegram from Victoria states that the f IC pX^ oVern en .V‘\V iven a dona «»n of Ab,ooo towards the Mawson expedition The contributions from the Australian Governments together total .£22,000.Reuter. - 38 words
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Article141 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. Spreading Alarmingly. A railway strike has taken place at Dublin arising from the refusal of two men to handle the timber of one firm whose men struck work. The strike is spreading alarmingly and threatens a complete stoppage of all goods traffic in and out ofReuter. - 141 words
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Article33 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. Driscoll and Moran Matched. The featherweights, Driscoll and Moran, will sign ai tides to-morrow to fight for a purse of £2,6C0. The fight will probably take place on October 28. Reuter.Reuter. - 33 words
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Article33 1911-09-22 831 Tangier to Fez. The Frenchman Bregi, carrying a passenger, flew from Tangier t« Fez. A crowd of natives witnessed his arrival an were most amazed. The Sultan was one o the spectators.33 words
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Article31 1911-09-22 831 Reuter. Will Touch At Malta. A telegram from Malta states that Kitchener will arrive there on the 21th ins and will proceed to Egypt in 11.M.5. Duiua. 4 Reuter.Reuter. - 31 words
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Article1216 1911-09-22 832 glow us if we can understand what the gritish Government is a-coming tn. One of these days we may find our various high officials ordered to reduce Imperial expenses bv touting for whiskies and things, and paying the commissions so earned into the treasury. They send Regie Stubbs out,1,216 words
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Article51 1911-09-22 832 An Accident. Prior tn the performance of The Islanders by Bindtumn s Company at Singapore yentorday evening the testing of th» gun used by G. C< ui’kshank l»>i to an accident. A super was injured in the leg and had to lie sent to ho pital. Echo Speci51 words
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Article82 1911-09-22 832 3.953 lbs. Sold. At the Rubter Auction at the Singapore Chamber of Commerce 11,911 lbs. were offered for sale and 3,953 lbs were Mold. Tim balance was held for higher prices. Best sheet was sold at from >266 to 8269 per picul, scrap at 119 b per picul,82 words
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Article34 1911-09-22 832 Match Stopped. The football match at Singapore lx*tween the Singapore Recreation Club ami the Artillery was a ve.ry rough game. Several were injured. The referee stopped the match. Echo Special.34 words
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Article50 1911-09-22 832 Accused Sentenced. M. C. M msoor, the Indian trader who was charged at Singapore with conspiring to import a case of revolve™, has teen found guilty ami senfenced to a month’s imptinonment. Jhe revolvers were conhwated. In view of au ap(«al bail of 5500 was allowed. Echo Spmud.50 words
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Article29 1911-09-22 832 Transferred To Java. The Chinese Consul at Singapore has Iwcn transferred to Java m eonsequetice of the convention tetwcea China ami the Netherlands. Echo Special,29 words
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Article105 1911-09-22 832 Retiring Shortly. Mr. 11. N. Ridley, c w <*., bin# tor of the ikotani': Garden#, Smgapor-, will retire hh irtly. A ixrro qxm lout to the trai t Tim-t sugJ r tuat it in not the intenti«>a of th*» Goveium ut to appoint105 words
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Article220 1911-09-22 833 A Malay Mail Monopoly. The Malay Mail is publishing the report of Mr. R. E Stubbs which is not obtainable in Singapore. Mr. Stubbs recommends that Cadets should receive <£2so to £3OO and furnished quarters; Passed Cadets £4OO rising to £5OO with a duty allowance of £lOO yearly.220 words
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Article63 1911-09-22 833 Reul er. That Blessed Word Exacerbation/' The Times states that in the public interest of the Empire the JohnsonWells fight shoul 1 be stopped. It goes on to say: Can anyone who considers the Empire’s special trusteeship of the colon led subject peoples persuade himself that scientific sportReul er. - 63 words
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Article30 1911-09-22 833 Reuter. Off. Arnst has declined the offer of the English spoilsman for a sculling match between him and Barry on the Thames. Arnst wants £750 fur expenses alone.Reuter. - 30 words
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Article26 1911-09-22 833 Reuter. 220 Yards Championship. The 220 yards Amateur Swimming Championship has been won by Hardwick, of Australia, at Sheffield in 2 min. 33 sees.Reuter. - 26 words
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Article45 1911-09-22 833 Reuter. Cn Fire At Antwerp. A fire took place in No. 3 hold of the N-l> L. steamer L/o/ ow from Japan while bhe was unloading at Ai twerp. Subsequently she was b<*ached aid the hold Hooded, ibv mails and passengeis are safe.Reuter. - 45 words
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Article46 1911-09-22 833 Reuter. Lauiier's Offer. Sir Wilfrid Laurier has informed M. Leduc, his opponent at East Quebec, that if the allegations be true that he did not sign the document withdrawing from the contest, he (Sir Wilfrid) will resign his seat and seek a new election.Reuter. - 46 words
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Article45 1911-09-22 833 Reuter. Seriously 111. The Daily Telegraph states that Sir Robert Hart is seriously ill at his residence at Marlow (Buckinghamshire.) Later.—Sir Robert Hart is suffering from pneumonia and other complications. His condition is giving grave anxiety. Sir William Osler has been summoned.Reuter. - 45 words
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Article97 1911-09-22 833 Reuter. Disorderly Scenes. A telegram from Sydney states that there w r ere disorderly scenes in the Parliament which arose out of allegations that Mr. Willis was seceding. He was a Liberal, w T hora the Labour Government had appointed Speaker. He had publicly branded the Liberals asReuter. - 97 words
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Article26 1911-09-22 833 Reuter. Imprisoned at Christiania. A telegram from Christiania states that 139 soldiers have been imprisoned for mutinous behaviour arising out of a Socialist agitation.Reuter. - 26 words
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Article70 1911-09-22 833 Reuter. Winston's Scheme. The Flume (Jffi *e has circularised the chief •’(■nstables expounding an elaborate scheme for the registration of persons willing to serve as special constables in a serious emergency. The scheme will enable Reservists in the Police to join the colours in time of war. ItReuter. - 70 words
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Article81 1911-09-22 833 Reuter. Semi-official Announcement. A telegram from Paris states it is semiofficially announced that Herr von Kiderlen Waechter, the German Foreign Minister, did not hind a written reply to M. Jules Cambon, French Minister at Berlin, yesterday. He substituted a verbal conversation with the object of saving time. The conversationReuter. - 81 words
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Article107 1911-09-22 833 Reuter. Martial Law Proclaimed. ouUSpain P rocltUmeJ troughBilbao. A Mated message from Bilbao sut, 8 that the disorders lasted three hours yester day evening The cavalry made several charges but the number injured was not ascertainable as they were attended in their homes fearing arrest. Valencia.Reuter. - 107 words
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Article255 1911-09-22 833 At a meeting of the members of the Government clerical service, about 250 in number, held in the rooms of the Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce, on Saturday, two resolutions were passed unanimously. One was (1). That this meeting of the members of the Government clerical service resolves to255 words
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Article128 1911-09-22 833 -T 0. M. Tin. —Messrs. Boustead and Co., are shipping 50 tons of tin to London by the s.s. Tango Maru. Tin Ore. —The s.s. Cornelia is discharging 900 piculs of tin ore. Detective Murdered. —A detective was murder d in the Selibin Road, Ipoh, on Saturday night.-T 0. M. - 128 words
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Article287 1911-09-22 834 A burglary took place in Dato Kramat goad on Monday night. No. 340 is one of a row of eight bungalows commonly known as Hin Lee’s Bungalows. It is occupied by Mrs. Knudson, wife of Mr. C. Knudson, Engineer of the Kong Jin Rice Mills’ Kuala287 words
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Article281 1911-09-22 834 This annual fixture will be fired off some time between 15 th October and 15th November, both dates inclusive. Targets 200 yards Bisley 1911, 2nd class figure (5 inch bull). 500 =Bisley 1911, Ist class figure (18 inch bull). 600 =Bisley 1911, 2nd class ordinary (18 inch281 words
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Article1022 1911-09-22 834 A thrill of pride vibr.ted all our Him- as read the tribute to H. N. Kidler in taken ll H S T n ou, u “derWh I “P le int duty Of telling the White Man, for bis own and the c.untrv'a good, of his many faults, one is1,022 words
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313 1911-09-22 834 In the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Thornton this morning, Mr. J. j.\ Wrefonl on behalf of Mr. Ong Hun Chong, moved’ the Court to restrain the Municipal (Commissioners from further extending the Central Fire Station in Chulia Street Ghaut. The Municipality lately decided upon certain313 words
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Article586 1911-09-22 835 Before Mr. G. A. Hall in the District Court this morning Tan Chui Sia was charged with cheating one Tham Kuan Lam by falsely representing to him that a cheque of 53,160 on the Banking and Trading Corporation Naudin Ten Cate Co., Ltd., given to hipj by Tan586 words
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Article1819 1911-09-22 835 ,—M.M. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COLONIAL SECRETARY. Qiesticns of Leave, Pensions, and Cost of Living. The Earl of Crewe recently despatched to the Malay Peninsula a Commissioner, Mr. R. E. Stubbs, to enquire into the Cadet service. The visit was made in consequence of a memorial signed in,—M.M. - 1,819 words
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Advertisement61 1911-09-22 835 An Excellent Liniment. Every family ami especially those who reside in the country should lie provided at all times with a bottle of Chamberlain’s I’.tin Kahn. There is no telling when it may l>e wanted in case of an accident or emergency. It is most excellent in all cases of61 words
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Article65 1911-09-22 836 Rice. s. s. Teo Pao 23,000 bags s. s. Wistaria 9,700 bags. Outward Shipment. Messrs. Behn, Meyer A Co. s.s. Katuna 20 tons white p°pper to New York, s.s. Alesia 200 tons ccpra to Hamburg I’J black pepper to Suez. Messrs. Paterson, Simons Co. °0 tons pearl tapioca65 words
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Article258 1911-09-22 836 A moet.ns f the L iwn iug wa Court to consider for awl transfer of hennas. The following were present: —Dr. G W P.rl- nu Messr \V T rti ’7- (Chairman), T <’ a* Clla P nian (Secretary), C. A uv» S- ntho, Quah Beng’ Kee and Police258 words
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Article217 1911-09-22 836 Anglo-Malay.—The directors have sold a further 18 tons of their No. 1 rubber at 4s. 7d. per lb. for delivery throughout the year 1912, in about equal quantities also 15 tons at 4s. Bd. London Asiatic.—The directors have sold a further 24 tons of their No.217 words
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Article221 1911-09-22 836 .—N.T. A case with some unusual features was tried by Mr. Beattie in Malacca District Court on Friday. A Malay special detective, named Sanawee, was charged, at the instance of Captain Dewar, C.P.0., with having given false information to a public servant and also with having.—N.T. - 221 words
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Article457 1911-09-22 836 19th September. The Central Police Station situated in Kota Road is about to lx» aJiandoned and the small detachment stationed there will l>« transferred to the Head Station almost at once, it being considered no longer necessary to have a detachment stationed in this part of the town which457 words
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Advertisement30 1911-09-22 836 The Best Physic. hen you want a physic that is mild and n tle, easy to take and certain to act, *ays use Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver jr Dispensaries and30 words
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Advertisement115 1911-09-22 836 D*n|er of Blood Poisoning. Every family should t all times be p»o vided with a g<xxl r iab e linimen*. in I those who have used Chamberla n’s l ain Balin will admit that there is none lietter. Even ax slight an injury as the scrat :h < f a115 words
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Article53 1911-09-22 837 United Malacca Report. The report of the United Malacca Rubber Estates says that the ntt revenue is 816,601. There will be no dividend. The directors are conserving the finances with a desire «to avoid the issue of working capital. The year’s output was 19,552 lbs. 430 acres are planted53 words
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Article26 1911-09-22 837 Committed for Trial. A Malay postman in Singapore has committed for trial for throwing away Messrs. John Little and Co’s catalogues. Echo Special.26 words
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Article32 1911-09-22 837 Drops $l5 per Coyan. Rice has dropped >l5 per coyan since yesterday. Appeals for the aid of the sufferers owing to the Swatow floods are being circulated in Singapore. Echo Special.32 words
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Article83 1911-09-22 837 Reuter. Canterbury Intervenes. The Archbishop > Canterbury has written to Mr. Winston Churchill, Home Secretary, urging the use of his powers to prevent the Johnson-Wells light Letters of Protest. The papers publish columns of letters of protest from bishops, headmasters, magistrates, and other prominent people. It appears thatReuter. - 83 words
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Article34 1911-09-22 837 Reuter, Unsuccessful Expedition. A telegram from Ottawa states that Mr. M. E Bernier who was put in command of a Government vx|>edition to try a NorthWest passage has returned. He was un-uc-cessful.Reuter, - 34 words
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Article78 1911-09-22 837 Reuter. Martial Law Necessary. Senor Jose Canalejas, the Spanish Premier, has made a statement that martial law’ was necessitated by the anarchist character of the strike which was directed by a committee of Spaniards and foreigners from their headquarters at Barcelona. Valencia. The situation is worst atReuter. - 78 words
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Article27 1911-09-22 837 Reuter. Its Title. K' telegram from Melbourne states that* at King George’s request, the Commonwealth has approved of the title of the Royal Australian Navy.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article62 1911-09-22 837 Reuter. Warning To the Companies. The executive of the Amalgamated Railway Workers Association has decided that unless the companies ceased to dismiss or in any way penalise men refusing to handle the traffic of firms whose employees were on strike and unless the companies reinstated all theReuter. - 62 words
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Article73 1911-09-22 837 Reuter. To Deal with Trade Disputes. The Manchester Evening Chronicle states that Mr. Sydney Buxton, President of the Board of Trade, has invited representatives of masters and men of the great national trades to form an arbitration board consisting of ten employers and ten men from which aReuter. - 73 words
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Article192 1911-09-22 837 Renter. German Communique. Yesterday’s semi official note from Paris has evoked a semi-officiil communique from Berlin. The German demands on matters of principle on which Germany cannot yield are also involved, nevertheless verbal exchanges with a view to drawing nearer the different stand points, have led to a seriesRenter. - 192 words
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Article59 1911-09-22 837 Reuter. M «ponsteraation in R u «j a M. Stolypins death has cheated, sternation in Russia. The th?♦ con Xxr 9 f oXx° r who No Co NCEBSION. At a meeting of Nationalists held at St Petersburg it was resolved that the sL If concession to the revolutionaryReuter. - 59 words
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Article82 1911-09-22 837 Reuter. Two Englishmen Arrested A telegram from Emden states that two Englishmen were arrest J and released and then re-arrested on instruc tions from Berlin. uc It is stated that they have a vacht at Delfizil (Holland). A came j anl developed plates of the Emden harbour wereReuter. - 82 words
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Article36 1911-09-22 837 Reuter. Trans-Continent Line. A telegram from Melbourne states that the House of Representatives has passed the first reading of a Bill providing for the construction of a trans-Continent railway from Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta.Reuter. - 36 words
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Article120 1911-09-22 838 F.NASG, 21 ST SeriKWHEH By courtesy y th 9 Chartered Hank London, Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4! J 3 Credit 2/44' »> Documenta rv.. 2/H /fticutta, Demand Bank 3 days’ sight Private 1,6 dombav, Demand Bm» ..1744 Moulmein. Demarnl Bank m 3 days* sight Private J120 words
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Article224 1911-09-22 838 Gold I*eaf |GM>») Black Pepper White Peppor ojr Trang Pepper 20. -na nl 2 0T P,ck 1 1 l Nutmugs 110 s 23; ,«U,„ (No. I iq Sugar j„ 2 I Basket 5.10»™. Copra (mns.l) 10 50 6«.,.,. (Tahbuu 100.-./,. ...I! 00 18 2*>~ I ousu 20. Ramixing 120.224 words
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