The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 17 November 1911
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Title Section21 1911-11-17 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents Vol. H. Penang, Friday, 17th NOVEMBER, 1911. No. 46.21 words
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Advertisement134 1911-11-17 1 CONTENTS. Leaders: page. Mining A Planting page. China... 970, 973 978 F. M. S. Tin ...976 A Bishop who wants Babies 977 Tin 980 Common Gaming Houses... 980 Ulu Piah Ltd 983 Things that Amuse Planters 981 I Pinkeye’s Lachrimae 984 Sports: Interport Shoot... 976 Law and Police Penang Golf134 words
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Advertisement168 1911-11-17 2 v inm lit I iniiwli Iholm 1 fcwK£j nlfifrg' I■ i JTHE STRAITS ECHO k r MAIL EDITION. I I] I Published the day prior to the departure of each mail I for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well168 words
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Article182 1911-11-17 970 '1 he Empress DoW.ig *r, according to Reuter, has given three million gold taels to meet the extraordinary expenditure. This is very kind of the lady, but where did site get it from bhe somehow reminds us of Em* st Terab Hooley’s gift of gobi plate to a cathedral.182 words
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Article604 1911-11-17 970 Budget For 1912 A special meeting of the Muni ii.il Commission was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, the following gentlemen being present: Mr. W. Peel (President Mr. G-N. Saye, Mr. Quah Beng Ke?, Mr.’ Lim Eu fob and Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok with Mr. L. A.604 words
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Article34 1911-11-17 970 The Ordinary Meeting followed. There was no business of any importance. A refund of $3.44 on plan fee* was approved. The following bills were pa«sed General Account 849,224 99 Loan 1,162 9634 words
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Article266 1911-11-17 970 Rubber. —The s i Perak from Deli had 131 cases of rubber for Messrs W. Mansfield A Co. Rice. —The amount of rice received •luring this week by the s Curonix, Heang Ik* and Z.iid.t were 21,000, 9,000, and 401 bags respectively. Tin. —The s. s. Hok Canton266 words
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Advertisement422 1911-11-17 970 rai mi A Journal for Educated Folk ai tel I Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 232 Beach Street, Penano D' Price. Daily Local 824 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 815 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586422 words
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Advertisement96 1911-11-17 970 Cau:e For Ahrtn. That h-wking may appa.r to I* of no '•on-»*qmri<*4‘, but you may lai certain that, it indicates some derang<«meut of the ruL monary system. This fart in itself enough to cause alarm. Do not wait until it caiH*H you annoyance, it may lie too la to then,96 words
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Article, Illustration411 1911-11-17 971 Second Day’s Result. Beautiful weather favoured the second day of the Singapore meeting. The attendance was large. Following were the results 1. The Griffin Handicap.—(2.3o p.m.). Value $4OO and $5O to the Second Horse. A Handicap for all griffins that have entered for the First Griffin Race (No.411 words
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Article17 1911-11-17 971 fouler. A New League. Earl Grey has accepted the Vice-Presi-dency of the ProjMjrtional Representation Society.fouler. - 17 words
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Article50 1911-11-17 971 Reuter. Tunis. Three Italians were killed in the rioting at Tunis yesterday. Many armed natives were arrested. Casualties Concealed. Reuter's Tunis man wires that 18 Italians were killed and 41 wounded received in Hospital. The deathroll of the Arabs is unknown, as they conceal their dead and injured.Reuter. - 50 words
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Article74 1911-11-17 971 Reuter. Between France and Germany. Reuter’s Berlin man says that a Colonial Office memorandum distributed to members of the Reichitag says that by the FrancoGerman Agreement France has ceded 275,000 square kilometres and Germany 12,000. The economic value of the new German territory must be estimated on theReuter. - 74 words
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Article64 1911-11-17 971 Reuter. Liverpool Cup. Probable starters for the Liverpool Cup are King William, ridden by F. Wootton Trepida, by Winter Succor, by Rickaby; Hair Trigger 11, by Clark Atmah, by Fox Helot, by Trigg; Anchora, by Piper; Willaura, by Hurley Hamerton, by Stokes Knight of Honour, by Rinstead Rotspride, byReuter. - 64 words
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Article147 1911-11-17 971 Reuter. And her Swagger Sword. Reuter’s Berlin correspondent reports that in the Reichstag Herr BethmannHollweg made an emphatic declaration that the Morocco programme was drawn up in May and had been carried out fully without interference from any quarter. The Kaiser had vigorously supported the programme, and hadReuter. - 147 words
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Article91 1911-11-17 971 Reuter. President’s Speech. At the China Association dinner Sir Charles Dudgeon, who presided, referred to the present crisis in China and dwelt on the danger of an abject surrender of the Government to popular clamour, thereby encouraging impossible demands. He also referred to the extreme danger, unlessReuter. - 91 words
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Article532 1911-11-17 971 Reuter. Received In Respectful Silence. Mr. A. J. Balfour announced his resigna tion at a special meeting of the executive of the City Conservative Association the object of which was not stated A number of city bankers and commercial men were also invited. The announcement was received withReuter. - 532 words
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Article488 1911-11-17 972 Iteuter. Canton’s Autonomy. Hongkong's Governor’s Announcement. The Governor < f Hongkong, Sir Frederick Lugard, announced in Legislative Council that the British Consul at Canton had written advising him that Canton had declared for republicanism, and that the Viceroy had concurred in this declaration. In order to prevent bloodshed,Iteuter. - 488 words
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Article1131 1911-11-17 972 Speech by Premier. Eord Mayor’s Banquet at the -ruildhall last night, Sir Thomas Crosbv presiding, there was the usual brilliant assemblage, including Cabinet Minister-», Ambassadors, Peers, Members oft II of Commons, the Archbishop of Canter>uiy, some Bishops, Judges, representatives of the Army and Navy, and some prominent representatives1,131 words
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Article28 1911-11-17 972 U' U.b f. New Governor. Captain 11. E Spiller Cordeaux, <b < mg, the Somaliland Commissioner, has been appointed Governor of St Helena. He is only 41.U' U.b f. - 28 words
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Article17 1911-11-17 972 Header. A Temporary Settlement. iii‘* taxicab strike has ten teini>oranlv settled. DjUiL were not divulged/Header. - 17 words
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Article98 1911-11-17 973 Reuter. Itinerary. The steamer Medina, which %-kes the King and Queen to India, will arrive at Gibraltar on the 14th inst. She will leave Gibraltar on the 15th. Their Majesties will not land. They will arrive at Port B%id on the evening of the 20th inst., and theReuter. - 98 words
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Article124 1911-11-17 973 Reuter. Commercial Treaty. The Reichstag passed the second reading of the Japanese Commercial Treaty. Government pointed out its advantages, especially the right of the Germans to acquire land. The speakers complained of the concessions to Japan* made at the expense of the German silk industry. Herr Delbruck,Reuter. - 124 words
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Article930 1911-11-17 973 (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Chinese Administration Case. (PUlaUffs. -Gan Teona Tat, Gan Teona Teik, Gan Chooi Gnoh. (lan Teona L'utU and L>e Bwlt Kim. iH’fendax.t.—Gun Ngoh B-o. Counsel For the plaintiffs, Messrs. W. 11. Thorne and G. N. Saye. For the defendant, Messrs. S. C. Ambrose and P.930 words
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Article606 1911-11-17 973 The time has come, as the Walru« somebody said, to talk of many tb ln 7 new order stands waiting on the X A i threshold. The unfit. orL no lo vires the question that threatens tot»' very urgent one whether the fit are arX ble. There need be606 words
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Advertisement38 1911-11-17 973 Cause of Insomnia. Indigestion nearly always disturbs the sleep more or less and is often the cause of insomnia. Many cases have lieeu permanently cured by Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.38 words
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Obituary73 1911-11-17 973 Obituary. Clark Russell. Mr. Clark Russell, the novelist, is dead. A Baron. Lord Rendlesham is dead, aged 71 years. He was a Steward of the Jockey Club. Reuter. Obituary. Engineer Holt Hallett. Holt S. Hallett, the ureat P. W. D. engineer of India, Burma, anl Siam fime, who surveyed many73 words
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Article, Illustration305 1911-11-17 974 Echo Spec'al. Saturday's Results. Following were the results on the third dav of the Singapore meeting. Stewards’ Plate (R. C.) Lossie ...11. 7... 1 Bay Ronald 8. 5 2 Millionaire 9. 4... 3 Won by a length in 1 min. 53’ secs. Tote $l6; Place tote, §ll, §l4Echo Spec'al. - 305 words
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Article130 1911-11-17 974 [('.".ter. Some Fine Batting. Router wires from Adelaide that the opening match of the M. C. C. team started there against South Australia in bright sunshine, and hot but perfect weather. There was a large gathering Marylebone won the toss and made 331 for 4 wickets,[('.".ter. - 130 words
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Article581 1911-11-17 974 The Candle Snuffer. At the meeting of the Illative Council °n I rulav the Supp’v Bill wa« dn. 1. a on.E. < Ellis and other membersof Couned favoured the removal of the spire of 8 Church which was entirely out ot keeping with the style of architecture of581 words
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Article209 1911-11-17 974 R'uter. British Land At Canton. A tel -gram fruu Hongkong states that British blu jackets are guarding the Euro pean quarter in Cant m. They hive landed four guns. At Shanghai. A telegram from Shanghai says that fighting In'tw-K-n the Imperialists and the rebels continues. The iuq-erialists areR'uter. - 209 words
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Article93 1911-11-17 974 licvder. Result. The Liverpool Cup result was Tnepida I Willaura o Mustapha 3 Fourtis-n ran and the race wan won by two lengths, a head separating second and third. The betting was 11 to 2 against Trepida, 7 to 1 against Willaura, and M to I againstlicvder. - 93 words
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Article84 1911-11-17 974 llr.UlrV 9 And Kcir Hardie. In the H<’U**« of Commons, Mr. Keir Hardie asked a question in reference to ipprej.eosi ms that the proposed ordinance regulating clubs and organisations in Hong. i.<mg v. li .elv to li« suppression of lema tide trades union organisations. Woul I rare bellr.UlrV9 - 84 words
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Article58 1911-11-17 974 d«r. The Delegates. In rep v to Mr. Mitchell Thomson in the Houe« < f Commons dir Edward Grei sm«l that Si C il ‘Jlement-; Smith, Sir William Merer, and Mr M IX Muller, of Peking, had G- n apporetel delegate-, to the Opium Gmfer me. 'Ph. appnntin»£« d«r. - 58 words
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Advertisement50 1911-11-17 974 Good Advice. The Irest time to buy Chamlierlain’s Cough Reined t is right now. D>n’t. put it until VOU need it but keep it at Land. A < old is much easier cured when first ontnirted than after it has settled in the «-vstem. For sale by all DispcnsaJM* aud50 words
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Article126 1911-11-17 975 Reuter. Arabs Attack. The Arabs made a series of attacks on Tripoli yesterday upon several fronts. They again gathered on the Oasis, firing in the Italian rear. The attacks were repulsed and an expedition will be despatched to clear out the Oasis. Seven Hours Fight. A telegram fromReuter. - 126 words
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Article294 1911-11-17 975 Reuter. Great Send Off. Their Majesties have arrived at Portsmouth where they were received by a brilliant naval and military gathering. The guards of honour and massed bands boarded the steamer Medina. When the royal standard was broken salutes were fired. At the luncheon many membersReuter. - 294 words
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Article50 1911-11-17 975 Renter Reorganis ition. The French foreign office is being rigorously reorganised the Foreign Minister finding that certain agreements with Spain concluded by M. Cruppi not being in the Archives, M. Georges Louis, French Ambassador at St. Petersburg has been summoned to take charge of the political departmentRenter - 50 words
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Article756 1911-11-17 975 Reuter. We are Ready To Use the Sword.” Herr Heydebrand, a Conservative, said the questionable acquisitions in the Congo would not compensate for Germany’s assent to sacrifice the independence of Morocco. Not political understandings but the trusty German sword will secure us peace. We are ready toReuter. - 756 words
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Article225 1911-11-17 975 Reuter. Vigorous Pronouncement By the First Lord. Mr. Winston Churchill, replying to the toast of the navy at the Guildhall Banquet made a vigorous pronouncement on the necessity of a strong navy, instantly ready for action. It must be based on the strength of foreign navies. It wouldReuter. - 225 words
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Article117 1911-11-17 975 Mr. Bonar Law Chosen. The Lobby to-night believes that Ml Bonar Law will be chosen leader, as t le Austenites and Longites are una e to adjust their differences. It is reporte that Mr. Balfour has declined a peerage, but he is expected to receive the Order117 words
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Article78 1911-11-17 976 Reuter. Old Secret Treaty. The publication ot a secret Franco Sjini-h treaty, abiut M>rwo datcl 19 4, has caisela seu-at.on in I’aiis. It ciute 8 righ-s on Spun which ire considered as 8 *-iouslv detra ing from Fran s advantage under the ag eeiu-*at wirh G-r--uimy. TheReuter. - 78 words
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Article105 1911-11-17 976 Tin.— The as. Avagvee brought 462 bags of tin ore and 255 s’abs of tin aad the 8.8. Canton 300 slabs of tin. Petroleum. —The ss umi Min is disch irging 2,147 tons of petroLu n in bu'k at Bagan Luar for the Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd. Inward105 words
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Article287 1911-11-17 976 October Outputs. Gopeng Tin Mining Co Ltd. 515 New Gopeng. Ltd. 110 Kinta Tin Mines, Ltd. 260 Tekka, Ltd 570 Rimbutan. Ltd. 20 Kledang Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 93 PengkaLn Ltd. 570 R*dhills Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 275 The outputs friin the mines und *r the control of287 words
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Article571 1911-11-17 976 Penang -'c >res 90". I ei ang sco ed 907 in the i iter port rifle match agiiu>t Ho’gkoug. ohangli u and <?ing porj which wc G 1 this morn g at tie- K i;. p a.; B hr u pe lt.e walker was for but the light571 words
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Article444 1911-11-17 976 Penang Mekting Approves. There was, a big gathering of Penang Cuin so ut the Chinese Town Hall on Saturday aLernoon, when the situation in China was dm tuned. “Over a thoMR.ind were pm-ent, according to our Cninose reporter Among them were McKsrs. Khoo Cbeow Teong, D* >ng Loke444 words
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Article647 1911-11-17 977 (Before Mr. Justice Thornion.) t Chinese Administration Case. (Plaintiffs. —Gan Teong Tat, Gan Teong Teik, Gan Chooi Gnoh, Gan Teong Liang and Lee Seek Kim. l>*fendant.— Gan Ngoh Bee. Counsel. —For the plaintiffs, Messrs. W. H. Thorne and G. N. Saye. For the defendant, Messrs. S. C. Ambrose647 words
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Article809 1911-11-17 977 Our Own Cholera. Taiping, Bth November. Cholera has b.oken ut in the Lunatic Ward situited in the hospital compound, and up to date there have been twenty cases with fifteen deaths. The disease first showed itself on the morning of the 27th October when two patients in the asylum809 words
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Article734 1911-11-17 977 As usual with a man who talks far too mu-'h, the Bishop of L mdon is sometimes right and sometimes wrong. He is, like an editor, obliged to talk more than any one man sensibly can, and so we mustn’t get cross with him, even734 words
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Article1400 1911-11-17 978 It is always the case that the people with a little knowledge make the most noise on an occasion like the present upset in China We have already printed the Duly Chronicle man’s sensational story of this republican outbreak engineered by Dr. Sun Yat Sen.” One who knows him1,400 words
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Article105 1911-11-17 978 Rzu/*r Execution of Ar&b». I A t ’.e-grim fr >m Constantinople nay« h.lt th»’ Pow rs, in r»'p'y to the profit of the p»rte again.t the ex*cution of the Araba ii Dip>b, sta’»* that wriile umble to take ac'ioii in themtfter they will call the attanti »n ofRzu/*r - 105 words
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Article439 1911-11-17 978 Reuter. Britain’s Borden. The Unioni-t pwers, while congratulating Mr. Bunur Law on his election as lea ler of the L mouist party* at the Mime time eu ogis-5 the seif-demal of Mr. Walter Long and Mr. Austen Chamlierlain Their action will rose them higher in the publicReuter. - 439 words
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Article162 1911-11-17 979 Reuter. Yuan Shi Kai Goes to Peking. A telegram from Peking says that while refusing the Premiership Yuan Shi Kai has started for Peking to discuss the situation. An audience with the Prince Regent has beefi arranged. General Chang is also expected in Peking. An Ambiguous Letter. AReuter. - 162 words
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Article83 1911-11-17 979 Reuter. A Jest Case. The promoter and principals of the Moran —Driscoll fight fixed to take place at Birmingham on December 16 appear before the Magistrate at Birmingham to-day. They have been summoned for planning a breach of the peace. The action will be fought as a test case.Reuter. - 83 words
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Article88 1911-11-17 979 Reuter Lloyd George Criticised. While not objecting to a separate insurance office at Dublin the. Daily Chronicle strongly criticises Mr. Lloyd George’s amendments to the Insuriuce Bill, establishing a sepirate fund for Scotland. A Separate Commission at, Edinburgh is empowered to modify the scheme, benefits and contributions toReuter - 88 words
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Article112 1911-11-17 979 Ifc-H.t+r. Australians Foil w On. 'the weather was glorious when this match was resumed. The wicket was not worn. The attendance, however, was small South Australia scored 141 in their first innings, towards which total Clem Hill scored 51. Foster and Barnes were the m'ist successfulIfc-H.t+r. - 112 words
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Article105 1911-11-17 979 Reuter. Threatened Rupture of Relations. Rus-ia has sent an ultimatum to Persia threatening her with the rupture of relations and other meisu s unless an apology is received for an alleged insult to the Russian Consul General on the occasion of the confiscation of the property ofReuter. - 105 words
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Article21 1911-11-17 979 Reuter. Isle of Man to Ripon. The Bishop of S» lor and Man has been appointed Bishop of Ripon.Reuter. - 21 words
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Article41 1911-11-17 979 Reuter. Important Decision. The railwaymen of Crewe have unanimously decided to opp 'se the strike and to accept the Commission’s finding. This is most significant as they include a la-ge proportion of drivers upon whom the situation chiefly depends.Reuter. - 41 words
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Article60 1911-11-17 979 R' uttr. Abdication. The Daily Mail states that the Sultan of Zanzibar is going to London to arrange about his abdication after which he will probably reside in Egypt. Confirmed. The new 4 regarding the Sul tun of Zanzibar is confirmed. His abdication is due to healthR' uttr. - 60 words
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Article62 1911-11-17 979 Reuter. Improved Communication. At question time Mr. L. V. Harcourt, Colonial Secretary, said that he was fully alive to the need of improved means <f communication from Nyasaland to the coast. He was doing all in his power to secure an improvement in the means of transport. He regrettedReuter. - 62 words
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Article108 1911-11-17 979 Reuter. Asquith “Explains” Suffrage Announcement. The Premier, in reply to sever il questions, explained that a good deal too much had been read into his speech about suffrage reform. What he actudly advocated was the necessity of refo m. substituting for the present complicated and ill »gical networkReuter. - 108 words
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Article77 1911-11-17 979 Still Liberal. The Oldham by-election was won by the Unionist candidate, Dennis, with !•><>•- yot-s Stanley, the Li>»rd, p,,11 P ,l 106» the democratic vote being split. But son, the Labour candidate g O f 7 Lta votes. Thus out of 35,315 voters, 30 *326 exercised the suffrage,77 words
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Article154 1911-11-17 979 The following is the result of the Final round of the Mixed Foursomes match pLy under handicaps (Ladies Links) 8 holes |th of the difference in handicaps taken. Mr. Mrs May H’cap—2l beat Mr. 4 Mrs. Eve> s (H’cap— 8) 2 up. Messrs. Presgrave Cup and Duffers154 words
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Article275 1911-11-17 979 Tin Ore. —The s s. Hok Canton brought 2,500 bags of tin ore. Mr. Chow Kwo Hsien, Ph. B, who is at present in Klumpur, has been called to Peking by wire. Another Football Club. The Jamathol Phirdano Football Club, Penang, has been duly registered under the Societies275 words
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Article434 1911-11-17 980 (Before Ifr. Justice Thornton.) Chinese Administration Case. [Plaintiffs.—Gan T> ngTat.GuT < Te.k. Gan Ch z,j Gnch, Ga i 1 -onr Liang and L .8 •jk K i Defendant. —Gan Ngoh B Counsel. -For the plaint ffs, M ssrs. W. H. Th >rn. and G. N. Say For th434 words
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Article236 1911-11-17 980 (Before Mr. Justice Ebden J Attempted Gang Bobbers. Liong Yu, the third accused, in the attempted gang robbery” cate, was sent -•need to one year’s rigorous imprisonment this morning Dr. Webster’s opinion after a minute examination was that he must be over sixteen His Lordsh p said that236 words
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Article276 1911-11-17 980 OCTOBER OUTPUTS. ITeawood Estate (Minin;). The output for Oct be fi nt Estate amounted t> p: .Ills 2d2G J, b.'H r. mg in a net revenue to th»* Como-inv of £1.410 1 The mining revenue earned during the previous month- of this year, a* pnbhtd <*d month by month,276 words
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Article1656 1911-11-17 980 We have now read Mr R »land St. John Bradd H’s “Commentary on the Cornm<>n Gaming Houses Ordinance,” published by Kelly Walsh Ltd at Singapore, and our illegal though not entirely imxp*rt. opim n is that it ,-h ml 1 Lt 'i ‘great help to bo'h !‘ir1,656 words
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Article1436 1911-11-17 981 The word sci-*n e in the mouth of some people is like the word culture in the mouth of a half-educated p’ig. To be able to make m-rely foolish remarks in an extra language is not “culture,” neither is it education.” Language is a to educati1,436 words
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Article433 1911-11-17 982 (Before Mr. Justice Tkumtun.) Chinese Administration Case. (Plaintiffs.— G nT ng T it, Gi T>- -.,4 T-.... Gj.i < ’j, -j Gn >h, Gan f >ng Liaag a; j L S-ajk K i Defendant.— Ga.i Ng h B Counsel—For the pla,nt.ffs, M s ->-s WJITh G. N. Sij433 words
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Article141 1911-11-17 982 Following was the result of the drawing for the Penang Turf Club Griffin-: Colour and Sex. Aga. Drawn b\ Brown A. G. 5 yrs. Af s.-rs Sr ode Milne Bay A. G. ...6 or 7,, Air. SearcbIght Chest. A. Geld 6 Alessrs. Wrefo d and Thornton141 words
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Article75 1911-11-17 982 Ils'uter. 80 103. HO Yards’ Course. A Jam I mAI I our t- 11 at in the Wo ,1s Sp iit C .ampi nship Post Iheat D *ii i ]><• tvird in 7* s> < an I D maids m l-eu R,-- l Jver M V(ir nIls'uter. - 75 words
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Article48 1911-11-17 982 Ileuit r. Against Mlitary and Naval Expansion. A telegram f.on Tok io states that the Japanese Cabinet has r.-j -<-te I th p-np sals "I the Al mist -rs of W ir and Ala inc to ruse loans tor the purpose of naval and military expansion.Ileuit r. - 48 words
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Article37 1911-11-17 982 Reuter. He Doesn’t Ga Bel >w. Despite th-- st iriny wather Mr W inston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, is accompmying the HouuFle-t in i s exercises in the Chanue 1Reuter. - 37 words
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Article128 1911-11-17 982 Reuter. Yuan Shi Kai’s Command. A teleg am from Peking states that an Edict app ants hum >lii Kii in comoiind of all the tr > ips in the vi -ini v of Peking. Alanchuria Auto.nom »uh. A telegram from St Pete sburg states that Al.mchuria has declaredReuter. - 128 words
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Article111 1911-11-17 982 R,ab r. Debate in Reichstxg. A teller mi from B<-’hn stat»'-» th it in theß-i hstag the Alinistor of the Interior inncuii'-ed that the Goveiiimt-at, ait r further consid(*ra'ion, wa- still c.oiiv,.; I thr.L the ranco-G'-anan agree in-nt I 1 no* require l ‘gi-iative it O.i thR,ab r. - 111 words
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Article97 1911-11-17 982 R'uter. Committee’s Strong Comments. A teb-gr <m I’’ mP i t t* t lie Committ'-o which wi- appointed iuve-tj. •rite the quality o f the gunpoAd-rsu phvd to the Frofl -Ii Army an I Navy his ---nt iu ■a repo 't s roagly in disfavour of a <cR'uter. - 97 words
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Article92 1911-11-17 982 Reuter. Amendments Carried. Ibe Insuran t» Bill of the l'»t’' mst were camel by 171 votes to 89. Replying to the protests of several Scottish* uem its, in io Img toe Liber ils. Messrs. Pirrie m«l Munro Ferguxson md the Labourite Air. Bkh->, Mr Liov 1 Ge >rgeReuter. - 92 words
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Article99 1911-11-17 982 Reuter. Unioni t Joy. “A great div for Unionists” epitomises the comment of tlu» Unionist papers on the rei-ult of the OMham by-election, and Mr. Bonar Law’s ele rion ns leader of the Unionist par f y. Both are described as a hri- hl tonic tor th»» party. TheyReuter. - 99 words
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Article50 1911-11-17 982 Reuter. Regiment of Indian Immigrants Recommended. A telegram from Ottawa states that Colonel Hughes, Minister of Militia, has returned from his tour of inspection of Western Canada. He re oinmeuds Sir Frederick Bordm to form a regiment of Indian immigrants as theie are many Sikh settlers and ex-soldiers there.Reuter. - 50 words
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Article36 1911-11-17 982 limiter. Receiver Appointed. The Chan ery Court his appoint'd a receiver f<> the Thames Ironworks and Ship oil iii g Company. Coons.J mentioned that three or four thousand workmen must Ixj Riid on Saturday.limiter. - 36 words
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Article22 1911-11-17 982 Reuter. Suspends Payment. At I‘gium fro u Rmg»>n savs tbit the Bink < 1 Bu iui bi- -u-p-m i pivuemt.Reuter. - 22 words
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Article91 1911-11-17 982 Reuter. Victory for the English Team. The weather was hot v hen the match b'-t.wp'-a the M C. C. team and South Australia was resnm'sl at Adelaide 'J’he iit'endane» was -mall The wicket wks go s|. South Australia, following on, iua<le 288 runs in their sReuter. - 91 words
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Article46 1911-11-17 982 Ci.MENi Ab uf 2,0'1 risks of rem mt wer i b i/;t th- tJlcuogle for Me -rs. R. 1 Rmd&Co. ’I in. I <■ s s Cornelia brought 656 l>a r o.' li t or* and 3-.0 slain of tin ,y. l thu Cinton dab*46 words
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Article331 1911-11-17 983 Tbk Bazaar. The members of the Ministering Children’s League held a bazaar on the ground floor of the Town Hall yesterday. There was a brisk sale of articles which fetched good ©rices. The Town Hall was very prettily decorated. The following is a list of the helpers331 words
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Article35 1911-11-17 983 October Output. The output of this mine for October was 476.94 piculs realising $28,435 78. Working Expenses $9,712.45 Provision for outstanding accounts... 2,030.00 12% Tribute to Lessors 3,412.29 15,124.74 Estimated Profit $13.4!J.0135 words
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Article348 1911-11-17 983 (From Our Correspondent) Taiping, November 12. A Conference of Residents was arranged to take place in Kuala Lumpur on the 13th inst. The Bishop of Singapore left for Kinta on Saturday and was seen off by the Rev. Canon Barton-Parkes and Mr. Oliver Marks. The Social gathering which took348 words
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Article274 1911-11-17 983 Exciting Affair on Bertam. On the 7th October at mid-day two Chinese Contractors’ houses on Bertain Estate were visited by five Chinese armed with levelvers. They demanded $3O and afterwards $6O at the same time showing their weapons. The contractors were afraid and said they would get the274 words
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Article795 1911-11-17 983 GENERAL MEETING: The first ordinary general meeting of thin Company was held at the Chamber o f Corn merce yesterday. Mr. H. Waugh took it Chair. The others present were Messrs n Jalaas, T. B Peterkin, J. Hug w 2' Goldie, II Pi ekenpack, W Hutson795 words
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Article1121 1911-11-17 984 Perhaps our readers cannot be expected to take as mu ffi j >y from the aptness of a pseulonym attache 1 to “a letter to the Editor as we do. It would be too much to expect Yet when we h id r-iad a letter in the Straits1,121 words
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Article679 1911-11-17 984 Landing Ar Victoria Pier. H. 8. H Prince Alexander of and H. R H Princess Alexander of i’eck landed it V rtoria Pier this morning on a tour of the F. M 8. and Singapore prior to proceed ing to Bangkok for the Coronation of the King679 words
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Article1014 1911-11-17 985 The pi oceedings then terminated. Financed Times. Transfer of the Business Completed— Financial Position. t The first general meeting of the Eastern Smelting Compiny, Ltd was held on Oct. 24 at the offices, 7, Laurence Pountney-hill, E.C., Sir Ernest Woodford Birch, k.c.m.g., (the e Chairman presiding.The pi oceedings then terminated.—Financed Times. - 1,014 words
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Article185 1911-11-17 985 Ladies' M'.mthb. Medal November result Mr.-. Kinru'r ..48+19—97 3.>=£67 winnei'. Edwards 41+47=88-14=74 Samuel 34+14=78 scr =7B Evens ...43 +42= 85 6=79 May ...41 49=93—12=81 Kirk ...38 38=76+ 6= 82 Ebden ...49 +4l =9o 3= 87 Mrs. Peterkin and Miss Mahler made no return. Tronoh Free School. —Mr.185 words
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Article378 1911-11-17 985 To the Editor of the Straits Echo Dear Sir,- I extract the following from thp TnARubber World of New York, >n e« it not come your way. I think it i, of a place in your columns. At no time in the history of the rubber trade could rubber378 words
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Article271 1911-11-17 985 To the Editor op the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, In reply to Mr. T. C. Fuk’s article under the tith of “A New Intolerance which appeared ia the Echo of the 9th instant, I regret that his suggestion cannot be positively acceded to If Mr. Fuk bears271 words
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Article272 1911-11-17 986 Echo special. Singapore Auction. The highest prices fetched at the rubber auction at Singapore were Smoked Sheet §250 per picul. Unsmoked ...244 Best Crepe 247 Second Crepe 221 Scrap 200 Untreated Scrap Ibl n London Prices. The London rubber prices are advancing. Jitra Meeting. At the general meeting ofEcho special. - 272 words
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Article50 1911-11-17 986 Echo Special. Commiilaos Appointed. The Land and Sea Sports wi'd take p' i at Singapore on Ist January, J 912 C»>’’imittees have already been appointed. M r Owen is General Hon. Secretary, Mr. Bit Hon. Secretary (Land Sports) an 1 Mr. Horsfall Hun. Secretary (Sea Sports.)Echo Special. - 50 words
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Article74 1911-11-17 986 Echo Special. Pi-emature explosion. The Dutch steamer De Klerk arrive it Singapore from B inka without Captan Chevalier and the Chief Engineer Bolyn wh > were sent to the hospital at Bel’.ngo* th result of the premature explosion of ar while calling for a pilot.Echo Special. - 74 words
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Article65 1911-11-17 986 Echo Special. Fell Overboard On the arrival of the s b*im**r Lightning a Singapore lt was reported that tw., davs out from Hongkong a O. M Hoven, formerly a Lieutemnt in the Manchester regiment, was missing. He was last seen in the lavatory the door of which wasEcho Special. - 65 words
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Article26 1911-11-17 986 Echo Special. Homeward Bound. The Lt Rev. W. R Mounsey Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak is going home bv the s. s. Kaga Mani.Echo Special. - 26 words
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Article39 1911-11-17 986 Echo Special. 1 he Straits Banking Company. I b<* Straits Binking Company has opened business at Singapore with a capital of £30,000. Liability unlimited. \t the outset the business will be confined to the Borneo ports.Echo Special. - 39 words
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Article22 1911-11-17 986 Echo Special. Final 43.7 per cent. The Kuantan Tin Company in liquidation is paying a final 43 7 jx-r centEcho Special. - 22 words
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Article40 1911-11-17 986 Echo Special. Motorist Fined. Mr. F. C. Gregson, of Mesvre. Guthrie A Co, has b> *n fined $lO at Singapore by Magistrate de Mello for driving his m »tor at an excessive speed. He knocked down several children.Echo Special. - 40 words
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Article32 1911-11-17 986 Echo Special. Another Rising Feared. Another rising is anticipated in Join. 5,000 Moros are rep >rted to be arm d with modern weapons smuggled by Chinere trade: s from Borneo.Echo Special. - 32 words
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Article207 1911-11-17 986 ILc'J'.r. Animated Debate in the Reichstag. A telegram from Berlin whites that a bill, which was rejected bv the Ruchstag in the early part of this year, will be reintroduced, enabling the formation of «mipmies with shares of small denominations a Kiau Chau and the ConsularILc'J'.r. - 207 words
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Article393 1911-11-17 986 U'alrr. Lugard Abandon* Durbar Trip. In consequence of the unrest m China, Sir Frederick Lugird, Governor of Hongkong, will not go to the Delhi Durbar. Cantox. Anxiety is still felt in Canton It is reported that the Chinsau soldiers will not recognise the new president Kuan Tung butU'alrr. - 393 words
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Article49 1911-11-17 986 lt> ul> r. Turk* Still Attacking. A telegram from Rome states tliatoflicial wires from Iripili «b'^criL• the cootitiuan<*e of Turkish atta/:ks. The Habans s*-ut artillery and infantry to reinforce Bidim*»«n where they mounted searchlights but the enemy reatta *k»sl the Italians at n<»on yesterday. Torrential rains (ell.lt> ul> r. - 49 words
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Article42 1911-11-17 986 lietder. Destroyer Collide* with Sailing Vessel, The d»*droyer Scorpion collide! with a Danish siihn/ v -,m*l iu th N ?rth S-*a The S« orpion his a hole m her side I’be nailing v* was damaged and i*. being tewed to Dover.lietder. - 42 words
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Article71 1911-11-17 987 Reuter. Litigation. Princess Louise of Belgium has lost the action she brought against the Belgian Stat for the recove y of the estate, estimated at £2,00(1000, transferred by the late King Leopold to a special fund he created in order to prevent his daughters fromReuter. - 71 words
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Article93 1911-11-17 987 Reuter. Expiry of Ultimatum. Information from Russian sources state that Russia’s ultimatum to Persia expired on Monday night. Russia is despatching another battalion to Tabriz, also, failing satisfaction, 200 Cossacks to Astrabad to reinforce the consular guard She has also sent troops to the provinces of GilanReuter. - 93 words
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Article131 1911-11-17 987 Rent tr. Selborne At Newcastle. Lord Selborne, speaking at Newcastle, referred to the hostile speeches in Great Britain and the threat of war. He emphasised Great Britain’s right to ask for explanations. Either too much or too little had been said and Great Britain should know the legitimateRent tr. - 131 words
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Article87 1911-11-17 987 Reuter. Debate in the Chamber. A telegram from Paris states that the Chamber held a debate on the quality of the powder supplied to the French Navy. After a statement by M. Del-cas-e, Minister <>f Marine, detailing the steps taken by him to find a serviceable powder forReuter. - 87 words
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Article66 1911-11-17 987 Reuter. At Gibraltar. Their Majesties the King an 1 Queen have arrived at Gibraltar. They arrived late on Tuesday evening owing to stormy weather, 'lhe Salutes illuminationsand o f her arrangements were cancelled. lhe Atlantic fleet met at Gibraltar. Later.—The Medina has left Gibraltar. Roval Salutes wereReuter. - 66 words
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Article92 1911-11-17 987 Reuter. To Strike or Not T> Strike. A Conference of miners’ delegates representing 60,000 people has op med at London to decide whether to strike or to continue negotiations with the owners. It is understood that the meeting manife-b'd a divergence of opinion and that a strikeReuter. - 92 words
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Article76 1911-11-17 987 Reuter. Irish Amendments. The Nationalists have issued a statement showing the amendments they have secured to the Insurance Bill, including a separate Irish fund and administration. The contribution of employer ami worker will be 5,',d instead of 7d. as in England wbi’e the state contribution remains unchanged WhereReuter. - 76 words
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Article70 1911-11-17 987 Reuter. So says Canadian Minister Foster. The Canadian Minister Foster in a speech at New York s lid: I cannot say too emphatically that Canadians intend to remain British till the crack of doom. Th fi word autonomy has been worked to death under the LaurierReuter. - 70 words
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Article23 1911-11-17 987 Reuter. Business To Proceed As Usual. With re.-ard to the Thames Ironworks the receiver announces that business will proceed as usual.Reuter. - 23 words
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Article54 1911-11-17 987 Reuter. Warner 111. at p fr L oln bourne says that the M.CC. team his arrived there and was accorded a civic reception. Wa ner was absent as he h suffering f roln Gastritis Douglas will captain the team in the mati-h against Victoria which cormnenReuter. - 54 words
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Article54 1911-11-17 987 ace oi tn Reuter. Get Clear with 22 Pictures. A telegram from Munich states that twenty-two pictures were cut out of their frames and stolen from the historic picture gallery at the Chat au Schleissheim at night time a few days ago. No trace of the thieves hasace oi tn Reuter. - 54 words
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Article258 1911-11-17 987 Tin.—The s s. Hebe is discharging 3,496 bags of tin ore and 60 slabs of tin at Bagan Luar. There are als > 335 cases of rubber. Tin Shipment. s.s. Kaga Maru, Eastern Smelting Co Ltd. 150 tons. Messrs. Boustead Co. 50 Guthrie Co. 25 Behr A Co.258 words
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Article129 1911-11-17 988 Penang. 17th November. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 L 4 months’sight Bank 2 '4l/ 3 Credit 2/4 V j, 3 Documentary.. 2/4'7 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 2 3 days’sight Private 17 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank I'3) 3 days’sight Private 176129 words
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Article221 1911-11-17 988 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 2?.—buyers Trang Pepper 20—no m Cloves 42. nominal Mace 1(»8 nominal Pickings 107— buyers Nutmegs 110 s. 28. sales f No. 1 8 20 sal-i Sugar j 2 810 sal>.s (Basket 5.10 nom. Copra (mixed) 1130 nom. Tahbun 190. se221 words
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