The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 8 December 1911
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Title Section21 1911-12-08 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents Vol. 9. Penang, Friday, Bih DECEMBER, 1911. No. 4921 words
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Advertisement169 1911-12-08 1 I I Y CONTENTS. x x x V Leaders: page. Miscellaneous (Con/d.) page. Five Hours 1,025 November Rainfalls 1,029 To-Day Being Saturday 1,028 Imhan Bialej l,o29 x Impiessionism 1,031 Chinese National Anthem 1,029 5 The Pictures 1,033 The Manifest 1,029, 1,033, 1,036, x An Oily Notice 1,037 1,039 A 1,043169 words
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Advertisement150 1911-12-08 2 0 i THE i STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. I —mmM— W——— i I Published the day prior to the departure of each ma’l P for Europe, and contains the latest local and States J news originally published in the daily issues, as well as t all important news from various150 words
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Article1015 1911-12-08 1025 There are about a score of us, precariously seated on th edge of Swettenham Wharf. While the motors hoot, turning their l»ewrapt fares into the Town Hall where the Band is just tuning up for St. Andrew’s Ball, we are all silent, with the grim silence of preoccupation.1,015 words
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Article740 1911-12-08 1025 ORDINARY MEETING At the ordinary meeting of the Muniei pal Commission veatorday afternoon there were pre «ent; Mi W. PM (President), Mr W. T. Chapman, Mr Quab Beng I\ Mr. G. N. S.ve, Mr. Luu Eu Toh ami Mr. Yeoh Guanj>\>k, with Mr L. M. IM i (Muniepal740 words
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Advertisement431 1911-12-08 1025 3WR3 IBM A Journal for Educated Folk. J < '’nFU k\J Z w*' 'i *—4t 1 t Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) at the CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local ■■'2l per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) Sl5 CABLE ADDRESS431 words
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Article849 1911-12-08 1026 Last Night’s Ball. Caledonia was neither stern nor wild at the Town Hall last night?. It was most hospitably inclined, and* the Ball in celebration of the feast of the patron saint of Scotland must be voted another success.” The decorations were particularly effective. Mr. J. D.849 words
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Article1415 1911-12-08 1026 The Story of the Kedah Arrest Twas a big citch. For ten people on the borders of Singora an/p?? had been molested bv him. He tbeir lands and plundered them and I? name was a terror to them. What his r» name was nobody knows but they knew1,415 words
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Article286 1911-12-08 1027 Renter. Manchu Victory. A t-l-gram from Hankow states that the Mine bus front :s 30 miles long. It is i‘upeHor to the Chinese army both in uumtier and in guns, fhe guns plaved biv >c with the Chin-si army. It was a bloody fight »'lu i lustedRenter. - 286 words
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Article143 1911-12-08 1027 General Meeting. At the meeting of the sharehol lers of th j Malacca Pinda Rubber Com piny, whi h was held at Singapore, it was stated that the capital cost per acre was §1?) nett. The expenditure was about $3,300 monthly which maintained 1,0 X) acres already cu'tivated143 words
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Article64 1911-12-08 1027 Rats. The Singapore Municipal Com ai--uo:i-*r-. have decided to sp*md from 1200 to *3 >o in the collection of rats at 2 cts. each in th endeavour to trace the -> .r of a number of plague cas >. Rochobi Canal. It was also proposal t> impor- toKocboreCan!64 words
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Article198 1911-12-08 1027 Singapore Celebrations. D‘ D J Galloway presided at the St. Andrew's Dinner at Singapore. It was a very successful function. B leg rams wore received from Weihaiwn, Shanghai, Ilol o, Hongk- ng, Manila, B.tavii, Kobe. Klumpur and Ipoh, and despatched to Calcutta, Klumpur, Shanghai, Hongkong, Yokohama, Batavia,198 words
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Article45 1911-12-08 1027 At Singapore. The Acting Governor, the Hon. K. J. Wilkinson, Sir W. Hyndman Jones and Lady Jones were among the gathering at Mr. Seah I’e- k Seah's residence in Singapore on the occasion of the marriage of Seah Ong Ch’ang. Echo Special.45 words
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Article24 1911-12-08 1027 For Hongkong Rowdies. Ihe Hongkong Legislative Council have rushed the Bill empowering the authorities to administer the cat on rowdies. Echo Special.24 words
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38 1911-12-08 1027 Hs'der. it n thousund mistresMMi sal nr i 1« hr' j a demonstration a» the Klbort, Hail yesterday evening an 1 protected agaiuit the inclusion of thj servants* clause in the Insurance Bill.Hs'der. - 38 words
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Article28 1911-12-08 1027 Reuter, A telegram from Paris states u j t e proceeds from the three days’ s r „f Abdul Hamid's jewels am muted to ‘.'jtexX»Reuter, - 28 words
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Article33 1911-12-08 1027 Rcub-r, It is rurnour&d, Krupps are negotiating for the purchase of j au q a t the mouth of the Ells- for the construction of a gre.it uav.d dockyard.Rcub-r, - 33 words
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Article33 1911-12-08 1027 A’e-Rsr, A scene of roagnificeuc- distinguished th.udieuce of the Pope at R m,. Hj« H o j.. mss conferred their hat ou fourteen new ardinals, one of whom was Cardinal Bourne.A’e-Rsr, - 33 words
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224 1911-12-08 1028 Reuter. A telegram from Teheran states that a fresh Russian ultimatum demands the dismissal of Mr. Shuster and the American Treasurer General Lecoffre. A British subject has been appointed at Tabriz by Shuster. The ultimatum also demands the payment of the expenses of the armyReuter. - 224 words
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Article34 1911-12-08 1028 Reuter. Mr. 11. H. Asquith had an engagement to speak at the City Temple yesterday evening in connection with a philanthropic organisation. The Suffragettes howled him down. He left without speaking.Reuter. - 34 words
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Article39 1911-12-08 1028 Reuter. A telegram from Ottawa states that Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s amendment, calling attention to the division of opinion in the new Canadian Cabinet on the question of naval defence, was defeated by 121 votes to 77.Reuter. - 39 words
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Article38 1911-12-08 1028 Reuter. Mr. 11. H. Asquith announced that Parliament would adjourn on December 15. He hoped to pass the Insuran e, Finance and Naval Prize bills, also the Appellate Jurisdiction Bill. Parliament will reassemble on February 13.Reuter. - 38 words
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32 1911-12-08 1028 R 'nt r. The murderer of Lord George Sanger the famous showman, has coin mitt e I suicide. He was found decapitated on the railway line near Highgate.R 'nt r. - 32 words
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Article29 1911-12-08 1028 Reuter. The German papers, speculating on the retirement of Herr Von Bethman Ilollw ‘g, Imperial Chancellor, mention that Admiral Tirpitz will be his probable successor.Reuter. - 29 words
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Article60 1911-12-08 1028 Reuter. Methods of Barbarism. A telegram from Tripoli says that there is intense indignation over the discovery in a mosque near Henni of the bodies of seventeen Bersaglieri, horribly mutilated. Several of them were crucified and others were burned alive. Mocha Bombarded. A telegram from Perim states thatReuter. - 60 words
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Article37 1911-12-08 1028 Reuter. A telegram from Lisbon states that the trial of numerous Monarchist conspirators has begun. Joaquim Almeida has been sentenced to six years’ solitary confinement to be followed by a ten years’ deportation.Reuter. - 37 words
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Article61 1911-12-08 1028 Reuter. The Duke of Devonshire has been appointed Chief Opposition Whip in the House of Lords. Lord Waldegrave has resigned that post. Transfer. —Mr. Chee Kok Foo, Chief Clerk, District Court, has been transferred to the Resident Councillor’s Office, as Second Clerk. Mr. Rhouse, Second Clerk, ofReuter. - 61 words
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Article809 1911-12-08 1028 There are editors still who think it improper to discuss matters of religious faith in a newspaper. They assume an air of virtue in refraining, and do not admit that they have any fear of incurring the odium theologicum. This stifling cant, and this sordid fear, is809 words
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Advertisement42 1911-12-08 1028 Whoopirfc Whooping cough is not dangerous wh-n the cough is kept 100 e and expectoration easv bv giving Chanberlain s Cough tern y It has been used in many epidemics ot W disease with perfect success. For sale all Dispensaries and Dealers.42 words
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Obituary61 1911-12-08 1028 Necrology. Justice Grantham. The death has taken place, at the age of 75, of Sir William Grantham, Judge of the King’s Bench Division. He was M. P. for Surrey from 1874—85 and for Crovdon from 1885—6. Reuter. Necrology. Canon Teignmouth Shore. The death has taken place, at the age of61 words
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Article91 1911-12-08 1029 Captain Cargill, of the Malay States Guides, is taking an M.S.G. team to India to compete in the Bengal-Punjab Rifle Association meeting, which takes place in January at Meerut. They leave to-dav by the s.s. Lai Sang. Mrs. Cargill came down from Taipeng but will not accompanv Capt.91 words
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Article37 1911-12-08 1029 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for last month was Dredge No. 1, working 474 hours, 265 pls 2, 597 344 3, 413 ,328 4, 594 399 5, 580 882 Total. 2,21837 words
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Article237 1911-12-08 1029 The following translation of the Chinese National Anthem was adopted by an Imperial Decree. The golden bowl means the Chinese Empire. The present Manchu Dynasty is called the Ch’ing or Ta Ch’ing Dynasty. May the golden bowl be preserved May Heaven shelter us Let the people and237 words
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Article297 1911-12-08 1029 Arrivrd. Tin lhe s.s. Canton from T Anson brought 224 slabs of tin. I lour.—The s. Lai Sang from Hongkong is discharging 7,130 bags of flour Inward Shipment. s.s. Petrel 31-G bags copra. Lan batt Soon 50 bag* patch ul. leave*. Outward Shipment. s.s. Atsuta Maru. Tin 450297 words
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Article82 1911-12-08 1029 Compradore Shot. A telegram from Shanghai state* that a Hank ow Compradore who arrived yesterday evening was shot at the wharf. Th»* a»sas.*in bolted, tiring .it the Chine**’ Police and a foreigner who tried to intercept him. He ran through the street*, firing and threatening and escaped in82 words
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Article105 1911-12-08 1029 Doctor Fined '"500. In the case against the master ami dorter I of the Russian steamer Curonia, which was heard at Singapore, the charge of perjury by making a false delaration was alb-red to breach of the quarantine re oilit.<n*. The captain was discharged as there was105 words
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Article34 1911-12-08 1029 Crawford-McLean. A marriage ha» Isen arridgei an 1 will take pU-e on the 23rd inst. Intwe-u Mr. George Crawford, manager of the Pharma Singapore. and Mh< Agues M L-n>. Er Ko Eperud.34 words
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Advertisement76 1911-12-08 1029 Serious Side of a Cold. Do you know that of all the minor ailments colds are by far the most <1 ingerou-i It is not the cold itself that you need to fear, but the serious diseases that it often leads to. Most of these are known as germ diseases.76 words
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Advertisement104 1911-12-08 1029 The Wise Mother. The most prominent physician m the country cannot produ -e better result *Ju the treatment of coughs, ~o l<ls, croup and whoop iog cough than the who mother with a a bottle of Chamberlain’» Cough Remedy. She always keeps it in a handy place and knows where104 words
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Advertisement45 1911-12-08 1029 Somethin* to Remember. When buying a cough medicine fir chi! dren liear in mind that Chamlierlain’t Cough Item <L is most effectual for colds, croup and whooping cough and th it it con tain* n<> harmfull drug. For sale bv all Duipcm in* and Dealers45 words
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Miscellaneous40 1911-12-08 1029 November Rainfalls. Ayer Etani Intake— During the month 9-33 i nc h es Maximum in one dav 231 Number of rainy days 22. Waterfall Intake— During the month 945 inches Maximum in one day 2’33 Number of rainy days 21.40 words
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Article49 1911-12-08 1030 The Governor’s Wire. The Hun. R. J. Wilkinson, Acting Governor, has despatched the following wire to Mr. FLA* Peel, British Minister at Bangkok, on liehalf of the Colony of the Straits Settlements. Please convey to His Siamese Majesty our most cordial congratulations and good wishes. Echo Special.49 words
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Article39 1911-12-08 1030 Reuter. Arrival At Bombay. The steamer Medina with the King and Queen on board arrived at Bombay at 9.38 a.m. to-day. An Imperial salute was tired. The King lands at four o’clock in the afternopn.Reuter. - 39 words
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Article116 1911-12-08 1030 Reuter. Report Stage. The House of Commons concluded the Report Stage of Part I of the Insurance Bill. Mr. Bonar Law, Leader of the Opposition, protested against guillotining. He pointed out that 470 Government amendments were not discussed. The situation was unprecedented in any legislature and was onlyReuter. - 116 words
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Article26 1911-12-08 1030 Reutir. The companies have agiee 1 to discuss the iiuding of tie Commission with the Railwaymen in the eodeavour to arrange a settlement.Reutir. - 26 words
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Article159 1911-12-08 1030 Reuter. A telegram from Teheran says that the Mejliss at a secret session is considering the Russian ultimatum. The members, interviewed, declared that the Mejliss was opposed to its acceptance. Persia will not be frightened into abandoning her sovereign rights. Yesterday evening the Government requested the extensionReuter. - 159 words
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Article25 1911-12-08 1030 Reuter. It is announced at Cowes that the Kaiser has decided that there will be no DoverHeligoland yacht race in 191 2.Reuter. - 25 words
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Article35 1911-12-08 1030 Reuter. A telegram from Berlin says that the lock-out of 70,000 metal workers has begun owing to the men rejecting the terms of settlement agreed upon by their Union delegates and their employers.Reuter. - 35 words
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Article20 1911-12-08 1030 Reuter. The bombardment of Mokka was due to the Turks collecting there to organic 4 raid on Erytrea.Reuter. - 20 words
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Article57 1911-12-08 1030 Reuter. At the King’s Bench Court Lord Alverstone, speaking with emotion, highly eulogised the late Sir William Grantham’s great courage and energy. His splendid qualities were sometimes obscured by his strong opinions. Sir Rufus Issaacs, on behalf of the Bar, paid a very generous tribute toReuter. - 57 words
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Article56 1911-12-08 1030 Reuter. The Daily Telegraph states that five battleships are about to be laid down. They will be armed with ten 13 in-guns, throwing 14,000 lbs. weight of metal, as compared with the Dreadnoughts eight r2in-guns, throwing 6,890 lbs. weight of metal. The new battleships will also carryReuter. - 56 words
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Article45 1911-12-08 1030 Reuter. A telegram from St. Petersburg says that the Minister of the Interior has categorically refused to allow the medical and charitable societies to aid the famine stricken people in the South of Russia independently of the Red Cross and Zemstvo Organisations.Reuter. - 45 words
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Article91 1911-12-08 1030 Reuter. The match between the M.C.C. learn and Queensland was begun at Brisbane yesterday. The day was hot and the fastish. There was a small attendance. Queensland scored 290 in their first innings, Hartigan contributing 59 towards this total by vigorous hitting. He had some luck. Jennings,Reuter. - 91 words
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Article1023 1911-12-08 1031 In the sense that every picture attempts to convey the artist’s impression of the subject treated, all pictures are impressionist.” The word, however, has a technical significance which we think has not always l>een understood, by all the members of the Penang Impressionists’ Club, whose annual exhibition takes place1,023 words
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Article217 1911-12-08 1031 The following notification appears m the current issue of the Government Gazette The Government has for some time had under consideration the question of the recruitment of Chinese labourers and the signing by them of contracts to lalxtur for specified periods in the Colony ami the Malay States.217 words
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Article27 1911-12-08 1031 Adamson, Gilfillan Co. > New Director. Mr. M E Plumpton has been appointed a director of Messrs. Adamson, Gdfillan and Co according to a Singapore wire. Echo Special.27 words
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Article30 1911-12-08 1031 Going Home on Leave. Dr. J. Gray, of the Tan Took Seng Hospital, Singapore, is going home by the German mail on six months’ leave. Echo Special.30 words
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Article107 1911-12-08 1031 A telegram from Shanghai states that after the l>ojnl>ardment on Saturday morning a parley was held. A telegram fr<»m Nanking states that the Manchus have surrendered the city. General Changhsun escaped to Pukow. He t*x>k train for the North. The Mau< hu Chili Armv fought the rel*eh at107 words
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Article39 1911-12-08 1031 The PethickLawrence Case. Reuter. Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, who was sentenced to months imprisonment on November 24 for l»eing concerned in the recent Suffragette raid, has tsien released on lsa.il [tending a trial as to the legality of the conviction.Reuter. - 39 words
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Article69 1911-12-08 1031 Reuter. The Daily Telegraph understands that the House of Lords will |tass the Insurance Bill unamend»*), thus declining the responsibility of the details while accepting the principle. It will reject the Naval Prize Bill embodying the principles of the Ik*claration of London on the ground that the nmasureReuter. - 69 words
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Article49 1911-12-08 1031 Renter. Ixtrd Charles Beresford, spiking at Portsmouth, said that be was glad the new Admiralty Board was going to have a war staff When it was created he would sit still about the Navy. The drastic changes in the Admiralty werAall due to the Anglo German cruis.Renter. - 49 words
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Article23 1911-12-08 1031 Reuter. Mr. Bouar Law has invited Mr F. E. Smith to a seat on the front Opposition Bench.Reuter. - 23 words
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Article47 1911-12-08 1031 R“'der A telegram from Teheran states that Masir-ed-dowleh, a for ner opponent of the Constitutional movement has been assassinated. A telegram from Teheran states that Hadji Mahomed Tagi. the reactionary, murdered on Sunday morning. It is nqxjrted that Prince Firman Firm* L*- been o-minitei *t Ka»vmR“'der - 47 words
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Article71 1911-12-08 1032 Reuter. A h-Duram from Brussels «ays that ♦he Socialist leader Vaudervelde has introduced a Bill in the Chamber providing for a Parliamentary enquiry into the enforcement of reforms in the Congo, has published a statement formidably indicting the manner of carrying out reforms. He declares that the lawsReuter. - 71 words
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Article45 1911-12-08 1032 Reuter. A telegram from Kansas City says that a match for the world’s wrestling championship in the catch as catch can style has been arranged for December 27 between Alec Monro of England and Frank Gotch of America. The purs* will be $lO,OOO.Reuter. - 45 words
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Article68 1911-12-08 1032 Reuter. A telegram from Berlin states that the official paper Norddeutsche Zeitung, which has l>een hitherto silent about Sir Edward drey’s great sjieecb on Moroccan matters, now says that it prefers to wait for supplementary explanations at the next Reichstag debate on the agreement before commenting on SirReuter. - 68 words
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Article30 1911-12-08 1032 Reuter. Sir John Baker, Liberal, M.P. for Portsmouth, was thrown from his horse and kicked in the hunting field. He is suffering from slight doncussion.Reuter. - 30 words
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Article98 1911-12-08 1032 Reuter. It is rumourei in Berlin that the Reichstag will be asked to vote .£18,000,000 for the Navy, to be spread over six years. A Question A telegram from Berlin says that the influential Conservative paper, The Post, is of opinion that Great Britain and not Germany hasReuter. - 98 words
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Article50 1911-12-08 1032 Reuter. The retirement of the Hoetzendorff, chief of the Austrian German Staff, has caused a sensation in Vienna. It is ascribed to differences with Count Alois von Aehrenthal, Austrian Foreign Minister. Hoetzendorff insisted on extensive military measures on the Italian frontier in view of the war with Tripoli.Reuter. - 50 words
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Article43 1911-12-08 1032 Reuter. The Italians at Tripoli drove off a considerable force of Turkish regulars and Arabs at the point of the bayonet. The artillery shelled the fugitives. The Italian c oalties were eight killed and seventeen wounded. The Turkish loss was heavy.Reuter. - 43 words
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Article435 1911-12-08 1032 I A telegram from Bombay states that the Medina, conveying the King and Queen to India, approached the anchorage in brilliant sunshine. The harbour was elaborately decorated, and the enthusiasm of the spectators was very great. It was a memorable scene. The Viceroy and theI - 435 words
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Article92 1911-12-08 1032 Reuter. A telegram from Los Angeles states that James McNamara has pleaded guilty to murdering one of the twenty-one victims of the dynamiting outrage at the Los Angeles Times Office in October, 1910. His brother John McNamara pleaded guilty to destroying the Llewellyn Ironworks. Sentences haveReuter. - 92 words
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Article123 1911-12-08 1032 Renier. Ihe match between the Mfc t and Queensland at Brisbane was coating on Saturday The weather was hot, tem pered by light breezes. 7,000 neorl J p re; ent. The MC. C. Tea’ ’X’T! in their first innings towards which fob Mead contributed 79 and RhodesRenier. - 123 words
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Article100 1911-12-08 1032 Reuter. The Marquis of Waterford was found drowned in the River Clodigh near his residence Curraghmore. The inquest into his death returned a verdict of accidental death. His father and great grandfather both died violent deaths as the result of accidents in the hunting field. MoreReuter. - 100 words
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Article67 1911-12-08 1032 Reuter. Lord Lansdowne and Mr. Austen Chamberlain were the chief speakers at the Unionist demonstration at Derby. Lord Lansdowne said that with the constitution broken up and public money scattered lavishly, with the most numerous and arrogant bureaucracy ever, known, the Government was starting a frenzied careerReuter. - 67 words
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Article159 1911-12-08 1032 Fate of Nanking. A telegram from Peking states that the Chinese have captured the hills commanding Nanking. The Government fears that if Nanking falls the rebels will march to Tientsin and Peking. Authorised Austrian Landing. The command ;r of the Austrian cruiser Kaiser Franz Joseph has been159 words
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Article430 1911-12-08 1033 Quah Beng Kee to be Nominated A public meeting was held at the Chinese Town Hall on Saturday afternoon to nominate a candidate as Municipal Commissioner for the term 1912—4. Mr. Quah Beng Kee is the retiring Commissioner. The following gentlemen were present Messrs. Ong Hun Chong (Chairman),430 words
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Article164 1911-12-08 1033 avs ne i< M.M Towkat Attacked in a Gharry. While riding to Ampang the other evening in a gharry, Towkay Quah Seng, of the Ampang Gambling Farm, was attacked and robbed by fellow-passengers. He bad reached the 4th mile without adventure when one of the two Chinamenavs ne i< – M.M - 164 words
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Article128 1911-12-08 1033 f 11A ~J he amount of tea from China bv tne s. s. Hong W&u I wai 507 cases. Candles.— -About 1,300 cases of candles were brought by the s.s. Edavana. riN.—The 8.8. Hebe brought 4,113 bags of tin ore and 836 slabs of tin. Th»-- \ragye. brought128 words
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Article2327 1911-12-08 1033 The assembly hall of the Engineers’ Institute is too dark a place for the annual show of the Penang Impressionists Sketching Club, and four-thirtv in the afternoon sees what light there is on its deathbed. An illnatured person to whom we made this observation after seeing yesterday evening’s2,327 words
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Article83 1911-12-08 1034 Sungei Gau Tin Mining Co. 107 pkls. Rahman Tin Co., Ltd. 968 Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd. 400 Tongkah Harbour Head Office has cabled to Penang that the annual report has been issued and favourably reviewed by the Australian Press. The Working Account shows a profit of <£76,139.83 words
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Article97 1911-12-08 1034 To the Editor op the Sir liu fctHo r iT M t y 1 draw atten,i to a most laudable scheme put forward bv M Goh Taik Chee some time back for establishing of scholarships tenable at Hongkong University for Penang boy* > I hear from reliable sources97 words
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Article272 1911-12-08 1034 The preliminary enquiry into the case against Naina, clerk in the Water Department, Municipality, who was charged with falsifying accounts, was commenced this morning before Magistrate Osborne in the Third Court. Mr. Simpson, with a fiat from the Solici-tor-General, appeared for the prosecution. Mr. Hogan defended the272 words
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Article90 1911-12-08 1034 lbs. Chemor United Rubber Estates, Ltd L 202 Brieh Rubber Estate, Ltd. 2,180 Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate, Ltd Penang Sagar Estates Co., Ltd. > Caledonia 33,500 Sabrang t9OO Strath masliie *’s Straits Rubber Co., Ltd. Gedong «2,000 Nova Scotia 3a,00v Rubana Rubber Estates, Ltd. Rubana 27,/O' Tali90 words
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952 1911-12-08 1035 Catalogue. Clast A.— Water-Colon». So. Subject. Artist. 1 Mountain Heath ...Mrs. Leonard M. 2 Wild Scabeas Bell. g Wayside Flowers 4 Guelder-rose Berries 5 Ling 6 Sloe-berries 7 Rye HarbourMrs. H.R.Bell. 8 West Gateway of Canterbury Cathedral 9 From Bellevue, Penang Hill 10 Waterfall Road 11952 words
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Article103 1911-12-08 1036 Reuter. Special Wires. A telegram from Peking states that a three days’ armistice has been granted in the hope of peace. A telegram from Kwangsi states that the Chinese have crossed Hupeh and taken Hwangpi and munitions of war. Troops are pouring in at Nanking. HalfReuter. - 103 words
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Article54 1911-12-08 1036 Inquiry To Ba Held Shortly. Several persons in Singapore have been invited to give evidence as to the working of the Quarantine and Prevention of diseases rules and as to the treatment of patients with infectious disease at the hoipitals or at St. Jrhn’s Island. The inquiry will54 words
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Article40 1911-12-08 1036 Buckley's Treat. Mr. C. B. Buckley’s Christmas treat at Singapore will take place on the 26th inst. Performances of the Princess Chrysanthemum will I r given at the theatre on January 6, 9 and 1 Echo Special.40 words
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Article22 1911-12-08 1036 School Closed. Owing to the outbreak of diphtheria the Children’s School at Blaking Mati, Singapore, if closed. Echo Special.22 words
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Article59 1911-12-08 1036 Disabled off Hainan. The Consul at Hoihow has wired to the owners of the Glenfalloch in Singapore that that vessel is off Hainan. Her propeller is totally disabled. It is presumed that the officers went off in a boat to Hoihow. All are well on board. The ship59 words
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Article45 1911-12-08 1036 Reulei\ Mr. L. V. Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has appointed a Committee to consider the question of a distinctive silver coinage for tlie West African colonies and protectorates and the regulation of the currency generally. Lord Einmot is Chairman.Reulei\ - 45 words
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Article28 1911-12-08 1036 Great Interest of Ratepayers. More interest than has hitherto been evinced is shown by the ratepayers in the coming Municipal elections at Singapore. Echo Special.28 words
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Article95 1911-12-08 1036 A Week’s Festivities. A telegram from Bangkok says that the Siamese King was crowned on Saturday with all the ancient rites and observances. There was a brilliant assembly and the Royal progress through the streets was witnessed by huge crowds who cheered the King. Bangkok was decorated and95 words
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Article60 1911-12-08 1036 Reuter. A telegram from Perim states that in the bombardment of Mocha one man was killed and another wounded. Two dhows were sunk and a few huts burned. After that a cruiser sank twelve dhows at Yoktul and bombarded Dubab where there were 250 Turks and five guns.Reuter. - 60 words
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Article120 1911-12-08 1036 Reuter. A telegram from Teheran states that 2,000 Russian troops have arrived thirty miles south of Resht and 200 at Kasvin where they disarmed the local Persian militia. Twenty-five troops have gone to Teheran to reinforce the Legation guard. In The Commons. At question time in the House ofReuter. - 120 words
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Article112 1911-12-08 1036 Reuter. The Delhi Fire. A quantity of silver tapestry was destroyed at the Delhi fire. The Lieutenant Governor’s private tents were hurriedly struck They were barely saved. Children’s Greetings. A telegram from Bombay states that Their Majesties the King and Queen received joyous greetings at the Children’s EeteReuter. - 112 words
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Article30 1911-12-08 1036 Reuter. A Chinese Officers training C-..’ Ying Swei which w aB bu.lt at &r'“w and was .pecially equipped with the most ly p“et J"her trials ."““‘’were ’’Xt”'*Reuter. - 30 words
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Article28 1911-12-08 1036 Reuter. Mr. William Hunter, Solicitor-General for Scotland, has lieen appointed to a Scotch judgeship Mr. A. M. Anderson, Liberal Member for Ayrshire, succeeds him as Soli citor-General.Reuter. - 28 words
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Article103 1911-12-08 1036 Reuter. The weather was warm and the B kv overcast when this match was continued The attendance was small. There was a terrific thunderstorm on Saturday night followed by a tropical downpour The wicket was tricky. Queensland scored 124 runs in their second innings. Foster took 6Reuter. - 103 words
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Article20 1911-12-08 1036 Reuter. Canon Thompson, Rector of Birmingham, has been appointed Bishop of Sodor and Man.Reuter. - 20 words
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Article138 1911-12-08 1036 Candles.—The s.s. Vidar brought 150 eases of candles. Baccy —The s.s. Malaya is discharging 2,237 bales of tobacco alongside the wharf. Tin Ore. s. s. Omapere 175 bags s. s. Cornelia 2,560 Tin. —The s. s. Hok Canton from T. Anson brought 1,052 bags of tin ore and138 words
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Advertisement41 1911-12-08 1036 Something to Remember. When buying a cough medicine for children bear in mind that Chamberlain s Cough Remedy is most effectual for colds, croup and whooping cough and that it <on tains no harmfull drug. For sale a Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Article1811 1911-12-08 1037 The Municipality could have it in oftener tinder their contract with us, without extra cost to them, but they have asked for its publicat ion only once a week—every Monday. This may be significant, or it may" not. At least one suspicious person thinks thev don’t want1,811 words
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Article228 1911-12-08 1038 Renter. Anti-German Feeling. A telegram from Shanghai states that the anti-German fueling in Shanghai, Hankow, and Changsha »h intense. The Changsha mob attempted to set fire to Arnold Karberg’s warehouses but the Chinese prevented them from dping so. Espionage. A telegram from Hankow said that theRenter. - 228 words
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Article117 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. Details of the Wreck. Captain Sanderson, master of the Kuala, the second officer, the chief engineer and others have arrived at Aden. Captain Saiderson is making an official report. An enquiry will follow. The chief officer was on watch at the time of the disaster. The shipReuter. - 117 words
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Article68 1911-12-08 1038 15,200 lbs. Sold. At the rubber auction at Singapore yesterday 15,000 lbs. were offered for sale and sold. Smoked sheet realized from $236 to $244 per picul; unsmoked sheet from $222 to $242 crepe from $246 to $248 second crepe from $230 to $236 scrap, crepe form,68 words
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Article12 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. The famous race horse Isinglass died suddenly at Cleveley.Reuter. - 12 words
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Article57 1911-12-08 1038 Yin, Bean and Moss. Following were the results of the Municipal Elections at Singapore. Dr. Yin, returned unopposed for Tanjong Pagar Ward. 61 votes. Mr. A. W. Bean, returned unopposed for Tanglin Ward. 52 votes. Two candidates were nominated for Katong Ward. Mr. Moss polled 42 votes57 words
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Article123 1911-12-08 1038 P. W. D. Surveyor Charged. Dr. Murray Robertson held an inquest at Singapare on the body of Ngah Chew who broke into the fowl house of Mr. Charles Oswald Forrest, a P. W. D. Surveyor early yesterday morning. Mr. Forrest was aroused from his sleep. He picked123 words
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Article85 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. President Taft in his message to Congress confined it to the subject of trusts. He emphasizes the efficacy of the decisions of the Courts in breaking up the Standard Oil, Tobacco, and other trusts. He points out that there was nothing to prevent combinations for theReuter. - 85 words
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Article116 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. The confessions of the Macnamaras have produced an immense sensation throughout America. The prosecuting counsel declares that the Federal State authorities are co-operating to uncover the most gigantic conspiracy ever coneeived in America He asserts that Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labour, mustReuter. - 116 words
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Article92 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. Mr. Herbert Samuel, Postmaster General announced that from December 15 the new deferred press rates, at half the present rate, will be available between Great Britain. Canada, America and Australasia. He regretted that so far he was unable to arrange for a similar reduction in theReuter. - 92 words
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Article67 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. The Time» correspondent at the H. states that the Opium Conference gramme Committe. hare drafted' «12 resolutions dealing only with opium la foUowmg generaHy the basis the Shanghai Conference. I Q deferent tn Portugal and the interests of Macao it J? decided to treat boiled-opium asReuter. - 67 words
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Article22 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. A telegram from Vienna states that General Schemua has succeeded General Hoetzendorf as Chief of the Austrian General Staff.Reuter. - 22 words
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Article35 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. Mr. Rockefeller has resigned the presidency and directorship of the Standard Oil Company. Mr. Archbold is succeeding him as president. The majority of the other officers and directors have also resigned.Reuter. - 35 words
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Article55 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. A telegram from Constantinople states that the Bulgarian revolutionaries blew up a mosque in the town of Ishtib, Macedonia, with dynamite. Twelve were killed and thirteen wounded. The Porte has sent a circular to the Powers calling attention to the outrages in Macedonia. Renewed activity of theReuter. - 55 words
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Article43 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. A telegram from Paris states that M. Messiny, the Minister for War has censured and will take action against Generals Sucillon and Pelacot, commai’dmg < une, for applying certain funds to outside purposes, including improvements to their headquarters at Tientsin.Reuter. - 43 words
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Article54 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. A merchant Captain, Heinrich Grosse, was charged at Portsmouth with espionage. The public prosecution said that he endeavoured to obtain from the telephonist of H.M.S. Vernon information as to the exact quantity of coal at Portsmouth and other dockyards, also the number of men in theReuter. - 54 words
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Article84 1911-12-08 1038 Reuter. Bethmann Hollweg’s Reply to Herr von Bethmann Hollweg, the Ge man Imperial Chancellor, made a long an temperate statement in the Reichstag in reply to Sir Edward Grey. He said that Germany’s action was prompted by tne Anglo-French disposition to settle Morocco question by themselves. 1 occasionedReuter. - 84 words
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Article239 1911-12-08 1039 To ihb Ediior of hie straits Echo. Dear Sir,—The result of the voting at the Impressionists Exhibition is as follows Class A.— Water-colors. Ist No. 110. Penan- Harbor— Early morning by Mr. H. A. Neubronner. fNo. 111. A Chinese Boatman by Mr. H. A. Neubronner. 2nd 4 112.239 words
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Article129 1911-12-08 1039 The death took place at the European Hospital, Klumpur, on Sunday after a very short illness of Air. W. 0. Hildred. Air. Hildred was only 29 years of age, and came out originally to the Chartered Bank, being stationed at one time in Klumpur and129 words
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Article60 1911-12-08 1039 Baccy. —The s.s. Jin Ho is discharging 264 bales of tobacco. Kerosine. —The s.s. Fuh Wo brought 20,000 tins of kerosine oil for the /Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd. Inward Shipment. *•8. Canton 50 slabs tin. m Flying Dragon... 13 bags copra. Jin H 0... 21 cases rubber. h60 words
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Article208 1911-12-08 1039 Reuter. The House of Commons has concluded report stage of the Insurance Bill. It rejected the Unionist amendment te graduate th* contribution» according to the wages by 175 votes to 105 and the Literal amendment to reduce the contribution of the Territorials by 166 votes to 89. TheReuter. - 208 words
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Article156 1911-12-08 1039 Reuter. Atelegramfrom Romesays that the Italians report ageneral advance yesterday. They captured the enemy’s main positi >n at Ainzara, eight guns, ammunition, all the provisions in the camp, and the equipment. The enemy is in full retreat to the south and west. The Italian casualties did not ex'*e*dReuter. - 156 words
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Article148 1911-12-08 1039 Reuter. A telegram from Teheran states that the Mejliss has sent cablegrams appealing, specially to the British House of Commons and the Duma and generally to the world’s pa--liam-n*> in connection with the Russian action. 'The Persian worn -n also are active. They held demonstrations, harangue,<l theReuter. - 148 words
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Article81 1911-12-08 1039 Reuter. Their Majesties the King and Queen hars left Bumbay for Delhi. Another Mysterious Fire. A telegram from Delhi states that daring the fi/ll rehearsal of the state entry smoke wis seen ascending from the fort. It proved to lx» a fire which absolutely destroyed the magnificent tentReuter. - 81 words
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Article440 1911-12-08 1039 pikula. Lahat 605 An Orang Puteh surprised th* natives by making first-class riesha No. 205 pull him right along the railway pier yesterday afternoon. Perhaps hr vraa tired. Towkay Lay Kuan Seng has paid $21,500 for 21 houses at Bukit Mertaj.irr, telieviag that the Kedah railway lino440 words
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Advertisement42 1911-12-08 1039 Wh&opmt Com th. Whooping cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept ItxMC and expectoration easy f>v giving ('hanlxjrlain’s though Remedy. It has lieen used in many epidemics of this disease with perfect *u tor sale bv all Di.-ijsinn.Krwje and Dadere42 words
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Article50 1911-12-08 1040 Waugh —Brophy (Christiansen). In St. George’s Church, Penang, yesterday by the Rev. F. W. Haines, Colonial Chaplain, Henrv Waugh, eldest son of Mr. flliam Waugh of Hcithcote,” Li «card, Liverpool, England, Manager of Messrs. Katz Bros., Lt(L, to Eileen Brophy, adopted daughter of the late Capt. and Mrs. Christiansen.50 words
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Article1160 1911-12-08 1040 K. C. S.” in our correspondence column is kind enough to credit us with occasional prudence. We feel sorely misunderstood we thought wc had discarded prudence long ago. Anyway, we are still sufficiently imprudent to reply that if the term ‘dangerous petroleum’ simply means petrol’,” it is a pity1,160 words
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Article550 1911-12-08 1040 To the Editor op the sihaits Ecna Sir,—-As a constant reader of VOUr brilliant paper, and as one who has'not hitherto asked you to spare me o f vour valuable space sufficient for a letter to the editor,” I beg you to be good enough to give publicity550 words
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Article177 1911-12-08 1040 To the Editor of tub Straits Echo. Sirln your leader yesterday unc er t the heading “An Oily Notice,” you attemp to expose the absurdity and mffluit the Government levying a ta x known as private consumer o for which an annual fee of $5 is chargeable177 words
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Article450 1911-12-08 1041 The preliminary inquiry into the case of Foo Ah Poon, a Hylam boy employed in the Penang Club, who w is charged with committing forgery of certain chits for refreshments, was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr. E. E. Colman in the Second Court. Mr. B. E.450 words
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Article17 1911-12-08 1041 Pls. Rahman Hvdraulic Tin 4*>o Rahman Tin Co Pusing Bahru Siputeh I'*! Tronoh 2,10217 words
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Article995 1911-12-08 1041 VS a ugh Christi a ns t n. Yesterday at St George’s Church Mi*s r.ileen Brophy (Christiansen) v is mimed t<» Mr. Henry Waugh, of Katz Bn- Penang. I unctually at I 15 the bride arrived ami walke<l up the aisle leaning on the arm of the Hon.995 words
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Article318 1911-12-08 1041 2nd l»«remlier. The ravine* m theChangkat, Batu Gajah, have al way* l»oeu a source of f«’vor to the resident* in that locality. Now the*« ravinei are l»eing cleaned up hr the prisoner* and the place put* on a tidy appearance. 1 un lerntund that <Government contemplate* properly draining318 words
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Article85 1911-12-08 1042 Coroner’s Verdict. The Coionor’" verdict in the inquiry into the death of Ng Ah Chew, wb<> was shot by Mr. Foriesi, the P. W. D. surveyor, was that fcis death was caused by a rash and negligent act on the part of Mr. Forrest who was arrested.85 words
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Article145 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. Rejoicing in Shanghai. A telegram from Shanghai states that there is rejoicing over the Regent’s abdication. The Chinese are waiting for Yuan Sly Kai’s next move. A Conference is probable in Shanghai. A telegram from Nanking states that the Chinese are preparing a march toReuter. - 145 words
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Article57 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. A telegram from Rome stat s that, following Monday’s victory, the Italians after an aeroplane reconnaissance cleared out the Arabs in the neighbourhood of Ainzara. They engaged 3,000 Turks and Arabs some five miles from A inzara but on the artillery coming up the Turks fled, leavingReuter. - 57 words
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Article92 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. In the House of Commons Mr. W. O’Brien asked, in order to allay anxiety owing to the recent Ministerial announcement, whether the Cabinet would undertake to pass the Home Rule Bill in the Commons in three consecutive sessions before the dissolution of Parliament. Mr. H. H.Reuter. - 92 words
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Article25 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. The Canadian Minister of Marine is going to England after Christinas to consult the Admiralty as to Canada's new naval policy.Reuter. - 25 words
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Article27 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter, It in considered certain that the House of Lords will reject the Naval Prize Bill which involves the Decu r ation of London.Reuter, - 27 words
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Article80 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. The Morning Post correspondent at Teheran states that last Monday Persia presented an ultimatum to Russia demanding that Russian troops should not proceed beyond Kasvin. Further reinforcements were countermanded. Unless the terms were acceded within thirty hours Persia would take the offensive. Persian Independence. The PorteReuter. - 80 words
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Article98 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. Mr. A. Emm off, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, was asked in the House of Commons when, in pursuance of the resolution of the Imperial Conference, a Royal Commission would be appointed to inquire into the commercial relations, shipping, and means of transport of theReuter. - 98 words
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Article60 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. Reception of Ruling Chiefs. A telegram from Delhi states that owing to the fire the Viceroy, Baron Hardinge of Penhurst, has decided to hold the reception of the ruling chiefs under the arches ®f Shah Jehan’s Court of Public Audience, resulting in a great addition to theReuter. - 60 words
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Article228 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. The M C.C. team played an Eighteen at Toowoomba yesterday. The weather was warm but there was a pleasant breeze blowing. The wicket was easy. The attendance was fair. The M.C.C. team scored 340 for 6 wickets and declared their innings closed, Woolley contributing 99 inReuter. - 228 words
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Article27 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. Mr. Hubert Oxley, a Yorkshire aviator, was killed in a smash at Ilk ley. He carried a German passenger who was fatally injured.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article264 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. ibe Insurance Bill passed its third r M a .ng by 324 votes 21. The mioorit composed mostly of Labour Some Unionist, voted for the Bill, other, walked out. Forster’s Amendment Rejected Mr. lorster moved his amendment to the Insurance Bill. He emphasised that hZ did notReuter. - 264 words
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Article108 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, ■peaking at Plymouth, said that Persia was in the throes of a severe crisis which was occupying the attention of the Government whose views would be fully explained next week. The settlement of the FrancoGerman differences in Morocco should have aReuter. - 108 words
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105 1911-12-08 1042 Bethmann- Hollweg’s Reply to Grey. Reuter. Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg said that until Mr. Lloyd George’s speech Germany would willingly have given any explanation as to her Mor ceo policy for which she was asked. But the remarks of the British Government were not interpreted as a question. While she sincerelyReuter. - 105 words
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Article34 1911-12-08 1042 Reuter. Thjie is grave discontent among the> Post Offi-e employees who allege needless eer ring nf the enquiry into their grievam There is much talk of a strike at Chris maReuter. - 34 words
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Article87 1911-12-08 1043 Rice.—The Bi. Japan brought 6,044 bags o f rice. There were also 4,200 bags of flour. Tim —The b.s. Hebe and the s.s. Rotorua are discharging 2,983 and 362 bags of tin ore and 426 and 161 slabs of tin respectively. Inward Shipment. s g. Un Peng 887 words
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Article269 1911-12-08 1043 The return of imports and exports for the quarter ended 30th Septemlier shows the following figures: Imports. Singapore. Penang Malacca. 1 Total, imports. 3rd quarter. 19H 175,420,759 29,197.937 2,081,89« 106,700,594 Imports, 3rd quarter, 1910 865,924,668 24,032.482 1,779,649 91,736.799 Increase J 14,963,795 Exports. Singapore. Penang Malacca Total. Exports,269 words
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Article114 1911-12-08 1043 Penang, 7th December. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) U)ndon, Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4s’ m 3 Credit 2/4 T 3 Documentary.. Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’sight Private 1/5$ Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moul mein, Demand Bank i/3| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras,114 words
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Article215 1911-12-08 1043 Gold Ijeaf Black Pepper White Pepper n Trang Pep^ r < Cloves -0.-no/n. Mace -nominal ST 105— Nutmeg, 110 a 26.50,.,/« g„ No 820 Su>plr "2 810 I Basket 5.10 now. Copra (mixed) 11 m v 11.30 nom. (J ahb lu 190.-8«/«* Gutta J boonde 245. Susu 20. Ba215 words
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Advertisement550 1911-12-08 1043 For The Children’s Sake. A GRATo ui. Father in Rangoon Till* How I>r Williams' Pink Pills Saved His Little Daoghteb Ihe history of httle I>aiav Brown, five and a half yean, the laughter of Mr C Br wn, <>f Rmg' n iff rds ,m excellent example of the curative value550 words
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