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Title Section21 1919-11-12 1 The Straits Echo. MAIL EDITION. $lB PER ANNUM. Single Copy 40 eta. VOL 17. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER, 1919. NO. 46.21 words
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Advertisement316 1919-11-12 1 C O NjT W N T S. I Leaders: Miscellaneous (Continued)*. I Rice Supplies... ...1,817 Lieut-Col. Walker ...1,830 I Indian Aflairs... 1,827 Indian Labour 1,830 I Shipping Outlook 1,835 T A Chinese Club 1,833 I Penang En Fete 1,841 Kedah Notes 1,836 I Municipal Impotence 1,841 Round thrEmpire by Rail316 words
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Advertisement179 1919-11-12 2 THE “STRAITS ECHO” I >7) B MAIL EDITION. v Bz («.IOOOOOIIW mJ? Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, *V and contains the latest local and States news originally published In the jSg daily issues, as well as all important news from various parts ot179 words
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Article935 1919-11-12 1817 Judging from the general tenor of the report on the Burma crops prospects which we lifted last week from the Rangoon Times there would appear to be good grounds for expecting that the next crops, which will be harvested between December and March, will be well up to935 words
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Advertisement107 1919-11-12 1817 CIH Straits €cix>. I I PUBLISHED DAILY. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD., 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price:— Dally Local $3O Per annum. $15.00 for 6 Months. 7.50 for 3 Months. Dally Outstation Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) $lB Per annum. Cable Address ECHO PENANG.”107 words
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Article731 1919-11-12 1818 Further Conflicting Reports. fSVUTSBS TVLIORAMS.I PETROGRAD FRONT. Losg Fight Expected. Reval, October 29.—The Esthonian Commander, Laidones, states that the Bolsheviks have been greatly reinforced from the Archangel front and the Finnish frontier and are well equipped and trained. The fight for Petrograd will probably be very long.731 words
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Article69 1919-11-12 1818 A New Record. London, October 29. ’Owing to persistent demand from China and the shortage of supplies, the spot price of silver to-day reached 66 id. an ounce, which is a new record. As this is above the price at which it would pay to melt down69 words
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Article125 1919-11-12 1818 The Afghan Measures to Prevent Them. [reuters telegrams.] Simla. October 30.- Owing to the growing hostility of the Wazirs and Mas>uds during and since the Afghanistan trouble it has become necessary to adopt measures to prevent continual attacks on British convoys and raids into British territory. Ihe Representatives[reuters telegrams.] - 125 words
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Article216 1919-11-12 1818 I nthuslastlc Reception at Montreal. Montreal. October 29.—Montreal surpassed itself to-day in its reception of the Prince of Wales on his return visit. The route was lined with crowds shouting and waving flags. Flowers and confetti were showered on tha Prince of Wales. After the Civic Luncheon216 words
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Article75 1919-11-12 1818 Boundary Question with China. London, October 29,—1n the House of Commons Sir J. D. Rees asked whether any arrangement has been made with the Chinese government regarding the boundaries of an autonomous Tibet and whether the agreement of 1913 has been ratified. Mr. Cecil Harms worth replied that75 words
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Article98 1919-11-12 1818 London, October 30.—1 n the House of Commons Mr. C. R. Lane-Fox affirmed that there was a growing feeling in Great Britain against the trying of the ex-Kaiser. Mr. Bonar Law replied he was not aware that this statement accurately represented the feeling of the country. The Government98 words
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Article110 1919-11-12 1818 Government Action. London, October 30 In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Samuel Roberto, Mr. Chamberlain stated he was closely giving his attention to the question of the price of silver. Hoarding, buying,, selling, or offering to buy or sell current British silver coins above their face value110 words
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Article74 1919-11-12 1818 BRITAIN ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY. German Governmen. Responsible for Sabotage Paris, October 30. —It io understood that at the Supreme Council Great Britain accepted the principal responsibility for ths destruction of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow and was willing to guarantee to France against loss of her74 words
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Article1193 1919-11-12 1819 Dbbate in House of C mmon». Labour Party’s Contention [beutkbs tklkgbami.J London, October 30.— 1 q the debate on financial situation it was contended by Mr. J. R. Clynes that the moving of the amendment declaring that the piesent national war was unjustifiable, urging drastic economy, advocating a[beutkbs tklkgbami.J - 1,193 words
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Article72 1919-11-12 1819 Promoting International Conference. London, October 29.— 1 q a communique in yeateiday morning’s Daily Mail, Lord 1 armoor, Chairman of the Fight the amine Council**— which advocates relief in Europe irrespective of nationalities—explains that the Council is promoting a private international conference to discuss methods of72 words
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Article118 1919-11-12 1819 Huns Warned of Pains and Penalties, I aris, October 28 —The Supreme Council has decided to draft a protocol, enumerating Germany’s breaches of the Armistice and fixing Germany’s responsibility therefor which the Germans should be compelled to sign before the treaty cornea into force. It was agreed that118 words
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Article190 1919-11-12 1819 Tr nsfer to Overseas Trade Department London, October 29.—1 t is officialy announced that the administration of the Consular D pirtment of the Foreign Office has been transferred to the Department of Overseas Trade, which already administers the Commercial Diplomatic Service. The staff of the Consular dejmrtment190 words
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Article263 1919-11-12 1820 Singapore’! infant mortality may be very great, but if the birth-rate falls, it will be do fault of the Chinese woman who lives in Mayo-st, Kampong Kapor, for on Friday aha gave birth to four female children, says the Singapore -Free Prat, The father and mother263 words
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Article376 1919-11-12 1820 SHOCKING ACCIDENT IN PENANG Cab Crashes into Ricksha and Puller and Fare Seriously Injured. The car crash that occurred in Kelawei Road last Bunday between 6.30 and 7 p.m. near the junction of this road with Cantonment Road may be considered to be the wont case376 words
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Article579 1919-11-12 1820 NOTABLE SHANGHAI COMMENTS. Malay’s Response to Appeal for Funds. The Shanghai Mercury of Oct. 13th has the following:—lt is only a few years ago that a Parsee gentleman in Hongkong came forward with characteristic generosity and offered to build a suitable home for the University with which the579 words
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Article174 1919-11-12 1820 Sime Darby <fc Co.’s Report, Singapore, November 1 London Quotations. The latest win from London received here on the 28th ulto., was dated 22nd ulto., the quotation being 2/4J, 2/4’, market steady. Auctions 29th and 30th October, Since the last auction a slight improvement in prices has taken174 words
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Article368 1919-11-12 1820 Admiral Sim’s Revelations. New York, 21st September The New York American prints an article signed by Admiral Sims stating: -In the latter part of March, 1917, when it was evident that the United States was about to enter the war. I was sent to Britain and travelled incognito.368 words
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Article898 1919-11-12 1821 o BUDGET DISCUSSION POSTPONED. 1 Two Commissioners Resign as Protest against Governments Refusal I to Grant $20,000 Gratuity to Mr. Bell on His Retirement. A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held in the Chamber yesterday afternoon for the purpose of considering the Budget for 1920. There898 words
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Article36 1919-11-12 1821 SINO-FRENCH ALLIANCES. Prospective Brides Warned by French Government. [reuter’s Service.) Paris, Oc ober 27. In of ,he lft h rga numberof recent marriages between memhers o f Chinese Labour Corps and French Women husbands.[reuter’s Service.) - 36 words
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Article72 1919-11-12 1821 “Sprting Reminiscences” is the title oft charmit g work by Dnothea Conyers, the gifted author of “Sandy Married,” which will lie welcomed by sportsmen. In it Mrs. Conyers, who is so popular a recorder of the humours of her country, here relates some of the most racy of72 words
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Article298 1919-11-12 1821 On Sunday morning another of the serin of point races for the Vice-President’s Cup took place oyer the course arranged. Conditions were ideal regarding weather and a most enjoyable morning’s eport was experienced. Messrs. Smith and Stevens started the following boats at 10.12, the craft crowing the298 words
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Article53 1919-11-12 1821 0 itsider Wins. London, October 29.—The following was the result: Brigand (Crickmere) (1) Diadem (J. Childs) (2) My dear (Donoghue) (3) Eighteen ran; won by six lengths; three quarter lengths between second and third. Tne baiting was 25 to 1 Brigand, 9 to 1 Diadem and 22 to53 words
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Article90 1919-11-12 1821 London, October 30 The following was the lesult of the Jockey Club Cup Gay Lord 1 Queen’s Square 2 Two ran. Won by one and a half lengths. Bettting 9to 4 Gay Lord, 4to 9 Queen’s Square. o: Mr. Henry K. Bennett, Secretary of Kao pong Kamuntiag90 words
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Article830 1919-11-12 1822 ALLEGED MURDER AT GERTAK SANGGOL. THIRD DAY’S PROCEEDINGS. The above case was resumed this morning, the same counsel on both sides appearing. Tan Ah Lak, fisherman at Gertak Sanggol, states: —I remember the 22nd July. I was putting away the nets that day. Different Seh people came to830 words
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Article109 1919-11-12 1822 Export Duty Remitted For 2 Years. Acting under instructions from the In-spector-General of Chinese Customs, Mr. L. A. Lyal, Commissioner of Customs at Shangtai has notified that the export duty on Chinese tea of all varieties, shipped abroad, is remitted for a period of two years from109 words
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Article160 1919-11-12 1822 Penang 246,000, Strait» 230,600, Tali Ayer 77,500, Rubana 75,000, Bagan Serai 36,500, Batak Rabit 34,000, Gula-Kalum-pong 133,000, Samagaga 23,500, New Columbia 43,787, Padang Jawa 29,267, Padang 18,000, Karan 12,150, Kiian 40,000, Nellmay 8,671, Rantau 5,500, Consolidated 57,455, Perak River Valley 17,732, Semanggol 16,997, Juru 17,000, Kong Lee160 words
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Article19 1919-11-12 1822 Kalumpang Tin for the month of October was: VieH rls *43 57 Hour 619, lards 65,905, P19 words
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Article210 1919-11-12 1822 MUDDLE LAST NIGHT WITH LAUNCHES. Passengers Greatly Incon venienoid. A correspondent writes complaining about the great inconvenience caused by, seemingly, mismanagement of the transfer of passengers arriving at Prai yesterday evening from Kedah as well as from Perak and Selangor. It seems that a train arrived at Prai210 words
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Article200 1919-11-12 1822 Interesting New Featpre. The Chingay procession next Friday will be marked by a new feature. Owing to the enterprise of Messrs. Goh Soon Cheng and Toh Hooi Guan, two of the biggest Chingay cars of Church Street and the Corinthians Musical Society will be lit by hundreds of200 words
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Article71 1919-11-12 1822 London, October 30.—1 n the Hou* Commons, replying to Sir Clement Kinl<x®' Cooke, Col. Amery said he did not unde stand that legislation to be passed by t New Zealand Parliament in exercise oi authority over Samoa would be subject disallowance by the Crown. The Hon.71 words
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Article1963 1919-11-12 1823 Managers Get Notice of from Five Minutes to a Half Hour ALL. THE HOUSES FILLED 9 PATRONS SPEND HOURS COLLE NCTC ON REFUND CHECKS AT BOX OFFICES New York, August 18.—Ou notice varying from five to thirty minutes a hundred or more actors and actresses last night1,963 words
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Advertisement81 1919-11-12 1823 Diphtheria—How It Miy Ba Avoided. Diphtheria ie usually contracted when the ihild hasacold. The cold prepares tbechild'a system for the reception and develop tnent of the Diphtheria germa. When there are carps of Diphtheria in the childrer th. t have h|« h' rrp and a ■'t GiVf' 1 -a I81 words
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Article587 1919-11-12 1824 TYRANNY OF RED GUARDS. Allahabad, Oct. 19. -The Pioneer publishes the following: A traveller who has recently arrived from Turkestan has given us following account of the situation in that portion of Central Asia now under BoLhevik rub-. He spent several weeks at Tashkent, where lh« headquarters587 words
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461 1919-11-12 1824 SHIPS TO THE RESCUE. The Seattle Spirit had a very adventurous voyage from Yokohama to Kobe. She left Yokohama on the 4th October and was not far out before a heavy sea was encountered. The weather became worse and the following da\ the storm was461 words
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Article120 1919-11-12 1824 Visit To Burma Expected. A cable has been received by Khoja Kan* Jeehoy Nanjee, President, Khoja Ismailie Council, 263, Dalhousie Street, Rangoon» from His Highness the Aga Khan, dated London, 13th September reading: “Many thanks your telegram. My paternal blessings to all of you in Burma. I120 words
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Article67 1919-11-12 1824 Mrs, Besant Again 1 London, Oct. 19th.—The Court of Sessiow at Edinburgh heard counsel in appea defendant, in the action by Mrs. against the proprietors of the Daily ra Z for £l,OOO damages, for alleged libel. Besant said the Daily Graphic false y a calumniously stated that she67 words
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Article1089 1919-11-12 1825 PERAK MOTOR UNION. The Ipoh Times publishes a lengthy report of the half-yearly meeting of the Perak Motor Union last Saturday in Ipoh. From it we lift the following Mr. Grant Mackie presided and there were also present Dr. Mayne Hitchins, Messrs. 0 C. J. Hope, E. L.1,089 words
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Article241 1919-11-12 1825 makes important industrial MOYE. One of the mosMtrikh^'figures in Arnerican Industrial life i. H. 8, Firestone. 1 re—dent of tbe Firestone Tire and Rubber Co nCAI nhir USA. He has re--ntly pany of Akron. Ohio, V„„ new international honours b«»use <■ h "rk for two veers241 words
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Article363 1919-11-12 1825 INVITATION TO FIRMS TO APPLY. Bombay, Oct 20.—1 n reference to the development of civil aviation iu India the Government of India are advised that, at the present stage of development, any scheme of air transport should be governed by two main principles; firstly, by far the363 words
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Article728 1919-11-12 1825 COMPLAINTS of withholding coal SUPPLIES. It will be remembered that there **as a great outcry in the Japanese pr-.-; cm* to have been brought to bear upon the Japan- I ese steamers making calls at Indian ports. I The Osaka Asahi reverts to the subject728 words
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Article1209 1919-11-12 1826 RAFFLE’S COLLEGE FUND. STRONG SUPPORT THROUGHOUT PERAK. In our issue of the 3rd instant publicity was given to our special correspondent’s report of the proceedings at a public meeting in Ipob last Saturday at which the British Resident presided, convened for the purpose of obtaining support for1,209 words
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Advertisement32 1919-11-12 1826 Children’» Cold». Why lei thfe children rack their Hit bodies in such ft distressing manner w you can ro easily cure their colds wi ’"'.(tie of Chff'uberlain’s Fcr by all de<h:s t32 words
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Article1350 1919-11-12 1827 False. malicious and exceedingly mislead- I va ing comments upon a speech delivered b e recently by the Maharajah of Bikaner at the i D( Savoy Hotel, London, having appeared in on teveral Indian and other journals—the object aL being to add fuel to mischievous agitators’ th fire-the1,350 words
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Article565 1919-11-12 1827 Mr. G. E. Cobb is expected in the federal capital shortly. Mr. C. M. Seymour, of the Electric Light Department, Kuala Lumpur, is leaving Government Service and taking up an appointment in Sumatra. Mr. J. H. Holliman has severed his connection with the F.M.B. Police and has565 words
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Article67 1919-11-12 1827 Reckless Dbiveb Fined in Ipoh. Chong Sin, of Tambun Road, Ipoh, was charged on 3rd instant before the Ipoh Magistrate with (1) driving a car without a number plate on it; and (2) with driving in a dangerous manner and thereby causing damage to a Punjabi’s67 words
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Article284 1919-11-12 1828 Press on the Debate. [BKUTKBS TKLKGBAMS.] London, October 21.—The papers are unanimous in acknowledging that the Government has scored a triumph in the financial debate. Even the Daily News admitted that the Premier's speech was a great oratorical success, making a tremendous impression on the House. The discussion[BKUTKBS TKLKGBAMS.] - 284 words
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Article195 1919-11-12 1828 Debate on Financial Situation. London, October 30.—The House of Lords by 52 votes to 18 rejected Ixrd Buckmaster’s motion, as cabled, for immediate further taxation. Lord Emmott urged the necessity for increasing exports if the country was to pay its way. Earl Reading, in a maiden speech,195 words
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Article71 1919-11-12 1828 Commercial Travellers on Warships. London, October 29,—Sir Hamar Greenwood, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in a speech in London, announced that Mr. Walter Long, First Lord of the Admiralty, had agreed to his suggestion that every British battleship sailing abroad should carry commercial travellers and representatives of71 words
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Article123 1919-11-12 1828 U. 8« A. Amendment. Washington, October 30. —In the Senate, Senator Moses moved an amendment designed to exclude the British Dominions from voting in the League of Nations' Council in any controversy in which a dominion was concerned. This amendment was defeated by 47 to 36123 words
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Article222 1919-11-12 1828 Full Particulars. London, November I.—Messrs. John Brown and Company, Clyde Bank, have finished the construction of a battleship which will soon, it is believed, be the first capital ship completed in any country since the Battle of Jutland. Shecombinesa battleship's weight and resis* ance and a battlecruiser's222 words
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Article32 1919-11-12 1828 Record Since Reduction of Hours. London, October 30.—The output of coal for the week ended October 18 was 4,727,465 tons, the highest since the reduction of hours in July.32 words
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Article27 1919-11-12 1828 Condition Improved. Washington, October 30.—President Wilson’s condition has so improved that the issue of daily bulletins has ceased. The President is eating and sleeping well.27 words
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Article95 1919-11-12 1828 Huge National Debt [biutms tbugbams.] Berlin, October 30.—The National Asscmbly passed the third reading of the 1919 budget. Herr Erzberger stated that the expenditure was 79,000,000,000 marks oom. pared with revenues in 1918 totaK 9,000,000,000. The national debt amounted to 200,000,000,000 on which the internet charge was[biutms tbugbams.] - 95 words
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Article84 1919-11-12 1828 Foch's Proposal for Execution. Paris, October 30—Marshal Foch proposed to the Supreme Council that the Inter-Allied War Council at Versailles with enlarged powers be entrusted to superintend Germany’s execution of the peace terms. M. Clemenceau supported the proposal but the other delegates desired to consult their respective84 words
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Article92 1919-11-12 1828 Welcomed by the King. London, October 31.—The Shah of Persia arrived at Dover from Paris this afternoon on «he Royal Yacht Alexandra, escorted by destroyers. Prince Albert and a large and distinguished party received the Shah who proceeded to London by special train.. He was met92 words
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Article110 1919-11-12 1828 Belief In Submarlnism. Berlin, October 31. Herr BethmannHollweg giving evidence before a Commission of the National Assembly enquiring into the possibilities of peace during the war said “After our indescribable collapse which is only possible because we have all sinned I won’t throw any blame on others but110 words
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Article68 1919-11-12 1828 Pub 1c not to Hoard. London. October 30. —The rise in the price of silver impels the papers to exhort the public not to hoard silver and thus not force the Government to resort to paper money of small amounts. No apprehension is felt that silver will be melted68 words
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Article439 1919-11-12 1829 Declared Unlawful. [beutebs telegbams.] Washington, October 30.—The AttorneyGeneral has declared, in view of the manner in which it was ordered, its purpose and the necessary effect the threatened strike of 500,000 coal miners on November 1 to be unlawful. Strikers are liable to a fine and imprisonment[beutebs telegbams.] - 439 words
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Article21 1919-11-12 1829 The H’gue, October Sl.—The Chamber unanimously adopted t e providing for an eight-hour day and o y five-hour week.21 words
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Article37 1919-11-12 1829 The Baltic Pbovincm. Rercults for 'iron Division” [bkctebi tbljlqbams.] P»Mr 3l, ~J he new., paper j? reiheit declares that hundreds are still which"! l he Bal tic Iroa which recruits continue to leave Berlin.[bkctebi tbljlqbams.] - 37 words
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Article90 1919-11-12 1829 \nti-Bo.shevik Successes London, November 1.-A War Office announces that at noon on October 31 General Yudenitch regained the ground west of Petrograd and recaptured Kopscha, ten miles south of the Peterhof Gap between the right of the Esthonians and the left of General Yudenitch’s army, south-west Ropscha is90 words
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Article102 1919-11-12 1829 M. Claveille’s Consoling Impressions. Paris, November 3.—M. Claveille, Minister of Public Works, has returned from the devastated regions of France with “the most consoling impressions.” He says that at the time of the armistice inter alia 33,000 kilometers of main lines, 1 ,000 bridges and also great depdts102 words
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Article249 1919-11-12 1829 Prime Minister’s Campaign. Melbourne, October 30. Mr. W. M. Hughes, Prime Min is ter of Australia, opening his general election campaign at Bendigo, denounced the Australian Labour Party’s attitude in the war. He said that the only rem-dy for high prices was to increase production and reduce paper249 words
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Article144 1919-11-12 1829 Opened at Washington. Washington, October 30.-The International Labour Conference has opened. The 38 concludA bas r ad °7 Dd Minietero of many nations. The United States is not officiallv represented but Mr. Samuel Gomper. and other prominent men are present. It is announced that representatives of capital144 words
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Article98 1919-11-12 1829 Popular Demonstrations at Montreal. i Montreal, October 30. Popular demonstrations on the occasion of the return visit of the Prince of Wales continue to be meet striking, including firework displays and illuminations. I The students of the Laval University presented His Highness with a cap and stick98 words
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Article276 1919-11-12 1829 About 810,000 Damage. A fire occurred at Bagan Tuan Kechil, Butterworth, about 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon, resulting in five shop houses being burnt to the ground. The fire started in a motor accessory shop, but the cause is not yet known, and enquiries are being instituted by276 words
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Article109 1919-11-12 1830 A correspondent of a Hongkong paper writes: A very curious incident occurred during the tennis match at a local club recently. One of the players made a hard drive from the back of the Court, the ball just skimming the top of the net. When passing over109 words
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Article322 1919-11-12 1830 MEMORIAL TABLET UNVEILED. Impressive Ceremony in Taiping. Taiping, Perak, Nov. 3.—The unveiling of the brass mural tablet erected in memory of Lieut.-Col. R. 8. F. Walker, c.m g., Commandant, Malay States Guides, took place at the evening service in All Saints’ Church yesterday. After the first lesson the322 words
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Article107 1919-11-12 1830 The Sungei Siput Outrage lhe Ipoh Times reports that Lam Chan, Than Kean, and Hoe Thai, who were charged last week in connection with the Sungei Siput gang robbery, have been convicted on two counts. On the charge of being suspected bad characters all three have107 words
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Article234 1919-11-12 1830 New Year Racks Programme. The proposed programme for the New Year (1920) meeting which is published elsewhere in this issue, and which will be submitted to the members at a meeting to be held on the 13th instant, does no little credit to the Committee responsible for234 words
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Article310 1919-11-12 1830 Championship Final. Threlfall 8 Easy Win. Although the general consensus of opinion was that W. H. Threlfall would win the championship from E. 8. Haslam yet it was not expected that he would win it as easily as he did yesterday evening. At least it310 words
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Article60 1919-11-12 1830 In the third round of the Mixed Billiards Handicap Tournament at the Ipoh Club, <V. Ferme and J. E. Ogilvie beat C. Loughnan and E. Jackson Miller (billiards, pyramids, and Russian pool). Ferme and if *7 g therefore play A. Ramsay and r. N. Sanderson for a place in60 words
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Article196 1919-11-12 1830 Taiping Monthly Competition. The Taiping monthly competition was* held last Sunday and resulted in a win for H. G. Harris. The following are ths results:— Mr.H.G.Hani« 2up on Bogey, A. 8. Hall 1 T. Fitzgerald 1 down on,, A. W. Freeman 3 O.H. Grove 4 J. M. Fa veil196 words
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Article272 1919-11-12 1830 October Returns Quite Satisfactory. We are indebted to the courtesy of the Deputy Controller of Labour for very in* teresting returns relating to Indian im* migration and emigration during last month. He gives arrivals from and departures to Madras Presidency as follows: Adv Its. Minors Arrivals 8161 1252272 words
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Article330 1919-11-12 1831 Lisi of Promotions. I j The M. 8. V. R. orders for November I eon'fain the following His Excellency the High Commissioner has been pleased to approve the promotion J of the following Temporary Lieutenants and 1 Temporary Second Lieutenants to the rank of Lieutenant in330 words
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Article190 1919-11-12 1831 The End of a Man-Eater. A correspondent of the Malay Mail writes That tigers have been playing havoc in Kuala Langat and other adjacent districts is we 11 k'’ o^ n alf the inhabitants there. Towkay Goh Hock Huat, of Klang, was m B&tu Morib, on Saturday ornlD190 words
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Article731 1919-11-12 1831 Estate Manager Attacked axd Bag of Money Siolen. 3rd November barged with causing hurt to Mr PH. Gordon of Kalumpang I •Estate, Kuala Kurau, and with the theit of #»ag containing $1,200 on August 23. Mr. M. B. Shelley. D. P. P_, prosecuted, and Mr. Isaac731 words
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Article181 1919-11-12 1831 Georgetown-Tanjong Tokoig Route. We understand that the new motor*bus service, that wi l connect Chowrasta Market with Tanjong Tokong, running along Burma Road and through the rising and populous suburb of Pulau Tikus, will start on or about the 15th instant. The service would have been commenced181 words
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Article209 1919-11-12 1831 Bukit K. B. Rubber. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November s.—The directors’ report of the Bukit K. B. Rubber Co., Ltd., shows that the profit for the year was 111,010 and that the directors propose to declare a final dividend of 4 per cent. The fully planted area209 words
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Article1319 1919-11-12 1832 MEMORABLE PAGEANT IN PENANG TO-MORROW. STARTS FROM CHINESE TIMPLE IN PITT ST. 2 p.m. ENDS AT SAME TEMPLE ABOUT 12 P M. Slightly over eight yean have elapsed rinoe the streets of Penang were enlivened by a gorgeous Chingay procession, organised by our Chinese fellow-citizens in honour of1,319 words
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Article169 1919-11-12 1832 [To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Dear Sir, —In view of the recent cases of robbery I venture to suggest to the Authorities that the Penang Volunteers should mobilise during the great Chingay procession which will take place on the 7th, 9th, 11th instant for safeguarding169 words
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Article50 1919-11-12 1832 The particulars of output of Kramat Pulai Ltd., for the month of October were as follows: —Output Dressed. Ore from the Mine Tin 180 piculs, Estimated Prefit $600; Output Dressed Ore from Tributors 247 piculs, Estimated Profit $4,000; Output Dressed Ore Total 427 Piculs, Estimated Profit Total $4,600.50 words
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Article192 1919-11-12 1832 Interesting Disclosures. Some interesting information has beeu published regarding the issue of several millions of a publication entitled The Future containing the Prime Minister's message to the nation and statement on Government work and policy by half a dozen other members of the Government as well as a192 words
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Article865 1919-11-12 1833 grand anniversary celebrations Saturday last was a red-letter day in the annals of the Teluk Anson Chinese Club, it being the 14th anniversary of its foundation. A spacious dining room had been erected in the grounds adjoining. This, together with the club building, had been transformed865 words
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Article924 1919-11-12 1833 o GERTAK SANGGOL ALLEGED MURDER. The trial of (1) Lim Ah Ai, (2) Teh Ah Teng, (3) Lim Lee Si, (4) Tan Kooi Pi, (5) Ng Ong Neh, (6) Lim Ah Siew, (7) Goh Ah Foh, (A) Goh Ah Nah, (9) Lim Ah Sam, (10) Lim Ah Chap,924 words
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Article1690 1919-11-12 1834 SEQUEL TO CANNON STREET FIRE. INQUEST ON BODIES OF VICTIMS. Yesterday afternoon, Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, who has been appointed Coroner for the Settlement of Penang, held an inquest on the bodies of Khor Yong Choo, aged 56, Khoo Mah Nee, aged 33, Khoo Chooi Nya, aged 24,1,690 words
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Article1299 1919-11-12 1835 It may be safely taken for granted that the fe general public will agree with us that the 0 shipping industry is of incalculable importance v to the British Empire as a whole and to the c United Kingdom in particular. More than 0 any other nation, we1,299 words
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Article564 1919-11-12 1835 Mr. R. 0.. Hutchison has resumed duty fromTeave 8181^ I** 1 Hongkong, on his return A report from Kiaochow says that locusts, which have done much damage to crop, in Shantung province, are now in Tsingtao, and tie sky is darkened by the dense swarms of these564 words
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Article1300 1919-11-12 1836 RICE CROPS PROSPECTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, Nov. 5. he rains have been abundant lately and have done much good to padi planting throughout the State. Ihe Nor hern districts which feared a failure of the crops some months ago owing to the absence of rain1,300 words
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Article572 1919-11-12 1836 MARKET NOW OPEN TO ALL THp, i WORLD. Government Hint To British Traden A White Paper issued in London on 25th September sets forth the conditions under which trading i 8 permissible with certsin countries, and notes are given on trading co*, ditions as affected by the572 words
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Article824 1919-11-12 1837 Across the map of Asia Minor, Syria and Mesopotamia lies the track of what wa* one* the menacing and aggressive Bagdad Rail way scheme of the Central Powers As an insidious plan of conquest under the guise of peao ful penetration it is now politically824 words
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Article270 1919-11-12 1837 Plaintiff’s Claim Dismissed. At Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court before the acting Chief Judicial Commissioner, Mr. Justice Earnshaw, on Tuesday, the Yik Khuan Press, Ltd., sued the Wing On Fire and Marine Insurance Co., Ltd., for $1,333 35 on a fire policy, the Shanghai Fire and Marine Insurance270 words
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Article267 1919-11-12 1837 GOOD DEMAND IN LOVDcin maintained Bisk is Pbicbb to 2/5. tKSMS3 that l.t latex craw and Octob*, T Rubber Lands. efiL' B thr >88 ,n<Lr ,!l r Th“ t to ha rubber land, in the Federal will have on the early increaw of laud under toD lon »“d China267 words
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Article19 1919-11-12 1837 The total output of Tronoh Mines from all sources for the month of October was piculs 1968.19 words
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Article168 1919-11-12 1837 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 7. At the Singapore Rubber Auction to-day 917 tons were offered and 683 tons sold. I lhe following prices were realized Sheets standard 94 974 Offquality M 37 931 Crepes standard pale 96 97* Off colour latex 904 uq Fine brown168 words
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Article1178 1919-11-12 1838 Bnilding Sites, Transhipment Cargo, Harbour Board, Hospital, Conference of Chambers, Damaged Paper Money Discussed by Penang Chamber of Commerce. Excerpt from the Minutes of a meeting of the Committee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce held at the Chamber, No 1 Downing Sheet, Penang, on Tuesday, 4th November,1,178 words
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Article298 1919-11-12 1838 Routs of Procession, The procession starts at 2 p.m. to-day at Pitt Street Temple and proceeds as follows: Cnina Street, Queen Street, Church Stmt, King Street. Light Street, Penang Street, BL-hop Street, Beach Street, Church Stmt, Penang Street, China Street, Beach Stmt, Bridge Street, Magazine Road, Maxwell Road,298 words
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Article133 1919-11-12 1838 THE ROAD HOG PERIL Another Singapore Case. The Straits Times reports that about seven o’clock last Tuesday evening a motor-car collided with a ricKsha at the corner of Bencoolen Street and Bras Basah Road, fortunately without injuring the puller or the occupant. On being asked by a policeman for his133 words
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Article1455 1919-11-12 1839 PERAK PLANTER ATTACKED. CASE FOR THE PROSECUTION FAILS. I v I i Ipoh, Nov. 5. —In the case against Mat Aji, I of Kuala Kurau, for causing hurt and robbery I of 51,200, which sum Mr. P. 11. Gordon was I 1 taking to Kalurnpang Estate, Krian, to1,455 words
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Article381 1919-11-12 1839 [To the Editor of tho Btralto Echo.] Dear Sir,—You have reported in your vainable columns re Hindu Affairs on Thursday last, the 30th ultimo, that there is a talk in the bazaars about the selection of a successor to the late Mr. A. Velutindal on the Hindu Endowment381 words
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Article657 1919-11-12 1839 NIGHT MAIL SERVICE DEFERRED. Ipoh, Nov. s.—lt is understood that the proposed night mail from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, which was expected to commence running on December 16, has again been postponed. No authentic information has yet been made public, but from what is known in657 words
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Article159 1919-11-12 1840 Markxt Strong Prospects Good. Lond< n, Oct. 7. Some heavy trading has been recorded in the tin market and move* menta have* been much more sensational thairUti copper. The main -point of interest lies in the fact that the 1 backwardation* of approximately £lO baa been reduced159 words
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Article752 1919-11-12 1840 LAND WHERE RATIONS ARE UNKNOWN. BRITISH ENTERPRISE. (By 7 Ana. J. JfcMafon, K B. G It is well known that Robert Louis Stevenjson, the famous novelist, travelled widely in 'the South Pacific, and he wrote of the British Solomon Islands as dreams of fertility." There752 words
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Article368 1919-11-12 1840 Committee Of Enquiry Appointed. Calcutta, Oct. 18. —The Governor-in-Coun cil has decided that the time ia ripe for a thorough investigation into the existing organisation of the Public Health Department of the Presidency. He desires that the organisation should be examined and that proposals should be368 words
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Article569 1919-11-12 1841 Yesterday our Chinese fellow-citizens vied with each other in doing honour to the Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Im Hoot Chor) in a manner that will live long in the memory of all who had the good fortune to obtain a clear view of the magnificent pageant that569 words
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Article1477 1919-11-12 1841 For years it has been impossible to regard the Penang Municipality as other than virtually a Government department, for the members of it are not “the chosen of the People,” being nominated to office by the Government, while the President is usually a member of the Civil Service.1,477 words
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Article486 1919-11-12 1842 Progressive Chinese Province. One of the most peaceable and best governed districts in China is the province of Shansi, the Military Governor of which is Yen Hsi-Sban, who was appointed by Yuan Shih-Kai. Alone among the Tuchuns he has retained office throughout the political crises of486 words
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Article692 1919-11-12 1842 Ths Armistice Terms. Germany's Violation. Paris, November 4.—Marshal Foch was directed by the Supreme Council to make a full and careful investigation to know whether or not Germany has observed the terms of the armistice during the period nearly a year since it was signed. Marshal Foe h’s692 words
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Article43 1919-11-12 1842 Sentence of Ten Years. Frederickton, (Newbrunswick) October 31. —Werner Horn, the German agent, who was convicted of blowing up the international bridge at St. Croix in 1915 and recently extradited from the United States, was sentenced to ten years’ penitentialy.43 words
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Article60 1919-11-12 1842 Marseilles, October 31.—The Colonial troops in the aviation camp at Istres include 8,000 Indo-Chinese who will leave the camp in April. They are already experts in all branches of aviation and it is expected some will be pioneers of industry in the Far East while others will swell60 words
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Article164 1919-11-12 1842 Passage Difficulties. London, October 31.—The news that outgoing British warships will, if Mr. Walter Long can persuade the Lords of the Admiralty to convey commercial travellers and business men, affect a thousand manufactures at Home of which they have as many as a score of representatives whom164 words
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Article33 1919-11-12 1842 P. O. Nagoya. Plague on Board. London, Oitober 30.-There were eight cases of plague among the native crew of the steamer Nagoya which arrived in London from Yokohama. All precautions are being taken.33 words
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Article1106 1919-11-12 1843 First Day's Pageant. The first of the three Chingay processions in < connection with the Goddess of Mercy was held yesterday afternoon, but owing to the inclemency of the weather the pageant came to an abrupt conclusion at 6 o’clock the rest of the programme having to be1,106 words
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Article83 1919-11-12 1843 [asUTMS TKLIOaaNS.] Who should Bear the Cost. o London, October 30.-Addressing the Association of British Chambers of Commerce m London Sir Hamar Greenwood, referring to the Treasury’s refusal to meet the cost of the Far Eastern Mission proposed by the Manchester Chamber said that while the[asUTMS TKLIOaaNS.] - 83 words
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Article114 1919-11-12 1843 Branches in America and Canada. [reuter’s Service.] New York, October 30.— Mr. Hsu-yuen, a Chinese Privy Councillor and a member of the Cabinet, who is in Vancouver oa his way back to China,announces that a Bank with capital of 10 ,000,000, backed by the Chinese Government, is[reuter’s Service.] - 114 words
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Article101 1919-11-12 1843 Aviators Due in Penang 20 Nov. We are indebted to the courtesy of Messrs. Islay Kerr and Company for information to the (fleet that they are acting as agents for a Martinsyde seaplane which is taking part in the competition for the air flight from England to101 words
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Article47 1919-11-12 1843 Heawood 31,909 lb. OCTOBER RUBB< R CROPS. Ayer Kuning (F.M.8.) 94,000, Bradwall (F.M.8.) 39,443,Chersonese (F.M.B) 61.083, Dennistown (Krian F.M.8.) 50,541, Highlands and Lowlands Para 133,2)3, Klabang 31,464. Krian 23,500, Sungei Krian 72,029, Sungei Way (Selangor) o ',OOO, Heawood 32,127 and Eow Beng 17,195 lb.47 words
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Article104 1919-11-12 1844 Fast Spreading. [BSUTUI TBLSGBAMS.] New York, October 31.—A1l the miners in the Pittsburg area are on strike, except the pumpmen. It is estimated that in Illinois were on strike this afternoon. Troops have gathered in readiness in West Virginis, East Teunesse, East Kentucky and Colorado. Effect of[BSUTUI TBLSGBAMS.] - 104 words
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Article97 1919-11-12 1844 London, November 2. The Admiralty Sblishes an extract from the report of the mmander-in-Chief of the China Station, drawing attention to the question of housing accommodation for the wives and relatives of naval officers in view of the forthcoming reconstitution of the China Fleet. He points97 words
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Article154 1919-11-12 1844 Report for 19 8. London, November 2.—The report of the Church Missionary society for 1918 states that the work in Africa, India and China is fully maintained during the war except in the war areas in East Africa, Palestine and Mesopotamia. he staff of the Foreign Missionaries154 words
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Article63 1919-11-12 1844 Cargoboats for Indo China Line Paris, October 31—The Oeuvre understands that the Minister of Marine is in agreement with the Commissioner of Marine Transport who decided to construct in the naval arsenals at Cherbourg, Rochefort, Brest and L’Orient ten new cargoboats and six liners for the Indo63 words
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Article43 1919-11-12 1844 New York, Octolrer 31 Gold valued at 1400,000 has been transferred to San Francipco for shipment to the Far East. 7-: o; Another rise in Rubber I Latest Lpndon quotation fcr 1 latex crepe and smoked sheet is ?/si.43 words
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Article525 1919-11-12 1844 Rev. G. F. Mosher, of Wusieh, has been elected Bishop of the Philippines. Mr. Lim Seow Kiew, of the Ho Hong Company, is on a visit to Penang for a change of air. Before Mr. Langham Carter, the Senior Magistrate, on Wednesday, Mr. F. K» Wilson took525 words
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Article30 1919-11-12 1844 Establishment of New Line. New Yerk, November 2.—The Dollar Steamship Company announce the establishment |of a direct line from New York to Shanghai via the Panama Cana).30 words
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Article103 1919-11-12 1844 Well known Cinema Man Charged. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 7.—H. J. A. Holm of the Far East Film Service, was charged in the Senior Magistrate’s court to-day in that he on July 15 at Singapore cheated by falsely pretending to the director of the Far Eastern103 words
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Article514 1919-11-12 1844 St. John’s Cathedral, Hongkong, was the scene of a Naval wedding on 31st October, Commander Frederic Bennett, R.N., newly arrived by tho H.M.S. Hawkins, being married to Miss Mary Hannen. The bridegroom is the son of Sir Courtenay Bennett, late H. B. M. Consul General at New York,514 words
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Article483 1919-11-12 1845 LEAN Co.’S WEEKLY REPORT. RUBBER. Tefiang, Nov. 7. London-ad vices of a stronger market for Rubber are reflected in a good local demand for the commodity and prices show a slight advance to 97J cents closing with an upward tendency. The strength in Rubber has not, so483 words
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Article198 1919-11-12 1845 The Malaya Tribune learns from Mr. J. Mallon of Birmingham, England, who fc 6 for the past two weeks, that his room o'U the night of Friday laet, 3ht r.-x- '2“ A: On h the U fon Ue4Jtl n befOre h retir6d bed oleen b, i198 words
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Article394 1919-11-12 1845 To the Editor of the StralU Echo.) Sir, —In your valuable columns of yesterday A Hindu has given his views on bell alt of the local Hindu community in the matter of selection of a candidate for the vaccany caused by the death of Mr. Ana Valoo Tindal394 words
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Article916 1919-11-12 1845 gertak sanggol traoedt. Before Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule and a special jury yesterday, the trial waa coneluded of the sixteen men who were alleged to have been implicated in the Gertak 3anggol fight between opposition clans, resulting in the death of two Seh Tan men. Mr. M.916 words
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Article380 1919-11-12 1846 IN MEMORY OF THE GLORIOUS DEAD. KING’S MESSAGE TO HIS PEOPLE. The following telegram received by the Hon. the Resident Councillor from the Secre-> cretary of State for the Colonies has been sent to iia for publication:— Loudon, Nov. 6. —“I am commanded by the King to send380 words
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Article687 1919-11-12 1846 Government Programme Outlined. Mr. Lloyd George, through the medium of The Future —a publication described as a “Government statement of national needs and national policy,’’ which is to be distributed free throughout the country —has addressed the following message to the British people: Millions of gallant young men687 words
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Article223 1919-11-12 1846 The Tin and Tungsten Board have proved experimentally that what the Cornwall Tailings Company has been doing for the past ten years is practicable, says the Cornish Post. The Carn Brea and Tincroft mines extracted probably the usual 60 or 65 per cent, of the tin from223 words
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Article166 1919-11-12 1846 A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held on Monday, the 10th instant. At this meeting the Acting Colonial Secretary will move: “That this Council approves the plans and sections of a scheme for the windening of a portion of the Singapore Railway in the district of166 words
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Article1384 1919-11-12 1847 Joy mingled with profound gratitude to God and to those who laid down their lives in order to sec ire for humanity the greatest triumph of Right and Civilisation over Might and Barbarity in all history, as well a 8 the sorrow of bereaved millions will assuredly1,384 words
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Article169 1919-11-12 1847 Two Nbw Commissionxbs. We were very glad to learn from the Secretary to the Municipal Commission this morning that danger of a deadlock has been dispelled by the success which has attended the Municipal President’s efforts to fill the vacancesi recently created by the resignation of the Hon.169 words
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Article225 1919-11-12 1847 Raffles College. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 10.—At a wellattended meeting of the Johore Planters Association which was hel 1 at Johore Bahru on Saturday, the Hon. Mr. W. N. Gawler, presiding, it was decided regard* ing Raffles College that the members be circularised suggesting that they225 words
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Article408 1919-11-12 1848 Britain and Russia. I. < Cost of Assisting Her. < ’London, November 4—A White Paper states that the cost of British intervention in Russia since the armistice is approximately £80,000,000, including £38.000,000, the value of non-marketable munitions and stores supplied to the Russians. DIBATE IN THE COMMONS. Cel408 words
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Article222 1919-11-12 1848 Fi land's Aid R quested. [RtUTFHW YFkEGHAMB.] Helsingfors, November 2—M. Lianosrv North-West Russian Premier, has formally requested Finland’s military aid against Petrograd, reaffirming his Government’s recognition of Finland’s independence. Evacuation of Luga, London, November 4—A cable from Helsingfors, dated November 3, states that General Yudenitch’s communique admits the[RtUTFHW YFkEGHAMB.] - 222 words
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Article33 1919-11-12 1848 Ransomed and Released New York, November 3.—A cable from Mexico states that Consul Jenkins who was recently kidnapped by bandits has been released. His family paid the ransom of 836,000.33 words
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Article53 1919-11-12 1848 More Efficient Exploitation. Sydney, November 3—Sir Joseph Cook, Minister of the Navy, in a speech, disclosed the existence of a new partnership between the Imperial Government and the Commonwealth for a more efficient exploitation of the Papuan Oil Fields. The Imperial Government will grant the Commonwealth £50,00053 words
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Article51 1919-11-12 1848 British Expedition to Waziristan. London, November 4. The correspondent of the Times states that Afghan troops still occupy the Wana position in the Mahsudwazir country which is a breach of the armistice preceding peace. Thus a British expedition, about to advance to Waziristan, may assume a more serious51 words
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Article69 1919-11-12 1848 Not to Be Ceded to U.S.A. London, November 4. -The Governor of Briiith Guiana has telegraphed to Viscount Mi'ner, Secretary of State for the Colonies, protesting against Lord Rothermere’s recent suggestion that the Colony should be ceded to the United States in direct liquidation of debt. Viscount Milner69 words
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Article50 1919-11-12 1848 German Diamond Fields. British Company Takes Over. [REUTERS TF.r,SORAMS.] London, November 3. Reuter is informed that a new company has been formed to take over the German interests in the diamond fields in South-West Africa with a capital of £3,775,t00 and controlled by. British and Allied subjects.[REUTERS TF.r,SORAMS.] - 50 words
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Article84 1919-11-12 1848 Canadian Tour Compacted. Montreal, November 2.—Scenes of affectionate enthusiasm on the part of masses of poop.® lining thestreets were renewed on the occasion of the departure of the Prince of Wales, whose visit here completed the official portion of the Canadian tour, during which tnePrinceof Wales has84 words
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Article293 1919-11-12 1848 London, Noveml ar 12. —There have been a series of conferences between the Minister of Labour and representatives of Trades Unionists relative to the termination of Wages Temporary Regulation Act on November 21. The Ministry of Laboar announced yesterday that Sir R. 8. Horne, Labour Minister, will introduce293 words
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Article66 1919-11-12 1848 Reply to Council’s Note Berlin, November 3. -The German Government has replied to the Supf® Council’s note relative to the transfer German ships to Dutch Companies urlD war time, offering to submit the question arbitration to be arranged by the Albed an Netherlands Governments. Germany dares66 words
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Article381 1919-11-12 1849 END IN VIEW. 400,000 Idle [BEUJtHB W BGRAMB J Chicago, November 1.-The United MineWorkers Officials state that 400,000 miners are now idle. Hitherto everything has been very quiet. The leaders have 8 refrained from any action in directing the strike in consequence of the Federal injunction. Federal[BEUJtHB W BGRAMB J - 381 words
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Article26 1919-11-12 1849 Fully Subscribed. New York, November 3. —The British Loan from the United States, which was cabled on October 10, has been fully subsrcibed.26 words
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Article30 1919-11-12 1849 First to Visit the Port. Bombay, November 4. —Six large submarines arrived here en route to the rar East. They are the first that ever visited Bombay.30 words
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Article27 1919-11-12 1849 with a view to niainuS C e >u PP'r of candidate, and whether further to con.ider Colonie, may lie usefully extended ghb<,Ur n 827 words
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Article22 1919-11-12 1849 Poulet in Constantinople* Constantinople, November 3. French airman, Poulet, has arrived at Ban Stefano aerodrome, six miles from Constantinople.22 words
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Article338 1919-11-12 1849 Striking Labour Gains. London, November 3. -The Municipal Elections in England were held Pesterday, I those in London being the first ‘since 1912. Only half the results were declared last I evening. The public is apathetic and the small polls apparently favoured the Labourites. The results of the338 words
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Article35 1919-11-12 1849 Surrendered to Allies, London, November 3.-Iu the. of Common, at 9 ue ,0 ;,Mp Goeben stated that t e er Allie, and has was surrendered to g been partial V son crew lu35 words
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Article133 1919-11-12 1849 More Admission of Delegate [SSCTERS TSERGSAMS.] ’■'-W to admit W Austro-German Delegates. Paris, November 3. In th* Council the American delegate Mr P p*?k announced that the Austrian a’n<l‘ a delegate, to the W„h" O X ference were not able to obtain shipping acco mod at ion to[SSCTERS TSERGSAMS.] - 133 words
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Article131 1919-11-12 1849 Rkvial at Homk. Loudon, November 3—The revival of business is evidenced in the publication in the papers of pages of advertisements of company prospectuses eight of which to-day in v ite subecri pt ions aggregating 10,000,000, the largest being Messrs. Levers Bros, for £4,000,000. The activities of the131 words
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Article155 1919-11-12 1849 Imports from Japan. London, November 3 —ln the House ot Commons, replying to Mr.GeorgeTerrell who asked whether the Government contemplated protection against unfair Amtiu competition, Sir Auckland Geddes, President of the B md of Trade, stated that imports (f Japsnese manufacture, excluding food, during June totalled £7oo,o'>o; July,155 words
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Article320 1919-11-12 1850 FIRST DAY'S PAGEANT The chingay procession which was interrupted on Friday by the rain was continued last Saturday evening. Despite the short notice given to the participants there was an excellent muster of the different sections. It was a lovely moonlight night, and with the myriads of electric320 words
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Article224 1919-11-12 1850 Guthrie Co’s Weekly Report. Singapore, November 6.—The usual weekly rubber auctions which opened on Wednesday were marked by a good demand tor all grades which continued throughout the sales. Fine Pale Crepe sold at up to 97 cents showing an advance on last week of cents. Ribbed Smoked224 words
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Article516 1919-11-12 1850 Mr. F. J. Hill expects to sail for the East by the Grotius, and will arrive iu Penang shortly after Christmas. Dr. Travers and his son acted as volunteer porters at Paddington Station during the railway strike, says the Malay Mail. A list of forty-one persons banished516 words
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Article247 1919-11-12 1850 CHAN LUN’S ALLEGED SUCCESSOR Police on the Trail. Ipoh, Nov. 7.—lt is stated that the police have received definite information with regard to the composition of the gang of robbers who held up Ampang on September 15, an( i Senudong, Bani, and Chanderiang in J uue this247 words
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Article286 1919-11-12 1850 Benefit of thb Rise in Exchange Presiding on the 6th October at the twenty*second annual general meeting of the North Borneo Trading Company, Limited, held in London, Mr. C. P. Bennett said it was a pleasure to be able to put before the shareholders accounts which286 words
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Article69 1919-11-12 1850 According to a Government Gazette Extraordinary issued on Thursday importers aie not allowed to sell Carnation milk (baby size) at more than $l6 per case and the maximum retail price is $16.50 per esse, or 34 cents a tin. o: Mr. A. E Herbert has recovered from n69 words
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Article30 1919-11-12 1851 Over 20,000 Affected, [bectehs telegrams.] r ondon, November 4. A telegram from New York states it is understood there will be a strike of 20,000 dockers or over.[bectehs telegrams.] - 30 words
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Article19 1919-11-12 1851 Decision to Resume The Longshoremen’s Association announced that the strikers have decided to resume work wherever needed.19 words
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Article138 1919-11-12 1851 Police and Military Withdrawn. Cairo, October 31.—The Police and Military have l>eeu withdrawn from Alexandria after a deputation of notables gave the Governor an undertaking that there would be no demonstrations or disorders. Nevertheless a proce sion of striking carters and cab-drivers which was formed at noon138 words
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Article150 1919-11-12 1851 Supreme Council's Protocol. Paris, November 2.—The Supreme Council has drafted a letter to the German Government outlining a protocol in which Germany will agree to comply with all the unfulfilled terms of the armistice. The protocol provides that Germany should give up a certain number of light150 words
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Article91 1919-11-12 1851 Labour's Altitude. London, November 4 -Mr. Bonar Law announced that a new committee would be appointed to consider the issue of premium London, November 4, The Labour Party has decided to oppose the sue 0 P A premium bonds. Meanwhile nearly members of the House of Commons have91 words
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Article133 1919-11-12 1851 Supreme Council's Decision. ciHn’a I 3 i~™ e B“P"we 8 “P"we Counmei? "T Govern- e forth Council 1 decisions as Xtn i ■> -ly, and HiinL the mi “orities treaty cIaTPB thet\ 1 tO, lhe Uote de 1 s >" <&. 2« Jr.™ orik l 8 retcxt133 words
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Article37 1919-11-12 1851 Enthusiastic Reception. Strasbourgh, November 3. M. Clemenceau arrived on his first visit on ex-German soil for years. He was given an enthusiastic reception. A cheering crowd broke through the cordon and the soldiers cheered.37 words
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Article52 1919-11-12 1851 Col. Ke ly Reprimanded.) London, November 4.—The Courtmartial ord* red that Colonel SherwoodKelly, who was charged with contravening the Army Regulations by writing letters to the press alleging that British troops in North Russia were being used for a big offensive entailing needless loss and suffering, be52 words
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Article25 1919-11-12 1851 To Be Maintained. London, November .4. In the Home of Commons, Mr. W. Churchill definitely announced that the Territorial force would be maintained.25 words
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Article123 1919-11-12 1851 Payment of Interest Coupons. The Treasurer, 8. 8. notifios elsewhere to-dav that interest coupons of the b cent Loan will be payable at the Central Pnst Offices in these Settlements. The nub i are also notified respect.ng exchange of the Bonds of the 6 per cen123 words
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Article256 1919-11-12 1851 To the Editor of the Strath Echo] Sir —Anent the letters re [ho above which apoeared in y OQr paper of 7th and 8h inmant with the nom-de-plumes of A Hindu and Another Hindu in fairness to the majority of the Hindu Community, it seems to me it256 words
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Article301 1919-11-12 1851 Interesting Proc edingb in Peeing Yesterday. We are indebted to a correspondent for the following The first anniversary of the death of Anjalai Ammal, wife of Mr. G. Samy Pillai, Chief Clerk, Public Works Department, Bukit Mertajim, was conducted on a grand scale yesterday at his residence No301 words
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Obituary193 1919-11-12 1851 Obitrary, London, November 4.—The death is announced of Mr. J. S. Raglan Phillips, Editor of the Yorkshire Post. DEATHS. Ferrier. -On October 26, at sea on board s.s. Burrumboet, of which he was chief engineer, Arthur James Ferrier, eldest son of the late James Ferrier of Shanghai, in his 42nd193 words
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Article611 1919-11-12 1852 A New Company. We understand that the entire organisation known as the Straits Agency, which was a branch of the Societe Financiere des Caourchoues, has by agreement been taken over by a new Company with the title of the Societe Internationale de Plantations et de Finance to be commonly611 words
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Article105 1919-11-12 1852 Mr. John Meldrum, Captain of the Penang Swimming Club, was entertained to dinner at the Swimming Club last Saturday prior to his departure lor Puket as sub-Agent of the Chartered Bank. Mr. C. M. Henderson, President of the Club, was in the chair. Mr. F. AL Sharrock105 words
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Article87 1919-11-12 1852 A tew days ago a challenge appeared in the Hongkong Post from Iron Bux, offering to box any welter or middleweight in the Orient, preferably Sky Kerrison. This the gritty Sky accepted. Sky Kerrison is a well known South China boxer and has just returned from service. He claims87 words
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Article48 1919-11-12 1852 Ladies have taken to playing lawn bowls at Hankow. Ten ladies recently competed in a match for the Lawn Bowls Cup presented by Mrs. Kirkhope, the result being that Mrs. Lui nett, who played an excellent game throughout, won easily. The runner up was Mrs. Keenan.48 words
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Article23 1919-11-12 1852 In the Final for the St. James Cup, Keppel Golf Club, Singapore, H. Tongue beat G. Chancy one up in 36 holes.23 words
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Article171 1919-11-12 1852 If a golf ball is not truly spherical or if it isn’t properly balanced, it will not fly straight; if either you by mis-hitting or a side-wind give it the slightest excuse to swerve, swerve it will—much more (says Everyday Science) than a properly-made ball. A scientist,171 words
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Article335 1919-11-12 1852 The semi-final and final rounds of the Cal-<-nfta Cup Tournament was played at the llnyal and Ancient Club, St. Andrews, on Luh September. j le most important match m the semi-final round was that between Mr. Angus Hambro, M.P. (plus o), and Mr. 11. F. laylor (plus335 words
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Article76 1919-11-12 1852 Victoria Derby. [rbutbr’s Service.] Melbourne, November 2.—The Victoria Derby resulted as follows: Richmond Main (1) Artilleryman (S) Surveyor (8) Won by half a length. The betting Wf I 5 to 1 Richmond Main. Melbourne Cup Melbourne, November 3.—The Melbourne Cup resulted as follows Arilleryman (1) Fichmond Main (2)76 words
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Article158 1919-11-12 1852 ANNUAL DINNER. The annual dinner of the China Association will be held at the Savoy Hotel, Strand on Tuesday, the 11th Nov., 1919, at 7.30 p.m. This annual event, like everything of this character, has naturally not taken place dur* ing the period of the war, and its158 words
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Article632 1919-11-12 1853 MOTOR. TRANSPORT the key io COMMERCIAL EXPANSION The patriotic effort of Ln L. L. Erockmat, Chief Secretary to the Government ci the Federated Malay States, in his recent annual report, to strengthen the tendency of buyer? in those States to import British goods, and particularly motor vehicles,632 words
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Article953 1919-11-12 1853 LONDON LOSING CONTROL OF WHITE I METAL. THE PROJECTED AMERICAN ORGANISATION. Part of the following article dated New I York, Sept. 14, was carried on the cable some I days ago. I Senator Key Pittman of Nevada, father of I the I ittman Silver Bill, which fixes953 words
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Article328 1919-11-12 1853 IMPORTANT NEW ARRANGEMENTS. An important telegram was received by the British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai from the London Chamber of Commerce on October 23, in connection with the mails, which, asr everybody knows, have been exceedingly irregular and unsatisfactory. The telegram states that the British Post Office328 words
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Article156 1919-11-12 1854 PRIZE OF £lO,OOO OFFERED. To commemorate the visit of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales to the capital of British Columbia and to encourage in Canada the development of industry, and incidentally to improve the good feeling between Canada and Japan, Mr. Norman Yarrow, of Victoria,156 words
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Article196 1919-11-12 1854 fAr.reaching PROGRAMME. At the usual weekly meeting of the Straits Chinese Reading Club held in the C.C.A. Hall, Singapore, on November 3rd, an imprompihi discussion regarding tha improvements that might be made in Singapore was engaged in by the members. The Rev. W. Murray. M.A., was in196 words
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Article1002 1919-11-12 1854 STRONG CRITICISM IN HONGKONG COUNCIL. rwsr ♦Speaking in the Hongkong Legislative Council on October 30, the Hon. Mr. Robert Shewun, iu the course of his remarks on the Budget, said:— There is only one matter whjph I really meant to refer te. I had the honour of1,002 words
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Article227 1919-11-12 1854 RAPID PROGRESS IN CHINA. The Hankow Telephone Company have been working up to their fullest capacity for some time with two thousand subscribers. Tt is said that there are at present some five hundred on the waiting list for machines. It is now intimated that apparatus which will nearly227 words
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Article1857 1919-11-12 1855 NORTH AM ROAD OUTRAGE, Gang-robbers get their deserts. Before Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule.the trial was concluded yesterday afternoon of Wone Pong, Chik Ah Pat, PokOon.Chiu Pan and Yi Weng on the charge of gang robbery under section 395 of the P nal Code and Li Yi1,857 words
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Article87 1919-11-12 1855 How Japan is Solving Them. On account of the scarcity of subsidiary coins the Japanese Treasury is coining silver, nickel and copper coins amounting to 120 million yen, instead of issuing new small notes of 10, 20 and 50 sen, which are to be withdrawn next year,87 words
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Article38 1919-11-12 1855 The particulars of the output of Renong Tin Dredging Company's Tin Ore for the 2nd half of October wsre:—No. 1 Dredge pls. 96; No. 2 Dredge pls. 193 No. 3 Dredge pls. 231, Total pls. 620.38 words
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Article406 1919-11-12 1856 THE TJIKEMBANG. The Java Pacific liner Tjikembang, which was requisitioned by the United States Goveminent during the European war, arrived in Manila on the 13th October to be returned to Meerkamp and Company, acting representatives of the Netherland line. When the ship is finally turned over she is to406 words
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Article91 1919-11-12 1856 Constantinople, October s.—The new Cabinet has been composed as follows Grand Vizier. General Ali Riz.a Pasha. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mustapha Rech id Pasha. Minister of War, Djemal Pasha. Minister of Marine, Salih Pasha. Minister of Interior, Darned Sherif Pasha. Minister of Justice, Mustapha Bey. Minister of91 words
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Article164 1919-11-12 1856 Li Yuan-Hung’s Scheme. Ex-President Li Yuan-hung has drawn up a plan for the establishment in Wuchang of a Wu-Han (Wuchang-Hankow) University, and has been consulting with the officials and gentry in Hupeh about the mt ans of raising sufficient funds to start the great educational enterprise. After164 words
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Article108 1919-11-12 1856 The report of Kinta Tin for eighteen months to December 31 last states that the profit amounted to £85,738. Interim dividends have been paid as follows:—s per cent on November 5 1917, £6,000 5 per cent on June 20, 1918 £6,000, 5 per cent on October 30, 1918,108 words
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Article135 1919-11-12 1856 The following are the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners 1. Declarations from Messrs. J. R. Murray <fc C. R. Samuel as Municipal Commissioners to be laid on the Table. 2. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to135 words
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Article70 1919-11-12 1856 ARREST JUST AFTER DISCHARGE. The Times of Malaya of 6th November reMat Aji, of Kuala Kurau, who was tried this week for robbery and hurt to Mr. G. P. Gordon, of Kalumpang Estate, was arrested yesterday after his discharge and was produced this morning before the70 words
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Article333 1919-11-12 1856 Cab Crashes into Cycle. Mr. Langham Carter had a case of flair rant rash driving before him in Singapore last week. The accused was a chafl£ Ur named Dir di bin Gadi, driver of 1593. Mr. J. Hills, who prosecuted, said a cyclist was going along333 words
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Article66 1919-11-12 1856 Legislative Council. Singapore, November 11.- The Legislative Council sat for seven minutes. Replying to the Hon. Mr. Kemp the Hon. Mr. Marriott eaid that the widening of the railway in the district of Kampong Java was ouly a portion of the scheme the remainder of which would be66 words
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Article165 1919-11-12 1856 We very much regret to record the death of Mr. C. W. Barnett, the wellknown retired civil engineer and architect which occurred in the General Hospital, Penang, this moftiing, at the ripe age of 75 years. Deceased had been in failing health for some165 words
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1317 1919-11-12 1857 The war has taken much from us and given us little in return, save the priceless boon of security and friendships sealed hy the closest ties. But there is one material benefit at least for which it has been directly responsible, and that is the extraordinary1,317 words
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Article541 1919-11-12 1857 Mr. J. 1.. Humphreys has been gtxetted British Adviser, Trengganu. Mr. F. S. Unwin, Commissioner of CbiMM Customs, Hankow, has been transferred to Shanghai. The Empire Entertainers, who have been showing at Hongkong, are expected shortly in Singapore. On 29th Oct. Messrs E. B. Potter and G.541 words
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Article380 1919-11-12 1858 Earl Lcverghetn’s New Appointment. Paris, November 2.—Earl Faille Lever, ghem who is now in Tokio will shortly b e appointed Belgian representative in Berlin. Ail Souls Day. Throughout France to-day, All Sou's Day, special ceremonies are held in the towns and villages in memory of those who fell380 words
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Article43 1919-11-12 1858 Passed by State Assembly. Melbourne, November s,—The State Assembly passed a Bill against profiteering, providing for a maximum fine of £5OO or one year’s imprisonment in the case of an individdal offender and £2,000 in the case of a corporation.43 words
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Article24 1919-11-12 1858 Koltchak’b Retreat. Government Evacuate Omsk. Omsk, October 30.—The Civil Government is evacuating Omsk. Admiral Koltchak is retreating on the whole fr mt.24 words
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Article29 1919-11-12 1858 A 4\auce. London, November 6.—Th Unite Rtates’ exports for the first eight months of 1949 were over £1,000,000,000, representing a big advance ou previous similar periods.29 words
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Article40 1919-11-12 1858 Result of King’s Appeal. London, November 4. —Sir R. 8. Horne, Minister of Labour, announced that 5,088 employers have undertaken to provide employment for 46,000 disabled ex-soldiers in response to the recent appeal of His Majesty the King.40 words
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Article152 1919-11-12 1858 Cause of High Prices. London, November 5. —The Society of Meat Importers made a statement criticising Mr. C.A. McCurdy’s speech,cabled on October 28, pointing out that before the war Great Britain depended on supplies from Australasia and Argentina whose export capacity had actually increased during wartime. Moreover,152 words
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Article38 1919-11-12 1858 Its Immediate Construction. London November 4.—Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Premier would be happy to receive a deputation from the House of Commons Channel Tunnel Committee to urge the immediate construction of the tunnel.38 words
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Article154 1919-11-12 1858 French Premier’s Speech. Strasbourg, November 4.—M. Clemenceau speaking not as a candidate in the election, but as head of the Government, dwelt on the formidable reconstruction task. The democracies’ only solution was work. In view of the complexity of the problems confronting the new political era, it154 words
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Article42 1919-11-12 1858 Japan to Co operate. Washington, November 4. The State Department announces that Japan, replying to the Note from the United States of last September, regarding the conditions in Siberia, expresses her willingness to cooperate with the American authorities there.42 words
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Article26 1919-11-12 1858 Rate of Discount Raised, London, November 6 -The Bank of England rate of discount was raised to-day from five to six per cent.26 words
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Article430 1919-11-12 1858 SPEECH AT TORONTO. [bKUTKBS TKLKOXINB.] Toronto, November 4.—The Prince of Wales, addressing a combined meeting of Canadian Empire Clubs, said, “Tho welfare of the whole Empire is the big question. It has taken a new shape since the war. Because of their whole-hearted participation in the great430 words
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Article165 1919-11-12 1858 THE ALLIES’ REPLY. Paris, November 4. —The Allies, replying to Bulgaria's objections to the peace terms» especially the plea that the alliance with Germany was a mere accident, recall that Bulgaria made an unprovoked attack from tbe rear ou Serbia, thus paralysing the heroic Serbian resistance to165 words
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Article30 1919-11-12 1859 All the three games in the Ping-Pong match between the C. U. A. C. and the A. C. 9. Union resulted in a win for the former institution.30 words
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Article100 1919-11-12 1859 Standard Golf Ball, London, Sept. 24.—The British golf rules committee, at its first meeting since 1914, decided against abolition of the Stymie or interfering with the size of the holes, but resolved to submit a new rule standardizing golf bails to its association. New York, St pt, 24—Officers of100 words
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Article38 1919-11-12 1859 Dempsey To Fight Beckett. Mobile, (Alabama) November 4. —Dempsey has signed an agreement to fight Beckett at New Orleans on March 17 ,1920, on the condition that Beckett defeats Carpentier, Dempsey will receive $125,000 win or lose.38 words
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Article319 1919-11-12 1859 STEADY RISE IN PRICES. London, October 14. —Since the conclusion of the railway strike the price of plantation rubber has been quietly improving. The lowest level touched this year was Is. 7d. per lb., in June last. Since that date it has been possible to sell forward for319 words
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Article729 1919-11-12 1859 [To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] R k n ,ju~~ Ot J° a man became bis Riders are heavily laden as suggested by 0o yesterday in your paper doesn’t seem to be sound. The very fact that he has been entrusted with so many tasks itself proves729 words
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Article373 1919-11-12 1859 A good deal of investigation has taken place into the trouble that exists on so many rubber plantations and which is designated brown bast.’* So far, we do not seem to have got very far in the matter, and the London and China Express is inolined to agree373 words
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Article51 1919-11-12 1859 London, Novi mber 5. —The House of Commons, alter an acrimonious dincuHflion, passed by 116 votes, Clause 9 of the Aliens Restriction Bill, repatriating ex-enemy aliens, unh s licensed to remain. > o'f-equently, several amendAAxents were a i 1 modifying th* appliest '-u of p nsenj of51 words
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Article56 1919-11-12 1860 {Hongkong Pott Special.') Anticipating failure of the China Peace negotiations at Shanghai and a resumption of hostilities, arrangornenU a being made to hold a meeting o tarmu Chinese societies in Shangha. “to discuss and decide what steps shall be taken in e in S with the side56 words
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Article77 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai. October 27,-Tbe Tuchun of t.w Kow Dominion reports that the Bosieti'S Russia propose to attack Samur y < the territory under his pmsdietion. and quests the Russian Minister to stop then vance. He also reports that the ‘h’ aIKSv General Kato declared on his arrival at that77 words
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Article39 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai. October 27,-The I abmet .greed to supply Japan with salt, the Sall Gabclle is now making arrangements with the Japanese Delegate allowing I.OtMt.OOO piculs to be exported from Waipeli. The first eonsignment has been transported.39 words
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Article94 1919-11-12 1860 Canton, October 27.-Of late the students have seized large quantities of Japanese low grade goods imported into Canton and had the whole lot burned in public outside ’he East Garden last Saturday at noon. The articles burned consisted of 50 bales of paper value about 140,000, together with94 words
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Article63 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai, <M. 28. Tin* Chinese Police made an attempt to eutvi ih< uotonou bling place styled ihe Wheel, tut .wjic denied admission, not having the Consular chop on the warrant. Chinese officials are now considering the possibility of closing Ihe Wheel through the Bureau of Foreign Affairs63 words
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Article27 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai, Oct. 28.—Exchange has reached its highest point in history. Business has been done with London at Gs. 9;d. and with America at 143.27 words
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Article38 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai, Oct. 28.—Chief Peace Delegate I.uh Ching-hsiang telegraphs from Europe that the Japanese will again press the question of racial equality upon the League of ns a set-off to restoration of Shantung to China.38 words
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Article51 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai. Oct. 2h. --Th»* six Lamas representing th»* Living Buddah had an audmnee t»f th»* President yesterday during which th» x 4’ '-.u“ «d tip* can> •ll itj'.-n r hc autoncnr cf Outer The Russian Minister in Peking is interrogating the Government regarding cance ation of Outer Mongolian51 words
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Article47 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai. Oct. 28.-The post of Military Governor at Shanghai will be filled by (hat Sit-yuan. There will also be created the new appointment of Military Lieutenant Governor who will be recommended by Loo M inchang, the late Military Governor and present Tuchun of Chekiang.47 words
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Article15 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai, Oct. 28. -The Japanese Emperor, has ratified the European Peace Treaty.15 words
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Article43 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai. Oct. 28.—The Acting Premier, Kan Wang-pang, wires to the Peace Delegates of the South, declaring that the secret treaties with Japan have all been disclosed, and that hr can guarantee that no secret treaties will be concluded in future.43 words
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Article95 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai, Oct. 28.—1 t is currently reported that Chu Van-yuan, a former Bank Director, has concluded in America a loan of $50,000,000 (gold) on the security of the Government Tobacco and Wine Monopoly, but the financial authorities in Peking do not admit it is a fact.95 words
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Article65 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai, Oct. 31. —The Russian Ministei in Peking states in reply to the Foreign Ministry, that the advance of Russian troops by way of Tap-shing District, in the Chinese New Dominion, to attack a certain place in Siberia, is a strategic scheme of the Omsk Government which has65 words
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Article220 1919-11-12 1860 Shanghai, Oct. 31. The Foreign Office, Peking, despatched a deputy i»> interview the Poitugut c Mini tel n garding the »l«.-maica-ti;,n ci Macao.. There was no definite result. io: Combining picturesque Chinese wedding customs with the Occidental ceremony, one of the most unique and beautiful weddings ever held220 words
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Article504 1919-11-12 1860 Castor» Coconut, Palm And Peanut Oil, New York, Sept 20. —The following the latest market quotations: Castor Oil. Producers report a steady consuming d®. mand for No. 1 U. S. P. castor oil. Priori are unchanged and steady at 21c 21|c per pound in barrels, carlots, New York504 words
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Article527 1919-11-12 1861 LONDON A FREE MARKET. ADVERSE EXCHANGE FAVOURS SALES TO AMERICA. o It is an interesting commentary on the position of London in the gold market that while English exchange, at New York particularly is experiencing a phenomenal depreciation the British capital still witnesses the inflow of a large527 words
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Article483 1919-11-12 1861 ANOTHER CRASH in SINGAPORE. Reach i nn dV t 0 d Cta hin? 8 rikBhB each Road, Singapore, on sth Novemberortunately not injuring either the passenger, •r.. Jackson or the puller, Abdul Gustaki— M%i r^ er ***** WB9 rnent rigoroU9 im l’ rlsou •40 of the483 words
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Article275 1919-11-12 1861 ARREST OF PROFESSOR GOODE. (RBITRIit London, November 4.-In the House of _ommons, replying to a question, Mr. Cecil Harmsworth confirmed that Professor Goode the Manchester Guardian correspondent in* Russia, was arrested because he came direct from the Bolshevists. He was subsequently released upon instructions from London, dl275 words
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Article88 1919-11-12 1861 WELL NIGH DESPERATE. Vienna, November 4. The Reparation SubCommission has completed a ten days’ sit. ting and is issuing an interim report. Sir William Goode, the British representative, stated to Renter that the condition of Vienna is well nigh desperate, owing to the non-ful-filment of contracts with88 words
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Article99 1919-11-12 1861 DIET’S PROTEST. Ixmdon, November 4. —The Tyrol Diet haa issued a protest against the handling over of South Tyrol, the home of Andreas Hofer, the renowned champion of liberty, with a quar-t-r o: a million G- rma i p ilate-n, to Italy. Lrd Bryce .oippirta the protest, pointin'.-99 words
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Article167 1919-11-12 1861 BRITISH \DMLN I STR ATJ( >N London, Not mher 3 Letters. fmm sol--0-r a;.i d German ♦ernttry i n ‘hf nana de»ira ‘--tz ’hi- iH to the absolute fairness and admitted capability of the British administration. An interesting illustration of the Germans wish to trade was provided on167 words
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Article133 1919-11-12 1862 Scottish Solicitor Not Suitable. S 1 1 '< > London, November 4. —In the House of Commons the Labourites opposed the appointment of the Scottish Solicitor, Mr. Duncan, as Coal Controller, because the Coal Advisory Committee was not consulted and a’lawyer was not suitable for the133 words
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Article303 1919-11-12 1862 German Trades Displaced. At the meeting of the Institute of Metals in Sheffield there will be an exhibition of the collection of British manufacturers started to those of Germany and Austria. The Collection has been fiiade by the development department of the city. Permanent magnets have303 words
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Article80 1919-11-12 1862 China's Demand Still Active. [rRUTKHS TELEGRAMS-] London, November s.—Silver reached 67 pence an ounce yesterday in consequence of the American strikes, the holding up of supplies and the active demand from China. TRADING WITH EX-ENEMIES. Government Policy Urged. London, November s.—The textie section of the London Chamber of[rRUTKHS TELEGRAMS-] - 80 words
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Article26 1919-11-12 1862 U, S. Senate Confirms Provision. Washington, November 1. —The Senate confirmed the Shantung provision of the Peace Treaty by 46 votes to 43.26 words
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Article29 1919-11-12 1862 Casualty List. Paris, November 4. Latest estimates regarding the casualties in the collision of the Simplon express show that sixty were killed and over 100 injured.29 words
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Article62 1919-11-12 1862 Excess Profits Tax. London, November s.—Mt, Austin Chamberlain, in speech at the Guildhall, said that excess profits tax should go at the earliest moment but it must be replaced by other equitable tax. Taxation must be readjusted. If expenditure is increased taxation must be increased and a new62 words
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Article320 1919-11-12 1862 BITTER SPEECH BY NATIONALIST. The South African House of Assembly adopted the motion for the ratification of the Peace I reaty by 84 votes to 19, says a Reuter message of 11th September, General Hertzog, the mischief-making Nationalist leader, arriving in the middle of the debate, spoke at320 words
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Article475 1919-11-12 1862 It is officially stated that H.M.S. Ambrnju, six submarines and the drifter Moonshine will arrive at Singapore about the 16th init. en route for Chinese waters. The Ambrose, of course, is the parent ship of the Sixth Sub-, marine Flotilla, comprising herself, the Mara» zion, sloop, Moonshine,475 words
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Article227 1919-11-12 1863 BIRTHS. Wilkins —On 28th October, at Kandy, Ceylon, to Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wilkins, of Agni, India, twin sons. Glen\lE—On the 31at October, at Lindoola Estate, Talawskelle, Ceylon, the wife of Arthur Glennie, a son. MARRIAGES. Wallace-Whttle -On Septemlier 29, at Kinson, Dorset, William Greenell, son of227 words
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Advertisement371 1919-11-12 1863 A Great Woman And A Great Tonic A'VStf I R ON JELLOIDS. yV/£ Duke of Argyll {Bth. Duke) after meeting ELIZABETH FRY Elizabeth Fry, said of her “She was the only really very great human being I have ever met, with whom it was impossible to be disappointed. She was371 words
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Advertisement26 1919-11-12 1863 HO HENG. TOKO BATIK BATAVIA. 21a, PENANG ROAD. (Next to Nikko Studio.) We have large stocks of differently coloured Batik sarongs. PRICES MODERATE. Inspection cordially invitsd.26 words
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Advertisement205 1919-11-12 1864 II H r CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., 1 NO. 59, BEACH STREET, PENANG. ESTABLISHED 1883. PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. J Proprietors of the "STRAITS ECHO" and “PENANG SIN POE.’ I The most enterprising and up-to-date Printers and Litho- Ijl graphers in the Orient. Our plant is of the very latest Pattern and by205 words
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