The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 18 September 1889
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1889-09-18 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE Piuok 20 Cents. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. Price 20 cejts. VOL I. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1889. No. 54.27 words
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Advertisement843 1889-09-18 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government SecnThe Marine Insurance Co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPU. rity Life Company Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. o^ted) THE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival Of Steamers. of AMUrautsto^he Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the843 words
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Article994 1889-09-18 2 -Tiie reserve and unwillingness manifested by the class of people who have hitherto monopolized pawnbroking in taking out pawnbrokers licences under The Pawnbrokers Ordinance Amendment Ordinance 1889 and the Rules made m regard thereto by His Excellency the Governor in Council, and which came into force994 words
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438 1889-09-18 2 16 16 inflped with sincere ploastiro we have perused the notification in the last (Government <Gazette offering a reward of 10,000 for such information as shall lead to the conviction of the ringleader or ringleaders who appear to have conspired438 words
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Article1033 1889-09-18 2 The Emperor Francis Joseph, accompanied by the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, arrived in Berlin at five o’clock ou Monday, August 12th. The wholecorpa of the Guards, botli infantry and cavalrv lined the three miles of road from the station to the castle. The crowd which had1,033 words
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Advertisement256 1889-09-18 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. I’IBJ.ISHEIt ivtnv WEItNISDAT AXD BATIEHAV MOISIM KH TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IX ADVANCE. Per Annum 15. 00 Half-year 8. 00 Quartei 4. 60 Single copy twenty cents. IF PAiD IN ABKEAR 8 for Hiree months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of256 words
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Article794 1889-09-18 3 A Character-Sketch by a Student or his Career. The Emperor William 11. i« as vet an unknown quantity in European politics. It would be easy to attach undue weight to the first actions or utterances of a young ruler who is called to the throne under794 words
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Article333 1889-09-18 3 The following is from the American correspondent of an influential French journal: —“In nothing, perhaps, have the United States shown themselves so little consistent as in their intercourse with China. After having voted the famous immigration clause and rejected the proposed treaty dealing with the333 words
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Article518 1889-09-18 3 The directors of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company have issued a circular, signed by the Secretary, to the proprietors, proposing a reduction of the capital. The circular states:— I am instructed by the Board of Directors to take the earliest opportunity of informing518 words
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Article713 1889-09-18 3 An Interview with his Majesty the Kino of the Sedanqs. His Majesty Marie 1., King of the Sedangs, is now in Europe on a diplomatic and commercial expedition —that is, for the purpose of raising capital for the further exploitation of his new country,713 words
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88 1889-09-18 3 when the jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against some person or persols unknown.- The coroner in his summing up stated that many of the houses in the neighbourhood where the deceased was found were88 words
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Article151 1889-09-18 4 (From the Finang Gazette). Jjondon, 12 th September. Hie result of the St. Legcr” 1. Donovan. 2. Miguel. 3. Davenport. Twelve liorses rail. The interuatioual monetary congress, under the presidency of the Governor of the Bank of France, has met in Paris to discuss bimetallism. Strikers continue to(From the Finang Gazette). - 151 words
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Article1029 1889-09-18 4 •riiv i• v«A* v A v -1 T> Cr O il steamer RoJulla having lelt Singapore this morning may be expected to arrive here to-morrow afternoon. The outward bound mail steamer Peshawur, with tlie mails from Europe, having left Colombo yesterday at 1 p.m., may be expected1,029 words
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Article249 1889-09-18 4 The Hon. Mr. Adamson having now arrived in Penang to take part in the inquiries being pursued by the Police Commission, trust that, the members of the Commission beiug now all here, the great question of the native Police levying black-mail and exacting bribes249 words
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221 1889-09-18 4 Last Monday, before Mr. Egerton, Dolla, one of the Malays who was caught committing an assault upon Mr. S’Gravensande, tlie Controleur of Deli, as reported in our issue of last Saturday, was found guilty and sentenced to six weeks’ imprisonment, his companion at221 words
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534 1889-09-18 4 At the last meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners Major MeCullum gave notice that at the next meeting of the Commissioners ho would call attention to the increase of hydrophobia in Singapore, aud, if necessary, propose, a resolution. The Straits Times, after calling534 words
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Article793 1889-09-18 4 (Friday, September 1 QthJ. Whereas many offences of contraband dealing in Chandu imported from Amoy and Swatow have of late been committed and there is reason to believe that cer- Liin ovll-diapnsed persons have consspwed together for the purpose of an or- ganised evasion on a large scale793 words
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Article302 1889-09-18 5 The following passages have been ENGAGED FOR THE STRAITS Per P. and O. steamer Massilia, from London, August 23; from Brindisi, Sept. L —For Singapore From London Dr. Carpenter.—From Brindisi: —Mr. H. K. Sturdee, Mr. J. J. Summerfield. Per P. and O. steamer Mirzapore, from London, Sept.302 words
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Article172 1889-09-18 5 Arrivals. Sept. 14tli.—Per s. s. Teutonia, from Klaug: Capt. Christiansen, Mr. D. Comrie, and Mr. E. Anderson. Sept. 15th.— Per s. s. Lady M eld, from Taiping Mr. Trafford, and Mr. Reich. k®pL llith.—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from laiping l 1 he Ideal Comedy Company. Sept. 18th.-—Per172 words
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351 1889-09-18 5 Macaulay’s New Zealander has not, as yet, taken his seat on London Bridge to weep over the ruins of St. Paul’s, but John Chinaman bids fair tooust him of his own house and home at no distant date. The 'Chinesequestion,’ says a home paper351 words
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335 1889-09-18 5 —Stra Us Times. The British ship Annie M. Law which just arrived from Batavia, had in irons two of her seamen named John Mitchell and James Doyle, and these are accused of attempting Lo set fire to the vessel—Stra Us Times. - 335 words
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Article765 1889-09-18 5 According to the Japan Herald, the number of Englishmen from Shanghai, Hongkong, ludia, etc., who applied for passports for travelling in the ulterior of Japan through the hands of the British Legation last year was about 1,600. The number is expected to be larger this year, as up to765 words
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Article1569 1889-09-18 5 (By tiie Pall Mall Gazette’s Travelling Commissioner.) Reader, be warned. I have looked upon men being cruelly tortured; I have stood in the shambles where human beings are slaughtered like pigs; rny boots have dripped with the blood of my fel-low-creatures; I must exorcise memory1,569 words
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Article127 1889-09-18 6 Penang, lOtli September, 1889. luites close as follows London, Demand Bank 3/0} dollar. Do. 4 mouths sight, Bank 3,1$ Do. 6 Credits 3/2 Do. 6 Documentary 3/2 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Ks. 225$ Do. 30 days sight, Private 230 Bombay, Demand, Bank 2250 Do. 30 days sight, Private,, 230 Madras,127 words
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Advertisement78 1889-09-18 6 INDIA RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactured on the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented machinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. Kh Orders can be executed within hours after receipt. A. XAULFTJSS Co. No. 0, Beach Street. 2 TO LET. A large, convenient and well lighted GODOWN in Union78 words
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Advertisement325 1889-09-18 6 ROBINSON CO. New Goods ex. S. S. Cflcufinlus. MESSRS. ROBINSON CO. ARE NOW SHOWING A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN THEIR LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. Corded ribbons. Approved corsets. Check ribbons. Mayfair corsets. Sash ribbons. Portia corsets. Velvet ribbons. 11 Common sense corsets White lisle socks. Cashmere socks. White lace socks.325 words
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Advertisement878 1889-09-18 7 srsrr esplanade hotel. I outfitters. (LATE EASTERN HOTEL T ?!r? T f R SOL I lie establishment in question is 7 Beach Street. I His HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY situated in one of the most thriving REPAIRED, DECORATED AND NEWLY localities on the East coast of SuHave just received878 words
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Advertisement689 1889-09-18 8 THE POSITIVE GRAND HOTEL. GOVERNMENT SECURITY Life Assurance Co. “Limited.” HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: LOfJCItVS I3llilcli'tlffS 9 IZCCICII Sti Cet, 104, Clive Street, Calcutta. This Hotel, the largest in Penang, is situated in the heart of the busiCapital and other Funds £.415,090 ness quarter of the Town and is highly689 words
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Advertisement199 1889-09-18 8 THEAN CHEE&CO No. 21 Beach HU-J HAVE JUST RECEIVED PER S. S. “Altonuvc*w l PERFUMERY. STATIONERY. CROCKERYWAKE. GLASSWARE. lamps. LAWN TENNIS SHOES. VELVET TABLE COVERS. WOOLLEN RUGS. COIR RUGS. SEWING MACHINES. BISCUITS. TOWELS. UNDERSHIRTS. PROVISIONS LIQUEUte. <tc. See. Slc. ALL OF TIIE BEST MAHEKS. KIIAY BEN 6 k CO, Established199 words
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