The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 28 September 1889
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1889-09-28 1 The Straits Indep endent AND PENANG CHRONICLE PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY ANDSATURDAY MORNINGS. Price 2) Cents. Price 20 cents. VOL I. PENANG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1889. No. 57.27 words
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Advertisement1074 1889-09-28 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government SeenThe Marine~lnsnrance Co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. rity Life Company Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. (Limited.) > j -w a i i i c*. The Company request the earnest attention THE undersigned are prepared to accept Tlltcilflcd Still l Ilf/1,074 words
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Article1451 1889-09-28 2 It seems, as far as we may judge, that our authorities are quite satisfied with the revenue derived from the excise laws and other branches which at present go to make up the sum total of tlie annual receipts for carrying on the affairs of the colony,1,451 words
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Article355 1889-09-28 2 A meeting attended by from 200 to3i>i indignant persons was lately held j„ p lin, to protest in the most energetic w! against what it was pleased to c !!u the high-handed and anti-German coi: duet of the English in Africa, ever the two nationalities355 words
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Article278 1889-09-28 2 The improvement in the affairs of Crete haa not been maintained. In spite ot the proclamation of martial law, the arrival of reinforcements, and the act ion of Shakir Pasha, anarchy still reigns in the Canea district of Crete, it the reports received at Athens are278 words
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Advertisement266 1889-09-28 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. FI'BLISHED EVEC-V IVfJNESD.U AND SATIBDAV MBMNfiS. K)n TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum Half-year 8 W Quartet T £0 Single copy twenty rents. IF PAID IN AKKEAK G for three months, after which term the paper will only he supplied on pa} incut of the266 words
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Article233 1889-09-28 3 The decision of the Pontifical majordomo torefuse to theofficers oftlie Vatican Guards their usual leave of absence points to the eventual departure of the Pope from Home. 1 he Committee of Cardinals charged to make detailed arrangements for his possible departure propose that his Holiness shall go by233 words
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Article967 1889-09-28 3 —London and China Express. Few officials wlio have served in our Crown Colonies have escaped vexation at tho regulations obtaining regarding what is termed vacation leave.” This consists in six weeks’ annual absence from duty on full pay, or a period not exceeding three months when no leave.—London and China Express. - 967 words
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Article1011 1889-09-28 3 The causation of leprosy has long been a subject of dispute among physicians of the present, as well as the past generation. Tfcat there should bo diifereuces of medical opinion on this, as on many other questions, is not to be wondered at. The fact is1,011 words
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Article741 1889-09-28 3 T.'ie propose 1 “iTondon Tower, on a scale similar in proportion to the Eiffel Tower, is, it is reported, assuming definite shape anl form in the minds of the ■promoters. Mr. Perks, the solicitor to the company, according to the New York Herald, anticipates no difficulty741 words
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Article183 1889-09-28 4 (From the Pinang Gazette). London, 23rd Sept.— General Boulpnger has been electod for Montmartre by a slight majority, defeating the Socialist Joffrin, but a second ballot will be necessary. Four Boulangists have won seats. The Paris clergy are supporting Boulangism. London, 24 th Sept.—A republican majority in the(From the Pinang Gazette). - 183 words
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1010 1889-09-28 4 Telegrams by Mail. (From our exchanges.) London 13 th Sept. —Mr. John Burns lias withdrawn from his candidature of Dundee in favour of Mr. Lang of the Dundee Advertiser. It is understood here that the Bank of Persia is to be worked under British Royal1,010 words
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Article375 1889-09-28 4 A positive denial has been given to the rumoured adhesion of Spain to the League of Peace. Mr. Gladstone has addressed a temperately worded letter to the Daily News emphasizing by further details the stories of atrocities committed by the Turks and Kurds in Armenia. The letter375 words
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Article1315 1889-09-28 4 The Resident Councillor’s Office and the ’4’ reasury have been removed to the new Government building, where the two departments will carry on their work from Monday next. As the present wing will not be completed till about the end of next month, the other offices cannot1,315 words
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Article318 1889-09-28 5 The following account has been sent to the Straits Times by one captain Marsh, from Penang:— I had been for a walk in the country, and lost my way, and so about 2 o’clock in the morning I sat down under a tree to have a318 words
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Article302 1889-09-28 5 The following passages have been Engaged for the Straits Per P. and O. steamer Kedive from London, Sept. 5; from Naples, Sept. 14. •—For From Naples —Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Beatson. —For t SiNGAPORE From London: —Miss Eastwijk, Mr, L. Kitich, Mr. Pinckney. Per Messageries Maritimes302 words
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Article144 1889-09-28 5 Arrivals. Sept. 25th.—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Taiping: Mr. Goo Yam. Sept. 26th.—Per s. s. Palitana, from Singapore: Mr. Macßean, Mr. R. J. Gunn, Mr. Win. Kleur, Mr. Taik Keat and Mr. Quim Lim. Sept. 26th. —Per s. s. Purnea, from Rangoon Rev. and Mrs. Watling and144 words
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2790 1889-09-28 5 Whatever affects the social condition of a European in India will, as a rule, tell with equal force on the European in the Straits. There are so many similarities between the two countries, especially in matters climatic, ethnographical, economical and social, that2,790 words
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Article125 1889-09-28 6 Penang, 26th September, 18S9. Hates close as follows London, Demand Bank 3/o** dollar. Do. 4 mouths sight, Bank 3/1 j Do. 6 Credits 3/2§ Do. 6 Documentary 3/2£ Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 22.5£ Do. 30 days sight, Private 230 Bombay, Demand, Bank 22.5£ Do. 30 days sight, Private,, 230125 words
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Advertisement220 1889-09-28 6 NOTICE. It is hereby notified that the bridge over the Sungei Tumbus on the Perrftataug Bendahari Road will be closed for repairs from the 27tli instant till further notice. A temporary bridge lias been erected for foot passengers only. M. A. CAMERON, Captain, r. e., Deputy Colonial Engineer. 23rd. Sept.220 words
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Advertisement232 1889-09-28 6 ROBINSON CO. New Goons ex. S. S. Glenfinlas. MESSRS. ROBINSON CO. ARE NOW SHOWING A LAREG ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN THEIR LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. Corded ribbons. "Approved” corsets. Check ribbons. <c Mayfair corsets. Sash ribbons. Portia corsets. Velvet ribbons. Common sense corsots. White lisle socks. Cashmere socks. White lace socks.232 words
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Article345 1889-09-28 7 SI’KIKG MEETING. FIRST DAY, sth OCTOBER. I— 3.20. —8100 Prize for Battak Ponies which have not yet won a race. Weight by scale. Gentlemen riders. (Maiden Battack Ponies). Distance 1,200 metres. ll 3.40.—5200 Prize.—Selling race for 2nd class horses entered for the value of 8500'each with a345 words
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Advertisement704 1889-09-28 7 ROSS AND PRITCHARU TIQIpT A'NT A TIT? TT rim TIT TA ILORS GENTIiEMKN’S LAIN ADJL HOTEL. outfitters. {LATE EASTERN HOTEL) ItearJi Street THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY 1. lyVllVfl Ot uut. Hunt rnun nonontriipn HLI AIKLD, I)hi ORA I ED AN D NEWLY Have just received per 1\ O.704 words
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Advertisement108 1889-09-28 7 MFDTOATj STORR MLLHUAL OIO.KJ!i. HCdCll CCt, FSTABLISHED 1873 GOTjD MEDAL, Best Brands of CEYLON TEAS. K>4 ADMITTED TO BE THE BEST tonic axd invigoratob IX THE WORLD. For ordinary use, good French wines, mix- a 4uc proportion of water, are wisely “chosen; but for therapeutic purposes the preference will l>e108 words
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Advertisement611 1889-09-28 8 THE POSITIVE GRAND HOTEL. GOVERNM ENT SECUR IT Y Life Assurance Co, Limited, head office is India: Loffan’s Buildimjs, lieaoh Street. 104 CZtYe street Calcutta. ijj s Hotel, the largest in Penang, is situated in the heart of the busi- w olllfo er Funds 1415,000 ness quarter of the Town611 words
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Advertisement230 1889-09-28 8 INDIA RUBBER STAMPS, Of every description manufaetnr 1 outlie latest improved princi„| (l with the most recently invented chinery. ,na Charges Exceedingly Modekate Orders can be executed (r iu Uii y hours after receipt. A. KAULruss Co. No. 9, Reach Street. M. THOMAS Co. A uctioneers Commission Agents a I230 words
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