The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 23 May 1891
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1891-05-23 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents. Price 23 Cents YOL. 111. PENANG, SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1891. No- 210.26 words
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Advertisement755 1891-05-23 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. North CMna Insurance Co Ltd< Tho Marine insurance Co., KONINKLIJKE PACKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. MARINE INSURANCE. the midersigned'are prepared to accept tended Sailing and expected Arrival Of Steamers. The undersigned having been appoint- aa d issue Policies on behalf of755 words
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2038 1891-05-23 2 It is now nearly two years since we first called atttention to the crisis which threatened this Colony* and warned our readers against the results of the reckless speculation and overtrading that was then going on. At the same time we urged the Government to2,038 words
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Article1193 1891-05-23 2 Says tho L. C. Express of the 24t!i ultimo The committee appointed by the St raits Association to take measures on the subject of the military exaction has met during’ the week, and, as pointed out in Mr. Gulland’s letter, the matter is being worked in no1,193 words
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Advertisement158 1891-05-23 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT miUSlllii) mil IV HONES DAT AND SITI IPAV. KX TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum S 15. 00 ITalf-year 8. 00 Quarter 4. 40 Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IX ARREAR: 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied,158 words
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Article315 1891-05-23 3 Willing from Amsterdam, April 22nd the correspondent of the L. C E reports:—• The new steamer Ardjoeno, of the Steamship Company Rotterdainsche Lloyd, made her trial trip last week, which turned out very satisfactory. The steamer is the fifth one constructed for the company at the Royal Dockyard de315 words
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1460 1891-05-23 3 The thirty-third annual general meeting oLthe shareholders of the above bank was held at the Bank premises, Old Broad-street, on the 21st inst. Mr. J. N. Bulleu presided, and there were also present Mr. E. J. Daniell, Mr. A. Fraser, Mr. J.1,460 words
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Article169 1891-05-23 3 —ln a re- port on the trade of Baltimore, issued from the Foreign Office, the British Consul, Mr. Segrave, says:—Quite recently there has been launched from a Baltimore ship-yard a new form of steamship. She is staled to be a sea-going vessel solely for passenger traffic. Her169 words
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Article287 1891-05-23 3 The first Mahomedan marriage ever celebrated in England took place on the 18th ulto. at the Moslem Institute, Liverpool, where the followers of the Prophet in that city regularly assemble. The Bride was Miss Charlotte Fitch, eldest daughter of Charles Fitch, Esq. J. I*., of287 words
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Article149 1891-05-23 4 The Town Band with play the following select ions of Music in the Waterfall Hardens from 9 till 1 1 p. m. on Saturday the 23rd and Tuesday the 20lh inst Saturday. 1. March, No. 6 Desormes. 2. Introduction, Trovatore Verdi. R. Waltz, 14th April Strauss.149 words
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Article138 1891-05-23 4 PIONANO, 2 2nd May, 1891. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Lank 3/Is dollar Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/2| Do. 6 Credits 3/21 Do. G Documentary 3/3 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Us. 2241 Do. 30 days sight, Private 227^ Bom hay, Demand, Bank 2241Do. 30 days sight,Private 227^ Madras,138 words
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Article370 1891-05-23 4 [From the Vinang Gazette) London, Udh May. I'hcre havo boon Chim so riots against foreigners at Wuhu. The British Consulate has been looted and burned, but the Consul and his wifeesoa[)cd in Chinese clothes. 11. M. 8. Inconstant lias been despatched to Wuhu. The Times announces that Portugal[From the Vinang Gazette) - 370 words
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Article616 1891-05-23 4 (From our Exchanges.) New York, Bth May. —The Chilian insurgents’ steamer It ala, whilst loading munitions of warat San Diego in California, was boarded by the United States Marshal at that port who laid embargo upon the vessel the Captain, however, confined the Marshal to the ship616 words
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Article430 1891-05-23 4 Simla, 9th May. —A Manipur Official known as the Tongal General was arrested on the 7th by tho Chief Political Officer’s men. Calcutta, 11 th May.— TheLusliai Chief J-icopa, who attacked Air. Murray’s party last l 1 obruary, and whose village was burnt by Captain 11 uchinsoii’s430 words
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Article1394 1891-05-23 4 WANTED.—An AssistantEditor to help the ManagingProprietor in the regular byweekly publication of this paper. Must be a good Scholar and able to write a leader, if required. Preference will be given to a gentleman already acquainted with the affairs of this Colony. Honorarium according to qualifications and1,394 words
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Advertisement52 1891-05-23 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The next ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Coni’id.ssio iers wiil be held in. the Town Hall, at 2..30. p. m., On Friday, the 29th May. (!Iy Order) J. \V. 1J A LLI FAX, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners. Ai Mnioi |»n 1 Office, Town Hall. Penang, 23, d52 words
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Article385 1891-05-23 5 (May 15th.) The Export of A rms, Ammunition &c., from any place in the Colony to Netherlands India lias been further prohibited lor six months from the Ist proximo. On and after the Ist. of next month parcels may be forwarded through tho Post Office from the Straits385 words
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Article187 1891-05-23 5 Arrivals. 1/ th May.—Per s. s. Thaipeng from Port Weld Mr. Yeoli Tek Soon, Mr. Lew Turk, Mr. Chong Yam, and Mr. Lee Yang. 19th May.— Per s s. Meanatchy from Madras: Mrs. Peake and 2 infants, Mr. Forbes, Miss Teach, and Mr. and Mrs. Ward. 20th187 words
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Article94 1891-05-23 5 Thefollowingaccount, for March, 1801, has been forwarded by the Managers of the under-mentioned Banks, duly certified by them, for publication in the Government Gazette Average AMOUNt of Bank Notes in Circulation. Singapore. Mercantile Bank 034,320 Chartered Bank 1,240,513 H’kong Shanghai Bank 1,470,054 Penang. Mercantile Bank94 words
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Article238 1891-05-23 5 The returns of the population of Selangor, as published in the Selangor Government Gazette of the Ist instant, are the most complete and interesting we have seen as yet, and reflect the greatest credit upon the British Resident there under whose direction the last Census was238 words
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Article, Illustration387 1891-05-23 5 FIRST DAY. Thursday; 6jh August, 1891. FIRST RACE. For Alt. Maiden Horses.—Value§loo. Usual conditions. Distance 1 mile. Entrance §5. SECOND RACE. Maiden Roadsters.— Selling Race. alue §lOO. Gentlemen Riders. Horses entered at §3OO to carry 11 st. 7 lbs., an a lowance of 7 lbs. for every387 words
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Advertisement209 1891-05-23 5 FRENCH OPERATIC COMPANY. DIRECTION DELAROCHE GUIOU. Being on their way back to France, after a very successful tour in 'Tonkin, CochinChina, Batavia, etc., the “Compagnie Pamsienne d Opera Comiquh,” will give another OPERATIC ENTERTAINMENT AT THE TOWN HALL, On Wednesday, 27th May 1891 UNDER THE DISTINGUISHE D PATRONAGE Of THE209 words
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Advertisement49 1891-05-23 5 BUSINESS FOB SALE. Through constant illness of the Proprietor, the Tiffip and Billiard lh>onn known as the Penang or Sarre’s Tiffin and Billiard Rooms/’ in Beach Street, are for sale. For information etc. apply to, H. J. M A B i l l X Jii. 1, Union Street, -7749 words
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Advertisement1456 1891-05-23 6 SHIPPING. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. gWj TI ludo-Cilina Steam Navigation The Municipal Commissioners of Applications will be received by ll< liAIUf Y Company. Oeoi-ge Town, Penang, with the sanction Municipal Commissioners of George 1 I of iiis Excellency the Governor, hereby Town, Penaug, up to the 15th June next, Datu1,456 words
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Advertisement590 1891-05-23 7 McLARTY COMPANY, JELEGRAPHIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, jIEAD Office: “McLarty, Penang surveyors no. 30, beach street, tH UE's Al CODE AND PENANG. ••A*B. C-”,4th Edition. CONTRACTORS, -General Manager private codes. BLANCHES AT THAIPING, BATU GAJAH AND SINGAPORE. F M.IM.E. WE SUPPLY THE UNDERMENTIONED: 1™ ..a st,.l Iron and Steel Jm590 words
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Advertisement632 1891-05-23 8 K4NEEGUNG f mB 01At ESPLANADE HOTEL. POTTERY WORKS. (LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) Having befln appointed Agents for the Ha.xkegu.nge Fire Clat and Pottery Works, yvo are prepared to enter into contracts for the undermentioned: i THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY SALT GLAZED, STONEWARE PIPES m REPAIRED, DECORATED AND NEWLY All632 words
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Advertisement209 1891-05-23 8 INDIAN RUBBEfTsTAM^' Of every description on the latest improved n nn ac with the most recently ,nc, l>les chinery. lven ted C HAKGES EICEKDfKot, MoD lBAtt Orders can be executed m, hin hours after receipt. A. KAUIrxJSS fr C No. 9, Beach Street. 2 BOON TEK CO 27, Beach Street.209 words
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