Straits Echo, 30 May 1908
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Title Section37 1908-05-30 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 6. $24 I’er Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 30th MAY, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 124-.37 words
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Advertisement938 1908-05-30 1 BASS’S ALE. i ,MWm S SI sf-S* a m •>...;0 «3 z >(gv /o£/ o h x/'-' -v -rif'K •inois s.ssHNNino T H K BANKS. ASTERN SHIPPING Quartered Bank of India, Australia and China. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron938 words
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Advertisement35 1908-05-30 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. NOddfN 'zm m 4 >7h 1 /£> 7 CS o «C c n > Vi fc c CD 3R ft ft <5 *0 /OKro TIAWQ LEE A Co., So/e Agtats.35 words
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Article499 1908-05-30 2 A German doctor has been making a ■tudy of matters which make or mar matri- p monial happiness, and no doubt if the characteristics lie names could be insured and the rules he laid down implicitly fol- j lowed, it would be quite possible to make y499 words
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Article557 1908-05-30 2 HACKENSCHMIDT TELLS THE STORY OF GOTCH’S GOUGING AND SCRATCHING. An Oiled Opponent. When Georges Hackenschmidt, the famous Russian wrestler, stepped out of the boat train at Paddington on the 13th ult. there was a crowd of Pressmen, photographers, aud sportsmen in all grades of life to welcome557 words
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Advertisement33 1908-05-30 2 Gonosau provokes neither discomfort complications, uor nausea. It is the happiest scientific combination f lu. B t Kast Indian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. Bottles of 40 capsules at all cheuiists and dealers.33 words
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Advertisement398 1908-05-30 2 Gonosan is a happy combiuation of Kawa Resins with Oh*um Sintali iu the propertion of 1 pirt Kawa Kawa to 4 parts Oleum. S.iutal cures easily, uo complications. All hamists and dealers. FOR RANGOON. Hong Bee, Captain Horne, is 1 expected to arrive hete next Thursday, and will leave for398 words
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Advertisement1371 1908-05-30 2 \r ii i <*■ ROBINSON PIANO C a L™ i i koninkujke pakejvaart maatschappu. j Hold the FINEST STOCK of Pianos in the East. HOLIDAY TICKETS. I I YACHT, COTTACE, GRAND AUTOPIANO. 11 1 During the months of May and June lme payments I I lst and 2nA Glass Return1,371 words
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Article1480 1908-05-30 3 THE STRAITS ECHO, SATURDAY, 30th MAY, *903. (S hippin G.) P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. INTENDED SAILINCS. a t l HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Bntisn maia Mail Service. Outward V (Jo*. -Ltd. IP&PW FREIGHT SERVICE. China Moldavia Himalaya Macedonia ,A Next Sailings for June 4 Malta connecting1,480 words
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Article29 1908-05-30 3 melt Ft r I.h’v i Achilles \utwerp W M &Co May Beuvorlicb Smgapore S.B&Co. Montrose Singapore S.B ACo. China Trieste SKACo. June. Lothian Singapore S.B.&Co. > Lightning Calcutta A.A.A.Co.29 words
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Shipping.
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Article178 1908-05-30 3 Japan, Br. sB, 2,795, Denuy, 29th May, Yokohama, 20th May, Gen.—A. G. Co. Perak, Br. s.s., 258, Crichton, 29th May, Deli, 28th May, Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Kistna, Br. 5.8., 524, Learmont, 29tb May, Singapore, 27th May. Gen.—H. L. A Co. Coen, Dut. s a., 8-3, Koppeschaar, 29th May,178 words
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Article99 1908-05-30 3 30th May. Teesta, for Madras, taking mails for Europe etc., via Bombay. Mary Austin, for Asahan. Leong Ho, for Trans'. Petrel, for Pangkalan Brandan. Perak, for Deli. Vidar, for Teluk Anson. Achilles, for Colombo and Tuticoriu. Kistna, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Coen, for Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleb,99 words
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Article43 1908-05-30 3 Trang and Pang Nga—Per Deli, 1st proximo, 1 p.m. De'i —Per Malaya, 1st proximo, 2 p.m. Singapore —Per Bharata, 1st proximo, 3 p.m. Pangkat—Per Ban Whatt Soon, 2nd proximo, 1pm. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, 2nd proximo, 3 p m.43 words
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Article311 1908-05-30 3 Per P. and O. s.s. China, connecting with the steamer Malta at Colombo, due at Penang on 4th June To Penang (from London, May 8) Mr. T. H. Willson, Mrs. A. M. Stewart, Mrs. Ogilvie, Mr. J. R. Long; (from Marseilles, May 15) Mrs. Potter and311 words
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Advertisement1078 1908-05-30 3 (S HIPPI NO.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FKEIGHX SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. 8.8. Istria 8th Juue, 1908 8.8. Saxonia 15th 1908. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA HONGKONG. STRAITS COLOMBO. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon. Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles. Trieste, Genoa, Ports in1,078 words
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Advertisement28 1908-05-30 3 KONINKLIJK6 PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. fTIENDERS are invited for repairs to J- p.s. PAHUD,’* as she now lies at Belawan. For full particulars apply to HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co.. 273a Agtntt28 words
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Article, Illustration96 1908-05-30 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone Bmtntm. fnbllshed dally (except Knndaya.) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Reach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAI |24 per anrinm. OUTSTATIONB Poetajje Kxtra. MAIL BDITION (Poet Free) »15 CABLE ADDRESS M Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 H.B.— AH business communications shouid96 words
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Article681 1908-05-30 4 lii the course of a debate on East Africa in the House of Commons last Thursday, Mr. Alfred Lvttleton, who was Secretary of State for the Colonies during Mr. Balfour's administration, urged the necessity of subsidising a line of steamers to East Africa to compete with the681 words
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Article72 1908-05-30 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting Co buyers, no sellers j 5 Straits Trading Co, 100 tons at 64£ Singapore: Straits Trading Co, 175 64£ T0‘a1...275 tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day72 words
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Article508 1908-05-30 4 B SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION. 31st May. St. George’s Church. 8 a.m.—Matins (Choral). 8 30 a m.—Holy Communion (Plain). i 10 a.m.—Matins (Chinese). 5 5 p m.—Sunday School. 6 p m. —Evensong aud Sermou. A Presbyterian Church. Divine Service will be held in the Chuicb, Nortbam Road, at 9508 words
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Article792 1908-05-30 4 1 THE ASSIZES. 8 m (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) 8 3 Gang Robbery. t Lim Pin, a Chinaman, was charged with -t gang robbery yesterday afternoon t The accused, who was not represented by C counsel, claimed to be tried. A common jury having been empanelled, the Solicitor-General792 words
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Article170 1908-05-30 4 (Before Mr. Scott Dams, a Malay chinteng employed by the Opium and Spirit F*rm, was this morning charged with voluntarily causing hurt to a Chinaman. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge. The complainant in the case did not turn up. Having heard the constable iu170 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article1028 1908-05-30 4 11 To TH Editor op the Straits Echo Sir, y If Mr. Hailey is indebted to y ou f, throwing open your columns for a discussion I, of the above subject you may have tlie e ance from me that I feel I am equal: v s debted1,028 words
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Advertisement171 1908-05-30 4 MATSUO’S JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH. t' Location:— Corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road. Grand Change..Programme TO-NIGHT. NEW PICTURES! NEW PICTURES!! TWO PERFORMANCES EVERY NIGHT. First show, from 7 to 8-3%. m. Second show, from R to 11-30 p.m. PRICES OF ADMISSION Ist SHOW. I 2nd SHOW. Ist Class ...$0 50. IlstClajs171 words
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Advertisement35 1908-05-30 4 Have You Rheumatism? If so, apply Chamlerlain’s Pain Balm It has cured others and there is no reason why it should not cure you. One application rel,eves the pain. The George Town Dispensary Wholesale Agents.35 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article58 1908-05-30 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dinner at flip French Embassy. London, 291 h May. -President Fallieres entertained Jits Majesty the King to dinner at the French Embassy in London last night (Thursday). Eighty-five covers were laid and the dinner service consisted of priceless Sevres from the Elysee. The President's Departure.58 words
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Article229 1908-05-30 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Question of Subsidising a Steamship Line. London, 29th May.—ln the House of Commons yesterday. during a debate on East Africa, Mr. Alfred Lyttleton urged the wisdom of subsidising steamers to East Africa to compete with the Germans. The question of the suspension of Lord229 words
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Article218 1908-05-30 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) No New Convention Contemplated. London, 29tb May.—Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, speaking in the House of Commons yesterday on the visit of King Edward to the Tsar, said that the relations of the two governments are those manifested by the Anglo-Russian Convention.' No218 words
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Article84 1908-05-30 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Revised Statutes. LoD<h>u, .50th May.— His Majesty King Kdward has signed au Ordinance revising the statutes of the Imperial Service Order. It ordains that only members of the admini Htrative aud clerical branches of the Civil Service are eligible for the companionship "i84 words
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Article28 1908-05-30 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Successfully Floated. London, 30th May.—The Russian battle h P Peter the Qrent, which ran on a reef ofi Keval, has been floated.28 words
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Article83 1908-05-30 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Aunt rulia Agrees to a Triangular Contest. London, 30th May.—The Australian ni I.H board has decided to participate in triangular cricket contest between 't-iOand, Australia aud South Aftica in 1909. (Vh"') 1 January Reuter wired:—The on S Advisory Committee, having unanimj” ao< fi pb*l the proposal,83 words
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Article79 1908-05-30 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) United, Free and Loyal.” London, :10th May.—Mr. Winston Churchill, Presideut of the Board of Trade, who presided at the South African banquet last night, said that South Africa was passing out of British party politics. Tbe hour had come for a great advance which will79 words
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Article1463 1908-05-30 5 (From Our Own Correspondent London, May 8th. 0 f The West Kent Regiment. on Promotion is still running in the Queen’s he Own Royal West Kent Regiment, Lieutenist ants B. Johnstone and M. J. Diuwiddy he having just been advanced to captaincies, re making five subalterns1,463 words
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Article384 1908-05-30 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, May 29th. The last of the ceremonies in connection with t*he death of Mr. Chan Kooi were performed last night in an elaborate manner. Chinese priests from Penang were in attendance and a number of Chinese makers of paper houses384 words
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Article739 1908-05-30 5 e (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 28tb May. f Official Movements and Changes. The British Resident left for Ipoh on > Sunday for a few days’ stay. 0 L^ r 'i Collinge, the Inspector of Schools, will shortly be goiug away on three! nt ll? .M acation ,eave739 words
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Article95 1908-05-30 5 Arrived. Per s s. Japan. 3‘)th Mav. from Singapore Mr. A. I. Buncber, Mr. Kho* Siew Jin. Per ss. Malaya, 33th May, from Deli; Mr. Saripa and 4 child ten, Mr. Yam Ah Jek. Per s s Teesta, 30th May, from Singapore Mrs. E. D. Hogan and children. Messrs.95 words
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Article53 1908-05-30 5 To-dav Ist Day of sth Moon. Football: C. R. C. vs. Crescent, Victo'ia Green, Pangkor Road. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penaug Road and Campbell Street,7 p.m &9p.m. Grand Chcfhge of Program me l'o-HOKKi w 2nd Dav of slb Moon. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 753 words
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Article16 1908-05-30 5 English (Ma’ta) ...4*.h June. China (Delta ...fifh German Goeben) ...10th Chin a (Buelow) ...10th16 words
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Article36 1908-05-30 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Service. U.n wa.', n 4 June. I Delta 6* June. I Devanha IS j Delhi 20 Extra Service. Outwards Homkwards Socotra 9 June. I Sumatra 12 June. Nutna 23 I Namur 1036 words
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Advertisement357 1908-05-30 5 ME HOLM. The Exchange Banks will be closed on Wednesday, the 3rd June, I 9 0 8-the Prince of Wales' Birthday-which has been proclaimed a Public Holiday. WAKTiart A N INTELLIGENT* LAD. *ho has J U8 k e ft school, to learn »he woik of a junior clerk. Must write357 words
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Article1258 1908-05-30 6 Official Minutes. Minutes of a Meeting of the Municipal j Commissioners held ou Thursday, the 14th May, 1908. Present. r F. J. Hallifax, Esq. (President). L. H. Clayton, Esq. t Lim Eu Toll, Esq. J. W. Hallifax, Esq. I Lim Cheng Teik, Esq. r Quah Beng Kee, Esq1,258 words
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Article372 1908-05-30 6 The Hongkong correspondent of the N.-C Daily Netes tells the following story A wealthy Chinese geutleman was possessed of au only sou, who he wished should succeed at the Government examinations. Unfortunately the youth was either insufficiently stocked with brains, or he was lazy. He consistently failed each372 words
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Article121 1908-05-30 6 Pbnano. 30th Mat. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ..2/3-}-$ 4- months’ sight Bank •*2/4 t V 3 Credit -2/4 A 3 Documentary ...2/4} Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs 174} 3 day".’ sight Private 175} Bnmba>. Demand Bank 174} Mouimein, Demand Bank 173} 3 days’ sight Private121 words
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Article191 1908-05-30 6 Jold leaf $65.40 3. P< pper( W.Coast 3lbs.-'> oz.) no stock White Pepper $l6. safes Fracg Pepper 10 75 sales Cloves (picked) 31. —buyers Mace 70. —sellers Vlace Pickings 55. —buyers Nutmegs 11 Os 18 to 19 sales f No. 1 6.30 sales 3ugar J 2 no stock Basket191 words
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Article213 1908-05-30 6 Pena.no, 30th Mat, 1908. Beef— ets. Soup per cattv 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 28 Pork— Pork per catty 34 Pig’s Head ff 20 Feet 26 Tongue213 words
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Advertisement65 1908-05-30 6 Lingering Coughs. Persistent coughs that continue through the spring and summer usually indicate some throat or lung trouble, and it is a serious mistake to neglect them. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of coughs of this nature and a few doses taken in time may gave a65 words
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Advertisement70 1908-05-30 6 Australian Newspaper Man’s Experience With Diarrhoea. Mr. S. G Mathers, publisher of Chronicle, Normautown, Queensland, says: Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy completely cured me of chronic dysentery from which l had suffered for years. J feel confident that this remedy also saved the life of my infant daughter, who70 words
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Advertisement106 1908-05-30 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Cleslers’ Champagne Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE WPOUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS btoc« jfs 1 ttfays on H»nd ADAMSON, GILFILLAN GO., LTD. NOW IN STOCK. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PENANQ F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands,106 words
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Article714 1908-05-30 7 RANGOON LADY TO HEAR COST OF t MONK’S ENGLISH TOUR. f f New Centre at Barnes. I C It will be reraembere 1 that in ttie account of au interview with Bbiikkhu Ananda Metteyya, the Buddhist priest now in c London, reproduced by us from the O.erseas714 words
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Article513 1908-05-30 7 (By a Banker.) With what lavish hand has all-bounteous Nature ado:n-d aud embellished this fair earth of ours! From a semi-molten void, without life, without colour, w.tbuut any 70-tigo of beauty, it has been transformed into a very fairy land of rich and picturesque loveliness aud513 words
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Article, Illustration494 1908-05-30 7 Give Way to the Peaceful Sleep of Perfect Health. Fever Victim in Java Tells How His Shattered Health was Completely Restored by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. The enornuus death rate from Malarial Fever would speedily decrease if the value of Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People494 words
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Advertisement1071 1908-05-30 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No 0. SANDII.ANDS. HIITTfiPV Co John Baz!ey White Bros PORTLAND CiiWENT, “LION BRAND.” Sa.idilands, Buttery Co., AGEN1S. PENANG A F. M. S. BURRELL Co.’s HOII.BD RAW UNSHED 011.S, PAINTS TURPENTINE 10 HE HAD RETAIL FROM1,071 words
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Advertisement68 1908-05-30 7 Chamberlain’s Fain Balm. You will bunt a good while before you find a liniment that is equal to Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. In cases of rheumatism and sciatica it relieves the intense pain and makes sleep and rest possible. Soreness of the muscles, swellings and lameness are quickly relieved by it,68 words
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Advertisement21 1908-05-30 7 Grimault and Co.’s Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood from all impurities arising from Scrofula, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin Diseases, Pimples and Sores.21 words
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Advertisement1107 1908-05-30 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co. t Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KB8IDIN0 AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mtha. UPTON’S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT TDK PARIS EXHIBITION. 4 GENTS, PENANO: PVTtkSON, SIMONS Co.,1,107 words
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1528 1908-05-30 9 REPORT FOR 1907. The Report of the Municipality of (ieorge Town, Penang, for the year 190/, has been pnblished. In view of it* «real mtereni to l large number of our readers we .ntend gmog extracts from it from t.me to time. To-day we give1,528 words
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3491 1908-05-30 9 Meetings. 1. An ordinary meeting of the Commissioners was held on the. 9th and a special meeting on the 30th which was also followed by an ordinary meeting. The special meeting was convened to discuss By-laws for Market Gardeners, which were approved in a3,491 words
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Advertisement53 1908-05-30 9 Pain in the Stomach. It jh most annoying, as well as disagreeable, w lie troubled with pains in the stomach, aud there is no need of it, for one dose of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera und Diarrhoea Remedy will allay the pain. Try it once and be convinced. The George Town53 words
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847 1908-05-30 10 Tuesday, the 28th July, Thursday, the 30th July, and Saturday, the 1st August, 1908. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 28th July, 1908. 1. —The Maiden Plate. Value $500. A Race for Maiden Horses Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All horses imported into the Straits847 words
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Advertisement246 1908-05-30 10 FOR BARE. JOHN MARTIN, MINER A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL. AUTHOR OF Tale t of lie Fen," Chroniclet of th• Carburettor Club," In Peril in Penang" etc. PRICE 50 CENTS mat be kvd at THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltl., 226, 232. Beach Street, Penang. FOR SALE. The Early246 words
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Advertisement295 1908-05-30 10 Entries Close at noon on Thursday, 16th July, 1908 (except for R ace 8, Third Day); Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Monday, 20th July, 1908. A penalty of 7 lbs. is incurred in a handicap by the winner of any race run subsequent j to295 words
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Advertisement192 1908-05-30 10 JUST RECEIVED MAIN FAME'S SIAIIONEET, Paper Fasteners 15 cents per box. New Flat Reversible Pocket Pencils 10 to 15 cents each. Nickle-plated Pocket Pencils, Automatic Pocket Pencils K JOHANN FABER. 30 cents each. 30 cents each. Blue Pencils, 60 cents per dozen. mmm in wammsĔtĔlĔA Drawing Pencils, B B B,192 words
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