Straits Echo, 16 May 1912
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Title Section35 1912-05-16 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THF THE EGIJER/fIEU STATES ANJt THE FAR BAST GENERALLY. VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum. pewang, MirttsuAi,. nith may, itfi2.« T 7 Sintle Copy. 10 confe. No. 11235 words
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Advertisement1000 1912-05-16 1 IrjrpVG LEK A Co., Sole Agentt. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. S4NDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co., AGENTS FOE PENANG F. M. S. DAVID CORSAR 8 SON'S Well-Known Extra Navy Canvas, No. 0. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY 8 Co. < BANKS. > Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. 'mpOEATED BY1,000 words
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Advertisement33 1912-05-16 1 Order it in Nip Bottles Dog's Head Guinness's Stout. The Tonic, that cheer* and' soothes > and doesn’t harm. Observe this label, I it is on every genurne Nip. im ;;ui-bYK*. < TIANQ LEES& Agent*.33 words
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Article607 1912-05-16 2 Say* the T.O.M of last Monday:— Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule, who baa won golden opinions as a very capable Judge' during the short period that he has acted 1 as a Judicial Commissioner in Perak, leaves for Penang to-morrow to resume his duties as Solicitor-General607 words
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Article, Illustration960 1912-05-16 2 The old wa r in which we have hitherto treated our hair, has generally consisted in applying some liquid spirit preparation, bearing a high-sounding name, by rubbing it lightly into the hair, and afterwards letting it evaporate. This done, we have 1 gone about the day’s work with960 words
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Advertisement166 1912-05-16 2 THIS IS IT! Waterbary's Metabolized Cod Liver Cil Compound TAS.ODORLESS The liursi scientific pre paration of C'( )1) LI YLR OIL. all that is claimed for it and sedes the oid fashioned euuilsions which upset the stomach. Highly recommer.ded by the inedi cal u.ie>si« n. OF~AT CrfEMISTS ■.•Br:,.' eShSEoL m166 words
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Advertisement1347 1912-05-16 2 D#C >ec: *°B L< THE BERNESE ALPS MILK CO. s Products we*B awarded the GRAND PRIX (The highest awjtd vbtaiuable) At the Universal and Colour*! Exhibition Brussels. Ihl*> SLEDGE MILK is supplied to all the ommim medical institutions in the federated malay states. Local Agents SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO. Dec dwc1,347 words
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Article13 1912-05-16 3 China (Oriental ...18th May. China (Prim Ludwig) ...21st German (Derflinger) ...23rd13 words
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Article28 1912-05-16 3 Vessels hrom Agents Du* Delta ,Colombo AG. AC o. KitliMay. Asteamer Singapore A,G.ACo. 18th P. Ludwig .Singapore BM.&Co. 21st Derfttinger j Colombo BM.&Co. 23rd j i28 words
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Article20 1912-05-16 3 Vessels For Agent a Leave» Delta Singapore A-G.&Co. May. Asteamer Colombo |A.G.&Co. P. Ludwig Colombo B.M.&Co. Derjfflinger Singapore BM.&Jo.20 words
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Advertisement302 1912-05-16 3 85 S.H.C r x4i rivals ami Departure». Mail Service Outward. Vav 30 Arcadia connecting with {Marmora j an p 13 A*eaye Moldavia Homeward HAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. let class 2nd class To London by 8ea $505-72 $377-14 To Marseilles or Gibraltar 8528-00 $358-29 EXTRA STEAMERS. Intermediate Service. ITTITH excellent accommodation302 words
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Advertisement361 1912-05-16 3 r BRITISH I'Vr»! A S 1 MV NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Penan. Agents. V: KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAAT^CHtfP'PiJ. (ROY*! OljT:H IUCKFT U.MP4NY. For Deli, Asalian, Paneli and Singapore. (Weekly). Deli and Batu Balm. (Fortnightly). Deli and Langs» (Fortnightly). Singapore (direct) Connecting with Batavia and other Java etc. ports. (Fortnightly.)361 words
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Advertisement908 1912-05-16 3 {SHIPPING.) M2DDEUTSCEER LLOYD. BSEKSE. IMPERIAL G-JJPUAN MAIL 143X5 THE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from -Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa Naples (connection Marseilles, Alexandra and vice versa). Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau or Nagasaki, Kobe, j908 words
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Article, Illustration98 1912-05-16 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 22(5—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per aunum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mu.i Edition (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All business ecr.i.nu treat ions98 words
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Article1051 1912-05-16 4 In one way it is a good thing that the oldfashioned journalistic custom of ignoring certain things that interest and concern everybody should be abandoned. High class journals of repute all over the world are now opening their columns to discussions of matters formerly taboo. Public Opinion has been1,051 words
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Article539 1912-05-16 4 The Parish Hall has fined us two dollars a month for heresy. That is to say, it has stopped subscribing to the Straits Echo, which, in addition to being hereti -ul from the point of view of the priests, is the only real champion the patron539 words
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Article66 1912-05-16 4 Messrs. Kennedy Co., as agents for Reuter’s Telegram Company, send us the Morning Leader cricket Annual. It is an indispensable book for all followers of English cricket A good deal of space is given to the Australians at present in England. The book is packed full of cricket66 words
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Article344 1912-05-16 4 Diddling. Md. Ismail who was yesterday charged before Mr. E. E. Colman with cheating a Hindu named Sadayan was found guilty and fined $6O, in default three months’ hard labour. The sum of $35 of the fine, if paid, was ordered by the Court to go to344 words
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Article470 1912-05-16 4 Two men in Penang have quarrelled. It is a serious l. They appear thoroughly to detest e-cli other They discuss the affair with their friends. They are both Freemasons. One is a publicly avowed Christian. To us the Christian represented that lie had been very badly treated.470 words
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Article68 1912-05-16 4 The special Court Martial appointed to try Siamese officers for an attempt to create a mutiny has been promulgated and results in the Court recommending three persons to death; 20 to imprisonment for life o 2 persons to 20 years imprisonment ♦.persons to 15 years; and 3068 words
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Article243 1912-05-16 4 Senhor Leiria, the Portuguese p General in Hongkong, is an unluck 1 tleman. For the third time in nJ,' of two yearn be ba. .lipped and Sir Francis Piggott, late Chief Hongkong, is to receive »14,000 for i^*° f and codifying the of the The Siam Government243 words
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Article20 1912-05-16 4 The bullock carts are on strike to-dar and the gossip is that the hand carts ar* striking to-morrow.20 words
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Article375 1912-05-16 4 [Echo Correspondence 14th May. The Committee meeting in connection with Empire day celebrations which was held in the Council Chamber at 11.30 a. in. on Saturday last decided to hold Children i sports, a parade of decorated bullock o»rti and gharries, a baby show and a lake fete. The375 words
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Advertisement260 1912-05-16 4 Palmer Motorcycle Tyres. Nearly all Motor-cyclists have now learnt that the above is the right thing for them. FOUR QUALITIES, CORD 8 FABRIC. LICHT 8 HEAVY. MASSEY-HARRIS MOTOR WORKS. 23. Beach Street, Penang. (A special tip to riders of machines with 26 x 2 wheels —have Palmer 26 x2J tyres260 words
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Advertisement46 1912-05-16 4 (tfinown like other preparations of Copail>a and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the patient even after lengthened treatment. Trials bv the Medical Profession solicited. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.46 words
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Advertisement11 1912-05-16 4 For CliiMreu Hacking Cough at Night, \> 0 0-ia Great Peppermint Cure.11 words
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Advertisement110 1912-05-16 4 To READERS THIS HAPPENS TO BE A CONSPICUOUSLY RELIGIOUS NUMBER. READERS WHO RESENT THESE THINGS EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS ARE INFORMED THAT TO SQUARE M ATTERS THERE WILL BE NO ISSUE OK THE ECHO ON SUNDAY NEXT. How to Keep Well. Constipation brings many ailments .n train and is the primary110 words
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Article76 1912-05-16 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, May 16. In the Police Court .1« hu R. Dunn, Chief g n inW > r of the tug Primrose, was charged wlt jj ,-ausing grievous hurt to Captain McGhee of the Primrose. The complainant two months in hospital from septic |on ing of76 words
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Article111 1912-05-16 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, May 16. him Tve Keng, ex-Cashier of the Police Office, Singapore, was convicted at the Usize* on throe charges of using forged aocuroenti. The jury added a rider that h( W as improperly supervised. 'f’he Chief Justice commented on ihe offences *hich were serious111 words
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Article34 1912-05-16 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, May 16. Mr H. B. Bracken, Assistant on the Highlands and Lowlands Rubber Estate, ,fied of an epileptic fit on the steamer Ipoh ~n f,er arrival at Singapore yesterday morning.34 words
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Article32 1912-05-16 5 (Reuter.) New Orleans, May 16. Bandits held up the New York express near Hattisberg. They dynamited the express car and escaped with X 28,000. The passengers wore not molested.32 words
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Article22 1912-05-16 5 Reuter.) London, May 15. The Admiralty has placed heavy coal onlers at Cardiff, much exceeding the customary monthly allowance.22 words
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Article55 1912-05-16 5 Renter.) London, May 16. In the House of Commons Mr. Winston Churchill said that Germany’s extra sum for new naval construction amounted to £342,466, of which .£97,847 was for airships and the remainder for submarines. He informed Mr. Godfrey Collins that he would certainly have to present55 words
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Article107 1912-05-16 5 (Reuter.) London, May 16. The Mercantile Marine enquiry into the loss of the Titanic was continued The hall was crowded. The second officer of the Californian testified to seeing a numlier of rockets. He admitted that they resembled distress signals but he thought they were private signals. Ho107 words
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Article22 1912-05-16 5 (Reuter.) Loudon, May lb. The six-Powers bankers conferred the whole day. It is expected that they will meet again to-morrow.22 words
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Article31 1912-05-16 5 (Reuter.) Melbourne, May 15. The Victorian Ministry will shortly be rei'iinstructed with Mr. W. A. Watt a> Premier in succession to Mr. John Murray who retains the Chief Secretaryship.31 words
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Article50 1912-05-16 5 (Reuter.) London, May 15. The centenarian, Osbaldistone Mitford, is dead. He was a traveller and author and accompanied f.eyard on his rs Eastern Expedition and then on his famous journey overland to Cevlou where he entered the Civil Servic i. He was the lather of Bertram Mitford, the novelist.50 words
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Article410 1912-05-16 5 (Reuter.) p London, May 15. liui'iiers mistress, who rushed out to the Police during the firing, says that the bandits took no precautions as they thought fbeir disguises were impenetrable. I hey strolled about with the neighbours. I hey had two thousand cartridges piled near the windows410 words
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Article46 1912-05-16 5 (Reuter London, May 15. Vice-Admiral the Hon Stanley C J Colville has l>een appointed to command the First Squadron. Rear-Admiral Charles John Briggs commands the Fourth Squadron, Rear-Admiral Archibald Moore is appointed Commissioner to the Admiralty and RearAdmiral Frederic Brock Admiral Superintendent at Gibraltar.46 words
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Article38 1912-05-16 5 (Reuter.) Columbus, May 15 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, who opened his campaign at Ohio, declared that toe fight was between plain people and the I sses. It was the greatest fight sin e the death of Lincoln.38 words
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Article24 1912-05-16 5 Reuter.) London, May 15. The Reichstag has passed the Second reading of the Navy Law Amendment Bill and the Supplementary Naval Estimates.24 words
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Article33 1912-05-16 5 (Renter.) Loudon. May 15. At a conference at Liverpool between the shipowners, seamen and firemen it was agreed t* raise the wages ten shillings a month, except on mail boats.33 words
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Article58 1912-05-16 5 (Reuter.) London, May 15. Admiral Sir William Henry May is the Umpire-in-Chief, Vice-Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg will command a fleet, and Rear-Admiral David Beatty the cruiser squadron in the manoeuvres. The Times savs that the appointment ot a Sea-Lo d and Naval Secretary of the First58 words
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Article48 1912-05-16 5 (Renter.) Broken Hill, May 1 6 As the sequel of fining a Socialist £H*» for pi eventing his son from drillin'-: miners b:.Hotted on the question of the reten- ion of the Defence Act. The result was in favour of the retention of the Act.48 words
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Article394 1912-05-16 5 (Reuter.) Hamburg, May 15. King Frederik VIII of Denmark died suddenly at a hotel at Hamburg last night after supper. He was returning from the Riviera accompanied by the Queen of Denmark and their children. [The King of Denmark, a brother of Queen Alexandra, was born in394 words
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Article93 1912-05-16 5 (tit nter.J London, May 15. A stir was created in Germany by telegrains from Strasburg reporting that the Kaiser, while conversing with the burgomaster expressed his displeasure at t he uncompromising lvdi vi.m .>i tin* uewlv constituted Alsace legislature. He .-aid tbn* he might show his unpleasant, side93 words
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Article54 1912-05-16 5 Newmarket Stakes. London, May 15. Following was the result of {he race for the Newmarket Stakes (1{ miles): Cylgad 1 Tag. lie 2 Catmint 3 Fire ran. Won by 2 lengths, same distance between second and third. S. P.—1(H) to 8 agst. Cylgad, 6 to 1 agst. Tagalie, 10054 words
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Article333 1912-05-16 5 (Reuter.) London, May 15. The Australians won their match against Essex at Leyton by an innings and 132 runs. At Sheffield Yorkshire drew its match with Hampshire, and at Dudley Worcestershire drew with Surrey, both owing to the rain. I Penang Schoolmasters’ Athletic Association. The masters of the333 words
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Article424 1912-05-16 5 The Future of Fokien Province. We learn that Dr Lim Boon Keng has sent in his lesignation ol" the post of President of the National Board of Health, which ho held under the Nanking Provisional Government, to the Premier Mr. Tang Shao-yi, now in Peking. i424 words
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Article96 1912-05-16 5 Penang, 16th May, 1912' 4 m s Bank drafts on London 2 4,^ D/D 2/4* T/T 2/4* 3 m/s Credits 2/4^-J 60 d/s 2/4* 30 d/s 2/4* D/D Bank buying,, 2/4* New York 56f Paris 294| Hamburg 238| Java, Bank demand 1401 buying D/D 142 Calcutta T. T96 words
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Article118 1912-05-16 5 Onions ani> Rice. —The s.s. Taroba is alongside the wharf discharging 2,587 bags of onions and 411 bags of rice. Tin. —The s.s. Hebe is discharging 2,299 bags of tin ore and 104 slabs of tin at Bagan Luar and the s.s. Un Peug 57 bags of tin ore.118 words
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Article61 1912-05-16 5 Tbe following business in tin has been d >ne to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, tons at 0 *.75 Straits Trading C<>- 50 101.25 Singapore Straits Trading Co., '5O 104 15 Total 206} tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day at =£2lo cash and V'os 'os. three61 words
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Article37 1912-05-16 5 To-oay. 30th Day of 3rd Moon Ascension Day. Band, Golf Ciuh, p.iu. Cup Tie: Ittihadol Khaireah vs. P. C. C. Golf Club Tennis Tournament. P. C. C. Bowls Tournament. Penang Choral Society, Chorus practice, 5.30 p.m.37 words
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Advertisement41 1912-05-16 5 Prof. Schmidt prefort* lionofc.Ul (SantalKawa Riedel’s) to any other preparation of Kaatahrood oih Although he a***» th in more thaw 20 case*. he was nevei observed any sign» ol nausea, liato e 1 nephritic pains, pruritus nor skin Ci'-pt lo B,41 words
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Advertisement38 1912-05-16 5 Spuined Ank e. J A sprained ankle may as a rule be euml iD from three to four days by apply,.,,, „\,berlam* Pain Balm and observing t|, directions with each bottle. l*or 'ale bv ail Dispensaries and Dealers.38 words
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Advertisement8 1912-05-16 5 For Chronic Chest 'oihpl«uuU>. Woods’ Grout Peppermint u;8 words
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Advertisement50 1912-05-16 5 I'd a c*ld when I woke in the morning, I’d a cold when I weDt to bed; I’d a cold rapine all through my system. I’d a wretched cold in my head. But when my old boss recommended Woods’ Peppermint Cure for a cold I tried, was cured very quickly50 words
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Advertisement289 1912-05-16 5 i Why Co On Suffering? Piles Can Be Cured. Dr Lo Theng Rung has a proved cure he guarantees to cure in three weeks. Reasonable fees, half in advance—no cure, remainder forfeit. Here is a sample testimonial: Eokhnm.” Green Hsll, Penang. I havo much pleasure in testifying to the efficacy289 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article121 1912-05-16 6 Tareba, Br. M>« 3.667. Bymmers, 16th May, Madras, 7th May, Gen.—H. L. A Co. Hitachi Man, Jap. ».s„ 4.164, Yamawaki, 16th May, Yokohama, 26th Apr., (Jen.—B. A Co. Totomi Man, Jap. «.a. 2,464. Kawaahima, 16th May, Singapore, 14th May, Gen. P. S. A Co. Vander Parra, Out 331, Huyleman,121 words
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Article54 1912-05-16 6 16th Mat. Teenkai, for Port Swettenhaui and Singapore. Totomi Man, for Rangoon and Calcutta. Janet Nicoll, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Taroba, for Port Swettenhaui and Singa- pore. Perak, for Deli. Aeagyee, for Dindings, Sitiawan and Teluk 4uob. Ban Wkmtt Boon, for Lsmgkat. Delta, for Singapore, Chinaand54 words
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Article244 1912-05-16 6 Fob Yen—Per Jit Seng, to-morrow, 7 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Kedah, tomorrow, 8 a.in. Singapore, China and Japan —Per Miike Maru, to-morrow, 9 a.m. Singapore, China and Japan Per Pertia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Tongkab, Kopah, Benong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy Per Pegu, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Pang244 words
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Article125 1912-05-16 6 Pkhawo, 16th Mat. (Hy court sy of the Chartered Bank.) Midon, DemauU Bank 2'4 Bs, 8 s I 4 mouths’ sight Bank i 3 Credit 2/4£j| 3 Documentary.. 2/t’| Calcutta, Demand Bank R*. 174} 3 days* sight Private }‘ol tambay, Demand BaDa 174} Vioulmein, Demand Bank 1'34 3 days’sight125 words
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Article219 1912-05-16 6 Coi‘l h"<*i ♦O-KO' Black Pepper no sto>White Pepper */9| buyers Trang Pepper 23. —sellers Cloves 35. —nominal Mace 120 —sellers Pickings 110— sales Nutmegs 1103. 23. —buyers No. 1 820 sal < Sugar -j 2 8.10 ml CBasket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.70 buyers Tali bun »90 fte ie219 words
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Article164 1912-05-16 6 Pin4no, 16tm Mat. 1912 Bek* fit*. Soup jrji •••a< I» 14 Boast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry M«ai... 16 Bump Steak 24 O* Tail 3Q Tongue,,. 55 Feet 15 Heart Liver per cattv «">5 Pobk— Pork i* r mu 32 Pig's Head... 20 Tongue Mutton per’’lb. Head164 words
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Article1857 1912-05-16 6 d j I 1 I °'S Number of “3 i. '43 Capita 1 Shares > D Dividends. Name. u 5 G issued. !2 p J 0 5 w L-L-* ———i j 1 1907 1908 1909 ***********12 KITBItKt: 1*0 LLA K BKS. p c. p.c. I p.c. p. e.i nru,1,857 words
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Advertisement51 1912-05-16 6 A Hitter of Common Interest. How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and immense sale by its re markable cure of colds. It can always be depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement34 1912-05-16 6 Source of Sleeplessness. The most common cause of insomnia is disorders of the stomach. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets correct these disorders and enable you to sleep. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.34 words
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Advertisement53 1912-05-16 6 r 'V Ml Vts X Pj r r 12 M. i t *4 «C» ir-f *>, •*f sCj/ These tiny Capsules superior to Copaiba, Cubeb'’ and Injections CURE lhe same diseases as these drugs in FORTY-EHGHT HOURS without inconvenience. /|Z\ Each Capsule bears the namt [ruieJJ Paris, 8, rue Vivienne53 words
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Article840 1912-05-16 7 The following unclaimed letters, etc., are ljing at the General Post Office, Penang:— Letter*. Alberti, K Hollister, R R Allen, M Holtz, F Armstrong, GC S Horn, F R Barritt, N W Hunter, J Bates, W Kelm&n, G A Berger, BAH Kerridge, L R Botten, C M Lumb,840 words
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Article271 1912-05-16 7 The Cotn/tanies da noi guarantee the duels of arrival oi t hese vessels, but will endeavour as far as possible to ensure punctuality. From Alor Star, (Kedah) —Tong Chuan, May 5. 7,9, 11, 13, 15, 17. 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 aud 31, and Kedah, May271 words
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Advertisement1001 1912-05-16 7 Bandoengsche Kininefabriek JAVA QUININE. Largely used by Hospitals and Estates. Packed in Kilo Tins at $l2-50 per tin. Special price for large quantities. G. H. SLOT CO., PENANG. Runnymede Hotel. NORTH AM ROAD—SEASIDE. The Most Comfortable Hotel in Penang. The Best Food in Penang. Under Special European Supervision. The Best1,001 words
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Advertisement57 1912-05-16 7 THIS 13 IT! Waterbury s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound! sat: •f ri rAIiTLLLsa ohdKLfcaS The latest scientific preparauon of COD LIViiK OIL Dees all that is claimed f r it and supersedes the otd iasinoned emulsions which upset t lie stomach Highly ic conuneaded by the medi cal profession.57 words
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Advertisement81 1912-05-16 7 Muscular Rheumatism. When your shoulder is so lame that every movement of your arm pains you severely you mav know that you have muscular rheumatism. Prompt relief may be had by applying Chamlierlain’s Pain" Balm and massaping the affected parts with the palm of the hand at each application. Do81 words
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Advertisement902 1912-05-16 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen 8 Co., Pht, 0. A. Charges Moderate. Consultation Free. RUIDIKO AT So.\2la tm Penang Rond. A lev ton from ike Euten oil Oriental Hotel. TECK COMPANY. Shanghai Carpenters S’ Furnishers, 4, PENANG ROAD. High-class Household Furniture kept in stock and made to902 words
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