The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 20 October 1905
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Article406 1905-10-20 933 The Agricultural Outlook. Our Governor on Agriculture. (Friday, 13th Oct.) In the course of his speech on the 1906 Estimates His Excellency the Governor is reported to have said A most successful Agricultural Show was hell this year in Penang; 1 lie success of this Show, following upon406 words
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Article879 1905-10-20 933 1 he l)<p£clie ColoRussias Dreams, viale (Paris) says:— The Treaty of Portsmouth blocks for many y»*;u s to come the way to the Far East for Russia. (hi»* is, indeed, inclined to inquire whether the Russians even in the distant future* will find anything reasonable to do in879 words
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Advertisement119 1905-10-20 933 grlie Sa tz* Etits E3okko. fl /7 -'7 W« g jggticesatisfieseverybody and justice alone.—Emerson. Established June Ist, 1903 Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TIIR CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., M o> 226 —232, B»*ach PRICE DAILY LOCAL s2* per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLEZADDRESS: Echo —Penang.” Telephone119 words
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Article139 1905-10-20 934 London, 22nd September. —There has been a dull market at ]d. to |d. decline. Small sales have been made of Hard Fine. Spot (a) ss. 6|d. Forward at less. Soft Fine sellers at ss. 6’d. Negrohead steady a few tons good Scrappy sold at 3s. 11?,d Island 2s.139 words
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Article177 1905-10-20 934 A Home paper gives the composition of the British Squadron in China as it will exist when the changes which are taking place are completed. The list of ships is as follows: Diadem, first-class cruiser (Flag Captain, H. \V. Savory), flagship of Admiral Sir Gerard H. U.177 words
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Article247 1905-10-20 934 The New Testament or any other portion of the Holy Scriptures is not often referred to in the Supreme Court unless when employed in the formula, Kiss the Book,” with which witnesses are exhorted to consummate the oath, says the Straits Times. But a case that was247 words
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Article705 1905-10-20 934 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batang Padang, 10th Oct. —At last the greatest waste of public funds of which I have known for years has ceased and the Tapah-Pahang road has been put on the shelf for a while. Let us hope we shall hear no more of it705 words
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Article90 1905-10-20 934 lu a heavy rams at Sungei Besi have Hooded the mines, as well as the GorX meut roads near them. During the 12 few days, especially, the rain has p< )U S down m torrents. It was found, £y, a Malay Ala,il correspondent, that the nine culverts were90 words
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Article472 1905-10-20 934 Director Kato of the N. Y. K Interviewed. The views of commeicial men on subjects of practical moment are generally of greater value than those of other classes. Japanese journals publish the opinions of several prominent commercial men in that country regarding Japan’s prospects now that peace has472 words
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Article247 1905-10-20 935 Delcasse’s Denials. German Press Irritated. M. Jaures supports the Matin. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 12th October.—M. Delcasse, in an interview granted to a representative of the Echo oe Paris, disclaimed anv connection with the alleged revelations on the Moroccan imbroglio made by the Paris Matin. When asked ii(Supplied by Reuter.) - 247 words
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Article32 1905-10-20 935 Enthusiastic Reception of British Squadron. 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th October—The British squadron has arrived at Yokohama and met with an enthusiastic reception. Admiral Noel goes to Tokio this morning.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article44 1905-10-20 935 Rise in Bank Rate {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th October.—lt is unlikely ,a t the Bank rate will be raised to-day, u t it is feared that a rise is inevitable later 1 tie drain of money to America, Egypt and Argentina continues.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article23 1905-10-20 935 An Expected Resignation. (TAe *'Ostasiatscher Lloyd's Service) Icilin, 12th October.—lt. is expected that err Moller, Prussian Minister of Trade Loininerce, will resign.(TAe *'Ostasiatscher Lloyd's Service) - 23 words
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Article31 1905-10-20 935 Trade with Japan. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, ]3th October. —Earl Grey. of Canada, speaking at. lunipeg, counselled that there should be p oBer trade relations between Japan and than heretofore.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article23 1905-10-20 935 New Navy Building. Elbe Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Beilin, 12th October.—The Spanish speech trom the Throne announces the buildim* of a new Heet.Elbe " Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 23 words
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Article22 1905-10-20 935 A New Bacillus. {Lite Ostasiahscher Lloyds Service Berlin, 12th October.—Dr. Medious Geilavold, of Christiania, has discovered the bacillus of cerebro meningitis.{Lite “ Ostasiahscher Lloyds " Service ) - 22 words
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Article64 1905-10-20 935 Marvellous Success of New Zealand Team. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th October.—The New Zealand footballers are defeating every English team with the utmost ease, partly through their excellence of play individually, partly through their pace ami their cleverness in dodging cellarers, and partly through their new system of distribution(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article304 1905-10-20 935 New Judicial Appointments. (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 12th October.—There is a rumour, which appears to be well founded, that Mr. A. T. D. Berrington has been appointed Senior Judicial Commissioner of the Federated Malay States and will be stationed in Perak, that Mr. L. M. Woodward, from304 words
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Article1488 1905-10-20 935 Let England Read the Writing on the Wall ’The recent events in the Far East have concentrated the eyes of Europe, and the rest of the world more especially, on what our allies rather like to hear designated England of the East,” and now, when any1,488 words
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Article488 1905-10-20 936 This morning, says the Malay Mail of the 12th inst, the Detective Inspector, accompanied by the Inspector of Police from Sungei Besi and a number of detectives, raided a Kongsi at Sungei Bala, near Cheras, and arrested a number of men suspected of being robbers. Two revolvers and488 words
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Article460 1905-10-20 936 Revenue, Pr ,le 19 00. f or Land Revenue (exclusive of Land Sales)... 363 576 tw Rents, exclusive of Land 10 011 £>«*>>«« 6,870,’132 Offl.S xr 301,613 327'm(. Port and Harbour Dues 273,358 281’160 Post Office and Telegraphs 543,610 557 (HVi Railway Receipts 208,150 *****0 Imes and460 words
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Article324 1905-10-20 937 The handicaps for the following races are as under Lawn Stakes. Glencoe 10 0 Barchester 9.8 Convoy 9.4 Banzai... 8.12 Currency Lass 8.7 The Governor's Cup. Wingaroon 10.7 Essington 10.1 Seaport 10.0 The Idler 9.8 Cadenas 9.4 Waihi 8.12 Rockhill 8 10 Faith 8.7 The Grand Stand Cup.324 words
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Article825 1905-10-20 937 Saturday, I4th October. During the past two years the Echo, in common with its local contemporary and other Malayan journals, Ims frequently shown up tin* delinquencies of the postal departments of this Colony and the neighbouring Federated Malay States. Beginning in one of our early issues—on the 2nd June,825 words
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Article254 1905-10-20 937 Interesting items culled from the 1906 Estimates Repairs, extension, electric lighting, etc., etc., at Government House, Singapore, $341,350. For account of the Queen’s Scholarships, 8 26,000 The latter is the usual amount allocat'd for the Scholai ships, while the former is a new feature. Wherefore the Echo rejoices254 words
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Article1087 1905-10-20 938 Thus Mr. S. 11. Swinny, India’s President of the London Alternative. .Positivist Society, in the Hindustan lieview (Allahabad): —“The East can no longer sit alone, wrapped in her memories. If Jndian civilisation is to endure, it must fbe strengthened by the results of Western science; it must incorporate1,087 words
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Article24 1905-10-20 938 (Supplied by Heuler.) Lohdon, 14th October.—The naifi r of the Russo-Japanese Peace Treaty*k° n 8 l>een exchanged to-day at Washington.♦ (Supplied by Heuler.) - 24 words
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Article202 1905-10-20 938 Much Talk: Little Wool. (77/e Odasitisclier Lloyd's Service.") Berlin, 13th October.—The New York Herald, with the consent of the Paris Figaro is emphatically denouncing M. Delcassc as a disturber of the peace. In reply to a ones turn put by M. James in the ParisCbainlier three Ministers confirmed202 words
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Article210 1905-10-20 938 A Glorious Reception. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th October.—Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, accompanied by bis staff and a thousand officers and men of the British China, squadron, arrived at Tokio in the morning and met with an enthusiastic reception. The whole city was bedecked with flags as aftei the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 210 words
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Article19 1905-10-20 938 Dissolution Approved. (Supplied by Rente)-) London, 14th October. th f pissolutiou Riksdag has approved of the v Convention.(Supplied by Rente)-) - 19 words
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Article46 1905-10-20 939 Governor Wright Resigns (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th October.— It. is announced in New York that 2dr. right retires from the Governorship of the Philippines on the Ist of December next. It is understood that h e js dissatisfied with the conditions prevailing there.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article104 1905-10-20 939 More Reverses. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th October.—A telegram received by the Cape Government from Upington states that the Hottentot chief Marengo has captured the German camp at Jeru-aleo after severe fighting, in which a, German Lieutenant and six men were killed and eight wounded. The others were(Supplied by Reuter.) - 104 words
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Article41 1905-10-20 939 Still Obstinate. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 13th October. —The Porte is stubbornly resisting the International Financial Commission for Macedonia and several of the Powers concerned desire to make a naval demonstration, but this has not been unanimously agreed upon.(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 41 words
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Article111 1905-10-20 939 Assassination and Butchery. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th Oct.—The Chief of Police of Krasnocarsk, in Russia, was killed while returning from the theatre, six shots from a revolver being fired at him. The SubChief of Police al Kishineff lias been assassinated. He was largely responsible for the massacres of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 111 words
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Article147 1905-10-20 939 New Minister of Commerce. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 13th October.—Herr von Moller’s successor as Minister of Commerce will probably be O berpresident Delbruek, of bant zig. Ihe American Bioscope opened its doors Lagan Tuan Kechil village on sth iust. Ihe rain deterred manv from attending, but the few(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 147 words
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Article4304 1905-10-20 939 Methods of Fishing. lt. J. H ukinson, Chairman oj the fisheries Commission. 1 ne many varieties of traps met with on the coast under the names bubu and hikah are all based upon the principle that spikes tin mug inward permit ingress but not exit I4,304 words
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Article947 1905-10-20 941 Education in Malaya. We understand that it is on the cards that a public meeting will be convened in Penang for the purpose of discussing much needed educational reforms and submitting to the meeting resolutions thereanent. It is generally recognised that our system of education is unsuited947 words
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Article1798 1905-10-20 942 New Shipping Law. A Bill to consolidate the Law relating to Merchant Shipping is published in the Government Gazette.” Appended to it is the following memorandum 1. This consolidated Bill was undertaken in consequence of the repeatedly expressed desire of the Chamber of Commerce and the mercantile community1,798 words
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Article1506 1905-10-20 943 My Dearest Fannt, —Penang reallv seems to be going to melt right away, for we have had torrents of rain at night and showery days, which have sent all ’the builders nearly into the lunatic asylum bv undoing at night the little work they have been able to1,506 words
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Article589 1905-10-20 943 This case was continued at noon on 13th inst., before Mr. Peel. Mr. T. A. Martin, of Messrs Paterson. Simons A Co. deposed to the three bills of lading having lieen sent by the Chartered Bank to his firm. Thev sent a man to obtain the589 words
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Article2689 1905-10-20 944 VIOLA GRAEME - BY VIOLA GRAEME, AUTHOR OF The Child of Sorrow, 11 The Treachery of Lorraine, 1 l The Hand of God, 11 “Love's Loyalty 11 “J Royal Rebel. 11 “Her Soldier Sweetheart, 11 The Beauty of the Season, 11 The Tea-shop Girl, 11 A Scotch Marriage, 11 “The2,689 words
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Article437 1905-10-20 945 Splendid Work. The Malay States Guides have just concluded a very useful as well as a somewhat unique competition for a trophy known as “The Commandant’s Shield.” 'Teams of one officer, two non coms, and 20 men were drawn from each Company and these had to attack a437 words
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Article891 1905-10-20 946 The Final Count. Monday, I6th October. The great question Ims at last been decided and our Competition Editor has retired to the casualty ward of the Hospital to recover from the effects of brain-fag and over work occasioned by severe mental strain and the fatigue of counting891 words
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Article351 1905-10-20 946 The Integrity <-'om M enhng upon the new Anglo-Japanese treaof China. ty the Hongkong Post expresses the opinion that two main points —the pledge to uphold the integrity of China and the maintenance of the policy of the open door —should be gratifying to China, for so long351 words
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Article76 1905-10-20 946 E. O. Hotel. That popular hostelry presided over by Mr. Sarkies catered on 13th inst for the theatre-goers by giving a most toothsome supper after the show. A large number of people availed themselves of this opportunitv and found nothing wanting. We trust that when next we have any affair76 words
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Article340 1905-10-20 946 The Bandmann Opera Company were treated to a crowded house at the King Street Theatre on 13th inst., a notable feature being the large number of Chinese amongst the audience. The piece went with a capital swing, and all the members of the Company acquitted340 words
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Article75 1905-10-20 947 THE treaty signed. 4 Takes Effect from Yesterday. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th October.—News has been received in Washington that the Tsar and Jfikado yesterday signed duplicate copies of the Russo-Japanese Peace Treaty. (The Ostasiatscher Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 14th October.—Russia has notified that the terms of the Treaty of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article188 1905-10-20 947 Cementing the Alliance. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th October. —The Daily Telegraph, in the course of an article, says, We are happy to think that the British visit is helping the Japanese to forget their disappointment over the conclusion of peace. The Anglo-Japanese Alliance is an alliance of two(Supplied by Reuter.) - 188 words
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Article166 1905-10-20 947 Germany Satisfied. (Supplied by Reuter.) < London, 16th Oct.—The North German Gazette, in confirming Reuter’s authoritative statement of 14th instant to the effect that the British Government had informed Germany that France never asked for assistance, nor did Great .Britain ever offer it, states that Great Britain’s communication(Supplied by Reuter.) - 166 words
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Article28 1905-10-20 947 Strike and Resignation. Ostasiatischer Lloyd's 'Service.} l ie strike of workmen electrical works in Berlin has ended. ksth Oct.— Herr Schoenstedt, Unster of J ustice, has resigned.Ostasiatischer Lloyd's 'Service.} - 28 words
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Article64 1905-10-20 947 Odessa Quiet. lhe Lloyd'*" Service.) bepur' I’’ 1 i b V h law has been repealed at Odessa. (Supplied by Reuter.) bowlon. 16th Oct.—A party of twenty meu threw a bomb into the villa of Mi. uggs, an English manufacturer at War. «IW. and killed the cook and gardener,. {'lhe " Lloyd'*" Service.) - 64 words
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Article21 1905-10-20 947 More Earthquakes. (The ost asiasti scher Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 15th Oct.—Fresh earthquake shocks are reported from Calabria in southern Italv.(The ost asiasti scher Lloyd's" Service.) - 21 words
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Article36 1905-10-20 947 Norway in Search of a King. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th October.—Norway will proceed shortly to the election of a King. Prince Charles of Denmark is still mentioned as a likely candidate for the throne.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article42 1905-10-20 947 The Royal Tour. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th October.—Mr. Spencer, the aeronaut, has started for India taking a large balloon for the use of the Prince of Wales, who wants to obtain a birds-eye view of some of the Indian cities.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article40 1905-10-20 947 Election News. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th Oct.—Mr. Andrews, the Liberal candidate, has been elected for Barkston Ash, polling 4376 votes against 4148 cast for Mr. Lane Fox, the Conservative Candidate. He replaces Colonel Sir R. Gunter, Conservative, deceased.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article23 1905-10-20 947 The Second Conference. (The. Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 15th Oct.—President Roosevelt has accepted the Tsar's invitation to a second Peace Conference.(The. “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's ” Service.) - 23 words
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Article68 1905-10-20 947 German Shipping in China Accident to Campania. (The Ostasatischer Lloyds Service.) Berlin, 14th October.—Nothing is known here re the reported extension of the steamer service of the Hamburg-Amerika ami Norddeutscher Lloyd lines on the coast and rivers of China. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 16th Oct. —While the liner Campania(The “ Ostasatischer Lloyds ” Service.) - 68 words
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Article102 1905-10-20 947 Grave Rumours (Echo Special.) Shanghai, 1 Gtli October.—Rumours of anti-dynastic movements are growing to an alarming extent in Peking 1 since yesterday. Ihe gates of the Legations and those of the defences on the walls are partially closed each night. Foreigners are allowed to pass, but all natives are102 words
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Article38 1905-10-20 947 A New Library. (Echo Special.) Bangkok, 14th October.—H. M. the King of Siam has just established a National Library of Buddhist Siamese literature here, of which the Crown Prince has been appointed President and Dr. Frankfurter Librarian.38 words
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Article99 1905-10-20 947 Military Disaster. —> i War Office Gift. (Supplied by Reuter., London, 16th October.—During military manoeuvres at Curragh, Ireland, a squadron of the Nineteenth Hussars was ordered to charge a battery of guns, protected by a squadron of the Eleventh Hussars. 'Through an enoi, the Nineteenth galloped right into(Supplied by Reuter., - 99 words
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Article69 1905-10-20 947 Holy War Proclaimed. Alleged Disorders (Supptled by Reuter.) (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th Oct.—The rebels in German Last Africa aie preaching a holy war and are fighting under black Hags. The revolted area consists largely of impassable thick msh ami hence the slowness of the suppression of the(Supptled by Reuter.); (Supplied by Reuter.) - 69 words
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Article20 1905-10-20 947 ■.1—1.4 .Hi, A New Sheriff. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th Oct.—Sheriff Ali of Mecca Iras lieen appointed Grand Sheriff.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 20 words
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Obituary54 1905-10-20 947 Obituary. Sir Henry Irving. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th October.—The death is announced of Sir Henry Irving, the actor, who died suddenly of syncope after performing at the theatre at Bradford. Death. On September 23, at the Victoria Nursing Home. Shanghai, .J. W. L. Wallace, late 2nd Officer of s.s.54 words
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Article42 1905-10-20 948 More Trouble (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th Oct.—The relations between France and Venezuela are still forming the subject of earnest discussion at Washington. It is stated that France is fully prepared to take measures to secure the recognition of her rights.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article61 1905-10-20 948 Duke of York Stakes. Vanderbilt Motor Cup. (Supplied by Reuter. Lon-lon, 16th Oct —The Duke of A ork Stakes resulted as follows —Donnetta (1), Nutwit h (2), Velocity (3). Hemery, of France, won the anderbilt Motor Uup in America, covering 283 miles in 276 minutes, Heath (France) was second,(Supplied by Reuter. - 61 words
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Article379 1905-10-20 948 Emigrants Wanted. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th Oct —Addressing a meeting of the Australian Emigration League at Sydney, Mr. Deakin, the Australian Premier, said that the burning need of the hour-was to increase the population of the country by people sent from the country which sent our fathers here.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 379 words
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Article1016 1905-10-20 948 The return match between Faithfull s XI and Cavendish’s XI was commenced on the Butterworth ground on Saturday afternoon'. The Perakites, winning the toss, (dected to bat, ami were all out after compiling 69 runs during two hours batting. At five o’clock Cavendish’s XI took the willow and at1,016 words
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Article98 1905-10-20 949 I lit! Church Work Association held their annual saleot work at St. George s Tamil School on Monday afternoon. There were .small garments uf all descriptions and materials and the prices were so remarkably moderate that practically the whole stock was cleared off by 6. 30 p.98 words
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Article473 1905-10-20 949 Sunbeam Hall en Fete. For the three concluding days of last week Sunshine Hall, the residence of Towkay Khoo Cheow Teong, Captain China of Asahan, in Light. Street, was the scene of great festivity, the occasion being the marriage of Air. Khoo Sian Ewe, second son of lowk.ry Khoo473 words
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Advertisement634 1905-10-20 949 OUR COMPETITION. The CluazYipipix of Malaya. S s S gf wxu OOX XIKG &OTG j '-w< XWO’ z4?' >e, K'" v<,'; W: KX “HAIL TO THE VICTOR!” Our Beauty Competition. §!j? w Ist Prize $75 plus Echo Free for I Year. I 2nd Prize $25 plus Echo Free for I634 words
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Article1585 1905-10-20 950 Tuesday, 17th October. It is to be sincerely China's Trouble, hoped that the fears of an anti-dynastic rising, which our Shanghai correspondentyesterday reported as gaining ground in Peking, will prove to be baseless. Reformers and well-wishers of China in this part of the world are convinced that the1,585 words
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Article100 1905-10-20 951 The Treaty Published. Evacuation of Manchuria. Komura s Reception in Tokio. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 17th October.—Reuter’s Agency publishes the text of Ihe Treaty of Peace between Russia and Japan, which confirms the report of the terms as given bv the English papers on 6th ultimo. Reuter’s Tokio correspondent(Supplied by Reuter.) - 100 words
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Article222 1905-10-20 951 The New Loan. Anglo-Russian Rapprochement. Grand Duke Cyril Disgraced. [The Ostaziatischer Lloyd s” Service.) Berlin, 16th October.-Baring’s Bank is taking part in the International Russian loan of 1,800,000,000 marks. Beilin, 16th October.—There are active signs of a rapprochement between Great Britain and Russia and there is no doubt that[The Ostaziatischer Lloyd s” Service.) - 222 words
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Article174 1905-10-20 951 Plain Speaking by the Times. ,{Lhe Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 16th October.-The North German Gazette states that Germanv has reeerre.l conhdential and credible information G at itain regardino the revelations lhe lans Matin on the Moroccan nnbrogho. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th October.—The Berlin correspondent of the Echo,{Lhe " Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 174 words
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Article35 1905-10-20 951 Markets Looted by Starving Peasants (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th Octolier. A mob of ath »u--sand starving agriculturalists at Eeija, iu Andalusia, Spam, raided the market, seizing food and money and destroying the booths.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article35 1905-10-20 951 Farewell to Royal Tourists. (Supplied by Reuter. f London, 16th October.—King Edward entertained the Prince and Princess of Wales at a farewell dinner at Buckingham Palace. Over forty guests, including Lord Minto, were present.(Supplied by Reuter.f - 35 words
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Article48 1905-10-20 951 Universal Mourning. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th October.—The death of Sir Henry living has evoked innumerable t ributes, including messages of condolence from King Edward and President Roosevelt. There is a strong movement on foot in favour of burying the great actor in Westminster Abbey.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article22 1905-10-20 951 American Steamer Seized {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th October.—The Japanese av e seized the American steamer Centen““l m the Saya Straits.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article21 1905-10-20 951 Return of the Russians {Supplied by Reuter.) are-T^ 011 October.—Russian troops h) ut to reoccupy the northern portion lSa ghaheu.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article58 1905-10-20 951 The Last Conservative Defeat. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 1 7th October.— Ihe Conservative press admits the seriousness of the defeat sustained by the party at. the Barkston Ash election, lhe limes says that it is becoming more difficult for the Government to maintain its position and that it.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article46 1905-10-20 951 Paris Commissioners in London. (Supplied bp Reuter.) London, 17th October.—A parly of sixty Paris Municipal Commissioners have started on a visit to London, where all sorts of festivities are being prepared for them. They are to be received in audience by King Edward to-day.(Supplied bp Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article52 1905-10-20 951 Repair Ship Aground (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th October.—The Admiralty repair ship Assistance has run aground near Tetuan, Morocco, during some heavy weat her. The Admiralty have given out a contract for her salvage, at acostof 10,000 sterling. It will, however, be impossible to commence operations till the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article28 1905-10-20 951 King Alfonso’s Visit (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd s Service.) Berlin, 16th October,—King Alfonso, of Spain, arrives in Berlin on 6th November and will be accorded a ceremonial reception.(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd s Service.) - 28 words
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Article20 1905-10-20 951 More Earthquakes (Supplled by Reuter.) London, 16th October. —Fresh earthquakes in Calabria and Sicily have caused a renewed panic.(Supplled by Reuter.) - 20 words
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Article331 1905-10-20 951 Lawn Tennis. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 16th Octolier.—C. Fairs has won the Tennis Championship, defeating the champion, Peter Latham, by 5 sets to 1. Mr. Eric Maxwell has been appointed a member of the Perak State Council during the absence of Mr. F. Douglas Osborne. As the Censorate will(Supplied by Reuter.} - 331 words
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Article329 1905-10-20 952 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —I awaited with eagerness to see the result of the Echo Beauty Competition, and to my astonishment I found last night that neither of the names of our two beauties of the last Competition appeared in the polling329 words
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Article468 1905-10-20 952 To the Editor of the Straits Ecno. Dearest Sir, Would you kindly let me know where I could find the winner of your Beauty Competition, whose name I saw in the Echo of yesterday I ask you to do me this favour Irecause I have a468 words
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Article619 1905-10-20 952 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —I endorse Dr. Tuck’s No. 2 open letter to the Straits Chinese published iu your issue of the 6th instant. It is up to the point as far as blind lavishness is concerned. The daily cries are Progress. Do away619 words
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Article591 1905-10-20 952 Io the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir-Last eek 1 fiom longkah, Siam, via Penang, in three days, the fact being that the mail was sent from Penang by steamer to Teluk Anson instead of by the train—the “EXPRESS” I believe, it is called, but by which591 words
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Article409 1905-10-20 953 Wednesday, ISUt October In all probability to-day will see the (.(jiiiinenceineut, in the Council Chamber t Singapore, Tanjong Pagpr Arbitration case, which will doubtless o n<r dwell in the memory of all residents of the Straits Settlements as being our •neatest cause eĕlĕbre. It means the takfn<r409 words
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Article678 1905-10-20 953 A Perak contemporary Gambling understands that the in Malaya. Hon’ble E.W. Birch, c.m.g., Resident of Perak, is going down to Singapore in a few days to meet 11 is Excellency the Governor re the Gambling Farms. It is reported that his Excellency is in favour of abolishing the678 words
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Article94 1905-10-20 953 Reportki» Negotiations. A message from Tokio states that although Russia has now given up Port Arthur, Great Britain does not seem to be disposed to return Wei-hai-wei to China. It is notable, however, that the amount expended by the British authorities in connection with the North China port has94 words
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Article488 1905-10-20 953 Rangoon Water Troubles. (I'io)ii Our Own Correspondent.) Rangoon, 7lh October.—A week or so ago, a scare was caused in Rangoon by the announcement that the bund of the Hlawga Water reservoir was in danger of bursting; ami, instead of lessening, t he danger seemed to grow every day. Orders488 words
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Article228 1905-10-20 954 An imperial Rescript Cementing the Alliance. by Reuter.) Loudon, 17th October. A Rescript, issued by Ihe Mikado says that peace and glory have been secured, and invokes the blessing of the benign spirits of his Ancestors. He hopes that Japan may long enjoy the blessing of peace and continuesby Reuter.) - 228 words
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Article40 1905-10-20 954 Strike of Compositors. 4 Interned Ships Released. (The (Jstiisiolischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 17th October.—The St. Petersburg compositors have gone out. on strike. by Reuter.) London, 18th October. —Theßussian warvessels interned at San Francisco and Cavite (Manila) have been released.(The “ (Jstiisiolischer Lloyd's ” Service.) - 40 words
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Article62 1905-10-20 954 Submarine Ad SL.ks Supplied by iit tiler London. 18th Oct. -Submarine At his been towed into Portsmouth m a crippled slate, owing to a slajhi. expmsmn which occurred as sir* was rising to the surface. 'The crew had a. Iniir s-bread) li escape. The vessel sank yesterday morning( Supplied by iit tiler ) - 62 words
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Article142 1905-10-20 954 Australian defence League. Lack of Cavalry Officers. Lord Roberts and Rifle Clubs. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17lh October. —At .in important meeting held in Sydney, New South Wales, in which the Hon. John C. Watson, late Premier of Australia, participated, a resolution was passed in favour of the formation(Supplied by Reuter.) - 142 words
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Article36 1905-10-20 954 Fighting in the South. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th October.--It is officially notified that there has been fighting in Southern Nigeria, and that three British Officers have been wounded. Reinforcements have been sent from Lagos.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article54 1905-10-20 954 Another Farewell to Royalty. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th October. —The Rt. Mon. St. John Brodrick, Secretary of State for India, entertained the Prince and Princess of Wales at luncheon at the India Office. Lord Minto, the new Viceroy of India, and Lord Lansdowne, Secretary of State for Foreign(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article40 1905-10-20 954 More Exploration. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th Oct. Dr. Sven Hedin, the explorer, has left Stockholm for Armenia, Persia,, India ami Tibet and will explore the sources of the Indus and Brahmaputra and the lake territory in Central Tibet.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article53 1905-10-20 954 Norway’s New King. {The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.") Berlin, 17th Oct. —The Aftenposten, published at Christiania, announces that Norway is declining to accept a Prince of the House of Bernadotte as a candidate for the Throne and is accepting Prince Charles of Denmark, the project for the formation of a{The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.") - 53 words
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Article39 1905-10-20 954 Rumoured Meeting of Emperors (The Ostasiashseher Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 17th October.—There are rumours <>f a. meeting between the Kaiser, the Tsar and the Emperor of Austria in connection with the question of the control of the Macedonian finances.(The “ Ostasiashseher Lloyd's" Service.) - 39 words
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Article74 1905-10-20 954 British Officers Kidnapped. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th October. —Captain Crowther and Lieutenant Batton, of the Royal Marines, have been captured by Anghera brigands between Tetuan and Tangier, while returning from the stranded repair ship Assistance. London, 18th Oct.—lt, is believed that the object of llie brigands in capturing{Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article24 1905-10-20 954 French Squadron Sails {Supplied by Reut f, r.) London, 18th October.— A French squa* Ikiii lias sailed from Cherbourg for Vene* zuelan walers{Supplied by Reutf,r.) - 24 words
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Article30 1905-10-20 954 More Trouble Brewins. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th Oct.—Count Pat. been reappointed Premier of implying a renewal of the aenu between the Crown and the C Dfllct majority. hamentary(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article25 1905-10-20 954 French Commissioners and the King (Supplied by Reuter. Loudon, 18th October.—King Edwur.l leceives the 1 arts Municipal Commissioners to LoUd<m at Bucki(Supplied by Reuter. - 25 words
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Article67 1905-10-20 954 To Rest in Poets’ Corner. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th October.—The Dean of Westminster has consented to the interment <>f Sir Henry Irving in Westminster Abbev. 'The interment is expected to take place on Friday and to be a great public ceremony. London, 18th October.—Sir Henry Irving(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article305 1905-10-20 954 Betting on the Cezarewitch. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th October.—The betting on the Cezarewitch is as follows :—7 to 1 agst. Princess Florizel, 8 to 1 agst. Costly Lady, 9 to 1 agst. Wargrave and Admiral Breeze, 100 to 8 agst. The Page and 100 to 7 agst. Hammerkop.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 305 words
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Article995 1905-10-20 955 Singapore Races. FIRST DAY {Echo Special.) Singapore, I7th Oct.—There was not a very large attendance at to-day’s races as it rained hard all the morning, but cleared up in the afternoon. Following are the results 1. —The Maiden Plate. Value $6OO. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight995 words
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Article119 1905-10-20 955 (brom Our Own Correspondent.) Phra Montri, late Deputy Commissioner oi Monthon Puket, has been appointed to the post of Financial Assistant to the Ministry of the Interior, in place of Mom Udoin, transferred, his place in Puket being filled by the appointment of Phra Pisan, late Governor119 words
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Article495 1905-10-20 955 The latest of the moving-picture shows to visit Penang—the Oriental Kinetograph Company, which opened at Kimlterley Street last Monday —was very well patronised last night (17t h)t here being scarcely a seat vacant. 'This Company possesses a very powerful steam electrical Kinetoscope machine, projecting pictures on495 words
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Article1877 1905-10-20 956 Shareholders’ Meeting Awkward Questions Unanswered. An extraordinary general meeting of the members of Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., Ltd., was held at noon on Friday in the Singapore Exchange to receive the directors’report and accounts for the half-year ended 30th June, 1905, ami to transact certain special business.1,877 words
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Article774 1905-10-20 957 Inadequate trade Returns. Thursday, 19th October. We are in receipt of the Ret uni* of Imports and Exports for the Quarter ended 30th June, 1005,” a somewhat bulkv volume issued from the Government Printing Office, Singapore, and, with all due deference to the official responsible for its compilation,774 words
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Article1070 1905-10-20 957 We note that the seniiThe Dock official declaration, that the Deal. expropriation of the Tanjong Fagar Dock had been carried out solely at the instance of the Straits Government, which it alone concerns, is not believed all over the Earth. This is what the Hongkong Post, for instance,1,070 words
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Article350 1905-10-20 958 The following letters were forwarded on the 19th inst.:— Dear Sir, —I beg to hand you herewith a, cheque for dollars seventy-five only, being the first prize in the recent Beauty Competition, and to congratulate you upon your win. You have already been placed upon the F350 words
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Article1142 1905-10-20 958 Sir Michael’s Arrival. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, the umpire is the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company’ll arbitration case, arrived at Singapore on Sunday afternoon by the German mail s.s. Bayern, having travelled from England via Canada and Japan. He was accompanied by Lady Hicks-Beach and their two daughters. Their1,142 words
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Article538 1905-10-20 959 Loyal States Lp and Doing. We learn from the Kuala Lumpur Mail that a public meeting has been held in the federal capital to consider what steps should lie taken to prevent the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar from passing by entirely without notice in the538 words
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Article147 1905-10-20 959 LAMbDORF DECORATgD. Angl o- R ussi a n Treat y. 4 Troubles in the Caucasus. (T/<e Ostasiatischer Lloyd's' Service.) lierliu, 18th October.—Count Lamsdod, the Russian Foreign Minister, for his meritorious services during the war and the peace negotiations, has been decorated bv the Tsar with the first class of(T/<e “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's' Service.) - 147 words
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Article37 1905-10-20 959 German Opinion. (The Ostasiatscher Lloyd's” Service.) Berlin, 18th October.—The German press discusses the Mikado’s Rescripts and describes them as manifestations of his highly civilized sentiments, particularly the declaration of Japan’s readiness to make friends with Russia.(The “ Ostasiatscher Lloyd's” Service.) - 37 words
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Article36 1905-10-20 959 Grand Duke of Baden. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 18th October.—The Grand Duke of Baden is to meet the Kaiser at Don aueschingen. He has already paid a visit to Prince von Bulow at Baden-Baden.(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's ” Service.) - 36 words
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Article51 1905-10-20 959 British Prisoners Released. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th October.—The Daily Mail states that the Moors, fearing an attack by a British destroyer, released Captain Crowther and Lieutenant Hutton when they arrived at Ceuta. The Moors fired on H. M. destroyer Cherwell near Ceuta, some of the bullets piercing hei(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article93 1905-10-20 959 London's New Streets. Earl Spencer’s Condition. (Supplied by Reuter London, 19th Octolier.- Their Majesties King Edward ami Queen Alexandra opened the King's Way and Aldwich, adjoining the Strand, London, in splendid weather. 'The Paris Municipal Commissioners, who are on a visit to London, were given front seats and(Supplied by Reuter ) - 93 words
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Article51 1905-10-20 959 The Insurance Scandals. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th October.—Mr. McCurdv, I lesident of the Mutual Life Assurance Co. of New York, admitted that large sums had been paid for the services of politicians, but said that, unless legislation was watched, the insurance companies would be legislated out of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article18 1905-10-20 959 To be Cremated. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th October.—Sir Henry living is to lie cremated.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 18 words
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Article110 1905-10-20 959 Pam pang:a, 3rd October.—On the Ist inst. the commander of the excursion against Soppeng returned, without having been much opposed. Major Hildering remained there with 2 companies for the delivery of guns. I ampamva, 7th Octolier.—A company of Marechausspes marched up under Captain Stipriaan Luiscius to Masejie110 words
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Article338 1905-10-20 959 The Late Typhoon. lurther particulars of the typhoon at Manila bring out the terrible destruct ion wrought by it. The wind struck the port with great, force, and the telephone and electric light wires fused through contact, and there was a brilliant spark display. The trees in the botanical338 words
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Article579 1905-10-20 960 Miss Roosevelt’s Friends Lose 8 5,000. According to the Manila C’aWewtftw, the recent voyage of the Logan with Miss Alice Roosevelt and party, was not profitable to some of the passengers, thieves finding their way on board and securing valuables undetected. Miss Schmidlap, of Cincinnati, was579 words
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Article106 1905-10-20 960 It is rumoured in Singapore, says the Free Press, that the new Governor of Labuan will be Mr. F. G. Penney, Colonial Secretary and previously Colonial 'Treasurer in Singapore. It is believed that the British North Borneo Government has now decided to make Jesselton106 words
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Article134 1905-10-20 960 Per Nubia, from Singapore 14th Oct., Mr. E. van Engel, Mr. Lie Peng What. Per Nubia, for Colombo 14th Oct, Mr. Cecil Wray. For Mel bourn Mr. J. J. Naisbett, Mr. Isaac Boodle, Mr. R. Hangan. For Marseilles Mr. M. 11. Thunder, Mrs. Cecil Wray, Mr. F. D. Osborne,134 words
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Article119 1905-10-20 960 Births. On the Bth October, at No. 6 Mount Elizabeth. Singapore, the wife of F. G. Keillor of a son. At the Government Civil Hospital. Hongkong, on the 22nd September, the wife of Detective-Sergeant Watt, of a daughter. On September 22, at 31. North Foochow Road. Shanghai, the119 words
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Article118 1905-10-20 960 Penang. 19 th October. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/1 4 months’si<*ht Bank ...2/1 }g 3 Crmitt ...2/1 g 3 Documentary 2/2 Calcutta,. Demand Bank Its 158] 3 days’ sight Private 160] Bombay, Demand Ban!; 158] 3 days’ sight Private 160] Madras, Demand Bank 158118 words
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Article194 1905-10-20 960 BelatTmMmmgCo., Ld. s 6 u Bersawah Gold Al iningCo., Ld. io Brieh Rubber Syndicate, Ld.s 5 wreiM Bruseh Hydraulic 'Fin Alining JUyeri Co., Ld j Duff Development Co. kh ’T** r taser Neave, Ld. jiao Oeotge town Dispensary $25 Howarth Erskine, Ld. v>qa r u i r «d/em Karaugaii194 words
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Article157 1905-10-20 960 Gohl leal 75. B. Pepper W. Coast 31b5.50z.) oid ol stock White Pepper 5 35| sellers Trang Pepper over Cloves (picked) out of season yj. lce 60— sellers Ma.ce I’ickui'-'S 52, Nutmegs I Ills 31} r ]g o< 610 nom. Sugar 2 L. no stuck. (Basket 4 35 Tapioca157 words