The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 27 July 1906
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Title Section21 1906-07-27 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Anifum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 4. Penang, Friday, 27th July, 1906. No. 3021 words
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Advertisement310 1906-07-27 1 zzzzz/zz/z/z z/ZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzz CONTENTS. S X X X X x x x x X I x X i X i Leaders Leaderettes page. Miscellaneous: page. x i Tanjong Buugali 632 Engineers’ Institute 632 x Piracy... 632 The Filipino Circus 632 x x Russia 635 The Liquor Duty 633 x Morning Racing310 words
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Advertisement158 1906-07-27 2 r“ 1 THE a STRAITS ECHO I J MAIL EDITION. j jj Published the day prior to the departure of each mail j| for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as fl all important news from various parts of158 words
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Article206 1906-07-27 632 Our correspondent Health,” brings very grave charges against Tanjong Bungah, which we have always been used to regard as one of our health resorts and as being only a degree less bracing than our famous Hill. There has certainly been a deal of malaria in this locality during206 words
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Article340 1906-07-27 632 tnoM an account of the case of piracy on tho West River, which we publish elsewhere, it will be seen that the case a particularly b id one and that the ghting must have been severe while it so ooitiy persons to have been died. We greatly fear, however,340 words
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Article400 1906-07-27 632 Last Night’s Concert. Despite the disappointment of Miss Netta Jones and Messrs. Neubrontier and Criswick being unable to assist him last evening, Mr. Edgar Mclntyre tretted us to a most enjoyable concert and those Penangites who were present came away amply satisfied with the entertainment provided. The part400 words
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Article163 1906-07-27 632 Part I. larj Song Gypsies Life. ‘ScAwdhooi. Mrs. Haines. Mrs. Ebden. Mr. Williamson, Mr. Cunningham, Mrs. Skertchlv, Mr. Swan, and Mr. Thomas/ Song “Tell her I love her so de Lduc. Mr. Edgar Mclntyre. Song King Charles." ...Maude. P. Mr Cunningham. White. Song The Sweetest Flower." Chas, Mrs. Ebden.163 words
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Article452 1906-07-27 632 Considering the number of counter-attrac-tions there were last night, the attendance at the Filipino Circus’ opening performance must, be accountci fairly good, and the audience had no reason to regret, havin' given this show their preference. i he program v.’.h consisted <»( some fourteen turns, every one452 words
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Advertisement96 1906-07-27 632 Straits jKcKio» I <.l ATF-'-tsTW j«Btice satisfies everybody and justice alone.-Emerscß-Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., Ng. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL 52-1 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS; Echo-—Penang.” Telephone No. 188. N.A.—All business96 words
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Article86 1906-07-27 633 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following are the results in the ties played off on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon in the above tournament: Single Handicap, Class A. E. S. Haslam brat F. 0. Hallifax by B—6,8 —6, 4 —6, 6 —3. 8. F. B. Martin beat T. P.86 words
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Article411 1906-07-27 633 The Free Pre,s thinks that in framing measures for the collection of excise, the general principle is to get the maximum revenue with the minimum or trouble to the general public. Turning again to the Liquors Bill now before Council, there is another point which might well411 words
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Article365 1906-07-27 633 Discussing the letting of the Opium Farm and our recent leader thereon the Free Pre s says: We make no comment on the proposal to reduce 'he price and raise the quality at the same time. There is a suspicion of a > axe to grind in the suggestion.365 words
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Article318 1906-07-27 633 Before a Bench Court consisting of Messrs. Howard and Hereford yesterday morning Ng Chia, a Chinese coolie, brought up Kader Pakir, Hamid and Ibramsah on a charge of robbery and causing grievous hurt on the night of 13th inst. at Tanjong Tokong. The complainant stated tha*, at about318 words
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Public Opinion.
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541 1906-07-27 633 To hie Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir,—There seems to be a general im pression amongst Penang folk that the suburb known ns Tanjong Bungah, situated on the north-west of the Island, be. tween six and eight miles from the Town is an ideal541 words
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Article1411 1906-07-27 634 The Assizes. (Before the Hon. S. L. Thornion, Pubno Judge Forgery. q’gE case against t he two Chinese charge'! jtb forgery and using as genuine a forged document was concluded at 4 o’clock yesterJav afternoon, when both were unanimously convicted by the Jurors on all counts and they1,411 words
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Article162 1906-07-27 634 The Alleged Atrocities. (Supplied bg Reuter.) London, 19th July.—An animated debate took place m the Bouse of Commons over the alleged atrocities in Natal. Mr. Winston Churchill read a long reply from the Natal Government denying the charges, but the Radicals pressed the most, searching questions, demanding that the(Supplied bg Reuter.) - 162 words
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Article59 1906-07-27 634 The Boundary Commission. (Supplied bg Reuter.) Loudon, 20th July.—The Cologne Gazette says that the Anglo-German Commission sitting at Berlin has concluded the delimitation of the northern frontier of German East Africa. A complete agreement has been reached and a few alterations in the existing border have been(Supplied bg Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article61 1906-07-27 634 Royal Sympathy. (Supplied bg Reuter.) London, 20th July.—King Edward, the Prince and Princess of Wales and Lord Minto have sent, messages of sympathy to Lord Curzon. 'The funeral of Lady Curzon will take place at Kedleston on Monday and wi 11 be quite simple, only the family(Supplied bg Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article193 1906-07-27 634 The Mutinous Army. (Supplied bg Reuter.) London, 19th July.—The Russian Minister of War has appointed General Pavloff as president, of a commission to enquire into the disaffection in the army. Attempted Assassination. London, 19th July.—An attempt to assassinate Count Todleben, the aide-de-camp of the Tsar, was made in a(Supplied bg Reuter.) - 193 words
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Advertisement58 1906-07-27 634 Don’t Wait Until You Need It. Do not wait until some of your family is taken with a violent attack of colic or diarrhoea. A bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand when needed has saved many a life. Procure at once. George Town Dispensary, General Agents,58 words
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Article46 1906-07-27 635 Committee Stage Passed. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th July.—The committee stage of the Education Bill has been concluded, but many important points will come up for discussion during the report stage. It is expected that the measure will be finally dismissed on 30th July.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article32 1906-07-27 635 The Agreement. ..A (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th July.—Mr. John Morley, speaking in the House of Commons, said that the exchange of ratifications of the Tibet Agreement maybe expected shortly. —4^4—(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article42 1906-07-27 635 A French Denial. (T/tc Ost asia livelier Lloyd' Service.) Berlin. 20 k h July—President. Fa lieres denies that Britain. Russia and Italy are sending envoys to Abyssinia regarding the Abyssinian 'Treaty which is to lie submitted lor the Emperor Mmielik’s approval.(T/tc " Ost asia livelier Lloyd'« ” Service.) - 42 words
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Article59 1906-07-27 635 A Water Famine (Echo Special.) Taiping, 20th July.—The excessive drought has caused a water famine at Port Weld. On the arrival of the local train List evening the natives crowded round the engine begging for water to cook their rice. The Engineer hopes to arrange for the railway59 words
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Article74 1906-07-27 635 A Shooting Acc’dcnt. (Echo Specia I.) Taiping, 20th July.—News has reached here from Kampar to the effect that two <iays ago Mr. Dishman, the Inspector of Mines, while attempting to arrest a C hinaman who was mining on Stale Lind at Campar Caves, accidentally shot a policeman and a74 words
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Article53 1906-07-27 635 Benzine Again (Echo Specbd.) Singapore, 20th July.—Three men have died from the in juries they received in the naphtha explosion a week ago and nine more have been injured by a lire which occurred at Pulau Samboe, at the depot of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company, during the soldering53 words
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Article553 1906-07-27 635 There seems to be a savour of coldbloodedness about the court martials which have just been held in Russia on the surrenders of Admiral Rostjestvensky at the battle of Tsushima and of General Stoessel at Port Arthur. Right from the very commencement of the war it was apparent that553 words
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Article583 1906-07-27 635 The Assizes, the Uon. n Wll Criminal Breach of Trust The case for the defence opened after lunch yesterday, when the accused „avX evidence. UlB V K. Nadasen stated:-! am a Tel. graph operator at Butterworth I been some 3 or 4 years iu the meut Service I583 words
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Article483 1906-07-27 636 There was quite a large attendance at the lirsB this mowing. in fact the largest we v j )A d this season, including our old ££d Mr. Bratt, tlie “ffieial bau-licapper, 1 was in t!ie Judges box watching *ffiirs 1 Until seven o’clock rain fell Wily and then483 words
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Article91 1906-07-27 636 1- A W X 1E XN IS ToU iIN A M ENT h»bowing Jile t l(* IC'Uit.-, ill je t j es a Ll off oil lim Espuin.ide yesterdiiv after°"!l 111 the above tournament dlr /hiubles. Hi.'. Adams and E. A. Swan rJ ledrng and A. G.91 words
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Article1496 1906-07-27 636 (1 rout Oar Own Correspondent) Singapore, July 18th, 190 G. Since my last letter to you there has been nothing particularly out of the common happening here, and perhaps the most important occurrence of the week was the twenty-four hours’ downpour of ram we had on Thursday, which1,496 words
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Article178 1906-07-27 637 An interesting case came before Mr. Smith Steinmetz at the Second Court yesterday, when three Chinese, including a postman and a registration clerk of the Post Office, were charged with opium smuggling. Mr. Adams appeared on behalf of the Opium and Spirit Farm, while Messrs. Logan and Ross178 words
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Article261 1906-07-27 637 Severe Fighting. Hongkong, 14th July. The British steamer Sainam has been attacked by Chinese pirates whilst on a voyage from Canton to Wuchow last night. In the fighting which ensued on the attack, the captain of the steamer and four Indian watchmen were wounded, and Dr. R.261 words
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Article333 1906-07-27 637 A Rumour Denied. (TA* Ostasiatischer Lloyd's” Service.) Berlin, 21st July.—The assertion made by the St. Petersburg daily Rossija that Germany and Austria have held a conference as to the attitude to be mutually adopted towards Russia has been officially contradicted in Berlin and Vienna and has also been denied(TA* " Ostasiatischer Lloyd's” Service.) - 333 words
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Article45 1906-07-27 637 The Greek Brigand Nuisance. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st July.—Speaking iu the House of Lords, Earl Fitz Maurice announced that Great, Britain had joined the rest of the Powers in making representations to Gieece regarding the proceedings of Greek bands of bandits in Macedonia.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article58 1906-07-27 637 A Miliionaiies Bequest (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 21st Julv. —The will of the late Mr Alfred Beit.theSouth African millionaire, gives X1.200.0U3 for the promotion of railways and other means of communication in Rhodesia, Got man East Africa, Portuguese East and West. Africa ami such other parts of Africa(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article26 1906-07-27 637 Inter-Parliamentary Conference. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st July.—Five hundred and eighty foieign deputies are to attend the Intel Parliamentary (,'onlerelive meeting in London <>u Moijda >.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article89 1906-07-27 637 The Growing Agitation. (Supplied by Reuter London, 21st July.—The a l! itati„u is edging the the leading Pans papers, which agree i„ regarding the question as grave ami that British and French interests are ly imperilled. 1 1 J ,e A!exaUl]riit correspondent of tlm Daily Urmuc/e wires that the(Supplied by Reuter ) - 89 words
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Article41 1906-07-27 637 Protecting British Interests. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st July.—Speaking in House of Commons Sir Edward Grey said that Government was enquiring into the allegations of the Japanese hampering British trade in Manchuria and that the whole question is receiving attention.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article18 1906-07-27 637 The Pope’s Health. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd’s” Service.) Berlin, 21st July.—His Holiness the Pope is in excellent health.(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd’s” Service.) - 18 words
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Article28 1906-07-27 637 New German Consul-General. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's” Service.) Berlin, 21st July.—The new German Consul-General at Shanghai will probably be Herr von Buri, who was formerly stationed at Sydney.(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's” Service.) - 28 words
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Article25 1906-07-27 637 The Eclipse Stakes. (Supplied by Heater.) London, 21st July. The following is the result of the Eclipse Stakes Llaugibly 1 Beppo 2 Wombwell 3—— (Supplied by Heater.) - 25 words
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Article50 1906-07-27 637 Gang Robbery. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 21st July.—-A gang robbery took place last night at a towkay’i house in Mandalay Road. Twelve Cantonese, with blackened faces, and armed with revolvers and knives, held up the house and got away with a thousand dollars. So far no arrests have been made.50 words
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Article120 1906-07-27 637 The gold won by tho prospecting -hedge of the Duff Development Co. during tie live weeks ending 30th June, was 2830 z. dwts. 18 <grs. The Kelantan Gohl Dredging Co. (No. I) won during the live ypeks ending 30th June gold amounting to b oz.. 2 dwts.120 words
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Article125 1906-07-27 638 True lovers of sport and especially those Penangiles who intend to be present at the Taiping race meeting, will be pleased to hear that the Perak Turf Club have abandoned their idea of huldino- their races in the morning. Somehow or other the idea never appealed to us125 words
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Article209 1906-07-27 638 Russia’s doom appears to be hastening upon her and it looks as though the unfortunate Tsar had almost reached the end of his tether and that the rule of the Autocrat of all the Russias is fast drawing to a close. Each day brings fresh tales of mutiny209 words
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Article350 1906-07-27 638 lhe want of playgrounds for our schoolboys has always been a crying p vil m Penang. 'The two large schools, St. Xavier's and the Free fchool, with close upon three thousand pupils betwpen them, have both playgrounds which would bo laughed at by the a\e!-ago Board School boy350 words
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Article49 1906-07-27 638 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow:— Double Handicap. E. S. Haslam and S. F. B. Martin vs. R. Gould and P. J. Sproule. Single Handicap, Class A. V. D. Parsons vs. C. C. Rogers. H. A. Neubronner vs. M. H. Graham.49 words
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Article259 1906-07-27 638 Bradbery’s XI vs. Graham’s XI. This match was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon and resulted in a victory for Bradbery’s team by 88 runs. The most remarkable feature of the afternoon was the fine batting display of Key worth, who compiled 59 runs in the space of259 words
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Article631 1906-07-27 638 C. R. C. vs. St. Xavier’s. 'lhe Chinese Recreation Club met St. Xavier’s on Mr. Gan Teong Tat’s green at, Farquhar Street last Saturday afternoon. Both sides played their best eleven, and the game, as was anticipated, proved very interesting. Punctually at a quarter past five the rival teams631 words
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Article1957 1906-07-27 639 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, 20th July. Present. His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g. Hon. Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Act. Col. Treasurer). Hon. J. R. Innes (Act. Attorney-General). Hon. A. Murray, C.E., m.i.c.e. (Col. Engineer). Hon. W. J. Napier, d.c.l. Hon. Tan1,957 words
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Article1475 1906-07-27 640 Jli dearest Fanny.—l hate cranks of a nv sort, as you know, and I always think that the people who make such a fuss in Parliament about selling opium to our dear brown and yellow brothers would do much better and be far more useful members of society1,475 words
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Article157 1906-07-27 640 Messrs. Pritchard’s Furniture Department was quite a centre of attraction this morning, for there Miss McQueen MacLeod was giving an exhibition of the pure food products of the H. J. Heinz Company. 1 hose who dropped in this morning were treated to a dainty little repast ranging from157 words
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Article457 1906-07-27 640 Canton, July 9. The Newspaper Difficulty. Under the protection of a foreign flag and in foreign territory the Chinese news” paper Editors almost invariably adopt an antagonistic attitude towards Chinese authorities, and one of the results of this was made known to them yesterday when they learned that457 words
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Article394 1906-07-27 641 B E VOL UTIO/ s PR E A DING, The Odessa Strike (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st July.—The Odessa dock labourers, who were out ou strike, resumed work owing to an order issued by the Governor threatening to exile them if the strike was continued. The Tsar’s Tour. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 394 words
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Article61 1906-07-27 641 More Bequests. {Supplied by Reuter} London, 23rd July.—ln addition to his bequest for railway extension the late Mr. Alfred Beit has also left .£480,000 to be spp'it upon education and charity in South Atiica. .£158,750 to the London University, J 060,000 to London hospitals and charities, <£lo,ooo{Supplied by Reuter} - 61 words
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Article34 1906-07-27 641 Chamberlain-Dundas. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 23rd July.—Mr. Austin ChamIterlain was married to Miss Ivy Dundas in the presence of a distinguished gathering. including Mr. Arthur Balfour, Mr. John Motley and Mr, Henry Asquith.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 34 words
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Article55 1906-07-27 641 Peace Arranged (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd July.—The Central American Republics have signed a Treaty of Peace on board the United States cruiser Marblehead. (The Ostasialischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 23rd July.—Owing to the intervention of the United States, peace has been concluded between the Central American Republics of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article45 1906-07-27 641 Wellman Polar Expedition. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd July.—The Wellman Polar Expedition has established wireless communication from) Dane Island, within six hundred miles of the North Pole, to Hammerfest, in Norway. The Expedition hopes to start for the Pole by the middle of August.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article36 1906-07-27 641 Bad News for Stengah-lovers. (Supplied by Reuter.} London. 21st July.—A fire has occurred at Dundee doing damage to the amount of «£400,000 and destroying the largest whisky stores in Great Britain and two jute warehouses.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 36 words
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Article26 1906-07-27 641 Another Commercial Treaty. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 23rd July.—A Commercial Treaty between Italy and Abyssinia, identical with that between Abyssinia and Germany, has been signed.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 26 words
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Article29 1906-07-27 641 A Fall Explained. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 23rd July.—ll is believed that the fall iuConsols is ascribable to heavy sales by the insurance companies and to Bear sales.♦ —— (Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article24 1906-07-27 641 King Homeward Bound. (The Ostosiatischer Lloyd's" Service) Berlin, 23rd July.— The King of Cambodia has started on his return to the Ear East.(The " Ostosiatischer Lloyd's" Service) - 24 words
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Article68 1906-07-27 641 The King’s Prize. (Supplied by Reulc.) Loudon, 23rd July. —'I’he King’s Pi ize at Bisley lias been won by Captain Davies, of the First Middlesex Regiment. Through the me limn of this paper, Mr. Chua Kee Ea begs to thank ail t hose who attended the funeral of his(Supplied by Reulc.) - 68 words
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Article1255 1906-07-27 641 In a short but interesting leader /•re« 1 ,-ess draws attention to th,. fi na cial pomnon m whirl, the Colony fi"’ been placed by the acquisition of' jong I’agar. Our contemporary sarg'd As will be presently announced •he’clf inittee of the Straits Settlements AsJi atrou (Singapore Branch)1,255 words
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Obituary88 1906-07-27 641 Obituary. Bishop of Truro. (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 23rd Julv —The death is announced of Hie Kt. Rev John G »tt, Bishop of Truro. Obituary. Professor Brouardel, (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 25th July.—The death is announced in Paris of Professor Paul Camille Hippolyte Brouirdel, the famous French authority on88 words
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Article75 1906-07-27 642 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following are the results in the ties played off on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon in the above tournament: Double Handicap. A. It. Auams and J. W. Hallifax vs. S. E. A. Linton and F. J. Pigott (unfinished). Profession Pairs. F. 0. Hallifax and75 words
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Article484 1906-07-27 642 When Experts Disagree. We cull the following from the Mining Letter of the British-Australasian:— What is the actual position of the tin industry in the Straits Settlements? It is impossible to arrive at any definite conclusion when men —and experts at that—from these tell different484 words
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Article268 1906-07-27 642 The Assizes. (Before the Hon. S. L. Thornton, Puisne Judge.) Returning from Banishment. Tan Bun Kuan, a young Chinese, stood his trial in the A «size Court this morning on a charge of unlawfully returning from banishment. The accused, on being questioned as to what he had to268 words
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Article359 1906-07-27 642 Lirn Teen, who stated that lie was a coolie, was brought up before Mr. E. C. C. Howard yesterday afternoon, charged with being in possession of fifteen tahils of illicit chandu, valued at forty-five dollars. According to the prosecution, at about half past seven on359 words
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Article182 1906-07-27 643 Eug Kung Lve went to the Chine.*e theatre house in Kulitn Lane and occupied a chair without first going through the formality of paying for it. Che Mat, who was iu charge of the chairs, asked him for the price of his seat, but Lye was so182 words
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Article99 1906-07-27 643 Tapah is undergoing a good deal of change, and promises soon to be a handsome town. The preliminary arrangements in connection with the proposed water supply scheme are being pushed ahead the new Rest House and the Hospital buildings are nearing completion, and several other works are under99 words
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Article322 1906-07-27 643 Daring Gang Robberz at Thompson Road. Saturday’s Free Press gives the following account of the Singapore gang robbery, which our correspondent reported by wire A Chinaman named Lok Chew Seng living at No.l Mandalay-rd., reports to the Police that at 1-30 this morning his house was held up by322 words
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Article1025 1906-07-27 643 As previously announced, this case came on for further hearing on Friday morning at Kuala Lumpur, and resulted in all three accused being ordered to stand their trial before the Judicial Commissioner’s Court at an early date, says the Malay Mail. Mr. Whitley, Public Prosecutor, again1,025 words
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Article647 1906-07-27 643 Output in 1905. The acting Senior Warden in his report on the working of the Mines Department for 1905 gives the total mining revenue derived from all sources as $9,689,501 against $9,249,189 for 1904, an increase in 1905 of $447,312. Of the total amount647 words
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Article276 1906-07-27 644 Mtii Laie a Man Held fo i Ransom. Canton, July 7. ine big ma licet town of Tsing A ueii was, a lew evenings age, thrown into confusion by the discovery in the street of four quarters of a murdered man. An inquiry elicited the following facts: A276 words
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Article183 1906-07-27 644 The Disappointed Tsar. (Supplied by Reuter.) G “V"’ Tuly.—'l lie T-ar has issued a Mamies o in which he says that the Duma ias gieat.y disappointed his expectations ami instead of practical work undertook illegal action beyond its sphere. The Tsar promises to give the necessitous peasants the means(Supplied by Reuter.) - 183 words
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Article73 1906-07-27 644 The Parliamentary Conference. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th July.—Six hundred Members of the Parliaments of Europe and America assembled yesterday in the Golden Gallery of the House of Lords to discuss the question of peace and arbitration. Sir Henry Campbell Jhumerm.i.u, in welcoir.ing them, expressed Fing Edward's and the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 73 words
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Article24 1906-07-27 644 Numerous Surrenders. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lomton, 24th July —T he eight days’ t'race have expired in Natal and altogether 1,047 rebels have surremleieJ.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article120 1906-07-27 644 German Africa. (The Otdasialisc/ier Lloyds’' Service Berlin, 21'h July—Governor Truppel leaves Genoa on Kt August for Africa. The Tokio Legation. Berlin, 24th July. —Herr Uiepeiihausen, formerly of the German Embassy in London, has been transferred to Japan. A memorial service at A okoLania for the horses killed in the« (The " Otdasialisc/ier Lloyds’' Service ) - 120 words
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Article1154 1906-07-27 644 In the Orders of the Day for the meeting of the Legislative Council which is to fake place on Friday next we find the following 1. Question by the Hon’ble W. 11. Shelford ill the Government lay a statement before the Council giving—(l) The list of the1,154 words
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SUPREME COURT.
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Article677 1906-07-27 645 (Before the Hou. S. L Thornton, Pui.ite Judge Criminal Breach of Trust. This case was concluded at a, little past three yesteiday afternoon, the trial having lasted fully five hours. The defendant, who appeared to be a very intelligent youth, severely cross-examined the witnesses for the prosecution, but677 words
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Article51 1906-07-27 645 A Total Eclipse A total eclipse of the moon wsll place tlrn 4 h Amnut. The particulars •wnl prove of interest 0 hirst contact with penumbra sh. shadow... 6h. Om.’ beginning of total phase Alttldleofeclip.se W 9 End of total phase ni Last contact with shadow penumbra 10h.51 words
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Article72 1906-07-27 645 The Interport Shield I’boi-le ill Shanghai are subscribing fair ly liberally Io the Interport Shield .vhicl, is proposed that Honukono, the Str and inpurS tobeshol ornnnuaHy. and for which thU China Mai l has so far collected $220 The Slian K bai list now totals §302 s 0 tbat72 words
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89 1906-07-27 645 The first muster of the recently formed Chinese Volunteer Corps, at Shanghai,is aesciibed as having been an imposing parade. The Cavalry troop turned out iu its full strength of 16, mounted ou well groomed ponies, and Captain Yeh ou a fine black Australian horse, while the89 words
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Article213 1906-07-27 645 Tim (jrov"rn,nent Gazette. of the 20th July cmtams ibe following items of informat i<m M r E Howard has been appointed Acting First Magistiate, Penang. Ills Excellency the Governor has been please 1 to piovisioualiy recognize Mr. John Mitchell as Acting Consular Agent for ’’i.inco at 15‘iiang with213 words
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Advertisement96 1906-07-27 645 Contracted Chronic Diarrhoea While in the Philippines. ‘•While with the U. S. Army in the Philippines, I contracted chronic diarrhoea. I suffered severely from this terrible disease for over three years and tried the prescrip tions of numerous physicians, but ou nothing that did me any good until 1 triea96 words
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Article87 1906-07-27 646 or Distinguished Services. On the- ,;r ‘i u|r Marshal Alarquis Yama- 1 M «!«>■ 0 Adujiral 1’02% C!lP,al CounT Ai a t)unt aodama, Count Inome, Count AlatsuCount Hij’kata, Admiral Baron YamanOto and Baron So”e, received gifts of in'onev from the Emperor, out of the Imperial Privy Purse.87 words
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Article115 1906-07-27 646 A Record < f Cases A Wuchang dispatch stales that H. E. Vicerov Chang Chih-tung, of that city, has just completed a work in which are compiled all the cases that have occurred in China from the earliest time to the present between Chinese ami missionaries and115 words
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Article389 1906-07-27 646 ami le The High Co v misstoner’s Arrival. His Excellency the High Commissioner arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday afternoon. The train was timed to reach Kuala Lumpur at 5 5 p m so at 4 15 lhe Guard of Honour, composed of members of the M. 8.ami le - 389 words
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118 1906-07-27 646 L..kQle Offer by the Mar Office. The Japanese War Office has notified the authorities concerned that boys of the middle schools and schools of higher rank, w io intend to visit Manchuria and Korea in parties, under the control of teachers, during the coming summer vacation,118 words
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Article352 1906-07-27 646 Extraordinary General Meeting. An extraordinary General Meeting of teh Perak Turf Club was held at the Perka Club on Saturday evening. o There were present—Dr. Fox, Messrs. Douglas, Murray, Henshaw, Pinkney, Allin, Sayers, Ashby, Willes, Harrison, Rowley, Burgess, Goldham and Stainer. In the absence of the President,352 words
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Article577 1906-07-27 646 Alethods of Dealing With It. The towns of Klang and Port Swettenham continue to enjoy almost complete immunity from malaria as the result of Dr. Watson’s preventive measures. In these instances it was achieved by careful draining and levelling, but Dr. Watson points out that it is not577 words
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Advertisement70 1906-07-27 646 Recommended by Dealers I;very w ere. Mr AL I finks, storekeeper at Carcoar, N. S W., A ustralia. says I never fail to recommend Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, because I k ow it is good.” You make no mistake when you buy this med'cine Dealers all over the70 words
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Article1271 1906-07-27 647 Details of the Outrage. The further particulars that are now to hand regarding the Sainain piracy brand it as one of the most cunningly planned and daringly executed deeds of the kind that have been perpetrated in Canton waters for many years, says the China Mail of1,271 words
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Article273 1906-07-27 647 The Dissolved Duma. (Supplied by Render) London, 2 U h Juiy.-The Members of -fa, Duma nave gone to Viborg, in j? inland where they are discussing the Tsar's Mani’ festo. Newspapers Suppressed. Many people have been expelled from St Petersburg and several papers have been suppressed. A Manifesto. The(Supplied by Render) - 273 words
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Article98 1906-07-27 647 Liberal and Conservative Opinion. (The Csingialisrher Lloyd's'* Service.) Berlin, 25th July.—At. tb e op-muu' the Infer Fat liameiitarv IA <cc Conference m Loudon, <he Ihiti-h premier paid *> tribute to the merits of the Tsar's labour' in the cause of peace a ud toasted the I’Jtme Duma,. (Sftn(The “ Csingialisrher Lloyd's'* Service.) - 98 words
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Article34 1906-07-27 647 A Pan’American Congress (Stipjdied by Reuter.), Loudon. 21th .July.-A Congress has l ien opened llt i' 11 'T "l li« at which all tha .South American kern are represented, with thee’-cep-tou ot zuel(Stipjdied by Reuter.), - 34 words
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Article23 1906-07-27 648 A Grave Rumour. (I'/te (Jslasiatischer Lloyd's >Seryiee.) Pedin, 25th July.—lt is tumoured in \uisUjrdain that Queen ilhehmna has been prematurely confined.* (I'/te “ (Jslasiatischer Lloyd's ' >Seryiee.) - 23 words
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Article19 1906-07-27 648 Homeward Bound. (The (Jslasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 25th July.—The Kaiser Wilhelm returns to Swineinunde on 31st instant.(The (Jslasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 19 words
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Article282 1906-07-27 648 A Record Established. (Echo Special.) Taiping, 25th July.—At a practice shoot this morning at the Range Mr. Harper made 34 nt 200 yards, 35 at 500 yards and 34 at 600 yards, establishing a record for the East and equalling the World’s record also. A fanatical outbreak is reported282 words
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Article1148 1906-07-27 648 politicians at home have been greatly exercised in their minds owin'»to tne wording of the proclamation issued to the Chinese on the Rand because it concluded with the words Trembling. ly.Obey. Do these politicians really think that the words were intended to be taken in their literal sense1,148 words
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Advertisement68 1906-07-27 648 Caution! el.'•o.is V, hf-n t ravelling should exercise ’b ui the u-e of drinking water. As a Pguaid ii m urged I ha; every traveller a bo’fle ~f ('hambmlaiii’s Colic, Olp i<iam! Diarrhoea iiem c, dy before leav,i,|''. ir)l,,, h nt up carriod in the ioind baggage. ~n may prevent68 words
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Article90 1906-07-27 649 The Assizes. (Before the Hon. S. L. Thornton, Puii ne Judge The case against Teh Khoo, charged with making a false charge with intent to injure, which came off before the Assize Court yesterday morning, resulted in the acquittal of the accused. The case for the prosecution closed90 words
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Article161 1906-07-27 649 Heavy Penalty. Karpiah, a Hindu woman, appeared lefore Mr. G. A. Hereford yesterday, charged with cruelty to a pair of bullocks. Mr. Elton Bell prosecuted. He stated that, while driving along Glugor Road on the night of the 14th inst., he saw a Municipal bullock cart, laden161 words
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Article143 1906-07-27 649 We don’t know whether the police ought or ought not to have made a gambling raid on the Town Hall last night. We tried to get in and couldn’t, so we climbed the nearest electric lamp post, peeped through a window and found Rouge et Noir in143 words
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Article84 1906-07-27 649 liAWN Tennis Tournament. The following the results in the ties plavod off on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon in the above tournament: t ‘hampionship. F. Hallifax w. o. from A. G. Anthony. Shk/Ii Handicap, Class B. Rev. H. C. Henham w. o. from C. Smith. Mixed Double Handicap.84 words
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Article835 1906-07-27 649 (hi out Our Own Correspondent). Taiping, 25th July. A round robin is now in circulation among Club Committees calling for subscriptions to defray the expenses of those members of the F. M. S. team chosen to play cricket against the Straits next month, which I think has hurt835 words
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Article133 1906-07-27 649 N. C. D. News. The Shanghai mandarins have received telegraphic news from Nanchang that an insurrection has broken out in the district of Hsinch’ang, Juichou prefecture, in Kiangsi, and that Mr. Hu Wei-hsien, the district magistrate of that city, assisted by a battalion of troops underN. C. D. News. - 133 words
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Article200 1906-07-27 649 According to the Tinies of Malaya a maneating tiger has his lair somewhere about a mile distant from the town of Chenderiang, on the Sunghy Kinjang Road. This brute has already been the cause of the death of two natives. His first victim was a Chinaman, whom200 words
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Advertisement70 1906-07-27 649 Be Firm. When you ask for a bottle of a Cham lain’s Colic, Cholera ami Di.rrhoea Eeine- do not allow the dealer to sell you asu tute. Be firm in your conviction tha is nothing so good. '1 hi< medicine ja tested in the' most severe and dang cases „f70 words
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Article767 1906-07-27 650 correspondent of the Malay Mail, after t L, at unnecessary length into the present "°sition of exchange, writes as follows with Terence to the memorial which is being drawn up by sterling-paid officers nis whispered that one of the contentions in the memorial is that those officers ho767 words
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Article299 1906-07-27 650 The Dissolved Duma. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th July.—The Members of the Duma have returned to St. Petersburg unmolested. The Viborg Conference decided to form vast organizations with the object of turning the Army against the Government. More Disturbances. There have been renewed disturbances in Odessa of a more(Supplied by Reuter.) - 299 words
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Article60 1906-07-27 650 Reformers in Trouble (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th July.—Fearing a prosecution in connection with the reform movement, five thousand students, artisans and tradespeople have taken refuge in the British Legation at Teheran and the situation is regarded as critical. The people demand the dismissal of the Grand Vizier and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article151 1906-07-27 650 Mr Haldane s Scheme. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th July.—ln the debate in the House of Lords on Mr. Haldane’s Army scheme, Lord Roberts deprecated Ihe proposed reductions in the Army and predicted that the present economy would assuredly involve a large expenditure in the future. Lord Portsmouth(Supplied by Reuter.) - 151 words
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Article119 1906-07-27 650 The Inter-Parliamentary Conference (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th July.—At the Inter-Parlia-mentary Conference in London, Mr. Bryan, the American Democratic candidate for the Presidency, made a striking speech in support of the proposal recommending a resort to an International Commission of Empiirv or the mediation of friendly Powers in cases(Supplied by Reuter.) - 119 words
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Article49 1906-07-27 650 Progressing Satisfactorily. (Supplied, by Reuter.) London, 25th July.—lt is announced that Queen Wilhelmina had a miscarriage yesterday. (The "Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Ser nice.) Berlin, 26tb July.—Xhe report of Queen Wilhelmina’s piemature confinement is confirmed and has evoked expressions <>t sympathy from all quarters. Iler Matest* is progressing satisfactorily.(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article40 1906-07-27 650 A Coinage Question. (Supplied by Reuter London, 25th July.— In the House oi Commons Mr. Winston Churchill snd that the Government saw no reason to varv the decision of Mr. Lyttleton for retaining th<Indian coinage in East Africa.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 40 words
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Article28 1906-07-27 650 Powers’ Proposals Rejected (Supplied by Reuter.) Berlin. 26th July.—The resignation of Consul-General K nappe has been accepted and Herr Buri has been appointed Geiman Consul-General at Shanghai(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article48 1906-07-27 651 A Liberal Victory. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 26th July.—The Bodmin election has resulted in the return of Mr. Freeman Thomas, Liberal, who polled 4.969 votes against 3,876 cast for Mr. G. J. Sandys, the Unionist candidate. Mr. Freeman Thomas replaces Mr. Agar Robartes (Liberal) who was unseated.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article254 1906-07-27 651 New German Consul-General. Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) London, 26th July.—King George of Greece has rejected the proposals of the Powers for the. institution of reforms in Crete. The Birch Memorial Clock-tower is to stand on the elevated piece of ground alongside the New Chinese Protectorate. A most suitable site, says“ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 254 words
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Article92 1906-07-27 651 Births. R”D!»ock. —On I'th instant, at Braeinar, Gilstoad Rond, Singapore, the wife of M. C. Ruddock, of a daughter. Howden. On the 16th July, at Prye River Dock, the wife of John G. Howden, of a daughter. At “Perak House." Penang, on Sunday evening, the 22nd July, the92 words
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Article117 1906-07-27 651 Penang, 26th July. !>y courtesy of the Chartered Rank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4y 6 4 months’sight Bank ...2, 3 Credit 2/4/. 3 Documentary ...2/44 Calcutta, Demand Bank R's. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 1764 Bombay, Demand Bank 4 744 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173.4 3 days’ sight Private 176.4 Madras,117 words
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Article176 1906-07-27 651 Gold leaf 64.80 B.Pepper(W.Coast. 31b5.5 oz.)819. buyers White Pepper ?27. sales Trang Pepper 21 60 Cloves (picked > 42.—sa/es Mace 79) Mace Pickings 68 nominal Nutmegs 11 Vs 33) No. 1 5.25 Sugar 2 3.10 small stock Basko! $2.70 buyers Ta pioca Flour 1.70 b u yers Copra $8.70176 words
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Article481 1906-07-27 651 Jungle Peril. At Telok Anson in the State of p pral Peughulu or a 110.00 5iu.,,111. Ao huuting parly searcli ol -big game” m that part the country is complete without him and tew men know the pleasures aS perils m Malayan jungle life481 words
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Advertisement45 1906-07-27 651 yr* it TA BIIG LUily History of Penang, 1592—1527. BY E. Cußiii and W. F. Zdinder. (Reprinted from the Lc> Royal Quarto, -14 Pages. Px*ice S»1*OO. CAN BE HAD AT The Cl! IT ER lON PRESS, E' l 226 2.>2, 11cm h Street, l cne«l-45 words
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Article817 1906-07-27 652 Number of *-5 r, i i qi Issue •5 3 l issued* a^ue 72 asl D‘'idend. Name. Quotations 10,O00ord 1900 175,000 (4,000 def 10 bi I ining. 1901 600.000 60.000 10 lo Bersawah Gold Mining Co. Ltd. $lO sellers 1903 i 400.000 350,000 1 Biuseh Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.817 words
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