The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 7 December 1906
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Title Section21 1906-12-07 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum, Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 4. Penang, Friday, 7th December, 1906. No. 49.21 words
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Advertisement238 1906-12-07 1 X X CONTENTS. S I 'x I Leaders: page. Public Opinion (Correspondence): Page. i Queen’s Birthday 1064 1 r x x Dead or Dying... 1071 <& 10/5 x i: Amusements 1064 x s Japan and the United States 1066 x Our Lieutenant Governor 1071 Miscellaneous: Volunteering 1074 x < American238 words
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Advertisement163 1906-12-07 2 i|At i> i,uaaU*2«^ r 0 THE I STRAITS ECHO 1 MAIL EDITION. I I I Published the day prior to the departure of each mail h j for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as I > all important163 words
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Article, Illustration119 1906-12-07 1064 To-morrow is the birthday of Queen Alexandra, the Eea King’s daughter who has proved so fitting a mate for King Edwaid who, despite Prince Buelow’s recent speech in the German Reichstag, may still lay claim to the title of Ruler of the Seas. Unfortunately to-morrow has not been119 words
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Article671 1906-12-07 1064 Penang will surely soon be losing that epithet of dull, which we so often hear applied to her, for of late we have had any amount of amusement provided for all classes of the community. Our native theatres are seldom unoccupied, a cinematograph show now appears to be a671 words
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Article259 1906-12-07 1064 The funeral of the late Mrs Smith whose sad dttnise was reported in our last issue, took place at the Western Road Cemetery this morning, a large number of relatives and friends being present to pay their last tribute of respect. 1 lie cortege left the259 words
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Article365 1906-12-07 1064 Before a Bench Court consisting of Messrs. Howard and Hereford, Tan Tuah Tan and Yew Say were charged with kidnapping a Chinese girl, Lim Jin. Mr. S. F. Brereton Martin conducted the case on liehalf of the* Crown, while Tan Tuah Tan was defended by Mr. O’Flaherty. The365 words
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Advertisement105 1906-12-07 1064 The Straits Echo. A X f 3ES 1 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.— Emeri-on Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TH 3 CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232. Beach Street, Penan PRICE DAILY LOCAL 524 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Fret* }l5 CABLE ADDRESS;105 words
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Article259 1906-12-07 1065 An ordinary General Meeting of The Klang United Association was held on Wednesday night at the premises of the Anglo-Chinese School, Klang. There were present Inche Abdul Razak, the Vice President (in the chair), Messrs. A. Perera, S. Sithambara Pillay, Ziinal Abideen. D. Amarawickrama, A. Thambaiah,259 words
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Article327 1906-12-07 1065 The Royal Society has awarded the Hughes Medal to Mrs. W. E. Ayrton for her experimental investigations on the .electric arc and also upon sand ripples. The King has announced his approval of the ..award and the medal will be presented today. Mrs. Ayrton is the first327 words
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Article1270 1906-12-07 1065 (omi Our Ow i Correspondent.) Wednesday, Nov. 28th, 1906. The last week here has been quite full of incident and in going over the happenings one is straight away struck by the fact that Singapore is very rapidly growing a large and busy city. On Thursday morning the1,270 words
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Article49 1906-12-07 1066 Murder. (Echo Specials.) Singapore, 29th November.—A respectable Chinaman has been found murdered at Ang Siang Hiil. No arrests have yet been made. Mr. McKean. •Singapore, 30th November.—The condition of Mr. William C. McKean who met with a serious motor car accident on Wednesday, is reported to be critical.49 words
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Article77 1906-12-07 1066 The Colonies and the Navy. (Supplied by He idee.) Loudou,3oth November.— Prince Buelow, speaking in the Reichstag, admitted the sacrifices in blood and treasure which the colonies had imposed upon the German Empire, but said that if the Government proposed striking off the Cobnies from the Imperial balance sheet(Supplied by He idee.) - 77 words
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Article101 1906-12-07 1066 Liberals Jubilant. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th November.—The Ministerialists regard the Huddersfield election as a test of the feeling of the country on the subject of the House of Lords and also on Socialism. The result was received in the House of Commons with jubilation and immense relief. London,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 101 words
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Article71 1906-12-07 1066 French Squadron Recalled. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 29th November.—The French squadron has not quitted Toulon Roads, being recalled by signals from the shore at the last moment on receipt of a telegram following a late Cabinet meeting at Paris. The recall of the squadron is believed to be owing{Supplied by Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article61 1906-12-07 1066 Stubborn California (Supplied by Herder.) Loudon, 30th November. —The report which Mr. Victor A. Metcalf, the Special Commissioner sent to enquire into the Japanese grievances t Sin Francisco, has submittei to President Roosevelt intimates that California will not brook Federal interference and will not yield 'on the school(Supplied by Herder.) - 61 words
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Article51 1906-12-07 1066 A Belgian Opinion. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th November.—A great debate on the Congo Free State has arisen largelv iioni British animadversions on King Leopold s rule. 'J he Premier indicated that the annexation of the Congo Free State to Belgium would be the ultimate solution of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article30 1906-12-07 1066 Illness of the Shah. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th November.—Reports from various sources state that the Shah of Persia is critically ill and has undergone an operation for dropsv.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article35 1906-12-07 1066 A Record Broken. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th November.—A London balloonist named Bucknail crossed the English Channel and descended at Vevy, covering a distance of 420 miles in 16 hours and establishing a record.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article25 1906-12-07 1066 Ovated in New York. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th November.—The singer Caruso received an ovation on appearing at the Opera House at New York.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article18 1906-12-07 1066 Not Wanted in Melbourne. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th November.—The Melbourne Council has again rejected Women’s Sufftage.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 18 words
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Article396 1906-12-07 1066 With reference to the recent telegram from the Times Peking correspondent on the recent manoeuvres in Honan province, a correspondent urges that the Chinese Goops should not yet. be judged by Western standards of efficiency, but should rather be compared with what they were themselves ten or396 words
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Article1232 1906-12-07 1066 At the present time there is a dispute which has not attracted much public attention in Europe. The terrible San Francisco earthquake, which caused the recent Bank rale to be raised to’6 per cent., is the immediate cause of the present trouble between Japan and1,232 words
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Article283 1906-12-07 1067 The Lahat Tin Mines, Ltd., has been registered in London, with a capital of <£120,000. The working capital of the Company is =£30,000. So far as we can gather the future of this mine is a bright one, and recently, Mr. Foo Choo Choon, in opening up283 words
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Article123 1906-12-07 1067 Tin: following u-nffius were drawn yestw. No. Colouk&Sbx. Aob. Drawn bj 1. Bay Gelding 5 yrs Khoo Hew Kwee. 2. Bay Mare 6 Buffo)|t Mess. 3. Chestnut Gelding 4 n 0 jj: Kee 4. Bay Mare 5 Wooi Sooi 800. 5. Brown Gelding 4 Gilmour 4 Presgrave.123 words
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Article338 1906-12-07 1067 The adjourned hearing of the above case was resumed before Mr. G. A. Hereford yesterday afternoon. Mr. G. Teeling aud Mr. Wreford again appeared for Eajapacksee and Cohen respectively, and Mr. S. F. B. Martin for the defendants Oosman and Pawanteh. Mohomed Row ter and Hamida338 words
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Article908 1906-12-07 1068 St. Andrew s Day dawned bright and fair as it usually does in Penang, and Scots from every place within reaching distance of the Settlement were much in evidence. So also was an elephant, but that is a different tale told elsewhere, and he wasn’t a Scotch908 words
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Article899 1906-12-07 1068 Shanghai Mercury. Keen as is the manner in which foreign nations are watching the progress of the change now going on in China it is nothing compared with the keenness of the natives themselves. For them the break with the past may mean a vast deal moreShanghai Mercury. - 899 words
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Advertisement44 1906-12-07 1068 Influenza Can be cured by commencing at the first symptoms to use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Thousands have used this remedy during the pjist year, and we,have to learn of a single case where they were not pleased. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.44 words
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Advertisement45 1906-12-07 1068 Sprained Ankle, Stiff Neck, Lame Shoulder. These are three common ailments for which (,'amberlain’s Pain Balm is especially valuable. If promptly applied it will save you time, money and suffering when troubled with any one of these ailments. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.45 words
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Article1966 1906-12-07 1069 An Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present:—Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. W. Peacock, Mr. G. 11. Lees, Mr. R. A. P. Hogan, Mr. Quah Beng Kee and Mr. Gan Teong Tat, with Dr.1,966 words
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Article747 1906-12-07 1070 Great Havoc Wrought. Great excitement prevailed in the Town yesterday afternoon in consequence of a huge elephant breaking loose from its keeper at the wharf. The animal was with three others bought for $1,500 each by a Burmese at Kulim, for the purpose of being747 words
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Article25 1906-12-07 1070 Huge Success (Echo Special.) Singapore, Ist December.—The St. Andrew’s Ball at Singapore was a huge success. About eight hundred guests were present.25 words
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Article60 1906-12-07 1070 Education Bill. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th November.—The House of Lords has reached the report stage on the Education Bill, and Lord Lansdowne has outlined the amendments upon which the opposition will not insist and the concessions they are prepared to make. The general impression is that this will(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article160 1906-12-07 1070 French Opinion. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 30th November.—Sneaking in the French Chamber, M.Jaures expressed anxiety at the Government taking action in Morocco without the assent of the Powers, before the Algeciras Agreement had been ratified. M. Pichon declared that the despatch of the war-vessels, which sail today, was a(Supplied by Reuter.) - 160 words
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Article104 1906-12-07 1070 Volga Famine Revelations. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Ist Decern tier. —lntense indignation has been created with regard to the Volga famine owing to the revelation of the fact that the Assistant Minister of the Interior, M. Gurko, gave a contract for wheat to the value of four hundred thousand(Supplied by Reuter.) - 104 words
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Article72 1906-12-07 1070 Explosion at a Factory. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Ist December.—Forty corpses have been recovered from the explosion of the Roburile factory at Witten, in Westphalia and many people are missing. The injured number 250, the recovery of 38 being regarded as hopeless. Two thousand people have been rendered homeless.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article128 1906-12-07 1070 Preference to British Goods. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th November.—-The Hon. William S. Fielding, Canadian Minister’of Finance, in his budget speech at Ottawa, announced that the new tariff would retain the clause giving preference to British goods. Earl Grey on its Prosperity. London, Ist December.—Earl Grey, speaking at the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 128 words
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Article43 1906-12-07 1070 Abatement Recommended. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th November.—The report of the Income Tax Committee has been issued. It recommends an abatement on incomes up to a thousand per annum and an additional tax on incomes of five thousand an I upwards.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article43 1906-12-07 1070 Train on Fire. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th November.—A Southern Railway train has been wrecked near Lynch burg, Virginia. Five were killed and the wreck of the train is on fire. Mr Spencer, the President of the Railway has been incinerated*.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article24 1906-12-07 1070 Opening Ceremony (Supplied by Reuter.} London, Ist December.—The Prince and Princess of Wales have opened a palatial Cottun Exchange in Liverpool.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 24 words
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Article1013 1906-12-07 1071 With this issue we publish, as a supplement, a further batch of the correspondence of the Penang Association re a Lieutenant Governor for Penang. The papers speak for themselves in so plain a manner that we do not feel called upon to attempt to justify what needs1,013 words
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Article157 1906-12-07 1071 To THE Editor OF the Straits Echo Dbab Sir—l wouM aJvise appointed One” to call a meetioe nf 8 Society to clear up the matter. As secretary of what be considers to E. defunct institution I shall be n i„. > a call tbe meeting if be157 words
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Article169 1906-12-07 1071 Five of the Six Accused Committed to the Assizes. The adjourned inquiry into the Forged Will Case was concluded before Mr. Hereford at the Second Court last Saturday afternoon. Mr. S. F. B. Martin asked the Court to discharge Pawan Teh, as there was no case169 words
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Article278 1906-12-07 1071 After two postponements, the case against Miss Jahara, until lately of the Wayang Comedy Indian Ratoe and now of the Wayang Kassim, who is charged at the instance of Syed Ali with Criminal Breach of Trust in respect of 1 gold coin, 1 silver chain and278 words
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Obituary27 1906-12-07 1071 Obituary. Sir Edward Reed (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Ist December.—The death is announced of Sir Edward Janies Reed, K. C. 8., late Chief Constructor of the Navy.27 words
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Article937 1906-12-07 1072 Saturdays Gym kii\n\ The Penang Hunt Club held ve.y whirl, afT.n.leH Capital sport, Ue >, ~J, set m and .la,„pe,| U„ ugs wba.l. Everything wen! will, )in sw.ng and from the j,, es e Confectionery to the more sJi,] retret;h ny.nts all was like lhe sport following937 words
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Article639 1906-12-07 1072 Ii is proclaimed by the Governor in Council, that (he exportation of Arm.. Ammunition. Gunpowder, and Military and Naval Stores from any port or place in this Colony to Burma is prohibited for a further period of five years as from the Ist February, 1907. It is proclaimed639 words
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Article1094 1906-12-07 1073 (Straits Times.) The Legislative Council met on Friday Afternoon at 2.30, when the following were present: Present. Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g. Bon! Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). "'Hon. J. R. Innes (Act. Attorney-General). 'Hon. A. Murray, c.e., m.i.c.e. (Col. Engineer). qMon. J. 0. Anthonisz(Straits Times.) - 1,094 words
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Article131 1906-12-07 1073 The Anti-Japanese Agitation. (Supplied by Reuter.) xJ J London, Ist December —lt i« from Washington that the UuiS X Aaiat.e and Pamfic squadron, are short, be merged into one Pacific fleet under t raT a a ffiCer Ot tllehi glXt London, 2nd December.-It is under, stood in Washington that(Supplied by Reuter.) - 131 words
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Article101 1906-12-07 1073 The Wheat Scandal. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Ist December.—The Tsar hi appoii ted a committee to enquire into th Volga vheat scandal. Another Murder. Lon ion, 3rd December.—The chief of Police of Kagan, when leaving the theatre, was shot dead. His assassin was arrested. The M Oldhamia Claim. London,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 101 words
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Article127 1906-12-07 1073 The Education Bill. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3rd December. —Mr. Haldane, speaking at Bedford, said that unless a settlement was effected upon the Education Bill question, the adoption a secular system must result. The House of Lords had challenged the Government’s right and claimed to have the mandate of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 127 words
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Article36 1906-12-07 1073 The Bogus Captain (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3rd December.— The tain Kopenick was sentenced o j imprisonment. The Court was crowded hilariously greeted the duped gre Burgomaster and other Koepeutck w.lues es as they appeared.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article70 1906-12-07 1074 France Taking Action. (Supplied by Reuter u 0U 1 V DeC T' ber TheTem >' S that M. lichon, the French Minister for foreign Affairs, has circularised the Powers justifying the Franco-Spanish intervention in Morocco and notifying the action taken. None of the Powers have raised any objections. J♦-— (Supplied by Reuter ) - 70 words
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Article55 1906-12-07 1074 The Portsmouth Riot. Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3rd December.—The Admiralty has ordered the trial by courtmartial of Lieutenant Collard in connection with the riots in the Portsmouth Naval Barracks. The nature of the charge is not stated, but it is understood to be connected with his order toSupplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article25 1906-12-07 1074 The Sultan. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3rd December.—The Sultan attended the Selamlik on Friday and afterwards received the Russian and Austrian Ambassadors in audience.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article31 1906-12-07 1074 A New Cabinet. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3rd December. —Senor Moret has formed a new Spanish Cabinet, which pursues the policy of its predecessors regarding Morocco, but is less anti-clerical.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article25 1906-12-07 1074 The Nobel Prize. Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3rd December. —Professor Joseph John Thomson, of Cambridge University, has been awarded the Novel Prize for Physics.Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article193 1906-12-07 1074 Rowing. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3rd December. —The crews of the Oxford ami Cambridge boats have refused an invitation front America to attend the regetta held in connection with the Jamestown Exhibition. Football. London, 3rd Dec. —The South African Rugby footballers have defeated Wales by eleven points to nil.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 193 words
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Article886 1906-12-07 1074 Last evening the annual general meeting of the Penan Volunteer Corps was held at the Drib Hall. We are not i ©porting the meet g, for we consider that the proceedings should be considered as being of n private nature. Let it suffice to say then, that the Commandant,886 words
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Article245 1906-12-07 1074 Befori Mr. Justice Thornton in the Supieme Comt yesterday w<up. beard the appeal of Khor Boon Tan «gainst the con? viction of Mr. Smith Steinmetz,. sentencing him to pay a fine of $5OO or 6 mouths, foe assisting in the management of a shed kept or used as245 words
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673 1906-12-07 1075 Miss Jahara Discharged. The case against Miss Jahara, until lately of the Wayang Comedy Indian Ratoe and now of the Wayang Kassim, was resumed before Mr. Hereford at the Second Court yesterday afternoon. Mr. S. F. Biereton Martin was counsel for the complainant, Syed Ali,673 words
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Article472 1906-12-07 1075 To the Editor m uik Straus Echo Dear Sir, —As a member of the Penang Literary and Debating Society, I am very sorry indeed to see that ‘A Disappointed One’s” letter has not had the effect of rousing the Committee from the stupor into which it has472 words
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Article1358 1906-12-07 1075 My de nest Fanny.—As von nwv l a.n still feeliu-,, eti e W a-g.ne, An'Jrews .lanee, li| e, 11U5tl)U e 8. was a capital dance, dea. but T 1 that some of iho stewards mDlit h l Dk kills cut at, ilk "K weights atlaehe.l so as Io1,358 words
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Advertisement76 1906-12-07 1075 A Prominent Publisher Endorses Chamber» lain’s Cough Remedy. Mr. Leon C. Streeter, proprietor of the Worcester, Cape Colony, Stjindird, says For the past seven years, or since we have been in South Africa, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has always been kept in our household. My wife has four I it to76 words
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Article949 1906-12-07 1076 Pear Mr. Editor. I read in your Taiping Cm respondent’s notes a few days ago that Perak would severely feel the loss of AlcKenzie, who was recently transferred to Kuala Lumpur from Tapah. I believe that by the transfer of this famous cricketer Perak has lost a really949 words
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Article559 1906-12-07 1076 The Athletic Sports in connection with St. Xavier’s Day were held on the grounds of the above Institution yesterday afternoon, commencing at 3 o’clock, and would have been a great success were it not for the rain which interfered in the middle of the fun, thus necessitating559 words
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Advertisement73 1906-12-07 1076 You Take Desperate Chances When You Neglect a Cold. It should be borne in mind that every cold weakens the lungs, lowers the vitality and makes the system less able to withstand each succeeding cold, thereby paving the way for more serious diseases. <’an you afford to take such desperate73 words
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Article827 1906-12-07 1077 Cordite. Calcutta, 23rd November. With regard to the recent trouble in connection with cordite stored in the arsenals, it is noticeable that as far as present experience has gone no deterioration has apparently occurred in the small arms ammunition, which is hence presumably not liable to combustion, such827 words
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Article76 1906-12-07 1077 A Question in Parliament. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th December—Mr. Winstnn Churchill, replying to a question by Mr Laidlaw, said that the Chinese alone were allowed to gamble in the Federated Malay States, because gambling was, with them a national habit unknown to other races in the Peninsula. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article56 1906-12-07 1077 The Asiatic Ordinance. (STipp/iW by Reuter Loudon, 4th December.—Mr. Winston Churchill, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, announced that the Government was unable, without further consideration, to advise His Majesty that the Transvaal Asiatic Ordinance should be brought into operation. The Ordinance will, therefore,(STipp/iW by Reuter ) - 56 words
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Article51 1906-12-07 1077 The Washerwoman Militant. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th December.—The Liverpool laundry women, who have been supplanted by Chinamen, besieged the new comers in the Chinese Club on Sunday and attempted to take the place by storm, but were prevented by the Chinese barricading themselves. The washerwomen, however, stoned the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article119 1906-12-07 1077 The Colonial Question. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th December.—Stormy scenes occurred during the colonial debate in the German Reichstag. Herr Bebel, the Socialist leader, declared that the insurrection in Damaralau I had been a gold mine to the contractors and read a le'ter giving details o horrible atrocities in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 119 words
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Article79 1906-12-07 1077 The Eagle Sere; ming. (Supplied by Reul er.) Loudon, 3rd Drcember.-Mr. Henry B. Miller, United States Consul-General a Yokohama, who is now in San 1 ra c,sc in the course of an interview declared tba Japan was ready to go to war W 1 United States over(Supplied by Reul er.) - 79 words
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Article44 1906-12-07 1078 The Naval Demonstration (Supplied by Reuter.) Lon ion, 4th December.— Admiral Touchard commands the joint French and Soamsh forces in Moroccan waters, but no ‘forces will be landed except in case of pressing need and then only after consultation with the Foreign Ministers.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article58 1906-12-07 1078 The Portsmouth Riot. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th December.— The courtmartial upon Lieutenant Collard, arising from the riot in the Portsmouth Naval Barracks, has commenced. Ihe charge, which is one of an improper use of an order, opens the whole question of the validity of his order to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article27 1906-12-07 1078 A Regency Declared. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th December.—lt is stated that the Crown Prince of Persia has been summoned from Tabriz to assume the Regency.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article643 1906-12-07 1078 We believe that one half of the trouble which has arisen between Japan and the United States over the education question may be laid at the door of the irresponsible San Francisco journalist. Journalism, as understood in England and in the United States, is a quite different profession643 words
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Article756 1906-12-07 1078 We would remind our readers that the Municipal election takes place tomorrow. Of course it is one of those one-man elections to which we are used, but we hope that the electors will roll up to the Municipal Offices and show that the nomination of Dr. Locke is a756 words
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Article1302 1906-12-07 1079 Perak Planters Association Formed. A meeting of Planters, says the Tinies of Malabo, was held m the Ipoh Club on Friday last at 2.3 p.m. There were present Messrs. W Duncan, Eric Maxwell, E. T. C. Garland, G. L. Bailey. C. V Stephens, J. I. Philips, B. C.1,302 words
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Article125 1906-12-07 1079 A rickisha puller appeared before Mr C. .Howard at the First Court tbii moi mug on a charge of iliw.nl, i 1 8 at Bridge St reef Up pleaded ,mt gmh' U Inspector Eugene Carroll told titathebad tnadeeu.p.i, te S case, and found that the rickisha puller.125 words
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Article280 1906-12-07 1079 Pusing Lama. The output of the Pusing Lama Tin Mines for November was 1,200 piculs of tin ore of an approximate value,of §70,750. Tronoh Mines. The output of the 'Tronoh Mines for November was 2537 48 piculs of dressed oie valued at §145,350. October Output. The output was280 words
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Advertisement63 1906-12-07 1079 Everybody Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. “Mothers buv it for croupy cl^ d e “j railroad men buy it for severe coughs and elderly people buy it for la ig' ’PP t( Moore Bros., Eldon, U. bsell more of Chamberlain s Coug than any other kind. It seems to the lead63 words
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Article399 1906-12-07 1080 Selangor Races. First Day, 4th December. (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 4th December. —The weather for the first day’s racing was tine and the attendance good, but the going was heavy. Following are the results:— 1. —Ths Maiden Plate. Mr. Yap Hon Chin's Poh Kum 1 The Unjor Kongsi’s399 words
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Article26 1906-12-07 1080 The New Regiment. (Echo Special.) Singapore, sth December.—The West Kent Regiment has arrived in the tioopship Soudan to relieve the Sherwood Foresters, who embark to-day.26 words
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Article164 1906-12-07 1080 The Education Question. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th December.—Consul-General Miller has repudiated all responsibility for the alleged interview in which he was reported as saying that Japan was readv to go to war with the United States over the education question. London, sth December.— President Roosevelt, in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 164 words
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Article107 1906-12-07 1080 The Annual Dinner. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th December—Sir Chur lea Jessel, Chairman of ihn North Borneo Company, piesnlod at lhe North Borneo dinner at which 350 persons were present. Mr. Cowie, the Managing Director, said, We have the foundation of a colony which is worth untold millions(Supplied by Reuter.) - 107 words
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Article50 1906-12-07 1080 The Scots Greys. Supplied by Reuter. London, 4*L December.—Lord Rosebery, who was the principal speaker at the National Meeting held to protest, against the proposed removal of the Scot’s Greys from Scotland, waned the Government not to stir up the hidden forces and animosities of the Scottish nation.Supplied by Reuter. ) - 50 words
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Article25 1906-12-07 1080 The Plural Voting Bill. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th December.—The Plural Voting Bill has been read a third time in the House of Commons. > >(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article1119 1906-12-07 1080 Mr. Cowie, at the British North Borneo dinner recently held in London, waxed very eloquent upon the subject of the country and its prosperity generally and everybody will endorse his declaration to the effect that the Chartered Company has laid the foundations of a colony which will be1,119 words
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Article880 1906-12-07 1081 The Perak Sugar Cultivation Company, Limited. Following is ihe report for the twenty first annual generil meeting, held at the offices of the company, No. 22, Kiangse Road, on Tuesday, 4th December: The Directors submit the following report for the season ending 31st August, 1906, and wish to draw880 words
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Article506 1906-12-07 1082 Kinta Tin Mine.,, Ll Ihe following are the returns f rotn he NoventSr DeS Llmited for 1S Output Approximate Value ’47 Receipts from water rent «5 q 6s Expenditure t rofit m $8 840 Ihe cause of the dee,ease in the out,.put is SxX™ ,e lineaud 10 tbe New506 words
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Article667 1906-12-07 1082 Ihe Sydney Morniny Herald has the tollowmg article in reference to the still unsettled difficulty between the Californians <mu the Japanese There is a double cause of friction between Japan and the United States, and therefore a double explanation of the belief at Washington that a667 words
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Article244 1906-12-07 1082 Renter’s telegrams of 6th November, savs the P. xV. B. Hera'd. contain a statement by the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies to the effect that Lord Elgin is satisfied that the immediate abolition of licenced gambling in the Federated Malay States is impracticable, but that steps244 words
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Article414 1906-12-07 1082 A Chinese Opinion. A week or two ago, says the Perak Pioneer, an Eton College Master visited Taiping and during his stay spent an hour or two at King Edward VII School. He visited each class room and questioned the boys, expressing great pleasure at what he saw.414 words
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Article240 1906-12-07 1083 America Japan. The President’s Message to Congress. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, sth Dec. President Roosev It, in his Message to Congress, earnestly hopes that. Congress will sanction a lower tariff or absolute free trade tor products from the Philippines and announces that the Philippine Legislative Assembly will meet in the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 240 words
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Article83 1906-12-07 1083 Ministry Resigns (Supplied by Reuter.) London, sth December. —The Spanish Ministry formed by Senor Moret has resigned in consequence of Parliament’s disapproval of his secretly writing to King Alfonso against his own leader and Premier, Senor Dominguez. This splits up the Liberal pirtv and probably opens the wav for(Supplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article79 1906-12-07 1083 Colonial Administration (Supplied by Reuter.) London, sth December. Herr Deruburg, in the Reichstag. amid laughter ami uproar, defended the German c >loni 1 administration 'l’he Socialists made renewed charges, demanding the punishment of the superiors as well as the subordinates. Herr Dernburg promised to punish the guilty and protect(Supplied by Reuter.) - 79 words
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Article36 1906-12-07 1083 Report Stage Concluded. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, sth December.—-'l'he House of Lords has concluded the report stage of the Education Bill, with the addition of further •amendments which are not acceptable to the Government.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article33 1906-12-07 1083 Lulependence Recognised. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lon ion sth December. —All the Powers are agie-'d that the abolition of capitulations in Bulgaria is tantamount to the recognition of the independence of the Principality.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article118 1906-12-07 1083 Pbnang, 6th Dkcember (Ry courtesy oj the Chartered Rank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3] 4 months’sight Bank .2/4$ 3 Credit ..2/LA3 Documentary ...2/4j Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173] 3 days' sight Prvato 174 A Bombay, Peinaud Bank 1 73| Mouimein. Demand Bank 171 3 days’ sight I’nvaie 174$ Madras, Demand118 words
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Article142 1906-12-07 1083 Gohl '<eat 05. B. Pepper( W.< >•-».<) 3 t §l9] nominal White Peppor 23 layers Trang Pepper 'll .00 nominal Cloves (picked $4<1.50 l>u<iness done Mace §BO —sellers Mace Picking' 67. burners Nutmegs 1 lOs 24.— sellers i' No. 1 5| ppi Sugar 2 no stock Basket §3.20 sales142 words
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Advertisement140 1906-12-07 1083 THE CAUSE CURE OF BERI-BERI. Proof Positive from Perak that Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills Arc the Remedy. The old theory that Beri-Beri is caused by eating mouldy rice has lately been revived by an European doctor holding an important Government appointment in Borneo. This gentleman has been giving the question140 words
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Advertisement557 1906-12-07 1083 Williams’ Pink H’ilis for Pale r ftn the medicine iu que»ii.m. Full f M tXd‘ hen. have been published in the new™ from tune to time. Here is the latest P Perak ’u' 1 8 Bal lerak, r. M S. He is assistant manager and cashier at the Gambling Fann557 words
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