The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 1 March 1907
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Title Section21 1907-03-01 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5- Penang, Friday, Ist March, 1907. No. 9.21 words
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Advertisement275 1907-03-01 1 CONTENTS. I T I Leaders page. Sport: Page. 010 Custom 155 Penang Cricket Club: Lawn Tennis x Victoria Pier 157 Tournament 156 158 fIU TA ino Penang Golf Club 168 x x Ihe Fire Danger 163 x Women Gamblers 167 Penau K Huut Club 168 x A Water Matter 171275 words
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Advertisement163 1907-03-01 2 I THE I ST ii A ITS ECHO I I MAIL EDITION. I I r Published the day prior to the departure of each mail R < for Europe, and contains the latest local and States i i news originally published in the daily issues, as well as i r163 words
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Article90 1907-03-01 155 Before i aving Penang His Royal High less The buke of Connaught deOr?d tin Irs thanks might b conveyed to all concerned in the extremely effective illumination of Mac Alister R i d, Penang Pond, Chulia Street, Beach Street, China Street and Penang street on the night of90 words
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Article944 1907-03-01 155 I ho European in the Far East is very much inclined to laugh at the Chinaman for carrying l out certain little observances or ceremonials and more pditicul iriy so when he explains that iey me “010 custom Of course our ''e -educated Straits Chinese do not use944 words
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483 1907-03-01 155 In replying to the Chinese address last Saturday evening at, Singapore His Royal Highness sail, ’‘lt is a. source of great, satisfaction to idp to receive an address of welcome from the Bri'ish Subjects of Chinese deic nt in tins Colony and to learn how483 words
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Advertisement121 1907-03-01 155 .’Sit* >3. <v. n t T>. \g< —=T. l\£c Justice -satisfies ever; boi’y and justice aloi>e.— /Ctnt-rson Established June Ist, 1903. Publißhi'd .l-A.il (except Sundays.) at th CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., X<> 226 —232. Beich Street, Ponang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAI J‘2i ier annum ().'TST ATH’NS Vo-t.-v.re I'xrr MAI’. EDITION (Lost Free121 words
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Article108 1907-03-01 156 The annual general meeting of the subscribers to tbe Penang Library took place yesterday afternoon. In the absence of the Hon. Resident C uncilior the chair was taken bv the Rev. F. W. Haines The report and accounts, which were of a most satisfactory nature, having been passed,108 words
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Article104 1907-03-01 156 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are th** results of tl e ties play e 1 off in the above tou-n tment yes erd ty Profifftsion Pair*. C. C. Rogers and E S. Haslam beat A. G Anthony and H. Waugh 6—4, 6—2. A. S. Anthony and A F104 words
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341 1907-03-01 156 Mr. D. Beattv. the Ac’mg Sheriff, prosecuted before the Bench Court, yesterday afternoon, two Chinese, Tan Ah Lak and Liin Chuah, < n the following charges, to wit(l) removing property seized under a legal process, and (2) using criminal force. Tbe facts of341 words
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Article293 1907-03-01 156 The genera! public will be pleased to learn, says th' 1 Free Pres*, th it a veiy obnoxious provision under the Liquors Ordinance has been rescinded —that of removing liquor, which has paid duty, without a pel mit. Hitherto any person found moving a bottle of liquor293 words
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Article1012 1907-03-01 156 Thursday’s Proceedings. (Contributed.) Conference Session was opened at 9 i.m Bishop Thoburn conducting the Devoti mal Exercises. He read the 84th Psalm and gave a short address. This is, perhaps, the last service that Bishop Thoburn will ever hold in Penang. He goes on to Singapore this p.1,012 words
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Article271 1907-03-01 157 (Echo Special The following are the results of the Kinta meeting on the second day 1. —The Batu Gajah Purse. Mr. Wee Swee Boo’s Arara J Dr. Edgar’s Bruce 2 Tote paid $27. 2. —The First Griffin Race. Rajah Hirun aud Dato Sri adika Rajah’s Israug j Messrs.271 words
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Article261 1907-03-01 157 King’s Messenger Drowned. A Hundred and Forty Lives Lost. (Supplied by Heater.) London 22nd Feb.—The Great Eastern Kanway Company’s steamer which left Harwich for the Hook of Holland was «recked off the Hook One hundred and y-one people were drowned, including passengers. The Berlin, in tryth« V e(Supplied by Heater.) - 261 words
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Article57 1907-03-01 157 A Merciless Cross-Examination (Supplied by Reuter.) London, ~2nd February.—After several hours of merci ess cross-examination Mrs. J haw admitted that her relations with While continued some time, but against her will She said she was paid an allowance of twen-ty-five dollars a week by the deceased, when(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article29 1907-03-01 157 The Elections. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22ml February.— At the Trans vaal elections 34 Volkites, 6 Nationalists 22 I rogressives, 4 Independents and Labourites nave been elected(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article359 1907-03-01 157 The Passive Resisters. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22ud February.—Mr. McKenna will introduce a bill for meeting the giei vances of passive resisters. It is understood that the bill will legalise the Appeal Court’s decision of the West Ridiim case which was reversed by the House of Lords. A By-Electiou.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 359 words
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Article1135 1907-03-01 157 e think th.it t lie decision come to by the Municipal Commissioners yesterday afternoon regarding the cost ot the removal of Victoria pier to a new site is an extremely sensible one. As was clearly pointed out, the Pier has been, for some time past, a sort of1,135 words
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Article64 1907-03-01 158 Lawn I ennis Tournament. Following are the results of the ties played off yesterday. Ladies Double Handicap. Final. Mrs. Dennys and Mrs. Hendry b>at Mrs. Adamson and Mrs. Dunn, 6 4, 3-6, 6-0. Single Handicap.—Class B Final. W. Peacock beat 0. P. Griffith Jones 6—4, 6 —364 words
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Article435 1907-03-01 158 Friday’s Proceedings. (Communicated.) The devotional exercises were conducted by Dr. Clancey, Presiding Elder of the Muttra district of North west India Conference. After the report of several Committees, H. C. Bower, Kong Jan Siong and Lau Khek Yong weie elected to deacons’ orders ami admitted into full membership435 words
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Article133 1907-03-01 158 A P. V. had an unusually uc j. experience last w<ek. During his ah. sence at the Camp his bicycle disappeared from his residence and the search for it proved unavailii g. Last night however, it was brought back and quietly e f( at his verandah, uninjured133 words
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Article508 1907-03-01 158 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kam par, 21st Feb. .lust about 10 last night, there were whistlers being blown all about the pekan and, on looking out, there were seen gieat flames of fire shooting out of a house in a block consisting of 22 large wooden buildings,508 words
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Article3074 1907-03-01 159 The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the yiuQicip;i' Commissioners was held at the Aluaici pal Office yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present:— Air F J- Hallifax (President), Air. L. 11. Cl-ivton. Mr. G. H. Lees, Air. R. A. P. Hogan, Dr P. V. Locke and Air Quah3,074 words
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Article4369 1907-03-01 160 Inaugural Meeting. o_—. The Chinese Minister on Ancirnt Chinese Institutions. The China Society, which has recently been founded in London somewhat on the lines of the Japan Society, to acquire and diffuse a better knowledge of the Chinese people, their ancient, and pacific civilisation •ihe r history4,369 words
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Advertisement100 1907-03-01 162 Travellers bind Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Everywhere. Mr. C. W. Eckerinan, manager of the Smith-Premier 'Typewriter Co. at Omaha, Nebraska, U. S. A who is a staunch friend of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, says “I have taken particular notice that this remedy seems to be carried by ding stores in all parts100 words
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Advertisement64 1907-03-01 162 Another Case of Rheumatism Cured by Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The efficacy of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm in the relief of rheumatism is being demonstro’ed daily. Parker Triplett, of Grigsby, iiginia, U.S. A., says that Chamberlain’s l am Balm give him permanent relief from rheumatism in the back when everythin» else failed,64 words
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Advertisement55 1907-03-01 162 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless. The fault of giving children medicine containing injurious substances, is so,,ie times more disastrous than the disease from which they may be suffering. Every inot ?r should know that Chamberlain’s Coug Remedy is perfectly safe for children 0 take, as it contains nothing harmful. sale55 words
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224 1907-03-01 163 Another Successful Year. h e results of the Manufactureis’ Life Insurance Company’s business during 1906 must be most gratifying to everybody connected with it—policyholders, agents and management alike—for the progress during the year has, as usual, beateu all past records. And when it is remembeied that224 words
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Article80 1907-03-01 163 Mr. W. D. Barnes goes Home on Leav (Echo Specials.) Singapore, 23rd February.— Mr. W. arnes, Secretary for Chinese affairs, o is going home on furlough, was Presented with an add™ s of appreciation by a Chinese deputation. fi A Baba in Trouble. Chim^ POre 23rd February.—Lee and son80 words
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19 1907-03-01 163 (Supplied >y Reuter.) Bryce 11 h°av/t“2J February.-Mr. and Mrs. ice have awud at Washington.(Supplied >y Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article180 1907-03-01 163 The Wreck of the Berlin.” More Beta Is, (Supplied ly Reuter.) London, 23rd February.—Eleven persons were saved from the BerZin, consisting of five of the crew, two of the German ladies and four gentlemen, including Mr Brodersen, of Hongkong. Prince Henry of Prussia motored to the Hook and twice upproached(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 180 words
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Article147 1907-03-01 163 Decrease in the Estimates. (Supplied by Reu'er.) London, 23rd February.—ln spite of the automatic incieases of only half a million pounds sterling to the army estimates the net sum decrease of two million would bring the total reductions to two and a half millions, of which a million(Supplied by Reu'er.) - 147 words
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Article31 1907-03-01 163 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd February.—Mr. Colin G. Campbell has b j en appointed clerk of the Council, India Office, in succession to Sir Horatio George Walpole.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article1277 1907-03-01 163 At about one o’clock to-day there was an alarm of fire given and on proceeding to investigate we found the back portion of No. 1, Toh Aka Lane, well alight and blazing away merrily. Luckily, the tire broke out in an upstairs room at the back and1,277 words
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Article497 1907-03-01 164 The Annual Rifle Meeting. On Saturday and Sunday the open events in the above melting were shutoff. Ihe events fired on S*turday were: At i ack Competition. Open to teams of 4 men, each team to be drawn for on the range. Distance. From 600 to 200 yards.497 words
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Article532 1907-03-01 164 The Government Gazette of February 22 contains the following items of inforination Mr. W. J. Napier, D. C. I-., has been appointed Attorney-General of the Straits Settlements with effect from the Ist March, 1907. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to make the following promotion in the532 words
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Advertisement53 1907-03-01 164 Be Quick Not a minute should be lost when a child shows symptoms of croup. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears, will prevent the attack. It never fails, and is pleasant and safe to take For sale by53 words
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Article193 1907-03-01 165 A Novel G me. Two cases were heard before the First Court t'-dav, which revealed the ingenious devices of two Chinese to obtain money. The facts of the case and venue are the same in both, only the dates and complainants being different. The principal in one is the193 words
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Article427 1907-03-01 165 A general meeting was held on Saturday night, the 16 h in t., at the Kuala Kangsar Reading Room for the election of an Honorary Secretary and other office bearers for the year 1907, and resulted as follows Hono ary Mr. G. Srinivasa N «idu, Secretary.427 words
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Article1059 1907-03-01 165 10)11 Our Own Correspondent Wednesday, 20th Feb., 1907. jAst week with us was quite one full of excitement, for we had the return of the Royal party, with numerous attendant engagements, and the visit of the Bandmann Opera Coy. On Friday and Saturday last tlie Duke carried out1,059 words
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Article1117 1907-03-01 165 (From the L. C. Express Correspondent j) Pending writing you more fully concerning some current matters in Singapore, I may, perhaps, send you a few lines respecting the matter of the Currency question. Telegraphic information has placed you in possession of the facts. Briefly, the Straits1,117 words
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Article182 1907-03-01 166 THIRD DAY. (Echo Special.) I.—Champion Griffin Race. Mr. J. I. Phillip’s Kia Ora 1 Mr. Chung Ah Yong’s Kinta 2 Rajah Hirun and Dato Sri Adika Rajah’s Israug 3 Tote paid $l3. Places, $7 and $B. 2.—Ex Griffin Handicap. Dr. Travers’ Sunray 1 Mr. W. W. Bailey’s Mullingar182 words
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Article81 1907-03-01 166 A Serious Fight, (Echo Special.) Singapore, 25th February.—A serious tight occurred in the harbour this morning between lodging-houserunners, who quarrelled over the passengers arriving by the steamer Selangor. During the fight sticks, boathooks, broken bottles and bricks were freely used and many of the combatants were badly hurt. Several81 words
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Article203 1907-03-01 166 The Berlin Disaster. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23 rd February.—Two women opera singers and a nuise are still on the wreck of ihe Berlin. They are too feeble to clasp a life line and one of them has a b'oken arm. There is little hope of rescuing them alive.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 203 words
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Article27 1907-03-01 166 The New Chancellor. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th February.—Lord Curzon has been nominated for the Chancellorship of Oxford University, in succession to the late Lord Goschen.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article63 1907-03-01 166 Mr. Haldane s Proposals. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th February.—Mr. Hildane, speaking at Portsmouth, said that, if Parliament consented, he was about to appeal to the country for a National Army, not in the spirit of militarism but because of his assurance that the manhood of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article70 1907-03-01 166 New Ministry. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th February.—General Botha has formed a Volkite Ministry with Mr. J. Smuts as Colonial Secretary, Mr. H. H. Hull as Treasurer, Sir J. H. De Villiers as Chief Justice and Mr. Rissik as Minister of Mines. Rumoured Changes. London, 25th February.—There will most(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article76 1907-03-01 166 The Duma. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th February.—4l9 representatives have already- been elected on the Duma and they include 75 Monarchists and 258 belonging to the Left party of whom 92 are Socialists. The representation of the Socialists is unprecedented. Post Office Attacked. London, 25th February.—A band of Ter*(Supplied by Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article120 1907-03-01 167 The Berlin Disaster. Dutch Skipper’s Gallantry. (Supplied by Beat er.) London, 25th February.—Ail those who were rescued from the in are progress! g s itifactorily. The rescue of the last, three survivors was due to the initia ive of a Dutch skipper w >o, with three companions, climbed the wreck,(Supplied by Beat er.) - 120 words
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Article67 1907-03-01 167 Opening by the King. (Supplied by Reuter.) Londou, 25th February.—The King opened the South African Exhibition, and in his speech said that he hoped that there would be prosperity and unity in South Africa. He was especially touched by the joint gifts of the Britons and the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article31 1907-03-01 167 The Imperatrix.” The Stern Submerged. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 25 h February.—The stern of the Imperatrix is submerged, only the bow showing. The warships are standing by, trying to render aid.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article30 1907-03-01 167 Chicago Express Derailed. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 25th February.—The New York to Chicago Expiess was derailed near Johnstown, and fifty i assengers were injured, a good number fatally.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article97 1907-03-01 167 International Football. (Supplied by Reuter.) f m D n° n 11 February.—The Rugby rootball match between Scotland and Ireand ended in a victory for the former by W. f°\ tS At Association footbail os beat Ireland by three goals to two. Mr. 0 F. Ricketts, the Officer in Charge(Supplied by Reuter.) - 97 words
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Article1186 1907-03-01 167 A correspondent writes to us on the subject of gambling by women, with especial reference to the game of Peh Bin which appears to be the one most affected by the nonias and which, he states, leads them into all sorts of deceits and subterfuges to obtain the1,186 words
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Advertisement38 1907-03-01 167 Every Bottle Guaranteed. Wi,l Chamb( Couch usinv tw.J■ are uot satisfied after directions ir<ls of tlie hottie according to mouev will r efU,U r W, a,J 8 y° ur and XZX. F r Sa e b V a38 words
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Article37 1907-03-01 168 A paper chase has been arranged for Wednesday, 6th March, meet at '1 hornliebank 5 pm. Finishat “Westlands” where Mr. Gilmour will be “at home to nieml ers of the Club and their friends.37 words
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Article63 1907-03-01 168 Following are the results of the competitions played off on the 23rd inst. and the following day February Monthly Medal Mr. S. F. B. Martin 49 44= 93-10=83 <•. Mughston 41+43= 84 15=89 G. G. Seth ...54-1-52=106 14=92 Dr. D M. Ford 50 59=109-14=95 Ladies’ February Medkl63 words
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Article94 1907-03-01 168 The British Cinematograph gave a capital show last evening, as, indeed, it- invariably does. The films shown were excellent and compare very favourably indeed with the best shows at home, while the selection of subjects leaves nothing to be desired These advantages, added to the fact, that94 words
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Article317 1907-03-01 168 Mr. Hereford, the Second Magistrate, has been served with a writ of mandamus at the instance of Mr. Wright Motion, ordering the said Magistrate to appear before Mr. Justice Thornton on the 4th prox. and show cause why he refused to grant a summons to one Mongur317 words
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Article188 1907-03-01 168 lii Appellate Jurisdiction. Before Vr. Justice S. L. Thornton Breach of Auctioneers Ordinance. Some time ago Mr. T. M P- Smith, a licensed auctioneer, was charged before a Bench Court consisting of Messrs. Cod rington and Nathan fora breach of the Auctioneers’ Ordinance. He was found guilty and188 words
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Article408 1907-03-01 168 Yesterday afternoon, Inspector Branagan, of Butterworth, made an application before the First Court, for the rendition to the Kedah authorities of Itchi, a Malay, alleged toJiavebeen concerned in a case of gangrot berv, in the Opium Farm at Mahang, in Kedah Territory, whereat fire-arms were freely408 words
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Article1886 1907-03-01 168 My dearest Fanny.— Royalty ed and so have the Borea performers the result that 1 have been able to get few good nights’ rest during the week*? which I am devoutly thankful as i a r I ought to be. Talking of Boreal, od TJ the best parties1,886 words
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246 1907-03-01 169 Last October, says Truth, I commented upon the fact that the State Council of Selangor, one of the Federated Ma lav States, were induced by the British Resident to vote 7,500 dollars towards the endowment of an Anglican Bishopric in the neighbouring British colony of246 words
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Article1796 1907-03-01 169 A public meeting, says the Times of Malay i was held list Friday afternoon in Mr. Chung Thje Phin's office for the purpose of receiving, discussing, and passing the answers to Government as drawn up by the Committee appointed for the purpose on the 22nd January. Mr.1,796 words
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Article436 1907-03-01 170 A Hongkong View, Under the above heading the China Mail says The iecent meeting of the Admirals of the China, Indian and Australian squadrons at Singapore has suggested the advisability of periodical confeiences between the Governors of Hongkong and Singapore. Our contemporary, the Singapore Free Press, warmly advocates436 words
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Article77 1907-03-01 170 The Imperatrix.” Large Loss of Life. (Supplied by Ji cuter.) London, 25th February. —Seventeen people have now been rescued from the stranded Imperatrix. London, 26th February. —The Austrian Lloyd steamer Imperatrix which was wrecked off the coast of Crete is regarded as a total loss. 'The < a plain, the(Supplied by Ji cuter.) - 77 words
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Article51 1907-03-01 170 Pot and Kettle. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 25th February.—M. Bilderling replying to General Kuropatkin’s taunts of the Russian army, published in our telegram of the 15th in-t., says that only a bad workman quarrel» with his tools He repudiates Kuropatkin’s criticisms of the rank and fil® as unjust and(Supplied by lieuter.) - 51 words
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Article31 1907-03-01 171 Cars for Manchuria. (Supplied by Reuter.') London. 26-1. February.-Tbe New York Tnnes learns that Japan has purchase! fifty thousand tons of steel cars for immediate shipment for the Manchuria Railways.(Supplied by Reuter.') - 31 words
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Article436 1907-03-01 171 A Record Speech. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th February.—Mr. Haldane developed the main features of his \rmv Scheme in the House of Commons to-day. The Army in the future would consist of a field force ready for mobilisation on the outbreak of war and a territorial(Supplied by Reuter.) - 436 words
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Article75 1907-03-01 171 Heavy Weight Championship. (Supplied by Reuter.) utj ixeuier.) amount° D ’f February.— An enormous fight wlHch '1 be Ug taken inthe National q 1 es p ace to-night at the Hea,vweiA P Or e? g Club for ti,e En S l,sh founts to The stake TigerßmUi au d the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article24 1907-03-01 171 His Tour of the East. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th February. —General Booth ias started on his tour to America and Japan.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article56 1907-03-01 171 Anarchy to Terminate (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th February.—The Tangier correspondent of the Times reports that the European representatives have addressed two collective notes to Maghzen, the first insisting upon the termination of the anaichv in Mogador and the second giving a reminder that certain clauses of the Algeciias(Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article28 1907-03-01 171 Mysterious Deaths of Officials. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th February.—The sudden successive deaths of the Turkish Admirals Haira and Sami Pasha are provoking much comment in Constantinople.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article30 1907-03-01 171 More Deaths From Meningitis. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th February.—The spotted fever epidemic continues to spread in Glasgow. There have been twelve deaths and twelve fresh cases since Saturday.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article887 1907-03-01 171 Now that the rain lias come again, has laid the dust and revived the green of our vegetation, we may, perhaps, be excused for touching upon a water matter. Water has always been a vexed question in Penang and if the Municipal Offices could be turned topsy887 words
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Article582 1907-03-01 172 den and the stables. The main supply costs money, a well supply would be free. Watering a garden or washing a stable from the main wastes water taking the water from a well the Municipal supply would not be affected. Surely here is food for thought582 words
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Article121 1907-03-01 172 The Briti.-d) Cinematograph gave a capital i 'how again last evening and the films were as good as ev *r. One of the most comical shown was the “History of a Pair of Trousers” which put the audience into roars of laughter and was red good tun121 words
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Article199 1907-03-01 172 There was a, very big audience —and a vetv well-satisfied audience, too —it the Grand Cinematograph last, night, for not only was the show celebrating the conclusion of a veiy successful seison m Penang, but. Mr. Cheah Ngoh Aw, the genial proprietor, was “at home” to some199 words
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Article288 1907-03-01 172 Spampani’s Circus and Menagerie have arrived, and, as will be seen from an advertisement in another column, will give the opening performance to-morrow night, at 9.15, in the compound of the Kling Mosque at Chulia Street. If the opinion of F. M. S. people rega’ding the show counts288 words
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Article3635 1907-03-01 172 Rajah Bendahara. I nstallation Ceremony. (Perak Pioneer.) Seldom in the bi-dory of Kuala Kangsar has this j icluresque seat of Royalty been so gay and animated as during the last three days Preparations had been made on au elaborate scale to celebrate in fitting manner the installation of the(Perak Pioneer.) - 3,635 words
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Article798 1907-03-01 174 Federated Malay States Railways in 1905. (Indian Engineerinq.) Attention has recently been particularly attr cfed to what a contemporary onlv too accurately describes as a little-kn >wii part of the woild,” by the publication of Sir Fraik Sweltenh.nn’s “British Malava” (John Lum). And yet, of this(Indian Engineerinq.) - 798 words
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Article60 1907-03-01 174 A Japanese Royal Visit. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 27th February. —Prince Fushimi has arrived here bv the Devanha en route to London, which he is visiting in return for the visit of Prince Arthur of Connaught to Japan. The Prince is travelling incognito, and his welcome was not of an60 words
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Article49 1907-03-01 175 The New British Ambassador. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th February.—Mr. Bryce, the new British Ambassador to the United States, has called upon President Roosevelt, whosaidthat Mr. Bryce’s mission to maintain cordial Anglo-American relations was bound to be successful because the aims of both nations were akin.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article179 1907-03-01 175 Some Criticisms. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th February.—The newspapers generally recommend giving Mr. Haldane’s thoughtful Army Reorganisation Scheme a fair trial, but the ability to form a territorial army without compulsory service is questioned. Mr. Haldane’s estimates include an item of fifty thousand pounds to start(Supplied by Reuter.) - 179 words
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Article169 1907-03-01 175 The Heavyweight Championship. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 26th February.—Moir knocked pi Smith in the Heavyweight Championship in the first round in 169 matnk 8 was mereI V a punching P l. Wl^l lO hardest and fastest left and inch« a V f Or n n botb sides. Moir is(Supplied by Reuter.} - 169 words
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Article25 1907-03-01 175 An 0/fical Tour. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 27th February.-Herr Deruburs 4f“ a OU L mOuthB tour of German £ast Africa in May next.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article31 1907-03-01 175 Fatal Boiler Explosion. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th February.—A boiler explosion occurred on board the British destroyer Dragon, at Corfu, by which two men were killed and four injured.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article73 1907-03-01 175 Government Election Tactics Attacked. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27ih February.—ln the first debate m the Reichstag, Prince Buelow, lep ying to the attacks of the Centre party ou the Government’s election tactics, described the allegations as an interference with the rights of the Crown and inventions. He said(Supplied by Reuter.) - 73 words
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Article971 1907-03-01 175 The lot of the stranger in Penang is anything but a happy one until he gets to know his way about, if he is called upon to visit any particular house. He is given the name of a road and, possibly, also the name of the971 words
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Obituary85 1907-03-01 175 Obituary. General Sir R. Rollo. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th February.—The death is announced of General the Hon. Sir Robert Rollo, k.c.b., Hon. Colonel of the Black Watch. Herr Otto Goldschmidt. London, 27th February.—The death is announced of Herr Ott Goldschmidt the husband of Miss Jenny Lind, the famous singer.85 words
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Article633 1907-03-01 176 Yesterday was Chap G>h MM>, or the fifteenth day of the first Chinese moon, known on the China coast as the Feast of Lanterns. It is a festival always well celebrated in Penang, for, in the evening, all the Chinese maidens come out of doors decked out in all633 words
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Article630 1907-03-01 176 To THE EIHTOH 01 THE SIUAITU ECHO. M Ut —I beg to state that a male relation of mine died on the morning of tho 24th instant, at 4 o’clock, in house No. 104 Burmah Road a report of his death was duly made at the Hutton Lane630 words
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Article240 1907-03-01 176 Four cases of robbery weie down f or h ear ing b-foiethe Bench Court to-day, one of which was postponed. In the first case a Malay, Che Rose, was charged with forcibly removing a pair of gold bangles, valued at 872, from the person of a Malay woman, a240 words
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Article375 1907-03-01 176 Project to be Proceeded With. At 10 45 this morning, says Tuesday’s limes of Malaya, a number of the opponents of the route of the Ipoli-Tronoh Railway, as laid down by the authorities, was held at the Residency, the dissentients having been invited to attend th« Residency375 words
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Article987 1907-03-01 177 Charges Against Officials. Writing from Suchien on the Ist insant, tbe special correspondent of the N. C. Daily says:—“ 1 have returned from a five days’journey through the country on the of the Canal to tbe hsiens in the district of Suining towards Suchou and Hsiichoufu,987 words
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Article99 1907-03-01 177 January 1907. The output of tin for January was 7,007.31 pikuls against 6,247.80 pikuls in the month before. The value of the metal is returned at $663 661 33 on which duty amounting to $91,248.02 was collected. The average price of tin was $94.71 per pikui with99 words
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Article173 1907-03-01 177 Petroleum is found in Muang Fang in th extreme north of Siam. The amount of oil produced is quite insignificant. The oil may be collected by skimming the water which collects in shallow pits dug for the purpose. The oil thus collected is black in colour and173 words
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Article663 1907-03-01 177 The Baudot telegraphic system is now in working order between Calcutta and Rangoon, with translation at Akyah. 'The Baudot system has been tried in India between Allahabad and Calcutta with excellent results. It produces a very much larger output and the messages are received and sent out663 words
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Article211 1907-03-01 178 Certain Banks have agreed to advance .£3,000,000 to the Siamese Government to help towards the construction of railways in Siam and towards the institution of gold currency, or standardization of the tical, savs the Rangoon Times. With regard to the railway development, we have it on authority211 words
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Article85 1907-03-01 178 The Anhui Mines. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 28t,h February. Mr. llunciman, in reply to a question by Sir E. A. Sassoon, said that Sir John Jordan, the British Minister at Peking, was doing his utmost to secure the acceptance of a plan for Chinese participation with the London China(Supplied by Reuter.) - 85 words
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Article63 1907-03-01 178 General Stoessel Denounced. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th February.—The Standard publishes a long seciet report by General Smirnoff, the Commandant of Port Arthur between February ami December, 1904, charging General Stoessel with cowardice, incapacity and favouritism, resulting in the surrender of the fortress before its resources for defence were(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article43 1907-03-01 178 Work to be Done by Government, (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th February.—The United States Government has decided to construct the Panama Canal itself. Mr. Stevens, the Canal engineer, has resigned and is succeeded by Major Noethals, of the Office of Engineers.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article44 1907-03-01 178 A Unionist Gaiu. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th February.—ln the Brigg election Sir Henry Beikeley Sheffield, the Unionist candidate, has B eu letu ned with 5,389 votes. Captain Guest, the Liberal candidate, polled 5,273 votes. This is a gain for the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article189 1907-03-01 178 The Egyptian Foreign Ministry. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th February. —Sir Edward Grey, replying to Mr. J. M. Robertson, who recommended a reduction of the budget for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, because the British Government controlled Egyptian foreign affairs, demurred entirely from this statement. He said that the Egyptian(Supplied by Reuter.) - 189 words
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Article48 1907-03-01 178 Opening Ceremony. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2#th Februny.—King Edward and Queen Alexandra opened the new Old Bailey. Their Majesties drove from Buckingham Palace and were received at Temple Bar by the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, who, after surrendering the City Sword, headed the procession.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article58 1907-03-01 178 His Claims Repudiated (Suppl led by Re uter.) London, 28th February.—The man Rayner, charged with the murder of Mr. William Whiteley, has been again remanded. The counsel for the prosecution stated that his claim of relationship to the late Mr. Whiteley was groundless and also the stories of(Suppl led by Re uter.) - 58 words
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Article61 1907-03-01 178 Trouble Brewing. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th Feb.—The Daily Mail's Teheran correspondent wires that the Chief Priest of the Sliaihs has taken refuge iu the rums of Shah Abdul Azin with three hundred followers, as a piotest against the action of the Persian Parliament. The general opinion among well(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article28 1907-03-01 178 School Burnt Down. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th February.—A Protestant school at Montreal has been burned down. Ihe pupils wete panic-stricken and seventeen were burned to death.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article16 1907-03-01 178 Birth. At Penang, on 21st February, the wife J. W. Hunt, of a son.16 words
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Article164 1907-03-01 179 Gold leaf 64 70 B.Pepper( W.Coast Bibs.s oz.) SI 7.—no stock White Pepper 524. sales Trang Pepper slB| buyers Cloves (picked) $42. sales Mace $B3. sales Mace Pickings 72| sellers Nutmegs 110 s 27| sales C No. 1 5.50 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket $3.25 sales rapioeaF.our164 words
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Article965 1907-03-01 179 •sj Number of g I B I 1 2 Capital. Shares I** r~ Last Dividend. Name *3 2 i .2 xiaiuu. zS? issued. 2 s’®" pq do 2 j— i a 1903 300,000 I 10 10 Belat Tin Miuiu "c"! Ltd. 816.50 IO.OOOord in ln 1900 l/0.000 |4 s965 words
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