The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 29 March 1907
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Title Section21 1907-03-29 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. §l5 Per Annum, Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 29th March, 1907. No. 13.21 words
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Advertisement285 1907-03-29 1 CONTENTS. I Leaders: page. Sport: Page. The Deceased Wife’s Sister 250 n rt i The Absent Dredger 253 Penang Cricket Club 250 253 New Volunteer Rifle 257 Tootball and Cricket 250 261, &264 The Weld Quay Stalls 260 L b K A P A 51 Beggars and Beachcombers 264 Cricket285 words
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Advertisement158 1907-03-29 2 6 THE STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. |l —wMaai—»>i H Published the day prior to the departure of each mail J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States > *1 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as <E Il all important news from various parts158 words
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Article931 1907-03-29 3 The Deceased Wife’s Sister Bill, like the poor, seems always to be with us and almost every Parliamentary Session sees it brought up again only to be eventually thrown out by the Bishops, upon whose nerves the Bill appears to act in much ihe same way931 words
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Article73 1907-03-29 3 The challenge sent to the Chinese Recreation Club of Penang by the Taiping Recreation Club has been accepted. The local team will leave for Taiping by the first train on Good Friday and will return io Penang on Easter Monday. Cricket will be played on Friday73 words
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Article38 1907-03-29 3 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following tie was played off on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon: Profession Pairs. Final. C. C. Rogers and E. S. Haslam beaf A. F. G. Anderson and A S. Antbonv, 6—3, 7—5.38 words
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Article62 1907-03-29 3 A Chetty lad, named Shokalingam, appeared before Mr. Hereford this morning to answer the charge of fraudulently causing a decree to be executed against the complainant, a Cingalese named D. G. David, after satisfaction bad been made. The case was assigned to the Bench Court. Mr.62 words
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Article324 1907-03-29 3 The case against Lim Neo, Lim Ah Tua, Lim Ah Lay and Lim Choo Soon for carrying off pigs, fowls and other articles, worth altogether about $3lB, from the house of one Chu Ah Soo on the Tanjong Bungah Hill, on the 26th ultimo, was concluded324 words
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Advertisement105 1907-03-29 3 THe Straits ISoiio fi At. Ok® Justice satisfies everybody an 1 justice aloi e.—Smer o > Established June Ist, 1903 Published daily (except Sundays.) AT Till CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., 226 —232, Beach Street, Penan?. PRICE DAILT LOCAI <24 per annt.ro OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Poet Free $l5 CABLE ADDRESS105 words
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Article576 1907-03-29 251 Before a Bench Court, consisting of Messrs. Lemon and Hereford, yesterday afternoon, Lu Kay Tin, plaintiff in small cause No. 687 of 1906, was charged with perjury. At that trial be swore that a pronote for S2OU had been made by one Chua Seng Choon and576 words
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Article223 1907-03-29 251 I'u mt Editor of hie Str/ id Echo. Dear Sir,—ln the local column of your paper of the 18th instant, 1 find an article sent by one who has signed himself “Marah, complaining of the alleged irregularity of the placing of the Strait i Echo, Pinang223 words
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Article188 1907-03-29 251 Contact with a New Comet Feared. Professor Matteucci, the distinguished scientist and authority on Vesuvius, according to a Home paper, states that towards the end of March the substance of the new comet discovered by Signor Marchetti will come into contact with the atmosphere of the earth.188 words
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Article88 1907-03-29 251 The following scores were made last Wednesday at the Taiping Rille Range 150 100 yds. yds. Mrs. Trump 32 32 Douglas 31 34 Barnard 30 29 Banett 30 32 Vanrenen 29 31 Pinkney 28 34 Moss 27 30 Madden 23 28 Miss Archer 21 13 Mrs.88 words
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491 1907-03-29 251 General Meeting. The general meeting of the above Compauy was held at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday morning. Mr. Loke Chow Thye, who took the chair addressed the meeting as follows Gentlemen, The company went to allotment on 7th December last year. We took possession491 words
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Advertisement83 1907-03-29 251 Nothing Equal to Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for Bowel Complaints in Children. “We have used Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in our family for years,” says Mrs. J. B. Cooke, of Nederlands, Texas, U. S. A. “We have given it to all of our children. We have83 words
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Article203 1907-03-29 252 Jhe tenth ordinary general meeting of Messrs. Fraser and Neave, Limited, was held at the registered office of the company, Raffles Quay, at noon last Tuesday. Resides the Chairman, Mr. A. Gentle, and his co-Dbectors, Messrs. C. Sugden, J. Somerville and Haus Becker, there were present203 words
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353 1907-03-29 252 Consul Harry L. Paddock, of Amoy, brings to notice the growt ti in the influence of Japan upon the Chinese coastwise trade and shipping. He writes :—Amoy continues to lose the Formosan tea trade with the development by Japan of Keeluug Harbour, and making353 words
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Article28 1907-03-29 252 Chiengmai Challenge Cup. (Rcho Spec icP.) Challenge cup was stMkpi°r yesterday u d PJ B nton picked Ins mon to victory, beating the favourites m Robertson’s crew28 words
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Article127 1907-03-29 252 Opening of Parliament. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 22ud March.—Lord Selborue. in Ins speech at the opening of the Pretoria 4i <U sa,d bat tbe employment of the Chinese would at the earliest possible opportunity, but no steps would be taken to repatriate them unless an effective substitute, in the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 127 words
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Article41 1907-03-29 252 Jews Fleeing. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22nd March.—The Jews in Roumania are fleeing wholesale to Austria. The animosity of the peasants is directed chietiy against the extortionate Jewish laud owners, but both tbe innocent and guilty Jews are alike suffering.(Supplied by Reuter.) • - 41 words
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Article51 1907-03-29 252 The Rindjani Ashore. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st March.—Tbe Dutch mail boat Rindjani is badly ashore in the Suez Canal and blocking it. Twenty ships, including the P. and 0. mail steamer China, are being delayed. Canal Again Clear. London, 22nd March, —The Suez Canal is new(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article56 1907-03-29 252 Strike of Dock Labourers. (Supplied by Reubr.) Londou, 22nd March. —Owing to tbe protracted strike of tbe dock labourers in Hamburg, two hundred and thirty-four vessels are lying idle, and the freight is accumulating. English dock labourers were recruited, but one hundred and sixty-seven of them refused to work.(Supplied by Reubr.) - 56 words
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Article39 1907-03-29 252 Seventy-nine Reform Measures Submitted. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22nd March.—Tbe Russian Government has submitted to tbe Duma seventy-nine Reform Measures, but the discussions, so far, have been confined to attacks on the administration during the recent famine.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article48 1907-03-29 252 Wholesale Bribery. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22nd March.—All tbe members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, which governs tbe city, have confessed to receiving enormous bribes for favouring certain enterprises, while the Mayor, Schmitz, received about <£‘6o,ooo. His trial begins on the Bth of April.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article328 1907-03-29 252 Liverpool Cup. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22nd March.—The following in the result of the Liverpool Cup:— Biidge e t j Aster t(t o Cadwal ’3 Grand National Betting. London, 22nd March.—The betting on the Grand National Steeplechase is as follows: 11 to 2 Cremon 100 to 14 Red Lad(Supplied by Reuter.) - 328 words
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Advertisement73 1907-03-29 252 M«nv Rh nmat 'sm Can be Cured kave b^n U ertrS f lll tlds Painful disease prompt relipf au l delighted at the berlain’s PaL° b R»I” ed b a PP J in 8 Chammay be efWt i k ,n permanent cuie short time k b y continuing its use73 words
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Article868 1907-03-29 253 Ever since the Echo first saw the light, we have, from time to time, dwelt upon the necessity of a dredger being obtained to keep our harbour clear and to prevent its silting up. The services of a dredger are badly required at Sungei Pinang, the mouth868 words
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Article202 1907-03-29 253 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following is the result of the tie played off yesterday The Championship. J. E. Nathan (Runner-up) E. S. Haslam (Holder), 6—l, 6—l, 6 —o. To-day, three Malays and one Chinese pleaded guilty to gambling at No. 227 Kimberly Street. Mr. Hereford imposed a202 words
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Article694 1907-03-29 253 There was again a big audience at The Hippodrome last, evening, when the management put on the first change of p r( gramme introducing several new artistes and features, amt the evening’s performance was, if anything, even more enjoyable than the opening one. Leaving out of count the694 words
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Article498 1907-03-29 254 List night the O’Connor Dpera Co played the 14 Japanese Chrysanthemum”, at the Town Hall, to a crowded house and certainly gave a most excellent show, while penangites showed what an appreciative audience they can be, the house being nearly full. The plot is laid in498 words
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Article290 1907-03-29 254 Ihe decision the Commissioners came.to yesterday afternoon with regard to the Weld Quay Siaiijj calls tor some comment. It is a milter which concerns the sampan folk poor people for the most pa-I—and those coolies who have to earn their living bv Helping to load and290 words
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Article2240 1907-03-29 254 The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Office yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present:— Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Dr. P. V. Locke and Mr. Quah Beng Kee, with Dr. Q. W. Park (Health Officer), Mr. L. M. Bell (Engineer)2,240 words
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Advertisement67 1907-03-29 254 Whooping Cough in Jamaica. whiH 11Ue P'^ ein *c of whooping cough lain’, n aS r valeut in Jamaica, ChamberJ. RhoJm 1 verne 'k v was freely used. Mr. JainairL eunett Chemist at Brown’s Town, higblv ni I Cauuot speak too i»acVe sr T, e y Itb UP r failed67 words
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Article1031 1907-03-29 255 (I‘i’uiii Cur Oivh Correspondent j Wednesday, March 20th 'lms week I have nothing startling to chronic’e but s'ill there have bem many interesting happenings during the past seven days and when one g< es into the matter one realises how more important the place grows every year. I1,031 words
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Article230 1907-03-29 256 This morning, the Coroner concluded the inquest touching the death of a Kling, named Seem Kader. The uncle of the victim deposed that he and his nephew were, on the 18th inst, returning from Jelutong, through Brick Kiln Load. It was about 7 p.m. when they mar(‘d the230 words
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Article95 1907-03-29 256 Serious Outlook. {Supplied by Reuter.} I P ll b l b 'l March.—lu collisions betueeu the troops aud the reasauts at. manv points of Itouuiauii the casualties (on both sides} number four hundred. The peasants forced an entrance into Jasey after the troops had killed and wounded several rioters{Supplied by Reuter.} - 95 words
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Article85 1907-03-29 256 To be Raised. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22nd March.—lt is reported at Cairo that, owing to the lack of a suitable site for another large reservoir, it has been decided to raise the Assoum dam another seven metres at a cost of £1,500,000. The work will be{Supplied by Reuter.) - 85 words
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Article66 1907-03-29 256 Result. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd March.—The result of the Grand National Steeplechase is as follows Ereinon f Tom West 2 Pat lander 3 There were twenty-three starters for (he race and Eremon won by six lengths. Patlander was a bad third. The starting prices of Eremon,{Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article45 1907-03-29 256 A Munificent Gift. (Sui plied by Reuter.) London, 23rd March.—The Dowager Empress of Russia has given £lO,OOO to the Red Cross Society to 1 e devoted to three prizes as to the best means of 1 elieving the wounded on the battlefield.(Sui plied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article43 1907-03-29 256 Rise in French Bank Rate. (Supplied ly Reuter.) London, 23rd March.—The rise in the French bank rate has surprised aud disquieted the Stock Exchange. This is interpreted as an indication that money will continue to be dear for a long time.(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article43 1907-03-29 256 Trouble Brewing. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd March. —American Marines have been lauded at I rujillo, Laceiba and Puerto Cortez in Honduras to protect American interests in view of the continued heavy fighting between the natives of this republic and the Nicaraguans.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article63 1907-03-29 256 The New Speaker. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd March—At the last moment the Het Volk party has proposed Heyers, an ardent Boer, as Speaker. He was elected by 43 votes against 22. Yesterday’s proceedings were frequently interrupted bv cries and counter-cries for the Dutch and English. Ihe London Time»{Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article39 1907-03-29 256 A Record Sitting. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd March.—The House of Common adjourned at 5 37 p in. yesterday, after a sitting lasting twenty-seven hours, thus establishing a record since the days of Parnell. J{Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article312 1907-03-29 256 Hungarian Surgeon’s Sensational Experiment. 1 lie official organ of the Hungarian Medical Board publishes a sensational report of a new and, so far, very successful treatment of cancer. Dr. Franz Hauer, a surgeon, is the author of the article, in which he describes the new treatment discovered by312 words
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Advertisement66 1907-03-29 256 A Good Family Liniment, bottfeo/ Ch'-' be su PP lieil witll a cuts u ,berlaiu 3 Pai Bull». For X’ bur 8 scalda o' rauce tiio 1 are a l |nos t daily occur--412 I? hiu 3 good- ’lt cools ins Uut relief but"i' Uad “‘2 Ot Only giveB Permanent66 words
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Advertisement59 1907-03-29 256 Rheumatism Can be Cured Many sufferers from this painful disease have b# tn surprised an 1 delighted at the prompt relief obtained by applying Cham berlain’s Pam Balm. A permanent cure may be effected by continuing its use for a shoit time. It will cost vou but a trifle to59 words
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Article824 1907-03-29 257 When the Kent was here and a shooting match was held between over Volunteers and the crew of the warship, resulting in a win for the latter, our contemporary, the Pinang Gazette, somewhat unkindly drew attention to the very excellent average made by the naval men and824 words
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Article313 1907-03-29 257 A paper was laid before the Legislative Council last Friday on Penang Harbour Improvements, says the Free Press. It is a report from Messrs. Coode Sons and Matthews. All the calculations and working details have not yet been made, but it is considered desirable to deal with the313 words
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Article126 1907-03-29 257 Theie was a bumper bouse ;C, The Hipp 0 drome on Saturday night; as a matter of fact the management had to refuse admission to hundreds of people for lack of even standing room, and the entertainment was as delightful as ever. We would remind our readers that126 words
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Article148 1907-03-29 257 Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph gave its opening performance before a fair house on Saturday night. The programme contained some very good turns, e.g. The Pleasure Picnickers, The Sweet Aceordion, The Battle at Sha-Hoh, Honesty's Strange lie ward, The Great Naval Battle at Janan Sea, not to mention others.148 words
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Article259 1907-03-29 257 On Saturday night the above company played The Cingalee to a fairly well title I house, not, so good, perhaps, as the night before; but, then, one must take into consideration that “The Cingrlee” has been done so often an 1 is so well known that259 words
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Article275 1907-03-29 258 The Annud General Meeting of the IVnaiie Golf Club was held at the C’lub-bousp. at G p.m. last Saturday. Aidodk those present wee Mr. Piescrave (Presi lent), Mr. D. A M. Brown (Captain). Mr. E. H. Stitt (Hon. Secretary a Acting Treasurer) and Mr. E G. May.275 words
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Article217 1907-03-29 258 The cricket match between Mr. Peacock’s twelve and a twelve captained by Mr. Keyworth, which was played on the Esplanade last Saturday afternoon, ended in a vic‘ory for the former teim by 52 runs. The feiture of the match was the splendid bowling <»f Dr. Pereira, who took217 words
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Article125 1907-03-29 258 To the EiMioii of nnj Straus Echo. Dear Sir, Will you kindlv «How me to acknowledge, through v<»ur eo’un ns, the generous donation of Five Pounds to the Alexandra Home sent bv the Yorkshire Insurance Company through th ir local agent, Mr. C. W. Bai nett. You125 words
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Article348 1907-03-29 258 A MEniNn of the newly-formed Immigration Committee was held on 22nd March, 1907, at the Government Buildings, Penang, the following members being The Superintendent of Indian Immigrants, The State Surgeon of Perak, Hon’ble J Tinner, R. W. Harrison, Esq. It was decide 1 that the Assistant Superintendent. of348 words
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Article1919 1907-03-29 258 Ordinai y Meeting. Friday, Mar. 22nd. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.G.). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrot, G.O.C. Hon. Capt. A. 11. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hon. A. T. Bryant (Act. Auditor-General). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Act. Col. Treasurer). Hon. F.1,919 words
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Advertisement81 1907-03-29 258 Nothing Equal to Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for Bowel Complaints in Children. “We have used Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarihoea Remedy in our family for years,” says Mrs. J. B. Co«)ke, oi Nederlands, Texas, U. S- A. “VVehave «given it to all of our children. We have used81 words
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Article107 1907-03-29 259 Trouble Brewirg. (Supplied by Rent r.) London. 25ih March. —A French doctor Mauchamp, was shot and thei stmol to death in the street a’ Marrakesh in Moixceo. The cruiser Jeanne Darc has been mdeied to Morocco au I, it is believed, that France will demand he ivy compensation. 'The(Supplied by Rent r.) - 107 words
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Article86 1907-03-29 259 Approaching Termination. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th March —A telegram to Paris from Bangkok says that the FrancoSiamese negociations are approaching termination, and comprise a settlement of all pending difficulties, including the retroc°s siott to France of Battambang, Siennap and Sisophon. France, on the other hand, cedes Krat(Supplied by Reuter.) - 86 words
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Article54 1907-03-29 259 Sensation in the Duma. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th March. —Considerable sensation has been caused in the Duma by the Government heartily accepting the proposal of the Constitutional Democrats to appoint a Commission to supervise the Famine Relief. The co-operation of the Government regard» d by the De imcrats♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article56 1907-03-29 259 Mozambique Natives Recruited. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th Ma ch. —The Lisbon newspapers state that, owing to the delay in Natal of Indians proceeding to work the Katunga railway, pending the s*. net ion of the I inpe,ial Government, the Portuguese Government would allow the recruiting <>f(Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article59 1907-03-29 259 Mr. Elihu Root’s Adv’ce. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th March. Mr. Elihu Roof, the United States Secretary for War, has ieceived the Nicaraguan and Costa Rican Ministers and impressed on them the necessity of ending the war in Honduras, otherwise all Central America would lie involved and this• (Supplied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article100 1907-03-29 260 General Liquidation. (Supplied by Reut- r London, 25th March.—Consols are at St; (}ei»«'»l liquidation is pr<«c(eding in all the stock in nkets and the continental markets are overloaded by the heavy pressure to se'l. There is much anxiety for the next account o f the stock(Supplied by Reut- r ) - 100 words
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Article72 1907-03-29 260 Anchor Cannons (Supplied by Reuter.) Lunion, 23th March. —Plantig Weiss, lb* Australian Champion, at Thuist.m’s Billiard Saloon in Leicester Squire, Reece made a break of 1,593 (unfinislie 1), including 2,263 anchor cannons. The match was not playe I under the Billiard Association’s rules and theiefore dees not count as(Supplied by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article27 1907-03-29 260 Death Sentence (Supplied by Reuter Lmdon, 21th March. —Rayner has been couvkOel of the wilful murder ol Mr. Willia'ii Wuitelev ami sentenced to d< ath.■ ♦ (Supplied by Reuter ) - 27 words
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Article77 1907-03-29 260 Administration in the Hands of the Irish. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lindon, 25‘hMir.— Mr. Birrel, speaking in the House of Commons vesterd tv, dtsclos ed the impending Irish legislation mentiomd in the annual grant Xf'Hhlit vetrlv has bcm granted for tlnee years towards the building ”1 schools and also(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article52 1907-03-29 260 Mr. Robertson Criticised. (Supplied by Reuter.) jondon, 25th March.—Sir Christopher U'ness in a letter to th* Times regrets the want of wisdom of Mr John Robertson, M in v attac k' u 2 the British administration gypt and especially in abusing Lord onier in the native(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article31 1907-03-29 260 Conservative Cabinet Resigns (Supplied by Reuter.) orderin’ Ma rch -The Agrarian dis•>f the r< Rumania led to tl e resignation UiiuiXv h rVa<ive A Liberal Ul6lr l has own formed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article41 1907-03-29 260 King’s Approval Rcscrv d Supplied by Rev let.) L indo 24 h M irch—The Traißvaal C<>U'.( Il Ihn parsed lhe Asiatic Bill. Lord Seihort e has, however, reserved the Kiim’s approval. lhe assembly tdjourned till the 14‘.h June.( Supplied by Rev let.) - 41 words
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Article31 1907-03-29 260 Arrival at Alarsei ks. (Supplied by Rea'er.) London, 2->ih March.— Prince Fudiiini has arrived a‘. Marseilles King Elwod will receive him in England on Ids r turn from Biarritz,(Supplied by Rea'er.) - 31 words
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Article307 1907-03-29 260 The Government Gazette of Mai ch 22 contains the following items of informal ion His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Dr. P. H. H. Pereira, Assistant Port Health Officer, Medic d Department, Singapore, to be Acting Deputy Health Officer, Medical Depaitment, Penang, with effect from307 words
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Article1097 1907-03-29 260 On some points we agree with the decision of the Municipal Commissioners to m ike a clean sweep of the Weld Quay eating stalls, but on other points we differ greatly from their decision and think that the whole question ought to be reconsidered. From the1,097 words
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Obituary85 1907-03-29 260 Obituary. Al. Pob.edonosly.ff. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th March—The death is announced of M. Pobiedonostyeff, Procurator of the Russian Holy Synod. > Obituaries. Earl of Liverpool. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 25th March.—The death is announced of the Earl of Liverpool, Lord Steward of His iVajesty’s Household since 1905. Professor Bergmann.85 words
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Article84 1907-03-29 261 As will be seen from a Municipal Notice in our to-day's issue, an election for a Municipil Commissioner will take pl ice at the Municipal (flice on Thursday, 'he 18'h proximo, to fill th° vicancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr. It. A. P. Hogan, who is L84 words
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Article100 1907-03-29 261 We understand that the following players have been selected to represent the C. It. at football in the match which will be played next Saturday at Taiping between that Club and the Taiping Recreation Club; Tan Eng S >on, Foo Joo Wan, Cheah Thean Lye, Ewe100 words
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Article112 1907-03-29 261 There was another excellent house at Thu Hippodrome last evening, and the euteitaiuu ent was as good and njoyable as ever.* In addition to the usiul programme, Miss Vera Robson, a Penang lady, accompanied Professor Batty into the lions’ cage and appeared to take things very coolly, never112 words
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Article241 1907-03-29 261 March Monthly Medals. (1 laved on the 23 <1 and 24th inst,.) F. J llallifax 50 +5O 100—18=- 82 J. W. Bartelt 49 +64 113 3 83 G. R. K. Mugliston 40 39= 79 5 84 W. IL Aruistlong 55 +49 104—18 86 I) A. M. Brown241 words
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Article664 1907-03-29 261 Sunny Singapore." In spite of its title Sunny Singapore IP the Rev. J. A. Bethune Cook,' does nht confine itself to the capital of le Settlements, but deals with other state? cities and islands comprised in that i’ro It gives us a sketch of missionary wmk Malaya, and the author,664 words
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Article705 1907-03-29 262 The trial of (1) Bong Tew Hong a/ms YioTian Ho, (2) Lim Sin Tim, (3) Kui Chenil Cbuan, (4) Yio Beng Hi, (5) Lion? T.i (6) Lim Hang and (7) Hashim, for sibling at the Jubilee Club, on the 2nd inst., was resumed before Mr. Lemon yesterday705 words
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Article318 1907-03-29 262 'lim preliminary enquiry into the charge ol vo.untarily causing hurt to three persons at a plantation close to W estern Road, preferred against How Kim Soon and Tan Chin Seng was resumed before Air. Lemon to day. Mat Noor deposed that he was living in the plantation in318 words
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Article218 1907-03-29 262 Acc >rding t > the financial edit >r < f Truth the feature of the week ended February 20, as regards tin shares, was a substantial advance in Pahang Consolidated, which is an amalgamat ion of Ibe old Pahang Corp rat ion ami the Pabang-Kabang. A large business,218 words
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Article563 1907-03-29 262 Formation of an Automobile Club. A largely attended meeting, initiated by Mr. K. A. Stevens, was held at the Singapore Exchange room last Friday afternoon for the purpose of forming a Motor Club for the Straits and F. M. S. Among those present, says the Strait563 words
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Advertisement58 1907-03-29 262 Rheumatism Can be Cured Many sufferers from this painful disease have been surprise 1 an 1 delighted at the prompt relief obtained by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. A permanent erne may be effected by continuing its use for a short time. It wdl cost you but a trifle to try58 words
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Article1094 1907-03-29 263 The Loss of the “Barak.” OVER 100 DROWNED. Calcutta, 15:h March. An official telegram from Dacca, giving further information about the capsizing of the steamer Barak, states that five bodies have been recovered. The vessel foundered in 15 feet of waler. The number of passengers is uncertain and1,094 words
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Article55 1907-03-29 263 (Echo Special.) 26th March—Second Lieutenant Gan Teong Tat had his towcliang removed at the Volunteer Club yesterday. The ceremony was performed by Corporal Tan 800 Liat in the presence of a large comp my of volunteers. A dinner and a concert was after, wards given at55 words
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Article103 1907-03-29 263 Two Cruisers Sent. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th March.—The French Cabinet discussed measures of reparation for the murder of Dr. Mauchamp. The cruisers Jeanne D’Arc and La Lande have started for Morocco. Udja Occupied. London, 25th March.—The French Cabinet has decided to occupy Ujda, a town in the north(Supplied by Reuter.) - 103 words
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Article85 1907-03-29 263 Botha Banqueted. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th March.—The Transvaal Ministry banqueted General Botha at Johannesburg and hoped that he would be able to say at the Colonial Conference that Briton and Boer alike were loyal to the British flag. They only wished to be granted some latitude in the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 85 words
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Article48 1907-03-29 263 4 Large Increase to French Territory. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th March.—The Franco-Siam-ese tieaty, signed yesterday, increases the French colonial domain by 20,000 sq. kilometres of rich territory. The conclusion of the treaty is regarded as a fresh guarantee of peace in the Far East.♦—— (Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article77 1907-03-29 263 Fight with the Troops (Supplied ly Reuter.) London, 26th March. —Two thousand Roumanian peasants attacked with revolvers and rifles a company of soldiers at the village of Bachi. The troops, who were outnumbered, retired after tiring and killing forty peasants and wounding several more. Cause of Disturbance. London, 26th(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 77 words
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Advertisement46 1907-03-29 263 Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured The great pain relieving power of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has been the surprise and delight of many sufferers from neuralgia and sciatica. The excruciating pains characteristic of these diseases are quickly allayed by this liniment. For sa’e by all Chemists and Storekeepers.46 words
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Advertisement84 1907-03-29 263 Nothing Equal to Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for Bowel Complaints in Children. “We have used Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedv in our family for years,” says Mrs. J. B. Cooke of Nederlands, Texas, U. S. A. “We have given it to all of our children. We have84 words
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Article79 1907-03-29 264 Fire- Eating Republics. Bonilla Escapes. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th March. 'I ho Niciraguans have seizad the towuof Choluteca in Honduras, which the Hondurans and Salvadoreans held. President Manuel Bonilla, of Honduras, has embarked and escaped, and it is stated, that several steimers belonging to the enemy are pursuing him.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 79 words
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Article35 1907-03-29 264 Channel Tunnel Bill. (Supplied by Reuter. Loudon, 26th March.—The promoters of the Channel Tunnel Bill lure withdrawn it. The Budget. London, 26th March. —The Budget will be introduced into Parliament on the 1841 April.(Supplied by Reuter. - 35 words
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Article37 1907-03-29 264 Favourable Signs (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 26th March.—Settlement in the Stock Exchange is proceeding more easily than was apprehended. The announcement that it will be closed next Saturday i& re girded as a favourable sign.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article773 1907-03-29 264 We arc growing heartily tired of alt l S a u h' to return at stated intervals i<t unsavory and time-worn subject, e eggar brigade. Now and again ypohce appear to awake to the nuis■iiuA °f C i as on H these undesirables, the Kf 1 C773 words
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Article104 1907-03-29 264 ,iThe following are the players selected to represent the C. R. C. at Cricket in the match against the Taiping Recreation Club, which will be played at Taiping on the 29th and 80th inst. Gan Teong Tat (Captain), Boey Ew Ghee, Khoo Ean Guan, Chee Kok Fee Chuah104 words
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Article356 1907-03-29 264 EASTER OPEN MEETING. 30th and 31st March and Ist April. For Gentlemen. 1. lhe Easter Cup.—The best Score for two 9 holes rounds under Handicap out of 4 played on 30th and 31st March. Entrance Fee SI. 31st March. 2. 18 holes Handicap Medal plav. Eu trance356 words
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Article114 1907-03-29 265 Penangites never seem to tire of the moving-picture aho tv, hence for the last twelve months at least Penang has never been without one or more of the eentertainments. We have had Matsuo back for scarcely a week and now, already, another old favourite is here, namely114 words
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Article252 1907-03-29 265 Music-lovkrs will be glad to hear that Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann, whose name is a household word in Penang in connection with the production of delightful and up-to-date operas, is bringing his company heie about the middle of next month; his representative, Mr. Bury, being in252 words
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Article218 1907-03-29 265 The Government recently asked the Home Government to secure the services of a European mail assistant for Penang, and Lord Elgin writes in reply.—l presume that you will wish me to obtain for this post, as iu previous simi'ar cases, the services of an officer of the218 words
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Article589 1907-03-29 265 Young Men’s Christian Association VB. Penang Free School. A large number of spectators mustered on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon to witness the first League match of the season, when the Y.M C-A. met. and defeated the Penang Free School. The ground was on the soft side, but the589 words
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Article69 1907-03-29 265 Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Lemon resinned the preliminary enquiry into the charge pieferted against How Kim Soon of voluntarily causing hurt to three persons ata plantation close to Western Road. The prisoner made a statement, in ti Je course of which he said that the prosecution wanted to get69 words
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Article541 1907-03-29 265 Judgment. The trial of (1) Bong Tew Hong alias Yio Tian Ho, (2) Lim Sin Tim, (3) Kua Cheng Ch tian, (5) LiongTu, (6) Lim Hong and (7) Hashim, for gambling at the Jubilea Club on the 2nd instant, was resumed before Mr. Lemon yesterday afternoon. Accused541 words
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327 1907-03-29 266 The trial of Awang bin Abbas, a Malay living in the Nibong Total Distiict, for offences committed at Sutigei Ketchil m Kedah, to wit, (1; assaulting a public servant ami (2) mischief, was begun before Mr. Lemon yesterday afternoon, the accused327 words
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Article210 1907-03-29 266 “1 do not think that the feat will be performed just yet,” said his Excellency Wang la-Sieh, the Chinese Minister to the Court of St. James, interviewed by a representative of the Daily Mail, as to the possibility of the proposed journey by motor from Paris210 words
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Article136 1907-03-29 266 4 uocijguiHj composed of 400 nZ^irp 1 A, ,e >X uulil il?.. ".I- e Vlcfi a in it Tl' e VI U tl e v ~as“ into ,lle X.. 1 is ,lie > a and "'".f •‘'«spLndnllytnuue.l in the use of ,t. t I Lur °P eau "'onareh who136 words
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Article127 1907-03-29 266 The Manager of the Vallambrosa Rubber Co. has received a cable from the S a cielanes that a tiial shipment of Wet Smoked Block Rubber made from No 1 Latex has fetched 5/10 (five shillings and ten pence) per lb. in the last London Lubber Sties.127 words
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Article353 1907-03-29 266 Mr. G. O. Smith, perhaps the finest Association forward of his time, has contributed an article to Fry's Magazine entitled Some Don’ts for Association Forwards.’ Appended are a few of them Don’t commit the curious error of imagining that it takes only one man to make a useful353 words
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Article238 1907-03-29 266 To the Editor of the Str. its Echo. Dear Sir, —With reference to the Kuala Kangsar Reading Room’s Hon. Secretary’s reply, which appeared in your valuable journal of 22. 3. 07, I have to say that although my statement seemed fallacious yet the Hon. Secy,238 words
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Article349 1907-03-29 266 Considerable interest has been aroused among billiard-players by a series of huge breaks made by various leading professionals recently by means of the anchor cannon. As some doubt seems to exist as to what an anchor cannon redly is, the following from the Madras Mail may be349 words
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Advertisement84 1907-03-29 266 Whooping Cough in Jamaica. unng the epidemic of whooping cough ?y as P reva^eu t in Jamaica, Chamber--1 p B i °n g l Reined y was freely used. Mr. ley Lennett, Chemist at Brown’s Town, hii/ht ICa ’f T' 8 R: cau uot speak too in°? 7 f ns84 words
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Article211 1907-03-29 267 French Demands (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th March.—lt is stated that the French demands comprise the punishment of Dr. Mauchamp’s murderers, an indemnity to the doctor’s family and a contribution to the French philanthropic institutions in Morocco. The Government will also deal with previous outrages on Frenchmen for which(Supplied by Reuter.) - 211 words
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Article63 1907-03-29 267 Lord Rosebery’s Protest. (Supplied by Reutfr.) London, 27th March. —The Earl of Roseberry, presiding at a meeting of the Liberal League, protested against the gigantic promises of the Government, particularly with regard to Ireland and the House of Lords, which would, he thought, cause disappointment to, and a(Supplied by Reutfr.) - 63 words
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Article97 1907-03-29 267 Agreement About to be Signed (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th March.—The date of the signing of the Anglo-Russian agreement, which will probably take place at St. Petersburg, is fast approaching, though delay is possible since some questions may be referred to the Amir of Afghanistan and the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 97 words
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Article42 1907-03-29 267 Still Living in Retirement. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th March.-A letter from Lord Curzon states that he is still living in complete retirement and, owing to his being in mourning, will take no part in public afians until the Autumn.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article20 1907-03-29 267 The Capital Captured. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th March.—The Nicaraguans have captured and occupied Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.——♦ ' (Supplied by Reuter.) - 20 words
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Article49 1907-03-29 267 4 Preparing for an Emergency. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th March.—The Turk* have been stirred to considerable activity and are reorganising their troops and the fortifications in Adrianople, owing to the Bulgarian vote. They are arranging for facilities of transporting troops from Asia in case of an emergency.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article30 1907-03-29 267 Buelow to Meet Tittoni (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2£tb March.—Prince Von Buelow, the Prussian Premier, has gone to •Rapolla to meet Signor Tittoni, the Italian Foreign Minister.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article27 1907-03-29 267 Wild Selling. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th March. —There was renewed wild selling in the New York stock market yesterday at panic prices.■» ■ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article24 1907-03-29 267 Receives Siamese Minister in Audience. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th March.—The new Siamese Minister was received in audience by the Kaiser yesterday.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article999 1907-03-29 267 T he periodical wars which break out and are waged between the small Republics of Central and South America do not, as a rule, attract the attention of the whole world, as does a declaration of war between two of the great Powers, like that between Russia and999 words
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281 1907-03-29 268 The Manager of the local branch of the Chartered Bink has courteously informed umthat a telegram Ins been received from the Head Office in L >ndou, to the effect that, at the approaching Meeting of Shareholders, the Directors will recommend a dividend for281 words
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Article178 1907-03-29 268 Senior and Junior Local Examinations. The following candidates from Penang, who sat for the Cambridge Local Examination in December, 1906, have passed;— Bovs. Senior. Goh Guan Ho ...Auglo-Chintse Sjbool. Kanagasabapatby Vanniasiugbam Lim Swee Poli Penang Free School, h boo Heng Kok Leong lew Koh ...St. Xavier’s Institution, reap178 words
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Article266 1907-03-29 268 The Hippodrome is still doing splendid business, there being another very good audience last evenii g wh-m, besides the usual capital programme, there was an extra attraction in the shape of high-jumping competitions for local horses and ponies. For the horses competition there were four entries:—(l) “Barbette” ridden266 words
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Article424 1907-03-29 268 Before the Bench Court, yesterday, two cases of house-breaking and one of robbery were beard. In the first case, Snawi, a Malay, was convicted for breaking into a bouse at Batu Lanchang on the 17th inst., and sentenced to two years’ rigorous imprisonment. In the other case424 words
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Article53 1907-03-29 268 On the conclusion of the trial for charges of gambling and assisting in the management of a common gaming house yesterday afternoon, Mr. Lemon began the trial of Kua Cheng Chuan and Yio Beng Hi for the charge of furnishing money for the purpose of gambling. The53 words
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Article79 1907-03-29 268 A papbrchabe has been arranged by the Committee of the Hunt Club for Tuesday 3rd of April. Meet at Ds to Kramat Gardens at 5 p.m. and finish at Thornliebank All friends < f the Club are cordially invited. XV e hear that at the request of Mr79 words
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Article2649 1907-03-29 269 Paper by Sir Wm. Hood Treacher, k cm g. An interesting paper on tin subject of “British Malaya, with more especial reference to the Federated Malay States,” was read by Sir Wm. Ho d Treacher, k.c m g., (late Resident-General of the F M S.), before the Colonial2,649 words
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Article92 1907-03-29 270 Fennis Championship. (Echo Specials.') Singapore, 28th March.- In the Lawn lennis Champtonship tie, which was I'hr d F beat the holder, L. E. Gaunt, by 6—3, (j 2. An Atrocious Case. Singapore, 28th March.—A terrible case of slavery and torture has just been disclosea wherein a Hokkieu couple most92 words
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Article120 1907-03-29 270 A Long List of Grievances. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th March.—M. Pichon, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, enumerated in the hiench Chamber a long list of grievances for which there had been no reparation. The list included murders, assaults and obstructions to French commerce. France now demanded the exemplary(Supplied by Reuter.) - 120 words
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Article69 1907-03-29 270 Bitter Adversaries Shake Hands. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th March. —Burning, plundering and rioting still continue in many places in Northern Roumauia. There was an impressive scene in the Chamber yesterday when bitter adversaries shook hands and promised to support the Government in the present crisis. Several Bills for(Supplied by Reuter.) - 69 words
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Article53 1907-03-29 270 Discussion in the House of Commons (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th March.—A discussion took place in the House of Commons yesterday with regard to the Hongkong mail contract via Canada. Some Liberals objected to the expense but the Government defended the contract, which was ratified by 161(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article70 1907-03-29 270 The Situation in Europe. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th March. —During a short discussion in the French Chamber yesterday the Socialist M. Colliard moved that certain troops be dismissed to their hemes before the expiry of their term of service. M. Clemenceau firmly declined to do this and said(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article25 1907-03-29 270 Several Injured. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th March.—An explosion occurred on a torpedo boat at Cherbourg and several men were severely injured.– ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article61 1907-03-29 270 Russian Subject Murdered- (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th March.—The Daily Mail correspondent at Teheran says that a Russian subject has been murdered by the populace at Sahzevar. Cossacks Sent. London, 28th March.—The Russian consul at Meshed has sent an official with Cossacks to Sabzevar, where an anti-Russiau movement is(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article30 1907-03-29 270 4 Commissioner of Lunacy Appointed. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th March.—The Court has appointed a Commissioner of Lunacy to determine Thaw’s present condition. The trial has been suspended.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article78 1907-03-29 270 Important Changes. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th March.—The Daily Telef/rap/i learns that Lieut. General Sir’lan 8. Hamilton has been strongly backed for the Indian Command, but states that the Government prefer Lord Kitchener to continue in his present appointment for another two years. Lieut-General Sir William Gustavus Nicholson(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article27 1907-03-29 270 Agreement Signed. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th March.— The Anglo-Ilaliau agreement regulating the reciprocal relations of the two powers in Somaliland, has been concluded.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article25 1907-03-29 270 Starts for France. (Supplied hy Reuter.) Loudon, 28th March.—Reuter’s correspondent at Bangkok states that the King of Siam has started for France.(Supplied hy Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article25 1907-03-29 270 Settlement Satisfactory. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon. 28th March —Settlement in the London stock exchange was very satisfactory Only four small failures are reported.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article33 1907-03-29 270 L. V. Harcourt Admitted. > (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th March.-Mr. Lewis Vernon Hat-court has been promoted a member of the Cabinet although he still remains the I- irst Commissioner of Works.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Advertisement36 1907-03-29 270 Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured. berhiXpainR n r''r i^Po er ot Cham and deliohf t ,n ias teen t,ie surprise gia .°f nian y sufferers from neuraloHI Wuciating pains Slaved hr fi i^ ese diseases are quickly36 words
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Article65 1907-03-29 271 Sails for England. (Supplied by Heuter.) London, 28th March.—General Botha has sailed for England to attend the Colonial Conference. He was accorded a great reception at Cape Town and reiterated emphatically his desire to cooperate with the Imperial Government and the British people for the good of the♦ (Supplied by Heuter.) - 65 words
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Article31 1907-03-29 271 Births, To Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Toomey, on the2oth inst., a son. At Edinburgh House, on Monday, 25th March, the wife of Koh Leok Hup, of a daughter.31 words
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Article120 1907-03-29 271 Penang, 28th March. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4£ 4 mon ths’sight Bank ...2/4} 3 Credit 2/4* 3 Documentary ...2/4| Calcutta, Demand Bank Ks. 174 3 days’ sight Private 175] Bombay, Demand Bank 173 f Moul mein, Demand Bank 1711 3 days’ sight Private 175120 words
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Article160 1907-03-29 271 Gold leaf $54.00 B.Pepper( W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 17.— n0 stock White Pepper 25.— sellers Trang Pepper 20— sales Cloves (picked) 42.— sales Mace 82.75 sales Maoe Pickings 70J sellers Nutmegs 110 s 30 sellers C No. 1 5. sales Sugar < 2 no stock (.Basket 3.15 sales Tapioca Flour160 words
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Advertisement743 1907-03-29 271 A PAIN-STRICKEN POSTMAN tery and Chilis. For women thev aie the In Singapore Completely Cured By great medicine at the trying iimes and mt-n Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. broken down by overwork, excesses, or reu. dence in unhealthy Climates are speedily lee Rheumatism and Lumbago were His tored by their743 words
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Article973 1907-03-29 272 i; i u- o Number of M a ®s Capital- Shares I r~ Last Dividend. Name i *-S issued. X 0 2' M w g n <y 1908 I 300,(100 L lO 10 IMatTiu MiuingCm. Ltd. ...119 25; 20 -[#]9.sO 1900 I‘ s ’ooo 4,000 cm 10 10 Bersawah973 words
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Advertisement270 1907-03-29 273 -m- -m jm. W I /t >■'•"' ■■> K > r-3 Z *> T-. >! ‘**J2*. The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. I 11 ESTABLISHED 1883. I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. l! I < 1 I Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO," “SIN POE,” A “CHAYA PULAU PINANG.” I j The most enterprising and up-to-date270 words
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