The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 24 May 1907
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Title Section21 1907-05-24 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 24th May, 1907. No. 21.21 words
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Advertisement162 1907-05-24 2 I i THE I STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. j f|l ■«■nmwiwii 3 1 8 Published the day prior to the departure of each mail 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States 5 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as 8 all important news162 words
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Article961 1907-05-24 439 It is a matter of much satisfaction to find from Reuter’s telegrams that Cabinet Ministers are not losing their beads in regard to tin* situation in India. Exaggerated accounts of things that happen in India are not infrequently transmitted to England, and are magnified there by961 words
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Article83 1907-05-24 439 Visitors to the Circus this evening may teckon on having a rare treat, for not only is the performance a complimentary benefit to the popular Frantz Troupe, for whose sake, it stands to reason, their fellow artisteswill put forth their best efforts to make the occasion a greit83 words
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Article302 1907-05-24 439 The new programme at Matsuo’s is another most enjoyable one anl last evening there was a fairly good house at the Show, among the audience being several European ladies and gentlemen. 3 he comic pieces—and, of course, it is the comic element that appeals to the audience in^st—include302 words
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Article53 1907-05-24 439 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesteiday: Prof<s ion Pairs. V. D. Parsons and W. J). Proctor beat C. G. May and I). Beattv, 6-3, 6-2. M red Doubles Handicap. Mrs. Gould and F J Hallifai w o. ftom .Miss I<’Z-*r53 words
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Article463 1907-05-24 440 Butter files vs Mahomedan Football Team. There was a fairly large crow 1 on the E-plunule yes’etday afternoon to wi'i.ey Hiemitch between Ihe abo\ e teams, whicn ended in a victory for the Butte;flies by two goals to niZ. At no stageofthe game did the Mahomedans look like463 words
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499 1907-05-24 440 Despite the fact that there was another League fixture on the Esplanade, a good many people journeyed down io Pangkor Road to see the match between the above teams. The game, which ended in a draw, was marred by one unfortunate499 words
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Article272 1907-05-24 440 Civil Original Jurisdiction (Before Mr. Justice Thornion.} Yesterday afternoon, the case of Chee Leang Sim vs. James Alexander Robless, the particulars of which are as under, was beard The plaintiff is the widow of the late Leow Chew Seo ng of Muntri Street and the defendant is the272 words
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Article204 1907-05-24 440 For trespassing into the premises of a MaLy, named Mat Guah, Mohamed, a Kling, was fined three dollars, with the alter, native of five days’ imprisonment. Mr. D. B atty, the Assistant P rnff C ((r of Chinese, r nded N 208 Di’o Kramat Road yesterday204 words
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Article432 1907-05-24 440 We have received lhe first number of The Weekli/ Mail and lhe Daili/ Advetliter, which is published at Penang, and which describes itself as “a. journal for boys and general newspaper.” In the introductory paragraph of the new periodical the editor says: “We bebeve that432 words
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Article247 1907-05-24 441 Reuter 'e’l< us in his telegrams t<>-I y that there was a j-eusation yes'erdav at Sin praoci'CO when ‘Buss Abraham R iff pleade(j g n j|tv to a charg l of ex'rtion in connection with M utiicip I conuption which his |oti2 pernieried all branches247 words
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Article761 1907-05-24 441 A Frenzied Drummer Stabs Two of His Comr DES. The SI rail t Times publishes 1 he following details of the Barracks Tragedy, news of which was given in our telegram columns at the time: A sad sequel to the funeral of a comrade happened at the Barracks761 words
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111 1907-05-24 441 Arrangements are being made ly the Victorian Government for the starting of a regular service of fast steamers between Victoria and I he Straits Settlements. The vessels will call at Australian ami Java polls, and, starting from Melbourne, will make their destination cither Singapore or Penang.111 words
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Article152 1907-05-24 441 Forsom timepast the Siamese Postal authorities hive teen conddeiing the ad vis il ility of issuing stamps of a highir value thin are obtainable at present. (>fi< n the big pi< kets of letteis io China lequbed stamps to the value of Tcs. 250 »>n them,152 words
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Article523 1907-05-24 441 April Output. Ihe output of tin was 20,674 32 pikuls against 19,739.37 pikuls in March. The value of the metal is returned at $1,890,407.25 on which duty amounting to $267,970.17-was collected. The price of tin averaged $92 57 per pikul with duty at $38.88 per bhara. The figures523 words
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Article512 1907-05-24 442 Second Day. Thursday, 16th May (Echo Si ecial) Singapore, 17th May.—The following are the results of the second day s racing at Singapore 1. The First Griffin Handicap. Value $430, aud §5O to the Second Horse provided there are five starters the property of different owners. A Handicap512 words
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Article88 1907-05-24 442 Mr. Haldane’s Speech. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th May.—Mr. Haldane, speaking at London, did not disguise the fact that India caused the Government great anxiety, but warned the people against attaching exaggerated importance to the occurrences in India. The Government were striving its best to hold the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article83 1907-05-24 442 Volunteers in Readiness (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 17(h May.—Owing to the strike on the Rai}d the volunteers at Pretoria were ordered to be ready to mobilise on an hour’s notice. A General Strike Imminent. London, 17th May—Serious disturbances, in connection with the recent strike, have broken out at(Supplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article76 1907-05-24 442 Sir Edward Grey’s Statement. (Supplied by Reuter.') London, 17th May—ln the House of Commons yesterday Sir John Kennaway, Member for the Honiton Division of Devonshire, called attention to the state of aff.iiis in the Congo. Sir El ward Grey, in reply, said that sooner or later tlieie must(Supplied by Reuter.') - 76 words
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Article94 1907-05-24 442 Municipal Corruption. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th May. —A sensation was caused at San Francisco \esterdav, when Loss Abraham Kull pleaded guilty of extortion in connect io 1 with Mubicipalcorruption, which has long permeated all blanches of civic life. The American inter-state Commerce Commission. London, 17(b May. The American(Supplied by Reuter.) - 94 words
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Article62 1907-05-24 442 The Royal Meeting (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 17cb May.—Signor Tittoni th Italian Minister of Foreign Affdrs, said the Italian Chamber yesterday that l'* 1 meeting with Prince von Buclo V v\t Ripui,' and that of King Edward and King Vipi Emmanuel at Gaeta were mutually cmupK mentary and lepresented(Supplied by Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article78 1907-05-24 442 Sir Eldon Gorst and the Khedive. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lindon, 17th May—Reuter’s correspondent at Cairo states that Sir Eldon Gorst in presenting bis credentials to the Khedive’ expressed the hope that he would receive evei v assistance ami facility. The Khedive replied that King Edward’s choice was a happy(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article42 1907-05-24 442 Socialist Gains. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th May.—The gains of the Socialists and the defeats of the German Czech Nationalists are general throughout Austria. The Social Democrats won 57 seats and the Anti Semites or Christian Socialists 59 seats.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article47 1907-05-24 442 French Demands Satisfied. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th May.--The Moorish Foreign Minister, Sid Abdul Karim Ben Sliman, has written a letter to the French Minister for Foreign Affairs which the latter considers as satisfying the French demands, consequent upon the murder of Dr. Mauchamp.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article202 1907-05-24 442 A Stormy Debate. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17tli May. —After a stormv debate at the Annual Meeting oftheNsvv League, an amendment condemning the Government’s naval policy was rejected The death is announced of Dr. A. B. Leicester. retired Senior Assistant Surgeon of the Straits Medical Service, which(Supplied by Reuter.) - 202 words
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Article1433 1907-05-24 443 Cliiihinim in Tongkah sends us t|p following letter, c-niiplaiiiiiig <>f Hu» (iisabilitif’S u idol* which he and |.i s fpllow-coiintryinen labour in Tongkih in particular and in Siam in general. To hie Editor of iiii: Straits Echo, Sir. 1 shah fed highly obliged if you will1,433 words
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Article466 1907-05-24 443 'I he threatening aspect, of the sky last (»vemng must have ke;»t a good many people away from the Circus; still, there was a fully good audience at the show, and those who came in the expectation of a great tt, were not disa pointed, for, in spite466 words
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Article, Illustration399 1907-05-24 444 W 1 would remind ihe p»1 lie of ti e Scarlet Mystei ies Show at t he Town H <ll on Monday evening Tooie wh > enjoyed the concerts given by Mr. Edward ranscoinbe he e some little time ago—and who did not ?—have Mr. Brauscoinhe’s guarantee399 words
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Article612 1907-05-24 444 Civil Original Jurisdiction. />< /ore Mr J i.rtic»' Thornton.) Damages for Malicious Prosecutk n. A Malay mined Mahomed bin Abdul Giniiv sued lim Poon llua for S5OO, being damages accruing from malicious prosecution. The action was tried yesterday afternoon. Mr. McKnight Young appeared for the plaintiff, while the612 words
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Article673 1907-05-24 444 (Before Mr Wolfershn.) The case against, Uio l< u j j; l.i.me h»,l r.-,,.-. ihefirs, tw with dishonestly training h t den proper» to wit, forty bus f H mr, and ihe tl.i.fl J assisting in th i disposal of fl 1 concluded before Mr Wolfen-tan673 words
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Article540 1907-05-24 445 Rkuter tells ns to-day tha* Lord Cuizou, the newly-elected Chancellor of the University of Oxford, has presided at a meeting in Loudon with the object of formulating a scheme to raise <£250,000 on behalf of the University. The expenses of this ancient University have iner’ased very greitly in540 words
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Article1279 1907-05-24 445 (I'iOtn Our oion Correspondent Wednesday, 15th May. i 1 he fi st d.is’s racing o f this meeting took p are yesterday and lesu’ted in a fine day’s ►prt .hmi.’h th.» heavy lain which fell from <l'Viiuht till midday made the track very s i i. D-spite the1,279 words
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Advertisement91 1907-05-24 445 Rheumatism Makes Life Miserable. A happy home is the most valuible p s session that is within the reach of mankind but you cannot enjoy its comforts if y oll arf suffering from rheumatism. Yuu throw aside business cares when you enter your home and you can l»e relieved from91 words
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1608 1907-05-24 446 1 crease of Capital. The position of the Chartered B«uk of India, Australia and China may be conMdeied as very satisfactm y, says the Mi’tsf of the 20th ultimo. In view of the great trade activity in the East, it. is not surprising1,608 words
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Article441 1907-05-24 446 The Singapore Free Press learns that an attack similar to the tragedy at Tanglin, a full account of which appeared in cur issue of yesterday, occurred at BLkanMati cn tie 3rd instant. The military authorities hushed up tLe affair, but last Tuesday’s tragedy has drawn attention441 words
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1099 1907-05-24 447 qheKC’iit impeachment of Iking Shi.o v j by reactionary (Uiciils, anti lie constqueiit isbue ef two Imperial Edicts ceumir jipr him tor se’f-siiilLi n y an I t n cm bl.j'.meni <1 unsuitable p rous,” aie m i tiers ot mucli wider interest ami impoi1,099 words
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Article307 1907-05-24 447 As the great object of language is to conceal thought so the great object of calling is to find the people not at home. At l est, calling is a te lions necessity, but in Simla they aie trying to rid it of many of its terrors.307 words
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Article144 1907-05-24 447 Terrorist Robberies. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, IS h M iv.— Terrorist roblieiies aie alums', of daily occuriH- ce in Rust»ii. Aba d at t.ii kad Ihe Maslvau at Lodz, killing an l wounding lour Cossack policemen, and C'C i ping wit h two thousand roubles. The Cossat k paiiolar(Supplied by Reuter.) - 144 words
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Article53 1907-05-24 447 Uneasiness in Belgium. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th May.—Sir Edward Grey’s Htalement in the House of Commons with regard to the Congo has created much uneasiness in B.dgium. The Gazette Bruxelleg, in a menacing dechration, disagreeably recalls the first, speeches of the British Parliament prior to I(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article44 1907-05-24 447 £25'1,000 Wanted. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th May.—Lord Curzon yesterday presided at a meeting in London with the object of formulating a scheme to raise X250.0U0 on behalf of Oxford University. He said that .£5,800 has already been promised towards that sum.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article39 1907-05-24 447 Conviction. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th May —Nine West Ham Guardians were convicted at the Central Criminal Court and sentenced to terms of imprisonment varying from two years to six months under the Corrupt Practices Act.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article35 1907-05-24 447 iTince Ching Acquitted. (Siipp'ird by Rtuler L md«m, iHih May.— I’iiuce Ching, who was impeached, as aiimmttced l»v Kmiiei on ihe <S: li iuslhis I» mi aiapiitled. ’l’he impeaching ci nsm Las been cashiered.(Siipp'ird by Rtuler ) - 35 words
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Article26 1907-05-24 447 Off to tbe North. (Supplied by Reuter.) L<'i.d< i), I7:h May. Piiiice Fushiini has s tried on a we» k’s lour to the North.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article41 1907-05-24 447 Cricket. (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 18Ji M y.— Ihe following are the illll s of ih»* ci <•,<<!! matches beguu list Wed U' -<1 v l.im t .l.iie I, -al Oxford University by 9 wickets; Kent beat Somerset by 8 wickets.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article36 1907-05-24 448 The Russian Delegate. (Supplied htj lieut r.) Loudon, 18th May. —M. Nclidoff, the Russian Ambassador at Paris, has been appointed the first Russian delegate to the Hague and will probably be elected President.(Supplied htj lieut r.) - 36 words
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Article1019 1907-05-24 448 The East never changes.’ This was a maxim of old and the maxim found support in the old-fashioned unchangeableness of things in such countries as India and China and Japan. But the maxim must now be laid.upon the shelf. It is altogether out of date, an antiquated1,019 words
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Article739 1907-05-24 448 Al r. EJwaid Brausombe’s q. > Mysteries” gave their first perfoim/Jl list night at the Town Hal| a good bouse, roars of laughter- ln o right places, and uproarious imply a success, the success of the yj ies last night was unqualified. The ies” provide entertain a739 words
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Article56 1907-05-24 449 Harui'toii's concluded iheir very su cessful season in Penang on Saturday evening, before a very good house. The amateur riding contest was a most amusing affair and resulted in a win for Mr. Mugliston from three other competitors. The prize was a nice dressing case. The Circus leaves56 words
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Article436 1907-05-24 449 The Government Gazette of May 17 contains the following items of information It is notified that Mr. C. V. Dyson assumed duties as Sheriff, Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court and Assistant Official Assignee, Penang, on the 2nd instant. Government Notification No. 455, dated 3rd May, 1907. and436 words
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Article578 1907-05-24 449 (Bejore Mr. Wo/jer.-tan.) The Senior Magistrate wa< occupi-d this niormug in hearing a case of assault and bitiery preferred by a Chinese trader nanvd Lae Boon ki ag.inst five other Chinese, lusp-c'or Ambrose conducted the prosecution. 1 lie accused app ie 1 for a postponement, to578 words
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Article843 1907-05-24 449 Referee. M tj »r H. Barry de Hamel. Judges. E A. Gar liner, Esq. Jemadar Bhola Singh. Captain Bower Serg».-Major Salleh. S*rgt Major Pagwan Singh. Starters. C. D. 1. I’ourne C. I. Kiike. Stewards. Insp. Evans. Insp. Brace. Ambrose Det.-Insp. Sbeady. 'I he Police cm control most843 words
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Article553 1907-05-24 450 Third Day. Saturday, May 18th. (ITdio Siec'a 1 Singapore, 19th Z\F;iy. Jho following are tho results of the thii<l day s racing held at Singapore: 1. The Open Griffin Handicap. Value 84'jO, ami 850 to the Secon 1 Horse provided there are five starters the propertv of different553 words
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Article165 1907-05-24 450 Dr Jameson Disappointed. (Sh.'/’/J'VJ Reuter.) LoiFio, 20th May.—Dr. Jameson hag s tiled for Cape Co'onv He < xprvssed himself as disanpointel with the Conference but was confident th it in future the attitude of the Imperial Government would be less unbending. The Conference, he said, had an(Sh.'/’/J'VJ /// Reuter.) - 165 words
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Article170 1907-05-24 450 The South Manchuria Railway. (>S fi ppi led by Reuter.) London, 21st May.—Japan has placed orders to the rxtent of twelve million dollars with America for the equipment of the South Manchuria Railway. High prices were paid to ensure lapid delivery of the goods. Treaties with France and Russia.170 words
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Article66 1907-05-24 450 illj Anti-Opium Movement. (Siii>/l led 1 Reuter.) ‘J(< 7'”' 1 .7 London, 2 1-t Mav.—The Tuuu pomlent at Fek ng states that the development of the ami opium movement 1«® c< uiaging. Jhol. s opium den in e was closed on Fin ay. All the maniiiaclurifk p<»weis except J. (Siii>/lled 1!/ Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article33 1907-05-24 450 Royal Yacht takes Shelter at Messin*- (Supplied by Reu er uij > London, 21st May.—The Royal cariying Queen Alexandra, returning Corfu, had to take shelter at Messina, o to the stormy weather.(Supplied by Reu er ) - 33 words
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Article66 1907-05-24 451 Revolutionaries Arrested. (Supplied by Reuter.) p oU doD, 21st May.—M. Stolypin levealed 1U the Duma the arrest of twenty-eight revolutionaries who are alleged to have plotted to enter the Pa ace inorder to assassinate the Tsar, Draiid Duke Nicolas and the Premier. The Duma passed a resolution expressing their(Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article41 1907-05-24 451 The Wine Trade (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st M ay—An enormous demonstration took place at Perpignan, in France, owing to the stagnation of the wine trade, attributed to adu’teraticn Sixty-thousand people arrived from the surrounding districts. It passed <ff quietly.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article35 1907-05-24 451 To be Transferred to Tokio. London, 20th May.—lt is reported from Washington that Mr. Thomas O'Brien, United States Minister at C >penhagen, will succeed the present American Ambassador at Tokio in September.35 words
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Article45 1907-05-24 451 Commissioners’ Report (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 21 st May.—The Commissioners’ Report to President Roosevelt says that the history of the Standard Oil Corporation shows the virtual monopoly and deliberate destruction of competition by under a dozen men, who reaped enormous protits(Supplied by Reuter.} - 45 words
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Article74 1907-05-24 451 Trafalgar Square Demonstration. (Siippiied by Reuter London, 20th Mav Owing to recent discharges of woikmen al Woolwich Arson* **l. two thousand men employed at the Aisenal demonstrated al dr.Hagar Square yesterday. A letter fr m the king was read, it) teply to a petitim, s-iiiog I’.at he was(Siippiied by Reuter ) - 74 words
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Article35 1907-05-24 451 Manifesto of the Sikhs (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st May —ln view of the unrest ndia the Sikhs have issued a Manifesto roc aiming their loyalty and their contempt Dr the agitators.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article54 1907-05-24 451 V I‘iince Arthur Decorated. (Supplied by Reuter.) was Iwne’ Spanish infant elaborate pomp. A long ces f ni 0Q of the sponsors, prinwa]U,i re P lPS °ntatives, and Prin c l ,a pel. King Alfon m dec n Ouhlcii r, )ll! <d (font aught with tl.e u(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article22 1907-05-24 451 Lunches with the Edinburgh Corporation (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20th May.—Piince Fushimi was entertained at luncheon by the Edinburgh corporation.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article46 1907-05-24 451 Speech at Lyons (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st May.—Presi lent Fallieres, speaking at a banquet given at Lyons in honour of the visit of the members of the English ami Scottish Municipalities, said that such visits consolidated reciprocal confidences and strengthened ententes cord idles.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article22 1907-05-24 451 Many Killed. (Supplied by Reuter.) Load.in, I'd h May. Alfoget.lier 22 people were killed and Is wounded al. Lodz(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article62 1907-05-24 451 Losses Liquidated. (Supplied by Reul er.) London, 20th May.—lt is reported that a partner of an important firm of City solicitors has disappeared. The discovery of serious defalcations has occasi med a number of sensational reports. It. is understood that the sum involved does not exceed XlOO.OOO(Supplied by Reul er.) - 62 words
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Article47 1907-05-24 451 Serious Disturbances. (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 20th May—A St. Petersburg telegram from Teheran says that s»ri< us disturbances hive broken out at ’Jabriz, I’esht, Kerman a.' d Shiraz the peop’e callii g on Ihe Shah I o cot di rm I o Ihe const 11 ution.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article41 1907-05-24 451 Bui (Tii|| Trade Strike. (Supplied by Reuter.) L mdon, 21st May. —The dcm> nd for an Loirs day has eulniil ated in the lockout of 50,000 men in the building trade at Berlin Fifty thousand more will probably be idle.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article43 1907-05-24 451 A General Strike Called. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st May.—At a Johannesburg meeting the delegates of twenty-seven mines decided to call a general strike of the white labourers in all the producing mines except the Robinson group, which complied with their request.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article35 1907-05-24 451 Snow in Paris. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st May-Wh tsunt-da was bitterly coll. Iceland was warmer than Gieat Britain, <»erminy or Era nee. 1 here was a fall of snow in P.u s.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article41 1907-05-24 451 Cricket. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lmdon, 20 h May.—The following are the results of the cricket matches ended last Sal unlay Suirev beat Derbyshire Tv seven wickets, and Woicester '.cat Yorkshire by 54 runs. The Middlesex n. Hampshire match was drawn.41 words
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Article319 1907-05-24 451 A clever detective of a Canton Police Station made a search on the VVuchow steamer Sainam, and captured four men, who had kidnapped many boys from Wucliow, to be taken to Singapore and sold as slaves. Another, issue of «£1,001,000 of 5 per cent. Bonds of the319 words
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Advertisement31 1907-05-24 451 Sprains Quickly Cured. Bathe the {arts freely with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and give them al solute rest and a quick cure is co tain. '1 he George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.31 words
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Obituary184 1907-05-24 451 Obituary. Edwin Conger. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20th May —The death is announce'! of Edwin 11. Conger, who was until latelv United Stales Minister to China. Mr. E. 11. Conger, LL.D., a distinguished American. Aas horn in Illinois in March 1843; so his death has occur re 1 at the184 words
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Article877 1907-05-24 452 There were tlio.se who, when the British public were backing Japan against Russia in the recent war, looked ahead and wondered what would be likely to happen when Russia had received her knock-out blow and Japan was supreme. Great Britain is a great manufacturing and commercial877 words
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Article231 1907-05-24 452 We understand th it the Q i e »’s Scholarships hive this year been won by Masters da Silva and Khaw K-k. of St. Joseph’s Institution, Singapore, and St. Xavier’s Institution, Penang, respectivGv. A football match has been arranged to le pl tyed at Butterworth next Saturday231 words
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Article65 1907-05-24 452 The iifiu shooting competition f or t!1 lbouihead-Matthews Shield hasbpfu won U tie Malay States Volunteer Riffes The fol lowing aie tie scores Malay States Volunteer Rifles y'* Singapore Volunteer Infantry Singapore Royal Engineers Singapore Volunteers Artillerv Penang Volunteer Corps e The shield was awarded to ti65 words
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Article118 1907-05-24 452 The Calcutta Medal Following is the result of yesterday’s nlav for the Calcutta Medal F. M. Key worth 48 +4B 96 B—BB F. J. Haliifax 57 +52 -10 No returns have been received from others The rain came down in torrents and only eight played. J Lawn118 words
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Article348 1907-05-24 452 The Scarlet Mysteries gave another performance last night, before a large audience, and added to their reputation as a baud of high-class entertainers. The fun was sidesplitting as on the previous right, and theie was soma excellent music too. The Toreador’s Song was given in really splendid348 words
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Article617 1907-05-24 453 Crescent Football Team vs. George Town Reading Room. juK League match between the above teams, winch was played on the Esplanade s i er day afternoon, ended in a victory for jl )ft Crescents by two goals to nil. In the first half the Headers played with only617 words
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Article195 1907-05-24 453 Civd Original Jurisdiction. (Before Mr Justice Thrrnton.) Breach of Contkact. This morning, the adjoined I earing of the case Soon Hin Sin Choe Toe Co. and Soon Thye A Co. was resumed. The plaintiff was represented by Messrs. Presgrave and Armstrong, while Messrs. Adams and Thornton appeared for195 words
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Article703 1907-05-24 453 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) A Kling was charged with cruelty to a bullock by working it in an ’unfit state. Dr. Elton Bell, who prosecuted, stated that the animal was suffering from hip disease in an advanced stage. The accused was fined $2O or, in default, two703 words
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Article175 1907-05-24 453 San Francisco, April 9—Arrangements are now fairly complete for tlie organization of a commercial hank to lie financed H u<l conducie-l eiilitel\ by Chinese meie.h.inls of San Francisco. The hank w'll la? incorporated under the law« of the state of California. This is the first time175 words
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Advertisement99 1907-05-24 453 “Make Hay While the Sun Shines.” There is a less m in the work of the thrifty farmer. He knows that the bright sunshine may last but a day and he prepares for the showers which are so likely to follow. So it should be with every household. Dysentery, diarrbojd99 words
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Article179 1907-05-24 454 Under the heading of Shinn’s Favourites,” th? South China Morn ng l'o;t ol May 9th publishes the following news from its Canton correspondent Canton, Aoril 7(? May 7).—The Literary Chancellor, U Sik Mui, has been promoted Junior President of the Board of Posts and Communications upon179 words
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Article276 1907-05-24 454 April Output. The output of tin was 5,715.18 pikuls against 5,294 51 pikuls in March. The value of the metal is returned at $581,054.53 on which duty amounting to $72,497.52 was collected The average price of tin was $92.92 per pikul with duty at $3B 05 per276 words
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Article795 1907-05-24 454 Penang the Pleasant.” Mr. A. P. Hall, of Adelaid South Aus- tfrt'ii, mad<> a business I rip» 1 deiy to s mm of the East India Islands and the Straits I Settlements, and at. the South Australian Yacht Club, on his leturn to Adelaide, > lie disc utsed pleasantly of795 words
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Article646 1907-05-24 454 Still more con option'. A telegram from Hongkong to a. Straits paper says that Sanitary Commi-sion at Hongkong )ft e ports that “bribery and black-miling permeate the ertire Sinitary Board Service.” ’l'he exactions from the rate payers and shop-keepers are said to vary from considerable sums646 words
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Article84 1907-05-24 455 {Echo Spena.) The Tangliu Tragedy Inquest. Singapore. ‘-2nd May.—The Tangliu Tragedy inquest concluded yesterday. The jury brought in a verdict of murder aoaiust drummer Sand well, but added a rider that they had their doubts as to bis mental state. A Gilbertian Situation. Singapore, 22nd May.— A Gilbertian situation84 words
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Article204 1907-05-24 455 {Supplied by Reider.) Three Thousand Delegates Arrive. Loudon, 21st May. —Three thousand delegates have arrived at Dublin to attend today’s Irish National Convention, on which the fate of Mr. Birrell’s Irish Bill depends. Liberal Warning. Loudon, 220 d May.—The Liberal papers warn the Nationalists that their{Supplied by Reider.) - 204 words
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Article61 1907-05-24 455 {Supplied h/ Reuter.) Leaves London. London, 22nd May.—Sir Wilfrid Laurier leaves London to-day. He will visit France, Italy, Swi’zji laud and the United States. He cxpiessed himself as perfectly satisfied with the results of the Colonial Conference. Franco-Canadian Tariff Agreement. London, 22nd Mav.—lt is understood that Sir{Supplied h/ Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article66 1907-05-24 455 {Supplied by Reuter.) Visit to France. London, 22nd May.—A delegation, reprepUting London University, now visiting rdQ ce, wore the honoured guests of the nnicipal Authorities. M. Stephen Pichon, french Minister of Foreign Affairs, who ended the luncheon given in their honour rf de Ville, proposed the toast{Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article89 1907-05-24 455 {Supplied by Reuter.) Viscount Aoki President. London, 21st May.—After a luncheon given by General Kuroki at New York, the Japan Society of New Yoik was organised, with Viscount Aoki, Japanese Ambassador at Washington, as Piesident. General Grant and Admiral Dewey are among the VicePresidents.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 89 words
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Article53 1907-05-24 455 London, 22ud May.—The French cruiser Chanzy is aground on an island of the Saddle Archipelago (Hangchow Bay). The crew were all saved. The cruiser A'yer has left Shanghai to assist, and the warships Bruix at Nagasaki and Entrecasteaux at Yokohama were both ordered to proceed to the assistance53 words
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Article15 1907-05-24 455 {Supplied by Reuter.) Arrival of Queen AlexandraLondon, 22nd May.—Queen Alexandra has arrived at Naples.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 15 words
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Article56 1907-05-24 455 {Supplied by Reuter.) Bomb Thrown at Police Officers. London, 21st May.—A bomb was thriwn at a group of Police ((finals at Odessa, killing two officers ami injuring inmv passers-by. After that gangs of the Black Hundred ran through the streets mercilessly beating the people, a hundred of whom are{Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article46 1907-05-24 455 {Supplied by R J liter.) Three New Battleships to be Built. London, 21st May.—The Spanish Minister of Marine announces that the increas'd naval estimates provide for the construction of three battleships of 15,000 tons eich and several sub-m nines, besides the renovation of the dockyards.{Supplied by RJ liter.) - 46 words
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Article82 1907-05-24 455 {Supplied by Reuter.) The Pope's Decree. London, 22nd May. —The Pope has issued a decree entrusting the revision of the whole Vulgate to the Benedictine Order. The Vulgate is a Latin version of the Scriptures, and is the only version that is regarded by the Roman Catholic Church{Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article43 1907-05-24 455 (Supplied by Reuter.) Large Se’zurc of Arms. L mdon, 22ml Mav. —Reuter’s correspon- < ent at Tientsin states tbit the Imperial Customs officials seized eight thousand rifles and five thousand bayonets intended for revolutionary purposes. The arms were imported by a European firm.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article34 1907-05-24 455 (Supplied by Reuter.) Wheat Crop Less. London, 21st May.—New Voik expeits forecast that the winter wheat crop of Ihe United S ates will be 166 million bushels below that of last year.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article27 1907-05-24 455 {Supplied by Reuter.) Visits Glasgow. London, 21st May.— Prince Fushimi is at, present in Glisgow. He inspected the armour-platemaking works, and lunched with the Corporation.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article176 1907-05-24 455 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cricket. London, 22nd May.—Hampshire has beaten Derbyshire by seven wickets. ——>"■ A Solicitor in Kuala Lumpur, savs In T,„. Lind., is sid to have received a fee f s|() (MtO ina recent ease and \<»f j eople are ►ajn.g that the money maik* t is lijlit,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 176 words
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Advertisement82 1907-05-24 455 Rheumatism Makes Life Miserable. A happy home is the most valuable possession that is within the reach of mankind but you cannot enjoy its comforts if you are suffering from rheumatism. You throw aside business cares when you enter vour home and you can be relieved from those rheumatic pains82 words
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1113 1907-05-24 456 < >:■ rfspond'cnt signing himself Tt uth’ wr t(‘> t<> u; asking us to enliuhtf n the Dy and pioh f sion il nedical j übiic of Penang on th<* s'.riy* *t of Indian medical degiees.” Up writ ph Then* appears to bean impression in1,113 words
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Article166 1907-05-24 456 To-morrow, Empire Day, being a Public Holiday, the Government Telegraph Offices in this Settlement will be open only from 8 to 10 a m and 4to p.m. The Post Office and Sub Offices will be open only from 7 a.m. to noon. The Money Order Branch and Savings166 words
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Article885 1907-05-24 456 Following IS the programme of tha u Club Gymkhana to beheld to-morrow at tk! Race Course. ow 4 th Event No. 1.—2 45 p. m Hunters’ Hurdle Race. Cup Presented by the Lawyers. Open to horses that have been through i least two paper hunts this season,885 words
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Article104 1907-05-24 457 I Law n Tennis J ourna m ent. p f E f llowiu were played off at the bolt Club yesterday: Men s Singles Handicap. M. L. Bower rwr from A. R. Adams. Men s Doubles Handicap. V. D. Parsons and W. D. Proctor beat C. C.104 words
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Article414 1907-05-24 457 Ihe change of programme at Matsuo’ B last evening attracted a very good audience, among those present, being a goodiy number of European ladies and gentlemen. The new programme is also rich in sidesplitting comic pieces, as will be jeen from the following list: I'll fetch the bread,414 words
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Article266 1907-05-24 457 C.vl 0 iginal Jurisdiction. (Before Mr Justice Thtrnton.) Breach of Contract. ihe further hearing of the case of Soon Bin vs. Sin Choe Toe A Co. and Soon Thye A Co. for damages on account of the nonfulfilment of contiact for the supply of salt was resumed yesterday266 words
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Article331 1907-05-24 457 A correspondent wrote to the E litor of the Manila Cablenetvs on the 2nd inst. as follows Dear Sir, —1 have' read your article respecting the demented woman, Victoria Tenorio, in to day’s paper with very much surprise. Is it possible for such a state of331 words
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Article653 1907-05-24 458 (Before Messrs. Wafer st an <t Hereford 'l'ho Bench Court to-day resumed the hearing of ‘he case of hair-pin snatching which occurred at Chulia Street on the night of t he 15th inst. It will 1 e remembered that when the two Malays who bad joined653 words
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Article613 1907-05-24 458 The first ordinary general meeting of the Rubber Estates of Johote, Limited, was held at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxfordcourt, Cannon-street, E.C., on oOth ult Sir E. A. Swettenham (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in the course of his speech, said —As regards613 words
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Article1681 1907-05-24 458 By A’ I’ A-SEN j Er.’ A roar of voie« s hi» sure), 100-e A crowd of more than Indian emigrants men, we men and dull ren is gathered together on the wharf Negapatam, chattering and shouting a/* crowd of Indian emigrants can. has just risen,1,681 words
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Article288 1907-05-24 459 (Supplied by Reuter The Daily News’* on the Decision. London, 22nd May.—The decision of the Irish National Convention which met at Dublin is regarded by the Radicil and Unionist papers alike as a serious blow to the Government. It is generally expected that the Bill will(Supplied by Reuter ) - 288 words
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Article43 1907-05-24 459 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Editor Arrested. Loudon, 22nd May. —Piudidass, the editor aud proprietor of the Punjaub newspaper India, was arrested yesterday morning and brought to Lahore for exciting disaffection against the Government and inciting the native army to mutiny.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article30 1907-05-24 459 (Supplied by Reuter.) Thirty-Seven Whites Strike Work London, 23rd May.—Thirty-seven white labourers on the Rand mines have struck work. The management is recruiting rural Boers to replace them.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article46 1907-05-24 459 The Chanzy. (Supplied by Reuter.) Seriously Damaged. London, 23rd May.—He ivy seas are preventing the In h from approaching the French cruiser Chauzj, which is aground on one of the islands of tl.e Saddle Archipelago. She is seriously damaged, and her forward and stern are awash.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article43 1907-05-24 459 Visits the Vickers-Maxim Works (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 22nd May.—Oxford University has granted the degrea of Doctor of Civil Laws on Prince Fushimi in his absence. He is visiting the Vickeis-Maxim works at Barrow, and to-day inspected the Russian cruiser Rurik.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article27 1907-05-24 459 (Supplied by Reuter.) Seven Natives Sentenced to Death. London, 23rd May.—Seven Natal natives, convicted of the inuider of a- white man, have been sentenced to death.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article106 1907-05-24 459 (Supplied by Reuter.) A World’s Record. London, 28rd May The following are the results of the cricket matches begun last Monday:— Middlesex lieat Somerset by 166 runs. Albert Trott, the Anglo-Australian cricketer who now plays for Middlesex, did the hat trick twice in one innings. taking the third, fourth,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 106 words
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Article149 1907-05-24 459 Major T. H. Hardy, the popular second in command of the 95th Russell’s Infantry, Singapoie. has been appointed commandant of the 97th Deccan Infantry. Bolarum. The new commandant of the 97th has the Tirah expedition to his credit (medal with two clasps.) The appointment of a149 words
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Article120 1907-05-24 460 1' enang, 23b d May (Ry courtesy oj the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Sank 7 1 4 months’ sight Bank 4 8 Credit 2/ 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta. Demand Bank Ks 1/4] 3 days’ sight I’r.vate !/•>] B mmay. Punand Ban! jI 1 Moul mem, Demand Bank 3 days’sight120 words
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Article187 1907-05-24 460 Gold leaf $64.60 B. Pepper( W .Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 16 no stock White Pepper 24.— sellers Trang Pepper 18.50 buyers Cloves (picked) 51.— n0 sellers Mace 81.50 sales Mace Pickings 72.— buyers Nutmegs 110 s 26. buyers No. I s.— sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.05 buyers Tapioca187 words
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Advertisement535 1907-05-24 460 Bright and Lively at Seventy-two. I’a le.m bang's “Grand Old Man Cured of Indigestion and Catarrh of the Stomach by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. The stomach, like all the other organs of the bo-lv, derives the strength to perform its duties from the blood, and when the tissues forming the535 words
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Advertisement13 1907-05-24 460 BORDEN’S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., PENANG.13 words
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Advertisement395 1907-05-24 460 PASSAGES to EUROPE, via MADRAS. PASSAGES can be booked per British India Steam Navination Company’s Steamers from Penaug, via Madras, to Port Said, Genoa, Marseilles, Plymouth ami London. HOTTENBACH, LIEB :RT&Co. 4(7£V7 S ~Ĕ¥e-s7gI4TT Dr. Lazarus’ CEbEI’.KATEJ) SPECTACLES Restore Preserve the Sight. Give clear, cool and easy vision. Never tire395 words
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