The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 12 July 1907
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Title Section21 1907-07-12 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 unto. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 12th July, 1907. No. 2».21 words
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Advertisement357 1907-07-12 1 CONTENTS. I x Leaders PAGE. Obituary Page. x i x i, i ..-io Mother of Mr. Hoah Swee Lee 61# x x Premature Burial b!2 Mr. Morley aud ludia 616 j x Ihe China Association 019 Miscellaneous x Murderers’ Characteristics 625 x The Hague Conference 628 Death 61;j 5 x357 words
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Advertisement182 1907-07-12 2 V-. .nf ■>.m^ta«^w^.w»rw«rrtrt >l l i lllll M I I 0- e STRAITS ECHO I fl I 1 MAIL EDITION. |9 ■■mawi.— I fl Published the day prior to the departure of each mail |i J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I fl news originally published182 words
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Article1592 1907-07-12 612 Yesterday we reproduced from the Otvr-S’tMx Daili/ Mail an account of the liurribleexperience, as related by himself, of Mr. James Fegan, a commercial traveller who, while in a trance, was mistaken for dead and was laid out in his shroud for live hours, dead to all appearances but1,592 words
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Advertisement122 1907-07-12 612 rjpjio -it 6i J-Oito. rr Xu i A S' ’> W f C Jul ico «aUsHcs everybody an 1 int-tice alci o.— Knicrnon Established June Ist, 1903. Published «Kily (except Sundays.) at rn i CRITERION PRESS. Ltd., Xo. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penan; PRICE: DAILY LOCAL P*r »i.nmn OUTSTATIONS Postage122 words
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Article107 1907-07-12 613 The ghastly experience of the Rodidale commercial traveller, James Fegau, who was discovered to be alive by the undertaker while being measured for the grave, gives timely interest to a Burial Refoiin Bill now drafted for introduction into Parliament. The object of the Bill is to prevent the107 words
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Article337 1907-07-12 613 (Before Messrs Wolferslan ani Codrington.) Yesterday afternoon, Lim Siangand eight others were charged by Mr. de Mello, Acting Sheriff, with forcibly removing property under seizure, to wit 8 rickishas. The case for the prosecution was that the rickishas in question, together with another private rickisha, were seized337 words
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Article76 1907-07-12 613 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are the results of the ties played off yesterday afternoon Davb'c Handicap. W Taggart and F. Duxbury it', o. from 11. Waugh and J G. Anthony. Unfinished ties A. R Adams and S. Dunn vs. P. Nailer and G. R. K. Muglistou. E.76 words
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Article38 1907-07-12 613 Output for June, 1907. We are informed by the Managing Director that the output of the Trouoh Mines for the month of June was as follows: Ore Produced l icuis 2,073 2 Value $94 245-5338 words
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Article274 1907-07-12 613 May Output. The output of tin was 3,746.45 pikul B agnnst 2,730.35 pikuls in April. The approximate value of the metal w s $302,943 on which duty amounting to $27,014.12*was collected. The price of tin averaged $93.93 per pikul with duty at $21.63 p°r bhara. The figures for274 words
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Article789 1907-07-12 613 (t'loni Our Own, Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, 4 b July. The Federal Secretary and Acti Resident-General (Mr. IT L. Brooking returned on Monday after an official v j s j t Peiak, where he was the gm st of the i’p«° dent (Mr. E. W. Birch,c mg.) Capt.789 words
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Obituary86 1907-07-12 613 Obituary. We regret to record the death <f the mother of Mr. Heah Swee Lee. which took place yesterday afternoon at her residence in Bukit Tambun, P W. The deceased lady, who was fifty vears of age, leaves behind her four children and fourteen giand-children to mourn her loss. Obituary.86 words
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Article316 1907-07-12 614 (From Our Own Correspondent.} Kuala Kangsar, 4th July. To-day Mr. Weld, who is going on long leave, Mrs. Weld and children left by the Mail train for Penang to catch the homeward hound P. and 0. boat. Mr. Weld, Freldie as he is known to his intimate316 words
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Article649 1907-07-12 614 Mu. Foo Choo Choon as Mediator. lhe trouble in conr.ecliou with the Canton-Hankow Railway, over which certain sections (4’lhe shareholders in Hongkong and Canton have been in conflict dum g the pabt year, and which was respmsible to a certain extent for tin* removal of His Excellency Shum649 words
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Article1266 1907-07-12 614 Deserted in Singapore. A lady selling matches in a London gutter! An Irishwoman, well educated, well spoken, well dressed. A woman who has been a school-teacher, a cook, a clerk, a nurse; who has known all tbe comfo'ts of a home and =£3oo a year,1,266 words
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Advertisement60 1907-07-12 614 Relieve Your Mind. p J 8 alw ays a relief to be prepared for an arA er^enC n‘ Colic, diarrhoea aud dyseutory bntfl UBU P reva^ent a t this season and a DiaHi Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and tniwk Oe t. 3,ne dy in your home may save m 1 Bu60 words
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Article140 1907-07-12 615 (Supplied by Reuter.) France and Great Biitain may Co-apeiate. London. sth July.-The Paris correspondent of the Timet states that, should the agitation in India assume serious proportions, it is thought th it the Fiencli and British Governments would cordially cooperate, France having already prevented the Hindu(Supplied by Reuter.) - 140 words
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Article73 1907-07-12 615 (Supplied by Ruder An Important Concession. Loudon, 4th July—ln the discussion on the Income bix in the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. Asquith, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, replying to tir Henry Seymour King, Conservative member for Hull, made an important concession, agreeing that pensions, etc., in(Supplied by Ruder ) - 73 words
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Article81 1907-07-12 615 (Supplied by Reuter.) Great Brita’n tn Cnr.tribii’c Tow rds loss of Revenue. London, sth Juiy —The Dai y .W.,c<>iiimeutiug on the Mem»»» id on the opium question, which is signed by the Aich bishops of Canterbury, Yoik, Aimagh, Dublin, ami seventy Bishops, says that Great Britain must(Supplied by Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article82 1907-07-12 615 (''applied b>i Renter.) Lord Selborne Urges Federation. London, sth July —Lord Selborie, High Commissioner for Sou’ll Africa, has issued an important memoranlum forcibly urging the advantages of Federation, and declaring that the decision cannot be postponed in view of the intimate inter-dependency of the South African colonies regarding(''applied b>i Renter.) - 82 words
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Article98 1907-07-12 615 (Supplied by Reuter.) Banquet to Sir Matthew Nathan. London, 4th July.— Sir Matthew Nathan who has been appointed Governor of Natal in succession to Sir lleniy McCallum, dined with the African Society yesterday. The guests included many distinguished person, ages. Sir Godfrey Yeatman Lagden, Coimnissinner for Native(Supplied by Reuter.) - 98 words
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Article79 1907-07-12 615 (Supplied by Reuter) Raisuli’s Treachery. London, 4th July.—The rebel Raisuli tieacherously persuaded Kaid Maclean to meet him personally, accompanied by only four men, and then captured him. Kaid Maclean Kindly Treated. London, sth July.—The British Legation at Tangier is doing all that is possible to obtain the lelease of(Supplied by Reuter) - 79 words
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Article32 1907-07-12 615 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bay Fixed for the Debate. London, sth July. Mr. Allred Lytteltons motion, censuring the Government, will come up for debate on the 10th inst.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article160 1907-07-12 615 (Supplied by Reuter.) Trouble with the Croatians. London, sth July.—The animosities I tween the Hungarians and the Cioiitiaus aie becoming moio and more bittei dai v coiisi (pience of I 1 o <»l»st i net ion < heied seo, ral weeks ago by tl e Croatian deputies(Supplied by Reuter.) - 160 words
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Advertisement42 1907-07-12 615 Colic and Diarrhoea. Pains in the stomach, colic and dun pp are quickly relieved by the use ot lain’s Colic, Cholera and Dian In ea Eemed.* When in need of such a medicine, 8' trial. The George Town Dispensary, a ale Agents.42 words
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Article35 1907-07-12 616 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Princess of Wales Slakes. Loudon, sth July. —The following is the result of the Princess of Wales Stakes Polymelus 1 Nulli Secundus 2 Merry Moment 3 There were nine starters.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article318 1907-07-12 616 (Supplied by Reuter.) Matches Abandoned Owing to Rain. London, sth July.—Nocricket was played on Wednesday. All the matches were abandoned, owing to the rain. We understand that Mr. Justice Braddell, the newly- appointed Puisne Judge, is due here from Singapore on the 15th inst. Mr. Justice Thornton, we are(Supplied by Reuter.) - 318 words
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Article678 1907-07-12 616 Mr. Morley is far from being a great oiator. Indeed, of late years, on account of his voice, it is sometimes even difficult to hear him distinctly. He has, however, the gift of literary expression which is why his speeches always make such good reading. In678 words
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Article118 1907-07-12 616 At the Annual General Meeting of the Criterion Press, Ltd., held at Mr. Lim Kek Cbuan’s office yesterday afternoon, the following result of the four years’ working of the Company was laid before the shareholder! Profit Loss Ist year’s working 301.71 2nd 5,341.83 3rd $3,178.04 4th118 words
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Article232 1907-07-12 616 Wayang Kabrim. A very good house patronised the Wavang Kassim’s entertainment last night when Hawa-i-Majlis, or the Beauty of Beauties,” was staged. This popular fany play in the hands of the Wayang Kassim company did not lose any of its charm, the staging, especially, being capital. The trio232 words
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Advertisement119 1907-07-12 616 A Soldier’s Experience. Many a soldier in the late war has cause remember Mr. J. Dutoit Boning, an oer in the Free State Artillery, who is w manager for the store of A. Isaacman to i P ra n f° r t« O. R- C. His endeavour so n 6119 words
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Article68 1907-07-12 617 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following are the results of the ties played yesterday:— Mixed Double Handicap. Mrs. Adamson and E. S. Haslam —3O) beat Mrs. Welharn and F. Duxbury, —2/6) 7—5, 6-4. Mrs. Dunn and G. K. K. Mugliston —4O) beat Miss Brown and G. Teeling (4-68 words
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Article144 1907-07-12 617 Criminal Appeals. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) This morning, the appeal preferred by Kua Poh and another against their conviction and sentence, was argued by Mr. Shear* wood. The charge was for receiving stolen property, to wit, gunny bags. His Lordship, after hearing the appellant’s counsel, dismissed the appeal.144 words
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Article461 1907-07-12 617 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Last Friday Mr. Dutton, Acting Assistant Superiutendaut of Police, raided premises No. 14, Kulim Lane, and arrested 4 Chinamen and 3 Chinese women who were found gambling in the house The accused were yesterday convicted and fined $3 each. Eight dollars out of the461 words
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Article214 1907-07-12 617 An Alleged Straits Malay. At the British Legation in Bangkok, on the 26th ultimo, an enquiry was held as to the right of a Malay to a British certificate of registration. He arrived frem the Straits recently, says the Bangkok Times, with a passport which he214 words
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Article39 1907-07-12 617 Output for June, 1907. We are informed that the output from the Pusing Lama Mines for the month of June last was 1,150 piculs of tin ore produced, of an approximate value of $64,000.39 words
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Article94 1907-07-12 617 Says the Helio des Mines :—Tin is mined principally in the provinces of Puket and Kedah by two English and one Dutch companies. Annual production is about 5 000 tons, valued at 15,000,000 frcs. The revenue derived by the Siamese Government from the province of94 words
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Article815 1907-07-12 617 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, 3rd July. Since my last letter, the Angel of I) ea t| has claimed two of our European residents* On Sunday night Mrs. Baker, the wife of the Hon. T. S. Baker, died at her residence at Mount Echo of typhoid fever. By815 words
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Article148 1907-07-12 618 Says the Perak Pioneer —lt is reported that in view of recent representations made by officers who were given annual instead of triennial increments and who had been informed that they were not eligible for the local allowance of ten per cent, granted on sterling148 words
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254 1907-07-12 618 We understand, says the Ma'ay Mail, that one of the very first things to engage the attention of the Chamber of Commerce, now being formed, will be the telephone exchange. We are not exaggerating when we say that business men in this town are254 words
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Article117 1907-07-12 618 (Supplied by Reuter.) Drifting Mines. London, 6th July.—The Sub-Committee at the Hague yesterday discussed the British proposal prohibiting the employment of submarine mines or of mines liable to drift. The British delegates accepted the Japanese amendment and sanctioned the use of drifting mines equippel with an apparatus(Supplied by Reuter.) - 117 words
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Article70 1907-07-12 618 (Supplied by Reuter.) Emperor Denies all Knowledge of the Korean Deputation. London, 6th July.—Reuter’s correspondent at Seoul states that the Emperor, when interrogated by Marquis Ito, the Resident General in Korea, as to the Korean deputation to the Hague, denied all knowledge of it. Marquis Ito, in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article78 1907-07-12 618 (Supplied by Reuter.) To be Tried at Bisley next Week. London, 6th July.—The Daily Telegraph states th*t the experiments of Armv musketry experts have evolved a new r fle. 't he bullet is identical with the present one, except that it has an elongated point. The muzzle(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article42 1907-07-12 618 (Supplied by Reuter.) Immigration Bill Introduced. London. 6th July.—The Transvaal Goverument has introduced an Immigration Bill excluding immigrants unable to write a European language, or Yiddish, or those who are likely, through poverty, to become a burden to the State.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article30 1907-07-12 618 (Supplied by Reuter.) Eight Hours’ Bill Adopted. London, 6th July.—The French Chamber has adopted a Bill providing that an eight hours’ day is the maximum for miners.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article22 1907-07-12 618 (Supplied by Reuter.) Debate Deferred. London, 6th July.—The debate on Mr. Lyttelton’s vote ii censure has been deferred.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article35 1907-07-12 618 (Supplied by Reubr.) Amnesties for Political Offenders. I ondon, 6th July.—On the occasion of the one hundredth anniversary of Garibaldi’s birthday, King Victor Enmanuel will sigu amnesties for political offences and le e Majeete.(Supplied by Reubr.) - 35 words
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Article72 1907-07-12 618 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Grand Challenge Cup London, 6th July.—The grand Challenge Cup (Eight Oars) at Henley was won by the Club Nautique de Gaud Belgium, which repeated its victory of last year. Captain Darell won the Diamond Sculls. The Belgians beat Leander. London, 6th July.—ln winning the Grand(Supplied by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article18 1907-07-12 618 (Supplied by Reuter.) Surrey beat Derbyshire. London, 6th July.—Surrey beat Derbyshire by an innings and 16 runs.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 18 words
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Article261 1907-07-12 618 Siamese Minister of Public Works to Visit Penang and the F M.S. H. E. Phya Sukhum, the Minister of Public Works, Sin in, has received telegraphic inst rue l ions from the King of Siam to go to Kedah to express His Majesty’s condolences to261 words
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Article1056 1907-07-12 619 On page 9 of this issue will be found the annual report of the China Association for 1906-7, a copy of which has just reached us. The report, as will be seen, is a very comprehensive one, touching upon practically every subject which cropped up in connection1,056 words
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Article118 1907-07-12 619 What is alleged to be a case of attemnted suicide occurred at Tanjong Bungah 1 Saturday afternoon. A European, from all appearances a decent and an educated man, was found shot through the bod the weapon employed being a revolver, j/’ was at once conveyed to the118 words
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Article529 1907-07-12 619 Prangin Road again Only three short months ago we had to record a fire in this populous quarter —No. 56a, a general dealer’s shop which was heavily covered by insurance, being burnt down. To-day we have to record another fire but a few doors away from529 words
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Article144 1907-07-12 620 (Before Mr. Codringt n.) Chinese woman named Kin Chck charged a compatriot, Li Chun, before Mr. Codriugton this morning, with criminal breach of trust in respect of 3 gold tings t with diamonds, worth 3200, and one silver watch, valued at 310. Toe case was postponed to144 words
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102 1907-07-12 620 The proprietors of the Twentieth Century Impressions of the S S. and the F.M.S.” have good reason to be satisfied with Penang, for we learn from Mr. Mannheimer, the energetic representative of the publishers, that practically everybody who is anybody in Penang has102 words
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Article269 1907-07-12 620 Penang Volunteers vs. Ipoh Branch, P. R. A. The above match was shot off at the Rifle range yesterday morning and resulted in a victory for Ipoh by 95 points. Some of the P.V.’s shot much below I heir real form, and this is probably to be accounted269 words
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Article174 1907-07-12 620 Ihe cricket match between two teams captained respectively by Mugliston and Keyworth, which was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon, resulted in a victory for Key worth’s XI. Appended are the scores Keyworth's XI. Linton st Neubronuer b Perkins 10 May b Pei kins o Jones c tamby174 words
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Article299 1907-07-12 620 The Government Gazette of July 5 contains the following items of information In accordance with Section 10a (3) of the Regulations made by the Governor in Council under the provisions of The Pensions Ordinance 1887,” dated the 11th June, 1906, it is hereby notified that Mr. F. J.299 words
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Article3817 1907-07-12 620 Annual Report The annual report of the China Association for 1906 1907 has been issued and reads as follows Interest was excited, early in the year, by the visit of the distinguished Officials who had bsen commissioned by the Chinese Government to investigate the system of government,3,817 words
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Article1942 1907-07-12 622 Exposing His Tricks. (Specially contributed.) One hears so much of the Indian Magicians that it makes one believe that they were supernatural, but their tricks are greatly exaggerated when passed on from one person to another; they are »n fact very simple and I here give a1,942 words
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Article2403 1907-07-12 623 —Free Press. Ordinary Meeting, Friday, July 5. His Excellency the Governor (Sir r l Anderson, k.c.m.g.). Joha His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrot, OCT Hon. Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secreta’rv) Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General) Hon. A. T. Bryant (Act. Auditor-General 1 Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Act. Col..—Free Press. - 2,403 words
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Advertisement60 1907-07-12 623 A Warning to Mothers. Too much care cannot lie used with small children during the hot weather of the summer months to guard against bowel troubles. Give Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and then a dose of castor oil, and the disease may be checked in its incipiency and60 words
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Article89 1907-07-12 624 (Supplied by lleuter.) A Sixty-days’ Voyage. London, Oth July.—lt is reported from Washington that the U. S. fleet will probably sail in the early autumn on a voyage which will occupy sixty days. It is believed that after reaching Peru the fleet will proceed more deliberately(Supplied by lleuter.) - 89 words
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Advertisement60 1907-07-12 624 A Warning to Mothers. Too much care cannot be used with small children during the hot weather of the summer months to guard against bowel troubles Give Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and then a dose of castor oil, and the disease may be checked in its incipiency and60 words
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Article78 1907-07-12 625 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Rockfeller Subpoenaed London, Bth July.—Mr. Rockfeller, who was subpceuaed by a clever ruse to give information regarding the Standard Oil Co.’s operations, appeared iu the Court at Chicago last Saturday, but the judge failed to elicit much information from him. Mr. Rockfeller(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article43 1907-07-12 625 (Supplied by Reuter.) Attempt to Kill the (jovernor of Anhui. London, Bth July.—A Shanghai telegram announces an unsuccessful attempt to blow up the reactionary Governor of Anhui last Saturday, when he was reviewing the cadets. Three men were killed and one injured.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article105 1907-07-12 625 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reassuring Statement by Mr. Asquith. London, Bth July.—Mr. Asquith, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking at the Bankers* Dinner, said that the financial position is very re-assuring. The revenue is coming in satisfactorily and even the railways show excellent returns. There are no signs,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 105 words
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Article64 1907-07-12 625 (Supplied by Reuter.) The June Returns. London, Bth July.—The Impoils of June show a decre»se of «£71,065 and the Exports an increase of =£2,471,882, as compared with the corresponding period of last year. The principal items of decrease in the imports are food-stuff and manufactured articles. In the exports(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article60 1907-07-12 625 (Supplied by Reuter.) Strike of Dock Labourers. London, Bth July.—A Dutch cruiser has been despatched to Rotterdam in consequence of the serious situation there, owing to the strike of the dock labourers. Another cruiser will follow with a large force of Marines to assist the Police. The dock labourers(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article620 1907-07-12 625 An article in Le Mercure giving the result of two scientists’ careful examination of Lucheni, the murderer of the Empress of Austria, states that this criminal is, curious as it may sound, not only alive but enjoying life. Regret and remorse do not disturb him at all, the620 words
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Article508 1907-07-12 625 Thk Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton) The July Assizes opened to day. Before the trial of cases began, the Solicitor-General mentioned the last case on the calendar viz Crown vs. (1) Abdul Wabab, (2) Abdul Setar and (3) Ali Saib, for mischief by fi re and abetment thereof.508 words
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Article456 1907-07-12 626 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Kang Ab Tiaw and Li in Leok were yesterday charged with committing robbery in respect of $2.50 cts. in cash from the person of one Ammar Layi at Tanjong Tokoug on the t>tb inst. At the instance of the police the case was postponed456 words
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Article58 1907-07-12 626 According to the latest Chinese official investigation, the total number of Chiu<M m other countries is as follows, not including the students:—Japan, 17,673; Russian Asia, 37,000; Hongkong, 314,391; Siam, 2,756,668; Burma, 134,560 Java, 1,825,700; Australia, 34.465; Europe, 1,760; Corea, *L2OO; Amoy, 74,500; Malaysia, 1,023.500; Annam, 197,300; The Philippines,58 words
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Article438 1907-07-12 626 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following are the results of the ties played jesferday:— Single Handicap, Class B. F. N. Bell w. o. from R C. Gould. W. P. G. Taggart w. o. from F. Duxbury. The following ties were unfinished, owing to the ram Single Handicap, Class438 words
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Article617 1907-07-12 626 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 7. Ths railway authorities contemplate making extensive additions and alterations to the station buildings at an early date. The platform on the Dahmansara side is to be brought closer to the road, there being a little land available. This will617 words
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Advertisement52 1907-07-12 626 Colic and Diarrhoea. n r J >a l 8 1 1U B f° mac b, colic and diarrhoea 1 relieved by the use of Cbamber*n s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, tri I 6 1 tl suc h a me dici Q 6. gi ve it a *he George Town52 words
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Article577 1907-07-12 627 (From Our Own Correspondent 'lai ping, In July. The Acting Resident-Genera) paid his first visit to Perak on the 25th June and left again for Kwala Lumpur after a week’s stav, the greater part of which was spent in Ipoh in company with the Resident. Saturday, the 29th,577 words
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172 1907-07-12 627 To THE i'.DHOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO Dear Sir,—Aneut the statement made 1 y vour correspondent who signed himself “the Captain of the Moonlight Football Team, as regards the football match between the Penang Roadsters and his team, may Ibe permitted to point out172 words
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Article385 1907-07-12 627 The following is the draft of tbe Bill which his been introduced into the Legislative Council for the purpose of amending The Liquors Ordinance of 1903 so far as it applies to medicated wines 1. This Ordinance may be cited as The Liquors Ordinance 1906 Amendment Ordinance 1907.”385 words
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Article210 1907-07-12 627 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Navy and Coast Defences in the Pacific. London, Bth July.—At Washington it is declared that useful work is quietly p ro ceeding in putting the Navy and Coast defences in the Pacific in good condition as appropriations permit. A dry dock is being(Supplied by Reuter.) - 210 words
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Article81 1907-07-12 627 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Royal Insignia of the Order of St, Patrick Stolen. London, Bth July.—The preparations in connection with His Majesty the King’s approaching visit to Dublin has revealed that the Royal Insignia of the Order of St. Patrick, which is kept at Dublin Castle, Las been stolen.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article71 1907-07-12 627 (Supplied 11/ Reuter.) Experts Think the Outcome will Not be Much. London, 91 h July. —The multiplicity of proposals, the difficulties of language, the length of the speeches ard the unpreparedness regarding procedure are making the labours of the Hague Conference excessively prolonged and complicated. Expert observers(Supplied 11/ Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article57 1907-07-12 627 Fire on the Hoche.” (Supplied by Reuter.) The Third Unexplained Fire, I ondon, 9th July. —A fire took place last Saturday on board the French battles ip Hoche which was lying in the harbour Toulon. This is tbe third unexplained nr* aboard battleships at Toulon wit in month. Much anxiety(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article22 1907-07-12 627 (Supplied by Reuter.) The “Chitose” and “Tsukuba* London, Bth July. —The Japanese cruiiM® Tsukuba and Chitose have left foi F us(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article51 1907-07-12 628 (Supplied by Reuter.) Credentials Signed by the Emperor London, 9ih July.—The Korean deputa- now at the Hague, decLtie that their credenti ils were signed and sealed by the Emperor of Korea, who, being a prisoner of Ibe Japanese, is unable to admit the truth for fear of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article34 1907-07-12 628 (Supplied by Reuter.) Twenty-two Anarchists Arrive at Barcelona. London, 9th July.—Twenty-two Anarchists including foreigners, have arrived at Barcelona. They are suspected of being concerned in the Terrorist plot against the King of Spain.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article1177 1907-07-12 628 Reuter informed us yesterday that expert observers were beginning to doubt whether much, beyond some extension of the principle of arbitration, would be the outcoiwe of the Peace Conference at the Hague. The difficulties of language, as might have been expected, are proving a great obstacle to1,177 words
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Article212 1907-07-12 628 'l'hk Wayaug Kassim wdl conclude a very successful season in Penang this evening, with a special programme, entitled “Chow Chow Mai ba There should be a verv big audience to bid farewell to this popular and talented Com pan v. We understand that the Wayaug is leaving for212 words
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Advertisement52 1907-07-12 628 Relieve Your Mind. It is always a relief to be prepared for an emergency. Colic, diarrhoea and dysentery are usually prevalent at this season and a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in your home may save much suffering if not a life. 'J he George Town Dispensary,52 words
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Article682 1907-07-12 629 Ihe Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Tho'nlon) Using as Genuine a Forged Document. Yesterday afternoon, a Chinaman named Yap Bah was placed in the dock arraigned on the charge of using as genuine a forged document. The prisoner claimed lobe tried, ami a Common Jury was empanelled. In stating682 words
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218 1907-07-12 629 To the Editor of the Straus Echo. Dear Sir.—As regards the statement of A Player in your paper of yesterday’s date, I beg to say that no game whatsoever was played between his team and ours. The match was arranged to be played at the218 words
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Article196 1907-07-12 629 June Output. The output of tin was 21,818.18 pikuls against 21,820,44 pikuls in lhe mouth of May. The approximate valm of the metal is given as $1,907,912 on which duty amounting to $279,015.96 was collected. The average price of tin was $91.35 pei pikul, with duly at $3B196 words
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Article468 1907-07-12 629 Government Clerical Association vs. I Penang Free School A fairly large crowd journeved down. Pangkor Road yesterday aftei noon to wit L the match between the above teams wh? ended in a decisive victory for the S-h by five goals to nil. The passing of the Cfoi was468 words
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Article85 1907-07-12 629 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are the results of the ties played yesterday:— Doub’e Handicap. L. E. P. Wolferstan and Dr. Jamieson iv. o. from Major de Hamel and Capt. Bower. Profession Pairs. E. S. Haslam and C. C. Kogers beat V. D. Parsons and W. D. Procter,85 words
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Article7560 1907-07-12 630 Administration Report for 1906. The Administration Report f<<r the Settlemeut <4 i’enang for the year 1906, lets Leen issued as a supple nent to the Straits {Settlements G >vei umeut G izei e ot llieoili inst. and is as follows c s. d. j. Rev- 28( ;7O1S7,560 words
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Article271 1907-07-12 634 FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 9th JUIY. (Echo Special.) Kwala Lumpur, 9th July.—Following are the results of the first day’s racing at Kwala Lumpur:— Race 1, Recompense 1 Benevolence 2 Rosebloom 3 Won by half a length, five lengths between second aud third. Time 1 min. 53 sec. Tote $l3.271 words
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Article110 1907-07-12 634 (Supplied, by lleuler.) The Evicted Tenants Bill. London, 10th July.— The Evicted Tenants bill passed its second reading in the f Commons yesterday by 315 votes The Indian Railways. Loudon, 10th July.—Mr. John Morley Secretary of State for India, replying in the House of Commons to Sir E.(Supplied, by lleuler.) - 110 words
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Article95 1907-07-12 635 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir Edward Grey’s Reply to the Deputation. London, 10th July—Replying to the deputation headed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, urging the British Government to take more vigorous action in Macedonia, Sir Edward Grey admitted that the situation was as unsatisfactory as ever. He had warned the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 95 words
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Article133 1907-07-12 635 (Supplied by Reuter.) Their Majesties to Visit the Dublin Exhibition. London, 10th July.—Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra have started on a week’s tour to North Wales, Ireland and South Wales. They will lay the foundation stone of University College, Bangor, and will also visit the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 133 words
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Article51 1907-07-12 635 (Supplied by Reuter.) Splendid Results at Bisley. iLondon, 10 h July —ln the rifle shoot ng match a* 800 yards at Bisley yesterday, eleven highest possib'es were all sco ed with the new bullet, despite a drizz/e an 1 blurring mists. Mr. Winter scored twentythree successive bull’s(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article62 1907-07-12 635 (Supplied by Reuter.) Guns from Germany. Loudon, 9th July.- The Daily JL»/'conespondent at Berlin states that the Japanese Naval Commission Ins given Kiupps the order for the new Japanese Drcadnouyld'g 12-in guns. The guns will take nine mouths to make. The order was not ph cel with(Supplied by Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article42 1907-07-12 635 (Supplied by Reuter.) Thirty Million Roubles Yearly for (Armament. London, 10th July. —It is reported from St. Petersburg ihat the Russian Government has decided to provide thirty million roubles yearly, up to 1911, for the construction and armament of new warships.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article35 1907-07-12 635 (Supplied by I eider.) Tin New Fing. Loudon, 10th July —The new Tiausvaal flag is made up of the font colours of the Republic with the Union Jack in the upper left-hand corner.(Supplied by I»eider.) - 35 words
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48 1907-07-12 635 (Supplied by Reutei.) Lord Alverstone President. Loudon, 10th July.--The Amateur Football Association was definitely organised yesterday evening, when Mr. Alfred Lyttelton presided over a most enthusiast c gathering. Lord Alverstone has contented to be President of the Association, a strong Committee has been appointed.(Supplied by Reutei.) - 48 words
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Article46 1907-07-12 635 (Supplied by Reuter.) Checking Illegal Disbursements I ondon, 9th July Reuter’s correspondent, at Seoul states that, in view of the despatch of the delegates to the Hague, the Korean Government will appoint a CommiVe' to control the Emperor’s private puise and to prevent illegal disbursements.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article260 1907-07-12 635 (Supplied by Reuter Changes Quarters London, 10th July.—The rebel Raisuli, feeling unsafe, has removed with Kaid Maclean to a lonely spot on the borders of the country inhabited by the Beniaros tribe. Mr. and Mrs. Loke Chow Thye will be leaving for a trip to England about the 3rd(Supplied by Reuter ) - 260 words
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Article1088 1907-07-12 635 It is perhaps Turkey’s lllisf hat she has to rule over a <r reit v e of nationalities and of creeds all' or less jumbled together within a paratively limited area. These T**’ vinces, inhabited by men of an race and .religion, have ever been'tl" source of her weakness1,088 words
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Advertisement59 1907-07-12 635 A Warning to Mothers. 100 much care cannot Ire used with small children during the hot weather of the summer months to guard against bowel troubles. Give Chamberlains Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and then a dose of castor oil, and the disease may be checked in its incipiency and59 words
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Article971 1907-07-12 636 The Assizes H-fo C .!/>.. Jns'ire Th'.ndan As Mioii as the Couit oat yesterday, the ci>m-General made an application that c*.-e N -J ou le Calendar, Crown v?. J i homed Bin I’akir Mahomed, for robbery, might bi transferred to the Bench Court, as the ciseis friable by971 words
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Article198 1907-07-12 636 Lawn 'Tennis 'Tournament. hollowing are I he results of the ties played yesterday Mi.red thnddc llandtea />. Miss Jones ami W. J. Hodge (—l5 3) I unit Mrs. Armstrong and C. C. Rogers 2/6) 6_4, 6 4. Dfni'Te Handicap, Mis. Murray an 1 Mis, Andeisou (-f-1/6) I198 words
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583 1907-07-12 637 To lii i I'Jioi: ini; sinxir- hcno. Dear Sir, —The statement of your cmrespondent “Captain of ihe Moonlight Team” in your issue of yesterday is absolutely ridiculous, frivolous, aud full of “black lies,” to ore his own term. He denied having received a notification requesting583 words
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1444 1907-07-12 637 (Jic/OTU J/r. Woljcistltil.) 'J no Opium and Spirit Farm \eslerday prosecuted Mr. IT A. Swan, the Manager of the firm ot Mess s. Caldbeck Macgregor A Co., for removing one dutiable bottle ot white spirit without a. pass from the bonded warehouse1,444 words
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1516 1907-07-12 638 Ml’ MEADOWS FROST'S CONSULAR A REPORT. General Remarks. Monthon Puket, is ti.e uoithern half o f ths district ex'oudiag from the Burmese frontier down the Malay Peninsula as far as the borders of Setid. Generally speaking the population is Siamese, though theie are large1,516 words
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Article108 1907-07-12 638 1 he Chinese cruisers which visited Saigon, left for Bingkok on June 28. The Courrier Kaitjvinah deplores the fact that the official welcome to the visitors was lacking in warmth and heartiness. It appears that the Government of Imlo-Chma had not been officially advised of108 words
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Article329 1907-07-12 638 Eulogized by Lord Elgin. Lord Elgin, Secretary of State for the Colonies, presided on the 19th ultimo at the eighth annua) dinner of the Corona Club, which took place at the Hotel Cecil, London' In the course of an interesting speech, the Chairman said there was a329 words
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Article163 1907-07-12 639 (Supplied by R:v!er.) The Territorial Forces Bill. London, 11th Julv —The House <»f Lords, br 130 votes to 31, adopted Lord Methuen’s amendment to the Territorial Forces Bill, omitting the provision forbidding financial assistance to the Cadet Corps of elementary schools, where the scholars are under sixteen years(Supplied by R:v!er.) - 163 words
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Article59 1907-07-12 639 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Federal Government Institutes Proceedings. London, 11th July.—The Federal Government has instituted proceedings against the American tobacco and other companies, including the British Imperial Tobacco Company and all constituting the tobacco trust, with the purpose of stopping the combination of monopolies created by them.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article44 1907-07-12 639 (Supplied by Reuter.) Heroic Remedies may Provoke a War. London, 11th July.—The Tinies, in a leading article discussing the affairs in Macedonia, says that the evils there are gross and palpable but any attempt to apply heroic remedies would provoke a European war.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article67 1907-07-12 639 (Supplied by Reuter.) Family Jewellery Stolen. London, 11th July. —The family jewellery, valued at X 1 ,500, belonging to Sir Arthur Edward Vicars, Registrar and Knight Attendant on the Order of St. Patrii k, are missing. They were kept in the same safe as the Royal-■ ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article35 1907-07-12 639 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Congo to be Annexed. London, 11th July —The Belgian Government has resolved to i nnex the Conj.o and a Bill will, accordingly, be introduced into Belgian Chamber of Kepresentatives. i(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article43 1907-07-12 639 Colonel Lynch. (Supplied by Reuter.) Granted a Free Pardon, London, 10th July. -Tie King has granted a free pardon to “Colonel Lynch, who was convicted of high treason in 1! 03 for fighting on the side of the J’utrs and liberated in 1004.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article34 1907-07-12 639 (Supplied by Reuter.) Contact Mines London, 11th July.—At the Hague Conference Germany submitted au amendment permitting the laying of automatic contact mines in all waters where operations are proceeding or expected.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article115 1907-07-12 639 Penang, 11 th July Ry courtesy oj Ihe Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bn-nk ...2/4£ 4 months’sight Bank ...2 4/« Credit ...2/4$ 3 Documentary ...2/4}« Cnleutla, Demand Bank Rs 17 1 3 days’ sight Private 175.} Boiiiimy, P?inand Bank 173 Moulmein, Demand Bank 171 A 3 days’sight Private 175} Madras,115 words
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Article143 1907-07-12 639 Gold leaf $61.6 J B. Pepper( W.Coast SILk..» •>/. > 16 4 no slock White Pepper 2 2-J. sales Trang Pepper gahs Cloves (picked) b] .—no sellers Mace Mace Pickings 71.— sales Nutmegs 110 s ‘2b.—sales f No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 290 sales Tapioca143 words
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Advertisement645 1907-07-12 639 In a Convent School. Reverend Mother Marie of Tells How ALat Dr. Williams’ Pink Pm. Cure The Children Under HerCh Aßqe We Always Have Them On Hand In Case Of Need” The fact that Dr. Williams’ Pink Pill are a medicine par excellence for children i now recognised by parents645 words
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Article966 1907-07-12 640 •5 .2 Number of. lip I 2 2 Capital. Shares I > Last Dividend. Name ’-5 ='f _J J J 1 g? SS"» Ssl'o ...I >1« 1901 600,000 60.000 |lO 10 Io per cent interim for 1906. (Jruseh HvdraulicTin Minina Co..bd 18 »18 ,S ao ‘4lO 000 I 1966 words
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