The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 2 August 1907
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Title Section21 1907-08-02 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 2nd August, 1907. No. 31.21 words
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Advertisement327 1907-08-02 1 CONTENTS. I I Leaders; page- Miscellaneous (Contd) Page. The Coming of the Airship ...697 Training Notes ...701 Proposed Chinese Volunteers for The Nameless Terror 702 x I enaug 699 Proposed Penang Chinese Volunteer S Our Only Passenger Jelly 703 Corps 704 Hague Difficulties 710 Government Gazette 704 s 7he Rikisha327 words
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Advertisement157 1907-08-02 2 i i* THE STRAITS ECHO I I I MAIL EDITION. B 4 |1 Published the day prior to the departure of each mail I for Europe, and contains the latest local and States *1 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as n all important news from various157 words
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Article893 1907-08-02 697 In a recent telegram Renter wired that, owing to the remarkable success of the steerable balloon Patrie, the French Government had ordered th" construction of a fleet of airships and the establishment of a corps of competent crews. This is an important bit of news,893 words
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Article456 1907-08-02 697 Young Men's Christian Association vs. Government Clerical Association Yesterday’s League match ended in a decisive win for the Christians who beat the Clerks by five goals to nil. The Clerks must play much better if they do not want to figure at the tail-end of the list. 'I456 words
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Article56 1907-08-02 697 Jhe follo ving horses arrived this moru ing by the h.h. KMna -.-Rut and, Harmon,, Tenor. Damn. Halonin. Kington, I tdorfa, Madame Meg, Termite Dreamland, tieitant, the Margui», Dispute' and Grey Seat,jn, thu last-named of which’ however, is not entered here. (piorraboioiig, entered in the lig race56 words
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Advertisement57 1907-08-02 697 Relieve Your Mind. It IS always a relief to be prepared for an emergency. Colic, diarrbiwa and dysent-.v > r tr U r’ z’. P re Vi,l nt ‘'.is season and a bzittle of Chamberlain s Colic. Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy in your home may save much suffering if not57 words
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Article321 1907-08-02 698 Civil Original Jurisdiction. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) A Question of Mortgage. The two cross-suits, Hadjee Mienoomah, Shaikh Ahmad Meab and A. C. Thomas vs. A. V. E. Arunachellum Chetty and Thio Siew Keng, and the latter defendant vs. the plaintiffs came to a conclusion yesterday. The claim in321 words
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Article334 1907-08-02 698 (Before Mr. Wo'ferslan.) Chong Ah Chuan, a tapioca planter of Tanjong Puteb, came to Penang with his youuger brother on the 24th inst. For safekeeping, be deposited sixty-five dollars in bank notes with the keeper of an eating shop in Chulia Street. That night he and bis334 words
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Article147 1907-08-02 698 In the Blakan Mati Sbootiug Case Mr. Justice Fisher summed up as follows The only question was, whether the prisoner’s story that be fired in the air without seeing Ryan at all was true or not. Accused knew the use of a rifle and the consequences147 words
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Article68 1907-08-02 698 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are the results of the ties played yesterday:— Championship. W. J. Hodge beat H. C. Sells. 6-3, 8-6. Double Handicai). L.E.P. Wolferstan and Dr. Jamieson —3/6) beat D. Duncan and E. Lees 30), 6-2, 6—l. Bowls Tournament. Following is the result of the68 words
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Article207 1907-08-02 698 The Canton correspondent of the China Mail wired to his paper as follows under date July 15th Mr. Lo Po Shan, who has the rank of prefect, and Mr. Wong King Tong, who has the rank of Taotai, who were only a few weeks ago elected lespectively DirectorGeneral207 words
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Article456 1907-08-02 698 We have received for publication a con of the following letter on the subject of th proposed continuation of Ah Quee Street--! Colonial Secretary’s Office Singapore, 18th July, Penang 4514/1907. With reference to their petition of the 6tb July addressed to His Excellency the Goveruor with456 words
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Article44 1907-08-02 698 Shanghai, July 12.-Au internaliou»! arrangement is being made between railroad companies interested providing the inauguration of a sleeping-car B v over the trans-Siberian railway. This s y will furnish sleeping car accommodation Europe to Tokio by way of Manchuria an Korea.44 words
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Advertisement57 1907-08-02 698 A Warning to Mothers. Too much care cannot be used slll children during the hot weather of i mer months to guard against bowe r Give Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera «nd Diarrhoea Remedy and then a dose of ca oil, and tbe disease may be cbec e incipiency and all danger57 words
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Article268 1907-08-02 699 a post which cannot by any indans be termed a sinecure for its hoi lor and which has been hel i for a little over eighteen months by H. E. Yang Cheru, Chinese Minister in Japan, is now vacant once more, savs the N-C. D. Netv;,268 words
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Article87 1907-08-02 699 (Supped hl Reuter.) Shelved Officials. London, 25th July .-—During his entertainment by the Grocers’ Company of London Lord Cuizon of Kedlestone, referring to his own future, said that it depended upon his health. For the present he belonged to the class of retired proconsuls and had no place(Supped hl Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article35 1907-08-02 699 (Supplied by Heater.) A Nice Little Sum Loudon, 25th July. Sir Henry CampbellBannerman has submitted to Parliament the King’s Message, asking for <£50,000 for Lord Cromer, in consideration of his eminent services.(Supplied by Heater.) - 35 words
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Article44 1907-08-02 699 (Supplied by Reuter.) S. Africa Beats Scotland. London, 25th July.—The South Africans hext Scotland by eight wickets. Worcester beat Hampshire by an innings and 180 runs. Kent beat Surrey by ten wickets. Derbyshire beat Northampton by 274. Essex and Leicester drew.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article28 1907-08-02 699 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Exchange of Sites London, 26th July.—An exchange of sites, arranged by private enterprise, has resulted IU the saving of Crosby Hall.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article72 1907-08-02 699 (Sapi lied by Healer Naval Meu at the Elysee. London, 26th July.—The Japanese ci niseis Tsukuba and Chitose have arrived at Brest. Admiral Jjuin and his staff weutto-dav to Paris at the invitation of President Fallicres. They were entertained at lunch and the b tench President exchanged the(Sapi lied by Healer ) - 72 words
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Article26 1907-08-02 699 (Supplied by Reuter The Cost of it. London, 26th July.—The compensation to be paid at Zanzibar for the abolition of slavery amounts to £49,060.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 26 words
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Article77 1907-08-02 699 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese Troops for Seoul. London, 26th July.—Three Japanese warships with troops have arrived at Chemulpo. The troops and a strong force of Bluejackets are going to Seoul. The popular disquiet in Korea is heightened by the heat draught. Reuter’s Tokio correspondent states that the new convention(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article49 1907-08-02 699 (Supplied by Reuter.) A German Vessel. Loudon, 26th July.—ln the two days of the first trials of the German militaiy airship at Berlin the vessel manoiavred for 8J hours, with the utmost precision. It is claimed that it surpasses the new French airship Patrie.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article74 1907-08-02 699 (Supplied by Reubr.) Big Mill Closes Down. London, 26 h July.—One of the largest spinning mills at. Belfast has closed down. The mill employs 4,000 hands. It is stated that the closure is due to the coal famine consequent on the strike of the dockers. At a meeting the(Supplied by Reubr.) - 74 words
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Article47 1907-08-02 699 (Supplied by Reuter.) Plot Against the Tsar. London, 26th July.—A fresh pint a. ainst the Tsar has been discovered at St. Petersburg where the plans of the Imperial Baltic Railway Line and the Yacht Alexandria have been discoveied in a house. Several arrests have been made.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article21 1907-08-02 699 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Borghcs: at Nijni Novgorod. London, 26th July. —Piince Boighese has arrived at Nijni Novgoiod.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article172 1907-08-02 699 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Visit to Germany. London, 26th July.—lt is semi-officially announced in Berlin that King Edward visits the Kaiser at Wilhelmshoche ou. August 14th. Mr. I'. H. Reid, Editor of the Straits Times, has been appointed a member of the Committee of Management of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 172 words
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688 1907-08-02 699 The desirability of a Chinese Volunteer Corps was discussed in Penang- as long ago as the year after the formation of the Penang V olunteer Corps, and even before the formation of the Chinese Volunteer Company at Singapore, but the matter was not then seriously688 words
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Article1256 1907-08-02 700 An ordinary mee'iug of the Municipal Commissioners was held e.t the Municipal Oflices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were pt esent: Mr. F. J. Hallitax (President), Mr. L. H. Clayton and Mr. Quah Beng Kee, with Dr. G. W. Park (Health Officer), Mr. W. S. Dunn (Asst.1,256 words
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Article307 1907-08-02 701 Civil Oiiginal Jurisdiction (Before Mr. Judice Braldell.) Y ES terday, the action, Lee Huai Eiew vs. J p eng lam a'rns Teh Peng Lam, came i fire Mr. Justice Braddell. This case creatL°mne interest, owing to the ext laoidinary statement made by the defendant from the witness-box. The307 words
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Article283 1907-08-02 701 Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Codrington held an inquest on the (Lath of Shaik Mahomed Mvdin. Cleik to the Rißh.trar of Births and Beiths, who wis found hanging from the roof of his house in a kampong ofi. Claike Street. The wife of the deceased stated that her husband was deeply283 words
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Article50 1907-08-02 701 She Stoops to Conquer.” 1 here will be a ’vhetrsal of She Stoops to Conquer”—Act V only—at the Town Hall on Monday n-»x», at 5 p.m sharp. '1 he dress rehearsal will probably be held on Wednesday, the 7th proximo, and the first production will take place on Fiiday, tbe9;b.50 words
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Article105 1907-08-02 701 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are the results of the ties played yesterday:— Mixed Double Handicap. Miss Jones and W J. Hodge (—l5 3) beat Mrs. F. 0 Hallifax and A. R. Adams (scr.) B—6, 5—7, 6—3. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham +30.) beat Mrs. Oecbsle and E. A.105 words
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Article345 1907-08-02 701 {From Our Own Correspondent.) July 25th, 07. On the night of the 13th inst. at Sungei Siput a Chinese detective was stabbed in the stomach by a robber whom he attempted to arrest. The detective is a smart man and has made several good captures. His wound345 words
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Article1274 1907-08-02 701 '1 he going on the racecourse this morning was again excellent, and a large number of spectator turned out to witness the training lor what promises to be a record Penang Au’umn Meeting. Among the new riders we noticed Pierbox who has been absent from Straits racing for1,274 words
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Article1252 1907-08-02 702 A Malayan Jungle Episode. 7?y Southern Cross. Chapter 11. We reiched the mountain f ;ot one evening at dude and found wc had arrived at a m ist foi'bidding spot. To the left, of wheie wc h id decided to encamp si ietched a pitchylooking morass over1,252 words
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Advertisement59 1907-08-02 702 A Warning to Mothers. Too much care cannot be used with sm ill children during the hot weather of the summer months to guard against bowel troubles. Give Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy aud then a des*of castor oil, and the disease may be checked in its incipiency and59 words
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Advertisement122 1907-08-02 702 A Soldier’s Experience. Many a soldier in the late war has cause to remember Mr. J. Dutoit Boning, an officer in the Free State Artillery, who is now manager for the store of A. Isaacman <fc Co., of Branfort, O. R. C. His endeavour to check the ravages of dysentery122 words
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Article56 1907-08-02 703 Supplied by R- titer) The Raid's Captivity. London, 27th July—Reuter’s correspondent says that a messenger has roiched the camp <>f Raisuli who has been impa'holly lW ailing a communication from the Su’tan. The tribesmen are prepared to support Riisuli who has informed them that the country has been given(Supplied by R- titer) - 56 words
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Article44 1907-08-02 703 (Suppliel by Reuter.) Co-operation with the Powers. London, 27ih July.—The Times Peking corresponnent says that China has formally assented to (he proposals of the United States inviting China to co-operate with the Powers regarding the enquiry into the opium trade. w(Suppliel by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article100 1907-08-02 703 (Supplied iy Reuter.) C.-B. Charged with Wasting time. London, 27th July.—ln the House of Commons Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, making a statement regarding the remaining business of the Session, said they hoped to pass forty three bills, including the Transvaal Loan and Indian Council Bills. He thought that Parliament(Supplied iy Reuter.) - 100 words
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Article37 1907-08-02 703 (Supplied by Reuter.) The County Matches. London,27ih July. Yoiksbiie has beiten Deibysbire by an innings and 13b inns. 'Hie South Africans beat Durham by an innings and 29 i uns. Sussex beat Somerset by nine wickets.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article146 1907-08-02 703 (Supplie I by R niter.) Coal Strike Ended. Loudon, 26th July—ln the llou*<e of Commons Air. Augustine Birrell, the Irish Secretary, admitted that considerable lawlessness reigned in parts of Ireland, 'ut three-fourths of the country was free from serious crime. Government did not consider it necessary oenforce(Supplie I by R niter.) - 146 words
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Article29 1907-08-02 703 {''Ujibcd by Reuter.) Won by Dinneford E hmloi:, 27;h Jiilv. r l'he Liverpool Cun w-.s won by Dmueford. Giugal was second and La ’y Hasty third.{''Ujibcd by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article116 1907-08-02 703 (Supplied by Reuter.) Hajashi’s Warning to China. London, 27tii July.—Viscount Hayashi interviewed at Seoul, said that China should take warning from Korea’s fate o >t some strong nation be moved to imitate tl e events which bad taken place at Seoul. China shou.d put her house iu order.” European(Supplied by Reuter.) - 116 words
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Article919 1907-08-02 703 So long ago as the beginning of the year Government informed the Municipality of its intention to shift Victoria Pier to a position further along Weld Quay, as it had been decided to extend Swettenham Wharf. The shifting of the Pier was roughly —very roughly—estimated to919 words
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62 1907-08-02 704 The names of “recruits” for Iho proposed Penang-born Chinese Volunteer Corps are coming in briskly. Below we publish the names received to day 1. Lirn Chee Sai ng 2. Tan Choo Sony 8. Tan Hun Eng 4. Teo Pin Chong 5. Chuah Thean Lye 6.62 words
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Article147 1907-08-02 704 1 ENANU WS. 'J A PAH. Thf. above match was shot off by the Penang Volunteers at. the Hille Riugo y i«tonlay morning. The P. V.’s, {les pile the fact that they were somewhat handicapped by a slight drizzle when tiring at the 200 yards range, made an147 words
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Article62 1907-08-02 704 On Saturday evening the Scho’ars of Standard VII B. <-f the Penang Free School went to Mr. Foo Choo Choon’s bungalow at Bagan Tuan Kech'l for a picnic. The evening was passed with the help v f music ami yesterday mornmg, at hait’-j ast five, a scratch62 words
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Article512 1907-08-02 704 'i’l.e Government Gazette of July 26 contains the following items of information 'J he Hon. Captain At tl ur Young, c m g., has b' pu appointed a member of the Tanjong P.tgar Dock Board, vice the Hon. J. O. Amhonisz, resigned, witli effect from the 1 st512 words
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Article893 1907-08-02 704 We do not know which to praise most—the hospitality of the Police, the splendid musical talent that, wis got together at such short notice, or the excellent draught beer, but there is no doubt that they all contributed towards making the smoking concert which was given by893 words
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Advertisement51 1907-08-02 704 Relieve Your Mind. It is always a relief to be prepared for an emergency. Colic, diarrhoea and dysentery me usually prevalent at this season and a bottle of Ch imberlaii/s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in your home may save much suffering if not’a 'l he George Town Dispensary, Wholesale51 words
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Obituary380 1907-08-02 704 Obituary. The Rev. Father Firmin Sorin. It h with regret that we ecord Ihe deith of the Rev Father Fiimm Sorin, which t< < k place at Telok Wang at 6-30 p.m last Friday. The burial took place in the Roman C it hol e Church at Bukit Merlajim ycsteiday380 words
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Article202 1907-08-02 705 Ths Governor Presents a Silver Cup ior Competition. From the prize list of the Fourth Joint Agricultural Show of the F. M. S. and the Straits Settlements, which opens at Kuala Kaugsar on the 9th proximo, wo find, says the Perak Pioneer, that the present exhibition of202 words
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Article158 1907-08-02 705 The following is from the pen of the writer of Curry and Sambals in the Mraite Timee. He advocates that Straits Editors give the learned Professor a testimonial for the copy be has supplied them by his report”:— Dispenser of Copy, Lubricator of Printing Machines, Purveyor of158 words
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Article1921 1907-08-02 705 (From Our Own Correspondent Thursday, 25th July. All Singapore has been interested in the ’na at the Assizes of Drummer Sandwell of the Loyal West Kent Regiment on a charge of murder by stabbing Corporal Hurley, of the same regiment, to death with a bayonet. The case listed1,921 words
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Advertisement35 1907-08-02 705 Colic and Diarrhoea. aing m the stomach, colic and diarrhoea u-,7 relieved by the use of ChamberWk c Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. n i,lc h a uiedieine, give it a U George Towq Dispense ry.Whole-35 words
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Article71 1907-08-02 706 Telegraphic advices have reached Batavia that the Standard Oil Company and the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company have come to an understanding. The agreement fixes their respective spheres of operations, and settles how they are to meet market requirements in the Straits Settlements and in71 words
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Article645 1907-08-02 706 The Assizes (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Arson. The case of the Crown vs. (1) Abdul Wahab, (2) Abdul Setar, who were charged with arson, and (3) All Sahib, charged with abetting the first two accused, which stood adjourned from the Assizes held last month, was heard this morning.645 words
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Article296 1907-08-02 706 (Before Mr. Codringion.) A Kling named Mutiah was last Saturday ordered to stand his trial at the next Assizes for voluntarily causing grievous Hurt to a compatriot with a cutting instrument. It was elicited in,evidence that both the complainant and the defendant were bullockcart drivers employed under296 words
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191 1907-08-02 706 Romantic happenings in foreign lands were described to the Thames magistrate ou June 11 by Mrs. Marjorie Kingdom, who came up on an adjourned summons for destroying articles belonging to Mrs. Waterman, of Poplar. In her defence the defendant said sho had only just191 words
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Advertisement62 1907-08-02 706 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 an Diarrhoea Remedy and then a dose of castor oil, and the disease may be checked in i 8 incipiency62 words
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Article633 1907-08-02 707 Notes and Anticipations. The first item ou ie card, the Maiden Plate, with a field of nine, all probable starters, is more or less an open question. Mine* second in the same event 1 .st meet- jg favourite at present, but Romp and Matsumata are likely-looking customers. Fairdeal633 words
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Article619 1907-08-02 707 Sarkies Brothers’ Enterprising Project. In its hotels, Singapore has been more fortunate than most ports in the Far East, and no opular caravanserai has earned a more widespread reputation than Raffles. But the Sarkies Brothers are not content to live on a past reputation. They have moved619 words
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2366 1907-08-02 707 Meetings. 1. Ordinary Meetings of the Commissioners were held on the 14th and 28th of the month. Staff. 2. Mr. L. S. de Garnier, Overhead Foreman, Tramways, resigned his appointment as from the end of the month. 3. Mr. J. W. Van Buren was2,366 words
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Article91 1907-08-02 709 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Contraband of War Question Loudon. 27th July.—The II tgue Conference dt b.ned Ihe British proposals regarding the abolit ion of cont rabaivl of war which was opposed by France, Russia, the United States and Germany. Reay expressed surprise at the attitude of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article40 1907-08-02 709 (Supplied by Reuter Visit to Switzerland. London, 28th July.—A representative Committee of Enquiry, including many Labourite Commoners, goes to Switzerland in September to study thdworking of the military system in relation to employment and industrial conditions.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 40 words
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Article40 1907-08-02 709 (Supjdied by Renter.) Wanting to Stay. London, 28th July.—The Chinese on a number of the Rand mines have petitioned Authorities against their repatriation pointing out that their contracts entitle em to a renewal of their engagement.(Supjdied by Renter.) - 40 words
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Article28 1907-08-02 709 (Supplied by Reuter.) H. M. S. Bellernplimi Launched London, 28th July.-The Be'lerophon, a battleship of the improved Dreadnought type, has been successfully launched at Portsmouth.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article52 1907-08-02 709 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Borghese at Moscow London, 28th July.—Prince Borghese has arrived in bis motor at Moscow, London, 29th July.—lt is learned at Moscow that Priuco Borghese took fortyseven days to do the journey from Pekin to Moscow. He is being feted by the Italian colony(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article64 1907-08-02 709 (Supplied by Reuter.) 11. M. S. “Wavency” Damaged London, 28th July.—Tin destroyer Wavency has been rather seriously damaged in a night collision off Beachy Head. She was out manoeuvring in connection with the mobilization of the Home Fleet. [The IKaveney is an ocean-going destroyer of 534 tons(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article23 1907-08-02 709 (Supplied by Reuter) Fishing Convention Signed. London, 29th July.—The Russo Japanese commerciil shipping Agreement ami the Fishery Convention have been signed.(Supplied by Reuter) - 23 words
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Article66 1907-08-02 709 (Supplied by Reuter.) Driven out to Sea. London, 29th Ju’y.—A Spanish military balloon with a number ofengineeis on board has been blown out to sei. It disappeared. Subsequently it was learned that the survivors have been picked up off the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean This is(Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article84 1907-08-02 709 (Supplied by Reuter.) Notts at the Top. London, 29ih July.—-In the County Cricket Championship up to date Nolls has won ten matches, lost none and drawn three. Middlesex has won four, lost one and drawn five. Yorkshire has won seven, lost two and drawn seven. London,84 words
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Article83 1907-08-02 709 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Compromise with Britain. London, 29th July.—Al the Inlet national Sugar Convent ion’s meeting at Brussels the President said that, if the contracting States took into consideration Britain’s proposal to withdraw from the Convention, it would be indispensable to stipulate for fresh guarantees. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article26 1907-08-02 709 by Reuter.) Imperial Troops Repulsed. London, 29th July.—Th? imperial t troops in Morocco attacked the pretender’s position at Warcbica and were repulsed with heavy loss.by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article92 1907-08-02 709 (Supplied by Renter.) Assurances t) the Colonies. London, 29th July.—The King, opening a new University College school at Hampstead, emphasise 1 I tie importance of teaching sound morality and the encouragement <»f high ideals which have such enormous influence in the p:omul ion of character. It(Supplied by Renter.) - 92 words
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Article73 1907-08-02 709 (Supplied by Reuter.) Hard-worked Policemen Protest. London, 29th July—Al Belfast h.m hundrel men of the Royal Irish Coustabu lary held an excited meeting in the barrack square aud resolved on demanding ihe pmmaiieut incrca.se to their pay of a bhillin a day. They also want increases to their pension(Supplied by Reuter.) - 73 words
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Advertisement118 1907-08-02 709 A Soldier’s Experience. Many a soldier in the late war has cause to remember Mr. J. Dutoit Boning, an officer in the Free State Artillery, who is now manager for the store of A. Isaacman Co., of Branfort, 0. R. C. His endeavour to check the ravages of dysentery which118 words
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Article627 1907-08-02 710 The opinion has already been expressed that the Hague Conference will not accomplish much in the cause of peace beyond, perhaps, some extension of the principle of arbitration. There are many difficult subjects to be discussed, and gradually it is being discovered that unanimity cannot be expected even627 words
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Article278 1907-08-02 710 A New Venture. We hear that Messrs. Chin Ho A Sons, the well-known local firm of tin-smelters, have accepted an offer from a new syndicate to buy up their business for the purpose of turning it into a limited company under the name of the Eastern Smelting278 words
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780 1907-08-02 710 (Specially Contributed.) With the appointment of theHon’.ble Mr W. J. Napier as Attorney-General this Col ony had the good fortune of having at the bead of the legal department a really g QO (l J lawyer who knew the law and circum stances780 words
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Advertisement40 1907-08-02 710 Colic and Diarrhoea. Pains in the stomach, colic and diarrhoea are quickly relieved by the use of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. When in need of such a medicine, give it a trial. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents,40 words
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Article235 1907-08-02 711 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Lira A Mok, a Chinaman, was yesterday morning arraigned on the charge of preparing chandu by subjecting it to artificial beat in a kampong off Perak Road. The defendant claimed to be tried, but asked for a postponement and the case was accordingly postponed235 words
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Article201 1907-08-02 711 To niß Editor of the Straits Echo. •Sir, With reference to the letter appearing in your journal of the 24th instant, Lex,” the writer, is wrong in considering that a law for regulating divorce and judicial separation is unnecessary and ill-advised in the Straits Settlements. Laws201 words
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Article619 1907-08-02 711 Week by Week. (from Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 28th July. The general complaint for the past week has been the want of rain, and the town roads have in consequence been enveloped in clouds of dust, notwithstanding the Sanitary Board s watering carts which occasionally put619 words
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Article1695 1907-08-02 711 A Malayan Tragedy. A Short Story in Two Chapters. (By Southern Cross.) Chapter I. The Golden Cup of Love runs o’er With mingled Sweet and Fire— Fair fancies hover round the brim And raptured Dreams inspire Some may but sip some must forego Some drink at their desire. But1,695 words
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Article350 1907-08-02 712 run regulaily from this date. China Mail's Correspondent. First Section Opened for Traffic. Canton July 18th. The preliminary trial trip over the section of the Canton-Hankow Railway from Wong Sha to Kong Tsuen, a distance of about 15 miles, was made yesterday. The train, composed of one 2ndrun regulaily from this date.—China Mail's Correspondent. ’ - 350 words
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Article42 1907-08-02 712 (Supplied by Reuter.) Exchange of Courtesies at Paris. London, 29th July.—Admiral Ijuin and his fellow officers have left Paris on their return to the Tsukuba and Chitcse, lying at Brest, after several days spent in the exchange of courtesies.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article67 1907-08-02 712 (Supplied by Reuter.) Watsons Receive Damages and an Apology London, 29th July—The soap makers, Watson and Sons of Leeds, announce that tbeir libel action against the associated newspapers has been settled. They receive the heaviest damages. A member of the firm informed the Daily Chronicle's representative that(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article45 1907-08-02 712 (Supplied by Reuter.) Destroyed by Fire London, 29th July.—One-third of Coney Island, New York’s world-famous playground, has been entirely destroyed by fire. Twenty hotels were burned but the occupants escaped in tbeir night-clothes. Twenty-seven firemen were injured in their fight with the flames.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article53 1907-08-02 712 (Supplied by Reuter.) Disbanding the Korean Army. London, 29th July.—Reuter’s Seoul correspondent has learned that Marquis Ito’s plans involve the disbandment of the Korean Army, substituting an equal number of Japanese. Ito, in an interview with the Associated Press representative, sii 1 the new couvention dispelled the idea of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article22 1907-08-02 712 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian Balloon in Difficulties London, 29th July.—A Russian military balloon has been picked up in the Balt'C.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article39 1907-08-02 712 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Gentle Greek. London, 29th July.—The Porte has made strong representations to Greece with reference to the constant passage of armed bands across the frontier. Vigorous measures are threatened against the Greek abettors of Macedonia.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article46 1907-08-02 712 (Supplied by Reuter.) Wicket Spoilt by Rain. London, 30th July.—Rain spoiled the wicket at the Second Test Match. In tbeir first innings England made runs. The South Africans replied with 110. Going in again England put up 25 runfi> for no wickets down.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article25 1907-08-02 713 (Supplied by Reuter Gilt-edged Securities to Blame. London, 30th July —Consols have fallen below 83 mainly owing to the recent giltedged issues.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 25 words
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Article40 1907-08-02 713 (Supplied by Reuter.) Assent to the Korean Situation London, 30th July.—lt is understood that the Russo-Japanese Agreement comprises live sections whereof one guarantee the quo in the Far East and assents to the new situation in Korea.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article68 1907-08-02 713 (Supplied by Reuter.) Organised Murder and Outrage. London, 30th July.—After a protracted trial Governor Boise of Idaho has been acquitted. Haywood, the Treasurer of the Western Miners’ Association, has been charged with organising numerous murders and outrages in furtherance of the aims of federation. This includes the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article104 1907-08-02 713 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Curzon on the Subject. London, 30th July.—Lord Curzon, writing from Westminster, develops his Pro-consul of India speech delivered on July 25th when being entertained by the Grocers’ Company of London. He urges that the Colonial Office might have saved unhappy misunderstandings and ever-recurring(Supplied by Reuter.) - 104 words
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Article899 1907-08-02 713 At various times a good deal has e °n written about the rikisha service and the disgraceful state of the ac es, but little or nothing has been to improve the vehicles or better t° pullers. Everyone will agree J US "J that not 51 fevv of899 words
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Article553 1907-08-02 713 The Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Arson. The case against (1) Abdul Wahab, (2) Abdul Setar and (3) Ali Sahib was resinned on Monday afternoon, when Detective Inspector Shoedy and Major de Hamel, the C. P. O gave evidence. Yeoh Beng Kee, clerk to Messrs. Katz Bros., stated553 words
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Advertisement43 1907-08-02 713 Sickness Conies When Least Expected. A little forethought may save you no end of trouble. Anyone who makes it a rule to keep Camberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand knows this to lie a fact, lhe George lown Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.43 words
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Article327 1907-08-02 714 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Latif, a compositor, who was dismissed from the Pinang Gazette Press abrut two years ago, was charged with assaulting Mr. H. Welham, the editor of the Pinang Gazette, as be was walking along Beach Street on Monday afternoon. The accused pleaded guilty to the327 words
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Article2857 1907-08-02 714 Autumn Meeting. First Day’s Racing. It is proverbial that it rains in the Straits Settlements whenever there is a Race Meeting on and the Penang Autumn Meeting on its opening day proved no exception to the rule. The closing days of last week augured a wet meeting2,857 words
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Advertisement69 1907-08-02 714 Camberlain’d Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no melicine made that is relied upon with a more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it has been in use, people have learned that it is one remedy that69 words
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Article257 1907-08-02 715 Second Day's Racing. Race 1 on the card for the second day’s sport has a field of seven, all going, nhico of honour being given to Eclipse Carythei, who carried 10lbs. overweight yesterday', is in with 8.3. and will run well. No. 2 has an entry of257 words
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Article184 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) Britain and China Co-operate. London, 30th July.—Mr. John Morley, Secretary of State for India, replying to Mr. Wilson, in the House of Commons yesteiday stated that, after consulting the Indian Government, he had informed China, firstly, that Great Britain would accept in principle the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 184 words
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Article77 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cameron Highlanders at Belfast. London, 31st July.-—ln view of the contingency of a strike of the Royal Irish Constabulary the Ist Cameron Highlanders have arrived at Belfast with a maxim section. 'The 4th Middlesex Regiment and the 11th Hussars are also expected. The dockers(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article45 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Tsar Sails for Swinemuende. London, 31st July.—The T sir sails for Swinemuende on Thursday accompanied by M. Isvolsky, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs. The details of the movements are secret but it is expected the Tsar will meet the Kaiser.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article35 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) Threat to Kill the Kaid. London, 31st July.—Raisuli’s spies are spreading reports that Sir Harry Maclean’s life will be endangered if the troops advance further but this is regarded as bluff.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article16 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) Seoul Garrisoned by Japanese. London, 31st July.—Japanese tioops now fully garn&un Seoul.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 16 words
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Article126 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) Formation of a Prize Court. London, 31 st July.—At the Hague Conference Britain and Germany have agreed to compromise with regard to the working of the Prize Court. A permanent Court is to be established having fifteen judges, each great Power appointing one and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 126 words
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Article83 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Departmental Elections. London, 31st July.—The departmental elections in France show considerable reactionary and progressive methods. The Nationalist losses are the lie publican gains, especially as regards Radicals. The Socialists are almost stationary and the Viticulture! Department has been practically boycotted at the elections. Strike Riot(Supplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article69 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) Maiueuvres over Berlin. London, 30th July.—The Germ in military airship made two tours yesterday. It, manoeuvred over Berlin following the course of the sheets, and describing a circle, a square, a parallelogram and a triangle, with ease and precision. Afterwards it returned to Tegel,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 69 words
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Article127 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) Britain Urged to Interfere. London, 30th July.—ln the House of Lords yesterday, Lord Monkswell (Liberal) urged the intervention of Great Britain in view of the continuance of cruelties in the Congo. Lord Fitzmaurice, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply, admitted the facts, but dwelt(Supplied by Reuter.) - 127 words
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Article28 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rain Stops Play. London, 31st July.—ln the Test Match rain precluded play after lunch. England has made 110 runs for four wickets.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article38 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) Unprecedented Rainfall at Bombay. London, 30th July.—The rainfall at Bombay is almost unprecedented. Since the beginning of June eighty inches of rain have already fallen, and the rain prospects up-country are very favourable.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article82 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dissent in the Commons. Loudon, 31st July.—The House of Commons have voted a grant of <£50,00) to Lord Cromer by 254 to 107 votes. There was a very heated debate, the Nationalists and Labourites attacking Lord Cromer especially in connection with the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article37 1907-08-02 716 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese Coolies Not Wanted. London, 31st July.—The Washington State Department has opened negociations with Mexico with a view to stopping the influx of Japanese coolies to the United States across the border.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article764 1907-08-02 716 Yesterday’s wires state that in view of the contingency of a strike of the Royal Irish Constabulary the Cameron Highlanders have been sent to Belfast whilst the Middlesex Regiment and the 11th Hussars are cn route for the same city. This news makes one realise how764 words
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Article196 1907-08-02 717 Government Notification. .1 f°’J uuat ion of the notices issued on the Lo<d May, 1907. informing the public t i l it 2° Verunient wil1 U P t 0 the 31st July, 1907, give Straits coin at par in exchange for British North Borneo copper coin, all196 words
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Article386 1907-08-02 717 The Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Arson. The trial of (1) Abdul Wahajb, (2) Abdul Setar and (3) Ali Sahib was resumed yesterday afternoon. The cross-examination of the first accused was continued. He offered unsatisfactory explanations as to the discrepancies between bis present statement and that made by386 words
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Article126 1907-08-02 717 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) On Tuesday night Mr. Dutton, Assistant Superintendent of Police, raided No. 8, Gladstone Road, and arrested a Chinaman who was found in possession of a hypodermic syringe and some morphia solution. The latter appeared before the First Magistrate yesterday morning and upon conviction was126 words
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Article35 1907-08-02 717 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following is the result of the tie played yesterday:— Ladies' Double Handicap, Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Oechsle —3O) beat Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Anderson 1/6) 6—l, 3—6, 6 —3.35 words
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Article388 1907-08-02 717 THE NEW COURTS’ ORDINANCE. To the Editor of tub Strait» Echo. Sir, —1 am glad to find that my letter in your paper of the 24th instant has interested at least one of your readers though he be a correspondent bailing from a Native State. It is true388 words
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Article102 1907-08-02 718 Messrs. Chow Thye and Heang Thoy Entertained. At the Penang Mutual Improvement Association’s Clubhouse last night a dinner was given by the members to Messrs. Loke Chow Thye and Chan Heang Thoy, who are shortly leaving for Europe. Some interesting speeches were made and a most enjoyable102 words
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Article465 1907-08-02 718 We are courteously informed by Mr. J. B. Carruthers, the Chairman of the General Purposes Committee of the Agri-Horticultu-ral Show at Kuala Kangsar, that the final arrangements for the Show have been completed and that the following will lie the chief events in an interesting programme:— The465 words
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Article281 1907-08-02 718 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tai ping, 29 th July. Colonel Walker, c. M. g., Commanlant, M. S. G., left on Saturday morning ui roi.fe to Singapore to be present at the an ual mobilization. Four hundred and fifty men of the Guides in charge of Major Vanrennen left281 words
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Article239 1907-08-02 718 T. 0/ il. While excavating in the bed of the livvi al Klang the other day with a view to laying I he foundations of the new bridge, Mr. Craig of the Federated Engineering Company, discovered at a depth of eight feet a number of gold-looking coins.T. 0/ il. - 239 words
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Article653 1907-08-02 718 Mr Montagu Harris on the Frr Pardon Petition. E Writing under Monday’s date tn .i Mr. Montagu Harris, for the convict Sand well, whose sentence death was commuted to one of penal servi tude for life, says A slight mistake occurred in your edit km of Saturday, which653 words
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Article214 1907-08-02 719 .—Free Press. A Very Successful Meeting. An athletic sports gymkhana was held by the Singapore Cricket Club on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon and proved quite a success. The afternoon was nice and cool and, barring a slight drizzle about four o’clock, was an ideal one.—Free Press. - 214 words
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Article360 1907-08-02 719 A Straits Appbal. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council have just heard cioss-appeals from a judgment of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements (Settlement of Singapore) of March 19,1906, reversing a decision of Mr. Justice Thornton’s in the case of chop Ek Chiang vs. the360 words
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297 1907-08-02 719 The Singapore and Penang friends of the Hon’ble J. Bromhead Matthews will be interested to see by this extract from the Nassau Guardian of May 11th that that gentleman, who is now Attorney-General of the Bahamas, has been promoting the formation of a Chamber297 words
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Article277 1907-08-02 719 On the 10th ult. Mr. Harold Cox asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affiirs whether the services of British Consuls stationed in foreign countries were at the disposal of the Colonial subjects of His Majesty; an! whether any offer had at any time been made277 words
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Article318 1907-08-02 719 (Supplied by Reuter.) Opposition in the Commons. London, 31st July.—Sir Henry CampbellBannerman proposed the grant’ to Lord Cromer. Mr. Balfour seconded and both eulogised Lord Cromer. Mr. William Redmond denied that Lord Cromer was entitled to the unprecedented and enormous sum of the grant. It(Supplied by Reuter.) - 318 words
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Article94 1907-08-02 719 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cheeseparing Policy Refuted. London, Ist August.—ln the debate ou the Naval Estimates Mr. Edmund Robertson, First Secretary to the Admiralty, in a general review of the r aval situation concluded by refuting the allegation that there was any cheeseparing in connection with repairs and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 94 words
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Article70 1907-08-02 719 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Test Match. London, Ist August.—ln the Test Match rain interfered and made the wicket treacherous. England in the second innings made 162 runs. South Africa going in put up 75. Blythe took seven wickets for 49 runs. County Championship Matches. London, Ist August.—Kent(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article30 1907-08-02 720 (Supplied by Reuter.) Result of Goodwood Plate. London, Ist August. —The Good wood Plate has been won, by Royal Dream. Plum Tree was second, and Hongkong third.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article68 1907-08-02 720 (Supplied by Reuter.) Strong Measures at Last. London, Ist August.—The advent of the Carnarvon and Middlesex Regiments at Belfast have reassured the public. There are now over six thousand troops in the city and trains are in readiness at Dublin to convey more to Belfast. The authorities,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article30 1907-08-02 720 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Unwanted Japanese. London, Ist August. —It is reported that friction has arisen at Vancouver through the landing of numbers of Japanese from Honolulu.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article142 1907-08-02 720 On the Bth ultimo, in the House of Commons, Mr. Bellairs asked whether the Board of Admiralty had authorised the employment of Chinese in lieu of British stokers in any of His Majesty’s ships; and. if so, under what circumstance*. Mr. E. Robertson: In accordance142 words
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Article115 1907-08-02 720 Pbnang, Ist August. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4| M 8 Credit 2/ H 3 Documentary ...2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 1/4 3 days’ sight Pr.vate 175} Bombay, Demand Bank 173} Moul mein, Demand Bank 3 days’ sight Private 175| Madras, Demand115 words
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Article149 1907-08-02 720 Gold leaf 364.85 B.Pepper(W.Coast 31b5.50z.) 16|. no stock White Pepper sales Trang Pepper 17|. sales Cloves (picked) 51.— n0 sellers Mace 81.50 sales Mace Picking» 69.— sales Nutmegs 116 b 24. sales SNo. 1 5.25 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.00 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra 9.10 sales149 words
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Advertisement265 1907-08-02 720 A Skeleton But For His Skin. I William van Dockum Was Bedridden and Helpless—Suffering Agonies— Vomiting Blood—Almost a Skeleton —Too Weak To Speak—Given Up By Doctors—Waiting For Death—When Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills Raised Him From His Sick Bed, Restored His Strength, Filled His Veins With Good, New, Life-Giving Blood, And265 words
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Advertisement624 1907-08-02 720 my back. I became almost a skeleton—simply skin and bone. My colour was tbit of A Dying Man. It was only uit h the gre .test v* X effort th it 1 could i speak, I B had not strength enough t o utter words /w properly. f and my624 words
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