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Title Section19 1907-08-09 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Ctfy 4<F Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 9th August, 1907. No.19 words
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Advertisement282 1907-08-09 1 I I •ffffff'"'"'"""""'""""""""'""""""'""""f "f'ff/f f//'/ff ff/ffffffff/ffff/ff/ff CONTENTS. I I Leaders page. Miscellaneous Page. Ready-in ide Opinion ...721 Kuala Kangsar Notes ...721 Journalistic Enterprise 725 The S. S. Kinta 725 Macedonia Again 729 o Canton-Hankow Railway... 725 v The Hague Conference 732 I Singapore Notes 726 5 Football in Penang 737282 words
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Advertisement173 1907-08-09 2 71 1 THE I STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. j IB i >M(W»— N fl Published the day prior to the departure of each mail B j for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I II news originally published in the daily issues, as well as F fl173 words
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Article899 1907-08-09 721 Speaking at Mill Hill School on the occasion of its centenary last month the Prime Minister asked the significant question: Are we teaching our boys to think The challenge was addressed not merely to this distinguished school but to the whole system of education in England from the899 words
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Article202 1907-08-09 721 The Assizes (Befoie Mr. Justice Briddcd Arson. The further hearing of the case against (1) Abdul Wahab, (2) Abdul Setar and (3) Ali Sahib was resumed yesterday morning. Mr. Armstrong, counsel tor the third accused, contended that the Crown bad failed to adduce any direct evidence against his202 words
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Article122 1907-08-09 721 (Before Mr. Codringlon.) Five Chinamen were yesterday afternoon fined ten dollars each for assaulting a compatriot in Bridge Street on the 24th ult. For being in possession of morphia solution and a hypodermic syringe, a Chinaman was yesterday sentenced to three months’ rigorous imprisonment. A Chinese baba122 words
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Article154 1907-08-09 721 (Front Our Own Cor ret pond ent.) Kuala Kangsar, July 31st. To-day, at the instance of the J inmigration Department, Mr. J. W. Thompson, the Manager of the Plaug Estate at ,suugei Siput, was prosecuted for the offence of fail iug to open and maintain a hospital154 words
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Advertisement104 1907-08-09 721 'Z'fre Straits Echo. I® justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.— Established June Ist, 1903. Bublinhed daily (except Sundays.) at th a CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: PAIL LOCAL $2l per annum. OI’TSTATIDNS Postage Extra MUL EDITION (Post Free) 815 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 343 .v,/i.104 words
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Article3048 1907-08-09 722 Autumn Meeting. Second Day’s Rac ng. The Rain God was apparently satisfied with bis outburst on Monday and Tuesday for Wednesday dawned fine and clear whilst yesterday, the second day’s racing of the Autumn Meeting, was an ideal one for the Sport of Kings. The day broke3,048 words
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Article199 1907-08-09 723 My se'ections for the third day are Race No. 1 Elsie’. Maintenance: Cavalier. 2 Orara Dawn Festine. 3 Romp: Josephine: The Marquis. 4 Lady Brockleigh: First Tenor: Rutland. 5 Lightning Novar Folly. 6 Actress: Chrysalis: Dreamland. 7 Eclipse Sextant: Mullingar. 8 Bull's-eye. Lady Brockleigh was bidly left199 words
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Public Opinion.
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102 1907-08-09 723 Dear Sir, Since the wives and daughters of the members of the Weld Hill Club, Kuala Lumpur, adopted European footgear, six of the Malay ladies belonging to the households of the Rajas of this State are also wearing European shoes when travelling on102 words
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Article245 1907-08-09 723 In moving the adoption of the report of this company, at the first annual meeting at Cannon-street Hotel, London, on the 8 h ultimo, Mr. Keith T. Arbuthnot the chairman, said that the year had been t, TOry ouo throughout Malaya. I bey had also suffered from245 words
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Advertisement46 1907-08-09 723 Not a Doubtful Question. There is no doubt in the minds of those who have used t’araberlam’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as to its curative powers. For a pain in the stomach, diarrhoea or dysentery, it affords immediate relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.46 words
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Article151 1907-08-09 724 The following items of informati' n are taken from the “Monetary and Commercial” column of the London and China Express: Pusing Lama Tin. The manager telegraphs the approximate returns for June rs follow: 1,150 piculs (68| tons) tin produced, valued at $64,000 equals approximately, £7,466.” New151 words
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559 1907-08-09 724 Rubber Shares and OverProduction. In a recent issue of the Investo Chronicle, Mr. Fritz Zorn remarks, in the course of an interesting article, that at the present time there is undoubtedly a lot of money in rubber—the question which naturally suggests itself to the business man is, How long will559 words
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Article294 1907-08-09 724 (Echo Specials.) Kallang Tunnel Completed. Singapore, 2nd August.—The boring of the Kallang Tunnel was completed yesterday and Mr. Walter Palliser, the Contractor, has received many congratulations on the success he has attained. [The Kallang Tunnel is a tunnel constructed to carry w ater to the new Reservoir out at294 words
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Article80 1907-08-09 724 (Supplied by Reuter.) Result of the Goodwood Cup London, Ist August.—The following is the result of the Good wood Cup The White Knight 1 Madame de Sonsbise 2 Malua 3 London, 2nd August.—There were six starters for the Goodwood Cup. The White Knight won by eight lengths,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 80 words
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Article21 1907-08-09 724 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Borghese at St. Petersburg. London, Ist August.—Prince Scipion Borghese has arrived at St. Petersburg.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article30 1907-08-09 724 (Supplied by Reuter) Riotous Koreans Killed. London, Ist August.—The Japanese bav« disbanded the Korean army. Four Korea were killed and many wounded in the riok which followed the disarmament.(Supplied by Reuter) - 30 words
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Article143 1907-08-09 724 (Supplied by Reuter.) Warships at Belfast. London, Ist August.—-The presence of the military in Belfast is a precautionary measure in view of the possible strike of the constabulary on Saturday when the disaffected constables will meet to receive the answer from headquarters as to their grievances Four(Supplied by Reuter.) - 143 words
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Article42 1907-08-09 724 (Supplied by Reuter.) Endless Talk. Nothing Done. London, 2nd August.—There was endless talk at the Hague Conference but nothing was done, owing to the impossibility of reconciling all the view». The multiplicity of opinions prevents progress on every subject.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article61 1907-08-09 724 (Supplied by Reuter.) Town Raided by Tribes. London, Ist August.—lt is reported from Tangier that throe tribes raided Casablanca resenting the construction of the Harbour Works and Tramways there. They massacred a number of workmen there and, it is stated, five Frenchmen, two Italians and a Spaniard(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article133 1907-08-09 724 (Supplied by Reuter.) Motion of Reduction Rejected. London, Ist August. —The House of Commons have adopted the Navy Estimates, rejecting the Radical motion of reduction by 263 votes to 86. A certain railway company has a regular form on which accidents occurring to animals on its system(Supplied by Reuter.) - 133 words
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Article629 1907-08-09 725 It has all come out at last, as it inevi♦.bly must- rPCenfc threat of war between America and Japan resolves itself into a gigantic newspaper enterprise ofaldnd with which modern journalism has made us unfortunately only too familiar. According to the New York correspondent of the Morning Leader,629 words
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Article187 1907-08-09 725 The Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Arson. The trial of Abdul Wahab, (2) Abdul Setar and (o) Ali Sahib was concluded yesterday afternoon. A Chetty deposed tbit the third prisoner had deposited with him, for safe-keeping, his Insurance Policy. After Mr. Armstrong, counsel for the third accused, and187 words
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Article239 1907-08-09 725 (Before Mr. Woferstan.) A Chinaman named Hu Yi was yesterday morning arraigned before the first Magistrate on the charge of selling cbandu in house No. 54 Rope Walk, without a licence. At the instance of Mr. Beatty the case was postponed to the 7th inst., the prisoner239 words
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Article22 1907-08-09 725 Output for July. The output for the Tronoh Mines for the month of July was Piculs 3.353,40 of ore.22 words
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Article316 1907-08-09 725 Description of the S. S. Co.’s New Boat. A finely modelled screw steamer was on June 27 launched from the yard of the Caledon Shipbuilding Company, Ltd., Dundee. The vessel is for the Straits Steamship Company, Ltd., Singapore, and is the third the Caledon Company have built316 words
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Article200 1907-08-09 725 Another extraordinary meeting rf the Cauton-Hankow Railway Company was held yesterday afternoon at the Company’s office, says the Hongkong Telegraph's Canton correspondent on the 24th ultimo. Measrw. Chuen Sai-ngan and Yu Hok-chi were voted to the chair. Several questions were brought up for discussion with special reference to200 words
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Advertisement45 1907-08-09 725 For a Lame Back, When you have pains in the small of the back, dampen a piece of thick flannel slightly with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and bind it on over the seat of pain, and quick relief will follow. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.45 words
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Article1096 1907-08-09 726 (From Our Oivn Correspondent.) Wednesday, 31st July. All Singapore has gone crazy over the Rajah of Steogahpour.” I he large hall at the Teutonia Club was crammed on Saturday night when the piece was produced for a second time before the Singapore public. Many were unable to obtain1,096 words
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Article136 1907-08-09 726 Passenger,” writ'ng to the Free Press regarding the broken wire danger says —“As regards the rubber gloves there seems a very pleasing acquiescence ou the part of the Municipality in this matter. It is easy to talk of telephoning, but on the outlying lines such as Keppel136 words
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Article1619 1907-08-09 726 A Malayan Tragedy. A Short Story in Two Chapters (By South ern Cross.) Chapter 11. (Concludedfrom last Tuesday.) All seemed to go on as before save that Zora was colder to me and, apparently, to »11 things, than ever, but one day something happened that awakened the devil in1,619 words
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Article1369 1907-08-09 727 The territories which constitute to-day the kingdom of Siam are much smaller than those which belonged to it when Indo China first loomed above the horizon of European politics. At that date the dominions of the Lord of the White Elephant stretched from the Salween river,1,369 words
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Article582 1907-08-09 728 "As it was Opium History Repeats Itself. Noting the issue of the latest rider Edict, the Japan Mai says the Chinese Government apparently finds that its kekes ts re opium have hitherto exercised little practical effect, for attention is again called to them and severe penalties are threatened against officials582 words
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Article145 1907-08-09 728 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Sugar Convention London, 2nd August.—ln the debate on the Foreign Office vote Sir Edward Grey said he considered it improbable that the Sugar Convention would be broken up. The Policy in Egypt Referring to the Denshawi incident he pointed out that he had said nothing(Supplied by Reuter.) - 145 words
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Article41 1907-08-09 728 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Further Division Challenged Loudon, 2nd August.--The Nationalists and Labourites have challenged a further division on the report of Lord Cromer’s grant the resolution of which was adopted by 227 to 88 at the meeting.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article45 1907-08-09 728 (Supplied by Reuter.) Indians Resist Registration. London, 2nd August.—At Pretoria a meeting was held of Indian delegates from all parts of the Transvaal, and it was resolved to continue to resist the compulsorv registration. The meeting closed with enthusiastic cheers for the King-Emperor.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article66 1907-08-09 728 (Supplied by Reuter.) Britain and Disarmament. London, 2nd August.—ln the debate on the Foreign Office vote, Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, referring to the Hague Conference, said that the British government were reluctant to make.disarmament a proposal which would turn a friendly into a divided conference, but(Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article128 1907-08-09 728 (Suppliel by Reuter) Franco-Spanish Action. London, 2nd August .—The French cruiser Galilee has left Tangier for Casablanca, where the townspeople, headed by the tribesmen have perpetrated murders. London, 3rd August.—France has proposed to Spain to land a Franco-Spanish force at Casablanca in accordance with the policing powers(Suppliel by Reuter) - 128 words
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Article32 1907-08-09 728 (Supplied by Reuter.) Third Reading Passed. London, 3rd August.—ln the House of Commons the Evicted Tenants’ Bill was read a third time and passed by 228 to 49.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article33 1907-08-09 728 (Supplied by Reuter.) No Rain at Sindh. London, 3rd August.—The Monsoon rains have fallen over the whole of India except Sindh. The agricultural situation is greatly improved in most of the provinces.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article27 1907-08-09 728 (Supplied by Reuter.) Meeting at Swinemunde to-day. London, 3rd August.—The Tsar and MIsvolsky will meet the Kaiser and Prince Von Buelow at Swinemunde to-day.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article50 1907-08-09 728 (Supplied by Reuter.) More Monarchs to Meet. It is reported that King Edward and the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles Hardinge, Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, will meet the Emperor of Austria and Baron von Aehrenthal, the Austrian Foreign Minister, at Ischl on the 15th inst.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article55 1907-08-09 728 V (Supplied by Reuter.) Fight near Drama. London, 3rd August. —A Bulgarian band attacked the village of Guredjik near Drama, a town in Turkey in Europe, yesterday. Colonel Elliot, a British Gendarmery officer, was wounded in the leg. There have been several severe encounters between Turkish troops and Bulgarian■ V (Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Advertisement43 1907-08-09 728 Sickness Comes 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 band knows this to be a fact. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.43 words
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Article695 1907-08-09 729 Jt would appear that the Macedonian question will never be satisfactorily settled until there is some radical change in the Government of this part of Southeastern Europe. The recent publication of the Balkan Bluebooks proves conclusively that the reforms” lately introduced by the Powers are quite ineffectual in695 words
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Article325 1907-08-09 729 {Before Mr. Codrington.') 1 he Indian Immigration Depirtment on Saturday morning prosecuted a Bengali named Noor Mohamed for attempting to leave the Colony without obtaining the necessary pass He was given the option of a fine of $5 or 7 days’ imprisonment. Mr. Dutton, Assistant Superintendent of325 words
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Article614 1907-08-09 729 In connection with the Agri Hoiticult ura I Show to be held at Kuala Kangsar this week we are officially informed that an additional Cup has been presented in the Rubber Class for Scrap in any form. The entues for this and the other Rubber Classes will614 words
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Article2537 1907-08-09 730 Autumn Meeting. Third Day’s Racing. The weather for tin last day’s racing in the Penang Turf Club’s meeting was all that could be desired. The fine weather of the preceding few days had put the It ack in excellent condition and indeed, if it was anything, it2,537 words
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957 1907-08-09 731 {Continued from 30th Ju'y.) II Befme leaving the subject of costs and C.-urt fe-s, we should like to point out that it is doubtful whether Schedule IV of the Civil Procedure Bill is applicable to interpleaderactions, and nothing is said as to the957 words
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Article362 1907-08-09 731 On the Currency Question. We commend to the attention of the Hongkong Government the extract from the Straits Settlements Government Gcuette, which we published yesterday, says the China Mail of the 22nd ultimo. In case readers did not remark it we may mention tint the Straits362 words
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Article369 1907-08-09 732 Bangun (wake i p), who has written very ably to the .Free Pre on the Singa-pore-Sibang rna’ry las sent in his last letter on the subject. He concludes —"Now to end, —give the Captains tl.eir fid. (however they only get 3 1. at Sabang) jer ton of369 words
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Article50 1907-08-09 732 (Echo Special») 4 Outrage at Pulo Brani Singapore, sth August.—On Friday night Mrs. Lurcock, who lives at Pulo Brani, was assaulted by a Malay as she was going home, and robbed. The miscreant is still at large, but it is hoped the Police will be able to secure him.50 words
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Article119 1907-08-09 732 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Superb Spectacle. London, August slh —The Naval Review in the SMent was a superb pageant. The warships were moored in seven parallel lines, at the head of one line being stationed the huge Dreadnought. Their Majesties on the’.r yacht steamed between the lines.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 119 words
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Article46 1907-08-09 732 (Supplied by Reu'er.) Strikes Practically Settled. London, sth August.—At Belfast a mob attacked an unescorted lorry and burned the contents. They then threw the lorry into the river The strike disputes at Belfast are, however, practically settled and the Police agitation is subsiding.(Supplied by Reu'er.) - 46 words
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Article52 1907-08-09 732 (Supplied by Reuter.) Something Done at Last. London, sth August.—The Hague Confeience has adopted the American proposal to establish a permanent Arbitration Court at the Hague. The new Court adjudicates judicial questions but does not interfere with the tribunal created in 1899 which will be available for(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article105 1907-08-09 732 (Supplied by Reuter.) Spanish Action. London, sth August.—Three thousand Algerian troops and certain regiments quartered in Southern Spain are going to Morocco. It is believed that they will remain until the new Police has been installed in the eight ports designated in the treaty with Algeria. French Naval Demonstration.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 105 words
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Article27 1907-08-09 732 (Supplied by Reuter Exchange of Visits. London, sth August.—The Tsar and the Kaiser have met at Swinemuende. They exchanged visits on their respective y«chts.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 27 words
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Article20 1907-08-09 732 (Supplied by Reuter.) Nearing the End. Loudon, August sth.—Prince Borghese has arrived at Koenigsburg in his motor.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 20 words
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Article34 1907-08-09 732 (Supplied by Reuter.) Standard Oil Company Fined Millions. London, sth August.—The Standard Oil Company, which was convicted last April of receiving rebates, lias been fined $29,240,000. This is the legal maximum.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article498 1907-08-09 732 Relier infoimed us yesterday that at last, after many weeks of discus sion—we were almost going t 0 Wr jte* dissension—the Hague Conference have done something. The Conference has adopted the American proposal td eg tablish an Arbitration Court” at the Hague. The new Court will adjudicate498 words
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Article160 1907-08-09 733 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) {n consequence of the execution of a rambling search warrant five Chinamen were arrested while they were gambling in pre-.,-caa No 110. Hutton [jane, on tie 4th nil™® ’al iii inst. This morning the prisoners pie idea guilty to the charge and were fined160 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article353 1907-08-09 733 To the Editor or the Straits Echo. Sir, I am glad to see that Mr. Chew 800 Hean in your issue of the 2nd instant has again come forward in the advancement of civilization. While admiring his taste and gallantry in the matter of ladies’ foot-gear I353 words
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Article2321 1907-08-09 733 The Colony vs. F. M. S. Perhaps the chief charm of cricket is its glonous uncertainty. On paper there was not much to choose between the two teams that did battle yesterday; indeed, there were goo<l judges ot the game who thought that the F. M. S. team were,2,321 words
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Article104 1907-08-09 734 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following t’es have been fixed for to morrow:— Mixed Double Handicap. Miss Jones and W J. Hodge vs. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham. Single Handicap, Class B, Final. W. S. Dunn vs. W. P. G. Taggart. The following ties have been fixed for Thursday104 words
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Article3357 1907-08-09 734 —Free Frees. Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Aug. 2. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir r l Anderson, k.c.m.g.). r Jo n Hon. Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary) Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General) Hon. A. T. Bryant (Act. Col. Treasurer) Hon. G. Hall (Act. Auditor-General; Hon. F. J. Piggot,—Free Frees. - 3,357 words
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Article194 1907-08-09 736 The Government Gazette of August 2 contains the following items of information His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Dr. A. H. Keun, Resident. Medical Officer, District Hospital, Penang, to be a Deputy Government Analyst for the Settlement of Penang in addition to his other duties.194 words
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Article67 1907-08-09 736 It is reported, says the Straits Times, that a promising student Hospital assistant at the Singapore Medical School died of plague a couple of days ago at the Quarantine Camp, as the result of a cut on his finger, which he bad sustained whilst assisting67 words
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Article69 1907-08-09 736 H.M.S. Psyche, Ciptain C. V. de M. Cowper, Commander, arrived at Singapore ou Friday morning from Sydney, via Batavia. She returns to Sydney on re-commissioning in about two weeks’ time. The Psyche is a cruiser of 2,135 tons and 5,000 horse power, has a crew of 211,69 words
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Article153 1907-08-09 736 One mandarin at Peking has grown so enlightened as to present a memorial to the Emperor of China, advising him to raise the age at which Chinese usually marry. The idea is to fix the age for marriages at twentyfive years for men and twenty for153 words
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Article1106 1907-08-09 736 Daylight at Last. Yesterday morning, says Friday’s Fre Press, there was brought to a conclusion one of the most interesting and at times difficult engineering undertakings which have been taken in hand in Singapore for many years Not long after work had been recommenced on the usual1,106 words
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Article189 1907-08-09 737 Mr. G. B. Cerruti, late Protector of Sakais, F.M.S., left I poh by the boat train for Teluk Anson on Siturday afternoon, eu route for Penang, whence he sails for home this week by the N. D. L. Prinz Ludtvij. He purposes to be absent189 words
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Article112 1907-08-09 737 (Supplied by Renter.) The Huge Penalty Causes a Sensation London, sth August.—The sentence on be Standard Oil Company has been withheld pendmg the hearing of the appeal by the United States Circuit Court. London, 6th August.—The judgment iu tlie Standard Oil Company’s case has(Supplied by Renter.) - 112 words
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Article22 1907-08-09 737 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Plea to Keep It. London, 6th August.—The Times Peking correspondent strongly pleads for the retention of VVei-hai-wei.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article18 1907-08-09 737 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Borghese at Berlin. London, 6th August.—Prince Borghese has arrived at Berlin.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 18 words
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Article49 1907-08-09 737 (Supplied by Reuter.) The New Governor. Loudou, 6th August.—General H. F. Grant, the new Governor of Malta, assumes office in October. He occupies the residence of the commander of the infantry brigade. The Duke of Connaught will occupy the Palace at Valetta, assuming command of the Eastern Mediterranean.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article58 1907-08-09 737 (Supplied by Reuter.) Flour Merchants Petition Viceroy. London, 6th August.—A Belfast telegram states that the grain and Hour merchants are memorialising the Viceroy for protection for the carters, stating that lawless bands of strikers control the streets. A dozen strikers have been sentenced to from one to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article86 1907-08-09 737 (Supplied by Reuter.) Train Dashes into River. London, sth August.—A train crowded with holiday makers, proceeding from Angers to Poitiers, was derailed as it was nearing the Loire Bridge. It dashed through the parapet, the engine, a luggage van and third class carriage going into the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 86 words
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Article131 1907-08-09 737 (Supplied by Reuter.) Promoting the Interests of Peace London, 6th August.— I'he meeting of the Tsar and Kaiser at Swinemuende is attracting much attention. It is believed that the Anglo-Russian agreement which has been practically concluded and communicated to Germany is being discussed, and also(Supplied by Reuter.) - 131 words
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Article41 1907-08-09 737 (Supplied by Reuter.) Refugees at Tangier. London, sth August.—Four hundred refugees have arrived at Tangier from Casablanca where a terrible panic prevails. It is rumoured that much unrest prevails iu different tow us on the Moroccan coast, especially at Rabat.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article853 1907-08-09 737 There are now more football teams in Penang than even those who take a keen interest in the game can conveniently remember. A new football team crops up almost every fortnight. True, most of them are as yet unknown to fame but there is no doubt that853 words
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Article149 1907-08-09 738 Criminal Appeals. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Yesterday afternoon the following appeals were disposed of Lim Guan Seong vr. The Crown. The appellant was convicted by a Bench Court, consisting of Messrs. Wolferstan and Codrington, of robbery and sentenced to undergo two years’ rigorous imprisonment. The story for the149 words
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Article189 1907-08-09 738 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Lim Tek. a Chinaman, was charged before Mr. Wolferstan yesterday afternoon with being in possession of 4,800 grains of morphia. The accused denied the charge and stated that the exhibits belonged to one Ong Boeyt who was said to be employed on board a189 words
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Article128 1907-08-09 738 'The Leigue match between the AngloChinese School and the Government Clerical Association, fixed for play on the C.RC. ground yesterday afternoon, did not come off, as the latter team failed to put in an appearance. We understand that the Captain of the G.C A. sent a note to128 words
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Article484 1907-08-09 738 First Day’s Entries and Handicaps. The entries for the Perak TurfClnl* Autumn Meeting closed yesterdav at 2? Following are the entries and handicapT the first day, August the 13th P for 1. The Maiden Plate. Value $4OO. A race for maiden horo». weight 9 stone 3 lbs484 words
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Advertisement46 1907-08-09 738 Not a Doubtful Question. There is no doubt in the minds of those who have used f’amberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea R?ihedy as to its curative powers. For a pain in the stomach, diarrhoea or dysentery, it affords immediate relief. 'The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.46 words
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Article1152 1907-08-09 739 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 6th August. Mr. Rowley, the Magistrate, is laid up with an attack of fever and Ids duties are being looked after by Mr Franklin, the Collector of Land Revenue. The Resident left for Penang on Saturday afternoon and is expected lack this evening1,152 words
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Article90 1907-08-09 739 A CONGRATULATION. To the Editor of ink Straits Echo. Sir,— I write to congratulate you on your excellent report of the three days’ racing It is a pleasure for the sporting public to read the account in the Straits Echo. A Follower of the Turf. Penang, 7th Aug.90 words
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Article371 1907-08-09 739 A petition is being prepared by Mr Montagu Harris on behalf of Drummer* Sand well of the West Kents and will be ready for signing this week. The petition will not be limited to Europeans. Chinese, Klings, Malays and women of all nationalities and ages are invited371 words
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Advertisement46 1907-08-09 739 For a Laine Back, When you have pains in the small of the back, dampen a piece of thick flannel slight, ly with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and bind it on over the seat of pain, and quick relief will follow. The George Town Dianeusarv Wholesale Agents.46 words
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Article315 1907-08-09 740 By a notice in the Bangkok Government Gazette the new Law of Military Service of the Siamese year 124 is to be applied in Bangkok Monthon from Ist April next. Persons are exempt from the operation of the law who pay in taxes not less than315 words
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Article357 1907-08-09 740 Combing Bridegroom’s Feathers for the r,.,. r Ceremony. 1 *The following incident is vouched for by a gentleman in Canton, who has related it to a correspondent of. the China Mail: a village of the San Ning District, a few weeks ago, a wedding took place357 words
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Article482 1907-08-09 740 TROUBLE IN THE WEST KENT REGIMENT. Threat to Kill Col. Fitton. ADJUTANT JOSLIN ATTACKED. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 7th August.—An extraordinary state of affairs exists in the Royal West Kent Regiment (the Queen’s Own) stationed here. The trouble has developed and two privates in the Regiment have been arrested for482 words
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Article42 1907-08-09 740 (Supplied by Benter.) A Modification Proposed. Loudon, 6th August.—Lord Elgw h« announced that a protocol modifying the Sugar Convention has been drafted by the Brussels Commission. It is to be RignM on September Ist if accepted by the Poweri(Supplied by Benter.) - 42 words
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Article130 1907-08-09 740 (Supplied by Reuter.) Preserving the Peace of the World. London, 6th August.-Semi-offlciarstate-ments at Berlin and St. Petersburg declare that the discussions at Swinemuende have covered all the questions of the moment. The discussions testify to the desire of both Powers to preserve the peace of the world.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 130 words
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Article46 1907-08-09 740 (Supplied by Reuter.) Unaffected by the Huge Fine. London, 7th August.—The Standard Oil Coy’s stock is unaffected by the decision io the recent case. It is believed at New York that two years will elapse before the higher Courts will decide the appeal.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article108 1907-08-09 740 (Supplied by Reuter.) Franco-Spanish Party AttackedLondon, 7tb Au. list.—The French and Spanish meno’-war landed' a force at Casablanca and weie attacked by Kabylis. Six French soldiers and one officer were wounded. French Bombard Casablanca. London, 7th August. —After posting guards at the Consulates the Erencb cruiser Galilei bombarded the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 108 words
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Article33 1907-08-09 740 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dangerous Oil Fuel. London, 7th August. —The oil fuel on th® British destroyer Spiteful, lying iu the boient, ignited. Two stokers were killed a four injured.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article23 1907-08-09 740 (Supplied by Reuter.) Kaiser Wins the Cnp. London, 7<b August.-Tbe Kaisefs y acM Meteor has won tbe King’s C<rp tow(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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95 1907-08-09 741 (Supplied by Reuter.) Marvels with the 12-liichirs London, 7th August.—Their Majesties the King and Queeu, the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke of Connaught went aboard the Dreadnought to witness the practice with the 12-in guns. Twelve shots were fired in three minutes(Supplied by Reuter.) - 95 words
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Article59 1907-08-09 741 (Supplied by Reuter.) 400 Miles of Rahway. London, 6th August—ln the House of Commons Mr. Winston Churchill announced that Government had decided to authorise the immediate construction of 400 miks of Railway in Northern Nigeria. It is estimated that the cost will be «£1,230,000. One of the objects for(Supplied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article226 1907-08-09 741 (Supplied by Reuter.) Invasion by Turkish Troops. London, 6th August.—Reuter’s Teheran correspondent wires that a large number of Tuikish troops with artillery have entered Persia near Uruinia. They destroyed the village of Mavneh, killing eighteen men and sixty women aud children who were mostly Christians. The Turkish soldiers then(Supplied by Reuter.) - 226 words
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Article, Illustration909 1907-08-09 741 Never in our long and glorious history has any British Monarch made such a record for diplomacy as that established by our present King, the anniversary of whose Coronation we celebrate to-morrow. Not that King Edward is given to making speeches, for it is seldom indeed that one909 words
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Advertisement44 1907-08-09 741 Sickness Comes When Least Expected. A little forethought may save you no end of trouble. Anyone who makes it a rule to *®op Camber lain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand knows this to be Th o George 'J Lown Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.44 words
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Advertisement87 1907-08-09 741 The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. People are often very much disappointed to find that their family physician is away from home when they most need his services. Diseases like cramp, colic and diarrhoea require prompt treatment, aud in many instances prove fatal before medicine can be procured87 words
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Article282 1907-08-09 742 (Before Mr. Codringion.) Mr. A. Campbell was this morning arntfgned on the charge of neglecting to atte id aft tbe Police Courts on tbe 31st ult. in obedience to a summons served on bim by bit syce claiming $7 as a balance of his wages for one282 words
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Article85 1907-08-09 742 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Tle following tie was played oft' yesterday Single Handicap, Class 13. W. S. Dunn (-4/6) beat XV. P. G. Taggart (-15) 4—6 6 4 6—3. It is officially notified in the London (raxette that His Majesty’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affaiis has received85 words
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Article675 1907-08-09 742 Legal Reforms. An Ordinance of some importance is under the considerati >n of the Legislative Council at Singapore, says the London and China Express of the 19th ultimo. Its view is to amend tbe Courts Ordinance which became law in 1878, and which has from that675 words
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Article614 1907-08-09 742 Second and Third Days’ Ent EIEB Following are t lie entries for the d and third days’ racing of the Peral; Clubs Autumn Meeting, the entries handicaps for the first day having been nire. in yesterday s Echo ¥eD Second Day, 15th August, 1907. I.—A Handicap for614 words
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Advertisement68 1907-08-09 742 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that h 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 that68 words
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Article952 1907-08-09 743 A Motor Gymkhana will be held at Ipoh under the auspices of the Perak Motor Union on the 31st iust commencing at 2 3) pm, and o'i the following day, at 9 a.m., there will be Hill-chmbing Competitions at BatuGajah. Following are the list of entries for952 words
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Article148 1907-08-09 743 (Open to All Comer»,) Class A. 10 H. P. and upder. B. 15 H. P. and under. C. over 15 H. P. D. Motor Cycles. Horse Power catalogue I by The Royal Automobile Club Rating. Conditions.—One try only from standing start, with full comp’ement of bona fide passengers148 words
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Article1254 1907-08-09 744 The Times of Malaya gives the following intei esting account of the arrangements made for the Agri-horticultural Show which opens at Kuala Kangsar to-morrow The Buildings. The buildings for the Show hive liven completed. They are mostly made of at tap, and are spacious and cool. Mr.1,254 words
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Article128 1907-08-09 744 (Supplied by Reuter.) Tne Limitation of Armaments. London, 8 li August. -It j, ÜBd that Britain has agreed to withdraw tU urgency clause regarding the limitation armaments she proposed at the Ram merely declaring that the examination of the question is highly desirable. The Airship and War.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 128 words
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Article67 1907-08-09 744 (Supplied by Reuter.) Destroyer Quail Damaged. London, Bth August.—The night niaiiouvres off Portland were attended by a collision. The destroyer Quail badly damaged her bows and has had to go into dock for repairs. [The Q.uail is a 300-ton destroyer of 30 knots speed. In night manoeuvres(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article32 1907-08-09 744 (Supplied by Reuter.) Donation to the King’s Hospital Fund London, 7th August.—Mr. Carnegie, the American millionaire, has unconditionally donated one hundred t housand pounds sterling to the King’s Hospital Fund.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article130 1907-08-09 744 (Sup) lied by Reuter.) France’s Firm Action. London, Bth August.—The French representatives have banded the Signatories of the Act of Algeciras a communicaiion declaring that events in Morocco have outstripped the contemplated measures and reaffirming the intention of France to maintain the authority of the Sultan and the independence(Sup) lied by Reuter.) - 130 words
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Article23 1907-08-09 744 (Supplied by Reuter.) Won by Lord Dunraven’s London, Bth August.—Lord t yacht Kariad has won the Kaiser s tup Cowes.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article63 1907-08-09 745 (Supplied by Reuter.) To be Laid Down this Year. London. Bth August. —Russia h is decided jay down this year two battleships of the uew type evolvel b s’ tlie Minis hy of are of 19,970 tons displacement with turbine engines which will drive them at 21 knots(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article140 1907-08-09 745 (Supplied by Reuter.) Opposition in the Commons. London, 7th August.—Mr. Harold Cox, M. P. for Preston, lies given notice that he will move the rejection of the Transvaal Loan because the Colony denies to law-abid-ing subjects of His Majesty the King the rights of civilised men. i(Supplied by Reuter.) - 140 words
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Article33 1907-08-09 745 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Visit to Spain. London, Bth August.—The Japanese cruisers Chitosc and Tsukuba have ‘arrived at San Sebastian in Northern Spain. Admiral Ijuinhas lunched with the Spanish Royalties.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article23 1907-08-09 745 (Supplied by Reuter.) The King's Donation. London, 7th August—The King has given one hundred guineas to the Clive Memorial Fund.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article35 1907-08-09 745 (Supplied by Reuter.) More Failures Recorded. London, 7th August.—ln the attempt to wim the Channel Heaton failed four miles roin the French coast. Wolffe, another •wiuuner, failed within three-quarters of a mile. 1(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article57 1907-08-09 745 (Supjdied by Reuter.) Second Reading Passed. baP^^ 011 August.—The House of Lords passed the second reading of the EvictM Tenants’ Bill. lUB(^owne strongly criticised the i nnt a<^v Be tB rejection, the InT 011 d onl y increase the difficulties of Moreover, the Bill was HinEL*(Supjdied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article116 1907-08-09 745 Penang. Bth August. (/>// courtesy oj the Chartered Ban’O London Demand Rank ...2/4/ 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/42* 5. 3 Credit •••‘-/Hf 3 Documentary ...2/4/, Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174 3 days’ sight Private 175 j Bombay, D.unand Bank 173 j Moulmein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private116 words
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Article181 1907-08-09 745 Gold leaf $64.85 B. Popper(W.Coast 311)8.5 oz.) 16 —no slock White Pepper 21 J.— sales Trang Pepper 17%.—sales Cloves (picked) 51.— n0 sellers Mace 81.50 sales Mace Pickings 69.— sales Nutmegs 1108 24. sales No. 1 5.25 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.00 sales Tapioca Flour I.SO181 words
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Advertisement12 1907-08-09 745 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, ‘Buttery Co.12 words
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Advertisement571 1907-08-09 745 Siris Wiio Lock Like Ghosts Because of Anemia (Weak Watery Blood) Soon Become Rosy and Robust By the Usk of Dr. William’s Pink Pills. READ TUB CASE <F THIS mfrchant’s DAUGHTER IN CHINA. Girls at fourteen and upwards often teem to droop and fade. The rosy cheeks, bright eyes, ruby571 words
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Obituary38 1907-08-09 745 Domestic Occurrence. Death. On .Jnl v 2<>th, 1907. a t Sandakan. Elias Michael Ashness, Chief Clerk. Land Office. British North Borneo. Buried at Ihe Itonian Catholic Cemetery at 7-Jo ani f] ie following day. Singapore papers please copy.38 words
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Article967 1907-08-09 746 fl A I o*XS Number 01, j 3 a Capital. Shares 1 Last Dividend. Name. >. issued. M cc o I g Mining. j 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. ($11.50 1907 300,000 22,500 10 10 Bruang Ltd. 8.75 88.75967 words
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Advertisement21 1907-08-09 746 WROUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS.I mackavs I LIQUOR WHISKY. Large Stooge Always on Hand. MARTELL’S BRANDY. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LT.D. Geislers’ Champagne.21 words
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Advertisement821 1907-08-09 747 Ad vert isements. INSURA.3XT OES. It n r 777 I A ppON SSURANCE North British and Mercantile General Accident Fire and Life tUK ORATION. Insurance Company. Assurance Corporation. Ltd. Total Funds at 31 rt December, 1906 INCORPORATED BY ROYAL £17,808,538. i CHARTER A.D. 1720 I.—Authorised Capital £3,000,000 WE have been821 words
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