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Title Section21 1907-08-30 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 coati. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 30th August, 1907. No. 35.21 words
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Advertisement286 1907-08-30 1 ZZZZZZ 2 ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZ ,zzzzzzzz//////////////// zz CONTENTS. I I I X LEADERS: PAGE. OBITUARY: s The Naval Estimates 795 Mr. Alexander 816 Festival of the Seventh Moon 798 J Great Britain and Peace 803 Mwcellankoub Page. Ihe Moroccan Situation 808 5 5 Assistant Surgeon Currency in Deli 795 > Penang Chambet286 words
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Advertisement162 1907-08-30 2 fc itS&A fc*S2&4 *5 I 5 f THE j I STRAITS ECHO i i MAIL EDITION. < I Published the day prior to the departure of eaeh mail 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States 9 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all162 words
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Article800 1907-08-30 795 The final discussion of the Navj' Estimates this Session took place in the Commons on the 31st ultimo and was devoted to the consideration of the Shipbuilding Vote. This is the largest item in the Estimates, the portion of it marked down for the construction of new800 words
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Article235 1907-08-30 795 Royal Cinematograph Company. But tor me thing the Royal Cinetnalogriph C -.I uny’s opening >how at the King Street theilrical hall las! evening—wlmn there was fair house pro,ent —would have been ani enjoyable one. The thirteen items tigui.ug on the programme were, with but one or two exceptions,235 words
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Article240 1907-08-30 795 'The Manager of the local branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia ami China has courteously informed us that the Dutch Government have issued a notice prohibiting, from 2O’.h instant, the importation into Deli (Sumatra) of silver dollars, except the new small Straits Dollar in circulation240 words
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Advertisement102 1907-08-30 795 Sat visits Echo. v> Tv 1 W I 1. I (i '!K Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.—£/«enw. Published dally (except Sundays.) AT TH! CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL 821 per annum. OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 815 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone102 words
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Advertisement46 1907-08-30 795 For a Lame Back, When vou have pains in the si jail of the back, dampen a pipce of thick flanael 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.46 words
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Advertisement74 1907-08-30 795 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made tlmt is relied upon with a more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Ch< lera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century m w Huh it has l»een in use, peo; 1, have le trued that it74 words
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Article3342 1907-08-30 796 In Appellate Jurisdiction (Before the Chief Justice, Sir HyndmanJones, and Justices Fisher and Braddell.) The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China vs. The British India Steam Navigation Co., Lid. The above case was resumed yesterday when Mr. Fort continued his address on behalf of the appellants. He3,342 words
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Article679 1907-08-30 797 {Before Mess‘s. Woferstan ancl Codrington.) Yesterday afternoon, a Chinese lad named Kua Ah Piaii pleaded guilty” to the charge of theft. Toe complainant stated that the accused was in bis employ for one day and on the following day, when the former was away, the latter walked679 words
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Article436 1907-08-30 798 Support local industries came up again at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners yesterday, says Saturday’s Singapore Free Frees, over the acceptance of a tender for iron pipes for the new reservoir. The Engineer recommended the acceptance of the tender of a home firm, which was «£5O436 words
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Article148 1907-08-30 798 (Supplied by Reuter.) Scottish Land Bill Abandoned. London, 22ud August.—The Government has abandoned the Scottish Lind Bill owing to the amendments nude by the House of Lords. Two Successive All Night Sittings. London, 22nd August.— I’he House of Commons sat until eight o’clock yesterday morning debating the Scottish and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 148 words
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Article40 1907-08-30 798 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Culiftian Diamond Presentation. London, 22nd August.—The Transvaal Council adopted the Cullinan Diamond Motion by 7 votes to five. Government Retrenchment. London, 23rd August.—The Transvaal Government are about to discharge 1,200 employees owing to retrenchments.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article187 1907-08-30 798 (Supplied by Reuter.) Conflicts between Governments. London, August 22nd.—There has been a remarkable conflict between the New South Wales and t he Commonwealth Governments owing to the Police of the foimer se’zmg at Sydney a quantity of wire-netting on which the new duty had not been paid, despite the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 187 words
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Article39 1907-08-30 798 (Supplied by Reuter.) Inquiry to Her Leg. London, 23rd August.—The German Empress slipped and fell at Wilhelmshohe yesterday and injured a blood-vessel in her left leg. She will be obliged to take a long rest.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article94 1907-08-30 798 Supplied by Reuter.) No Spanish Reinforcements. L-ndon, 22nd AuguL—ln the Cabinet Council at Madrid the Premier stated that no reinforcements woui 1 be sent to Casa Blanca where the troops are ordered to re! main in the town simply policing it. An Attack Repulsed London, 23rd August.—Reuter’s cones, pondent( Supplied by Reuter.) - 94 words
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Article47 1907-08-30 798 (Supplied by Reuter.) Modus Vivendi Agreed Upon. London, 2 3rd August.— Britain and America have agreed on the modus nivendi for the coming fishing season. They will submit the treaty of 1818 to the Hague for arbitration. The attitude of Newfound land is uncertain.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article47 1907-08-30 798 (Supplied by Reuter.) The German Bank Concession. London, 22nd August.—lt transpires that the concession granted the German Bank in Persia scarcely confers privileges beyond other powers. The only concession of the slightest importance provides for the forcible collection of debts six months after they are due.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article620 1907-08-30 798 On tin* Seventh Moon of every year the Chinese celebrate the Feast of the Devils, for it is a traditional belief among them that, during this moon the destitute who are dead and gone once again revisit this world. And because in their corporeal existence620 words
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Advertisement88 1907-08-30 798 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, and in many instances prove fatal before medicine can be procured88 words
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Article34 1907-08-30 799 Following is the result of the tie played yesterday Mixed Double Handicap. Mrs. Dunn and G. R. K. Mugliston (-40) beat Miss Jones and W. J. Hodge (—15.3) 6—3, 4—6, 8-6.34 words
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Article95 1907-08-30 799 Kuala Lumpur. V J HE eT Bro. James gratefully acknowedges the following further contributions o the Building Fund of the above institution Mr. Lira Kek Cbuan $5OO Mr. Yeap Ke ng Teng $2OO A cricket match between members of the 1 j ladies of Penang will be95 words
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Article1362 1907-08-30 799 She Stoops to Conquer." An Unqualified Success. a A T be Hall ,aBt ni ght the Penang Amateur Dramatic Society staged for the mst time the long-promised comedy, She Stoops to Conquer,” which is one of the best plays written by Oliver Goldsmith, and the piece went with such swing1,362 words
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Article1034 1907-08-30 800 In Appellate Jurisdiction (Before the Chief Justice, Sir HyndmanJones, and Justices Fisher and Braddell.) The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China vs. The British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. At the resumed hearing after luncheon, Mr. Adams went into Mr. Fort’s arguments in detail. He discussed the1,034 words
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Article843 1907-08-30 800 (Before Messrs. Peel and Lornie.) At Bui terwort h, before the above Magistrates yesterday, a Malay named Mat Dris was charged with kidnapping four girls— Puan, Cbc Mali, ah and Teh—from the house of one Musah at Kampcng Setul on July 20. Teh in her evidence stated843 words
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Article1199 1907-08-30 801 The Haunted Room.. A Ghostly Experience. [By Southern Cross.] Chapter 11. (Concluded from last Monday.) .•The terrible eyes seemed to have come What thev belonged to seemed to nearer. f oot o f nl y bed. It be g been a man. I lay and waited. m,[By Southern Cross.] - 1,199 words
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Article85 1907-08-30 801 the Show at ko f the Government purchases. I future shows it ,na V£ saleable articles were would be Toother complaint ia that people auctioned. A >t I Saturday uot only who went to th .1 r( c)es goU> 1)lt actually found many of t M85 words
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Article331 1907-08-30 801 IIm.tHSJ to the recent murder of a European v omaii at Hongkong ami »e subsequent arrest of the suspected murderer at Chefoo, a Hongkong paper gives these details, and alludes to tbe identity of tiiJ murdered w< man The real name of the man suspected ot being331 words
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Article390 1907-08-30 801 Miss Anderson Enjoys the Sport. The special correspondent of the Malay Mail, in the course of an account of the visit of 11. E. the Governor and party to Perak, oives detail) of the meng-gelunchor party as follows No t ime w is lost in390 words
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Article753 1907-08-30 802 Week by Week. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 22nd August. The past week has been quite a gala one, for at times even the capital of the Federation is slow and uneventful. The weather has been quite normal, and we have bad at least one brisk753 words
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Article523 1907-08-30 802 Sungei Salak Robber Company. This company has been formed to acquire two rubber estates comprising about 3,078 acres in the Malay Peninsula. The capital is <£70,000 in £1 shares, of which 41,000 are offered for subscription at par. The purchase price has been fixed at .£28,000,523 words
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Article927 1907-08-30 802 (Fioil Our Own Correspondent) Tmsday, 20th august. The cholera is believed to be abating W have had several hei.vy showers of yl® since my last letter and this may O t2 not have lad something to do with it a any rate all the drains have been* wall927 words
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Article140 1907-08-30 803 (Supplied by Reuter.) Scottish Land Bill to be Reintroduced. London, 23rd August.— In the House of Commons Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman announced that the Scottish Land Bill will be reintroduced and resubmitted to the House of Lords, who have shown a cynical disregard to the wishes of the Scotch people.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 140 words
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Article69 1907-08-30 803 (Supplied by Reuter.) Raising their own “Screws,” London, 24th August.—Despite the public outcry both Houses of the Commonwealth arliament passed the bill increasing payment of the members to six hundred pounds year. The Customs Dispute. London, 24th August.—The newspapers Sydney and Melbourne are unanimous N S°^ emil(Supplied by Reuter.) - 69 words
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Article61 1907-08-30 803 (Supplied by Reuter.) Special War Office Committee. London, 24th August.-Viscount Esher wL^ffi aPP n Uted Cbairman of the Special TipJ/ Cor P mittee to assist the Lord a fi n /“u t^ forin new Country Associations for the Territorial Army. that th Hald ne Secretary for’(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article45 1907-08-30 803 (Supplied by Reuter.) English Socialist Expelled. London 23rd August.—The English Socialist Quelch was expelled from Wurtemberg for a speech he made at the Socialist Congress, denouncing the Hague Conference members as thieves who were arranging a work of murder throughout the world.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article78 1907-08-30 803 (Supplied by Reuter.) No Moors near Casa Blanca. London, 24 th August.—The French casualties on the 21st instant were one killed and four wounded including an officer. The French, who have since been reconnoitring the envorions of Casa Blanca, found that the Moors have practically disappeared. There were many(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article64 1907-08-30 803 (Supplied by Reuter.) Arbitration of the Hague Accepted. London, 24th August.—lt is understood that the Rt. Hon. Sir Robert B<»nd, Premier of Newfoundland, accepts the arbitration of the Hague Tribunal on the Fisheries Question, but objects to the renewal of the modus vivendi and suggests an alternative(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article23 1907-08-30 803 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Loan Fully Subscribed. London, 24th August.—The issue of Borneo Loan on the 20th instant has been fully subscribed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article32 1907-08-30 803 (Supplied by Reuter.) South Africans beat Worcester. London, 24th August.—Notts beat Lancashire by an innings and 131 runs. The South Africans beat Worcester by an innings and 38 runs.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article825 1907-08-30 803 Mr. VV.T. Stead is indignant with the British Delegates at the Hague. They have not been bold enough, or extremist enough, for him. They lack what Carlyle, in a memorable passage, calls fire in the belly.” Interviewed by a press representative on the occasion of a825 words
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Article295 1907-08-30 804 C. R. C. vs. Bukit Mertajam R. C. Thb above match was played on the C. R. C. ground last Saturday, the 24th inst. Owing to the rain the match did not start until a few minutes past 3 o’clock. For the C. B. C. Thean Lye and Ewe295 words
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Article109 1907-08-30 804 Billiard Tournament, 1907. A Billiard Tournament among the members of the Chinese Cycling Club commenced on the 26th of June, and of the twenty-nine players taking part there are now left in the following four gentlemen, who will compete in two heats for the three piizes to109 words
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Article395 1907-08-30 804 The Government Gazette, of August 23rd contains the following items of information His Excellency the Governor, on the nomination of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, and subject to the approval of his Majesty the King, has been pleased to appoint Mr. Thomas Summers Baker to be an Unofficial395 words
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Article150 1907-08-30 804 Two Chinese women living i n a tenement house in Penaug Load went to Pitt Street Police Station yesterday morning and re ported that during the previous night a thief had entered their room and stolen a box containing 3600 worth of jewellery. The Sergeant at pj150 words
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Article298 1907-08-30 804 The members of the India-Ceylon Associat ion celebrated the first anniversary of their Association in its premises on Saturday last. There was a good attendance of members, and among the non-members who were present as guests were the Rev. G. F. Pykett, Mr. 1). M. Toomey and298 words
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Article159 1907-08-30 804 A iarge derelict junk was washed upon the beach to the left of the E. O. Hotel on Saturday. ’The junk had both her masts standing, but had apparently been a wait of the sea for a long period for her hull was barnacle-encrusted and159 words
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Article1279 1907-08-30 805 In Appellate Jurisdiction. (Before the Chief Justice Sir HyndmanJonee, and Justices Fisher and Braddell). The Chartered Bank of India, Aus--1 tralia and China vs. The British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. resumed his address for the defeudants this morning. He said that when Court adjourned on Friday he1,279 words
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Article829 1907-08-30 805 (Before Mr. Wolferstan) The forgery case against Mohamed Sheriff came on for hearing last Saturday before the first Magistrate. The SolicitorGeneral conducted the prosecution and Mr. Wright-Motiou defended the accused. The charge against the defendant was that of using some forged bills as genuine. Mr. Andrew Julian,829 words
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Article416 1907-08-30 806 An Arrest Reported. It will be remembered that a short time sgo a sensational theft of a very large sum of money was reported from Acheen. The person suspected of having taken the money was believed to have absconded to Penang. We now learn, on416 words
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Article1149 1907-08-30 806 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Aug. 23. Present. His Excellency the Deputy Governor, Capt. A. H. Young. His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrot, c.b. Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hon. A. T. Bryant (Act. Col. Treasurer). Hon. G. Hall Act. Auditor-General). Hon. F. J. Piggot, c.e. (Ag. Col. Engineer). Hon. J.1,149 words
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Article531 1907-08-30 807 New Books. The following new books were received at, the I ibrary on the 22ud in st.. 'fhe Battle of Tsu-Shima, hy Captain Vladimir Semenoff. Six Radical Thinkers, by John Maccuiui. Captain James Cook, by Arthur Kit son. Recollections and Impressions, by Mrs. M. Sellar. Napoleon at the531 words
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Article58 1907-08-30 807 (Supplied by Reuter.) Europe in Harmony. London, 24th August.—The Vienna Poli, hse/ie Cor respondent is authorised to make the statement that the three recent Royal meetings of King Edward and that with 4. Clemenceau at Marienbad have effected h irmonious European agreements ami that the general wish(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article71 1907-08-30 807 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prorogation on Wednesday. London, 24th August.—The prorogation of 1 arliament is fixed for the 28th instant. China and Hie Opium Trade. London, 25th August.— In the House oi Lords Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said the Government had not yet heard if China(Supplied by Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article24 1907-08-30 807 (Supplied by Reuter.) Captain Ottley Appointed Secretary. London, 24th August.—Captain Ottley has been appointed Secretary to the Imperial Defence Committee.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article35 1907-08-30 807 (Sup/died by Reut< i’.) 4 Die Fighting Temeraire. London, 25th Aucusl. iI.M.S. T> mcrone, tLe t bird i>rcodu oiyhl la uncbed, has a d’splacement of 18,(550 tons. she was launched at 1 )evonpoit.(Sup/died by Reut< i’.) - 35 words
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Article91 1907-08-30 807 (Slip/ lie by Reuter.) A Real Charge. London, 26th August.—'The Cavalry mai o'uvrcs have em'el curiously. I’he h’,-*d force, comprising the Lancer Brigade, star'ing from Southampton suddenly met the Blue force, comprising the Household Brigade, which started from Banbury, on the top of La in bourn Downs.(Slip/ lie ’ by Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article25 1907-08-30 807 (Supplied by Reuter Notts the Champions. London, 26th August.—The leaders in county cricket »aie Notts (champions), Worcester, Yorks, Surrey, Middlesex and Kent.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 25 words
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Article54 1907-08-30 807 (Supplied by Reuter.) Spanish Troops Leave Casa Blanca. London, 26th August.— Reuter’s corlespondent at Casa Bianca reports that the Spanish troops have left, the Town to find a suitable camp and will not return to Casa Blanca but will continue to co-operate with the French troops. Further French reinforcements(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article41 1907-08-30 807 (Sup plietl by Reuter.) Status of Legations Raised, London, 25th August.— Russia and Japan have decided to raise the status of their lespective legations to Embassies. A bill tbereanent was introduced at the opening of the new Duma.(Sup plietl by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article34 1907-08-30 807 (Su/t/died by Reuter.) Heavy Floods Reported. London, 26th August.—lt is reported from Tokio that Hoods have occurred in central Japan, I he heaviest for years. Trains are being interrupted and villages dUbr merged.– '■■■♦ (Su/t/died by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article73 1907-08-30 807 (Supplied by Reuter.) Injured Amour Propre.” London, 26th August.—lt is reported from Peking that China has sent simultaneous Notes to the French and Japanese Legations there, protesting against the derogation of China’s sovereignty in tbe I' rauco-Japanese Convention which guarantees the maintenance of peace and order in Chinese territory.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 73 words
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Article51 1907-08-30 807 Supplied by Reuter.) Developing in Gravity. London, 26th August.—lt is reported from Constantinople that the Turco-Per-sian frontier dispute threatens to Irecomea grave matter. Turkey is repudiating the Persian claims and declares the whole of the occupied territory to be properly Turkish. Ihe Kurils are maltreating the PersianSupplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article84 1907-08-30 807 (Supplied by Reuter.) Her Pacific Intentions. London, 25th August.—At tbe Oyster Bay Conference President Roosevelt and the naval officials decided the details of a visit of sixteen battleships to the Pacific in December. The Stringency of the Money Market. London, 26th August.—The Washington State treasurer begins this week to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 84 words
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Article24 1907-08-30 808 (Svpj lied by Reuter.) A Halt at Naples. London, 25th August. —The Japanese cruisers Tiukubi and Chitose are now at Naples.(Svpj lied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article43 1907-08-30 808 (Supplied by Reuter.) Twelve Killed, Many Injured. London, 26th August.—The Bordeaux to Paris express collided with a goods train at Contres. Sevan people were killed and thirty injured. London, 26th August.—The toll of dead in the accident now numbers twelve.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article924 1907-08-30 808 The telegrams of the last week or so regarding Morocco show that the situation there is very grave indeed, and it. looks very much as though Morocco will develop into a second Macedonia unless the Great Powers bestir themselves in the matter. Casa Blanca, where the first924 words
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Article3648 1907-08-30 808 11 Appellate Jurisdiction. (Before the Chief Ju tiee, Sir BanianJones, and Justices Fisher and Braddell) The Chartered Bank cf India Au tralia AND China The British** India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd The Court resumed sitting at 2-3O Pln yesterday, and some discussion took p ace to how much3,648 words
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Article1133 1907-08-30 810 (liejkre Mr. Wolfersian.) Further hearing of the forgery case against Mohamed Sheriff was resumed before Mr. Wolferstan yesterday at noon Louis Charles Treweeke, Captain of the ss Lady IVeZd, deposed that he used to draw bounty money for mail and parcels carried by his steamer. On the1,133 words
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Article640 1907-08-30 811 THEE SUCCESSFUL I’erfoumance. Last night the Penang Amateur Dramatic Society repeated (Liver Goldsmith’s aniudog comedy, “Sue Stoops to Conquer,” with e7eu b rie, der success than that of the initial perlornnuice, and the Rev. Frank Haines may be justly proud of the success which lias attended640 words
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Article1537 1907-08-30 811 Should. They be T. ul g il( t!|c t||glis|| Language? 1 ntbre «ting Ri i ly > Mr. Song Ong Si a ng. t letter? signed Mother f( |X t‘o n een t 0 the s 'r a,< Timei I'' 1 l!:lV0 a S-nuine interest in i|.1,537 words
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Article423 1907-08-30 812 The Siputeh Tin Mines, Limited, has been registered with a capital of .£40,000 in XI shares, to adopt an agreement with F. E. Mair, and to carry on, in the Federated Malay States and the Straits Settlements, the business of miners, explorers, etc. There is no initial423 words
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Article34 1907-08-30 812 (Echo Sped a l Kerosine Oil Famine. Kuala Lumpur, 27th August.—There lias been a dearth of kerosine oil here during the last fortnight and prices have gone up a hundred per cent.34 words
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Article32 1907-08-30 812 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Deceased Wife’s Sister s Bill. London, 27th August.—The House of Lords has passel the third reading of the Deceased Wife’s Sister’s Bill by 98 votes to 54.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article43 1907-08-30 812 (Supplied by Reuter.) British Concessions Criticised. London, 27th August.—The Times St. Petersburg correspondent says that the Anglo-Russian negotiations have made rapid progress. It is believed in well-inform-ed circles that the concessions made to Russia evoked much criticism from Indian statesmen.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article28 1907-08-30 812 (Supplied by Reuter.) Governor of a Prison Assassinated. London, 27th August.— Colonel Ivanhoff, Governor of the prison in the Viborg quarter of St. Petersburg, has been assassinated.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article131 1907-08-30 812 (Supplied by Reuter Special Commission to Make Enquiries. London, 26th August.—A telegram from Constantinople states that the Turkish Government is despatching a special commission, composed of Emin Bey, Official Minister of Justice, and two Generals, to the Turco-Persian frontier to enquire into the recent incident. Persian Prisoners(Supplied by Reuter ) - 131 words
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Article29 1907-08-30 812 (Supplied by Reuter.) Militarism 'Condemned. London, 27th August.—The Socialist Congress at Stuttgart ]ias ended. A resolution was passed condemning militarism and protesting against the Moroccan expedition.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article1072 1907-08-30 812 The following revised scheme of salaries for Assistant Surgeons in the Straits Settlements is published in the Government Gazette of last Saturday Sterling Rates. Salary on appointment 125 after 3 years’ service 150 6 175 011 P;' bsin g examination. 9 225 12 275 on P ass >1,072 words
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Article118 1907-08-30 813 In Appellate Jurisdiction. t/, e C/ l!p j- Sir H y lldman Jones, and Judices Father and Braddell). KhooGnay Tuan vs Khoo Hun Yeang and Another After the appeal in the Bill of Lading case was heard yesterday, the hearing of Hie appeal in the above case was118 words
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Article148 1907-08-30 813 (Before Mr. Wolferstan zV Chinaman, who had a previous record was yesterday sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment for stealing a saw from a house in Bridge St. Bor voluntarily causing hurt lo a Chinese boy another Chinese lad was yesterday ordered to receive 10 cuts with a148 words
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Article253 1907-08-30 813 We regret to hive to chronicle another riding accident, the victim this time being Mr. Alexmder, assistant, manager of the “Crag Hotel.” Mr. Alexander left the E O. Hotel this morning on horseback to ride up to the “Crag.” He had not arrived thereby midday, and enquiries253 words
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Article630 1907-08-30 813 Penang Butterflies vs. Young Men's Christian Association. .A large crowd assembled on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon to see the above teams play off their League fixture. It was a very keenly-contested game, and resulted in the defeat, of last year’s champions by thr e goals to nil. For630 words
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Article301 1907-08-30 814 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 25th August. The inauguration ceremony in connection with the installation of the electric light in the prosperous town of Kam par was arranged to take place last evening. The British Resident and His Highness the Sultan went down specially for the occasion, and301 words
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Article390 1907-08-30 814 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Siturday, 24th August. Masses weie said in the new chapel at Talang. Kuala Kangsar, for the first tim by Rev. Fathers Herman and Marrioie of Taiping. The site and the building thereon are the generous gift of Mr. 11. Berkeley, the District Officer390 words
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Article138 1907-08-30 814 A sum of $200,000 is provided in the current year’s estimates for the extension of the Kuala Lumpur Waterworks. The whole cost is estimated it tin ee-qu.liters of a million dollars. It is understood that all the plans and estimates were prepared by Mr. Bach,138 words
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Article321 1907-08-30 814 Burning Derelict in the Track of Steamers. Further particulars of the burning of the Currie liner Fortunatus, already recoided in our columns, are furnished by a Freemantle wire of August 18. The cable says that the North German Lloyd steamer Seydlitz reports that the steamer Fortunatus321 words
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Article364 1907-08-30 814 Accouung n, Ch.neep month-tIM, /.h m.ion-n (be h 8 wine, the spmt. of the depa.te.lare allowed back to inotherentli. J.’cra whole month tie. are allowed io Hwi.it the places they knew when in the flesh. Their visit is celebrated b, a least and tins feast364 words
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Article461 1907-08-30 814 When and Wh..re to See It. The much-tadie 1-of comet is to be lounl in the «‘astern horizon, a. little N. of O.iou and E. N. E of Aldob non. The bed time to observe it is betwieu 2 a.m. and 3 am. At ■I 1 and461 words
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Article50 1907-08-30 815 {Echo Special.) Death of Mr. Theam Tew’s Mother. Singapore, 28th August.—Mr. Wee Theam Tew’s mother died of cholera at her residence in Neil Road yesterday, and the remains of the old lady were buried immediately. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones among the Singapore Babas.50 words
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Article119 1907-08-30 815 (Supplied by Reuter.) Tit for Tat. London, 27th August—The House of Lords has rejected the Government’s Scottish Lind Bill. The House of Commons rejected most of the Lords’ amendments to the English Land Bill. Mr. Birred intimated that he deplored the Lords’ amendments to the Evicted Tenants’ Bill, but(Supplied by Reuter.) - 119 words
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Article41 1907-08-30 815 (Supplied by Reuter.) M P. for Longford and Forty Others Arrested. London, 28th August.—Mr. J. P. Farrell, M. P. for Longford, N and forty other persons have been arrested at Longford in connection with the land troubles(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article78 1907-08-30 815 (Supplied by Reuter.) Protection Inadequate. London, 27th August.—The British Coljyy at Jangier has petitioned the British mister for warships to be sent there owing be inadequacy of the Franco-Spanish leb^at^ 8 f° r th® P rot€ctlou °f the Europeans Moroccan War Minister Warned. ondon, 28th August.—A F ranco-Span-Sid M(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article37 1907-08-30 815 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Fatal Charge. Loudou 27th Aueunt—A private was killed and twenty men injured when the Cancer Brigade and the Household Brigade charged each other on t he crest of Lambourn Downs.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article48 1907-08-30 815 (Supplied by Reuter) At It Again. London, 28th August.—The Kaiser, rep ying to the address of the B irgomaster of Hanover, said that they had to thank Heaven and the sword of his trusty troops foi its having been possible to maintain peace tor so long.(Supplied by Reuter) - 48 words
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Article91 1907-08-30 815 (Supplied by Reuter.} Promise of Redress by the Porte. London, 28th August.—Reuter’s correspondent at Constantinople states that Persia has circularised the Powers codlplaining of the atrocities of the Kurds in the disputed territory. The Porte, replying to Persian representations, has promised to give orders to prevent misdeeds.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 91 words
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Article55 1907-08-30 815 (Supplied by Reuter} A Return to Constitutional Government Urged. London, 28th August.—The State Council met in Lisbon yesterday for the first time since the Cabinet assumed dictatorial powers. All the Councillors urged a let urn to const i tutional Government. The Portuguese Premier’s reply is regarded as admitting the(Supplied by Reuter} - 55 words
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Article44 1907-08-30 815 (Supplied by Reuter.) Negotiations with Japan London, 28ih August.—The Dominion Government has opened uegociations with Japan to renew the old arrangement of not permitting more than GOO Japanese a ;ear to enter Canada. The workmen of British Columbia threaten violence to the Orientals.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article43 1907-08-30 815 (Supplied by Reuter.) Huge Fire at Hakodate. London, 27th August. —Reuter’s Tok io correspondent reports a huge fire at Hakodate. Seventy Jiouses in the centre of the citv were burned and all the consulates, with the exception of the American Consulate, destroyed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article1107 1907-08-30 815 As will be seen from our report of yesterday s special general meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, which appears in another portion of this, issue, the election of a representative to fill the vacancy’ on the Legislative Council caused by the resignation of the1,107 words
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613 1907-08-30 816 Wanted, 44 More Recruits. Since our last issue we have received one more name for the proposed Penang-born Chinese Volunteer Corps, and the total now stands at 56 1. Lim Chee Saing 30. Ooi Siang Bcng 2. Tau Choo Soay 31. Chew Kheug Le3. Tan613 words
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Article358 1907-08-30 816 (Before Mr. Codringion) Ih>. moruiug a Cbiuanian, named Cbom, Ab Kow was placed in the dock on ill charge of introducing tobacco into the n r mises of the Prison. The prosecution stated that about 2 pm. yesterday the man was seen by a Malay sub-warder climb(Before Mr. Codringion) - 358 words
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Obituary287 1907-08-30 816 Death of Nr. Alexander. In yesterday’s issue we recorded a serious riding accident to Mr. Alexander, Assistant Manager of the Crag Hotel,” and to day we greatly regret to hear that he died at the General Hospital, from the effects of his injuries, at 6 o’clock yesterday evening. The young287 words
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Article1121 1907-08-30 817 Interesting Special Meetings. Candidates for Council Nominated. THE SHIPPING KING. Two interesting special general meetings of the Penang Chamber of Commerce were held yesterday afternoon, at 3 o’clock. The business before the first meeting was to propose a nominee for the Legislative Council in place of the1,121 words
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2793 1907-08-30 817 In proceeding to the second meeting the Chairman said that the particular business here was to consider the Report of the SubCommittee of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in the matter of Conference and Shipping Rings. Some time ago their Committee had been2,793 words
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Article80 1907-08-30 819 In the House of Commons on the Bth inst. Mr. Fell asked the Postmaster-Gener-al if he had yet made any arrangements for the establishment of an all-British mail service to Australasia and the East. Captain Norton, who answered the question, said that the hon. member was aware80 words
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Article466 1907-08-30 819 The policy which the F. M. S. Government has decided to pursue in regard to gambling during the next two years, is made evident by the terms aud conditions on which tenders for the Gaming Farm have been invited by the Governments of Selangor and Pahang.466 words
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Article950 1907-08-30 819 High Commissioner’s Visit to Gemas. The following extracts are taken from an mterestmg art.cle in the Strait, Time, on HIS Excellency’s visit to Gemas:— John Anderson, as the High Commissioner for the Federated Malay States, arnved at beremban on Monday, the 19th, and left there at 6.30 o’clock950 words
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393 1907-08-30 819 The ordinary general meeting was held on Bth inst. at Winchester House, London. Sir West Ridgeway, who presided, moved the adoption of the report. He stated that the situation was eminently satisfactory. The prospectus estimated the output for the year at 16,5001b5.; the actual output393 words
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Article271 1907-08-30 820 (Supplied by Reuter.) Final Work in Parliament. London, 29th August.—The House of Lords has passed the third reading of the Transvaal Loan and English Land Bills. The amendments to the English Land Bill were dropped, as the Earl of Carrington, President of the Board of Agriculture, declined to accept(Supplied by Reuter.) - 271 words
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Article122 1907-08-30 820 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Government Proclamation. London, 28th August.—The Dublin Gaaette publishes proclamations under the Constabulary Act authorising the Viceroy to declare a county or district in a state of disturbance and empowering him to send extra Police to counties so proclaimed. London, 28th August.—Mr. J. P. Farrell,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 122 words
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Article31 1907-08-30 820 (Supplied by Reuter.) Result of the Great Ebor. London, 29th August.—The following is the result of the Great Ebor Handicap:— Wuffy 1 Bibiani 2 l The Page 3(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article62 1907-08-30 820 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Results of the County Matches. London, 29th August. —Yorkshire has beaten Sussex by five wickets, Lancashire beat Derbyshire by one wicket, Leicester beat Essex by eight wickets and Gloucester beat Hampshire by five wickets. South Africa Beats South Wales. London, 29th August.—The South(Supplied by Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article44 1907-08-30 820 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Injurious Federal Tariff. London, 29th August.—At the Perth Assembly a large majority carried the Premier’s motion that the Federal Tariff was most injurious to the primary industries of West Australia and fraught with the gravest danger to her existence.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article49 1907-08-30 820 (Supplied by Reuter.) Denial of a Secret Agreement. London, 29th August.—A semi-official statement from St. Petersburg denies the newspaper report that Russia had secretly agreed to make Japan further concessions in Northern Manchuria and that the Sungari Valley would be included within Japan’s sphere of influence.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article33 1907-08-30 820 (Supplied by Reuter.) Entertained by Italy’s King. London, 28th August.—The officers of the Japanese cruiser which Admiral juin is on were received in audience by King Victor Emmanuel at Racconigi.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article22 1907-08-30 820 (Supplied by Reuter.) No Communication from Kaid Maclean. London, 29th August.—No communication has been received from Kaid Maclean for a fortnight.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article25 1907-08-30 820 (Supplied by Reuter.) Warships Ordered in England. London, 29th August.—Brazil has ordered three battleships and two cruisers from Messrs. Armstrong’s and Messrs. VickersMaxim’s yards.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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36 1907-08-30 820 (Supplied by Reuter.) Her Arrival at Devonport. London, 28th August.—The battleship Commonwealth, which ran aground while entering Lamlash Bay, has arrived at Devonport, leaking badly. HV plates are considerably dented.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article118 1907-08-30 820 Penang, 29th August. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 1 4 months’ sight Bank ”*9/4 V 3 Credit .*.*.2/4? 3 Documentary ...2/411 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174J 6 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Bombay, Demand Bank 1744 Moulmein, Demand Bank <t> pJ 3 days’ sight118 words
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Article171 1907-08-30 820 Gold leaf 565.10 B. Pepper(W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 164.— n0 slock White Pepper 21}.— sales Trang Pepper 17}.—safes Cloves (picked) out of seasan Mace 76.— sellers Mace Pickings 68.— sellers Nutmegs 110 s 24.50 sales f No. 1 5.40 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.20 buyers Tapioca Flour171 words
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Advertisement820 1907-08-30 821 ■MM Who RM Their Lioes g T Disregarding Nature’s Danger SiONAL From the Case of PfTfil PQQ DDAUH V IEWS of Pon ang, Singapore, Perak, This Rangoon Lady. UUIIULII U ILIIiLIUU utinlllJ Selangor, and Sumatra. u Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft., Shi is Now Cured Thanks to820 words
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Article991 1907-08-30 822 o J Number of *3 p 2 S S a Capital. Shares r~ Last Dividend. Name. 4! issued. I g M 5 _J J J I Milling. 1 1903 I 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 11— s]j 1907 300,000 22,500991 words
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Advertisement30 1907-08-30 822 DAVID CORSAR SON’S MACKAY’S CELEBRATED WELL-KNOWN EXTRA LIQUOR WHISKY. “S. B. Co.’ NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. MARTELL’S BRANDY. GIN IN RED CASES. SANDIbANDS, BUTTERY Co. Geislers 1 Sandilands, Buttery Cn.30 words
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Advertisement528 1907-08-30 823 Aclvevtisementa. '•rar-1’ 'Kiraw zn iji j ,w L un I I Mill BUI I IM i^bbmm^,— ———i Guide to PenanoJ J °HH.wifi, miner. Nos. 2, 3 4 of by the late A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. REVIEW OF THE E. F. Skertchly, f.e.s. 1y r*n FAQT” OLIVER ASH WELL, I528 words
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