The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 6 September 1907
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Title Section21 1907-09-06 1 THE STRAITS ECHO. MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cento. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 6th September, 1907. No. 36.21 words
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Advertisement311 1907-09-06 1 ZZZZZZZZZZZ^ZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ//ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZzXMzzAzZZZ//ZZZZ//* N CONTENTS. I I s X X X Leaders page. Miscellaneous Page. s x X X X X s When Doctors Disagree 823 The Governor’s Visit to Pahang 825 The Peace of the World 826 'Setul 825 The Kite Danger 832 Chinese Coolie Emigration 828 Our Food Supply311 words
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Advertisement157 1907-09-06 2 i I I THE I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 99 —wggaww" Hi H Published the day prior to the departure of each mail g J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as P all important news from various157 words
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Article866 1907-09-06 823 When doctors disagree about the effects of alcohol patients are likely to consult their own tastes whether they will indulge in it or not. The British Medical Association has been discussing the question whether alcohol is wholly injurious or, under certain conditions, beneficial, and the discussion, as866 words
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Article662 1907-09-06 823 Penang Free School ns. Crescent Football Team Although beaten yesteiday afternoon the Free School team was not disgraced; indeed, the Scholars ate to be congra*ulated on putting up such a good fight against the Crescents, who only succeeded in beating their juvenile opponents by four goals to three.662 words
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Advertisement106 1907-09-06 823 The S ?.ta a o’n o, .■'■V' A- -T '-•■> I s ir Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.—Amerson. Published daily (except Sundays.) IT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., N o 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAI per annum. OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 515 CA BLE ADDRESS:106 words
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Article1865 1907-09-06 824 la Appellate Jurisdiction. (Before the Chief Justice, Sir II yndvianJones, and Justices Fisher and Braddell.) Poh Hin Chan vs. Sin Chooi Toe Co. and Tin Sbang Co. The appeal in the above case, popularly known as the Salt Case, was heard before rhe full Court of Appeal yesterday1,865 words
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Advertisement90 1907-09-06 824 The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. People are often very mue.h disappointed to find that their family physician is away from home when they most need his services. Diseases like cramp, colic and diannoea require prompt treatment, and in many instances prove fatal before medicine ca be procured90 words
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Article807 1907-09-06 825 (Before Messrs. Codrington and De Mello.) The following cases were tried by the Eench Court yesterday Criminal Breach of Trust. The Municipality prosecuted tram conductor Pawanteh, a Malay, for breach of trust in respect of nine cents. The prosecution was conducted by Mr. Samuel, of Messrs. Presgrave807 words
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Article86 1907-09-06 825 We regret to learn, says tbe Mat ay Mail, that a cablegram has been received an? nouncing the death of Mr. A. W. Hodson’, Manager of the Ledbury Rubber Co., on the s. s. Macedonia, of aneurism, on tbe 26th inst, before reaching Marseilles. The86 words
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Article202 1907-09-06 825 'J he Royal Cinematograph, which is showing at the King Street Theatra, is without, exaggeration one of the best shows of its kind ih it have ever visited Penang. The pictures are clear, steady and interesting, aud the accommodation for patrons is excellent, the King Street Theatre202 words
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Article155 1907-09-06 825 (From Our Own, Correspondent.) Kaub, 26th August. H. E. Sir John Anderson, accompanied by Miss Anderson, Capt. A. D. C., and Mr. Severn, Private Secretary, arrived here at 3.45 pm. on the 23rd. The usual Guard-of-honour was drawn up in front of tbe Police Station,155 words
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Article429 1907-09-06 825 It is seldom that news from Setul, the small dependency of Siam to the north of Kedah, filters through to the outside world, but a friend has just written to us from that State. According to him the country is rapidly improving; the people are more lawabiding and both429 words
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Advertisement67 1907-09-06 825 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that is relied upon with a more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it been in use, people have learned that it is one remedy that never67 words
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Article121 1907-09-06 826 (Echo Special.) A Talc of the Sea. Singapore, 30th August. —A Malay fisherman who has just arrived here from Christmas Island tells a story of shipwreck and privation. He states that his prahu went down in a storm off Sarawak and his six companions were drowned. He clung to121 words
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Article66 1907-09-06 826 (Supplied by Beider) The Singapore Harbour Scheme. London, 30th August.—ln the House of Commons Mr. Claude Hay drew attention to the opposition the merchants of Singapore had given to the construction of the Teluk Ayer Reclamation and Harbour Scheme. Lord Elgin said the question had already(Supplied by Beider) ■ ■ —■ - 66 words
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Article132 1907-09-06 826 (Supplied by Reuter.) Proof of Edalji’s liinocenc?. London, 29 di August—The mysterious maiming of two hoises occurred at Wvrley on Tuesday morning and is causing alarm in the whole countryside recalling the crimes of 1903 and strengthening the arguments regarding the injustice of Edalji’s conviction. [The Home(Supplied by Reuter.) - 132 words
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Article60 1907-09-06 826 Franco-J apanese Entente. (Supplied by Reuter.) President Fallieres Decorated. London, 30 th August.—Mr. Kurino, Minister for Japan at Paris, has ceremoniously presented the insignia of the Chrysanthemum to President Fallieres, who in thanking him said he was convincad the Franco-Japanese Treaty would conduce to the most cordial relations between the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article103 1907-09-06 826 (.S'’ u /G tiler.) > The Naval AiGlkuy Authorities Censured. London, *29 h Aju'uD —Tn a voluminous report the S im’g-til Commission of Euquiiv ascribt i Jena disaster to the spontaneous c mbusti >n of 1» Powder, but says th it in reality the direct causes of(.S'’ u / /G tiler.) - 103 words
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Article67 1907-09-06 826 (Siipp i”d ly Reuter.) Ferdinand of Bulgaria’s Bencfkient Rule. London, 29i 1' August.— It is noteworthy that in connect ion with recent c >nferen:cs oa the subject of the Balkans Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria h;is t legraphel to King Ferdinand of Bu’jaria heartily congratulating him on ton 2'h.li(Siipp!i”d ly Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article39 1907-09-06 826 (Supplied by Reuter.) West Australia and Secession. Loudon, 30th Au-u.A. —Tim Perth Council has unanimously adoptel the Premier’s motion regarding Ihe Federal Tariff The merchants have started a movement for the secession of Wes! Australii from the Commonwealth.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article100 1907-09-06 826 (Sh pidif I by Raider') Multy ILifid Pacific. London, 29 li Au ,ust. -Owing to the elevation to the Fllltan i'O of Muley Halid, who is matching on Rebut, General D.ude’s rrqu st for loin! if unents of two more battalions has been jan d. In a rtatimeat Alr.(Shpidif I by Raider') - 100 words
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Article23 1907-09-06 826 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sifted at Brussels. London, *29ch August.—The Sugar Protocol, parsed < n August Bth, has been signed at Biussels.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article1093 1907-09-06 826 JKuiau Hie present month four of ,i greatest European rulers have mrfgJ engaged ia Iriendiy intercourse and 4 results of the Monarchs’ ConferenS just becoming known to us. Onlv r 2, day Keuter wired the that, a 3 an outcome of the ence at Isold,1,093 words
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Advertisement49 1907-09-06 826 Not a Doubtful Question. There is no doubt m the minds of those who have used <’amberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarihoea R me ly as to its curative powers. Fora j.a’lu hi the stomach, diarrhoea or dy.-eiitery, it affords immediate relief. The Ge< rge T- wn Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.49 words
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Article264 1907-09-06 827 Ih Appellate Jurisdiction. (bejcie the (hicj Justice, Sir HyndmanJones, and Jiutiw F,sher and Braddell). Khoo Gnay Tuan vs. Khoo Hun Yeang ANI) Another. ie judgment in the above appeal was delivered this morning. The claim is for the recovery of $5,884i\cls. and for 2,\ shares in the Opium264 words
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Article1003 1907-09-06 827 (Before Messrs. Peel and Lornie, al Butterworth.) The charge of kidnapping against Mat Dris which was part heard at the Butterworth Police Court on the 23rd inst., as reported in our issue of the following day, was resumed before the same Court yesterday. It will be remembered1,003 words
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Article443 1907-09-06 828 U.S. Consul Harry L. Paddock reports as follows concerning the emigration of coolie labourers from Amoy to British India and the Straits Settlements: Consideration of the local shipping in Amoy shows a steady increase in the tonnage and number of ships entering and clearing. This is due443 words
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Article187 1907-09-06 828 What is Whisky Magistrates Decide Against the Defendants. The Bench Court at Singapore, Messrs. Michell and Lain, who have had the whisky and brandy cases before them, sat at 2 p.m. on Thursday to give their decision in the first of these, in which Messrs. Diethelm and Company were summoned187 words
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354 1907-09-06 828 According to the report of the Ceylon Chamber Commerce, for the half year ended June 30th last, the following letter was addressed by the Secretary of the Ceylon Chamber to the Secretary of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, on the 17th January:—354 words
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Article2116 1907-09-06 828 An ordinary meeting of the M Uo ciwl Commissioners was held at the Munich Offices yesterday afternoon, when the follow ing gentlemen were present: Mr. F J u./ lifax (President), Mr. J. W. Hallifax KL L.H. Clayton, Mr. Quah Beng Kee anf Mr. Lim Eu Tob, with Dr.2,116 words
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Advertisement26 1907-09-06 828 Agreeably Surprised. Many sufferers from iheumatism have been agreeably surprised at the prompt lelief afforded by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.26 words
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Article986 1907-09-06 829 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tuesday, 27th August. Shipping off the Hantue.” A vert quaint ceremony took place this afternoon in the ricksha coolie depots iu Ophir Road, in the Kampong Glam district. Owing to the cholera having occurred chiefly among the ricksha coolies, they determined to endeavour to986 words
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Article2870 1907-09-06 830 Southern Cross - •‘HOPE.” The True Experience of a Young Man. l"y Southern Cross. J repudiate the authorship of the following tale of what, from the ring of sincerity in it, appears to have be-m a rather unfortunate exjerience. The story has, however, a really romantic side, for I came2,870 words
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33 1907-09-06 831 {Supplied by Reuter.) Condemned by Archbishop of Canterbury. London, 30th August.—The Aichbishop of Canterbury has recommended the clergy not to celebrate marriages untler the Deceased Wife’s Sister’s Bill.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article40 1907-09-06 831 {Supplied by Reuter.) No Danger of Falling at Present. London, 30th August.—The Committee of Architects appointed to examine the foundations of St. Paul’s Cathedral owing to the alarming reports of its instability have issued a reassuring report.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article48 1907-09-06 831 {Supplied by Reuter.) A Shortage of Miners. London, 31st August.—The rise in the price of coal was announced simultaneously with the five per cent, increase of wages to the miners, which is due to the extraordinary demand by foreign countries for, and the shortage of, miners.-♦ ■ – {Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article55 1907-09-06 831 {Supplied by Reuter.) Would-be Assassins Punished. London, 30lh August.—At St. Petersburg three of the prisoners, of the twenty who were concerned in the recent conspiracy to murder the Tsar and M. Stolypin, have been sentenced to be banged. Nine others received long periods of imprisonment and exile and{Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article31 1907-09-06 831 {Supplied by Reuter.) The Obnoxious Tariff. London, 30th Augustr-The Perth Parliament has adopted the remonstrance to the Federal Parliament protesting against the injuries the tariff inflicts on West Australia.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article139 1907-09-06 831 {Supplied by Reuter.) Clamouring for a Holy War. London, 30th August.—The Tangier garrison has been ordered to Fez. The British Consul has warned Britishers to proceed to specified places in the suburbs in case the town is attacked. All the Europeans at Fez have airived at Laraiche and report{Supplied by Reuter.) - 139 words
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Article30 1907-09-06 831 {Supplied by Reuter.) A Record Shipment. London, 30th August.—Ten thousand and fifty bales of West African cotton have been landed at Liverpool. It is a record shipment.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article59 1907-09-06 831 {Supplied by Reuter.) Railway New Bridge Collapses. London, 31st August.— A telegram from Quebec states that fifty workmen have been killed through the collapse of the 1,800-foot section of the long centre span of the railway bridge which is in the course of construction over the St. Lawrence. The* {Supplied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article52 1907-09-06 831 {Supplied by Reuter.) To Study Cotton Growing. London, 30th August.—A special Commission from the Republic of Columbia is going presently to Britain to study cotton growing in the British Empire with a view to developing cotton growing in Columbia. The Commission is to visit Ceylon, the Straits{Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article40 1907-09-06 831 {Supplied by Reuter.) Planning a Convention. London, 31st August.—The Oriental Exclusion Leagues of the Pacific coast and the Lnited States and Canada are planning a convention at which the delegates of every league will be present.♦ {Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Advertisement52 1907-09-06 831 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. This is a medicine of great worth and merit. Try it when you have a cough or cold and you are certain to be pleased with the quick relief which it affords. It is pleasant to take and can always be depended upon. The George Town Dispensary,52 words
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Article730 1907-09-06 832 The kite is in and marbles and tops are, for the time being, out of season. Indeed, the prayer of the average boy is that every evening there may be a fair wind blowing, and plenty of other kites to fight” with. Far be it from us730 words
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Article368 1907-09-06 832 The Gvoernment Gazette of August 30 contains the following items of information His Excellency the Governor, with the approval of the Right Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies, has been pleased to appoint Major H. B. de itamel, Assistant Superintendent of Police, to be Superintendent of368 words
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Article588 1907-09-06 832 t a^ re Last Saturday European Servant Hawkins raided premises No. 105 McaL Road, and arrested a Chinaman Chin r and three nomas who were playing chit w Worship convicted all the accused and* posed a fine $l5 on each of them, $25 the fines going to588 words
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Article850 1907-09-06 833 Week by Week (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 29th August. The Drought. We have been feeling generally parched and dried during the week owing to lack of rain, which is very badly needed. It is also rumoured that the Municipal Waterworks officers are slightly anxious for850 words
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Article146 1907-09-06 833 In a case at Singapore in which Captain W. Dawson, master of the s. s. Hong Wan, was summoned before Mr. Michell, the Senior Magistrate, at the instigation of Dr. McDowell, the Principal Civil Medical Officer, for having an unqualified medical practitioner on board his vessel146 words
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Article312 1907-09-06 833 On Monday last Mr. John A. Brown was charged at the Ipoh Police Court with criminal breach of trust in respect of a pony an ex-gnffin named Roy—entrusted to him by Mr. E. T. C. Garland for sale by auction. Mr. Garland was in Japan when the312 words
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Article143 1907-09-06 833 THE OLD SWIMMING BATH. To th r Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —Can you tell me why the Swimming Bath at the Waterfall Gardens has been allowed to get into the disgraceful condition it is in now Some six years ago, when I passed through Penang,143 words
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Article91 1907-09-06 833 Another opium cure is reported, this time from Burma. Like the Malayan cure, it was discovered by a Chinaman, and the cure is a Burmese jungle plant, which sometimes grows into a big tree, but does not flower. The leaves and the main stem are deadly poisons,91 words
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Article353 1907-09-06 833 On Thursday afternoon a hurricane, accompanied by heavy thunder and lightning, visited Ipoh and neighbourhood, says the Ipoh paper, recalling that of April last, which created such widespread havoc amongst the lighter class of buildings between Ipoh and Lahat. Thursday’s storm was of shorter duration, though very353 words
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2658 1907-09-06 834 Meetings. 1. A Special Meeting was held on the 12th July, at which Supplemental Budget No. 2 of 1907 was passed for 18,464. Ordinary Meetings were held on 12th July and 27th July. Revenue and Expenditure. I. The total revenue for the month amounted2,658 words
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Article692 1907-09-06 835 Pertinent Reply to Mother Tongue’»” Letter. The following letter, signed “Patriot,” has been received by the Straits Tunes in reply to that from “Mother Tongue,” in reference to the education of Straits-born Chinese girls One deeply interested in the education of the Chinese young people of this692 words
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Article125 1907-09-06 836 Billiard Tournament. The penultimate ties in the Chinese Cycling Club’s Billiard Tournament were decided on Saturday last, resulting as follows Yoob Seng Chong beat Khoo Hun Eng, 250—232. Khoo Chin 800 beat Ng Pak Hoey, 250-228. The final tie, between Yeoh Seng Chong and Khoo Chin 800,125 words
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Article409 1907-09-06 836 Adsetts Landed from the American Cruiser. Telegraphing from Chefoo on August 21, the correspondent of the China Mail says that Adsetts was landed at 10 o’clock that morning from the Galveston, under a guard. He remains under the protection of the American authorities, but is confined in specially409 words
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Article222 1907-09-06 836 Sold for $1,500. At the Auction Mart at Singapore on Wednesday afternoon the Government leasehold mining lands, the property of the Bukit Ladang Tin Mining Company, Ltd., (in liquidation) were sold by auction by Mr. H. L. Coghlan. Only some 20 people were attracted by the222 words
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Article388 1907-09-06 836 .free Press. An and one might say interesting sight, bearing in mind the circumstances, tan now be seen at the foot of Tanjong Pagar Road at Kreta Ayer, where in pursuance of the resolution recently passed in the Legislative Council the graves of departed Chinese are now.free Press. - 388 words
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Article38 1907-09-06 836 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Visit Alexandria in October. London, 2nd Sept.—lt is reported from Malta that the Mediterranean Fleet proceeds to Alexandria in October to participate in the festivities at the opening of the docks• ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article39 1907-09-06 836 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4 Armed Moonlighters Attack a House. London, 31st August.—Armed moonlighters attacked a house in Athenry, county Galvay, and fired through the windows. A police patrol returned the tire but no arrests were made.■ ■■ ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article35 1907-09-06 836 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Agreement Signed. London, Ist Sept.—The Anglo-Russian Agreement was signed at St. Petersburg today. The ratifications will be exchanged shortly when the terms of the agreement will be published.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article31 1907-09-06 836 (Supplied by Reuter.) Five to Four on Woolwinder, London, 2nd September.—The betting on the St. Leger is 5 to 4 on Woolwinder and 8 to 1 agst. Roiherode.♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article41 1907-09-06 836 (Supplied by Reuter.) Tsar’s Surprise Visit to the Capital. London, 2nd September.—The Tsar paid a surprise visit to St Petersburg to-day. He attended the dedication of a Church erected on the site where the assassination of Alexander II took place.» (Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article33 1907-09-06 836 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Panic at Tangier. London, 2nd September.—A panic reigns at Tangier. A special steamer to-day conveys many families to Algeciras. Many Europeans are sending their families away next week.» " (Supplied by Reuter.) ... » ■ - 33 words
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Article32 1907-09-06 836 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Premier Assassinated. London, 2nd September. —Reuter s Teheren correspondent wires that Azam, the Persian Premier, was shot dead yesterday evening as he was leaving Parliament.' ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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32 1907-09-06 836 (Supplied by Reuter.) I Repairs to Occupy Three Months. London, 31st August.—The repairs to the battleship Commonwealth, which stran whilst entering Lamlash Bay, will occupy three months.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article66 1907-09-06 837 (Supplied by Reuter.) Marquis ot Allancino Killed. London, 2nd Sept.—The Marquess Allancino and a lawyer named Malvano, whilst motoring at Mogente, dashed into the drawn barrier of a railway crossing. The car collided w ith an approaching goods train. The petrol exploded and both the occupants in– ♦—~ (Supplied by Reuter.) ♦ - 66 words
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Article25 1907-09-06 837 (Supplied by Reuter.) George of Greece Betrothed to Marie Bonaparte. London, 31st August.—Prince George of Greece is betrothed to Princess Marie Bonaparte.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article324 1907-09-06 837 Lawn Tennis Tournament. List of Winners. Championship. V. D. Parsons. Single Handicap, Class A. Dr. Jamieson. Single Handicap, Class li. W. S. Dunn. Profession Pairs. E. S. Haslam and C. C. Rogers. Double Handicap. L. E. P. Wolferstan and Dr. Jamieson. Ladies' Double Handicap. Mrs. Dunn and324 words
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Article1034 1907-09-06 837 There is no doubt that rice is the staple article of food in this part of the \vorld and its conditions more or less affect the public health. It is unnecessary to go into the question as to whether beri-beri and its allied affections are caused and1,034 words
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Advertisement88 1907-09-06 837 A Shilling Saved Represents Ten Earned. lhe average man does not save to exceed ten per cent, of his earnings. He must spend nine shillings in living expenses for every one saved. Sometimes a few pence properly invested, like buying seeds for his garden, will save teveral times the amount88 words
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Article1188 1907-09-06 838 IN APPELLATE JURISDICTION (Before the Chief Justice, Sir IhjndnianJones, and Justices Fisher and BraddeU.) Haji Puteh vs. William Alexander Seaton and Awana Eusoof Gunny. Their Lordships were occupied the whole of yesterday in hearing the arguments of counsel in the appeal preferred in the above case. Mr. Adams1,188 words
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Article159 1907-09-06 838 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Yesterday afternoon Charles Arthur J oneß was prosecuted by Major H. B. d e ]j ain J 5 Chief Police Officer, for procuring contribu’ tions from the Resident Councillor’s Offi by false pretences, on the 7th ult. He was convicted and sentenced to three159 words
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Article444 1907-09-06 838 Drifted on a Plank for Ten Days. Six Men Missing. Saturday’s Free Press has the following interesting account of the wreck of the Malay fishing prahu, news of which was wired us by our Singapore correspondent last Saturday A Malay named Mohamed Noor, a native444 words
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Article555 1907-09-06 839 Penang Cricket Club vs. Chinese Recreation Club. An interesting game of football was witnessed on the C. R. C. ground yesterday afternoon, when the P. C. C. beat the Recreationists, who played in their usual plucky style by two goals to nil. The visitors played a’good passing game and555 words
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Article54 1907-09-06 839 {Echo Special.) Pirates Kill a Chinaman. Singapore, 3rd September.—Malay pirates near Pulau Damar fired on a sampan containing two Singapore Teochews, killing one and wounding the other. They then ransacked the boat taking everything of value. [Pulau Damar is an island off Pasir Panjang, near the entrance to the54 words
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Article326 1907-09-06 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) Welcomed by the Press. London, 2nd September.—The newspapers welcome the Anglo-Russian Agreement as further securing the peace of the world, though in nowise implying an entente like the Anglo-French Agreement. Both Sides Make Concessions. London, 2nd September.—The Standard's St. Petersburg representative says that Russia’s(Supplied by Reuter.) - 326 words
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Article41 1907-09-06 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) Twenty Passengers Injured. London, 2nd Septemby. twenty passengers were injured in a railway collision at Bo’ness. [Bo’ness, or Borrowatouness, is not far irom Linlithgow, on the south shore of the r irth ot Forth.—Ed., S.S. >,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article33 1907-09-06 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) Anonymous Letter to Edalji’s Father. Londou, 2ud September.—Another horsemaiming outrage occurred near Walsall on Saturday. An anonymous communication was previously sent to the owner and to Edalji’s father.♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article22 1907-09-06 839 —-—4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Anchor Cannon Abolished. London, 3rd September.—A special meeting of the Billiard Association has abolished the anchor stroke.—-—4 (Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article48 1907-09-06 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) Shipping Business Disorganised. London 3rd September.—The extension of the dockers’ strike at Antwerp, which has been proceeding for many weeks, is disorganising the shipping business. There have been serious disturbances and much damage to property, whilst many English strikebreakers have been injured.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article36 1907-09-06 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Baron Demartino Killed London, 2nd September.—A series of accidents in the motor rare for the Florio Cup have occurred at Brescia, Daly. Baron Demartino has been killed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article65 1907-09-06 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) Empress-Dowager Agitated. London, 3rd September.— It is reputed at Peking that ou lhe arrival of Viceroy Yuan Shi K’ai the Empress assembled the most influential of her advis es to discuss the condition of the Empire as the Government are fearing that the Chinese will overthrow(Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Advertisement70 1907-09-06 839 Rheumatic Pains Relieved. Dain° °f Ue ee d now suffer the agonizing Qu i J j. s c*atic and acute rheumatism, as i C r may be had by applying Chama,n a^m This fact has been demonstrate! in many thousands of mat* j 8 liniment relieves the pain and Worth70 words
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Advertisement56 1907-09-06 839 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. '1 his is a medicine of great worth and merit. Try it when you have a cough or cold and you ate certain to be pleased with the quick relief which it affords. It is pleasant t > take and can always be depended upon. r lhi56 words
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Obituary134 1907-09-06 839 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. David Maciver, M.P. London, 2nd September. —The death of Mr. David Maciver is announced. Mr. David Maciver was M.P. for the Kirkdale division of Liverpool and was senior partner in the shipping firm of David Maciver A. o. whose ships are in the River Plate134 words
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Article119 1907-09-06 840 (Supplied by Reuter.') Details of the Premier's Assassination. London, 2nd September.—The London Daily Mail's Teheran correspondent says that five shots were fired at the Premier, who died on (he spot. A soldier and a Cossack were also killed. The Deputy Premier was wounded. One of the assassins(Supplied by Reuter.') - 119 words
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Article51 1907-09-06 840 (Supplied by Reuter.) Soldiers Bullied into Desperation. London, 3rd September.—lt is reported that a field troop of engineers proceeding to Orangia mutinied owing to their treatment* by an officer. They slashed up the saddlery requisitioned for a troop of the Queen’s Bays. They have been escorted back to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article124 1907-09-06 840 To be Carefully Perused by all Readers of the Echo How dear to our heart is the steady subscriber, Who pays in advance without skipping a year Who lays down bis money and offers it gladly, And casts ’round the oilice a halo of cheer Who never124 words
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Article893 1907-09-06 840 The future historian, writing of 1907, will characterise it as the year of Agreements, for never before have the great Powers become so suddenly enamoured of treaties, and so unexpectedly convinced of their usefulness. The most unlikely Powers have within the last few months been drawn893 words
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Article523 1907-09-06 840 WILL OUR CITY FATHERS OBLIGE Our attention has been called to what appears to be a real hardship on the non-English speaking section of the community of the Town. This hardship arises out of the issue of the Municipal House Assessment Returns. These are printed solely in English and are523 words
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Advertisement88 1907-09-06 840 A Shilling Saved Represents Ten Earned. The average man does not save to exceed ten per cent, of his earnings. He must spend nine shillings in living expenses for every one saved. Sometimes a few pence properly invested, like buying seeds for his garden, will save several times the amount88 words
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Article168 1907-09-06 841 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Karpaya, a Hindu bullock-cart diiver, was this morning fined $3 for working a bullock while in an unfit state. Bhag Singh, a Punjabi, was this morning arraigned on the charge of dishonestly receiving stolen property, to wit, 16 gold beads valued at $lOO, the168 words
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Article620 1907-09-06 841 Mahomedan Football feam vs. Anglo-Chinese School 1 he above match, which was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon before a fairly large number of spectators, ended in a victory for the Mahomedans by three goals to one Hussain, the captain of the M.F. I'., covered himself with glory,620 words
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Article708 1907-09-06 841 (From Our Special Correspondent.) Colombo, Aug. 26, 1907. First Impressions. Spicy Penang, Island of a Thousand Hills, farewell! Quite Shakespearian, isn’t it? These were the sentiments of the writer when the last sling of tin bad been lowered into the hold of the Zieten on the evening of708 words
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Article438 1907-09-06 842 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Ist Sept. Rain at Last. A welcome shower of rain on Saturday afternoon succeeded the long spell of dry weather. It was at one time feared that the continuance of the drought might seriously affect the water supply of the town, and to438 words
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Article350 1907-09-06 842 Important Meeting of Selangor Planters. A special to the Times of Ma’aya of the 2nd inst. from Kuala Lumpur says At a well-attended meeting of Selangor planters held this morning under the auspices of the U. P. A., and presided over by Mr. R. W. Harrison, Mr.350 words
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Article256 1907-09-06 842 Wk learn that another conference of the Resident General and Residents will be held shortly. These conferences are productive of good results and it is a pity they are not. held more frequently. We trust that in the forthcoming conference the vexed question of rebate on tin will256 words
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Article310 1907-09-06 842 The Full Text. Tokio, August 15. The Russo-Japanese Convention, which was signed on July 30, has been published today in Tokio. Its teimsareas follows: The Government of their Majesties the Tsar of All the Russias and the Emperor of Japan, desiring to consolidate those relatione of peace310 words
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Article243 1907-09-06 842 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Kaid Still Alive. London, 3rd September, —The langier legation has received letters from Kaid Sir Harry Maclean which are understood to notify Raisuli’s terms. Spanish Policing Promised. London, 4th September —The Spanish Government, in an agreement with I rance, has deeded to send troops to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 243 words
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Article50 1907-09-06 843 (Supplied by Reuter.) “To Shoot or Run.” London, 3rd September.—At the inquest of the victims who were shot during the Belfast riots, .Major Thackeray, who gave the order to fire, declared tnat the troops were confronted with the alternative of firing or running away.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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46 1907-09-06 843 The Stranding of the Commonwealth." (Supplied by Reuter.) Captain Browning Reprimanded. London, 4th September.—The Court-mar-tial on Captain Browning with regard to the stranding of the battleship Commonwealth, white entering Lamlash Bay, has found Captain Browning guilty of a fault of judgment, not negligence, and reprimanded him.■» (Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article40 1907-09-06 843 (Supplied by Reuter.) Meeting at Bath. London, 3rd September.—The Trade Union Congress, which met at Bath, consists of five hundred aud twenty-one delegates, including thirty-six Members of the House of Commons. They represent 1,700,000 Trade Unionists.– (Supplied by Reuter.) ■ ♦ - 40 words
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44 1907-09-06 843 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Overwhelming Power of Labour. London, 3rd September.—The Parliamentary Committee’s report said that the work of the past session showed the overwhelming political power of Labour which is competent to alter the present unequal state of society.(Supplied by Reuter.) ♦ - 44 words
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Article43 1907-09-06 843 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Policeman Killed. London, 4th September.—There was further trouble at Antwerp to-day. A number p W3re wrecked and burned. The io lice in protecting the strike-breakers used heir revolvers freely. A policeman has killed with a brickbat.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article22 1907-09-06 843 I (Supplied by Reuter.) Three Cases at San Francisco. London, 4th September.—Three cases ocii^ 16 been reported from San Franf■ I ■ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article37 1907-09-06 843 (Supplied by Reuter.) Commander-in-Chief Uninformed. London, 4th September.-Major-G eneral oir Henry Hildyard, General Officer Coin-manding-in-clnef in South Africa, reports that he has no information regarding the mutiny of the Engineer detachment in Orangia.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article56 1907-09-06 843 (Supplied by Reuter.) Chinese Coolies Mismanaged, London, 3rd September.—There has been a recrudescence of the outrages amongst the Chinese on the Rand. The occupants of lonely houses have been assaulted and one pet son has been killed. There have been twenty-three murders on the Rand since August and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article76 1907-09-06 843 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Bad Debtor. London, 3rd September.—Venezuela has now notified her intention to pay the award of the Hague International Court, condemning her to pay ten million francs to Belgian creditors. She simultaneously threatens to withdraw from the Hague Conference, be cause the German and American proposal,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article115 1907-09-06 843 (Supplied by Reuter.) Their Sale Advocated. London, 4th September. —Some of the American papers are agitating for the sale of the Philippines and statistics have been published showing that they have already cost the United States ninety million pounds sterling. Experiments in military sigralling, with a view to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 115 words
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Article1064 1907-09-06 843 Only the other day Mr. Taft publicly denied the rumour that negociations for the sale of the Philippines to Japan were proceeding, but yesterday’s wire regarding the Islands gives one food for thought. Does America want to part with them or does she not The American press is1,064 words
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Advertisement89 1907-09-06 843 A Shilling Saved Represents Ten Earned. The average man does not save to exceed ten per cent, of his earnings. He must spend nine shillings iu living expenses for every one saved. Sometimes a few pence properly invested, like buying seeds for his warden, will save several tunes the amount89 words
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Article1286 1907-09-06 844 (Before Messrs. Wolfei sfan and C di til d >n,) Two Klings, Shence Maideeu Pakir and Shenee, were this morning tried for robuing a cornpatriot, Shenee Varusai, of $l9 75 cents. The complainant s’ated that, early in the evening of the 13th ultimo, he went, to Penang1,286 words
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Article640 1907-09-06 845 Chinese Recreation (’lnb vs. George Town Reading Room. fairly large number of pe< pie journeyed down to Pangkor Road yesterday afternoon to see the above teams play off tlmir league fixture. Although they put their opponents on the defensive almost the whole time theC.R C. only succeeded iu640 words
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Article98 1907-09-06 845 Lawn lennis Tournament. odd h’ a l,ls! ako wl ch occurred in the i i b (1 set in ,h fiuai n I.' 1 1 011 1 11 lOu.bc.p, M, s Duuu an() G ir M,ss ->'“«• »uJ W. J. Y .‘J 1 lodged a protest audit98 words
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Article125 1907-09-06 845 On the 14th ultimo the P. and O. Company considered the tenders sent in for two new steamers required for its mail service and accepted one from Laird and Co., Limited, Greenock, and the other from Barclay, Curie and Co., Limited, Glasgow, these being the125 words
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Article138 1907-09-06 845 In the House of Commons, on the 12th ultimo, Mr. Harold Cox asked whether the Irausvaal Government had introduced a Bill to prolong the restrictions of the Chinese Labour Ordinance after th it Ordinance expired in March next. Mr. Churchill said that he understood the policy138 words
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Article208 1907-09-06 845 H. M. S. Kent.” According to a correspondent of the London and China Express, orders have been issued for the re-iommissiouing of the firstclass cruiser Kent for a further s[ell of service with the China Squadron. The coming one will be the Kent's third commission. She was oiiginally commissioned in208 words
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137 1907-09-06 845 T’nfol owing information on Malayan mining and planting companies is taken fio n tho Monetary and Commercial "oluinnof the London and China Express Straits Plantations, Ltd., London, E.C. Lien registered Aug. 2, for £l,2<>o six per cent, second debentures, part of £10,000; amount previously issued,137 words
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Article412 1907-09-06 845 Patriotism writes to the Straits Times as follows “In your Editorial of tho 31st August, you dealt with the question of Strails-born Chinese, and contended that they should be contented with the British rule under which they are allowed equal footing with the Europeans, and412 words
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Article125 1907-09-06 846 (Echo Specials.) Death of ('apt. Peters. Singapore, sth September.—Captain Peters, master of the local steamer Hong Bee and who is well known and popular amongst the shipping community here, died fruin apoplexy yesterdav on the arrival of the vessel. Engineer Suffocated by Foul («as. Singapore, sth September.—Mr. Seed, the125 words
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Article57 1907-09-06 846 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fighting outside Casa Blanca. London, sth September. —The garrison of Casa Blanca made a strong reconnaissance on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, and were heavily attacked on all sides by the Moors when six miles out from the town. Several hours’ fighting took place before the enemy were(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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38 1907-09-06 846 (Supplied by Reuter.) Combination to Oppose Strikes. London, sth Sept. —An international conference of British and Continental shipping federations is to be held in London in October with a view to combined resistance to strikes.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article88 1907-09-06 846 (Supplied by Reuter.) John Burns “a Lost Soul.’* London, 4‘.h September.—Mr. Alfred Henry Gill, Labour member for Bolton since 1906, in bis presidential address to the Trades Union Congress which has met at Bith, said that universal non-contributory age pensions must ba the first plank of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article58 1907-09-06 846 (Supplied by Reuter.) Women and Children Killed. London, 4th September.—Six persons, including women and children, were shot by the Police during the strike riots at Antwerp. Twenty five policemen were wounded. The piles of the timber quays were soaked in paraffin and then by the strikers. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article27 1907-09-06 846 (Supplied by Renter.) Three Conspirators Hanged. London, 4th September. —The three conspirators who were sentenced to death for conspiring to kill the Tsar were hanged yesterday.(Supplied by Renter.) - 27 words
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Article25 1907-09-06 846 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Railway Accident. London, 4'h September. —A CanadianPacific train going to Toronto was derailed. Five poisons were killed and several injured.• ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article228 1907-09-06 846 Says the London and China Express of the 16th ultimo A number of members of Parliament and others interested in the suppression of the opium traffic had an interview on the 14th August, at the Colonial Office, with the Under-Secretary for the Colonies and Sir Francis Hopwood,228 words
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Article119 1907-09-06 846 Penang, sth September (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4 n 4 months’ sight Bank ...2,4-/ r 8 Credit ...2/4 A 3 Documentary ...2/4f Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 3 days’ sight Private 175 J Bombay, Demand Bank 174| Moulmein, Demand Bank 171 J 3 days’ sight119 words
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Article172 1907-09-06 846 leaf $65.10 B. Pepjxu W.Coast 3lb h r oz 16? White Pepper ’op Trang Pepper Mace 76 U n- 1 ‘v—sellers Mace Pickings 64 Nutmegs HOe 24.50 No 1 5.40 M (e, Su g ar j 2 no stock Basket 355 ta j, t Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Cop™172 words
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Advertisement36 1907-09-06 846 Andrew Usher Go.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOR PENANG A F. /M. S. MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. MARTELL’S BRANDY. Geislers’ Champasjne> THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery Co36 words
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Article981 1907-09-06 847 fl S I a. 7" o-2 Number of I 1 S 1! c p str -s u i i J x CQ 1907 SOoZ SwllO i 125 fOT^r i 3 MiniJPS'Ltd. 7 7LIW ion? Loooo’ 000 6 5000 10 io 2 PC forJearendiD 8 30 W 07 Bruseb Hydraulic981 words
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Advertisement73 1907-09-06 847 UftMP DEC P Kh Buan Phuan I jtotxobi. nUNu dll fl GO., Moh V IE 4 S of Pe ?s g Singapore Per4k Gim Seng V Selangor, and Sumatra. General Store and Commission 20 3 Mala Road, Taiping, Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft., 1 on Bromide paper.73 words
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Advertisement878 1907-09-06 848 His Crutches t'ow Hany Upon I and middle a<'e. Obtainable at most shops I A The WaH. <! Z d,^ sa^e U Cavanagh Bridge, Singapore, who send 6 Bangkok Gentleman, Compleiely bottles for §7 or 1 bottle for $l-25, post WERE AWARDED Cured of R iuumatism by free to any878 words
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Advertisement542 1907-09-06 849 Advert i se m e n t a SALE. FOR SALE? U* READY! Guide to Penang, “The Upheaval “inilamun Karang-Karangan.” E. F. Skertchly, f.e.s. fjp CfttlUV CoNTBNTB: J J Pantun Dagang. -a j by Runda Diri. Price 50 cents. Puji Pujian Worth a Dollar a copy.”) NG HING SHANG, Budi.542 words
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Advertisement255 1907-09-06 850 ■sMMv®. SSftIIISSWHBSIA ig>r ii 11 The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. 4 ESTABLISHED 1883. I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. I Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,” “SIN POE,’’ i “CHAYA PULAU PINANG” The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and I lithographers in the Orient. H Our plant is of the very latest pattern and by255 words
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