The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 20 September 1907
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Title Section20 1907-09-20 1 THE STRAITS ECHO. MAIL EDITION. fis Per Annum. Single Copy 40 contit Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 20th September, 1907. No.20 words
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Advertisement257 1907-09-20 1 CONTENTS. Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: Page. The Asiatic Problem 87- Singapore Notes 873 The European Outlook 876 The Fortunalus. 874 Beach Street Improvements 879 Taiping Notes 874 A 887 The Police Force 883 WeBt In,,ieB and th Pbili PP iueB 875 a c r QO1? The Dead Man’s S*ory 878 Students257 words
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Advertisement161 1907-09-20 2 i e i STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. t n Published the day prior to the departure of each mail H 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States jr 9 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as p g all important news from various161 words
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Article910 1907-09-20 872 We make no apology for referring once again to the anti-Asiatic riots in Vancouver, which commenced last Saturday and was continued on a most serious scale on Sunday. We are told that the resolute attitude of the Japanese, who were armed with clubs, revolvers and knives, and910 words
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Article196 1907-09-20 872 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Arson. Yesterday afternoon, the re-trial of the Malay, Mat Hussain, for arson, was begun. It wiil be remembered that the man was tiied on the opening day of the present Assizes ami that the Judge ordered a retrial owing to the disagreement196 words
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Article412 1907-09-20 872 (Before Mr. Lornie.) Ho Gin Seng, a Chinaman, was yesterday morning charged with selling chandu without a licence. At the request of the prisoner the case was postponed to the 14th inst., bail being allowed in the sum of one hundred dollars. < It will be remembered412 words
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Advertisement98 1907-09-20 872 «Hie Straits Echo, fe‘4 juftice satisfies everybody and justice alone.— Emerson. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TRI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 5,A. All business communications98 words
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Article535 1907-09-20 873 George Town Read ’ng Room VS. Penang Free School. The George Town Reading Room defeated the Penang Free School by one goal to nil in their League fixture yesterday afternoon. The Scholars played well and may be deem ed somewhat unfortunate iu losing the match. Several times they535 words
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Article95 1907-09-20 873 The distribution of prizes in the Chinese Cycling Club’s Billiard Tournament, which was completed last Saturday, will take place on Sunday next at the Club-house. The presentation, which will be preceded bv a dinner to the successful competitors at 630 p.m., will be made by the President.95 words
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Article288 1907-09-20 873 Complete Change of System Decided Upon. An officiaf announcement from the Managing Director of the Tronoh Mines is to the effect that the twentieth dividend, payable on 25th inst., in London, will be 1/per share only, and the following is said to be the reason for thia288 words
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Article1227 1907-09-20 873 (From Our Own Correspondent.) 2 T d ay th Sl, P ,ei “ber. A Sad Accident. A terrible accident happened on Satur day morning which resulted in the death f a European resident. Mr. Glover supervising the converting of the old Town Hall into a theatre, when part1,227 words
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Advertisement56 1907-09-20 873 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Ibis is a medicine of great worth and merit. I ,-y 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 w? n j i56 words
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Obituary82 1907-09-20 873 Obituary. Mrs. Cheali Tok Thyr. We iegret to have to record the death of Mrs. Cheah Tek Thye, which occurred on the 9(h instant at her residence in Muutri Street from acute dysentery. The deceased lady was only thirty-o: e years of age aud leaves her husband and four sons82 words
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Article663 1907-09-20 874 Further News from I'remantle. Graphic Story of the Discovery When the G. M. S. Feydlitz arrived nom Colombo the comnunder reported passing, when slightly over ;.bree days from Colombo, the Archibald Cu rie liner FortunatuB, abandoned at sea an 1 ou fire, in the Indian Ocean. The exact663 words
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Article176 1907-09-20 874 THE ESPLANADE ON BAND EVENINGS. To hie Editor of thr Straits Etna Dear Sir, I am penning you these few lines in the hope that it would catch the eye of Major de Hamel, our popular Superintendent of Police. On band evenings on the Esplanade we see some176 words
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Article241 1907-09-20 874 From Our Own Correspondent,) Taiping, 9th September. The Resident General came down with the Resident from Ipoh on Wednesday last and left again for Kuala Lumpur on Saturday morning. Mr. Sayers, the genial Secretary uf the Sanitary Board, left on the 4th mat. ou a fortnight’s leave, and241 words
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Advertisement32 1907-09-20 874 Agreeably Surprised. tj^ au y sufferers from rheumatism have liftf° a^. reea hly surprised at the prompt rep afforded by applying Chamberlain’s xvl) a The George Town Dispensary, v hofeule Agents. 732 words
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Advertisement63 1907-09-20 874 Rheumatic Pains Relieved. No one need now suffer the agonizing pains of sciatic and acute rheumatism, as quick relief may be had by applying Chamberla.n’s Pain Balm. This fact has been clearly demonstrated in many thousands of cases. This liniment relieves the pain and makes sleep and rest possible, which63 words
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Article446 1907-09-20 875 Should They Swap Owners Imperialist —a name many critics will dispute—writes in the Fortnightly Review on the problem of the West Indies. The decay of these colonies is traced by him to economic causes. Beet sugar has driven cane sugar out of open sugar markets,446 words
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Article86 1907-09-20 875 {Supplied by Reuter) The Standard Badly Damaged. London, 13th Sept.—The Russian Royal family have been safely transferred from the stranded Royal yacht 6’Mndard to the Russian cruiser The publicof St. Petersburg are iu ignorance of the accident, as there has been nothing about it in the morning{Supplied by Reuter) - 86 words
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Article294 1907-09-20 875 {Supplied by Reuter.) All Quiet at Casa Blanca. London, 12th September.—Prince von Buelow, the German Imperial Chancellor, has decided to advance a quarter million marks to the German sufferers at Casa Blanca from the Imperial Treasury subject to repayment by responsible parties. Admiral Philibert reports all quiet at Casa{Supplied by Reuter.) - 294 words
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Article82 1907-09-20 875 {Supplied by Reuter.) The Excitement Subsiding. London, 13th Sept.—The latest news fiom V ancouver says that the excitement there is subsiding. lhe steamer M >,d > a <j'c his arrived fU brings 901 HiuJus Ld 263 Japanese. “J* Mr. Ishii, the Japanese Immigration Com missioner, says{Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article73 1907-09-20 875 {Supplied by Reuter.) Horse-breeding Dying out in England. London, 12th September.—Earl Carring, ton, President of the Board of Agriculture speaking at HRh Wycombe, said that ten thousand fewer foals were bred in England this year than last and, as a result of a consultation, the War Office{Supplied by Reuter.) - 73 words
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Article165 1907-09-20 875 {Supplied by Reuter.) Morengo Makes Overtures for Peace, London, 12th September.—lt is officially reported that the rebel chief, Morenga, ha» made overtures to the Governor of German West Africa who replied that he would accept the submission of ths rebels and forgive them provided they gave up{Supplied by Reuter.) - 165 words
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Article74 1907-09-20 875 {Supplied by Reuter) Trying Io Break the Record* London, 13lh September.—Unprecedented interest is being taken on both sides of the Atlantic in the voya.e of lhe hugeCunarder, Luxitauia. Scoies of Ma r conigrams a a published dai'y showing lhe progress she makes. It is expected that the{Supplied by Reuter) - 74 words
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Advertisement62 1907-09-20 875 Take the Postmaster’s Word for It. Mr. F. M. Hamilton, postmaster at Cherryvale. Indiana, U. S. A., keeps also a stock of general merchandise and patent medicines. He says Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is standard here in its line. It never fails to give satisfaction and we could62 words
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Advertisement88 1907-09-20 875 A Shilling Saved Represents Ten Earned. I’he average man does not save Io 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 bis garden, will save several times the amount88 words
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Article1069 1907-09-20 876 There are a large number of people who, far from admitting that any good j,ts resulted from the Hague Conference, are congratulating themselves that the representatives of the various nations assembled there hare not come to blows. But, whether or no the contention is correct, it is1,069 words
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Article71 1907-09-20 876 THE ASSIZES. (B fore Mr Justice Braddell Arson Yesterday afternoon, the re-trial of Mat Hussain, a Malay, for the above offence—paiticulars of which have already been reported—was concluded. The jury retired and, after about half an hour’s deliberation, brought in a divided verdict—four not guilty and three guilty.”71 words
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Article316 1907-09-20 876 (Before Mr. Codrington.) This morning, Malay Police Constable No. 444, Police bin Man, pleaded guilty to absenting himself from duty on two occasions and sleeping while on guard-duty at the Central Station. Inspector O’Neill said that the official record of the accused was bad he, therefoie, asked316 words
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Advertisement26 1907-09-20 876 Agreeably Surprised. Many sufferers from rheumatism have been agreeably surprised at the prompt relief afforded by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.26 words
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Advertisement88 1907-09-20 876 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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Article1799 1907-09-20 877 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. J W. Hallifax, Mr. L. H. Clayton, Dr. P. V. Locke, Mr. Quah BengKeeand Mr. Lim Eu Toh, with Dr. G.1,799 words
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Article2014 1907-09-20 878 OUR SHORT STORY Beini; an Extract from the Diary of Lancelot Everard. Hy Southern Cross Chapter J. Lancelot Everard was my best friend. Xay be was more than a friend. He was i brother to me, for we bad been boys together at the old Grammar2,014 words
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Article131 1907-09-20 879 (Supplied hi/ Ro der Trouble Anticipated at Bellingham. London, 14* h September.—The Times correspondent at New York says that all the Japanese and Chinese at Bellingham have been warned to leave immediately. The Japanese working in the canneries have, however, armed themselves and declare that they will(Supplied hi/ Ro der ) - 131 words
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Article60 1907-09-20 879 (Supplied by Reuter.) More Arab Camps to be Attacked. London, 14th September.—lt is reported from Casa Blanca that stragglers who surrendered after th<* action at declare the Arabs lost three hundred killed and many wounded, but this is probably exaggerated. There are two other camps in the vicinity of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article38 1907-09-20 879 (Supplied by Reuter.) Compulsory Medical Inspection. London, 13th September.—The Board of Education has established a medical department to assist the local authorities in the compulsory medical inspection of the elementary school children in Sussex.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article83 1907-09-20 879 (Supplied by Rentf r.) Velocity Wins the Doncaster up. London, 14th September. —The Doncaster Cup has been won by Velocity, with Bridge of Canny second and \Vhii> Knight third. A Close Race. London, 14th September.—There were six staders for the D mcaster Cup. Velocity won by three-quarters(Supplied by Rentf r.) - 83 words
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Article47 1907-09-20 879 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Aeroplane and Not a Balloon. London, 13th Sept.—The Daily Mail says that the military authorities have esta blished a station amongst the remote Athole Mountains in Scotland where experiments with the new aeroplane are being conducted under the strictest secrecv.(Supplied by Reuter.) ♦ - 47 words
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Article58 1907-09-20 879 (Sullied l>y Reuter) Wellman Tries and Fails. London, 14 h September—Mr. Wellman and two companions started for the North Pole in a dirigible balloon on the 2nd. The start was most successful but the strong northerly wind soon drove them bick over Spifzl>ergen where they(Sullied l>y Reuter) - 58 words
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Article103 1907-09-20 879 (Supplied by Reuter.) Her Arrival at New York. London, 14th September.—The huge new Cunarder, Lusitania, has arrived at New Yoik in 5 days and 54 minutes. She was twice delayed by fogs. Her average speed was 23.01 knots an hour, beating all records for westward maiden voyages,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 103 words
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Article50 1907-09-20 879 (Supplied by Reuter.) Disgraceful C riminal Ignorance/’ London. 14th Sept.—The St. Petersburg press attacks the naval Administration for the stranding of the Standard, the Slava declaring that the incident is worse than the Tsushima disgrace. Ihe paper stigmatises the ignorance of home waters as disgraceful.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article33 1907-09-20 879 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir Thomas Lipton Challenges. London. 14’h Sept.—The Royal ln>h Yacht Club have challpijtjni] foe 11|<> \nierica Cup on bohalf of Sir Thomas Linton for Sept. 190 S.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article29 1907-09-20 879 (Supplied by Reuter Brilliant Reception on Flagship. L udon, IPh S*pt.—Admiral Ijuin has given a brilliant r ception on board his fl tgship Tsukuba, at Trieste.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 29 words
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Article36 1907-09-20 879 (Supplied by Reuter.) To bet'oached by Well-known Pros." London, 13th Sep*ember.—The professionals Cox and Vine are going to India to coach Ranjitsinghi’s team. u, l Y int* are both Sussex pros."— Bd., 6.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article764 1907-09-20 879 The intend oon so to impiove Beach Street as to make it u > recognisable to those who have b accustomed to regard it as a thorough" tare, ill-lighted, of varying width, ai)( i with five-foot ways completely blocked up with show cases. For this relief much764 words
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Article372 1907-09-20 880 (Before Mr. Wolferstan For working a bullock while in an unfit state a Hindu bullock-cart driver was thia morning given the option of a fine of five dollars or seven days’ imprisonment. Chelappa, ths ex-clerk in the firm of Messrs. Logan and Ross, was this morning arraigned372 words
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Article611 1907-09-20 880 THE ASSIZES. (Bejore Mr. Justice Briddcll.) Post Office Defalcation Case. 1 his morning, the above case was tried. A Malay by the name of Mohamed Sheriff. ex Clerk of the local Post Office, pleaded not guilty to the charge of using as genuine three forged documents, in respect611 words
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Article630 1907-09-20 880 Chinese Recreation Club vs. Government Clerical Association. The chief feature of the League match, which was played on the C. R. C. ground last Saturday afternoon, was the excellent goal-keeping of Zenalabdin, but for whom the Clerks would have been defeated by a much larger margin. As it630 words
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Article77 1907-09-20 881 The distribution of prizes to the successful competitors of the recent Billiard Tournament took place at the Club House yesterday evening. Mr. Lim Eu Toh, who was proposed to the Chair by the President, Mr. Ng Pak Hoey, distributed the prizes, after which champagne was serve! out77 words
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222 1907-09-20 881 The funeral of the late Mrs Ung Thean Chong (Nonia Lee Gnat Siew), whose sad death was announced in our columns a few days ago, took place yesterday morning. The large number of people of all nationalities who attended the funeral, which222 words
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Article275 1907-09-20 881 On bis wav to India, Australasia, and South Africa, the well-known Libour leader, Mr. IGnr Haidie, i.r.ived hoie on Saturday morning. He came on by the P &O. mail steamer jlf*mnora, from China. Ju Hongkong and Canton he was very busy sight seeing,” and on275 words
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Article990 1907-09-20 881 WEEK BY WEEK. (From Oar (Jim Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 14'h September. The Weather. The weather has been delightful for the past few days and the back of the di ought has been broken, it is generally believed. The Waterworks ofiicets must now feel more peaceful in mind,990 words
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Article291 1907-09-20 881 From Our Oton Correspondent.) Saturday, Sept. 14tb. A Tragedy. Quite a tragedy has occurred here. The wite of a Tamil coolie deserted him for another man. He brooded over this till he was almost mad Ou Tuesday he had worked Irmsi if into a frenzy and seizing291 words
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Article608 1907-09-20 882 Crowded House for the New Program me. The Royal Cinematograph has earned such a good name for itself in Penang by the excellence of its pictures that there was a packed house on Saturday night, the occasion tlje change of programme, amongst the audience being quite a608 words
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Article853 1907-09-20 882 By a Victim. l iiERE are several kinds of telephone girls in 1 enang—the charming, pretty girl—we know she is pretty from her sweet voice and wa v s u ~lv "cross-patch girl tor we know she is ugly and a crosspatch—the latter to our sorrow.853 words
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Article390 1907-09-20 882 THE ESPLANADE ON BAND EVENINGS. T<» mi; Ilhiioß op the Straits Echo. Sir, Under the heading “The Esplanade on Band Evenings” your correspondent Lex” complains that natives are allowed to surround the Band Stand, line up against the railincsand actually gazi at the occupants of carriages.” And why390 words
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Article69 1907-09-20 883 (Supplied by Reuter Battle Between Rival Sultans Imminent. London, 15th Sept.— The Sultan of Moiocco has left Fez for Rabat whore he is expected to arrive on the 29th instant. It is reported that Mulai Hafid, the Pretender, is also proceeding to Rabat with thirty thousand followers. General Drude(Supplied by Reuter ) - 69 words
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Article63 1907-09-20 883 (Supplied by Reuter.) More Troubles Browing. London, 15th September.—The Dominion Labour Congress which meets at Winnipeg will consider the Oriental Labour question. Some delegates advocate a general strike in Canada in order to show national antipathy to the Japanese. The Hindus from the s.s. Monteagle have landed(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article133 1907-09-20 883 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Details. London, 16th Sept. —Mr. Haldane, Secretary of State for War, detailing the Army Scheme, said that the six divisions of regulars would be supplemented by fourteen divisions of territorials which will be combined in six great commands. The infantry battalions will(Supplied by Reuter.) - 133 words
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Article44 1907-09-20 883 (Supp’ird by Reuter.) Morgan the Suspect Discharged. ondou, 16th September.—Regarding the recent cases of cattlo-m timing at Great Wyrley the butcher's assistant, named Morgan, who was arrested on suspicion on tie 7th instant has been discharged owing to the prosecution, baling collapsed.(Supp’ird by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article49 1907-09-20 883 (Supplied by Reuter.) > Herreshoff to Build the Defender. London, 15th Sept. —Herreshoff, the famous yacht designer, has complet- d the preliminary designs for a ninety-foot yacht to defend the America Cup against Sir Thomas Lipton’s prospective challenger. The extreme features of former challengers will be abandoned.(Supplied by Reuter.) • > - 49 words
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Article1143 1907-09-20 883 Much has been written in every single one of the Straits papers on the above subject but nothing has be< n done to improve the Force and ameliorate the condition of the men. Still bearing in mind the well-worn saying that constant dropping wears away a stone1,143 words
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Article195 1907-09-20 884 Civil Original Jurisdiction. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Koh Esg Hin vs. The Aachen and Munich Fike Insurance Company and North British and Mercantile Insurance Company. On Saturday last, His Lordship delivered judgment in the above case, the trial of which bad lasted for some time. The claim was195 words
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Article975 1907-09-20 884 (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Post Office Defalcation Case. Yesterday afternoon, the trial of the above case was resumed. Louis Charles Treweeke, Captain of the s. 8. Lady Weld, deposed that be received bounty. He identified his signature to two bounty •'receipts in March last. He was not sure975 words
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Article425 1907-09-20 884 (UeJ'ore Mr. Wo'/erstan 1 will bo remembered that on the 9th inst. Li A 'i lid, a Chinaman, was arraigned on the charge ot committing ti oft of $196 in cash from the dwelling of Ng Bull Hap in lek Suu Street on the 7ih mst. and425 words
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Article78 1907-09-20 884 Batavia has a hie brigade winch showed Hh inefficiency al a cbnfh ?1 atmn tlnre on September 1. in the ward of Tanah Tinggi I he fire raged for an hour, and burn© I down nearly two hundred homes, the damage being estimated at 200/101 guilders78 words
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Article87 1907-09-20 884 fun Siriiitf T writing thu above says that the improvement along the roa’ Iron' ih proceeding apace, ami, when plele, Singapore will 1,.. esplanade such as h ee1.p,..l nowhere has. It IH, pereapu, dm, t 011,,, indifferent condition of the Hide.wall; along t!,„ greater advantage has uo'i87 words
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Article333 1907-09-20 885 Thb Government Gazette of September 13 contains the following items of information:— Tbe Regulations respecting Milk Vendors made for the Municipality of George Town by tbe Governor in Council under section 5 (XII) of Tbe Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Ordinance” are published for general information. As Surra333 words
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Article236 1907-09-20 885 Indian Police Savagely Assault a Chinaman. In advocating the reorganisation or the Bangkok Police Force, the Siam Free Press draws attention to a most disgraceful and brutal arrest of a Chinaman, on tbe Ist inst. The Chinaman committed an offence of some kind, and on noticing236 words
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371 1907-09-20 885 Accidental Death. At tbe inquest relative to the death of Mr. W. Glover, as a result of an accident at the Singapore Town Hall on Saturday, the 7ib inst., Mr. Robert Peirce, Municipal Engineer, said that he was summoned to the scene at371 words
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Article234 1907-09-20 885 (Supplied by Reuter.) A National Calamity.” London, 16th September.—The Executive of tbe Amalgamated Society of Railway Sei vants is receiving ballots from members on the question of a general strike which it strongly recommends. The ballot papers are returnable on Oct. 28 th and the Execu(Supplied by Reuter.) - 234 words
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Article50 1907-09-20 885 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Attempt at its Solution. Loudon, 16’h Sept. —Mr. Scott, Superintendent of Immigration, has left Ottawa for Vancouver to investigate the whole position with regard to Oriental Immigration. Mr. Ishii, the Japanese Labour Commissioner, has arrived at Ottawahnd confers with the Government to day.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article65 1907-09-20 885 (Supplied by Reuter.) Modernism is Heresy.” London, 17th September. —Tbe Vatican publishes an important encyclical, (a letter from tbe Pope to the Bishops,) declaring modernism generally dangerous and synthesis all as heresy. It also orders the removal of modernists from Catholic Professorships, tbe institution of censorship in every(Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article40 1907-09-20 885 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rotterdam Men Join. Loudon, 17th Sept. —One thousand more strike-breakers have arrived at Antwerp today, but many, tiring of the confinement of life on shipboard, are continually leaving Tbe strike baa spread to Rotterdam.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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58 1907-09-20 886 (Supplied by Reuter.) Considered in Committee, Loudon, September.—The War Office bae issued directions to the Lord Lieutenants, in view of the formation of County Associations, accompanied by a model scheme for amendments thereto, with tfiew to meeting local circumstances. The K’heme will be considered by(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article76 1907-09-20 886 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prison Governor Assassinated. London, 16th September.—The Govetnir of the Akatui Prison in Siberia has been shot dead at Pekoff whilst on leave. There was an excited debate in the last Puma on the alleged ill-treatment of political prisoners in the Akatui Prison. The Cholera Spreading. London,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article26 1907-09-20 886 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Railway Accident. London, 16th Sept.—The Quebec-Boston express has collided with a goods train and 17 have been killed and forty injured.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article28 1907-09-20 886 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese Diplomat Decorated. London, 17th Sept.—The Kaiser has conferred the Order of the Red Eagle, second class, on Mr. Yashiro of the Japanese Embassy.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article136 1907-09-20 886 (Supplied by Reuter Philibert Reports all Quiet. London, 17th September.—Ad mind Philibeit reports everything quiet all along the Coast. An Euglisb school has been established st Kuala I‘ilah under Mr. A. Gray. It is reported that the extension of the town of Ipoh and the buildings now in couise(Supplied by Reuter ) - 136 words
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Article641 1907-09-20 886 PEiuonK ALj.y the Federated Malay states Government publishes a thin paper-covered volume on Malay subjects, of which series Mr. R. J. Wilkinson is the general editor. No man in Malaya 18 better qualified for the task, ine latest of the series is Part II of Literature, which641 words
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Article430 1907-09-20 886 THE ASSIZES. (B'fore Mr. Justice Braddell Post Office Defalcation Case. The trial was resumed yesterday afternoon. No witnesses were called by the defence. After Mr. Wnght-Motion and the Soli-citor-General had addressed the jurv, the judge summed up. His Lordship incident ally referred to the system of checking bounty430 words
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Advertisement63 1907-09-20 886 Rheumatic Pains Relieved, p/ 0 e now suffer the agonizing nuidr 1- Bc a^c aQ d acute rheumatism, as k. I. ,na he had bv applying ChamcuJ 11 a n This fact has been in many thousands of 1 8 relieves the pain and Wf >rth 8 *est possible, which63 words
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Article546 1907-09-20 887 (Before Mr. Wolferstan The case against Morris Bloom, which was reported in part in our issue yesterday, was resumed before Mr. Wolferatan yesterday afternoon, and ende 1 in the Magistrate discharging the defendant. (Before Mr. Dyson.) Mohamed, a Malay fish monger, was this morning charged with being546 words
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Article634 1907-09-20 887 Yount; Men’s Christian Association Crescent Football Team. A very interesting game was witnessed on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon when the above teams met to do battle before an unusually large number of spectatois. Throughout the match, which was very closely contested, theie was not a dull moment. It634 words
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Article183 1907-09-20 887 From Our Own Correspondent) Monday, 16th September 1 he wet. season may now be said to bars fai.ly set in, judging by the downnour. which we have had. P° The Resident was to leave Ipob today for Kuala Lumpur to be present at tbs Annual Conference of Residents183 words
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Article434 1907-09-20 887 Up-to-date Appliance for the Singapore Fire Brigade. A new and thoroughly modern fire escape arrived for the Singapore Fire Brigade on Saturday afternoon by the s. s. Glentirae fi<om London, says the Free Preet, fctbas been constructed to Mr. Pett’s specification by Messrs Merry weather and Sons,434 words
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Article1008 1907-09-20 888 A DAY LX COLOMBO. (From Our Own Cot responded.) Aden, September 3 1907. pylon Beggars. ••Salaam, Colonel, you are my fa Ik r. (live me cents. Fins was my g >od jnorning” f'-om a little pot, bellied urchin of some five monsoons on the landing stage at Colombo.1,008 words
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Article74 1907-09-20 888 (Supp’i>d In/ Re nt er.) Fight Between Insurgents ami Troops. L uidou, 17( h Sdpf. R liter’s correspondent a’ Hongkong leports a s'ubburu engage* m j iP, lasting twelve hours, at Liugshuan, a city in the Yumchow Piefecture. Jhe Imperial Mtinfmcements niiiclnd sixty miles and relieved the city It(Supp’i>d In/ Re nt er.) - 74 words
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Article38 1907-09-20 888 .Supplied by Reuter.) “All Extremely Grave Crisis.” Lon ton, 17lb Sept.—The new.-papers consider the Rulway cri-is (xtimnely grave and hope concil itoi v method» wilt pievail and a seith inent 1 e at ranged..Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article39 1907-09-20 888 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dutch Defeatetl with Great Loss. Loudon. 17th September.—News has leached Rotterdam that the Dutch Expeditionary Fi»rce in,the Celebes was defeated with gieat loss on the .hli instant at Maudhar but reiufoicduiento have been sent.– – (Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article50 1907-09-20 888 Up] lied by Reuter) Dutch Policy in the East Indies. London, 18th September.— Queen Wi!lelmini at the opening of Parliament announced that serious efforts were lieing made to render the consolidation of Dutch authority in the Dutch E ist Indies and make Dutch rule beneficial to the native population.Up] lied by Reuter) - 50 words
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Article178 1907-09-20 888 (Supplied by Reuter Important Tribe Accepts French Terms. L nidon, 17i h September.—'The important Chaonia tribe has at Casa Blanca accepted General Drude’s conditions. 'They propose to return with the chiefs of each tribe in the district on 'Thursday to arrange a general submission. The Probability of Ptuice. Louden,(Supplied by Reuter ) - 178 words
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Article49 1907-09-20 888 (Sup)died by Reuter.) Only a Homogeneous Population Wanted. London, 17<h S •pt<*mber.—The Hon. Williain Templeman, Minister <d Likud Revenue, Canada, speal mg at Victoria, B. C., strongly advocated the admitting into Canada only immigrants likely by assimilation or intermarriage to assist in upbuilding a homogeneous population.– »■■■- (Sup)died by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article34 1907-09-20 888 (Supplied by Reuter Fierce Fighting iu Angola. London, 17ih Sept.—Tne Portuguese at Angola, Portuguese West Africa, h«d a tierce engagement with the Cuimanhas oi Sunday and lost manv killed am] wounded.♦ ■ – (Supplied by Reuter ) - 34 words
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Article35 1907-09-20 888 (Sup/die.d by Reuter.] Splendid Cotton Crop. London, 18th Sq>t. It is rep ,rte<l from Cairo that the cotton crop is splendid and exceeds seven million Cintars and the estimated value is thirty millions sterling.(Sup/die.d by Reuter.] - 35 words
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Article56 1907-09-20 888 (Supplied by Reuter.) Politicians Denounce Anti Militarism. London, ]Bth Sept.—Prominent French politicians aie denouncing the anti-militar-isin viviam of the Socialkt. The Minister of Labour speaking at Annecy declared that the Republic must be placed above all att ck am] it peril arose the i'atherlaud must be Tef ndel without(Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article925 1907-09-20 889 Mr. Keir Hardie, the Labourite Member of Parliament, lias just passed through Penang on his grand tour round the world and though it is called a w health trip” it is really an educational trip” for to Mr. Keir Hardie, as to a huge number of925 words
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Article739 1907-09-20 889 —Malay Mail- From yesterday’s wires it would appear that the outlook in Morocco is much improved—indeed so improved that it is hoped that peace between the French and the tribesmen may be shortly arrived at. This is pleasing news for Morocco has of lat* been—Malay Mail- - 739 words
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Advertisement67 1907-09-20 889 Take the Postmaster’s Word for It. Mr. F. M. Hamilton, postmaster »1 Cherryvale, Indiana, U. S. A keeps also a stock of geueral merchandise and, pa D medicines. He says Chamberlain s o 1 Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is stan <u heie in its line. It never fails to give67 words
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Article639 1907-09-20 890 Civil Original Jurisdiction. (Bejore Mr. Justice Br-rddill) Simmons vs. Khoo Thean Seow and Others. Tbs above action was beard before Mr. Justice Braddell yesterday afternoon. 1 tie claim was for the recovery of $456--o cents, being commission promise I to the plaintiff by the defendants for putting up639 words
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Article407 1907-09-20 890 (Before Mews Wolferstan and Codrington In connection with the big fight which took place at Tanjoug Tokong on the Joth ult. between the fishermen of Tanjong lokong and Bagan Jermal, Meb, a fisherman of the former village, was this morning sentenced to six months’ imprisonment. He was,407 words
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Article152 1907-09-20 890 Shortly before noon on Monday uva th. Mr I>elt Superinteudent'of the Hre Brigade, received a telephone message from hurt Canning that the Officers' Me,, at Blakang Mali was on fire. He turned out a detachment of a dozen men, with Mr Wil son the Second Officer, and152 words
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Advertisement86 1907-09-20 890 A Shilling Saved Represents Ten Earned. lhe average man does not save to exceed ten per cent, of his earnings. He must s pend 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 the86 words
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Article661 1907-09-20 891 A SAGACIOUS SULTAN. And Other Topics. (From Our Own Correspondent.} Aden, 4'h September. “Ginger” and Jonah. It is Monday morning, September 2, and we are between Colombo and Aden. The Zieten is labouring in a heavy sea, shipping water, but the deck is dry in places, at times.661 words
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Article203 1907-09-20 891 (From an Occa- tonal Corre> pondenl I poll, 18t h September. San H ary Board. Tim Kinta Sanitary Board has suddenly Income verv strict with bullock-cart «trivers conveying timbers over 16 Let long in I heir vehicles. 'This rule has mt been enforced until recently. House203 words
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Article219 1907-09-20 891 The St. Petersburg correspondent of a London morning contemporary states:—! am in a position to mention a most important detail of the Russo-Japanese Treaty which has been omitted from the text as officially published. Itus-ii, lam informed on the best authority, has agreed to consider the valley219 words
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Article597 1907-09-20 891 'I lie r <»f «'oiiunerce Meeting T»k l>, esil w ifiue on recent election meetunj of the le C1 c) ol Commerce savs •’The mwth.ioftbo l>eoa Ul! Chamber „f oil Wednesday last to decide bo should Ito recommended |<> Government the representative of the senior settlement597 words
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Advertisement68 1907-09-20 891 R ’climatic Pains Relieved. No one i eed now suffer the agonizing pains of sciatic and acute rheumatism, as quit k lelief may be had by applying Chamberlain’s Pa n Balm. 'J his fact has been clearly dennmstra'cd *in many thousands of coos. This liniment relieves the pain and makes68 words
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Advertisement51 1907-09-20 891 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. I his is a medicine of great worth and merit. Ty it when you have a cough ocold and you aie certain to be pleased wi > the quick relief which it affords. tis pleasant to take and can always be depended upon. '1 be George lowa51 words
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Article61 1907-09-20 892 (Supplied by lie liter.) The Improved Outlook. London, 19th September. —A patrol of q,j) men of all arms marched four miles to the north-east of Casa Blanca on Monday. Increased numbers of the tribes are desirous of peace but General Drude is not relaxing his activity. According to the(Supplied by lie liter.) - 61 words
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Article87 1907-09-20 892 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Question of Mine-Laying. London, 18th September. —At the Hague for the third time the Committee had a protracted discussion over the projected legulations for mine-laying. The members showed a maiked divergency of views. The general opinion is that agreement is impossible. A Treaty(Supplied by Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article67 1907-09-20 892 (Supplied by Reuter.) Asiatic Exclusion League Threatens. London, 18th September.—The Vancouver Asiatic Exclusion League threatens drastic measures unless the Dominion Government passes a relieving measure in respect to Asiatic Immigration. An International Exchisionist Convention will he held at Vancouver in October. The Japanese have s«»nl a claim(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article102 1907-09-20 892 (Supplied by Reuter.) South Africa Politically Dutch. Loudon, 18ih Sep'einlw. It is reported from Capetown that in cons<quence of the deadlock lietween the Legislative Council H ii'l the House of Assembly, the former blocking the supplv vote, Dr. Jameson, the Premier of Cape Colony, has advised the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 102 words
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Article34 1907-09-20 892 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese Steamer Burned. London, 19th September—lt is reported Shanghai that the Japanese steamer aru has l>een burned near Chingreported that a bundled souls P®nsiied on the burning steamer.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article34 1907-09-20 892 (Supplied by Reuter.) lhe Strikers Giving In, London 19th September.—Two thousand ’ikers have resumed work at Antwerp \vhere 8,000 foreigners, including 4,000 Englishmen supplied by the Shipping Federation, are now engaged.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article63 1907-09-20 892 (Supplied by Reuter.) George Edalji at the Reception. London, 19th September.— Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the famous novelist, has been married to Miss Jean Leekie in St. Margaret’s, Westminster. Mr. George Edalji, who was wrongfully convicted of the cattle-maiming at Great Wyrley and for whose release Sir(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article64 1907-09-20 892 (Supplied by Reuter A Win for Germany. London, 18th September.—Twenty-nine balloons participated in the international race at Brussels. The German balloon, which was the winner, travelled 603 miles, landing at Bayonne in France. The Swiss balloon was second, goinc? 563 miles. Of the British balloons, Lord(Supplied by Reuter ) - 64 words
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Article60 1907-09-20 892 (Supplied by Reul er.) The Standard Oil Coy’s Huge Profits. Loudon, 19th September. In the New Yoik Government’s ac ion in Iho Federal Court to annul the charter of the Standard Oil Company at New Jois y the showed that the profit» from 1899 to 1906 ayyiegate(Supplied by Reul er.) - 60 words
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Article38 1907-09-20 892 (Sup/ lied by Reuter.) Kaiser Decorates Russian Generals. London, 19th September. —'l he Kaher has conferred high decorations oj several prominent Russian Generals. Amongst these General Kuropatkin gets tho Grand Cross of the Red Eagle.(Sup/ lied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article33 1907-09-20 892 (Supplied by Reuter.) Result of a London Conference. London. 18th September I hree branches of Methodists met in conference in London yesterday acd have decided Lof» im a United Methodist Cbuicb.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article117 1907-09-20 892 I’rnang, 19th September (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months’ sight Baqk ..2/4$ 8 Credit ...2/11 3 Documentary ...2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 174| Mouimein, Demand Bank 171 3 days’ sight Private 175| Madras, Demand117 words
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Article174 1907-09-20 892 Gold leaf $65.10 B. Peppei (W.Coast 31b».5 oz.) 16|._ wo slock White Pepper 21J.-ze//er« Trang Pepper 17}.— sellers Cloves (picked) out of season Maw 76. sellers Mace Pickings 63. sellers Nutmegs llos 23 J— sale» f No. 1 5.40 soles Sugar 2 no stock Basket 380 talcs Tapioca Flour174 words
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