The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 4 October 1907
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Title Section21 1907-10-04 1 THE STRAITS ECHO. MAIL EDITION. >l5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 4th October, 1907. No. 40.21 words
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Advertisement392 1907-10-04 1 s v fin/t////////////iH/i///i7//7i/i/iif/ii//i/////f 7/iifiiiiif /f /7/iH///7/7///i/i//ii7////f ffff/fft CONTENTS. i Leaders: page. Miscellaneous—(CM.) Page. The Trade Union Congress ...921 Affairs in Acheen ...923 V x The Anglo-Russian Agreament 924 Malacca Cadet Corps 923 x > Unrest in China 930 Princess Drowned 923 x S Is Our Bind to be Left to392 words
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Advertisement151 1907-10-04 2 J" J 1 THE STRAITS ECHO 1 MAIL EDITION. n Published the day prior to the departure of each mail W 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States > 9 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as H all important news from various parts151 words
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Article880 1907-10-04 921 Bath wai last month the scene of the greatest Trade Union Congress that has ever met. Hitherto the representation of organised labour wai confined fo the horny-handed sons of toil; at the last Congress there were delegates from the Actors’ Union, the Artists’ Protection League and880 words
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Article233 1907-10-04 921 (/Ay.ov ILxxrx. Wolferstan and Codriiujlon Yesterday afternoon two Chinese, one of whom was au old offender, were each sentenced to one year's rigorous imprisonment for attempted house-breaking and housebreaking with intent to commit theft, respectively It so happened that, though ibe two offences were committed on different233 words
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Article438 1907-10-04 921 Young Men’s Christian Association vs, George Town Reading Room. Ihe match on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon concluded the League fixtures of both the above teams. Although tbe Christians played much below their true form they succeeded in beating the G.T.RR. by one goal to nil. The rival teams438 words
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Advertisement100 1907-10-04 921 The Stralti Echo. w W' z WW W Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.—Awe™»/. Published dally (except Sundays.) AT THU CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra AIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343100 words
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Article430 1907-10-04 922 Fireman Reported Fatally Hurt. A disastrous fire broke out in the upper floor of No. 62, Kling Street, about 8.50 p.m. last night, say« Wednesday’s Free Press, supposedly through the fusing of the electric light wires. The Cross-st. engine, the Broad* rick motor, was first430 words
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Article591 1907-10-04 922 To the Editor of thf Strut* Etna Sir, I read Old Free School Boy’s letter with much interest, and to me it seemed that the writer really had the interests of the School at heart —indeed what old boy likes to see the School he was591 words
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Article740 1907-10-04 922 RED HOT! Points We Pass in the Red Sea. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Gulf of Suez, Sept. 7, 1907 Haug conventionalism I Had we been able to shed our outer clothing during the last three-aud-a-half days, no end of pricklv heat and discomfort would have been escaped. Dodging740 words
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Advertisement87 1907-10-04 922 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 for Lis garden, will save ceveral times the amount later87 words
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Article140 1907-10-04 923 The situation in Acheen shows hardly any improvement. Toe correspondent of the Deli Courant at the chief town says that, in the outlying districts, the work of subduing the country has made no progress during the last eight months. The enemy’s bands avoid a general engagement, and140 words
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Article195 1907-10-04 923 Body of a Decapitated Chinaman Discovered. The Work of a Secret Society. A gruesome discovery was made a few weeks ago at Nyalas. Malacca, about twentyeight miles from town. The dead body of a Chinese was found in a small thicket close to the road. The towchaug,195 words
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Article142 1907-10-04 923 Vmder the title, “The Making of Maiksmen at Home and Abroad,” a lecent issue °f Black and White has a picture of “a Cadet Corps in the Straits Settlements, ua»nely, the Malacca Cadet Corps, photographed ou the occasion of the opening of the miniature rifle range at142 words
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Article317 1907-10-04 923 Strange History of* a Burmese Character. Romantic interest attache to the death of xla Aim Mon, whose dead body was found lecent y in the Boyal Lakes, Rangoon. b rom inquiries made it appears that Ma Aam Mon was at one time the wife of the Saw Baw317 words
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Article243 1907-10-04 923 Is He Faking A Peking telegram says the Emperor’s condition does not show signs of improving Quite recently a palace physician named Lull Yun Chang was sent for, but after examining his illustrious patient be expressed the opinion that His Majesty was not ill. Lt is reported243 words
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Article38 1907-10-04 923 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4 Attack from Mulai Hafid Anticipated. London, 26'h September.—The French are throwing up fortifications around Casa Blanca in the event of the force under Chief Mulai Ragshid (Hafid joining tbe rebels against Ganeral Drude.(Supplied by Reuter.) 4 - 38 words
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Article248 1907-10-04 923 (Supplied by Reuter.) All Outrageous Action.” London, 26th September.—Au Order in Councilj|has been gazetted ’at St. John s, Newfoundland, under the Imperial Act of 1819, sanctioning the Ameiic in modu.e vivendi. Sir Robert B oid's organ siys that ttye Colonial Cabinet refused to participate in tlie publication(Supplied by Reuter.) - 248 words
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Article52 1907-10-04 923 (Supplied by Reuter.) Hill India’s Army be Reduced London, 26th September. -The AngloRussian Agreement absorbs the interest of the papers, who expect that the Cabinet will now consider the reduction of the forces in India, though military opinion is oppose I thereto on the ground of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article50 1907-10-04 923 (Supplied by Reuter.) KiotoiiH Coolies Shot. London, 26th Sept.—lt is reported from Johannesburg that a not has occurred amongst the coolies under notice of repatriation, the men refusing to make up the time lost by authorised absence. The police fired a volley at the rioters aud wounded fifteen.♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Advertisement52 1907-10-04 923 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. This is a medicine of great worth aud merit. Try it when .you have a cough or cold and vou are certain to lie pleased with the quick relief which it affords. It is pleasant to take and can always be depended upon Thts George Town Dispensary,52 words
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Advertisement26 1907-10-04 923 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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Article36 1907-10-04 924 (Supplied by Reuter.} errible Floods Around Malaga. London. 26th Sept.—Floods have ravaged the neighbourhood of Malaga in the wine diat rict of Spain. Many villages are in ruins and already fifty-nine persons have been drowned."■ ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.} - 36 words
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Article27 1907-10-04 924 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lipton’s Challenge Declined. London, 26th Sept —The New York Yacht club has declined Sir Thomas Lipton’s challenge for the America Cup(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article845 1907-10-04 924 The much-discussed and long-await-ed Anglo-Russian Agreement is now public property and, as we were told by yesterday’s wires, is absorbing the interest of the newspapers at Home, and that amongst its results it is expected to make for the reduction ot our army in India. In this845 words
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Article405 1907-10-04 924 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton) R.M S.L. Ramasvvainy Chetty vs. 7 Tan Lean Sin Neo. The hearing of the above action, which was for the recovery of the balance due on a mortgage, was concluded yesterday afternoon. The defendant, a nonia, mortgaged to the plaintiff405 words
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Article804 1907-10-04 924 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Yesterday afternoon, six Chinamen were charged with playing chapji-ki in premises No. 9, Katz Street, on the 26th inst. They were convicted and fined $lO each. Un Kun, a Chinaman, was yederday arraigned on the charge of stealing an axe from the dwelling of804 words
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Obituary97 1907-10-04 924 111 1 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Colonel B I>.A. Donne. London, 26th Sept.—Colonel Donne is dead. [Col. Benjamin Donisthorpe Alsop Donne, C. 8., served in the Egyptian War, 1882, and commanded the Ist Royal Sussex in South Africa, 1900 —l. He was mentioned in despatches, was made a c b.,97 words
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Article618 1907-10-04 925 Aiigio-Cliincse School Government Clerical Association. Ihe above match, which was played on the t C. giound yesterday afternoon, brought he League Season to a close. The Cieiks bad only nine men on the field and the Anglos ten. Ihe game, which was dull and uninteresting,ended in a victory618 words
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Article1918 1907-10-04 925 OK 1)1 NA UY MEETING. 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, Mi. L 11. Clayton, Dr. P. V. Locke and Mr. Quah Beug Kee,1,918 words
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Article443 1907-10-04 926 Participation of Straits Government. In response to an invitation circulated by the working committee, representatives of the Philippine Government, the Army, Navy Marine Corps, the Consular Corps, tbeCham’ bers of Commerce and the other commercial organisations as well as representatives of the various clubs aud of443 words
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Advertisement52 1907-10-04 926 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. This is a medicine of great worth and merit. Try it when you have a cough or cold aud you are certain to lie pleased with the quick relief which it affords. It w pleasant to take and can always be depended upon. 'The George Town Dispensary.52 words
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Article1033 1907-10-04 927 (From Our Own Correspondent 25th September. Gambling in Chinese Clubs, There was a good deal of excitement among the Straits-born Chinese on Sunday last when it became known that the police had raided two Clubs and made thirty-one arrests of babas. At about the same time on Saturday1,033 words
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Article185 1907-10-04 927 The Besan. 'l'he new Cinematograph the Besan which has opened in Penang Road not, far from the Detective Police Stat ion is in no wise interior to the other excellent shows which have preceded it here. An interesting picture in last night’s programme was the boat race between185 words
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Article868 1907-10-04 927 WEEK BV WEEK. (from Our Oien (Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 25th September. The Band. The popular President of the Stale Baud is taking advantage of the lovely moonlight nights we are enjoying and has arianged that there will be music on the Esplanade tonight. This will be greatly868 words
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Article273 1907-10-04 928 Diamond Theft in Anson Road. A big theft uf jewellery occurred in Penang during last night, a quantity of valuable jewellery, mainly comprised of diamond and gold ornaments, being stolen from the residence of Mr. Lee Keng Soo at No. 157, Anson Road. According to enquiries made273 words
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Article986 1907-10-04 928 To the Editor <»p the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, It was originally my intention that my letter of Sept. 26 h, signed A Present Fiee School Boy,” should be my first and last letter on the Free School controversy. A well-wisher (sic) of the Free School”986 words
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Article1035 1907-10-04 928 Annual Inspection, 1907. In view of the controversy th it is going on in our Public Opinion column t regarding tbe Penang Free School, the following report on the last Annud Inspect ion of t he School, which waskiudly forwarded to us by the Hon. R. N.1,035 words
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Advertisement88 1907-10-04 928 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 se*'ds for bis garden, will save several times the amount88 words
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Article49 1907-10-04 929 {Echo Special.) Father and Son Burned to Death. Kuala Lumpur, 28th September.—A fire occurred here at 9 o’clock last night in a large attap and plank house close to the Post Office. The occupants of the house, a Chinese tea-seller and his son, were burned to death.49 words
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Article135 1907-10-04 929 (Supplied by Reuter.) Interesting German Criticism. London, 27th Sept.—lt iv stated in official circles in Berlin that tbe Government looks upon tbe Anglo-Russian Convention as a friendly treaty not affecting German commercial interests. This view is taken by one section of the press whilst tbe other section(Supplied by Reuter.) - 135 words
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Article136 1907-10-04 929 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sultan Abdul Aziz with the French. Loud n, 27th Sept..—'l’be Kid Sid ElarHe, the envoy of Sultan Abdul Aziz of Morocco, has arrived at Casa Blanca to consult with the French. Four more tribes have sent iu delegates to ask for peace. London, 27th Sept.—Suban Abdul(Supplied by Reuter.) • - 136 words
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Article68 1907-10-04 929 (Supplied by Renier.) The Question of Mine Laying. Loudon, 27th Sept.—The Hague Commission adopted the revised mine- laying scheme. The British amendment#, which would have restored tbe restrictions originally adopted, were lost this time. Opinion at the Hague says that the minelaying scheme has passed into a(Supplied by Renier.) - 68 words
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Article173 1907-10-04 929 (Supp'ied by Renter.) The Question of the An gio-Japanese Treaty. Loudon, 27th Sept.—At Ottowa the Cauadiin Manufacturers’ Association passed a resolution stating that it would be disastrous to abrogate the Anglo*Japanese Treaty which had greatly developed tbe Wade tietween Canada and Japan. The Canadian Premier’s Views. London,(Supp'ied by Renter.) - 173 words
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Article77 1907-10-04 929 (Supplied by Reuter.) Celebrations at Wellington. London, 28 h Sept.—The inauguration of New Zealand hh a Dominion has bwu celebrated at Wellington with appropriate ceremony. Floods in France. (Supplied by Reuter.) —v i Villages Submerged. Loudon, 27th Sept.— Heavy rams and widespread Hoods have occurred(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article68 1907-10-04 929 (Supplied by Reuter.) Terrible Catastrophe Apprehended London, 28th Sept.-The Qoreruor ot Malaga has informed the Spanish Uoveruinent th <t seventy two persons perished whilst sixty-eiuht were injured iu the Hoods. The vineyards have disappeared under mud and he vintage has been lost. The rain eon. tiuiiea and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article64 1907-10-04 930 (Supplied by Reut< r.) King of Roiiinania Confers with Austria’s Emperor. Loudon, 27th Sept.—Cirol I, King of Roumania, has had a conference with the Emperor of Austria and Baron von Aehrenthal at Vienna. London, 27th Sept.—3l. fsvolski has arrived at Vienna, if is understood, to discuss with Aehreuthal(Supplied by Reut< r.) - 64 words
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Article53 1907-10-04 930 (Supplied by Reuter.] The Reasons for Declining Wie Challenge. London, 27th Sept —The New York Club’s refusal to accept Sir Thomas Lipton’s challenge is due to the challenge mil. giving fbe dimensions of the challenger whilst loosing new special conditions as to the type, size ami power– (Supplied by Reuter.] - 53 words
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Article85 1907-10-04 930 (Supplied by Reuter.) Huge Ham burg-Am erica Liner Ordered. London, 27th Sept.—The Hamburg. America June has ordered from one of the Belfast yards a liner larger that any of the Cunarders. The new ship will have a combination of turbines and reciprocating engines. The Cunarder Lusitania.”» (Supplied by Reuter.) ■ ♦ - 85 words
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Article35 1907-10-04 930 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ex-Queen Marries a Singer. London, 27th Sept.—Countess Moi>tignoso, the ex-wife of the King of Saxony, was married to-day at a Strand Registry Office to a Florentine singer named Toselli.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article700 1907-10-04 930 Although, lately, Reuter has not vouchsafed us much information regarding China and no news, as a rule, may be looked upon as good news, vet, if our Hongkong exchanges are to be credited —ami we see no reason to doubt their vpiaxdty—there is a serious state of700 words
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493 1907-10-04 930 Thirty-one Sharing the SIOO. Our last woid-tiuding competition, which closed on the 12th inst., has been even a greater success than its predecessors, the competitors this time numbering no’ less than 57. l he lesult, once again, speaks most highly of the skill, patience and493 words
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Article656 1907-10-04 931 Ihi Silva—Langnii Ou Saturday afternoon, at the Church <d ibe Assumption, ’he marriage ot‘ Mr Joseph Clement Justin da Silva, oue of the Sub Editors of this paper, to Miss Ada Maria Laugau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Peter Langan, well-known residents of Penang, was celebrated in the656 words
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Article615 1907-10-04 931 Before Mr. IVn M KiMuru, a Kling, this morning pleadImll j ’he charge of wot king two u.loeks. which were u ,c fi state, an,l '■u ul SUII „f j.-,. llBot er ’.iVl,', r Ua ed M "'‘Oined the sunt <)l tor a similar offence. I'V' Mdays,615 words
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Article273 1907-10-04 931 i’he Gorer/iw nt <iozell-. of September 27 contains the following items of information His Excellency the Governor has hfceu pleased to add ihe names of the fid lowing gentlemen to the Board of Visiting Justices for the Settlement of Penang foi the current year:—Dr John Donald, m. b.,273 words
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Article200 1907-10-04 931 The Perak Cycling Club held its Hist Annual General Meeting at the Club House, Ipoh, on the 21st inst., when the following Office-beareis were elected for the ensuing year:President, Kam Kim Earn, Esq. Vice President, Lim Sin Vong. E-q. Hon, SecrrJary Lo Cheng Soong. Esq. Hon Tramurrr,200 words
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Article1140 1907-10-04 932 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Sept. 27. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g.). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, c.b. Hon. Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hon, A. T. Bryant (Act. Col. Treasurer). Hon. G. A. Hall (Act. Auditor-General). Hon. F. J.1,140 words
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Article577 1907-10-04 932 WEEK BY WEEK. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) A Social Event. Kuala Lumpur, 28th Sept Mr. E. L. Brockman, our Acting Resident General and permanent Secretary of the Federal Government, was married’ to-day in Singapore to Mrs. Gaffney. The new» 7 is received with great pleasure in all577 words
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Advertisement25 1907-10-04 932 Agreeably Surprised. Many sufferers .from rheumatism have been agreeably surprised at the prompt relief afforded by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balin. The George'Towu Dispensaiy, Wholesale Agents.25 words
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Advertisement51 1907-10-04 932 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 lie pleased wi the quick relief which it, affords. 1 pleasant to take aud can always be depend* upon. The George Town Dispensary. Whole-ale51 words
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Article729 1907-10-04 933 Om' Oh'h C<>i'i'es[iniiile)il > T i. e Kuala Kangsar Plantations Cast*, yl (j t t hiravaloo of Penang... Plaintiff, fhe Kuala Kancsar PlanNations Co., Limited Defendants. Iu this case the plaintiff’s claim, brifffy stated, was as follows: The defendant Company was formed some years ago, for729 words
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Article497 1907-10-04 933 (Crow laiping, 28th September. Land Officers’ Conference. I,K I ;r b lent presided at the Laud Officers Conference which was held m the o’! C |mnber OU Mou day and Tuesday, the „3rd and 24 h instant. The Officers present were Messrs.. A. F. Worthington (Kinta', A. E.497 words
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Article2510 1907-10-04 933 Southern Cron - TOLD BY A POLICE OFFICER. No. 1. Kidnapped by a Chinese Secret Society. Hi/ Southern Cron*. 1 happened to be talking to my old friend. Chief Detective Inspector Kir kton, one night when he told me the stoiy I am about to tell you. Kitkton was one2,510 words
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Advertisement74 1907-10-04 934 A Quick and Safe Remedy for Bowel Complaints. Twenty years ago Mr. Geo. W. Brock discovered that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was a quick and safe cure for bowl complaints. During all of these years,” he says, J have used it and recommended it many times and the74 words
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Advertisement124 1907-10-04 934 Prompt Relief for a Sprained Ankle. Some time ago I sprained my ankle veiy badly on a loose stone,” says Mr. Geo. Stevens, who lives near Durban, Natal. A neighbor gave me a bottle of Chamberlain s Pain Balm with which 1 rubbed my ankle and then bound it up124 words
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2506 1907-10-04 935 Meetings. Ordinary Meetings were held ou the 1(»th and 30th of August. By-laws for reflating the Mi k Traffic were discussed at both these meetings and have since received the approval of Government. Revenue and Expenditure. 2. The total revenue for the mouth from2,506 words
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Article56 1907-10-04 936 I'j /io Spec Illi rhe Revenue Fanns Tenders. Kuila Lumpur, 30th September.— Mr. Ng 800 Bee’s tender for the Selangor General Farm is Si 15,000 including the Toddy Farm. Mr. Loke (’how Kit’s tender is $107,000 not including the Toddy Farm. For the Cbandu Farm Mr. 800 Bee tendered( I'j /io Spec Illi ) - 56 words
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Article71 1907-10-04 936 ,S n/i/i nil Ini Reuter.) Reassuring Germany. London, 30<h Sept.—lt is semi-olficially stated in the German newspaper Norddt w/s--rhe that, during the Anglo-Russian negocialions, both sides assured Germany th it where German interests came into question they would be respected. The paper states that Ihe Convention shows(,Sn/i/i nil Ini Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article136 1907-10-04 936 (Supplied by Reuter Nasty Newspaper Sneers. London, 2’Jth Sept—The correspondent of the Times at New York comments on the deplorable behaviour of Ihe American press towards Japan, the papers making sneering reference to Japan’s queiscente since the Pacific cruise was arranged compared with the constant diplomatic hectoring(Supplied by Reuter ) - 136 words
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Article46 1907-10-04 936 (Supplied by Reuter.) Both Sultan and Pretender Making up to France. London, 30th September.—The European Consuls are informed that Mulai Hafid’s army is approaching Casa Blanca with the object of arranging peace with France. 'fhe Sultan’s presence at Rabat is turning feeling against Mulai Hafid.(Supplied by Reuter.) – - 46 words
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Article56 1907-10-04 936 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dropping the America Cup. London, 29th September.—A movement has been started by British yachtsmen to arrange an Internal ional yacht race in British waters iu place of the America Cup. This is doubtloss because of the New York Yacht Clubs rofiiMil to accept Sir(Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article36 1907-10-04 936 (Supplied by Reuter.) Thousands Rendered Homeless. London, 30th September. —Twelve thousand o’wons have been rendered homeless l»v the finds around Malaga. The lower portion of i he city of Barcelona is 11 »oded.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article85 1907-10-04 936 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir J oil n Bell Elected. London. 29th September. —Sir John bed has bieu elected Lord Mayor of London. [H7/oT 117/0 gives Sir John Bell’s past record as follows Alderman Sir J< Im < liarles Bell; er. J9D-; Sheriff of the Citv(Supplied by Reuter.) - 85 words
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Article746 1907-10-04 937 We have much pleasure in according every publicity to the Band Committee’s open letter, appealing to every inhabitant in Penang, who is able, to come forward with pecuniary assistance—and that without delay—to save from extinction our Band, the Band in which for746 words
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Article603 1907-10-04 937 (Committee Meeting. A meeting of the Committee of the Penaug Football League was held last night in the P. C. C. pavilion in the Secretary’s Office, and there were present Dr. T. H. Jamieson, President, Mr. H. C. Sells (Government Service). Mr J. Martin (AngloChinese School),603 words
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Article376 1907-10-04 937 Mr. Loke \ew hay had an interesting motorcar tour from the north of Scotland to London in Mr. Robertson’s car. Mr. Russell was also a passenger and has kindly supplier! the following particul irs While in Alierdeen we went to Peterhead and Fraserboro’ in the north376 words
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Article582 1907-10-04 938 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr Justice’ Braddell.) Ling vs. The Crown. The above appeal was disposed of yesterday afternoon. The cbaige against the appellant, a Siamese woman, was that she dishonestly removed a pair of gold bangles, worth about $6O, from the corpse of Chong Kim Moi,582 words
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Article808 1907-10-04 938 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Further hearing of the cheating case, Supaya Taven Chela ppi. was this morning resumed before the senior Magistrate. The prosecution allege! that the coinphiicant had paid to the defendant $9O as a retainer for the lawyer at different times The defendant had agreed to808 words
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Article428 1907-10-04 938 Miss Lizzie Frazer, one of the leaders of a new religious sect, which has appeared in America, passed through Singapore last week by the Italian steamer Ischia. She is on her way to Bombay, where she will commence a missionary campaign. The home of this peculiar428 words
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Article816 1907-10-04 939 (Front d Special Correspondent.) 29th September. Marvellous Extensions ait being daily made to this, one of the leading cities of Malaya, and it is expected witbio reason to see this gieat centre expand even furtier. The palatial buildings of tbe Straits Trading Co Ltd., almost opposite the Chartered Bank,816 words
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193 1907-10-04 939 lhecasein Singapore against Lim Beng Ho, an ex chinting, charged with assault on the General Manager of the Opium Farm, was again heard before the Third Magistrate, on Friday. Mr. C. 1. Carver appeared for the prosecution. Accused stated that, on the night in193 words
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Article249 1907-10-04 939 Young Chinaman's Testimonial. A young Straits-born Chinain in, named Tan Yong Soon, was charged before Mr. Colman, Third Magistrate, at Singapore on Saturday, for preliminary enquiry on an allegation of having produced to Messrs. Syme and Company a testimonial purporting to be signed by Mr. H. A.249 words
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Article513 1907-10-04 939 The New Scheme. 1 he paiticulars of the new scheme fui the working ot the famous Tronoh Mines aie contained in the following letter to tbe shareholders from the management: As outlined in the Managing Director’s speech st the last Annual Meeting of the Company, the Directors513 words
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Article95 1907-10-04 939 We understand, says tbe Press, that (be balance of tin monev paid to the Company for the Dork will be distributed to shareholders some time next month. At present final uccounts from Loudon arc awaited and on these coming to hand a second and final distnbution will95 words
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Article855 1907-10-04 940 To IDE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, —The undersigned, as the Committee appointed at the Public Meeting on the 20th instant, ask you to publish this as an open letter to every inhabitant in Penang who is in any way interested in the question as to855 words
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Article787 1907-10-04 940 To the Editor of the Straits Echa Sir, —That certain intelligent animal (The Vicar of Bray) brays as follows As my worthy opponents, viz. Master Abdul Kareem and Master Khoo Heng Kok, are anxious to know why I did not sign my own name to my787 words
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Article71 1907-10-04 940 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mu lai Halid’s Army Deserting. London, 30th September. —General Diude reports that Mulai Hafid’s Army leached Sett a, twenty-live miles south of Casa Blanca, ou Friday and is rapidly dwindling by desertions, the force now numbering under 2 400. A torrential downpour of rain at Casa(Supplied by Reuter.) ♦ —— - 71 words
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Article41 1907-10-04 940 (Supplied by Reiter.) Reception nt the (inihlhall Arranged. Loudon, Ist October. -Hie Kai.-rr Kaiseriu have accepted an invitation to visit the Guildhall ou November 13th. Ibey will leceive an address and lunch with the Loid Mavoi.(Supplied by Reiter.) - 41 words
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Article91 1907-10-04 940 (Supplied by Reuter.) Eulogised by President Roosevelt. London, Ist October.—The Bishop of London, who is touring America, yesterday attended the laying ot the cornerstone of the new Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Pau- a Washington. In an address Piesiden Roosevelt eulogise 1 the Bishop,■ ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article87 1907-10-04 941 {Supplied by Reuter.) The Aeroplane’s Flights. London, 30th September.—'ifie Teleyraph states that Colonel Capper, head of the Ballooning Department, has leturned from inspecting the experiments with the new airship are being conducted with great secrecy in a lonely spot in the A thole mountains in the{Supplied by Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article45 1907-10-04 941 (Supplied by Reuter) Long-Distance Race in France. London, Ist October. —Nineteen balloons amended from Paris yesterday in the longdiitance competition. This morning a trawler picked one up fifteen miles off the Suffolk coast. Fifteen of the balloons descended in France. The lemainder are miuing.(Supplied by Reuter) - 45 words
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Article35 1907-10-04 941 (Supplied by Reuter.) Further Torrential Rains. Loudon, Ist October.—President Fallicres and five of his ministers have visited the flood-swept districts around Montpellier and promised Government aid. Further torrential rains have fallen.——- (Supplied by Reuter.) ♦ ■ – - 35 words
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Article52 1907-10-04 941 (Supplied by Reuter.) An American Express Derailed. London, Ist October.—Great anxie‘<v prevails at San Francisco owing to the receipt there of the news that, the St, Louis express has been derailed to the westward of St. Louis aud has caught tire. The repoit is that nuny■ » (Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article37 1907-10-04 941 (Supplied by Reuter.) Arrival of a Team in England. London. Ist October. —A team of New Zealand professional Rugby footballers has arrived in England on a tour to play the 1101 iuern Clul»<(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article123 1907-10-04 941 (Supplied by Reuter) The American Secretary of State’s Visit. Loudon, Ist October. —Mr. Elihu KOOL •he American Secretary of State, who is visiting Mexico, was met on the frontier by 4 r ®c®ption committee headed by the son of President Diaz. 'lbe new taxes to be introduced in Java,(Supplied by Reuter) - 123 words
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Article29 1907-10-04 941 (Supplied by Renter.) Over 100 Persons Drowned. London, Ist October.—lt is <fficiailv imported that 116 persons were drowned in the floods around Malaga in Spain.(Supplied by Renter.) - 29 words
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Article626 1907-10-04 941 1 he question of the efficient regulation ot the traffic in our streets is an important one. Indeed, the necessity of action is obvious to every one, but how to legulate the traffic efficiently and yet not put too heavy restrictions on it is a by no means626 words
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Article483 1907-10-04 941 The Royal. 'i he Royal haw earned Hr il-eli .1 welldeserved imputation for the excellence of its pictures and thus nightly draws large audiences. The new progAnnme is weJJ. worth seeing. To moriow-we will describe it in detail. Ths Be sail. The Bosun, though new show, has a483 words
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Article, Illustration992 1907-10-04 942 First Appearance in Penang. Great Excitement in Beach Street. Great excitemeutprevailed in Beach Street ibis morning and the buze of the crowd penetrated to the editorial sanctum. The Editor thought a riot was in progress or peibaps a large number of subscribers to the Band were arriving992 words
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Article764 1907-10-04 942 (Before Mr. Woferdan.) Supaya Taven vs. Chelappa. On the conclusion of Mr. Cbeuiah’s evi dence yesterday afternoon, defendant in the* above cheating case deposed that, on the 13th April last, the complainant came to the office of Messrs. Logan and Ross with on* VelaytLam Pillay. Witness did764 words
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Advertisement76 1907-10-04 942 A Quick and Safe Remedy for Bowel Complaints. Twenty years ago Mr. Geo. W. Brock discoveied that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Dian boea Remedy was a quick and safe cure for bowl complaints. During all of these years,” he says, I have used it and recommended it many times and76 words
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Article413 1907-10-04 943 The Penang Wanderers vs. The Corinthians. Yesteiday evening witnessed a fneudly match between the above teams and drew a fairly large crowd of spectators to the Esplanade. The teams lined up as follows Wanderers: —Goa/, Khaw Beng Swee; Full-Backs, Lim Kean Seng and Ong Boon Hoay; Half-Backs, ’Lay Tiang413 words
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Article591 1907-10-04 943 Song Ong Siang—Yeo Hee Neo. marklhlv an<l at ,he sanie ,ime ,e Prir wL tT t,u? weddiu^t,ie ft thpP i C6 ebratel 0U Saturda 5 afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in Orchard Road, Singapore, when Mr. Song Ong Siang the S v aitS bo,U Cb^a a was591 words
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Article251 1907-10-04 943 Tu Hit, I.UIIOK nF IHE SIRAIIS ECHO. Sib,— l read the Band Committee’s eloquent appeal and your leader on the same in yesterday’s Echo with deep interest. It would be an everlasting shame on every section of the Community if the Baud fails to exist after this year.251 words
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Article186 1907-10-04 943 Tu lilE £1)***** OF 1 Illi STRAUB BcHU. Sir—l shall be thankful if you will kiudly insert the following lines m your valuable paper On the night of the 30th ultimo, whilst returning home through Love Lane ou foot, at about half past nine o clock,186 words
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Article113 1907-10-04 943 The following will be the composition of t he proposed new Cabinet, as the first step to a constitutional Government: His imperial Highness Prince Su, Viceroy Yuan Shihk’ai, Viceroy and Grand Secretary Chang Cliih-tung, and Grand Secretary Shih Shu (an Imperial Clansman), or three Manchus and113 words
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Advertisement49 1907-10-04 943 A Safe Cough Midicinefor Children. In buying a cough medicine for children never be afraid to buy ChamlierLin’s Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief is always sure to follow. It is especially valuable for colds, croup and whooping cough. Tue 'George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.49 words
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Article160 1907-10-04 944 We bad uevet chanced to meet, But her voice was wondrous sweet As she answer’d my discreet Are you there But the maid I could not see All the more appeal’d to me, For I fancied she must Imj Passing fair. Bashfully the fact 1 own That160 words
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Article145 1907-10-04 944 Output for 1907. The output of tin-ore from the Federated Malay States for the first eight months of this year amounted to 538,052 pickuls, the monthly figures for each of the States of the Federation being as follows: Perak. Selangor. N. Sembilan. Pahang. Total. January pikuls145 words
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Article664 1907-10-04 944 T he following Imperial decree was issued on Aug. 21: Decree in reply to memorial from the Ministry of Agriculture, Works and Commerce, in which it is stated that as Chinese residing in the islands of the South Pacific have now organized themselves into Mercbiants’664 words
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Article95 1907-10-04 944 (Echo Special#.) Singapore’s Inter port Score. Singapore, 2nd October.— Singapore has scored 929 in the Interport Shoot This is disappointing, but the light wag bad and there was a shifty breeze from the right. Houses Coilapse in Duxton Road, Singapore, 2nd October.—Two houses in Duxton Road collapsed last night95 words
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Article28 1907-10-04 944 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Increase. London, 2nd October.—The Revenue for the first half of the financial year it X 64,031,302 and is an increase of £883,490.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article85 1907-10-04 944 (Supplied by Reuter.) Safeguarded by the Navy. London, 2nd October.—Sir Edward Grey, speaking at Newcastle, said that he trusted the Army Scheme would lie well supported, and urged the employers of labour to encourage volunteering as conscription was impracticable. He went on to say that any(Supplied by Reuter.) ■ » - 85 words
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Article59 1907-10-04 944 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese Press Opinion. Loudon, Ist October. Reuters Tok io correspondent says that the Japanese press are welcoming the Anglo-Russian Agreement as a poweiful contribution to the universal peace <•('the world. The press particularly appieciaies the lightening of Japan’s responsibility in her alliance with Britain(Supplied by Reuter.) "■ » – - 59 words
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Article30 1907-10-04 944 (Supplied by Reuter.) Von Buelow to Go Also. Loudon, Ist October. Prince von Buelow will probably accompany the Kaiser and Kaiserin in their visit to England.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article33 1907-10-04 944 (Suppied by Reuter.) Successful Trials. London, Ist October. —The Aidershot airship has voyaged at seventeen miles an hour most successfully and conducted evolutions during a breeze without the slightest difficulty.(Suppied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Advertisement41 1907-10-04 944 Rheumatism. Why suffer from this painful malady? One application of Chambeil lin’s Pain Balm will relieve the pain and make rest and sleep possible. Many cures h ive been effected by its continued use '1 he Geerge Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.41 words
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Article112 1907-10-04 945 (Supplied by Renter, i Two Men Rescued at Sea. London, Ist October. Tie- German liner bound for Port Said, has rescued iu tbeNorth Sea. two aeronauts who had been cliogint? f° r hours to the tigging of a bnlloon which disappeared after they had been rescued and(Supplied by Renter, i - 112 words
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Article99 1907-10-04 945 (Supplied by Renter.) A Scheme for Limiting Japanese Immigration. London, Ist October. —Al Ottawa it is reported that, the Lt. lion. Sir Richard Cartwiight, Minister of 'Trade and Commerce for Canada, will be appointed Commissioner to arrange with the Japanese authorities a scheme for limiting the immigration(Supplied by Renter.) - 99 words
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Article34 1907-10-04 945 (Supplied by Reuter.) Carruthers’ “Sudden Illness.” London, 2nd Octol er. —A telegram from Sydrev says that Mr. Carruthers has been suddenly seized with illness and resigned. Mr. Wade has reconstiucted the Cab net.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article99 1907-10-04 945 (Supplied by Reuter.) “America’s Friendship I nsliakable.” London, 2ml October. Mr. Taft, who is now io Japan, is the object of m h ked < Hi cial attentions, lie has teen invited to a second audience with the Emperor and, speaking at a biuquc’, he said theie(Supplied by Reuter.) - 99 words
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Article101 1907-10-04 945 (Supplied by Reiter.) To Compete with the Railways. London, 2nd October.—President Roosev«lt is covering part of his tour bv liver in connection with his advocicy of the improvement of the Mississippi tributaries and Hieir being made into great waterways tn compete with the Railwiys The Governors °f(Supplied by Reiter.) - 101 words
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Article113 1907-10-04 945 (Supplied by Reuter Aii Anglo-Russian Note. Loudon Ist October.—A joint Anglokussian No>e to the Governments of Greece, Bulgaria and Servia says that the projected crntoiial limitation in Macedonia with a view to the grouping of nationalities aims at facilitating administrative activity for the local authorities but in no wise(Supplied by Reuter ) - 113 words
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Article68 1907-10-04 945 (Supplied by Reuter.) Just What was Expected. London, 2nd October.—Mr. Keir Hardie, who is at piesent touring Bengal, is investigating the unrest. He is reported to have said that conditions in India were worse than »n Russia and more horrible than the Armenian atrocities. He declared(Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article875 1907-10-04 945 Of nil the nations of the world China has been the slowest to accept changes, but during the past scon* of years she has advanced a good deal. Yet two score years ago she was in sunn*what the same position she is to-day, as regards internal trouble. Then she875 words
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Article1263 1907-10-04 946 (Before Mr. IF o ferstan.) The Perak Road Murder Case. Further hearing of lhe above case was resumed yesterday afternoon before the Senior Magistrate. Choo Niah, a maiden of 20, the daughter of the deceased Chong Kim Moi who lived with her mother in Prangin Road, stated1,263 words
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Article664 1907-10-04 946 Au Excellent Programme. The Royal Cinematograph Company ls now showing an excellent specially-selected programme of pictures in the King g trM Theatre, which makes an ideal place for cinematograph show. d Of the lictures shown la»t night the Grand Bull Fi,ht was one of the finest ever664 words
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Article987 1907-10-04 947 THE SUEZ CANAL TO-DAV. (/'row Our S i €cid Coricxprndeid.) Naples, Sept. 12, 1907. A Progressive Policy. 'l’he Zieten entered the Suez Canal at 9 a.tn. on Sept. 8. This great highway presents a different aspect from five jears ago, one of incre.se 1 activity, due in a987 words
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Article223 1907-10-04 947 (lO’om Our Own Cor reapon deni,) Kuala Kaugsar, 2nd Oct. A Menglaiichor Party. On the 30th ultimo a party of European ladies and gentlemen visile 1 the local waterfall for a menglim hor pa ty. Tin morning train from Tapping was sK pped at a place called223 words
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Article841 1907-10-04 947 On the subj-ct of i lie extension of Ah K we e S’ i e< t and the decision, ai rived at I v the Municipal Commissioners at last Fridays meeting, to compensate the tenants who will be nquircd to quit their houses, a841 words
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Article357 1907-10-04 948 The tin outputs from the various mines in the Federated Malay States for the first eight mouths of this year are as follows Jan. Feb. March. April. May. June. July. Aug. Belat pikuls 561 311 435 467 360 365 406 420 Bruseh 450 242 475 265357 words
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Article89 1907-10-04 948 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, Noticing in the Public Opinion column of your paper of the 2nd August, 1907, that about six of the Malay ladies in Kuala Lumpur are wearing European shoes, instead of the Malay slippers, and black stockings,89 words
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81 1907-10-04 948 To ihe Editor of the Straits Echo Dear Sir, It. may interest Pedestrian” to know that the footpad who robbed a Chinese lady of her purse at Stewart Lane the other day was arreste 1 by two Chinese detective constables in Love Lane The case81 words
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357 1907-10-04 948 Shipping Rings. At the half yearly meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce held on Monday afternoon the President said that in March the Chamber was addressed by Government and by the Royal Commission on Shipping Rings and requested to furnish replies to certain questions.357 words
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Article275 1907-10-04 948 (Supplied by Reufr-r.) Down with the Trusts! London, 2nd October.—President Roose volt, speaking al Keokuk, in lowa, dened that the recent financial weakness WaB J Ue to his attitude with the corporations wh were transgressing the law. He admitted that it might have contributed to it, but said(Supplied by Reufr-r.) - 275 words
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Article115 1907-10-04 948 (Supplied by Reuter.) Boiler-makers Give in. L »ndon, 3rd October. —The ballot of the boiler-makeis has lesul’ed in Ihe majority supp irtiug the agreement between their executive ami the employers regarding sectional strikes. 'This has probably averted the lockout. [On 19th Sept. Reuter wired that a serious(Supplied by Reuter.) - 115 words
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Article58 1907-10-04 948 (Supplied hy Renier.'} Sir Thomas Lipton’s Explanation* London, 2nd October.—Sir Thomas Lip‘<»" has telegraphed to the Irish Yacht Cu> rpgrettiug that the race for the Ainenca Cup must be abandoned, as it is impossi )0 to build a yacht to cross the Atlantic to compete on equal(Supplied hy Renier.'} - 58 words
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Article48 1907-10-04 948 (S»pp it’d by Reuter.) Faster Steamers Authorised. London. 3rd Octolwr.-At a mwting <>» ♦he Canadian-Pacific Company, held a Head Office at Montreal, the meeting auW* rised the transference to the Atlantic o the steamers now iu the Pacific an building of faster boats for the Pacific.(S»pp it’d by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article28 1907-10-04 949 (Supplied by Reuter The German Royal Visit. Londou, 3rd October. —The Kaiser and j£ a jgerin will visit Queen Wilhelmina at the closaof their visit to England.■ ♦ ■ (Supplied by Reuter ) - 28 words
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Article30 1907-10-04 949 (Supplied by Reuter.) Audiences Postponed. London, 3rd October.—The Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria is suffering from hoarseness and the audiences he was holding b&ve been suspended.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article19 1907-10-04 949 (Supplied, by Reuter.) British Troops Leave. London, 3rd October.—The British troops have evacuated the Aden Hinterland.(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article116 1907-10-04 949 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Elaborate Funeral. London, 3rd Oct.—The funeral of the Duke of Baden will take place at Carlsruhe on Monday. It is expected that the Kaiser and all the German Sovereigns will attend. The Duke of Connaught represents the King at the funeral.■ » (Supplied by Reuter.) - 116 words
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Article123 1907-10-04 949 Prnang. 3rd October. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.\ London Deni anti Sunk ..2 3];' 4 months’ flight Hani' 2/4 3 Credit 2/4 3 Documentary ...2/4 J 4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Ks 173| 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bniiiimv, Pania nd Bank 173jj Mouiinein, Demand Bank 17 2 3123 words
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Article174 1907-10-04 949 Hold $65 10 B. Pepper( W.Coast xih H .s oz., 16J wo stuck White Pepper 2\.-tellers Trang Pepper 171 filers Clove, (picked) out of ace 76.— sellers Mace Pickings 6S.—se/Zers Nutmegs 11 Os 23.- sales No. 1 5.30 sales Su g ;lr < 2 no stock Basket 3.80 sales174 words
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Advertisement397 1907-10-04 949 Great Loss of Life in Singapore. How 119 Lives Might Have Been Saved. Official Records lately published show that during the month of July there were 1,176 deaths in Singapore, and of these that terrible disease Beri-Beri claimed no less than 119 victims. In face of this it is our397 words
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Advertisement350 1907-10-04 949 after the use of the first bottle I -became much better. The swelling of the legs commenced to go down and I felt an improvement in every way. I continued to take the Pills until I had finished eight bottles, by which time I was completely cured. I could then350 words
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Article1078 1907-10-04 950 J Number of. 1 c s Capital. Share* '>• Last Dividend. Name. Ju iHKiied O I ISNIHMI. n I I J 2 3 Mill l ilg 7' 1903 «300,000 30.000 I 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. Sl4 r n 1907 300,000 22,5001,078 words
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Advertisement23 1907-10-04 950 MACKAY S THE CELEBRATED MfiNG BEE (Ho, LIQUOR WHISKY. “S.B. Co.” Z.X MABTELUSJRANDT. R 83 Gefs/ef*s’ I Sand Hands, Buttery Co TAIPING. 39c23 words
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Advertisement589 1907-10-04 951 Adv ertise m e n t a fe* am». for PQjR SALE SALE. john martin, miner Guide fo Penang,. A ROMANCE OFMODERK MALAYS. NOS. 2, 3&4 Of .....u» by THE REVIEW OF THE E. F. Skertchiy, f.e.s. < OLIVER ASHWELL, FAR EAST.” i author of edited by Price 50 cents.589 words
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Advertisement290 1907-10-04 952 z tauiuu* fcnuui^ i<~ y t < x- ••••>» x x > z > »>““% >tKE/ ffiy' 1 K V 'W j The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. I U ESTABLISHED 1883. R I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. S R Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,' 1 “SIN POE,” A “CHAYA PULAU PINANG.” 1 R290 words
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