The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 18 October 1907
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Title Section21 1907-10-18 1 THE STRAITS ECHO. MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents, Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 18th October, 1907. No. 42.21 words
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Advertisement320 1907-10-18 1 I I <««/"""l""""'"""" Z Z ZZZZZZZ Z ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz X ZZzZZZZZZZZ CONTENTS. I I■ I I x Leaders page. Sport (ConM.) page. A Plea for Recreation Grounds 977 Penang Hunt Club 986 The Railway Dispute 980 i Singapore Races 982 4 1,001 i The Tin Industry 981 984 S x320 words
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Advertisement168 1907-10-18 2 f zs -tw hs&* >ttrr t I > THE j STRAITS ECHO j MAIL EDITION. I w Jf jj Published the day prior to the departure of each mail h I for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I 5 news originally published in the daily issues, as168 words
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Article811 1907-10-18 977 In the latest issue of the Government Gazette there appears a notification to the effect that the area of the playground attached to the Penang Free School is to be extended. The land to be acquired under “The Acquisition of Land for Public Purposes Ordinance”811 words
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Article1944 1907-10-18 977 ORDINARY 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, Mr. L. H. Clayton, Mr. Lim Eu Toh and Mr. Quah Beng Kee, with Dr. G.1,944 words
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Advertisement106 1907-10-18 977 The Strait» Boho» Jsf /JEM* W, ffi WWM* S»P& Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.—£w*er«o«. Published dally (except Sundays.) at th a 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.106 words
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Advertisement123 1907-10-18 977 Prompt Relief for a Sprained Ankle. Some time ago I sprained my ankle very 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 I rubbed my ankle and then bound it up with123 words
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Article1237 1907-10-18 978 (frfore Mr. Wol/eraian.) Perak Road Murder Case. Further hearing of the above case was resumed yesterday afternoon before the Senior Magistrate. Lmg, a Siamese woman living iu house No. 29a Perak Road, stated that her house was just near Date Kramat Road. She has been keeping the1,237 words
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Advertisement55 1907-10-18 978 A Safe Cough Midicine for Children. In buying i c.ough me<Pcine for children i f-ver bo afi nd to buy Chamber) «in’s Cough Remedy. Theic is no danger fiom it and relief is always sure to follow. It is especial y valuable for c Is, croup and whooping cough. The55 words
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Article1069 1907-10-18 979 Correspondent:) Tuesday, Bth October. Jhe iennis Tournament. J S C .C. lawn tennis tournament has thp 3 OOlllO t en< l’ hnal game in l-e Championship was played on Friday afternoon on a swampy ground in the presence of a large gathering. The members weie at home ”on1,069 words
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Article181 1907-10-18 979 (From an Occasional Correspondent.) •Singapore, 9th October. Yesterday Miss Seah Wah Cheong, «laughter of Mr. Seah Liang Seah, was married to Mr. Kway Thu of Pontianak and Singapore. There was a large attendance at Bendeineer of the •■lite of Singapore, including H. E. the Governor181 words
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Advertisement75 1907-10-18 979 Quick and Safe Remedy for Bowel Complaints. Iwenty years ago Mr. Geo. W. Brock disthat Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera a nd Diarrhoea Remedy was a quick and sife 'ire for bowl complaints. During all of 080 years,” he says, I have used it and rec °mmended it many times and the75 words
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Article569 1907-10-18 980 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Kangsar, Oat. 9:h. Returning from Banishment. Mat Sallf‘l), who was .committed to the Court of the Judicial Commissioner, Ipoh, for the offence of returning to Ihe State of Perak whilst, under an order of banishment, was convicted by His Honour and sentenced569 words
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Article469 1907-10-18 980 (Supplied bn Reuter.) The Submarine Mine Regulations. London, 111 h October.—The Hague Conference has unanimous!*’ adooted the regulations for the laying of submarine mines, but the teservations of several of the Cowers practically nullify the most importance of the provisions as far as they are concerned. These(Supplied bn Reuter.) - 469 words
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Article38 1907-10-18 980 (Supp'ied by Reuter.) French Punitive Force at Work. London, llih October.—lt is reported from I'angier that a French punitive force has shelled with melinite several hostile villages west of Ujda and destroyed them. The tiibesmen lost heavily.(Supp'ied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article79 1907-10-18 980 (Supplied t,y Reuter.) The Emperor Seriously 18. London, 11th Oct.—The Emperor Fran cis Joseph’s cough is so bad that it n r vented him from receiving the Austrian and Hungarian Premiers yesterday as arranged Tte latter has returned to Buda-Pesth. Great uneasiness is felt over the Emperor’s health He(Supplied t,y Reuter.) - 79 words
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Article82 1907-10-18 980 (Supplied by Reuter.) Resolution of the Growing and Handling Committee. London, 10th October.—The Growing and Handling Committee of the Atlanta Cotton Convention has, by four votes to one, passed a resolution that the bodies composing the International Association of Cottongrowers and Spinners refer to the several(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article543 1907-10-18 980 On Thursday Reuter wired that Mr. Richard Bell, m. p., Secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, speaking at a conference of railway servants that day, had said that if the Railway Companies refused to discuss the question of the recognition of the Union, the only543 words
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Advertisement38 1907-10-18 980 Rheumatism. Why f-uIT-'i fiom this painful malady? One application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm will relieve the piiu and make rest and sleep possible. Many cures have been effected by its continued use. Ihe George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.38 words
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Advertisement30 1907-10-18 980 Croup. An attack of croup can be warded off by giving Cuamberlain’s Remedy promptly at the first indication of the approach of the disease. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.30 words
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Article482 1907-10-18 981 Tbe price of tin has been steadily falling for tbe last month. Between the 18th and tbe 26th ult. there was some slight fluctuation, but since the last-mentioned date, when tbe price was $B3l the picul, there has been a steady fall, so that to-day tin is482 words
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Article327 1907-10-18 981 P.C.C. vs. Wanderers. On the Esplanade yesterday evening the P. C. C. met the newly-formed team, who style themselves the Penang Wanderers, in a friendly "soccer” match. As the Wanderers had been spoken of as a good combination a large crowd turned out to witness the match. Tbe teams327 words
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Article586 1907-10-18 981 In Civil Original Jurisdiction (Bejore Mr. Justice Thornton.) Lam Hor Choong vs Hew Lye Heong The hearing of the above action was resumed yesterday. In November, 1903, Lam Fooug Chee died, leaving a will appointing the plaintiff and the defendant co executors. The latter is one of the586 words
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Article321 1907-10-18 982 (Before Mr. Codrington.) Ismail, a Kling, to-day got the option of a fine of $lO or 14 days’ imprisonment for selling fish unfit for human consumption. A Chinaman who was charged with receiving stolen property, to wit a glass case and its contents, valued although at $l2,321 words
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Article41 1907-10-18 982 Penang’s Score. The Penang team fired in the Interport Shoot this morning and made the total of 837. As Singapore’s score was 929 they have beaten Penang by 92 points. The detailed scores will be given on Monday.41 words
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Article133 1907-10-18 982 Passenger Disappears at Sea. The Apcar steamer Japan, which arrived here this morning direct from Calcutta, ran aground in the Hoogly as she was leaving Calcutta. The anchors were, however, put out and by hauling on these the ship was got safely afloat again. When133 words
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Article589 1907-10-18 982 (From Our Special Correspondent.) Singapore, 10th Oct. The races will soon be with us now and the forthcoming meeting is the principal topic of the day. The track is in excellent condition and good work is being put in every morning. Jim Gosper and Matsu589 words
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Article203 1907-10-18 982 To the Editor of the Straits Ecua Dear Sir,—The decision of the Munici. pal Commissioners, at a Meeting held on Friday last, to reject the application of Mr Yeow Ooi Gark to reduce the assessment put upon his houses in Beach Street is equally inequitable and203 words
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Article360 1907-10-18 982 To the Editor of the Straits Echo, Sir, —I have been a regular reader of your paper for the last two years and a plain word or two about it may not perhaps be unpalatable to you. Your writings and extracts on subjects concerning India are360 words
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Advertisement50 1907-10-18 982 A Safe Cough Midicine for Children. In buying a cough medicine for children never be af raid to*buy Chamberbin’s Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief is always sure to fpllow. It is especially valuable for colds, croup and whooping cough. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.50 words
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Article697 1907-10-18 983 The Mother Becomes the Son’s Stumbling Block. Education for girls, the world over, must differ from that of boys. The life iu the future of the two sexes is so different, and the difficulties to be overcome are so unlike that it would be unreasonable to train697 words
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Article80 1907-10-18 983 (Supplied by Renter.) Board of Trade to Make Efforts to Prevent a Strike. I ondon, 12th October —Mr. Lloyd-George President of the Board of Trade, in an inter-’ view, said that the Government was fullv alive to the gravity of the railway crisis. He was in constant(Supplied by Renter.) - 80 words
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Article165 1907-10-18 983 (Supplied by Reuter.) Annually Saved to Spinners. London, 12th Oct.—The Convention of Cotton-growers and Cotton-spinners at Atlanta has adopted a proposal favouring the square instead of the round bale. It also took action to prevent slipshod method's of making up bales, whereby £5, 000,000 annually would be(Supplied by Reuter.) - 165 words
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Article139 1907-10-18 983 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lloyd-George “Facing the Music.” London, 11th October.—The Welsh Nonconformist, Convention has met at Cardiff. There were altogether 2.000 delegates from all the Nonconformist bodies iu Wales and JQ several strong speeches they unanimously passed a series of emphatic resolutions impressing the Government with the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 139 words
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Article42 1907-10-18 983 (Sup] lied by Reuter.) The Emperor Francis Joseph Recovering. London, 12th October—The condition of the Emperor Francis Joseph shows a slight improvement, though his temperature is higher. His cough still continue*, 1 but the Emperor n>w attends to business a* usual.(Sup] lied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article103 1907-10-18 983 (Supplied by Reuter.) Breaks the World's Record London, 12th Oct —The Lusitania arrived at Sandy Hook from Queenstown a/ter a passage of a hundred and sixteen hours. She averaged 24 knots an hour against the 23, knots of the Deutsctdand which was the world’s tecord. L The Lusitania(Supplied by Reuter.) - 103 words
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Article65 1907-10-18 983 (Supplied by Reuter.) Gazetted Aide-de-Camp to the King. London, 12th October.—Sir George John Scott Warrender has been gazetted ah aide-de-camp to the King. [Sir G. J. S. Warrender entered the Royal Navy as a Naval Cadet in 1873 and became Commander in 1893; and Captain(Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article212 1907-10-18 983 (Supplied by Reuter.) Latest Cesare witch Betting. London, 12th October.— The following is the latest Ccsarewitch belting: Bahiuglass 3 to 1 against Demure 6 to 1 Royal Dream 100 to 14 Wuffy 9to 1 Mondamin 100 to 7 Outbreak ft Madame Desonbise H. E. Shang Ch’i-hcng, Provincial(Supplied by Reuter.) - 212 words
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Article793 1907-10-18 984 When the first Duma was elected there were some who thought that Russia would begin a new political chapter, but after-events showed that the Ministers of the Tsar lacked sufficient experience to be experts in the manipulation of the organization of democracy. Already they have twice failed793 words
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Article290 1907-10-18 984 We publish in another column a telegram from our Kuala Lumpur correspondent with respect to the crisis in the Tin Market. There can be no doubt that the situation is very grave indeed, and we would urge upon the F. M. S. Government the necessity of taking290 words
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Article213 1907-10-18 984 A Most Successful Entertainment. The attendance at the King Street Theatre on Saturday night, when a per fcrmance was given by the Royal Cinematograph Company in aid of the Band Fund showed that after all interest in Penang’s Band is far from being dead yet, for the213 words
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Article335 1907-10-18 984 Individual Scores. To-day we give the individual scores of Penang’s team in the Interport Shoot, the total of which was published on Saturday. Tbe light was good when firing commenced and remained so during the firing at the short range, but at the longer ranges the sun335 words
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Article130 1907-10-18 985 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) 000 Thean Seo* vs. Geok Chee. On Friday Hat the bearing of the above action was concluded. Tbe plaintiff claimed $399-66 cents, being principal and interest due on a pro-note made by the defendant in favour of the plaintiff. The130 words
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Article332 1907-10-18 985 (Before Mr. Codrington.) IWi Ah Li, a Chinamon, to-day pleaded not guilty to tbe charge of cheating. The facts of the case are as follows Yelterday the complainant, a Chinaman named Yio Bok, went to the Railway Station to purchase a ticket for Nibong Tebal. The accused,332 words
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Article1850 1907-10-18 985 —S.FP f ORDINARY MEETING, OCT. 11. Pbbsbnt. His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g.). Wnn w P t xt H Tottn S (Cot Sectary). Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hnn a I’ CoL Hon. G. A. Hall (Act. Auditor-General). Hon* W J (Ag Cot E “Bineer). lirmstone—S.FPf - 1,850 words
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Article170 1907-10-18 986 Manomvrefi at Kam pong Bahru. A week-end volunteer camp took place on Saturday and Sunday last at Kampong Bahru. The men “fell in” at the Racecourse at 4-30 o’clock on Saturday afternoon and marched out to Kampong Bahru, where they went under canvas. The plan of the operations170 words
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Article383 1907-10-18 986 1 I Yesterday’s Ride. The Penang Hunt Club had an enjoyable ride yesterday morning. The meet was at the Parade Ground, where, about 7 a m., a large number of well* mounted riders appeared eager to attack anything that a good run could afford. A few minutes383 words
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Article4863 1907-10-18 986 THE GOVERNOR AND THE OLT LOOK. 4 The following is the address of His Ex cellency the Governor at last .Friday’! meet, ing of the Legislative Council: Hon’ble Members- of the Lbqul<^ vb l-.r I. 4. CpUNCIh, The first reading of the Annual Supply Bill will4,863 words
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Article193 1907-10-18 989 Rival Boatmen Join Issue. A serous all ay occurred at Weld Quay, <adv this morning, between M day and Kmg simpanwillas. It lasted over an hour. St-mos and cudgels were free’y used. One of the Malay combitants was aimed with a knife, but he was pluckily193 words
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Article470 1907-10-18 989 Kill! HAHIIIE IN INDIA. 10 THE EdIIOR of ihe SIKAII3 ECHO. Your corespondent C. J. K. asks, It there be justice in the system- of admi’ uistration in India why should there be any dissatisfaction The merest tyro in the study of Government ami peoples should know that470 words
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Article146 1907-10-18 989 Spontaneous Combustion at Suiigti Pinang. Shortly after 7 o’clock tb s morning the Biigade received a call to a fiieat Sungei Pinaug, and. on hastening to this phce.it was found that a large stack <4 coal estimated al 5/00 tons-stored in one of Messrs. Huttenbach Bro».’ godowns146 words
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Article714 1907-10-18 989 WEEK IU WEEK {From ()ur thru Cort espohdetd Kuala Lumj ur, j2tb Oct. Tlie Medical Department has recently had the misfortune of receiving a very unpleasant circular in connection with the priva'o practice of medical men gount ally* The circular, it is said, h is Ireeu issued714 words
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Advertisement41 1907-10-18 989 Croup. An attack of croup can be warded off b y giving Chamb u lain’s Cough Remedy P r orr.p ly the q rs t ind cition of the apDoich of the disease, The George down u,s peasai v, Wholesale AgenU.41 words
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600 1907-10-18 990 The Lusitania of the Straits. S.S. “Kinta” Arrives at Penang. The crack steamer Kinta, the latest addition to the Straits Steamship Co.’s fleet of comfortable steamers, arrived here this morning from Singapore, having temporarily taken the run of the s. s. Perak, which is in dock at Singapore. As the600 words
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Article5028 1907-10-18 990 An interesting paper on mining in the Federated Malay States, with special reference to Pahang, has been contributed by Mr. J. B. Scrivenor, the Federal Geologist, to the Mining Journal. It is of special interest in view of the fact that the writer5,028 words
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Article245 1907-10-18 992 The Government Gazette of October 11 contains the following items of iuforma* tion:— A list of the Degrees, Diplomas and Licences which shall entitle tbe holders to registration under the Medical Registration Ordinance is published for general information, as are also the rules made by the Governor in245 words
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Advertisement76 1907-10-18 992 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 sa e cure forbowl complaints. “During all o these years,” he says, I have used it am recommended it many times and the76 words
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Article76 1907-10-18 993 (Echo Special.) A Very Grave Outlook. Kuala Lumpur, 11th October.—The miners are viewing with the greatest concern the present low price ot tin. There is talk of calling a meeting to discuss the situation, which is considered very grave. [We hear that the Perak Tin-mining and Planting76 words
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Article122 1907-10-18 993 (Supplied by lleuter.) Geuerous Compensation to be Made. London, 12tb October. —It is announced from Ottawa that Mr. William Lyon Mackenzie King, Deputy Minister of Labour, Canada, proceeds immediately to Vancouver to settle the riot claims. It is stated that all sufferers will be dealt with generously.(Supplied by lleuter.) - 122 words
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64 1907-10-18 993 America’s Pacific Intentions. (Supplied by Reuter.) Cruisers Sent Round the Horn. London, 14th October. —The U. S. cruisers Tenn'tsee aud Washington have left Hampton, the naval station in Virginia, for the Pacific thus inaugurating the battleship cruise. I hey will sail round the coast of South America to Magdalena Bay,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article39 1907-10-18 993 (Supplied by lleuter.) Many Drowned; Railways Interrupted. Loudon, 14th October.—Severe Ho ids still continue in the South of France and Spain. Many people have been drowned and the Hoods have interrupted railway communication.(Supplied by lleuter.) - 39 words
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Article47 1907-10-18 993 (Supplied by lleuter.) Milan and Bologna Labourers Go Out London, 14th October. —Ten thousand strikers at Milan yesterday marched to the Labour Exchange shouting and singing. A general strike has been proclaimed. The Bologna labourers are in sympathy w ith those of Milan.(Supplied by lleuter.) - 47 words
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Article32 1907-10-18 993 (Supplied by Reuter.) (ondition Not Unfavourable. London, 14th Octobe-.—lt is officially stated that the Emperor Francis Joseph passed a veiy good night. His general condition is not unfavourable.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article72 1907-10-18 993 (Supplied by lleuter.) The Duke of York Stakes. London. 13th October.-The race for the Duke of York Stakes has been won by Tirara, with All Black second, and Dinneford third. There were twelve starters and Tirara won by four lengths, three lengths separating the second and third(Supplied by lleuter.) - 72 words
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Article55 1907-10-18 993 (Supplied by Reuter.) Entertained by Russian Officers. London, 14th October.—lt is reported from St. Peteisburg that General Sir John French, who is on an unofficial visit, to Russia, lunched at the mesn of the officers of the Horse Guards. He visited many high military officials(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article1039 1907-10-18 993 By wire on Saturday Reuter informed us that the enormous new Cunard liner, the Lusitania, had arrived at Sandy Hook from Queenstown after a passage of one hundred and sixteen hours and had averaged 24 knots an hour against the 23} knots of the1,039 words
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Article89 1907-10-18 994 A general meet ing of the Chinese Recreation Club will be held at the Club House on Sunday, the 20th instant, at 7-80 p.m., for the transaction of the following business: 1. To confirm the minutes of last meeting. 2. To discuss the advisability of discontinuing the89 words
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Article203 1907-10-18 994 The Royal Cinematograph Company have not suffered by their act of generosity to the Band, for the excellent show they gave on Saturday night has drawn them many new patronisers, most of Saturday night’s audience returning to see further pictures from the Company’s large and varied collection203 words
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Article397 1907-10-18 994 In Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction. (Before Mr Justice Braddell.) Vein Pillai, Clielliaii and Katliiravelu vs. The Crown. Last Monday the above appeal was argued by Mr. Wright Motion, but judgment was deferred till yesterday afternoon. The appellants were found in possession of 9 bags of rice and 1 bag397 words
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Article222 1907-10-18 994 (Before Mr. Codrinyton.) A tine of $2O, in default three weeks’ imprisonment, was the punishment meted out yesterday to each of three Klings who assaulted a compatriot. (Before Mr. Wolferstan James Sinho, a Singhalese, was this morning charged with committing theft in respect of one case of222 words
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Article545 1907-10-18 994 Dealing with the present grave outlook in the tin industry of the F. M. S. owing to the steady fall in prices, the Perak Pioneer, in its yesterday’s issue, urges that Government should come to the rescue of the miners. It will be remembered that this policy545 words
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Article1532 1907-10-18 995 Annual General Meeting. ff HE annual general meeting of the Penang Cricket Hub was held at the Club pavilion yesterday afternoon, when about seventv members were present. Mr. F. 0. Hallifax, President, occupied tbe Chair. The minutes of tbe last general meeting we re read and approved.1,532 words
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Article292 1907-10-18 995 Balance Sheet. We have received from Mr. A. B. Voules, the Hon. Treasurer, a copy of the balance sheet for the 1907 Agri-Horticultural Show held at Kuala, Kangsar, which is as follows Receipts. C. By Government Contributions, 8.8. 2.000 00 FM.B. ‘2.01)0.00 By Public Subscriptions 2,695 <292 words
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Article219 1907-10-18 996 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kam par, 13th Oct. Kampar is going ahead, buildings spring* ing up on all sides and the town gradually enlarging, whilst traders are flocking in and competition is growing very keen. e Tin is falling very much in price and there is grumbling on219 words
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Article151 1907-10-18 996 (Supplied by Reuter.) Preparing for the Strike. London, 15th October.—The Railway Companies* Association has replied to the letter addressed to it by Mr. Richard Bell, the General Secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. The reply states that the companies are unanimously of opinion that no(Supplied by Reuter.) - 151 words
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Article90 1907-10-18 996 (Supplied by Reuter,) Dear Bread in the Coming Winter. London, 15th Oct.—The price of wheat in England is now thirty-three shillings and three pence a quarter. It has risen nn the average fear shillings since October Ist and fourteen shillings since September Ist. The price is still(Supplied by Reuter,) - 90 words
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Article39 1907-10-18 996 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prefect of Milan Makes Peace. London, 14th Oct. —The strikes at Milan have ended, tbe Prefect of Milan having dismissed several officials and had tbe carabineers, who fired on the strikers, arrested.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article40 1907-10-18 996 (Supplied by Reuter.) Manoeuvres Abandoned Owing to the Famine. London, 15th October.—Major-General Frederick Walter Kitchener, c.b., in command of the Lahore district, has abandoned the winter manoeuvres, owing to tbe impossility of arranging supplies in consequence of ths famine.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article38 1907-10-18 996 (Supplied by Reuter.) Crewn Prince to Study Administration. London, 15th Oct.—lt is reported from Berlin that the Crown Prince of Germany was to-day admitted to tbe Ministry of the Interior for a year’s study of tbe administration.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article70 1907-10-18 996 (Supplied by Reuter.) From England to Sweden by Balloon. London, 15th October.—Tbe balloon Mammoth, which left tbe Crystal Palace last Saturday for Russia, broke tbe oversea long distance record by descending yesterday evening at A unaal, a town in West Sweden. It was empty, tbe three aeronauts it contained(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article63 1907-10-18 996 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Heinous Crime in Germany. London. 14’h October.—The Socialist, Karl Liebknecht, has been sentenced at Leipzic to eighteen months’ imprisonment in a fortress for propagating anti-militarist doctrines, being thereby guilty of treason. The prisoner’s defence was eloquent, and he made a striking oration expounding(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article45 1907-10-18 996 (Supplied by Reuter.) The French Diplomatic Mission. London, 14tb Oct.—M. Regnault, of the French Diplomatic Mission, has consented to a conference with the Vizier and Foreign Minister of Morocco. Mulai Hafid’s force under Malai Ragshid is plundering the tribes who surrendered to the French.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article37 1907-10-18 996 (Supplied by Reuter.) Francis Joseph’s Health Improvinc, Loudon, 15th Oct.—The state of the health of the Emperor Francis Joseph ig more encouraging. He granted von Aerenth. al au audience of forty-five minutes’ duration yesterday.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article63 1907-10-18 996 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Attempt to Save It. London. 14th Oct.—Lord Curzon has given ten guineas to the fund for tbe purpose of saving Crosby Hall from demolition. He declares that its destruction would be a national loss and almost a national disgrace, King Edward has written to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article34 1907-10-18 996 (Supplied by Reuter.) Steamer Founders: Twenty-two Drowned. London, 14th October.—Tbe steamer Cypress has foundered in a terrific storm in Lake Supeiior. There was only one survivor, twenty-two persons baing drowned.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article994 1907-10-18 996 Wk make no apology for returning once again to this subject, even though, like Falstaff, our readers may accuse us of damnable iteration.” The steady and continuous decline in the price of tin has already begun to alarm the miners of the F.M.S., who, we understand, will hold994 words
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Article427 1907-10-18 997 A gentleman at Kuala Lumpur, writing to a friend here, says that already many of the smaller tin mines have closed down and a considerable number of the big ones are in difficulties. To add to the trouble the Chetties have begun to press for payment of427 words
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Article211 1907-10-18 997 (Before Mr. Codr ing ton.) For working a bullock while in an unfit state, a Chinaman was this morning mulcted in the sum of fifteen dollars. (Before Mr. Dyson). Lim Heang and Lim Chui Han, two shopkeepers of Dato Kramat Road, were this morning fined $25 and211 words
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Article365 1907-10-18 997 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 14th October. Cholera in Kwala Selangor. Kwila Selangor appears to be in a bad way judging from the report received of the number of cases of cholera which have occurred there amongst Tamil coolies. Out of some fifteen cases there have been ten365 words
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Advertisement39 1907-10-18 997 Rheumatism. Why suffer from this painful malady.'' One application of Chamberlain’s Pain Bahn will relieve the pain and make rest and sleep possible. Many cures b ive been effected by its continued use. 'The George Town bispensary, Wholesale Agents.39 words
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Article1472 1907-10-18 998 .—N. F. P. An Interesting Report. Some Big Figures. Amongst the papers laid on the table of Council on Friday was the report of Messrs. Coode Son and Mathews, on the Penang Harbour improvements. This report, which has been looked forward to with some interest, is a fairly.—N. F. P. - 1,472 words
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Article259 1907-10-18 998 Hongkong’s Score. Firing on Sunday at the King’s Park Range in the Interport Rifle Shooting ?Jatch, the Hongkong Team scored 938 points. They have thus beaten Singapore who made 929. We have yet to receive Shanghai’s score to know the result of the match. The Hon. A.259 words
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Article3447 1907-10-18 999 O UR short story, No. 3. The Al Belkoff Murder Mystery. [By Southern Cross. “In m’ last yarn,” said Kirkton, 1 told you of the murder of Fothe ringham and bow two innocent men died for the crime. If you would care to hear the3,447 words
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Article528 1907-10-18 1000 The first meeting of the shareholders in ik Bagau Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on th 4th inst. at the offices of Messrs. Tiileke an] Gibbins, Bangkok, when the following were present: Luang Anupban. Dr. T. Hevw«J Hays, Messrs. W. A. G. Tiileke, H. HooW C. Barton528 words
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Advertisement123 1907-10-18 1000 Prompt Relief for a Sprained Ankle. Some time ago I sprained my ankle very badly on a loose stoie,” says Mr. Geo. Stevens, who lives near Durban, Natal. ‘‘A neighbor gave me a bottle of Chamberlain® Pain Balm with which I rubbed my ankle and then bound it up with123 words
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Article484 1907-10-18 1001 First Day, Tuesday, loth Oct. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 16th Oct.—The Singapore Autumn Race Meeting opened yesterday in splendid weather and there was a large gathering of sportsmen. The times were fast. Following were the results of the various events 1. The Maiden Plate. Value $6OO. A Race for484 words
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Article107 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Exceedingly Delicate Situation.” London, 15th Oct.-Mr. Lloyd George, interviewed regarding the railway crisis, said the situation was exceedingly delicate and it would be madness for him to say anything at such a serious juncture. He declined to say whether the Board of Trade(Supplied by Reuter.) - 107 words
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Article43 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) Secret Manoeuvres in the North Sea. London, 15th October.— The Channel and Home Fleets with the Cruiser Squadrons mustered yesterday to begin a fortnight’s secret manoeuvres in the North Sea. Admiral Lord Charles Beresford directs the manoeuvres.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article49 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) Express Train Leaves the Rails. London, 16th October.—The Crewe to Bristol express, with the Glasgow, Liverpool, York and Hull coaches, left the rails at the curve entering Shrewsbury, on the night of the 14th instant. Nineteen passengers were killed and forty injured.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article41 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) Halifax Car Wrecked. London, 16th Oct.—A workman’s tramcar was wrecked at Halifax yesterday morning. The brake failed to act and the car rushed down a steep hill. Six passengers were killed and thirty-one seriously injured.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article47 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Accommodate Dreadnoughts.” London, 16th October. —The plans of a new dock at Portsmouth to accommodate vessels of the Dreadnought type have been finally approved. The dock will be 900 ft. long bv 100 ft. broad, and will cost X 1,000,000.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article114 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir West Ridgeway on the Lease. London, 15th October.—Sir West Ridgeway at a meeting of the Ceylon Fisheries, announcing a dividend of twenty-one per cent, on ordinary shares and seventy-five per cent, on deferred shares, rebutted the criticisms on the lease, which, he said,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 114 words
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Article116 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Interesting Book. London, 16tb Oct.—Queen Victoria*! correspondence from 1837 to 1861, which is published with royal authority by Mr. John Murray, throws strong” relief on her remarkable personality. The letters range from girlish transports upon her betrothal to a perfect angel to statesmanlike(Supplied by Reuter.) - 116 words
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Article58 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Betting on the Cesare witch. London, J6th Oct.—The betting on the Cesarewitch is 3 to 1 against Baltinglatt, 6 to 1 against Demure, Bto 1 against Royal Dream, 9to 1 against Madame Detonbite, 10 to 1 against Wuffy, 100 to 7 against Outbreak(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article43 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Syndicate to Suppart Stock*. London, 16th October. A syndicate of powerful Wall Street bankers has been formed to support American Stocks against the persistent slump which has been exceptionally acute during the last few days.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article45 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) Conflicting Report*. London, 15th October.—Vienna is much agitated owing to the conflicting reports of the Emperor Francis Joseph’s health. This despite the semi-official announcement yesterday evening to the effect that he bad taken a distinct turn for the better.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article55 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) Powder Factory Blown Up. London, 16th October.—A powder works blew up at Fontanet, Indiana. Twenty-one people were killed. Railway Bridge Collapses. London, 16th October —lt is reported that a bridge collapsed at Middletown, New York State, resulting in a railway train being precipitated down a(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article37 1907-10-18 1001 (Supplied by Reuter.) Relief for the Flooded Provinces. London, 16th October.—The French Government is asking for a credit of six million francs, for the relief of the inuudated provinces in the South. r(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article747 1907-10-18 1002 Reuter informed us yesterday that Mr. Lloyd-George, President of the Board of Trade, in an interview regarding the railway crisis, had said that the situation was an exceedingly delicate one but had declined to express further opinion on it. Mr. Lloyd-George, we are told, also refused to747 words
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416 1907-10-18 1002 Wanted, Only 16 More Keernits. Two more names have been received, since our last issue, for the proposed Penang born Chinese Volunteer Corps, the total now standing at 84. Intending recruits should send us their names without delay. 1 Lim Chee Suing 13 Ewe Cheng416 words
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Article424 1907-10-18 1002 (Before Mr. Wolferstan,) A fiue of twenty dollars, with the alter native of three weeks’ imprisonment, wag the punishment imposed to-day on a China, man who was convicted of “telling fortunes” A cage, containing a pair of small birds, form, ed part of the defendant’s paraphernalia To-day,424 words
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Article113 1907-10-18 1002 Shanghai Wins with 943 t We learned late yesterday evening firing in the Interport Rifle Competition, toe Shanghai team had made the excellen eco of 943 points, an average of 94.3 pe r <“* and had thus won the match, beating o g kong, the previous top113 words
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Article65 1907-10-18 1003 Perak Penang, \Ve are informed that the following players have been selected to represent Penang in the football match to be played against Perak at Taiping on Saturday, the 26th instant -.—Goal, F. M. Keyworth Full, backs, S. Jalleh and G. R. K. Muglistou Half-backs, Alfred Stronach, H. C.65 words
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Article245 1907-10-18 1003 The Annual General Meeting of the above Society was held in the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. Mr. D. W. Gilmour occupied the chair and about a dozen Scotsmen were present. The accounts, which showed the Society to be in a satisfactory financial position, were presented245 words
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Article261 1907-10-18 1003 Suicide of a Former Straits I). A. A.G, On the 23rd ult. several persons on the footpath between the first and second ponds on Hampstead Heath, London, beard the report of a firearm and saw a well-dressed man fall to the ground. He was quite dead when261 words
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Article615 1907-10-18 1003 THE LAST STAGES fl rent Our Special Correspondent.) Southampton, 21st Sept. A Glimpse of the Riviera. Ihk Zieten left Genoa at 3 p.m. on Sept. 10, and steamed along the Riviera. The coast affords a delightful succession of varied landscapes. r I he road is clearly visible from615 words
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Article131 1907-10-18 1003 Early on Tuesday morning at Singapore a Cantonese coolie employed at a large eating house at 178 South Bridge Road was found lying in a pool of blood, near the door step of the house, with his throat cut. The wind pipe was severed. The man’s131 words
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Article462 1907-10-18 1003 The wife of a goldsmith, residing at Bukit Mertajam, went over to Lunas a few days ago, carrying about $2OO worth of jewellery with her to sell. Happening to know a towkay there she lodged in his house. On Tuesday o 2 last week, as462 words
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Article1070 1907-10-18 1004 Our attention, says the London and China Express of the 27th ult., is once more called to the Federated States of Malaya by the issue of the Blue Book containing the annual administration reports of the ResidentGeneral, and the several Residents, the documents being accompanied by1,070 words
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Article265 1907-10-18 1004 The Karak Rubber Company, Limited, is a new company with a share capital of .£50,000, in shares of £1 each, and the present issue consists of 26,000 shares at par, of which 4,500 will be issued to the vendors in part payment of the purchase price265 words
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Article117 1907-10-18 1004 Arrival of the New Consul There arrived, at Singapore on Monday h the N.D.L. steamer Goeben, Mr. Tso Lung, the new Chinese Consul-General 1 a? Singapore. ai This gentleman is no stranger to Singapore for he was there as Consul for China eoin years ago, which position117 words
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Article144 1907-10-18 1004 A petition, signed by sixty Chinese merchants in Singapore and Johore, has been forwarded to Mr. Otto Kun Sing, Hongkong, to be presented to the Governor of the Colony, should the appeal against the decision of the magistrate be confirmed by His Excellency in the case of144 words
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Article143 1907-10-18 1004 (Supplied by Reuter.) Round the Curve at Fifty Miles. London, 16th October. —It is stated that the Crew-Bristol Express, which left the line at the curve entering Shrewsbury, was travelling at fifty miles an hour instead of slowing down as it should and stopping. The signalman(Supplied by Reuter.) - 143 words
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Article44 1907-10-18 1004 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lloyd-George on “Booze.’’ London, 16th October. —Mr. Lloyd-George, speaking at Manchester, said that Government meant to concentrate their energies in 1908 on a great bill aimed at excessive drinking but at tbe same time safeguarding the moderate drinker.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article25 1907-10-18 1004 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Dreadnought.” London, 16th October. —The Superb, latest Dreadnought, is to be launched no Elswick on 7tb April, 1908.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article51 1907-10-18 1005 (Supplied by Reuter.) Kailway Interrupted. London, I7rh Oct.—Torrential rains have fallen in the South of Scotland and caused much destruction to grain and sheep. Railways are interrupted by washouts of the line and some of the Glasgow suburban lines are Hooded to a depth of seven(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article69 1907-10-18 1005 (Supplied by Reuter.} Result of the Cesare witch. London, 17th October.—The Cesarewitch has resulted in a win for Demure, with White Knight second ami Wujl'y third. The betting was 4 to 1 against Demure, 100 to 8 against White Knight and 10 to 1 against Wuffy. There(Supplied by Reuter.} - 69 words
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Article28 1907-10-18 1005 (Supplied by Reuter.) Germany and the Pretender’s Envoys. London, 17th October.—The Beilin Foreign Office has refused to receive Mulai Hafid’s envoys, and they have proceeded to Rome.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article28 1907-10-18 1005 (Supplied by Reuter.) M. Isvolsky Visits Paris. London, 17th October- —M. Isvolsky, the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has arrived in Paris for a ten days’ stay.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article29 1907-10-18 1005 (Supplied by Reuter.) Inciting Conscripts to Desert. London, 17th October.—The Paris Police have arrested six of the signatories to the anti-militarist manifesto inciting conscripts to desert.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article25 1907-10-18 1005 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Distinct Improvement. Loudon, 17th Oct.—There has been a distinct improvement in the health of the Emperor Francis Joseph.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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43 1907-10-18 1005 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Soap Box for a Pulpit. London, 17th Oct.—The Bishop of London, standing on a soap box in Wall Street, preached on Tuesday to an enormous mixed congregation of millionaires, clerks ami labourers.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article54 1907-10-18 1005 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Terrible Affair. Lon lon, 16th October.—Twenty five persons have been killed, forty are dyin<r, six hundred have been injured and 1,200 rendered homeless through the blowing up of the powder factory at Fontanet in Indiana, the explosion wrecking every building within a radius(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article41 1907-10-18 1005 (Supplied by Reuter.) Riot at San Francisco. London, 16th October.—Ten Japanese have been injured in an attack by drunken whites on a lauudiy in San Francisco on Monday evening. The Police were called out and dispersed the rioters.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article68 1907-10-18 1005 (Supplied by Reuter.) Important I tterance by Mr. Taft. London, 17th October. —lt is reported from Manila that Mr. Taft at the opening of the Assembly said that he did not believe the Filipinos would be fitted for self-govern-ment for at least a generation but the matter was(Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article35 1907-10-18 1005 (Supplied by Reuter.) Advance of the Turks. London, 17th Oct. v ews from Urmia says that the Turks have occupied Ushnuye in Azerbanjan and are marching on Dilman, where they apparently intend to winter.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article241 1907-10-18 1005 As the weekly edition of the Straits Echo has been adopted in some of the largest schools in Penang as a Reader it is our intention to introduce a special section for the juveniles. This Children’s Section will tie under the special charge of a gentleman of241 words
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Article218 1907-10-18 1005 Advice by “Southern Cross.” hirst of all decide upon your subject, and, of course, it must be a subject you are conversant with. Then do not begin with circumlocution, pomp, or ceremony. Get to work on your subject at once; go to the root of218 words
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Advertisement50 1907-10-18 1005 A Safe Cough Midicine for Children. In buying a cough medicine for children n* Ver afraid to buy Chamberlain’s Cough There is no danger from it and ief is always sure to follow. It is espec--4 y valuable for colds, croup and whooping nn The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.50 words
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Advertisement80 1907-10-18 1005 A Quick and Safe Remedy for Bowel Complaints. Twenty years ago Mr. Geo. W. Brock discovered that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea R-medy 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 and the80 words
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Advertisement32 1907-10-18 1005 PASSAGES to EUROPE, via MADRAS. PASSAGES can be booked per British India Steam Navigation Company’s Steamer* from Penang, via Madras, to Port Said, Genoa, Marseilles, Plymouth and London. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co. AOtNTS.32 words
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Obituary15 1907-10-18 1005 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Cardinal Steinhuber. London, 17th Oct.—The death of Cardinal Steinhuber is announced.15 words
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Article121 1907-10-18 1006 Penang, 17th October. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ...2,3 J 4 months’ sighl Bant ..2 4£ 8 Credit ..2/4,®« 3 Documentary ...2/4j| Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay. Demand Bank 173 f Mouhnein, Demand Rani 172 3 days’ sight Private121 words
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Article169 1907-10-18 1006 Gold leaf $65.50 B.Pepper (W.Coast 31b*.5 oz.) 16|. no stuck White Pepper 20.50 sellers Trang Pepper 17|. sellers Cloves (picked) out of seasan Mace 76.— sellers Mace Pickings 68.— sellers Nutmegs II 6s 21.— buyers No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.80 sellers Tapioca Flour I.SO169 words
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Advertisement18 1907-10-18 1006 OU'S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLI) MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, PENANG: PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd 42c18 words
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Advertisement691 1907-10-18 1006 Mosquitoes Carry Malaria. Obtainable at most* shops where or. whiiSXFpi»» Pirn SflK- B Curb It. 6 bottles for $7/- or 1 bottle for $l-25 rxJt Here is Proof from Madoera (D.E.1.) free to any address. P ol That the Cures are Per man nt. When Manson, the eminent authority on691 words
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Article956 1907-10-18 1007 2 Number of Capital. Shares r- Lasi Dividend. Name I Jg Z issued. s A -©■g M w o -i-] 1 p 1 2 1903 300,000 30.0D0 10 10 25 %> for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin MiningCm, Ltd. ,J $l4. 1907 300.000 22,5<*0 10 i 1 Bruang Ltd.956 words
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Advertisement266 1907-10-18 1008 *3E35* k -jKnSe- N jrara :< *#aW &KE&* *jrara ‘W* _j4<lK w?-■£" «SsE* £SBB5| >??£s, tfß??®, r?Ps®i ?.-r-• co <* i, t3®s The CRITERK)NJ>RESS, Ltd. 9T ESTABLISHED 1883. K IjMH R| I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. I |S Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,’ ‘‘SIN POE,’ A “CHAYA PULAU PINANG." h I The266 words
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