The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 24 January 1908
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Title Section21 1908-01-24 1 THE STRAITS ECHO. MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum, Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 24th January, 1908. No. 3.21 words
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Advertisement246 1908-01-24 1 CONTENTS. s 5 I x Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: page. Luck 55 Former Governor's Son’s Marriage 55 > Naval Supremacy 6) Our Serial Story “Doreen” 58 A Couple of Grievances 64 Year’s Cases of Rabies 59 x China and Japan... 68 The Eastern Smelting Company 61 The Municipal Motor-car 72 Singapore246 words
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Advertisement164 1908-01-24 2 o firn itiTift♦fcflffi dfcg THE V STRAITS ECHO J MAIL EDITION. ■H —■mxmw PT n Published the day prior to the departure of each mail J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States r 5 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as P g all164 words
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Article732 1908-01-24 55 The idea of luck enters largely in our daily life. How lucky!” is the first exclamation of nine men out of ten when they win a big dividend front the tote. Even in so simple a matter we tacitly admit that there is a mysterious influence in human affairs732 words
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179 1908-01-24 55 Mr. Humphrey Weld’s Wedding. On Dec. 17th at Jamboustield Church, Waterford, the marriage took place of Mr. Humphrey Frederick Weld, of Chidcock Manor, Dorset (son of the late Sir Frederick Aloysios Weld, G. c. M. g.), and Miss Elinor de la Poer, eldest daughter of Mr.179 words
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Article554 1908-01-24 55 (Jiejore Messrs. Wolferstan and Codrington.) Abdulrani, a Malay, yesterday pleaded not guilty to the charge of attempting to fabricate evidence. ev \dence of the prosecution elicited the tollowing facts Ihe accused, a professional gambling intoimei, obtained a warrant to raid premises No 11, Sek ,Ch nan Lane.554 words
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Advertisement103 1908-01-24 55 The QtrjftiCia Sicho, Jp/Or! w w «M Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone—£memu Published daily (oxcert Sundays.) AT TH X CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $2l per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.’ Telephone No. 343 >.A. AU103 words
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Article3733 1908-01-24 56 JANUARY MEETING. Second Day’# Racing. Perfect weather again favoured the afternoon’s racing yesterday and, the track being bard, the times were good. Indeed t |,e track was so hard that as the horses thundered along the dust rose in little clouds under their hoofs. The fine weather3,733 words
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2606 1908-01-24 58 VIOLA GRAEME - OUR SERIAL STORY. BY VIOLA GRAEME, AUTHOR OF ■.s> W “Sir Br S an, H»r. to., to,*. Chapter X. How 1 Fobce Mt Wat into Society. At first my life was not only monotonous but distasteful, for to me there was something horrible2,606 words
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Article96 1908-01-24 59 The Pasteur Institute at Batavia has just issued its report for 1906. It shows that 426 persons, of whom 135 were Europeans, went that jear through the whole course of treat meat for rabies. Of those, one European aud eleven natives died of hydrophobia, lu almost96 words
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Article365 1908-01-24 59 When the Senior Warden of Mines in the Federated Malay States comes to prepare his fficial returns for the first quarter ofthecuneut year, he will be confronted with a task that is gloomy and ominous if the tin industry prolongs its present depression, says the Straits Timet.365 words
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Article30 1908-01-24 60 (Supplied by Reuter.) Immigration Quest lon Settled. London, 16th January --The condu-iou of a definite and satisfactory understanding between Canada and Japan is semi-officially announced in London(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article65 1908-01-24 60 (Supplied by Reuter.) Death Rather than Degradation. Ixmdou. lt>»h Jan. -1» 1» iep»ited from Johannesburg that 110 Indian ex soldiers have sent a petition to Lord Elgin, becretaiy of State for the Colonies, asking that they should lie shot on the South African baflo fields where(Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article45 1908-01-24 60 (Supplied bi/ Reuter.) Boxer Indemnity Reduced. Loudon, 10th January. —lt id reported from Washington lhat a joint lesolutiou of the Senate and the House of Representatives reduces the indemnity payable to the United States on account of the Boxer rebellion to >ll(Supplied bi/ Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article48 1908-01-24 60 [Sui plied by Renter.) Important Statement by Sir Edward Grey. London, hi’h January—Sir Edward Grev, Foreign Secretary, speaking at Alnwick, said that if the naval programmes of the Foreign poweis weie carried out in their entirely further increases in the British Navy would undoubtedly be necessary.[Sui plied by Renter.) - 48 words
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Article40 1908-01-24 60 (Supplied by Reuter.} Frank Criticism. Loudon, 17lh January.—The liibli League, at its annual meeting, passe l a resolution to the effect that the candidature of Lord Curzon illustrates the moral and political iubecility of the Irish peerage.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 40 words
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Article76 1908-01-24 60 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Comments of the “Standard.” Lrudou, 16th Jan —The N/amZanZ, eoninientmg on the heavy fall in the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank shares, defends the action of the BYard and says that by raising the actual dividend to X‘2 for the half year it(Supplied by Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article76 1908-01-24 60 (Supplied by Reuter Premier Mine Port pones Payment. London, 10 h January. —lt is reported from Johannesburg that in view of the collapse of the diamond ma.ket in uueuce of the crwis in America the Premier Mme has postponed the payment of the dividend which was declared(Supplied by Reuter ) - 76 words
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Article224 1908-01-24 60 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 1/iu January bare won the I bird teat match »y 24. t nns. Following arc tho full -e<»os of thfl ,nn teams A UBTRALIA First luuiug* To'al Second ...506) '■'> England. First Innings 3<>3 Total Second Z Women in China are rapidly shaking(Supplied by Reuter.) - 224 words
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Article784 1908-01-24 60 It is high time that the British nation as a whole should be routed to the real meaning of the great increase in the German Navy, and ever since the present Government took office, two years ago, a steady and insidious weakness of the nation’s defence has set784 words
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Article2195 1908-01-24 61 Official Opening of the Works. The premises of the Eastern Smelting Company, No. /3, Dato Kramat Hoad, was gay with flags yesterday afternoon, the occasion being <he official opening of the works bv His Excellency Sir John Anderson It would be impossible to praise the decorations2,195 words
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Advertisement40 1908-01-24 61 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secret ions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. The Geoige Town Dispensary, Who.esale Agents.40 words
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Advertisement54 1908-01-24 61 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G. Harris, publisher of the Advertise!, Kentville, N. S., makes the following statement: I have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for myself and family and. find it to be one of the best medicines for coughs and colds that I ever tried.” The George54 words
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Article648 1908-01-24 62 (Before Mr. Woferstan.) Wons Ah Boon Tat. Tbe above claim, woich was beard yesterday, was for tbe return of bicycle r 8 re of bis claim, the P 1 that, when ho was working with t he lenan, Coach Building Company, of which fendant is the Managing648 words
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Article850 1908-01-24 62 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Thursday, 16th Jan. European Killed at the Docks. A sad accident occurred at Tanjong Pagar yesterday which resulted in the death of one of the European staff of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board. Mr. C. L. Beckton, a warehouseman, was employed with a Chinese850 words
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Advertisement131 1908-01-24 62 An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You will see by the following that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a favourite in the Klace as well as with the bumbler people in dia: “For the past four years I have tmeu getting large supplies of Chamberlain’s Gough Ketnedv, not only for131 words
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Article1127 1908-01-24 63 (From Our Own Correspondent London, Dec. 27tb. The Army Estimates. It is understood that the army estimates for the coming year are in the process of formulation. This is a bit earlier thin usutl, but it is being done in order that the advice on the1,127 words
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Article203 1908-01-24 63 17th Jan., 1908. The market has shewn a better feeling since last review and several circumstances have combined to give more confidence to operators. With small advances in the values of tin and silver and a reduction of the discount rates at home, optimism seems now203 words
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Article59 1908-01-24 63 (Echo Special.) A Sensational Arrest. Singapore, 18th January.— A great sensation has been caused by Detective Inspector Frayne having last night arrested Syed Agail, a wealthy Arab, in connection with the murder of Syed Abdul Kadir bin Abdulrahman Alsagoff. When the accused wae charged to-day at the59 words
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Article29 1908-01-24 63 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Holy War Proclaimed. London, 18th Jan. —The tribes in the Marrakesh region have proclaimed a Holy War ami all the Southern tribes are joining.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article56 1908-01-24 64 (Supplied ty Reuter.) The Claim# of the Rival Sultans. London, 17th January.—lt is announced U Berlin that Germany favours a neutral .ttilwda from the Powers regarding the claims of the rival Sultans in Morocco. The Poliah Provinces. London, ISth Jan.—The Prussian Chamber has passed second time the Bill for(Supplied ty Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article30 1908-01-24 64 (Supplied by Reuter The Unwanted Asiatic. London, 17th January.—A circular issued by the Johannesburg Trade Council appeals to the British Trade Unions to support the Government's Asiatic policy.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 30 words
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Article38 1908-01-24 64 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ktag and Queen Dine with Japanese Ambassador. Lonlvii, 17» h Jan.- At Rome Their Italian MajHgties lave dined with Mr. Takahira. Signor I ittoni, Minister of Foreign Affans, and the Embassy stuff weie pretent.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article123 1908-01-24 64 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Firman Flrma’s Precarious Position. London, 18t.h January.—Piiuce Firman Firma has sent a message to Tabriz stating that Sujbulak can lie held for only four days more. The Telegraph Cut. Loudon, 18th Jan.—The telegraph al Sujbulak has l»nen cut. [On Uih 14th Renter wired:—Ru sian and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 123 words
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Article43 1908-01-24 64 (Supplied by Reuter.) OrguiMd OnHhKKht on Premier’s Residence. iHth Jw-Tbe Suffragette. ZS?. J’ r r“'“ d on,l u ßl‘t OU the Pre. miert resident» yeaterdav, tha occasion of UwiMmbhog of the Cabinet. They tried D dTrd ul were Si»priJlXl M,n,enced 10 ">"*>(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article16 1908-01-24 64 (Applied by Kenttr.) ill,ooo Obtained. •MhX vLt"“ ar J-, Th e an,ooo. l,a(Applied by Kenttr.) - 16 words
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Article1080 1908-01-24 64 It is a matter of surpriae to us that the ratepayers have not <»te no protested against tin- heavy cimrge made for the use of th °"L H (li The question will probably be cussed at the forthcoming Municipal meeting, for at tue last Ml. J1,080 words
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Article416 1908-01-24 65 The Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) The fi'St Assizes ot the year w<u opened bv Mr. Justice Thornton to-day. There are six cases on the Calendar; one of gangrobbery, one of returning from banishment, two of criminal breach of trust, one of being in possession of counterfeit com416 words
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Article159 1908-01-24 65 (Before Mr. Robinson.) Sahat, an ex-constable, was last Saturday charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to his wife. The defendant was arrested in Kuala Lumpur and brought here on the Ist inst- After the case for the prosecution the charge was altered into one of attempted murder159 words
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Article174 1908-01-24 65 A most pleasant run was enjoyed bv touk part iu yestordav’s papJ -»se. lhe course, which Lad been .n i 1U the early morning by Dr. J. Dvnald and the Secretary, was really good. The pace was ta> being set by the P.esident, Mr. F. J. Hallitax,174 words
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Article318 1908-01-24 65 Scully-Foley. At the Church ot the Assumption yesterday morning was celebrated the marriage of the well-known cricketer, Mr. William Henry Scully, son of Mr. J. D Scullv, to Miss Maude Adeline Foley, eldest daughter of Mr. W. J. Foley. The Rev. Father Letessier performed the High Mass, and318 words
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Article416 1908-01-24 65 Ihe Government Gazette of January 17 xmaius the following items of informauou Ibe Merchant Shipping Act is published tor general information. Owing to the existence of rinderpest among the c ittle in Kulim, Kedah, it is on eied teat no cattle, goats and sheep shall be allowed to416 words
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Advertisement43 1908-01-24 65 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Cures Colds. Th s remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature in ies >r ng thesis -:n to a healthy condition. The Geo. go Town Disjensary, Wholesale Agents43 words
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Article3379 1908-01-24 66 JANUARY MEETINC. The Close of the Meeting. Thi weather for the last day h racing hi the Penwg Turf Club’s meeting wis all that could bo desired. The light showers of rain which fell on Thursday and Friday night put the track in just the right condition3,379 words
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Article82 1908-01-24 67 (Echo Special.) European Policeman’s Disgraceful Conduct. Singapore, 21st January.— During the landing of His Excellency the Governor’s luggage at Johnston’s Pier from the Sea Jdew on Sunday, European Police Contable Tuxworth seized a bottle of claret and concealed it on his person. He was charged before Mr. Colman, the82 words
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Article155 1908-01-24 67 (Supplied by Reuter.) Trouble Between the Two. Loudon, 19th Jan. —Japan persists in her refusal to allow China to build a railway parallel with the South Manchurian line on the ground that it is a violation of the Peking Treaty, and threatens to arrest the work if(Supplied by Reuter.) - 155 words
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Article113 1908-01-24 67 (Supplied by Reuter.) Police Attacked and Maltreated. London, 19th J in.—Five hundred men and women attacked twenty policemen who were escorting a process-server in Galway. The police party were severely handled. They were rolled in the mud. The Inspector was severely cut about the face and the processes(Supplied by Reuter.) - 113 words
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Article112 1908-01-24 68 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Bell Elected at Mid-Dev«n. Laadoo, 19th January.—Mr. Bell. 9nk>o<at candidate, baa l>een e<-cte< or Jfid Deton replacing Mr. Bul Liberal candidate on the eve <-f bis ju g> ■hip. 'the Triumph of Tariff Reform. t/Hidon, 20tb January The c «J‘ Bervat,ve paper» regard the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 112 words
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Article74 1908-01-24 68 (Supplied by Reuter.) Murder and Hooliganism. Ijoodon, 90th January.—Liberal roughs bgiingtjd the Conservative Club at Newton Abbot for five hours and smashed all the Window*. The Police charger] the mob with truncheons. One policeman was hurt and is in hospital with concussion of the WBin. The body of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article36 1908-01-24 68 (Supplied by Reuter.) FeNHion without Direct Contribution. London, 20th Jan.—The Hull Labour Conference has unanimously passed a resolution for pensions without direct contribution* after the age of 65 or for those physically unfit(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article20 1908-01-24 68 (Supplied by Reuter.) Elected au Irish Peer. lioudon, 21 st Jan.—Lord Curzon has been elected an Irish peer.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 20 words
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Article33 1908-01-24 68 (Supplied by Reuter.) Humoured Anarchist Plot. London, 21st Jan —The Police at Rio do Janeiro report tho discovery of au Auaichist Slot to destroy a poilion of tin* American quadron.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article48 1908-01-24 68 The AttorneyGeneralship. (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir William Robson to Succeed Sir John Walton. a J au —it i* understood that ,r William Snowdon Robsou, k. c., Solici-tor-General, will succeed Sir John Lawson Walton aa Attorney-General. Mr. Rufut Isaacs, K c the well-known P r °bably be appointed Solici-tor-Gaoenu.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article40 1908-01-24 68 (Supplied by Reuter.) Denied in Its Columns. Loudon. 20th January.-11>« no ilo<»» in if* «ohimtiH that »■> Timet has bren effected nor has any g been decided respecting the mode or term» of such a sale.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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33 1908-01-24 68 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bannermann versus Curzon. London. 20th Jan —Sir Henry CampbellBanneimauri is the Liberal and Loid Curzon the Conservative candidate for the Lord-Rectorship of Glasgow University.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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61 1908-01-24 68 (Sup)died by Reuter.) Each Blaming the Other. London, 20th Jan. —In the Port Arthur trial there are recriminations between Generals Stccdsei and Smirnoff. The latter has declared that did not pirticipalo in the fighting or the defence but merely confined himself to issuing lyrical(Sup)died by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article827 1908-01-24 68 Reuter informed us yesterday that Japan persists in her refusal to allow China to build a railway parallel to the South Manchuiian lino, on the ground that it would constitute a violation of the Peking Treaty, and that she threatens to arrest the work if it is827 words
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Obituary19 1908-01-24 68 Obituary. (UuppM b!l Sir .John Lawson LiiwBon L )U 10 m. uc e 1905, K’J S <”* n day’s illness.19 words
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Article399 1908-01-24 69 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) On taking his seat on the Bench after lunch yesterday, His Lordship passed orders regarding the application for Air. S. G. Teeling to be tried by a special jury. He said that, mainly in view of the intricate nature of the case,399 words
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Article751 1908-01-24 69 (Before Mr. Wolfer elan.) Choo Ah Kam and Choo Ah Sak, two Chinamen, were to-day placed in the dock charged with causing hurt in order to commit robbery. The case was postponed till Wednesday week- Four Hindu meu and one woman were this morning charged with attempting751 words
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Article67 1908-01-24 69 Io the Editor of the Straits Echo, Dear Sir, —Your paper gives very interesting articles on planting industries. Could you, or any oi your kind readers, say whether Citronella or Lemon Grass planted in large quantities lias a commercial value, and who are the would-be purchaseis67 words
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Article268 1908-01-24 69 All loads led to the race course last night. By tram, in rikishas, and on foot the crowd made their way thither to see the great annual display of fireworks given by the Chet ties iu celebration of the Taipusam festival. There was the usual contingent from268 words
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207 1908-01-24 69 A crowded meeting of the principal Chinese merchants and traders in Sandakan was held at the Court House on the 20th ult. It was called by Mr. W. H. Penney, the Protector of Chinese and Superintendent of Immigration, to consider the advisability of forming a207 words
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Article1136 1908-01-24 70 (From Our Own Corresponds London, Dec. 27th. A Merry Motor Christmas. It bat been a Merry Christmas for motoric for tbe most part fine and dry, though cold. The opportunity was, therefore, cozed by most of us to get out of harnefor a day or two,1,136 words
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Article126 1908-01-24 70 Pars from “l n Tinland H H reported that 100 special Police Constables have been engaged in the Kmta district alone in view of the seriousness of the situation caused by a great number of mining coolies being left on the roads We hear that in Serendah126 words
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Article293 1908-01-24 70 (From Our Own Correbjoodent.) Ipob, 19th Jan. The Birch Club. It is rumoured that the members of the Ipoh Club have been asked to be allowed to use the premises of the Birch Club during the buildinz of their new Clubhouse. Telegraph Delay. There is much unnecessary delay293 words
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Article215 1908-01-24 70 Another Arrest. Says Saturday’s Singapore Free Press An important arrest was made last night in connection with the murder of the wealthy Arab, Syed Abdul Kader bin Abdul Rahman Alsagoff, who was shot while at prayers in his house in Bukit Timah-rd. last year. This is no215 words
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Advertisement55 1908-01-24 70 brom a Nova Scotia Publisher» Mr. H. G. Harris, publisher of the Advert isei, Kentville, N. 8., makes tbe following statement: 1 have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for myself and family and find it to be one of the best medicines for coughs and colds that I ever tried.” The55 words
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Article462 1908-01-24 71 (Contributed.) One frequently hears, m a vague sort of way, that there are millions of Mohammedans in Western China; but little reliable information is forthcoming when sought for. With the force of Kublai Khan, about A.D- 1252, the Western provinces were undoubtedly brought under Imperial rule, and the462 words
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Article149 1908-01-24 71 Most Britons in the East, when they take their first ride in a rickshaw, have an uneasy feeling that they are guilty of cruelty to a man and a brother, but it is seldom that a newcomer has the courage of his convictions in the manner reported149 words
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Article167 1908-01-24 71 My «ole and precious virtue is despised 1 ThX n /ii Onfe Sed itj not a soul but frowned e} tell me that my pledge must be baptized, Or even drowned. I hey call teetotalism slow suicide— And suicide is neither wise nor right, but suicide167 words
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Article385 1908-01-24 71 Singapore Shipping Going to Macassar. Effect of Dutch Competition. The decline in the transit trade of Singapore forms the subject matter of a communicated article in t he Locomotief, a Samarang newspaper. Ten are ago, so far as Netherlands India was concerned, Singapo e, says tin article,385 words
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Article249 1908-01-24 71 ri lhe Esplanade yesterday morning, says teetotaller in last Saturday’s Free Pres#, was the scene of a desperate struggle for supremacy as regards the athletic powers of two les-pected lesidonts of Upper Tanglin, whose counsels carry treat weight in places where men do talk. Soon after sunrise249 words
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Article308 1908-01-24 71 Suggestion for Guarding Against Danger. At the last meeting of tie Singapore Municipal Commissioners, he question of the methods employed in estr .ying dogs was raised. The Presidei LieutenantColonel E. G. Broad rick, -aid that, with regard to the outbreak of rabies, since dog shooting began,308 words
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Article127 1908-01-24 72 tSupjlicd by be»ler.) Some Clin k in America. L mdo», 21 J<m- fbe irn migration e«i) show tin’ 22’4 fewer Japiie i nil)-..’ aM* !p ji VnJtt 1 Slater iu *e« p *nlLer, 190/, ti in did in Decern I*’ 19 6 The Question in Canada. Jt ina’atedtSupjlicd by be»ler.) - 127 words
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Article41 1908-01-24 72 (supl lied by Reuter.) Turkey Mobilising on the Frontier. London, 22nd J hi. The Sr. Petersburg Hourae Gazette s’ates that Tin kish t loops on tho Peisian frontier have been ordered to mobilise ami the reserves have l>een called out.(supl lied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article87 1908-01-24 72 (Suj plied by Reuter Denial by the lit. Hon. Sir Henry Fowler. London, 21st Jan—The Rt. Hou. Sir Henry Hartley Fowler, 0.0.8.1., P.c, D.L, Liberal M P. for E«st Wolverhampton, has denied the rumours of dissensions in the Cabinet and said he would oppose Socialism to(Suj plied by Reuter ) - 87 words
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Article54 1908-01-24 72 Supplied bl/ Reuter. Socialistic Motions Rejected. Li ndon, 2V «I J urn n v.—The Hull Labour Con lei inc L.is iej ‘cd He resolution to amend the piiucip’es <f ii« p lt v with a vew to overthrow.ng capitalism' and in--1 reducing public owimiship. O;her SocialisticSupplied bl/ Reuter. ) - 54 words
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57 1908-01-24 72 The Death of Ser-geant-Major Rendell. {Supplied by Reuter i Au Open Verdict 2 J -E.ulence t ou tbe dean, of S s .ge 4n t.M a j, t lyu.l. I, whose body wa, found h, ,J||. Mr...... at Newton Abb t, .bowed that be 1-0 U.n dr nkmg and tie{Supplied by Reuter i - 57 words
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Article46 1908-01-24 72 (Awpph.d bi t fouler.) I uemployed Fight Police, unemployed and a 1119 ~nt of-be R-tchatag. the mob with ileir swordn i i of the unemployed were J^' 8 the head t wounded about «““xvot ..atuhri m°’,n L"'; 6lratl, u Ivbce with kmvea. d lcl '1"-'(Awpph.d bit fouler.) - 46 words
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Article1145 1908-01-24 72 Surprise Las been expressed in certain 1 quarters because the Mumcipa >ommissioners recently purchased a mot car of Continental manufacture .01 the use of the Municipal Engineer s department. I’nere are those who hhme the Municipality because a car ot Britisii make was not preferred; they even1,145 words
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Article1199 1908-01-24 73 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Gang Robbery. Yesterday we reported that the second prisoner in the above case was ordeied to be re-tried. Liter on, the Solicitor-General entered a plea of nolie prosequi. Thereupon the prisoner was discharged. Possession of a Counterfeit Coin and Implements for Counterfeiting1,199 words
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Article563 1908-01-24 73 (Before M Wolferstan.) xlunianoj, a Tamil, was brought before iur bcotto.i the 21st, inst. chirged with the murder of one App.i Puloh at Klang on the lit J inst The case was adjourned till ,'estmday when the prisoner was identified as other than the man who is563 words
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Article453 1908-01-24 74 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Play in the next Lawn Tenuis lournameot held under the auspices of the Penang Cricket Club will commence ou Monday next, the 27th intd., The following ties have ix-en nxe-i lor the first day Dov’de Handicap. G. Wright-Motion and F. B. Iveus vs. B.453 words
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Article304 1908-01-24 74 Our Own Corresponded') 1 aiping, 21st Jan. Official Movements. Jlr. C. W. Hanis** is uprated "> charge of the band Office at the end of the month ou the return of Mr. Cr.c Hou. Mr. Wiaatedt has arrived aud taken charge of Malang in succession to Mr. A304 words
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Article201 1908-01-24 74 The London and China Es t rns of tbe 3rd inst. gives the following items of information regarding companies in Malaya: Kledang Tin. Returns for the month of December, 23’ tons. Consolidated Malay Rubber. The crop of dry rubber for the yeir ended Dec. 31, 1907, is201 words
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Article629 1908-01-24 74 To the Editor of the Straits Echo Sir,—On page sof your issue of J HUt 17th is an article, apparently taken from the London and China beaded Mr. George Mannmg'on Dean,” and this gentle, mau’s death is alluded to as of recent date; as a629 words
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Article777 1908-01-24 75 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 3rd. The Hongkong-Singapore Battalion. Sometime ago it was lumoured tbit a reduction would be effected in the strength of the Hongkong-Singapore Battalion of Artillery, which consists of four companies —■Nos. 1,3, and 4 at Hongkong, and No. 2 at Singapore,777 words
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Article147 1908-01-24 75 (Echo Special.) A Baba Gets Fifteen Tears. Singapore, 23rd Jan.—Gan Tin ng Keng, a Straits-born Chinese of a highly respected family, has been sentenced at the Assizes to fifteen years’ imprisonment for arson. [ln this case the arson took place over a year ago. The accused, it was alleged,147 words
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Article107 1908-01-24 75 (Supplied ty Reuter.) Changes Rumoured. London, 22nd January.— I’he death of Sir John Lawson Waltou, Attorney-General, has revived tbe rumours of changes in the Cabinet, these including the Rt. Hon. Herbert Gladstone, Secretary of State for Home Affairs, being made a peer and being succeeded by Sir William(Supplied ty Reuter.) - 107 words
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Article93 1908-01-24 75 (Supplied by Reuter.) Attracting Unusual Attention. London, 22ad Jan.—The papers are givmg unusual prominence to tbe Labour Conference at Hull which has decided to appoint a paid Election Agent. In Favour of Socialism. London, 23rd Jan.—The Hull Conference adopted tbe resolution in favour of Socialism being(Supplied by Reuter.) - 93 words
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Article149 1908-01-24 75 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lemieux Mission a Complete Success. London, 22nd Jan.—lt is reported from Ottawa that tbe Hun. Rodolpbe Lemieux, Minister of Labour, has made a statement in tbe Canadian House of Commons in which he described bis mission to Japan as a complete success and stated that(Supplied by Reuter.) - 149 words
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Article70 1908-01-24 75 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cruel Police Action. London, 23rd Januaiy.—There have been nine meetings of the unemployed at Berlin organised by Socialists and attended by over 12,000 people. The meetings resolved on demanding immediate relief works. Tbe crowds were very docile and tbe bloodshed previously reported was due to tbe(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article50 1908-01-24 75 (Supplied by Reuter.) Financial Conditions Improved. London, 23rd Jan.—lt is reported from Washington that Mr. Cortelyou. Secretary of the Treasury, announces that, owing to tbe great improvement in tbe financial conditions, he has begun a gradual withdrawal of moderate amounts and deposits of public moneys from the National Banks.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article50 1908-01-24 75 (Supplied by Reuter.) Railway Steamer Sunk. London. 23rd Jan. —The Great Eastern R til" ay Com nany’s steamer Amsterdam collided off he Hook of Holland in a thick fog with an unknown steamer. Her bows were badly torn and she sank The passengers, however, in the boats.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article61 1908-01-24 76 •S v> 1' 0' dbe 1 cute'■ A Heat Wave. London, 22nd J in.—At Melbourne <>ver one hundrei death* have occurred from heat apoplexy- i h *re h*ve lieeu disastmubuah tires ali ovoi Victoria an <‘ l settler* have h»d h mu -4»!h1- bu nt mr Several town-hip*» hi•Sv> 1'0' dbe 1 cute'■ - 61 words
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Advertisement303 1908-01-24 76 THE HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN is oß’ First Importance S'» Says the L’ev Mother Superior < i B>’ Jo-eph s, Mandalay ,*•h IJkl\tes Now the Children in Hei: Cqnvem’ Sch »ol ar Kepi Strong and Healthy by Dr. Williams 1 Pink Pills. I’he Si. ,1 >i,eph’s Conveul School, of Mandalay,303 words
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Article371 1908-01-24 77 This week also, I am sorry to say, the essays sent in are only mediocre; it appears to me as if my young friends are not taking the same amount of p»ins over their work as they used to. Uau it bethat they are netting tired371 words
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Article945 1908-01-24 77 THE STUPIDITY OF THE GENTEEL. By Eustace Miles. Not long ago there came to me a logical product of a public-school education. He was a clean and healthy-looking man—the soil of man who would be utterly unlikely to It II lies for the sake of945 words
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Article233 1908-01-24 78 I v.itb 1 kuHA which rcb <• <’ > s was it ibe h >u.e ?—ti'<* trinel a cmta.u man whim I met many years ago 1' wa.ou a am j --eiu. -r l-W Zealand to Austral a ba! I u ,f<- 1 rarity a steward with c>an233 words
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