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Title Section21 1908-05-01 413 STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. t l5 per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 1st May, 1908. No. 17.21 words
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Advertisement159 1908-05-01 414 t I THE I STRAITS ECHO I I MAIL EDITION. 3 Published the day prior to the departure of each mail R J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States r 5 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as f n all important news from159 words
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Article526 1908-05-01 415 The question of Australian defence has been debated again and again in the Commonwealth and all parties have come to the conclusion, if they are agreed upon nothing else, that in its present state it is inadequate. Immediately suggestions are, however, made for bringing it up to its526 words
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Article183 1908-05-01 415 England vs. The Rest. The above match, which was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon (St. George’s Day), resulted in a victory for The Rest by two goals to one. Upon winning the toss England sent their opponents to defend the goal at the Fort end ami for the183 words
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Article12 1908-05-01 415 S S spent the Easter holidays in Pahang.12 words
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Article20 1908-05-01 415 left Kuala Lumpur for Singapore by the Selanqor on Friday last en route for Home.20 words
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Article20 1908-05-01 415 has been discover- ed at Malacca. The ringleader has been sent to gaol for two years.20 words
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Article21 1908-05-01 415 is going Home under doctor’s orders by next week’s German Mail says the Kuala Lumpur paper.21 words
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Article962 1908-05-01 415 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. [Before Mr, Justice Fisher.) hop Hin Lee Chan vs. The Phoenix Assurance Coy., Ltd. 1 his action, which has l>een engaging the attention of His Lordship for the last two days, has evoked considerable interest in business circles. I he claim was for the962 words
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Advertisement94 1908-05-01 415 Th e Strait» BoHo. 5! > satisfies everybody and justice alone- -Emert.n, KnbliahPd daily (except Sunday*.! »T TH» CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No.226—232, Beach Street, Penarg. PRICE DHL! LOCAL «24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage KxtraMAIL EDITION (Post Free) $15 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 H,B.— All business communications should be94 words
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Article513 1908-05-01 416 (BeJ ore Judje WotfCretan). Theft by a Servant. Yesterday atteruoon Tan Ah Yin, a Chinaman, plead d guilty to (1) t heft ot $608 and (2) ciimiual bietch of trust in respect of $2,029-60 cents a Chinese woman was als > placed in the dock charged with dishonestly513 words
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Article916 1908-05-01 416 (Before Mr. Hamilton.) Liin Ham and Lim Oh Seng, both steersmen on board tongkaug No. 346 which arrived here from Kedah territory on the 9th inst, were yesterday afternoon arraigned on the charges of (1) committing breach of Quarantine Regulation 34 of Ordinance XIX of 1886, by916 words
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Article51 1908-05-01 416 Sib Henry Blake, formerly Governor of Hongkong, was lately appointed a magistrate for co. Cork. Sir Henry and Lady Blake are settled at Myrtle Grove, lougbal, a picturesque place to which Sir John Pope Hennessy, another Irish Governor of Hongkong, also retired, and Sir Walter Rale'g' 151 words
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Article519 1908-05-01 417 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 22nd April. Easter Services. The services iu the different Churches on Friday and Easter Sunday were largeThe Rev. Mr. Pinhorn took Ctrrices at All Sainis' both days, and the rhnrcb was profusely decorated on Sunday. The singing of the Eister hymns was a519 words
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Article30 1908-05-01 417 article, on a cu ,a P a P ers Publish scathing «■e Govern o t legra P'‘ 8tril;e condemning foresight and tact carelessness and vanl of30 words
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Article42 1908-05-01 417 r *'-«P'uouT 8 Cil’ a r a,inr in f-oodon held uh mi 16 lyde Park Hotel on the a anp Q DQb 8 <r a d0r 8 St8 witn6 »8Japinese, bv Mi ie Sisters in adame Sa daYacco’s drama-42 words
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Article665 1908-05-01 417 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, 22ud April. The Easter Holidays. Delightful weather favoured Singapore during the Easter holidays. To everyone’s surprise, the cricket match on the Esplanade between the S.C.C. and a Selangor eleven resulted in an easy win for the local team. The Selangor Captain brought down665 words
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Article671 1908-05-01 417 (From Our Special Correspondent.) Singapore, April 21. Operations on the Race Course of an early morning are getting rather interesting and well worth watching now. There was quite a targe number of people down this morning to see the training. I think I cannot do better than671 words
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Article24 1908-05-01 418 Mr. lieginaid McKenna, hirst Lord of the Admirality, is engaged to Miss Pamela Jekyll, daughter of Sir Herbert and Lady Jekyll.24 words
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Article35 1908-05-01 418 Frank Lowsby, who was sone time ago in the Straits, and is known as a jockey and exporter of griffins to this part of the world, died a few weeks ago in Australia.35 words
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Article32 1908-05-01 418 Mr. B. O. Storey has been appointed Assistant Resident of Brunei and leaves about the end of next month Selangor’s loss is Brunei’s gain, says the Malay Mail.32 words
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Article43 1908-05-01 418 A Jew girl named Joseph at Singapore eloped with a Bengali cook employed by her brother. She took $5 >0 worth of jewellery with her but as the trinkets did not belong to her she and cookie have been arrested.43 words
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Article44 1908-05-01 418 A powerful committee has been formed in London to raise j£200,000, half of which is to be expended in ejecting a statue and memorial to Shakespeare and the remainder to be devoted to some international purpose in furtherance of Shakespearian aims.”44 words
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Article59 1908-05-01 418 Evrrtbody will be glad to hear, says the Malay Mail, that the Government is doing everything possible to ensure an adequate and efficient supply of electric current in this town. We cannot give further details beyond stating that no expense will be spared to59 words
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Article58 1908-05-01 418 a Korean newspaper, states tha' Messrs Kim Hyun Doo, Yi Kui Jk and Shin Hai Hei, of Seoul, have decided to start a subscription for bringing to Korea the body of Mr Yi Choun, who, it will be lemembered, committed suicide in Holland on account of the58 words
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238 1908-05-01 418 It is understood that progress is being made with the new Anglo-Siamese Treaty, and the negotiations are likely to be c ncluded within a few weeks’ time. It was the idea of the late Mr Strobel, Siamese Acting General Adviser,238 words
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Article1230 1908-05-01 418 Mrs Murphy, nee Miss Margaret Lind. The L mdon Daily Mail contains the following account of the divorce of Mrs. Murphy, a well-known Singapore girl whose maiden name was Lind. The paper says:—I he undefended suit of Lieutentant James Lloyd Murphy, of the Indian Army, for a1,230 words
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96 1908-05-01 418 there arrived in Penang yesterday Dr. Chan Sze Pong, ba, m.b b c., (Cantab.) who has come out to start practice in Kuala Lumpur. Dr. Chan was an F. M. S. Scholar who went to study at Caius College, Cambridge. Subs©* quently96 words
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Article726 1908-05-01 419 Tbe T, m publishes the following letter, 1 1 “Cit written from.Siam S Cent 'e 'ters.’as well as rumours >n Siam if have of late, caused much anxiety to [Uh community in Siam. It would n’Jar that there is a small party anxious 4 PP td far as726 words
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139 1908-05-01 419 A Devonshire paper to hand by the mail brings news of the death of an old Singapore resident. The paper in question says The funeral of Mr. James McGill, formerly of Glasgow, and late of Singapore, Straits Settlements, who was for many vears in139 words
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Article45 1908-05-01 419 better known as Moha- med Pantaloon, a well-known Malay resident of Singapore, died of apoplexy on Sunday afternoon. He was for many years employed in the Police Department. The funeral took place on Monday evening and was largely attended by the Mohamedan community.45 words
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Article81 1908-05-01 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Funeral Service at Westminster Abbey. London, 23rd April.—A funeral service for Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman will be held at Westminster Abbey on the 27th inst. The burial will take place at Meigle, Belmont Castle, Perthshire, on the 28th inst. Tactful and Conciliatory. London, 24th April.—The81 words
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Article133 1908-05-01 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) j ‘‘Al nique Career.” London, 24th April.—The Times, in a leading article, highly eulogises Sir Robert Hart, Inspector-General of Customs in China since 1863, whose unique career it regards as practically terminated. The same journal regrets Sir Robert Hart’s acquiescence to certain verbal assurances133 words
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Article188 1908-05-01 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Arbitration Treaties Ratified. London, 23rd April.—A telegram from XV ashington states that the Senate has ratified the general arbitration treaties between the United States and Great Britain, and the United States and Spain. The Naval Bill. London, 23rd April.—President Roosevelt has informed the leaders188 words
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Article127 1908-05-01 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fifty Soldiers to be Stationed at Gyantse. London, 23rd April.—The Chinese Commissioner has signed the Tibetan Trade Treaty, which provides for an escort of fifty soldiers to remain at Gyantse for the protection of the Trade Agent and his office for two years.127 words
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Article103 1908-05-01 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4 Boycott by Chinese in Sydney. London, 24th April.—The Chinese in Sydney aie completely boycotting the Japanese. The Yau:ata Maru sailed from Sydney yesterday with no Chinese passengers or cargo and without the usual consignment of gold for China. The boycott is no doubt103 words
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Article62 1908-05-01 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) South Australia's Bogie. London, 24th April.—The Hon T. Price, Premier of South Australia, who has arrived at Liverpool, states that the Australians are getting ready to face the Yellow Peril. He hoped that everybody under thirty would soon be ab'e to use a rifle62 words
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Article716 1908-05-01 420 To bejfin with the above title is misleading, for Penang has not got a Fire Brigade. What we have is a certain quantity of fire appliances, most of which are worn out and obsolete, under the charge of the Police, who make use of them at716 words
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23 1908-05-01 420 in Penang the importation of cattle from Penang to the state of Perak is prohibited at present.23 words
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Article35 1908-05-01 420 the officer in charge of the Guides Battery, will be having soon to return to his own corps, his seconded period of service with the local regiment being about to expire.35 words
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Article36 1908-05-01 420 will shortly introduce a Siamese play to the British public at His Majesty’s Theatre. London. It is entitled Me-Mn. and, like all the productions under his management, will be accurate as to details.36 words
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Article41 1908-05-01 420 teacher of physics in the University of Leyden, has just made an important scientific discovery. Helium is the last, of the gaseous bodies to withstand all attempts to condense it. and recently Professor Onnes succeeded in liquefying it.41 words
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Article42 1908-05-01 420 an 1 Mr. and Mrs. Wri<jbt-Motion leave for Europe to-day by the P. and O steamer Malta. Mr. Adams, wp understand, is expected back in October. We wish the departing passengers a pleasant time in the Homeland.42 words
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Article51 1908-05-01 420 possesses what is certainly a curious water-supply. It is entirely derived from a deep well in the parish churchyard. The well is over 800 years old ami is known as St. Botolph’s Well. The inhabitants of Iladstock declare that it contains the best drinking water in the51 words
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Article64 1908-05-01 420 of the Orient in London ti e sceres from China will be of great interest, and variety. These will include the trades of China, Chinese punishments, gambling, and opium dens, and a magnificent panoramic view of Hankow, Hanyang, and Wuchang, with the Yangtsze-Kiang River. The foreground64 words
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76 1908-05-01 420 has just completed an English translation of the iS'ai/tntpj q/ Buddha,n work never hitherto obtainable in its entire'v in the English language. The interest, says the London and China Express, is literary rather than theological, for the census of religious denominations, published76 words
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Article1062 1908-05-01 420 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JLRISD ction. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Chop Hin Lee Chan vs. The Phoenix Assurance Coy., Ltd. Yesterday aftei noon the further hearing of the above suit was resumed. 5 The examination-in-chief of Sim Ah Seng, of No. 19, Marker Street Ghaut, who kept the day-book1,062 words
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Article352 1908-05-01 421 (Before Mr. Scott.) Having received certain information yesStS„T'Vn 1 tbe Hutton Police n'k? eitty tbo Act,n S-' Assistant tbe p• f V m98e and Superintendent of ote AT Flrma marked a one-dollar cerL d ea e 11 t0 ,be ’"former with N 800Der had lhau Mr. Belt,352 words
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Article123 1908-05-01 421 About 9 p.m. last night a fire broke out at the back of premises No. 476, Beach Street, which was a bakery owned by a Chinaman. It is surmised that the fire was due to the over-heating of tbe oven. The back part of the building was123 words
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Article51 1908-05-01 421 On the 22nd instant there were 6 cases of cholera in Alor Star and 4 cases in Kuala Muda. fhe follow ng figures .-how the slate of the epidemic in the vilt ges in Province Wellesley bordering on the frontier 21st instant 2 cases. 22nd 6 23rd51 words
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Article13 1908-05-01 421 Kuala Kangsar, is reported to be seriously ill.13 words
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Article13 1908-05-01 421 states that Willie Edouin, the music-hall celebrity, is dead.13 words
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Article24 1908-05-01 421 has taken over the duties of British Resident, Negri Sembilan, and Mr. R. C. Grey has returned to Kuala Lumpur.24 words
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Article25 1908-05-01 421 was the anniversary of both the birth and death of Shakespeare, and of the death of Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote.”25 words
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Article26 1908-05-01 421 formerly of the Malay States Guides, heads the Shanghai C. C. averages with 84. He played splendid cricket throughout the season.26 words
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Article859 1908-05-01 421 f k rom Our Own Correspondent.) London, April 3rd. 1 he u Amphitrite Home Again. I he Amphitrite has arrived home from Colombo, to where she conveyed the new crew for tbe Monmouth of the China Squadron. 1 Native Officers Promoted. The promotions of Jemadar Bulaka859 words
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Advertisement68 1908-05-01 421 Accidents Will Happen in the Best Regulated Families. The average home is frequently in need of a good liniment, as accidents will happen and slight ailments appear when least expected. For a cut or bruise, a burn or scald, Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is excellent. It is also good for sprains68 words
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Article989 1908-05-01 422 Wives or No Wives. Counsel and Law and Custom. The important action concerning the distribution of the estate of Choo Eng Choon, a Singapore Chinaman of great wealth, known as the “Orang Kaya Saigon,” was carried on yesterday, says Thursday’s Singapore Free Press, before the Chief Justice,989 words
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25 1908-05-01 422 which have occurred’of late at Peking the Empress-Dowager has forbidden smoking anywhere in the vicinity of the Palace.25 words
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1431 1908-05-01 422 In the Morning Leader of the 31st u t S. L. II has the tollowing amusing notice of the new work of reference on the Straits Settlements ami the F M S. which should be in the hands of the subscribers here within the1,431 words
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700 1908-05-01 423 Thursday’s Free Press contains the following account of the explosion on board the Tancarville which was briefly reported by wire by our Singapore correspondent at the time: A few minutes after eight o’clock last night an alarming explosion, the sound of the detonation extending all700 words
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Article125 1908-05-01 423 Says the Hongkong Telegraph of the 14th inst.:— The Chinese merchant prince of Hongkong, Mr. Ng Lee Hing, who will be better known to our European readers in connection with his donation of $50,000 for a building for the Hongkong College of Medicine, has come in for125 words
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Article235 1908-05-01 423 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dewsbury By-Election. London, 24th April.—Mr. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Education, has been re-elected at Dewsbury by 5,594 votes against Mr. W. B. Boyd-Carpenter (Unionist), who obtained 4078 votes, and Mr. Ben Turner (Labour), who polled 2,446 votes. [Lt is interesting to note235 words
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Article24 1908-05-01 423 (Supplied by Reuter.) Wintry Weather. London, 21th April.—Severe snowstorms continue throughout the country. Eleven degrees of frost wore registered at Carlisle.24 words
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Article112 1908-05-01 424 (Supplied by Reuter,} The Mohmand Trouble. London, 25th April.— Q ir Jan ps Wilcocks telegraphs th it the Mohmand tribesmen threatened to cut his communications, therefore he attacked them with all available troops and drove» IT the enemy. 1he British casualties are put down at sixty; the112 words
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Article47 1908-05-01 424 (Supplied by Reuter) < New Navy. London, 24th April. —Russia has ordered five battleships larger than the Dreadnought from firms at the Clyde. Death of General Linievitch. London, 24th April.—General Linievitch who, during the Russo-Japanese war, was in chief command in Manchuria, has died at St. Petersburg.47 words
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Article40 1908-05-01 424 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Stock Exchange Failure. London. 25th April.—A telegram from New York states that the T. A McIntyre Company, members of the Stock and Produce exchanges, New York, and of the Liverpool Cotton exchange, has failed.40 words
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Article50 1908-05-01 424 (Supplied by Reuter.) New’ N.-D.L. Service. London, 24* h April.—The draft of a Bill has been submitted to the German Bundesrat It provides for a further annual subsidy of half a million marks to the Norddeutscher Llovd Steamship Company for a monthly service to New Guinea, Australia and Japan.50 words
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Article65 1908-05-01 424 (Supplied bit Reuter) Regulars not to be Withdrawn. L »nd<>n.25‘h April.— President Fallieres, M. Clemenceau (Premier) and General Picquart (Minister of War) were present at a meet'ng of 'he French Council of National Defence which cmsidered the partial substitution of the regulars in Indo-China by native militia It65 words
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Article26 1908-05-01 424 has now completely recover© 1 her health. But she is still understood to be extremely nervous about the position <»f China-26 words
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Article49 1908-05-01 424 who died suddenly of heart disease <>n board the steamer Corne’ia, between Port S wet ten ha in and Malacca, we e buried at Bukit Serindot, on Saturday afternoon. The Hon. 11. W. Firmstoue (Resident-Councillor), Mr. L. E. Koek (Municipal Secretary) and others attended.49 words
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Article483 1908-05-01 424 We understand that the subordinate Government officers and residents ot Gopeng’ have sent a memorial to the British Resident, Perak, pointing out the urgent necessity of an English primary school in that town. At present those parents who wish their children to learn English have to send them483 words
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Article21 1908-05-01 424 are expected to arrive in Singapore by the German mail steamer Buelow un the 30th inst.21 words
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Article98 1908-05-01 424 The Committee of the Penang Swi mrnin Club have decided to hold the Annual Wau? r Carnival on Saturday, the 9th May. The Carnival will start at 4 p m the following being the programme of events 1. 250 yards’ Swimming race (handicap 2. Canoe race. 3.98 words
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147 1908-05-01 424 In recommending the establishment of a Chinese Legation in Siam, Yau Sze-tse the Imperial Chinese Commissioner, who recently returned from the Southern countries, has, says an exchange, represented to the Throne that Mr. Wu Chi Chun, a Straits millionaire who is a man147 words
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Article15 1908-05-01 424 in the Alsagoff Murder prosecution has now been charged with perjury at Singapore.15 words
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Article24 1908-05-01 424 a director of Messrs. John Little and Company, left Singapore for Home by the P. and O. steamer Malta on furlough.24 words
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Article25 1908-05-01 424 chairman of tbe Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, proceeds home on leave by the German Mail Prinz Luitpold which leaves Singapore to-day.25 words
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Article40 1908-05-01 424 has presented to Raffles Museum a specimen of the Euplectella aspergillum, or the Venus Hower banker—a silicious sponge found in deep waters. This specimen was got from Cebu at a depth of 42 feet.40 words
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Article59 1908-05-01 424 was made at the resumed sitting of the Whisky Commission. One of the witnesses, Dr. Philip Shidrowitz, a great authority on the chemistry of brewing and distillation, declared that a whisky, in all lespects similar to a high-class brand of Highland pure malt whisky, had been achieved59 words
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123 1908-05-01 424 says the Free Pre/s, that Dr. Joao Paulino d’Azevedo Castro, lhe present Bishop of Meccan, is to be the successor of Dr. Valente, late Patriarch of of the East Indies. This Prelate was born at Lages do Pico, Angra, Azores,123 words
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Article1996 1908-05-01 425 formal Opening. The formal opening of the Parish Hall ?nlace Yesterday afternoon the Hon. W. ,00k P WH12 Resident Councillor, Penang, E,1 “diot a“ the ceremony. The Hall an pres'dmg t sjtual6 ,l in Farquhar St next to the Church of the Assumption S tastefully decorated for1,996 words
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Article20 1908-05-01 425 Rosegig and Chs.va- Her went to Singapore by the Pin Senj on her last trip from Penang.20 words
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Article20 1908-05-01 425 sold opium from the first of April to the 7th to tho amount of ‘218,000 ticals.20 words
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Article410 1908-05-01 426 (Before Mr. Scott.) A Chinamm was this morning charged with committing breach of Quarantine Ordinance by approaching within 200 yards ot a tongkang living the quarantine flag in Penang Harbour on the 25th inst. '1 he accused pleaded ignorance of the law.” He was fined 825. A410 words
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Article145 1908-05-01 426 On Thursday morning last, says the I poh paper, a Sikh policeman made a deliberate attempt to kill a Malay woman living in the kampong near the Tapah Club. Walking quietly over to the kampon-j he fired two shots at her with his carbine. One missed,145 words
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Article242 1908-05-01 426 The Gazette April 24 contains the following items of information The application‘of additional sections of the Municipal Ordinance to Province Wellesley and .to Penang Island outside Municipal limits are published for general information. The Government has been notified that, at a General Meeting of the Members of the242 words
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Article274 1908-05-01 426 This highly talented company of Musicians, Vocalists and Entertainers are due to open in Penang, for a short season only, on May the 4 f h and, judging by the Press notices of the show, the public may look forward to witnessing one of the most clever, versatile274 words
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Article128 1908-05-01 426 The “Sea Mew s” Tiger. Three officers ot the Sea Mew, say 8 t k Fiee Press, were lucky enough to bag a lijgreg 6 while the vessel was lying at Kwala Pa ba J a few days ago. Mr. Walpole, the chief officer, and Messrs. Dewar, chief engineer and128 words
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Article410 1908-05-01 426 Great Loss of Life Feared. According to our Singapore morning contemporary the explosion on the Dutch steamer Pahud at Belawan seems even a more disastrous occurrence than at first reported. That paper says The local steamer Hebe was lying close to the Dutch steamer Pahud at the410 words
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108 1908-05-01 426 The following notification appears in the Government Gazette of the 16th inst.; In accordance with the provisions of section 4 of The Mohammedan and Hindu Endowments Ordinance 1905” His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to order that the Endowment known as the Musjid Langgar with the property108 words
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Article287 1908-05-01 427 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Gladiator” Beached. j Aoril The cruiser Gladiliner St -Hided in a is no. 0D ter beam end. It is feared that twenty tar St Paul is damaged. Thirty-four Missing. London, 27tb April.—Saturday’s storm m ,h, Channel «as the most terrific since 1881.287 words
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103 1908-05-01 427 (Supplied by Reuter.) M. Clemenceau will Attend the Funeral Service. London, 27th April.—M. Clemenceau, the French Premier and Minister of the Interior, will attend the funeral service for the late Sir Henry Campbell-Binnerman which will he held at Westminster Abbey to-day. All Flags Half-masted. London.103 words
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Article98 1908-05-01 427 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Taft Proceeds to Panama. U.8° D^ D, 7fchApril Mr W.H.Taft, the a detSm ta 7 War with a warsh ip and Panam a h m f mariDes 18 proceeding to Wiong MnA g C k ate W,th re?ard to the an< iPanam d98 words
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Article58 1908-05-01 427 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mohmand Casualties. London, 25th April.—The losses of the Mohmands, who were attacked and driven off by Major-General Sir James Wilcocks, are computed at four hundred. lOu Saturday Reuter wired that Sir James Wilcocks drove off the Mohmand tribesmen who threatened to cut his communications.58 words
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Article24 1908-05-01 427 (Supplied t>y Reuter.) Invited to visit British Columbia. London, 27th April.—Canada has invited the American Pacific fleet to visit British Columbia.24 words
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Article63 1908-05-01 427 of the late Mrs. Yeoh Chin Leong, mother of Messrs. Yeoh Paik Tatt and Yeoh Paik Keat, took place this morning, when the remains were removed from 133. McAlister Road, for interment at Batu Lanchang cemetery. There was a large attendance of Chinese gentlemen at the funeral testifying63 words
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66 1908-05-01 427 says the Malay Mail of Saturday last, apparently got another soaking at Negapatam. In this connection a correspondent writes to enquire whether christening the outward mail at Negapatam—which threatens to become quite a regular feature of our postal system —is not carrying the missionary zeal66 words
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Article103 1908-05-01 427 President and H«n. Treasurer of the Penang Chinese Money Changers’ Syndicate, sends for publication the following statement of collections of prohibited coins made by his syndicate up to date: From 12th Aug., 1907, to 19th April, 1908. Amount forwarded for exchange by 851 depositors $19,995 98103 words
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Article565 1908-05-01 427 1 here was something very peremptory about the Note in which Japan exacted an apology from China in regard to the latsu Maru affair, ami in our opinion it goes to show that the idea of China and Japan uniting against Europe, with which Kaiser Wilhelm II565 words
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Advertisement80 1908-05-01 427 Don’t Neglect a Cold. Perhaps you believe you will be able to throw off every cold you contract. You may have done so many times before, and yet the very next cold may develop into pneumonia. You cannot always tell the condition of your system, and it is better to80 words
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Article19 1908-05-01 428 of War has i-sued instructions prohibit mu' military ofiims in active service from attending race meetings.19 words
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Article27 1908-05-01 428 has been engaged By the Chinese Gov.•turnout to compile a code of Civil Law for China, to be completed within three yens.27 words
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Article33 1908-05-01 428 through the medium of the Echo, to thank those who sent, him letters of sympathy m his recent bereavement and who attended and assisted at his mother’s funerai.33 words
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Article40 1908-05-01 428 the fact that a few hundred years ago authors were frequently put in the pillory and deprived of their ears for writing books. All the good old customs seem to ba dying out nowaday.-), adds the Globe.40 words
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36 1908-05-01 428 continues to show gratifying improvement. According to the Nice correspondent of the Central New*, who wrote early this month, he is now able to take daily walks of considerable length.36 words
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Article50 1908-05-01 428 of the 18th in st. contains pondent:—The Chinese opium-keepers at Shanghai have drawn lots amongst themselves to decide which dens shall be closed on July 1. This is to be the last drawing and all the shops are to be closed by the end of the year.50 words
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Article59 1908-05-01 428 reproduced by the Hongkong Telegraph from the Shen ng Po, a Chinese paper, says, Peking, 17th April.—The Government has decided to ertablish a Legation at Bangkok. It is very probable that Wu Kwok Lim [better known in the Straits as Mr. F <»o Choo Choon—Ed., S' will be59 words
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70 1908-05-01 428 of the Japanese [because of the Ta in Ma.ru incident] the Chinese Government has decided to depute Prince Chun and H E. Tang Shao y i to proceed to t’anton to explain to the people there tin* recent negotiations between the Governments of China70 words
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Article97 1908-05-01 428 of t he tin-mining indus- try in South Burma is being carried out by the Indian Geological Survey Depirtment. '1 he industry has shown considerable expinsion during the past two yea’s, the outpir of tin ore from th*» mines in the Mergui an 1 Tavoy districts having97 words
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Article87 1908-05-01 428 of serious crimes in the Citv of Shanghai and especially in the suburbs of Nantao, says a Shanghai contemporary, the Chinese municipality has requested the Shanghai Volunteer Corps (Chinese) to patrol the principal slice's evety evening between the hours of 6 pm. and midnight, 1he men87 words
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Article932 1908-05-01 428 I limdrical Performancefun t o» atric tl performance given by the members at the Pari-J) Hall last nigh» was a distinct success. I here was a larger the curtain went up for the first pair of "the programme every available seat had been ccupied. 'I he Resident932 words
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Article62 1908-05-01 428 The latest advices io hand give the following particulars about the disease: Kuala Muda. 25 th 1 case. A lor Star. 25th 2 cases. There were on the same day 6 cases in the adjoining villages. In the villages in Province Wellesley bordering oa the frontier there62 words
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102 1908-05-01 428 lemons, and limes is an efficient destroyer of the microbes of typhus, diarrhcei. cholera. In the Arrhiv fur Hygiene he gives an account of his experiments. A solution of three-fifths per cent, of citric acid, and five per cent, of cane sugar102 words
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Advertisement53 1908-05-01 428 Chronic Diarrhoea Cured. Some physicians claim that chronic diarrhoea cannot be cured. Don’t you believe it. There are incurable cases, but none so b’ad that they cannot be helped by Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and even temporary relief means much to one so sorely afflicted. The George Town53 words
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Article322 1908-05-01 429 CIVIL ORIGINAL JI RISD.CHON. (Before Mr Ja st ice Fisher.) Chop Hill Lee t 'Bi" >' s ,,|,,Bnix 111 Assurance Co., Ltd. Tbig morning the fu rth r of ,l e «bote suit was resumed, wbieb, it wil L remembered, was for tbe recovery of <H(i03-25ceuts, beimr the322 words
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Article711 1908-05-01 429 (Before Mr. Scott.) It will be remembered that Hassan bin Awang, Sergeant No. 6, was arraigned on tbe 23rd inst. on the charge of dishonestly receiving stolen property, to wit, a bicycle valued ar $55, the property of one Anamalay of Pant Buntar, on or about the711 words
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Article459 1908-05-01 429 (Brom Oar Own. Correspondent.) Taiping, 27th April. A Popular Padre. The Rev. Father Mariette, the priest in charge of the Roman Catholic Church at Klian Pau, who has been advised by his medical adviser to take a trip home to France owing to failing health, left Taiping to-day459 words
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Article376 1908-05-01 429 Huge Saurian Bagged with Pigeon Shot. A rather exciting and unusual incident happened to Mr. F. G. Penny while out pigeon shooting in the Seletar district during the Easter Holidays, says the Singapore Free Brees, lor whilst looking for a Pergam that had fallen in some rather376 words
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907 1908-05-01 430 1882-1907. [Ry Southern Cross. (Continued from our issue of April 14th.) On October 13th Raffles Library and Museum at Singapore was opened by the Governor, Sir Frederick Weld, who four days liter left the Colony, Sir Cecil Clementi Smith relieving him as Governor. In those907 words
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Article374 1908-05-01 430 Another Satisfactory Year. The Directors’ Report of the Kuantan Tin Mining Company, Ltd., for the year ending December 31, 1907, is as follows The total output of Ore from the Company’s Mines «luring this period amounted to Piculs 2 876 84 (Singapore weights), an increase of374 words
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Article121 1908-05-01 430 (Echo Special.) Battle at Bukit Tiniah. Singapore, 28th April.—An armed gang of forty Hokien carpenters attacked a Chinese squatter’s hut at Bukit Tiinah yesterday in revenge for not being allowed to trespass on the squatter’s ground. The squatter defended his hut with a gun and shot two of the121 words
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Article152 1908-05-01 430 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Abbey Thronged. London, 28th April.—Westminster Abbey was thronged yesterday, on the occasion of the memorial service for the late Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. There was an enoi mous crowd outside, and three carriages, filled with flowers, headed the procession from Downing Street to the152 words
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Advertisement48 1908-05-01 430 Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured. The great pain relieving power of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has been the surprise and delight of many sufferers from neuralgia and sciatica. The excruciating pains c^. a r acteristic of these diseases are quickly allayed by this liniment. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.48 words
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Article155 1908-05-01 431 (Supplied l 'U Neuter.) gv-Election at KincanHiieshiie. 9ftrh April —The *'y election at occasioned by the death k |DCi nt o f Mr. John Crombie, has been ‘“‘T&PtMn Murray (Liberal) who 3,661 votes gainst Mr. S. J. GamSel'l (Conservative) who i;ot l,96o votes. Mr Crombie had represented Kincardine-155 words
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Article26 1908-05-01 431 (Supplied by Reuter.) Factory for Explosives. London, 28th April.—The Government is purchasing an additional three hundred acres at Rosyth for a large factory for explosives.26 words
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158 1908-05-01 431 (Supplied by Reuter.) King fedward’s Views. London, 28th April.—King Edward, replying to his toast at the Stockholm banquet, said he entirely concurred with King Gustaf’s favourable views with regard to the North Sea and Baltic agreements. He was confident that they would materially conduce158 words
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Article54 1908-05-01 431 (Supplied by Reuter). Ureat Destruction Wrought by Cyclones. the cychnef th April Fuller ’Accounts of Miaioni T h devasU,ed the States of show t lana A abama and Georgia and “A thousand 8 hUn 7' ,i P Ple Were killed Hundreds of t 1D ,ured ,n Mississippi54 words
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Article673 1908-05-01 431 President Roosevelt’s plain outspokenness must bp somewhat disconcerting to the millionaire whose riches and imposing rank have sprung from rank imposing,” unless, of course, millionaires are born with an unusually pachydermatous hide. The President’s definition is terse, vivid and illuminating. The millionaire, he says, is a man673 words
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48 1908-05-01 431 has invented periscope spectacles,” by means of which the wearer can see what is going on behind his back. These glasses consist of an ordinary pince-nez, to which are adapted, with a special arrangement for lengthening or shortening, two plane mirrors.48 words
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69 1908-05-01 431 to the Siamese Government, writing to the London Times, refutes the criticisms of the Siamese administrations contained in the letter signed “Citizen” in the Timesol the 31st March, as doing an injustice to the King of Siam, his Ministers, and the European officers. While the administration69 words
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100 1908-05-01 431 excluding Queen Alexandra, who. of course, is hors concours? The question is answered by the readers of Woman who. by a majority, place Florence Nightingale at the head of the list. Princess Christian, whose personal charm and boundless energy in the100 words
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Article106 1908-05-01 431 The Page estate •the famous sixty square miles of land st ref chi eg north and west of the Marble Arch, London, the annual rental of which must run int > many millions sterling—is to have yet ar other claimant, this time in the person of an American lady. It106 words
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Article132 1908-05-01 431 states that the Ministry of Postsand Communications has decided upon the establishment of a foreign steamship service which will be divided into four sections. (1) From Shanghai to America vid Japan. (2) From Chefoo to Japan vid Port Arthur, Newchwang and Korea. (3) From Amoy to132 words
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Advertisement60 1908-05-01 431 Ac cidents Will Happen in the Th e B Regulated Families. MoodhniX b0me 8 fr^ uen,1 yjn need of ’light ail ma ’indents will happen P^ted g Fo appear wbeu exo’ or brui8 a bum or scald, 4111 iabn 18 excellent. It is 8well u S 8 anJ for b,^60 words
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Article3195 1908-05-01 432 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) (’hop Hin Lee Chan V3. The Phwnix Assurance Co., Ltd. Following is a continuation of the proceedings yesterday hi the above action. Tan Keng Siew, book-keeper of the plamtiff-c/iop. was cross-examined by Mr. Thornton. Witness stated that for two months3,195 words
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Article522 1908-05-01 433 (Before Mr. Hamilton.) Tio Kan Bo, a CHnaman, was charged on the 12th instant with committing murder by causing the death of one Tan A. Kan on tbp 27th March last at Penang. The prisoner was remanded till yesterday afternoon when he was represented by Mr. Samuel522 words
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Article223 1908-05-01 433 A Reported Atlantic Service. According to the Asahi, the N. Y. K. considers that many of the steamers now running on its European service, most of which are of about 6,200 tons, are too small for the trade under the present conditions. It will consequently arrange223 words
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Article207 1908-05-01 434 To the Editor of ihe Straits Echo. Sir. Might I avail my eelf of your valuable paper an a medium to call attention to the inHanitary and dingusting way adoptel by our Municipality for the disposal of nightsoil every day, as evervone who has business afloat, can testify207 words
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Article40 1908-05-01 434 There were 3 cases in Kuala Muda on the 27th inst. As regards the places in P. W., on the frontier, the figures were as under 27th inst.—Kuala Mertajam 3 cases. 28th 2 Pasir Debu 1 case.40 words
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Article31 1908-05-01 434 has decided to prohibit, the departure of any more indentured coolies and announces that the unemployed will be set to work upon uncultivated land, the Government providing their p«y.31 words
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Article49 1908-05-01 434 wife of the Governor of Hongkong, is leaving tor England shortly ou the ad view of her medical attendants. L idy Lugard has boon seriously ill for some time and her depart ore for home will be made as soon as she is sufficiently convalescent to leave.49 words
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49 1908-05-01 434 which passed through Penang today is Mr. E. A. Pugh, the energetic Inspector of Agencies of the China Mutual Life InsuiHiicp Coy. His many friends in M iliya will lie soriy to hear that Mr. Pugh has been down with typhoid lever.49 words
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Article56 1908-05-01 434 formerly Chinese Mi- Ulster to Japan, has addressed to the Throne h memorial in which in makes the following three suggestions (1) To send diplomatists to foreign countries to study jurisprudence. (2) To extend ample protection to Chinese residing or working abroad. (3) To cut the56 words
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Article80 1908-05-01 434 at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday last, from acute ana-mia, of Mr. Thomas Scott Gardner, Assistant Locomotive Super intt ndeut, F. M. S. Railways. Mr. Gardner, who was forty-nine years of age at the time of bis death, came to the Straits in 188480 words
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Article310 1908-05-01 434 mended Naval Appropriation Bill Again Defeated. Lindon 28th April.—A telegram from Washington states that the Senate has reconsidered the Naval Appropriation Bill which has been amended to provide for four battleships a year in accordance with President Roosevelt’s desire. The measure was again defeated, this tune by310 words
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Article147 1908-05-01 434 (Supplied by lleuter.} The “Gala” Cut in Two. London, 29th April.—A telegram from Harwich states that during some night mai *euvres the destroyer Gala was rammed and cut iu two by the scout Attentive Lieutenant Fletcher of the Gala perished, but the crew were rescued. 'I he147 words
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Article71 1908-05-01 434 (Supplied by lleuter.) All Hope of the Missing Abandoned. Loudon, 29th April.—The Admiralty anii* unces that it his abandoned al! hope of those of the Gladiator's crew who were rt'poMed as missing. Altogether 27 men perished, including au officer. 1 Im cruiser <dadiator, it will be remembered,71 words
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Article175 1908-05-01 434 (Supplied t y lleuler Mr. Winston Churchill will Stand for Dundee. London, 29 h April.—Mr. Winston Chur, chill, who was defeated at Manchester N yy by Mr. Joynson Hicks, has consented to stand for Dundee, where a vacancy has been created by the elevation to the Peerage of175 words
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Article41 1908-05-01 434 the regulations res- pecting the salt monopoly in India are on a much more satisfactory basis than those in China, and it has been decided to re-organise the Salt Monopoly in China on methods used in India.41 words
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Article62 1908-05-01 434 at a dance in Asheville, North Carolina, to see who should be married, and Mr. J. A. Brookshire and Miss Kathleen Gentry, on whom they fell, were compelled by the other guests to go through a marriage ceremony. The couple are now petitioning for62 words
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Article69 1908-05-01 434 the Jam of Nawana- gar, is having many alterations made at Shillinglee Park, Sussex, which he has taken from Earl Winterton for a year. The pretty little cricket ground has been prepared, and play will soon begin. He had taken 15/ 00 acres of land, over which there69 words
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79 1908-05-01 434 Queen Amelia of Portugal nearly caused a revolution at her Court by photographing with Pont gen rays one of her ladies who was celebrated tor her wasp-like figure. r Ibe Queen, alter developing the picture, gave a lecture on Hip evils of tight79 words
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Article93 1908-05-01 434 known throughout •he United States as the “canned tomato bride,’’ is now suing her rich husband, of Tuckerton, New Jersey, for a divorce. 3 hre« summers ago Miss Jane Earley was a packer in a local cannery. One day she penned a love note on a label.93 words
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Article100 1908-05-01 434 Lake Tchad. has been the subject of renewed attention within the past two years, and the fact that in a period of 20 years it alternately increases aud decreases in size and depth seems to have been well establishel. Lour or five \ears after the beginning100 words
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Article601 1908-05-01 435 his letter to us yesterday on the 'LL and disgusting manner in '"■th nightrsoil is disposed ot in Penan" Sanitas brought up no new Went for the method of disposing of S -„L soil in Penang has been repeated&ned in thL columns ‘‘Sani. L” speaks of the night-soil601 words
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Article33 1908-05-01 435 On the 28th inst. there was one case at A lor Star and one in Kuala Muda. Yesterday there was one case at Kampong Garun Bendahari in Province Wellesley.33 words
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Article73 1908-05-01 435 A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held to-morrow at 2.30 pm. The Colonial Secretary will move that an additional 32,000 be voted to General Hospitals, purchase of instruments, vote; and 320,400 for the purchase of the property “Strawberry Hill,” Penang. The bills for consideration are (1st73 words
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Article40 1908-05-01 435 of the members of the Young Cyclists and others interested in cycling will be held in the Maritime Club, 245 Dato Kramat Road, on the 3rd proximo at 11 a. m. sharp, for the purpose of electing officebearers.40 words
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38 1908-05-01 435 on the 9th inst., Mr. J. Keir Hardie said be was considering whether he ought not to take legal action respecting wilful, deliberate, and lying statements made concerning his speeches in Bengal.38 words
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Article38 1908-05-01 435 of the Royal Colonial Institute, held on 7th inst., the following gentlemen, amongst others, were elected Fellows —Mr. James M. Halliday (British North Borneo) and Mr, Alwyn S. Haynes (Federated Malay States).38 words
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Article57 1908-05-01 435 steamer Prince Regent Luitpold which passed through Penang yesterday has on board Captain Chancellor, the C. P. 0. at Singapore, who ingoing home on three months’ furlough- One of the Singapore papers states that when Captain Chancellor returns Mr- W- A- Cuscaden, I- G- P-, who is57 words
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47 1908-05-01 435 to be played by the Town Band at the Esplanade to-morrow evening:— 1 Overture Kassandra Ritter. 2 Bolero Yo Son La Rosa Mariana. 3 Waltz I'll be Your Sweetheart Adlam. 4 Schottische Tit for Tat Roeder. 5 March Oriental Echoes Rosey.47 words
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Article47 1908-05-01 435 due to negligent and rash motor-driving is reported. Yesterday afternoon a motor-car knocked down a rikisha-puller, who was proceeding along the* road, and ran over him. This took place at the cross roads opposite the Magazine Police Station. The victim was removed to the Hospital.47 words
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Article115 1908-05-01 435 entertained His Lordship the Bishop of Malacca, the Rev. Fathers Meneuvrier, Letessier and Renard, Mrs. J. D. Scully, the Members of Committee of the Parish Hall and Messrs, Rutherford and Andres to dinner at his residence in Burmah Road last night. The Band was115 words
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Article675 1908-05-01 435 To the Ephor of the Straits Echo. Sir, The other day a Christian friend of mine lent me a pamphlet containing a remarkable address delivered before an equally remarkable Christian gathering in the metropolis of Southern India by an erudite European missionary, the Rev. L. P. Larsen, on675 words
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Article473 1908-05-01 436 Bruhn vs, the King (on the Prosecution of the Opium Farmer.) I efore the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (present—The Lord Chancellor, Lord Ashbourne, Lord Macnaghten. Lord Robertson, Lord Atkinson, and Lord Collins) this case was decided n t he 2nd inst. It was a petition473 words
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Article34 1908-05-01 436 to th-» Lon- don Stock Exchange Committee to appoint a Special Settling Day in Lancka’ Sumatra Rubber Company, Limited, 31,900 shares of -£1 each, ID. paid, No-. 31,501 to 62,500.34 words
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Article1444 1908-05-01 436 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JLRISD.CTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Chop Hin Lee Chan vs. The Phu nix Assurance Co.. Ltd. The following is the continuation of the report of the proceedings in the above action held yesterday afternoon. Mr Cleaver said he had five more witnesses and he also1,444 words
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Article213 1908-05-01 437 (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Re the Bankruptcy of S- G. Teeling. morning tbe Public Exam.ua ion of Ur S G Teeling. Advocate and Solicitor, „i i. reference to tbe bankruptcy proceedn* ending against him, was commenced. The extent of the liabilities is about 12,000 and there are213 words
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Article331 1908-05-01 437 (Before Judge Wolfert tan.) Jules Martin, jun. vs. Morgan Mackay. The above action was tried yesterday afternoon. The plaintiff is the present Manager, and the defendant the ex-Manager, of the International Hotel The latter was appointed by the plaintiff’s father, Jules Mai tin, sen. When the defendant handed331 words
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Article565 1908-05-01 437 (Before Mr. Scott.) Vein, a Hindu, was yesterday charged with voluntarily causing hurt to one Supen at Dato Kramat Road on the 21st inst. The defendant pleaded an alibi. A Hindu woman while giving evidence for the prosecution was asked by the defendant if she knew the565 words
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774 1908-05-01 437 The following items of information regarding tin-mining and rubber companies in Malaya are given in the London and China Expresb of the 10th inst.:— Gopeng Tin. Returns lor March: Gopeng 26 tons Uiu Gopeng, 6 tons—32 tons. New Gopeng. Returns for March, 12 tons.774 words
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Article17 1908-05-01 438 The output of tin-ore from the Serendah Mine for March is 772 piculs.17 words
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Article175 1908-05-01 438 The Reorganization Scheme. Recently the question of the reorganization of the Chinese Navy was again discussed by the Ministry of War. It was stated that the sum of Tls. 10,000,000 should be jointly provided by the Ministries of War and of Finance for the purpose of purchasing175 words
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Article30 1908-05-01 438 three members of 1he Young Cyclists” are competing in the OneMile Bicycle Race at the P. C- C- Gymkhana, which takes place on Satuiday, the 16th prox.30 words
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Article31 1908-05-01 438 Ins been ar- ranged to be played on the Esplanade at half-past five this evening between the second eleven of the "Corinthians” and St. Xavier’s Institution.31 words
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Article41 1908-05-01 438 Sketching Club’s At Home” will be held at the Engineers’ Institute on Friday, May 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. The exhibition will also be open on the following day from 9 a m. to 3 p m.41 words
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Article110 1908-05-01 438 announced a few days ago in Singapore, says the London and China Expref ft of the 10th inst, that it was prepared to sell bills on London at the fixed rate of 2s 3}which is practically the same as it has done before. Exchange has shown a110 words
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Article112 1908-05-01 438 (Echo Special.) More Fighting at Bukit Timah. Singapore, 30th Ap r il.—A gang of ten armed Chinese attacked four carters at Bukit Timah yesterday. They killed one and wounded two severely. A strong detachment of Police proceeded to the spot armed with rifles but were unable to make any112 words
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Article137 1908-05-01 438 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Budget. London, 30th April.—Mr H. H. Asquith will introduce the Budget on the 7th May. [The financial year, which ended on March 31, has been something of a bumper for Mr. Asquith who will introduce the Budget this year instead of Mr. Lloyd George,137 words
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56 1908-05-01 438 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Balfour’s Regret. London, 29th April.—Mr. A. J. Balfour, leader of the Opposition, has written to the Premier, Mr. H. H. Asquith, deeply regretting that illness prevented him from participating in the House of Commons’ tribute to the late Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman,56 words
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Article75 1908-05-01 438 (Supplied by Reuter.) Boiler Explosion on the Britannia.” London, 29th April.— A boiler explosion took place on board the batt leship Britannia on her way from Queensferry (on the South Shore of the Firth of Forth) to Portsmouth. Four people were seriously injured. 1’he Britannia is a75 words
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Article60 1908-05-01 438 (Supplied by Reuter.) Red Star Line Contributes £500. London, 30th April.—The American Red Star Line has given £500 towards the Gladiator fund. [It will be remembered that the American Red Star liner St. Patil collided with the cruiser Gladiator during a snowstorm off the Needles last Saturday60 words
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Article35 1908-05-01 438 (Supplied by Reuter.) Accident on Board the Elass.” London. 30th April.—Two mpn were killed and six injured in the premature explosion of a charge on board the German batttahin Elats, at Kiel. Sbl P'35 words
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Article92 1908-05-01 438 (Supplied by Reuter.) Royal Commission Appointed. London, 29th April —The Victorian Gov. ernment have appointed a Royal Commission to investigate the cause of the railway accident which took place at Braybrook junction on the 19th inst. The total casual, ties are put down at 368. [On the92 words
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Article28 1908-05-01 438 4 (Supplied, by Reuter.) Another Failure. London, 30th April.—The New York stockbrokers, Messrs. Coster, Knapp Co, have suspended payment, and Mr. Charles Coster has committed suicide.28 words
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Article37 1908-05-01 438 (Supplied by Reuter) 4 Fresh Crater Opened. London, 30th April.—Mount Etna is emitting thick smoke and a fresh crater has been opened. Ashes are falling on some of the villages on the slopes of the mountain.37 words
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53 1908-05-01 438 that the King has been pleased to issue a Commission under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet appointing the Governor or other officer for the time being administering the Government of the Straits Settlements to be British Agent for the States of North53 words
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245 1908-05-01 438 Says the London and China Express of the 10th inst.: The somewhat recently anpointed Attor-ney-General of the Straits Settlements, Mr. W. J. Napier, who was a practising lawyer at Singapore since 1889, and whose legislative energy since his appointment has been most commendable, has been suddenly ordered home, owing to245 words
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Article116 1908-05-01 439 Pinano. 1st May. By court', y of to BaukJ n-unini Si:"< •*/*>1 1/00 n a montus’ sight Bank jrc 3 Credit 3 Documentary ...2/4j Cali’utM, Demand Bank Rs 174| C I days' sight 1<5J Bo.ioay. Daman.1 Bank <4 jtoaunein. Dsman.i Bain 8 days sight Pr»v»«.». Madras. Demand Bank 3116 words
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Article174 1908-05-01 439 Gold leaf $65.40 B.Pepper( VV.CoaM. 316*..i <*z. no stock White Pepper $18. sellers Trang Pepper 11.50 sellers Cloves (picked) 31.— buyers Mace 75.— sellers Mace Picking* 57.— buyers Nutmegs 110m 21.50 sales < No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Baskei 3.80 sales Tapioca Fiour 1.80 nominal174 words
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Advertisement91 1908-05-01 439 Week End Excursions to Selangor. F IR whi lass r eturn tickets timed to leave pe L 8>8> Kistna,” every Saturday e ang for Port Swettenham r eturn per s avada^^e only for 10 Port Swa H a V r Pin Sen du nooD andexiLLaT n the next after 891 words
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Advertisement763 1908-05-01 439 The Danger of Damp Clothes. I Eczema and Skin Disorders, as well as those a Tr ai in nts winch afllict ladies between youth i tica Victim Cured in Siam—Af ter al j d ,n| ddle aye. Obtainable at most shops Suffering Agonies for Fifteen where medicines are sold, the763 words
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Advertisement672 1908-05-01 440 THE YOUNG FOLKS'DEPARTMENT. FOR SALE. FOR 'I he competition which closed last week, fill TT 1 “SUNNY SINGAPORE The IlnnfiOVal 17th. brought a large number of entries.no 11*1 doubt on account of its simplicity but it is by THE not such an easy matter to decide which is nrtnif 1672 words
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Article1145 1908-05-01 441 _I®I j 5 Q- Number of x J 3 Capital- Shares > La.t Dividend. '-Name. J 3 g ,B8Ued S■ -3 5 1 1 i <§ IMS I 300,000 30,000 JO JO 25 Jt for ywr ending 81/8/07 Beht Tin MiningXt Ltd. I 300.000 22,500 10 0 Bruang Ltd.1,145 words
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Advertisement229 1908-05-01 442 File CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. I ESTABLISHED 1883. I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. 1 Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,’ “SIN POE, A “CHAYA PULAU PINANG.” g ffi The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and I g| lithographers in the Orient. B Our plant is of the very latest pattern and by con_ g229 words
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