The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 30 October 1908
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Title Section21 1908-10-30 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 30th October, 1908. No. 43.21 words
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Advertisement365 1908-10-30 1 UIIUII/ ft/'///////////////////////////////rtf ft ft ft/ft ft ft ft ft ft ft,, fl x x J CONTENTS. x x X X x X X X X x Leaders page. Miscellaneous—(Con/ page. s 1’234 Chinese Freemasons 1,236 x Government Clerks and Promotion 1 ‘238 Sir P. Manson on Malaria and x Austria365 words
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Advertisement150 1908-10-30 2 j 1 K THE I j STRAITS ECHO I t MAIL EDITION. I J Published the day prior to the departure of each mail j for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all important news from various parts150 words
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Article865 1908-10-30 1234 We have received from Mr. J. E. Flynn, Secretary of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, a copy of the Commercial and Industrial Handbook of Newcastle, New South Wales, the object of which is to point out to immigrants with a little capital the unrivalled field that exists in that865 words
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Article606 1908-10-30 1234 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher Sand Hands, Buttery Co. vs. Khoo Sun Poh and Another. Ihis morning the hearing of the above case was resumed. The cross-examination of Khoo Sun Poh, the tiist defendant, wan continued. Defendant said that the pl riutiffs’broker had told iies606 words
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Article998 1908-10-30 1235 (Before Mr. Brown.) Forest Reserve. Ng Tong Hak was yesterday fined $lO, in default 14 days’ R. L, for trespassing into the Crown Forest Reserve at Bukit Tanj mg Bunga and taking therefrom twelve cents’ worth of Tempanis wood without a licence from the Collector of Land998 words
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Article157 1908-10-30 1235 A shocking case of murder was reported at the Magazine Station last night from Payah Trubong, near Ayer Etam. It appears that the body of a Keh Chinaman was discovered with the head practically severed from the trunk, apparently with a parang. The Coroner viewed the body157 words
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Article585 1908-10-30 1235 Tired of Life’’ 2)th I mentioned in m v note, of m that news had j net’arrived he™ ft nese coolie, emoloved nn of a h’a. having hung himself. This Btate < correct 8 P rov 6B to be Sandycroft Estate i 8 some 28 mi here, and585 words
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Article688 1908-10-30 1236 (From Our Own Correspondent London, October 2nd. Penang. The flight of time recalls that it is now well into the second century since the island of Pulo Penang became a British possession. To be accurate, it was in the year 1786. Great Britain was then very anxious688 words
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Article555 1908-10-30 1236 A Sydney correspondent, writing to the Globe, remarks that Celestial Freemasons claim for their order an antiquity superior to that of their white brethren, and affitm that long prior to the building of Solomon’s leraple there were numerous Masonic lodges found scattered throughout the Chinese Empire. But, whatever555 words
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Article19 1908-10-30 1236 The output from the Sungei Beei Mines for September was 914 43 piculs of clean dressed ore.19 words
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Article551 1908-10-30 1236 Ihe following items are taken from the London and China Express of the 2nd inst. Senipam Tin. Cablegram received Government has agreed to defray part cost of new dam subject to approval ot plan. Anticipate will settle tailings question. Present position and future prospects considered satisfactory.” The mines551 words
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522 1908-10-30 1237 Sir Patrick Manson delivered at Charing Cross Hospital the other day the Huxley lecture on recent advances in science and their bearing on medicine and surgery. He said the success with which the study of tropical medicine had been attended was in great522 words
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Article581 1908-10-30 1237 To THE EDWOB OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, I read the letter in yesterday’s Echo with great interest. Your correspondent Visitor advocated that police authorities should prevent the poor from going to sleep on the fivefoot path. Why should Visitor call the poor and innocent people rogues581 words
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Article216 1908-10-30 1237 (Supplied by t t a T "r key and Bn, !Wia. London. 22nd October-Tk of the Bulgarian envoys with Grand Vizier was most it Tu,kill > amicable understanding is L? A sured. practically as. Sir Edward Grey on the Sitaatinn London. 23rd October —Sir Fd J Foreign(Supplied by t - 216 words
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Article37 1908-10-30 1237 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Civil Engineer Appointed. London, 22nd October. —M. Alfred Picard, a civil engineer quite outside Naval circles, has been appointed French Minister of Marine in succession to M. Thomson.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article34 1908-10-30 1237 (Supplied by Reuter-) Marriage of the Kaiser’s Fourth Son. London, 23rd October.—Prince August Wilhelm, fourth son of the German Emperor, was married at Berlin yesterday to the Princess Alexandria of Schleswig Glue sburg.(Supplied by Reuter-) - 34 words
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Article103 1908-10-30 1237 (Supplied by Reuter Labourites Dissatisfied. London, 22nd Oc>,,her ~?\.S' members regard Mr. Asquith P P with regard to unemployment as and demand a day for discussion. [Yesterday Reuter wiredl: Mr. Premier, speaking in the H b e taken yesterday, detailed the mea D t of with regard(Supplied by Reuter ) - 103 words
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Advertisement56 1908-10-30 1237 No Danger. Don t be afraid to give Chamberlain’s Cough remedy to your children. It is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, and it is the be 4 mediicine made for these diseases. What makes it safe is that it contains no opium. Children like it. '156 words
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Article1143 1908-10-30 1238 The present scheme of promotion which obtains amongst clerks in the Government Service is without a doubt a distinct improvement on the old plan, because it takes merit into consideration a 3 well as long service—merit, that is, as judged by periodical examinations. Certain” s tests1,143 words
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Article1023 1908-10-30 1238 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Either) Saudi lands, Buttery A Co. vs. Kheo Sun I’oh and Another. d ester day afternoon the hearing was concluded of the above case, in which the claim was for the rec >very of $5,000, being balance due on speculations in1,023 words
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Article227 1908-10-30 1239 (Before Mr. Nunn>) Two Cases of Theft. Shinapa, a Hindu, was charged this morning with the theft of one silk handkerchief, one sarong, one coat, one baju, one book, five buttons, one mirror and one umbrella, total value $7.10., the property of one Raven, from a house227 words
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209 1908-10-30 1239 It will be remembered that at the inquest into the death of the la*e Mr. Wooi Yang Beng, reported in the Echo of the Bth inst., Dr. Francis, Registrar of Births and Deaths, who conducted the post-mortem examination on the body of209 words
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Article142 1908-10-30 1239 The funeial of the late Mrs. Ho Pun (nee Cbuah Cheng Neoh) took place to-day. The cortege left Armenian Street at 10.30 a.m and made its way to Batu Lanchang Cemetery via Pitt Street, Chulia Street, Beach Street, Prangin Lane, Carnarvon Street and Prangin Road.142 words
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Article167 1908-10-30 1239 The s. s. Cheang Chew went aground yesterday in the Harbour whilst engaged in shifting her anchorage from the position she first occupied on arrival. Ibis accident has caused the following order to be issued Masters of vessels are warned that when anchoring between the South Harbour167 words
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Article144 1908-10-30 1239 Dear Sir,™ 1 he thanks of the public shnnia u e<l to your correspondent S bey happen to pass the night on h/fi foot path of bis residence. Ve Disgusted may rest assured that these sturdy beggars deserve to be called Pa and Vagabonds.” beca UBo honestly144 words
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Article137 1908-10-30 1239 Enquiries regarding the murder at Paya Trubong reported in our columns yesterday, have elicited the fact that the victim was a well to-do planter, who was about to proceed to China for a holiday. He had already made arrangements for his journey and was waiting137 words
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Article177 1908-10-30 1239 Ipoli Ladies’ Rifle Club. The Ipoh Ladies’Rifle Chib baa a practice shoot on Wednesday at the ICO yards range, and nine of the members took P ar Mrs. Noel Walker scoring a possible. The individual scores were as follows. Mrs. Noel Walker Mrs. Spinks f Mrs. Martin Mrs.177 words
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Article4620 1908-10-30 1240 CHRISTIAN LYS - l All Rights Reserved BY CHRISTIAN LYS, AUTHOR OF "The Mystery of Ladyplace,” "The Hepsworth Millions,” Mr. Quixley of the Gate House,” Ac., Ac. CHAPTER VII. Mrs. Jolly's Secret••Well we didn’t hear the bell, and I am nnl i n ed to think it. was Buckland’s imagina-4,620 words
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Article196 1908-10-30 1242 Government to be Questioned on the Subject. At the meeting of the Legislative Council on Wednesday next Mr. E. C. Ellis will ask:— (1) When did the Government, first receive the report of the Opium Commission (2) Has the same been forwarded to the Secretary of State196 words
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Article1115 1908-10-30 1242 (brom ()ur Own. Correspondent Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Races. 1 ne Autumn Meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club Iris been a successful one. t )u all three days, lhe weather was ideal. 1 here was a large attendance on Saturday, including a sprinkling of visitors from Penang and1,115 words
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Advertisement84 1908-10-30 1242 Rheumatism. So little confidence has the average man in tbe various cures for rheumatism that he often suffers for years without making any effort to find relief. He then finds that is has become chronic. This is a mistake, as the pain can always be relieved, and in most cases84 words
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Article423 1908-10-30 1243 EXHIBITORS FROM MALAYA. The Official Catalogue ot the International Rubber Exhibition at Olympia last month gives the following list of exhibitors from the Straits and the F M. S 1 cise containing 16, lb. frerap in 6 balls. 4 lb. clot. 8| lb. small biscuits (67 biscuits423 words
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Article134 1908-10-30 1243 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Railway Difficulty. London, 24th October.-Tbe Bulgarian envoys are returning to Sofia, not having been, able to come to an agreement with the lurkish authorities with regard to the Rumelian tribute. They have, however arranged that a Turco-Bulgarian commii’ sion shall settle the railway(Supplied by Reuter.) - 134 words
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Article53 1908-10-30 1243 (Supplied by Reuter.) Connecting the North Sea with the Atlantic. London, 24th October.—The Glasgow Corporation have decided to ask Government to sanction the ship canal joining the Firt of Forth to the Firth of Clyde and linking the North Sei to the Atlantic. The plans of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article36 1908-10-30 1243 (Supplied by Reuter-) Feted at Pretoria. London, 24th S.r Perry Scott and hi. officers and b jaekds were feted at Pretona and Mani», burg, the crowd walking arm i the procession ot sailors.(Supplied by Reuter-) - 36 words
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Article44 1908-10-30 1243 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bound Over. London, 24th Oct.-M”. W-J orn hour Member for A n .-q keep lb® bound over in the sum of peace for 12 months. vM [Mr. W. Thorne it wdl toW summoned tor inciting bakeries.—Ed *S. kj(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Advertisement44 1908-10-30 1243 Blood Poison Prevented. There is no danger from blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is applied. It is an antiseptic liniment, and unless the injury is very severe it will not leave a scar. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.44 words
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Article510 1908-10-30 1244 Events in the Balkans are not shaping very well for peace, and already the Vienna Press has begun to be violently anti-English, a course which may lead to serious results. From the very first Austria and Bulgaria were sceptical as to the value of the Young510 words
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Article593 1908-10-30 1244 a, l “n a 1 festiv.,l known loc.lly bra Pd 1 Dee Py a1 wh,ch baa baen cole brated during the past two davs, came to a close last mght. numi 111 ustei d a y a nd the day before, large numbers of the Hindu community-men women593 words
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Article265 1908-10-30 1244 (Before Mr. Brown.) Refusal to Pay Rikisha Hire. I wo Hindus were this morning fined $5 each, i e., $3 for using criminal force to a rikisha puller and $2 for refusing to pay the fare. Possession of Cocaine. i be case, reported in our columns of265 words
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Article117 1908-10-30 1244 Early yesterday morning D. P. C. 125, while on duty, heard that a nasty affray had’ taken place in Kedah Road. On arriving at the spot he found a Hindoo, named Govindasamy, lying on the floor of tbe house and bleeding copiously from a severe wound on thebick117 words
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Article178 1908-10-30 1244 Further details are to hand regarding the murder of the Chinainuiat Paya Trubong which we record d on Saturd ty. It appears that the man who reported the murder and who lived with the deceased excited the suspicions of the Police, with the result that178 words
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Article594 1908-10-30 1245 The Government Gazette of October 23, contains the following items of information His Excellency the Governor has beim pleased lo appoint Mr. H. G. Sirwar. deputy Registrar, to act temporarily as Registrar, Supreme Court, Penang. His Excellency the Governor has bem pleased to appoint Mr. B. Nunn to594 words
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Article475 1908-10-30 1245 We hear that the American barquantine Jos. L. Eviston has been sold in Singapore. This is the sailing vessel that arrived in Penang some months ago from the Cocos in a dismantled condition, and bad to wait here for a long time pending the arrival475 words
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Article1177 1908-10-30 1245 FAMOUS E XPWRER SI(}HI SEEI}iG Incidents in His Travel d > From an bori„ D bounded glacmrs, Dr. Sven Hedin (says Saturday’s Strait, Tn a peaceful harbour tinged with of a tropical sun. He was «hn i fi J 8t ra 8 and O. steamer1,177 words
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Article167 1908-10-30 1246 Io the Ediior of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I write to you in the hope that vou will find space in your valuable paper lor the followmg few hues regarding the nuisance and startling fire-works at Dato Kramat. Last night at about 9 p.m., while167 words
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Article113 1908-10-30 1246 Further details of the floods in Fokien province are given by the Union Times, the Singapore Chinese paper. In Cheang Chew Prefecture, in the province of Fokien, the flood has risen as high as the city wall and the magistrate of Nam Ching was washed113 words
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Article243 1908-10-30 1246 Praise from Lord Cheylesmore. The following letter, addressed to the Commandant, Malay States Guides, by Major-General Lord Cheylesmore, Chairman of the Council of the National Rifle Association, is published in the Perak Government Gazette, by desire of His Excellency the High Commissioner, for general information 9th August,243 words
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Article258 1908-10-30 1246 (Supplied by Reuter) Great Britain Denounced. London, 24’b October —The Vienna Preus denounces Great Britain as responsible for the rupture in the negotiations between Turkey and Austria. and declares that Austria was supported by Germany. Austria will only attend the Conference if it recognises the annexation of(Supplied by Reuter) - 258 words
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Article64 1908-10-30 1246 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian Troops to Occupy Tabriz. London, 25th October.—Reuter’s correspondent at Constantinople states that intelligence has lieen received that Russian troops have crossed the A raxes and entered Azerbaijan. It is presume*! that Russia intends to occupy Tabriz, in which town there is a panic. A Denial.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article34 1908-10-30 1246 (Supplied by Renter Rectorial Election. The election of a rector for the Glasgow University has resulted as follow*; Lord Curzon (Conservative) 947 votes Mr. Lloyd-George (Lilieral) 935 Mr. Keir Hardie (Labour) 122(Supplied by Renter ) - 34 words
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Article59 1908-10-30 1246 (Supplied by Reuter.) American Car Wins. London, 26th October.—There were twenty entries for the 258-mile race for the Vanderbilt Cup at Long Island. The Robertson (American) car won in four hours, 2 minutes and 36 seconds. The Isotta (Italian) car was second. The race was then stopped owing(Supplied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article34 1908-10-30 1247 (Supplied by Reuter Degrees for Women. Lond n, 24 h October. Lo d Cui Oxford reform scheme includes the opening of degrees to women on the same level as men.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 34 words
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Article425 1908-10-30 1247 (Supplied by Reuter.) Leaves Tokio. London, 26th October. —A telegram from Tokio states that the American Pacific fleet has proceeded to Olangapo in the Philippines. H. H. the Sultan of Johore arrived in Singapore on Friday. The out-turn of dry rubber at the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Ltd.,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 425 words
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Article548 1908-10-30 1247 America is the land of big things—big fortunes, big circulations, big ideas. They do everything there on a colossal scale, and, what is more, they have excellent showmen. Witness the exploits of Mr. Hearst who has the whole of the United States for his stage and548 words
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Article1131 1908-10-30 1247 IN CRIMINAL App ELLATE JUm SDICTI()I( (He/ore iSr. haiK BrafalQ The following appeals tions and sentences recorded bv COBVIC were disposed of yesterdays y Mag,Btr »tei Ooi Cheng Seng vs. The Oa the 17th ml we Cr m. Sheaj wood bad obtained, on appellant, an order to file1,131 words
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Article585 1908-10-30 1248 (Before Mr. Brown I he Stabbing Case. Govindasamv, who after stabbingMinacbi, a Jamil woman, and Meidin P>chav, a Mabomedan, turned the knilo upon himself, as reported m yesterday’s Echo, was placed' in t< e dock yesterday afternoon on three charges of wounding with a knife at Kedah585 words
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Article185 1908-10-30 1248 Weekly Practice Shoot. The st-vent P' th weekly pric’ice shoot of tbe Ladies' R fie Club was h-ld veste day afternoon, when twenty-two members took part. Mesdames Fisher, Cooper, Jamieson, Lueiing and Keun shot wi’h the 360 r fl->; Mrs G<»re Anderson and Miss Wemv«s with the185 words
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Article359 1908-10-30 1248 P. C. C. VS. c. R. C. A large concourse of spectators lined the ropes on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon to witness the return football match between the Penang Criiket Club and the Chinese Recreation Club ’l'ho C.RC, who were beaten on the fir-* occasion bv three goals to359 words
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Article3057 1908-10-30 1249 The Budget for the year 1909, framed by the President of the Municipal Commissioners of the Municipality of George Town, Penang, in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of The Municipal Ordinance XV of 1896,” is as follows Revenue. rr-* cej 3 0 o .goo3,057 words
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Article159 1908-10-30 1252 To tub Editor of tiik Snum Echo. Dear Sir, I lease favour me with a small space in your journal to draw the attention of the authorities concerned to the failure of some of the electric lights along the upper portion of Muntri Street. Although some159 words
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Article380 1908-10-30 1252 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Lumut, Oct. 26tb. A Thirsty “Gentleman.” Our Recreation Club was broken into on Thursday night, by, it is alleged, an enterprising Kling gentleman now in custody, who relieved us of part of a bottle of White Horse.” I presume the gentleman in question had380 words
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1194 1908-10-30 1253 The following regulations fo* Cadetships in Hongkong, the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States, are published in the current number of the Straits Settlements Government Gazette for general information 1. With the view of supplying the Civil Service of Hongkong, the1,194 words
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190 1908-10-30 1253 In an article on the Mineral t Chma in the Mining World that not only are an inTJ/ rt 18 Chinese being trained m—* number °< abroad, but a college was Xhlfr 1W S aU 6 Ti6 tBin Strict MU 1907, to provide courses in190 words
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Article69 1908-10-30 1253 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian Troops in Persia. London, 27th October.—A telegram from Constantinople states that the Russian Foreign Office has informed Husni Pash», the Ottoman Ambassador at St. Petersburg, that Russia was moving troops to Azerbaijan in accordance with an understanding with Great Britain to restore order,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 69 words
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Article38 1908-10-30 1253 (Supplied by Reuter.) British Schooner Seized. London, 26th Ostoben-The Ve have seized a British schooner r Trinidad, trade with which por P" cally prohibited by a d««j of P Castro. He imprisoned the passes crew.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article52 1908-10-30 1253 (Supplied by Reuter-) More Hearst London, 26th O rtobe ';7„ ieW r, h»’ P* millionaire newspaper [i P political lished more letters showing te* financial relations het"* Ge""»' n ex-Governor a”Vthe Sard Oil Pennsylvania and th iQOeB pany/three of whose »o» Mr. Elkins, have been rr(Supplied by Reuter-) - 52 words
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Article101 1908-10-30 1254 (Supplied by Reuter.') Japanese Municipal Taxes. London, 27th October.—Mr. Thomas Me Kinnon Wood, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, replying in the House of Commons to Mr. H. Nield, Conservative Member for Ealing, said that he understood Japan was preparing an answer to the protest of Great(Supplied by Reuter.') - 101 words
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Article66 1908-10-30 1254 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cardroom Workers Disapprove of Reduced Wages. London. 26th October.—At a quarterly meeting of the Cardroom Workers Amalgamation it was unanimously agreed to approve of the executive’s firm opposition to a reduction of wages. The resolution extinguishes the hope of a joint conference between the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article42 1908-10-30 1254 (Supplied by Reuter.) Excellent Behaviour of Sailors. London, 27th October.—Rear-Admiral Sir Percy Scott’s Squadron left Durban for East London and Cape Town. The contingents visited Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town. The sailors behaved excellently. There was not a single desertion.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article35 1908-10-30 1254 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Elections. London, 27th October.—-The Canadian elections have begun and the contest, which was intense, has been rendered more acute by wholesale charges of corruption in connection with the Trans-Continental Railway.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article27 1908-10-30 1254 (Supplied by Reuter.) Australians Win Rugby Final. London. 27th October.—The Australians beat the United Kingdom by 32 points to 3 in the Olympic Games Rugby Final.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article582 1908-10-30 1254 The Russian advance to the Persian will but help to make confusion ln Near East worse confounded. It J! 18 ie fear of this advance that led to e obscure military operations the Turks on the frontiers of Persia b the Caucasus many months before e revolution. The Young582 words
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Article570 1908-10-30 1254 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION (Before Mr. Justice Either Chop long Peng Chong Kok vs. Lim Seng Hooi. I his was an action for the recovery of 57,9-jB, being balance due on rents of certain sub-farms in Kedah. Ibe hearing began this morning. 1 he plaintiffs are the General570 words
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Advertisement54 1908-10-30 1254 No Danger. Don’t be afraid to give Chamberlain’s Cough remedy to your children. It is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, and it is the best mediicine made for these diseases. W hat makes it safe is that it contains no opium. Children like it. The George54 words
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Advertisement44 1908-10-30 1254 Blood Poison Prevented. There is no danger from blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is applied. It is an antiseptic liniment, and unless the injury is very severe it will not. leave a scar. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.44 words
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210 1908-10-30 1255 (Before Mr Justice Braddell.) Haji Serah vs. The Crown. The above was an appeal against the conviction and sentence recorded by Mr Scott. The appellant was convic r ed, at the instance of Mr. R.G Andrews. Municipal Building Inspector, of altering a building, to wit, premia»210 words
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Article84 1908-10-30 1255 (Before Judge Wolferstan.) Sai boo Kando vs. Pah Leh. The claim was for the recovery of a certain sum of money due on a promissory note. The defendant, who belongs to Teiok Bahang, denying all knowledge of the transaction or the document, the plaintiff challenged him to84 words
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Article621 1908-10-30 1255 (Before Mr. Brown.) Robbery. Song Kok and Liew Han Chu were charged this morning with gang robbery of $3.59 in cash from the person of one Li Ah Pui, on the 22nd inst., at Mac Alister Lane. Inspector Killourby asked ins Worship to postpone the case to621 words
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Article229 1908-10-30 1255 (From Our 1 i„ my a suspicious death had b ten y telephone from Bruas of a E hereemployed on Sandycroft Estate 011 The Sergeant of Police aD d tb e u Doctor, who went out to the Estate tn Bpital body on Sunday returned late last229 words
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Article342 1908-10-30 1255 State Regalia Stolen. Is tan a Nagara, the seat of His Highness the Sultan of Perak at Kuala K«ngsar, was the scene of a most impudent robbery on Friday last, and a large array of valuable articles, including a portion of the State Regalia has been342 words
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Obituary186 1908-10-30 1255 Obituary. Mr. Chia Boon Chit. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Chia Boon Chit, Head Shroff of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, who died of carbuncle at about 3 p.m. to-day, at his residence, No. 26, Light Street. The deceased leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters186 words
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Article511 1908-10-30 1256 Annual General Meeting. The annual general meeting of the Taipiog Recreation Club was held on Saturday last. Owing to the inclement weather the attendance was not as large as at other such gatherings. Mr. E. E Lesslar, Vice-President, took the chair. Mr. Ashby, the Hon. Secretary,511 words
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Article2081 1908-10-30 1256 A Globe-trotter’s Impressions of Penang. 3he following impressions of Penang, taken from the diary of a globe-trotter who f centiy spent a few days here, may be of interest to our readers. We understand th it he is travelling round the world, visiting the principal places2,081 words
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188 1908-10-30 1257 To THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, According to the old Regulations for Colonial Cadetships, any British subject, whatever may be bis creed, colour or nationality, could be selected as a cadet for Hongkong. Straits Settlements and F M.S., if he satisfies the authorities188 words
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Article119 1908-10-30 1257 (Echo Special) China and Japan. Singapore, 28th October.—A Peking correspondent states that the Japanese, acting against the Treaty, have built houses in the province of Kirin. Instead of warning their own people of the unlawfulness of such a proceeding, the Japanese shot the Chinese Police who tried to prevent119 words
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Article137 1908-10-30 1257 (Supplied by Beider.) Still Complicated. London, 27th October. —The Balkans question continues to be complicated. Much depends on Germany’s advice to Austria. An official statement from Berlin states that Germany does not object to the principle of the Conference, but she cannot assent to the proposals for(Supplied by Beider.) - 137 words
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Article84 1908-10-30 1257 (Surfed by Enter.) Question in Parliament London, 28th October.—Bj r pj Foreign Secretary, reolvin dward Dillon. Nationalist I f th r ß K UBBia the frontier but they were nr r\ men to cross over unless R UBsian "«J> were endangered. “We cannm eS c n Tabnz the right(Surfed by Enter.) - 84 words
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Article105 1908-10-30 1257 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Keir Hardie’s Amendment London 27th October.-The debate in the House of Commons on the Unemployed auei. turn was very lively. It was preceded by fifty-five questions from Mr. Keir Hardie who proposed an amendment declaring the Government’s proposal to be inadequate lhe amendment(Supplied by Reuter.) - 105 words
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Article58 1908-10-30 1257 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Elections. London, 28th October.—The elections in Canada are an ample vindication of Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s administration. Sir Wilfrid Laurier was elected for Ottawa., The East Quebec returns are,incomplete and indicate a majority of 50 against 66 at the previous election. Columbia, resenting the Oriental Immigration(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article131 1908-10-30 1257 (Supplied by Reuter.) Death Sentence for Revolutionists. London, 28th October-The Crimnia Court at Constantinople has sen eocedd death two Turks for inciting a revolt the Constitution. The public cbeerd the sentence, shouting Long Live Liberty The Rev Anglo-Chinese School, Penang, were to leave London yesterday on return to Penang.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 131 words
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Article501 1908-10-30 1258 We published a letter from a correspondent yesterday drawing attention to the new regulations for Colonial Cadetships, by which Asiatic British subjects will in future be excluded from the higher branches of the Civil Service in Hongkong, the Straits Settlements, and the Federated Malay States. The authorities have501 words
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Article1016 1908-10-30 1258 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Bejd)e Mr. Justice Fiiher.) Chop l ong Peng Chong Kok vs. Lira Seng Hooi. The bearing of the above action was resumed yesterday afternoon. The cross-examination of the manager of the plaintiffs business was continued. Ha said that be was not aware of any1,016 words
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Article366 1908-10-30 1258 {Before Mr. Brown.) Extradition. Kader Saib was chirked this morning with criminal breach of trust in re-ip*ct of s]7 belonging to one Bacha of Kedah. 1 he Magistrate ordered the extradition of the accused to the Kedah authorities Fraudulent PoNsession. Rasip was charged this morning with being366 words
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Article486 1908-10-30 1259 Lecture by Sir Frank Swettenham. Sir Frank Swettenham inaugurated the new session of evening le tures at the Working Men’s College, St. Pancras, London, on the 3'd mst., with a lecture on Sir Stamford Raffles, the Founder of Singapore.” The lecturer expressed the opinion that Raffles486 words
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Article549 1908-10-30 1259 Royalty Satisfied of Progress that is being Made. Siamese Malaya is rapidly going ahead on progressive lines, accoiding to recent news from that region, says the Siam Observer. Road making has been pushed ahead on a very extensive scale of late so that it is now possible549 words
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Article1108 1908-10-30 1259 (Fnm Ur w TalpiD 2 8th o ct The r Lumpur on Saturday is an mg with an attack of dysentery. P u{ter Mr. F. J. Weld, District Officer K n ,i Kangsar, came down this mornhu» ping by the first train on urgent the Secretary tn his1,108 words
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Article784 1908-10-30 1260 To'i fO O j iD^!' emS are ,ak f ™’> 'b* inst Ch,na E V' ets <* ‘be 9ib p Tronoh Mines. ed Hn J 2 f r S, 'P ,e I"'bpr: 1 bpr: 07 tons of dresseu tin ore were produced. Pahang Consolidated. Jutput for September, 2,000784 words
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Article405 1908-10-30 1260 Sir John Jordan has replied to the Chinese Note with reference to Sun Yat-sen, saying that according to British Law political refugees must lie given asylum in British territory if they seek it, and therefore his Government cannot see its way to drive Sun out of Singapore Since405 words
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Article644 1908-10-30 1261 Dealing with the meeting held at the offices of the Borneo Company in Singapore recently for the purpose of arriving at an agreement to reduce ibe teims of credit, the Singapore correspondent of the London Times says: Generally speaking, it may be said that the credit644 words
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Article124 1908-10-30 1261 (Echo Special.) The Shipping Conference. Singapore, 29th October.—At the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday a discussion took place on the Shipping Conference question. The announcement was made that Government is not prepared to take any action pending the receipt of the report of the Royal Commission,124 words
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Article297 1908-10-30 1261 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Remarkable Interview. London, 28th October. —The Daily Telegraph publishes a remarkable interview with the Kaiser which, that journal says, is communicated by an unimpeachable authority. A Personal Insult. The Kaiser said that he resented as a personal insult the constant misrepresentations of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 297 words
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Article130 1908-10-30 1261 (Supplied by Railways and Trade London. 29th October-The’ foil gentlemen were among tbeso nn? f low,D Dinner of the Chine AssociJi P at presided over bv Mr J n\ Whlch Wi Robert Hart. General Sir O r S°n' Blr Sir HA. Blake Sir WRn Gase1 R.S Gundry.(Supplied by - 130 words
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Article51 1908-10-30 1261 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Powers’ Advice to Bulgaria. London, 29th October—An identical Anglo-French and Russian Note to Sofia advises Bulgaria to send an envoy to Codstantinople to arrange for an equitable compensation. Bulgaria has replied accepting the demands of the Note which included the diibandment of 75,000(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article34 1908-10-30 1261 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Rival Candidates. London, 29th October. —Mr. Taft and Mr. Bryan are on foot from dawn to night making speeches in the country preparatory to the Presidential election.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article48 1908-10-30 1261 (Supplied by Reuter.) Legislation Asked For. London, 28th October.—A conferencei ot influential people met at the Mansion and appointed a committee to promo eg l lation against reckless motoring The frequency of disgracefu c motorists running over pedestrians a decamping added much heat tot e(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article19 1908-10-30 1261 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Shah’s bH London, 29th October. not yet issued the electoral U’ promised for yesterday.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article23 1908-10-30 1261 (Supped by Beider.) Government BalWi ”f Loudon, 29th Bloemfontein tes Jh it is feared ll buildings are ablaze a they are doomed.(Supped by Beider.) - 23 words
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Advertisement49 1908-10-30 1261 Proper Treatment for Dysentery. The great mortality resulting from dysentery is due to a lack of proper treatment. Not one case in a thousand will prove fatal when Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is given at the first onset of the disease. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents,49 words
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Article368 1908-10-30 1262 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Cambridgeshire Won by an Outsider. London, 29th October.—Following is the result of the Cambridgeshire Stakes which was run at Newmarket yesterday Cambridgeshire Stakes, a handicap of the value of <£1,365. Distance, 1 mile 1 furlong. Marcovil ch c by Marco—Lady Villikins ~t Land League b(Supplied by Reuter.) - 368 words
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Article22 1908-10-30 1262 b Marriage. Stewart Oct 7 > at London. J. A. BtrnJuVl to daughter of late C. J. d ederated Malay States.22 words
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Article109 1908-10-30 1262 Penang, 2 th October. courtesy of the Chartered /bin/:.) Demand Bank ~2/8-g 4 months’sight Bank ...2 4A 3 Credit CqU Docuinenrarv ...2'44 Cu,fca > Demand Bank Rs 174 J Bo.nl si !?ht Privaie 176 Ma Uy Bark 174? Demand Bank 173? u’? 3 Jays’ sight Private ..176 Demand Bank109 words
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Article186 1908-10-30 1262 565.20 B. 310/oz.) nr tyclc LmtePeppei $14.50 safes Trang Peppn 10 95 C. (picked j outo j BeaBon Mace 71 1 /1. sales Mace Pickings 61,— sales Nutmegs 110 s 17; buyerB o 1 6.65 sales SuL ;u no stock v Basket 3.30 sales Tapioca Fioui 1.51 sales Co186 words
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Advertisement494 1908-10-30 1262 affected. Fortunately. Mr. Andrews has thrown off every trace of his long and f r the splendi 1 restoration h»« unhesitatingly E’ves the credit to Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. When seen at 18, Jubilee Buildings, Sankley Street, Byculla, B >mbav, be stated “Owing to the gr it amount of travelling494 words
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