The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 13 November 1908
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Title Section21 1908-11-13 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 15 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, I.3th November, 1908. No. 4-421 words
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Advertisement276 1908-11-13 1 CONTENTS. I I x Leaders: page. Sports: page. s The Casablanca Incident 1,308 R fie Shooting 1,319. 1.322 A 1,329 s Half Per Cent. 1,311 The Penang Hunt Club Gymkhana 1,319 s Ihe Birthday Honours 1,317 Penang Turf Club 1,322 The Hills Railway ...1,321 The Ipoh Athletic Meeting ...1.322 s276 words
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Advertisement165 1908-11-13 2 HI n-iirti UI nr mt flwrn 11W &&*>*.<;. <» t— I 1 THE I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. iiiwMMMW—h i I Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as165 words
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Article837 1908-11-13 1308 The Casablanca “incident” happened at a very inconvenient moment, but because neither the French Foreign Office nor Germany was inclined to take a serious view of the matter, although its delicate nature was fully realised in Governmental quarters, it was generally thought that the affair would be837 words
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Article902 1908-11-13 1308 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Jwtic* Braddell) Mandamus to Show (JauHO Why a Summons was Not Issued. It will lx* remembered that on the 20th ult. we leported that Mr. Wreford had moved for a mandamus, on behalf of his client. Teoh Chong Si. to Iserved on902 words
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Advertisement95 1908-11-13 1308 The Straits Echo dp jratice «atintlcs everybody and Justice alone nb.lulled daily (except Kondayn.) at Tn’s CRITERION PRESS, Ltd.. No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LUCA J |24 per annum OUTBTATIONB Postage Kxtra. MAIL BTHTION (Post:Free) flu OABLK ADDRFSB Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 X.A.—All business communications should be95 words
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Article351 1908-11-13 1309 (Before Mr. Nunn.) Mischief and Cheating. Abdul Hamid, a Bengali, was placed in the dock yesterday charged with (1) committing mischief by damaging some property, valued at $5, belonging to one Ah Kui at Market Street, the previous d>y, and (2) attempting to cheat the prosecutor in351 words
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Article570 1908-11-13 1309 The inquest on the death of Li Swee Moi was re-opened yesterday afternoon. Mohamed Khalid, Malay Interpreter, Coroner’s Court, deposed: I translated the report (produced) made by Chong Sam to Corporal No. 23 at Ayer Etam Police station. The accused was asked if he wanted to say anything. He570 words
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Article845 1908-11-13 1309 (From Our Sorcini c. London, 16th Oet Marathon Race On Sat Oct. 10th, the Maratl arranged by journalistic enterpl° in of Olympic dißappoint ment P j tT attracted thousands of sfwt e J course was f'om Windsor to the S' lh Shepherd’s Bush, via Uxbr dee a !a845 words
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Article357 1908-11-13 1310 Mr. Tsao Tsien, Secretary to the Chinese Consul-General, Singapore, wrote to the Free Press on the 2nd inst. as follows Can you kindly oblige by letting me know why a class of walking stick is called Penang Lawyer A gentleman who is now here on travels wishes357 words
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Article1205 1908-11-13 1310 SPECIAL MEETING, MONDAY NOVEMBER 2. Tr Present. His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson. K.c.M.G. HIS O c T llency Major Gen T Perrott, C. 8., on w Bland Res Coun Penang). Hon W r'T ouneillor Malacca). Ifon’ r'o (Act Attorney-General). b Anttionisz Joi. Treasurer). lon. A. Murray1,205 words
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Advertisement46 1908-11-13 1310 Something for the Children. 1 be purity of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has long b an estab’isbed fact. Give it to the Lttle ou*-s. It contains no opium or other harmful drug and wdl cure their cough-, c Ils md croup The George Towu Dispeusaty, Wholesale Agents.46 words
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Article232 1908-11-13 1311 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Deadlock London, 5 h November. —There is a deadlock in the negotiations with isgard to the Casablanca incident of the 28th September, France lefusing to give an apology, on which Germany insists prior to submitting the matter to arbitration. French Press Excited. London,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 232 words
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Article33 1908-11-13 1311 (Supplied by Reuter.) Oriental Railway and Servian Arms. London, 6th November.—The Oriental Railway being an Austrian concern refuses to transmit Servian Arms landed at Salonika. Servia has appealed to Turkey.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article72 1908-11-13 1311 (Supplied by Reuter.) Business Circles Rejoice L union, sth November. —A telegram from New York stnes that business circles «re rejoicing over Mr. Taft’s victory. There is a gene al rise in stocks. The Socialists are disappointed, their candidate Mr. Debs, seeming half a million v 't(Supplied by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article120 1908-11-13 1311 (Supplied by Reuter The New Taxes. Loudon, s’h November—The German taxation bi h of the 10th September have been introduced in iho Reichstag to provide for thn raising of <£23 0( 0 0 »0 new revenue. [On the 10th September Reuter wired: An official statement, which has been published(Supplied by Reuter ) - 120 words
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Article88 1908-11-13 1311 (Supplied by Reuter.) Question in Parliament. London, 6th Nov. —Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, replying to Sir George Scott Robertson, Liberal M. P. for Central Bradford, said that the Government had been communicating with Japan with regard to the protection of British trade marks. He understood(Supplied by Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article746 1908-11-13 1311 The ratepayers have to be content with a beggarly per eent. reduction in the rates. When the Estimates first appeared in the Government Gazette there were not a few who rejoiced in the fact that the President of the Municipal Commissioners bad been able to keep his746 words
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Advertisement68 1908-11-13 1311 A Good Household Liniment. AV hen a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is kept ia the house, the pains of burns and scalds may lie promptly relieved, cuts anl bruises quickly healed, swellings promptly reduced and rheumatism and neuralgia robbad of their terrors. In fact, for the household ills, it68 words
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Article698 1908-11-13 1312 (Before Mr. Peel.) Contempt of Court. Tan Kim Seng was yesterday mulcted thpsum of 82, in default three days’ R I smoking in the body of the Third Court yesterday* Theft. Sim Ab Sian waB y ester day charged ith theft of 20 cents worth of vegetables698 words
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Article393 1908-11-13 1312 Ott’s Circus. As will be seen from an advertisement in this issue Ott’s Circus gives its farewell performance to-night, when, in addition to the various turns, one of which will be the nfHng of two horses by one man, there will be beauty contests for girls, ladies and393 words
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Article1946 1908-11-13 1312 BUDGET OF 1909. The special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to consider the Budget of 1909 wag continued at 2.30 pm. yesterday, when the following gentlemen were present: Mr. r J. Hallifax (President), Mr. L H Clayton, Mr. Lira Eu Toh. Mr. Qaab Beng Kee and Mr. Lim1,946 words
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Obituary218 1908-11-13 1312 Obituary. Mr. B. C. Doral. We regret to announce the death of Mr. B.C- Doral, which took place at his brother’s residence, No. 191, MuntriStieet, at oo clock this morning. Mr. Doral, who was formerly on the staff of cur local contemporary, and was afterwards engaged in mining in the218 words
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Article4447 1908-11-13 1314 CHRISTIAN LYS - [All Rights Reserved BY CHRISTIAN LYS, AUTHOR OF -The Mystery ot LadypUce,” -The Hepswortb Million.,” -Mr.Quixiey ot the Gate Hou.,” Ac.. Ac. CHAPTER XL A Woman’s Accusation. The luncheon gong sounding through the house brought Buckland to his senses with a little shudder. “Didn’t you see anything4,447 words
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Article110 1908-11-13 1316 October Output. The output of tin ore from the Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mines for October was 37-5 piculs for 28 days’ work. We have received a pamphlet on the'* Nine-ty-nine Laws of Perak” which is the latest of the Papers on Malay subjects published by direction of the110 words
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Article186 1908-11-13 1316 To THE EDITOR OP THB STRAITS ECHO. Dear Sir, Will you allow me through the medium of your valuable paper to refer to a great, feit want in Penang. I think it is now high time th kt this town was provide 1 with a •‘Maternity186 words
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Article369 1908-11-13 1316 (From Our Own Corretpondent) Lumut, Nov. sth. The I). 111. The District Officer of the Dindings baa been laid up for the past, three days with a bad cold on the chest, combined with fever. We have been having a lot of rams here for some weeks past,369 words
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Advertisement93 1908-11-13 1316 An Inquiry Answered. a A gentleman at Bembesi, Rhodesia, writes to inquire where Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can be procured. He says he has learned of the good effects resulting from its use, and as children m that locality are often subject to coughs, he desired to give it a trial.93 words
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Article53 1908-11-13 1317 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Kingly Present. London, 7th November. The Cullinan diamond, exquisitely cut, has arrived in London for presentation to the King on the anniversary o? bis birthday, tomorrow. Il is much smaller now, as half of it has been made into a pendant. Both the ornaments(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article120 1908-11-13 1317 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4 Settlement Expected. London, 6th November—The Manchester cardroom workers proposed to consent to a reduction of wages, provided it is delayed till March instead of January. The employers will consider the question to-day. It is expected that a settlement will soon be reached. Settled.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 120 words
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Article26 1908-11-13 1317 (Supplied by Reuter.) Adjournment. London, 6th November. —The South African Convention has adjourned and will re-meet at Cape Town on the 23rd November.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article33 1908-11-13 1317 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cordial Welcome. London, 6th November.—The squadron of Rear-Admiral Sir Percy Scott has arrived at Cape Town. The English and Dutch united in a cordial welcome to the squadron.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article31 1908-11-13 1317 (Supplied by Reuter Mutual Regrets Exchanged. London, 6th November. —Semi-official statements from Berlin indicate that the Casablanca incident will probably be settled, the two countries exchanging mutual regrets.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 31 words
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Article37 1908-11-13 1317 (Supplied by Reuter.) Thirteen Admirals Retire. London. 6th November. —Thirteen Russian Admirals have been placed on the retired list. It is believed that tl ey were connected with malversation of funds in the construction of warships.» (Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article42 1908-11-13 1317 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Government Crisis. London, 7th November. —There is a Government crisis in Australia. The Labour Party are dissatisfied with the Protection proposals of Mr. Deakin, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth, and have withdrawn their support from the Government.4 – (Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article431 1908-11-13 1317 Congratulations to the Colonial Secretary and the Chief Judicial Commissioner of the F. M. S. on their knighthood. It is not often that one birthday honours list contains so much matter for congratulation for us in the Straits Settlements, and this double event would seem to indicate431 words
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Article521 1908-11-13 1317 The King 's Birthday. esterday’s Ceremonial P. raik 1 lie ceremonial para(J() at yesterday morning was witn eMed P number of people, the local d.LJ the Malay States Gmdes 1 P 1 the Penang Volunteers, and tbe^X 8 turned out in full strength acouiWn selves creditably. Captain'Harriott manded the parade.521 words
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Article257 1908-11-13 1318 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) C h op Tong Peng Chong Kok vs. Li in Seng Hooi. 0n the 29th ultimo we published the narticulars of the above case, which, it will be remembered, was an action for the recovery of §7,958. being balance due257 words
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Article320 1908-11-13 1318 (Before Mr. Peel.) Criminal Misappropriation. Mohamed Sultan was on Saturday last charged with criminal misappropriation in respect of fourteen Cinematograph films, valued at $1,500, the property of Haji Ebrahim, on the 23rd ultimo. The case was postponed to the 16th inst., as the other accused, Mohamed Eusope.320 words
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Article523 1908-11-13 1318 ihe Rev. Menenvrier’s “At Home.” The Catholic world of Penang and many friends and well-wishers of the Parish Hill responded most enthusiastically t,, the invitation of ihe Rt. Rev. J. Meneuvrier, V. (1 to his “At Home” at the Parsh Hall Li-t mght. Fr. Meneuvrier bad been523 words
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Article528 1908-11-13 1318 1-e Gaterno •nt Gazette of November 6 coa’ains tbefo- < wing itemsof information: His Excellency the Govern >r has lieen pieced to ipp int Mr. R. Scott to be Deputy President <-f th Municipal C amiss oners, Malacca,du ing the ibsence from the Settlement of tbe President. His528 words
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Article1211 1908-11-13 1319 A Successful Meeting. This annual fixture, which was held on the Racecourse yesterday, provided excellent sport. Very favourable weather conditions prevailed: it was bright and sunny throughout the afternoon with a cool breeze to prevent the sun from being unduly felt. A goodly number of1,211 words
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Article224 1908-11-13 1319 Volunteers vs. Police. Yesterday afternoon in the Penang Volunteers vs. Penang Police Rifle Match, the Volunteers put up the very creditable score of 596, beating their opponents by no leu than 139 points. The firing was at the usual ranges, 200, 500, and 600 yards. Scores:— Penang Volunteers.224 words
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Article712 1908-11-13 1320 S.F.P. SPECIAL MEETING. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6. Present. tf gj C€ ]lehcy the Governor Sir John 18 Anderson. K.C.M.G. His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, c.b., U n.°W. Gr- Maxwell (Act. Attorney-General). Un J 0. Anthonisz (Col. Treasurer). Hon' A. Murray J<l. Engineer). Hon.'W. H„„. Tan .l»k Klin. Hon. JohnS.F.P. - 712 words
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Article349 1908-11-13 1320 October Outputs. The following tin mine outputs f< r the month of October are reported Sungei Besi Pels. 1,077 85 Kledang, L'd 460. Ttkka, Ltd. (fifteen days’working) u Pusing Lima 542 also won by the tributors 565. Fusing Bharu 260. (against 111 piculs for Sept-) Siputeh Tin 125.349 words
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Article122 1908-11-13 1320 Japan, where beri-beri is endemic, doos not. seem tot ff-»r a wide fi -Id of research to students of that mysterious disease. Two Japanese doctors are now in Java to study the form of bm-beri prevalent there. < >ne of them is Dr. Isugaki, of the General Staff,122 words
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Article144 1908-11-13 1320 The scheme for starting a great Chinese Bank m China with branches in America, Australia, and also in Singapore, Penang. Saigon, Java ports, Manila, Rmgoon and Macassar, is finding ir.u -.h support in Java. The scheme is engineered from Shanghai, and the promoters sent a delegate144 words
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185 1908-11-13 1320 It is stated that for the Record Reign Celebrations in Bangkok now in progress a sum of Tea. 200,000 will be paid out of the Roval Treasury towards defraying the cost. Ibe money will be divided as follows Army ...Tcs. 20,000 Navy 40,000 Ministry of185 words
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Advertisement69 1908-11-13 1320 Children in the Home. Small children are al ways a source of an xiety to pirent s. Coughs, colds, croup and whooping c ugh attack the little ones ami serious illness results alm >t’ before they are aware of it. One trial of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for these troubles will69 words
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Article112 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reuter.) Colonial List. London, 9th November. —The Birthday Honours list has been published. There are no new peers, and only six new baronets. Sir Matthew Nathan has been made a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, and Mr.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 112 words
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Article68 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reuter.) Daring Attempt on a LieutenantGovernor’s Life. London, 9th NovemberA telegram from Calcutta states tint while Sir A. H. Leith Fraser, Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal, was ascending the dais to give a lecture, a young Bengali rushed up to him and thrust a revolver close to Sir A.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article59 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reuter.) Deplorable Condition. London, 9th November.—lt is reported that the French Nivy Estimates indicate a deplorable co dition of the Navy, which is mainly a paper one. Oaly a comparatively small number of ships possess war value, and the lack of ammunition and stores requires(Supplied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article90 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reuter Austrian Cabinet Resigns. London, Bth November. —The Austrian Cabinet has resigned owing to racial difficulties. The Railway Negotiations. London, 9 h Novembjr.—The TurcoBulgarian railway negociatious have come to a deadlock, the Bulgarian delegates refusing to treat with two parties, while the company insists on participating(Supplied by Reuter ) - 90 words
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Article56 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reuter New Appointments. London, 7th November. —Vice-Admiral the Admiral Sir Assheton Gore CuizonHowe has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean fDet. Rear-Admiral H- S. H- Prince Louis Alexander of Battenbuig has been appointed in command of the Atlantic fl u et, and ViceAdmiral Sir Charles Drury(Supplied by Reuter ) - 56 words
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Article105 1908-11-13 1321 (iS’iippZted by Reuter.) Dr. Leyd’s Telegrams. London, 7th November.—Cablegrams from Dr. Leyds to the Boer Government before the war have been published at Pretoria. They show that France,Russia and Germany, while sympathising with the Boers, iefused them help, Germany pointing out that Great Britain was the(iS’iippZted by Reuter.) - 105 words
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Article59 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reuter A Penny a Word. London, 1 th November. —Mr. Henniker Heaton has written a letter to the Times, enclosing six columns of letters from notable people at Home and in the Colonies, in support of the scheme of inter-imperial penny a word cable rate,(Supplied by Reuter ) - 59 words
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Article42 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reuter.) Successful Flight of Zeppelin Airship. London, 9th November. —The German Crown Prince who ascended in the Zeppelin airship met the Kaiser entraining homeward from Dovaneschingen. He threw down a note from the car. The flight was most successful.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article101 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reul er.) Latest German Proposal Declined. London, 9th November.— Fiance has de dined Germany’s latest, pr< p >sal by which Germany censures the Consul at Casablanca while France regrets the violation of his prerogatives. France insists that there shall be no censuring of its officers.(Supplied by Reul er.) - 101 words
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Article32 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reuter.) Launched at Devonport. Loudon, Bth November. —H-M S. Co'ltngwood, the sixth and most powerful vess» 1 of the Dr ad nought type, was launched at Devonport yesteiday.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article48 1908-11-13 1321 (Sepp ied by Reuter.) Remains to be Cremated. London, 10th November. —A telegram from Deelfort. states that the remains ot the Japanese Captain Koshyiama, serving in the French Army, has baen transferred to Paris for cremation, with full military honours, the French General heading the cortege.(Sepp ied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article37 1908-11-13 1321 by Reuter.} r Mr. Deakin May'll. London, 9tb November,:.* Melbourne states that it in sra5 ra m fro Alfred Deakin, Primp Mhi« monwealth. will resign. and tUt Vw will endeavour to form a Latour jg Bby Reuter.} - 37 words
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Article27 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reuter) American Stocks Bouvant London, 8 b November.-Ameriun (lock, are bouyant and show the biggest mlm during the past twenty monthr. 8(Supplied by Reuter) - 27 words
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Article34 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reuter) October Returns. London, 9th Novemtor.—The October returns Show a decrease in the import, of 150,911,1/8 and in the exports of $5,311,934, as compared with a corresponding period last year.(Supplied by Reuter) - 34 words
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Article49 1908-11-13 1321 (Supplied by Reuter.) Hostile Tribesmen in South Kordofan. London, 9th November.—A telegram from Cairo states that Major Lempiere, operating against hostile tribesmen at South Kordofan, stoimed Fassuhlull on the 3rd inst., and captured the village chiefs. The casualties were three killed, including an officer, and twenty four wounded.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article820 1908-11-13 1321 We understand that it is the intention of Government, with the SIO,OOO voted on the Penang Hills Railway account, to obtain further expert opinion as to the cost of partially re-constructing the line. Mr. A. Denison, m. inst. c. e-, whose report on the undertaking wai only820 words
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Article567 1908-11-13 1322 1,322. Miss Edith Merrykes’ Grand Evening Concert. EmTT''' tbe P'ogwn'neof Mi» n ,^:Z IC6S C ra,t m ,beTo Part I, Piano Solo Pu'onaise in A Chopin. Songs f I e 'hapf Darothy Forster. /lose in the bud t Mr, B. C. Criswick. 1 iano Bl> L'ebe.traum Liszt. Song1,322. - 567 words
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Article55 1908-11-13 1322 Penang Police vs. Perak Police. Mr Kirke receive*] a wire this morning to the tfleet that the score of the six Perak Police matched against the local Police team on the 9th insr. was 473. Our team are therefore beaten by 63 points. The individuil scores of the55 words
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Article50 1908-11-13 1322 The following race has been added to the programme for the January 1909 Meeting Third Day. Race 3a. Value $3OO. A Handicap for ex griffins that have not won a race other than a griffin race previous to the 31st December, IIMiK Entrance, $l5. Distance. 6 furlongs.50 words
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Article125 1908-11-13 1322 We are requested by Mr. C. E. Cockram, Secretary of the Ipoh Athletic Sports, to inform the public that the mating, which is open to members of all Clubs in the Federated Malay States and Straits Settlements, haji lieen fixed for December Hth and 19th, 19<>H,125 words
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254 1908-11-13 1322 His Excellency the Governor has been pleaser] to make the following appointments under the provisions of section 4 of "The Births and Deaths Registration Ordinance 1898”: The Principal Civil Medical Officer to lie Registrar-General for the Colony; to le Registrar for the Settlement of Penang,254 words
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Article2605 1908-11-13 1323 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr- Juttic 6 Braddell.) Mandamus to Show Cause Why a Summons was Not Issued. Following is the full text of the judginent delivered yesterday by His Lordship on the application made by Mr. Wreford, on behalf of his client, Teoh Chong Si, for2,605 words
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Article678 1908-11-13 1324 Wore Judje W Ifent Di? Crown (Fraser and Neave, Ltd.) Sail 7; of the v ict oria Aerated Mater Company. Ibe above case was concluded yesterday. ibis was a second prosecution following T H aga BtMesBrB Grahim and Nicholson Ltd. at the instance of Messrs. Fraser and678 words
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Article1125 1908-11-13 1324 (B'jure Mr. Brown.) Storing Petroleum Without a Licence. Y*>stordiy morning Mr. W. S. Goldie, manager of Messrs. McAlister A Co, appeared b -fore Mr. Brown and pleaded guilty to the charge of storing petroleum without a licence. He said that the oil was not for the purpose1,125 words
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Article430 1908-11-13 1325 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, U th Nov. The King’s Birthday. The King’s Birthday parade on Monday morning was largely attended. Four companies of the M. S. G. took part, Captain Duusford being in command, the other officers present being Captain Leckie and Lieutenant Me Callum. A salute430 words
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Article140 1908-11-13 1325 Th 1 Orders of the Day for Friday’s meeting of the Legislative Council are third reading Births and Deaths and Mohammed han Marriages; second reading Bankruptcy Amendment and Currency Note Issue bills. c The price of kerosine oil in Tringannu has gone up to $3 per tin. ——4—140 words
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Article549 1908-11-13 1325 (From Our Own Cm?» n Lorre Singapore, 7th Nov. Chetties in Court. engiged the the week. The courts have Among the members o f the Al W mnnity there has been some littfe e X in reference to a case in which on» number stands charged with also549 words
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Article182 1908-11-13 1326 With reference to the origin of the term „penang lawyer” as applied to a certain kind of walking stick much in vogue, ft friend, well qualified to judge, (says the p re9 Press) points out that the stick is invariably the stem of the wild pin ing182 words
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Article13 1908-11-13 1326 {Echo Special.) Cholera. Singapore, 11th November.—Several cases of cholera are reported here.13 words
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Article94 1908-11-13 1326 {Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Asquith at the Mansion House. London. 10th November.—Speaking at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet Mr. H. H. Asquith, the Premier, deprecated all talk of a hostile grouping of Powers He reechoed the Kaiser’s wishes for peace and said that the Government meant{Supplied by Reuter.) - 94 words
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Article101 1908-11-13 1326 {Supplied by Reuter.) Question in the Reichstag. London, 11th November. he Reichstag was packed when Herr Basserman and Herr Wiemer, as spokesmen of the Liberals, fearlessly condemned the interventions of the Kaiser and pointed out the unfavourable 'oppression produced everywhere by his interview and the unfortunate{Supplied by Reuter.) - 101 words
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Article63 1908-11-13 1326 {Supplied by Reuter.) r pother Dastardly Outrage. trttmon, 10th November—A further outY«t a 8 cause( f a sensation in Calcutta, evening a clever young Bengali Wag 'J 6 em P lo 7 ed in tracing anarchists, town’ m down in a crowded quarter of the body was found riddled{Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article45 1908-11-13 1326 {Supplied by Reuter Settlement in Sight. and°H N<)V ember—M. Cambon aQ d .H e rr Kjderlenwaechter have signed at on'p a k eC V rat On getting the violence of the subordinate officials at Casablanca and referring the whole matter to arbitration.+ {Supplied by Reuter - 45 words
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Article29 1908-11-13 1326 {Supplied by Reuter Government Defeated. London, 11th November ~A telegram trom Melbourne states that in the House of Representatives the Government were defeated by 49 votes to 13.{Supplied by Reuter ) - 29 words
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Article37 1908-11-13 1326 {Supplied by Reuter.) Loan Sanctioned. London, 11th November—The Anglo German banking group are lending Turkey a million and a third sterling, pending the issue of a loan of <£4,250 000 which the Turkish Parliament has sanctioned.+ {Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article903 1908-11-13 1326 The Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council, with the exception of Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, are in favour of abolishing the Queen’s Scholarships, because the revenue of the Colony “does not justify the expenditure of such a large sum of money on a favoured few and with903 words
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Article4079 1908-11-13 1327 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Haji Serali vs The Crown. IMPORTANT JUDGMENT. Following is the full text of the judgment of Mr. Justice Braddell, referred to in yesterday’s Echo, on the above appeal, which, it will be remembered, was against the conviction and sentence recorded4,079 words
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Advertisement64 1908-11-13 1328 Children in the Horne. Small children are always a source of an xiety to parents. Coughs, colds, croup whooping cough attack the little ones and serious illness results almost before they are aware of it. One trial of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for these troubles will prove its efficiency and give64 words
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Article379 1908-11-13 1329 (Before Mr. Brown.) Disorderly Conduct. Two Bengalis were yesterday fined $3 each for disorderly conduct by shouting in the Police Court kampong, the previous day. Gambling. Three Cantonese men and three women were yesterday fined $5 each for gambling in house No 37, Kuala Kangsar Road, the379 words
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Article50 1908-11-13 1329 To the Editor op the Straits Ecso. Sir, Will the gentleman who writes with such intimate knowledge of the Hill Railway in your yesterday’s issue be good enough to inform me why it does not work Your obedient servant, Disapp inted Shareholder.” Penang, 12th November, 1908.50 words
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Article268 1908-11-13 1329 This morning the harbour and the Victoria Pier presented an unusual appearance. A large number of persons were waiting at the Jetty to proceed to the steamers in the harbour, but they could not get a single sampan to take them aboard the whole face of268 words
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Article189 1908-11-13 1329 Penang Police vs. Perak Police. The following are the individual scores of the Perak Police team who, as already stated in yesterday’s Echo, beat the Penang Police team by the excellent margin of 63 points in the match which took place on the King’s Birthday tn oi rs189 words
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Article54 1908-11-13 1329 Di* Penang Nursing A BarA 4 fair way to be supcessfnri atlon is in we learn that a meeting XTs'ft’ 11 Will be held in the Town TL.li the 25th inst.. and Rules will be discussed W e thoBe '“‘«rested »l, o de n,i yet subscribed54 words
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Article32 1908-11-13 1329 2nd proximo if forwarded by the all route but pressure of work in tha T 4 Office may cause a delay of one or dan as’eady as ‘»P»«“hei rparcell32 words
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Article88 1908-11-13 1329 JJ? UB6 of Commons on the22nd ult. Mr. Mitchell-Thomson, Member for Lanarkshire, asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he was in a position to give further information with regard to the negotiations with Siam. Sir E. Grey: His Majesty’s Government have now under their88 words
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Article91 1908-11-13 1329 The following items are taken from the London and China Express of the 23rd ult.;— Kuala Lumpur Rubber. Crop for year ended June 30,84,775 lbs., against estimate of 74,426 lbs. Consolidated Malay Rubber. An interim dividend of 5 per cent, n declared for six months ended June 30.91 words
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Article166 1908-11-13 1329 The output of tin ore from the mines of the Socicte des Etains de Kinta for the month of October, was piculs Mr. Cuscaden, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Taiping, who has been i Lumpur, is expected back in Taipmg Yuan Shi-kai has r e o“ ™eD^ k His166 words
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Advertisement44 1908-11-13 1329 Something for the Children. The purity of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has long been an established fact. Give it to the little ones. It contains no opium or other harmful drug and will cure their coughs, colds and croup. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.44 words
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1286 1908-11-13 1330 The London and Chim, Express of tba 23rd ult. publishes the following from a fegal correspondent This yeir has seen considerable legislative changes in the working of the law of the Colony. The Attorney. General, Mr. W. R. Collyer, who had occupied that p<st1,286 words
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Article679 1908-11-13 1330 A c( rresp ndent wrnei to a Heme paper as follows Probably no undertaking in tbe Malay Peninsula has been a greater success than the Federated Malay States Railway. When the line connecting Penang with Taiping was opened iu 1900 here were comparatively few passengers, but they679 words
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Article153 1908-11-13 1331 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reichstag Debate. London, llth N »v. —Besides outspoken criticism of autocratic tendencies the debate in the Reichstag is a notable and unanimous declaration of German friendliness towards Great Britain. Prince von Buelow said that it was wrong to interpret the interview as inimical to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 153 words
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Article62 1908-11-13 1331 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Report Contradicted. London, 12th November.—With reference to the report which appeared in the Standard on the 6th inst., to the effect that thirteen Russian Admirals were placed on the retire! list because they were connected with malversation of funds in the construction of warships,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article52 1908-11-13 1331 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Kaiser and Count Zeppelin. London, llth November. —The Kaiser witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin airship and decorated Count Zeppelin with the order of the Black Eigle. He embraced the Count and described him as the greatest German of the century and a conqueror of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article55 1908-11-13 1331 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dinizulu’s Lieutenant Sentenced. London, 12 r h November.—A telegram from Greytown states that a special court of eminent judges from other S>uth African colonies are trying the Zulu chiefs in connection with the recent rising. One of Dinizulu’s lieutenants was sentenced to 7 years’ hard(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article29 1908-11-13 1331 (Supplied by Reuter.) Disastrous Fire. London, 12th November.—A te’egram from Dublin states that the Council Chamber and City Hall were gutted by fire. Several historic paintings were destroyed.» (Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article24 1908-11-13 1331 (Supplied by Reuter.) The New Cabinet. London, 12th November.—A telegram from Melbourne states that the Labour leader, Mr. Fisher, is forming a cabinet.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article30 1908-11-13 1331 Birth. On the 3rd inst.—At No. 9, Arratoon Roadthe wife of Mr. Ritchie Sousa of the Anglo, Chiuese Stores, of a daughter (Mercedes Izabella). Shanghai papers please copy.30 words
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Article121 1908-11-13 1331 Penang, 13th November (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank —2/3J 4-months’sight Bank ~.2/4 T L 3 Credit n 3 Documentary ...2/4| Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Daman I «Bank 174| Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 j 3 days’ sight Private 176121 words
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Article191 1908-11-13 1331 Gold leal $65 20 B.Pepper( VV.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper $15.50 buyers Trang Pepper 10 95 sales Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 71. sales Mace Picking» 61.— sales Nutmegs! Ida 18| —sales No. 1 6.65 sales Sugar < 2 no stock C Basket 3.65 sellers Tapioca191 words
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