The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 21 January 1909
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Title Section23 1909-01-21 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. Single Copy 40 cents. 115 Per Annum. Vol. 7. Penang, Thursday, 2Tst January, 1909. H I No. 3.23 words
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Advertisement161 1909-01-21 2 I THE p i STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. I el Published the day prior to the departure of each mail t A for Europe, and contains the latest local and States P news originally published in the daily issues, as well as g| d all important news from various161 words
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Article433 1909-01-21 59 We understand that a recent visitor to Penang, making his first visit to the East, was greatly impressed with the excellence of the meals he got here. We can readily understand and sympathise with his enthusiasm. In colder England (excepting the usuil few bon vmids who433 words
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327 1909-01-21 59 A Public Mealing will beheld in the Town Hall on Monday, the 25 h instant, at 5 p.m., to propose that an Agri-Horticulrural Show be held in Penang this year, and to elect a General Committee for the purpose. The Hon the Resident Councillor has consented327 words
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Article362 1909-01-21 59 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Gang Robbery. Yesterday atteruoon the bearing was resumed of the case in which Teh Ee Mohn, Teh Ah Chiap and Lim Ah Hean were charged wuh gang robbery. All the accused made long statements on oath, pleading alibi. The third accused also362 words
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Article128 1909-01-21 59 (Bffore Judge Wolferstan.) Theft and Receiving Stolen Property. Syed Abdul Rihman was .charged on remand yesterdav with ibe theft of jewellery, va ued at $435, and Tunku Ibrahim with dishonestly receiving the same. Both were convic’ed. the former receiving two years’ R I. and the latter nine128 words
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Article829 1909-01-21 59 (Before Mr Brown.) Theft. On the case against Che Aim reported in vesurday’s issue, being resumed, be was fnui’d guilty and sentenced to six months' 8.1. In another case Hai Wong was sentenced. to I A., tn I b KI: o Im; Ho lt Ol a Coat829 words
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Advertisement39 1909-01-21 59 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Cures. Colds. This remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.39 words
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Article636 1909-01-21 60 St b-.tri?tioiis from Penang. w 3 I t VH r<: m I f>F public X» ir»n the f.dln .iog lb- of -ill-c ip’ioa», towards the Chrarm C F 1 Belief Fuad, co lected tn l m aim bv c .mmtttee Consisting ol I. n E636 words
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Article343 1909-01-21 60 Perak 1 ionC'-f- A Million Dollars to be Spent. With the appointment of Col. L. Al. Jackson, re., as Suiveyor-General, the various Survey Depar merits of the F MS. hive, by a cohesive process, become one Feieral Department. This large D- part* ment is to be dividedPerak 1 ionC'-f- - 343 words
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Advertisement39 1909-01-21 60 No Poison. Chambul tin’s Cough Remedy has been declared absolutely free fiom any injurious sub-dance by Government and expert chemists, and mothers need have no hesitancy 10 giving it to the smallest infant. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.39 words
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Article476 1909-01-21 61 ORDINARY meeting. mZtina of the Municipal An 0^ lDary w s he’d yesterday afterCommiSS hX.vcipai Offices. There were D oonat’b p Halifax (Viesioent), J n }]r Llf Ck.ytou, Mr. Q' 4 Bens T I- ‘and Dr I’. V. Loeke, Mr ?n, Part Officer). Mr. r ,tb M D Bell476 words
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Article592 1909-01-21 61 Young Men’s Christian Association vs. Penang Free School. A large crowd of spectators gathered on the Esplanade yesterd .y afternoon to witness the Young Men’s Christian Associaiion and the Penang Free Sch »<>l play ff the second round of the Cup Tie competition, which resulted in a592 words
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Article1773 1909-01-21 61 JANUARY MEETING. List of Entries. First Day, Tue day, 26th January, I—ihe Maiden Plate. Value $5OO. A Rice tor Maiden Horses. Weight as per cde reduced 14 lbs, AU hoi si s imported into the Straits or F. M. S. as Subscription Griffins at a price not1,773 words
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Advertisement62 1909-01-21 61 The Rt. Rev. J M j neuvri »r returned froiy Singapore by the Kistna this morning. Sir William Taylor concluded his visit to the Taiping hills and l. ft for Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. We hear that Mr Khoo Gnat Cheng is going to appeal agiinst Mr. Justice Braddell’s judgment62 words
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Article418 1909-01-21 62 To the Editor of the Str/ its Echo. Sir,—The idea of making vehicles use Far. quhar St when tbev are coming down town, aud Nmtham Road when they are going up, is very commendable of the energetic Chief Police Officer But tbe misuoderstanding of the instructions on the418 words
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Advertisement134 1909-01-21 62 An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You will see by the following that Chamberlain’s Coi'gh Remedy is a favourite in the palace as well as with the humbler people in India: “For the past four years I have been getting large supplies of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, not only for134 words
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Article371 1909-01-21 63 (From Our Owu^orrespondenl) A'or Star, 13th Jan. The patliescopw-'' whirh wan unable to Tbe had a lull IIOU9O at !I ”t a “n S ßabru theatre hall on Monday. The w nidurea. among which were some moving P 1CIUI wfi ia ve ever seen f ,h9 Je much371 words
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Article103 1909-01-21 63 (Supplied by Reuter.) £56,000,000 Loan. Kuuian 0 15th J uar .V.-The total of the n en,loD<,d bv Reuter ou the n OU t9, 000.000. Fortvaillions in’r.’m'a' 99ued iu Par is, six hnd OF h. and one “'llion in Holmillions a "o,ment thirty-two Cl x n d r d the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 103 words
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Article147 1909-01-21 63 {Supplied by Reuter.) Earthquake Shocks in Southern Austria. London, 14th January.—An earthquake was experienced yesterday morning at many points iu Southern Austria from Sarav,jo to Tiieste. Distressing Scenes at Bologna. Loudon, 15th January.—Distressing scenes occurred at Bologna on the night of the earthquake. His Holiness the Pope{Supplied by Reuter.) - 147 words
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Article168 1909-01-21 63 (Supplied by Reuter.) Settlement in Sight. London, 14th January.—Au official state“Rnent issued at Belgrade considers that Turkey’s acceptance of the offer of com pensatiou for the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a nood augury. The Press is of opinion that Servia and Montenegro are also certain(Supplied by Reuter.) - 168 words
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Article34 1909-01-21 63 (Supplied by Reuter.) Miss Curzon 111. London, 15th January.—Lord Curzon and his family are at present at Bulu.vayo. Miss Curzon is ill and has been seut to the hospital there.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article973 1909-01-21 63 On the sth instant Reuter informed us of the dismissal of Yuan Shi-kai, and later on, from the same source, we learnt of intended protests against this act of the Chinese Government on the part of England and the United States, which intention, however, was abandoned. This incident973 words
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Advertisement26 1909-01-21 63 rOm Nova^coti a p ublishen of the Ad i *'kU«nent:«.i haTß ma k B the follow Cough Remedv f U?,e(l “edlC,MB for w b k ilAse26 words
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Advertisement39 1909-01-21 63 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.39 words
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Article668 1909-01-21 64 To-day a telegram reports the death of Admiral R ijestvenski. The first report of Admiral R tjestvenski’s death, which Reuter wired out some six months back, w is greatly exaggerated,” Irnt apparently there is no mistake this time. Admiral Rojestvenski will go down to posterity as the commander668 words
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Article281 1909-01-21 64 THE aSSIZES. (Before Mr Ju t!ce Fisher.) Possession of a Forged Note, etc. Yn-aerd -V afternoon L m Beh a China. ma > was placed m the d »ek charged wnfi (I dish mest p “-'Ossi n of a fotg‘d ten» doilii note, and 2, u teiiug the281 words
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825 1909-01-21 64 (Before Mr. Judice Fisher) The following appeals against the convictions and sentences recorded by Magistrates and the District Judge were heard this morning Lee Li in alhs Chew Heh vs. The Crown. The apprdl int was c mvi od by Mr Nunn of being in possession825 words
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Article76 1909-01-21 65 (Before Mr Nvnn) AT.m 1 5 yi'lioiit a Lunin. t'S 11 far rr»'® J' l W wjlnr-1,, P ““»preTi»n"ni.7hA h: U a ldra P 10 45 J'S 2 <.. hn r wl Bilb «1 2 bOT 4 "nanuAr., 'Ms.. Tl t ’7;.’ -I M.r SUa Mi* wi76 words
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Article126 1909-01-21 65 A few ibiys ago a. datd hodv wis dheowed by a. i’eacb°w at, Prye E tite. He tppor'od iiH discoveiy '■> Mr. Wilson, 'he 'null or. v. bi telephoned top n »vs to the Buttervvoi t h dice. Tue Lisp-ctor went .nr to th»- es'ato and126 words
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Article147 1909-01-21 65 We hoir that on Monday next the Straits St. Him Sup Co., L'd., are starting a dayligbi so vice between Penang and Ked.ih, ‘he flip to Kedah and Ivck being ■1 > •in the same day The ss Ludy 511 tons register, will lerve Pen .u147 words
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Article292 1909-01-21 65 The fo 1 i\v ng pi >v »ih fmin P-n ng are certsiutioM tor t. ie C I >nv F \1 8 M I'ch which will li« p tywd a' Kn''a L impur on ,'h* 21 d and 2Jr<l iust —V I) Parsons, C» '4292 words
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Article646 1909-01-21 65 {From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, Jan. 13. Disaster at the Docks. An uiiiortuuate accident occurred at I »'j ng Pagtr on M >nd iy afternoon in which miuy bves were lost. Pd >t Dawson Wis hiking our the F.e"ch m.il steamer, Polynesian, en io<te for Cnina. when, for646 words
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Advertisement53 1909-01-21 65 ‘Croup is Imminent. No matter how well your children may apppir to he, you are never safe wi hout a b•' tle of Chambei 1 ain’s Cough R» medy in 'he house. I r never fails to relieve and is petfectly safe to give the little ones. The George Town53 words
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Article561 1909-01-21 66 Strong work on the outside track was indulged in this morning, but nothing remarkable in the way of times was recorded. The latest arrivals in charge of Duval, Sunray, Sunny South, and the griffin Diabolo, received a lot of attention, more particularly the last-mentioned, who appears561 words
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Article327 1909-01-21 66 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, 14th Jan. Alleged Fratricide. In the District Consular Court yesterday, Echi, a sam-sam Maliy, was charged with the murder of his younger brother at Naga Lilit in Kulim. From the evidence offered by the prosecution it appears that the crime was the327 words
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Article272 1909-01-21 66 Great Trunk Extension to Indian System. One direction in which the British administrators of the Federated Malay States are directing their energies, says Sir H. Kimber, in an article on the future’ of Indian Railway Finance, is the opening up of that country by railways. A line272 words
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Article775 1909-01-21 66 ternnu<* lw —Cornis/i Post- The first ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of this mine was held at Tabb’i Hotel, Redruth, on 22nd December. James Wickett (chairman of directors) pre. sided, and other directors present were Messrs. John H. Bain and S. Milford Abbott with the secretary (Mr.ternnu<*lw —Cornis/i Post- - 775 words
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Article141 1909-01-21 67 Tut week, says I» PitdMti of the 11th i„rt Mons. Petit made au experiment by M monitor and nozzle to one ot the Dumps g working with a single fan at Towkay ffYew’s mine in Serendah; the jet obtained was very regular and power! ul enoug141 words
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194 1909-01-21 67 It is probable that Sir Francis Lovell, the Dean of the London School of Tropical Medicine, may be leaving Singapore for Colombo on Friday next, says Thursday’s Free Press. Prior to his departure Sir Francis Lovell has invited Dr. P. Fowlie to undertake the194 words
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Article68 1909-01-21 67 (Supplied by Reuter.) English and American Representation. London, 16th January.—Reuter’s correspondent at Peking states that, acting on the recommendations of their respective governments, Sir John Jordan, the British Minister at Peking, and Mr. W. W. Rockhill, the U. S. Minister Plenipotentiary to China, have made representations to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article101 1909-01-21 67 (Supplied by Reuter.) France’s Offer. London, 15th January.—lt is stated 1 at Vienna that France has off s red to mediate between S-'rvia and Austria in the event of a Conference. Turkish Officers to Study in America. Ten Turkish Officers, including a son of tbe Sultan, will(Supplied by Reuter.) - 101 words
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54 1909-01-21 67 (Supplied by Reuter.) Afforestation of 9,000,000 Acres. London, 16th January.—The Royal Commission recommends the afforestation of 9,000,000 acres in the United Kingdom and tbe financing of the scheme by a loan. It estimates that the income after eighty years will be millions and that the scheme will(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article55 1909-01-21 67 (Supplied by Reuter.) Forces to be Strengthened. London, 16th January.—Reuter learns that the forces in Somaliland are being raised to 1,600 to strengthen the coast between the coast and Burao, beyond which it is not intended to advance. The object of this step is to prevent surprises thus obviating(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article49 1909-01-21 67 (Supplied by Reuter.) German Liner Fired Upon. London, 16th January. —The Liberian Customs gunboat Lark has fired on the German liner, it is supposed, for disregarding the C ustoms regulations. The German guardship, Cameroons, has sailed for Liberia. The Lark is commanded by a British naval reserve officer.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article44 1909-01-21 67 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Granard Marries Miss Beatrice Mills. London, 15th January—A telegram from New York states that Beatrice, daughter of the millionaire Mr. Ogden Mills, was married to Lord Granard. It was the most important event in the New York season.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article65 1909-01-21 67 (Supplied by Reuter.) Winston’s Optimism. London, 15th January.—Mr. Winston Spencer Churchill, President of the Board of Trade, speaking at Leicester, dwelt on the trade depression and said that the bottom had been reached. The prospects for 1909 were promising 1909 would be a year important for democratic finance(Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article29 1909-01-21 67 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mansion House Fund. London, 16tb January.—The Mansion House fund for the relief of the distressed in the earthquake-stricken districts now amounts to $lOO,OOO.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article107 1909-01-21 67 (Supplied by Reuter.) Settlement of Disputes. London, 16th January.—TheUnited States and Venezuela have agreed on a basis of settlement for the existing disputes by a reference to the Hague. The Health Officer and Bacteriologist attached to the Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, is in future,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 107 words
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Advertisement106 1909-01-21 67 An llldian Nobleman Uses Cham, berlain’s Cough Remedy. ton will see by tbe following that Cham. 8 «ugh Remedy is a favourite in the ...«Hi. Co J R g arge su PP> ieB o£ Chamberlain’s 4® 6dy noto “'Hor myself but tor 08 and relatives. I cannnr o of this106 words
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Obituary144 1909-01-21 67 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Admiral Ro jestvenski. London, 16th January.—The death is announced of Admiral Rojestvenski, the Russian commander at the battle of Tsushima. Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter The Rev. A. G. Butler. L indon. 19th J irmiry.—The death is announced of the R» v Arthur G. Butler, first headmaster144 words
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Article3239 1909-01-21 68 HEADOW HILL - [All Rights Reserved] BY HEADOW HILL (Author of Seward to the Foe,” etc.). With wide-open, tearless eyes which till that day had not. ceased to weep through three long piteous weeks, Rachel Boyne stood in her doorway and stared up the sordid street of the colliery village3,239 words
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Article559 1909-01-21 69 It is evident from Reuter’s message to-day that both England and the United States do not so much desire *the reinstatement of Yuan Shih-kai, much as they deplore the dismissal of a proved and practical statesman, as an authoritative assurance that there will be no break in559 words
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Article51 1909-01-21 70 There was a large congregation a* Si. George’s Church last evening. The Colonial Chaplain preached. The collection given to the relief of the Hufferers through Ihe earthquake at Messina amounted to >126.70, the morning offertory was 111 so it is hoped to hand over >137.70 to the51 words
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Article298 1909-01-21 70 e Balance Sheet. We have received for publication the following balance sheet of the last Christmas Tree in connection with St. George’s Church: Revenue- S c Subscriptions 389.00 Credit Balance (1907) 48 68 >437.68 Expenditure. > c. Sundry Prizes 3.10 Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co. 9.30 Turkey298 words
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Article585 1909-01-21 70 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr Justice Fisher.) Murder. Ibis morning a Jlabomedan, named Mahomed Hussain, was placed in the dock on the charge of murder by causing the death of one Mat Salleh. lhe case, it will be remembered, was fully reported in the Echo while it was before585 words
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Article520 1909-01-21 70 (Before Mr. Brown.) Gambling. Ten nonias and one Chinaman were charged to-day with gambling. The case was postponed till the 20th inst, bail in >25 being allowed. (Before Mr. Nunn.) Theft. Two Chinese charged with the theft of gunny bags were discharged owing to in. sufficient evidence.520 words
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Article439 1909-01-21 71 JANUARY MEETING- First Day’» Handicaps. J ™f .r tbe fi'St (M’h races ot Turf Club ate as follows. 3-Ths New Yeas Stakes. Vuloe »1.00 J auo $lOO tor Second Horse value fi,v pot W )U a A ?“f?be adrertised value <>f «1200 or tetwoen the 1-t January,439 words
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Article631 1909-01-21 71 Yesterday Horning's Ride. About twenty members of the Hunt Club met at the Dito Kramat Gardens at 7 a m. yesterday for the advertised ride. Fifteen minutes liter the signal to throw iff was given and the merry riders slatted along Peiak Road, creating clouds of dust631 words
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Article890 1909-01-21 71 (I rom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 19th. Lord Rosebery’s Coming Tour. It is announced that the Earl of Rosebery, k g ex-Pi ime Minister and winner of the Deiby, will visit the Far Eastern Colonies and Australia next year. Passengers for Penang. Amongst the passen erg890 words
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Article252 1909-01-21 72 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, 15th Jan Official Movements. The Resident, Colonel Walker, and the Secretary to Resident left for Pen ing on Wedotn lav to meet Sir Cecil Clementi Smith and returned yes’erdav afternoon. Mr. W H Rigby, u a*rv’.s--r ol Custom'-', returned to headquirte-s yesterday after252 words
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Article748 1909-01-21 72 Tlip Government Gazette <f Jauihtv la contains the 1 Allowing iteiut of information Tim Exploded Metal C mpany. Ltd., of Y» k Mansions, We-tmin-t*r. have b-en an ihorisod to filo a «-pec.fi'at ion of an invention for Improvement in the m inufactme o„ expanded metal and in apparatus748 words
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Article103 1909-01-21 72 The following appointments are g«z°tted:— M,r. K L Brockman, c m G., to beßiitish R sidept. I‘ahang. M r R G W tson, to h- F decal S •cre’ary. Mt. F M. Baddeley, io be Di-’rici Officer, Kuantan. Mr G. M. Lddlaw, to be Assistant Ravenue Auditor, Selaugor,103 words
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Article148 1909-01-21 72 Th» output of ti > ore f om the property of ’he Men lembu Lode Syndicate for the month <.f D u c‘mber nclusive of part of Nov mber, 19( 8 whin the battery was started) was 255 piculs, 42 catties. It is rumoured tha’ M' Ci ad148 words
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Article2092 1909-01-21 73 VIOLA GRAEME - [All Rights Reserved] Bf VIOLA GRAEME -ri a rhikl of Sorrow,” The Treachery of Lorraine, The Hand of God,” The Beaufy of the Season,” Author of 1 11 l( Loyaltv,” One New Year's Diy,” Life’s Thorny Hath,” Sir Bryan’s Heir,” A Scotch Marriage, Doreen,” etc., etc.) CHAPTER IV.2,092 words
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Article85 1909-01-21 74 (Suj plied by Reuter.) Prince Ching’s Assurances. London, 18»h January—Reuter’s corres. sondent at Peking states that Sir John ordan, the British Minister at Peking, and Mr. W. W. Rockhill, the U S. Minister Plenipotentiary to China, are satisfi-d with their reception by Prince Ching, who authoritatively assured(Suj plied by Reuter.) - 85 words
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Article49 1909-01-21 74 (Suppli d bo Reuter.) The Messina Provincial Council. London, 17tn Jmu try —Tbe Messina Provincial Council has assembled on a ferry boat off Messina. The speakers paid a touching tribute to the civilised wor d for the aid rendered to the sufferers in the earthquake-stricken districts.(Suppli d bo Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article57 1909-01-21 74 (Supp'i'd by Reuter The King’s Visit. London, 18 h J mu.ry.-T e programme of King Edwird’s visit to Berlin d<>es no mclude thecustorrM'V rpvipw of ’hp troops The official paper. Nordd'd-he Zed>ing s confident that the viMt will strengthen Anglo Geiman friendliness, which is already pvidenced by(Supp'i'd by Reuter ) - 57 words
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Article31 1909-01-21 74 (Supplied by Reuter Fifty Kilhd. London, 17th J.nu.rv —Fifty were killed and th'Hv injured in the wreck of a railway train at Glcnw >od Soring, Denver, IT. S. A.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 31 words
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Article37 1909-01-21 74 (Supplied by Real r.) Mine Explosion. London, 18th January.—A telegram from Johannesburg st.des that a Chinaman ignited some gelatine in a mine. Ihe explosion killed six coloured men and injured nine while and fifteen coloured miners.(Supplied by Real r.) - 37 words
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Article24 1909-01-21 74 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Dreadnought Launched. London, 17 f h January—l’be French Dreadnought Voltaire, 18,00 > tons, has launched successfully at Toulon.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article71 1909-01-21 74 (Supplied by Reuter.) Action against two U. S. Papers. London, 18 h January.— A telegram from Washington states tha* the Government has rougbt l.bel suits agai mt ihn New Yok Wo>ld and the I >diano/ olii Nws foi iha allegations of corruption against, the Government in the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article106 1909-01-21 74 (Suj plied by Reuter Well Received in London. London 18 h Januiry.—'The Russian loan of j£s6,o<>o 000 has been issued at 88J. It was well received in London. [On January 15 Renter wire! TliH total of the Rus-ian loan mentioned bv Reu'er on the 7th inst. amounts(Suj plied by Reuter ) - 106 words
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Article21 1909-01-21 74 (Supplied t>y Reuter.) Wales Beats England. London, 18 h January.— Wales beat England at Rugby by 8 points to nil.(Supplied t>y Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article596 1909-01-21 74 No man perhaps deserves better of bis country than Dr. Sven Hedin, who has just arrived at Stockholm after hi g hazardous j urney into Tibet, and it ig gratifying to learn that be was specially honoured by Kinir Gustav for bis great services to geographical science.596 words
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Article79 1909-01-21 75 The Ma’*' of the b £S "f'l' m'tbJe sailing craft, mast and yard a derelict na. i 0 )6 water. Position P "‘vN Longitude 105° 7’ E„ Irtb Pule bemar bearing true N. 72 E. 16 c”ntain Acheson, of tbo steamer Tara, ,fcb arrived in Singapore from79 words
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Article258 1909-01-21 75 Mrin afttrnoon, m brilliant weather, the members of the Pnw Lad.es K fle Club shot for 'he Walker Challenge Cup snd Lady Evelyn Young’s Prize. 'I he attendance and the results obtained were all that could be desired. Appended are the individual scores, the firing being at258 words
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469 1909-01-21 75 Xmas Treat Accounts. We have received for publication the following statement of accounts ia connection with the last Methodist Episcopal Church Christmas Treat:— c. To Balance 6 24 Loan 20.00 Subscriptions 120 30 Credit allowed 3 24 $149 78 c. By Pain Bros. 54.60 Harrison Co.469 words
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Article84 1909-01-21 75 To the Editor of the Str/its Echo. Dear Sir, I am sure most of the passeagers will agree with me that it is a pity tbeie is no waiting room in the rad way sta ion here. Why could not Kuala liangsar possess a suitable one84 words
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Article625 1909-01-21 75 There was a large mus er of spectators to witness the training this morning, and strong woik was the general order. Redfearn’s string arrived from Kuala Lumpur vesterday and put in an appearance on the' track, but none of them was given fast work. Fly, Andrew625 words
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Article481 1909-01-21 76 The report of the of Bir hs and Deaths, Sings p> re, stew r h a’. dining the week ended January 9 270 dei’hs wete registered in Singapore, equal to a dea’h-rate of 50 58 per thousand of the estimated population. Malarial fever claimed 61 deaths, phthisis481 words
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Article1088 1909-01-21 76 the assizes. (Before Mr Ju t ce Usher.) The Perak Road Murder Case. The hearing of ’be above case was resumed yesterday afternoon. Ktnniimmal. a lamilgol, deposed bat on th- dav in question sie w is cutting gtacs EM Ab.ut n ton she haw the accused i mining1,088 words
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Article1592 1909-01-21 76 (B'fore Judge Wolferstan.) Kidnpppinor, Aiding and AbMHng, and Wrongful oi flneineiitO I the iesumptim. < f t he nbove c '«e agiinst il) Shinamal, (2) Supi’ayan, (3) Katnalom and (4) Gaiigamal—No*. 1, 3 aud 4 being females—Dr. D Cooper was called and gave medical evidence regarding the1,592 words
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Article232 1909-01-21 77 (Before Mr, Nunn.) Attempted Murder. Cbuan S’nKeh, arrested under a warrant from the Singapore Police, wis brought before the Magistrate this morning on tbe above charge. Me admitted being the person described in the warrant. The case has acco'dinglv been transferred to the Singapore Courts. Dishonestly Retaining232 words
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Article184 1909-01-21 77 Export for 1908. The monthly comparative statement of cultivated rubber exnorted from the F.M S. during 1908 and 1907 has been issued by the Commissioner of Trade and Customs. The following statistics of the total export during 1908 and 1907 are given Total Export during during 1908. 1907.184 words
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Advertisement48 1909-01-21 77 Croup is Imminent. No matter how well your children may appear to be, you are never safe wi'hout a b ittle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the bouse. It never fails to lelieve and is perfectly safe to give the little ones. Tbe G-dorge Town Dispansary. Wholesale Agents.48 words
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Advertisement54 1909-01-21 77 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G- Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Kontvi'le. N S., makes tbe following statement: “I have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for myself and family and find it to be one of the best medicines for coughs and co’ds that I ever tried.” The George54 words
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Article67 1909-01-21 78 (Supplied by Reul r.) Arrival at Stockholm. London, 18 h January—Bven Hedin, the famous explorer, has arrived at Stockholm. The members of the Cibinet met him on landing and gave him an ovation He drove in the Royal carriage, through stieets that were hung with fiigs, to t/e(Supplied by Reul r.) - 67 words
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Article92 1909-01-21 78 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Expansion of the White Races. London, 19th January —A telegram from New York states that at the celebrati n of the Diamond Jubilee of the Methodist Er iscotal Church in Africa. President Riosevrlt, in a speech said that the expansion of the white races(Supplied by Reuter.) - 92 words
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Article100 1909-01-21 78 (Supplied by Reuter.) English Portion Over-Subscribed. London, 19th January.—The English portion of the Russian loan has been covered nearly five times over. The continental portions have not yet been issued. [On the 15th in st. Renter wired:— The total of the Russian loan amounts to £56,000 000;(Supplied by Reuter.) - 100 words
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Article55 1909-01-21 78 (Sup) lied by Reuter.) The Waterspicrce (HI Company. London. 19‘h Jintri’V.—A tele’nun from Washington states that tlx* Federal Supreme Court has confirmed ’he dectee of lhe'Jexaa cou'ts, lining ihe W uerspiPirH ()il Companv slims altogether amounting 1o 11 ,OJ2.IK t• mid expelling them from tie Slate tor(Sup) lied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article46 1909-01-21 78 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bulgaria’s Offer. London, 19th January.—Bulgaria has efferod Turkey eighty-two million francs for the Eastern Rumelian se:ti m of the Oriental Railway which she seiz'd. r fhe (ff-r is criticised in political quarters at S'fii in view of Bulgaria’s unfavourable finances.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article551 1909-01-21 78 Hitherto we laboured under the impression that President Roosevelt was the greatest master of the strenuous word in the United States, where politicians, bent on notoriety, disdain to call a spade an agricultural implement and even go out of their way to qualify with Liemorrhagic adjectives the551 words
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Article461 1909-01-21 78 There will be no publication of the Strain on Friday and Saturday upxt, wh’ch been proclaimed Public Holidays The Exchange Banks will close on boHj days. On Frid »v li e General Post Offim and the Suh-Post Offi’ps will h** open from 7 a.m. to noon,461 words
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Article750 1909-01-21 79 Chinese Recreation Club vs. Crescent Football Club. Tbe eonfiJeue., «uh dn«’w*> k b the c 110 l SeC bd for their Campe' ves fi,S Tb O y im P "e'ed cue as beinu 1terday- l b v than tbnr doughty acxious over d nwre freely illld ’ter750 words
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71 1909-01-21 79 The following have been selected to represent the F. M. S. in the cricket match against the Colony to bo played in Kuala Lumpur on Friday and Saturday next: Perak. R B. Bannon, E, Bradbery, N. Grenier, P. Thompson. Selangor. C. W. H. Cochrane,71 words
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Article376 1909-01-21 79 A correspondent signing himself “G, writes thus to the Times of Cehjon in reference to tbe Straits Opium commission report and the general question of opium use Sir, I was very much interested by the summary of the Straits Opium Commission’s report which appeared in Thursday night’s376 words
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Article639 1909-01-21 79 Departure from Singapore, n on Saturday morning the r. &(J mail, the s s. Devanha, left Singap >re tor Hongkong, the departure of tbe steamer mivmg been deliyed for »n hour to suit the arrangements of Sir Cecil Smith and his host, H. E. the Governor.639 words
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Article1356 1909-01-21 80 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Murder. Yesterday afternoon the hearing was resumed of the cane of murder in the Seb Lim Ksnfjsi bouse. Lim V Hin, coolie, chop Sin Sun Hin, Prangin Road, slated that he was one of the three men who accompanied the deceased to1,356 words
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Article725 1909-01-21 80 (Before Mr. Brown) Gambling. Ten nonias and one Chinaman—(l) r: n Lian, (2) Gek Heok, (3) Tio Tuan, «i Chia Tuan, (5) Aug Ah Sek, (6) Law Kek (7) Ong Tuan, (8) Kua Hong (male), (gj LauNyet, (10) Lim Kim and (11) Li G e k —appeared725 words
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Article251 1909-01-21 81 A Newspaper for the Fair Sex. Of the many signs of progress in China one of the most interesting and unique is tbe editing and publishing of a daily newspaper by a woman named Mrs. Chang, a native of Peking. After marriage to a Chinese official,251 words
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Article123 1909-01-21 81 Ou'P"t for 191)8. fo ow nu h urB r "’«'t*nt the output or Klanang Estate for 1908 Rubber. acres tapped, producing 24,500 lbs. Coconuts. h.rOO trees, producing 896,000 nuts. Coffee. 421 pikuls, •ppoiuted b, Lori K-r 1 Ibe Suff |im “woftb:t r e d nfftX tobeßrigade •< iLt123 words
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636 1909-01-21 81 Interview with an American Delegate. Dr Htiniitou W«ighi, one ot tbe Amun can Delegates to the International Opium Commission, arrived in Shanghai (mu tbe 3 d mat., and i> staying at the Palace Hotel Dr. Hamilton Wright, in an interview with a representative ot the N■636 words
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Article54 1909-01-21 81 v I (Supp ied by Reuter.) An Appreciation! London, 19ih January—A telegram from Washington states tbaf, speaking in the House of Representatives, Mr. Willett stigmatised President Roosevelt as a gargoyle and a pigmy descendant of a Dutch tradesman. The House, by 126 votes to 78, refused to allowv I —■ (Supp ied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article72 1909-01-21 81 (Supplied by Reuter.) Kaiser Superintending the Decorations. London, 20Ui January—Great satisfaction is expressed in Berlin over the announcement of King Edward’s visit. The programme includes a reception at the Town Hall by the City Fathers, who are anxious to follow the English example of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article83 1909-01-21 81 (Supplied by Reuter.) Anti-Japanese Legislation. London, 19th January.— The Californian House of Representatives has passed an anti-Japanese Bill prohibiting aliens from holding land. In response to a telegram from President Roosevelt the Governor of California delayed taking action with regard to the Bill, pending the receipt of a letter(Supplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article44 1909-01-21 81 (Supplied by Reuter Morocco Debate. London, 19 h January.—M. Jaures, tbe Socialist leader, initiated tbe debate on Morocco in the French Chamber, accusing tbe Government of seeking conquest. The Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the Government bv 380 votes to 98.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 44 words
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Article38 1909-01-21 81 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Government’s Finance. London, 20th January.—Lord Cromer, speaking at Leeds, feared that tbe Government’s reckless finance might wreck free trade, lie said that tbe hereditary principle of the Lords is out of date.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article356 1909-01-21 81 (Supplied by Reuter.) Heavy Falling-off in the Returns. London, 20th January.—Sir Herbert Maxwell, presiding at a Bink meeting in London, said that the returns of the London Banks for 1908 shows a falling-off of 610 millions. The bogey of the coming Budget, the speaker added, ii weighing upon(Supplied by Reuter.) - 356 words
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Article118 1909-01-21 82 PiNiva, 20th January. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3 J- 4 months’ Bank ...2 t 9 8 Credit 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 173| M mlmein, Demand Bank 172} 3 days’ sight Private 176118 words
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Article173 1909-01-21 82 Gold leaf $6 LG) B. Peppnr(W Coan 31b3.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper SI7 50— eales Trang Pepper 12 50 buyers 37,—sellers 73.— sales Mace Pickings 62. Nutmeg. 110 s 19 5U buyers No 1 6.65 sales Su K ar 1 2 no stock Basket 3.70 sales T-pioca Floir173 words
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Advertisement327 1909-01-21 82 Delicate from Girlhood. Chronic 111-Health Continued to Mar this Married Lady’s Life Until Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills Were Tried —With Marvellous Results. Striking roof of the permanence of th»» cures wrought by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People is again aff irded in the c«BA of Mrs. J. B.327 words
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Advertisement278 1909-01-21 82 headaches had stopped, my appatite Wai better, the pains in the body bad disappear, ed. When I had finished the fifth bottle I could eat well, sleep well, a healthy colour was in my face, and I began to get stout ag you see me now. After that I soon278 words
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Article1096 1909-01-21 83 's' ,-i cL I S DM..,'. j <*“• S 0 i (•"> M 5 rx i n 1* I ,aaaaa 30,000 ’lO io 10% for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co.. i,’t<-. 1903 22 500 I 10 10 Bruang Ltd. -i"« .907 300-Wy go()00 i 0 ]0 101,096 words
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Advertisement219 1909-01-21 84 t( rx y. < I The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. ESTABLISHED 1883. I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. I Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,” and “SIN POE.” bS n i B. The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and g lithographers in the Orient. ■B 8 M I Our plant is o f the very219 words
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