The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 2 April 1909
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Title Section21 1909-04-02 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum» Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 7. Penang, Friday, 2nd APRIL, 1909. No. .1321 words
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Advertisement329 1909-04-02 1 I I X X w zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz/zzzz/zzzz/zz///,z/zzz/z/zzz/,z/zz/z,zz///,z/z/z,z//zz,/zz/zz/zz//z/zzz/////zzzzzzzzz,az,zzzz/^'zzzz zzzzz CONTENTS. X X X X X x X X X X X X X X X X X X Leaders FAGK Miscellaneous: page. S The Bindings and Perak 347 Penang Chess Club 348 5 Dread... 351 Licensing Justices ...348 5 Balkan Bothers 330329 words
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Advertisement152 1909-04-02 2 0’ I e h ST 1« Ai TS ECHO 'I MAIL EDITION. j rj I 4 Published the day prior to the departure of each mail j J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States > m news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all152 words
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Article681 1909-04-02 347 The question demanding attention now, it is said, is what is to be made ol Lumut, the hitherto little used port in the Bindings river, which offers > fathoms of clear water close in Jmt low tide, and can afford, as Mf.Douglas Osborne, president of the681 words
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Article772 1909-04-02 347 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission was held at, the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon when the following gentlemen were present: Dr. G. W. Park (Deputy President), Mr. L. H. Claytom Mr. J. W. Hallifax, Dr. P. V. Locke and Mr. Lun Cheug Teik, with Mr.772 words
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Advertisement78 1909-04-02 347 i'f A’ 4 l J®' "’S |TcJ j WMW *T T 1 B CRITERION PRESS, Lt<l., 50. «6-232. Boach Street. Penang PRICE: 191 P<’ r HdJWWI OUTOT4TIONH FOBUKe K«t.ta UH, IPITIOIH Port Free) UABLK ADDRESS Echo—Penan;'." tdldpOoiie No. 343 s l.Hltwitnemcouiinunicatious «lionltl be addressed tt to Hue». Matter intended for78 words
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Advertisement41 1909-04-02 347 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Ihe many remarkable cure'’ of colds and ffi p effected by this preparation have made famous over a large p-it of the civilized v 'O Id ft can always be .depended upon he George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.41 words
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Article271 1909-04-02 348 The following promise well for the forthcoming Penang Meeting. We hear there are already nine in training. Gloria, Mallow, Hater, Bill of Costs, Quartermaster, Perrettismus, Lady, Di a bole and Another One. Liu Ah Ng, a Chinaman, was to day charged with enticing away a married woman, Wong Ah271 words
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Article274 1909-04-02 348 This afternoon five Licensing Justices, with the Secretary, sat and beard Mr Thorne make application for a permanent 2nd class retail licence for the new Bellevue boarding-house. The Secretary informed their Worships that the necessary notice had not been posted on the door of the hou-e. Mr- Thorne274 words
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Article308 1909-04-02 348 Last Night’s Meeting. Only nine players, with under half a dozen spectators, turned up to play Mr. J C. H. Macbeth last night at the E. O. Hotel. All nine games were over in two hours and a quarter, with seven wins io Mr. Macbeth, and one308 words
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Article3211 1909-04-02 348 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Ong Jin, Ong Moi and Law Moi vs, Foo Choo Choon. After the luncheon interval yesterdav Mr. Cleaver re examined the witneee Sb Hin Chun, who said 111 When I made the agreement with fa plaintiffs on December 7 I3,211 words
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Article631 1909-04-02 350 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 24th March. Transfers, Ac. Mr. H. Velge, Settlement Officer, is to be transferred to Ipoh at the end of the month, Mr. Chill from Ipoh taking his place here Mr. William Cowan, Protector of Chinese, Perak, will on his return from leave early631 words
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Article129 1909-04-02 350 (Front a Correspondent) Taiping, 25th Mirch. As forecasted in my report of yesterda» marked improvement was shown bv u ladies who continued their shoot thie «r» noon at the 103 yards range where 5 inch bull was used. The fair sboot’ quickly mastered the sighting arrangement of their129 words
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Article320 1909-04-02 350 Accused Acquitted. The trial was concluded at K. Lumpur on 24th inst. before Sir A. Law, Chief Judicial Commissioner, and Messrs. J. H. Linscott and J. A. Russell, assessors, of a Chinaman named Wong Fat charged with murder. Mr. Rogers appeared for defendant and Mr. Whitley.320 words
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Advertisement61 1909-04-02 350 Croup. Tb%first symptom of this disease is ness. When Chamberlain’s Cough R® is given as soon as the child becomes the attack can always be averted. after the croupy cough has appeared, tack can be warded off by the prompt of this remedy. It is a certain cure for c61 words
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Article86 1909-04-02 351 Unificeni < be i*»i»eet>“ be t tbe fi)Ht donation* bo h er6 Or BUbSUU Chairman, pre*»’» l at 11,0 n*"" 8 .k. formal business b»<> concludWi»' b 6 TH» and Mr. Au Chak-niau <L Mr. tin" Co 8 furniture store) (fl()lw ,r8 announcement that they f |en86 words
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Article70 1909-04-02 351 (Supplied by Reuter Criticisms Answered, Lyndon. 25tb March.-Riply«ng to cntieani of the King’s foreign visits, uoaccomwoied by the Foreign Secretary, Sir Ednrd Grey said His Majesty bad a special pftfor conveying adequate impressions of our goodwill towards tbe countries he visited, and that was a great(Supplied by Reuter ) - 70 words
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Article47 1909-04-02 351 (Supplied by Reuter.) being to Get Even with Admiralty. Loudon, 26th March —The Standard is authorised by Admiral Lord Charles Beresford to »ay that he considers tbe naval ntuaiion so grave that be is taking time to carefully consider bis course of action.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article41 1909-04-02 351 (Supplied by Reuter.) Chancellor’s “Bloc” Splits. Mon, ***** Mar,—The aeuaation of the Jw it Berlin is tbe sudden break up of g^* To Buelow’s bloc, over proposed J h,te 'g* lk of CouDt Wedel replacing rrnceron Buelow as Premier.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article54 1909-04-02 351 (Supplied by Reuter.) L» A T Liod on i o?!H? n Ors ®ning. UnitvLn tb Ma rch Tbo British media*tapw>7rk M bee un,uccos! t l hither--1116 sltua uu «•«anctiy worse than it did. L»d M A !S? l? e sWo«nr~Forfi IRn re9idout <>f *»d children. R >artlcu(Supplied by Reuter.) L» • A . T - 54 words
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Article41 1909-04-02 351 \,y lleutef E JhJ‘ e Bla l ni A B»in>T O,I 1 u ott?! 10 ‘““"‘diately K. 5 °r mbe rw j t mperial Governte x> fate 1 of Zj'Wing M s tbe question. A •W* fund* W “tarted hub\,y lleutef ) - 41 words
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Article34 1909-04-02 351 (Supplied by Reu'er Light Blues’ Reply. London. 26 ii March. Ibe Cambridge crew rowed from Putney to Hammersmith in 7m. 128., which is thirteen seconds under the recoid for that distance.(Supplied by Reu'er ) - 34 words
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Article42 1909-04-02 351 (Supplied by Reuter More Compensation for Japanese. London. 26th Mar. —The Supreme Prize Court at St. Petersburg has decided that the Japanese owners of the steamer Telartw, sunk in 1905. are entitled to compensation not exceeding 39,000 roubles.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 42 words
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Article36 1909-04-02 351 (Supplied by Reuter Consecrated. London, 26th March —Tbe Bev. Mr. Mounsey [whose nomination as tbe new Bishop of Labiuu was announced some wepks ago was consecrated yesterday in the chapel at Lambeth Palace.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 36 words
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Article1427 1909-04-02 351 if the Australians expect to defend their long coastline with any fleet of their own providing, their provision will have to be on a generous scale. It is probable that the whole British Navy could not do it effectively. The Australian idea of relieving the Motherland of this duty1,427 words
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Article5482 1909-04-02 352 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Juetice Braddell.) Ong Jin, Ong Moi and Law Moi vs. Foo Choo Choon. Concluding Day’s Proceedings. The interesting law suit in which Ung Jin, Ong Moi and Law Moi claim 8350.000 from towkay Foo Choo Choon for breach of an agreement dated5,482 words
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Article393 1909-04-02 355 A meeting of this Society was held at 1.30 p m. at the Kapitan Kling Mosque on Friday under the presidency of Mr. K. Abdullasah Mericar F. A., to consider the question of the annual Moulood festival and of entertaining the boys of the Government Vernacular Schools and393 words
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Article88 1909-04-02 355 The following piogramrae for a Wafer Carnival to be held on Satuiday, 24th April, starting a: 3.15 p.m. is issued for publication Entries open on Sunday, the 28 h instant, and close on Sunday, the 18th April. 1. Team Race. 2. Rowing Race for Malays (in fishing88 words
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Article195 1909-04-02 355 [Contributed j A very enjoyable smoking concert was held in the Engineers’ Institute last night, and, although the attendance was not as numerous as it might have been, Mr. Boteler’s effort to provide a good night’s enteitainment for members and their friends was greatly appreciated by everyone195 words
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Article141 1909-04-02 355 We are asked to publish the following statement of accounts in connection with the Selangor Chinese Amateur Dramatic Co.’s performances on the 26th and 27th Dec 1908 Receipts. 8 c. Salo of Tickets 2,096 50 Bouquets 645 00 Refreshments 114 00 Donations 290 00 Total $3,145 50141 words
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2750 1909-04-02 355 The Commission. 1. The President, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, went on leave on the 17th and I was nominated by His Excellency the Governor to be Deputy President and a Commissioner in his place. Meetings. 2. The meeting postponed from 29th January was held2,750 words
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Article1059 1909-04-02 357 (From Our Own Correspondent-) Wednesday, March ‘24. Chinese Lone Distance Swimmers. Mr. Chia Cheng Kang, a Straits-born Chinaman, who is well-known here as an expert swimmer, gave another exhibition of his powers of endurance on Sunday morning, when he swam from Johnson’s Pier to the Tanjong Katong Swimming1,059 words
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Article2666 1909-04-02 358 RALPH KAYE ASSHETON - All Rights Reserved j BY RALPH KAYE ASSHETON (Author of “Blackmailed, “The Impostor,” etc.). It happened up in Lancashire, and the truth can be vouched for by at least, half a hundred spectators. It fell in this wise. Bob O’ Tims owned a game cock2,666 words
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Article83 1909-04-02 359 (Supplied by Reuter.) Curious Statement. London, ‘2*5111 Alnc'i—Vienna is more opiimistic. As a result of the Sovian Crown Prince’s renunciation of the succession, Russia is willing to give an unconditional assent to the annexation of Bosnia-Herze-govina. Britain and I rance Disagree with Russia. L udon, 27th March.—(Supplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article39 1909-04-02 359 (Supplied by Reuter.) Said to be Mismanaged. London, 26tb March.—The F.ench Chamber has been debating alleged Naval mismanagement. While voting confidence in the Government, it agreed that there should be a committee of enquiry before granting credits.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article60 1909-04-02 359 (Supplied by Reuter.) Balfour’s Vote of Censure. London, 27th March.—Mr. A. H. Loe is down to move the vote of censure on the Government, of which Mr. Balfour gave notice in consiquence of the Government’s alleged neglect of naval matters. The change is regarded as indicating that a(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article30 1909-04-02 359 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fire-year-old Wins. London, 27th March.—The winners over the Aintree course yesterday were Ist Lutteur 111 lOst. 91b. 2nd Judas lOst. 81b. 3rd Caubeen list. 51b.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article48 1909-04-02 359 (Supplied by Reuter.) Increase in Subsidy Probable. London, 27th Much.—A telegram from New South Wales states that the Premier c insiders tha Dreadnought scheme as iuappro priate, because there was no immediate danger. He favours the increase of the commonwealth subsidy to <£soo/ 0(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article94 1909-04-02 359 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Appointments. London. 27ih March.—Sir William M-ic-gregor, g.c m g Governor of Newfoundl ind, has been appointed Governor of Queensland, in succession to the Rt. Hon. Lord Chelmsford, k. c. M. G Sir Ralph Champne-ys Williams, k c m g Governor of the Windward Islands,(Supplied by Reuter.) – » - 94 words
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Advertisement37 1909-04-02 359 one of iu m nia daDgeroU3 Z*'Cw«b iS o n f A7 ri P- cb am °°unteractH 7 Care!4 tliese ltig m U J tendency touj ailments 6 t^h 7 for &^-Whole,aleAg 1 tB Geor B e37 words
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Advertisement68 1909-04-02 359 Croup. '1 he first symptom of this disease is hoarseness. When Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child becomes hoar?e, the attack can always be averted. Even after the croupy cough has appeared, the attack can be warded off by the prompt use of this remedy. It68 words
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Article1046 1909-04-02 360 The Times correspondent at Belgrade says that the Belgrade Press need not be taken too seriously. Reuter’s telegrams to-day show us that the Times takes itself too seriously, and that the Russian Press is too serious. It is a mistake anywhere to take the Press too seriously. Its1,046 words
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Article147 1909-04-02 360 Kirk- Thomson. A wedding took ph C e at the P,Church. Northam Road, on noon, the contracting partieB M Janies ktrk. partner of and Hon. Surgeon-Capt,Penane Val. and Miss Caroline Isabel ThomL out fom Home by the D ew4a 4 f ho aco. The ceremony w as perform147 words
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Article180 1909-04-02 360 C. R. C. vs. B. M. R. C. The cricket match which was played os Victoria Green last Saturday afternoon!» tween the Chinese Recreation Club and the Bukit Mertajam Recreation Club, result* in a victory for the home team by 110 ran Appended are the scores: B. M. R.180 words
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Article104 1909-04-02 360 At the Annual General Meeting held the Golf Club on Saturday ft terD ooD fi> following gentlemen were elec bearers for the ensuing year President-. Mr. Cecil Guinness. Captain: Mr. T. B. n %bo* Mr. D. A.M. BrownJ* proceeding to Ear pe holiday shortly. Hon. Secretary Mr.104 words
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Article1450 1909-04-02 361 Bege ription^ r t B lie Ag S ttlen,ent 70 Froo ne^ SwJ,yG w Ear 1I«71 1 Afivitv of the Chinese is Tbecomn>^ te a t a Jv y int age during the t 0 lb ?Jf the junks from the Celesual M U»I ’> 9lt naiu1,450 words
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Article453 1909-04-02 361 of Mr. I). J. —T. 0. M. Gambling Farm Held Up. The Times of Malaya on 25th inst. says:— tor some time past Kinta has been particularly free from crime but apparently our bad characters were lying low and waiting to bring off a coup, and suchof Mr. I). J. —T. 0. M. - 453 words
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Article153 1909-04-02 362 An ordinal y general meeting <>i shareholders (‘t the Royd Johore lin Mining Co, was hoi i at the office of Huttenbach Bros Collyer Q i<y, Singapore, on 21 h in-'., when th report of the directors covering a period from February 21, l;J08, to153 words
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Article420 1909-04-02 362 Tappable Plantations in Singapore Catchment Area. At the meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners on 26th inst. the President proposed that steps be taken to utilise the existing plantations of rubber within the water catchment area for revenue purposes Mr. Broadrick explained that there were two plantations and420 words
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Article641 1909-04-02 362 Considerable excitement was creited last Tuesday in the Klang district by the report that a tiger was at large on Golden Hope Estate. So iir as is known, the beast was seen bv the conductor, wlio immediately informed Mr. Prior. Shortly after this, the tiger641 words
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Article711 1909-04-02 362 Progress and General Scheme I New Works. It I For some time past it has I that tbe present water supply was I inadequate to the growing needs of?'? I Lumpur, and steps were taken some lim* I to find a source from «h.ch aQ ad711 words
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Article455 1909-04-02 363 fr*tk«r Firing Danger Calls for C Exemplary Sentence. with causing death by a rash act, J. Xg lighted crackers mto the upper boose in Cheang Hong Lim Lane Scfaese New Year, as a result of which a uJ,qmntity of other crackers in the room X’plorleiland two men lost455 words
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Article332 1909-04-02 363 (From Our Own Correspondent) March 26th. Big Jewel Robbery. A big tbelt of jewellery costing something like $6 0)0 or $7,000 was reported from Renong. It is alleged that a Siamese ,’ady broker, whose honesty is unquestionable, took with her a lot of jewellery belonging to several Chinese332 words
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Article222 1909-04-02 363 Tbe first annual general meeting of the Tapah Literary Association was held at Tapah on the evening of Monday, the 22nd inst., with the President, Mr. C- W. C. Parr, in the chair. The Honorary Secietiry, Mr. S. Khangha Moothu, on behalf of the members, welcomed the222 words
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Article362 1909-04-02 363 I be Straits Tinies of 27ih inst. reports It was moved at yesterday’s meeting of tbe Municipal Commissi» norn tbit, m reply to his letter of the 4’h instant, tbe honorary secretary of St Mary’s Home be informed that the Commissioners are unable to increase the number362 words
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Article230 1909-04-02 363 Decrease in Number Registered During 1908. Mr. F M Baddeley, tbe acting Registrar of Bills of Sile, has presented his report on the working of the Ordinance during 1908. This shows that the fpes collected in Singapore amount to $531 25, against an estimate of $BOO, and230 words
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Obituary99 1909-04-02 363 Obituary. Tfn record the death of W. H Trotter, of Eit n e iearo"from a contenderMr.- Tro« er h aD attack of peritonitis iry.* allald N.HBing Hon]p c lombo an( eHalto3 n tb e 17tb inst. Mr. Trotter mho that morning from the tfriS ßt< °p and 0- Ma. Mr.99 words
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Article229 1909-04-02 364 p. p. At a general mw-ting of the Perak Turf Club, held at Taiping on Wednesday, the President, Mr. E W. Birch, c. m. g said that, though the Club was not in a sound financial posi'ion, it was very favourably situated so far as other mattersp. p. - 229 words
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Article940 1909-04-02 364 Beneficial Effect of the New Ordinance. More than ordinary interest is associated with Mr. L. H. Clayton’s report on Indian Immigration for 1908 as, at the beginning of that year, the Tamil Immigration Fund Ordinance came into force, under the provisions of which an assessment is levied on940 words
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Article29 1909-04-02 364 (Echo Special.) LOrd Meat School Si Singapore, 29th Mar-h -n of Meath addressed tw’ o tk* schoolboys to-day, and explafe Empire Day movement. H Qea tbe29 words
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Article297 1909-04-02 364 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Teutophobic Timpa I London, 28th March.— The Timet' I leading article asserts that Germanv’ k I forcing Russia to assent to the anneutiZ of Bosnia-Herzegovina without coniultZ the Powers, has inflicted a rebuff upon th peaceful diplomacy of the Powers Gw many, further(Supplied by Reuter.) - 297 words
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Article40 1909-04-02 364 (Supplied by Reuter.) From the Japanese London, 28th March.-Tbe Japan* Ambassador at Paris, on bebal o Emperor, has handed to President a a collection of lacquered boxes, as a appreciation of his attentions o Nasimoto in France.• (Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article34 1909-04-02 364 (Supplied by Reuter More Intelligent Antit‘P B *j® B tta* London, 28th March. The p® Prince von Buelow was rt signing quence of the split in his party i cally contradicted.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 34 words
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Article39 1909-04-02 365 (.Supf/W ly Rtnter iat« for £250,000. M»J?, r a t March -T»» l-o'd Mayor LooM 28 ]f r a f„ nf l of a qnir- s ttXffi^’' itbwh:ob 10 buy terota® 11 a Dread*<W M(.Supf/W ly Rtnter'} - 39 words
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Article45 1909-04-02 365 (Supplied by Reuter.) &t into an alleged system of smug- opium and hasheesh from Austra via Wu ioto Egypt as military stores. Several .rreßta of noncommissioned officers and men uw been made. It is stated that au officer is also implicated.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article274 1909-04-02 365 (Supplied by Reuter.) Telegram of Thanks to New Zealand. London, 29th March.—The King has telegraphed to the government of New Zealand, through Earl Crewe, expressing deep gratitude for the fine patriotism and the generosity so promptly and spontaneously displayed by the New Zealanders in their offer of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 274 words
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Article1089 1909-04-02 365 The annual report of Mr. L. H. 1 Clayton, Superintendent of Immigrants, appears in the Government Gazette which reached us only this morning. It is plethoric with statistics, but unless the reader be familiar with the premises, and able to attach the proper significance or insignificance to the1,089 words
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Advertisement42 1909-04-02 365 ba berla in’s Cough R emedy f?'’*Wby"htan b l eCUre of Mlda and 2? o,u »'er a larXan“s°“ made can always ho f^e c v bized uLfoge Town n f e P enf l R d upon lO n D '»Pensary, Wholesale42 words
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Article491 1909-04-02 366 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton Tan'Ah Teng and Ong Ah Boon vs. The Crown. This appeal against the convictions and sentences of Mr. Beatty, the Acting District Judge, was disposed of yesterday. Both the appellants were Detective Police Constables, Nos. 104 and 161 respectively. They491 words
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Article1123 1909-04-02 366 (Be/ure Mr. Justice Thornton.) Gang Bobbery. The Assizes opened before Mr. Justice Thornton in the Supreme Court this morning. The first case tried was one in which eight men —(1) Ho lai Chin, (2) Lo An Kun. (3) Tan Sui Ti. (4) Tan Hay Lah, (5) Tan Ah1,123 words
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Article148 1909-04-02 366 Cunning Chinese Defendants. Yesterday Mr. Nunn bad an illustration of the resourcefulness of the Chinese petty offender. Two Chinese were charged with stealing old newspapers, and another with dishonestly receiving them. The receiver called two witnesses who* were sent into the witness room. That wai148 words
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Article159 1909-04-02 366 Chinese Marriage Law to be Investigated. In the test case against Chew CbeiJ Chuan, now pending before the Police vou f Mr. Thorne, counsel for the accused, o Mr. Nunn, the Magistrate, that the SolicitorGeneral had written to him saying aM(the Solicitor-General) had asked Arthur, who held the159 words
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Article494 1909-04-02 367 iUggW,i n ta rdeie- J.^ha«uit«blep<’ rt f or deT %S- S.K ‘"■»7 tjihotf the chief P ort fo r -rite®*** 1 it ud with Tpoh by rail, M-” 1 X..ble project, we find that tofci* 1 difficulties in the frte are many P haD g494 words
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Article518 1909-04-02 367 The annual report on Straits Settlements prisons for 1908 has been issued. The number of prisoners received was 6 307, as against 5 349 in 1907. The average daily population at Singapore was 877, at Penang 229, and at Malacca 23, total 1,129. as against 1.086 in518 words
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Article579 1909-04-02 367 Fbe 1’ L. It. C. did quick firing yesterday -d shot 8 shuts in 50 seconds at IdO v<h. pital and 8 committed u Revenue 12 Details au Maximum 80 and XV. [Not pru expenditure of $25 8e... 360 34 38—72 was a saving of $4,179.7. 22 30 +37579 words
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Article492 1909-04-02 368 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Judice Thornion Tan'Ah Teng and Ong Ah Boon vs. The Crown. This appeal against the convictions and sentence» of Mr. Beatty, the Acting District Judge, was disposed of yesterday. Both the appellants were Detective Police Constables, Nos. 104 and 161 respectively. They492 words
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Article1133 1909-04-02 368 (Before Mr. Judice Thornton.) Gang Robbery. The Assizes opened before Mr. Justice Thornton in the Supreme Court this morning. The first case tried was one in which eight men —(1) Ho lai Chin, (2) Lo Ah Kun. (3) Tan Sui Ti. (4) Tan Hay Lah, (5) Tan Ah1,133 words
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Article147 1909-04-02 368 Cunning Chinese Defendants. Yesterday Mr. Nunn bad an illustration of the resourcefulness of the Chinese petty offender. Two Chinese were charged with stealing old newspapers, and another with dishonestly receiving them. The receiver called two witnesses who* were sent into the witness room. That wm147 words
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Article164 1909-04-02 368 Chinese Marriage Law to be > Investigated. In the test case against Chew CbeM < Chuan, now pending before the Police Couy Mr. Thorne, counsel for the accused» o Mr. Nunn, the Magistrate, that the SolicitGeneral had written to him saymg a (the Solicitor-General) had asked Arthur, who164 words
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Article447 1909-04-02 369 £cho hftl b > «r*» Cmut the chief port for t UD w ith Ipob project, we find that 5, oractiMl difficulties m the M« S nicbanee of territory w of tbe propose p era fc. The Straits Perak Government to hand over a in447 words
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Article1097 1909-04-02 369 The annual report on Straits Settlements prisons for 1908 has been issued. The number of prisoners received was 6 307, as against 5 349 in 1907. The average daily population at Singapore was 877, at Penang 229, and at Malacca 23, total 1,129. aa against 1.086 in1,097 words
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Article83 1909-04-02 370 (Echo Special,) > Ship’s Company Murdered. Singapore, 30t.1i March. —News has been received here of a terrible massacre on the Dutch steamer Van Imhoff, The vessel was at the Sangria Islands at the time. It is stated that nineteen persons were killed, including all the European officers. [By83 words
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Article218 1909-04-02 370 (Supplied by Reuter.) Tory Motion of Censure: Liberal Admission. Loudon, 30th March.—Mr. A. H. Lee in the House of Commons moved the vote of Censure on the Government for its alleged inadequate naval programme. When the time came, he dwelt ou the acute anxiety of the country, and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 218 words
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Article82 1909-04-02 370 (Supplied by Reuter.) Woods Case Re-opened. L mdoti,29th March. Lieutenant Woods, of the Grenadier Gi. nds, who was requested by the War Oflie t > his commission ImiiMj Ln had not the faculty of associating himself with “the modes, thought, and work ot his c die i(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article144 1909-04-02 370 (Supplied by Reuter.) Austria Accepts Grey’s Proposals. London, 29th March —A telegram from Vienna states that. Austria has accepted the modified proposals of Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, regarding the wording of the Servian note of submission. Annexation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, An agreement ha, aho been reached with(Supplied by Reuter.) - 144 words
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Article51 1909-04-02 370 (Supplied by Reuter Canadian Offer of’ Help. London, 29th March.—A telegram from Ottowa states that it is understood, as a result of popular advocacy, that the Government has made overtures to the Imperial Government with a view to a permanent co-operation for th* (maintenance of the naval(Supplied by Reuter ) - 51 words
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Article270 1909-04-02 370 (Supplied by Reuter.) W. O’Brien Resigns his Seat. London, 29th March. —Mr. William O’Brien, Nationalist member for Cork city, has resigned his seat as the outcome of Nationalist dissensions. During January 254 Singapore dogs were destroyed, making 4,849 since t‘ho muzzling erder came in. Acheen is refusing to270 words
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Article1061 1909-04-02 370 Loh I Meath’s idea se I me train the natron’s small O U I care not who makesits laws -ff **l I eally the noble Earl is engi* noble task. Practically, We D I to wish be wasn’t, at lea-f His efforts may make the native1,061 words
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Article545 1909-04-02 371 About His Empire Hay Movement. The Earl of Meath, who is on his way Home by the N. D L. steamer Kleist which arrived in port yesterday. gave an address to the Free S dmol bovs yesterday afternoon, ou the subject of the r545 words
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Article93 1909-04-02 371 Ibe I L. L. C. did quick firing yesterday and shot 8 shots in 50 seconds at IVO yds. Scoies;— S 3 Maximum 80 Mrs. Cooper 300 34 38=72 Luenog 22 30 37=67 Bamd’uii «3GO 32 33=65 Miss Jones 22 29 31=60 Mis. Phillips 22 29 30--59 hl,s ‘2293 words
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Article457 1909-04-02 371 Interview with Mr. Hilton. A rumour having reached us that Mr. F. Hilton was resigning his seat on the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, one of our ippieseutativps was sent to interview Mr. Hilton, with a view to confirm or contradict the rumour, as Mr. Hilton might457 words
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Advertisement53 1909-04-02 371 Pneumonia. Thh is one of tlie most dangerous, and oftpn fatal, diseases. It always results from a cold or from an attack of the grip. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy quickly cares these diseases and counteracts any tendency towards pneumonia. It is made esrecially for these and similar ailments. The George Town53 words
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Article1552 1909-04-02 372 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Gang Robbery. The case 10 which eight. Chinamen were charged with gang robbery at Bukit lambun was resumed in the Supreme Court after the luncheon interval yesterday. Juryman Fined. When the judge took his seat at 2 p in. it was found1,552 words
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Article76 1909-04-02 372 Death on Government Building. Wong Ah Ngui, a Chinese cooks, wu, i few days ago, working on a small projecting wall to the extension of tbe Government Offices, now under construction. Suddenly tbe wall pieced off, and tbe man was precipitated to tbe ground from a height of about76 words
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Article350 1909-04-02 372 (From Our Own Correspondent) Tai ping, 29th March. Famous Padre Coining. The Rev. F. B. Meyer, the well-known London preacher and author of religious books, is expected in Penang with Mre. Meyer by the b. a. Oceana on or about tbs Bfh8 f h May, and is down350 words
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Article888 1909-04-02 373 Boles PM 9ed Penang Volunteer K'fls A meetios of Hall. Fort. Com"'di6CU9B ,be ’'“jLTrute' of ‘1” ir an<l iu adP pl i “h W «aid that the ,iri,f in i-*” 8 the members saw before «f *eft to the Shootmg Cour them bad M6 n Volunteers. It888 words
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Article276 1909-04-02 373 Remarkable Allegations in Case of Extortion. The Straits Times of 25th inst. tells this pleasant story;— A case of unusual interest drew crowds of Chinese to the second magistrate’s court, this morning. The aisles were so jammed that at the suggestion of the magistrate, they were forcibly276 words
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Article697 1909-04-02 373 Writes W. M.” in the 8. F. P. lhe bill-station, to oe of general use, must be accessible, not too costly, and a real change. After four visits to Penang Hill, short and long, in sickness and in health, alone and accompanied, 1 am prepared to assert697 words
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Article282 1909-04-02 374 —Church Chronicle. There is a definite movement on foot, initiated and supported by the Resident, to build a Church at Ipoh at an early date. The Resident hopes to be able soon to hold a public meeting in Ipoh with a view to making arrangements by which—Church Chronicle. - 282 words
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Article752 1909-04-02 374 (Echo Special.) First Day’s Results. Ratu Gajali, 30th March.—The Kinta Gymkhana Club’s A nnual Meeting opened here to-day. It rained overnight but the weather was excellent to-day and the going good. There was a fair attendance. The following are the results of the various events I—Maiden Tiatk,752 words
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Article87 1909-04-02 374 {Supplied by Reuter.) Occupation of Manchuria. London, 31st March.— Lord Winterton, Member for Horsham, asked in the House of Commons whether Government would be prepared to support, China in securing the evacuation of M inchuna. Sir E I ward Grey, as Foreign Secretary, could not see on{Supplied by Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article23 1909-04-02 374 {Supplied by Heuter.) I’niou Constitution Discussed London, 31st March.—Scecial the South African Parliaments have to discuss the Constitution of the Uni’’{Supplied by Heuter.) - 23 words
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Article452 1909-04-02 374 {Supplied by Reuter.) i Buelow Says Can’t Cateh Up. London, 30th March.— ln his speech the Reichstag [partly i eported in yesterdift Straits Echo} Prine* von Bm-low decltni that Germany’s naval aims purely iJf protective. He denial t i M f iu-i e had be# any acceleration{Supplied by Reuter.) - 452 words
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Article2181 1909-04-02 375 u mav turn out to be the have done wrong finanX" in t!ie B Xbree million» for t!lP co,lstrlll ®'”TtheCanton-Ha.ikow railway, and the Chinese are making an Orness of railway construction b »llr and jeopardising the interests There are plenty jXe only too unwilling to lose Iff such2,181 words
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Article143 1909-04-02 376 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I once again take the liberty of presuming on your courtesy and asking for space in the valuable columns of your paper to convey my sincerest thanks to all who kindly contributed towards the Italian Earthquake Fund, closed143 words
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Article305 1909-04-02 376 Chartered Bank Loses Appeal. With reference to the Penang Bills of Lading Appeal, by the Charteied Bank of India, Australia, and China, and others, versus The British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., Mr. D W. Gilmour, the local manager of the Bank, courteously informs us that305 words
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Article82 1909-04-02 376 Fractures its Skull, Yeslerday afternoon a horw. ill Mr. F J. Hallifax, which Mr. Donalds stable, injured it»!»!*’ markable way. It i, a' noted ju in attempting to get over a high k which temporarily confined it, it fpnV* foremost on to a concrete trough82 words
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Article144 1909-04-02 376 Penang Prisoner Sends Substitute, In 1 he District Court this morning, a cut of some inteiest was mentioned. I n Relau Police Case No. 3 0 of tbi« year accused, Chinese, were convic’ed. Tbet appealed, and were nlea-pd n n hni. appeal was dismissed. When the144 words
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Article354 1909-04-02 376 Mr. John Jackson, organising secretary of the Mission to Lepers, who has been on a journey to inspect the various leper settlements and asylums in the Far East, reports that there are fully one thousand lepers in the Malay Peninsula, of whom about, one-half are354 words
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Article565 1909-04-02 377 g e ChopHMJS ’K’''’ B*s«» iptc J uau)B o f Mr. Yeoh u r g. A. P- K t Wan for order Lee of cb°P provisions of tne into between chop Heng d ed the f u Mi* d i<llB or m the alternative foi au W* Lannulment565 words
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Article2970 1909-04-02 377 (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Verdict in the Gang Robbery Case. The case in which eight Chinamen were charged with gang robbery was concluded in the Supremo Couit yesterday. The Solicitor-General prosecuted, and Mr. B. E. Ross appeared for accused No. 6. After the luncheon interval accused Nos. 72,970 words
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Article646 1909-04-02 378 -p. p. Air. F. Al. Biddeley, who has u. I -Xlicu.l Assignee and in I uptcy Department, SinsaM» r I saiuo time, is now proceeding on |LZ’ I time inclusion of the sitting of thJSr*** I Saturday, JIC. Justice Sercomb, I or.lressmg ibe Official Assignee, M i-p. p. - 646 words
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Article485 1909-04-02 379 0-« under 4*J* kvelopn"'»' ComP 'UJ. S&u?..rfoury-s «';r:“ff ’u t s 12j'*od deal of attention to >«bber jifoted k or intee yeais. <^ d r« four Jredgee on the J*"" Xer «Meh A’» B ’0 tbe e St J” .tout 100 miles inland—trem 6( ot<485 words
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Article109 1909-04-02 379 (Sup/'iied b;i Iteutcr.) Papers Fanning Bad Temper. London, Ist Ap»il.—'The debates in the House <1 Commons and m the Reichstag aie producing a rather .cimomous polemic in the German Press, which had been wuting jubilant iy of the Austro German success in the Balkan negotiations. The German Press(Sup/'iied b;i Iteutcr.) - 109 words
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Article51 1909-04-02 379 (Supplied bi/ lieuler All Unwelcome Riiinour. London, Ist April.- It, is reported that Lord Kitchener is vacating his otfiep as Commander-in Chief in India in 8 pt«mber, and thal. he will go Homo via China ami Japan, stopping in the hitter country to see the annual army(Supplied bi/ lieuler ) - 51 words
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Article27 1909-04-02 379 (Supplied bi/ lleufer.) Anol her Suffragette Baid. London, 31st March. The Suffragettes raided the House of Commons yesterday. Twelve arrests were made bv the Police.♦ (Supplied bi/ lleufer.) - 27 words
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Article72 1909-04-02 379 (Supplied bi/ Jlenler.) Dreadnought Gills as Arguments for Fiscalitis. London, 31st Match. —Mr. A. J, Balfour, leader ol rhe Opposition, in addressing a meeting <d 17.00 > Conservatives at Islington, claimed that bv hrs motion of censure he had forced the Government to recognize the naval duties of(Supplied bi/ Jlenler.) - 72 words
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Article91 1909-04-02 379 (Supplied bi/ Reuler.) Says Oller of Dreadnoughts Spectacular. London. Ist April—A telegram from Melii mme says that Mr- F dier, the new Labour Picmier, speaking ai Gympie i?), declared that defence on the v Junteer system had broken down. '1 hey must, have compulsory training, beginning at(Supplied bi/ Reuler.) - 91 words
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Article36 1909-04-02 379 (Supplied by Reuler i’cace in Spite of the Papers. London, Rt April.--The Servian Cabinet has accepted the advice of the Powers, and the Servian note, presented at Vienna, leceived a friendly reception.(Supplied by Reuler ) - 36 words
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Article56 1909-04-02 379 (Supplied by Reuter) Guildhall Crowd Wants 8 Now. London, Ist April.—Au enthusiastic meeting at the Guildhall has passed a resolution urging the immediate construction of eight. Dreadnoughts. Mr. Balfour had just given an address, and his arguments were tumultuously cheered. The lesolutiou was adopted on Baron Rothschild pledging financial(Supplied by Reuter) - 56 words
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Article44 1909-04-02 379 (Supplied by Reuler.) Declared Identical. London, Ist April.—The Japanese Ambassador in London, Mr. Kato, was the chief guest, at a dinner given by the Institution of Naval Architects. He emphasised his opinion that Japan’s interests are identical with those of Britain.(Supplied by Reuler.) – ' ■ - 44 words
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Article31 1909-04-02 379 (Supplied by Reuter.) Comparing Figures, Loudon. Ist April.—The revenue for the quarter shows an increase of £70,1( 8, but tor the twelve mouths a decrease of £4,050,395 is noted.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article28 1909-04-02 379 (Supplied by Reu'er Credit for Battleships Re fused. London, 31st March.—A telegram from St. Betersburg states that the Duma has rejected the proposed credit for new battleships.(Supplied by Reu'er ) - 28 words
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Article191 1909-04-02 379 (Supplied by Reuter.) Last Year’s Loss. London, 31st, March.—The British Cottongrowing Association at its annual meeting announced that the loss for last year was £31,647. It would bo necessary soon to ask the Laucishire cotton trade for more capital. Yesterday afternoon, Kuek Ek, a Chinaman, was convicted(Supplied by Reuter.) - 191 words
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Advertisement32 1909-04-02 379 Keep This in Mind. Bowel complaint is auro to be prevalent during the fruit sea st n. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrlicci Remedy gives prompt relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.32 words
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Article121 1909-04-02 380 I’bnan», Ist April. (Ry courDty oj the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Bank 4 months’sight Ban? ...2 4 f 3 Credit ...2/4 3 Documentary ~.2/4." 2 Co I cut la, i?p.mand Bank Rs 174 j 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bunk 174 M Hihnein, Demand Bank 173 3121 words
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Article177 1909-04-02 380 Gold Leaf $64.60 B. Pepi er(W.Coast 31b5.50z.) no stock While Pepper $l6 45 buyers Trang Pepper 12.40 sellers Cl J M.—buyers Mice 73. sales 63.— buyers Nutmeg» 110 a 18.75 sales (No 1 6.65 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.65 sales T-pioca Flour 1.70 sellers Copra 7.35 sales177 words
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Advertisement17 1909-04-02 380 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AO ENTS FOR PizNANU <£ F. M. S.17 words
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Advertisement656 1909-04-02 380 So Weak He Could Hardly Crawl. FOR SALE. Health and Strength, Shattered by Malaria and Pneumonia, Restored by QTFPMFN’C Hji/a Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. INKS. w. Mr. Thomas Henry Cox is one of the oldest and also one of the best respected British residents in Burma, After 21 years, ii'/,656 words
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Article1114 1909-04-02 381 B Dividends Name. I J ■"I Shares z z ■ll 0»F taL iBBU ed. I x c/j O h _L 5 Mining. ?<hic() 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08,Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. K «r I I 300,000 oJeaq ;10 10 i Bruang Ltd. ~,1 L/ ’SL J1,114 words
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