The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 17 September 1909
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Title Section21 1909-09-17 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Ptf Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 7. Penang, Friday, 17th September, 1909. No. 37.21 words
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Advertisement242 1909-09-17 1 CONTENTS. Leaders page. Spobts -(CjuL) paoi. Daath-Drawn Ricshas 1,033 Cricket: Reid’s XV ve. Lecky’s XV 1,045 An Englishman’s Home His Castle 1,037 Rifle Shooting P.L.R.C. 1 051 Our Death-Rate 1,043 1 The "Beautiful Bronze Woman 1.049 Le ue Footb u P c c Bt x .i‘. 1>0&4 The Harvests 1,053242 words
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Advertisement161 1909-09-17 2 I E I I STRAITS ECHOI MAIL EDITION. I J Published the day prior to the departure of each mail L 4 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States f J| news originally published in the daily issues, as well as E J all important news from various161 words
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Article857 1909-09-17 1033 Following up our remarks of yesterday, we suppose it would be waste of time to recommend an agitation in favour of the restoration of the C. D. Acts. If we are well advised as to the real cause of our high death-rate not, be it remembered, so high857 words
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Article63 1909-09-17 1033 Ihe firs* IDciof the Gibbons Cup tn be swum on Sunday nex* at 10-30 a m., will be a 1 0 yards handicap. After the Rice there will be a pick up Polo game. The terrace of the Club will be available for lad ips wi-hing to63 words
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Article115 1909-09-17 1033 "Yours A., Charles” begs us to insert the following. We do so, without altering it in any wav. A model and a h irsh magistrate inflicting heavy fines upon the poors with his hmitted experience and unlimitted ignorance, could not sound the depth of locil institution and115 words
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Article294 1909-09-17 1033 ORDINARY MEETING. TUESDAY SEPT- 7. Present. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson. The Hon’ble the Col. Sec. Capt. Sir A. Young. the Treasurer, J. O. Anthonies. the Attorney-General, W. J. Napier. the Ag. Col. Engineer, F.J- Pigett. V Tan Jiak Kim. W. D. Barnes. E. C. Ellis.294 words
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Advertisement103 1909-09-17 1033 s~*- J ‘Si i f v .>"’?'♦. ;ttirt «ai.fi» everybody and iuatlce alone pnhlUhpd dully (eicept Sunday.) at Th B CRITERION PRESS» Liu., fj 0 226—232. Beach Street. Penang. PRICE: D ilL! LOCAL P er nnnn OUTSTATIONS Postage Hitra. MII J, iniTION (Host Kree) 116 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No.103 words
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Article3075 1909-09-17 1034 ORDINARY MEE LINGAn Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commission was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon when the following gentlemen were present: Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. L. H. Clayton, Dr. P. V. Locke and Mr. Lira Cheng Teik, with Dr. G. W. Park (Health Officer),3,075 words
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Article1188 1909-09-17 1035 (From Our Own Correspondent Ip >h, September 7 th. Fire at Bicycle Works. As I wired you this morning, a tire broke out yesterday evening about six o’clock at the piemises occupied bv the Massey-Harris Bicycle Company in Belfield. No one seems to know how the tire started1,188 words
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Article465 1909-09-17 1036 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, 8 h September. The Late Capt. Talbot. The death of Captain Talbot following so closely on that of Messrs. Fryer and Spooner deprives the FM S of another tried and capable head. Captain Talbot, was appointed Assistant Commissioner, Ist Perak Sikhs, in November,465 words
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Article659 1909-09-17 1036 _Tasmania Daily Post the affairs of tbe t I Dredging Co have jj st B ,b ««rJ,| a P r °mmence through the”” 1 -lr. Freeman, a Sydnev be >t g I admittmg that the coip, D bo I enormous potential value fi he system of_Tasmania Daily Post - 659 words
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Advertisement69 1909-09-17 1036 How to Prevent Blood Poison. Carelessness and neglect are the chief causes of blood poisoning. A cut or brui-e, however slight, should have immediate attention. A good liniment and one that not only gives prompt relief from pain, but being antiseptic, heals the wound without maturation, is Chamberlain’s Pam Balm69 words
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Advertisement66 1909-09-17 1036 Bowel Complaint in Children. Children when teething are liable to attacks of diarrbcei and this trouble,especially in warm weather, should never be neglected. The best medicine in use for ailments of this kind is Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. When reduced with water and sweetened, it is not unpleasant,66 words
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Obituary171 1909-09-17 1036 Obituary. The death occurred on Monday night, the 6th instant, at Assam Kumbang Road at the residence of Mr. E. Lesslar, of Isabe’la Reutens, at. the ripe old age of 84 years. Tne funeral took place the next evening with a nquiem High Mass at which Father Mariette officiated. There171 words
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Article56 1909-09-17 1037 (Echo Special.) Death at th® Bahamas. Singapore, 10 th September-Mrs. Matthews, wife of Ml. Behead Matthews who has been «pointed Attorney-General of the Ets Settlements in succession to the Hon W.J- Napier, died at the Bahamas. Th. departure of her husband for the «Strait» Settlements has accordingly56 words
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43 1909-09-17 1037 fc’e/io Special.) 1 Ir. Peters’ Assailant Sentenced. Kuala Lumpur, lOtli September. —The kangany coolie who in July last attacked Mr. W. J. Peters, Superintendent of the Bukit Hitam Estate, Pataling, has been sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisonment.43 words
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Article55 1909-09-17 1037 {Echo Special.) Narrow Escape of Residency at Ipoh, Ipoh, 9th September.—The Residency here had a narrow escape from fire owing to the capsizing of the lamp of the dining table while the servant was laying the table. Mr. E. W. Birch and his family were not at home at55 words
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Article42 1909-09-17 1037 {Supplied by Reuter Crow-country Record Broken. k ,u 'lon, 9,1) Sept.—A telegram from Ot L’ody has established turfii 089 CoUQtry reCl,r d in an aeroplane by w n lDg a 40 < mi,eB iu rninmes. The °Hnefhw over cheering troops.{Supplied by Reuter ) - 42 words
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Article61 1909-09-17 1037 (Supplied by Reuter farewell Order to the Indian Army. London, 10 n September.- Lord Kitchener, who tetires fr<»m his p« st as Commandei m chief of the Indi m Arn»v. in a farewell order to the Army, praise the excellent work done and emphasises the fact that the(Supplied by Reuter ) - 61 words
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Article46 1909-09-17 1037 {Supplied by Rei ter Diplomatic Relations. Loudon, 9th September—The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at Constantinople says that negotiations for the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan had been concluded. Japan waived the demand for the capitulations to be extended to the Japanese.{Supplied by Rei ter ) - 46 words
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Article30 1909-09-17 1037 {Supplied by Reuter.) Further Shipbuilding. London, 10th September—The Russian Admiralty is preparing a further programme of shipbuilding in addition t» the four Dreadn lights already laid down.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article42 1909-09-17 1037 {Supplied by Reuter-) Not Definitely Decided. Lrndou, 10th September.— It is ofti idly explained that the schedule of the maximum Port of L mdon dues was simply a diaft No definite decision has l>een arrived at as yet.{Supplied by Reuter-) - 42 words
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Article30 1909-09-17 1037 (Supplied by Renter Rosebery will Move the Rejection. London, 9ih Sep’ember—The Standard states that Lad Rosebery will move the rejection of the Budget in the House of* Lords(Supplied by Renter ) - 30 words
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Article33 1909-09-17 1037 (Supplied by Reuter Kaiser to be Present. L indon, h St pttml er.—The Kaiser is attending lie Au-tnan mar ipuvihh al Moravia as the guest of the Emperor Francis Joseph.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 33 words
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Article78 1909-09-17 1037 (Supplied by Reuter.) When Explorers Quarrel. London, 9 h Sept. A most heated controversy has begun in America regarding the claims of »he two explorers. Commander Peary and Dr. F A. Cook Mutual Recriminations. In a letter which he published Commander Peary complained that Dr- Co< k appropriated(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article104 1909-09-17 1037 (Supplied by Reuter New Bill by Mr. Deakin. London, 9th Spp'emlrer.—A telegram from Melbourne sta’es that Mr. Alfred Deakin has introduced a Bill to fedflralise the debts of the State ihe Cormier, Mr. A. V. Brown, has con eluded the er quiries in two cases of unnatural death. A(Supplied by Reuter ) - 104 words
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Article624 1909-09-17 1037 One has envy of G. K. Chesterton. There is a man of ideas, as well as of effective expression. The Daily New publishes a clever, paradoxical, and stimulating article entitled The Wildness of Domesticity,” from which one obtains various pleasurable emotions. It promotes amusement and624 words
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Advertisement80 1909-09-17 1037 Complaint in Children. tackoiM 0 wbeu toothing are liable to at10warm Urr h® l aad this trou hie, especially fbe bast* 61 r B b° u ld never be neglected, nd U n U8 f° r of biirrJ 18 u imbr?lla,n s Colic, Cholera and »4t<. n l ftU3e^-v When80 words
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Article113 1909-09-17 1038 MaNOnic Lunch at the Penang Chib. Mr. W. J. Napier, who has resigned his p >sl as Attorney-General, and Mrs. Napier, are through passengers for Horne by the I‘. and I) mail Devanka which arrived here this moining. Shortly after the arrival of the steamer, Ihe113 words
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Article66 1909-09-17 1038 Lawn Tennis Tournament. F blowing were the results of the ties pl ry<‘d yesterday L idies’ Doubles (Final): Mrs. Wright lion and Miss M irtin beat Mrs. Neubronm r and M iss V. Brown 2 6, 7 5, 6—3. Mix'd Doubles (Final): Mis Oeclisle and Eic lenberg66 words
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Article1651 1909-09-17 1038 Prize Distribution and Smoking Concert. The Penang Volunteers held their Prz» Distribution and Smoking Concert at the Dull Hall last night, and once again this annual function was a complete and an unqualified success. The Hall was tastefully and appropriately decorated for the occasion by Sergt -Maj r1,651 words
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Advertisement48 1909-09-17 1038 Bowel Complaint in Childr' 11 Children wheu teething are liable to»lacks ofdu inland üble,esp«J iu warm weather, should never be oegledrf fnr ail« entB Tb. i».. W aow»«« -> Diarrhoea Remedy. u nple^ BaDt water and sweetened, n is winch is of Tow medicine to cnildieu. D.speusary, Wholesale Agents.48 words
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Article515 1909-09-17 1039 A largely attended meeting of the Muslim S'Cieiy under ’he vice Presidency of Mr. Muhimm-d kmul \vt> held Yesterday at 1-3) pm at the Kipbau Kling Masque 1 no following members amongst others wnre preseni Mow laua Sy» (I Hu-san (Kathi. S -d MJi|ir Li id, Sy» 11515 words
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Article444 1909-09-17 1039 10 IHE I.oll'iß OF THE MR4HS 10 HU I tear Sir, If impure and contaminated atmosphere is calculated to germinate and dissr mmate ep’demics of the worst typo, I daresay that the Municipality would do worse than inspect Pitt Lane. I'his street lies m the heart of the444 words
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Advertisement62 1909-09-17 1039 How to Prevent Blood Poison. and neglect are the chief of blood poisoning. A cut or bruise, should have immediate atgood*■ iniment and one that not prompt relief from pain, but being h ep, lC) d s woun j without iu.ituraChamberiaiu’ 6 p aiu Bliui Wheu Diedy is applied all62 words
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Advertisement51 1909-09-17 1039 Chronic Diarrhoia. Manv suffirers from chronic diarilmi nave obtained prompt relief by the use of Chamberlain’s die, Cholera and Diarrba a Remedy. Some of the worst cises of this disease have been perm inently cured by it after other treatment and ckillel physicians had failed. The George Town Dispensaiy, Wholesale51 words
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Advertisement41 1909-09-17 1039 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrlnea Remedy. This remedy has been in use for over thirty years ami has proved itself to f>e the most successful remedy yet discovered for bowel complaints. It never tuls The George luwn Dispensary, Wholesale A gouts41 words
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Article634 1909-09-17 1040 Prospects of Rapid Completion of Contract. Good progress was made during the year of 1908 with the harbour works, writes Sir Arthur Young in bis report. The contractor’s yard was completed concrete making machinery was erected and in working order for making of the rings of concrete634 words
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Article610 1909-09-17 1040 GOVERNOR PRESENTS IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL. For 26 Years’ Good Work. His Excellency thj G -vercor Sir John Anderson, g c.m-g drove down to the General Post Office in pouring rain, this (Wednesday morning, to decorate a Malay postman, Amat bin Din, with the Imperial Service Medal. The medal610 words
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Article445 1909-09-17 1040 Arthur Young’s At a meeting o f t be Leviifr^ yesterday afternoon, B iu f U e day’s Straits Times, the report!i mal Secretary, Sir lhe on the Straits Settlements for vX’ Kc on the table. Alter quoting statZ/? 1 to the trade of th* Colony th445 words
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Article120 1909-09-17 1040 Spectacle H On the suggestion of D f Kirk, arv Ouihalmic Surgeon ot the Hospital, a -Spectacle lend k. started for the purpose of luyig. ever m cessary. suitable glasses for the poor patients of the Eye Ward. The following subscriptions ba received;— «in Mr. Leong Lok Hing120 words
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Article3621 1909-09-17 1041 THEODORA WILSON WILSON - All Rights Reserved by THEODORA WILSON WILSON (Author of Bess of fiardendale,” etc.). Harley Street in the blazing sun seemed m r You exclaimed the young Editor of the All Round Magazine, with great irritation. flia sister’s face was as white as bis own. -It will dry3,621 words
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Article57 1909-09-17 1043 (Echo Special.) Singapore Official Sentenced. Singapore, 11th September.—Martin A. Tobin, formerly chief clerk in the Municipal Water Department here, has been sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment on each of three charges of criminal breach of trust as a public servant. He was tried by a special jury.57 words
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Article135 1909-09-17 1043 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Rosebery as Jeremiah. London, Ihh September.— Lord Rosebery, ressing a great meetiug of business meu 10 ].B w described ihe Budget as a ’olutionyy step which would put the Tnt| re rtat Britain lnto the melting-pot. “the best interests of the Nation, the Bud£7.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 135 words
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Article98 1909-09-17 1043 (Supplied by Reuter.) Of Breach e.f Faith. London, ll'h Sept.—Sir J. Lister-Kaye writes to the Times complaining that China has been guilty of a breach of faith regardiog the Anhui mining concessions. He says he hopes that H. M. Government in considering any other compromise will not(Supplied by Reuter.) - 98 words
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Article53 1909-09-17 1043 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr E. 11. Harriman. London, 10th September.—The death is announced of Mr. E lwird Henry Harriman, member of the New York Stock Exchange and Chairman of the Board of Directors of several railway companies. The knowledge that he was sinking severely depressed the New(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article23 1909-09-17 1043 (Supplied by Reuter Ex-Shah Leaves for Russia. London, 10th September. —Reuter’s correspondent at Teheran siys that the ex-Shah has started for Russia.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 23 words
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Article34 1909-09-17 1043 (Supplied by Reuter.) President Taft Greets Mikado. London, Ibh September.—President Taft has entertained Piince Kuni of Japan and sent a message ot personal goodwill to the Emperor of J ipin.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article76 1909-09-17 1043 (Supplied by Renter.) “Blackbirder” Invites Trouble. London. 11th September.—Reuter’s correspondent at Melbourne siys ’hat an Australian labour recruiter called Lindsay and all the crew of bis steamer, with the exception of tw> men, have been murdered on the coast of German Nrw Gurnet. The vessel was burned. The(Supplied by Renter.) - 76 words
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Article138 1909-09-17 1043 ('up. lied by Reuter Cook Leaves for New York. London, 10;h September —Dr. Cook starts for New York direct to day. Revulsion in Favour of (’ook. The rapidity ot Commander Peary's dash in finally covering 31 miles a day, with an average of 30 miles a day, has('up. lied by Reuter ) - 138 words
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Article2205 1909-09-17 1043 When doctors disagree, the argument should be left to them, and we are awaiting from Dr. Locke, Municipal Commissioner, further testimony in support of his belief that our village is not so insanitary as some people say it is, and that our death-rate is not so high as2,205 words
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Advertisement66 1909-09-17 1043 Bowel Complaint in Children. Children when teething are liabie to attacks of dianhoßi and this trouble,especially in warm weather, should never be neglected. The best medicine in use for ailments of this kind is Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. When reduced with water and sweetened, it is not unp.eisan’,66 words
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Article72 1909-09-17 1045 Prize-winners. r p the V7lJi' s eiS HI *‘C .1 t’X Tournannnt wb:cb conclude I* 11. Eiclieuberj. 2^Xp.c'«^ :ilEic^ nbe 5 e B.: J. T. Donald. C.: C. Ritchie. A.-. J. ac d Rfcimanu. Handicap. Clan B-: A. S. Hall dDr »r"ir- E S Haslam and72 words
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Article174 1909-09-17 1045 tut Saturday evening the India-Ceylon Auocia’ion was the scene of much gaiety and uerriment, the occasion being the first of jerie, o f social gatherings organised after recent reconstruction of the Association on a more popular basis. The upstair hall r.f the Association house was filled to overflowing174 words
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Article258 1909-09-17 1045 Frohlich Wins Gibbons Cup Competition. Them was a good attend mco at the Swim■iogClub yesterday in ruing, when the race for ibe Gibbons Cup competition over the 100 ymdi course took place. There were 23 entries and of these R F»ohlich, starting from scratch, won an exciting nice258 words
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Article543 1909-09-17 1045 Reid’s XV vs. Reeky’s XV. Ibe fiiiet n a-id’ cricket milch, which was played on th 9 Esplanade h.--‘ Saturdiv afternoon. ended in a dnw Reid’s XV put up ]59. to which total the Captain him:<.t contributed 48. It looked very much as if tnis total would win them543 words
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Article916 1909-09-17 1045 Di rec tor V Report. The Director* pns-nt the I a’an'pi ĕheet an i protr and losi O'* mot f»r the \ear ending 31-t March, 1909; the Singapore accounts incorporited therein being closed on tlie 28th February. 19( 9. In reference to the foregoing accounts, the Directors916 words
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Article42 1909-09-17 1046 (Echo Special.) Mr. Whiteside Robbed of $1,700. Ipoli, 13th Sept.—Mr. R. Whiteside, Accountant, Kramat Pulai Mines, was waylaid and assaulted last Saturday afternoon. Three Chinese armed with knives and iron bars and with their faces blackened, relieved him of §1,700.42 words
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Article146 1909-09-17 1046 (Supplied by Reuter.) Boycott by the Czechs. London, 11th September. —In connection with the proposed visit of the Kaiser to attend the Austrian manoeuvres at Moravia, the Czech population in the manoeuvre area are boycotting the visit. The Czech Press bitterly attack the Kaiser’s anti(Supplied by Reuter.) - 146 words
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Article167 1909-09-17 1046 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Star-Spangled Pole. London, 12th Sept.—Commander Poary cabled to the Navy State Department, officially, notifying that he hoisted the Stars and Stripes at the North Pole and took possession of the entire region in the name of the President of the United States. Peary’s Arduous(Supplied by Reuter.) . - 167 words
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Article86 1909-09-17 1046 (Supplied i y j> nl(r he a Conservative! London, Hth September Tk oa Lord Rosebery’s action' in oppose the Budget when it c^ Op llD| u discussion before the Lords fo m p fw The Standard, Daily M.il graph say that it makes thereat; I Lords of the(Supplied iy j>nl(r ) - 86 words
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Article269 1909-09-17 1046 (Supplied by Reuter.) Unionists Expect to Control the Commons. London, 13th Sept.—lt is stated tbit tbi Unionist managers anticipate that at lent 300 Unionists will be returned at the General Election which will probably take place ii November, a number which is sufficient to control the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 269 words
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Advertisement58 1909-09-17 1046 Don’t lake the Risk. When you have a bad cough or cold do not let it drag along until it becomes chronic or develops into an attack of pneumonia, but give it the attention it deserves and get rid of it. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and you are sure of58 words
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Advertisement49 1909-09-17 1046 Chronic Diarrhoea. Many sufferers from chronic diarrbeer have obtained prompt relief by the use of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrlicei Remedy. Some of the worst cases of this disease have been permanently cured by it after other treatment and skilled physicians had failed. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.49 words
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Advertisement51 1909-09-17 1046 How to Prevent Blood Polso Carelessness and eeleC or brui* causes of blood poisoningh however slight, should thitno* tention. A good liniment andon only gives ound Xut antiseptic, boas the wound J. tion, is Chamberlain s q from blo<4 this remedy is applied To< i poisoning is avoide Dispeniary, Wholesale51 words
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Article4344 1909-09-17 1047 CHRISTIAN LTSFS - .All Rights Reserved BT CHRISTIAN LTSFS, Author of “The Hepsworth Millions,” The Mystery of Ladyplace” A London Cobweb,” etc. (Continued from pise 1,019.) CHAPTER XXL MB bickers is mysterious. V rs Rollit was still hammering at the above when Rollit followed the manager np the steps from4,344 words
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Article1142 1909-09-17 1049 Several contemporaries have published :> telegram from Singapore, dated Saturday, to the following effect A resident of Singapore declares that he saw the ghost <>f a beautiful bronze woman, dressed in white, in the Government Housd domain on 1 hursday night. 1 lie woman, who was1,142 words
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Article958 1909-09-17 1050 Kangany Recruiting An extraordinary General Meeting of the Malay Peninsular Agricultural Association was heid at the Chamber of Commerce at 11 30 this morning, when the following gentlemen were present; the Hon. John Turner (Chairman), Mr. Thomas Boyd (Gula Estate), Mr. McCulloch (Alma Estate), Mr. T.958 words
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Article258 1909-09-17 1050 Alleged Criminal Breach of Trust. The preliminary enquiry into the charge of criminal breach of tribl in ra-pect of certain bags of sago, preferred by Messrs. Hallifax and Scully against Khoo Soo Chee and Khoo Soo Giong, was concluded yesterday afternoon, by Mr. Brown. The particulars of258 words
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PUBLIC OPINION
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Article1245 1909-09-17 1050 To the Editor op raß I Sir.—\our contemporary criti.- I letter to you as regards oul bioh is a natural sequel and w ou d uVd’ l,W author, as well as tbecatis. i i »1 for certain silly, il)ogic»I dedocX'tu’i controversialist of sound under.tA “I education would undertake,1,245 words
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Article831 1909-09-17 1051 tt n Yesterday’s Shoot. PH™ Cap uß \P e!ltloU for members wbu always shoot with -22 nfle. 1 rize a -310 rifle presented by Dr. Jamieson. 100 150 Aimes. Handicap, yards. Handicap, yards Total. I. Miss Joan Smith 84 33 -90 23 66 74 Mrs. Cleaver831 words
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Article512 1909-09-17 1052 Splendid Scores by Mrs. Douglas. The following scores were made by Mrs. Willis Douglas on the Volunteer Range at Kuala Lumpur on the Bth inst. It is not every one who has the satisfaction of making 11 consecutive bull’s-eyes at 800 yards. Mrs. Douglas also made 34, out512 words
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Article97 1909-09-17 1052 (Echo Special.) Farewell Dinner. Kuala Lumpur, 13th September.—A farewell dinner was given last night to Mr. S. H. Eu, m. e., a. i. m. m., on the occasion of his leaving for Woo Sung, where lie has been appointed Mining Instructor in the College of Mining.97 words
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Article15 1909-09-17 1052 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dissolution. Ljudou, 13th Sept.—The Liberal League will probably be dissolved.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 15 words
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Article136 1909-09-17 1052 (Supplied by Reader.) Captain Scott’s Exhibition. London, 13 h S pr.—Captain Suolt will start with another ixpjditrm for the South Pole next August. Objects of the Expedition. London, 14*,h September.—l’he main objects of Captain Scott’s antarctic expedition will ba to reach the South Pole and to explore King(Supplied by Reader.) - 136 words
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Article42 1909-09-17 1052 (Supplied by Reuter.) Airship Participates. London, 13tb September.—l2o,ooo men, 29,100 horses and 540 guns were engaged in the German manoeuvres. These figures are unprecedented. The participation of the military airship fitted with wireless telegraphy was a featuie of the manoeuvres.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article55 1909-09-17 1052 (Supplied by Reuter Cnrtiss Wins Grand Prix London. 13th September -At tU meeting at Brescia the Am.ric.n o""* won the Grand Prix o f oi 2(ln Cd "im led 50 kilometres iu 49 J’ 6 Inundated with Offers. Both Curtiss and Roueier ra s with offers of engagement! at(Supplied by Reuter - 55 words
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Article41 1909-09-17 1052 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fifty Injured, London, 13th Sept.—At the Austrian manoeuvres two hundred horses were frightened by the searchlights, and stampeded*. They galloped over the sleeping troopeni/injuring fifty, twelve of whom are reported to have since succumbed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article27 1909-09-17 1052 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Naval Dockyard. London, 14th September.— A contract bu been signed at Washington for tbe construction of a large naval dockyard at Hawaii.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article301 1909-09-17 1052 1 (Supplied by Reuter.) Peary Reached Pole Alone. Loudon, 14th September. —Tbe crew of the Roosevelt report that Commander Peary reached the North Pole accompanied only by one Eskimo. The other members of the party were sent back as he neared the Pole. 5 -1 If any class1 . ■ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 301 words
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Article319 1909-09-17 1053 Mark Tapley attitude toward lugubrious message about the might be irritating to some W e have decided, after a «iA ion n ot to help in any way such a telegram is calnmmote. With the town coW* 1 P an d the rain still falling, i t erg319 words
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Article250 1909-09-17 1053 We quite agree with the views set forth by Observer elsewhere in this issue that a Maternity Hospital and an Infirmary for children would do more awards keeping down the infantile mortality than a Municipal Nurse. At present we have no such hospital in snang. I250 words
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Article192 1909-09-17 1053 There are people who believe that the 1 and 0., in allowing its second-class passengers to dine late, is doing them an ill turn. They say that late dinners or suppers are unhealthy. Doctors disagree about the influence of sleep on digestion, as on almost everything else.192 words
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Article276 1909-09-17 1053 The immutable manner of the controversialist can only be indicated in some such phrase as in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be.” The Straits Times man, who claims to be able to teach all his critics the A. B. C. of Housing Reform,” right up276 words
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Article241 1909-09-17 1053 In one night Penang has become a Venice. Almost, all the roads are under water and gondolas are not easy to get. The ricksha pullers want big fares. Either that or you swim. Transfer Road is almost impassable for vehicles and there is water enough there to float241 words
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Article329 1909-09-17 1053 As briefly announced some time ago in the Echo, Penang patrons of amateur drama are to be introduced io “The Liars.” Mr. and Mrs. Wright-Motiou, assisted by members of the P. A. D C. and friends, are producing this famous piece shortly, in aid of the Band. The329 words
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180 1909-09-17 1054 TO THE EdIIOR OE THE STRAITS ECHO, Dear Sir, I write, in no hostile spirit, to correct an error which has crept into your issue of the 6th instant. Your Kuala Lumpur correspondent, writing to you re this year’s Football League Competition, states “that this is180 words
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Article329 1909-09-17 1054 Ta tbs Editor or ths Straits Echo. Sir, lt is surprising to see what a large number of Asiatic women go in for feeding bottles to nurture their infants. When questioned why. they say. “The Orang Puteh do it.” Unlike the Orang Puteh, they do not see329 words
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Article1073 1909-09-17 1054 P. C. C. vs. St. Xavier’s Institution. The unexpected happened on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon when St. Xavier’s Institution beat the P. C. C. by one goal to nil in their League fixture. Both teams began shorthanded. Starr (S. X. I.) did not put in an appearance on1,073 words
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Advertisement49 1909-09-17 1054 Chronic Diarrhoea. Many sufferers from chronic diarrhoea have obtained prompt relief by the use of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea. Remedy. Some of the worst cases of this disease have been permanently cured by it after other treatment and skilled physicians bad failed. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.49 words
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Article616 1909-09-17 1055 European Held L p. of yia'a-ya on 13th inst. rbe On Saturday afternoon a daring ie OT "7k»rv occurred on a cart track close gtflt Pnlai Mines, when the accountant assaulted and relieved of a th at Mr. R- M. Whiteside, ntanTof Kramat Pulai, Ltd., at about616 words
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Article35 1909-09-17 1055 (Echo Special,) Death Sentence. Ipoh, 14th September.—The Sitiawan murder case has concluded. Veera ihorono was sentenced to death, Martho lomijo to five years’ rigorous imprisonment, and the remaining five accused were discharged.35 words
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Article162 1909-09-17 1055 (Echo Special.) Straits Times on Locke. Singapore, 14th September.—The Straits Times writes strongly of the views expressed by Dr. P. V. Locke in tbe Echo with regard to the death-rate. It says: Is it possible that he is so full of ardour on behalf of the fallen162 words
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Article46 1909-09-17 1055 (Supplied by Reuter.) But England’s Gone Fut. London, 14th September.—While the prospects for a bountiful world harvest continue unchanged, the prolonged wet weather has ruined the splendid prospects that England had, and there is now grave anxiety. The crops are still largely uncut.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article45 1909-09-17 1055 (Supplied by Reuter Airship Fails to Make Good. London, 14th September.—The first day’s work of the military airship at the German mar« ivres was marred by a series of mishaps. The airship was finally caught in a tree and captured in the evening.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 45 words
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Article68 1909-09-17 1055 (Supplied by Reuter Peary Interviewed. London, 15th September.—Commander Peary, interviewed at Battle Harbour, said I am the only man who ever reached the North Pole. I am prepared to prove it and aave concrete proof. Dr. Cook did not reach the Pole. I intend to wait until Dr.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 68 words
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Article74 1909-09-17 1055 (Supplied by Reuter.) But Gap Lessening. London, 15th September.—Router's correspondent at Sydney states that the Earl of Dudley, Governor-General of tbe Commonwealth of Australia, opened the Cooizress of the Chambers of Commerce of the Empire. He referred to the struggle between the nations of the world owing(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article76 1909-09-17 1055 (Supplied by Reuter Successful Test. London, 14th September.—Numerous British and foreign military officers were present, at Faversham to witness the tests of the so called rifli grenade, which ern Ik» fired by affixing a simple apparatus to any rifle. Sir James Wilcocks Impressed, General Sir Jernes Wilcocks was(Supplied by Reuter ) - 76 words
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Article95 1909-09-17 1055 (Supplied by Reuter Return to Tok io. London, 15th September.—Sir Claude Macdonald, British Minister at Tokio, has left London for Tokio via Siberia. Thoy Goon Yen and Ng Seah Wong, of 'Messrs. Goon Yen and Friends, were to-day summoned by Mr J. R. Brooke, Government Analyst, for(Supplied by Reuter ) - 95 words
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Advertisement40 1909-09-17 1055 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This remedy has been in use for over thirty years and has proved itself to be the most' successful remedy yet discovered or bowel complaints. It never fails. Tbe George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.40 words
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Advertisement66 1909-09-17 1055 Bowel Complaint in Children. Children when teething are liable to attacks of diarrhcea and this trouble,especiallv in warm weather, should never be neglected. The beat medicine in use for ailments of this kind is Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoei Remedy. When reduced with water and sweetened, it is not unpleasant,66 words
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Article679 1909-09-17 1056 A Bangkok firm evidently believes that if it supplies living machines, there will be buyers and fliers, or it would not waste money on advertising. It undertakes to supply Bleriotplanes, at a price quoted in local currency. The trick looks so easy, just like skating or cycling,679 words
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Article445 1909-09-17 1056 Adjourned Again. Yesterday afternoon, the hearing was resumed in the case, reported in the Echo, on the 9th inst., under the head line of Police vs. Municipality,” in which Messrs, Elton Bell and Starr, Jr., and three peons of the Department for the Prevention of Cruelty445 words
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Article1176 1909-09-17 1056 The inhabitants of p enan perienced some part of what V l y When the rain .town U 9rwi must undoubtedly have felt when want cut. Ow.n, to the flood, ns o e '«ht o cc-ne. power station at Suni? p°! th there was no electric light last1,176 words
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Article455 1909-09-17 1057 (Irom Our Own Correspondent.) 'l -Wl laipmg, 14tb September. r l he Gymkhana. lhe Gymkhata on Saturday afternoon was favoured with very fine weather and, despite a hot afternoon, a large gathering assembled to witness the racing. The different events were gone through without a hitch and up455 words
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Article854 1909-09-17 1057 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kmb Lumpur, Mondav. Mr. S. H. Eu. A noteworthy event h is just occurred here in Chinese circles—namely, thefarewell dinner to Air S. 11. Eu (as he is known here now) on his departure to China to take up his new appointment as Mining854 words
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Article406 1909-09-17 1058 To ihb Editor of tub Str/.its Echo. Sir, It is really astounding that a paper of reputation like the Straits Times should miss the main issue and, instead of a masterly criticism befitting its reputation, indulge in personal recrimination. Surely in this, the sense of perspective which406 words
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Article34 1909-09-17 1058 {Echo Special.) Names Published Next Friday. Singapore, 15th Sept.—-The names of the gentlemen appointed to sit on the Commission of Enquiry into the Municipality are expected to be published next Friday.34 words
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Article38 1909-09-17 1058 {Echo Special.) Private Radlington. Singapore, 15th Sept.—Private Radlington of the Middlesex Regiment committed suicide by shooting himself. Emmanuel Oliveiro. Emmanuel Oliveiro, surveyor and draftsman of the Singapore Municipality, committed suicide by drowning owing to domestic worries.38 words
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Article51 1909-09-17 1058 (Echo Special.) Accused Committed Tor Trial Ipoh, 15th September —Th. n pean miner McDonald, whni. k O, with culpable homicide not to murder of a Chinese m 0UD in Ulu Piah mine, Kampala, nutted to trial at the’ Chinese in Kinta are takin? a interest in the51 words
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Article28 1909-09-17 1058 {Supplied by Reuter.) Airship Ascends in a Delnge. London, 15th September.-Despite’ the deluge an airship, in the German manauvr* reascended yesterday and secured ulnihU information. Ole{Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article46 1909-09-17 1058 (Supplied by ReuUr.) His Resignation from the Liberal League. London, 15th September.—A million ind a quarter verbatim reprints of Lord Rosebery's speech (at Glasgow) have already been sold. The Liberal League will consider bit resignation on Monday. Lord Rosebery himself will attend the meeting.(Supplied by ReuUr.) - 46 words
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Article20 1909-09-17 1058 {Echo Special.) While ShelLfishiug. Singapore, 15th September.—Three Chinese children were drowned on the foreshore of Beach Road while shellfishing.20 words
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Article42 1909-09-17 1058 {Echo Special,) Eighteen Months’ Imprisonment. Ipoh, 15th September.—A. J. M. Allen, Financial Clerk of the Teluk Anson Treasury, has been sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for criminal breach of trust. Mr. Justice Woodward severely censured his conduct.42 words
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Article102 1909-09-17 1058 (Echo Special.) The New Board. Ipob, 15tli September. —At the special general meeting of the Chendai Lode Syndicate»yesterday Mr. H. Jessen, who presided, said that the Penang shareholders were dissatisfied with the way affairs had been managed by the present board, particularly with regard to the purchase102 words
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Article55 1909-09-17 1058 {Supplied by Reuter.) Santos Dumont’s Record. London, 15th September.—M. Santoe Dumont, with the smallest and cheapest aeroplane in existence, made a cross-country flight at St. Cyr yesterday of five miles in five minutes. The spaed is a recordin order to encourage aviation M. Santoe Dumont will make the public{Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article60 1909-09-17 1058 {Supplied by Reuter.) In Favour of Preference. London, 16th Sept.—A telegram from Sydney states that the Congress discussed the resolution of the London Cham er Commerce for preferential treatm -i was remarkable that all the speakers, except the traditionally ree' New South Welshmen, favoured Pretaw» The Manchester{Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Advertisement67 1909-09-17 1058 How to Prevent Blood Poison. Carelessness and neglect are thei chief causes of blood poisoning. A cut or rune, however slight, should have imm tention. A good liniment and one that only gives prompt relief from pa* o b j antiseptic, heals the wound without me tion, is Chamberlain’s Pain67 words
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Article28 1909-09-17 1059 (Supplied Reuter.) Slowly Sinking. iKtb September. —The Eirl of JSmoutb until lately First Lord of the ’ho haß bee lODg n 18 8 5 lipkiflg»(Supplied Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article25 1909-09-17 1059 (Supplied by Reuter.\ Leaves Colombo. tzndon, 16th Sept.-Lord Kitchener has uft Colombo on board the Messageriea Miritimes steamer Sydney for the Bar East.(Supplied by Reuter.\ - 25 words
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Article49 1909-09-17 1059 (Supplied by Reuter ■I I Aground in the Canal. London, 16th Sept.—Lloyd’s agent at Port Said reports that the German steamer Bwibia from Shanghai grounded while entering the Suez Canal, and remains a mile to the north. The bottom at this portion of the Canal ie sandy.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 49 words
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Article75 1909-09-17 1059 (Supplied by Reuter.) Question in Parliament. London, 16th September.—Mr. McKinnon Wood, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, replying to Mr. L. Gmnel, Nationalist Member for North Westmeath, said that he was unaware that British railway fioncessioni in China were ever obtained by improper methods, or(Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article121 1909-09-17 1059 Penang, 17th September. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank London, Demand Bank 2/4$ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4j 9 j 3 Credit 2/4 7 6 Documentary.. 2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 176 3 days’sight Private 177 J Bombay, Demand Bank 176 Moulmein, Demand Bank 175$ m 3 days’sight Private121 words
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Article1219 1909-09-17 1059 Leat $64.8) B. Pe PI er(W.Coast 31b5.50z.) no slock White lepp !r slB< Trang Pepper 14 75 buyer, V, iovc out of season 87,—sales Mace Pickings fg 50 ak Nutmegs 110 s 18.50 sellers a (No 1 5.80 sales Su 8" 2 uo slock Basket 3.85 sales Tapioca Flour1,219 words
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Advertisement268 1909-09-17 1059 Poisoned at Tanjong Priok By Malaria—This Railway Official in Java Suffered for Eight Years Until Cured by Dr. Williams* Pink Pills. About nine years ago”, says Mr D. van Kriegenbergh, my station was at Tanjong Priok, one of the most notorious placHs in Java for Malarial Fever, and it was268 words
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Advertisement538 1909-09-17 1059 taking ihr.fi bottle-» of them I found myself quite restored. I make 'his statement for the information of other sufferers who may still be unacquainted wdh the merits of Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People.” The good hodth which Mr. v.in Kriegenbergh now enjoys is due to the fact538 words
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Advertisement297 1909-09-17 1060 MACKAY’S for sjkslus. .foir sale LIQUEUR WHISKY. p i n E Guide b Penang, Th P F aP i u Ths Acme of Quality. B¥IHELATI! ~,C Wiy BAXTER u R.’s E h Skertchly, f.e.s. Jjjsfofy q| PenaM BEST NAVY CANVAS. Price 50 cents. 1592—1327, Worth a Dollar a copy.”) BY297 words
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