The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 6 January 1911
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Title Section21 1911-01-06 1198 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. >15 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 9. Penang, Friday, 6th January, 1911. No. 1.21 words
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Advertisement248 1911-01-06 1198 b| ////✓///✓/✓/✓/✓//////✓//z/z/z/zz. '//////////////////////j///in//////////////////////////////////////////////////////iff/f/f/iffffftfffffffiff CONTENTS. s > s S x Leaders page. Sports PAGE. X The Medical School 1,200 Turf Club Sweep 1 x At a Dance 1,203 Ladies Rifle Club ;<J3 u Our Opinion of the Band Business 1,203 Penang Turf Club 4 Adversaria 1 x x Manchuria 4 Miscellaneous:248 words
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Advertisement158 1911-01-06 1199 iM.mu tfr >‘< I F THE h STRAITS ECHO i MAIL EDITION. O,4M Bk Publishing the day prior to the departure of each mall for Europe, and contains the latest local and States < news originally published in the daily issues, as well as Sj 4 all important news from158 words
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Article541 1911-01-06 1200 The following gentlemen have been invited to interest themselves in the Singapore scheme for a King Edward VII Memorial, to advocate it in Penang and Province Wellesley:— The Hon. Mr. A. R. Adams, The Hon. Mr. R. Young, Messrs. D. A. M. Brown, W. Duncan, Leong Lok541 words
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Article13 1911-01-06 1200 succeeds Mr. W. Peel as Chief Assistant, D. O., Kinta.13 words
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19 1911-01-06 1200 We have received from Messrs. Martijn Co. a wall calendar and a copy of Peter Dawson’s annual for 1911.19 words
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Article20 1911-01-06 1200 has secured the managership of a rubber Estate situated in Tapting District, Trang.20 words
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Article769 1911-01-06 1200 ORDINARY MEETING. Yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, which was presided over by Mr. J. W. Hallifax in the absence both of Mr. F. J. Hallifax and Mr. W. J. Peel, was very brjef. The following gentlemen were present: Mr. J. W. Hallifax (Chairman), Mr. W. T. Chapman,769 words
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Advertisement94 1911-01-06 1200 The Straits Echo. /feY Ow JaRtic« satisfies everybody and justice alone.—tfwr.wn Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No. 226-232, Beach Street,, Penang. PLICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 perannum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $15 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 A./?. All business communications should be94 words
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Article139 1911-01-06 1201 Chimmi Chamber or Commerce. Yesterday evening the members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce met. They discussed, among other things, the Income TwBiH. They did not approve of it. They fore•aw endless trouble and annoyance, the resist of pryings into the private side of I business, but they139 words
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Article102 1911-01-06 1201 Out here, if the policeman’s lot is not a happy one, it would appear to be more or less exciting. All in the current month we have heard of A policeman being fined $10 for kicking a blind man A policeman sending amorous chits to a married woman102 words
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Article53 1911-01-06 1201 Butterworth, is un- der orders to proceed on the 30th instant, to the Dindings, on transfer, relieving Mr. J. L. Humphreys, who will probably goto Balik Pulau to succeed Mr. J. E. Nathan who will go on leave. Mr. R. B. Osborne will act m53 words
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Article365 1911-01-06 1201 It is more or less a fact that there are no rubber experts. Rubber planting is too new a business, speaking scientifically, to afford scope for more than empiric essays. There is no temple of knowledge, no system of theory only the few detached bricks of experience, which365 words
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Article26 1911-01-06 1201 the youngest of the well-known cricketing family, has arrived in Singapore to take up planting on one of the Linggi estates.26 words
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Article31 1911-01-06 1201 of the British India Steam Navigation Company, Ltd., announce an interim dividend of *3| per cent. (35s. per share), free of income-tax on the ordinary shares for half-year. J31 words
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Article35 1911-01-06 1201 hav- mg left Singapore at 8 a.m. to-day, is expected to arrive here at 10 a.m. to-morrow, and will leave for Colombo and Bombay at 4 p.m. the same day.35 words
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Article47 1911-01-06 1201 of a large variety in pots with .4 —A.* 11 1 in puis WILD the root intact and still growing are on their way to Govent Garden. They are in great request for table decoration, and cost as u twelve ““lingo each, says the straits Times.47 words
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Article44 1911-01-06 1201 has been arranged and will u s*. dill! Will take place on Monday, the 2nd prox, U“tw«m Mr. Ng Keat Kheng, brother of Ng Seng Swee, and a niece of Mr. Heah bwee Lee, daughter of the late Mr. Heah Swee Heng.44 words
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67 1911-01-06 1201 1 iu me naooy shell of a turtle egg than meets the eye, or the unapprec iative European taste, if a Chinese towkay is wdhng to pay §985 for the sole north 0^0^’ 1 4 the n n tLe seven Elands north67 words
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Article601 1911-01-06 1201 (From Our Correspondent.) Taiping, 27th Dec. This interesting event, organised by Miss Keegel and eagerly looked forward to by the children, came off last evening at 5 o’clock at the Town Hall, and was an unqualified success. The interior of the building was transformed into a veritable601 words
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Article23 1911-01-06 1201 Bishop of Malacca who came to Penang for the Christmas festivities, returned to Singapore by the Taroba yesterday.23 words
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Article36 1911-01-06 1201 r nave received from the Dispensary, Ltd., a combined blotter and diary for 1911 Znt h Th ake r all V prett v Ne Year Present. The picture on the cover, depicting in36 words
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Article435 1911-01-06 1202 The Malay Mail, in a leading article, thus comments on the new appointments in the F. M. S.: We learn on very good authority that Mr. H. Conway Belfield, c.m.g., British Resident, Selangor, has received the substantive appointment of British Resident, Perak, and that Mr. R.435 words
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Article18 1911-01-06 1202 is giving trouble in Shanghai. There are reported to be about twenty cases in the Isolation Hospitals.18 words
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Article33 1911-01-06 1202 is not dead yet. We learn that the new Band Committee will meet this afternoon to decide whether they should engage a new band or re-engage the present band.33 words
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Article53 1911-01-06 1202 took place at Rangoon on December 15, in the office of the Commissioner of Police, when the Assistant Commissioner made over to a, Mohammedan coolie boy, aged 18, R32,460, being the third prize in the Rangoon St. Leger sweep, of which some of his coreligionists are trying53 words
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74 1911-01-06 1202 His Excellency the Governor' has received an intimation from the Secretary of State to the effect that it is His Majesty’s Royal pleasure that Governors of Colonies should not be absent from the seat of their Governments during the celebrations in honour of74 words
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245 1911-01-06 1202 The King and “The Book” —also The Mug.” (With Apologies to “The Bulletin.”) [News Item:— Tully gave details of the partnership profits and losses 1909/10, Profits 874,000. Losses S3,000.” The Chronic Backer stood beside The Moneyed Bookie, open-eyed And questioned him about the vast Amount of coin he had amassed.245 words
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Article182 1911-01-06 1202 Improper Provision for Coolies. At the instance of the Superintendent of Indian Immigrants, Mr. L. H. Clayton, Mr. T. Wilson, Manager of Prai Estate, appeared at the Butterworth Police Court on the 29th inst. in response to a summons issued on a charge of failing to provide182 words
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Article59 1911-01-06 1202 three Chinese were each fined 85 on the 13th inst. for permitting their employees to squirt fluid from their mouths on to clothes in their licensed laundries and allowing their employees to wear shirts, entrusted to them foY washing, in lieu of aprons. What a busy time our59 words
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157 1911-01-06 1202 The Arcadia Coconut Estate has just been formed in Ceylon with the object of purchasing or taking on lease any estate or estates in the Federated Malay States, Ceylon, India, or elsewhere. Messrs. R. Davidson, G. C. S. Hodgson, David Scott, W. Moir, F. J.157 words
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Article134 1911-01-06 1202 An application for the usual order on Colombo D. C., in the estate of the late Harry Osman Newland, formerly C.P.O., Penang, who died at Hotel Riposo, Bexhill, Sussex, on May 13, came up to-day, says the Ceylon Observer of December 13. He left a will134 words
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Article140 1911-01-06 1202 The following appointments are notified in the F. M. S. GuzeM?:—Mr. R. W. Harrison, Mr. F. D. Osborne and Mr. W. L. Conlay to be members of the Board of the Malay States Development Agency, London. Mr. J. C. G. Spooner to act as district engineer, F. M.140 words
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Article46 1911-01-06 1202 who on the 28th instant fined a policeman ten dollars for kicking a blind and decrepit beggar will promise to stick to that scale, there ought to be a chance for the big strong fellows who desire to play football with their grandmothers.46 words
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Article46 1911-01-06 1202 has received so many Sea- sonable greetings, from Manila, llonukonn India, Saujon, and the F.M.S., that the iob of returning the compliment*» separately has grown too big. Will all these Echoites accept this paragraph as addressed to them personally, with thanks and good wishes46 words
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Article65 1911-01-06 1202 was solemnized at Villa Germania, Pasir Panjang, Singapore hit Tuesday afternoon, by the Rev? VV Runci man, m.a., the contracting parties K-in Mr. Friedrich Fritsche. Assist^ “r Norddeutscher Lloyd, and Miss Marie Stien of Hamburg. Numerous friends gated to witness the marriage the l»rid? being given away by65 words
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Article103 1911-01-06 1203 (Echo Special.) Dangerous Slips. Taiping, 29th Dec. —Serious and dangerous slips have taken place in the Pass and the mail train stuck here with no chance of getting through. All trains South have l»een stepped, pending the reports of the who are hard at work on the103 words
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Article78 1911-01-06 1203 (Echo Special.) Quarrel Over Commission. Singapore, 29th Dec.—Abdul Kader, a hfhdbroker, is suing Lee Seng Nam and Yow Ngan Pau for $18,000 commission on >360,000, which was the sale price of Kuala Mersing Estate to Mr. Isaac Ellison. Counsel pointed out that the estate was ultimately sold78 words
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Article27 1911-01-06 1203 (Echo Special.) k Farewell Dinner. Singapore, 29th December. —Mr. E. G. Broadrick was given a farewell dinner by the Civil Servants yesterday evening.27 words
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Article62 1911-01-06 1203 (up plied by Reuter.) New Ships for China Station. London, 29th Dwenilxir. The Daily CAronicle states that three submarines will go to Gibraltar shortly, three to Malta, and three to tlue Far East. The battleships Triumph and Swift sure will lie sent to reinforce the China station,62 words
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Article66 1911-01-06 1203 (Supplied by Reuter And the Deuce of a Trouble. London, 29th Dec. A telegram from Constantinople states that according to advices from Damascus an engagement took place last week lietween the troops and tin* Prunes. The casualties of the Dr uses numbered 450, and <00 of them66 words
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Article13 1911-01-06 1203 (Supplied by Reuhr.) Russian Ship. London, 30th Dec.—The Ekaterinotlav ha* been refloated.13 words
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Article82 1911-01-06 1203 (Supjdied by Reuter.) Reply to British N >te. London, 29th Dec.—A telegram from Teheran states that Persia has replied to the British Note to the following effect: The main road to Bushire, Kazerun and Shi rar, is now open and caravans are now passing along it. No robberies have82 words
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Article22 1911-01-06 1203 (Supplied by Reuter.) Year’s Shipping Losses. London, 30th Dec. —The year’s shipping disasters reach a total of six millions sterling lost.22 words
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Article64 1911-01-06 1203 (Supplied by Reuter.) Horrible Mishap. London, 30th Dec. —St. Petersburg reports a shocking affair, in which 32 persons were suddenly ill after partaking of Holy Communion at a Lutheran church in the Peterhof district. It was subsequently ascertained that a mixture of sulphuric acid and chromate of potassium64 words
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Article721 1911-01-06 1203 Dancing is dictionarily described as a form of exercise or amusement in which one or more persons make a series of more or less graceful movements with measured steps in accord with music.” No doubt that is the correct way to describe it, but we should have721 words
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Article13 1911-01-06 1203 arrived from Hongkong this morning with 425 Chinese coolies.13 words
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Article33 1911-01-06 1203 who handed over charge of the Opium Monopoly to Mr. G. Gordon Wilson and left for the F. M. S. a few days ago, will be stationed at Ipoh.33 words
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Article31 1911-01-06 1203 a representative bodv of the Straits-born Chinese of Bangkok visited the remains of the late King of Siam at the Dusit Maha Prasath Hall mid deposited a wreath.31 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article186 1911-01-06 1204 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, In yesterday’s issue of the Echo I read that the Municipal Commissioners have resolved to extend compulsory removal of night-soil to the Dato Kramat District. I also read that the Commissioners are gratified that the people of that district should.186 words
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Article28 1911-01-06 1204 that Sir Francis Piggott, the Chief Justice of Hongkong, is a a likely successor to Sir J. T. Hutchinson in the Chief Justiceship of Ceylon.28 words
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Article42 1911-01-06 1204 who went to Tringganu some days ago to see the grave of her husband, whose sad death is still fresh in the public mind, was unable to land there owing to very stormy weather. She thus had a fruitless journey.42 words
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Article52 1911-01-06 1204 sons of the late Count Tolstoy, have appealed to the Premier to annul their father’s will under which the Count bequeathed all rights in his literary works to his two daughters. The other members of the family are, however, anxious to carry out the will in52 words
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Article68 1911-01-06 1204 that last week some Chinese mining coolies at Gopeng were told by a Pawang,” or Malay witchdoctor, whom they had consulted, that they would find a rich pocket of tin in a certain part of their lombong, and on digging at the spot68 words
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Article65 1911-01-06 1204 of Mr. A. C. Ottman, of Johore Bahru, and Miss Gladys Ida Keun, daughter of Asst. Surgeon R. Keun, took place on the 28th inst. in Bluff Road Hall, Kuala Lumpur. The bride was given away by Mr. Ernest Keun. There were no bridesmaids, but Mr. Stanley Miles65 words
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Article63 1911-01-06 1204 b. a., f. 1. s. Ac. Chief Court Interpreter, Rangoon, and a lay disciple of the late Swami Vivetsananda, now staying at 141, Burma Road, Penang, tor a -week or two, en route to Japan, will be glad to be interviewed by any one in this63 words
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Article67 1911-01-06 1204 for the Cinderella dance at the Engineers’ Institute last night were name °f President Boteler and the Committee, but so far as we could asceitain, all the arrangements were made, a the ideas conceited, and all the work done, by the Secretary, assisted bv Dr. mi e Smith.67 words
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Article184 1911-01-06 1204 Stays for Less Money. The Band has been re-engaged en bloc at a salary of 8900 a month, including house rent and medical attendance. That was the decision arrived at by the new Band Committee which met yesterday afternoon to consider the question. So far it has been184 words
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Article20 1911-01-06 1204 is expected in Ipoh early in the new year, to resume duty as J udicial. Commissioner.20 words
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Article17 1911-01-06 1204 of Tampin, shot a full-grown male tiger on Christmas Eve. It had killed several cows.17 words
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Article56 1911-01-06 1204 in one of the lower courts at Athens, on December 7. M. Vitandinos, Inspector of Antiquities, was being tried on a charge of having engaged in trafficking in University diplomas, and while the case was proceeding he drew a revolver, and shot himself dead. A bullet56 words
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Article78 1911-01-06 1204 are out for the wedding at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singapore, on the 14th January of Mr. A. M. Gomes and Miss Wilhelmina Janet, eldest daughter of the late Mr. W. Meyer, who was awarded a gold medal by the Royal Humane Society for his bravery, at78 words
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Article94 1911-01-06 1204 an official walked into the shop,” if you can call Mr. Butcher’s office a shop, and said that Siemens Bros, were expected to make Government House blaze with electric light in the quickest possible time, not later than Jan. 2nd. By Friday night, after 40 hours persistent94 words
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Article135 1911-01-06 1204 says the T. O. M., that Mr. Gordon Brown, the owner of Sungei Kruda Estate, had been landed at Colombo seriously ill. We are assured that this rumour is untrue and that Mr. Brown is safely at Home and in good health. The Tinies of135 words
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2359 1911-01-06 1204 Sir Hugh Clifford, k.c.m.g., the Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, presided over a meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute held in the W hitehall Rooms, London, when Mr. John Ferguson, c.m.g., an old Ceylon resident who has recently visited the Malay Peninsula and Java, read2,359 words
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Article106 1911-01-06 1205 We always knew that there was more in coconut than meets the eye. But we never suspected that there was so much in it. Frankly the following extract from the Chemist and Druggist of December 3 is too much for our Kokernut Haller and Lassieur (Comptes106 words
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Article62 1911-01-06 1205 at the Lam Hua Ee hospital up to date is 5,283, twenty-five people being operated upon today by Mr. Lim Tai Lee, who has all through given his services free. These vaccinations have undoubtedly helped materially to stop the spread of the epidemic, iiiere will62 words
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Advertisement104 1911-01-06 1205 Interest»* g to Mothers How to < ure i ou h and Colds. There is one subject which always interests the mot hers of young children, and that is how to treat their coughs and colds, or to ward off a threatened attack of croup. For this purpose we can104 words
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Article25 1911-01-06 1 (Echo Special.) A Thumping Fine. Singapore, 31st Dec. —A sampan man was fined $9,000 or one year’s imprisonment for attempting to import chandu.25 words
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Article32 1911-01-06 1 (Echo Special.) Presentation by Fire Brigade. Singapore, 31st Dec. —The Fire Brigade presented Mr. E. G. Broadrick with a framed photograph and paid a eulogy to his services.32 words
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Article23 1911-01-06 1 (Echo Special.) Arrival in Singapore. Singapore, 31st Dec. —H. M. S. Minotaur has arrived. She is leaving for Penang.23 words
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Article36 1911-01-06 1 (Supplied by Reuter.) Two More Bluejackets Dead. London, 31st December. —Two more seamen from H.M.S. Hyacinth who were wounded in the fight with Arabs at Dibai a few days ago, have died.36 words
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Article121 1911-01-06 1 (Supplied by Reuter.) Imaginary Precedents.” London, 30th December. —A telegram from Teheran states that the Persian Foreign Minister explained in an interview that his resignation was due to the continued disregard of treaty obligations by Russia. He complains that imaginary precedents are continually being invoked by Russia to justify121 words
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Article118 1911-01-06 1 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rumoured Crisis. London, 31st Dec.—The rumour in Paris is that the Portuguese Government is in difficulties owing to disaffection and insubordination in the Army and Navy and the hostility of the Labour element who consider that their aid in the resolution was unrewarded. And Royalist Plot.118 words
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Article42 1911-01-06 1 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rejected. London, 31st December.—A telegram from Peking states that the Throne has rejected the memorial from the National Assembly requesting that all diplomats abroad, officers, students, soldiers and sailors, shall be ordered to remove their queues.42 words
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Article52 1911-01-06 1 (Supplied by Reuter.) Guaranteed by Government. London, 30th Dec.—The papers announce the issue in London next week of five or six millions sterling South Manchurian Railway bonds, bearing interest at 4| per cent. They will be guaranteed by the Japanese Government and the issue price will52 words
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Article623 1911-01-06 1 The Weekly Sun of Singapore has a reference to A Bolt from the Blue.” It appears on the same page as Police News.” New Year Resolution.—To write no more about Dr. Locke. He has ceased to subscribe to the Echo. We are asked if an Ipoh official had any623 words
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Article113 1911-01-06 1 Following were the results of the drawing yesterday: b Paddock Cup. No. of Drawers. Horse Tickets. 424 A. R. Little Stranger. 422 Petrel Necia. 280 No Luck Too Late. 475 O. D. V. Melodist. 260 Field p ara King. 635 Syed Daros Maori Girl. Value of Pool113 words
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Article19 1911-01-06 1 has been transferred to i. n wausierrea to Rtub 1 Masters 8uccee( ling him at19 words
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Article28 1911-01-06 1 hears that Mr. N. Grenier M Onrniva/.. A 1 -w- from Taiping, is coming to Kuala Lumpur to act as Secretary of the Sanitary Board.28 words
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Article22 1911-01-06 1 that the appointment of Senior Medical Officer, Pah7n~ 1X 1 J h0 S takuf over the duties attaching thereto.22 words
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Article15 1911-01-06 1 C. D. Ahearne and T n nii i —7 AI1 «a>rne and15 words
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Article33 1911-01-06 1 of En- quiry into the stranding of the Un full detads o f which have already appearM n these columns, is published m issue of the Government33 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article704 1911-01-06 2 TO YH1 E&ITOB Of THl STRUTS ECHO. Dear Master Editor, yon» a sad aerticle o’ yours appearin' in your leader o the 31st inst aboot the Band busine»», vera »ad, ▼era sad, but aefter a’ what could ye expec, yer in Pi nan g me lad, in Pinang,704 words
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Article214 1911-01-06 2 To the Editor op die Straits Echo. Sir, I am entirely in accord with Dato Kramat” whose somewhat belated protest against the extensions of the compulsory system of night soil removal to Dato Kramat District you published in your impression of the 31st ultimo. While I was resident214 words
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Article131 1911-01-06 2 To tub Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, In your leader of to-day re the Medical School you say No Penang students have come forward,” I would beg to inform you that you are mistaken. Of the seven passed Licentiates Carnegy and Chill were Penang boys,131 words
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Article119 1911-01-06 2 Stothard McCowan. At St. Andrew’s Church, Northam Road last Saturday, the marriage took place beJTi Stothard, Manager of the ALilakoff 1 lantations, P. XV., and Miss Madge McCowan. There was a large attendT r Ch M Ch ’nt hft Erae Lawson officiating. Miss Turner was the bridesmaid m119 words
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Article35 1911-01-06 2 Senior Tamil and Telugu Interpreter, Chief Court, Rangoon, will deliver a lecture on The Harmony of Religions in the large hall of the Anglo-Chinese School on Tuesday next at 8 p.m.35 words
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Article54 1911-01-06 2 at the Resi- dency on Saturday afternoon was very well attended and was a huge success. The 1 enang Band played selections of music during the course of the afternoon, and from the number of happy faces one saw around one it was evident that the54 words
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Obituary539 1911-01-06 2 Obituaries. Mr. John Ronald Latham. We regret to have to announce the death at the General Hospital last Saturday of Mr. John Ronald Latham, son of Mr. Harold Latham of Singapore, who until recently employed at the Sungei M ay Estate, Selangor. The deceased gentleman, who was only 21 years539 words
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Article418 1911-01-06 3 At the Rifle Range, Kampong Bharu, vesterday afternoon, the members of the Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club opened the season by shooting for Col. Walker’s Challenge Trophy. The conditions are:— 1. To be shot for once a month from January to October, 1911, inclusive, on the first Club418 words
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Article16 1911-01-06 3 on the roster for this month are Messrs. Stephen Anthony and M. Morrison.16 words
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Article51 1911-01-06 3 Captain Cayley, arrived here from Singapore yesterday morning. She is a first class armoured cruiser of 14,600 tons displacement, and has a speed of 17.5 knots. She carries a crew of 757 men. Her next port is Malacca, but the date of her departure is not51 words
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Article348 1911-01-06 3 The Times of India has this vigorous comment to make in regard to Sir Thomas Sutherland’s speech on the Shipping Bill: We have nothing to say with regard to the Singapore Shipping Bill, except that the local government may be considered to know their own business. It348 words
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Article168 1911-01-06 3 {From Our Correspondent.) Jan. 1. The Perak river rose in spate on Saturday and the local market was partly under water for a day. But we missed the usual boating in the streets. Last time the flood was big enough for that, H.E. the Governor visited us. As168 words
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Article114 1911-01-06 3 {Supplied by Reuter.) And the Japanese Tariff. London, 31st Dec.—In view of the South Manchurian Railway Loan, which is guaranteed by the Japanese Government, the London Chamber of Commerce has circularised the Chambers participating in the deputation of Noveml>er 25, urging them to take measures to114 words
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Article49 1911-01-06 3 {Supplied by Reuter.) By French Sentry. London, 2nd Jan. —A telegram from Toulon says that yesterday evening two sentries challenged two sailors from the Russian warship Slava who were approaching a cartridge factory in the Assenal. As they did not retire he fired, killing one man.49 words
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Article50 1911-01-06 3 (Supplied by Reuter.) So Says the Times Correspondent. London, 31st Dec.—The Times correspondent at Lisbon, wiring on the 30th December, states that absolute tranquility still reigns throughout the country. And the Portuguese Foreign Minister. The Portuguese Foreign Minister has telegraphed to the Evening News that everything is tranquil.50 words
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Article68 1911-01-06 3 (Supplied by Reuter.) Joint Committee Appointed. London, 31st Dec.—A Hindu and Mahomedan Conference was held at Allahabad to endeavour to discover a common ground for joint action and to ensure the avoidance of all acute controversies. A joint Committee lias been appointed to consider such problems68 words
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Article63 1911-01-06 3 {Supplied by Reuter.) Two More. London, 2nd Jan. A telegram from New Orleans states that Mc’isaut, while attempting to land from an attitude of 100 ft., was thrown out head first from his aeroplane which dipped suddenly. He died within a few minutes. At Los Angelos63 words
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Article40 1911-01-06 3 (Supplied by Reuter.) Substantial Rise in Revenue. London, 2nd January.— The revenue for the quarter shows all round increases totalling <£6,100,000. For the nine' months the increase is <£43,500,000, including «£27,000,000 arrears, 1909-10. A substantial surplus is assured.40 words
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Advertisement63 1911-01-06 3 Begin Treatment at Once. Have you a weak throat If so, you cannot be too careful. You cannot begin treatment too early. Each cold makes you more Hable to another and the last is always the harder to cure. If you will take Chamberlain s Cough Remedy at the outset63 words
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Advertisement103 1911-01-06 3 How Coughs and Col s are Cured in Burma. The following letter from the Superintendent of the Municipal office at Mandalay, Mr. R. J. Stevens, shows that the method of curing colds in Burma is not unlike that used in almost every part of the civilized world. He says: I103 words
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Article141 1911-01-06 4 (8uppl ied by Reuter.) Sir E. W. Birch. London, 2nd January. Pem.— None. Privy Councillors. Six, including the Master of Elibank, Mr. C. D. Schwann, m.p., Sir J. C. Bickett, m.p., Mr. W. Abraham, M P. Barone^.—Charles Wright Macara, Dr. Leander Starr Jameson, Sir George Herhirt Farrar.141 words
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Article42 1911-01-06 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Robson Offers his Services. London, 2nd Jan.—Tn connection with the commission to inquire into the trade relations lietween Canada and the West Indies Lord Robson has offered his services to Newfoundland in the arbitration.42 words
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Article662 1911-01-06 4 Manchuria is one of the richest and most fertile and prolific territories in the world, so that the interest in the announcement that China is thinking of throwing it open to all the Powers must be universal. The announcement is not official, but it has been received in Japan662 words
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Article19 1911-01-06 4 wishes to thank the numerous friends for the sympathy shewn to her in her recent sad bereavement.19 words
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Article27 1911-01-06 4 was the question this morning. The answer was, If a headache be valued at ten dollars, I’m two dollars in.”27 words
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Article36 1911-01-06 4 from Singapore have l>een transferred to the F. M. S. Medical Service. The former is stationed at Kuala Lipis and the latter relieves Dr. Harrison at Kuala Kubu, who leaves the Service.36 words
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Article47 1911-01-06 4 the Calendar sent out by the George Town Dispensary is by no means the least. It is a picture and the most artistic calendar that has come to hand. The quarters of the moon are also given on the date block.47 words
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49 1911-01-06 4 Choo Cheng Khay, Tan Chin Kim, On* him Teck, Yeoh Seng Niah, Tan Chin ean c Von Fo <>k Yow, Lee Mun Pun, Lee Chin Slew, Tan Chin Thye, Yeoh Cheow thong, Yip San ami several others.49 words
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Article62 1911-01-06 4 a planter near Tapah, to know that his new bov u.ttu, l«ft his Penang employment without gnmg notice. Muttu is an Indian who speaks English, and who named Major De amel as his previous emplover. We supjMjtie he could lie brought back on warrant, but62 words
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Article, Illustration2571 1911-01-06 4 JANUARY MEETING. Opening Day. The weather clerk was caught in his second best mood on the opening day of the January meeting, but it was a good second best, and he only sent the rain just to remind us how large a part the weather plays in2,571 words
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Article1561 1911-01-06 6 Some of the dresses worn on the First Day is the laconic introduction of our lady representative, who write#:— Miss Anderson wore an exceedingly pretty cream dress and a hat just covered with violets. Mrs. Hasting Rhodes looked well in a charming frock of turquoise blue silk, with a1,561 words
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70 1911-01-06 6 took place at No. 52, Bishop Street, at 12 o’clock noon yesterday. The deceased leaves 4 sons who are Messrs. Gnoh Koon Tew, Gnoh Koon Wong, Gnoh Koon Tuck and Gnoh Koon Lay, 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren to mourn his loss. The70 words
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76 1911-01-06 6 (and we have seen thousands) than the samples taken at yesterday’s race meeting and submitted to our inspection this morning by the Nikko Photographic Studio. They have recently imported some new lenses of remarkable power, and the result is a series of pictures so76 words
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Article109 1911-01-06 6 issued by the Government of Eastern Bengal are an immense improvement on the old pice packets which they have superseded. The treatments consist of tabloids packed securely in glass phials to protect the drug from the action of the air and moisture. Each phial contains 20109 words
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Article31 1911-01-06 7 (Echo Special.) A Success. Kuala Lumpur, 3rd Jan. —The New Year’s Eve fancy dress dance at the Town Hall was highly successful. 250 people were present.31 words
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Article106 1911-01-06 7 (Echo Special.) December Crops. Kuala Lumpur, 3rd Jan.—The December crops of the undermentioned estates were as follows: Malacca 4,500 lbs. Pajam 5,000 Rubber Growers 5,270 Kuala Lumpur, 3rd January.— Selangor 56,486 lbs Carey United 14,000 Bukit Timah 1,400 Inch Kenneth... 17,770 Kajang 690 Glenshiel 6,637 Latest Prices. Kuala Lumpur,106 words
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Article25 1911-01-06 7 (Echo Special.) Copra and Pepper. Singapore, 4th January.—To-day’s market prices are as follows Sundried Copra $10.15, no buyers. Mixed 9.90, White Pepper $25.50, buyers.25 words
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57 1911-01-06 7 (Echo Special.) Judgment for Plaintiffs. Singapore, 4th January.—Judgment was delivered for the plaintiff in the case brought by the Tampenis Coconut and Rubber Co.| against Ho Yang Peng, The counterclaim for the $5,000 deposit was dismissed. The order for the specific performence of57 words
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Article29 1911-01-06 7 (Echo Special.) Secretary Resigns. Kuala Lumpur, 3rd Jan.—Mr. C. E. Strode Hall has resigned the Secretaryship of the Selangor Turf Club. Mr. D. Christie succeeds him.29 words
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Article52 1911-01-06 7 (Echo Special.) Raffles —W ebber. Kuala Lumpur, 3rd January.—The engagement is announced of Mr. Stamford Cecil Raffles, elder son of the Rev. /1. S. Raffles, of Langhan, Essex, and Miss Edith lajorie, third daughter of Mr. Henry Webber of Horlev, Surrey, and sister of Mr. B. M. Webber of52 words
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Article17 1911-01-06 7 (Echo Special.) Walker Trophy. Kuala Lumpur, 4th January.—Shooting for the Walker Trophy Selangor scored 201.17 words
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Article67 1911-01-06 7 (Supplied by Reuter.) Labour Federation’s Demand. London, 3rd January.—A telegram from Paris states that, following the threats of a general strike, the French Government have commuted to six years’ imprisonment the death sentence passed on the Rouen dock-striker, Durand, for complicity in the murder of a non-striker. The67 words
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Article41 1911-01-06 7 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Rate War Threatened. London, 4th January.—The Financial Times states that another rate war in the China Shipping trade is threatened owing to the departure from the conference Tariff by several companies loading at Antwerp.41 words
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Article29 1911-01-06 7 (Supplied by Reuter.) <£350,000,000. London, 3rd January.—The Statist says that the nation’s savings in 1910 were «£350,000,000 of which a sum of <£165,000,000 is invested abroad.29 words
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Article202 1911-01-06 7 POLICE SURROUND MILE END HOUSE. (Supplied by Reuter J A Fusillade from the Besieged. London, 4th Jan.—An amazing scene took place in London yesterday at Mile End. Several hundred Police surrounded a building in which, it was believed, men wanted in connection with the Houndsditch murder202 words
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Article45 1911-01-06 7 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rebels Surrender. London, 3rd Jan.—The Times correspondent at Constantinople states that, after four days’ fighting, the Turks losing 107 in killed, the remnant of the rebellious Druses were driven into the desert. Many were killed. A thousand surrendered.45 words
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Article17 1911-01-06 7 Governor of British North Borneo, has arrived in England on leave of absence.17 words
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29 1911-01-06 7 dated December 31, gives full details of the Ordinance to consolidate the law relating to Merchant Shipping which was recently passed by the Legislative Council.29 words
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50 1911-01-06 7 as agent for some very cheap and good cigarettes, has accepted our advice and advertised them in the Echo. There is no better value on the local market, says our office cigarette expert, than the Pinnace at 25 cents for 50.50 words
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Article284 1911-01-06 7 The Garden Party at the Residency yesterday was fairly well attended, and most of the ladies wore their Tuesday frocks, so that the scene in the beautiful grounds was a gay one. A lady was heard to explain that the Thursday frocks would have been worn in honour of284 words
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Article467 1911-01-06 7 When the new National Assembly discussed and finally decided that a National Assembly should control National finances, some foreigners would grin. How unfit to run a Parliament,” they might sav, “are men who can waste time discussing such an obvious thing.” They don’t understand. Theoretically, everything in China467 words
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Advertisement62 1911-01-06 7 Begin Treatment at Once. Have you a weak throat If so, you cannot be too careful. You cannot begin treatment too early. Each cold makes you more liable to another and the last is always the harder to cure. If you will take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at the outset you62 words
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Article39 1911-01-06 8 Ayer Etam Intake During the month 4.57 Inches. Maximum fall in one day... 1.10 Number of rainy days... 16 Waterfall Intake During the month 4.58 Inches. Maximum fall in one day... 1.24 Number of rainy days 1539 words
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Article34 1911-01-06 8 Dkcembeu Output. The Decemljer output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company was as follows: Dredger No. 1 Working 541 hrs. 146 pls. 2 421 178 3 539 287 Total 1,501 61134 words
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Article34 1911-01-06 8 will be issued for the Fire Brigade Display which will Im* held on Januarv 21 at the comer of Katz Street and Brick Kiln Road, the same locality as last year.34 words
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49 1911-01-06 8 the Dutch make it unprofitable for others to compete with them in any lines they take up themselves. Thin may account for the fact that the Ban lio Bin 8. S. Co. has withdrawn two steamers, the Hok Canton and the Peju»49 words
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Article1021 1911-01-06 8 Some Betting Transactions. Mr. M. S. Cowan. Commission Agent and Bookmaker, appeared before Mr. Hamilton yesterdav afternoon on a warrant issue against 'him by Mr. A. W. Tully for alleged forgery. The Hon. A. K. Adams, Mr. Hastings Rhodes, and Mr. I eel mg appeared for the1,021 words
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Article77 1911-01-06 8 Result of operations during the month of December:— Output— Tributers’ Ore Pls. 154.68 Mine Ore 3,429.32 Total Output 3,584.00 Value— Tributers’ Ore 7,731.77 Mine Ore 182,818.86 Total Value 190,550.63 Estimated Profit Tributers’ Ore 1,065.84 Mine Ore 75,600.38 Total Profit 76,666.22 Rarang Treated— From Shafts cub. yds.77 words
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Advertisement104 1911-01-06 8 How Coughs and Col.’s are Cured in Burma. The following letter from the Superintendent of the Municipal office at Mandalay, Mr. R. J. Stevens, shows that tie method of curing colds in Burma is not unlike that used in almost every part of the civilized world. He says I have104 words
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Article468 1911-01-06 9 Pawnshop Ransacked. Says Tuesday’s T. 0. M.: News reaches us of a gang robbery at Batu G-ajah which for audacity and* the ingenuity displayed by the robbers could hardly be excelled. It occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning and from the information to468 words
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Article17 1911-01-06 9 son of H. H. the Raja Muda of Perak, joins the Taiping Secretariat this year.17 words
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Article24 1911-01-06 9 the 15th instant, His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to declare Monday, the 16th, a holiday in Penang.24 words
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145 1911-01-06 9 If the I ederal Government were to follow suit and offer a prize, the palm could easily be awarded to the Commandant, Malay States Guides, for his office, which is one of, if145 words
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Article366 1911-01-06 9 The Kedah Gymkhana is to be held at Alor Star on Monday, 30th January (Chinese New Year). Event 1. 2.45 p.m. Tilting at the Ring. Prize presented by H. H. Tunku Ibrahim Sulong. Event 2. 3.15 p.m. Flat Race (distance handicap) Scratch distance 1 Mile 324 yards, (just366 words
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Article14 1911-01-06 9 the Northampton- shire cricketer, is now planting in Negri Sembilan.14 words
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Article25 1911-01-06 9 has de- cided that officers attired in naval uniform are exempt from the bowing and kneeling ceremony when visiting the Department.25 words
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80 1911-01-06 9 chiefly those who have gone there from Hongkong and Chinese ports, have been busy circulating among themselves news from their own country as to reforms, with the result that numbers of these people have divested themselves of their queue and a80 words
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Article403 1911-01-06 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, Jan., 3. For some time past it has been known that rubber was being conveyed by boat down the river at Klang. This was intimated to the police—and although strict watch was kept, the men eluded the grasp of the police, till about403 words
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Article45 1911-01-06 9 Principal of the Singa- pore Chinese Girls’ School, is leaving Singapore in February to be married at Calcutta to Mr. W. A. Armstrong of W. A. Armstrong Co. Miss Lemon gives up her post in the School at the end of January.45 words
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Article54 1911-01-06 9 says the T. 0. If., the organisation of the Health Department of North Perak will be put in the hands of Dr. A. R. Wellington. Dr. Gerrard has lieen appointed Health Officer, Kuala Lumpur. Henceforth two Malay students will lie sent annually, at Government expense, to54 words
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Advertisement59 1911-01-06 9 A Follower of Influenza. An attack of influenza is often followed by a persistent cough, which to many proves a great annoyance. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy lias been extensively used and with good success for the relief and cure of this cough. Many cases have been cured after other well-known remedies59 words
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Article223 1911-01-06 10 To rni Editor or the Straits Echo. Sir, As announced in your paper, Mr. Mut.hukumarasarny delivered in interesting lecture on the alxjve subject commencing at 8 p.m., last evening, in the large hall of the AngloChinese School, Rev. G. F. Pykett presiding. Theaudienceconsisted mostly of the juveniles223 words
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Article221 1911-01-06 10 Yo ths Editor of ths Straiti Echo. Dear Sir, Will you please insert the following which I copied from a N. T. Magazine in a corner of your valuable journal: Yrs. etc., H. T. B. “This remarkable prophecy, known as Mother Shipton’s,” was first published in 1488. All221 words
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Article163 1911-01-06 10 There may be a story behind these cryptic sentences, clipped from a Singapore contemporary: Tuesday was indeed an adventurous night for Bluebeard,” the well-known Singapore parader. Not knowing what to do with himself, he thought that a night out might prove beneficial to his health, so off163 words
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Article268 1911-01-06 10 Last week Penang witnessed a wedding that surpassed all others in splendour. It was the marriage of Mr. Goh Soon Cheng, son of Mr. Goh Taik Chee, the well-known Chinese merchant of this place. The houses of the bridegroom were brilliantly illuminated with Electric Lights of various268 words
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Article279 1911-01-06 10 Says Tuesday’s P. P. At last come the tidings, cabled by Reuter, and confirmed kindly by Mr. Severn, Secretary to H. E. the High Commissioner, that is Majesty the King has been graciously on Mr F w r “k® h n Ur f hut. rills will lie279 words
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Article108 1911-01-06 10 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Help Workmen. London, 4th January.—The papers publish the outlines of the Sickness and Invalidity Insurance Bill, communicated to Friendly Societies by Mr. Lloyd George, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Its Provisions. The Bill provides for the compulsory insurance through their Societies of108 words
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Article48 1911-01-06 10 (Supplied by Reuter.) Houses and Stores Demolished. London, 5th Jan.—Telegrams report -an earthquake lasting five minutes at Viyernyi in Turkestan which overthrew stone houses and demolished the stores, thereby causing great suffering. 22| °of frost was registered there. The casualties have not yet been ascertained.48 words
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Article76 1911-01-06 10 {Supplied by Reuter.) Churchill’s Denial. London, 5th Jan.—Mr. Winston Churchill vehemently denies that the authorities set fire to the house in Mile End in which the Houndsditch murderers were alleged to have taken refuge. How Many Were There An examination of the remains (which were frightfully76 words
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Article19 1911-01-06 10 (Supplied by Reuter.) Date of Meeting. London, 4th January.—The Imperial Conference will meet on May 22nd next.19 words
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Article27 1911-01-06 10 (Supplied by Reuter.) At A Premium. London, 4th January.—The South Manchurian Railway Loan, which has been i*bUed M is quoted at to premium.27 words
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Advertisement36 1911-01-06 10 Get a Bottle To-day. Guard the health of your family by keeping at hand a bottle of ChandMjrlain’s Cough Remedy. it has no equal for coughs, colds and croup. For sale by all Disjxsnsaries aad Deafer*.36 words
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Article70 1911-01-06 11 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Maintenance of Security. London, 4th -Jan. —A telegram from Teheran states that the new Foreign Minister informed the Mejliss that, subject to its approval, a million and a half tomans (a toman =9/4|) out of the Imperial Bank Loan would be devoted to the maintenance70 words
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Article125 1911-01-06 11 Penang, 6th January. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Ban’? 2/4 6 0 4 months’ sight Bank 3 Credit 2/44 3 Documentary.. Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 J 3 days’ sight Private 175 a Bombay, Demand Bant 174-g-Moulmein, Demand Bank 173, 3 days’sight Private 175} Madras. Demand125 words
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Article211 1911-01-06 11 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock white Pepper 23| sellers Trang Pepper 16.50 buyers g oves Mace 95.— nominal lickings 90.— nominal Nutmegs 110s. 22.— sellers a f No. 1 6.— sales Su gar 2 5.90 sales (Basket 5. nom. Tapioca Flour 1.55 Copra (mixed) 9.80 buyers /"Talibun211 words
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Advertisement201 1911-01-06 11 FOR SALE. Marlborough’s Tamil Self-Taught AND Grammar, with English Phonetic Pronunciation. Book I. Tamil Grammar Self-Taught. (In Tamil and Roman Characters.) Part I.—Grammar with Syntax Alphabet and Pronunciation Rules of Euphony Parts of Speech Syntax. Part II. —Exercises Key to the Exercises. Part III. —Tamil-Eilglish Vocabulary (Alphabetical). Price $2-50 each.201 words
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Advertisement189 1911-01-06 11 R uku PANTON DOHDAt’C SAYANC, Baba Baba ’Prarfhkat', Price 85 cts., post free. Chinese New Year Cards of every description. NOW READY. Greeting Cards in Cheque Forms, Price 55 cents per book, post free. SAMPLES FREE ON APPLICATION. KOH COMPANY, Singapore. IT T FOR SALE. i JI The Sing tpore189 words
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