The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 20 January 1911
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Title Section21 1911-01-20 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. y. Penang, Friday, 20th January, 1911. No. 3.21 words
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Advertisement191 1911-01-20 1 CONTENTS. Leaders: page. Sports: page. The Liberal Party in Korea 31 The Selangor Turf Club 33 s Employment for Eurasian Girls 35 S. R. A., 1910 34 Taxation in China 38 Lawn Tennis Tournament: P. C. C. Too Many Cooks 41 34 42 Penang Automobile Club... 44 > Miscellaneous I191 words
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Advertisement147 1911-01-20 2 11 ir ’.M 1 THE ii 1 STRAITS ECHO >, MAIL EDITION. 1 Publishing the day prior to the departure of each mail j for Europe, and contains ihe latest local and States j news originally published in the daily issues, as well as K all important news from various147 words
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Article3232 1911-01-20 31 For more than two hundred years the political history of Korea consisted in struggles for the possession of the Queen and Queen’s mother. The relatives of these women ruled the kingdom; and ambitious men sought to marry one of their immediate relatives to the King.3,232 words
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Advertisement99 1911-01-20 31 The Straits Echo. fl M OcA M® Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.- •Knvtr»»n Pnblished daily (except Sundays.) AT THJ CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PlilCE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343 A.B,—99 words
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Article422 1911-01-20 32 The Authentic Date. A statement recently appeared in the newspapers to the effect that the marriage of Miss Anderson, daughter of His Excellencv the Governor, to Mr. D. Y. Perkins, would take place on February 14th. The Echo is authorized to announce that the date should be422 words
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Article540 1911-01-20 33 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission was held at the Municipal offices yesterday afternoon when the following gentlemen were present: Mr. W. Peel (President), Mr. J. W. Hallifax, Mr. W. T. Chapman, Dr. P. V. Locke, and Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok, with Dr. J. S.540 words
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Article847 1911-01-20 33 Bookmaker Accused. The adjourned hearing of this case was resumed in the Third Court, yesterday afternoon, when Poh Swee, the clerk, was crossexamined by Mr. F. B. Ivens. He said he gave evidence in Singapore where he told Mr. Robinson that the alterations in the cheque from Mr.847 words
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Article182 1911-01-20 33 We are sorry at having to record the death of Daddy Wells, which took place last month at Devonport, whither he retired on a pension in April last year. The Western Daily Mercury of the 20th ult., which reports the inquest, states that Mr. Wells enjoyed182 words
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Article198 1911-01-20 33 The Handicaps. Following are the handicaps for the first day of the January Race Meeting Selangor Trial Stakes. Severity 9. 7 Stagelight 8. 2 Phonograph... 9. 0 Nccia 8. 0 Ampang Stakes. La Parola 10. 2 Myrtle 8. 4 Pikat 8. 7 Patricia 7. 7 Kuala198 words
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Article540 1911-01-20 34 The following are the entries in the P. C. C. lawn tennis tournament: Championship. Bailey. Waugh, Mercer, D. A. M. Brown, A. G. Anthony, Whitlock, Hodge, Godby, Sells, B. Martin, Bogers, Anderson, Southam, J. E. Brown, Henson. Profession Pairs. Mac Arthur and Jamieson (Med.) Bye. Watson and Brugh540 words
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Article314 1911-01-20 34 Some Interesting Statistics. That the Sport of Kings is making irogress in the S. S. and F.M.S. is amply illustrated by the well compiled and interesting Calendar for 1910 issued by the above Association, says the T.O.M. Meetings. During the period under review, there lave been eight race314 words
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Article60 1911-01-20 34 (Echo Special.) The Report. Singapore, 13th Jan.—The report of the Singapore Sporting Club shows a credit balance in working account of $20,575 and a cash balance of $7,254 after transferring $20,000 to the Building Fund of the new Grand Stand which will be finished and ready for60 words
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Article41 1911-01-20 34 (Echo Special.) Business More Active. Singapore, 13th Jan. —Messrs. Fraser Co.’s report says that business is more active. There have been inquiries for mining shares. Straits Trading Company’s shares are in good demand —Rubber shares are slightly lower.41 words
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Article17 1911-01-20 34 (Echo Special.) Kuat Taku Estates. Singapore, 13th Jan. —Tapping has commenced on the Kuat Taku estates.17 words
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Article48 1911-01-20 34 (Echo Special.) Concert in Singapore. Singapore, 13th Jan.—Miss Eva Gauthier, a neice of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, will give a concert here on March 1, and also before the Crown Prince of Germany. It is stated that she will be the guest of H. E. the Governor.48 words
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Article16 1911-01-20 34 (Echo Special.) Singapore’s Score. Singapore, 13th January.—Shooting for the Walker Trophy Singapore scored 194.16 words
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Article27 1911-01-20 34 (Echo Special.) Copra and Pepper. Singapore, 13th January.—The market prices to-day are as follows Sundried Copra $10.45, no buyers. Mixed $10.20, Black Pepper $15.50, White $27.25,27 words
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Article27 1911-01-20 35 (Echo Special.) Stranded off Pulau Hantu. Singapore, 13th January.—The Seamew stranded yesterday morning off Pulau Hantu. An attempt will be made to refloat her to-night.27 words
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Article69 1911-01-20 35 (Supplied by Reuter.) Moir Floors Wells. London, 12th Jan. —Boxing for the Heavy Weight Championship at Olympia Gunner Moir knocked out Bombardier Wells in the third round. Wells was thrice sent to the floor by Moir in the first round. Moir twice knocked down Wells in the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 69 words
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Article66 1911-01-20 35 (Supplied by Reuter.) Inspected by Japanese Officers. London, 12th Jan. —The Times correspondent at Panama states that the Japanese squadron has been at Panama for the past five days. The Chief Engineer personally conducted the officers over the canal works. Admiral Yashiro, who was impressed with the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article61 1911-01-20 35 (Supplied by Reuter.) Preparing for a Banquet. London, 12th January.—lt is stated a large service of specially manufactured plate from the royal porcelain factory at Meissen has been despatched to Peking for use at the banquet to the Emperor of China by the German Crown Prince.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article51 1911-01-20 35 (Supplied by Reuter.) Between Britain and Japan. London, 13th Jan. Reuter learns that Anglo-Japanese tariff negotiations are proceeding in London and progressing satisfactorily. They will probably result in a commercial treaty whereby Japan will make a modification of the tariff in return for concessions on the part of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article29 1911-01-20 35 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sarawak’s Son. London, 13th Jan.—Vyner Brooke, the eldest son of the Rajah of Sarawak, is engaged to marry the youngest daughter of Viscount Esher.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article61 1911-01-20 35 (Supplied by Reuter.) Enter New Phase. London, 13th Jan.—The Daily Telegraph says that as a result of the publication of the Russo-German Agreement, the plain fact mus t be faced that Russia, while carrying out her Treaty obligations with France and Britain, definitely withdraws from the triple Entente,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article36 1911-01-20 35 (Supplied by Reuter.) Peary Not Right There. London, 13th Jan.—Washington reports that experts have examined Peary’s records and declare that he went within from sixteen to ten miles of the North Pole.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article37 1911-01-20 35 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Carry Guns. London, 13th Jan.—Since theHoundsditeh affair, the Police Gunsmiths have been testing various pistols and revolvers with a view to arming police officers sent out on dangerous duty in London.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article82 1911-01-20 35 (Supplied by Reuter.) Jhonson v. Kaufmann in London. London, 13th Jan.—Chicago reports that Gleason, who promoted the Johnson-Jeffries fight, guarantees fifty thousand dollars for a contest in London during Coronation Week between Johnson and Kaufmann. The latter has accepted. Mr. P. W. N. Farquharson, of Pantiya, Noboda, on the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article926 1911-01-20 35 —SJ'JP. It was not so very long ago that there was hardly a Eurasian girl in employment in the Straits Settlements. They stayed at home and waited for the Prince to come. Marriage was their occupation, and they looked forward to it as,a means of livelihood.—SJ'JP. - 926 words
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Article1425 1911-01-20 36 There can never have been a IMetter show in Penang than last night’s Fancy Dress Ball. There were *i many elaborate and coetlv costume#. The arrangements for the comfort of the guests were flawless, and everybody joined in praising and thanking Commander Macintyre, upon whose classic1,425 words
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Article1593 1911-01-20 36 Accused Committed for Trial. The preliminary enquiry into the case of alleged forgery against Mr. M. S. Cowan, Turf Accountant, instituted by Mr. A. W. Tully was concluded yesterday afternoon. The Counsel engaged in the case were for the prosecution, the Solicitor-General, the Hon. A. R. Adams and1,593 words
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Article100 1911-01-20 37 To tub Editor or ths Straits leno. Dear Sir, I desire that you will state in to-day’s issue that Mr. Muthukumaru Swami’s Theosophical Meeting will not be held in the Anglo-Chinese School as stated in yesterday's issue. Yours sincerely, G. F. Pykitt. 14th Jan. Major Phra Rajavarinthr, now His100 words
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Article49 1911-01-20 37 (Echo Special,} Throat Cut in His Sleep. Kuala Lumpur, 14th Jan. —Mr. Harrison, a planter of Kuala Selangor, was brought into Hospital with his throat cut. It w believed that he was attacked while aaleep. No detail» are yet to hand. There is no immediate danger. >■49 words
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Article74 1911-01-20 37 (Echo Special.) Selangor vs. Negri Sembilan. Kuala Lumpur, 14th Jan.—Following are he scores, up to the time of telegraphing, of the cricket match between Selangor and Negri Sembilan which is being played at Kuala Lumpur: Selangor (First Innings) ’66. (Second Innings) 78 for 6 wickets. Negri Sembilan (First74 words
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Article40 1911-01-20 37 (Echo Special.) Seah Eng Lim—Tan Siow Kim. Singapore, 14th Jan.-—The marriage will take place next Thursday of Mr. Seah Eng Lim, son of Mr. Seah Peck Seah, and Miss Tan Siow Kim, sister of Mr. Tan Took Hoon.40 words
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Article41 1911-01-20 37 (Echo Special.) An Asylum for the Blind. Singapore, 14th Jan.—Mr. Ong Kim Wee, of Malacca, has given a donation of $12,000 to provide for an Asylum for the Blind in connection with the Tan Took Seng Hospital.41 words
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Article26 1911-01-20 37 (Echo Special.) K Refloated» Singapore, 14th Jan,—The Sea Meu, which went ashore off Pul o Hantu last Thursday morning, ho been refloated nndamaged.26 words
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Article153 1911-01-20 38 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Dual Alliance. London, 13th Jan. -During the debate oh the Foreign ExtirnateH in the trench Chamber the Foreign Minister, M. I ichon, ■aid that the alliance with Russia was as firm and as alive as ever. The result of the Potsdam interview was(Supplied by Reuter.) - 153 words
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Article67 1911-01-20 38 (Supplied by Reuter.) Troops Fike on Rioters. Ixjhdon, 13th Jan.—A telegram from Bombay states that there is rioting among the Mahomedan sects in connection with the Mohurruin celebrations. The Police were stoned. The trams were held up and the passengers were injured. Finally a detachment of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article46 1911-01-20 38 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fortification Scheme. London, 13th Jan.—President Taft, in a message to Congress, urges the fortification of the Panama Canal and the appropriation of $5,000,000 for the commencement immediately of the fortification. The Board estimates that the total cost would be >12,500,000 (American).(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article30 1911-01-20 38 (Supplied by Reuter.) The End in Sight. Txwjdon, 14th January.—A telegram from Constantinople states that the Turkish troops are gradually dispersing the Bixlouins in the Kerak country.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article14 1911-01-20 38 (Supplied by Reuter.) (Signed. Ixmdon, 14th Jan.—The Franco-Liberian Treaty has been signed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 14 words
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Article80 1911-01-20 38 (Supplied by Reuter Owing to Strike of Gasworkers. London, 14th Jan.-Sydney w is gasless; at nightfall owing to a strike of workers due to the company s refusal to reinstate a dismissed employee who was Secretary of the Union. The mediation of the Premier resulted in an(Supplied by Reuter ) - 80 words
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Article677 1911-01-20 38 One of the more pressing reasons for reform in China, and probably the strongest cause of delay, is the manner in which the imperial revenue is raised. Theoretically, taxation in China is very fair, but in practice it is such that not even the most bitter opponent677 words
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Article149 1911-01-20 38 Leaves for Kuala Lumpur. The Hon. Mr. J. O. Anthonisz leaves by the Ipoh this evening to take up the appointment of British Resident of Selangor in succession to Mr. H. Conway Belfield, who left for Home on long leave last Saturday. During his short tenure149 words
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Article74 1911-01-20 38 The ladies of the P. L. R. C. selected to shoot at the Taiping Bisley were given a send-off on Monday morning on the Pier. They looked very smart and workmanlike, all dressed uniformly in the Club colours, blue, white, and green. At Taiping they were met by74 words
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Article205 1911-01-20 38 The Taipusum festival ends with a grand display of fireworks by the Chetty community at the Race Course this evening. On Sunday and yesterday a large crowd of worshippers from Penang and Province Wellesley proceeded in pilgrimage to the Chetties’ Temple at the Waterfalls, where the usual ceremonies205 words
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Article349 1911-01-20 39 (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Falsifying Accounts. The first Assizes of the year opened in the Supreme Court this morning before Mr. Justice Thornton. There are onlv live cases on the list, two being that of murder. The first case was against Goh Tai Eng, the English clerk of349 words
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Article196 1911-01-20 39 u.l Al LU OU Klang corr. At the Annual General Meeting of the A. C S. Union, which took place on Saturday, the 14th inst., at the Union’s premises, 497 I’enang Road, the Bev. G. F. Pykett (Life-President of the Union) occupied the Chair, when the following gentlemenu.l Al LU OU Klang corr. - 196 words
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Article613 1911-01-20 39 (From Our O“u Correspondent.) Taiping, 1 >tli J ill. Mr. 11. Berkeley, District Ofii er, Upper Perak, who was in hispifal with a secure attack of Malaria,” is now on a fair w y to recovery ami bill be going on long leave shortly. He is to be succeeded613 words
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Article284 1911-01-20 39 Gradual Keporm and Not Sui pressioN A DVOCATED. The Vor/A China Daily Meirs, in the course t'f an article on “The Evils of AntiOpinmism,” points out that reform and not the suppression of opium should take first place in 'lie national progressive movement of the d v. Our contemporary284 words
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Article309 1911-01-20 39 CAPITAL FRIGHTENED AWAY. Due to the Heavy Tin Duty. At the Annual General Meeting of the Perak Chamljer of Mines, held in the Chamber on Saturday morning, says the T.0.M., at which there were about twenty present over whom Mr. R. P. Brasoh, President, presided, and a309 words
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Article755 1911-01-20 40 Fibft Ordinary General Meeting in Singapore. Following i* tl,<J report of proceeding* at the first ordinary general meeting of the Sungei Bagan Rub tier Co., Ltd., held at the office of the company, Winchester House, Singapore, on Tuesday last. Mr A J. W. Watkins presided, and there755 words
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Article172 1911-01-20 40 A F urther Concession. The Secretary of Tekka, Ltd., has issued a circular stating that the Board have entered into a contract for the purchase by this company of a concession consisting of 2,000 acres of alluvial tin ground near Tai pi ng, Perak, on what they consider172 words
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Article322 1911-01-20 40 (Echo Special.) Protest Resolution by Singapore C. of C. Singapore, 17th Jan.—At the meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce it was resolved to protest against the Income Tax until assurance is given by the Imperial Government that the Colony will be compensated for the equivalent loss322 words
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Article31 1911-01-20 40 (Echo Special.) Contractor Sentenced. Singapore, 16th Jan.—A contractor, Chong 800, was sentenced to three weeks’ simple imprisonment besides a tine of £lOO for attempting to bribe a Municipal servant.31 words
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Article28 1911-01-20 40 (Echo Special.) A Vacancy. Singapore, 16th Jan.—The Hon. Mr. T. S. Baker, who is going Home on leave, has resigned his seat on the Legislative Council.28 words
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Article23 1911-01-20 40 (Echo Special.) Pepper and Copra. Singapore, 16th Jan—Following are today’s market prices Sundried Copra $10.35, no buyers. Mixed 10.15 White Pepper 26.5023 words
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Article50 1911-01-20 40 (Supplied by Reuter.) Appalling Scenes. London, 16th January. —A telegram from St. Petersburg states that 150 deaths from plague are reported daily among the Chinese at Harbin, the scenes recalling the Middle Ages. The corpses, half-devoured by dogs, are thrown into the Amur, thus spreading the disease.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article80 1911-01-20 40 (Supplied by Reuter.) German Comment. London, 16th Jan. —The German Press praises the calm and reasonable speech of M. Pichon, the French Foreign Minister, though it declares that the Russo-German agreement marks the end of the intrigues to isolate Germany. The opinion is expressed in Paris that(Supplied by Reuter.) - 80 words
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Article37 1911-01-20 40 (Supplied by Reuter.) Railway Interrupted. London, 16th Jan.—A telegram from Madrid states that ga’es and snowstorms in Spain interrupted the telegraphs, telephones and railways. Snowstorms interrupted the railways in the south of France.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article31 1911-01-20 41 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dom Miguel. London, 16th January.—The Temps states that Dom Miguel has been conferring with prominent Portuguese personalities at Pan. He has proceeded to an unknown destination.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article50 1911-01-20 41 {Supplied by Reuter.) Ended. London, 16th Jan. —A telegram from Europe states that the Portuguese Railway strike has ended. The Condition. The strikers will receive an increase of s|d. daily, and 20 days’ leave every year on full pay. They will only work 9 hours a day.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article28 1911-01-20 41 (Supplied by Reuter.) Two Leviathans. London, 17th Jan.—The keels of the Super-Dreadnoughts King George and Centurion will be laid to-day at Portsmouth and Devonport respectively.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article44 1911-01-20 41 U.S. Newfoundland. {Supplied by Reuter.) Newfoundland Rejects Reciprocity Arrangements. London, 17th Jan.—The Morning Post correspondent at Newfoundland states th it the Premier of Newfoundland has flatly rejected the American reciprocity overtures deeming that it would involve a sacrifice of British interests without profiting Newfoundland.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article53 1911-01-20 41 (Supplied by Reuter.) Germany Assures Turkey. London, 16th Jan. —In view of the continued uneasiness at Constantinople the German Ambassador has further assured Turkey that the Russo-German understanding concerns exclusively railway construction and railway junctions in Persia. It is alleged that the story of negotiations in regard to Mesopotamia(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article66 1911-01-20 41 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reciprocal Treaties Contemplated. London, 14th January.—Reuter’s correspondent learns that Japan’s aim in the negotiations now proceeding between Great Britain and other countries is to replace the present one-sided conventional tariff by treaties of a more reciprocal character. The new treaties will mainly follow the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article75 1911-01-20 41 {Supplied by Reuter.) The Invasion of England. London, 16th Jan. —The second edition General Sir lan Hamilton’s book on compulsory service contains notes, furnished by Admiral Sir A. K. Wilson to Mr. Haldane, the War Secretary, showing that, even if the seagoing fl vets were absent, the Mobile{Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article43 1911-01-20 41 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Attempt to Blow it L t p. London, 17th January.— A telegram from Lisbon states that a bomb explosion in the Circle i ailway cracked the Che I’is 1 ’is Tunnel necessitating a deviation of the route.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article150 1911-01-20 41 {Supplied by Reuter.) Justice in Kentucky. London, 17th Jan.—At Shellyville, Kentucky, the mob stormed the jail and lynched three negroes, who were charged respectively with murder, rape, and insulting a white woman. The All-India Clibss Tournament has concluded. The Championship for the trophy, R 250, has been won{Supplied by Reuter.) - 150 words
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Article895 1911-01-20 41 You have met the man who says, I cannot eat the same thing twice. When I have eaten anything, I have no further use for it.” He is not uttering a falsehood, though his statement is far from being wholly true. The only way in which it895 words
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Article90 1911-01-20 42 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following are results of the ties s far obtainable Cha mpismsh ip. B Martin w. o. fr >m Sells. tnjle Handicap. Class A. gellor—G —l5 w. o. from Godby—8 —15.2. Bailey tea/ Waugh 6 —4; 6—o. Whitlock kat Anderson 6—l 6—l. Henson w.90 words
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Article378 1911-01-20 42 (From Our Correspondent.) Alor Star, 14th Jan. A Correction. Tn my last I mentioned that Tek Hin Chan” was no longer selling kerosine oil and Messrs. H. Pearson Co. were appointed agents. Messrs. H. Pearson Co. are only Commission Agents but Tek Hin Chan still exists and is the378 words
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Article236 1911-01-20 42 After a lapse of two years the Penang Automobile Club held a meeting '6*4* .oat in the Chamber of Commerce. Ihe Hon. R. Young, President of the Club, wa- intne Chair, and in addition to Messrs. C. G. May and D. A. M. Brown, members of the236 words
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Article148 1911-01-20 42 The Hon. J. 0. Anthonisz, accompanied by Mrs. Anthonisz and Miss Dolly Anthonisz, left for Kuala Lumpur by the s. s. Ipoh yesterday afternoon. A guard of honour, composed of the Sikh Police under Mr. Henson, was drawn up at Swettenham Wharf where were gathered, shortly148 words
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Article177 1911-01-20 42 About twenty members were present at the Annual General Meeting of the Penang Recreation Club which was held at the Pavilion yesterday, Mr. E. A. B. Jeremiah presiding. The following gentlemen were elected office-bearers for the ensuing vear: President.— Mr. J. D. Scully. Hon. Secretary.—Mr. T. J.177 words
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Article156 1911-01-20 42 The Financial Neus Las received the following letter from the Straits Settlements (Bertam) Rubber Company, Limited:— Referring to the statement in the Straits Times, quoted in your issue of the J4th inst., under the head of “Straits (Bertam) Transfer Forgeries,” I am instructed to inform you that156 words
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Article120 1911-01-20 42 U. S. Government Action. The mail brings this important reference to the attitude of the U. S. Government towards shipping combines: London, Jan. 5. Reuter telegraphs from Washington that the Government prosecution under the AntiTrust Law includes the Allan, Anchor, Canada-Pacific, Cunard, Norddeutscher, Hamburg-American and White and120 words
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Article258 1911-01-20 42 The fourteenth ordinary general meeting of the Seremban Tin Mining Company, Limited, was to be held at Station Hill, Redruth, on Dec. 29th last. The directors state that the sales of tin show a decrease of <£42B 75., whilst the expenses show a reduction of <£2l3258 words
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Article1312 1911-01-20 43 (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Voluntarily Causing Grievous Hurt. The first witness called in the case in which 9 Province Wellesley Malays were charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt and using criminal force to a detective constable was Jatin bin Pandak, who stated that on t he 4th October1,312 words
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Article26 1911-01-20 43 (Echo Special.) Seriously 111. Sii gapore, 17th January.—Mr. R. Peircet’i j Municipal Engineer, is very ill in Hospital suffering rom an internal complaint.26 words
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Article31 1911-01-20 43 (Echo Special.) For Libel. Singapore. 17th January.—Mr. Boey Yeak Kum, a planter of Batu Pahat, is suing Mr. St. V. B. Down for libel for 85,000.31 words
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Article35 1911-01-20 43 (Echo Special.) Cashier Charged. Singapore, 18th Jan.— A telegram from Hongkong states that Ravenhill, Cashier of the Canadian Pacific Railway, has been remanded on a charge of embezzling over 89,000. His bail is 820,000.35 words
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Article34 1911-01-20 43 (Echo Special,) Dinner in His Honour. Singapore, 17th January.—The Hon. Mr. W. Evans was given a dinner by his friend* yesterday evening. The Hon. Dr. Galloway presided at the dinner.34 words
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Article69 1911-01-20 43 (Echo Special.) Latest Prices. Kuala Lumpur, 18th Jan.—The Planters’ Stores and Agency have received from their London Agents a wire giving the following prices. Plantation Sheet Biscuit)”* s lid. per lb. Crepe ss. Id. Best Scrap 4s. Bd. Bark 4s. 6d. Scrap (Untreated) 4s. 2d. Rambong 4s. Fine Hard69 words
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Article44 1911-01-20 43 (Echo Special.) Copra Pepper. Singapore 17th Janua ry Po u owi are to-day s market prices Suod.ied Coprs, »10.30, a, buyara. 810.10 3 White Pepper 826.50, buyers. Singapore, 18th Jan.— Sundried Copra ...810.20, no buyers Mixed ...810.00, Black Pepper ...814.60, White ...826.50, buyers.44 words
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Article41 1911-01-20 43 (Supplied by Reuter.) Artisans Wanted. London, 18th Jan.-A teleg am from 1 erth sta es that West Australia is making great st ides in agriculture. The new mining fields have caused a demand for artisans which cannot be meU»• (Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article516 1911-01-20 44 (Echo Special Ladies Bisley at Taiping. Taiping, 17th Jan.—The fourth annual Ladies Bi < ley opened auspiciously in brilliant weather. The entries were satisfactory and the arrangements perfect. t here was keen enthusiasm among the competitors. Mrs. Hobson opened the meeting with a central bull. There were seven516 words
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Article31 1911-01-20 44 (Supplied by Reuter.) Full Speed Ahead. London, 18th Jan.-Orders have been received at Lancashire which will keep the cotton mills going at full speed for a considerable time.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article47 1911-01-20 44 (Supplied by Reuter.) But He was Unhurt. London, 18th Jan.—A telegram from Paris states that in the French Chamber a man in the gallery fired twice at the Premier, M. Briand, who was unhurt. M. Mirman, the Director of Public Relief, was wounded.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article57 1911-01-20 44 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sufficient Oxygen for 2 Days. London, 18th January. —A telegram from Kiel said that a submarine sank in the harbour owing to its being unintentionally driven at full speed. Its supply of oxygen is sufficient for 48 hours and the officer is communicating with the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article33 1911-01-20 44 (Supplied by Reutev.) Threatened Strike. London, 17th Jan.—The British Sailors’ and Firemen’s Union threatens a strike at the British, German, and American ports during the period of the Coronation.(Supplied by Reutev.) - 33 words
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Article44 1911-01-20 44 (supplied by Reuter.) Imam Yahya. London, 17th Jan.—A telegram from Constantinople states that the Government has decided to despatch eighteen battalions immediately to Yemen against Imam Yahya, who has stirred up a large combination of tribes and is investing Sara. t(supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article37 1911-01-20 44 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4,000 Queues Cut Off. London, 17th Jan.—Five hundred meinbers of the Shanghai Society for the Suppression of Queues publicly cut off their queues in the presence of 4,C'00 Chinese and foreigners.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article38 1911-01-20 44 (Supplied by Reuter.) Hardwick Wins. London, 17th January.—? telegram from -ydney states that the 410 sards Swimming thanipionship was won by Hardwick in u min. 35 secs. Beaurepaire, who was one of the competitors, collapsed halfway.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article1210 1911-01-20 44 realised, as must assuredly be the case. L. Q/icZ 0. Express. It was with no little satisfaction that we recorded in yesterday’s issue the inauguration of the Penang Automobile Quo, but on studying the President’s explanation of the objects of the Club our satisfaction was tempered withrealised, as must assuredly be the case.—L. Q/icZ 0. Express. - 1,210 words
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Article3968 1911-01-20 45 —S.F.P. SINGAPORE OPINION. No Urgency For New Taxes. Mr. D. T. Boyd presided over a large meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, at the Exchange Rooms, Singapore, on Monday afternoon, which had been specially called to consider what attitude the Chamber should take in regard to—S.F.P. - 3,968 words
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Advertisement47 1911-01-20 45 Pneumonia. You are probably aware that pneumonia always results from a cold, but you never ea d of a cold resulting in pneumonia when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy was used. Why take the risk when this remedy may had for a trifle? For sale by all Disand Dealers.47 words
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Article798 1911-01-20 47 Llltlt VUU —p. p. The Straits Echo in its issue of the 14th instant, has a very readable article regarding the employment of Eurasian girls as nurses in our hospitals. Our contemporary points out that these girls have hitherto been, after their schooling, in the habit of stayingLlltlt VUU —p. p. - 798 words
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Article556 1911-01-20 47 The Kuala Kangsar correspondent of the Malay Mail writes under Sunday’s date as follows: While Messrs. Jones and Fuick, accompanied by Mr. Harry Velge, were returning from Sauh at 6.30 p.m. last evening in a motor-car, they saw near the 25th milestone what appeared to556 words
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Article85 1911-01-20 48 to THB Kihiok of the Straits Echo Sir, For the convenience of those who wish to see the Fire Brigade Competitions on Saturday next and do not know exactly where they will be held I would point out that the ground is situated about half-way from the85 words
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Article198 1911-01-20 48 (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) The Police Case. This case was concluded late yesterday afternoon, when the jurors, by a majority of 6 to 1, brought in a verdict of not guilty against No. 1 and guilty against the rest. The following were the charges (1) Voluntarily causing grievous198 words
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Article127 1911-01-20 48 The Dutch are attempting to amend the Marriage Bill before the Union Parliament in the direction of forbidding marriages between white persons and coloured persons. 'Jhe heads of the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches declare that if the amendment be carried they will continue to solemnise mixed127 words
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Article65 1911-01-20 48 (Echo Special.) Downward Tendency. Kuala Lumpur, 19th Jan.-The Peters Stores and Agency have received a cable from London giving the latest prices ruling there. Fine Hard Para 4s. lOd. per lb. No. 1 Plantation 4s. lid. The market is weaker and shows a downward tendency. Plantation rubber is selling65 words
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Article48 1911-01-20 48 (Echo Special.) Summary of Prizes. Taiping, January 18th. —Selangor heads the list of prize winners at the Ladies Bisley, with Penang a good second. Following is a summary of the prizes Selangor 10 Prizes. Penang 7 Taiping 4 Ipoh 3 North Kinta 2 Teluk Anson 148 words
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Article27 1911-01-20 48 (Echo Special.) New Time Table. Kuala Lumpur, 19th Jan. —A new railway time table will be started on February 1. It will contain numerous improvements.27 words
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Article57 1911-01-20 48 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Welsh Screw. London, 19th Jan.—lt is announced in Cardiff that there exists a written pledge whereby the Welsh members undertake, if Mr. H. H. Asquith does not introduce a Welsh Disestablishment Bill immediately after the Parliament Bill, to cease to be Liberals(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article38 1911-01-20 48 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Lunatic. London, 18th Jauuary.—The assailant of M. Briand, the French Premier, who was shot at in the Chamlier, was an ex-law clerk who only recently obtained his release from an asylum.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article49 1911-01-20 48 (Supplied by Reuter.) Scientific Expedition Proposed. London, 19th Jan. A telegram from’ St Petersburg state» that the Russian Cabinet discussed the plague epidemic in Manchuria an<l instructed the Foreign Minister to aph >k ,Ua aU<l ther Govern mentB interVieWt the and despatch of a scientific expedition(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article45 1911-01-20 48 (Supplied by Reuter.) 8 Men Scalded to Death. London, 18th January.—A telegram from Washington states that eight men were scalded to death by an accident on the U. S. battleship Delaware, while on a voyage from Guantanamo, Cuba, to Hampton Roads.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article33 1911-01-20 48 (Supplied by Reuter.) Californian Distinctions. London, 19th Jan.—A telegram from Sacramento says that a bill, similar to last year’s, has been introduced, segregating pupils in the public schools of California.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article47 1911-01-20 48 (Supplied by Reuter.) Appropriation Bill Passed. London, 19th Jan.—A telegram from Washington states that the Army Appropriation Bill authorising the expenditure of ninety-three million dollars Las passed the House of Representatives after an extended debate on the alleged unpreparedness of the country for war.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article127 1911-01-20 48 (Supplied by Reuter.) 27 of the Crew Already Rescued. London, 18th Jan.—A telegram from Kiel states that the submarine which sank in Kiel harbour has been raised by means of a floating crane. Twenty-seven of the crew emerged through the torpedo tube. The others are imprisoned in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 127 words
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Article62 1911-01-20 48 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Appointments. London, 18th Jan.—Vice-Admiral Sir Francis Charles Bridgeman, k.c.b., has been ap; ointed in command of the Home Fleet, in succession to Admiral Sir William Henry May, k.c.b. Vice-Admiral H. S. H. Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg, g.c.b., will command the third and fourth(Supplied by Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article51 1911-01-20 48 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sweden Uneasy. London, 18th Jan.—A telegram from Helsingfors states that the creation of a new and powerful Russian naval base near Hango on the Finnish coast is causing great uneasiness in Sweden and is likely to provoke a great strengthening of the latter’s(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article23 1911-01-20 48 (Echo Special.) Arrival at K. L. Kuala Lumpur, 19th January.—The Hon. Mr. J. O. Anthonisz has arrived at Kuala Lumpur.23 words
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Article126 1911-01-20 49 Penang, 20th January. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London. Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2. j 3 Credit 2/4/1 M 3 Documentary.. Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174/ 3 days’ sight Privite 175 t Bombay, Demand Bank 1 74| Moulmein. Demand Bank I’3} 3 days’sight Private 175126 words
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Article204 1911-01-20 49 Gold Leaf 564.60 Black Pepper ...no stock White Pepper 23/- sellers Trang Pepper 16.50 buyers Cloves 40.— sales Mace 95.— nominal Pickings 90. —nominal Nutmegs 110 s. 22. sellers 6 No. 1 6.— sales Sugar < 2 5.90 sales CBasket 5. nom. Tapioca Flour 1.55 nominal Copra (mixed) 9.80204 words
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Advertisement114 1911-01-20 49 SELF CURE NO FICTION I TH E 8 T^ ER FR N rN D cJ!| O E THE RAPION HO.l in a ren.jrkably short time, often a few (Uy s only, ■Jiresdis' harges(eitherscx)superseding injections THSRAPION No 2 Vur I f s 1 P o:s °n, bad leg's, ui< ers, sores,114 words
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Advertisement742 1911-01-20 49 z «wCtt'2F Day in the Bridge, Singapore. Do not accept imitaLife of Mr. Schultz. tions or substitutes. Kememljer, the Pills that cure are M A. A J. F. Schultz will always look Williams' Pink Pills. 'Aiio pL asm 1 upon the div when he hist tested the merits oi Dr.742 words
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Advertisement234 1911-01-20 50 a—«M f The CRITERIONJ’RESS, Ltd. I ESTABLISHED 1.8.35 L Of I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. I Bj Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO" and “SIN POE” I The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and I 8 lithographers in the Orient. B 8 Our plant is of the very latest pattern and by con-234 words
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