The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 21 April 1911
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Article1594 1911-04-21 321 If you have ever heard two British workmen, say a brewer’s drayman and a cobbler, having an argument, you will have noticed one most expressive sample of repartee, which is unattainable by the feeble person who must argue on paper. The cobbler advances a proposition in1,594 words
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Article17 1911-04-21 321 —Any odds the Government Auditor will not surcharge that Municipal subscription to the Automobile Club17 words
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Article18 1911-04-21 321 —Some Penang motorists Drive like—well, Drive like what rhymes to The place they should go to.18 words
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Article28 1911-04-21 321 —Virgil’s comment on the Pen -ng Automobile Peril. Frustra retina ••ula tendens —f->rter equis auriga. n'‘<iu i •audit currus Ivabenis, m doris toot-tool i r horridans.28 words
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Article37 1911-04-21 321 Wo ho|ie I his <'liil> will ;ibl< for subscriptions from the legislative cuncil, the Federal Council, and the Irish Dinner Committee. It would !><• a pity to miss any corporation that is willing to ante up.37 words
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Article51 1911-04-21 321 It is gratifying to fin<l the Governor’s hands Grenglhcncd by that circular signed by 31 memiM-rs of OU r Chambers of Commerce. Ap|yi cnl ly nearly all not tied to the Shipping Ring .Hgiied it. Th>.t permanent improvement’’ ai (1J e 1at by Sir .John is coming o.51 words
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Article54 1911-04-21 321 is sug- gest by a German- p-al.ing )!< h ft the proverb which run-, (leri hte es 'me (lesetze. But we hie L«4to r th»S ottish saying, Fules are aye fond o’ Hit tin’. While for the non-motoring oniuiimit i there is none better54 words
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Article60 1911-04-21 321 —The following gentlemen ware el<Tted olfie..-| H n rs f or t) l( ensuing year at the Annua! Gem-ral Meetin" of the Penang Golf Club: President. Mr. Justice TLornton, C'ny. f“in. Mr.T. B Pete kins, H< n Sc-i.t,,,-,. Mr. C. T. Durward, Conmitte,-. Mes.-rs Geo. Macbain, C.60 words
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Advertisement105 1911-04-21 321 rjhe Straits Echo /x w disk > «80 Justice satisfies every body, and justice alone.— Emeratn. Established June 1st, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd, No. 226—232, Beach Street Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL 824 per aamm OUTSTATION Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) 815 w CABLE105 words
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Article1087 1911-04-21 322 ORDINARY MEETING. Present. Mr. W. Peel (President). W. T. Chapman. and Yeoh Guan Seok. with Dr. J. 8. Rose (Health Officer), Mr. V. Thomas (Electrical Engineer), and L. A. C. Biggs (Secretary) in attendance. Small Pox. This is a stock subject and the President always disposes of it1,087 words
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Article50 1911-04-21 322 .—The Echo has risen to the occasion ami retained a visiting expert to describe to-day’s cricket for our readers. Any critiisms he may make may Im* accepted as authoritative, and no aggrieved slogger imed come roaring round to take it out of the Editor with a stump.50 words
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Article186 1911-04-21 322 Straits Championship Meeting, 19J1 O/'Cn Handicap Class A. Handicaps of 9 and under 18 HolesMedal Play (Special Handicap). The following is the result of yesterday. T. A. God by =464-43— 7 82 Wirmer. W. R. Arrnstrong=44+48 9=83 Dr. Finlayson =42 +42 —scr=84 C. C. Rogers =42 48—186 words
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Article162 1911-04-21 322 Memorial to His Excellency. During the recent discussion on the Freights and Steamships Ordinance, it was suggested, says the N. F. P., that there was no demand among the mercantile community for such a measure. Accordingly steps were taken to obtain a definite opinion of members of162 words
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Article51 1911-04-21 322 ,—We hope it isn’t libellous to suggest that our Municipal President talks the Diddleranto language. Pass it this time, and consider next year whether you’ll do it again is about the weirdest argument in favour of a proposition we have ever heard, as addressed to a deliberative51 words
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Article57 1911-04-21 322 —A Chinese Dramatic Company mod died on the European stage,and not the noisy affair one has been accustomed to in Penang, is on a visit here. This is the Chan Thin Shing Dramatic Company which drew crowded houses to the Tek Boon Theatre the last two nights. The57 words
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Article73 1911-04-21 322 ,—In view of the Municipal President’s argument that as the Municipality is a motor-car owner it should be represontod at the Automobile Club, and pav fl5, we beg to suggest that three motoring journals be subscribed for, for the use of the Municipal officials who employ the73 words
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Article1794 1911-04-21 323 Penang Ps. Perak. SPECIAL REPORT. Tbe first match of this year between Pen<r and Perak was commenced to-day on the Penang Cricket Club ground. The Perak Team arrived last evening by the Express, arriving at the Railway Jetty t 6 30 p.m., and were met by Mr. Muir, Vice-President,1,794 words
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Article117 1911-04-21 323 —We are still mistrustful of that Automobile Club, especially after re.ulinL' the references to it at the Municipal Coun- il. Furious driving still gw» <>n, so that the Club cannot claim to have achieved anything so far. If the Police did their duty, we should have about three prosecutions117 words
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Article39 1911-04-21 324 (Echo Special.} Kuala Lumpur Estate. Klumpur, 13th April.—The Kuala Lumpur Rubter Estate has paid an interim dividend of 30 per cent. March Crops. The March crops of the undermentioned estates were as follows Seafield 17,691 lbs. Damansara 26,56139 words
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Article198 1911-04-21 324 Ech o Spec ial.) Claim Dismissed. Singapore, 13th April.—In the Supreme Court, the acting Chief Justice Archibald Law, gave judgment in the action brought by Tan Mong Tho, a merchant, of Killiney Road, against Wee. Boon Hean, broker, of Mansoor Street. The plaintiff claimed >4,593.33, teing the198 words
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Article64 1911-04-21 324 (Siipp r ii iJ by Reider.} Chinese Arrested by Russians. London, 13th April —A telegram from Moscow states that a'bged Chinese spies have Imvu arreste 1 at th" station at Dauria on the Trans-Baikal Ihiilw iv. It is stated that they inclu ie a general, an »ther64 words
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Article58 1911-04-21 324 {Sll.lj,'ltll (t'J JlCll' Wireless Telegraphy Scheme. Tx>ndon, 1 1th April. The Trench Government has prepared a scheme for linking up by wireless bdegiaphy al 1 the French Colonial possessions, including Aliena, West Africa, Equatorial Africa, the Somali Coast ami There will bo a central station at Saigon conununi<at58 words
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Article250 1911-04-21 324 Supplied by Reid er.) Wicked Waste. Jxmdon, 13th April.—A telegram from Paris states that the wildest scenes took place in the department of Marne, the people of which are furious at the resolution which the .Senate had passed against the previous order excluding Aube from250 words
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Article48 1911-04-21 324 {Supplied by Reuter.) Election of Senators. London, 14th April.—A telegram from Washington states that the House of Represmitatives pass xl bv 296 votes to 16 a bill providing fo” th" election of the members of the United States Senate by the direct vote of the people.48 words
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Article47 1911-04-21 324 (Supplied by Reuter.} Lloyd George Speaks After 3 Months' Silence. London, 14th April.—Mr. Lloyd-George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke yesterday at the choir rehearsal of the investiture of the Prince of W ales at Carnarvon. This was his first >jx:cch during the last three months.47 words
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Article36 1911-04-21 324 (Supplied by Ru'cr.) The Damage. London, 15th April.—A tornado, which struck portions of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, razed two towns. Twenty-five people were killed and a hundred injured Five hundred people are homeless.36 words
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Article46 1911-04-21 324 {Supplied by Reuter.) Welsh Solution. London, 15th April.—The Welsh National Literal Council unanimously voted in favour of the creation of a Welsh Legislative Chamber, and proposed four National Chambers, controlled by an elected Imperial Senate, as the test solution of the constitutional deadlock.46 words
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Article58 1911-04-21 324 {Ku ppi icd by Keuicr.') An Interrupted Battle. London, 15th April.—A telegram from New York states that American troops crossed the Mexican border and interrupted a battle between the Mexican Government troops and the revolutionaries at Agnaprieta after three people had been killed and several wounded by58 words
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Article33 1911-04-21 324 .—The company of Fillis’ circus were entertained at a picnic yesterday at the Waterfall, by some of the local bahoys.” We hear it was a gay party and a most successful atfair.33 words
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Article41 1911-04-21 324 Following were the re- suits of the ties played on Thursday and yesterday Singles, Riley beat Adams by 21 to 14; F. Daniel beat Goldie by 21 to 19; Championship, Muir beat Jarvis by 21 to 17.41 words
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Article56 1911-04-21 324 —In view of the argument that as rhe Town owns three motors it should subscribe t) a Motor Club, we submit, that as it also owns horsesit should send ail the officials who use horses to Fillis’s Circus. The ratepayers would no doubt not begrudge the cost of56 words
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Advertisement62 1911-04-21 324 Good for Weak Digestion. Chamberlain’s Stomach an 1 Liver Tablets do not sicken or gripe, and may be taken with perfect safety by the most delicate woman or the youngest child. The old and feeble will also find them a most, suitable remedy for aiding and strengthening their weakened digestion62 words
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Article248 1911-04-21 325 The hard work of the holidays over, we turn with pleasure and relief to the comparative leisure of ordinary working days. Some of us, coming from the comfortable office chair and punkah, others of us from the easy business of watching rubber trees growing, have been working hard in248 words
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Article19 1911-04-21 325 .—The leave granted to Mr. G. Copley, Assistant Treasurer, Penang, has been extended to May 25.19 words
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Article26 1911-04-21 325 ,—Mr. O. V. Thomas is authorised to file the specification of a patent improved method of insulating electric cables named Habrakol in the United Kingdom.26 words
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Article36 1911-04-21 325 .—Mr. E. E. Watson is now Works Manager of the Straits Trading Co., Ltd., at Butterworth, Mr. Brugh having been transferred to Singapore, whence Mr. Russell has gone to Butterworth as Asst. Works Manager.36 words
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Article35 1911-04-21 325 .—A quiet wedding was solemnised at the Church of the Assumption on Sunday morning, the contracting parties being Inspector T. Leonard and Miss Rebecca O’Connor. The Rt. Rev. J. Meneuvrier, v. g., officiated.35 words
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Article45 1911-04-21 325 —The Eastern Shipping Company has charted the s s. Pegu from the Ban Ho Hin Steamship Company, Ltd., and will put her on the Penang-Malacca run. Captain Starkie, who was chief officer of the Tong Hong, will be in command of the steamer.45 words
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Article44 1911-04-21 325 Wolff- Alison. —The Malay Mail an- Bounces the engagement of Mr. E. C. H.yolff, of the Federated Malay States Civil Service, to Mary Lilias, youngest daughter Ai ev J°^ 1U Alison, d.d., and Mrs. Ahson.of South Laud e" Road, Edinburgh, and Glenarn, Row, Dumbartonshire.44 words
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Article63 1911-04-21 325 —The Rev. Father T jiasb. j. ne nev. rainer officiated at High Mass at the jurch of the Assumption on Easter Sun1av when Herman’s Mass in three parts as sung by the choir, which was under the fonductorship of Mr. R. Lesslar. The solos were taken by Mr.63 words
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Article2652 1911-04-21 325 Penang Ps. Perak. SPECIAL REPORT. Victory of the Home Team. On resuming the game immediately after tiffin the two Perakites who were not out faced the bowling of Fettes and succeeded in adding only three runs. Ewe Ghee again taking up the bowling obtained a maiden over. Hinings drove2,652 words
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Article1095 1911-04-21 326 Penang vs. Perak. Almost all Penang went to the Esplanade on Saturday evening to witness the interport soccer match between Penang and Perak. It was an interesting and exciting game, the teams being equally matched, though the Perak forwards were the heavier. The last match between Penang and1,095 words
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Article184 1911-04-21 327 Penang vs. Perak. pA hockey match was played on the 8 planade yesterday evening between enang and Perak. From the commencet L Q P ena ng attacked vigorously and gave ue hacks and the custodian of the Perak attar-L j en< H e88 trouble. Perak, however, i U 0W184 words
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Article219 1911-04-21 327 The members of the Penang Cricket Club gave a Smoking Concert at the pavilion on Saturday night in honour of our Perak visitors. It was a great success and Mr. W. Hamilton, the Secretary, is to be congratulated on the arrangements to entertain our guests from219 words
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Article260 1911-04-21 327 This sentiment was expressed from nine to twelve Saturday night by the biggest circus crowd wa have so far seen assembled in Penang. Extra sardines were packed in the boxes, extra chairs were brought in from all available sources, and many latecomers had to be260 words
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Article343 1911-04-21 327 CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. Durward Wins Championship. Bogey Play—IS Holes—Handicap. R. Shaw all Square Winner. B. O. Tat ham 2 down G. A. Finlayson 3 T. A. Godby =4 C. G. May =4 J. C. Watt 4 C. Everitt =4 Messrs. C. E. Winter, R. T. Reid, G. A.343 words
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Advertisement41 1911-04-21 327 Better than a Plaster. For pains in the side or chest dampen a piece of flan nd with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and bind it on over the seat of pain. There is nothing better. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement67 1911-04-21 327 Keep it it Hand. Keep Chamberlain's Pain Balm at hand, become acquainted with its many uses ami intrinsic merits and it will save much suffering as well as time and money. It promptly relieves the pain resulting from cuts, bruises, sprains or injuries from any cause and the wound is67 words
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Article355 1911-04-21 328 New Exchange Established in Singapore. The Chinese produce brokers of Singapore have, after all, forestalled toe European merchants in the establishment of an exchange. Premises have lieen secured at No. 4 Change Alley, and a pleasant little function was held there last Thursday to celebrate the inauguration355 words
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Article87 1911-04-21 328 His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to nominate the following gentlemen to lie members of the General Committee for the Joint Agri-Horticultural Shows The Director of Gardens, Singapore. Collector of Land Revenue, Singapore. Curator, Botanic Gardens, Singapore. Collector of Land Revenue, Penang. Senior District Officer,87 words
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Article43 1911-04-21 328 (Echo Special.) Dr. MacOstrich. Singapore, 17th April.—Hongkong wires announce the death of Dr. Mai Ostrich, Surgeon on board the Hong Han J. K. Wilkie. Singajsue, 18th April.—-The death is announced at Dundee of Mr. John Keddie Wilkie, Engineer of Penang and Singapore.43 words
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Article175 1911-04-21 328 (Echo Special.) Singapore Selangor. Singapore, 15th April.—Ideal weather favoured the opening day of the interport match between Singapore and Selangor. Singapore batted first, and at the luncheon interval had scored 184 runs for G wickets. Appended are the scores Singapore.—1st Innings. A. S. Bailey st., b Huxley 47175 words
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Article29 1911-04-21 328 (Echo Special.) Homeward Bound. Singapore, 17th April.—The Rt. Rev. C. J. Ferguson Davie, Bishop of Singapore, will join the Homeward mail at Penang on April 22.29 words
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Article44 1911-04-21 328 (Supplied by Reuter.) In the Air and In the Water. London, 17th April.—A telegram from Nice states that Dufour, while flying with an English passenger, fell into the sea. Dufour could not swim and the Englishman kept him up until they were rescued.44 words
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Article22 1911-04-21 328 (Supplied by Healer.) Leaves for Tunis. London, 17th April.—A telegram from Paris states that President' Fallieres has left for Tunis.22 words
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Article83 1911-04-21 328 (Supplied by Render.) Premier’s Action Criticised. London, 15th April.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that M. Stolypin, the Russian Premier, defended the action of the T><ii- in issuing a ukase introducing local c< uucils in Poland after the decree suspending the sittings of the Council of Empire. The83 words
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Article45 1911-04-21 328 (S ipplied by Renter.) Manchuria and Currency Reform. London, 17th April.—A telegram from Peking states that a loan of £10,000,000 for the development of Manchuria and the reform of currency has been negotiated. The British, American, French and German groups have signed.45 words
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Article67 1911-04-21 328 (Supplied by Reuter.} Latest News. London, 17th April.—Reuter, in a message from Sanaa dated April 7, learns that Riza Bey, after defeating and dispersing the rebels at Metueh, entered Sanaa on April 4. The Turkish casualties were small including tw’o officers killed. The insurgents suffered severe loss. Izzat Pasha67 words
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Article34 1911-04-21 328 (Supplied by Ren; er.) More Wanton Destruction. London, 1 Gth April. A telegram from Epernay states that fifty acres of the Moet Chandon vineyards at Vernez and Ay have been pulled up.34 words
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Article39 1911-04-21 328 (Supplied by Heuer.) Celtic Beat Hamilton Academicals. London, 17th April.—The replay in the Scottish up final between the Celtic and the Hamilton Academicals resulted in a victory for the former team by 2 goals to nil.39 words
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Article217 1911-04-21 328 (Supplied, by Reuter.) Must Not Fight near American Border. London, 15th April.—A telegram from Washington states that President Taft, through the State Department, has notified Mexico that battles near the American border will not in future be permitted. The insurgent leader was similarly notified through the217 words
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Article64 1911-04-21 328 (Supplied by Renter.) Changes in the Ministry. London, 17th April.—Mr. Frederick Guest has been appointed Junior Lord of the Treasury in succession to Mr. E. J. Soares, who has been appointed Comptroller of t-b 0 National Debt and will lie knighted. This will involve two by-elections. Workmen’s Bill.64 words
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Article38 1911-04-21 329 (Supplied by Reuter?) King Peter’s Proposed Visit. rWon, 16tb April.—Servia has obtained assurances from the Emperor Francs Joseph j Austria that he will recei'e King Peter I who will probably visit the Emperor at Budapest.38 words
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Article1566 1911-04-21 329 We rather resent Sir Hiram Maxim s aton Christian Missionaries in China (about which we published three columns in Saturday’s Echo). For four reasons, namelv, that Sir Hiram Maxim appears to have no first-hand evidence; that his citations are to more or less untrustworthy witnesses; that1,566 words
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Article89 1911-04-21 329 Total $25,050. The sub-Committee appointed to solicit subscriptions from the Chinese community towards the King Edward Memorial Fund met at the Governor’s Office yesterday afternoon. Twelve members of the sub-Committee were present, letters being received from Messrs. Leong Lok Hing and Cbeah Choon Seng regretting their inability89 words
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Article25 1911-04-21 329 ,—The Annual General Meeting of the Penang Volunteer Corps, which was fixe*! to be held yesterday, has been postj>oned nine die.25 words
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Article49 1911-04-21 329 who has fs*en a resi- dent of Japan for forty years ami for over thirty editor of the Japan Mail, is lying seriously ill at his residence in Tokyo. He was a. I». c*. to his uncle, Sir Richard. Macdonnell, when the later was Governor <.f Hongkong.49 words
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Article52 1911-04-21 329 —on the 22nd Mar., at, St. Cyprian’s Church, Brock ley, S.E., bv the Rev. \V. V. Mason, a., Thomas Gordon Croat, of Peiak, I’. M. ri., third son of the late Thomas Allan Coral, General Post Office, Llir.bu gh, to Flora, youn/c-t daughter of the Henry George Ma< douald,52 words
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Article715 1911-04-21 330 Free School vs. Crescent Star. The Cup Tie match between the Free School and the Crescent Star Sports Club was played off yesterday evening before a large crowd of spectators. The Crescent Star is a newly established club and almost all the members of this team are still715 words
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Article128 1911-04-21 330 Mr. Justiee S. Leslie Thornton delivered judgment this morning in the case of Jas. L. Woodford against J. W. Hallifax and J. D. Scully. The claim was to recover $8,013, due on a promissory note drawn by the defendants in favour of Mahomed Sahib. The note was128 words
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Article170 1911-04-21 330 Alarming Reports. Peking, April 7. H. E. Liu Yuk Lin, the Chinese Minister at the Court of St. James, and H. E. Liu Si Fan, the Chinese Minister in Paris, have telegraphed to Peking respectively stating that a conference has been held in Paris by the powers170 words
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Article20 1911-04-21 330 —Both Prince Long and H. E. Na Tung have refused to accept the vice-presidentship of the New Cabinet.20 words
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Article29 1911-04-21 330 —Justice Thornton and H. Starr beat Waugh and I vens by 21—19 in the Double Handicap tie which was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon.29 words
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Article116 1911-04-21 330 —Several correspondents have written complainingof the i nconvenience to the public caused by those responsible for the laving down of the tramway extension along Chulia Street. No provision is made for a clear passage for vehicles into the thoroughfares which branch off that street. Pitt Street, for instance,116 words
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Article369 1911-04-21 330 A telegram from our Singapore conespondent yesterday announced the death f Mr. J. K. Wilkie. The Straits Times of last Monday says: The last mail from home brings the sad news of the death of Mr. John Keddie Wilkie who, for many years, was369 words
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Article161 1911-04-21 330 We give below a general summary of the votes for the Straits Settlements, so far as it appears on the face of the Army Estimates for the year ending March 31, 1912:— Estimated regimental force in the Command, 2,505. Vote 1 Pay, etc., of General161 words
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Article11 1911-04-21 330 has l>een appointed Asst. Protector of Chinese, Malacca.11 words
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Article15 1911-04-21 330 Singapore, has been exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance, 1909.”15 words
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Article590 1911-04-21 331 Towards the end of March many deaths purred at Malang, a health resort not far from Soerabara. At first the disease was thought to be malaria, but the outbreak is now known to be bubonic plague. At preLt seven adjoining districts, including Malang» will be declared infected.590 words
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Article60 1911-04-21 331 —Prince Lun and ft d —-in nee nun ana e a resident of the Board of Finance have a very high opinion of the ability of Wong ong Wei, m the German, French and tn ghsh languages. key have telegraphed for him in Berlin th re turn60 words
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Article419 1911-04-21 331 I </;<) 5 A DASTARDLY CRIME. Murderer Just Returned from Singapore. Singapore, 18th April.—The assassin of the Tartar General, whose murder was reported by Reuter a few days ago, was one Wan San Tsoi who belonged to Shun Tak and had just returned from Singapore to carry419 words
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Article120 1911-04-21 331 (Echo Special.} Indragiri. Singapore, 18th April.—The Indragiri report has been adopted. It was agreed to sell the estate. Latest Prices. Klumpur, 19th April.—The Planters’ Stores and Agency have received the following cable from London: Sit I 5/10d. per lb. Fine Crepe 6/ Best Scrap 5/6d. Bark 4/10d. Scrap Untreated120 words
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Article24 1911-04-21 331 (Echo Copra and Pepper. Singapore, 19th April. —1 he following are to-day’s market prices Sundried Copra 8-90, no buyers. Black Pepper ...$16-75, buyers.24 words
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Article164 1911-04-21 331 6./ Battle Raging. London, 18th April.—The battle in Mexico, near the American Ixjrder, continued the whole day long. 1,500 Federal troops a r e attacking 1,000 reliels at Aguaprieta and wore repeatedly repulsed by the rebels, who state that they have captured two machine guns. They estimate164 words
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Article43 1911-04-21 331 (Supplied Jvj Eeuter.) Wonderful Play by a French Boy. London, 18th April.—Wilding, the AllEngland Tennis Champion, was defeated in the final tie of the French Championship by a French boy, aged 16, named Laurentz, who showed wonderful form all round.43 words
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Article41 1911-04-21 331 (Supplied by Iteutcr.) Guest of the American Nation. London, 19th April.—A telegram from Washington states that Admiral Togo has accepted the invitation of the Government to lie the American nation’s guest on his return from the Coronation in England.41 words
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Article51 1911-04-21 331 (Supplied Ijy Jlturr.j At Tunis. London, 19th April. A telegram from Bizerta states that I resident Fallieres lias arrived. The British, Italian and Spanish warships in the harbour saluted. The Bev of Tunis and the French Resident boarded the battleship on which was the President to greet the distinguished51 words
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Article45 1911-04-21 331 (Supplied b i Heuter.) Introduced in Commons. London, 19th April.—A bill has Isjen introduced in the House of Commons for the prevention of crimes by aliens. A Pistols Bill will also Is? introduced, the Police Ixdng euq>owered to search aliens for them.45 words
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Article58 1911-04-21 332 (Supplied by Reuter.') Result. London, 19th April.—The result of the Great Metropolitan Stakes (distance 2 }m.) which was run at Epsom yesterday was as follows: Kilbroney 1 Bagot Stow 2 Clannish 3 Won by a length. S. P. —6 to 1 agst. Kilbroney, 11 to 2 agst.58 words
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Article35 1911-04-21 332 ,—Some neatly executed forged one dollar notes of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank are said to be in circulation in Hongkong. From a cursory glance it appears to lx? a good imitation.35 words
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Article85 1911-04-21 332 ,—According to Dutch papers, Malang is completely isolated. All traffic to and from the district is forbidden, all thoroughfares being strictly guarded. The trains conveying the necessaries to Malang return with only the mails, and both these and the trains are carefully disinfected. Dr. Van Logchem,85 words
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Article87 1911-04-21 332 .—It is interesting to mention that Dr. Chen Su Lan, who delivered an extremely valuable lecture on Malaria at Singapore recently, was a student at the Singapore Medical School for which the King Edward Memorial Fund is now being raised. The doctor, says the Strait* Timet,87 words
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Article465 1911-04-21 332 Mr. John Mitchell is an excellent head for the Chamber of Commerce, and is gradually drilling it into business-like ways. It may sound odd to suggest that a Chamber of Commerce could ever have been unbusinesslike, but it does so happen that there are members who will465 words
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Article140 1911-04-21 332 Masons Honour Him. A farewell dinner was given last night by the Lodge Royal Prince of Wales to the D. D. G. M. Wor. Bro. Hon. A. R. Adams, who is leaving for home on a holiday by the P. 0. steamer Delhi next Saturday.140 words
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Article79 1911-04-21 332 .—The Shanq- hai Mercury of April 5th, reporting a meeting of the local Yacht Club, reports Mr. P. L. Byrne as saying, the Committee as far as he knew had done nothing for them, but had simply sat down on their bottoms and watched the racing members earn79 words
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Article104 1911-04-21 332 —Are we wrong in guessing that Mr. Walter Makepeace is the writer of the fine tribute to Dr. Wu Lienteh which appears on the turn-over page of last Tuesday’s Free Press? But Mr. Makepeace is not correct in one particular. Wu Lieriteh, which is Mandarin for Gnoh104 words
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Article86 1911-04-21 332 Straits Settlements to be Represented. It is officially announced that at the forthcoming Imperial Education Conference which will l»e held on April 25 to 28 inclusive, the morning sessions will be confinw] to official representatives and devoted to the consideration by .them of such matters as the86 words
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Article67 1911-04-21 332 The Manager of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company, in a telegram to the directors, dated April 16, states that. cwt. No. 1 Dredge working 241 hours obtained 98 No. 2 Dredge working 240 hours obtained 189 No. 3 Dredge working 249 hours obtained 158 No. 4 Dredge67 words
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Article23 1911-04-21 332 has arrived in Malac- ca to take over the charge of one of the divisions of Bukit Asahan Estate.23 words
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Article46 1911-04-21 332 .—Mr. J. G. R. Aeria, who won the Queen’s Scholarship from St. Xavier’s Institution in 1906, and is at present studying medicine at Edinburgh, has passed his final examination in midwifery. He will sit for the coming final M. B. examination in October.46 words
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Article122 1911-04-21 332 —The Canton correspondent of the Hongkong Daily Press, writing about the Tartar General’s murder, says Let me here state, as a resident of the Malay States and Singapore for many years, that that country contains a very large number of persons belonging to various secret societies.122 words
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Article153 1911-04-21 332 .—With the extension of plantations inland the township of Jugra is becoming less and less the real centre of the district of Kuala Langat. The opening of a post-office some miles from Jugra at Banteng, which we recorded a few months ago, marked a concession on the part153 words
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Article1540 1911-04-21 333 Ladies r. Veterans. T form an extra inducement for people Attend the P. C. C. yesterday for the Mentation of tournament prizes and the rrpsentation to the ex-Secretary, the annual cricket fixture, Ladies v. P. C. C. Veterans, s fulfilled. It was a most exciting match, the ladies winning1,540 words
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Article24 1911-04-21 333 came in this inorn- ing flying the quarantine flag. She has on lioard a consignment of mice for Europe.24 words
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Article23 1911-04-21 333 which arrived here from Balik Papan yesterday, brought 483 tons of oil in bulk for the Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd.23 words
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Article70 1911-04-21 333 —A return issued by Lloyd’s Register shows that 194 steam ami sailing vessels of 189,631- tons were totally lost, condemned, Ac., during the quarter mide l Dec. 31 last, including 39 ships of 61,994 tons belonging to the United Kingdom. Three Japanese steam vessels of 2,96970 words
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Article77 1911-04-21 333 .—The naval authorities take a very serious view of the mysterious defects in the steering gear of the destroyers Parramatta and Yarra, aud the projected t ruise to Sydney and northern ports has Ixjen abandoned, says a Melbourne wire of March 20. Rear-Admiral Creswell and Staff-Pay-master Manisty77 words
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Advertisement55 1911-04-21 333 Danger Avoided. There is little danger from a cold except when followed by pneumonia, and this never happens when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is used. This remedy has won its great reputation and extensive sale by its remarkable cures of colds and can l>e relied upon with implicit confidence. For sale55 words
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Article2891 1911-04-21 334 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. AN EXCELLENT YEAR’S WORK. Mr. John Mitchell, of Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., presided at the Annual General Meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce which was held in the Chamber yesterday afternoon. The other members present were the Hon. Mr. R. Young2,891 words
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Advertisement35 1911-04-21 334 Better than a Plaster. For pains in the side or chest piece of flannel "with Chamberlain Balm and bind it on over the seat o There is nothing better. For sale ny Dispensaries and Dealers.35 words
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Article48 1911-04-21 335 (Echo <5/ Good Report. Singapore, 20th Apr.—The Changkat Serdang report shows a profit of $61,641. The Directors recommend writing off S i-,606, providing for their own remuneration, and to declare a dividend of five jxir cent. The estate measures 1,400 acres, of which 643 are planted.48 words
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Article85 1911-04-21 335 (Echo Special.') T. P. Semi-Annual Report. Singapore, 20th April.—The Tanjong Pagar Board’s report for the half year shows a decreased revenue due to a slack period of employment of the docks ami shops. The work executed had to be done on a smaller margin of profit.. Prye Shows Loss.85 words
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Article56 1911-04-21 335 (Supplied by llculcr.) Result. London, 20th April.—The race for the City and Suburban Handicap (1} miles) which was run at Epsom yesterday, resulted as follows: Mushroom I Demosthenes 2 Bronzino 3 Won by 2 lengths. S. P. —5 to 1 agst. Mushromi; 25 to 1 agst. Demosthenes;56 words
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Article48 1911-04-21 335 Supplied by lleutcr.) Thorough Discussion of Foreign Policy* London, 20th Apr*».—The newspapers, discussing the programme of the Imp-rial Conference, urge t h J,. nuv l fora thorough discussion of th** foreign policy at the Conference with a view to establishing i real Imperial co op-ratiou w48 words
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Article38 1911-04-21 336 (IS iupiii’il by :'•> > Shipbuilding Yards at Williamstown. London, 19th April. -The Victorian Cainnet haw decided upon the immediate establishment of shipbuilding yards at Williamstown. It is hoped that eventually they will be capable of building warships.38 words
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Article25 1911-04-21 336 (Supplied by Reuter.) Appointment Gazetted. London, 19th April.—Mr. W. D. Barnes, Resident of Pahang, has been gazetted Colonial Secretary of Hongkong.25 words
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Article32 1911-04-21 336 (Supplied by Reuter.) First Clause Adopted. London, 19th April.—The House of Commons has adopted the first clause of the Veto Bill by 143 votes* to 78, a majority of 65.32 words
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Article50 1911-04-21 336 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rebel Commanders Surrender to Americans. London, 19th April.—A telegram from New York states that two rebel commanders have crossed the border and surrendered to the American troops. An Armistice. London, 20th April.—Telegrams to-day mention the opening of negotiations for an Armistice with the Mexican rebels50 words
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Article41 1911-04-21 336 ipjthl by Reuter.) Sultan s Troops Victorious. London. 2th April.—A telegram from Tangier states that the Sultan’s army, retiring on Fez from the Sherarda country, met the relsds and g .lined a groat victory, greatly improving the tnation in Morocco.41 words
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Article128 1911-04-21 336 Penang. 21 st April. Ry courtesy of tin' Chartered Bank. London. Doom nd r.;:t:k 2/4 4 months «igbt Bunk 2/4 f 3 Credit 3 Documentary.. 2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174a 3 days’Kight Prive.” 175| Bombay, Demand Burr 17M Moulmein, Demand P;»r 1'3| 3 days* drht i i.varc 176|128 words
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Article208 1911-04-21 336 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 241 sales Trang Pepper 16 buyers Cloves 42. nominal Mace lv’8— sellers Pickings 99.— buyers Nutmegs 110s. 21| buyers No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar < 2 600 sales 5.10ziow. Copra (mixed) 8.50 buyers r Tahbun 190.— sellers c. Soonde 245.—208 words
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Advertisement45 1911-04-21 336 J&SA V’■ iFM v’■ N’■ 1 •$S w|y Those tiny Capsules superior to Copaiba. Cubebs and Injections CURE the same diseases as these drugs in FORTY EBGHT HOURS without inconvenience. Each Capsule bears the naint \PuVlJ Pans. 8, rue Vivienne Sold by all Cbe mists.45 words
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Advertisement243 1911-04-21 336 FOR STALE. Guide to Peaanj, BY THE LATE E. F. Skertchly, f.e.s. Price 5 O cents. Worth a Dollar a copy.") SOLD AT THE "STRAITS ECHO” OFFICE AND AT THE SAVE-U-TROUBLE FIRM. The Surprise of the Season. 4» E HOBART CYCLES 1 are reco ,7mA to be the best of243 words
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Advertisement801 1911-04-21 337 O LT r 1 V o j n g h ev, •O XkO /i Wraf •<> kW v <‘i Xv 5 < w ’swWw R I X XX/ -i n&ff ter® WMV li—- rffiA- 'ill /li m u *-*““XX&s' 12^5 k //'V/ II llitSiSwF**w Mr. J. M. Ryan (in Centre)801 words
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