The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 28 April 1911
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Article754 1911-04-28 337 There is some uncertainty as to President Taft’s intentions in concentrating American troops on the southern boundary that marches with Mexico. Moreover, the situation, as an American friend of ours expressively writes, carries more dynamite than the average fellow realizes.” Up to latest advices by Reuter, who is754 words
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Article780 1911-04-28 337 Mr. Randles, whose name we have seen honourably mentioned in a Blue Book for his superintendence of one of the Camps in South Africa, showed us the other day* a very interesting document, taken from th»* dictation of a pious B ier. It should throw a new780 words
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Article282 1911-04-28 337 Kaiser Wilhelm II his been shocking th-* pious who have hith-rto admired him. A German ofli-er wh Ind unsu-re sfullv attempted suicide was ch irged before a Military Court of Honour, an 1 sentenced to expulsion, and loss of pension and uniform. His Majesty rescinded the verdict, saving; “I282 words
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Page 337 Advertisements
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Advertisement103 1911-04-28 337 Jhe Straits Echo 1? Just'oe satisfies every body, and justice alone.— Emerson. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd, No. 226 —232, Beach Street Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL ©24 per a*a*im OUTSTATION Portage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Pott Free) $l5 M CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone103 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article155 1911-04-28 338 To T£l> EVIXOB or TUB .‘‘TRAITS ECBO. Sir, I beg to draw attention through the medium of your valuable paper to the risk engendered when boarding or leaving sampans at Church Street Ghaut. Since the pontoon has l»een repaired and replaced it is considerably higher than formerly155 words
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Article390 1911-04-28 338 The report of the Batu Caves Rublx3r Company, Ltd., for the year ended 31st December, 1910, presented at the meeting on 27th ult., stated that the profit and loss account shows, including £1,772 brought forward, after making the appropriations and adjustments applicable to 1909 and paying three390 words
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Article560 1911-04-28 338 (From Our Own Correspondent;) 19th April. The holidays were responsible for a large number of residents being away, but if the attendance at All Saints’ Church on Sunday evening was any criterion —it was full to' overflowing—then an equally large number would appear to have flocked into Tai ping560 words
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Article32 1911-04-28 338 Estate Manager Arrested. Singapore, 20th April.—Revel, l dte manager of the Jimah Estates, has been arrested at Port Dickson on a charge of criminal breach of trust and cheating.32 words
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Article660 1911-04-28 338 (>S/q /6/ lieliter.) Existing Agreements Abrogated. London, 20th April.—The Times has received a message from Peking stating that the Foreign Office has assured a deputation of the Anti-opium organisation that the opium negotiations were nearly concluded, and a new agreement abrogating the existing agreements will be signed.(>S/q ■ /6/ lieliter.) - 660 words
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Article35 1911-04-28 339 (Supplied by Beider.} Temporarily Quiet. London, 20th April.—The Champagne country is temporarily quiet. 150 have been arrested, including several leaders. The Vine dressers authorities are sifting the causes and origin of the outbreak.(Supplied by Beider.} - 35 words
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Article49 1911-04-28 339 (Supplied by Beider.} Agreement with Germany Recommended. London, 20th April.—A telegram from Madrid states that a section of the Spanish Press, embracing the prominent Liberal and Conservative organs, are conducting a vigorous campaign against the Franco —Spanish entente. They recommend a rapprochement, even an agreement, with Germany.(Supplied by Beider.} - 49 words
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Article45 1911-04-28 339 (Supplied by Beider.} State—Owned Steamers. London, 20th April.—The Capetown Senate has adopted the motion requesting Government to condsider the question of state—owned steamship lines for mails, passengers and cargo. In the event of Government not obtaining satisfactory tenders for the mail conti act.(Supplied by Beider.} - 45 words
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Article50 1911-04-28 339 (Supplied by Beider.} Reply to American Demands. London, 20th April. A telegram from Washington states that the Mexican reply to the American demand for restrictive pleasures on the Mexico-American frontier has been handed to President Taft. According to the Mexican Ambassador it is friendly both m form and substance.(Supplied by Beider.} - 50 words
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Article192 1911-04-28 339 (Supplied bj Betder.} Proposed Delimitation Commission, p bon don, 20th April.—A telegram from S f ntlno P le that, speaking in the of Pasha in a statement p p e foreign policy in regard to to sap’ Bai d Turkey desired onlvT a J tron independent Persia.(Supplied bj Betder.} - 192 words
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Article531 1911-04-28 339 Reuter represents Rome as gaily celebrating an anniversary of its foundation as a city. He doesn’t give us the number, so we are left in some doubt whether the Romans are on the bust in honour of young Romulus, who is reported as founding the city somewhen about 753531 words
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Article2150 1911-04-28 339 CELEBRATIONS IN PENANG. Ball at the Town Hall. St. George must l>e rather proud of Mr. Bcm Mitchell. To kill a Dragon were an easy task compared with the management of St. George’s Ball year after year and with increasing success. The latter exploit was once again2,150 words
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Article383 1911-04-28 340 England vs. The Rest. A very exciting soccer match was played on the Esplanade yesterday evening, between teams representing England and The Rest. A large concourse of spectators assembled round the ropes to watch the match and they followed the fortunes of the game with the keenest interest. The383 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article525 1911-04-28 341 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, A few energetic griffins join the volunteers and only when we see the periodical command orders do we realise that there is such a force for half a dozen attempts to get the hang of the goose step to525 words
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Article1778 1911-04-28 341 Murderer’s Statement. Telegrams from Canton to the Hongkong Telegraph give full details of the murder of the Tartar General which has apparently greatly alarmed the authorities. Prince Ching and all the Grand Councillors have increased the number of their bodyguard, We give the following clippings from our1,778 words
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Article21 1911-04-28 342 (Echo Special.} Donations 5,000. Singapore, 22nd April. -The total donations for the Chinese Girls’ School have reached $5,000.21 words
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Article48 1911-04-28 342 (Supplied by Reuter.} No Occasion for Intervention. London, 21st April.—A telegram from Washington states that President Taft has conferred with the Secretary of State and several Congressmen on the Mexican situation. It is understood that they decided there was no occasion for intervention or mediation.* (Supplied by Reuter.} - 48 words
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Article71 1911-04-28 342 (Supplied by Reuter.} New Law to be Promulgated. London, 21st April.—A telegram from Lisbon states that a law for the separation of Church and State will lx? promulgated shortly. It suppresses Catholicism as the religion of the State and guarantees complete liberty of conscience. The(Supplied by Reuter.} - 71 words
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Article34 1911-04-28 342 (Supplied by Reuler.} Celebrations. London, 22ml April.—The anniversary of the foundation of Rome was celebrated in that city in the most animated manner, the streets being gaily decorated. Artillery salutes were fired.(Supplied by Reuler.} - 34 words
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Article108 1911-04-28 342 (Supplied by Reuter.} Solution in Sight. London, 21st April.—Reuter is informed that the Opium negotiations at Peking between Sir John Jordan, British Minister at Peking, and the Wai-wu-pu almost reached a deadlock a few days ago, but so great progress has been made during the past fortnight(Supplied by Reuter.} - 108 words
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Article50 1911-04-28 342 (Supplied by Reuter.} Railophone Installation. London, 22nd April.—The first railophone installation for wireless telephony and signalling to and from moving trains has been inaugurated at Stratford-on-Avon. Messages were received and despatched from the telephone box fitted to a train travelling between Stratford and Ettrington. The hearing was distinct.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 50 words
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Article379 1911-04-28 342 (Supplied by Reuter.} Anxiety in Paris. London, 22nd April.—Despite semiofficial assurances much anxiety prevails in Paris regarding the plight of Major Bremond, who is trying to lead Mahakla from the Sherarda country to the relief of Fez, but was detained by floods and the exhaustion of ammunition. The(Supplied by Reuter.} - 379 words
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Advertisement55 1911-04-28 342 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 be relied upon with implicit confidence. For sale55 words
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Obituary751 1911-04-28 342 Necrology. (Echo Special.) Dr. Bentley. Singapore, 22nd April.—The death is announced at Wales of Dr. Bentley, formerly Colonial Surgeon, S.S., Medical Adviser to Johore, Surgeon of the Lock and Chinese Hospitals, and V isiting Surgeon, Leper Hospital, Singapore. He was the pioneer of beriberi research. Death of Mr. Koh tieang751 words
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Article1078 1911-04-28 343 This is the house that Dr. Jack builds. The microbe that bit the rat that infected the house that infected the man who took it abroad and made an epidemic. So runs the tale of bubonic plague, with whose working we have had unpleasantly close acquaintance in several Far1,078 words
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Article199 1911-04-28 343 Renfrew Shield. Presented bv Messrs. William Simons A Co., Ltd. To l>e competed for in two Stages. Ist Stage 200 yards Snap Shooting. 2nd Stage 400, 300 and 200 yards. Teams. Team of 4 from each section. Position.— Any Military (without rest). No. of Rounds.— lst Stage199 words
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Article221 1911-04-28 343 The Secretary of State has approved of the following appointments Mr. G. A. Hall to lie first magistrate, Singapore; Mr. H. W. Firrnstone to be District Judge, Singapore Mr. W. Langham Carter to lie 5.D.0., Province Wellesley, in class III; Mr. D. Beattv to be Deputy Registrar, Penang;221 words
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Article549 1911-04-28 344 P.C.C. w. M.R.C. On the Esplanade the match between the P. C. C. and the M. R. C. was played off on Saturday afternoon. The Mohamedans, who batted first, did hitter than in their exhibition against Butterworth and scored 36, l>efore being dismissed, Abdul Hamid being top scorer549 words
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Article85 1911-04-28 344 Tennis Courts. The Courts will be closed on and after Wednesday, 26th inst., until further notice. Golf. The Ladies’ Monthly Medal for April, played fer on Friday and Saturday last, has been won by Miss Mahler, with 91—24=67. The following cards were also returned Mrs. Evens 45-4-39=85 words
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Article94 1911-04-28 344 Due in Malaya Shortly. According to the Papuan Times of March 31st, Mr. W. R Westland is leaving in March for Java, the Federated Malay States, and Ceylon to study thoroughly the best methods of handling and shipping seeds, plants, cuttings, or stumps of all tropical products94 words
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Article230 1911-04-28 344 The following gentlemen have been duly ele- ted to lie the Bar Committee for the Settlement of Penang:—Mr. J. F. Wreford— President. W. R. Armstrong Vice-President. B. E. Ross— Honorary Secrvtary. S. C. Ambrose. G. N. Saye. The Tongkah Run. —On Thursday the s. s. Malacca, up230 words
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Article549 1911-04-28 344 S.F.P. ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY APRIL. 21. Present. His Excellency the Acting Governor V t Brockman. The Hon’ble Major Genl. Stephenstfh, g.o c the Colonial A. n Lemon. the Attorney-General T d» w Braddell. •<*«&. the Col Treasurer, W. C. Michell the Col. Engineer, F. J. Pi g0 ttS.F.P. - 549 words
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Article666 1911-04-28 345 Ctp John Anderson and the Selangor 5 Coconuts Company. When he passed through Colombo a few days ago, homew'ard bound, Sir John Anderson G.c.M.G., was interviewed by a representative of the Times of Ceylon, who appeared to be chiefly concerned about the recently-formed company, Selangor Coconuts The666 words
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Article1069 1911-04-28 345 Report of the Examiners. The Examiners appointed by the Syndicate (the Reverend E.C. Pearce, m.a., Fellow of Corpus Christi College, S. S. F. Fletcher, m.a., of King’s College, W. G. Bell, m.a., Fellow of Trinity Hall, and the Reverend W. S. Macgowan, 1.1. d., of King’s College)1,069 words
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Article1541 1911-04-28 346 HALF YEARLY REPORT. Decrease of Net Revenue. The Report of the Board for the half year ended Dec. 31st has Ixjen issued. With the balance brought forward the credit balance of general revenue account was 1714 ,435, and the interest paid or due to Government absorbs1,541 words
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Advertisement56 1911-04-28 346 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 remark able cures of colds and can be relied upon with implicit confidence. For56 words
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Article865 1911-04-28 347 —S. T. TELEGRAPH COMPANY’S CLAIM AGAINST AN OPERATOR. Nominal Damages Awarded. In the Supreme Court, Singapore, on Wednesday, Mr. Justice Fisher gave judgment in the action brought by the Eastern Extension, Australasia and China Telegraph Campany, Ltd., against Mr. William Hay Jefferson, an expert operator, for damages for—S. T. - 865 words
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Article757 1911-04-28 347 W.M. —i - W.M.—i ■in the Free Preu. There are three generally accepted sayings about name-holders in the making; that a prophet is not without honour save in his own country that no man is a hero to his valet; and that saints are not canonized till they have bri'ii■in the Free Preu. - 757 words
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Article50 1911-04-28 347 East Dorset By-Elec-tion. (Silpphed by liculer.y Unionists Will Not Contest. London, 2fth April.-The Unionists will not contest East Dorset where a vacancy has been caused by the appoint ment of Captarn the Hon. Frederick Guest as a Junior Lord of the Treasury in succession to Mr. B. J. So ayes.(Silpphed by liculer.y - 50 words
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Article72 1911-04-28 347 by lleubr.) Peace Negotiations Proposed. London, 23rd April. A telegram from Washington ▲tes that the Mexican insurgent General Madero ha- proposed an armistice with a view to negotiations for pe;ve which it is l*e|i**ved President Diaz will accept. Funner Details. London, 24th April, telegram from New Yo.kby lleubr.) - 72 words
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Article28 1911-04-28 348 (Sujqdied by Reuter.) A Drawn Game. London, 24th April.—The Cup final at the Crystal Palace between Newcastle and Bradford City resulted in a goalless draw.(Sujqdied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article64 1911-04-28 348 (Supplied by Reuter.) Royal Aeronaut London, 24th April.—A telegram from Prussia states that Prince Henry of Prussia made a brilliant aeroplane flight at Darmstadt over the Parade ground. He flew for 40 minutes at an average height of 500 ft. and covered 32 miles. He descended owing to a(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article34 1911-04-28 348 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bill Passed. London, 22nd April.—A telegram from Washington states that the House of Representatives has passed the Canadian Reciprocity Bill by 264 votes to 89, a majority of 175.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article144 1911-04-28 348 (Supplied by Reuter.) Vague Rumours Regarding Fez. London, 22nd April.—A telegram from Madrid states that according to an unconfirmed native report from Tetuan the rebels stormed Fez and massacred the Moorish garrison, the Sultan taking refuge in the French Consulate. English Sympathy with France. London, 24th April.—The English papers(Supplied by Reuter.) - 144 words
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Article1387 1911-04-28 348 A conscientious objection to avoidable expenditure of energy in this office has, as our readers are aware, converted Kuala Lumpur” into “Klumpur.” We do not know who invented the obvious abbreviation. The telegraph people always use it, and that we could reasonably be expected to translate so1,387 words
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Article226 1911-04-28 349 Rvthe Siamese yacht Thalang, which a into port this morning, there arrived jj Prince Mahidol of Siam and H. H. v Chow Tridos, who have booked their bv the homeward bound German which is advertised to leave for E Thev were°accompanied by Nai Tua, H. r226 words
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Article368 1911-04-28 349 It may be that the Penang public will not be called upon for subscriptions towards the Coronation celebrations, as it is rumoured that the Government will subscribe a sum of $lO,OOO towards the celebration in Penang and Province Wellesley. This with the $l,OOO already voted by the George368 words
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Article164 1911-04-28 349 tn tn x 77" < yQ O O -h O O o Z M ci I—i E-< K H tMiss Wemyss «89 31 32 30 93 34'56 TMrs. W.-Motion... -83 29 31 33 93 33 98 tMiss Joan Smith... -83 30 33 28 91 34-15 t Huxley -84 27164 words
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Article280 1911-04-28 349 Wellington-Gerrard. At St. George’s Church this morning the marriage was solemnised between Mr. Daniel Cunningham Wellington, of Singapore, and Miss Margaret Georgina Gerrard, of Roby, Lancashire, who arrived by the extra P. and O. steamer Nile yesterday. The Rev. F. W. Haines, Colonial Chaplain, officiated. The bride was280 words
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Article378 1911-04-28 349 The Strait? Times publishes the following details of Dr. Bentley, a former Colonial Surgeon of the Straits Settlements, whose death our Singai>ore correspondent wired us on Saturday We have received a cable from our London correspondent announcing the death of Dr. Arthur James Macdonald Bentley which378 words
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Article517 1911-04-28 349 Effects of Alienating Crown Land and Felling Jungle. Mr. A. M. Burn-Murdoch, Conservator of Forests, F. M. S. and Straits Settlements, has issued his annual report on forest administration in the Straits for the year 1910. This shows that the total area of all reserves in the colony517 words
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Article267 1911-04-28 350 Farewell Performance. The farewell performance of this fine circus drew perhaps the liest house during the all too short season that Fillis and his artistes have shown here. Every one came to have a last look at the old favourites. After the performance the jumping competition fordocal horses267 words
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306 1911-04-28 350 Action by the Royal Colonial Institute. For some time past the Royal Colonial Institute has had under consideration the question of identifying itself in a more active manner with the furtherance of Empire trade and in<i istrial interests, ami at the last Meeting of the306 words
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Article143 1911-04-28 350 ESTATE MANAGER FOUND SHOT. 1,1 L’c/t o Special.) Mrs. Proudlock Charged. Klumpur, 25th April.—A painful sensation has been caused here by a tragedy which took place on Sunday night. About 10.30 p.m. the Police were summoned by Mrs. Proudlock, wife of the Acting Headmaster of the Victoria Institution,143 words
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Article54 1911-04-28 350 (Echo Special.} The Selangor Horses. Klumpur, 25th April.—Eleven horses are in training here for the Singapore Races— S« ddon. Pin, Troubadour, Salute, Severity, Darbydale, Phonograph, Little Stranger, Baerami, Satis, and Billet Doux. An occasional corresp indent of the Malay M ill states that they are all looking well,54 words
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Article18 1911-04-28 350 (L ho Floods. Klumpur, 25th April.—There have been heavy floods in general in Selangor. 4-0-«.18 words
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Article125 1911-04-28 350 (Echo Special.) A Miraculous Escape. Klumpur, 25th April.—Two European ladies, a little girl, and an infant with its ayah had a miraculous escape in a motor mishap yesterday evening at the public gardens. Towkay Kong Lam, who was driving the car, was hurt. It appears that the car125 words
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Article98 1911-04-28 350 (Echo Special.) The “Asian” a Total Wreck. Singapore, 24th April.—The Pacific mail Asian is a total wreck on the Finger Rock, Tai Chow Islands. The mails, passengers and crew are, however, safe. Collision Near Shanghai. Singapore, 24th April.—The s. s. Kwang Lee collided with the s. s. Meifoo,98 words
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Article107 1911-04-28 350 (Echo Special.) Latest Prices. Klumpur, 25th April.—The Planters’ Stores and Agency cable the following prices obtaining in London. Plantation Sheet) r/ol lk T> > 5/3d per lb. Biscuits r Fine Hard Para ...4 11 Pantai. Singapore, 25th April.—The report of Pantai estate states that the estimated acreage is 1,016,107 words
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Article20 1911-04-28 350 (Echo Special.} Ashore. Singapore, 25th April. —The steamer Glanggi has been ashore at the doub.eheaded beacon since Friday.20 words
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Advertisement65 1911-04-28 350 Keep it dt Hand. Keep Chamberlain’s Pain Balm .it Land Ijecome acquainted many uses ami ntrinsic merits ami it will save much suffering as well as time ami money. It promptly relieves the pt in resulting from cuts, bruises, sprains or injuries from any cause and the wound is healed65 words
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71 1911-04-28 351 (Echo Special.'} A *50,000 Claim. Klumpur, 25th April.—Sir A. F. G. Law is hearing the action at Malacca brought by A. H. S. Megee against the Malacca Rubber Plantations. The plaintiff claims §50,000, the balance of his salary, allowances, etc. The defendants dismissed him some71 words
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Article26 1911-04-28 351 (Supplied by Reuter.} End in Sight. London, 24th April.—The Mexican Government has agreed upon an armistice and peace negotiations have been opened.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 26 words
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Article30 1911-04-28 351 (Echo Special.) Rajah's Title Raised. Singapore, 25th April.—The Hon. Mr. C. J. Saunders has gone to Kelantan to hand to the Rajah letters patent in recognition of his sultanate.30 words
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Article24 1911-04-28 351 (Echo Special.'} Copra Pepper. Singapore, 25th April.—The market prices to-day are as follows Sundried Copra S 9.20, no buyers. White Pepper §27.00. buyers.24 words
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Article42 1911-04-28 351 (Eclto Special.} European P. C. Fined. Singapore, 25th April.—A European constable named Jones was fined §5O or i m P r i soniuen t on charges of twbedience, conduct prejudicial to good or er and discipline, and indiscipline.42 words
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Article33 1911-04-28 351 (Sup]died by Reuter.} Peking Outbreak Stopped. Petin^ 011 April.—A telegram from ceaaatF that an edict notifies the of daaH? t ie Pl a ue The total number ‘"«ths is approximately 6,000.(Sup]died by Reuter.} - 33 words
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Article68 1911-04-28 351 (Supplied by Reuter.} Secretary of Ironworkers’ Union Charged with Murder. London, 24th April.—A telegram from Indianapolis states that McNamara, International Secretary to the Structural Ironworkers Lnion of America, has been arrested on a charge of murder and complicity in the dynamiting of the Los Angelos Times in(Supplied by Reuter.} - 68 words
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Article38 1911-04-28 351 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Premier Thanked. London, 24th April.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that the Tsar has addressed a rescript to M. Stolypin, the Premier, thanking him for his services to the State.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article134 1911-04-28 351 (Supplied by Reuter.} French Preparations. London, 25th April.—A telegram from Paris states that in view of the importance and haste a flying column composed entirely of French and Algerian troops has already left the Shawia country for Fez Another force follows, and a third French force(Supplied by Reuter.} - 134 words
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Article52 1911-04-28 351 (Supplied by Reuter.) Amendment to Clause II Defeated. London, 25th April.—ln the House of Commons an amendment was moved in regard to clause 2 of the eto Bill, excluding Home Rule from the operation of the measure. The measure was defeated by 284 votes to 190, a majority(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article1241 1911-04-28 351 On Saturday we published a half column letter advocating the formation of a local “unit” of the Legion of Frontiersmen, a b ody of men who are too slack to face the discipline and drill of Volunteer work, and yet desirous of showing their patriotism —or uniform.1,241 words
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Article672 1911-04-28 352 P. C. C. rs. Free School. The Cup Tie match between the P. C. C. and the Free School was played off on the Esplanade yesterday evening before a fairly large crowd of onlookers. The game was rather slow, and although the P. C. C. won, it may672 words
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Article463 1911-04-28 353 The Malay Mail of last Monday says: We regret to record a tragedy which created a profound sensation in Kuala Lumpur when the news became generally known this morning, and which resulted in Mrs- Proudlock, the wife of Mr. W. Proudlock, second master at the Victoria Institution,463 words
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Article1614 1911-04-28 353 SIR HUGH CLIEEORD LECTURES IN CEYLON. Memories of Pahang Days. On the 7th inst., at Kalutara, Ceylon, Sir Hugh Clifford, the Colonial Secretary of the Island, delivered a lecture on “‘Malaya under native rule” thus inaugurating a series of popular lectures spread over the next five1,614 words
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Article351 1911-04-28 354 Combined Sea Sports for Penarg and Province Wellesley. A meeting was held at the Harbour Master’s Office at 3 p.m. on Monday between members of the Penang Seasports Committee and representatives from the Province Wellesley Committee with the object of combinding to hold one set of sea351 words
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Article45 1911-04-28 354 (Echo Special.) At Five Shillings. Klumpur, 26th April.—The Planters’ Stores London agency cable the following prices: Sheet and biscuit 4s. lid. Fine crepe ss. Id. Best scrap 4s. 9d. Bark scrap 3s. lOd. Scrap untreated... 3s. 9d. Rambong 3s. 9d. Fine hard Para ss.45 words
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Article50 1911-04-28 354 (Echo Special.) Passengers' Reports. Singapore, 26th April.—The Asia passengers have arrived at Shanghai. They say her bows were torn clean away. They had exciting adventures. While defending the ship from plundering fishermen, they killed four. Subsequently there was a disturbance ashore, but that was due to misunderstandings.50 words
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Article17 1911-04-28 354 (Echo Special.) The Amount Lost. Singapore, 26th April.—The amount misappropriated by the late secretaries was $6,150.17 words
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Article105 1911-04-28 354 (Supplied by Reuter.) Germany's Little Game. London, 25th April.—A telegram from Berlin says that the German press are instituting a vigorous campaign against the French in Morocco. Europeans May Leave. London, 26th April.—The British Legation at Tangier received advices from Fez on April 20 stating that the Uled Jama(Supplied by Reuter.) - 105 words
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Article39 1911-04-28 354 (Supplied by Reuter.) Heavyweight Championship of England. London, 25th April.—At the National Sporting Club in the fight for the Heavyweight Championship of England and a purse of «£7OO, Bombardier Wells knocked out Iron Hague in the sixth round.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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314 1911-04-28 354 (Supplied by Reuter.) Question in Parliament. London, 26th April.—ln the House of Commons yesterday the following question was asked: Whether the military contributions from the Eastern Crown Colonies were regulated solely i n regard to the immediate local requirements as to military garrisons, whether(Supplied by Reuter.) - 314 words
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Article398 1911-04-28 354 (Supplied by Reuter.) Development of the Submarine. London, 26th April.—The Evening News has the best authority for stating that the number of German submarines at present building will carry in addition to torpedo tubes one 3. 4 inches quick-firing gun. The Evening News adds Apart from the importance(Supplied by Reuter.) - 398 words
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Article944 1911-04-28 355 We find it difficult to believe that European Police Constable H. Jones of Singapore is hopelessly depraved, and we would not flatly contradict anybody who said that in spite of recent events he is a good policeman. We do not know him, but that is how we feel about944 words
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Article559 1911-04-28 355 An Enjoyable Paperchase. The meml**rs of the Hunt Club held a very enjoyable paperchase yesterday evening. The meet was at the Parade Ground at 5 p.m., and as the hour approached motor cars and carriages rolled up, full of ladies and gentlemen eager to witness the throw559 words
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Article1098 1911-04-28 356 Papers on M a la y Sc bj ecth. —Malay Industries, Part II Fishing, Hunting and Trapping. By It. 0. Winstedt. F. M. 8. Government Press Price $1 Another illusion gone! We always thought that the Malay, while not offensively industrious in things that do not1,098 words
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Article83 1911-04-28 356 At a practice shoot for the Daily Mail Empire Day Cup, the following were the highest scores made by the M. S. V. R. Rifle Club. The conditions being seven shots and one sighter each at 2)0, 500 and GOO yards, the h.p.s. being 105 Mr.83 words
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Article872 1911-04-28 356 Refusing to Salute an Officer European Police Constable I{ Jones No 15, appeared before Mr. Maundreli, acting third magistrate at Singapore on Monday’ says the 8. F. P., on charges of disobedience of orders by not saluting his Senior Officer Inspector Connor, at 10.30 a m. on872 words
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Advertisement40 1911-04-28 356 Better than a Plaster. For pains in the side or chest dampen a piece of flannel 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.40 words
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Article559 1911-04-28 357 LADIES’ MIRACULOUS ESCAPE. Mr. Kong Lam Injured. Two European ladies, a little girl, an infant in arms and an ayah had what can only be described as a miraculous escape from injury in a mishap which occurred to Mr. Kong Lam’s motorcar yesterday afternoon about 5-30 in559 words
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Article839 1911-04-28 357 Advisory Board Constituted. The Malay Mail in a leading article says We hear on good authority that Government has acceded to the request of the committee of the Selangor Chamber of Commerce that an Advisory Board be constituted for Port Swettenham. This news will be received with satisfaction839 words
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Article247 1911-04-28 357 The many friends of Mr. Loke Chow Thye in Penang and F. M. S. will be pleased to hear that he has struck it rich in Ulu Serendah. The proposition is a Hydraulicing one and the average of Tin Ore in the ground is over two247 words
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Advertisement64 1911-04-28 357 Children Like It. When a medicine must be given to young children it should lie pleasant to take. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is made from loaf sugar, and the roots used in its preparation give it a flavor similar to maple syrup, making it pb-asant to take. It has no superior64 words
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Article914 1911-04-28 358 A meeting of the Immigration Committee was held at the Government Office», Penang, on April 24th. Present. The Superintendent of Indian Immigrant» (Chairman). The Principal Medical Officer. The Director of Public Works. E. B. Skinner, Esq. E. A. Watson, Esq. After the reading of the minutes of the914 words
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Article76 1911-04-28 358 (Echo Special) Klumpur Programme. Klumpur, 27th April.—The provisional programme of the Klumpur Coronation Celebrations is as follows Thursday, 22nd June. Parade. Services, Adoption of the address, Despatch of telegram. Children’s fete. Daylight Fireworks. Fancy Fair, Public Dance at the Town -Hall. Procession, Fireworks and illuminations at Night. Friday,76 words
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Article32 1911-04-28 358 'h > S, <c' i.} Date of Next Meeting. Klumpur, 27th April.—The Federal Council will meet at Kuala Lumpur on May 8. The chief business is the Tamil Immigrants Fund Enactment.32 words
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Article90 1911-04-28 358 (/.-/io Special) Revel Fined. Klumpur, 27th April.—At Port Dickson C. G. Revel was charged with criminal breach of trust and cheating at the instance of the Jimah Rubber Company. He Pleaded Not Guilty.” Evidence for the prosecution was led. Then the accused, who was not represented by90 words
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Article59 1911-04-28 358 (Supplied by Renier.) Result. London, 27th April.—The result of the race for the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes (1 mile) which was run at New Market yesterday was as follows Sunstar 1 Steadfast 2' Lycaon... 3 Won by 2 lengths. S. P. sto 1 agst. Sunstar; 100 to(Supplied by Renier.) - 59 words
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Article60 1911-04-28 358 (Supplied by Reuter.') Bradford City Wins in the Replay. London, 27th April.—The replay of the Cup Tie final at Manchester between Bradford City and Newcastle resulted in a win for the former team by 1 goal to nil. Newcastle made a prolonged attack and came several times(Supplied by Reuter.') - 60 words
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Article62 1911-04-28 358 (Supplied by Reuter.) Canada and American Susceptibility. London, 28th April. —To prevent wound* ing the susceptibilities of the America especially in view of the present good re tions, the Canadian Committee of Festival of Empire has eliminated da’s principal contribution to the p*gy ant, depicting the defeat(Supplied by Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article54 1911-04-28 359 Z/y Reuter.) Turkish Troops Ambushed. London, 26th April.-Telegrams from Vienna speak of the severe defeat of the Turks by an Albanian Catholic tribe on the fording to the Turkish official account ral detachments surrounded two com"we3 sent from Tusi which were and suffered a loss of twelveZ/y Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article42 1911-04-28 359 (Supplied by Reuter.} German Threat. London, 26th April.—A telegram from Berlin states that the pan-German Rheiniiche Westfaelische Zeitun'j says that if Erance seriously resists the German demand for the partition of Morocco she will have to bear the responsibility of war.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 42 words
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Article124 1911-04-28 359 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japano-American Harmony. London, 27th April.—A telegram from New York states that at the banquet of the American Asiatic Society both Mr. Knox and M. Sadatsuchi Uchida, Japanese Con-sul-General at New York, dwelt on the Japano-American harmony. President Taft wrote saying that the recently negotiated(Supplied by Reuter.) - 124 words
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Article122 1911-04-28 359 Penang, 28th April. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/4J 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 f 3 Credit 2/4 3 Documentary.. 2/4| Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay, Demand Bank 174$ Mouhnein, Demand Bank 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 176$ Madras,122 words
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Article216 1911-04-28 359 Gold Leaf >64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 24.8"» «of™ Trang Peppar 17.75 buyers Cloves 42. nominal Mace ...108— nominal Pickings 99.— nominal Nutmegs 110 s. 21’ buyers I No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar j 2 600 sales (.Basket 5.10 nom. Copra (mixed) d.~~buyers FTahbun 190.— sellers. a..tu216 words
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Advertisement27 1911-04-28 359 Raflles-by-the-Sea, PENANG'S most select hotel. ®ROPEAN proprietorship. ric Light, i any. Private Bathrooms a-nd Verandahs. Private Dining Rooms. prison invited as to Cleanliness, Ap tments and Terms.27 words
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Advertisement564 1911-04-28 359 Of Interest to Ailing Is Phis Story of a Mother in China. After Years of Suffering She was Eventually Made Happy and Well by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. It is impossible to conceive of irreater misery in life than to lie always ailing, and yet that is the condition to564 words
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Advertisement84 1911-04-28 359 Decay, Indigestion, Disordered Liver, H» -a<la lies, I’, ick-pains, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Paralysis (even in its severest forms), Eczema, Scrofula, and Skin Eruption, Malaria, and Beri-Beri, the after effects of Fevers, Dysentery and Chills. As a specific for the special ailments of ladies they have an unrivalled reputation. Obtainable from medicine84 words
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