The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 5 May 1911
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Article565 1911-05-05 360 There is another thing which should unjustly affect many people out here, and which we did not dwell upon when we discussed this matter recently. The Imperial Government taxes local incomes, quite apart from such cases as those of people who draw dividends from the London offices of565 words
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Article420 1911-05-05 360 They were perhaps rather shy about discussing their relations with the Automobile Club, when they found public attention on them. Anyway, at yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commission, there was no discussion. President Peel merely intimated that the Commissioners had agreed to the erection of danger signals at various420 words
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Article547 1911-05-05 360 ORDINARY MEETING. Present. Mr. W. Peel (President). W. T. Chapman. J. W. Hallifax. Dr. P. V. Locke. Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok. W. S. Dunn (Acting Municipa Engineer). O. V. Thomas (Electrical Engineer). and L. A. C. Biggs (Secretary). Yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commission was brief and no547 words
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Page 360 Advertisements
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Advertisement112 1911-05-05 360 ijlte Straits Echo Jr «L 4 SSS W WWy Justice satisfies every body, and justice alone.— Emerstn. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Bundays.) AT THK CRITERION PRESS, Ltd, No. 226 —232, Beach Streep Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL 8M per aamru OUTSTATION Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) 815112 words
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Article125 1911-05-05 361 Tennis Tournament. The above tournament will com n -nee on Monday, 15th May. Entries, which are now open, will close on Wednesday, 10th May. A book has been provided for the purpose at the Golf Club, but if members so desire they may send their entries to125 words
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Article383 1911-05-05 361 GENERAL MEETING. There was a large attendance at the general meeting of the Penang Choral Society which was held at the Town Hall at 5.30 p. m. yesterday. Among those present were: Mesdames. Phillips, Hogan, Haines, Liddell, Wright, Daniel, and Trengove, Miss Brown, and Messrs. O. V.383 words
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Article639 1911-05-05 361 Wharves Protest Dismissed. A meeting of the Committee of the Penang Association Football League was held in the P. C. C. yesterday evening when there were present: -Mr. M. S. Goldie, P. C. C. (who presided in the unavoidable absence of the President, Dr. I. Hill Jamieson),639 words
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Article346 1911-05-05 361 (From One Correspondent.} April 26th. Mr. E. N. Edwards, Inspector of Police, who is ill in hospital, is recovering. There is a rumour that he is to be transferred to Port Dickson, and if this is so Taiping will lose another very good Cricketer. Messrs. Lochmm and Co. have346 words
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Article271 1911-05-05 361 During the hearing of a police case at Shanghai on April 12, in which Mr. Montagu Harris, formerly of Singapore, was engaged, Mr. Godfrey (for defendant) addressing the c turf said :—I think it would save time if the Court adjourned while Mr. Harris studied271 words
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Article510 1911-05-05 362 gays the writer of Sporting Notes in the a F P. The entries for the Spring Race meeting, which promises to be quite one of the most ooen and interesting of many years, close on Saturday at noon and owners are reminded in order' that there may510 words
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Article144 1911-05-05 362 Our announcement a few days ago that a sum of S 10,000 will be voted towards the Coronation celebrations. in Penang and Province Wellesley is confirmed. The Legislative Council will meet to-day and the Acting Colonial Secretary will move that a vote of 350,000 be144 words
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Article28 1911-05-05 362 U-'ho Special.} Some Dividends. Singapore, 27th April.—Allagar is declaring a 1- percent, dividend; Consolidated Malay a 50 per cent, dividend, making 100 per cent, for the year.28 words
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Article28 1911-05-05 362 (Helio Special.) Pepper and Copra. Singapore, 27th April.—The market prices to-day are as follows Mixed Copra 39-15, no buyers. Sundried 39-35, Black Pepper ...316-12j, buyers. White ...327-37|,28 words
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Article42 1911-05-05 362 (Echo Special.} The Alleged Cause. Singapore, 27th April.—A special telegram to the Straits Times from Klumpur states that it is alleged that Mr. Steward made violent advances to Mrs. Proudlock, who fired on him in defence of her honour.42 words
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Article123 1911-05-05 362 (supplied bj Reuter.} Revolutionary Amendment Thrown Out. London, 27th April.—ln the debate in the House of Commons on the Veto Bill an amendment, enacting that after a bill had been thrice passed by the Commons and rejected by the Lords it will be submitted to a referendum and,(supplied bj Reuter.} - 123 words
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Article40 1911-05-05 362 (Supplied by Reuter.) Announcement by Mr. Asquith. London, 28th April.—ln the House of Commons Mr. 11. H. Asquith, the Premier, said that the Budget would be presented as soon as the Veto Bill wa, disposed by the Commons.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article34 1911-05-05 362 (Supplied by Reuter.) French Reply to Germany. London, 27th April.—The French Ambassador has assured Herr von Bethman Hollweg, the German Imperial Chancellor, that France had no intention of contravening the treaty of Algeciras.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article76 1911-05-05 362 (Supplied by Reuter.) First British Navy Airship. London, 28th April.—The Standard gives details of the first British Navy airship, which is 511 ft. long and nearly 50 ft. in diameter. The frame-work is of durahnin, which is an alloy as hard as steel and half its weight. It(Supplied by Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article40 1911-05-05 362 (Supplied by Reuter.) Turkey Warns Montenegro. London, 28th April.—A telegram from Constantinople sajs that Rif aat Pasha states that unless the Montenegrins ceased to aid the Albanian insurgents he would be compelled to call Montenegro to account.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article237 1911-05-05 362 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Scheme. London, 27th April.—The meeting of the Advisory County Committee of the Marylelione Cricket Club in reference to the scheme for the County Championship has agreed that the side behind on the first innings of an unfinished rnitch should score one point. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 237 words
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Article1283 1911-05-05 363 .—P. P. Mark Twain’s idea was that mankind had a permanent job, in spite of earthquakes, famines, and reformers. He avowed that no matter where it went to school, or who taught it, mankind remained indestructibly content, happy, thankful, proud.” All these things we are at the moment,.—P. P. - 1,283 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article103 1911-05-05 363 To tub Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, Will you kindly allow me through the medium of your paper on behalf of Mrs Dyer and her daughter, who left by the s.s. Taroba for Australia, on the 29th instant, to heartily thank all the Ladies and103 words
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Article399 1911-05-05 363 At Home. An “At Home given by the ladies was held last night at the Parish Hall, which was lent by the President and Members of Committee for the occasion. The success of last night’s affair was due to Mrs. C. T. D’Souza, Mrs. J. H. Phipps,399 words
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Article559 1911-05-05 364 tt’e are now able to publish the further nuticulars, we promised some time ago, C this delightful romantic Comedy by Ldeleine Lucette Ryley. Mr. and Mrs. Wright-Motion, under whose personal v *tion it will be produced, have definitely booked the Town Hall for the 20th, 22nd nd559 words
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Article193 1911-05-05 364 The Special correspondent of the Straitu Times at Kuala Lumpur sends the following telegram to that paper in regard to the Kuala Lumpur Tragedy. The officials here are reticent concerning the detalis of Mr. Steward’s death but the facts, according to Mrs. Proudlock’s storv, are understood to193 words
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Article73 1911-05-05 364 {Echo Special.') Sendayan. Singapore, 28th April.—The Sendayan Rubber Company is making a call of two shillings. Changkat Serdang. The Changkat Serdang meeting has been postponed for a week owing to the absence of Mr. Emerson. Latest Prices. Klumpur, 29th April.—The Planters and Stores’ agency in London cable the following73 words
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Article41 1911-05-05 364 (Echo Special.') Assailant at Large. Singapore, 28th April.—A Javanese kebun was stabbed dead and a Javanese constable dangerously wounded at River Valley Road yesterday evening by a Javanese assailant who is known but has not yet been arrested.41 words
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Article93 1911-05-05 364 (Echo Special.) Troops in League with Revolutionists. Singapore, 28th April.—Canton wires state that the foreign-trained soldiers are in league with the Revolutionists and that they intended to seize the city on Saturday. It is rumoured that the Revolutionists bombarded the Viceroy’s Yamen but they only destroyed the93 words
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Article21 1911-05-05 364 (Echo Special.) $83,789. Singapore, 29th April.—The total subscriptions to the King Edward Memorial Fund now amount to $83,789.21 words
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Article60 1911-05-05 364 (Echo Special.) Due at Singapore To-morrow. 1 Singapore, 29th April.—Prince and Princess Fushimi, who are representing the Emperor of Japan at the Coronation, are due here on Sunday. They will stay at the Japanese Consulate. On Monday they will proceed to Johore; on Tuesday, after some60 words
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Article73 1911-05-05 364 (Echo Special.) Dairy Agreed Upon. Singapore, 29th April.—The Municipal Commissioners are starting a dairy at a cost of $8,500. New Sewerage Scheme. They propose to borrow $2,000,000 for a sewerage scheme drawn up by the Municipal Engineer, Mr. Pierce, based on Messrs. Miagley and Taylor’s report. The scheme73 words
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Article88 1911-05-05 364 (Echo Special.) Official Figures. Singapore, 28th April.—The census returns for the Straits Settlements are as follows: Singapore: Municipal Area ...259.578 Country 43,750 Total... 303,328 Penang: Municipal Area ...100,986 North East District 15,111 Balik Pulau 23,279 Total... 139,376 Malacca: Municipal Area 21,213 Central District 34,422 Alor Gajah 37,126 Jasin88 words
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Article27 1911-05-05 365 {Echo Special.) Date of Inquest. Klumpur. 29th April—The inquest into the death of Mr. Stewart, and also the preliminary enquiry, will take place on Monday.27 words
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Article149 1911-05-05 365 {Echo Special.) Coronation Celebrations. Singapore, 28th April.—At the meeting of the Legislative Council the Hon. Mr. E. L. Brockman, Acting Governor, speaking in regard to the Coronation Vote of SSO,(XX), •aid that he proposed to allot the money as follows Penang $lO,OOO Malacca 5,000 Labuan 500 —$1,000 Singapore—the149 words
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Article32 1911-05-05 365 {Echo Special.) Sixfold Increase. Singapore, 29th April.—The report of the Monopolies Department shows that the receipts for 1910 were $6,612,918 as compared with $1,628,684 received by the Farmers in 1909.32 words
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Article61 1911-05-05 365 {Supplied by Reuter.) Result. London, 29th April.—Following was the result of the race for the One Thousand Guineas (1 mile; 3 yd. fillies, 9 st. each) which was run at Newmarket yesteiday Atmah I Radiancy Knockfeerna 3 Won by a short head. S. P. 7to 1 agst.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article61 1911-05-05 365 {Supplied by Reuter.) Its Establishment Proposed. Ixmdon, 28th April.—Mr. H.. 11. Asquith, the Premier, received a deputation who presented a memorial, signed by 292 members on both sides of the House, in favour of the establishment of an Advisory Imperial Council. The Premier was sympathetic an 1{Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article156 1911-05-05 365 {Supplied by Reuter.) Bold Attempt to Relieve Bremond. London, 28th April.—A telegram from Tangier says that the bold attempt of M. Boisset, the French Consular Agent at Alcazar, who was escorted by troops, to take money and ammunition to Major Bremond, was unsuccessful. He is there at Fez, and{Supplied by Reuter.) - 156 words
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Article28 1911-05-05 365 {Supplied Uy l.eacer.) Native Reports. London, 28th April.—A telegram from Perira states that according to native reports Iman Yahya was, on January 20, captured at Sanaa.{Supplied Uy l.eacer.) - 28 words
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Article54 1911-05-05 365 {Supplied by Reuter.) A Government Defeat. London, 29th April.—A telegram from Teheran states that the Persian Parliament discussed the Imperial Loan contract and rejected the Government motion that the second reading of the contract be passed immediately on the ground of urgency. The result is equivalent to the{Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article222 1911-05-05 365 {Supplied by Reuter.) Resolution Passed at the Guildhall. London, 29th April.—The Lord Major presided at a great and representative meeting at the Guildhall at which a resolution, was passed in favour of Anglo-American Arbitration. Mr. H. H. Asquith moved the resolution, which was seconded by Mr. A. J.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 222 words
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Article1053 1911-05-05 365 Numbering the people is an important job. When well done, it provides data that are useful in several ways. It were churlish to suggest that it wasn’t well done this time. There were here and there weaknesses practically unavoidable, in view of the character of the population, the limitations1,053 words
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Article958 1911-05-05 366 P.C.C. v«. B.R.C. The cricket match between the P.C.C. and the B.R.C. was played on the Butterworth pitch on Saturday afternoon and both teams played with one man short. The Butterworth team batted first and Scully and Lungley were sent in to face the bowling of Fettes and958 words
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Advertisement65 1911-05-05 366 Children Like It. When a medicine must Imj given to young children it should l>e pleasant to take. Chamberlain’s Cough Itemed y is made from loaf sugar, and the roots useu in its preparation give it a flavor similar to maple syrup, making it pleasant to take. It has no65 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article157 1911-05-05 367 To THi Editor of tub strait» Echo. Dear Sir, —You omitted from your diverting essay on the beer mug a very apt quotation from the opera Doris.” Perhaps your casual reading has not embraced ■uch works, so I quote for your benefit: Home pratoe the winn Of the157 words
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Article52 1911-05-05 367 To ths Ediior of ths Hthatts Echo. Sir, —I was pleased to read your leader on this topic. So far as lam aware, the movement has no official sanction. I would like to know what the facts are that Capt. Eades has to offer enquirers. Yours truly,52 words
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Article310 1911-05-05 367 To ths Editor of ths Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I should think that the several friends of Mr. and Mrs. Leong Fee will be pleased to hear that a marriage has been arranged to take place on the 11th May 1911 at 7 Leith Street, Penang, between310 words
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Article1147 1911-05-05 367 ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY, APRIL. 28. Present. His Excellency the Acting Governor, E. L. Brockman. His Exc llency Major Genl. T. E. Stephenson, g o.c. Th* Hon’ble the Col Secretary, A. H. Lemon. the Col Treasurer, W. C. Michell. the Col. Engineer, F J. Pigott Dr. F. B Croucher,1,147 words
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Article1065 1911-05-05 368 vrW ORDINANCE INTRODUCED AT HONGKONG. Custom to be Recognised. bill has been introduced and read a first time in the Legislative Council of Hongkong, to establish registered partnering and to give effect to certain Chinese Partnership customs. The present partnerSis law, it i 6 ex pi aine( i1,065 words
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Article317 1911-05-05 368 (Echo Special. 1 Annual General Meeting. Klumpur, Ist May.—The annual general meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya was held at the Masonic Hall, Klumpur, yesterday morning, Mr. Skinner presiding. Annual Report. The Secretary read Mr. C. M. Cumming’s annual report which criticised the secession of the Malacca Association317 words
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Article43 1911-05-05 368 (Supplied by Rculer.) Returned Unopposed For East Dorset. London, Ist May.—Captain the Hon. Frederick Guest, who was recently apjiointed a Junior Lord of the Treasury in succession to Mr. E. J. Soares has been returned unopposed for East Dorset.(Supplied by Rculer.) - 43 words
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Article71 1911-05-05 368 Cheltenham ByElection. (Supplied by Retder.) Unionist Candidate Returned. London, 29th April.—ln the by-election at Cheltenham, consequent upon the unseating of the last member owing to the illegal practices of his agents, Mr. Gardner the Unionist candidate was returned by a majority of 4 over Major Mathias, the brother of the(Supplied by Retder.) - 71 words
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Article189 1911-05-05 368 (Supplied by Reuter.} Latest News Regarding Bremond. London, 29th April.—A telegram from Paris states that M. Cruppi, French Minister for Foreign Affairs, says that, according to the latest despatches, Major Bremond’s Mohalla is intact twelve miles from Fez, He does not believe that Major Bremond is(Supplied by Reuter.} . - 189 words
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Article32 1911-05-05 369 (Supplied by Jieuier.) Leaves For the Far East. London, 30th April.—According to a telegram from St. Petersburg M. Sukimlinoff, the Russian War Minister, has proceeded to the Far East.(Supplied by Jieuier.) - 32 words
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Article62 1911-05-05 369 (Supplied by Render.) U. S. Gunboat Proceeds Thither. London, 30th April.—A telegram from Washington states that the U. 8. gunboat Wilmington has been ordered from Hongkong to Canton in order to assist the American citizens there. German Gunboat Too. London, May Ist.—A telegram from Berlin states(Supplied by Render.) - 62 words
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Article119 1911-05-05 369 (Supplied by Render.') Delegates' Complaint. London, 30th April.—A telegram has reached St. Petersburg from Mukden to the effect that the delegates to the Plague Conference encountered opposition from the Chinese doctors as s >ou as they sought to discuss important questions. The Three CampsLondon, Ist May.—A telegram(Supplied by Render.') - 119 words
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Article47 1911-05-05 369 (Supplied by Reuter.) German Crown Prince and Princes to Visit Tsar London, 30th April.—A telegram from Berlin states that the Crown Prince of Germany will visit the Tsa r about the middle of May ami that he will be accompanied by the Crown Princess.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article20 1911-05-05 369 (Supplied by Render.) Return. London, Ist May —President. Fallieres has arrived at Toulon from his trip to Algiers.(Supplied by Render.) - 20 words
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Article41 1911-05-05 369 (Su] plied by Reuter.} The Princess Royal Launched. London, 30th April.—The Duchess of Fife launched at Barrow the Super-Dread-nought battleship cruiser, Princees Royal. She is a vessel with a displacement of 26,360 tons and carries twelve 13|in. guns.(Su] plied by Reuter.} - 41 words
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Article458 1911-05-05 369 The Chulia Street extension of the Municipal tramways, which was opened to traffic yesterday, completes the through service between Sungei Pinang and Beach Street via Brick Kiln Road and Penang Road. he work was done in record time, the whole 1,030 yards of the new section being laid458 words
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Article2501 1911-05-05 369 (Echo Special. Magisterial Enquiry. Klumpur, May Ist.—Magisterial proceedings opened to-day touching the death of Mr. Steward. 1 Mr. E. A. S. Wagner appeared on behalf of Mrs. Proudlock (the accused) and her husband. Mr. Robinson was present in the interests of the friends of the deceased Mr.2,501 words
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Obituary31 1911-05-05 369 Necrology. (Supplied by Render.) Mr. Robert W. Mansfield. London, 30th April.—The death is announced, at the age of 61, of Mr. Robert William Mansfield, c.m.g., British ConsulGeneral at Canton in 1906-8.31 words
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Article91 1911-05-05 370 Echo Paj vn Meeting. Sin-cipor-, ht. M At the mo'tiing of the I’.ijim liublx r Company th' < wIS a discu sion as to why the directors d d not prosecute the late retarios, It was state I that a test rase was coming on. The point was who*her91 words
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Article552 1911-05-05 371 (Echo Special.) Entries. Singapore, Ist May.—Following are the entries for the May meeting FIRST DAY. Tuesday, May J. 1. The Opening Stakes. Bolster, Darby Dale, Tom Lees, Prince Plausible, Chanticleer, Marano, Para King, Brani, Spout, Cantos, Bowhill, Honeybear. 2. The Lawn Stakes. Billet Doux, Chanticleer, Lossie, Bay Ronald,552 words
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Article29 1911-05-05 371 (Echo Special.) Incognito. Singapore, Ist May.—Prince and Princess Fushimi have arrived here. They will leave for Home to-morrow. To-day they proceed to Johore. They are travelling incognito.29 words
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Article47 1911-05-05 371 In/ Letter.} Another Collision with the Police. London, Ist May.—A telegram from Bar •air Aul»e states that, a demonstration in favour of the inclusion of Aube within the Champagne area led to a collision with the police. Several men were injured and several arrests made.( '■ In/ Letter.} - 47 words
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Article28 1911-05-05 371 (Supplied by Reuter.) Eleven Killed. London, Ist May.—Eleven men were killed by the derailment of an excursion train at Martin Creek on the Pennsylvania railroad.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article21 1911-05-05 371 (Si -I.pl ten Uj hcucr.) In London. London, 2nd May.—The King and Queen of the Belgians are in London.(Si-I.pl ten Uj hcucr.) - 21 words
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Article38 1911-05-05 371 (Supplied by Reuicr.) Insurgents Defeated. London, 2nd May.—lt is officially announced that E»lem Pasha’s force encountered ami repulsed the Albanian insurgents losing forty in kilted and wounded. The losses of the insurgents were very heavy.(Supplied by Reuicr.) - 38 words
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Article30 1911-05-05 371 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Conqueror.” London, 2nd May.—Lady Pentland launched at Glasgow the twentieth Dreadnought which has been named the Conqueror. She is a vessel of 22,680 tons.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article29 1911-05-05 371 (Supplied by Reuter.) Concerning Jewish Ritual. London, 2nd May.—There is a markfxl revival in Russia of charges of Jewish slaughter of Christian children for ritual purposes.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article26 1911-05-05 371 (Supplied by Reuter.) Won by Barry. London, 2nd May.—ln the English Sculling Championship between Putney and Mortlake Barry beat Albany by seven lengths.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article265 1911-05-05 371 (Supplied by Reuter.) Serious Developments. London, 2nd May.—A telegram from Hongkong says that the recent rioting in Canton has developed somewhat seriously. Seven gunboats of different nations are anchored off Canton. The Brigands Shelled. An unconfirmed Chinese report states that the revolutionaries aided the brigandswho captured three(Supplied by Reuter.) - 265 words
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Article112 1911-05-05 372 Gibbons Cup Competition. The last of the three Races in this Com«tition. the 220 yards handicap was swum *ff on Sunday morning last. The result n a win for A. Frohlich by a couple of <a V a fter a pretty good race between the Sratch men.112 words
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Article38 1911-05-05 372 April Output. The April output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company was as follows Dredge No. 1. 549 Hrs. 216 Piculs. 2. 516 258 3. 507 388 4. 639 640 5. 85 44 Total 1,54638 words
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Article324 1911-05-05 372 Ayer Etam Intake. During the month 9'52 inches. Maximum in one day I*6o do Number of rainy days 21 Waterfall Intake. During the month 12*11 inches. Maximum in one day 1*95 do Number of rainy days 19 A Chinese tongkang, laden with rice, sank opposite the Railway Pier,324 words
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Article169 1911-05-05 372 Deliberate Quickfiring. o O O eT Mrs. Wright-Motion* 32 26 58 Miss Mclntyret 29 27 56 Joan Smith! 28 24 52 Wemyss 31 16 47 Mrs. Gore. Andersont 29 17 46 Miss S. B. Smith 25 20 45 Mrs. Hamilton 27 18 45 Miss Case 25 19 44 Mrs.169 words
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Article191 1911-05-05 372 We -must make no comment on the evidence in the Klutnpur case—yet. We are writing and publishing out of the jurisdiction of the Court, and night safely do so, but it would not be fair. So we express absolutely no opinion as to the merits of the191 words
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Article220 1911-05-05 372 When in doubt, abuse the Jew. That is the first law in the ancient game of Jewbaiting. And the Russians apparently are playing the game the right way. It is so easy to invent a stupid story such as that wired out by Reuter yesterday. It is so easy’220 words
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Article91 1911-05-05 372 Penang has a healthy climate, whatever the carpers may say. Consider, for instance, how much healthier it is here than at a certain place out of the Colony. Manv a man has made love to manv a married woman here in Penang, but somehow, search our memory91 words
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Article379 1911-05-05 372 We forget which of our contemporaries it was which denounced the new-born Opium Monopoly, and chided the Government for entrusting such a big job to a man and a boy.” Whichever it was, it must now admit that the man and the boy have made379 words
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Article173 1911-05-05 373 The Whole Bar Present. All the members of the liar assembled in the Second Court, Supreme Court, thi» morning to welcome Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden who took his seat at Puisne Judge of the Straits Settlements. Mr. P. J. Sproule, Solicitor-General, in his address173 words
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Article330 1911-05-05 373 Golf. The Mens’ Monthly Medal for April has been won by Mr. C. R. Samuel with 104 24=80. Mr. C. G. May won optional ball sweep with 42—4| 37] second round. The following cards were also handed in. T. A. Godby 474-43= 90- 6= 84 R. H.330 words
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Article2214 1911-05-05 373 A Story of Balik P<;lal. Fortv years ago, when John Company handed over Pulau Pinang to the British Queen a new era of prosperity dawned upon our is-land-folk. The Company’s men belonged to the gaudy days of arrogant opulence, but ten years or so after Mutiny, a new2,214 words
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Article323 1911-05-05 374 Final Figures for Three Months. Following are the final figures of the export of block tin and tin ore from Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang respectively during the months of January to March, 1911, as compared with the corresponding period of last year Increase or decrease.323 words
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Article899 1911-05-05 374 Y ES IE RDAY ’S PR.+JE E DIN( i S. L/Ao S/xvtia/.) No Bruises on Accused. Klumpur, May 2. —Mr. Wagner Laving examined Detective Inspector Wvatt, the Deputy Public Prosecutor called Dr. Mackintyre. Witness stated that he examined Mrs. Proudlock’s head, face, neck ami chest but did899 words
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Article45 1911-05-05 375 (Echo Special.) Two New Members. Klumpur, 2nd May.—Mr. W. A. H. Chapped, of Messrs. Osborne and Chappel, has been appointed to act as member of the Federal Council vice Mr. H. I). Griffiths, and Mr. E. B. Skinner vice Mr. C. M. Cumming.45 words
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Article25 1911-05-05 375 (Echo Special.) 15 per cent. Klumpur, 2nd May.—At the general meeting of the Federal Dispensary a dividend of 15 p<*r cent was declared.25 words
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Article38 1911-05-05 375 (E<ho Special.) New Bill to be Introduced. Singapore, 2nd May.—At the meeting of the Legislative Council next Fridav a bill will lx? introduced to consolidate the law in relation to the fund for encouraging Taunl immigration.38 words
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Article233 1911-05-05 375 (Echo Special.) Pantai General Meeting. Singapore, 2nd May. —At the annual general meeting of Pantai, Ltd., Mr. Simo suggested that the directors should forego their fees during the period of misappropriation. He had no desire to censure them but thought that a matter of good taste as ■hewing their233 words
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Article40 1911-05-05 375 (Si plied by Heuer.) Shameen Guarded by Marines. London, 3rd May. —British Marines at Canton are guarding the Shameeu (foreign Settlement). Guns have been posted on the canal bunds. The revolutionaries burned four Yamens at Fatshan.(Si plied by Heuer.) - 40 words
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Article42 1911-05-05 375 (Supplied by lieu er.) Tribes Excited by French Advance. London, 3rd May.—A telegram from Tangier states that the news that a French column had left Casablanca and Rabat for Fez has excited all the Ghark tribes who are proclaiming a jehad.(Supplied by lieu er.) - 42 words
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Article46 1911-05-05 375 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese Military Mission's Visit to Versailles. London, 2nd May.— A telegram from Paris states 1 hat a Japanese Military Mission visited the Aeronautical Park at Versailles. Three members of the mission— Yamaguchi, Toyodi, and N ioshi—aeroplaned to Buc, piloted by French officers.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article70 1911-05-05 375 (Supplied by lieu er.) Type of Guns to be Used. London, 3rd May.—A telegram from Constantinople states that the Artillery Commission has returned after visiting the gun-foundries of England, France and Germany for the purpose of deciding the type of artillery to be used for the new battleships.(Supplied by lieu er.) - 70 words
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Article36 1911-05-05 375 (Supplied by Heater.) Second Clause Adopted. London, 3rd May.—The House of Commons, sitting in committee, by 299 votes to 195, a majority of 104, adopted the second and principal clause of the Veto Bill.(Supplied by Heater.) - 36 words
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Article75 1911-05-05 375 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese Expedition Turns Baek. London, 2nd May.—A telegram from Sydney states that the Japanese Antarctic expedition has returned there. It was obliged to turn back on account of icebergs and ice packs and also because of the death of most of the dogs. German Expedition.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article240 1911-05-05 375 (Supplied by Reuter.) Generally Quiet. London, 2nd May. May Day was generally quiet on the Continent except at Paris where demonstrations were prohibited resulting in constant scuffles between the troops and the Police. Prohibition To Be Avenged. London, 3rd May.—At a meeting of the Labour Unions yesterday night(Supplied by Reuter.) - 240 words
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Article672 1911-05-05 376 list of entries. The following are the entries for the pPC. Gymkhana which it is proposed to hold on Saturday, the 13th inst.: D Event 1,— Putting the Shot. w s Dann C. L. Vermont V R. Scully B. A. Burr G. Stothard g vBNT 2.—100 Yards Handicap.672 words
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Article242 1911-05-05 376 The special reporter at Klumpur for the Pinang Gazette, who sends by mail what is practically a duplicate of the exhaustive telegraphic reports, says that There were some thirty Europeans in Court, the native element being excluded. Taking for granted that by native element he means, as242 words
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Article508 1911-05-05 376 We have an unusually wide acquaintance with Far Eastern newspaper offices, and when we say that we have heard Router cussed in everyone of them, the Recording Angel will merely smile and go on sharpening his pencil. It would not be a sinful exaggeration. It may be however, that508 words
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Article382 1911-05-05 376 If we seem to have Router on the brain to-day, readers must excuse It’s an awful thing to have, anyway. It was Reuter who circulated that silly storv about the Chinese doctors at the Plague Conference turning out obsti active. The Chinese have a lot of creditable382 words
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Article158 1911-05-05 377 We observe that, the Echo was the only paper in Malaya to belittle the s*are messages about Canton. We know Canton, we know Hongkong, and we know Reuter, so it wa i quite easy to anticipate the reassuring despatch of the Commander-in-Chief to the Colonial Office, extra confirmation of158 words
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Article231 1911-05-05 377 When Mr. Jago, the Singapore Municipal Commissioner, talked disparagingly of our roads a f w m-m His ago as compared with those of Singapore we threatened him with a solid argument. It w.is no less than half a brick. Wh'*n he said that he was struck by the231 words
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Article341 1911-05-05 377 Admiral Togo Also. J pin’s lepre-ajntativi s for King George's 1 C »<'"nj,iiuii a e through passengers for i orjdon by th N. Y. K. steamer Kamo Maru which arrived in port this morning. They include F. uc<* and Princess Higashi I Fu/himi, His Excellency Admiral341 words
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Article94 1911-05-05 377 Yesterday we published the list of entries for the P. C. C. Gymkhana, except for the post entries events Up to date the following ladies have entered for the undermentioned events. Ladies’ Race (Potato) Post Entries. Mrs Dunn, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Proctor, Miss Stephen, Miss Campbell, Miss Nolan,94 words
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Article108 1911-05-05 377 The Chamber’s Representative. The Chamber of Commerce meets on the 15th instant to elect a representative on the Legislative Council during the absence on leave < f the Hon. Mr A. R. Adams. So far only one nomination has been received. Mr George Maebam, Manager of Messrs. Boustad108 words
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Article641 1911-05-05 377 From the annual report of the Chin. Association for 1910 11 we tale the followicg extract on the subj-ict of opium: Following precedent, it is not proposed in these pages to touch upon the moral aspect of tlie opium question. But in passin r gret may be expressed at641 words
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Article734 1911-05-05 378 The L. X' 0. Express of April 1 1- says The market for Para bas been very uunJed and prices fluctuated constantly, business difficult. Hard Fine spot d April-June delivery quoted ss. 6d. Sue (last year 12s. 3.d). May-June sold a t ss. Bd. down to ss. 4d. and734 words
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Article509 1911-05-05 378 Capital and Commerce (Shanghai) says Tn view of the petition that has been presented at the British Court with regard to the winding up of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the following facts may be of interest to our readers It will be patent that the Shanghai StockExchange509 words
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364 1911-05-05 378 Many New pointi brought to Light. Mukden, April 14. Dr. M ang of Mukden read a piper on the ease with which plague infection was carried to mules. It was shown that ten out of twelve mules, and nine men out of twelve died from364 words
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Article139 1911-05-05 378 (For the Fortnight Ended April 30 Unitel US. The kingdom. America. Continent. Tin 850 tens. 15" tons. J7O ton» Cl* lour 9/ Jo Tapioca < Flake 25 (Pearl 105 461 180 Cop-a 100 135 Black Pepper ’l5 W kite 5 ’2B Jo Acknowlkoomext. Me srs |ji hn V139 words
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Article264 1911-05-05 379 FIRST DAYS HANDICAPS. The following handicaps for the first day of the Singapore meeting, which opens next Tuesday, we have obtained irregularly. We don’t guarantee them. Our Singapore correspondent is having a nap. The Opening Stakes.—(R. C.) Honey bear 10. 7 Bolster 8. 7 Marano 10. 0 Darbey264 words
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Article17 1911-05-05 379 (E<kj S, 'VUli.'l Pepper. Singapore, 3rd May.—To-day’s market pi ice of black jepper is $l6-90, buyers.17 words
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Article34 1911-05-05 379 l.cho S 'CCI (l f Acting Appointment. Singaymre, 3rd May.—Mr. Seal) LiangSeah has been appointed to act as unofficial member of the Legislative Council during the absence of Air. Tan Jiak Kim.34 words
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Article100 1911-05-05 379 < Slippit.'. tj-J The Bank Loan. London, 3rd May.—A telegram from Teheran states that the Mejliss passed the bank loan after a prolonged and vehement discussion. [Ou the 29th April Reuter wired A telegram from Teheran states that the Persian Parliament discuseed the Imperial Loan contract and rejected the< Slippit.'. tj-J - 100 words
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Article98 1911-05-05 379 (Supplied by ileuler.) Six Clauses Passed. London, May 3.—The House of Commons has passed clauses 3,4, 5 and 6 of the Veto Bill. Barnes' Amendment Lost. London, 4th May.—The House of Commons discussed the preamble of the Veto Bill, promising in the future the reform of the Lords.(Supplied by ileuler.) - 98 words
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Article47 1911-05-05 379 (Supplied by lleuler.) Admiralty Scheme A Failure. London, May 3 —The papers state that the Admiralty Scheme for the establishment of a reserve of 300 fishermen at Grimsby fora fleet of mine-sweeping trawlers for speci.l war service was a failure. Only eleven men were enrolled.(Supplied by lleuler.) - 47 words
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Article31 1911-05-05 379 (Supplied by lieu'er.) To Be Introduced on the Isth Inst. London, 4th May.—Mr. H. H. Asquith announced that Mr. Lloyd George hoped to introduce the Budget un May 15.(Supplied by lieu'er.) - 31 words
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Article23 1911-05-05 379 (Supplied, by heu er.) Departure. London, 4th May.—Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians have left for Brussels.(Supplied, by heu er.) - 23 words
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Article53 1911-05-05 379 (Supplied by lleuter.) Results. London, 4th May.—The race for the Chester Cup (2j miles) which was run yesterday resulted as follows Will Onyx 1 Toy Shop 2 Anchora 3 Won by length. S. P.—7 to 1 agst. Will Onyx, 33 to 1 agst. Toy Shop and 100 to(Supplied by lleuter.) - 53 words
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Article277 1911-05-05 379 (Supplied by Hauler.) We Guessed it All Along. London, 4th May.—ln the House of Commons Mr. Reginald McKenna, First Lord of the Admiralty, stated that the Commander-in-Chief of the China Station has telegraphed to him to the effect that the situation in the vicinity of Canton(Supplied by Hauler.) - 277 words
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Advertisement63 1911-05-05 379 The Best Plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with ChamiM'rlain’s Pain Balm and bound on to the affected parts is superior to any plaster. hen troubled with lame back or pains in the side or chest give it a trial and you are certain to be more than pleased with63 words
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Article129 1911-05-05 380 Penang, 4th May. gy courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 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| Houlmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras. Demand129 words
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Article211 1911-05-05 380 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 24.6 sales Trang Pepper 17.75 buyers Cloves 42. nominal Mace 108— nominal Pickings 99.— nominal Nutmegs 110 s. 22— sellers f No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar < 2 600 sales (Basket 5.10 nom. Copra (mixed) 8.75 buyers fTahbun 190.— seller211 words
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Advertisement46 1911-05-05 380 Quinine Does Not Cure Malaria. The Onl? Pkoved Remedy is Hr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Mr u HeRE 18 Further Proof. M*j| rc Havega, an employee at Set van Staveren’s Nationale gazyn at Semarang, Java, nuffer--o>at Malaria at one time “ad U go away for several months46 words
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Advertisement696 1911-05-05 380 in order to try and si tl The Surprise of the or Quinine, but obtained no permanent o r relief from its use, which is not to be wondered at, seeing that the effects of Quinine are only transitory, and its action, when taken for any length of time, is696 words
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