The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 19 May 1911
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Article630 1911-05-19 402 Madero, the leader of the insurrectors in Mexico, is net an adventurer in the sense that he has much to gain and nothing to lose. He and his family have vast property in Mexico, one American paper assessing it at $30,000,000, which means over fifty three millions of our630 words
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Article379 1911-05-19 402 Five-a-side Football. Two matches were played on the Esplanade yesterday evening before a large crowd. Team D vg. Team E.” This match was the best and fastest so far—four goals were scored within the first 10 minutes of actual play. The forwards were not very fast but the379 words
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598 1911-05-19 402 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES. In the Supreme Court In-fore Mr Justice Ebden last Tuesday the hearing was liegun in the case brought by Maximilian Mcisl against the Eastern Smelting Company in which the plaintiff claimed $(iOO for 3 months salary in lieu of notice, also damages598 words
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Advertisement106 1911-05-19 402 Xhe Strait® Echo w XwHrl W C®vt fyrWgy Justice satisfies every body, and justice alone.— Emtntn. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd, No. 226 —232, Beach Streep Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL 524 per aamiu OUTSTATION Postage Extra. MALL EDITION (Post. Free) 815 n106 words
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Article643 1911-05-19 403 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tai pi ng, 10th May. The postponed meeting of the Parishioners of All Saints Church came off last evening at the Perak Club when there was a fair attendance. The Rev. F. G. Barton-Parkes the Chaplain presided. The accounts for the year ended 30th643 words
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Article568 1911-05-19 403 Natine Exodus to Singapore Explained. A Singapore correspondent writes to the Java Bode that the deposition of thy Sultan of Rhio has had the remarkable effect of causing a large number of natives of the Rhio islands to follow the ex-Sultan in his exile to Singapore. He568 words
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Article, Illustration525 1911-05-19 403 (LcAo special.} Second Day’s Results. Singapore, 12th May.—The second dav’i results were as follows 3 L The First Griffin Handicap Value $4OO and $5O to the Second Hone A Handicap for Griffins that have been tered for the First Griffin Race (No. 7) on the First Day. Winners525 words
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Article91 1911-05-19 404 (Supplied by Rader.} Another Witness. Klumpur, 11th May. —Another witness was called to-day before Mr. J. W. C. Ellis. He was Mr. Jeavons of Sione Estate. He stated that Mr. Steward, the deceased, who was consulting engineer to the estate inspected some damage done to the bridge(Supplied by Rader.} - 91 words
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Article60 1911-05-19 404 (Echo Special.} Misrepresentation Alleged. Singapore, 11th May.—Mr. R. P. Silby of Shanghai is suing Mr. J. G. Boyd, the Singapore broker to recover $124,815, the purchase price of a rubber estate at Pulo Bantam and $118,022 as expenses fees. Misrepresentation is alleged. It was stated that 1,50060 words
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Article60 1911-05-19 404 (Echo The End. Klumpur, 12th May.—The Gemas gang robbery case came to an end yesterday at Seremban after a hearing lasting three and a half days. Five of the twenty-one accused were sentenced to the maximum penalty of penal servitude for life six were discharged on the60 words
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Article31 1911-05-19 404 (Supplied by Reuter.) Surrender of Federal General. Uth Ma y- —telegram from 1 aso states that the Federal General avarro and his staff at Juarez surrendered the rebels.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article53 1911-05-19 404 (Supplied by Rader.} Result. London, 11th May.—The result of the race for the Newmarket Stakes was as follows 4 Sunstar j Beaurepaire 2 Persephone 3 Won by 2 lengths head between second and third. S. P. 100 to 15 on Sunstar; 20 to 1 agst. Beaurepaire; 50 to(Supplied by Rader.} - 53 words
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Article36 1911-05-19 404 (Supplied by Rader.) International Volunteers To Help. London, 11th May.—Donohoe, the war correspondent, in a despatch from Rome asserts that Ricciotti Garibaldi has already enlisted 10,000 international volunteers to fight for Albania against the Turks.(Supplied by Rader.) - 36 words
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Article75 1911-05-19 404 (Supplied by Rader.) Attack on Fez Repulsed. London, 11th May.—A telegram from Tangier states that according to despatches from Fez, dated May 4, Ben Untir attacked the town but was repulsed. He left 80 dead. French Advance. London, 12th May.—A French column under Col. Brulard has begun a march(Supplied by Rader.) - 75 words
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Article76 1911-05-19 404 (Sup]died by Rader.) The Self Government Questions. London, 12th May.—The report on Egypt of Sir Eldon Gorst, Consul-General in Egypt, has just been issued. It says that with the opportunities for self-government the Legislative Council and General Assembly will become mere instruments of a Nationalist agitation. The Government will(Sup]died by Rader.) - 76 words
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Article56 1911-05-19 404 (Supplied by Rader.) Rejected by Reichstag Committee. London, 12th May.—After long and fruitless efforts to effect a compromise the Reichstag Committee on the Alsace Lorraine Bill rejected the whole of the bill by 13 votei to 12. The Bill goes back to the Reichstag where efforts to(Supplied by Rader.) - 56 words
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Article448 1911-05-19 404 The new technical instructor of the Treacher Technical School, Mr. Sidney Brayshay, b.a. (Cantab.) has arrived in Kuala Lumpur and has taken over charge of the school from Mr. D. A. Bishop, Acting Inspector of Schools who, since October, has also lieen acting as Technical Inspector says448 words
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Article981 1911-05-19 405 Alxmt six years ago Antonio Fogazzaro, the Italian poet and novelist, r üblished a story called/' The Saint.” ft was promptly put on the Index Ex purgatories,” and we are rather surprised to find a l>elated review (jf it in a Jesuit journal published in this981 words
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Article325 1911-05-19 405 The Calcutta Corporation has been discussing tar macadam. It was a breezv discussion, one section of the Commissioners preferring macadam without tar, the other stating that tar greatly improved the macax<lam The Chairman ruled the speakers out of order so frequently that the Hon. Mr. A pear confessed325 words
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Article94 1911-05-19 405 FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL. Team D vs. Team F The D team met the F team the semi-final yesterday. “F team scored a goal and D team a corner in the first half. Cunningham received a nasty knock through a collision, cutting his right eyelid open, which necessitated his leaving94 words
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Article183 1911-05-19 405 Penang’s Score. Penang shot for the Bromhead Matthews Shield at Kampong Bahru this morning and averaged 89’3. Capt. J. G. Allan was Umpire. The individual scores were as follows ©8 8 5 ci ic 'x> E-< Sgt. S. R. Perkins 32 33 34 99 Sgt. Southam 31183 words
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Article191 1911-05-19 405 The usual monthly meeting of the Ministering Children’s League w 7 as held at the Government Girls’ School yesterday afternoon. There was a record attendance, 19 Associates and 58 memliers being present. Two Associates and four members have since joined, so that the total number on the191 words
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Article464 1911-05-19 406 ORDINARY MEETING. Present. Mr. W. Peel (President). J. W. Hallifax. Yeoh Guan Seok. W. S. Dunn (Acting Municipal Engineer). and L A. C. Biggs (Secretary). Yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commission was brief and no subject of any particular moment was discussed. r Since the extension of the464 words
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Article615 1911-05-19 406 P P G< v ernu ent’s Policy. London, Mav 2nd. In the House of L .rd- to-dav th» Duke of Marlborough called aHention to the unanimous resolution of the Imperial Conference of 1907 m favour of Jnrnur. British emigration to the Colonies rather than to foreign countries,P P - 615 words
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Article210 1911-05-19 406 (Piam o'ir Corr sponderd.) 9th May. Mr F J Wei 1 and the Datoh Sri Adika Raja, the Commissioner- ap|x>intod to make enquiries regarding Government loans to Native small holders, were here yesterday. All the Penghulus in the district were asked each to give his own opinion in210 words
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Article424 1911-05-19 406 A special telegram to the Time» of Malaya, dated May 10, states. The rubber market it dull and very idle and the price for Hard Para has further declined to ss. per lb. Speculators and manipulators have been at work for some time past in connection with the424 words
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Article22 1911-05-19 407 [Echo Special.} 986,237. Singapore, May 13.—The total amount subscribed and promised towards the King Edward Memorial is now $86,237.22 words
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Article164 1911-05-19 407 Eeho Sperm!. i Ellis Criticises. Tamil Immigration Fund Bill. Singapore, May 13.—At the discussion of the Tamil Immigration Bill in the Legislative Council the Hon. Mr. E. C. Ellis criticised the definition of the word employer,” which he said was unworkable. There was no reason why the Government164 words
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Article17 1911-05-19 407 (/•,’rA/i >' June 3. Singapore, 12th May.—Saturday, June 3, has been gazetted as a public holiday.17 words
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Article21 1911-05-19 407 4 Fixed for June 7. Klumpur, 13th May.—The case against Mrs Proudlock has been fixed for June 7.21 words
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Article128 1911-05-19 407 (Supplied by enter.} The Duma and Stolypin. London, 12th May.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that after a debate of several hours the Duma, by 202 votes to 82, passed a motion charging M. Stolypin with transgressing the constitution by employing the Imperial prerogative for the purpose of(Supplied by enter.} - 128 words
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Article66 1911-05-19 407 (Supplied by Reuter.} Statement in the Commons. London, 12th May.—The Hon. E. S. Montagu, replying to a question in the House of Commons, said that in consideration of 21,000 uncertified chests of opium bonded for Hongkong and the treaty ports now entering China the Indian Government has agreed(Supplied by Reuter.} - 66 words
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Article50 1911-05-19 407 ’pp'h'd by }.< .1 e, Incendiarism. London, May 12. —All the Consulates, except the Russian, were burned in the fire at Kirin on May L). The town was set fire to by Chun Chuses who committed other acts of incendiarism. The East Chinese Railway suffered immense{ '■ ’pp'h'd by }.< .1 e, ') - 50 words
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Article75 1911-05-19 407 (Supplied ie< t.: ii <I Balfour Backs Lansdowne. London, 12th May.—Mr. A. J. Balfour, Leader of the Opposition, speaking at the Albert Hall, heartily supported Lord Lansdowne’s Reform Bill. He said that the Second Chamber must be able to carry out great duties not the pitiful(Supplied ie< t.: ii <I .) - 75 words
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Article48 1911-05-19 407 (Echo Special.) Cargo Jettisoned. Klumpur, 12th May.—The Hamburg Amerika liner Aracoma has gone ashore on Blenheim Shoal, Pulau Angsar. She ig jettisoning her cargo. Commander Mills the Harbour Master at Port Swettenham left in a launch for the scene. No further details are to hand.48 words
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Article65 1911-05-19 407 (Supplied by Reuter.} Juarez Proclaimed the Capital. London, 13th May.—A telegram from New York states that the Mexican insurgents have proclaimed Juarez as their capital and appointed a provisionial government. Protection of Foreigners. The members of the diplomatic corps in Mexico City met at the American embassy(Supplied by Reuter.} - 65 words
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Article216 1911-05-19 407 (Supplied by Reuter.} Aeroplane Tests at Hendon. London, 13th May.—Mr. H. H. Asquith, the Premier, Mr. A. J. Balfour, several Cabinet Ministers, the Admiralty board, the army council and some 200 members of Parliament witnessed a comprehensive test of aeroplanes at Hendon. Flight of Parliamentarians. Mr. Balfour, with Mr.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 216 words
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Article777 1911-05-19 408 Yesterday afternoon, a lady driving along Macalister' Road was in great danger, ger horse’s nose was sniffing the air at the point where Pangkor Road intersects, when a motor car, unoccupied save by a native” chauffeur, whizzed across. It was a matter of inches, and a matter of seconds.777 words
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Article156 1911-05-19 408 The Committee appointed to arrange about the Chingay Procession during Coronation week met at the C linese Town Hall, on Saturday. It was decided to have 42 sections in the Chingay which will be he d on June 20 an< 22. The Goddess ef M»rcy will be156 words
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264 1911-05-19 408 Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden delivered judgment this afternoon in the suit brought bv Mr. Maximilian Meisl against the Eastern Smelting Company. The plaintiff claimed three months’ salary in lieu of notice, besides damages for wrongful and illegal dismissal. Mr. G. E. Wright-Motion appeared for264 words
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Article1507 1911-05-19 408 Committee. J. AV. Hallilax, Es»j (President), H. Muir, Esq, (Vice-President), A. F. G. Anderson, Esq Capt. F. Daniel, J. D. Fettes, Esq., W. S. Goldie, Esq., O Bruce, Esq and A. Waugh, Esq. Judges.—J. W. Haliifax, Esq., Mr. Justice Ebden and W. Peel, Esq. Starter.—F. Hawkins, Esq. Time-Keeper1,507 words
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Article942 1911-05-19 409 3,000 People Present Nearly 3 000 people among whom all sections of the communi y were attended the funeral o the late Mr K Seang Tat, j. p., whic i took place at 11 o’clock yesterday moining. It was 1 imposing pageantry of s irrow.942 words
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Article320 1911-05-19 410 Mr. David Alexander Ogilvie m.b., c.h.b., who has been appointed a Medical Officer of the Straits Settlements reported his arrival in Singapore and resumed the duties of his appointment on April 21. Mr. R. Owen has been appointed Hon. Lieutenant of the Penang Volunteer Corps in place of320 words
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Article584 1911-05-19 410 —B. F. P. ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY MAY 12 Present. His Excellency the Acting Governor. E. L. Brockman. His Exc llency Major Genl. T. E. Stephenson G O.C. The Hou ble the tol. Secretary A. H. Lemon. the Attorney-General, T. de M. Br.iddell >• the Col. Treasurer, W.C. Michell,—B. F. P. - 584 words
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Article908 1911-05-19 410 The following is part of the memorandum laid liefore Council on Friday 1. The bill is introduced to provide for two main objects, viz: (i) An increase in the rate of assessment in order to put the Immigration Committee in a position to continue to908 words
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Article208 1911-05-19 411 Old Malay Man Killed. A fatal motor car accident took place shortly after 8 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the junction of Burmah Road and Cantonment Road. It appears that motor car No. 141, hired from Messrs. Chin Seng Bros., and driven by a Chinaman, was coming towards208 words
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PUBLIC OPINION
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Article83 1911-05-19 411 TO TH! EDI fOR OF IIIK STRAITS ECHO. Sir, In your issue of the 11th instant Festival of Empire, it is mentioned, Colonial Soldiers sent to this Country to attend the Coronation of the King. Is it really Colonial Soldiers or are they European Soldiers in disguise.83 words
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Article, Illustration275 1911-05-19 411 (A Ao ccud.) Third Day’s Results. Singapore, 13th May. —Folliwiug were the results of the third day’s ia< ing I.—The Diviled Griffin Handicap. Mr. Ben’s Dau fino 9. 5... 1 Mr. Rekker’s Progress 10.2... 2 John Gilfin’s Kongsi’s Hopperty Clink 10.7... 3 Won by hrng h in 1275 words
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Article20 1911-05-19 411 ,/l.u Nd Damage. Singapore, ]st.i May.—Hongkong reports a violent earth( uake shock < t midnight. No damage was done.20 words
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Article45 1911-05-19 411 (J'cho Special.'} Pepper and Tobacco. Singapore, 15th May.—Black pepper is quoted at $16.50 The General Rubber Company (U.S.) is acquiring the N w Asahan Tobacco Coy. of 70,000 acres in Sum itra, to plant rubber. Twenty thousand acres are to be planted by 1912.45 words
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Article63 1911-05-19 411 (Echo Special.) Singapore Tugs to the Rescue. Klumpur, 15th May.—The x. x. Aragonia was still on the Blenheim Shoal yesterday She was not able to get off with" the high tide. Strong tugs from Singapore are being despatched to her help. It may be necessary for the63 words
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Article63 1911-05-19 411 (Supplied by itider.} What Possession of Juaret Means. London, 13th May.—The rebels are in possession of Juarez. This is important because under the Americ m ini erpretation of the neutrality laws, ari is am munitions can pass the frontier to J larez i nhindered, provided they are(Supplied by itider.} - 63 words
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Article100 1911-05-19 411 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rumours Regarding Far Eastern Policy Denied. London, 14th May.—A semi-official communique published at St. Petersburg states that rur iours that the Russian md Japanese Governments are negotiating regarding a comm »n or more active polity towards China a e pure inventions. Tie Russian policy(Supplied by Reuter.) - 100 words
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Article81 1911-05-19 411 {Supplied by Jl i.i ci Resignation of War Minister. London, 14th May.—A telegram from Washington states that Mr. Dickinson, Minister of War has resigned and will be succeeded by Mr. Stimson, recently candidate for the Governorship of New York. Reason of Resignation. London, 15th May.—Private business is officially{Supplied by Jl i.i ci -' - 81 words
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Article61 1911-05-19 411 (Supplied by keider.'} Results. London, 15th May.— Following were the results of the Great Jubilei Law u (lj in.) which was run at Kempton on Saturday Bachelor’s Double J Wolf Land The Story W Won by 4 lengths. Pw lujlor’« Betting 100 to 7 a gainst 1(Supplied by keider.'} - 61 words
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Article40 1911-05-19 412 (Supplied by Reuter.) Week end Results. London. 15th May.— M.C.C. beat Kent by 94 runs. Surrey Leicestershire by 10 wickets. Essex Yorkshire by 131 runs. Warwick,, Lancashire by 187 runs. The match between Hampshire and Somerset was drawn.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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48 1911-05-19 412 (Supplied by Reuter.) First Draft Completed. London, 15th May.—A telegram from Washington states that the first draft of the Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty has been completed. If Great Britain acts promptly the Senate may have an opportunity of approving it at the present session ef Congress.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article442 1911-05-19 412 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian and German Opinion Regarding French Policy. London, May 15. —According to| a telegram from St. Petersburg the official paper Bottiya states that communications from the French Government concerning Morocco has been the subject of an exchange of views between the Russian and German Governments. Friendly(Supplied by Reuter.) - 442 words
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Article541 1911-05-19 412 UK. U.S. Reuter’s brief message to-day about the Anglo-American Arbitration Agreement is sufficiently illuminating. There is no need for an elaborately worded deed. It is obvious that such a Convention between two peoples otherwise naturally knit is a balloon of essay— a good example,” as Sir Edward Grey called it.541 words
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Article556 1911-05-19 412 We express no opinion as to the rightness or wrongness of the Eastern Smelting Company’s opinion of the value of the services of its ex-bonded servant, Mr. Meisl. We cannot. \V e can only go by the Judge’s decision that “in the absence of stronger evidence he556 words
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Article814 1911-05-19 413 [Additional Details Contributed.] The artificial lion on the top of the kuan tah or embroidered cover signified that the deceased was of the male sex. Though the lion had on’y this signification, yet it was rightly placed there to show the public that the late814 words
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Article177 1911-05-19 413 After an Operation in London. It is with regret that we have to announce the death of Mr. Alexander Bowers-Smith which took place in London last Saturday after a serious operation. The deceased gentleman who was a partner in Messrs. Kennedy and Co., the brokers, was177 words
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Article140 1911-05-19 413 De Voogt Cup and Practice Shoot. 0 0-0 2 o h Mrs. Wright-Motion 31 33 *3O 94 Miss Thornton 30 31 32 93 J. Smith 31 33 *29 93 Mrs. Gore Anderson 26 31 26 83 Miss Hogan 32 29 20 81 Huxley 21 28 29 78 Wemyss 24140 words
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Article188 1911-05-19 413 THE ASSIZES. Rape. Only two ca es, both from Province Wt-1-lesley, were listed for the May Assizes which opened before Mr. Justice Ebden this morning. The first case taken was that against Naraiana who was charged with rape on a girl, named Marimutu. The prisoner, who was undefended188 words
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Article188 1911-05-19 413 "Ech o" Fables. No. 493. Once upon a Time there came to Penang a Gentleman. This really Happened. And he was a Real gentleman. He never spoke about an absent Third person, unless in some permissible Term of praise or compliment, and he would Excuse himself and go away rather188 words
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Article210 1911-05-19 413 Arrivals in Penang. H. R. H. the Sultan of Perak, accompanied by his suite, arrived at Prai by special train from Kuala Kangsar at 6.10 p. m. yesterday. He is en rente to England for the Coronation festivities. A special railway launch, the s.s. Penang brought the members210 words
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Advertisement36 1911-05-19 413 Remedy for Sick Headache. Sick headache results from a disordered condition of the stomach, and can be cured by the use of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. Try it. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.36 words
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1206 1911-05-19 414 JUDGMENT FOR THE PLAINTIFF. Defendants Appeal. Judgment was given for the plaintiff in the suit brought by Mr. Meisl against the Eastern Smelting Company. Plaintiff claimed (a) $6OO for three months’ salary in lieu of notice, (b) damages for such wrongful and illegal dismissal. In1,206 words
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Article499 1911-05-19 414 SPECIAL MEETING. Mr. G. Macbain presided at the Special General Meeting of the members of the Chamber of Commerce which was held at the Chamber yesterday afternoon. The gentlemen present were the Hon. Mr. Robert Young and Mr. J. Mitchell Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan and Co., Ltd. C.499 words
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Advertisement65 1911-05-19 414 Should Be Pleasant to take. When a medicin• must be given to young children it should be 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 pleasant to take, It has65 words
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Article520 1911-05-19 415 The Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleaded to approve the appointment of Mr. H. C. Belfield, c.m.g., British Resident, Perak, to be a Memlier of the Board of the Malay State» Development Agency in London. Mr. W. P. Hume is appointed to520 words
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Article104 1911-05-19 415 To hie Editor op the straits Echo. Dear Mr. Editor—Bravo I Let us hope that your Article will help us in that ever present danger. The R. C. Priest recites a prayer after Mass which reads something like this: Bind in hell, we crave beseechingly, Satan and104 words
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Article147 1911-05-19 415 To the Editor op iiif Sira its Echo Dear Sir, —I should be much obliged if you would be so kind as to inform your readers, that, since Government has made a grant of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) towards the Coronation Celebrations in the Settlement of Penang,147 words
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Article146 1911-05-19 415 To tub Editor op the Straits Echo. Sir, —We observe in the 4th Column page 7 of your yesterday’s issue that motor car No. 141 hired from Messrs. Chin Seng Bros, ran into an old Malay man with the result that he died shortly afterwards. We are146 words
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Article371 1911-05-19 415 (From Our Own Correspondent.) sth May. The Kastan Zarian Club requiring some money to effect a few additions and alterations, His Highness the Sultan of Perak has generously contributed a sum of $350 for that purpose. It is said that the Government has granted a sum of $3,000371 words
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Article43 1911-05-19 415 (Echo Special.) Hon. Mr. Young’s Questions. Singapore, 16th May.—The Hon. Mr. Robert Young has given notice of questions which he will put at the next meeting of the Legislative Council regarding the Penang Hills Railway, the Gardens, and the Port Ordinance.43 words
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Article58 1911-05-19 415 (Echo Special.) Alor Gajah Meeting. Singapore, 16th May.—At the Alor Gajah meeting, Mr. S. Moorhouse, who presided, explained that the survey showed an excess of four acres. They were now tapping bet ween 6,000 to 7,000 trees. Ji The former secretaries had not accounted for $250 of the transfer58 words
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Article55 1911-05-19 415 (Supplied by Eeuler.) The Chief Difficulty. London, 15th May.—A telegram fro® Washington states that the principal difficulty in drafting the Anglo-Aworica* Arbitration Treaty has been the eliini ll3 of certain matters from the scheme whic was found could ire satisfactorily by an exchange of notes, thus leaving outline(Supplied by Eeuler.) - 55 words
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Advertisement36 1911-05-19 415 Remedy for Sick Headache. Sick headache results from a disordered condition of the stomach, and can lie cured by the use of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Try it. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.36 words
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Article71 1911-05-19 416 (Supplied by Reuter.) Disquieting News. London, 15th May.—A telegram from Paris states that it is officially announced that in view of the disquieting nature of the latest reports from Fez, the Government has instructed General Moinier to hasten an advance relief column to Fez. It will(Supplied by Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article75 1911-05-19 416 (Supplied by Reuter.) German Royalty in England. London, 15th May.—The Kaiser and Kaiserin and their daughter are in England to attend the unveiling of the Victoria Memorial on Tuesday. The Royal Welcome. The Kaiser and Kaiserin on their arrival in London were welcomed by King George, Queen Mary(Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article54 1911-05-19 416 (Supplied by Reuter.) Few Changes Predicted. London, May 15.—Seldom has there been such indifference in the city on the eve of the Budget. The city is confident that there will be few changes though the removal of the protective duty on cocoa is considered certain. Mest speculation centres(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article55 1911-05-19 416 (Supplied by Reuter.'} Hostility to Upper House. London, 15th May.—ln the discussion on the payment of members Mr. H. H. sqmth, the Premier, speaking in the House of Commons, said that the Opposition was profoundly mistaken in thinking that 6 hostility to the Lords was due to(Supplied by Reuter.'} - 55 words
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Article583 1911-05-19 416 lhat Reuter report about allege.! Chinese obstructiveness at the Internation.il 1 lague Conference was, as we deduced, a common or garden lie. The Conference is over, the delegates are junketing at Peking, and Dr. M u Lien-teh informs us that there had always existed the best of583 words
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Article105 1911-05-19 416 The premises of Sun Hup Li, Brass and Iron Founders, were broken into last night, the thieves getting away with clothing and money valued altogether at >6O. The tale as told us is that the workmen at the foundry sleep upstairs. Last night two of them went out105 words
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Article509 1911-05-19 416 Friend Kerdyk of Runnymede brought to see us yesterday Mr. Bouwmeester, the son of the famous Dutch actor —the Beerbohm Tree of Holland, now playing Shakespeare in Berlin. Bouwmeester fils is not a tragedian. He is acting as the manager for Mr, Kiiller, the Flying Dutchman, with509 words
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Advertisement63 1911-05-19 416 Should Be Pleasant to take. When a medicine must be given to young children it should be pleasant to take, hamberlain s Cough Remedy is made from sugar, and the roots used in its preparation give it a flavor similar to maple svrup, nialing it pleasant to take. It has63 words
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Article577 1911-05-19 417 The new Ordinance which comes into force in January next regulating the local conditions of Chinese partnerships will tend to remove from native commercial life many abuses which occupy the time of our courts needlessly under the existing measure, says the Hongkong Telegraph. This last, the present partnership577 words
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Article1214 1911-05-19 417 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Ebden). Rape. The accused Naraiana in the rape case went into the witness box to give evidence on his own behalf. His suggestion was that the mother of the girl injured her child in order to bring a false charge against him. But1,214 words
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Advertisement57 1911-05-19 417 Try It Once. Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism. You will find Chamberlain s Pain Balm wonderfully effective. It is also an excellent liniment for lame back, stiffness and soreness of the muscles; sprains and bruises. One application will convince you of its merits. Try it.57 words
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Advertisement60 1911-05-19 417 The Best Plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with Cham berlain’s Pain Balm and bound on to affected parts is superior to any p When troubled with lame back or P alQS art the side or chest give it a trial and you certain to be more than pleased wi60 words
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Article239 1911-05-19 418 W X -r scL 5 x -2 i x a -“5 2 "cL r" k "3, ’a c ±i 's Total. 73 M M ti 100 yds. 150 yds. 200 yds. Mrs. Wright-Motion (winner). Feb. 31 34’36 34 3472 31 34 44 Mar. 28 33’81 33239 words
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Article1261 1911-05-19 418 We make no apology for quoting in full the following leading article from the Singapore Free Press with which we agree entirely. Mr. Zenhder’s letter and the reply of the Colonial Secretary we hope to publish tomorrow. The Free Press says. Elsewhere appears a letter from Mr.1,261 words
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Article483 1911-05-19 419 Annual Water Carnival. The following are the entries for the different events: Event 1. Canoe Race for Malays, six boats. Event 2. 100 Yards Handicap. B. L. Cuscaden Scratch A. Frohlich 16 seconds H. V. Edwards 26 L. W. Learmont 25 A. E. T. Murray 30 G.483 words
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Article23 1911-05-19 419 (Su] /plied by Reuter.) Deutschland Wrecked. London, 17th May.—Dusseldorf reports that the huge dirigible Deutschland is wrecked. The eight passengers were saved.(Su]/plied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article56 1911-05-19 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sculptor Knighted. London, 17th May.—The Victoria Memorial was unveiled by His Majesty the King in the presence of a brilliant gathering. The King expressed his deep satisfaction at the presence of the Kaiser and Kaiserin. He paid a glowing tribute to the memory of Queen(Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article22 1911-05-19 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Veto Bill Read Once. London, 17th May.—The House of Lords passed the first reading of the Veto Bill.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article29 1911-05-19 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Relief Expedition Hurrying. London, 17th May.—Moinier himself has taken command of the relief column of 7,000 men, which is now rapidly pushing on to Fez.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article61 1911-05-19 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Decision of Supreme Court. London, 16th May.—A telegram from Washington states that the United States Supreme Court confirmed the decision of the Lower Court in the Standard Oil case. The Court held that the company had violated two sections of the anti-trust law and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article147 1911-05-19 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Nothing Startling. London. 17th May.—The Budget nr. fXtLXT- Lloyd George The combined surpluses of 1909 1A 1910-11 amounted to X5.C07.000 d The revenue from sugar and tea wa alone below the estimate. The Chancellor announced that the nav ment of members at £4OO a year,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 147 words
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Article88 1911-05-19 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Where de Brooke Would Send Liberals. London, 16th May.—lnterest in the second reading of Lord Lansdowne’s Bill in regard to the reform of the Lords centred round the attitude of the backwoodsmen. Earl Bathurst alone openly opposed the bill declaring th it reform was not(Supplied by Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article35 1911-05-19 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Commercial Treaty. London, 16th May.—A telegram f rom Madrid states that the Spanish Foreign Minister and the Japanese Minister atMadn have signed a Hispano-Japanese treaty o friendship and commerce.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article268 1911-05-19 419 (Supplied by Reuter.) Third Reading Passed. London, 16th May.—The House < ot C<>£ mons has passed the third reading. Veto Bill bv 362 votes to 241, a majont. 121. t> rSE RAL of Mrs. Lee Keng Seang.— tf aw requested to state that the funeral f the late(Supplied by Reuter.) - 268 words
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Article964 1911-05-19 420 It is a cruel handicap to be able to see both sides of a question said a man at the club on Tuesday. He wasn’t a writing man, either. We have been wondering since if “seeing both sides” is not the truest definition of humour. Humour as a handicap964 words
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Article252 1911-05-19 420 The 6th annual Installation of Lodge Scotia, s. e. 1003, was held last night and a great numlier of Masons from the various Lodges in the Archipelago attended the meeting. After the Rt. Wor. Master had been installed and his officers invested, an adjournment was made to252 words
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Article158 1911-05-19 420 Another Man Knocked Down. There is a certain amount of danger involved in the driving of motor cars, and still more in walking on the roads where they are driven. J The latest accident, fortunately without so serious results, occurred in Perak Road yesterday forenoon. Going in158 words
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Article116 1911-05-19 420 The following is the result of the Men’s Presgrave Cup for May Mr. Geo. Macbain 2 down winner A. O. F. Cobley 13 Messrs. P. J. Sproule, J. I’l. p ve q’ r Peterkin, T. A. Martin, .1. T. xNicoll,’G*. A. Hall, T. A. Godby, C. L.116 words
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Article488 1911-05-19 421 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The Annual General Meeting of the Penang Volunteer Corps was held in the Drill Hall yesterday evening and the following gentlemen were present: —Captain Allan Wilson, Sgt. Mjr. E. H. Wallis, 2nd Lieut. J. W. Hodge, Quarter Master Sgt. 11. Muir, Rev. F. W. Haines488 words
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Article621 1911-05-19 421 Seventy Thousand Acres in Sumatra. Negotiations have just been concluded under which the General Rublier Company of America acquires the properties of the New Asahan Tobacco Company for the purpose of planting rubber on a very extensive scale, says last Monday’s Straits Times. The General Rubber Company621 words
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Article454 1911-05-19 421 Io THE Editor op the Straits Echo Dear Sir, I shall lie thankful if you kindly allow me a little space in your valuable par*. The charge of Criminal breach of trust mL ferred by Ong Teng Arp against meat Taipmg Perak has been withdrawn hv th. said Ong454 words
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Advertisement36 1911-05-19 421 Remedy for Sick Headache. Sick headache results from a t^ sor '^L J d condition of the stomach, and can by the use of Chamberlain’s Stoinac Liver Tablets. Try it. For sale by Dispensaries and Dealers.36 words
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Article2130 1911-05-19 422 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Ebden). Byram Estate Murder. Chong Fook, a sinkeh on Byram Estate, was alleged to have been beaten to death on March 2 by the four accused (1) Chua Hock, (2) Chan Kuan, (3) Weng Sam and (4) Rydam (a Javanese). The Solicitor-General prosecuted2,130 words
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Advertisement55 1911-05-19 422 Try It Once. Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism. You will find Chamberlain’s Pain Balm wonderfully effective. It is also an excellent liniment for lame back, stiffness soreness of the muscles; sprains and raises. One application will convince you f lt mer its. Try it. For55 words
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Advertisement52 1911-05-19 422 Causes of Constipation. Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor exercise, insufficient mastication of food, constipation a torpid liver, worry and anxiety, are the most common causes of stomach troubles. Correct your labits and take Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will soon be well again. For sale by all Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement65 1911-05-19 422 Should Ik Pleasant to take. When a medicine must be given to young children it should be 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 pleasant to take. It lias65 words
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Article98 1911-05-19 423 (Echo Special.) Judgment for Plaintiffs. Singapore, 18th May. —In the AtayyeePeruk collision case, in which the Eastern Shippm; Co., aa owners of the Avagyee, sued the Straits S. S. Co. for damages caused by the collision in the Perak river on Sep. 29th, judgment has been given for98 words
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Article14 1911-05-19 423 Echo > Singapore Quotations. Singapore, 18th May.—Sundriod copra is quoted $9.95 and mixed 39.60.14 words
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Article37 1911-05-19 423 (Supjdied by Reuter.) Was It Too Late London, 18th May.—According to a despatch from Tangier, Colonel Mangin has declared that unless Bru lard’s column arrived at Fez by May 15th, it must have been too late.(Supjdied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article28 1911-05-19 423 (Supplied by Renter.) Pachuco Captured by the Rebels. London, 17th May.—The Mexican rebels have captured Pachuco, the most important silver camp in Mexico. r(Supplied by Renter.) - 28 words
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Article58 1911-05-19 423 (Supplied by Reuter. Some Results. London, 17th May.— Following are the results of the county cricket matches beginning last Monday M. C. C. beat Hampshire by 1 wicket. York hire Derbyshire an innings 47 runs. Lancashire Northamptonshire 246 runs. Further Results. London, 18th May.—Surrey beat Oxford University by(Supplied by Reuter. - 58 words
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Article40 1911-05-19 423 (Supplied by Reuter.) Kirin Fire: 40,000 Homeless. London, 18th May.—The recent fire at Kirin destroyed 8,387 buildings worth <£1,500,000. Four thousand shops and 15 banks were gutted. Forty thousand people were made homeless. The total loss is £4,000,000.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article59 1911-05-19 423 (Supplied by R uler.'} German Crown Prince Honoured. Loudon, 17th May.—The German Crown Prince has been gazetted Colonel-in-Chief of the 11th Hussars. German People s Gratitude. The Vossiche Zeitung says that the German people feels that the attentions shown to the Emperor and Empress of Germany and their(Supplied by R uler.'} - 59 words
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Article94 1911-05-19 423 (Supplied by Reulcr.) Tea Duty. London, 17th May.—A resolution in favour of the continuance of the tea duty has been adopted. Regarding the Surplus. Regarding the surplus of £5,607,000 Mr. Lloyd George proposed to take £1,500,000 for sanatoria, a similar sum for the development fund, and £250,000 for(Supplied by Reulcr.) - 94 words
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Article52 1911-05-19 423 (Supplied by Reuter.) “Tiines” Disapproves Him. London, 18th May.— The Times publishes a long letter from its Peking correspondent discussing the career and character of Pnnce Ching. It describes him as a decrepit old man, irresolute, wily, and corrupt. It says bis official record has been associated always(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article120 1911-05-19 423 Penang, 18th May. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/4A 4 months’ sight Bunk 2/4{ 3 Credit 2/4| 3 Documentary.. 2/4J Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight,Private 175£ Bombay, Demand Bans 174| Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras, Demand Bank120 words
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Article194 1911-05-19 423 Gold Leaf 564.b0 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 24.65 sales Trang Pepper 17.75 buyers Cloves 42. -nominal Mace yjQ—nominal Pickings 29.—nominal Nutmegs 110 s. 22 sellers r N o> J 6.10 sales Sugar 2 600 sales (Basket 5.10 nom. J Copra (mixed) 9.10 buyeV I fTahbun J Soonde194 words
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Advertisement279 1911-05-19 424 Sago Saved Him From Starvation. How A Dyspeptic Man in Colombo Existed Until Cured by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. “I suffered for over three years train Chronic Indigestion,” said Mr. Andrew Quyn, who is a teacher at the St. Mary’s High School, Colombo. “Every night was ittacked with terrible pains279 words
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Advertisement550 1911-05-19 424 after taking them as lief Ore I i- unctun tluf me t, -ml. 9 a A RV f advised me to fry Dr. William.’ Pink P.ll. El Uk 5 tB M I 9 H Of course I had often rnul al. ut Hhs.. P,|| s 1 0 in the newspapers,550 words
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Advertisement331 1911-05-19 425 ssw smw-'icwun moss WALKER’S EVER?!»., JUST ARRIVED, COOKERY BOQg For ,h Straits Settlements uu u Ledger Books 5 quires Demy folio, $5-55 Malay States. 4. 4-50 I:: f« p pki CE si. postage extra Lj 2 2-75 CASH WITH ORDER. Journal 5 Demy 5-00 ■I 4 4-00 4 F’cap 3-lo331 words
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