The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 9 June 1911
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Article1216 1911-06-09 473 We are not unconscious of the responsibility resting upon a historian, face to face with an event that has never before occurred on this island. We must cross our t’s and dot our i’s. In that vernant amphitheatre where crowds assemble to see the fleetness1,216 words
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Article311 1911-06-09 473 Tennis Tournament. The following were the results of yesterday’s ties Mixed Doublet Handicap. Mr. Mrs. W. S. Dunn—ls. 3 w. Mrs. Edwards k F. C. Lean—3/6 (Unfinished). Ladies' Doubles Handicap. Mrs. Welhain Mrs. May 3/6 beat Mrs, Ebden Miss Thornton (ecr 6-2; 7—5. Mens Singles Handicap, Class311 words
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Advertisement109 1911-06-09 473 ITsc Straits Echo of M < Hg? w JkOA satisfies every body, and justice alope.— Emerson. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL 324 per annum OUTSTATION Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post free) 815 CABLE109 words
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Article1629 1911-06-09 474 The cricket match C. R. C. r*. P. R. C played on the Esplanade last Saturday, proved an easy win for the C. R. C. The P. R. C. bowling was collared by Ewe Ghee and Dr. Khong. Both batsmen played well. Ewe Ghee played very free1,629 words
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Article223 1911-06-09 474 Yesterday was a big feast day among the Chinese, usually observed on the Chinese coast and rivers by dragon boat racing. Until recently we had no such craft in Penang but they are building four for the Coronation festivities and these took part in a practice race223 words
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Article128 1911-06-09 474 Ayer Etam Intake During the month 10 59 inches Maximum in one day 1'59 Number of rainy days 24 Waterfall, Intake—■ 1 luring the month 11 ’O9 inches Maximum in one day I’6l Number of rainy days 22 Police News.—We learn that Asst. Superintendent of Police Henson is128 words
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Article113 1911-06-09 475 Sandyeroft Meeting. lst June. —At the Sandycroft meeting Mr. Plumpton, the Chairman, mentioned that he had paid five per cent, on the annual profits for education rate and assessment. He considered that an unfair basis aud was communicating with Government in regard to the matter. Tliev had 26,000 of113 words
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Article91 1911-06-09 475 (Supplied by Heater.) U. S. and the Other Powers. London, Ist June. —A telegram from Washington states that Germany’s willingness to negotiate in regard to a general arbitration treaty with the United States and the expectation that other Powers also will negotiate will probably put back the consummation(Supplied by Heater.) - 91 words
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Article45 1911-06-09 475 (Supplied by Reuter.) Paris to Rome Race. London, Ist June.—M Baumont, who with the French naval officer M. Conneau is participating in the Paris to Rome aeroplane race, arrived at Rome at four in the afternoon. He Hew direct from Pisa in three hours.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article38 1911-06-09 475 (Supplied by Renter.) Lightning Kills Ssven People. London, Ist June.—There were thunderstorms in England yesterday. They were the most severe experienced for years. Seven people were killed by lightning, including five who were returning from Epsom.(Supplied by Renter.) - 38 words
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Article33 1911-06-09 475 (Supplied by Reuter.) England Beaten by America. London, 2nd June. —Following was the result of the first of the test matches for the Polo Cup: America 4| points England 3"(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article77 1911-06-09 475 Supplied by Reuter.) r A Grave Charge. r ou June.—The correspondent be Tmiet at Tangier states that the oors under British protection suffered I’he Sultan app>ears to be uav-d by a spirit of vindictive cruelty. J? states that the fertile in t a outside Fez. was sacked rr ,IJlrSupplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article38 1911-06-09 475 < Supplied by Reuter.) Fortress Blown Up. London, 2nd June.—A telegram from Nicaragua states that the fortress Lalone was blown up. This place and other buildings were damaged. I’he uited States Minister telegraphs that 100 people were killed.< Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article29 1911-06-09 475 (Supplied by Reuter.) Judges Attacked. London, 2nd June.—The Unionist member for Central Hull has been unseated after a petition. The judges were attacked on leaving the Court.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article39 1911-06-09 475 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Be Adopted By Portugal. London, 2nd June. —A telegram from Lisbon states that a decree has been issued providing for the adoption of Greenwich time in Portugal from the first of January next.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article35 1911-06-09 475 (Supplied by Reuter.) Restored in Health. London, 2nd June.—A telegram from Vienna states that it is semi-officially announced that the Emperor Francis Joseph left Goedoello for Vienna to-day quite restored in health.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article241 1911-06-09 475 (Supplied by Reuter.) Perpetual Leases. London, Ist June.—Replying to a question in the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, said that negotiations were proceeding between Great Britain and some other Powers and Japan for the settlement of the question of perpetual leases. He said(Supplied by Reuter.) - 241 words
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Article891 1911-06-09 475 Entries. hief Following are the entries for the Club Gymkhana which w ill be held at 1 racecourse on June 10. Event No. 1—2.45 p.m. Distance Handicap:—Cups presented by J. F. Wrpfurd, Esq. and W. Duncan, Esq. Owners. Horses. Weight, st. lbs. Mr. H. Pickenpack’s Songster 13891 words
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Article703 1911-06-09 476 Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting of the members of the Parish Hall was held at the Hall last night. The following gentlemen were present:—Revd. J. Meneuvrier (President), Revd. Father Duvelle, Dr. J. E. Smith (Secretary), Messrs. J. F. deMello, N. P. Walshe, J. 11. Phipps, I).703 words
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Article573 1911-06-09 476 W e take a keen interest in the Anglo-Chinese Scholars' magazine, and read everv number through. It continues to improve. p fac tice is making perfect. It has boy’ writers who are acquiring the knack of literary vividity, some of their contributions bein'* far superior to many adult573 words
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Article1329 1911-06-09 477 U(j3T SVCCES3F' L CELE BRATIONS. Ph Garden Party at th?; Residency. jhe -DDL anniversary of the birth of His Jstvthe Ki'U A is fittingly honoured at Pninr. Saturday was observed as a lioliijv Early in the morning there was a Volunteer Parade, by what the Hon. Chaplain1,329 words
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Article340 1911-06-09 477 Tennis Tournament. The following were the results of Friday’s ties: Ladies' Doubles Handicap. Miss Evans Miss B. Evans-f-2/6. beat Mrs. Edwards Miss Palmer—3/6 4—6 6—4; 6—l, Mens Doubles Handicap. Dr. Jamieson A W. 8. Dunn—ls teat T. B. Peterkin A. G. Anthony —15.4 6—4 3—6 6—l. W.340 words
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Article447 1911-06-09 478 Handicaps.—Event No. 1. Owners. Horses. Weight. H’cap. st. lbs. yds. Mr. F. K. Dickson’s Kate 10. 7 sch. Miss Thornton’s Mis Tor 11. 0 10 Mr. C. J. Fulton’s Downfall 11. 0 „C. J. Fulton’s The Nut 11. 0 H. Oxenham’s Kookaburra 10. 0 40 „J. G.447 words
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Article667 1911-06-09 478 Saturday’s Flight Kiiller made two successful ihjlif.- n Saturday. To a man who has never bet ore scon a flying machine the Antoinette monoplane suggests a very slim with two huge wings fixed on to its middle. The wings are slightly convex, rigid, and made of a thin rubbery667 words
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Article134 1911-06-09 478 Soaking Day at Singapore. Singapore, 3rd Jun*.—Owing to the heavy ruins the troops were soaked fluriiw the Birthday Parade. The Acting Governor' H. E. E. L. Brockman, was present. Reception and State Dinner. Two hundred people attended the receotion at Government House, and upwards of fifty were134 words
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Article41 1911-06-09 478 At Carcosa. Klumpur, 6th June. —The King's Birthday Ball at Carcosa given by Sir Arthur and Lady Young was a great success. Over 250 guests were present. The scheme of decorations was very effective and pretty. Echo Special.41 words
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Article28 1911-06-09 478 Mr. C. I. Carver. Singapore, sth June.—Mr. C. 1. Carver will act for the Hon. Dr. J. Galloway as member of the Legislative Council. Echo Special.28 words
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Article27 1911-06-09 478 Transfer of Contract. Singapore, stli June. —Messrs, loy'i.mi. Jones and Railton take over Sir John Aml > contract of the Lagoon Dock Wharves Echo Special.27 words
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Article30 1911-06-09 478 Su Yu-tchu. Singapore, 3rd June. —Mr. Su "Y u-fcliu. Consul General for China, has returned from leave of absence and has resumed bio duties. Echo Special.30 words
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Article54 1911-06-09 478 F. M. S. Experts. Klumpur, 3rd June. —The actual tin ex ports for the Federated Malay States from January to April were as follows: Perak 126,214 pikuls Selangor 72,252 Negri Sembilan 9,229 Pahang 4,433 Total value in dollars $20,712,840. Duty 2,612,352. The figures for Upper Perak for April aie54 words
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Article508 1911-06-09 479 Singapore-Malacca Match Off, Singapore, 3rd June —The Cricket match between Singapore and Malacca is oil owing to the heavy rains. Selangor Perak Match. Klumpur, sth June—The Cricket match between Selangor and Perak commenced on Saturday in very hot weather. The wicket was fast. Perak, winning the toss, batted508 words
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Article143 1911-06-09 479 Pegoh Transfer. Singapore, 3rd June.—The shareholders of the Pegoh Rubber Estate will meet on June 12 to consider the transfer of the company to London. May Crops. Klumpur, 3rd June—The May crops of the undermentioned estates were as follows Rubber Growers (Kempsey Estate) 4,758 lbs. Klanang 12,200 Harpenden 16,100143 words
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Article20 1911-06-09 479 193,724. Singapore, 3rd June.—The subscriptions to the King Edward Memorial Fund now amount to §93,724. Echo Special.20 words
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Article52 1911-06-09 479 A Settlement Reached. Singapore, sth June. —The Strati* Time* special correspondent in London says that Sir John Anderson has arranged a settlement with the Shipping Ring entailing the ending of the special rebate agreement with the big merchants on December 31. The Freights Ordinance is being repealed.52 words
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Article36 1911-06-09 479 Tan Chow Kim Wins General s Cup. Singapore. sth June.— At the Rifle Association Meeting the Guides won the Birch, ami Roberts' Snap Shooting Competitions. Tan Chow Kim won the General's Cup.— Echo Special.36 words
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Article49 1911-06-09 479 Reuter. The Milkites Join Rebels. London, sth June.—The correspondent of the Time* at Cettigue states that the Milkites, the most powerful of the Albanian tribes who have hitherto remained neutral, has attacked the Turkish garrison at Alessio, proclaimed an Albanian autonomy and appointed a provisional government.Reuter. - 49 words
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Article40 1911-06-09 479 —Reuter. But Siamese Crown Prince Safe. London, 6th June.—A telegram from Tokio states that the Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Reazan is ashore at Nagasaki. The mails and passengers, including the Crown Prince of Siam, are safe.— Reuter.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article53 1911-06-09 479 —Reuter. Was it Meant For Him T London, 6th June.—Forty kilos of dynamite, with apparatus for the manufacture of bombs, were discovered in the district of Kopruelne (on the Vardar in Salonica) near the railways which form the Sultan's route for his Macedonian tour on which he.—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article31 1911-06-09 479 —Reuter. Sudden Deaths in England. London, sth June. —There have been numbers of sudden deaths owing to the heat which has been very great throughout Great Britain.— Reuter..—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article151 1911-06-09 479 —Reuter. Result of The Oaks. London, 3rd June.—Following was the result of the ra e for The Oaks Stakes which was run at Epsom yesterday. The Oaks Stakes for three year old fillies, 9st each the nominator of the winner to receive 400 sovs. out of the race;—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article15 1911-06-09 479 -Reuter. Whitsuntide Recess. Loudon, 2n 1 June.— Parliament basal punwd until June 26.-Reuter. - 15 words
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Article30 1911-06-09 480 Reuter. Political Plot. London, 3rd Juno.—Following the explosion at the Fortress Lnlon»* 117 bodies were recovered. It is officially stated that the explosion was part of a political plot.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article23 1911-06-09 480 —Renter. World Wide Congratulations. London, 4th June.—His Majesty King George received world wide congratulations on the occasion of bis birthday.— Renier..—Renter. - 23 words
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Article52 1911-06-09 480 .—Reuter. Under British Supervision. London, 4th June.—The Morning Post correspondent at Lisbon states that it has been decided that the total expenditure on the new Portuguese arsenal and fleet should be .£10,000,000, and that they will be executed by British Engineers and supervised by British Naval.—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article170 1911-06-09 480 Rt. tdtr. Declaration of London Discussed. London, 2nd June.—At the Imperial Conference Mr. A. Fisher, the Commonwealth Premier, moved a motion regretting that the Dominions were not consulted in reference to the Declaration of London. An Advantageous Clause. Mr. H. 11. Asquith, the Premier, pointed out the advantage– Rt. tdtr. - 170 words
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Article70 1911-06-09 480 Farrer Baynes Pleads Illness. Singapore, sth June. —Mr. E. Farrer Basnes, the well-known advocate, did not attend the Bankruptcy Court for his public examination. 11»* pleaded illne.-s. The Official Assignee (Mr. P. F. David) was instructe»! to inform the debtor that unless he were present on the70 words
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Article119 1911-06-09 480 Reuter. Vizier Dismissed. Ixmdon, 2nd June. —A telegram from Fez states that on th° arrival of General Moinier the Sultan dismi.s-ed his Vizier El (Hawi whose peculations an 1 tyranny are notorious. To Maintain Order. A Paris message from Tangier states that the Suxtan has asked for the stationingReuter. - 119 words
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Article93 1911-06-09 480 U. S. and Canada. London, 4th June. —A telegram from Chicago states that President Taft in a speech said that the actual operation of reciprocity with Canada would be so beneficial to both couni ries that arguments against the adoption will only be remembered as exaggerated instances of a93 words
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Article32 1911-06-09 480 Reuter. At Larache. London, 4th June.—A telegram from Madiid states that the Government has despatched a cruiser transport carrying 200 colonial infantry to Larache in view of threatened disturbances. Reuter.– Reuter. - 32 words
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Article39 1911-06-09 480 Reuter. Arrival in London. London, Ph June.—The Malav States Coronation Contingent has arrived in London, ani the men w e met by representatives from the War ();Ii e ami Colonial Office They had an excellent voyage.Reuter. - 39 words
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Article30 1911-06-09 480 Renter. Some Results. Loudon, 4th June. Hampshire beat Derbyshire by 29 runs. Lancashire Somerset 423 Kent Gloucestershire 263 Cambridge University beat Yorkshire 69 Surrey Suss-x by five wickets.Renter. - 30 words
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Article1099 1911-06-09 480 1 C. C. vs Butter Worth The match between P. C. C. and B ufbr worth which played on the on Saturday provided some interestir cricket Lutterworth won the tos B 4 bitted first. K. bcully and Lunglev opened a prolific partnership to the bowlinh ot Mackie and1,099 words
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Article997 1911-06-09 481 Those of our readers who watch the career of that plucky Straits Chinese exQueen’s Scholar Dr. Wu Lien-teh (local name: Gno i Lien-Tuck, m.a, m.d.) will be interested to hear that his work and exertions in regard to the recent pneumonicplague epidemic in Manchuria and the International Plague997 words
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Article189 1911-06-09 481 Apparently the treatment suggested bv Mr. Derry some two years ago of applying a solution of copper sulphate to the older of our roadside trees whose roots are attacked by fungoid disease has not lieen of much use. But Mr. Derry held out little hopes of success by189 words
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Article806 1911-06-09 481 It t<> u< a pity Hut. roun Kll|| r should have committej Lims-Jf t> tie extraordinary enun.Um/ fi f 't from the flyer who fiile l to flv that there is som-thing po ulinr in our lo al atmosphere which pree-n s unf,uiii||, ir dilli uItHM to the806 words
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Article208 1911-06-09 482 Baker Reynell. At I p in. yesterday evening, under the happiest of aupcs at the Church of the Assumption, solemnised the of Mr. C. J. Baker of Messrs. Fraser A Co., Singapore, son of the Hon hie Ihomas Baker and Miss Ottoline Reynell, of Kobe, Japan. The service208 words
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Article345 1911-06-09 482 Messrs. Kennedy <t Co., the local agents, inform us that the rubber crops of the undermentioned estates were as follows Padang Jawa 3,000 lbs. Padang Rubber Co. 1,376 Chemor United 933 De. Erwin Ritter von Zach acts as Austro-Hungarian Consul at Singapore. A Japanese Syndicate has brought up345 words
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Article305 1911-06-09 482 An Interesting Morning’s Work. There was a good attendance at th» i> Course yesterday morning when the training for the coming races was begun in earnest 'l'he horses looked very fresh. Tim firUr' seemed very good, doing splendid work H A. Gabell rode on several horses, the names305 words
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Article197 1911-06-09 482 Results of operations during the month of May. Output— Tributer’s Ore Pls. 84.96 Mine Ore 8,017.18 Total output 8,102.14 Valve— Tributer’s Ore 8 4,750.11 Mine Ore ...8474,334.52 Total value 479,084.63 Estimated Prid'd Tributer’s Ore 8 878.34 Mine Ore 8 334,334.52 Total profit 8 35,212.86 Karang Treated—197 words
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Article1274 1911-06-09 483 Abortive Railway Scheme. t believe that wh *n I last sent you some from this neighbourhood I wrote a somewhat optimistic ami proleptic vein about our railway. “'Twas ever thus, since childhoods hour, I've seen mv fondest hopes decay, and now our hopes of the railway have1,274 words
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Article453 1911-06-09 483 .—Globe. Straits Player v. Amerd \n Champion. The following inton 'sting match gam wis contested at the Citv of London U.C. on Friday, April 2S Two others, played on Thursday, April 27, and Saturday, April 2?, between th- <ame opponents, wore won by Mr. F. J. Mar.-ha'l, the American.—Globe. - 453 words
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Article330 1911-06-09 483 It was recently reported that a coinmi sion of study had 'oeen sent from China to impure into the condition of Chinese merchants in the Dutch colonies and the Straits Settlements. The reason for sending is sai l to I>e due to a conflict330 words
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Article209 1911-06-09 484 r r EN NI n To UkNAM E N T. The following were the results of yesterday’s ties Mired Doubles Handicap. Mr. Mrs. Dunn—-15.3 beat Mrs. Edwards &F. C. Lean—3 6 4—6 6—2 6 1. Mens Singles Handicap, Class A. C. C. Rogers—ls sea/ W. J. Hodge—ls.l209 words
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Article358 1911-06-09 484 Royal Warrant. George the Fifth by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British Dominions beyond the S<«is, King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India, To Our Right Trusty and Right Entirely beloved Cousin and Councillor Henry,358 words
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Article109 1911-06-09 484 Tamil Association. June 5. A public meeting was held in the AngloChinese School here on Saturday, with Mr. A. S. Haynes, Assistant Superintendent of Immigrants, in the Chair. Mr. C. Candiah, P. W. D delivered a very eloquent speech in Tamil. The subject being Brotherhood to a very large109 words
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Article46 1911-06-09 484 Opens Before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith. Klumpur, 7th June.—The Proudlock trial opened at the Assizes to-day before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith. The assessors were Messrs. Wise and Kindersley. Very few people were in court other than those concerned in the case. Echo Special.46 words
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Article45 1911-06-09 484 —Reuter. Macedonian Tour. London, 6th June. —The Sultan of Turkey Las started on his tour of Macedonia. He is sailing for S ilonica, in a battleship which is escorted by another battleship besides two cruisers. He bad an enthusiastic send off.— Renter.—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article50 1911-06-09 484 Reuter. Nice to Corsica. Loudon, 6th Jure.—Lieut. Hague left Nice at 5 o’clock yesterday morning for a fresh attempt to fly to Corsica. He has not been heard of since.— Reuter. No News. London, 7th June.—There has been no news of Hague. Torpedo boats are searching for him.— Reuter.Reuter. - 50 words
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Article68 1911-06-09 484 —Reuter. Twelve Mile Territorial Limit. London, 6th June.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that the Council of Empire has adopted the twelve mile territorial limit on the coast of the Amur province. The change will come into force six months after Japan has been notified. The maximum—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article49 1911-06-09 484 —Reuter, Blackburn Rovers Stoaed. London, 7th June.— A telegram f r Budapest states that the B’ackbmn P* defected a Hun«uri w team' at four -ua s to one. Afterw.rd, there wA hostile demonstration and stones thrown at the Rovers. The carrier several of the players were■—Reuter, - 49 words
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Article16 1911-06-09 484 —‘Reuter. Northamptonshire vs. Leicestershire London 7th June-Northampton, I,irj beat Leicestershire by live wickets.— Itev+r—‘Reuter. - 16 words
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Article30 1911-06-09 484 —Reuter. Renewed Rioting. London, 7th June.—The decision of the Council of State whereby Aube champagne will be described officially as champagne of the second zone has caused renewed riotinc—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article46 1911-06-09 484 Reuter. Governments Repressive Measures. London, 7th June.—American correspondents report that the Provisional Government of Mexico is adopting repressive measures to ensure complete surrender. It ordered the Governor of a town who refused to surrender to be shot. Twenty-eight persons in another district were also shot.—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article250 1911-06-09 484 means not very nara, out m» in other words just right '-B- Herald. A Total Wreck. London, 6th June.—The correspondent of the Muraing Post at Shanghai states that the Russian Volunteer fleet steamer Reazon. which went ashore at Nagasaki is a total wreck. Her cargo of tea, insuredmeans “ not very nara, out m» in other words “ just right '-B- *• Herald. - 250 words
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Article401 1911-06-09 485 The dark suspicion of The Times, based on an accusation in the Petit Parisien, was that the Champagne riots were really manifestations of Anarchism. Whether there was anything in it or not—we incline to suspect not Reuter made it clear in his telegram yesterday that the people of the401 words
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Article395 1911-06-09 485 The Governor is getting as many feathers in his headgear as a Red Indian wears. His achievement in the way of getting the Shipping Ring’s throttle-grip on this Colony relaxed is a palpable feather in His Excellency’s cap. There is no doubt that shipbarring a few of395 words
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Article367 1911-06-09 485 What,” asks a poet in this issue, are Akkad and Assur now Shards, in the drifting sand.” And “where are the galleys Phenicia sailed Ooze, in a desolate main.” He might have asked, What has become Neanderthal man and have answered, on the authority of Professor367 words
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Article321 1911-06-09 485 We begin to hear murmurs of discontent, or more distrust than discontent, among the Chinese householders. The inspectors of the Water Supply Department have been going round at nights to discover cases of water waste. As yet wc have no specific complaint—not one we can take hold321 words
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Article333 1911-06-09 486 A man who is wisely, not carelessly, charitable, weighs the works to which he contributes of his surplus. There are various forms of giving which are roughly, and quite inaccurately, called charitable. The gift to a miserable fellow creature, to get him out of sight and memory as quickly333 words
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Article98 1911-06-09 486 Tennis Tournament. The following were the results of yesterday’s ties Ladies' Singles Handicap. Mrs. W. S. Dunn—3o.l beat Mrs. A. F. G. Anderson—4 6 6—4; 6—l. Profession Pair*. W. 8. Goldie A H. Waugh beat T. A. Godby A F. A. Pledger 6—l 6—l. H. C. Sells98 words
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Article590 1911-06-09 486 ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING. The annual vestry meeting in connection with St. George’s Church was held at the Governor s Office to-day. The following gentlemen were present: The Hon. Mr. W. Evans, the Hon. Mr. R. Young, Rev. F. W. Haines (Colonial Chaplain) Rev. D. A. Peter, Captain590 words
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Article579 1911-06-09 486 Io THE Editor op the Straits Echo Sir,—The Council of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes find it necessary to ask the public to assist them in coming to a somewhat diffi cult decision. Since the death of D r Bar' nardo five years ago, the sympathy of the innumerable579 words
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Article603 1911-06-09 487 Messrs. Lewis Lazarus and Sons’ metal market report of May 12, states Reports from the tinplate trade both here n J in America continue rather poor, and, the East selling tin freely, values gagged until at one time there was a decline f 50s. per ton. At603 words
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Article129 1911-06-09 487 Kings of a hundred Dreadnoughts, ruling the Seven Seas— Parked artillery, powder and steel—shall ye endure bv these Keeping an armed lordship of earth whereso your sentries stand M hat are Akkad and Assur now Shards, m the drifting sand. Kings of a thousand forges, kings of ten thousand129 words
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Article313 1911-06-09 487 Accused Pleads Not Guilty. Klumpur, 7th June.—Before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, with Messrs. Kindersley and Wise sitting as assessors, Mrs. Proudlock was charged with the murder of William Crozier Steward by shooting him at Klumpur on April 23. She pleaded not guilty. In opening the case for313 words
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Article41 1911-06-09 487 Provisional Figures. Klumpur, Bth June. —The provisional census figures for the F.M.S. are as follows Perak 494,123 Selangor 294,014 Negri Sembilan... 130,2 1 Pahang 117,595 Total 1,035,933. The total of the Europeans and Americans is 3,2 b£ Echo Special*41 words
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Article85 1911-06-09 487 Malakoff Meeting. Singapore, 7th June.—At the meeting of the shareholders of Malakoff estate Sir. Gibbons, who presided, stated that the development expenses were high. The capital expenditure would be 878,000 in 1911, and $42,000 in 1912. It was necessary to maintain the young rubber and coconuts. They were not85 words
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Article126 1911-06-09 487 —Reuter. Severe Fighting. London, 7th June.—A telegram from Tangier states that General Moinier’s column, while operating round Fez, was attacked at Rase Ima on June 2 by swarms of Moorish horsemen who charged in the face of a heavy rifle and mitrailleuse fire to within a hundred yards of—Reuter. - 126 words
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Article48 1911-06-09 487 .—Reuter. Arrival in London. London, Bth June.—Admiral Togo and General Nogi have arrived in London. The Naval Attache met them at Tilbury. The ambassador and the personal of the Embassy met them at St. Pancras Station. They are staying at the Hyde Park Hotel.— Reuter,.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article28 1911-06-09 487 —Reuter. Refloated. London, 7th June.—Lloyds have received a message from Nagasaki stating that the Reazan has lieen refloated and has arrived safely at that port.— Reuter.—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article24 1911-06-09 487 —Reuter. Some Results. London, Bth June.— Middlesex beat Sussex by 7 wickets. Gloucester Somerset,, 5 Notts Surrey 54 runs. Worcester Warwick „116—Reuter. - 24 words
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Obituary15 1911-06-09 487 Necrology. M. Rouvier. London, Bth June.— M. Bouvier, an ei Premier of France, u Krvter.15 words
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Article56 1911-06-09 488 —Reuter. Madero Enters the Capital. London, Bth June.—General Madero has entered Mexico City. There was a scene of the wildest enthusiasm. Earthquake Wrecks Barracks. An earthquake at 4 o’clock in the morning wrecked the Artillery Barracks in Mexico City. Seventy soldiers were buried under the ruins. Fifty of them,—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article47 1911-06-09 488 —Reuter. Has Roosevelt's Support. London, Bth .June. —A telegram from Washington states that President Taft has been assured of Mr. Roosevelt’s unqualified endorsement of the Presidential Campaign of 1912. It also states that Mr. Roosevelt will on no account allow himself to be nominated.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article70 1911-06-09 488 Fears About Bague. London, 7th June. —It is feared that Lieut. Bague who attempted the flight from Nice to Corsica has perished at sea.— Reuter. The Fisherman's Story. London, Bth June. —A telegram from Nice states that a fisherman near the Garoupe Light house saw a monoplane trying to70 words
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Article189 1911-06-09 488 A Surprise. London, 7th June.—The wine growers marched into Bar Sur Aube yesterday evening. They found all the roads occupied by troops and dispersed.— Reuter. The Governor. —Amongst the passengers booked by the P. and O. steamer Mongolia from Marseilles on 7th of July are H.E. Sir John189 words
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Article18 1911-06-09 488 Birth. At Palgownie Lodge on 7th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Sellar, a son.18 words
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Article120 1911-06-09 488 Penang, Bth June. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 4 months’ sight Bank 2/41 3 Credit 2/4| 3 Documentary.. 2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Ra. 1741 3 days’ sight Private Bombay, Demand Banff 174| Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras, Demand Bank 174| 3120 words
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Article209 1911-06-09 488 Gold Leaf §64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 24.6 > bnyers Trang Pepper 18.— buyers Cloves 42. nomina Mace 108— nominal Pickings 103 sellers Nutmegs 110 s. 21.—sales No. 1 5.80 sales Sugar 2 5.60 sales (Basket 5.10 nom. Copra (mixed) 9.45 buyers ATahbun 190.— sellers r,,,» 245209 words
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Article514 1911-06-09 488 A Reminiscence of Johannesburg During th# Boer War. Bad water killed more men during ti Boer war than did cannon, rifle or bayonet for the majority of deaths were thrn.L Enteric and Dysentery, diseases causedY germs m a polluted water supply. Towards the end of514 words
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