The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 21 July 1911
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Title Section22 1911-07-21 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. ||s Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 9. Penang, Friday, zi st JOLY, 1911. No. 29.22 words
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Advertisement276 1911-07-21 1 /////z ZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.'ZZ/ZZZZZZZ/ZZ//ZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/Z/ZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ//ZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZ 'ZZZZZZZZZZZ. CONTENTS. Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: page. 4 Advice on Health 604 Dr. Locke’s Death zoimnissioners An Inferior Race 604 Record their Regret 605 The Egotistic Motive 604 Notes from Langkawi 606 Anglo-Japanese Treaty 608 The Administration of Ceylon 607 Lord Rosebery as Leg-Puller 611 Going Home Next Year?276 words
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Advertisement169 1911-07-21 2 y I i E I t STRAITS ECHO i MAIL EDITION. I I .-.■■HMM»»" J k t 1 Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I j news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all169 words
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Article701 1911-07-21 604 Our sport and gossip” man seems to be one of those idiots who never do anything without trying to persuade other people to follow suit, lie sings the praises of getting up at half-past five, of going to the Racecourse at six, of having a cup of701 words
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Article498 1911-07-21 604 Sir E. Ray Lankester shocked ethnologists and patriots with his suggestion that the mass of the brain is much the same in all races, and that it has been so since the earliest prehistoric times. He was quite wrong; there are peoples with an avera i brain498 words
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Article628 1911-07-21 604 With blushing confusion w have to ad nit that Pun<'h sometimes manage» to amuse us. It is a confession that will cost us theextooin of superior people, but honesty compels it. Perhaps our sense, of humour m; y be parti illy reh ibiht ite l if we628 words
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Advertisement105 1911-07-21 604 yite Straits ITolxt? do®' Justice satisfies every body, and justice alone.—.Emo-son. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd, Jfa 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL 324 per awturn OUTSTATION Postage Extra. mail EDITION (Post Free) 815 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343.105 words
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Article498 1911-07-21 605 Times about ten years ago put Hont'kong at the Antipodes. The Singapore 7’w<-x seems to l?e mislaying Australia somewhere in the Antarctic. Norendra Nath Sen, the well-known Bengali social reformer and journalist, is 4ead. The Resident Councillor visited tie Gaol the morning and held an inquiry498 words
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Article291 1911-07-21 605 mis'lone.; Record Th eii; Regret. At the m •tin? of the Muni -ipal Commission yesten 1 afternoon, .it whi'-h wen present Mr. W. Peel (President) .Mr. W. T. Chapman, Mr. Lim EuTohand Mr. L. AC. Biggs (Sfi -’etary), the President said that they had sustained a great291 words
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Article231 1911-07-21 605 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Single, Handicap, ChssA. W. 8. Dunn w. <>. from D. A. M. Brown. Haudicap, Class JI. E. Reimann o. Irom A. Smith. Mackay Z/ca/’n. R. Bell 6 —3; 6-1. Singk Handicap, Cl C. Pi tts beat,231 words
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Article752 1911-07-21 605 lenni Tin p. C. C. Tennis Tourna meat is in lull swing and the courts are all cupied each evening now. Several heats have been played off. It is rather early to forecast probable winners but Hindlev wk gave A. G. /ntbony a good game in l752 words
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Page 605 Advertisements
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Advertisement52 1911-07-21 605 Digestion and Assimilation. It is not the quantity of food taken but the amount digested and ssimilated that gives strength and vitality to the system. Chamlx-rlain’s Stomach ami I iver Tablets invigorate the stoma h ir.d liver and enable them to perform their functions naturally, i'ar sale by all Dispeuoarios52 words
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Article165 1911-07-21 606 The Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Leslie Thornton.) Alleged Perjury. The case in which Chow Foo Chong and Mak Ah Cheang, were charged with using as genuine a forged document, was begun yesterday. Mr. P. J. Sproule, Solicitor-General, and Mr. G. N. Save, appeared for the prosecution; Mr. W.165 words
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Article259 1911-07-21 606 July 12. Mr. John G. Richey, Asst. Adviser to the Kedah Government, was on a visit he re a few days ago. He is very much interested in the education of Malay children. On Sunday, July 9, he opened at Qua the new Government Malay School and259 words
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Article794 1911-07-21 606 Entries for August Rack*. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, loth August, 1911. 1. \alue $250. A Race for Maiden U 2°to? Weight for .nehe, 6 furlong,. Mr. QU Mr Strode s bay gelding Lord Bobbie. p Xa u k e 25 <>- A Handicap for Ex'a’e not won a794 words
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Article194 1911-07-21 606 The M.illounw .lry«« of 19th b t<US: The Sungei Ran F>u iu;r.v> refy>rt a viehl *■'*< for Mac. .i r^ u |t ,f' j I ours’ sluicing. ’fhL n. it is stated J mws a clot-r of over I ,000 equi"f 1 [«r.lmrn on 1 IB .0,000 nhanw194 words
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Page 606 Advertisements
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Advertisement57 1911-07-21 606 The Ujhto-Djte Wonua. The woman of today who gnod heultbf ;oo- ternjmt good sense, bright eye, an <l a ovely complexion, the result of <. or n-t ivingand g.xM fiction, wms the admiraim of the world. If your dizeation iaulty ChamLerlam- Stomach and Liver I ablets wi.l correr:t it. For57 words
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Article146 1911-07-21 607 The Timet of Ceylon says:— As is known, H. E. The Govern», i for England on Thursday next Jone 2'J His Excellency will lx; accompanied by Captain F. G. Theobald, A. 1). C., and Mr. A. J.* Hedgeland, P. S., who aRu have throughly earned a146 words
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Article80 1911-07-21 607 Following is the P. A O. list of Homeward Mail Steamers for 1912 Season From Penang Connecting Due With London Feb. 10 Anna ye Mantua Mar. 9 23 Himalaya Macedonia 23 Mar. 9 Delhi Morea April 6 22 India (Through Mail Steamer) 20 April 6 Devanha80 words
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Article24 1911-07-21 607 Some Dividends. Singapore, 13th Ju'y. -Linggi has paid an interim divid md of 43,%, and Shelford an interim dividend of 10%. Echo Special.24 words
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Article100 1911-07-21 607 Judgment Reserved. Singapore, 13th July. -The hearing was resumed before Sir A. R. F. Law, Acting Chief Justice, in the case brought by Mr. James Henry Wills against the Jimah Rubber Estates Ltd. and Messrs. Max Hilckes, St. Vincent B. Down, ami Loh Chuk Poh. Mr. Hih-kes said100 words
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Article55 1911-07-21 607 Defalcations 900. Singapore, 13th July.— Samuel, a Tamil Christ lancollector of St. A nd row’s Cathedral, was sentenced to x months' rigorous imprisonment for criminal breach of trust of S3OQ. It is stated tint the actual defalcations are from £BOO to £9OO from the Destitute Strangers’ Fund55 words
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Article349 1911-07-21 607 lleuter. Due to the Intense Heat. A t'■b'u'Dim from Ottawa states that destru tivi; forest tins took place in North Oi.ti-jo a- the result of the heat wave. Many toarnships and m ning camps weie d< strove-L So far fifteen are known to h j■-ji.died but itlleuter. - 349 words
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Article119 1911-07-21 607 Reuter, 3ir Wilfrid Laurier’s Tribute. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Canadian Premier, vii his return to Ottawa paid an e nt tribute to the Royal Family. He v,.<- mviwed that it was the greatest asset of the whole empire. The Royal Family gave the world an example thatReuter, - 119 words
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107 1911-07-21 607 Reulei Comment of (he “Times.” Tl. > Vo'! -ties t he reported proposal to molify th- Angb-Japanese Treaty and states 11 at tl* fir-1 fruit of the new departure in the conduct of foreign affairs w h p !y inaii .mated by the Imperial C .<•.*. 'l'Reulei - 107 words
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Article44 1911-07-21 607 Reuter. Movement of German Warships. A telegram from Berlin states that the Panther has left Teneriffe bound for home. The Eber from Demarara Land now acts as tender to the Berlin, which she replaces should the Berlin visit other ports for coaling purposes.Reuter. - 44 words
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Article164 1911-07-21 607 Reuter. Lord Newton's Amendment Withdrawn. The amendment of Lord Newton to the Parliament Bill was withdrawn. No Interference. Both Lord Haldane and Lord Morley reasserted the repudiation by the Commons of the Lords’ claim to interfere in matters of finance which might bring about a critical situation. Lansdowne’sReuter. - 164 words
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Article40 1911-07-21 607 Reuter. Probable Starters and Riders. Following are the probables for the Eclipse Stakes (1} miles) which will be run at Sandown to-day Swynford (F. Wootton) Pietri (Maher) Lemberg (Dillon) Yellow Filly (Templeman) Charles (Donoghue) Whisk (Martin) Wavelet (Trigg).Reuter. - 40 words
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Article39 1911-07-21 607 Benter. 74 Deaths in a Week. Two hundred and forty six cases of cholera with seventy-four deaths took pUc t in Italy during the week ending July 3 Most of the cases occurred in Naples’and Palermo.Benter. - 39 words
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Article41 1911-07-21 607 Reuter. Discussion in Committee. The discussion on the Insurance Bill in Committee is proceeding slowly and steadily. All the parties are co-operating. The subject is found to be fraught with technicalities and difficulties necessitating the reconstruction of whole sections.Reuter. - 41 words
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Obituary368 1911-07-21 607 Necrology. < Earl Cranbrook. The death has taken place, at the age of 72, of Lari Cranbrook. Reuter. Necrology. o Tan Jiak Yeong. Singapore, 15th July.—Mr. Tan Jiak leong, a brother of the Hon. Mr. Tan Jiak Kim died yesterday evening after a brief illness. Echo Special NecrologyLord Bellew. The368 words
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Article508 1911-07-21 608 A Brilliant Assemblage. Enthusiasm was renewed when Their Maiesties the King and Queen, the Princess jfarv and the Duke of Connaught drove through the streets. brilliant assemblage, including Mr. H H. Asquith (Premier) and Mr. Augustine Birrell (Irish Secretary), was around the dais. An Imposing Ceremony.508 words
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Article735 1911-07-21 608 Mauger tbe late Lord Salisbury, v .e think that when the British Government made its Treaty with Japan for mutual support agiinst unprovoked attacks it backed the right horse. I'heimportant imxlitieation introduced, that neither party shall be called upon to operate against any Power with whi <h it735 words
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Article434 1911-07-21 608 Sold to London. We hear on good authority that the London sale of the E. S. Co. Ltd., has gone through and that some of tbe smartest men of the City will lie connected with the new venture. It is intended to erect an up to434 words
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Advertisement42 1911-07-21 608 Best Treatment for Whoopin| CwgL p oo l nn g cough is not dangerou» when ■"luuizhis kept loose and expectoration Mv J q g Chamberlain’s Cough Remias been used in many epidemics ileh h*? 6 with Perfect success. For Dispensaries and Dealers.42 words
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Article628 1911-07-21 609 A large numlxjr of people attended the funeral of Dr. P. V. Locke which look place yesterday afternoon. Shortly before 5 pin. the cortege left his residence in Anson Road and the coffin was received at the cemetery gates by the Rev. F. W. Haines, Colonial628 words
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Article653 1911-07-21 609 Among those present at the Course this morning to wateh the early exercise were the Hon. Mr. W. Evans, Resident Councillor, and the Misses Evans. The morning was cloudy and dull. Bolster was the first out and was given one round slow' exercise. Yabba, Gabell up, covered the653 words
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Article847 1911-07-21 609 Concert and Presentation of Medai, Twenty-five associates and seventy-eGht members (including two new associates five new members) attended at the Govern ment Girls’ School yesterday afternoon where instead of the usual work of the monthly meeting, the Ministering Children’s League gave a most enjoyable concert, followed bv847 words
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Page 609 Advertisements
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Advertisement40 1911-07-21 609 How to Cure Muscu’ar Rheumatism. It is worse than useless to take any medicines internally for muscular or chronic rheumatism. All that is needed is a free application of Chamberlain’s Pain Bi m. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Article58 1911-07-21 610 Reuter. Franco-Spanish Incidents." A further batch of 500 Spanish troops have lieen landed at Larache. FrancoSpanish “incidents” continue to take place daily. A telegram from Alcazar states that the Spaniards on ednesd iv arrested the servant of the French Consul at his master’s doorway. The consul wasReuter. - 58 words
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Article231 1911-07-21 610 Reuter. A Modification. The modifying clause, wired on the 11th inst., is the only important alteration in the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. The Revised Agreement. The revised Anglo-Japanese agreement which was signed in London on the 13th instant, contains the following additional clause Should either party conclude a treaty ofReuter. - 231 words
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Article52 1911-07-21 610 Reuter. Will Succeed Sir Eldon Gorst. Lord Kitchener again made a long '-all on the Foreign Office. It is believed th it his appointment as Consul-General, Egypt, will l>e formallj be announced at an early date. It is understood that the status and emoluments of the appointment willReuter. - 52 words
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Article27 1911-07-21 610 Reuter. Elcho Shield. The shooting for the Elcho Shield at the Bisley meeting resulted as follows England 1 ,b 11 Ireland 1»G1 S Scotland 1 e>B3Reuter. - 27 words
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Article14 1911-07-21 610 Reab-r. Results. Middlesex won its match by an innings and 214 runs.Reab-r. - 14 words
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Article109 1911-07-21 610 Reuter. Result of Eclipse Stakes. Following was the result of the Eclipse Stakes miles) which was run at Sandown yesterday: Sirynford (F. Wootton) I Pietri (Maher) Lemberg (Dillon) bellow Slave (F. Templeton) Whisk II room (Martin) A'biy of Wavelets (Trigg) Placidus (Clark) Swynjord was first awav and ledReuter. - 109 words
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Article17 1911-07-21 610 Reuter. Inspects Rosyth. Admiral Togo has proceeded to Fife to inspect the Naval base at Rosyth.Reuter. - 17 words
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Article358 1911-07-21 610 New Cruiser. The Chinese cruiser Ying Swee (2,500 tons) was launched at Barrow. Miss Mav Lin, daughter of the Chinese Minister, christened her. Reuter. M.L.R.C.—At the monthly shoot for the VValker Trophy by the memliers of the Malacca Ladies Rifle Club the following scores were made: Mrs. Watson358 words
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Miscellaneous29 1911-07-21 610 Weather Report for the 14th July. Province Wellesley. Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.943 Maximum temperature in Shade 92°F Minimum ditto 72°F Rainfall Nil Prevailing direction of Wind W.29 words
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Article696 1911-07-21 611 In the T.O.M app" irs a long <>u:it of an audacious gang roblery al Gope g v/e take the following extract from it. It. appears th it Towkay K 1 < w I'< ok, the Manager of the Sumput M':r-, whidi are owned e by Messrs.696 words
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Article101 1911-07-21 611 Law :< Ten n i s T<j urnam e n t 1 oilowing were the results of the ties played off yesterday Mixed Double Handicap. Miss Jones McArthur beat Miss Evans A Durward 6 2 6 1. Mrs. Ebden Rogers beat Mrs. Edwards A Mercer 7—5 6—o. Miss Hogan101 words
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Article535 1911-07-21 611 Politics is the easiest game of all. Bluffs can be exposed, errors corrected, and nonsense held up to public ridicule, yet the bluffer, the errer, and the fool can go gaily on their political career, the past forgotten, and the present swallowed by all but a535 words
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Article478 1911-07-21 611 Crescent-Star Sports Club Picnic. After all, this is a Malayan island, and the Crescent-Star Sports Club ought to be the strongest in Penang. We tried to find out yesterday why it has a membership of less than a hundred. Indifference of the elder Mohamedans to the needs of478 words
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Article33 1911-07-21 612 Reuter. Tim Healy and Muldoon. Mr. Tim Healy has been returned a Member of Parliament for North East Cork and r Muldoon for East Cork. Both were <moppo sedReuter. - 33 words
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Article129 1911-07-21 612 Reuter. An Inspired Article. A telegram from Berlin states that an inspired article in the Koelnische Zeituiuj deprecates the German papers taking for granted that the only possible solution of the Moroccan difficulty is that Germany should seek for compensation in Agadir. It says that the essential thing isReuter. - 129 words
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Article71 1911-07-21 612 Reuter. Sir George Reid Injured. Sir George Reid was motoring at Broadstairs with his son and daughter when their car collided with another and dashed into a tram standard which was demolished. Sir Georg? and his son were severely shaken. His daughter was seriously in jured. They wereReuter. - 71 words
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Article55 1911-07-21 612 Reuter. Special Detective Force Formed. The French Government has offered a reward of 5,000 francs for the detection of the wreckers of the express on July 1. A special detective force is being formed to deal with cases of sabotage on the railways of which there hadReuter. - 55 words
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Article83 1911-07-21 612 Re tßer No Obstacle. A telegram from Washington states that Taft has expressed his gratification *t the signing of the Anglo-Japanese Allin? 00 State Department is greatly e^eve that there will be no >s acle to the Senate ratifying the Angloniencan Arbitration Treaty when it is submitted. U.Re tßer - 83 words
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Article57 1911-07-21 612 Reuter. Foundation Stone Laid. is Majesty the King Lid the foundation stone of the National Library of Wales at Aberystwyth. He said that Wales had alway s been remarkable for energy ami selfsacrifice and for the furtherance of moral, intellectual, and esthetic ideals. The library would reflectReuter. - 57 words
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Article50 1911-07-21 612 Reuter. A New Zealander The Champion. The New Zealander, Champion, won the English amateur long distance swimming championship of the Thames ov r a course of five miles in lb. Gm. and 11 secs. Battersby was second in lh. Gm. and 25secs. There were thirty competitors.Reuter. - 50 words
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Article49 1911-07-21 612 Reuter. Passenger Rates To Be Increased. A telegram from Liverpool states that many shipping companies have decided, owing to the recent strike, to advance the passenger rates and possibly also the freights. Passenger tickets to America and Canada will be increased by from live to ten shillings.Reuter. - 49 words
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Article78 1911-07-21 612 Reuter. Results. Following were the results of the competitions at the Bisley Meeting Me Kinnon Cup.—Canada 1,581, England 1,569, Ireland 1,544, Scotland 1,540, New Zealand 1,51 9, Guernsey 1,1-99, South Africa 1,487, India 1,436. Queen Mary’s Prize.—Corporal Gebbie of the Fourth Scots Grey won with an aggregate ofReuter. - 78 words
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Article44 1911-07-21 612 Reuter. Some Results. Yorkshire won its match by ten wickets. Lancashire won its match by an innings and 141 runs. Worcester won its match by nine runs. Warwickshire won its match by seven wickets. The match between Kent and Essex was drawn.Reuter. - 44 words
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Article22 1911-07-21 612 Reutt r. Official Announcement. It is officially announced that Lord Kitchener will succeed Sir Eldon Gorst as Consul-General in Egypt.Reutt r. - 22 words
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Article47 1911-07-21 612 Thrown From His Horse. Prince Leopold of Battenberg, while imping with the Territorials at Lui worth, Dorset, was thrown from his hor— which bolted. He was badly cut on the he.nl and arms but his condition is not iml be is progressing favourably47 words
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Article16 1911-07-21 612 Rente r. Another Death. The aviator Paillole, while thing in Algiers, fell and was killed.Rente r. - 16 words
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Article510 1911-07-21 612 German Opinion. I’he opinion of the .1 ipanese papers on the new alliance has not vet been received. The Berliner Tag'blatt compliments the British diplomacy on its extreme cleverness in solving the problem for the renewal of the alliance which had I income practically worthless. The I oggiche510 words
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Article1513 1911-07-21 613 The report of Directors to be gubm’tted to the Shareholders al. the First At. nil General Meeting of the Company 1 > lie held at the Chamber of Commerce, Pen mg, on Monday, 24th .July, reads The Directors beg to -u' mit their re: »rt for1,513 words
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Article98 1911-07-21 614 Reuters correspondent at Singapore ,red to London on 17th ult. as follows November the secretary of many local Lubber companies defaulted and left the colony. The amount of the defalcaWis became known at recent meetings, and ft d BCovered that the directors knew that the secretary was98 words
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Article2012 1911-07-21 614 Report i »r 1010 Il his report f. y lr w f oat Master Genera! --vs The Burner of P .3,.i xcl lin in a a #iin>t 5,592,1 .3 the “«»•>« delivered wm Til as c jn 'l«iT'l with 5,438 613' The total number of p,, stal2,012 words
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Miscellaneous31 1911-07-21 614 Weather Report for the 16th July. Province Wellesley. Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.893 Maximum temperature in Shade 96°F Minimum ditto 73°F Rainfall 1.5 inches Prevailing direction of Wind S. W.31 words
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Article428 1911-07-21 615 15th July. Mr. R. Bartlett, who was acting Head Master of the Anderson School, Ipoh, has already left for England on a holiday. The school is now under the headmastership of Mr. D. A. Bishop, Inspector of Schools, Selangor. Mr. F. B. Sewell, First Grade Surveyor, Revenue Survey Department,428 words
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Article169 1911-07-21 615 On and after August 1, 1911, the following pilotage fees will be chargeable in Penang: 1. —(a) Entering or leaving by sc. North Channel per foot draught 1 50 (b) Entering or leaving by South Channel per foot draught 1 75 (c) To be added to (a) or169 words
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Article90 1911-07-21 615 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for the past fortnight was as follows: Dredge No. 2 o p*?"! 3 Working 211 hours 217 Dredge No. 3 Working 265 hours 222 Dredge No. 4 Working 311 hours 4<50 Dredge No. 5 Working 243 hours 205 Total90 words
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Article1258 1911-07-21 616 jjt George s Church was packed bv a ,-uarter to four on Saturday with friends of the family, when Miss Gladys Mary Slot, second daughter of Mr. Mrs. C. W. Barnett was married to Mr. Frederick Pritchard of Huttenbach Bros. The bride's parents may be counted among the1,258 words
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Article818 1911-07-21 616 I'hc cricket match ls*twe*n the !*.<*.<' and a combined team drawn from the (.RC. and the I’ R C. which was to Is* played on Saturday was abandoned owing to the two clubs tailing tv get up teams. Only a few turned up and a scratch match was arranged818 words
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Article1039 1911-07-21 617 The F. M. S. Government is being re(pH to piss a Te'egram Copyright Ordinance on lines similar to t his Colony’s Ordinance of 1902. It is a mater whi cannot interest the general public vmy i v. ucb-. and is the t, <4 0.-’imnce is without d>;-; imshm. s.sws■t1,039 words
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Article584 1911-07-21 617 Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting o f shareholders of the George Town Dispel sary, Ltd. was held at the Company’s office No. 37a Beach Street, yesterday afternoon Ihe following gentlemen were present Dr. T. C. Avetoom (Chairman), Messrs J R. Brown (Secretary), E. H.584 words
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Article669 1911-07-21 618 Fast Morning’s Work. There was an exceptioual|f large attendance at the Course thia morning. Over sixtv members watched the early training. X good many ladies were present. Among the professionals, Messrs. Bailey, Benfield and Torpey, with the horses which arrived yesterday, assisted in the training. The Colonel is669 words
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2131 1911-07-21 618 REPORT FOR 1910, Singapore. iiave the honour to forward here9 Kndowui «nts Board vil and Pera,llal K 0) The sale to the Municipality of the want land at Road was completed during the vear and *2~> 6 a s reed upon, namely, arv, 191’0. P2,131 words
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Article51 1911-07-21 619 Reuter. German Claims. Telegrams from Berlin and Paris confirm the news that Germany desires the rectification of the frontier southward of the Kameruns and affecting an extensive slice of French territory. Germany also seemingly claims some special recognition for German companies operating in the Sus region behindReuter. - 51 words
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Article46 1911-07-21 619 Reuter. To Fight Bombardier Wells. Articles have been signed for the Heavy Weight Championship of the World fora twenty rounds contest between Jack Johnson and Bombardier Wells. The purse will be «£B,OOO and the fight will take place in London in September. Reuter.Reuter. - 46 words
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Article172 1911-07-21 619 Reuter. Some Speculations. The papers are full of all sorts of contradictory speculations as to the course the constitutional crisis will take. One theory is that whilst the Unionist leaders are prepared to surrender eighty Tory peers are pledged to resist to the end and force theReuter. - 172 words
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Article32 1911-07-21 619 Reuter. Turks Ambushtik A Turkish column under Edheiu Pasha was ambushed by Mussulman Albanians between Ipek and Dapkova. Ed hem Pasha was wounded. The Turks lost 200 in killed and wounded.Reuter. - 32 words
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Article61 1911-07-21 619 Reuter. Arrangements Complete. A telegram from Berlin states that arrangements are complete for the visit o the Queen, the Prince of Males and the Princess Mary to Mecklenburg Sterlitz at the end of August. Afterwards they will attend the annual review of ihe German fleet andReuter. - 61 words
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Article43 1911-07-21 619 King Queen at Edinburgh. Iheeder To Stay There Four Days. Their Majesties the King and Queen, the Prince of Wales, and the Princess Mary arrived at Edinburgh on Monday evening. They w ill make a four days stay there. received a great reception.Iheeder - 43 words
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Article27 1911-07-21 620 Reuter. Fifteen Cases. A telegram from New York states that there are fifteen cases of cholera at the isolation station in Swinburne Island.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article20 1911-07-21 620 Reuter. Better. Lord Esher, who was operated on for appendicitis a few days ago, is making good progress.Reuter. - 20 words
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Article37 1911-07-21 620 Reuter. Fifteen Killed. The tourist express between Basle and Berlin was derailed at Millheim. Eight were killed and fifteen seriously injured. Many others received slight injuries. The firemen and soldiers assisted in rhe rescue.Reuter. - 37 words
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Article84 1911-07-21 620 Rente:'. Australian Opinion. The new Anglo-Japanese Alliance has given great satisfaction in Australia. Mr. Hughes, the Acting Federal Premier, declared in an interview that the Australians might congratulate themselves on the renewal which gave Australia ten years, instead of four, to prepare for defence against imminent danger. CanadianRente:'. - 84 words
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Article110 1911-07-21 620 Lawn Tennis Tournament. hollowing were the results of the ties played off yesterday ChaTnpuynski p. A. F. G. Anderson beat R. L. Cuscaden, 10—8; 6-4. Single Handicap, Class A. H. C. Sells u,-. o. from H. W augh. Single Handicag», Class R. R. B. Osborne beat Bailantyne, 6-2 6-1.110 words
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Article174 1911-07-21 620 gj r 10 TUK Lditor or THF SrKAirs Ema Whl you kindly insert the following in vour issue of to-day In your report oU he tucket match which appeared in vour pai>er last night your reporter made a blunder which, I think, nobody noticed. The report was indeed174 words
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Article173 1911-07-21 620 Practice Shoot. X X 8 8 5 Ct H Mrs. Wright-Motion. 29 32 61 Miss Joan Smith 31 29 60 Mrs. Gore Anderson. 29 29 58 Miss Mclntyre 31 26 57 Smith 25 27 52 Mrs. Hamilton 25 27 52 Miss Wemyss 24 26 50 Mrs. Mitchell 23 22173 words
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Article779 1911-07-21 620 -China Moil Hongkong Coming into Line with S.S. At the meeting of the Hongkong legislative Council on sth inst.. His Excellency, dealt exhaustively with the question of the salaries of civil servants. His Excellency said that in connection with the financial minute which had liven laid-China Moil - 779 words
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Miscellaneous26 1911-07-21 620 Weather Report for the 17th July. Province Wellesley. Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.893 Maximum temperature in Shade V Minimum ditto Rainfall Prevailing direction of Wind26 words
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Article351 1911-07-21 621 ,-S. F. P. By courtesy of Mr. A. W. Bean, who adds to his other hubbies that of coin collecting and numismatic-, e have seen a collection of the silver coins of King George V., in a case sent out from the Royal Mint. They consist of,-S. F. P. - 351 words
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Article456 1911-07-21 621 The general manager, F. ?J. S. railway «fates that a second new dining ear fitti I with electric light and fans is to be plats 1 on the night service trains. The oid restaurant cars will then be taken into the workshop-, one at a time,456 words
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Article1079 1911-07-21 621 About this time o’ year, in the Home country, we used to take our offspring to the seaside, for a week’s revel in the sand. The little dears, unlike Alice’s wonderland acquaintances, did not weep like anything to see such quantities of sand. There1,079 words
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Article647 1911-07-21 622 “Mice Men.” As an amateur performance, this well laid scheme cannot truthfully be said to be going at all “agley.” All connected with it have so far earned praise. The Theatre profits by a very useful super-floor. A large number of people will ba what Lady Joanna would call vastly647 words
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Article237 1911-07-21 622 Yesterdays hunt was a most enjoyable nde. Just a score of riders, includin'-' six ladies, turned up at Date Kramat Gardens te enjoy a very pleasant afternoon's sport, lhe run was a Follow-mv-leader, the leaders being the President, Mr. J. F Wreford, the Hon. Secretary Mr. H. Starr237 words
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Article237 1911-07-21 622 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Profession Pairs. Southam Mercer beat Procter Godwin, 6—2 6-2. Single Ha/ndicap, Class B. Ivens vs. Syer (Unfinished Bruce w. o. from Oxenham. Hindley be I Bla-kstene, 6-3; 6-3. Single Handicap, Class C. W. Brown beat V.237 words
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Article62 1911-07-21 622 General Meeting. At the meeting of the Sungei Gau Tin Mining Co. Ltd, at Singapore Mr. G. A. Derrick, who presided, said that 15,000 of the allotment money due te the Company had been paid with interest.- Owing to defects in the machinery crushing was stepped for62 words
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Article58 1911-07-21 622 Master and Owners Fined. Captain Mellor, Master of the sunken steamer Karang, was fined $5O and costs at Singapore for loading petroleum without a certificate. The Labuan Steamship Company, owners of the steamer, were fined $lO and costs. Mr. Edmonds, Deputy Public Prosecutor, prosecuted, the defendants being58 words
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Article97 1911-07-21 622 Wireless. At the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday the Hon. Mr. George Maobain will ask whether Penang will be included in the chain of wireless telegraphy stations or whether provision will be made for an independent and subsidiary installation powerful enough te communicate with Singajiore and97 words
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Article25 1911-07-21 622 Going Home. Mr. Charles Dunlop who '•anm out tn Singapore in 1H57 is going home with Ins wife on Thursday. Echo Special.25 words
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Article41 1911-07-21 622 H. and S. Bank To Be Sued. The Jimah Rublier Company is suing the Hongkong ami Shanghai Bank for $7,500 ami damages for the alleged conven.ion of a cheque paid up to Gunn'-, private a-count. Echo Special.41 words
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Article36 1911-07-21 622 iLcuter. Adopted By Be<hnal Green S. W. Mr. C. F. G. M asterman has lieen adopted as a candidate for South \V<»st B-thnal Gre<n. Mr. E. H. Pickersgill, the present member, had accepted a Magistracy.iLcuter. - 36 words
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Article34 1911-07-21 623 Reuter. Spooner Declines. Spfioner has declined the invitation to go to Austra’ia. Douglas, of Essex, and Smith, of Warwickshire, have been invited. Later. —Iremonger has accepted the invitation to go to Australia.Reuter. - 34 words
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Article123 1911-07-21 623 Reuter. What A Rejection Means. The critical situation mentioned by Lord Morley is the fact that, rejection of the third reading would mean prorogation and the repassing of the Veto Bill at a new session and the destruction of the Budget and Insurance Bill. Itwilso implies a rebukeReuter. - 123 words
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Article49 1911-07-21 623 Renter. Turkish Commander Recalled. A telegram from Constantinople states that Skevket Torgut, the Commander of the Turks in Albania, has been recalled. He will lie succeeded by Abdullah Pasha who has a reputation for moderation. It is expected that this will facilitate a settlement. Zill TRenter. - 49 words
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Article105 1911-07-21 623 Reut> i. Franco-Spanish Friction. The Franco-Spanish fiiction at Alcazar has, accoiding to a French account, culminated in the arrest of the French Consul Boisset bv a Spanish guard who marched him thrmnh the streets, with levelled muskets,to the Commander. The Commander ordered his release but did not apologise. ExplanationReut> i. - 105 words
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Article66 1911-07-21 623 Reuter. Speech in the Reichstrath. A telegram from Vienna states th it the Austrian Emperor, in his speech at the Reichstrath, referred to the urgency of Army reform and announced that provision had been made for the development of commercial relations with foreign Powers. He hoped for aReuter. - 66 words
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Article25 1911-07-21 623 Reuter. Over. The forest' fires in Canada have subsided. Stragglers are coming in. Possibly the death roll will not exceed a hundred.Reuter. - 25 words
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Article68 1911-07-21 623 Reuter. Levee at Holyrood. At Edinburgh, in splendid sunshine, His Majesty King George presented the colours to the Scottish Archers, after which Their Majesties held a levee at Holyrood Castle. The people are very enthusiastic over the visit. They hope that now Holyrood will be modernisedReuter. - 68 words
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Article134 1911-07-21 623 Reuter. Discussion in the Commons. At quest ion time in the House of Commons, Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, said he was confident that Lord Kitchener’s qualities and special knowledge would make his appointment as Consul General in Egypt one commanding general confidence. Mr. W. P. By les,Reuter. - 134 words
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Article71 1911-07-21 623 Reuter. Fierce Riotin;. Fierce rioting took place at Cardiff among the strikers in the Seamen’s Strike, resulting in the arrest of a leader. Two warehouses caught lire, supposed to be due to incendiarism. Another warehouse was looted and hogsheads of stout were broached. The diunken mob cut theReuter. - 71 words
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Article47 1911-07-21 623 Reuter. Campaign Publicity Bill, A telegram from Washington savs that the Senate has unanimously adopted the Campaign Publicity Bill prohibiting Senatorial candidates from spending mure than •510,000 and Congressional candidates more than 85,000 for their election campaign. It requires the publication of the campaign expenses.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article31 1911-07-21 623 Reuter. Homeward Bound. A farewell Government luncheon to the Overseas delegates was given at Hampton Court. His Majesty telegraphed his pleasure at seeing them and wished them bon voyage.Reuter. - 31 words
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Article183 1911-07-21 623 —M.M. The F. M. S. contingent were stationed in the neighbourhood of Buckingham Palace both for the Coronation procession and for the one through London next day. If the idea w r as to give the Malay States a good advertisement, it appears from a private letter—M.M. - 183 words
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Article282 1911-07-21 623 -8. T Trial Trip of the Kai an. Shortly after ten o’clock on Sunday morning, the Straits Steamship Company s new* vessel, the Krian, started on a trial trip from off Johnson’s Pier and proceeded in the direction of Horsburgh lighthouse returning to the roads just before-8. T - 282 words
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Article511 1911-07-21 624 the assizes. AD. Justice S'. L< -be Thornton.) The case i n w^’c 'h Chow ioo Chong was charged with perjury was concluded y sterjurv found the accused not guilty and he was discharged. The case of Mak Ah Cheang, the second accused, which was to have been511 words
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Article424 1911-07-21 624 Mr. Harry J -nnings, lately in the en-r lov Mcs r-. Aylesbury and* Garland. wa*s helore Mr. Gibson at th.- Ipoh Police Court on Monday on a charge of f.-rging a valua de and using as genuine a furged dtx ument. He was released on bail424 words
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Article1457 1911-07-21 624 The second international Rublxir and A lik'd Trades Exhibition to have b»*»-n a bigger and better managed affair than the first, which was attenh 1 by a St rods Echo representative, and failed to impress him The Official Handbook and Catalogue is bigger ami brighter, contains far1,457 words
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Miscellaneous31 1911-07-21 624 Weather HepAit for the 18th July. Province Wellesley. Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.873 Maximum temperature in Shade 95°F Minimum ditto 73°F Rainfall Nil. Prevailing direction of Wind’ W. S. W.31 words
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Article530 1911-07-21 625 Men’s Foursomes. The following is the result of the draw for the above competition. F. T. Kinder C. W. Bal- lantyne 31) bye T. A. Godby and E. S. Has- v lam 28) bye I C. C. Rogers and F. C. A f Lean (—22) bye W.530 words
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Article274 1911-07-21 625 The A ssizes. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Charge sVithdrawn. This morning Lim Teng Teng was c| iar ed before Mr. Justice Thornton and a corn mon jury with having committed the offence of bringing a false charge of murder Tan Chay Tong. Mr. Maxwell R. fhorm ton appealed274 words
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Article228 1911-07-21 625 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Mixed Double Handicap. Mrs. Ebden Rogers beat Miss Hogan V. R. Scully 6—3 6—o. Mrs. Proctor Mackay w. o. from Mrs. /Adamson Ballantyne. Ladies' Double Handicap. Mrs. F. Daniel <fc Mrs. Cunningham vs. M rs. A.228 words
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Article592 1911-07-21 626 'There was another big githering at the Djjce Course this morning. Almost every candidate for this meeting ran a_r;hist the wa tch and some put in some very line gallops. Phonograjdi and Too Lain were the first two horses led out of the stables and traversed the last592 words
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Article590 1911-07-21 626 —China. Mui The of cl ar( taken from the Hongkong Tiegraph The Navy. he .Admiralty in Peking has instructed the building yard at Nanking to lav down h’i coascruction four gunboats of 1,000 tons displacement. Prince Tsai Hsun, the First Lord of the dmiialt.y, intends to raise foreign—China. Mui - 590 words
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Article192 1911-07-21 626 To tub Eiuiok UP THE Straiii Kc»e. Sir, —A- the Muni-ipulity will soon 1*» busy issuing Notices demanding payment of rates ->nd t ixes for the 2nd half of this rear I think it would lx* interesting to the ratepayers to get an opinion as to what192 words
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Article308 1911-07-21 626 The Directors’ Report, to the Shareholders for the meeting at noon on July 24th reads.— Singapore, 10th July, 1911. Your Directors submit herewith the Company’s accounts and the Manager’s rejxjrt for the year ending 31st March, 1911. The ore won during the year amounted to Piculs308 words
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Miscellaneous32 1911-07-21 626 Weather Report for the 19th July. Province Wellesley. Highest corre ted reading of Barometer 29.903 Maximum temperature in Shade 95°.5F Minimum ditto 73 F Rainfall Xil. Prevailing direction of Wind si W.32 words
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Article32 1911-07-21 627 k Hellier-Tarbat. niiirriage will shortly t.il.e place at Singapore between Mr. M. Hollier, Inspector of Schools, and Miss J. Tarbat, Principal of the Raffl is Girls’ School. e Echo Special.32 words
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Article39 1911-07-21 627 Charged At Singapore. Sabapathy, a former head tamby of the Indo-China Bank, was charged at Singapore with assisting in the disposal of 500 London Asiatic Shares, 350 Chersonese Shares, and 100 Kamuning Shares. Echo Special.39 words
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Article29 1911-07-21 627 Gunn's Credit Balance. In the Jimah Estate litigation at Singapore it was stated that Gunn’s present credit balance at the*Hongkong and Shanghai Bank was $4,703. Echo Special.29 words
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Article95 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. Triumph of Lloyd George. The debate in the House of Commons of the Insurance Bill was a remarkable personal triumph for Mr. Lloyd George, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Labour Members and the Conservatives pressed amendments to the clause which aimed at Malingering. Mr. LloydReuter. - 95 words
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Article52 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. In Bad Health. The Daily Telegraph states that Mr. A.. J. Balfour’s health is causing some anxiety. He will shortly proceed to Gastein (a health resort in Austria, South of Salz.burgh) to undergo a cure. Later— The anxiety in regard to Mr. A. J. Balfour's healthReuter. - 52 words
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Article80 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. Third Reading To-day. The pa|>ers are agreed that the Lords will pass the third reading of th“ Parliament Bill to-day. They state that the resistance of the extremists will be overcome by the Liberals, and assert that after the announcement of Mr. Asquith of his intention toReuter. - 80 words
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Article47 1911-07-21 627 Reutefy Interesting Ceremony at St. Giles. Their Majesties the King and Queen attended a brilliant ceremony at the dedication of the Cljapcl of the ()rder of the Thistle in the south east corner of St. Giles’ Cathedral. Huge crowds gave him an ovation.Reutefy - 47 words
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Article80 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. Disease Declining. At the Conference for the Prevention of consumption a message w is received from the King who wired his sympathy with thj objects of t he Conference. Mr. John Burns, President of the Local Government Board, in his opening address said that consumption hadReuter. - 80 words
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Article92 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. Ex-Shah Proclaimed. A telegram from Teheran states that the ex-Shah has landed at Gumeshstepe on the Caspian Sea. He has been in communication for some time with his brother Salar-ed-Auleh who has proclaimed him in Kurdistan. The Shahseven tribesmen in Azerbaijan are being stirred up on his behalf.Reuter. - 92 words
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Article29 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. At Middleton. As Sir W. R. I). Adkins, Liberal Member for Middleton, has been appointed Recorder of Nottingham there will shortly be another by-election at Middleton.Reuter. - 29 words
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Article41 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. Some Results. Notts won its match by eight wickets. Surrey drew its match, as also did Essex. The Indian Cricket team won its match by one wicket. Kent won its match by 154 runs. Warwick 80 Middlesex,, 127Reuter. - 41 words
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Article78 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. Probables. Following are the probables for the Liverpool Cup (1 mile 3 fur.) which will be run to-morrow. Decision (F. Wooton.) King Midas (Maher.) Endorus... (Clark.) Rathlea (Earl.) Dalnacrag (Rickaby.) Atty (Doncnghue.) Raise The Wind (Filton Zorzal (G. McCall.) Humorist (Winter.) Prism (Trigg.) Clannish (Jelliss.) Betting. BettingReuter. - 78 words
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Article32 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. Submitted to the Colonial Premiers. Mr. L. V. Harcourt, Colonial Secretary, said that the Colonial Premiers were consulted in regard to the Japanese Treaty. They unanimously approved of it.Reuter. - 32 words
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Article127 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. The Franco-Spanish Friction. Despatches from Madrid and Paris tonight point to a settlement of the FrancoSpanish dispute at Alcazar. Spain has intimated her readiness to apologise if the French Version of Mr Boisset’s arrest is confirmed. Spain is sending a new Consul to Alcazar with conciliatory instructions. SpanishReuter. - 127 words
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Article31 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. Results. King’s Prize. —The Canadian, Corporal Trainor, won the Bronze Medal for the first stage of the King’s prize. Schumacher Cup.—Royal Fusiliers (Jubulpore) 3,604. Tenth Hussars (Rawal Pindi) 3,218.Reuter. - 31 words
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Article57 1911-07-21 627 Reuter. Situation in Cardiff. Owing to the riot in connection with the Seamen’s Strike in Cardiff 120 London Police have arrived there and 200 troops from Newport are warned to be in readiness. Mass Meeting. At a mass meeting of the workers all classes resolved to cease workReuter. - 57 words
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Article121 1911-07-21 627 We have been discovered. Red Paint, “a picture pageant of Empire,” lias included Malaya in the countries whose representatives were concerned in the Coronation processions, etc., at Home, in the following cheerful way: Malay. is always Merry and Bright 1 The Simple Life in Malay’s Tropical Garden121 words
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Article120 1911-07-21 628 Penang, 21st lult. COUflesy of the Chariered IjantC. tendon, Demand Bank 10 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4} 3 Credit 2/4| 3 Documentary.. 2/4,% Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174} 3 days’ sight Private 17 5} Bombay, Demand Bank 174} Moulmein, Demand Bank 173} 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras. Demand120 words
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Article233 1911-07-21 628 Gold Leaf »64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 2 .50 buyers Trang Pepper 20.— nom. Cloves 42. nominal Mace 108 nominal Pickings 103 sellers Nutmegs 110 s. 22.— sellers f No. 1 5.80 sale< Sugar < 2 5.6) sal s (Basket 5.10 nom. Copra (mixed) 9 80 buyers233 words
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Advertisement726 1911-07-21 628 Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Grandmother Aged 72. Grand Daughter Aged 7. I IRTHEI: CURES IN COLOMBO PROVE THE GREAT CURATIVE VALUE ANI > YOUNG OF DR. WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS. and th A htter’s 6 lMe i girl Oa^^Baraitt’l e 2f r ;t T bundLg^ 8 THE GRANDMOTHER’S STORY. THE STORY726 words
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