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Title Section21 1911-08-18 694 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 9. Penang, Friday, 18th AUGUST, 1911. No. 33.21 words
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Advertisement253 1911-08-18 694 ZZ,ZZZZZZZZ>////////// ZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZ/Z/ZZZ/ZZZ/ZZZZZZZZ/ZZ,/ZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Z < ZZ,,ZZZZZZZ i CONTENTS. I I X i 5 X X X I X X j X X i X s X X X X x X X X S Leaders: page. Sports; pagi. x Politics 696 League Football: P.C.C. vs. Crescent 697 Race Prejudice253 words
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Advertisement149 1911-08-18 695 d i 'j J THE t j STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. I i Published the day prior to the departure of each mall r for Europe, and contains the latest local and States J news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all important news from various parts149 words
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Article1887 1911-08-18 696 We hare been reproached for failing to comment on what the quid nuucs call the crisis,” meaning the little stage play at the Talking Shop at Westminster. The truth is that our politics are so advanced that we feared our readers might misunderstand them. We consider that we have1,887 words
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Advertisement106 1911-08-18 696 A Journal for Educated Folk. Wi 'WO> A^TaS^^AT Gif' w published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum (Jutstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $15 CABLE ADDRESS: ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing106 words
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Article597 1911-08-18 697 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon the following gentlemen being present Mr. W. Peel, (President), Mr. W.T. Chapman, Mr. Quah Beng Kee, Mr. G. N. Saye and Mr. Yeob Guan Seok with Mr. W. S. Dunn(Municipal Engineer)597 words
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Article26 1911-08-18 697 Reuter mentions that Arthur Balfour starts for Bid Gastein to take the cure. Evidently suffering from the escape of bad gas.26 words
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Article32 1911-08-18 697 —The Planters’ Associa- tion of Ceylon is offering a prize of Rs. 250 for the best practical essay on Coolie Lines, how to build and how to keep them sanitary.”32 words
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Article34 1911-08-18 697 .—It is not true that all the motor cyclists of Penang have written to the Echo thanking it for its good advice given yesterday. We did not expect that they all would.34 words
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Article42 1911-08-18 697 speaking in London last month, made rather a neat and original remark. He said, I could wish that this toast had fallen into the hands of someone more eloquent than myself.” We note that the toast fell buttered-side up.42 words
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Article47 1911-08-18 697 A Port of Call.” —We were irritated last night to hear a Penang parrot describe this as “a mere port of call.” Singapore is that, as we showed by the map some days ago. It has not the hinterland that we have, the hinterland that needs us.47 words
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Article51 1911-08-18 697 —We read that Mr. Montagu has introduced a Bill empowering the Government of India to grant superannuation allowances to the widow and other personal representatives of a civil servant dying while on the active list.* It seems strange that this power should not have been taken long51 words
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56 1911-08-18 697 He is the holder of three appointments, viz., Superintendent, Taiping Convict Establishment, Chairman, Sanitary Board, Larut and Matang, and Inspector of Prisons, F. M. S. His duties will be split up among three officials56 words
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Article64 1911-08-18 697 .—Air. W. A. Sims at the Ayer Panas meeting at Singapore on Aug. 8th said the report showed a most ghastly mess, but he didn't consider it desirable to b tat a dead dog. A large sum of money bad been lost, but h»; thought thev should let64 words
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Article53 1911-08-18 697 writes commending Brother James’ efforts for the boys of St. Xavier’s, and hopes that money will be forthcoming lor the necessary gymnasium appa v atus and games. If another appeal to the Public be at present inexpedient, Veteran suggests a repeat performance of The Prodigal Law Student,” with graded53 words
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Article166 1911-08-18 697 —This gets a right-hand punch from a correspondent of the ISf rails Tinies. He writes, in part: The sham3 of it, Sir, the shame of it Singapore, one of the leading ports of the British Empire, situated in the most prominent position on the Globe; the maingate166 words
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Article393 1911-08-18 697 P.C.C. vs. Crescent. The League fixture between the PC 0 and the Crescents was played off on the E«’ planade yesterday evening before a concourse of spectators. Air. W F v. officiated as referee. aun P.C.C—Goal, E. H. Sver; Backs W S Goldie and F. B.Ivens; Half-back», B.393 words
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Article27 1911-08-18 697 and the Misses Evans were guests of Air. and Mrs. Hargreaves at Kuala Kangsar during the holidays. They took part in a Menggelunchur” picnic.27 words
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Article84 1911-08-18 697 —A serious fracas took place at the New Town, Ipoh, last Tuesday night. It appears that five Europeans got into difficulties with a Chinese crowd and a fight took place. The Police, who came on the scene, took the Europeans to the Police Station where the84 words
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Article90 1911-08-18 697 —Has Reuter libelled the Earl of AIeath We call attention to the telegraphic news headed The Crisis. Here in Penang Lord AIeath addressed our susceptible little ones, on duty, and germane topics. We trusted that he was too good a man to corrupt them. We hope he didnt,90 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article100 1911-08-18 698 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir. I have the honour to inform you that His Excellency the Officer Administering the government has received a despatch from the Risxht Hon’ble the Secretary of State for the CoTonies in which Mr. Harcourt states that he is100 words
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Article150 1911-08-18 698 HEAR, HEAR To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —It strikes me as strange that up to now not a single Chinese gentlemen has been honoured with a K.c.M.u.or even ac.M. G. In India, the Indians have been recognized and why should our public spirited and loyal Chinese gentlemen150 words
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Article33 1911-08-18 698 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Champicmsh ip. Anthony beat Kogers, 1—6; 6-0; 6—4. Single Handicap, Class B. Reimann beat Ritchie, 6—4 6—3.33 words
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29 1911-08-18 698 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.843 Maximum temperature in Shade 93.°F Minimum 70°F Rainfall .90 inch Prevailing direction of Wind S. W.29 words
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Article39 1911-08-18 698 .—Mr. McGee, chief offi- f, er of the Seang Bee, while at Tanjong Pagar, had his gold watch and chain, fountain pen, and pair of spectacles stolen. Fortunately the articles were recovered when the thief was caught.39 words
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Article75 1911-08-18 698 —The death is an- nounced of Capt. L. E. Snape, a well known resident of Sing apore for many years. He chief officer of the Bucephalus at the tune of his death, and while the vessel was it Niuchwang he suffered from dysentery, anl died on75 words
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Article185 1911-08-18 698 Qlick Pi ring Practice Wantage. Mrs. Wright-Motion 3 o s Jot ‘jL Miss Thornton 95 Mrs. Liston ”28 24 >> Mis» Huxley... 20 23 48 Miss Joan Smith 25 23 Mrs. Mitchell ]<j 21 49 Mrs. Gore Anderson 12 21 33 Miss Starr f Mrs. Oxenham185 words
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Article144 1911-08-18 698 Aug. 8th H. II. the Sultan of Perak is slowly but steadily recovering his health, and it is hoped that H. H. will be present for the Prize-distribution at the Milay College on 21st inst., at which function he has been invited to preside. Last week, there wore144 words
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Article13 1911-08-18 698 —The s. s. Darius is discharging 4,000 tons of coal at Prye.13 words
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Article19 1911-08-18 698 —The s.8. Pin Seng and tie- sis. Hole Canton brought each 3 0 piculs of tin ore.19 words
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Article22 1911-08-18 698 will probably preside at the next assize court in M;il;v <*a, and may be detained there for a month.22 words
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Article21 1911-08-18 698 in Mr». John Mitchell’s garden last week was a moneymaker. The Convent benefits to the amount of $2,028.21 words
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Article38 1911-08-18 698 There is now established a licensed association of pilots for Vladivosto-k, tiking v»»--sels from the island of Askold nib) lidiiostock and vice versa. Pilots must l>- .tli* I from Askold, where they are station»* I.38 words
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Article43 1911-08-18 698 L Appeal Dismissed. The Acting Chief Justice, Sir Archibald Law, delivered judgment in the Singapore Supreme Court yesterday in the appeal of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners rs. the Singapore Electric Tr imway Company. Die appeal was dismissed. Echo Special.43 words
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Article36 1911-08-18 698 Presentation of Address. The Members of the Land Office and Registry of Deeds Office, Singapore, presented Mr. R. J. Farrer with an address on his promotion to the Municipal Assessorship. Echo Special.36 words
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Article121 1911-08-18 698 Bank Wins. Judgment was given in Singapore in the action brought by the Jimah Rubber Estate against the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in resptet of the alleged conversion of a che<|iie for $7,500 made out in favour of the company and said to have121 words
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Article37 1911-08-18 698 Fresh Complications Feared. Ihe I op-s knee he< Is—n punctured to remove fluid. The efforts of the doctors are lienig concent rated to restore him to health otherwise fresh complications are feared. Reuter.37 words
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Article83 1911-08-18 698 Soma Clauses Objecced To. A telegram from Washington states that the foreign Relations Committee of the Senate held two prolonged sittings to consider the arbitration treaties. An op|Mmtion develojied on the proposed joint cotiiuHMMion of enquiry, also on the British stipulation that matters affecting the Dominions shall l>e83 words
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Article375 1911-08-18 699 Food Famine in London. The papers are apprehensive of a famine in London as the result of the strikes. The wholesale food markets are practically at a standstill and the retailers expect that the supplies will be exhausted in three or four days. Military Escort Asked For.375 words
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Article82 1911-08-18 699 New Appointments. It is offi dally announced that Gene I Sir .John French h is been appointed Chief of the Impmill General Stall. General Sir Charl es Douglas succeels him as Inspector General of the Forces. Lieut. General Sir Arthur Paget becom s Commander in Ireland and82 words
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Article560 1911-08-18 699 Halsburyites and Others. Lord» Denbigh, Amptliill, Scarborough and Si inhope supported Lord Halsbury. The Bishop of Winchester said that he would vote for the Bill. Lords ?t. Levan and Heneage announced that they would support the Government. The House is full to overflowing and there is very560 words
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Article54 1911-08-18 699 More Details. The single victim of the Carlton Hotel fire was an American actor named Finnin The guests at the time of the fire included Herr Dernburg, formerly German Colonial Minister, and the inventor Edison. The former lost everything except the suit he was wearing. Some firemen54 words
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Article69 1911-08-18 699 All About Him. The Daily Chronicle states that the Englishman who was arrested in Germany on the 8th inst. for espionage is Mr. Bertrand Stewart. He is a London Solicitor, a Yeomanry Lieutenant, and co-editor of the Cavalry Journal. He will be tried at Leipzig. Stewart is69 words
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Article22 1911-08-18 699 To Take the Cure. Mr. A. J. Balfour starts for Bad Gastein to-day to take the cure. Renter.22 words
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Article17 1911-08-18 699 .—Messrs. Paterson Simons Co. are shipping tons of pearl tapioca for Singapore by the s.s, Lama.17 words
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Article32 1911-08-18 699 Following is a list of pearl tapioca shipments for Singapore: Messrs. McAlister Co. 80 bags per s.s. Pin Seny. 525 s.s. Darius. Paterson, Simons Co. 52 tons per s.s. Lama.32 words
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Article43 1911-08-18 699 —Following are the shipments by the s.s. Kitano Maru Messrs. Paterson Simons 50 cases nutmeg for London. Adamson Gilfillan 50 tons tin for London. Behr Co. 100 tons tin for London. Guthrie Co. 25 Boustead Co. 125 Guthrie Co. 4 cases rubber43 words
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41 1911-08-18 699 Following are the shipments by the s.s. Spezia Messrs. Behn Meyer A Co. 100 tons Copra to Hamburg. 7 Wolfram Ore to Hamburg. 15 Black Pepper Messrs. Paterson Simons Co. 21 tons Oil Cakes to Hamburg. 10 White Pepper to Hamburg.41 words
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Article628 1911-08-18 700 coloured gentleman visiting London for the International Races Congress has been explaining race prejudice. He says first that its existence shows that the race which possesses it is afraid that it is not superior. This as an explanation is clever but unreasonable. It is not only the white628 words
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Article42 1911-08-18 700 1he Straitt Time* notes *>th apparent d>s ipp-oval that a cert tin S ngapore firm are agents for seven separat rubber companies. After all, that is nothin to the number of things a newspaper man pretends to jaga. 1 142 words
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Article39 1911-08-18 700 —“How did you like Mrs. r asked the host of the new arrival who had taken her in to dinner. I thought she was like the average amateur snapshot” said our newest wit. How Overexposed and under-developed39 words
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Article47 1911-08-18 700 —Commenting on Canadas need of harvesters, the Timet of Malaya fears that England may be drained ot its best and most healthy stock. England, it says, “can supply a million of wastrels, of unemployables.” We do not think England has so many peers as that.47 words
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Article88 1911-08-18 700 Mr. Charles Sas, of Sourabaya, has composed a piece of music to which he has given the title of Mort aux Souris with the subscript “En memoire du combat fait contre le dadger de Peste, Avril-Juillet, 1911.” According to Het Nieuu-s it begins with a cheesy introduction88 words
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Article94 1911-08-18 700 —We are informed by the Continental Tyre and Rubber Co. Ltd., Singapore, that both the Senior and the Junior Motor Cycle Tourist Trophies, recently run in the Isle of Man were won on Continental Tyres.” The winner of the Senior race, Mr. Godfrey, on an Indian Motor Byce94 words
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Article109 1911-08-18 700 —In connection with theappli- cation of a Mohammedan woman, Sir J. Wessels recently decided that no person could bring in to the Transvaal more than one wife. A protest has now been made by the Indian community to General Smuts, Minister of the Interior. It is piiutedout that polygamy109 words
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181 1911-08-18 700 Two Critics —(1) No, we are not a Liberal. We are a Conservative when we see something worth conserving (as the Penang Fort, or lilx-rty of conscience) and we are a Radical when we see need for a radical change (as in a peer or a burglar). (2) Our Constitutional181 words
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Article486 1911-08-18 700 General Meeting. Ihe fourth general meeting of the New Tambun Mmes. Ltd, was held at the registered office of the <’ >rftpanv Nos I and 3, Bishop Street, this forenoon. The following gentlemen were present Messrs. G. N Save (Chairman) Jalass, J. Hug, H. Pickenpack, Ung Pheam486 words
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Article26 1911-08-18 700 Had. -“Did you have a solicitor?” asked the judge of a witnes-» at Shoreditch County Court last mo ith. No, he bad me, was the reply.26 words
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Article118 1911-08-18 700 '--If the I toneer will inform us who the Magistrate was who (trying a Bengalee carter for obstruction on the evidence of one p,lic man) remarked that he would have let him off with a tine of >2 if he hadn’t denied the charge, but since he118 words
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Article156 1911-08-18 701 Seventeen assoeiites ami sev n*v-two member», inclulmg fiv new m n'»*r«<, w present at the meeting of t.ho M n -ring Children’s League whidr was held at thGovernment GirlT Slio >1 yes! -rlay afternoon. In the absence of the President f.'.I s. Dewar), Mrs. Pykett op-n I156 words
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Article356 1911-08-18 701 Last Decemlterin these columns I pointed out the likelihood th it his Highness the Sultan of Kedah would soon follow the example of his Trengganu neighbour, and issue his own postage stamps. It i- now clear that the issue will be m ide at no very distant date,356 words
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Article103 1911-08-18 701 The p lints on which Englund’s g witness has hitlnrto rested have l»*en the principle of heredity in the House of Peers, the Established Church, and the stio’g r-presentation of corporations, communities and countries, all of which are so well expressed in the House of Commons. ‘Ft.Mis103 words
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Article1193 1911-08-18 701 Subscription List To Date. i A Hattenbach 5,1») R. B. OaLorne 10 L 11 .a.;, oa h 5,0u0 V. M. ■> nly z-j oi l-'uah Hn L-iu Ah Churn aU a. -aiX per Lun Ch -n? N-J -ir; Sooi 10 1’ k 5,000 Taw Bum1,193 words
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Article62 1911-08-18 701 LA vN rENNIS TouRNA.Mg T I’.i’.lowm,. wire the results o f the tie, played cli yesterday Pair». Cuscaden sells beat Mackay Davidson 5 —7 7 5 7— 5. JLt.z’ -a. Double Handicap. Mrs. Jalass Bochow w. 0 from Mr Mrs. F. Daniel. Single Handicap, Clan» A. Neubrumier62 words
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Article172 1911-08-18 701 Dock Strike Affecting Deliveries The London correspondent of the Straits Ti ne», in a wire dated August 9, says The rubber auction to-day was brisk and prices on the whole were firmer. L’wo hundred and fifty-four tons of Plantation was offered (230 Malayan) against 292 tons (255172 words
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Article43 1911-08-18 701 .—There have been 332 cases of ch'dera in Lower Perak since the commencement of the outbreak ar,<1 250 deaths’have occurred. The latest <•;(',es are rep n* ed from the BagMi Pasir estate, \sher 6 pirsoas died out of 13.43 words
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Article93 1911-08-18 701 —In Perak, says the F. M S. police report for 1910, secret societies did not give much trouble One case is quoted: Tan Boon Cheang, a Penang-born Chinese, who had the reputation of being invulnerable against injury and having the p >wer to mesmerise, was found in93 words
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Article127 1911-08-18 701 Stevens -Rogers. -At St. Peters Church, St. Albans, last month, the Bt Rev. the Bisbop of Barking, uncle oft bridegroom officiating Mr. George NeviH Stevens of Chenderiang, Perak, nephew of Mr. Malcolm Duncan, was married to Florence Mav Rogers, only daughter of 0 late Mr. M. Rogers of Shanghai and127 words
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Article31 1911-08-18 702 Death in London. fbe de ath has taken place in London of Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim through heart failure. Her husband will continue his tour. Echo Special.31 words
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Article18 1911-08-18 702 $101,200. Subscriptions towards the King Edward Memorial Fuad now amount to 3101,2 ;0. Echo Special.18 words
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Article24 1911-08-18 702 Directors. Messrs. Derrick, Chew Woon Poh, S. Katz and Captain Robinson were elected directors of the Sipiu Tin Mining Company. Echo Special.24 words
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Article31 1911-08-18 702 Gazetted. Mr. J. 0. Anthonisz, Resident of Selangor, has been granted nine months’ leave. Mr. V. Gr. Savi, Asst. Superintendent of Police, has been granted fourteen months’ leave. Echo Special.31 words
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Article558 1911-08-18 702 Archbishop on Levity. During the debate in the House of Lords the Archbishop of C interbury said that the callousness and levity with which so-up of’ the peers contemplated t'aecreitiou of 50 peers caused him to support the Government. Lord Lansdowne and. Ins followers walked out .and558 words
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Article60 1911-08-18 702 Mihsr S ascended. After the ra-o for th° Tower P! at TjC coster the S iwinls <•.!!»• 1 m M h-. e. explain his riding of Sal'ust whi h wisecond. They w -re nd sitisfDI wi h his explanation and u-pmde 1 him for the re t of60 words
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Article38 1911-08-18 702 Some Results. Essex won its in itch by an innings and twenty-six rims. Mi-idlo-ox won its mat h by an inning and twenty-four runs. M.C.C. Tour. P. Mead has acc-pt-I the invitation to go to Australia.38 words
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Article44 1911-08-18 702 £400 Annually. Tne House of Comm »ns pi- -e I a re olution for the payment of £100 annuii y t > memliers of Parliament. Thu re olu'ion was passed by 25G votes to 153, a m ij nuty of 98. Reuter.44 words
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Article281 1911-08-18 702 Carmen. 1 p s?-T; f C i nen, which is the crux of the siiu.iti i ia I. m I on, was settlt>l at 1 < elo .este l.y morning. 'Die Carmen nu ab -r 30,0 now theie in* only 12,000, Li .hie .’ien and Stevedores. hhe stri281 words
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Article13 1911-08-18 702 T.ie h.h. Gregory A pear brought 800 tons of general cargo.13 words
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Article21 1911-08-18 702 -The s. s. FuA is di- barging 20,0)0 tins of kerosine oil f the A citie Petroleum (J >., Lt<l.21 words
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Article34 1911-08-18 702 Some fellows fed up wb a t he, l,o -hh of cun 1ty are arranging a ricl.et me -h i>r Sunday week (20ih>. H i e.pe?,.,; > t p’l 5 t t Butterworth.34 words
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Article35 1911-08-18 702 P< pl might Le apter in I* 1 r<h< i< e of similes, I hus a witness "ail he “to up theOre-t like a tiger.” Like a Municipal Official” would have Ims n nearer.35 words
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Article38 1911-08-18 702 La forme et poht.q ie dms laquelle un p uple p-ut ei.trer et H- ter n’e-t pas livree a s<hi aioitruire, m ii- <! terminec par son caractere et son p:sse." C’est vrai.38 words
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Article74 1911-08-18 702 < /and the L t u-of the Empire |x»r«onal p of £3. 3s. have l»-»en won by Ethel Beatrice Lea, of IL.files Girls w-houl. This pr z was gained in a roh.|>-t ition open to ill 1 pupils in ...I the M’h> ols <>f the74 words
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Article99 1911-08-18 702 I •’‘ginning from K-.runy, the British Imlh* Steam Navigation Company hi# rogu’ady sent out a new hte m T every month the East, ami a few days back the arrival of the Kllora &t Co: ho bo brought the numljer for this year up to six.99 words
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Article31 1911-08-18 703 ’.—That is how a contemporary describes the Chop Joo Seng Chan’s steamer Cheang Chew, now reported a total loss in the Bali Strait. Her insurance had lapsed.31 words
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Article163 1911-08-18 703 .—The Peninsularand Oriental Company’s steamship Medina which will convey* the King and Queen to Bombay in November on the occasion of their visit to India for the Durbar, has just carried out a series of steam trials on the Clyde, with entirely satisfactory results. She is a163 words
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Article969 1911-08-18 703 After some Sabbath hours of reflection, we have come to the conclusion that it is a pity the Peers passed that Bill. We wish now that the “no surrender” party had won, and that the King had exercised his prerogative, and reformed the Lords by the creation of969 words
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22 1911-08-18 703 has been added to the Commission of the Peace for the settlement of Penang.22 words
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Article18 1911-08-18 703 for local teachers starts to-day. Mr. A. E. Pringle, Inspector of Schools, conducts the examination.18 words
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Article22 1911-08-18 703 according to a notice in the current issue of the Governmt nt GazetU, has been etempted frum registration.22 words
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Article455 1911-08-18 703 Dispute Over Kedah Estates. Io the full court of appeal w l, ich 0 Hus morning tetorethe Acting Chief fair A. EG. Law, Mr Justice Thornton and .r. 1 ‘"her the appea. was heard of Mr M. Cathiravaloo against the judgment of Mr. Justice Ebden in455 words
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Article33 1911-08-18 703 .—An ap- praiser’s licence has been granted to Mr. J. Irving of 30, Beach Street, and an auctioneer’s Town Licence to Mr. P. R. A. Doral of 56, Green Hall.33 words
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Article88 1911-08-18 703 —The Rev. Father H. Jan- sen, of the Roman Catholic Mission, Burma, died at the General Hospital, Rangoon, after a long illness. Father Jansen, a Danish architect, well versed in ecclesiastical design, was brought out specially in connection with the erection of the new cathedral which was completed just88 words
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Advertisement35 1911-08-18 703 Stubborn Goughs Do not allow a cold to linger as it re cates some throat or lung trouble, timely use of Chamberlain’s Cough will avoid all danger. Fur sale by all VW peusaries and Dealers.35 words
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Article410 1911-08-18 704 jlr. G. A. Hall in the District Court on Saturday heard Frank Clark’s charge against Herbert Bellamy of “voluntarily caU’iufJ grievous hurt to Clark. Air. jlaxwell Thornton appeared to prosecute and Mr. Thorne to defend. According to Air. Thornton, the men met about 10 p.m. on July410 words
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Article54 1911-08-18 704 .—-A farewell dinner was held on Thursday evening at Klumpur, on the raof of the new Railway Hotel, in honour of Sir Arthur Young. Covers were laid for 22, and the company included several members of the Bar, private friends, and the principal railway officials. The State54 words
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Article63 1911-08-18 704 —On leaving Sarawak for Europe, Rajah Brooke officially proclaims hat his representative in the country will be the Hon. R. S. Douglas who will hold and administer the Government till the end of anuary, 1912, when it will be transferred th e Hon. Ivone K. Caldecot, unless H. H.63 words
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Article78 1911-08-18 704 —It is curious that, while Reuter k J Av/VR.j vlldL'y VY *****3 AVv3lA(x31 can rise to the occasion when Billy Bifkins mocks out Streaky Sam in five rounds, he 8eu d us an item of general interest Malaya such as the following, which was 7 1Fe p 0 under78 words
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Article485 1911-08-18 704 11th Aucrust DaT.jh V ri W A u, ak ‘‘r. father of the at Jh 8n Adika kaj a t tlw ripe ohl a.a of -M r 'r. U0VeS Hgure tn„n the Malay Community. The deceased was up to the time of his death the chief hea lman of485 words
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Article323 1911-08-18 704 11th August. Air. R. 0. N. Anderson, State Engineer, Perak, ca ne down to Ipoh and t > the other stations in this district on a visit of inspe tion last week. While in Ipoh, in company with the Executive Engineer, Kinta, he paid a visit of inspection323 words
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Article202 1911-08-18 704 < hi Saturday our Singapore correspondent wired us the news of the death of Mrs. Tan Jiak Kun. We take the following from the St ai't Imif'g Airs. 1an Jiak Kun accompanied the Hon. Tun Jiak Kun to England for the Coronation festivities, died202 words
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Article148 1911-08-18 704 Held-up bv Gang Robbers. A Pen mg detective who came up tn Ipoh for the purpose of arresting a rob», er two •lays ago, was himself held-up &u d robbed last night. It appears that be hxik a rirsha from Ipoh at 7 o’clock, hD, destination lieing148 words
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Article66 1911-08-18 704 The prices, for the period from August 11 to August 21 inclusive, of cu’tivated rublier hich export duty i* leviable in the r.al.S. on an ad valorem basis,.are fixed aM follows Sheet and Biscuit S2K0 per picul. Fine Crepe <te 290 Best S rap in Crepe66 words
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Article47 1911-08-18 705 Some Results. Leicestershire won its match by an innings and twenty runs. Northamptonshire won its match by 138 runs. Lancashire won its match by nine wickets. Worcester won its match by seven wickets. Warwickshire won its match by 165 runs. Hampshire drew its match. Reuter.47 words
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Article43 1911-08-18 705 Th* Ex-Shah’s Movements. A telegram from 'Teheran states that the ex-8hah is at Barfrush, a hundred miles north of Telieran. It is reported that his Lieutenant Sardarassad has captured Semnan, 1’20 miles north east of Teheran. 8alar-ed-dowleh is marching towards Hamadan. Reuter.43 words
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Article44 1911-08-18 705 Congratulates Redmond. A telegram from Boston states that the United Irish League has cabled to Mr. John Redmond congratulating him on the passage of the Veto Bill. The cable adds Your glorious victory is clearing the way for Home Rule. Reuter.44 words
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Article50 1911-08-18 705 U. S. Duty. A telegram from Washington states that the joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives have fixed the duty on raw wool at 29 per cent., ad valorem, comlied wool tops at 31 per cent, and yarns at 39 per cent. Reuter.50 words
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Article80 1911-08-18 705 Action of German Companies. The Financial Tlnv says that the German Shipping Companies have announced that they reserve their right to withdraw from the South African Shipping Conference in order* to obtain concessions in the East African trade which they regard as their special preserve. The80 words
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Article254 1911-08-18 705 Botha Talks About It. Botha, interviewed by a Reuter man on his departure for the Cape, said he anticipated great things of South Africa, especially from agriculture during the next few years. He warned the English people who might see alarming signs that they should realize that affairs254 words
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Article30 1911-08-18 705 Germany Still Arguing. Paris reports that the Franco-German negotiations regarding Morocco are at a complete standstill. The date of the next meeting of Kiderlen and Canibon remains unfixed. Reuter.30 words
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Article28 1911-08-18 705 Negro Lynched. A Negro was arrested at Farmersville, Texas, for insulting a white woman over the telephone. Mobs stormed the jail and lynched the man. Reuter.28 words
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Article35 1911-08-18 705 District Commissioner Murderel. A telegram from Lagos states that Mr. F. 8. James, c.m.g., District Commissioner, Southern Nigeria, and bis party were murdered at Forcados. Troops and machine guns have been despatched. Reuter.35 words
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Article43 1911-08-18 705 Home Rule Campaign. The papers state that the Government, is planning an immediate Home Rule campaign. Meetings are being held by the Radical members of the House of Commons with a view to the establishment of a •ampaign organisation. J8eWer.43 words
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Article370 1911-08-18 705 Progress of Agitation. The Glasgow trams restarted to-dav but have again partially stopped owing to violent acts by strikers. The rioters placed stones on the lines, smashed windows, boarded the cars, and pulled the trolleys off the wires Some sat on the track and defied the motormen to drive370 words
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Article20 1911-08-18 705 State of His Health. His Holiness the Pope was restless on Saturday night. He suffered much pain. Reuter.20 words
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27 1911-08-18 705 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.823 Maximum temperature in Shade Minimum 72 if Rainfall Prevailing direction of Wind S. W.27 words
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Article50 1911-08-18 705 —A telegram was received this morning by the Chinese Cham »er o Commerce from Canton stating that miral Lee of Canton was stabbed j u8 below the ribs by one of the Revolution!® s. The wound was of a slight nature, assailant was arrested. The population w quiet.50 words
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Obituary116 1911-08-18 705 Necrology. Josef Israels. A telegram from the Hague says that the artist Josef Israels is dead. He was born at Groningen in 18’21 and studied at Amsterdam under Kruseman and at Paris under Picquet. Reuter. Necrology. Mr. Brodie HoareThe death has taken place, owing to a motor accident, of Mr.116 words
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Article142 1911-08-18 706 Advance Figures for Seven Months. r fhe advance statement of the export of tin from the Federated Malay States during the months of January to July, 1911, a < compared with the corresponding period of the previous year gives the following figures Total Tin. Increase or decrease142 words
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Article730 1911-08-18 706 Not the founder of Singapore. He is at rest. Not the mischievous invention of Hornung. He is, happily, being forgotten. Of raffles that infest our village we desire to lay a word or two. We—and when we use the pronoun this time, we are speaking for a considerable section730 words
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Article755 1911-08-18 706 If the Conservative clamour to conserve “the Constitution” had any serious meaning—if it were more than a mere bluffing Party cry to impress the thoughtless—we should have heard less about the alleged infamy of dragging the King’s name into politics,’ and King George V might have had the755 words
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Article23 1911-08-18 706 The s.s Tru/oni-i from P'*ngka.lan Brandan is discharging 825 tens of kero-ine oil in bulk for tho Asiatic Petroleum (Ju., Ltd.23 words
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Article86 1911-08-18 706 It sounds too good to l»e new, but aSi Ig.qxue puper tells the following story of a Singapore Volunteer officer who was m charge of a squad at the BUlster range. They were shooting at the 500 yards range, but never a shot showed on the target. He86 words
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Article98 1911-08-18 706 of the Blessed Virgin was co'eb.atedat the Church of the Assumption this morning. Pontifical High Mass was said by His Ludship tie- Bi-h-q, of Mala ca who was aiwisted by Either Pages Father Duvelle acted as Deacon while a sub-deacon who was ord lined at98 words
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Advertisement37 1911-08-18 706 Source of The most common cause of insomnia is d sorters of the stomvh. Chamberlain’s Stem i. h and Liver Tablets correct tliese disord r« ami enable you to sleep, fur sale by ad Disp<*U9Arics and Dealer.37 words
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Article536 1911-08-18 707 Dispute over Ked? h Estates. [Before 8ir A. F. G. L«w, Mr. J Thornton and Mr Justice Fisher. Appellant (Plaintiff*. —M. Cathirav >. Respondents.—R. M C. Komarapali Chetty and A. R. P Allagapah Chettj Count*!,—For the appellant, the H n. Mr E. C Ellis and Mr.536 words
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Article33 1911-08-18 707 .—The Resi- dent of Selangor has i ommated Messrs. W. F. Nutt and K. T. Paiimanam Pilay to be members of the Sanitary Board, Kuala Lumpur, for the year 1911.33 words
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Article61 1911-08-18 707 .—Before Mr. Justice Ebden in the Second Divisional Court, Mr. P. J. Sproule, Solicitor-* 1 eneral, made an application for the admission of Mr. J. C. Sugars, Barrister at Law of Ireland, to practise in the Courts of tl Straits Settlements. Mr. B. E. Ross, Secietary61 words
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Article174 1911-08-18 707 14th August. Practice Shoot. 200 yds. 200 yds. Total. Miss Thornton 32 31 63 Mrs. Gore Anderson 2> 33 59 Wright-Motion 27 32 59 Miss Joan Smith 3> 28 58 McIntyre 28 29 57 Airs. Liston 28 27 55 Miss Wemyss 28 25 53 S.B. Smith...174 words
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Article72 1911-08-18 707 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday:— Double Handicap, Class A. I vens Cuscaden beat Sells Forrest, 6—3; 6—1. Rogers <fc Davidson beat Anthony Reimann, 8-6; 9-7. Championship. J. R. Brown beat J W. Hodge, 3-6; 6-4; 6-1. Mercer beat Godby,72 words
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28 1911-08-18 707 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.835 Maximum temperature in Shade 92°F Minimum 72.5°F Rainfall Nil. Prevailing direction of Wind S. W.28 words
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Article107 1911-08-18 707 .—They are build- ing a new Railway Station for Ipoh with an hotel attached. The General Manager, F. M. S. Railways lias issued the following advertisement: lenders are invited for the leasing for a term of years of an Hotel which, subject to the sanction of Government,107 words
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Article773 1911-08-18 707 Progress of Agitation. A detachment of the Yorkshire Regiment has arrived at Liverpool. The General takes command of the city. The Magistrates have issued a call for men between 20 and 40 vears old to volunteer as special constables.' Five thousand more cavalry and infantry are under orders to773 words
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Article36 1911-08-18 708 Kelenak Meeting. At the Kelenak meeting at Singapore it was stated that it is proposed to tap 3,000 trees, commencing in October. It is also intended to call about 50 cts. per share. Echo Special.36 words
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Article32 1911-08-18 708 S. C. C. vs. Law and Civil Service. In the Cricket Tournament the S. C. C. beat Law and Civil Service by an innings and twenty-eight runs. Echo Special.32 words
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Article24 1911-08-18 708 Gueritz’s Successor. Mr. Ellis, late Colonial Auditor, Ceylon, succeeds Mr. E. P. Gueritz as Governor of British North Borneo. Echo Special.24 words
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Article66 1911-08-18 708 Distinguished Audience. The Acting Governor, H. E. E. L. Brockman, H. H. the Sultan of Kelantan, A. H. Lemon, Dr. Croucher, Mr. T. de M. Braddell, Mr. W. Michell and Mr. Seah ®ck Seah were present at the performance given by the Star Opera Company at on66 words
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Article21 1911-08-18 708 Short Visit to Singapore. Sir Arthur and Lady Young are in Singapore on a short visit. Echo Special.21 words
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Article27 1911-08-18 708 The Hong Bee." Seven hundred tahils of opium were found on the s. s. Hong Bee when she arrived at Singapore from China. Echo Special.27 words
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Article19 1911-08-18 708 More Cheerful. The condition of His Holiness the Pope is unchanged, though he is more cheerful. Renter.19 words
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Article29 1911-08-18 708 Commences on October 24. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced that the Autumn Session will commence on October 24. Renter.29 words
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Article66 1911-08-18 708 Senate Committee's Action. A telegram from Washington states that the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate have adopted, against the advice of President Taft, the motion of Senator Borah, providing for the submission of all proposals to arbitration by the Senate instead of to the proposed joint commission,66 words
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Article60 1911-08-18 708 Off Guardafui. Lloyd’s agent at Aden states that the steamer Fifeshire from Australia is ashore at Guardafui. The crew and seventy-five passengers were landed at Aden. 1wo boats, with thirty occupants, are missing. Abandoned. The Fifeshire has been abandoned She is submerged. The Dalhousie and the60 words
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Article262 1911-08-18 708 13th Aug. The construction of the road along the Pant }>ath from Kuala Kangsar, which I mentioned to you some time ago, has at last Ireen approved by Government, and will be 8tarte<l next vear. The estimate, I hear, for the seven miles of road up to a262 words
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Article194 1911-08-18 708 Alor Star, 12th Aug. The Sultan ot Kedah and suite on their return to Headquarters were received with a salute of 21 guns We understand here that His Highness has had conferred ujKin him the title of k. c. m. g. in honour of the Coronation visit. The s.s.194 words
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Article13 1911-08-18 708 —The s s H<>k Canton brought 400 piculs of tin ore.13 words
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Article13 1911-08-18 708 —The ss. Tydeus is taking 430 tons of cargo alongside the wharf.13 words
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Article25 1911-08-18 708 Alxnit 1,119 pilgrims arrived from Singapore by the s. Tydeus on their way to Mecca ami about 300 more will join them from Penang.25 words
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Article28 1911-08-18 708 —A marriage has teen arrange! Mwwu Major-General his Highness the Maharaja Sciudia of Gwalior ami Princess Indira Raja of Baroda. It will take place in India.28 words
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73 1911-08-18 708 has been registered with a capital of X-50.000 in XI shares (22,(MX) preferred) to carry on the business of tin and general miners, planters, Ac., ami to take over the undertaking ami liabilities of the Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mining Company, Limited 'Die73 words
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Article329 1911-08-18 709 In their half-year!? circular (says the Telegraph) Messrs. II. E. Moss and Co. tak< a cheerful view of pro-.»-cts in the shipping trade, and suggest that the autumn will bring even better results. This pre-supposes, of course, that the s'likes of seamen and dockers will not be329 words
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Article1001 1911-08-18 709 Labor omnia vincit except police ami troops. It may be sentimentalism to feel shocked at the news that English troops are being employed a r iin<t Englishmen, but we may as well confess that the feeling exists. We do not enjoy reading about the deplorable events now taking place1,001 words
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Article331 1911-08-18 709 The charge of voluntarily causing hurt to Frank Clark was again heard to-day bv the District Judge, Herbeit Bellamy being the accused. Both are employed by bookmakers. Another Boy called Anthony, deposed to seeing Clarke lying on the ground and being kicked by another gentleman.” R was331 words
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Article68 1911-08-18 709 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Doule Handicap, Class A. Proctor Godwin beat Harries Pegler, 6-1 4-6; 6—3. Profession Pairs. Haslam Rogers beat Save Ivens, 6-1; 6-3/ Hodge Forrest be t Blackstone Newton, 6 3 6—2. Godby Anthony w. o.68 words
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25 1911-08-18 709 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 2»- 791 Alaximum temperature in Shade Alinimum Rainfall Prevailing direction of Wind 8.25 words
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Article1080 1911-08-18 710 (Before Sir A. F. G. Law, Mr. Justice Thornton, and Mr. Justice Fisker). Dispute over Kedah Estates. The appeal of Mr. M. Cathiravaloo against the judgment of Mr. Justice Ebden in favour o f R. M. C. Komarapah Chetty and A. R. p. Allagapah Chetty in1,080 words
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108 1911-08-18 710 Result. F. T Kinder 1 down winner. Hon. G. Maebain... 3 T. B. Pet rkin 3 H. R. Buck land 3 R. T. Reid 4 J. H. Pye 4 W. 8. Goldie 6 C. C. Kogers 7 P. J. Sproule 7 F. A. Pledger108 words
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Article, Illustration541 1911-08-18 710 FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. Following wore the first day’s results of the Taiping meeting which opened yesterday 1-—The Maiden Pi.ate. Value $250. A Race for Maiden Galloway Ex-Griffin®. Weight for inches 14-2 to carry 117 st. Distance, 6 funongi. Gentlemen Rider*. Mr. E. McPhf arson's bam Kes Tor 10.541 words
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Article327 1911-08-18 711 Home Rule. The Unionists are actively working for the Autumn anti-Home Ru e campaign. The Unionist party organisation is joining the Union Defence League in regard to this matter. Numerous meetings will be held and speakers from Ulster will actively participate in them both in England and Scotland.327 words
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Article36 1911-08-18 711 Two more Acceptances. Woolley ami Mead have acceptel the invitation of the M. C. C. to go to Australia. The latter’s acceptance is subject to the approval of the Hampshire authorities. 11:uter.36 words
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Article618 1911-08-18 711 Progress of Agitation. The p ipers are already discussing the prospects of a National Railway Strike. The managers of the principal railway companies met on Monday and decided to fight rather than grant the men’s demands without arbitration. Under the Board of Trade Conciliation Scheme, the managers declare that618 words
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Article32 1911-08-18 711 Some Results. Surrey won its match by an innings and 31 runs. Kent won its match by an innings and 225 runs. Sussex won its match by seven wickets. Reuter.32 words
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Article27 1911-08-18 711 Morocco Negotiations. It is officially announced at Paris that M. Cambon and Kiderlen Waechter conferred at Berlin jesterday, still seeking a basis for negotiations. Reuter.27 words
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Article26 1911-08-18 711 Never Thought Of. Reuter is authorized to state that the idea of cancelling the Durbar has not been considered for one moment. Reuter.26 words
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Article65 1911-08-18 711 TI0,000 to Haldane For Rifle Range. An anonymous donor, signing himself an “Englishman from beyond the seas” has offered Mr. R. B. Haldane, War Secretary, .£10, i00 as a gift to the nation for the purchase of a rifle range near one of the thicklypopulated districts of England.65 words
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Article67 1911-08-18 711 keeps a tight band over his officers. He has republished an order of 1868 (which possibly some of his younger officers had forgotten) forbidding carpenters being put to work on an} building without orders. This he supplements for 1911, allowing repairs up to 32a without application.67 words
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Article255 1911-08-18 712 H. E the Acting Governor of British Xorth Borneo has lieen advise* by cable from London that His Excellency E. P. Gueritz has resigned, and will retire on pengion at the expiration of his present leave, jfr. Gueritz will be succeeded as Governor hv Mr.255 words
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16 1911-08-18 712 arrived by the s. s. Sunda yesterday from long leave.16 words
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24 1911-08-18 712 for Singapore tow'ing the tong- kangs which were brought here for the salvage of the Crab.24 words
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42 1911-08-18 712 left by the Express this morning for Singapore. The “Alert” took him to Prye. Mr. and Mrs. Oxenham, Mr. Ballantyne and Mr. Plumb, who is to succeed him, saw him off this morning.42 words
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Article71 1911-08-18 712 —The Singapore Free Press on Monday remarked sadly that “Old Age Pensions and this Insurance Bill between them would amount to a sum that would double the navy and keep it double.” We may add that the sum annually spent on Judges and Police would provide a71 words
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85 1911-08-18 712 on Satur- day for Singapore and arrived there on Sunday. They will continue their journey to Pekan, the capital of the State of Pahang until 1898, situated a few miles f rom the mouth of the River Pahang, on85 words
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Article102 1911-08-18 712 —Since Saturday- an alarming rumour has been in circulation in Singapore to the effect that a large haji passenger boat carrying passengers from Singapore for Mecca had gone down in a storm shortly after leaving Colombo. According to the rumour there were supposed to be over a thousand102 words
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Article12 1911-08-18 712 Geseral Cargo.-—The ND I, 9 discharging 500 ton., of general12 words
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Article205 1911-08-18 712 7 A larire specimen of Draco* votaw, jUftria/w r a living lizard was V UI d M d an Clo9ely examined beforeit escaped the other evening, in a Penang coconut plantation. It is well-named, f or the dragon tl 1S v C ely modelled by it, even to w205 words
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Article226 1911-08-18 712 Ipoh Ath letic Meeting 1911. .—The track on the padang at Ipoh has been laid out four laps to the mile and the hurdles and jumping poles set out. Local runners and jumpers have not as yet turned out in great force though doubtless as the meeting draws nearer greater226 words
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Article917 1911-08-18 712 When you’ve finished killing Socialism with your mouth, will you kindly listen to an honesj. attempt to define true patriotism, which we are inclined to summarise as “pay, pav, pay”. We have lately I wen showing how our Constitution is a democratic constitution, our King a917 words
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Article79 1911-08-18 713 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Mired Double Handicap. Miss Jones McArthur beat Mrs. May A Sproule, 6-0; 7—5. Mr. Mrs. A. F. G. Anderson beat Mrs. Watson A de Paula, 6-1 6-2. Ladies' Double Handicap. Mrs. Edwards A Miss79 words
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Article19 1911-08-18 713 —Captain Walter Snewin, of Singapore, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Colonial Institute.19 words
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Article18 1911-08-18 713 is a tedious game And of bookmakers’ squabbles we may e’en say the same.18 words
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Article19 1911-08-18 713 went to Taiping town And there again Friend Cockram did add to his renown.19 words
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Article23 1911-08-18 713 —Mr. Colman has discharged Teh San Leong, who was charged with membership of an unlawful society, the Hok Tek Teng.23 words
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Article30 1911-08-18 713 —Lim Kiah Hui is charged with voluntarily causing hurt to Lim Sin Hun at G*-een Hall on July 27th. Mr. Colman postponed the case to August 24th.30 words
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Article28 1911-08-18 713 —Kan Singh is accused of pinching the Police Canteen’s football. Tbecase comes up again on the 19th inst. Meanwhile, presumably the ball remains in touch.28 words
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23 1911-08-18 713 T© Singapore by Providence a Journalist was sent To save the Municipality from its foe the Government.23 words
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Article56 1911-08-18 713 In the Port Swettenham Rubber Company v. Loke Yew ease, the latter has been «riven leave to appeal to the Privy Council by the Kluinpur (Joint. A security, the court ordered, shall be given by a charge on the property for the carrying out of any order56 words
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Article54 1911-08-18 713 —As will be seen by an adver- tisement appearing in our columns Mr. Kooyman is prepared to give ’lessons on the Piano or Violin. Mr. Kooyman who is staving at Runnymede Hotel is well known throughout Sumatra. To-morrow evening at the Parish Hall concert he will play selections from54 words
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Article59 1911-08-18 713 If you are phoning about Advertisements Ac., auk for No. 586 (European Manager) Don't ask for the Editor unless you want to talk about News. If it's about news, 586 trill switch yon on, even though the Mountain may he iii Llbour at the time. If it's Job Printing,59 words
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Article670 1911-08-18 713 (Before Sir A. F. G. Law, Mr. Justice Fisher and Mr. Justice Ebden). Dispute Over A Will. The appeal of Chuah Hooi Gnoh Neoh against the judgment of Mr. Justice Thornton in regard to the will of the late Khaw Soo Cheang was begun before the Full Court670 words
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Article237 1911-08-18 713 Accused Acquitted. The racing man accused of voluntarily causing hurt to another racing man i« discharged. We expected it. It was a vulgar fight, and the man who got the worst of it is probably sorry now that he allowed his opponent to be prosecuted on a237 words
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Article11 1911-08-18 713 .—The s.s. Hong Bee from Amoy landed 236 deck passengers.11 words
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Article25 1911-08-18 713 .—It is stated at Cardiff that 100 Chinamen who applied to join the Seamen’s Union were refused, though mainly Brit ish subjects from Hongkong.25 words
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Article42 1911-08-18 713 —A marriage has been arranged, and will take place early in Septemfier, between Alexander Cavendish, Straits Settlements Civil Service, eldest son of the late Alexander Carnegie Cavendish, of Madras, and Jean, only daughter of Hugh C. Arbuthnott, Brookside, Newton-le-Willows, Lancs.42 words
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48 1911-08-18 713 between Carlyle Bell, of Damansara, Selangor, F. M. S., eldest son of Lieut.-Colonel William Bell, late 56th Regiment and A. P. D» to Mary Sumner (Mabyn), youngest daughter of Mrs. Johnson, of 1, Kensington-crescent, Kensington.48 words
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Article116 1911-08-18 713 .—We are indebted to a daily contemporary for the statement that no fewer than thirty different ingredients go to the preparation of the holy oil” used at the Coronation, and that before using there has to bs a special service of consecration by the Archbishop.” No wonder116 words
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Advertisement37 1911-08-18 713 Stubborn Goughs Do not allow a cold to linger as it indicates some throat or lung trouble, lie timely use of Chamberlain’s Cough Reuii J will avoid all danger. For sale by all Du» pensaries and Dealers.37 words
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Article742 1911-08-18 714 c. R. C. I'M. M. R. C. An Unbporty Game. fbe League fixture between the C. R. C. and the M. R- C. was played off yesterday evening on the former’s ground before a large crowd of spectators. Mr. Jobson officiated as referee. The teams C.R.C. Good, Ewe742 words
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Article41 1911-08-18 714 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for the past fortnight was Pls. Dredge No. 1, working 281 hours, 112 »> 3, 260 166 „4, 301 320 „5, 309 246 Total 844 Dredge No. 2 is being overhauled.41 words
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Article12 1911-08-18 714 —The 8.8. llhemfelg is discharging 38) tons of general cargo.12 words
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Article128 1911-08-18 714 —Mr. P. S. Fal- shaw, Government Veterinary Officer at Singapore, has sent to the Zoological Gardens, Regent’s Park, an adult example of the large Celebes black ape (Cynopithecut niger), and, as it appeared to be thoroughly healthy, it was placed at once in one of the compartments of128 words
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Article151 1911-08-18 714 .—One of the Malay boats which come out to meet vessels off Malacca was run down by the Straits Steamship Company’s Kinta on Sunday evening. Fortunately no lives were lost. It was about 8.30 p in. when the accident occurred and the night w r as pitch dark,151 words
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Article1041 1911-08-18 714 An extraordinary general meeting of the Linggi Plantations, Limited, was held on 2'»tl\ July, at Winchester House, Old Broadstreet, E. C to consider a resolution for increasing the capital to £125,000, by the creation of 250,000 additional shares af 2s. each. Sir William Hood Treacher (chairman) presided. Mr.1,041 words
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Advertisement34 1911-08-18 714 Source of Sleeplessness. Tlie most common cause of insomnia is of the stomach. Chamberlain’s loach and Liver Tablets correct these dis*11 an I ena b>le you to sleep. .For sale by bispeuianes and Dealers.34 words
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Advertisement67 1911-08-18 714 Gick Headache. This distressing ailment results from a disordered condition of the stomach. Ail that is needed to effect a cure is a dose or two of Chamberlain’s Stomach ami Liver Tablets. In fact, the attack may ward"d off, or greatly lessened in severity, by takrn/ a dose of these67 words
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Article64 1911-08-18 715 Albino Pitcher Plants. Messrs. Ridley, Robinson and Closs have made the ascent of G unong Tahan, and found many new botanical sj>ecimens. Among these they mention a pure white pitcher plant—the plant locally called monkey cup.” Mr. Ridley says the plateau on the Pahang side is a most64 words
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Article37 1911-08-18 715 Seven Still Missing. At the enquiry into the wreck of the “Mersing” before Messrs. Firmstone and Radcliffe, with Captains Grey ami Bunbridge as assessors, it was stated that seven men are still missing. Echo Special.37 words
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Article17 1911-08-18 715 Homeward Bound. General Nogi has left Berlin for Japan, lie proceeds via St. Petersburg. Reuter.17 words
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Article851 1911-08-18 715 Progress of Agitation. The situation at the London docks is again menacing, the men refusing the offer made by the Port of London authorities yesterday. Meanwhile thousands of tons of foodstuff have gone bad and are being destroyed by order of the Board of Health. Another Rioter Shot. Another851 words
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Article75 1911-08-18 715 The Joint Commission ClauseA telegram from Washington states that the report of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee defends the action of eliminating the joint Commission Clause in the British and French Arbitration Treaties. It characterises the treaties as breeders of war and not of peace, and argues that under75 words
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Article20 1911-08-18 715 Three Small Failures. Three small failures took place in th Stock Exchange, chiefly in connection wi Yankees. Reuwr*20 words
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Article90 1911-08-18 716 Birrel! s Tribute to the Premier. At a luncheon at the National Liberal Club, Mr. A. Birrell, Irish Secretary, paid a warm tribute to Mr. H. H. Asquith in leading the party to victory on behalf of a free constitution based on a system of representative90 words
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Article58 1911-08-18 716 M. C. C. Tour. It is announced that Mr. 0. B. Fry has decided not to go to Australia. Gunn has accepted the invitation to go to Australia. Some Results. Warwickshire won its match by an innings and 40 runs. Gloucester won its match by an innings and58 words
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Article124 1911-08-18 716 Penang, 18th August. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/4 J 4 months’sight Bank 2/4»? 3 Credit 2/4 V 3 Documentary.. 2/4 A Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 1 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174£ Moulmein, Demand Bank 1734 3 days’sight Private 176124 words
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Article75 1911-08-18 716 1 2 1 old 1 164.60 Pepper no ’J'bte Pepper 27.80 ««Zea C’E Wr 20.—now. ir, 42. nominal Mace i' q > n I’ o nominal v" flcl y 103—nominal Nutmegs 11 Os. 22.—seZZer« Sugar i N 2 610 «Re < i 6.— sal s p k Basket 5.1075 words
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