The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 25 August 1911
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Title Section21 1911-08-25 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 116 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cent» Vol. 9. Penang, Friday, 25th AUGUST, 1911. No. 39-.21 words
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Advertisement253 1911-08-25 1 Z//Z/Z/Z ZZ Z Z /ZZ///Z/ZZZZ/ZZ/ZZ.'ZZZZ//ZZZZZ/ZZZZ/ZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ7/Z/ZZZZZ/ZZZZ//Z/Z/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZ/Z/ZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZ/Z/Z/ZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZ//ZZZZZZZZZZ//ZZZZ/ZZZZZZZ. CONTENTS. Leaders; page. Sports (Could) page. I Labour 717 Rifle Shooting: P. L. R. C. 732 x Why Opinions Differ 721 Penang Golf Cl ib... 739 The same thing in another Form 721 Evidence 721 The Book of Labour 726 Miscellaneous: The Wild Asses 730253 words
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Advertisement153 1911-08-25 2 A J *j?*n A* *fcffiX_r «1 i J’ THLE i] STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. i i >■■■—>»■■- i H f I Published the day prior to the departure of each mail P for Europe, and contains the latest local and States g r news originally published in the daily issues,153 words
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Article2134 1911-08-25 717 In the face of the very serious situation at Home, it is only to be expected that fools ihould talk foolishly, and Austen Chamberlain’s unnecessary announcement that the Opposition is prepared to support the Government in its efforts to restore law ami order is a blatant example of a2,134 words
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Advertisement116 1911-08-25 717 02 37W73 mih Journal for Educated Folk. .J. 'X,; k?' Oi <L; ■u W --i‘'. r W Wk..R>•“V '*T/ 'l*'"' Published dailyl (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local 824 per annum Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post116 words
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Article286 1911-08-25 718 Free School vs. Govt. Wharves. The Free School defeated the Government Wharves by three goals to nil in the League match yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. S. Cunningham acted as referee From the very start the Free School pressed, Theam Hock scoring the first goal with a splendid grounder.286 words
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Article71 1911-08-25 718 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Single Handicap, Clasts B. Hindley vs. Mackay (Unfinished.) Single Handicap, Class A. Brown w. o. from Godwin. Championship. Anthony beat Neubronner, 6—l 5—7; 7—5. Necrology. —Mr. Louis Samuel Hawkins, formerly of i’erak and the Bindings, recently71 words
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Article440 1911-08-25 718 (Before Sir A. F. G. Law, Mr. Justice Fisher and Mr. Justice Ebden). Dispute Over a Will. |The appellant, Chnah Hooi Gnoh Neoh, as one of the legate s under th<- ,v>Jl of the late -Khaw Soo Cheang, •uecj Khaw v n Kong, Khaw Sim Tek, Khaw Sim440 words
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Article105 1911-08-25 718 Judgment. The full Court of Appeal (Sir A. F. G. Law, Mr. Justice Thornton and Mr. Justice Fisher)delivered judgment this morning in the appeal of M. Cathiravaloo against the judgment of Mr. Justice Ebden in connection withan option pver Changlloon Estate, Kedah. Mr. Cathiravaloo sued two Chetties,105 words
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Article433 1911-08-25 718 A Judicial Suggestion. In the course of a judgment Mr. Justice Fisher incidentally remarked It was very strongly and insistently urged by Mr. Ellis that this judgment could not be affirmed without the court absolutely discrediting Mr. Thorne’s evidence. I do not assent to that contention, because433 words
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305 1911-08-25 718 The Ninety-Second Report of the Court of Directors to the Ordinary Half-Yearly General Meeting of Shareholders to be held at Hongkong, on Saturday reads: The Directors have now to submit to you a General Statement of the affairs of the Bank, and Balance Sheet for305 words
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356 1911-08-25 719 Highest cor re ted reading of Barometer 29.871 Maximum temperature in Shade 93°F Minimum 72.5 F Rainfall Nil. Prevailing direction of Wind S. General Cargo.—The s.s. Maetsujcker is discharging 750 tons of general cargo. Tin. —Messrs. Boustead Co. are shipping 175 tons of tin356 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article907 1911-08-25 719 Sir l THE El !roK op IliE S|,t *>rs Echo. I shall feel greatly obliged if vou would publish the following in your’ valuable paper. During the last few years, in the improvements that were being made in the construction of carriages, there was a marked tendency to907 words
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Article25 1911-08-25 719 Rubber Tin. Shares Brisk. Fraser Co. of Singapore report the demand for rubber shares more active. Tronohs are in demand at $37 j. Echo Special.25 words
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Article71 1911-08-25 719 Shippers Preparing. It is understood at Singapore that the shippers outbid the secret rebate scheme have addressed the secretaries of the New York Conference asking them to quote terms on w hich they would Ik? prepared to enter into an agreement for the carriage of applicant*’ cargo after71 words
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Article20 1911-08-25 719 At Volunteer Tea Party. Ihe Malay Volunteers have entertained the Sultan of Kelantan at a tea-partv. Echo Special.20 words
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Article33 1911-08-25 719 New Chief Secretary. The Secretary of State for the Colonies has intimated his approval of the appointment <J Mr. Lrockman as Chief Seeretarv, F. M. S., vice Sir Arthur Young. Echo Special.33 words
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Article26 1911-08-25 719 Going Strong. The Singapore Cri-ket Club’s annual re port »o iwh a profit of s77'.’ an 1 a member ship of 762. Echa SpcciuL26 words
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Page 719 Advertisements
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Advertisement74 1911-08-25 719 Praixe From Everywhere. C n manu^ac^rer s of Chamberlain’s Remedy receive letters from the most waU i Corners °f the world in praise of this Ind' UOWU me^c^ne Parents in Australia, cop 14 an S atnoa &i ve it to their babies for cr °up, with the same satisfactory 874 words
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Article, Illustration390 1911-08-25 720 SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. Following were the results of the razing at Taiping yesterday. Value §3OO. A handicap for all Horses entered in Race 3 first day. Distance 1 mile. i Mr. Searchlight’s b g Melodist 9. 7 1 Mr. L. R. Yzelinan’s jb a m Benevolence 8.10 2390 words
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Article15 1911-08-25 720 Router. Adjournment. It ui officially announced that Parliament will adjourn on the 18th inst.Router. - 15 words
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Article28 1911-08-25 720 To be Blown Up. It has been decided to blow up the wreck of the Karang,” as it is a danger to navigation. Echo Special.28 words
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Article32 1911-08-25 720 Authorities to Act. The public authorities are taking up the matter of Gunn’s defalcations. They know where he is, and definite action is to lie taken next week. Echo Special.32 words
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Article877 1911-08-25 720 Reuter. Progress of Agitation. It seems that the railwaymen complain that the companies misinterpret the decisions of the Conciliation Boards. They demand that the latter be ended or mended and that the companies should recognise the Unions. The railway companies retort that by the 1907 agreement it was stipulatedReuter. - 877 words
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Article38 1911-08-25 720 Reuter. Boat Picked Up. A boat of the Fifeshire which was wrecked off Cuardafui has been picked up. It was storm-driven for five days and con tained the Chief Officer and five members or the Crew.Reuter. - 38 words
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Article19 1911-08-25 720 Reuter. Completely Exonerated. The Jockey Club has completely exoner ed Maher, the jockey, for his riding Sallust. nReuter. - 19 words
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Article577 1911-08-25 721 -S.T. Valuable Anchorage on the Coast of Java. It seems mad, says the Batavia Nieu usblad o f the 3rd inst./to talk of the discovery of a ne w bay in 1911 and madder still when the De w bay appears to have been found on the-S.T. - 577 words
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Article527 1911-08-25 721 Hegel in his Phenomenologv Mental remarks that the process in which an individuality cultivates itself is ipso facto the development of individuality tpua universal objective being; that is to' sav, it is the development of the actual world. Thought and Being identical.] This world, although it has527 words
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Article332 1911-08-25 721 He was the pretty average oracle, and he was telling a poultry keeper how to poultry. “I’m telling you what I know he said, “and that is that to be successful with poultry you must shift the run alout The epistemologist knew that it332 words
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Article403 1911-08-25 721 Everyone knows who knows anything of Oriental evidence that there is scarcely ever a case, however, true in the main, in which some evidence which is not true is not introduced as embroidery.’’ 'Dus shrewd observation by Mr. Justice Fisher we have had sufficient exp«riem-e| to confirm. We can403 words
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Advertisement71 1911-08-25 721 Praise From Everywhere. Ihe manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy receive letters from the most remote corners of the world in praise of this well known medicine. Parents in Australia, India and Samoa give it to their babies for '-olds and croup, with the same satisfactory fesults as do the mothers71 words
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Article4293 1911-08-25 722 Mr. Justice Fisher’s Judgment. 1 am unable to see any ground for disturbing this judgment, for I agree with the learned Judge of the Court below, in the view he has taken both as regards the claim and the counter-claim. 1 can find no evidence whatever as4,293 words
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Article486 1911-08-25 724 (Before Sir A. F. G. Law, Mr Judice Fisher and Mr. Judice Ebdeu.) Dispute ver a Will. JThe appellant, Chuah Hooi Gmh Ne'?h, ;m one of the legatees under the *ll of the late Khaw Soo Cheang, •ued Khaw Bim Kong, Khaw Sim Tek, Khaw Sim Bee and486 words
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Article54 1911-08-25 724 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Ladies' Double Handicap. Mrs. A. F. G. Anderson Mrs. Watson beat Mrs. Jalass Mrs. Hug, 6-3; 6-2. Profession Pairs. Haslam Rogers be t Godby A Anthony, 6—3 6—o. Mired Double Handicap. Mrs. Wright-Motion Ivens w. o.54 words
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Article184 1911-08-25 724 .—M.M. The Acting Resident of Selangor, Mr. J O. Anthonisz, left by the Luetzow for home yesterday morning. He will lie absent nine months. He has l>een granted leave with half salary for six months, which will be taken after three months' vacation leave. Mr. Anthonisz will,.—M.M. - 184 words
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Article330 1911-08-25 724 The concert, which was given at the Parish Hall last night in celebration of the patronal feast of the Rt. Rev. J. Meneuvrier, v.g was a great success. There was a very large audience who appreciated to the full the musical provided for them by the members330 words
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Article741 1911-08-25 724 Rubber Notes c reiUIIVKIJ IATIWCTU lilt? British and Chinese residents.—EcAo’8 London corr. A considerable amount of interest w aroused amongst planters visiting the recent Rubber Exhibition by a demonstration of antiseptic coagulation by means of tl Elias coagulant. A pint of Havea latex poured into a basin of boiling waterreiUIIVKIJ IATIWCTU lilt? British and Chinese residents.—EcAo’8 London corr. - 741 words
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Advertisement35 1911-08-25 724 Stubborn Goughs Do not allow a cold to linger as it indicates some throat or lung trouble. The timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will avoid all danger. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.35 words
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Advertisement68 1911-08-25 724 Sick Headache. This distressing ailment results from a disordered condition of the stomach. All that is needed to effect a cure is a dose or two of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. In fact, the attack may lie warded off, or greatly lessened in severity, by taking a dose of68 words
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Article104 1911-08-25 725 —T. 0 M. A registered package handed in at the Ipoh Post Office on Monday by the Chartered Bank there, for transmission to Mr. Barnard, of Teluk Anson, and containing notes to the value of $2,000, has been lost in the post. It appears that the clerks found—T. 0 M. - 104 words
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397 1911-08-25 725 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.895 Maximum temperature in Shade 86°F Minimum 69.5°F Rainfall 1.24 in. Prevailing direction of Wind N. W. The Late Mr. L S. Hawkins.—The funeral of Mr. Louis Samuel Hawkins took place yesterday afternoon, the Rev. F. W. Haines offi397 words
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Article50 1911-08-25 725 To Take Office in September. 'll ou an d at Johnston's be rot-Miv ji' U U 2. He will i;uar l honour and the the Council Cha ter the C Tin 3 A llni33| <® to the pv-r and the Council Chamber will be by ticket. Echo50 words
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Article26 1911-08-25 725 Presented With Silver Cup. H. H. the Sultan of Kelantan was presented with a silver cup by the Malava rootball Association. Echo Spacial.26 words
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Article66 1911-08-25 725 Reuter. Taft’s Veto. President Taft has vetoed the Wool Bill of the 12th August. On the 12th inst. Reuter wired: 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 perReuter. - 66 words
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Article63 1911-08-25 725 Reuter. Question in Parliament. In reply to a question in the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, Foreign’ Secretary, said that Great Britain refused to consider the Chinese proposal to exclude Indian Opium from Manchuria, Shand, and Szechuan until she was satisfied that breaches of article 7Reuter. - 63 words
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Article13 1911-08-25 725 Renter. Improving. The condition of His Holiness the Pope is improving.Renter. - 13 words
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Article20 1911-08-25 725 Reuter. At A Standstill. A telegram from Berlin state- that the negotiations at Morocco are at a < »mplete standstill.Reuter. - 20 words
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Article23 1911-08-25 725 Raulcr. Gets Long-Expected Rain. A telegram from Simla states t! at there was a good fall of rain throughout the United Provinces.Raulcr. - 23 words
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Article693 1911-08-25 725 Reuter. Progress of Agitation. 1 he -trike situation -eems to alternate between hope and despair. The news that negotiations have been re-opened and the tact that Mr. Lloyd George said that he was -till most sanguine, though he urged patience and restraint to all concerned, including the newspapers, wasReuter. - 693 words
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Article14 1911-08-25 726 Reuter. Some Results. Kent won its match by an innings and 94 runs.Reuter. - 14 words
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Article1179 1911-08-25 726 Sailors Grievances. —The Imperial Merchant Service Guild resents some remarks in the Tientsin Sunday Journal,” and asks us to print its reply. Here is part of it. The gist of the article in question infers that, taking everything into consideration the Officers on board British ships are excellently1,179 words
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Article1010 1911-08-25 726 Chapter I. There was a man in the land once called Merrie, whose name was Job, and that man had a peculiar bed. 2. And there were in his peculiar bed some straws, a small feather or two, and many stones of the sort called macadam.1,010 words
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Article243 1911-08-25 727 Dispute < ver a Will. lTh -app-ll. U)t chuah H-- On h L legates ut.d r th< .V 11 I on '-f «he «ued Kh jw 8i K< in, and Kh j..,, <j y 1 K)h»-s n B Penang aad R Km ,5. > Ch t nth m243 words
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Article285 1911-08-25 727 Bayley-Davies. At St. George’s Church on Saturday afternoon the marriage was solemnised between Arthur Bell Bayley, of Messrs. Brown, Phillips and Stewart, and Florence Davies, daughter of Frederick George Davies of Nottingham. The bride was given away by Mr. R. P. Phillips; Mr. F. Bayley was the best285 words
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Article407 1911-08-25 727 19th August. )n Wednesday afternoon there wan a Cricket hiatch -it looks nowas if this is going I*■ an annual fixture—b*dween the jix-keys ami a team selected from the Perak Club. Unfortunately a heavy shower of rain began to fall as soon as the match ommenced, but it soon407 words
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Article207 1911-08-25 727 Patronal Feast. The patronal feast of the Rt Rev. J. Mcneuvrier, v.<j was celebrated on Saturday by the children of the Convent bv an entertainment, at which was present., among others, the Bidioji of Malacca, several memlxTS of the Roman Catholic Clergx, ami the lu*v. Bro.207 words
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Advertisement70 1911-08-25 727 Praise From Everywhere. The manufacturers of Cbamlierlain’-i Cough Remedy receive letters from th** most remote corners of the world in praise of this well known medicine. Parents in Au-trilia, India and Samoa gife it to their babie- for colds and croup, with 'the same satisfiv-ton-results as do the mothers in70 words
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Article, Illustration388 1911-08-25 728 THIRD DAY’S RESULTS. Following were the results of the racing at Taiping on Saturday I.—The Griffin Handicap. Value $3OO. A handicap for all Griffins that have run at the Meeting. Distance, 4 furlongs. Messrs. Moss and Patersons’ Patmos 1 Messrs. Wilson, Todd and Phillips’ The Nib 2 Messrs.388 words
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Article23 1911-08-25 728 Singapore Tournament. In the Singapore Cricket Tournament the Telegraphists in their first innings scored 148, Jenkins contributing 93. The Merchants scored 101.23 words
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Article22 1911-08-25 728 Decision Reserved. The Marine Court of enquiry touching the cause of the Mersing collision has reserved its decision. Echo Special.22 words
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Article36 1911-08-25 728 Henderson—McKenzie. James Henderson of the Riley Hargreaves firm was married on Saturday to Georgina McKenzie from Dublin. Mr. Miller gave away the bride Mr. George Chapman was bestman; and Miss Jennie Kellar bridesmaid. Echo Special.36 words
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Article28 1911-08-25 728 Gone Home. The Sultan of Kelantan has left Singapore for his own home. He has presented a silver cup to the Alhambra Kinematograph proprietor. Echo Special.28 words
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Article926 1911-08-25 728 Rent** Progress of Agitation. The strikers are attempting to hold up the Irish mail trains at Fishguard. They were dispersed at the point of the bayonet The crews of the warships at Portsmouth have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness for garrison duty. An attempt was made toRent** - 926 words
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Article20 1911-08-25 729 Reuter. Russo-German Agreement. A Russo-German agreement has been signed dealing with railway construction and concessions in Persia.Reuter. - 20 words
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Article37 1911-08-25 729 Reuter. Commonwealth Proposal. A telegram from Melbourne says that Victoria is asking the other states of the Commonwealth to join in holding an Empire Exhibition atone of the principal European capitals in 1912 or 1913.Reuter. - 37 words
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Article107 1911-08-25 729 Reuter. M. C. C. Decisions. The Marylebone Cricket Club has decided to invite Jessop, and, owing to a hitch, to invite Warner to captain the team. It was decided, regarding the sharing of the gate and stand receipts in the triangular matches of 1912, that the countries shouldReuter. - 107 words
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Article295 1911-08-25 729 Convalescent. His Holiness the Pope is convalescent. Reuter. Banished. —Thirty-five people, all Chinese, were banished from the Colony in July. Indisposed.—We are very sorry to hear that Mr. Robson of Klumpur is again indisposed, and hope another holiday will restore his health and energy. A Government Gazette Extraordinary,295 words
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Article1137 1911-08-25 729 The Penang Report. Mr. AE. Pringle, Inspector of Schools in nis annual report »<i\ Staff. L I was in charge of the Department throughout the year. The clerical staff has worked well. Revenue and Expenditure. 2. The sum realized from the sale of books during the year was $557.131,137 words
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Advertisement35 1911-08-25 729 Stubborn Goufchi Do not allow a cold to linger as it indicates some throat or lung trouble. The timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will avoid all <lang»*r. For .>.11»! by all Dispensaries «Uld Deaden.35 words
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Article302 1911-08-25 730 Rev. Bro. Gabriel, visitor, arrived this morning by the s. s. Dunera, from Rangoon. General Cargo.—The s. s. Lightning from Hongkong is discharging 550 tons of general cargo. Coal and Coke. —The s s. Newbridge from Calcutta is discharging 5,800 tons of coal and 60 tons of coke302 words
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59 1911-08-25 730 Highest corre ted reading of Barometer 29.825 Maximum temperature in Shade 91 C F Minimum 71 F Ruinfall Nil. Prevailing direction of Wind N. W. Mr. .1. S. W. Arthur has been appointed District Office of Christmas Island. India. —The population of India is59 words
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Article773 1911-08-25 730 For the censure of mere bibliolaters, we do not care a Duke of Wellington’s expletive. For the peace of mind of a pious friend we have a greater regard, and when he writes in, gently chiding us for what he took to be irreverent handling of the773 words
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Article1198 1911-08-25 730 Time has not paused. If the people of this Settlement mean what they liavebeen saying in objection to the threatened abolition of representative municipal administration, they must begin to say it so as to be heard they must take more active steps to preserve the poor privilege1,198 words
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Advertisement35 1911-08-25 730 Sutborn Coughs Do not allow a cold to linger as it indicates some throat or lung trouble. The timely use of Chamberlain’» Cough Remedy will avoid all danger. For sale b\ all Dispqusaries aud Dealers.35 words
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Article2246 1911-08-25 731 Colotii il AL M, An Open Letter th,' io the Ratepayers of the Straits Settlements. Gentlemen, As th- prop<>s.<l M nc .in and w.ll very soon bee 2 .t«fi--- r -i to puttheir heads t 11 l!1 1 their interest* t, h.iv. _t, t •tc the outcome of th-Colotii il AL M, - 2,246 words
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Article55 1911-08-25 732 Local Wedding. Stobch—Friese. A wedding took place at St. George’s Church yesterday afternoon, the contracting parties being George Friederich Stosch, Masker Mariner, of Penang, and Willa Frieda Luise Freise of Stade, Prussia. The bride was given away by Captain Peters, and Mr. F. T. An sen was best man. The55 words
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Article58 1911-08-25 732 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Double Handicap, Claes B. (Final.) Ezechiel Bruce bea/ W. Brown F. Daniel, 6—4 4 —6 6 —3. Single Handicap, Class B. Hindlev beat Mackay, 6 p 2—6 8-6. Single Handicap, Class A. (Final.)' H A. Neubronner58 words
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Article193 1911-08-25 732 21st Aug. Practice Shoot. tfc r- r- 3 X o Mrs. Wright-Motion 31 30 61 Miss Joan Smith 3 > 30 60 Miss Mclntyre 26 32 58 Mrs. Gore Anderson 28 30 58 Mrs. Pritchard 29 29 58 Mrs. Liston 27 27 54 Mrs. Hamilton 29 25 54 Mrs.193 words
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Article2293 1911-08-25 732 Mr. J. B. Elcum, in his report for 1910, says Departmental Staff. 1. The changes which took place in the staff are enumerated in the report of the Inspector of Schools, Singapore and M alacca. 2. The number of resignations of European masters, in nearly all cases2,293 words
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Article424 1911-08-25 733 Appointments to the Government Service. The following letter, dated July 22. and signed Au Old Sarawak Officer, appeared in tin* Mor rim Pont of July 24: On opining the Morning Pont on Friday 1 came upon a list of gentlemen's names appointed te the Sarawak Government424 words
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Article107 1911-08-25 733 Sunnycroh Factory Destuoted. Colombo, Aug. 11 th. Sunny roft Factory, and al»out seven al- buildings, an* said to have bam <i» s~ troyeil by tiro The oulbnak is supposed to Imj the work of an inc»*mh n v. The magistrate has pro«e *b„] f o K p,t107 words
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Article455 1911-08-25 734 Reuter. Progress of Agitation. The North Eastern Railway is still disorganised and the men are dissatisfied because the company notifies that it is only taking the strikers back “as required.” The company holds that the strike was not justified as the company had long ago recognised the Unions. TheReuter. - 455 words
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Article36 1911-08-25 734 RcuUr. New Appointments. Lieut.-General Sir Reginald Hart has been appointed Comm inder-in-Chief in South Africa. Lieut.-General Sir Herliert Plumer takes over the Northern Command (England) and Lieut .-General Sir Horace Mnith-Dorrien the Southern Command.RcuUr. - 36 words
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Article15 1911-08-25 734 Reuter. Some Results. Warwickshire won its match by an innings and 54 runs.Reuter. - 15 words
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Article31 1911-08-25 734 Reuter. Sunstar Sent to the Stud. Sunstar, the winner of this year’s Derby, has broken down. Mr. J. Joel, his owner, has decided to send him to the stul.Reuter. - 31 words
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Article14 1911-08-25 734 Reuter. New Governor. Captain Meyewaldeck has been appointed Governor of Kiau Chau.Reuter. - 14 words
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Article90 1911-08-25 734 Reuter. Terms of Russo-German Agreement. By the Russo-German agreement which was signed yesterday dealing with railway concessions in Persia, Russia agrees to apply to the Persian Government for railway concessions, including a line from Teheran to Khanikin. Both governments agree not to introduce transit dues and deferential tariffsReuter. - 90 words
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Article60 1911-08-25 734 Reuter. Most Favoured Nation Treatment. A Franco-Japanese commercial agreement has been signed in Paris providing for a mutual most favoured nation treatment. France applies the minimum tariff on Japanese products, especially Habutai silks and Urusbi lacquer goods. Japan reduces the duties on fifteen principal French exports France recognisesReuter. - 60 words
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83 1911-08-25 734 Ijighest corrected reading of Barometer 29.904 Maximum temperature in Shade 90°F Minimum 71°F Rainfall Nil. Prevailing direction of Wind N. W. Siamese King’s Coronation. —The coronation of the new King of Siam at Bangkok will take place on December 2nd. The date has been83 words
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Article609 1911-08-25 734 (Before Sir A. F. G. Law, Mr. J,^ K Fisher aud Mr. Justice Ebden.) Dispute (7 ver a Will. Appellant; ChuahGnoh Neoh T.k, Kba. d m e B P° ndents the Hon Mr E c Fiv and Mr. P. Simpson. O. Elbs The case was begun on Wednesday.]609 words
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Obituary50 1911-08-25 734 Necrology. Rer. J. Guinness Rogers. TLe death has taken place of the Rev. J. Guinness Rogers. He was born in 1822 and was for many years Minister of the Clapham Congregational Church. Reuter. Necrology. Thongwa’s Chief Engineer. Mr. John McLean, Chief Engineer of th Thongwa, is dead. e Echo Special.50 words
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Article235 1911-08-25 735 (Jre —The s.s. Hok Canton which arrived here this morning for Telok Anson brought 550 piculs of tin ore. Sri Blitong. —On July 23 last, the pteainer Sri Blitong, belonging to the Samarang Stoomboot Pran wen veer, struck a reef off Pulau Reran and foundered. The crew and235 words
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Article1815 1911-08-25 735 Monday’s Straits Times said that which is not true. It said "The great mass of steady, hard-working, married artisans leave Trade Union affairs to the younger members, and then get dragged into the mazis of such a struggle is the present though they have sense enough to see the1,815 words
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Article51 1911-08-25 736 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Double Handicap t Class A. Haslam A Hodge beat Rogers A Davidson, I—6 B—6 6 —4. Profession Pairs. Waugh A Goldie bed Jamieson McArthur, 6-1 7—5. Single Handicap, Class C. {Final.) W. Brown beat Bochow, 6—451 words
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312 1911-08-25 736 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.888 Maximum temperature in Shade 87°F Minimum 71°F Rainfall ‘75 inch. Prevailing direction of Wind N. W. Appraisers.—Mr. Cruikshank of Klang and Mr. S. Anderson of Singapore have lieen granted first-class licencei as appraisers. Mr. H. J. Marks, Superintendent312 words
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Article496 1911-08-25 736 Prize Distribution. The prize-distribution at the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar, took place on Monday. H H. the Sultan of Perak, being too unwell to be present, deputed H II Raja Chilian to act for him in piesiding at the function, as his son, H.H the Raja Muda was496 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article232 1911-08-25 736 To the Editor uf the Straits Ecuo Sir, Your correspondent 2nd Class Passen ger” commenting on the bad treatment of 2nd Class passengers, ventilates matters which show a want of good management of the passenger traffic and a deplorable state of affairs. Since the new system of running232 words
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Article329 1911-08-25 736 A Meeting of the Immigration Committee was held at Penang on August 2 nd. There were present: The Superintendent of Indian Immigrants, (Chairman), The Hon. Mr. R. Young, The Director of Public Works, F. M. S„ and Messrs. E. B. Skinner, F. J. Harvey, 11. M. Darby, and329 words
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Article773 1911-08-25 737 Corrections of Dates of Ascent. Mr. C. Boden Kloss, curator of the Taipjnij Museum, writes to the Straits Times greeting certain misstatements in the account of the recent ascent of Gunong Taban published in that journal and reproduced in these columns Mr. Kloss says Of Europeans, Mr. H.773 words
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Article191 1911-08-25 737 —M. M. Ameetingof those interested in the formation of a Trades’ Association for Kuala Lumpur was held at the new offi of Messrs. Boustead, Hampshire and C>. at noon on Saturday. The fidlowing were present —Vessrs. F. A. Langley (Guthrie and Co, Ltd), I). F. Topham, R.—M. M. - 191 words
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Article125 1911-08-25 737 Tin Ore.—The s.s. J met NiWZ which arrived here yesterday brought 1,890 piculs of tin ore. Tin Shipment.—Messrs Boustead A Co. are shipping 75 tons of tin to London by the s.s. lyo Mam. The Hon. Mr. Tan Jiak Kim is returning to the Straits by the N-D.125 words
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Article23 1911-08-25 737 Mr. Fry, of the ()bs i, rvaterv at Singapore, is going home on fifteen in mths' leave via the Pacific. Echo Special.23 words
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Article27 1911-08-25 737 Chinese Attitude. The Singapire Chinese Chamlier of Commerce is vigorously debating the Municipal Bill. The Straits Association is al-» taking up the question. Echo Special.27 words
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Article39 1911-08-25 737 Educated in Perak. Admiral Li's assailant, liefore his execution, admitted that lie was educated at the Ming San College, Perak. He went up to Canton in April for the» purpose of assassinating the Admiral. Echo Special.39 words
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Article28 1911-08-25 737 “Free Press" Forecast. The Free says th.it among the probables for our Colonial Secretaryship is Mr. A. W. Brewin, Registrar General of Hongk<mg. Echo Special.28 words
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Article36 1911-08-25 737 A Protest. In the League niitch the Singapore Recreation Club beat the Wanderers by two goals to one. The latter Club has protested on the ground of the incompetency of the referee. Echo Special.36 words
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Article60 1911-08-25 737 Penang Flourishing. The Hide returns for the quarter show I’ l i the imports have in •iHas<-d by >2,87-1.192), and the <np»rt.s by 1 >790,001). Compared with the Mme- quiterof 19 I) Penang’s imp t.s have im-reased by >3,328,872 and the experts by 53,296,502. The latter increase60 words
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Article14 1911-08-25 737 E •uter. Sunstar Scratched. Sunsfar was scratched for the St. yesterday evening.E •uter. - 14 words
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Article43 1911-08-25 737 Keutt-r. Abandoned. According to an ofii id statement th»Army manomvres will lie abandoned in 1911. It is -t ited that thi-. is m linly owing to the drought ami also to the great expenditure in moving tro»ips owing to the strike.Keutt-r. - 43 words
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Advertisement74 1911-08-25 737 Praise From Everywhere. The manufacturers of Chamls-rlain Cough Remedy receive letters from the mo-t remote corners of the world in pra:*e of this well known medicine. Parents in Au traha, India and Samoa give it to their I rabies for colds and croup, with the same sari-factory results as do74 words
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Advertisement35 1911-08-25 737 Stubborn Couthi Do not allow a coM ro linger as it indicates some throat or lung trouble. The timely use of ChamlMsrlaiu’s Cough Remedy will avoid all rhinger. Foi «.ilu bv all D»hpeu.’iancb and Dealcra.35 words
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Article47 1911-08-25 738 Reuter. In India. Telegrams from Simla state that the conditions are slightly more hopeful, but at Rajpjitana, Gujerat, and most of the Punjab the conditions are still critical Delhi continues to be without rain. The military manoeuvres before the Durbar are daily getting more unlikely.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article31 1911-08-25 738 Reuter. Holway Beats Trembath. A telegram from Sydney states that Holway beat Trembath in the world’s professional championship quarter-inile flat race by three yards in 50J secs.Reuter. - 31 words
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Article30 1911-08-25 738 Reuter. Famous Picture Missing. Vinci’s La Joconde, one of the world’s most famous portraits, has disappeared from the Louvre, possibly as the result of a practical joke.Reuter. - 30 words
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Article41 1911-08-25 738 Reuter. Premier Moves Adjournment. Mr. IL 11. Asquith was scarcely audible when he moved the adjournment of the Parliament to October 24. He emphasised that the thanks of the nation were due to all those who had contributed towards peace.Reuter. - 41 words
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Article40 1911-08-25 738 Reuter. Two Admirals. The death is announced, at the age of 72, of Admiral Lord Charles Scott. Admirtl Rob-rt Wil iam Craigie, who was Senior Naval Officer at Singapore in 1892 is dead. He was 62 years of age.Reuter. - 40 words
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Article72 1911-08-25 738 Reuter. French Impatience. The pietraction of the Fran o-German negotiations in reg rd to Morocco is causing growing impatience in France. It is suggested that Ihe exchange of Togoland for a large slice of the French Congo, though the strictest accuracy was apparently observed, was allowed to leak outReuter. - 72 words
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Article27 1911-08-25 738 Reuter. Reported Government Victory. A telegram from Teheran states that it is reported the Government troops were completely victorious over the ex-Shah’s forces at Barf rush.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article920 1911-08-25 738 Reuter. Progress of Agitation. A telegram from York states that the directors of the North Eastern Railway have resolved to permit the men to return to their work on the terms of the agreement of the 20th inst. The offer is variously received in different centres. The Hull railwaymenReuter. - 920 words
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Article14 1911-08-25 738 Reuter. Some Results. Lancashi'e *Xvou its match by an innings and 61 runs.Reuter. - 14 words
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Article34 1911-08-25 738 Reuter. Published. The Scottish Home Ru’e Bill, which w supported by Sir J. H Dalziel an Rt. Hon. R. C. Munro-Fergusson and otner members of parliament, has been pub is Reuter.Reuter. - 34 words
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Advertisement68 1911-08-25 738 Cick Headache. This distressing ailment results from a disordered condition of the stomach. All that is needed to effect a cure is a dose or two of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. In fact, the attack may l>e warded off, or greatly lessened in severity, by taking a dose of68 words
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Advertisement50 1911-08-25 738 Antiseptic Liniment. Cuts and bruises may be healed in one-third the time required by t e treatment by applying Chainlierlam Balm. It is an antiseptic and causes such injuries to heal without maturation. liniment also relieves soreness of the m and rheumatic pains. For sale y a peusanes and Dealers.50 words
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Article1012 1911-08-25 739 It is some considerable while ago that we «wanted for an expert criticism of the Eastern Smelting Co.’s latest prospectus, ba t as the expert seems to have gone astrav, we a r e obliged to tackle the subject ourselves. We cannot afford to wait any longer,1,012 words
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Article664 1911-08-25 739 There once was a Ilughligan who Could make a noise just like a zoo. When he howled without halting He called it revolting.’ And a very good word for it too.” Mail papers state that. Lord Hugh Cecil has been advised to go for a long sea voyage. Club664 words
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Article65 1911-08-25 739 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Mired Double Handicap, Mr. A Mrs. A. F. G. Anderson beat M rs. \V right-Mot ion A Ivans, 8-6; 6—B. Championship. A G. Anthony beat J. R. Brown, 6—2 6—B. Single Handicap, Class B. (Final.) Haddon65 words
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Article332 1911-08-25 739 Ladies Monthly Medal August Result. Mrs. Dunn ...41+44= 85—11 =74 winner Macbeth. 50+51 101 —21=77 Kirk ...39 36= 75+ 6= 81 Prit<hardsl +5l 105 —24= 81 R< sly k 62 +47 109 -27= 82 Elslen ...47 38= 85— 3= 82 Heim 58 56= 114 —2l =9O Mrs.332 words
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Article581 1911-08-25 740 Al R.C. vs. Crescent. These two teams played off their League fixture yesterday evening on Victoria Green before a large crowd. The game was fairly even but the Mohamedans played with better combination. The Crescent forwards lost several opportunities by sticking to the ball too much. Mr. VV.581 words
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Article430 1911-08-25 740 22nd August. Ooi Ah Leong an old and a well-known resident of Taiping and a Miner and Smelter by trade died at Penang last week rather suddenly of heart failure His remains will be brought here to-morrow by rail and the interment is fixed for Wednesday. The deceased own430 words
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Article149 1911-08-25 740 A comparative statement of cultivated rubber exported from the F. M. S. during 1911 and 1910, contains the following figures July, Total this Increase. 1911. year. on 1910. lbs. lbs. lbs. Perak 474,680 2,616,320 1,485,646 Selangor 849,778 6,117,012 1,745,181 N. Sembilan 257,535 1,162,105 448,410 Pahang 5,953 3,891149 words
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Article638 1911-08-25 740 Allegation of Fraud In the Chancery Division on J u l, Mr. Justice Warrington heard an adim,?? summons in the case of John aM Company, against the Tanjong Pag», Company. Mr. Cave, K. C., who appeared, with M Charles Mathew, for the defendants" they were applying for638 words
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Article534 1911-08-25 741 Live Stock. The s s. Teesta from Madras landed 55 cattle. Rice. —The s. s. Wistaria is discharging 3 500 bags of rice for the Eastern Shipping Co., Ltd. Tin Shipment.—Messrs. B-dir Co. and Messrs. Guthrie Co. are sbippuig 125 tons and 25 tons of tin respectively by534 words
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Article236 1911-08-25 741 Sir Arthur Aoung is a liberal-minded administrator with large sympathies ami has already succeeded in securing the att.u-h--ment and esteem of the various races in the fetraits Settlements and F.M.S, including the Ceylon Tamil Community resident there, says the Ceylon Patriot. Considering the varied and236 words
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268 1911-08-25 741 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.785 Maximum temperature in Shade 89°F Minimum 71°.5 F Rainfall -15 inch. Prevailing direction of Wind N. W. Dr. V. Buttell, a German zoological professor of Oldenburg, is this year undertaking a journey of exploration to the Far East,268 words
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Article1144 1911-08-25 741 The following items are taken from the Hongkong Telegraph Attempted Assassination of Admiral Li. Canton, Aug. 13, 2 30 p tn. About noon, to-day, H. E. Admiral Li Chun was attacked at Sheung Moon Tai by several anarchists with bombs. Two men were arrested by the soldiers and1,144 words
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Advertisement34 1911-08-25 741 Stubborn Coughs Do not allow a cold to linger as it indicates some throat or lung trouble. Th<timelv use of Chamberlain’s Cough Ib-rm-dy will avoid all danger. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealer».34 words
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Article25 1911-08-25 742 11l with Typhoid. The Sultan of Johore’s heir Tungku Isrnail is ill with typhoid at the Kuala Kangsar School. Echo Special.25 words
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Article13 1911-08-25 742 Improving. The Sultan of Perak’s health is improving. Echo Special.13 words
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Article32 1911-08-25 742 New Chairman. Mr. F. \V. Douglas will succeed Mr. E. S. Hose as Chairman of the Sanitary Board, Klumpur. The latter goes on thirteen months’ furlough to-morrow. Echo Special.32 words
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Article90 1911-08-25 742 Decision. The inquiry into the Mersing—Kheng Seng collision has concluded. The Court found that there was no evidence to show that a proper look-out had not been kept on the Mersing. There was no proper look-out on the Kheng Seng and she did not take proper steps90 words
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Article23 1911-08-25 742 To Be Blown Up. The Royal artillery is blowing up the Karang which sank off Tanjoag-Katong, Singapore, with gelignite. Echo Special.23 words
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Article27 1911-08-25 742 London Auctions Brisk. The London rubber auctions are brisk. The smallness of the supply is due to delay in unloading owing to the strike. Echo Special.27 words
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Article24 1911-08-25 742 Buffs Beat Raffles. In the Singapore League match the Buffs beat Raffles Old Bojs by four goals to nil. Echo Special.24 words
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Article80 1911-08-25 742 Proposed Formation. The Government and the Singapore Municipality propose to establish a Malaria Board with executive powers and penal byaw s. It is believed that it will coincide largely with the recommendations made in February. 1910, by Dr. Middleton before the Commission enquiry. The recommendations were summarised in80 words
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Article28 1911-08-25 742 Mr. R. J. Wilkinson. Mr. R. J. Wilkinson, Resident of Negri Sembilan, has been offered and has accents! the Colonial Secretaryship. Echo Spec ill.28 words
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Article286 1911-08-25 742 Reuter. Progress of Agitation. The terms of reference to the Railway Commission are that it should investigate the forking of the Conciliation Scheme of 1907 and report as to what changes, if any, are desirable with a view to prompt and satisfactory settlement of differences. Renewed Rioting. There wasReuter. - 286 words
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Article51 1911-08-25 742 Reuter. A Wail from Simla. A telegram from Simla states that the manoeuvres prior to the Durbar have been cancelled owing to the scarcity of fodder due to the drought. Only three divisions will proceed to Delhi for ceremonial purposes. Good rain continues throughout the unitedReuter. - 51 words
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Article49 1911-08-25 742 Renter Some Results. Hants won its match by six wickets. Middlesex drew its match. Gloucester won its match by r Sussex won its match bv ten runs. The M. C. C Tour. Gilbert Jessop has declined themvitatio of the M. C. C. to go to Australia. jKetwer.Renter - 49 words
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Article21 1911-08-25 743 Reuter. Ex-Shah's Forces Routed. <pjg Tintefi correspondent at Teheran gjtefthat the ex-Shah’s forces were utterly a t Savadkuh. Reuter. AAAReuter. - 21 words
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Article40 1911-08-25 743 Reuter. Lloyd's Rate. There are a few insurances as to the risk war in Europe. Lloyd’s yesterday induded half a crown per cent, for three months on a large contract of shipments of eoal from Great Britain. Reuter.Reuter. - 40 words
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Article43 1911-08-25 743 Reuter. Two Factories Burned. A telegram from Lisbon states that the cork workers have struck work and burned two factories. They hindered attempts to gave the buildings. Cavalry and infantry were despatched. The lightermen have also struck work. Reuter.Reuter. - 43 words
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Article129 1911-08-25 743 Penang, 24th Avgust. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 H- 3 Credit 2/4 3 Documentary.. 2/4/ 5 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 j 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 A Moulmein, Demand Bank 173| 8 days’sight Private129 words
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Article210 1911-08-25 743 2? ld 364.60 Pepper no stock White Pepper 28.50 Pe PP*r 20.— nom. 42. nominal D D B—nominal8 nominal Pickings 103— nominal «utmegs 110 s. 23.—seZZrn cu (No. 1 610 sale* m 2 6 —sal s n (.Basket 5.10 nom. G>pia (mixed) 10 50 buyers (Tahbun 190.— ««:<« s210 words
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Advertisement306 1911-08-25 743 Malaria Kills More People. Every ear In The Hot Countries Of The East Than Any Other Disease, The Remedy Is DR. WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS. As is proved by statistics, the mortality from Malaria in the countries of the tropical East is something appalling, the death rate from this form of306 words
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Advertisement423 1911-08-25 743 fever and ague diminished in frequency and violence and I gradually grew stronger. I with their use until, in a aho t space of time, 1 was quite myself again. I a»> now in good health, tbaiks to Dr. illiams I mk Pills for the g< od they have done423 words
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Advertisement297 1911-08-25 744 C 5 **2H£yC' <r vil r yß *2£S>i** *jpSw? *ypr?ry << wf X s®t $R $R SHt fl£ IB >w O;W IB Hi WIK A |«fi AifflHsi >tssJj SrS i The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. I •fl I li g,’ I ESTABLISHED 1883. I I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. I ISS N ||j297 words
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