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Title Section21 1913-02-07 97 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $17.50 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 11. Penang, Friday, 7th FEBRUARY, 1913. No. 6.21 words
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Advertisement176 1913-02-07 98 jxnr; a i the I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 3 Published the day prior to the departure of each mail J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States 1 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as fl all important news from various parts of the176 words
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Article541 1913-02-07 99 There is a Malay proverb which runs Observe through all your life on earth The courtly rules of olden days You cannot overprize the worth Of kindly words and gentle ways. We are reminded of that proverb by an article over the initials “J.E.H.” which appeared in541 words
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Article333 1913-02-07 99 An ordinary meeting of the Municipd Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, the following gentlemen being present: Mr. W. Peel (President), Mr. W. T. Chapman, Mr. F. Duxbury, Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok, Mr. Quah Beug Kee and Mr. Lini Eow Hong, with Mr. L. A.333 words
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Article18 1913-02-07 99 will take place on Saturday evening at 7.30 at the Institution Building.18 words
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Article19 1913-02-07 99 is reported I have b en rather prevalent among the native population during the past few weeks.19 words
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Article437 1913-02-07 99 Mr. Jobs. Pickenpack, of Henn Jebsen Co., together with Mrs. Pickenpack returned last night by the ss. Derjjlinger after a long furlough in the homeland. Miss E. J Sellers, Principal of the Government Girls’ School, leaves this evening by the ss Novara on long leave. Miss Cheeseinan,437 words
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Article81 1913-02-07 99 ]'he Local Agents, Messrs. Kennedy A Co. inform us that a further Interim Dividend of 20 per cent, for account of the year ending 31st December 19.2 will be paid on February 3, making a total distribution to date for the past year of 280 per cent.81 words
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Advertisement98 1913-02-07 99 uwm /Oi iO™ wiis Published daily (eicept Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum Outstation... Postage Extra. Mtd Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CARLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 A' R —All business98 words
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Article627 1913-02-07 100 Plaintiff G ives Evidence. In the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon Mr. Justice 8. L Thornton resuin-d the hearing of the case in which Chop Kong Yoon, >■ has Kwong Yoon, alias K-ng 'l uen, abas Kwong Yum, alias Koong Yuen, asked for an injunction to restrain the627 words
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Article15 1913-02-07 100 in the European wards vf the Genual Hospital at pre.vent.15 words
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Article1073 1913-02-07 100 LAST NIGHT S PER FORMIANCE AT THE TOWN HALL. In nroducing Merrie England the Penang Choral Society had great dlfllc to overcome, difficulties of addition to those presented by the play itsel Merrie England has no mtr.cate plot, is, in fact, little more than an 'P l3 J1,073 words
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Article20 1913-02-07 100 Messrs. Towers Co, of Ipoh, ruble Accountants and Auditors, are shortly opening up a branch of their business in Penang.20 words
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Article41 1913-02-07 100 was charged yesterday afternoon with bringing a false charge of robbery against a fellowcountryman of bis. He was found guilty and sentenced to one day’s imprisonment and a fr..e of $5 or fourteen days.41 words
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Article66 1913-02-07 100 who live by extorting money, are getting bolder every day. On Wednesday night, at about 11 o’clock, a //'Or Jun seller and a inc seller, who were passing through the Central Market, had each to pay 20 cents to several samsengs, who threatened to assault them, befoie they66 words
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Advertisement91 1913-02-07 100 Strafcht at It. 1 here is no U‘e of our “beating around the bush.” We might as well out with it tirst at last. We want you to trv Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the next time you have a cough or cold. There is no reason so far as we can91 words
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Article, Illustration316 1913-02-07 101 SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. < Ediu Special.' Kuala Lumpur, January 30. There was a large attendance on the second day of the Kuala Lumpur Races. Small fields were the rule, but the sport was good The weather was fine. Following were the results Race I.—The Federal Stakes. (Distance316 words
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Article41 1913-02-07 101 (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, January 31. Scottish Malay pays a third interim dividend of 10 °/o The British Para Trust pays a dividend of 5/o. At the London Auctions, Bukit Rajah smoked sheets fetched 4/6d. per lb., the highest price.41 words
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Article235 1913-02-07 101 Polo and Golf. (Echo Special 3 Singapore, January 30. The meeting of Sporting Club was largely attended. The Hon. E. C. Ellis, who presided, referred to the great loss sustained by the death of Mr. Velge, the handicapper. He said that Government had promised to erect a235 words
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Article126 1913-02-07 101 The Premier At Leven. (Rew/er.) London, January 30. Mr. H. H. Asquith, speaking at Leven, described Mr. Bonar Law’s fiscal attitude as a tortuous and gyrating mameuvre. He asked what the manufactured goods were on which he proposed to impose tariffs, and what, in the absence of food126 words
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Article35 1913-02-07 101 The High Sias Fleet* .i r. if.cr, (Rcufcr.) London, January 31. Vice-Admiral Inqueohl, formerly in command of the Far Eastern Squidron, has been appointed chief in command of the German High Seas Fleet.35 words
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Article41 1913-02-07 101 Pdlar Box Campaign. (Reuter.) London, January 30. Letters were found in pillar boxes throughout the country addressed to Mr. Asquith and Mr. Lloyd George in which was contained a liquid which turst into flame on exposure to the air.41 words
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Article522 1913-02-07 101 PEACE OR WAR FRESH RUMANIAN DEMANDS. (Reuter.) London, January 30. M. Daneff, M. Mishu and the Rumanian Minister to-day signed a protocol which will serve as a basis for further negotiations between Sofia and Bucharest. The protocol records the new demands of Rumania, namely the frontier from Turtukan upon the522 words
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Article335 1913-02-07 102 Tribute to Mr. Churchill. (Reuter London, January 31. Mr 11. II Asquith, upon whom was conferred the freedom of the city of Dundee, received an ovation at Kinnaird Hall On hit attempting to reply to a glowing tribu'e by the Lord Provost there were continual Suffragette335 words
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Article72 1913-02-07 102 Cunard and P. O. Important Shipping Development. (Reuter.) London, January 30. Henceforth the interest of the Cunard lino of steamers will be represented in Aden, India, Straits Settlements, Hongkong, China, Japan, and Australia by the Peninsular and Oriental line of steamers. This is a corollary of the co-operation announced on72 words
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Article92 1913-02-07 102 Question in Parliament. (11 enter.) London, January 30. In the House of Commons Mr. B. G. Faile, Conservative member for Portsmouth, anked for an ag’uranoe that none of Malaya’s money would be spent till the H< use had li ol an opportunity of accepting or declining the offe»92 words
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Article29 1913-02-07 102 Rejected by the Lords. (Reuter.) London, January 31. The House of Lords has rejected the second reading of the Home Rule Bill by 326 votes to 69.29 words
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Article142 1913-02-07 102 Minister of Defence in England. (Reuter.) London, January 30. Mr. Allen, the New Zealand Minister ol Defence, has arrived in England to confer with the authorities on Empire defence in the Pacific Interviewed by Reuter as to New Zealand's policy he sa'd that simp.) paving142 words
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339 1913-02-07 102 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —At the last meeting of the Legislative Council, when the Municipal Bill was under discussion, the Hon. Colonial Secretary opposed the amendments of the Hon. E C. Ellis and the Hon. A Huttenbach which would have the339 words
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Article877 1913-02-07 102 ENTRIES. Below are the entries for the Kedah Gvmkhana, to be held on Saturday, February 8, 1913 (Ist Rabialawal, 1331). Judges. W G. Maxwell, Esq W. Peel Esq L. W. Money Esq. -Commander D. C. Mamtyre. Event 1,—2.39 p.m. Flat Race. Distance handicap about 1 mile. Ist Prize:877 words
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Article511 1913-02-07 103 The word “Education” has become a sort of shibboleth of respectabdity and propriety, the inability to pronounce which with unction and conviction proclaims one a sort of social outcast, an enemy of mankind. Yet on what evidence does the argument for education as a universal boon rest r511 words
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21 1913-02-07 103 is being congratulated by his friends on pulling off a good thing in a Hamburg lottery.21 words
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Article30 1913-02-07 103 'n'o the case in which Leong Sam was charged with the murder of the girl in Penang Road was further postponed this morning to the sth inst.30 words
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Article38 1913-02-07 103 owner of a billiard saloon, was yesterday charged before Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton for allowing children under 15 years to enter his billiard saloon. He was cautioned and ordered to pay the cost of summons.38 words
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Article497 1913-02-07 103 The Mday Miil learns that Mr. R. F. Grey is engaged to be m pried. The Rev. Bro. James returned from Singapore this morning bv the ss. Teista. The “oldest inhabitant”, among the European community in Kuala Lumpur is Mr. S. Scott. Mr. J. Dunford Wood, of497 words
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Article573 1913-02-07 104 defendants case opened. In the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon Mr.* Justice S. L. Thornton res med theijearing of the case in which Chop Kong Yoon, alias Kwong Yoon, alias Kong Yuen, alias Kwong Yuen, alias Koong Yuen, asked for an injunction to restrain the defendantfrom carrying on573 words
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Article20 1913-02-07 104 iu Kuala Lumpur are by no means wild and gentle creatures •<y« our Kuala Lumpur contempurarv.20 words
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Article595 1913-02-07 104 Onr Oim Corresponded.') Taiping, Januiry 30. Mr T. W. Patton, First Class Mag»tra of Taiping. has been appointed to act Magistrate at Gopeng, on speoal over the Chinese New Year. Ml. 1 knows the people and the <l’ a 1 considered to be highly probable th.i th will595 words
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Article329 1913-02-07 104 A fire broke out shortly after 12 o'clock it .t Chop Sam Aik, Goldsmith M General Merchants of Campbell Street. an T n .rs th it a servant went to the top tl T ,-t route P-via., us. He had tel limp in bis hand, and, m329 words
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Article106 1913-02-07 104 The Batak Rabit Rubber Company, whose financial year ends on June 80, harvested 49,019 lb of rubber for the six months ended December 81, 1912 Of this up to January 9, 1913, 26,675 lb. had been sold at a gross average of 4s. 3.05 d. per106 words
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73 1913-02-07 104 have decided to offer ta the Government a lump sum oi S pgr planted acre as th) planters’ share of the capital cost of hospitals, and leave Government to erect hospitals as they think best. The Planters are to send coolies to these hospitals on the73 words
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Article98 1913-02-07 104 which was n IJ' Vll p.ayed on the Esplanade yesterday evening between the Government Service and the Central I nion, resulted in a victory for the foimei team by two goals to nil. The game was of a fast nature. Both goals were scored during98 words
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Article321 1913-02-07 105 To the Editor of the Struts Echo. Dear Sir, With reference to the letter of A Poor House Owner who points out the want of sanitary arrangements in non-residential buildings or offices, situ ited in that part of the town lying within Pitt Street, Market Street with its321 words
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Article148 1913-02-07 105 The fate of the Hankow reconstruction scheme hangs in the balance. We had hoped to see in the building of a modern citv on those ruins a demonstration that Chinese enterprise could for once at least achieve something. First there came Chinese business men who had148 words
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Article94 1913-02-07 105 are being charged at Ipoh I 4 V 1 JI I VX with being members of a secret society. One of the detectives cave evilence to the effect that, on instructions from the Detective department, he offered himself for membership t.) the so *i 'tv, and was duly94 words
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Article325 1913-02-07 105 Details of the New Japanese Enterprise. The Jiji, in an article on the inauguiation of a Bombay service by the Osaka Shosen Kais-ha, stated that, the P. and O. S N. Co. raised some difficulties in connection with the participitiou of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha in the325 words
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134 1913-02-07 105 The following gentlemen were appointed Office-bearars by the Annual General Meeting which was held at the Club house last Monday Ex-Preside/d, Mr. K. Mydiusah Presidents, Mr. Wan joor Mad arsah Vice-Presi-dents, Messrs Tunkoo Hamzah, N. Pahitam, Syed Abdul-Rahman and Kider Mohamad Hon. Secretary, Mr. J.134 words
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Article89 1913-02-07 105 A Peking despatch dated January 16 states :—Peking is much agitated, says the OrtasiatMe Lloyl, about the arrest of Prince lisien-to, third son of Prince Su. The dav before yesterday Lien-Ching, a member of the reactionary party, was ai rested while attempting forcibly to enter89 words
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Article39 1913-02-07 105 Ins resigned the post of Hon Secretary and Treasurer o. the Central Union Ath let r Club, owing t the pressure of his office woik. Mr. Go i Hock Kim succeeds him as Hou, Secretary39 words
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Article613 1913-02-07 105 MR. HUTTENBACH’S QUESTIONS. L’rAo Special.) Singapore, February I. The Hon. A. Hutfenbach asked the Government the following questions (1) To state—for each Municipality separately—for the whole of the Scheme, as so far apparent, the following: (a) Approximate estimated total cost to the Municipality, including the partial compensation at613 words
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Article124 1913-02-07 106 GENERAL MEETING. Singapore, February 1. At the annua! g*n< ra meeting of the Pulau Bulang Rubber and Produce Co., Ltd., Mr. Becker, who pre-i<bd, <iidfhat, regarding the rail way s-heme, the Board was convinced that it would greatly facilitate the opening of the company’s pioperties. Iho Manager124 words
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Article101 1913-02-07 106 Supply of Current to Tramways. {Echo fyeciai.) Singapore, February 1. At the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held yesterday it was agreed to extend for ten years the contract with the tramways for the rfupply of the current The President foreshadowed heavy expenditure for sanitary purposes. Mr. Bean101 words
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Article67 1913-02-07 106 (l.cho Swta!.' Singapore, February I. M. Pourpe and M. Vertninck Hew before the Sporting Club Committee this morning. It was a very successful exhibition, the aviators reaching a height of from 1200 to 1500 feet. It is understood tint a public exhibition of two machines will be67 words
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Article76 1913-02-07 106 Maa of War Cutter Disappears (Rcu!< r.) London, February 1. The Admiralty announces that the cutte of the cruisat Per uh with a 1 Hiding party, consisting of Li übmant Walter Smith and nine Soman, has disappeared in the Persim Gulf. H was last seen76 words
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Article22 1913-02-07 106 (Reuter.) Lon lon. I 'ebruary 1. Lady Evelyn Youngd -t: buted tie prizes at the Chinese Girls’ b’c'io >l.22 words
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Article25 1913-02-07 106 Jerry M. Scratched. (Reuter.) I on lon, February 1. Jerry! M. has Iv* .i latched for the Grand National. He is roaring badly.25 words
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Article249 1913-02-07 106 BALKAN ANNOUNCEMENT. {Reuter.) London, January 31. The Balkan lelegates announce that fighting will be resumed at 7 o’clock' on the evenin' of Februiry 3 and that no war correspondents will be allowed. They de•lare that before further discussion is possible Turkey must d-n rhe preliminaries of peace on249 words
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Article167 1913-02-07 106 A Foregone Conclusion. (Reuter.) London, January 31. The closing s-ene in the House of Lords on t 1 e second reading of the Home Rule Bill was very brilliant. Bejewelled peeresses thronged the galleries. It was the largest muster of peers since the Parliament Act167 words
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Article38 1913-02-07 106 Mlist l j i (it t iip st iv. ■.MAiiiuti, miusiei ul liie or. Andrew’s Church Mis Jon School, was a I-issenoer from Singapore by the s.s. "hidi arrived here this niormn ,r C38 words
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Article217 1913-02-07 106 Similar to Great Britain’s. (Renter.) Berlin, January 31. A Chine-German Parliamentary group has been constituted in connection with the Reichstag, similar to the groups formed by the Brilidi and French parliaments. The Chinese delegate, Mr. Hain Yon Kia, who is the prime mover, Ins secured the support of217 words
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Article67 1913-02-07 106 No Official Corruption. (Reuter.) London, January 31. A remarkable feature of the recent proceedings of the Marconi Committee has been the searching cross-examination by Mr. J. Falconer, Liberal member for Forfar, of the journalist Lawson, whose articles against the Marconi contract excited general attention. Lawson was obliged,67 words
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Article54 1913-02-07 106 Visiting England. (Reuter.) Ottawa, January 31. The Huke and Duchess of Connaught are going to England in the Spring to seek further medical advice. The Duke of Connaught is taking leave but it is doubtful whether he will return as his term as Governor-General is54 words
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Article56 1913-02-07 106 Natio «list Returned. {Reuter.) London, February 1. Ihe by-election at Londonderry has resulted as follows Mr. Hogg (Nationalist) 2,6!i9 Col. Pakenham (Unionist) 2,642 Lister is now returning a majority of Hume Rulers. The IJYsL/ii/isJcr Gazette and the Star give prominence to the Londonderry by-election which they regaid as56 words
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Article151 1913-02-07 106 of a home paper says vi Hume paper sa\s h it on January 1 the Chinese Government sent Sir Francis Piggott, the legal adviser- < esignate, a despatch suddenly informing •nm that it much regretted being unable to hud any place for him in the new Government. It151 words
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Article724 1913-02-07 107 In a well-ordered community the supervision of the milk supply of the population is regarded at one of tbe elementary duties of the Municipality. It is classed with drains and water supply and comes long before the revision of electric light and tramways, which may be regarded724 words
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Article16 1913-02-07 107 of the MeAglembu Lode Syndicate Ltd for the month of January was 373 piculs.16 words
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Article19 1913-02-07 107 intend holding a two days Gymkhana on Friday and Saturday, February 28 and March 1.19 words
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Article36 1913-02-07 107 of Teluk Anson, has sold his rubber property at Sungkai to a London company. The estate is now called the Sungei Sungkai Estate, and is under the management of Mr. R. Davi-on.36 words
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Article39 1913-02-07 107 will be held on Victoria Green on Sunday, February 9, from 10.30 a.m to 6.30 pm. Ladies will be admitted only by tickets, which can be obtained by members on application to the Hon. Secretary.39 words
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Article48 1913-02-07 107 of Western colleges are in Canton. Many of them are in the Government service Mr. Chien Shih Fan, Commissioner of Civil Administration Mr. Kwan Kiugsun, Commissioner of Industry Dr. P. H. Lo, Commissioner of Foreign Affairs, are some of the college men in Canton.48 words
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Article129 1913-02-07 107 is prohibited by an order of theGovernor-in-Coun il.dated January 27, and published in the Government Gazeetle. The order, whi his framed under the Explosives Ordinance, is in the following terms —Whereas it is provided 1)7 section 7 (b) of the Ordinance that the Governor-in-Council may by notification129 words
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Article2899 1913-02-07 107 SERVANTS REGISTRATION BILL INTRODUCED. Discussion on Double Ricshas. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afiernoon. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, K. presided and there were also present H E the Officer Commanding (Lt. Col A G Marrable), the Coloni d Secretary (tbe Hon.2,899 words
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Obituary124 1913-02-07 107 Death. Master Cheam Kim Chuan, 2nd son of Mr. Cheam Cheow Heng, Senior Chinese Interpreter, Police Court, died this morning of Typhoid Fever. Straits, F. M. S, Hongkong and British North Borneo Papers please copy. Obituary. (Echo Special.) Singapore, February 1. The death has taken place in Germany of Mr.124 words
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Article244 1913-02-07 109 The Se:ond Performance. Saturday’s performance of Merrie England was marked by a great improvement, as we anticipated, and delighted a much bigger and more responsive house than Thursday’s. The improvement was general, principals, chorus, and orchestra all having profited by their experience of the first night, with the244 words
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Article136 1913-02-07 109 PEREIRA—LE33LAR k A quiet but pretty wedding took place this morning at the Church of the Assumption when Mr. Stanislaus Pereira, of Messrs. Adamson, Gillillan Co, and eldest son of Mr. B. P. Pereira, was joined in marriage to Miss Rose R°gina Lesslar, second daughter of Mr. T136 words
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Article36 1913-02-07 109 is likely to be held at Kuala Lumpur shortly to protest against the action of the assessment committee of the Sinitary Board which has had the effect of sending up house-rents. —M JL36 words
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Article3396 1913-02-07 109 THE QUESTION OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION. All those responsib'e for the arrangement' in connection with the “Old Xavieriaus’ Dinner,” which took place on Saturday, deserve the highest praise, for the function was voted by one and all a pronounced success. A special meed of praise, however, must be3,396 words
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Article274 1913-02-07 111 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir,—lt is surprising to see the Economy exercised on the subordina'e staff of all offices, whether Government or Mercantile. In referring to a recent leader of yours, it was therein stated, that the commencing salary of a clerk was274 words
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Article44 1913-02-07 111 Janu ry, 1913. Output From Mine Pls. 3,251.85 Tributers 370.C9 Total 3,622.54 Value— From Mine $229,569.00 Tributers 26,056,08 Total $255,625.03 Eel imated Projit— From Mine, after payment of all costs of Development, Capital Expenditure, etc.... 97,025.00 Tributers 1,302.80 Total 8 98,327.8044 words
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Article210 1913-02-07 111 ANNU L GENERAL M ETING. (/.< ho Special. > Singapore, Februa j 1. At the meeting of the Lunas Rubber Company Mr. Robinson, who presided, said that he was gratified that the directors were able to submit a report so much better than the previous one. They could210 words
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Article44 1913-02-07 111 (A’cAo ApecW.) Singapore, February 3. At the meeting of the Indragiri Rubber Company Mr. Bergsma, who presided over a very small attendance, said that the Estate was now in a very sound and satisfactory condition. Mr. Bergsma was reelected a Chairman. j44 words
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Article40 1913-02-07 111 Ashore At Rhio. (Echo 1 Singapore, Februiry 3. The Dutch steamer De Clcrc s ashore at the entrance of the Rhio Straits. Two steamers of the same line are standing by. Bad weather is reported outside.40 words
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Article24 1913-02-07 111 Provisional O.vernment. (Reuter.) London, February 1. The Ulster Unionist Council has adopted a scheme for a provisional government and has adopted the executive.24 words
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Article, Illustration139 1913-02-07 111 SATURDAY'S RESULTS. Race I.—The Kuala Lumpur Stakes. Distance 6 Furlongs. Grisefte, Southall 1 Lady Athlune, Gabell... 2 Flapper, ridden by Ross, won but was disqualified for bumping. Race. 2, The F.M S. Stakes. (Distance, R C Seronok, Ross 1 Lodestar, Wood gate 2 Fille Fogi, Southall 3139 words
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Article109 1913-02-07 111 Here, There and Everywhere. (Reuter.) London, February 1. The Suffragette daughter of the actor and author Mark Melford was fined 30/- or a month’s imprisonment for discharging lead bullets from a catapult from the top of a motor omnibus at the windows of the buildings in Victoria Street.109 words
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Article93 1913-02-07 111 Ohteure Admiralty Despatch. (Reuter.) London, February 1. The Admiralty announces, in continuation of their despatch reporting the loss of the cutter of H.M 8. Pereeue, that the rumour had reached Linga that a Tangistan dhow, with rifles on board, met a warship south of Halul Isl nd93 words
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Advertisement34 1913-02-07 111 Tickling in the Throat. Even the slightest tickling or hoarseness in the throat maybe the forerunner of a dangerous illness. Stop it at once with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.34 words
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Article497 1913-02-07 112 STILL HOPES OF PEACE. (Reuter.) London, February 1. Though the representatives of the Allies continue to be uncompromising in their asMentions that hostilities are inevitable unless Adrianople and the Archipelago are ceded, in«pi’el articles in the European press pav a tribute to the conciliate mess ot Turkey’s497 words
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Article111 1913-02-07 112 The Em on of The Land. (Reuter.) London, February 1. Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has presented his portrait to the National Liberal Club. He said that foremost of the Liberal tasks in the near future was the emancipation of the land. The condition of111 words
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Article48 1913-02-07 112 Friendly Relations. (Reuter.) Vienna, February 2. Col. Prince Hohenloh, the Emperor’s Chamberlain, will shortly proceed to St. Petersburg, bearing an all ograph letter from the Empsror Francis Joseph to the Tsar. This is regarded as refl acting friendly relations between the Austrian and Russian couits.48 words
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Article53 1913-02-07 112 Presidential Term of 6 Year». (Reuter.) ‘Washington, February 2. The Senate has passed a resolution in favour of a constitutional amendment enacting a single presidential term of six years to prevent the possibility of a third term. The Senate also passed the Immigration Bill excluding illiterates from53 words
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Article23 1913-02-07 112 Wales Beat Scotland. (Reuter.) London, February 2. In the rugby match at Edinburgh Wales beat Scotland by 8 points to nil.23 words
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Article27 1913-02-07 112 Return tj the Hague. (Reuter.) Hague, February 2. en Wilhelrninwho has just returned from Taunu.s, brings favou able news of the health of Prince Consort.27 words
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122 1913-02-07 112 Therefore the Directory for Bangkok and Siam for 1913, published by Bangkok Timee Press, Ltd. will be found a very useful book, indispensable as a work of reference < n things Siamese. It is authoritative and it deals with122 words
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Article585 1913-02-07 112 Mr J. Stark is expected back in Penang bv the P. and 0. mail this week. Mr. Grahim Dennys and family arrived here this morning by the s s. Malaya from Dell Mr. G. Stothard, manager of Malakoff Estate, P. W, is paying a flying visit to585 words
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Article421 1913-02-07 113 Cou.'t Interpreter Charged. From Our Own Cor respondents Taiping, February 2. The proceedings in the case of Doraisamy, the Court interpreter, charged with bribery occupied the Court all day on Friday. Palaniama, the informer, was cross-examined and stated that she had made no complaint to the police. It421 words
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Article50 1913-02-07 113 The output for January was as follows: Dredge No. 1, working 624 hours 390 piculs M 2, 452 152 >» 3, 565 756 4, 515 339 m 5, 668 620 Total 2.82450 words
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Article479 1913-02-07 113 JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF. In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Justice S. L. Thornton resumed the hearing of the case in which Chop Kong A oon, alias Kwong Yoon, alias Kong Yuen, alias Kwong Yuen, alias Koong Y r uen, asked for an injunction to restrain the479 words
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Article604 1913-02-07 113 A situation which would be perfectly Gilbertian, were it not for its tragic side, is developing bet ween Turkey and the Allies. Warlike operations are to be, or al* ready have been, resumed in the Balkans, while negotiations for peace are to he continued in London.604 words
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Advertisement84 1913-02-07 113 Bewa e of Colds. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious diseases when they have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why a 1! medical authorities say beware of colds. For the84 words
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Article423 1913-02-07 114 Ijike threatened men, the double rioha is likely tp live long, especially now that enquitv has shown that there is no demand for its abolition by those whom the question interests most closely, that is to sa} the pullers themselves, the poorer classes of the community who423 words
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Article247 1913-02-07 114 Like Charles ll—miscalled the Merry Monarch Menelik has been an unconscionable time a dying and we are even now inclined to bo rather sceptical of the truth of the African World's announcement of hi* death. If the news be true, however, an interesting and by no means unimportant personage247 words
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104 1913-02-07 114 At the Annual General Meeting of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce held at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday afternoon, the following were appointed office-bearers for the ensuing year I President, Mr. Quah Beng Kee; I tecPresident, Mr. Goh Taik Chee: Hon. I Secretary, Mr.104 words
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Article12 1913-02-07 114 of The Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd. was 800 pikuls.12 words
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16 1913-02-07 114 during the month of January was 824 pikuls.16 words
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26 1913-02-07 114 in celebration of the Chinese New Year is published in the current issue of the Government Gnzette.26 words
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30 1913-02-07 114 were this morning ordered by Mr. R.B. Osborne to be removed to the Leper Asylum at Pulau Jerejak.30 words
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38 1913-02-07 114 were brought before the Magistrate yesterday for being vagrants. Out of that number 23 were committed to the house of detention the others were either sent to the hospital or discharged.38 words
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40 1913-02-07 114 ■Messrs. Goh Taik Chee, (Jon Boon Char, Chan Wah Leng and Lim Kheng Cheang—yesterday distributed the sum of 15 cents each to the inmates of the District Hospital, who number ever 300.40 words
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Article46 1913-02-07 114 of Mosman, Australia, is granted patent rights in the Colony in respect to an invention regarding safe railway running, and Messrs F R. Henderson and E. A. W. Korn, of New 7 York, in respect to an invention for rubber latex coagulation.46 words
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Article49 1913-02-07 114 near I ingchengtzu Station on the KirinChangchun Railway, will be operated on an extensive scale from next spring. The Chinese interest-holders in the colliery are inviting subscriptions to the shares of the company. The output of this colliery is said to be of fine quality.49 words
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Article55 1913-02-07 114 as will be seen from our advertisement columns, has established a ho ie at No 423 Cato Kramat Koad. lhe charges, we are told, will be very reasonable The boarding house should prove a great convenience to those working in the vicinity who cannot be bothered to keep55 words
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Article63 1913-02-07 114 one Chinaman and a if* j r> vuiuaman ana a Hindu were charged yesterday before Mr E E. Colman at the instance of Inspector Law. oi the .ambling Suppression Department with gaming m public-throwing the rmg. Ihe Chinaman was lined 82 and seven others 85. t bah Khan63 words
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Article416 1913-02-07 114 Dr. A. W. Hooker is on his way to Calcutta from Hongkong by the s.s. 1) Hmara. Mr. J. B. Scrivenor, F. M. S. Geologist, is expected to return from leave on 20th instant. The funeral of the late Mr. Ng Seah Woo which took place this416 words
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Article34 1913-02-07 114 to the Govern- f p io urn uovernmeat of India, Mr. B. Coventry cis., is visiting Burma this month with' a view to investigating the possibilities of sugar cultiration in Burma.34 words
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Article42 1913-02-07 114 for p„ rt wtv Muiai noara lor Oounce Wellesley may be expected to info. Se cons| derably and rapidly in the near ture as the outputs from the Province inomdi CSUteS S W Urger mon,h bv42 words
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Article950 1913-02-07 115 Stray, unlicensed and mangy pariahs are once again becoming a nuisance in various parts of the town. A little more energy on the part of the Municipal dogshooters is necessary if we are not to have a repetition of the hideous hydrophobia scare of seven or eight years950 words
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Article151 1913-02-07 115 Before a rather thio, but very appreciative, audience the Penang Choral Society gave a third performance of Merrie England at the Town Hall last night. There is little to add to the notices of this play which we have already published. Tbe Misses Gawthorne, Mr. Neubronner and Mr.151 words
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Article102 1913-02-07 115 The Penang Volunteers go into Camp to-morrow. The newly for med Malay Volunteer Corps will join in the operations and we are informed that out of th-ir strength of about one hundred, ninety two will go into Camp. This company has put in good work since102 words
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Article1042 1913-02-07 115 (From Our Own Tai ping, February 1, 1913. Now that we are at the commencement of the dry season, the annual anxiety about the water supply is beginning to be felt. Everybody from the Resident, and the State Engineer downwards appears to recognize that the supply is inadequate1,042 words
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Article295 1913-02-07 116 Government Hospiials, In the Government hoMiHals there is risk of young. inexperienced and overworked doctors und nurses treating- the patients crossly, and one of the most urgent needs is some sort of regular supervision which would check these temleiefes. The curative effect* of kindness are not calculated in295 words
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Article118 1913-02-07 116 I (AcAo Special.') I Singapore, February 4. I The Sungei Gau report shows that the I output for the year was 2054-49 piculs. In I response to the Board the Government of I Pahang has granted a reduction of 5% for I two years in the royalty118 words
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Article44 1913-02-07 116 Residents of Selangor and Negri Sembilan. /•>h o Special.) Kuala Lumpur, February 4. It is officially intimated that Mr. E. G. Broadrick, Acting Resident of Selangor, and Mr. A. H. Lemon, Acting Resident of Negri Sembilan, have been confirmed in their appointments.44 words
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Article37 1913-02-07 116 Impending Retirement. {Echv Special.) Singapore, February 4. It is understood that, acting on medical advice, the Hon. A. Huttenbach intends to retire from the «Legislative Council on the completion of the Municipal Bill.37 words
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Article36 1913-02-07 116 Refloated. (Echo Special.) ti n n Sin KaP ore February 4. lhe H.s. De Clerc, which ran ashore at the entrance of the Rhio Straits, has been refloated and has proceeded to Batavia.36 words
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Article36 1913-02-07 116 Guarantee Wanted. (Echo Special.) m. Singapore, February 4. lie aviators, Messrs Verininck and 19°”nn e i 7' ,n r i e a ?i ninium guarantee of l-,uoo lietore they will fly on Saturday.36 words
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Article39 1913-02-07 116 (Lc/io Special.) nil z, Singapore, February 4. G, ’7‘ an Warslli ,s and Glf v"," aVe amVe l fro,n Ja a Admiral win SP 6 Wa received at Johnston’s a 3uard of honour of the39 words
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Article21 1913-02-07 116 C»>».or «dHi, Aide.de-C.mp. (Reuter.) le r Ca “P- Captain Evan Llewellvn J he case w as not defended.21 words
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Article221 1913-02-07 116 TURKISH DELEGATES REMAIN IN LONDON. (Reuter.) I Constantinople, February 3. In order to rid itself of the responsibility for the renewal of hostilities the Porte bag ordered the Ottoman delegates to remain in London till fighting is resumed. I Powers Intervene. t Berlin, February o. The Taijeblatt221 words
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Article32 1913-02-07 116 {Reuter.) London, February 4. Col. Prince Hohenlohe, Chamberlain to the Emperor of Austria, who carries an autograph letter from the Emperor to the Tsar, has left for St. Petersburg.32 words
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Article45 1913-02-07 116 The Haddon Hall" Ashore. {Reuter.) rp, London, February 4. The 8.8. 7Za /(Z<M bound from Liverpool to the Cape, is ashore at Saldhana Baj (Cape Colony). She is in an exposed position. Three natives were drowned. It is reported that the crew are safe.45 words
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Article25 1913-02-07 116 His Successor. (Reuter.) rpi o London, February 4. Menelik is dead. His sue‘etor is JdX°u who entered the capital yesterday with great25 words
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Article37 1913-02-07 116 Extended to F. M. S {Reuter.) it .s announced thaVJXenceXk' t goods has been extended to the products’of hitherto no7enjo C^ O g U prefereL^ n^r ie the Malay States 7 B 1 eteience including37 words
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Article236 1913-02-07 117 “Da’ly News" Forecast. (Reuter.) London, February 3. The Daily News forecasts the Liberal land programme as follows: A statutory minimum wage for agricultural labourers of <£l a week, power to secure land for cottages and allotments, land courts, urban rating reform. [With reference to the Government’s land236 words
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Article44 1913-02-07 117 Opening of Trial» (Reuter.) Paris, February 4. The trial of the motor bandits has opened at Paris. The court was thronged, the witnesses numbering 304. The indictment takes up 100 pages and the exhibits in the case form a perfect armoury.44 words
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Article109 1913-02-07 117 lbs. Gula-Kalumpong Rubber Estates, Ltd. 54,200 The Rubber Estates of Krian, Ltd... 16,210 Padang Rubber Estate Co., Ltd. 9,350 Padang Jawa Rubber Estate, Ltd.... 8,550 New Columbia Rubber Co Ltd. 7,823 Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate, Ltd. 7,447 Brieb Rubber Estate, Ltd. 5,458 Karan Rubber Estate Co Ltd.109 words
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Article1098 1913-02-07 117 While we have not been able at various times to see eye to eye with Mr. Huttenbach in local politics, we hasten to express the hope that there is no foundation for the report cabled by our Singapore correspondent yesterday that he contemplates retiring from Council when1,098 words
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42 1913-02-07 117 Two of them were —r* l uciu were committed to the house of detention, two were fined $lO each, one was discharged and one will be deported to India by the Indian Immigration Department.42 words
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Article58 1913-02-07 117 was yesterday morning gored to death bv a buffalo It appears that the buffalo got loose and ran wild, and while a number of men were trying to capture it, the buffalo made for deceased and gored him in the chest. The unfortunate man was58 words
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Article70 1913-02-07 117 gave a very successful concert at the H 11 yesterday afternoon when a large number of people were present. There is no lack of musical and vocal talent among the members'and it is the intention of the committee to hold such concerts regularly in70 words
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Advertisement74 1913-02-07 117 Don’t Cough. It is absurd to allow a cough to hang on and sap your vitality when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will cure you. \ou don t know where a persistent cough will land you. You can’t afford to allow your throat and lungs to become diseased when it is such74 words
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Article1034 1913-02-07 118 A fairly extensive and leisurely tour through the Native States leaves the impresDon that of all the towns or townships visited Kuala Lumpur has made the most solid progress in the last eight or ten y ears Tiie increase in the number of buildings and in the population1,034 words
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Article43 1913-02-07 118 of that very useful compilation, The Straits Sheet Almanac, which is printed and published by the Pinang Gazette Press. It retains all the leading features of previous compilations and will be found invaluable in every office in Penang.43 words
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91 1913-02-07 118 promoted by various Japanese business men, has now been consummated, Messrs. Kakugoro Inouye, Kumpei Matsumoto and twenty-two others having ffeen appointed an inaugural committee. As soon as all proposals have been drafted, Mr. Matsumoto will proceed to Peking to establish an91 words
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Article108 1913-02-07 118 which is to take over the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company has deposited with the Bank of Communications the capital of Tls. 8,000,000. Representatives of the Ministry of Communications and the Committee of the old Company have ascertained the fact that the capital is purely from Chinese108 words
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Article559 1913-02-07 118 The appointment is gazetted of Mr. ft C W. Drew to be an Assistant Engm eer the P. W. D. The British Resident of Selangor, Mr E. G. Broadrick, expects to go Home on leave in April. The two Misses Parkinson, of the Government Girls’ School, returned559 words
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Article192 1913-02-07 119 To tub Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, Can you tell me whether we have now a Superintendent of Roadside Trees, or was the post abolished when Mr. Fox retired from the service two years ago? Mr. Fox, I believe, in addition to his duties as Superintendent192 words
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Article246 1913-02-07 119 To Be Held Next Year. As the result of a conference between premier Prince Katsura and Household Minister, Count Watanabe, it was decided to hold the Coronation Ceremony and the grand Harvest Festival in November of the third year of Taisbo (1214) in Kyoto, and Imperial sanction to246 words
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Article65 1913-02-07 119 lbs. The Bukit Mertajam Rubber Co., Ltd 15,122 The Taipeng Rubber Plantations, Ltd 18,188 The Sungei Siput Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 2,800 The Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estate, Ltd. 13,659 Bakap Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 13,033 Batu Matang Rubber Plantations, Ltd 6,018 Jong Landor Rubber Estates, Ltd. 14,500 Kedah Rubber65 words
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Article112 1913-02-07 119 Wiegmans-Mclntyre. At the Church of the Assumption yesterday afternoon the marriage was solemnised of Mr. Francis Anton Wiegmans, of Padang Toalang Estate, Deli, to Miss Gladys Mclntyre, younger daughter of the late Mr. Francis Donald M Intyre. The Rev. Father Duvelle officiated. The bride, who was given away112 words
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Article184 1913-02-07 119 Writing on the Opium Monopoly, the Kuala Lumpur correspondent of the straits Times says: The officers of the chandu monopoly should be well paid and given a percentage on all confiscations and fines because the temptations, even to Europeans, are very great, large sums being in the balance184 words
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Article102 1913-02-07 119 Following were the scores made by the P. L. R. C. at Kampong Bahru last Monday: Murray Trophy. 200 yds. Miss J. Smith 80 Miss Gawthorne 26 Mrs Webster 23 Mrs. Bayley 22 Miss VV. Gawthorne 20 Mrs. Liston 19 140 Practice Shoot 200 yds. Figure102 words
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Article19 1913-02-07 119 which were lameLim Cheng San was this morning fined 86 alter pleading guilty.19 words
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Article406 1913-02-07 119 The Homeward Conference have given notice to shippers that the freight rates on all goods, except tin, will be raised ss. all round. As two months notiee, not including the month in which notice is given, was agreed upon, and the notice is dated February 1, it406 words
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Article90 1913-02-07 119 1 his company, which opens a short reason m Penang at the King Street heatre Hall staged “The Merchant of Venice” last night. The play was well staged and well acted indeed, Shakespeare has seldom been so well rendered in Malay Of course it was in a90 words
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Article56 1913-02-07 119 arraigned before Mr. E. E. OolmCn, at. thi i Ust of the Superintendent of the Government Monopolies, for being in possession of illicit chandu and fraudulent possession of the same. He was sentenced to three months’ rigorous imprisonment on the first char™ and fined $5O or56 words
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Advertisement38 1913-02-07 119 A F rty Yem’ Test. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been cunng coughs and colds for the past forty years and has gained in popularity everv year. What better recommendation is T q. Mmrjxlr For sal eb^ U Dispel38 words
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Article61 1913-02-07 120 />/io Spechd.) Singapore, February 5. 46.215 lb. of rubber were offered for sale at the Singapore Rubber Auction and 44 708 lb. were sold at the following prices Srnok d Sheet 8222—8231 per picul Uosmoked Sheet 8211 —3228 Find Crepe 3217 —8233 Second 3193 —1215 Thirl 8178—819061 words
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Article116 1913-02-07 120 New Singapore Company. (7>Ao A'oecui/.; Singapore, February 5. The prospectus has been issued of “Pedal Ricshas, Ltd.” with a proposed capital of 8400,000 of which only 850,000 will now be issued. For this sum it is estimated 100 machines can be put on the streets at an annual116 words
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Article103 1913-02-07 120 A Narrow Escape. (lieuter.) London, February 5. During the report stage of the Welsh Disestablishment Bill the Government only escaped defeat by 28. The amendment moved was that all glebes should be left to the Church. The Unionists trooped to the lobby in large numbers, and there were103 words
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Article124 1913-02-07 120 New Loan of £.23,000.000, (lieuter.) Peking, February 4. In regard to the loan agreement with the six-Power group it is cabled that 5' per cent, of the reorganisation has been compht d. It is expected that the agreement will be signed to-day lor a gold loan to124 words
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Article244 1913-02-07 120 ADRIANOPLE AND CHATALJA ATTACKED. (Reuter London, February 4 Hostilities have been resumed with the bombardment of Adrianople and an ficant skirmish at Chatalja, both begin g punctually at seven in tLe evening. Constantinople, February 5. It is officially announced that the Bulgarians who attacked the forts north-east <f244 words
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Article47 1913-02-07 120 Proposed Federal Tax. (lieuter.) New York, February 4. The legislatures of three-fourths of the State, the minimum required to amend the constitution, have now approved of the proposed federal tax on incones above $5,000. It is expected that this tax will produce $100,000,000 (American)47 words
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Article32 1913-02-07 120 Breaking Up. (lieuter.) Cape Town, February 5. lhe s.s. Haddon Hall which ran aground at Said bana Bay (Cape Colony) is breaking up. lhe crew have reached Cape Town.32 words
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Article30 1913-02-07 120 (lieuter.) London, February 5. Vice-Admiral Sir William Henry May nromMA. L in C 1 i,!f c at Pl >' nouth has been promoted Admiral of the Fleet.30 words
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Article50 1913-02-07 120 The Accidents at lhe British Manoeuvres (Reuter.) London, February 4. The departmental committee, appointed to inquire into the six accidents during the British manoeuvres on September 12 reported that the accidents were not due to causea peculiar to monoplanes and that there is no reason to recommend their prohibition.50 words
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Article123 1913-02-07 120 Penang, February 5. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 4 months* sight Bank 2/4 3 Credit 2/4 3 Documentary.. 2/4|| Calcutta, Demand Bank R< 174« 3 days* sight Private 1754 Bombay, Demand Bank 174| Moul mein, Demand Bank 173 4 8 days’sight Private 175 J Madras,123 words
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Article196 1913-02-07 120 Gold Leaf J 64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 33} sellers Trang Pepper 23.75 nominal Cloves 39. sellers Mace 120— sellers Pickings 99.— buyers Nutmegs 110 s 27|. sellers (No. 1 8.20 Sugar j 2 t 8.10 sales C Basket 5.15 buyers Ccpra (mixed) 10.60 buyers Tahbuu 190.—196 words
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Advertisement685 1913-02-07 121 ADVERTISEMENTS. A Boon to others. by wa3 yerjr gued money after cheap rubbish article f Be sure to get only Paul Sons' IS WHAT MRS.DE SILVA, OF g 7 CEYLON, CALLS DE. WILLIAMS’ 74 44'Z<. MOHON FLUTE. PINK PILLS. The King of all harmoniums. The best and cfc-Ey -jt:- «uri'685 words
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