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Title Section21 1913-03-14 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. $17.50 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 11. Penang, Friday, 14th MARCH, 1913. No. 11.21 words
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Advertisement283 1913-03-14 1 I I unn/iiHi'iiinitiiiiiiiiiiiii. iiiiiiiiitiiii/iiiiiiiJiiniiii/iiiiiHiiiniiiiiiiinn/iiuiiii/ii/iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiK/iiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniittHhiiii. CONTK N T S. r Leaders. page. Miscellaneous page. The Adviser to Kelantan... 219 S Apologies and Explanations ...217 Distinguished Japanese Vititors ...211» Marriage in Malaya 221 Allan Wilkie Company 220 The Regulation of Vice 225 A Beach Street Blaze 221 J Johore Again 225 The283 words
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Advertisement178 1913-03-14 2 THE I 1 STRAITS ECHO J MAIL EDITION. ■—WMK—— I lik Published the day prior to the departure of each mail g for Europe, and contains the latest local and States L news originally published in the daily issues, as well as s t all important news from various parts178 words
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Article1716 1913-03-14 217 We would warn the leader who happens ou this article unawares that it does not deal with a matter which can properly be termed one of public interest. It merely concerns the relation 5 between the Pinang Gazette and the Straits Echo. The recital of the petty1,716 words
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Advertisement100 1913-03-14 217 03 swaws Wk pabliehed daiiy (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. jj 0 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price Daily Locai ...324 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. ffail Edition (Post Free) 117.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 ff g -All busings cornflour100 words
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Article141 1913-03-14 218 MR. MALCOLM CUMMING SUED (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 6, In the Supreme Court J. J. Mactaggart brought an action against J. D. Saunders and Malodm Cumming, claiming an account of the partnership dealings The plaint ff alleges that Mr. Cumming became a partner with the141 words
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Article127 1913-03-14 218 Ths Report. (From Our Own, Correspondent) Singapore, March 6. The report of the Tapah Rubber Estates •bows that there is available for distribution a sum of $11,893.36. The directors recommend a dividend of 7' 2 per cent, out of‘this sum, the balance to be carried forward. The127 words
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Article46 1913-03-14 218 {From Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore, March 7. The Malay Football Association is sending a team to Penang at Easter to play the Penang M FA. The team leaves by the Lama on March 19 and the match will take place on Saturday or Sunday.46 words
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Article28 1913-03-14 218 (From Our Own Correspondent*) Singapore, March 7. Miss Marie Hall received another great reception last night. H. E. the Governor was present at the recital.28 words
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Article27 1913-03-14 218 {From Our Ou'ii Correspondent.) Singaj ore, March 6. 'I he shallow draught steamer, S’a/i, built •t Tanjong Eagar, has made a juccesiful trial run.27 words
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Article58 1913-03-14 218 (From Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore, March 7. Messrs. Fraser A Co’s report states that the market is still quiet and restricted. Most of the sterling rubber shares received a sharp set-back. There was a general tendency at this end to watch events till the tone in London58 words
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Article83 1913-03-14 218 Request for £1,000,000. (Reuter.) London, March 6. A conference convened by the Navy League pas-ed a resolution asking for a Treasurv vote of £1,060,000 lor the development of the Royal Flying Corps, and also expressing surprise at the undignified publication” of the aerial rules in view of(Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article71 1913-03-14 218 Lessons of A Hundred Years Ago. (Reuter.) Bremen, March 6 The Kaiser, on returning from Heligoland, made a speech at the luncheon given in bis honour by the Municipality. He recalled the lessons of a century ago. Now as then the country was confronted with the task(Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article72 1913-03-14 218 The Death Roll. (Reuter Berlin, March 6. It is officially announced that seventy perished in the sinking of the German torpedo boat No. 8.178. Official Announcement. It is officially announced that the collision between the torpedo boat and the cruiter Yorck took place when the vessels were(Reuter ) - 72 words
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Article35 1913-03-14 218 The M.ddleweight Championship (Reuter.) London, March 6. Frank Klaus was awarded the middleweight championship of the world, the referee stopping the fight in the fifteenth round on account of the irregularities of Billy Papke.(Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article53 1913-03-14 218 Calcutta, February 18. Burma Frontier reports say that the greatest disorder exists in Yunan where the soldiery have engineered a new revolution, and all trade has been stopped. Calcutta, February 19. Ihe revolt in unan is extending. The provincial capital, Palifu, has 1 een burnt and sack53 words
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Article322 1913-03-14 218 ALLIES’ REPLY TO THE POWERS. (Reuter) London, March 6. The Powers have now approached all the Allies, asking whether they are willing to accept mediation lhey received a uniform replv stating that the other Allies must be first consulted. A telegram from Cettii je indicates that the mediation(Reuter) - 322 words
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Article50 1913-03-14 218 Opposition Tactics. Reuter.) Ottawa, March 6. Ihe House is still discussing the Navy question. The Opposition is talking uninteriuptedly against time. Meanwhile it is intimated that the Government will allow the present tactics till the end of the week when they may resort to the closure.( Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article65 1913-03-14 218 The Brothers Madero, ReuUr.) San Antonio, (Texas), March 6. Benor Emilio Madero and Senor Raoul Madero, who have frequently been reported dead, have arrived here after travelling 600 miles on horseback. They were met by their brother Gabriel and will remain here till the of her members of the( ReuUr.) - 65 words
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Obituary134 1913-03-14 218 Obituary. From Our then Correspondent >) Singapore, 7. The death has taken place in Cheshire at the age of 73 of Captain Darke, a former Singapore pilot. Obituary. (Reuter.) London, March 8. The death has taken place of General Sir James Graham who served in the Baltic campaigns, 18-54-5 and134 words
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215 1913-03-14 219 IMPERIAL MANIFESTO. (Reuter.) St. Petersburg, March 6. The celebration of the tercentenary of the Romanoff dynasty began yesterday with a requiem mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in the presence of the Tsar, the Dowager Empress, and the Grand Dukes. The absence of(Reuter.) - 215 words
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Article50 1913-03-14 219 (Reuter.) Sydney, March 6. After the meeting at the Town Hall the Lord Mayor went to the gas works, changed his clothes, and worked with the other volunteers. The Premier has invited the masters and men to a conference in order to arrange an amicable settlement.(Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article82 1913-03-14 219 Three-Years’ Service Bill- (Reuter.) Paris, March 6. The three-years’ service bill was introduced in the Chamber. The extreme left noisilv interrupted the speech of M. Etienne, the War Minister. There was a scent of much confusion. The President long and vainly tried to restore order. The bill(Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article91 1913-03-14 219 (Reuter.) London, March 6. When the House of Commons reassembled, Mr. H. H. Asquith announced tfiat the Government had decided to agree to the omission of the five-year limit from the Railway Bill. Mr. McKinnon Wood announced that the Scottish Temperance Bill would be dropped in view(Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article52 1913-03-14 219 Newfojnt'land’s Offer (Reuter.) St. John’s, March 6. The speech from the Throne at the opening of the N ‘wfoundlaad legislature announced that the Government had opened negotiations with the Imperial Cabinet with a view to the participation of the Colony in the naval defence of(Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article543 1913-03-14 219 I'o the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, Your Random Shots or is it “Notes”?—are a never failing delight to Peggy and me, especially when times are dull and we weary of the common task in this particular part of back-of-beyond. We agree with your writer543 words
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Article135 1913-03-14 219 AN EXCELLENT APPOINTMENT We learn on good authority that Mr. W. Langham-Carter, Senior District Officer of Province Wellesley, has been appointed Adviser to the Government of Kelantan. The appointment is from every point of view an excellent one. Mr. Carter is a giod Malay scholar, tactful135 words
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Article386 1913-03-14 219 Mr. H. Togo, a son of Admiral Togo, is a passenger by the ss. Ateuta Harn which arrived here yesterday evening. He is proceeding to England to study agriculture. On the same vessel are Commander J. TBnaka, Lieut. H. Tagoshimi, Sub.-Lieut. R uokari, Sub.-Lieut Imaidzumi, Eng.N. Yamanaka386 words
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Article626 1913-03-14 220 TRILBY. The popularity of Trilby i« based on the popularity of the Latin Quarter and a certain phaae of its life. That is permanent in all those who hare entertained very large ambitions in very small rooms —the smaller the room the larger the a«. bition. Superadded626 words
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Article515 1913-03-14 220 A Committee and Associates Meeting of the M.CL. was held at the Residency yesterday, at 5 o’clock. Twelve members were present and the President, Mrs. Evans, whom everyone was delighted to welcome back, took the Chair. In the course of the|businesB, Mrs |h ans made the welcome515 words
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Article1020 1913-03-14 220 SEH YEOH KONGSI SUED. (Before Mr. Justice Ebden). Plaintiffs.- Attorney-General and Yeoh Paik Tatt (relator in this suit). Defendants. President and Committee of the Seh Yeoh Kongsi, seventeen in number. Counsel.—For the plaintiffs, the Hon. AR. Adams. For the defendants. Mr. W. E. Cleaver. The plaintiffs1,020 words
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Article905 1913-03-14 221 Marriage has been described as an institution where those who are in want to get out and those who are out want to get in. Wild horses shall not drag from us an expression of opinion as to whether there is even a sub-stratum of truth in905 words
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Article317 1913-03-14 221 GODOWN ON FIRE. ESTIM A T ED DAMAGE, $19.000. At 522 pm. yesterday an alarm was received by the Central Fire Station from an employee of Chop Joo Hoe, Beach Street, who stated that a ti r e had broken out in a godown at the317 words
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Article212 1913-03-14 221 Ceylon Advocate. The rather amusing hunt of the Ceylon Press after the Governor of Ceylon is taking a new phase. When Sir H. McCallum sent in his resignation, some ingenious person, looking up the reference books, discovered that one Sydney Olivier was Governor of Jamaica, andCeylon Advocate. - 212 words
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Article63 1913-03-14 221 Xt the conclusion of a case in the District Court at Singapore the Judge had Lance Corporal No. 137 brought before him, and told him he was perfectly satisfied that he had committed wilful perjurv. He, the Judge, would not, however, <] Ha wir |j then, but63 words
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Article485 1913-03-14 222 JUDGMENT AGAINST MR. M. CUMMING. (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 7. The Chief Justice, Sir W. Hyndman Jones, gave judgment in favour of Mr J. G Mactaggart (broker) in the astron brought by him against Messrs. J. D. Saunders and C. Malcolm Cumming he judge held that485 words
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Article65 1913-03-14 222 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 8. At the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday the following votes were passed (a) 86 ',OOO for the purchase of buildings next to the Government Printing Office. (b) 88,400 for new telegraph poles from Prai to Parit Buntar. This is the65 words
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Article23 1913-03-14 222 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 8. The protest of the Hon. A. Hottenbach against the Municipal Bill is gazetted.23 words
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Article96 1913-03-14 222 A Settlement. (Reuter London, March 8. The Midland Railway states that the position has been changed by guard Richaidson’s recent statements. It is now clear that he had no intention wilfully to disobey orders. Consequently the Board confirmed the offer that he should be instated. It is(Reuter ) - 96 words
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Article74 1913-03-14 222 (Reuter.) London, March 8. The February trade returns show an increase in the imports of 077,115 and in the exports of 82,682,414. The increases in the imports were due to raw wool, =£500,000, grain and flour £1,000,000 and timber, >OO,OOO. Raw cotton showed a decrease of £1,374,329.(Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article83 1913-03-14 222 (Reuter.) London, March 8, The Speech from the Throne at the prorogation of Parliament was very brief. It regrets that there should only be a nominal rest after th« Legislative labours. It was netessary, however, to re-suminon Parliament within a few days to consider the provisions for(Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article126 1913-03-14 222 HALF A CENTURY IN ENGLAND (Reuter.) London, March 7. The Lord Mayor of London and the Sheriffs will to-day present Queen Alexandra with an address on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of her arrival in Eng. land. The ceremony will be private by Queen Alexandra s wish.(Reuter.) - 126 words
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Article81 1913-03-14 222 Greek Jubilation. (Reuter.) Athens, March 7. The Chamber devoted the whole of yesterday to jubilation over the victory of Janina, the first fortified town taken by the Allies in the war. The telegram of the Crown Prince was read. It stated that the whole of the Turkish garrison of(Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article39 1913-03-14 222 (Reuter.) London, March 7. The London County Council Election has resulted in a Conservative majority. The so-called Municipal Reformers number 67 and the Progressives 51, the former gaining 7 seats. The election excited little interest.(Reuter.) - 39 words
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28 1913-03-14 222 (Reuter.) St. Petersburg, March 7. Celebrations of the te; centenary of the Romanoff dynasty were universal throughout the Empire. There were no disorders anywhere. i(Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article96 1913-03-14 222 (/iwi Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 8. HE the Governor, who presided at the meeting of the Singapore Golf Club, pointed out that the profit for the year was 81,218-97. Sir Arthur Young was again elected President, Mr. W. J. May son Hon. Secretary, and Mr. G.96 words
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Article33 1913-03-14 222 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 8. The engagement is announced of Miss Worters, of the General Hospital, to Mr. James Ixirnie, Acting Collector of Lind Revenue, Singapore.33 words
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Article50 1913-03-14 222 The Davis Cup. (Reuter.) Sydney, March 7. Messrs. W ilding, Jones, ami Doust have >een selected to represent Australasia in the contest for the Davis Cup: Mr. Wilding is unable to go. The Association is arranging to lay the preliminary matches against the United States in England.(Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article23 1913-03-14 222 (Reuter.) London, March 7. Mr. Woodrow Wilson has accepted the Honorary Presidency of the American Peace and Arbitration League.(Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article47 1913-03-14 222 (Reuter.) London, March 8. The Suffragette Miss Locke, who was charged with setting tire to the tea pavilion at Kew has been sentenced to eighteen months’ imprisonment in the second division. She was also bound over to be of gcod behaviour for two years.(Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article163 1913-03-14 223 A Times Comment. (Reuter.) London, March 7. The Times of March 7, discussing the hitch in the Chinese loan, does not doubt that the misunderstanding is adjustable. It urges that the proposed control should not b e allowed to extend to political objects or involve undue(Reuter.) - 163 words
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Article72 1913-03-14 223 Mr. Bryan on the Ideal Republic. (Reuter.) Washington, March 7. The future Secretary of State of the United States, Mr W. J. Bryan, in response to a request, to outline his foreign policy, quoted his Indianapolis speech of 1900, in which he pictured the ideal Republic as(Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article64 1913-03-14 223 Army Committee and Socialistic Influence. (Reuter.) London, March 7. The Army Committee of the Chamber, influenced chiefly by the Socia ists, M. Jaurcs and M. Augagneur, disregarded the express wish of M Etienne, the War Minister, and their own chairman that they should first examine theThree-years’ Service(Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article74 1913-03-14 223 (Reuter.) Sydney, March 5. The Gas workers’ strike has ended, The match between the Stia Tanjong Tokong and Ayer Raja was played yesterday before a large crowd, Mr. S M. O. Merican acting as referee. The Stia Tanjong Tokong managed by good combination to defeat the Ayer(Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article1285 1913-03-14 223 “Lilies” has quite ousted “Auction Bridge” fr nithe local clubs, while the votaries of the old fashioned ordinary Bridge find it difficult to get a four together. It is satisfactory to be able to state that Coon can has not caught on in Penang. It is an inane1,285 words
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Advertisement52 1913-03-14 223 Best Medicine Made. A better medicine cm not be mile than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It relieves the lungs, opens the secretions, aids expectoration and assists nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Besides, 't contains no opiates and is perfectly safe to take. For sale by all Dispensaries52 words
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1153 1913-03-14 224 RECONSTRUCTION SCHEME APPROVED. An extraordinary general meeting of the Sungei Batu Plantations Co, Ltd, was held at the Chamber of Commerceyester lay afternoon to consider a scheme for the reconstruction of the company. Mr. George Macbain took the chair, the other gentlemen present being Messrs.1,153 words
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Article417 1913-03-14 224 Sir John Jordan will leave Peking in June on four months’ furlough. Mr. Beilby Alston, who was in the capital last year, will act during his absence. Mr. Herbert Ashworth Hope. Senior partner of Messrs. Gibb Hope, Advocates and Solicitors, Ipoh, left forjHomeon long leave to-day by the s.s.417 words
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Advertisement50 1913-03-14 224 When You Are Bilious. lood ferments in your stomach when you are bilious. Quit eating and take a full dose of Chamberlain’s Tablets They will cleanout and strengthen your stomach and to-morrow you will relish your food again. Ihe best ever for biliousness. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Article871 1913-03-14 225 (prow Oar Own Correspondent.) Taiping, March 8. There has been within the last few days a. number of motor accidents and &MOWS in Taiping. The Datok Panalimas car came into collision with a T rO L motor bus at the junction of Assam v lim bang and Main871 words
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Article338 1913-03-14 225 During the last few months or so a couple of houses of ill-fame with European inmates have been opened in the heart of the native quarter of Penang, Haunting in the face of the shocked or mocking Asiatic the gaudy exterior, illuminated signs and all the338 words
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Article579 1913-03-14 225 Some little display of firmness and energy would seem to be necessary if British prestige is to be properly upheld in the protected State of Johore. According to information which reaches us from trustworthy sources, the attitude of the Sultan towards the officers who have been seconded from579 words
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Article482 1913-03-14 226 Mr. Geo. Matbain and Mr. H. Nirrnheim returned thin morning by the s b. Klang. Mr. and Mrs. Meadows Frost, of Kedah, have been on a short visit to Penang. Mr. Joseph Heim has been recognised as Consular agent of the I mted State? at Penaug. Mr. V C.482 words
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Article196 1913-03-14 226 Mr. Adams’ SuccessorFrom what we can gather, Mr. John Mitchell, of Messrs. F- W. Barker A Co., is most likelv to be chosen by the 1 enang Chamber of Commerce to act as the Chamber’s nominee on the Legislative Counci when the Hon. A. R. Adons goes196 words
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Article151 1913-03-14 226 The s.s. Glenlochj, which was being brought into the harbour by Pilot Liddell at 9.24 yesterday morning, collided with the B I s.s. Erinpura which was at anchor in the roads. The Glenlocky was being steered between the Erinpura and the Jelunga when she ran into151 words
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Article217 1913-03-14 226 It is stated that the report of the Commission on the Colonial Medical Department is practically ready for publication Rumour has it that the report deals rather severely with the administrative side of the Department, and holds that the hospitals are understaffed both as regard* doctors and217 words
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Article59 1913-03-14 226 MORE BIG DIVIDENDS. From Our Own Correspondent) London, March 8. Pataling has paid a final dividend of 100%. A sum of £'3,500 was put to the reserve and £7,238 carried forward. Staubrook has paid a dividend of 12j% and New Crocodile 5%. At Tuesday’s sale 920 tons59 words
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Article125 1913-03-14 226 Discharge of the Accused. v From Our Own Correspondents Singapore, March 10. The Chinaman, charged at Johore with the murder of Mr. D. C. Oakley, was discharged, after the evidence had been heard, Syed Omar, who appeared for the accused, commented on the fact that from125 words
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Article97 1913-03-14 226 (From Our Own Singapore, March 10. At the Annual General Meeting of the Bukit Timah Rubber Company, Mr. Mundell, resided, said that the company had had a very successful xear. They had used some of the profits for the purposes of capital expenditure in the present97 words
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Article77 1913-03-14 226 Two More Victims. HlM—krom Our Own Correspondent,) Kuala Lumpur, March 10. dbe bodies of a Sakai woman and a Javanese coolie minus one leg were found on a small island opposite Carey Island, one on Saturday afternoon and the other the same evening. Both bad been killed by77 words
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Article65 1913-03-14 226 Threatened Strike. 1 Heater) London, March 10. Ine engineers at the Devonpo t dockyard refused to work overtime until the Admiralty concedes f heir demand for a wage equal to the standard of private yards. A ba.lot is at present being taken bv the engineers ar Chatham,1 Heater) - 65 words
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Article196 1913-03-14 227 allies and the offer of THE POWERS. (Reuter.) London, March 8. The reply of the Allies to the offer of mediation by the Powers is still awaited. It is stated in Berlin that the information so far received indicates that their unqualified assent is not expected. Bulgarian(Reuter.) - 196 words
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Article91 1913-03-14 227 Demand For a Minimum Wage (Reuter London, March 8. The London bakers threaten a strike on March 15. They demand a minimum wage of 30 weekly for adults in the shops and 32 weekly for adults in the factories. They also demand 54 hours of work a(Reuter ) - 91 words
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Article47 1913-03-14 227 Appointment Offered to Mr. Olne* Reuter.) Washington, March 8. Br. Wood row Wilson has offered the ambassadorship to Great Britain, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. Whitelaw Reid, to Mr. Richard Olu -y who was Secretary of State in President Cleveland's Cabinet.( Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article74 1913-03-14 227 Dr. Mawson in Winter Quarters. (Reuter.) Melbourne, March 8. Dr. Mawson is in bis winter camp at Adehe Land. Wireless messages state that the climate is probably the severest on ®arth. The average wind velocity is fifty tnilea an hour, and the prevalent wind from e Pole causes(Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article102 1913-03-14 227 SHOOTING OUTRAGE AT BUSHIRE. (Reuter.) Teheran, March 8. VV hile M. Constant, the Belgian Director of Customs at Bushire, was driving 1 erne with his wife from dinner la 4 l night, an unknown Persian ran alongsi le bis carriage and fired repeatedly at the occupants. Madame(Reuter.) - 102 words
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Article147 1913-03-14 227 Annual General Meeting. (Rrom Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, March 10. At the first annual general meeting of the Model Dairy Farm, Captain Pahncke, the Chairman, regretted that it had been an unsuccessful year. Australian cattle had not turned out well and not until they bought Indian cattle147 words
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Article79 1913-03-14 227 Opposition Tactics. (Reuter.) Ottawa, March 9. The Canadian House of Commons rose at midnight after an entire week’s continuous session in Committee on the Navy Bill. The Opposition members are talking against time with the object of compelling the Government to appeal to the country. Mr. R.(Reuter.) - 79 words
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Article56 1913-03-14 227 J German Encouragement. (Reuter.) Berlin, Mardh 8. The Reichstag has passed a credit of .£lO,OOO for cotton cultivation in East Africa. Dr. Solf, the Colonial Minister, remarked that Germany must follow England’s lead in competing with America. The House passed a resolution in favour of making adequate provision(Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article55 1913-03-14 227 SETTLEMENT. (Reuter.) London, March 9. The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants accepts the reply of the Midland Railway and hopes that there will be more amicable relations between masters and men in the future. It congratulates guard Richardson and the members of the society generally for(Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article39 1913-03-14 227 Schoolboys* Memorial. (Reuter.) London, March 9. The schoolboys of France are sending a signed memorial to the Government saying that they would gladly spend three yeara in barracks since the interests of national defence require self-sacrifice.(Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article50 1913-03-14 227 (Reuter.) London, March 8. The fire un board the s.s. Turakina off Rio de Janeiro, which was reported to have been extinguished, has broken out afresh and the underwriters apprehend a loss of £300,000. The passengers will be conveyed to Londofi by the first available steamer?(Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article50 1913-03-14 227 Fines fo- Obstructionists. (Reuter.) Budapest, March 9. Government has introduced into Parliament new Standing Orders which are chiefly designed to prevent obstruction. They include fines of £4 on members who are reprimanded, 16 daily on memlers who are suspended, and £2O if the suspended member re-enters the House.(Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article51 1913-03-14 227 (Reuter.) London, March 8. The Premier, the Hon. John Scaddan, and the gent-General of Western Australia in London, the Hon. Sir N. J. Moore, to gether with a party of Colonial visitors were shown round the naval establishment at Portsmouth. They made a tour of the(Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article31 1913-03-14 227 (Reuter.) Berlin, March 8. It is stated that the German and Prussian loans, which were underwritten by a so-called Prussian Syndicate, have txen oversubscribed by 68,000,000 marks.(Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article39 1913-03-14 227 London, Februarv 22. A Rio de Janeiro wire states: The reduction of the export duty on rubber will be effective in 1914, and will be gradually continued until the limit of fiftv per >?en£. 1« r.aehx-i39 words
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Article124 1913-03-14 228 Wide Spread Damafe (llevier.) Baltimore, March 8. Twenty people were killed, fifty injured, and forty are missing as the result of an explosion on the British steamer Al uni Chine which was being loaded with dynamite in the harbour of Baltimore. Thirty-two of the victims were on(llevier.) - 124 words
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Article85 1913-03-14 228 Ratification By The Chamber. (Reuter.) Paris, March 8. The French Chamber unanimously passed the Bill ratifying the Franco-Spanish Moroccan Convention, after cheering the speech of the Foreign Minister, M .Tonnart, who paid a tribute to France’s chivalrous Spanish neighbours in Morocco and said that the two Governments were(Reuter.) - 85 words
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Article25 1913-03-14 228 (Reuter.) London, Mai ch 9 Wales beat Ireland by 10 points to 13 iu the Rugby football match which was played at Swansea.(Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article124 1913-03-14 228 The result of the shooting by the P. L. R C at Kam|x>ug Bahru this morning was as follows: Monthly “Spoon” Shoot (150 yards). H’cap. Score. Miss Gawthurue *4 84.36* Mrs. Liston .83 34 82 Mistf W. Gawthorne .89 34 23 Mra Oxenham .86 83.60 Miss Mclntyre .71 33124 words
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Article817 1913-03-14 228 A SCHOOLBOYS PLLA FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. Tu THE EOHOR OF IHK STUAIT» ECHO. pear Sir, n Mv intention in writing this is to call the attention of the Chinese coinn-unity of Penang to some important facts witn regard to education. As the Straits Government has now withdrawn the817 words
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Article102 1913-03-14 228 Io THE Eimoß OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, -Where on earth does the Pinamj Gazette get its shipping “intelligence' from The following paragraph occupying a prominent position in Saturday’s issue is too good to be missed It is very rarely that two ocean going steamers of the same102 words
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Article184 1913-03-14 228 A Planter's View. In the course of a letter to the Kuala Lumpur paper, Ulu Pahang utters this touching cri tin coriir ILmo-tly. sir, could any (leemit Englishman. wlh*u he calls back to immiory his home and Mirronmlings iu the» Ohl Country, ask any decent girl brought184 words
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Article62 1913-03-14 228 It .s reported from Penang that Mr. Langham Carter, at present District Officer at Bukit Mertajam, has been appointed British Adviser to the Government of Kelantan. This is not strictlv correct, for we learn on enquiry here that Mr Langham Carter has I>een asked to act62 words
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Article349 1913-03-14 229 -S.KP. ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY, U MARCH 7. resent. it v The Govr. Sir Arthur Young, k.c.M.g. m Col A. G. Marrable, Ist K.O. Y.L.1., O.C.T. H n Col. Secretary, R. J. Wilkinson, c.M.G. n Col. Treasurer, J. O. Anthonisz. Col. Engineer, F. J. Piggott. Acting Attorney-General, (E. C.-S.KP. - 349 words
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Article853 1913-03-14 229 Mr. Hottenbach’s Protest. The following protest by Mr. A. Hottenbach, temporarily Member of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements, against the passing by the Official Vote of Subsection 5 of Section 137 of the Municipal Bill 1913, in particular,, and against the methods of Compensation throughout the853 words
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Article303 1913-03-14 229 ANNUAL RIFLE MEETING. The undermentioned competitions in connection with '1 he Penang Volunteers Annua ILfb Meeting were fired off at the Riff Range, Kampoi g Bahru, yesterday. The light was dull at the commencement but improved towards the end. A rear wind sprang up at the 690 yds303 words
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Advertisement54 1913-03-14 229 Best Medicine Mad’. A better medicine c n not be made than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It relieves the lungs, op< ns the secretions, aids expectoration and as-ists nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Besides, •t contains no opiates and is perfectly safe totakp. For sale by all54 words
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Article1297 1913-03-14 230 Every journalist worth the name, and everv layman who realises the vital imp >r ance to himself and every other member ot the public of a Press which is not only tree and independent of government control but untrammelled by private interests, will approve the1,297 words
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Article144 1913-03-14 230 COMPARATIVELY SMALL OUTPUT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 10. The report of the Glenealy Rubber Estate shows that the total amount available for di tribution is $19,948 68cts. The report recommends a dividend of o per cent. The output was only 27,3b01b. against an estimate of144 words
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Article164 1913-03-14 230 Popular Resentment. (Reuter.) London, March 10. Suffragette letter-box outrages and the cutting of telegraph and telephone wires continue daily, exacerbating the popular anger. Attempted meetings at Hyde Park, Wimbledon Common and Hampstead Heath yesterday w T ere rendered impossible by the continuous uproar of hostile crowds of many(Reuter.) - 164 words
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118 1913-03-14 230 Speech by the Kaiser. (Reuter.) London, March 10. At the memorial ceremony at Berlin in connection with the War of Liberation festivi.ies, the Kaiser, addressing the military deputations, declared that the heroism of their ancestors should recall to the living generation the poet’s words: What(Reuter.) - 118 words
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Article834 1913-03-14 231 A BRILLIANT ceremony. (Reuter.) London, March 10. Despite the drizzle dense crowds gathered in Pall Mall and Whitehall to see Their Maiasties the King and Queen drive to Westminster for the opening of Parliament. They cheered the King and Queen who bowed their acknowledgements. A royal salute(Reuter.) - 834 words
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Article72 1913-03-14 231 The First Offender. (Reuter.) London, March 10. The first aeroplane proceeding to England since the new aerial regulations entered yesterday, traversing the prohibited area at Dover. It was manned by a Frenchman with an English passenger. The coast guards telephoned to the inland points The police held(Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article57 1913-03-14 231 A Failure.” Reuter,) London, March 10, While two Comparatively small loans —the Imperial Loan of £2,500,000 and the Prussian loan of £5,000/ 0 —were successful, the Prussian Treasury bonds weie a failure. It is said that bandy half has been subscribed this is the first time that( Reuter,) - 57 words
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Article49 1913-03-14 231 Servian Troops for Scutari. (Reuter.) London, Ma: ch 10. 5/KO more Servian troops with a number of Krupp guns ami guns captured from the Turks sailed from Salonika for San Giovanni to help the Montenegrins at Scutari. The rest of a complete division of 28,000 will follow.(Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article255 1913-03-14 231 STATEMENT BY MR. ASQUITH. (Reuter.) London, March 10. Ln the House of Commons this afternoon Mr. Asquith said that the deliberations of the Ambassadors at the Foreign Office had resulted in agreement on two vital points, the first <>f which was the question of the Adriatic(Reuter.) - 255 words
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Article105 1913-03-14 231 The Death Sentence. (Reuter.) Allahal al, March 11. The trial of Lieut Harry Lovell William Clarke (44) of the Indian Subordinate Medical Departnmnt, Agra, and of Mrs. Augusta Fairfield Fullham ,J 7) has concluded in Allahabad High Court before the Chief Justice, Sir I Bury Richards,(Reuter.) - 105 words
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Article100 1913-03-14 231 (Reuter.) London, March 10, The explosion of four gun cotton stores at Nobel s works at Ardeer, rshire, can -cd the dca'h of six people Seven were seriously injured The windows of the Iwhkm in the (own of Irvine were shattered There were dense clouds of(Reuter.) - 100 words
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Article29 1913-03-14 231 (Reuter.) London, M ir ch 10 M. Janies was howled down at a meeting at Nice as a probit against his attitude the Army Bill.(Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article116 1913-03-14 232 HIGH DISCOUNT RATES. (Reuter.) London, March 10. The private discount of L p pr rent which is nearly the bank rate, is an unusual condition for this season of the year, but no increase in the Bank of England rate is anticipated. The present stringency of the(Reuter.) - 116 words
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Article30 1913-03-14 232 Resignation <f President. (Keu!> r San Domingo, March 10. Archbishop Novil, who was elected President of the R pub'ic of San Domingo on December 3, has r< signed.(Keu!> r ) - 30 words
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Article23 1913-03-14 232 (Reuter.) f Melbourne, March 10. Lady Scott ami her brother are staying with Lord Denman, Governor-General of Australia, at Government House.(Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article277 1913-03-14 232 The Assizes opened in the Second Divisional Court this morning before Mr. Justice L P Ebden The Hon. A. 11. Adams, A-ting Solicitor-General, prosecuted in the following cases A Notorious Thief The first case called for hearing was that against a Malty, named Omar, who was charged with277 words
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Article367 1913-03-14 232 STRAITS CHAMPIONSHIP. D. A. JI Brown, J. Crabb Watt, 8 B Martin aud C. T. Durward will repres n t Bnnang tn the Strait, .olt Championship courpetjtjon which will take p|ac<-at. Singapore on March 22. We give below the programme ot the meeting Progka m m e. Friday,367 words
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Article139 1913-03-14 232 Mr. R O. Wiustedt, District Officer of Kuala Pilah and author of several papers in the useful series of pamphlets on Malay life and literature published by the F.M S. Government, his written it Malay Grammar intended to meet the want of such a work among139 words
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Article767 1913-03-14 232 CHARGE AGAINST A LANCE CORPORAL, The hearing of the case against Sheriff, Lance Corporal No. 238, who was charged with extorting the sum of two cents on three occasions from hawkers at Rope Walk, was resumed yesterday afternoon before Mr. E. E. Colman. Chief Detective Inspector Kirke prosecuted,767 words
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Article500 1913-03-14 233 Another Unwilling Bachelor” writes to the Malay Mail: In these enlightened times a man wants to marry for comfort not for show. etc. Look at the lot of a bachelor in the F. M. S. to-day. He finishes work, goes home to change, rushes off again to500 words
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Article970 1913-03-14 233 (From Our Own Correspondent Taiping, March 10. Mr. M. H. Whitley, Deputy Pubbc Prosecutor for the State of Selangor, vbited Taiping for a few’ hours on his way South last week. Mr Whitley has just returned from leave in England. He was lepal adviser to the Sultan of970 words
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Advertisement50 1913-03-14 233 When You Are Bilious. Food ferments in your stomach when you are bilious, eating and take a full dose of Chamberlain’s Tablets. They will cleanout and strengthen your stomach and to-morrow vou wdl relish your food again. The best ever for biliousress. Fur sale by all Disj ensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement75 1913-03-14 233 A Family Necessity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain's Pain Bdm at all times. Sprains may lie cured in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially valuable.75 words
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Article597 1913-03-14 234 The question of the future of Mongolia and Tibet looms large in almost every -si of the newspapers we receive from China we cannot say that the manner in which it is treated is calculated o in-pire c nfi 1» n< > in the political sagacity and597 words
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Article162 1913-03-14 234 We under?! m.l that it is quite t/Lltl. l-.rr.ne Judges O this will be retiring ru the nev future. t,,..,r >u lessors are to come tro« not quite clear. Mr. P. J- Sp™ ule wb |«n acting, will P"’ babl get t permanent appomtment, but that will162 words
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Article458 1913-03-14 234 A number of important changes in the Straits Police are pending. It is stated inter alia that Major Barry de Hamel, now C. P. O. in Penang, will probably go to Perak as Deputy Commissioner. Major de Hamel was very popular and did excellent work when he was458 words
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Article177 1913-03-14 234 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, March 12. Chi Sip Si, an upper-grade convict charged with murdering a fellow convict by stabbing him with a knife, was sentenced to death at the Singapore Assizes yesterday. r Accused and deceased, Eng Moh Eng. were both upper-grade prisoners and therefore177 words
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Article114 1913-03-14 234 Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 12. At the Rubber Auction at Singapore 77,241 lb. of rubber were offered for sale and 74,311 lb. of rubber were sold. The following prices were obtained Smoked Sheet $196 $2lB per picul. Unsmoked $l99 —$210 First Crepe $206 $215 Second114 words
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Article79 1913-03-14 234 f Front Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 12. Madame Fambon, a dentist, was found guilty of keeping cocaine and for not taking out a licence in ignorance df the law. She was fined 825 on the first charge and C5O on the second. Mr. Howard, prosecuting79 words
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Article40 1913-03-14 234 (F rom Our (iwn Correspondent,) Singapore, March 12. Mr. E. M. J anion, formerly manager of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, has been appointed General Manager of the English, Scottish and Australasian Bank, London.40 words
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Article12 1913-03-14 234 (Reuter,) Melbourne, March 11. Laly Sc?tt Las sailed for England.(Reuter,) - 12 words
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Article200 1913-03-14 235 VISIT TO GERMANY. (Reuter.) London, March 11. The Prince of Wales starts for Germany n the 17th inst. It is understood that he will spend a portion of his vacation at the German Court. Trustful Anglo-German Relations. Berlin, March 11. Everywhere the news of the visit(Reuter.) - 200 words
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Article121 1913-03-14 235 Plain Speaking From The Koelniache Zeitung." (Reuter.) London, March 11. The Koelnische Zeitung in a remarkable leader headed, The Peace Breaker said that it would not be difficult for the Government to prove the necessity of a new Army Bill if it stated plainly the quarter from which(Reuter.) - 121 words
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Article34 1913-03-14 235 (Reuter.) Paris, March 11. An explosion took place at a cinematograph show at Montceau le Neuf and the audience, mainly children, got into a panic. Seven were killed and forty injured.(Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article313 1913-03-14 235 DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS. (Reuter.) London, March 10. Mr. Asquith, continuing his speech iu the House of Commons, paid a tribute to the conciliatoriuess of the representatives of all the Powers at the Conference of the Ambassadors, and also to Bir Edward Grey’s unexampled patience, r solution,(Reuter.) - 313 words
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Article104 1913-03-14 235 Mrs. Pankhu rat's Explanation, Reuter) London, March 11. The petition which the Suffragettes intended to present to the King on his way to Parliament expressed indignation at the alleged intention of the Government to introduce a Coercion Bill against women. It declared that women must have a( Reuter) - 104 words
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Article44 1913-03-14 235 Estimated Damage £.200,000. (I,’enter.) Sydney, March 11. A disastrous storm has swept over Sydney, the damage done being estimated at £209.000, In Sydney and the suburbs miles of road were tom up and hou-es v.e-e wrecked. Four people were killed(I,’enter.) - 44 words
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Article191 1913-03-14 235 Lord Robert'» Campaign. (Reuter.) London, March 11. Lord Roberts is continuing his campaign in favour of national service. WorKmen will be accorded places of honour at the meetings at Wolverhampton on the 14th inst. for which special trains will be run from the midland towns. There will be(Reuter.) - 191 words
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Article154 1913-03-14 235 Fight Between Greek» and Bulgarian». (Reuter.) London, March 11. The correspondent of the Times at Salonika states that the Bulgai i ms, being refused admission by the Greeks into Nigrita, near Seres, bombarded the village with field guns on March 5 The Greeks replied with rifl-? tire. The(Reuter.) - 154 words
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Article108 1913-03-14 235 Normal Again. (Reuter.) Loudon, March 11. Ihe Austrian and Russian governments have issued an identical communication stating that the recent exchange of letters between the Emperor Francis Joseph and the Tsar has shown that the events in the Balkans have not affect* d the feelings of friendship between(Reuter.) - 108 words
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Article33 1913-03-14 236 Great Lois of Life. (Reuter Washington, March 11. The town of Gu ijunquilap ain Gu itmi» jla was destroyed by an earthquake on Saturday. There was great loss of life.(Reuter ) - 33 words
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Article23 1913-03-14 236 Reuter (Jttawa, March 11. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught sail from Halifax for England on March 17.( Reuter ) - 23 words
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Article44 1913-03-14 236 Allahabad, 20th February. The Pioneers London correspondent cables The Ru«sian Council of Ministers in considering a Bill to prohibit in the Amur General Governorship and 'I rans-Baikalia the cultivation of poppy, the importation ol opium, or of opium-smoking requisites.44 words
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Article201 1913-03-14 236 -s.r. On February 11, an animated debate on Home Defence took place in the House of Lords, in the course of which the, Marquis of Lansdowne, pleaded for “an unlimited supply of half-manufactured soldiers,” suggesting compulsory training of schoolboys, with drill in school hours, so as-s.r. - 201 words
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Article120 1913-03-14 236 The case ngaintit a Chinaman, named (thia Pung Seng, charged with cheating ami using as genuine a forged document, which was commenced vesterdav, was resumed this morning before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden. It is allege 1 that the accused went to Bukit Mertajim ami then* induced a120 words
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Article581 1913-03-14 236 Mr. H J. O’Connor, of Messrs. Hiittenbach Bros., left yesterday by the s.s. A/uny on transfer to the Singapore office of the firm Miss Audrev Thornton left yesterday for Singapore by the s.s A7u/q/. Her marriage with Mr Byrne has been fixed to take place at Singapore on the581 words
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Article1376 1913-03-14 236 Preliminary Inquiry. The preliminary inquiry into the charge of the theft of tin ore, valued at $3,000, the property of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., preferre 1 against Khoo Soo Tat was resumed yesterday afternoon before Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton in the Third Court.1,376 words
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Article988 1913-03-14 237 Says a Home piper Au infant of extraordinary physical developniont is exciting much interest at Nottingham. The child is the son of Mr. James Whittaker, landlord of an inn at Mapperley. Although the child is not quite nine months old he weighs 4st, and can lift a 101988 words
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Article793 1913-03-14 237 Our special rubber cable records rather better prices at the latest London auctions. Doubtless the involved political situation and the stringency of the money market, to which Reuter alluded a few days ago, have had an adverse effect on the price both of the raw material793 words
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Article860 1913-03-14 238 Mrs O. V Th mas proceeds to Yokohama bv the s.s. Prinzes? Al ce to-night. Dr. Chan Kun Shing proceeds to Shanghai to-day by the s.s. Prinzes? Alice on a pleasure trip. Mr. S. F. B. Martin will preside at the dinner to be given by the Irishmen of860 words
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Article250 1913-03-14 238 We regret to learn that the condition of I hya Rasada (Khaw Sim Bee), High Commissioner of Monthon Puket, is such as to occasion grave anxiety. His Excellency is suffering from dysentery and pneumonia, in addition to the effects of the bullet wound inflicted bv the dresser.250 words
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Article873 1913-03-14 239 lance corporal sentenced. The further bearing of the case against Sheriff, Malay Lance Corporal No. 238, who was charged with extorting the sum of two cents on three occasions from hawkers in Rope Walk by putting them into fear of iniurv, was resumed before Mr. E E.873 words
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Article147 1913-03-14 239 (Before J tut ice L. P. Ebden.) Chia Pung Seng who was charged with cheating and using as genuine a forged document was yesterday found guilty and sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment. Ponnoosamy, who was charged with attempted murder, was unanimously found guilty of voluntarily causing grievous147 words
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Article182 1913-03-14 239 Ste2n Warning from the Coroner. The enquiry into the death of Sunpiah, the conductor of Riub Edate, concluded on Friday afternoon. Two Javanese coolies from the estate gave evidence as to the search for the missing man on November 14th. 0 The Coroner return* 1 an182 words
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Article609 1913-03-14 239 THE MALAYAN EXHIBIT. A report has been issued by Mr. L. Wray, ISO., on the British Malayan section at the New York Rubber Exhibition. It gives details of all the exhibits, and Mr. Wray remarks that the Governments of the fet ai s Settlements and Federated609 words
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Article189 1913-03-14 240 LONDON AUCTIONS. (From <)ur Own Correwowierd.) London, March 12. At the London auctions 690 tons of Malay rubber were sold and 245 tons of Ceylon rubber. The bidding was quiet at the start, improving later. The highest price obtained was 4/1 J per lb. for smoked sheet, medium189 words
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58 1913-03-14 240 (From Our Own Correspondent») Singapore, March 12. Mr. J. C. Sugars, Acting Legal Adviser to the Johore government, goes to Bukit Mertajim as Senior District Officer in succession to Mr. W. Langham Carter. Mr. M. H. Whitley will act as Agent at Johore until the58 words
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Article159 1913-03-14 240 Denunciation of Mr. Churchill. (Reuter.) Ottawa, March 12. The second week of the continuous discussion on the naval question by rhe Canadian of Commons was chiefly marked by the reading of Mr. Winston Churchill’s memoranda by Mr. R L. Borden, the Canadian Prime Minister. These memo'anda(Reuter.) - 159 words
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Article196 1913-03-14 240 IMPROVED AUSTRO-RUSSIAN RELATIONS. (Reuter.) Vienna, March 12. The semi-official piper, the Fremdenblatt, welcomes the demobilization of the troops stationed at the frontiers as indicating an improvement in Austro-Russian relations and as a recognition by Russia of the sincerity of Austria’s policy in the Balkans, thus making possible the(Reuter.) - 196 words
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Article141 1913-03-14 240 Threatened Raid on 'Varsity tfoats. (Reuter.) London, March 12. In consequence of letters threatening a Suffragette raid, the Oxford and Cambridge boat houses are guarded night and day. The course, from Putuey to Mortlake, will be carefully patrolled by Police boats during the race. It is expected(Reuter.) - 141 words
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Article31 1913-03-14 240 (Reuter.) London, March 12. The news of the earthquake at Guatemala has been confirmed It is known that a hundred children perished in the collapse of a school.(Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article22 1913-03-14 240 Reuter) London, March 12. Ihe 1 sar s <l.lighter, the Gtand Duchess Litiana is suffering from typhoid fever.( Reuter) - 22 words
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Article44 1913-03-14 240 (Reuter.) London, March 12. Intervention by the Board of Trade has resulted in a settlement of the dispute between the London bakers and their masters. The men, it will be remembered, threatened a strike unless they were granted shorter hours.(Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article241 1913-03-14 240 French and German Comments. (Reuter.) London, March 12. The article in the Koelnisclte Zeitung, entitled “The Peace-Breaker,” is much commented on in Germany and France. The German Press generally supports the Koelnische Zeitung and states that the article is an opportune warning to those Germans eager to woo(Reuter.) - 241 words
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Article66 1913-03-14 240 The Special Levy. (Reuter,) Berlin, March 12. The Federal Ministers, under the presidency of Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, discussed the proposed increase to the German Army and approved in principle the special property levy to meet that increase. The publicist, Herr Rudolf Martin, estimates that the Kaiser’s share(Reuter,) - 66 words
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Article48 1913-03-14 240 (Reuter.) London, March 12. Hie Premier, Mr. 11. H. Asquith, announced that the Army Estimates will be introduced into Parliament next week and the Navy Estimates on March 26. London, March 12. lhe Army Estimates include the provision of a new gun to destroy airships.(Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article3940 1913-03-14 241 annual report. The annual report for 1912 of the Penang Chamber of Commerce states Gentlemen, Your Committee beg to submit their Report for the year ending the 31st of December, 1912. Membership. The Membership of the Chamber at the close of the year totalled 33 Two3,940 words
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Article237 1913-03-14 243 to IHK Ediior of ihb Btuaitm Echo. Th o a 'l )ove subject gives food for thought and would suggest that the English language taught in the local to Asiatics is unreasonable What W ii use the people ould it not be better for Government and o237 words
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