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Title Section22 1919-10-01 1514 The Straits Echo. MAIL EDITION. 119 PER ANNUM, Sinsle Copy 40 eta. VI.’ 17 4 Penang, Wednesday, October 1, 1919, No. 40.22 words
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Advertisement365 1919-10-01 1514 L CONTENTS. Lea debs: Miscellaneous (Continued): Heads We Win-Tails You Lose 1,51« 1541 Port Problems 1,526 Bur *.C™ pS, 1541 Portal Pervenity 1,536 L542 nth m The Press and Cable Reform. 1,512 Th. Shantung Issue 1,548 Daring p. 1,542 Ports Trust. 1,556 Japan Grip and Shantung 1,543 Mercantile Bank 1.556365 words
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Advertisement180 1919-10-01 1515 THE I “STRA ITS ECHO” B MAIL EDITION. J —WC3OQ09I J— g’v Published the diy prior to the departure of each mail Far Europe, vli s*jDk £>X and contains the latest local and States news originally publisnea in the AQ? daily issues, as well as all important news from various180 words
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Article1526 1919-10-01 1516 a> We have had occasion to remark before upon the fact that we seldom hear of the M.8.V.R. in these days except through the medium of the police courts. The records of the proceedings which reached us from Klang last week do not enhance the1,526 words
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51 1919-10-01 1516 has bought the business and good-will of the Wah Hing Press, Sereinban. The Seremban branch of the Commercial Press, with its own premises at 125, Birch» Riad, which have been undergoing alterations and additions, will, according to the Malay Mail, open at the beginning of51 words
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Article83 1919-10-01 1516 of Singt- pore, draw attention in this i.-?ue to the famous Onklxud Sen-ibl? Six cars for nale of which they are sole agent-in Malaya. These cars cm reel <.ff"ale-ut 25 a single gallon of |**trol and cover 8 to 12 OO0 miles with a single set83 words
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Advertisement97 1919-10-01 1516 cue Straits €cbo. PUBLISHED DAILY. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD., S9, Beach Street, Penang. Price:— Dally Local $30 Per annum. Dally Outstation Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) $18 Per annum. Cable Address ECHO PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586. Printing Department 343. N.B. All business97 words
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Article421 1919-10-01 1517 [bbuhm muoBauB.] President Wilson Scores Again. Lob Angeles, September 20.-Preaident Wilson, referring to the Shantung question, said that Britain and France could not honourably violate the secret treaties with Japan. By Rcductlo ad Absurdum. The only way by which the case of Shantung could be improved would ta to421 words
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Article507 1919-10-01 1517 Revelations from Austria. Vienna, September 20.—The Austrian foreign office has authorised the publication of official dozuments bearing upon the origin of the war which shew that the Potsdam war council in July 1914 was really held at Vienna. The document include two unpublished cipher telegrams, dated507 words
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Article591 1919-10-01 1517 Germano.Japanese Treaty Denied. Paris, September 22. An important paper Die Politische Nachrichttn denies the tion that a secret treaty has been concluded between Germany and Japan. FrancoJBegian Relations. The French Minister of industrial reconstitution says that good work has been done at Brussels by the Supreme Economic council.591 words
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Article154 1919-10-01 1518 Washington, August 30.—The U. S. War Department director of Army Transport service has planned to organize a permanent transport service reserve capable of carrying 152,000 troops, as part of the Army Reorganization plan. 'I he Leviathan, Washington, Mount Vernon, and Savannah are among the ships listed to154 words
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Article163 1919-10-01 1518 A farewell gathering took place at Bukit Koman, Raub, on the 17ih inst. of the Chinese contractors and staff of the Raub Australian Gold Mines to bid farewell to Mr. W. H. Martin, the general manager, on the eve of bis departure on his well earned163 words
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Article566 1919-10-01 1518 Good Defence. Tan Sok who was charged before the same Magistrate with theft of five catties of copra stated in his defence that as one of the bags hud given way he collected all the copra that fell from it and put it in a bag with566 words
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Article325 1919-10-01 1518 SINGAPORE CENTENARY MEMORIAL. Meeting in Penang Y ester: ay. A meeting of representatives of the different communities of Penang was held in the Governor’s Office yesterday afternoon; the Hon. Mr. G. A. Hall, Resident Councillor presided and there was also present the Hon. Mr. H. W. Firmstone, Director325 words
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Article209 1919-10-01 1518 HYLAM SERVANT MAKES SAVAGE ATTACK ON HIS MASTER. Slashes His Employer and Also Wounds His Daughter. Mr. Tang Cheang Pow, ex-Police Court Bai] iff and the holder of the Long Service Medal, and his daughter were the victims of a dastardly attack by hie cook this morning. It209 words
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Article162 1919-10-01 1519 Football in Malaya. An attempt is being made to raise a Rugby football team in Negri fiembilan this season and intending players are reqrtftst& to send in their names to Mr. W. R. M. 'Towler, Bersmban. AMERICAN POLOISTS TO VISIT ENGLAND. There is a movement afoot in162 words
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Article219 1919-10-01 1519 (fyW Qu? Oyn Bilik Palau, September 22.—At the Police Court Balik Pulau before Captain AJC. Baker, Magistrate, who specially chme’ otĕr irom Prtang to try a gambling Chinese at the instance of Captain NtM. Hashim, District Officer Balik Pulau, were arraigned On a charge Of playing in219 words
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Article79 1919-10-01 1519 Thb Students’ Activities. (Hongkong Po I Special.) Peking, Sept. 11. -The students’ trouble has not ended yet Thb Chakqchuji Clash. Shanghai, Sept. 11.—jn discussing the conflict between Chinese and Japanese trdrtpe at Chingchun the Cabinet has decided rtiat'agfeefttent must be obtained of the authorities at Fungtien and Kirin79 words
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Article1269 1919-10-01 1519 ITS LARGE PERCENTAGE OF WINNERS. (By Edward Moorhouse.) The peerage bestowed upon Colonel Hall Walker is regarded with special satisfaction in racing and breeding circles because of the official announcement that it implies recognition of the generous gift to the nation of practically all his thoroughbred stock.1,269 words
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Advertisement33 1919-10-01 1519 A GOOD SUGGESTION. Try Chamberlain’s Tablets when bilious or const pated- You are certain to be much pleased with them. They are easy to take and pkaeant in effect. For sale by dealers,33 words
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Article6961 1919-10-01 1520 GRAVELY MENACED BY PROPOSED DEAL WITH THE F M.S. WEIGHTY, FAR-REACHING RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT YESTERDAY’S MEETING OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Pbnang Communities Should bb Consulted. Plenty of Money In Penang to Finance the Docks and Harbour Improvement Scheme A special general meeting of6,961 words
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Article181 1919-10-01 1523 The following circular despatch received by the Governor from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, is published in the Straits Government Gaze'te:— Downing Street, August 2, 1919. Sir,—My predecessor, in his despatch No. 117 of April 25, 1918, expressed his recognition of the services rendered181 words
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113 1919-10-01 1523 regret that there is a delay hi the arrival of the branch accounts to March 31 last from India, and same have not yet reached London. They have, however, decided that the position is such that a dividend at the rate of113 words
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Article185 1919-10-01 1523 The Performance in Aid of Chtmhsv School Funds. Following is a statement of the accounts in connection with the recent special performance by local Chinese amateurs in aid of Chinese schools in order to enable them to promote education in the Chinese language: Statement of Account. Receipts Dress185 words
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Article147 1919-10-01 1523 Entertainments in a Feit Days. Our Boy Scouts, who did such excellent work during the Great War in raising over $3,000 by giving entertainments on behalf of the Rea Cross, are now about to provide another of their enjoyable entertainments to arsist their own funds—surely a worthy147 words
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46 1919-10-01 1523 the Northern Chinese Government is contemplating to stop the pay of those who hold sinecure posts such as Advisers and Councillors in both the President’s Omc® and the Knowuyuan. About time this waste of public funds was put an end to I46 words
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61 1919-10-01 1523 is The Planters Stores Bulletin (issued fortnightly by the Planters’ Stores and Agency Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur) the first issue of which has just been published. Primarily a trade circular, it contains items of particular interest to planters, and some useful f<*®h* and statistics61 words
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Article2823 1919-10-01 1524 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Sir. Your leaders under the caption Penang'8 Peril must have encourage*I a very useful desire on the part of the public in general for open discussion of so impor- tant a matter as is now fbr the first time— I in2,823 words
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Article136 1919-10-01 1525 [To the Editor of the Straitt Echo,] Sir, As the ricksha puller is never satisfied, no matter how much one pays him, and frequently makes a nuisance of himself “howling and screaming”, as Mr. James would have it, for more, would it not be a good idea for136 words
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Article1000 1919-10-01 1525 MR. HOOVER’S GRAVE WARNING. Sidney Smith’s objection to being "preached to death by wild curates was a very natural one, which many a man, sick to death of being told his duty in pulpit, paragraph, and speech, is inclined to echo to-day. But, by reason1,000 words
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Article108 1919-10-01 1525 of the Bang- i ne annual geuvrai mvcKug kok St. Andrew’s Society was held on tM 16th instant. Mr. 8. H. Hendrick was anpointed chieftain, in his absence. Mr. n.• Mair vice-chieftain, Mr. D. B. Robeirtson hon. secretary, Mr. A. H. Donaldson treasurer, Mr. 0. L.108 words
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Article1288 1919-10-01 1526 Perusal of the voluminous report of the special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, which filled about one page and half of our last issue, is assuredly calculated to impress on the minds of most people the expediency of dissolving the Penang flarbour Board as speedily as possible1,288 words
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Article20 1919-10-01 1526 Judicial Corn- misstoner, is gazetted acting Chief Judicial Commibbionen F MS, ’nHi R' ♦h*, 19th Ssp'sjflhH-20 words
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Article585 1919-10-01 1526 SUGAR AND ALCOHOL FROM THE NIPAH PALM. In a contribution to the Board of Trade Journal, the Conservator of Forests, North Borneo, report* that the Nipah palm (Nipa Fructicans), is one of the very few tropical plants which occur in sandy regions over extensive areas in Borneo.585 words
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Article44 1919-10-01 1526 at the Matilda Hoepi- tai, Hongkong, a lew days ago, of the Rev. Alvin Field, who succumbed to malaria fever. He was connected with the Christian Mr.. >ionary Alliance at Wuchow and Usd eejj in K”angbj <3 1 1 'he pas»44 words
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Article467 1919-10-01 1527 [beutebs telegrams.] Quarter Deck and Lower Deck, Dine Together as Comrades should. London, September 23. —A memorable fhnction took place at the Portsmouth Town Hall last night when a number of Admirals and the lower deck dined together in a neighbourly fashion at a great naval reunion to467 words
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Article431 1919-10-01 1527 Welcomes British Occupation Vienna, September 20 —The news that Trana-Danubian Hungary will be occupied by British troops has been received with enthusiasm at Buda Pesth. With Cheers for British General. A great pro-British demonstration took place at the Opera house yesterday evening when General Gordon was greeted with an431 words
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Article419 1919-10-01 1527 Great Reception at Vancouver. Vancouver, September 22.-The Prioc»‘ ol Wales met with a great reception here Tk city was lavishly decorated. The Western Bulwark. Replying to a civic address the Prin-w referred to British Colombia as the western bulwark of the British Crown. He wu amazed at419 words
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Article33 1919-10-01 1527 for the Colonies h* I ue secretary oi oiatv wi authorized the Straits Government to an assurance that no change in the the dolla* is or has been c33 words
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Article208 1919-10-01 1528 (To the Editor of the Stralte Echo.] Sir,—I quite agree with your remarks and Ai old Resident’s” view re the legal feres of our rickshas that a Table of Fares be printed to be carried in rickshas and I would suggest in addition that a Table of Distances208 words
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Article203 1919-10-01 1528 [To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Sir, —Kindly spare me a little space for the following:— I, as Hon. Secretary of the committee that organised the performance of Nyai Dasimah, beg to express my thanks to all concerned, especially to Messrs Choong Suan Teow and Tan Hong203 words
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Article185 1919-10-01 1528 [To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Sir, —1 wss very pleased to read your leading article upon the subject of the M. 8. V. R. in this afternoon’s issue of the Straits Echo, and was struck by the extreme moderation of its tone.185 words
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Article180 1919-10-01 1528 Sentences Shortened. Having heard certain rumours with reference to the rioters concerned in the recent riots in Penang our representative interviewed Mr, T. Isaac Tambyah this morning and that gentleman was good enough to place the facts before him. After the convictions had been affirmed by Mr.180 words
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Article329 1919-10-01 1528 Extraordinary General Meeting. Notice has been given that an extraordinary general meeting of the Stiawan Rubber Plantations Ltd. will be held at the Company’s Office here on Saturday, the 27th September, at noon for the purpose of considering and, if deemed advisable, passing with or without modification the329 words
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Article337 1919-10-01 1528 Miss Maud Fasb as Rrspoxdekt. Iu the Divorce Court at Melltourne on August 29, so the Brisbane papers report, Edgar Warwick Goodchild, theatrical manager, sought a divorce from May Goodchild, better known by her stage name, Maud Fane, on the ground of misconduct by the respondent with337 words
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Article161 1919-10-01 1528 Malay Crook Gets His Deserts, (From Our Own Corretpondenl.) Bukit Mertajam. September 24. At the Bukit Mertajam Police Court yesterday an ex Notice-server named Din bin Brahim was convicted on three charges of the offence of cheating three other Malays, named Musah bin Mohamed, Musah bin Demanis and161 words
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Article68 1919-10-01 1528 United Plan er/ As-ociation of Southern India strongly recommends the establishing of aco operative ttore at some central place, all shares in which are to Im* held by planter». Our Kuala Lurnpur comemporary mentions in this connection that a somewhat similar movement is on68 words
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Article1103 1919-10-01 1529 half-yearly meeting of the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Port “Well Supplied With Tonnage, Says The Chairman. Last Tuesday afternoon, 23rd instant, Mr. W. P. W. Ker presided over the haltyearly meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, held in the Exchange buildings, at which there was a1,103 words
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Article112 1919-10-01 1529 Three More Singapore Cases. The Malaya Tribune reports that Ang Chong Chew was charged last Monday before Mr. Monk iu the Third Court, Singapore, with having tried to export some rice without a licence from the Food Controller. The accused was sentenced to a fine of 10,112 words
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Article542 1919-10-01 1529 Tennis. Penang Champion Wins Easily. The exhibition game of tennis between Mr. W.H. Threlfall, the Penang Cricket Club champion, and Mr. Ten Cate, the doubles champion of Sumatra, which was played yesterday evening resulted in an easy victory for Threlfall by 6—3,6—1. A good many of the542 words
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Article25 1919-10-01 1529 The Ipoh griffins ordered from the Australian exporters, have been a hl PP“ ou the steamer Madras, and are due Singapore October 3.25 words
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Article25 1919-10-01 1529 has re- 1 lie x/amei a. a turned to the East, landing at Shang at a fortnight ago from America.25 words
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Article35 1919-10-01 1529 it A lYUcUU JUUUipUl viuiroo'- r being formed to further the industries 0 Southern China with a view to meeting tic requirements of Mala van markets, taj# .th* Malay Mail.35 words
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Article150 1919-10-01 1530 The recently published report of the F M. 8. Labour Department states that there are 61 estates which maintain their own hospitals; these, with a few exceptions, are in charge of dressers and are visited regularly by medical practitioners with European qualifications. Several of these hospitals150 words
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Article876 1919-10-01 1530 (Singapore 18 Sep.) On Rubber. To London, from Singapore, Penang, Port Swettenham or Malacca, 152s. 6d. per ton of 50 cubic feet. To Liverpool, from Singapore, Penang, Port Swettenham or Malacca, 150s. per ton of 50 cubic feet. To London, from Port Dickson, Teluk Anson, Kelantan or876 words
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72 1919-10-01 1530 late hospital assistant, Isolation Hospital, Singapore, gave a farewell entertainment to him on the eve of his departure to Edinburgh to prosed his studies in medicine, say. the Strait; Times. Ab-it ICO friend» aasembled and presented him -th a cigarette caae a, e72 words
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Article196 1919-10-01 1530 Is It to be Kuala Kubu Again (From Our Oirn Correspondent*). Ipoh, September 25: Ipoh is flooded tbit morning. The shops in Station road are 2) feet under mud and water already. The whole district is flooded. Washout on Railway Kuala Lumpur, September 25 —Theheavy and196 words
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Article292 1919-10-01 1530 European Shoots his Wife And Commits Shoide. A Lahore press-message of August 3® contains details of a shocking tragedy resulting in the death of a married couple, Mr. C. B. Mayes, R. p of Bagdad, and his wife which took place in the railway quarters near Boughey Road292 words
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Article599 1919-10-01 1531 Mr J. Bowes, Superintendent oi Surveys, Lower Perak, has left Batu Gajah Hospital, having made an excellent recovery from what was considered to be a serious nervous breakdown. The engagement is announced of Miss Vic* torie Zimmerman, youngest daughter of Mrs. Zimmerman of Victoria Street, Singapore, to599 words
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Article2347 1919-10-01 1531 I SINGAPORE CENTENARY MEMORIAL. Report of Organising Committee. I A committee appointed by His Excellency I the Governor to report upon a scheme to 1 celebrate the Centenary of Singapore sub* I mitted on the 1st August, 1918, a report, I from which the following is an extract2,347 words
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Article2306 1919-10-01 1532 INCREASING THE OUTPUT Good Prospects The sixth annuel general meeting of «hareholders in Malayan Collieries, Limited, via held at the registered officer of the company, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Buildings, Kuala Lumpur, on September 20th at 11 a.rn. Mr It. C. Russell presided. Mr. J. J. F. McEwan2,306 words
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Article97 1919-10-01 1533 Tun Soo GtiBO and Lim Peng Siang have offered J 60 ,000 each as an endowment for Scholarships o Chinese only. The annual income at o p cent.’ will amount to some $9,000 an wi o sufficient to provide &r a two vests P graduate course97 words
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Advertisement54 1919-10-01 1533 CHRONIC DIARRHOEAAre you subject to attacks of Keep absolutely quiet for a few days, tea bed if possible* be careful of y°V r ie taka Chamberlain’s Colic and lfirr Rem dy. This medicine has outed oaa< chronic diarrhoea that physicians have f ft •on,’ and it will cure you. For54 words
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Article3148 1919-10-01 1534 PARTY strifeir the south INVASION OF KIANGSI PROVINCE NORTHERNERS ALARMED ANT1-BR1TISH LEAFLETS ATTACK SIR JOHN JORDAN Bolshevik Propaganda in Sinkiang Causes Uneasiness amongst Chinese Officials POPULAR LEADERS UNDER ARREST. Peking, September 1.—Alter their detention at the Tien An Men, most of the student demonstrators were released on Thursday3,148 words
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Article130 1919-10-01 1535 New York, August 8: —It is reported that Charles E. Nicholson, designer of Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock IV, will come here at an early date to make a thorough examination of the America’s Cup challenger that has been laid up in the Eric Basin since 1914. As the130 words
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Article71 1919-10-01 1535 I Denver, August 22: —R. J. Copes, driving I a Chevrolet, won the Denver to Cheyenne I race recently, his time being 2:12:29. The I time of last year s race was 2:04; poor road I conditions arc said to have made the time in71 words
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Article95 1919-10-01 1535 Seabright, N.J., July 31The semi-final-round matches in single and doubles in the annual invitation tournament of the Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club produced some of the most spectacular tennis seen on tliesu classic courts in the last dozen years. 0 only was the tennis95 words
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119 1919-10-01 1535 oi the I IJV IIIUIP Hon. Mr. Watson, lately British Resident of Perak, will be interested in an excerp from our Ipoh contemporary which says t aa “ho left by a special train accompanied A' Dr. Gundry Fox fcr Penang shortly noon on September 19.119 words
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Article959 1919-10-01 1536 Lately we referred at some length in this column to the many shortcomings of the Postal Authorities, dwelling upon inordinate, vexatious and exasperating delays, and making it quite clear that wo have no cause of complaint as against the employees, who are most courteous and obliging, but regard959 words
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Article277 1919-10-01 1536 New Empire-embracing Yersei. Some time ago we reproduced from a Loudon journal two new verses which, with the King's approval, have bĕen tentatively substituted in the National Anthem to give it an Empire character. These were sung with the original first verse outside St. I aul s Cathedral277 words
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Article511 1919-10-01 1536 Order to Produce Books in Court. An application of special interest to banking circles formed the subject of discussion on 5th September before Mr. Wm. Wadsworth, District Judge of Colombo. The Times of Ceylon states that the matter arose in oon. nection with the case511 words
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Article114 1919-10-01 1537 [BBUTBM TBLBGBUff.] The Redemption of Russia. London, September 24 It is authoritatively* announced that Denikin has now won about a quarter of European Russia with a population of 80,000,000 from the Bolsheviks and occupies the third, fourth and fifth greatest cities of His armies' number between 300,000114 words
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Article303 1919-10-01 1537 Fbrty Thoasaad Square Miles Swept Clear, g London, September 24. The oflicial anntxincetneni that the mine clearance service id to cease at the end of November gives little indication of the immense and dangerous labour that has been involved in sweeping up the minefields in the neighbourhood303 words
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Article331 1919-10-01 1537 Russia. Paris, September 25.—Reports received in Paiis indicate lint the forces of tie Bolsheviks in ltu*sia are being driven a!oug the line of advance of the Russian mid Polish troops, Import int towns have fallen into the han h of the Anti B.iLhevik forces. The advance of331 words
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Article97 1919-10-01 1537 Easier Views. London, September 24.- Labour correspondents consider that Mr. Thomas, M.P’s. warning of future railway trouble should not bo taken too seriously. They point out that the already protracted negotiations with the railway executive have still two months to run and, with Government help, it ii practically97 words
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Article12 1919-10-01 1537 The silver market is firm: 5s. 2id. buyers 5.2fd. sellers.12 words
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Article69 1919-10-01 1537 Ota ru Maru Stranded. Aden, September 21.—The Italian viceconsul at Rasalula in Northern Somaliland wires to Lloyds agents here that the s8. O/ani Maru, which left Singapore for Marseilles on August 2nd, went ashore on the Somaliland coast, on the 20th August, and is stranded69 words
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Article54 1919-10-01 1537 his been received at Ceylon from the Secretary of State for the Colonies*, da ed 3rd September, intimating that Sir Graeme Thomson, K.C B., the new Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, sails by the Oderley leaving England on the 26th September. Sir Graeme Thomson may therefore be expected in54 words
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Article117 1919-10-01 1537 Train Services Delayed, Another Wash Out. J*’*?’? OuT n Con-MpoiMbiU.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept 26.-Pg».—, yesterday's mail from Penan/hMfuZ detrained at 'Lahat and arrived her. ta» hours late. w The mail train from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore which is due to leave at 8,30 n m was117 words
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Article70 1919-10-01 1537 writes from HVUJ Ipoh Owing to the heavy rains that w have been having these last few days; the Kinta River has risen and flooded the town. In some places the water is knee deep: in others neck deep. It is the biggtit flood that we have70 words
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Article148 1919-10-01 1537 Meeting of Sub-Commlttee of Royal Commission London, September 23.—Sir Jama Meston, K. C. S. I. representing India; Mr. G. H. Knibbe, C. M. G. representing Australia; Mr. W. L. Griffith, representing Canada; and Mr. James Buran, r 1.8.0. representing South-Africa attended a meeting of the sub-committee of the148 words
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Article135 1919-10-01 1537 The First Day* New York, September 23.—The of the great steel strike shewed States were affected. Disorder! are repo from a few places only. w The Guards shot ieven persons at at* castle, Pennsylvania and killed one. Num ous arrests nave been made at v centres. The135 words
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Article260 1919-10-01 1538 Tubbing the People against China. According to the Peking vernacular papers a report from the Post Office at Chihfeng states that every day about sixty copies of newspapers in the Mongolian language have been received from Fengtien addressed to the Consul of a certain nation named260 words
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Article79 1919-10-01 1538 Recruiting has now been resumed in Madras Presidency generally except in the following Taluqs which are still closed owing to the prevalence of disease:— Wandewash, Cheyyar, Arkonara, Gudiyatham, Poher, Tiruvannamalai and Walajapet Taluqs, of North Arcot district; Punganoor and Tirifl>athi Taluqs of Chittoor district; Tuni Taluq of Godaveri79 words
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Article52 1919-10-01 1538 to the invitation of the Northern Government ex-President Genera Feng Kuo-chang was expected to arrive in Peking on the 9th instant from bis native place, Hockien. Most of the high officials who have close connections with Genera Feng went to Tientsin to meet him there anc escort him52 words
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Article73 1919-10-01 1538 include a LUU UIUCT notice posted at Hongkong at the Star Ferry Hongkong-Kowloon wharf, reading as follows; The Star Ferry Company does not undertake to give change. /1 money changer’s office is adjacent to the office and prospective passengers can obtain change there at73 words
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Article82 1919-10-01 1538 has been taken by the Canton Municipality for city reform have been notified that they can now apply for compensation. The demolition of ancient city walls for widening the streets of anton has involved the destruction of a large numher of buildings for this purpose. The directors82 words
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Article434 1919-10-01 1538 JAPAN’S FAR EASTERN POLICY. BAD IMPRESSION GROWING IN AMERICA. (Mainichi Chronic's Service). San Francisco, August 29.-—Everybody returning from the Orient is attacking Japan’s policy and actions in China and Korea, and a bad impression is being created among Americans. We (presumably Japanese in California) wonder why Japan434 words
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Article57 1919-10-01 1538 Yet Another Gang Robbery. A gang robbery i« reported to have > teen committed by five persons on the 22ndinrt at 9 p.m. at the reaid»nce of Ng him Ne 108, Victoria Street, Singapore. jewellery and ca.lt to the value of 0,864 w„ removal. The robber, have57 words
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Article170 1919-10-01 1538 (To the Editor of the Strait» Echo,] Sir, When is a volunteer not a volunteer? When his service is compulsory Therefore drop the V out of M.S.V.R. and your xmnnondrum is answered. “M.8V.R.” who wrote to you yesterday fails to appreciate the fact that170 words
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Article72 1919-10-01 1538 1 To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Dear Sir.—To my inquiry addressed* to the Echo, with reference to the t ice Relief Fund to which I was one of the subsc ibers, I regret to saying there is so far no official reply. I believe72 words
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Article224 1919-10-01 1538 Effect in Fediral Capital. Owing to the boycott of Japanese goods, the local price of matches has gone up eaormously.—.Malay Mail. Going Strong in Canton. The merchants in Canton held a .meeting recently in the General Chamber of Commerce and passed a resolution to stop trading in Japanese goofs224 words
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Article31 1919-10-01 1538 is informed that work on the scheme for deviating the main line to Penang away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur will probably be begun early in lw20.31 words
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Article591 1919-10-01 1539 Mr. H. E. Nixcn has been appointed an assistant District Judge for Jas in district, Malacca. Major A. D. Welch, R.M.L.I., has taken over the duties of General Staff Officer (Naval), Singapore. An enlarged photograph of the late Mr. Justice Edmonds has just been placed in the591 words
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Article683 1919-10-01 1539 I Earl Stanhope’s Sensational Charges. London, July 31.—The House of Lords I has ordered by a vote of 69 to 42, and in the I teeth of the Government’s opposition, an I inquiry into the circumstances of the dismissal of Miss Violet Douglas Pennant from the I683 words
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Article274 1919-10-01 1539 I Horrible Prisons In Stamboul London, J uly 30.—" Nothing but constant I watch by Entente authorities can prevent a I return to the old regime, ”so writes Vic®. I Admiral Sir A. Calthorpe, High Com. I missioner at Constantinople, in one of» series of reports274 words
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Article39 1919-10-01 1539 is reported to have presented Lu Tsien-tsiang, one of the Chinese Peace Delegates, who lately returned to China, a photograph of himself, with autograph, in a silver frame, for transmission to President Hsu Shih-chang.39 words
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Article57 1919-10-01 1539 of the XLlVre VVlAl MV tVUVIU* W— Malacca Planters’ Association in the Malacca Club on Sunday, October 5. The business includes minutes of previous general meeting correspondencemedical scheme, (a) To receive the committee’s report, (b) To nominate two members to serve on the Malacca57 words
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Article46 1919-10-01 1539 have mys- teriously disappeared in transit between London and Ceylon. On August 7 Messrs. Kino Brothers despatched from London by the Merkera to Colombo, reeistered packets containing diamonds The Aftrssni duly arrived in Bombay, but the diamon s failed to reach Ceylon.46 words
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Article160 1919-10-01 1539 which is coming up before the Ipoh Court of appeal is a motion by Mr. A. van Cuylenberg m connection with the Perak water rights case judgment. It will be remembered, says the Times of Malaya, that in this case the full Court gave judgment for the160 words
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Article823 1919-10-01 1540 Steamer on Fire. At Sydney, at about 11.30 p.m. on August 29, the palatial liner Koenig in Luise, 14,000 tons, a commandeered German vessel, was discovered to be on fire. When the brigade arrived the fire had a strong hold of a large consignment of copra in the aft823 words
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Article176 1919-10-01 1540 Leong Cheong was.charged before the same Magistrate with dishonestly retaining stolen property to wit three pairs of riesha lamps. Sub-Inspector Che Pain stated that yesterday morning he went out with two men for the purpose of pointing out their addresses. One of them took him176 words
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Article10 1919-10-01 1540 the well-known conjurer, is now performing in Japan.10 words
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Article22 1919-10-01 1540 announces the appomt- ment of Mr. R. A. Burr, of the Chung Mei news agency, as Managing Director.22 words
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Article15 1919-10-01 1540 the Food Controller, has returned to Singapoie from his visit to Penang.15 words
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Article18 1919-10-01 1540 has returned to bis home from the General Hospital, says the Straits Times.18 words
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Article32 1919-10-01 1540 was given at the Klang Club last Saturday evening by returned soldiers. The committee comprised Mahr Macdonald, Mr. Scales, Mr. Le Haye, Mr. Van Bearle and Mr. McMillan.32 words
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33 1919-10-01 1540 of Vonnmuj i j the King’s Liverpool Regiment, arriwa in Penang on Monday from home and assume! dntiw Drill In.tructor of the Pjuang Volunteers in to wor Webb.33 words
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Article642 1919-10-01 1540 MUSCOVITE CAVALRY INVADE SINKIANG. Inhabitants of City of Tacheng Panic-Stricken. The Government has received the following urgent telegram from General Yang Tuchun of SiiJriang, reporting the critical situation at Hi Accor ting to the telegram of the Taoyin of Tacheng, recently five hundred Russian cavalry troops led by642 words
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Article570 1919-10-01 1541 TENNIS. INTERESTING DOUBLES. Messrs. F. C. Gregson and E. G. Bird, the champion Profession Pair, who defeated Messrs. Ten Cate and M. B. Lynch on Monday last, tried conclusions with Messrs. Ten Cate and W. H. Threlfall yesterday evening, but proved no match for their adversaries, who570 words
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Article276 1919-10-01 1541 As a measure of precaution owing to an outbreak of cholera in the town of Singapore the following streets and areas are placed out of bounds for all ranks —Tanj ng Pagar Coolie Lines, Havelock Road, Klang Road, Tan Took Seng Hospital, Ophir Road, Klang Road, Nelson276 words
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Article156 1919-10-01 1541 Betrayed and Broken-Hearted. Ooi Thean San was this morning placed in the dock before Mr. A. C. Baker charged with attempting to commit suicide by taking chandu at Tek Soon Street yesterday. Inspector Bartels stated that accused was tired of life and wanted to commit suicide by156 words
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55 1919-10-01 1541 Taiping, through their Honorary Secretary, sent the following telegram to Penang to the Hon. Mr. R. G. Watson, C.M.G., Resident of Perak The members of the Ceylon Association, Taiping, regretting your illness, wish speedy recovery, lion voyage, sjife retu r n bom®, and all55 words
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Article251 1919-10-01 1541 Rain General and Satisfactory. The summary of the Crop Report for ths week ending the 13th September states that all Districts, except Minbu, report rain during the week. In Lower Burma, the fall was moderate, only Sandoway reporting a fall exceeding 5 inches. In the dry zone251 words
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Article46 1919-10-01 1541 that the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th December will be observed as public holidays for peace celebrations throughout India. The 14th (Sunday), will be set apart for public thanksgiving and on the 15th and 16th the mam celebrations will take place.46 words
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102 1919-10-01 1541 of the Northern Government of the painstaking efforts made by General Li Shun iu working or the peace of the country, the Government he other day granted him the First Class Order of Merit. It is reported that m addition to this honour, the102 words
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151 1919-10-01 1541 QI Il IB ucjiatvw.w the United States Minister, mr. neiUBcn, me uuhvm who is retiring from the diplomatic was entertained at a reception by t e pean and American Returned Studento Club, the League of Nations Self-improvement Society, the Soci151 words
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Article577 1919-10-01 1542 Paderewski's Portrait. The story of the New Europe continues to write itself in serial form on the pages of the stamp album. Fresh items of historical in. tereat are being added almost daily. Poland’s latest contribution to the record is a series of six postage stamps,577 words
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Article229 1919-10-01 1542 (7%e Times, August i'ith, 1919.) 1he i eport of the committee appointed by the Newspaper Conference and the Empire Press Union, just issued, makes the following suggestions:— (1) That immediate steps be taken to improve the existing cable services by reducing the wordage of Government229 words
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Article242 1919-10-01 1542 Two Men Kidnapped and Several Hundred Dollars Stolen. A piracy is reported to have occurred on the 8th ultimo in Deep Bay, Hongkong. The official report of it is to the effect that the master of cargo junk No. 3755 reported that at 5p.m. on the 7th his242 words
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Article67 1919-10-01 1542 the Commissioner of De- fence at Kochow and Luichow having bren relieved of office by the Military Governor. I u Lan-tsing, the Commander of Gendermeric, was promoted to the post. Commander 1-u was for a time a notorious bandit m Kwonstung. After the ehanre of .the form 067 words
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Article67 1919-10-01 1542 Jlmah Estate. (From Our Ou.n Correspondent.) Singapore, September 25.—The director* of Jimah are discussing a proposal to pur* chase the Springlauds estate of 240 acres. United Engineers Will it is expected pay a final dividend of 17iX. Rubber Is easier. Crepes 93. Sheets 911. N, Y. K. The67 words
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Article85 1919-10-01 1542 Law Forbids Defacement. A Penang correspondent of the Ipoh paper in the course of an article on gold smuggling, says: “One may do as he wills with his sovereigns in Malaya. He may have them made into rings, necklaces, or other barbaric ornamentation/' The Malaya Tribune hastens85 words
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Article106 1919-10-01 1542 Pentt g, bepteml er 25 Messrs. Allen D;rny- Co a (hi»»* <bst tbr fu lowl'g p ices were re*lb*d for ubb*r sod tb<<r by private and ano i.n kdea h d toil wi th Smol ed Diamond Sheet No. 1 88 to 96 oca a lb. Smoked Diamond106 words
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Article73 1919-10-01 1542 (From Our Own Corretpondenl.) Singapore, St pteoabe 26. At 'be Hu a* tore rubber anet on» ’ou»v 857 t r na of lumber wire offend and f OM told. The fcll w n p caimc fetched:— ’'het t Stand ,ud 9) V3 “Off" qua it ...83 *9073 words
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Article40 1919-10-01 1542 Hongkong, on Sep- tember th», wedding ua-> solemnised of Mis« Eileen Patricia O’Sull’va’i. daughter uf the late Mr. T. M. O’Sullivan and of Mra. < A. Mutton, and Mr. H. C. Pomroy, of th* Hongkong Electric Co.40 words
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Article57 1919-10-01 1542 says the Japan Advertiser, that the direct cable service which was operated between Germany and Japan, via Shanghai, by the Deutsche-Japan Post of Yokohama, and which ceased when war was declared -igainst Germany, ia to be ronnmed 1 r e r s f 4s’* to c r57 words
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Article1061 1919-10-01 1543 HBW YORK NATION’S STRONG PLEA CONCERNING SHANTUNG. Chin», So Often Despoiled, Is Being Despoiled Again. A strong warning and appeal to Japan to change her policy in regard to Shantung appears as an editorial in the issue of July 26 of the New York Nation. The1,061 words
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Article84 1919-10-01 1543 Application for preliminary issue of British War Medal Riband by discharged and demobilized itoldiers (other than those discharged from the Royal Air Force), residing in the Colonies or Abroad, should be made by letter to the Officer i/c. Records of the Corps in which they last84 words
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Article58 1919-10-01 1543 Acharn K. 8. R. Kularb Trisnanon, who has attained an age of o\«r 87 years, has just distributed to all loitiistiN-s and institutions throughout the Siamese Kingdom, copies of a book he has compiled dealing vitb the lives of the Minisin Bangkok for th*- pu, 158 words
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Article330 1919-10-01 1543 Trade Appeal for Government Support. A mass meeting of British film exhibitors held at the Holborn Empire the other day* unanimously decided to support any action the Cinematograph Exhibitors’ Association may take in the dispute which has arisen with the Famous Players’ Lasky Film Service. The proposal is330 words
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Article26 1919-10-01 1543 and the Rev. li- me nev. a/, o- Richards were among the passengers Mling here yesterday by the Straits .Imer Perak.26 words
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Article62 1919-10-01 1543 hie many friends, both in Mr. A. r. »ewi, ms Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, will be g a to heir, is back again in the ormer pls£. He joined up almost immediately fter war commenced and went through tine operations horn Veginmng to ■> looking all62 words
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Article54 1919-10-01 1543 the Banvard On Munday, 22nd insiam, American Musical Comedy Co. open d Singapore season at the 1C on with The Suffragettes, a aide-apht mg 'ditv in two acts. ••Hello Hawau ts on hill tor to-night and Hello Hawaii was mostly arm laughing purposes but the the54 words
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111 1919-10-01 1543 in On St. Matthews i.’ay, DC F U 7 the Church ol St.- Mary the, Vtrgh. Lumpur, the Rev. Stephen M. V«W« was ordained priest by the Bis op pore. The Bishop was accompanied y of the chaplains and missionary pn b R j111 words
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Article942 1919-10-01 1544 CHINA RICE CRISIS. (Hongkong Post Special.) Shanghai, September 16 —A sudden increase in the price of rice from seven to nine Mexican dollars has caused a panic among the Chinese. Original Parliament. About 50 members of the old Parliament have left Tientsin, and are on their way to942 words
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Article441 1919-10-01 1544 Government Defrauded of $42,000. Macao has been agog for some days with gossip about a local sensation, and despite efforts to keep the matter quiet news 01the affair has reached Hongkong. The Government has been victimised to the extent of over $40,000, and further losses. Apparently the441 words
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Article1145 1919-10-01 1545 IPOH UNDER WATER SEVERAL RAILWAY WASHOUTS TRAIN SERVICES DISLOCATED HEAVY DAMAGE IN THE HUB OF MALAYA Copies of our Ipoh contemporary, the Times of Malaya, which weri received yesterday fully confirm the telegraphic intelligence published by us during the last two days respecting the1,145 words
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Article519 1919-10-01 1545 I Lean <fc Co.’s Weekly Report. Penang, September 26.—The week under I review has been one of the most difficult I ones which our market had to face for many I a long day. In the early part of the week the decision I Trii e an^8519 words
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Article2691 1919-10-01 1546 [To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Sir,—In your issue of the 24th instant you were good enough to grant me the hospitality of your columns for mv letter <»f September 22 id on Penang'* Salvation signed Fiat Justitia Raut Coelum. Since this the public in general and2,691 words
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Article291 1919-10-01 1547 [To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Sir, Your remarks upon this distressing subject hit the nail on the head as usual, but cannot you see the futility of directing attention to the errors and omissions of officials who take no pride in their work or they would291 words
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Article177 1919-10-01 1547 [To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Dear Sir, —A little incident which happened last night prompts me to write to you about the disgraceful condition of Kulim Lane (the new lane leading from Pitt Street into Carnarvon Street) at night. I was riding along Kulim177 words
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Article18 1919-10-01 1547 has been gazetted acting Crown Solicitor, Hongkong, during the absence, on leave, of Mr. Wakeman.18 words
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Article22 1919-10-01 1547 is announced in Hongkong, of Mr, Arthur Stanley Hocking, of Shanghai, to Miss Emily Correl, of Adelaide, South Australia.22 words
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Article103 1919-10-01 1547 [To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Dear Sir.—With refennce to the letters nf “One of Them” which appeared inyow paper yesterday and on the 16th instant anent the above, I beg to say. that a state-’ mentof accounts will be presented to the subscribers at a103 words
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Article122 1919-10-01 1547 Stopp Aj?x ,in Transit. Having received certain information of which we shall hear in due course Mr- A, K. Mohd. Ibrahim, Acting second Boarding Officer, accompanied by Mr. Ooi Sin Kum, fourth boarding officer, this morning took a launch and* proceeded to Jelutong where he boarded Chinese junk122 words
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Article81 1919-10-01 1547 Purchases Sprlnglands Estate. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 27. At an extraordinary general meeting of the Jimah Rubber Company limited resolutions were passed authorising the directors to purchase the Springlands estate of 187 acres planted up, for 185,000. 165,000 in cash the balance in 2s. shares.81 words
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Article22 1919-10-01 1547 were done at the Lam Hua Ee Hospital, Muntri Street, to-day by Mr. Lim Tai Lee, the Honorary Vaccinator.22 words
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43 1919-10-01 1547 who menus nuu iciaufw left here for Europe by the P.&O.hn Egypt will be pleased to hear that we are advised by the agents, Messrs Glifillan <fc Co. Ltd, that she arrived at Marseilles on the 23rd instant.43 words
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Article42 1919-10-01 1547 has de- lYXl JLdvvj <• IXlvlVilttAlw v* r V/\V1A cided to raise capital to organize a telepn service for Fatshan, iu Kwongtunr. has drafted a set of. regulations and han them to the local authorities for approva42 words
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Article74 1919-10-01 1547 was solemnized at 2V prevtv weuuiug w the Roman Catholic Cathedral, 8 kong, on 13th September, the contracting parties being Mr. Antoine Castro, b° Mr. and the late Mrs. C. M. C*? tr0 R j Miss Danenberg. The Rev.Fatber performed the ceremony. The bride given away by74 words
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Article3151 1919-10-01 1548 The tragic blunder committed by the Big Four at the Peace Conference in favouring Japan at the expense not only of China but of very large British, French, American and other commercial communities desirous of maintaining the most friendly relations with the Chinese nation and to aid3,151 words
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Article575 1919-10-01 1549 Mr. S. A. Lane, of th. Singapore Hubow Board, and Mn. Lane have J I Singapore from Penang. Mr. Andre Danjou, French Comal in Singapore, left 24th instant by mail train for Penang where he was called on business, says the Strait» Time». We are officially informed575 words
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Article617 1919-10-01 1550 Penang Ladies at Cricket. Married vs. Single. A very interesting match was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon between teams representing the married ladies and their single sisters. The married batted first but made an in» auspicious start three wickets going down for 10 but Mrs. Hindley617 words
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Article155 1919-10-01 1550 St. XAVIER’S SCOUTS CADETS. Captain W. Barry, the new Adjutant of the Penang Volunteers, who has the interest and welfare of the Penang Volunteers and the Cadet Corps at heart and is sparing no pains to effect improvements, inspected the St. Xavier’s Cadet Corps yesterday evening and was very much155 words
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Article49 1919-10-01 1550 states that the Indian State Railways have ordered 178 locomotives from England, Bengal Nagpur, 35; Bombay Baroda, 25; Madras South Maharatta, and Burma railways 17 each; Assam Bengal 12; Eastern Bengal State and South Indian 10 each; Nizams State, 9; and Great Indian Peninsula 104.49 words
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Article106 1919-10-01 1550 to Penang by yesterday’s mail from Singapore, who prefers to remain unknown, states that the Ipoh floods are subsiding and that there was no interference in the railway traffic except for the fact that the traih between Lahat and Ipoh had to travel a little slower than usual106 words
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Article170 1919-10-01 1550 to the prob- ability of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands visiting the Dutch East Indies at the unanimous wish of her subjects in Java and Sumatra. 1 here is little doubt that if she does so her Majesty will land at Singapore where she will receive170 words
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Article68 1919-10-01 1550 Another Italian Raid. Spalato, September 23.—An Italian detachment with armoured cars crossed the line of demarcati >n and entered Trau despite the resistance of a few Jugo-Slav sol liers. Serbian troops have gone to meet the Italians. Two American warships have left Spalato for Trau. It68 words
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Article145 1919-10-01 1550 With A Manchu Prince. London, Septe nber 18, —The Times learns, from Peking, that the Chinese troops, countrary to the terms of the Kiakbta convention, have dribbled to outer Mongolia, ostensibly to assist the Mongolians against the Buriat Pan-Mongol movement headed by General SemenofT. Meanwhile Semenoff, under145 words
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Article57 1919-10-01 1550 Debate Adjourned till Tuesday Next. Washington, September 24. The Senate has, by 43 votes to 40, adopted Senator Lodge’s motion to postpone their consideration of the Republican amendment to the Peace Treaty until the 30th September. This vote is considered to be the first57 words
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Article67 1919-10-01 1550 British Dominions and League of Nations. Paris, September 24.—In the course of the discussion upon the Peace Treaty in the Chamber of Deputies M. Pichon upheld the right of the British Dominions to membership of the League of Nations. He declared that France had no67 words
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Article21 1919-10-01 1550 New York, September 24.-Gold to the value of $520,000 has been secured for shipment to the Far East.21 words
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Article41 1919-10-01 1550 Victoria. British Columbia, September 24. The Prince of Wales, travelling by Canadian Pacific Railway’s steamer, was received by a flotilla of motor boats at the entrance of Victoria harbour and by a huge cheering crowd on the pier.41 words
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Article22 1919-10-01 1550 accompanied by unpre- cedented floods, have caused damage in the Philippine Islands to the extent of about e million dollars.22 words
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Article31 1919-10-01 1550 imports to Britain aggregated 5,381 tons and the deli* veries 4,903 tons. The total s*ock of Para and Phi ration rubber was 28,434 tons against 18,460 tons.31 words
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Article43 1919-10-01 1550 which has ever been built in Malaya, consisting of five spans, each 250 feet, and five spans each of 150 feet, making a total length of 2,00fr feet, is to b* built over the Kelautau River on the East Railway.43 words
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Article773 1919-10-01 1551 Railwaymen Present Ultimatum. London, September 24.—Mr. J ,H. Thomas, UP. announce* the fact that an ultimatum Which Will expire at noon to morrow, has been presented to the Government on the railway crisis Public Surprise. Later.—After the reassuring statements in this morning’s newspapers regarding the railway situation773 words
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Article128 1919-10-01 1551 and Ship* builders, Hongkong, on 16th September, an interesting pres ntation took place, Mr. W. Budge bring the recipient of a silver tea set, a souvenir of the occasion of hi* marriage. The presentation was made by Mr. R. M. Dyer, who said that Mr.128 words
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Article171 1919-10-01 1551 the Assumption Col- lege, Bangkok, boys assembled in their play ground to say good-bye and deliver an address to the Rev. Brother Martin de Tours, their Director, who has been deputed to take over the directorship of the new Assumption College in course of building at171 words
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Article535 1919-10-01 1551 The following with reference to the death at Singapore of Mr. H. A. Neubronner—who has been in failing health for some time which we greatly regret to announce, is from “Twentieth Century Impressions of British Malaya,” published while the deceased was in enjoyment of* flourishing business535 words
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Article92 1919-10-01 1551 on the 16th in* me weaaing look stant at St. Jo 8 eph’s Church, Hongkong, the l ev. Fr. Anqustine <> ffic i atl An O l“; Henry Colin Pomrcy, of the Ho g Electric Co., and Miss Eileen O’Sullivan, daughter of the late Mr. O’Sullivan.92 words
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Article222 1919-10-01 1552 Guthrie <fc Co.’s Weekly Report. Singapore, September 25. The usual Weekly Rubber Auctions which commenced on Wednesday opened with a fair demand for all grades and both Standard Crepe and Ribbed Smoked Sheet sold at up to $1.01, one small lot of the latter grade realizing il.Oli. During222 words
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Article155 1919-10-01 1552 The annual dinner of the old boys of the Anglo-Chinese School was held at Oldham Hall, Singapore, last Friday. Covers were laid for over 100, the largest gathering which had ever attended the,annual function. Mr. M. V. Pillai presided and was well supported. After dinner came the155 words
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Article43 1919-10-01 1552 has occurred at the General Hospital, Colombo, of Mr. James B. Cotton, planter of Midlothian, Maskeliya. The late Mr. Cotton was admi’ted inu) hospital about two weeks ago. Death was due to Bright’s disease. The deceased was 66 years of age.43 words
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Article64 1919-10-01 1552 says that travellers by the Sarawak Steamship Co. will hear with regret of the retirement of Mr. J. Gebbie, chief engineer of the Rajah of Sarawak, owing to ill-health. Mr. Gebbie had served with both the former companies and was on the run for nearly eighteen years.64 words
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79 1919-10-01 1552 stated that Rev. Homan had been appointed pastor of Wesley Church, Singapore. While Mr. Homan is waiting for the missionary permit, Rev. Monroe, who has been appointed to India, will serve temporarily as pastor. Rev. W. T. Cherry, who has been waiting79 words
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Article520 1919-10-01 1552 Japan’s Rubber Goods. Japan is busy manufacturing more rubber goods for importation to Britain Surgical articles are reported to be of superior finish. Ihe labour question there at present is not so troublesome as elsewhere, wages and output proving highly encouraging to enterprising makers.— Ex. German Rubber Substitute.520 words
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Article86 1919-10-01 1552 Acting Chief Euty- mologist to the F. M. 8. Government, has been on a visit to North Borneo and Brunei The Borneo Herald believes it is right in sajing that he was considerably impressed with what has been accomplished in the matter of offensive operations against86 words
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Article202 1919-10-01 1552 B. R. writes in our Kuala Lumpur contemporary re the exchange question as follows: In yesterday’s issue of your paper there was a notice to the effect that Government lave decided not to increase the value of the Straits dollar, which would so much improve the rate202 words
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Article129 1919-10-01 1552 Market in Uncertain Condition. London, August 22. —In tin there was a sharp set-back last week, probably as a result of over-confidence, but the market Is in a very uncertain condition, and difficult in the extreme. During June and July the price of tin rose by £50 per129 words
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Article114 1919-10-01 1552 Jews’ High Hopes. London, August 28.— Mr. Weizmann, who, in co-operation with Professor Patrick Geddes, is planning a new Jerusalem, states that the plans fbr the re-settlement of Palestine are rapidly being completed. Anticipation runs specially high among the Jews of Eastern Europe. He says that millions are waiting114 words
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Article57 1919-10-01 1552 and his Excellency the Prabha Karavongse, Siamese Minister to the United States, arrived in London on 26th August from America. The Prince is in England to continue his stuiies there after having had two years at a college near Boston. The young Prince, who travels57 words
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Article68 1919-10-01 1552 of the Council of the Royal Colonial Institute, at which Sir Charles Lucas, K. C. B, K. C. M G., the Chairman of Council, presided, the following non-Resident Fellows were elected: Fedi* r ited Malay States George T. Cargey (Port Dickson) and Rev. Wm. E. floriey68 words
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Article1071 1919-10-01 1553 INDIGNATION MEETING IN IPOH. MR. PHYSICK’S RESOLUTION CARRIED. There was no room for mistaking the deep and recentful indignation felt by the Public of Ipoh, over the results of the periodical flooding of the town, at the public meeting of indignation which was held at noon on I1,071 words
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Article14 1919-10-01 1553 Deputy Conservator of Forests, Pahang, is proceeding on long leave shortly.14 words
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Article39 1919-10-01 1553 is announced between Mr. Jack S. Nathan, only son of the late Mr. Saul J. Nathan and Mrs. Nathan, of 53, Bdsize Park, London, and of Singapore, and Hedwige, youngest daughter of Mr, Augusto Roost, of Antwerp.39 words
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Article42 1919-10-01 1553 while riding in a steeplechafe at Rangoon Turf Club, was thrown and sustained a broken ankle. He was taken to the General Hospital, and later to the Military Hospital, and is re? ported to be progressing favourably,42 words
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Article508 1919-10-01 1553 EXTENDING PLANTED AREA Ths Reberve Fund. The ninth annual ordinary general meeting of the Bukit Jelutong Rubber Estates, Limited, was held at the Company's Office on September 12th with Mr. Tan Cheng Lock in the ehair. After the formal confirmation of the minutes of the previous annual ordinary508 words
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71 1919-10-01 1553 re- Sixty -seven cases vi thfl suiting in 40 deaths, were reported to Medical Officer of Health, Ho "8 ko during the week ended 8e P temb nt jgJ During the same period there were notihw a fatal case of cerebro-spinal fever, four (one fatal) of71 words
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Article278 1919-10-01 1554 Revelations in Hongkong Courts. SLAVE-TRADER WHO LIVES IN MAGNIFICENT STYLE.” Supplies of Belles Drawn from Hongkong and Canton for the Straits and Siam Markets. I A few months ago the Hongkong Police I received information that a number of girls I had been kidnapped by theatrical agents278 words
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138 1919-10-01 1554 h few days ago, when an Indian trooper was clubbed to death with an iron bar by another trooper. The alleged murderer was arrested and taken before Mr. IL E. Lindsell at the Hongkong Magistracy on September 12. The motive for the killing,138 words
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Article165 1919-10-01 1554 (brother of the chef of H.M. the King of Siam) who is about to arrive in Bangkok to take up an appointment in the Royal kitchen, will still be remembered by several friends in Bangkok, as he was here in 1911 in connection with the Coionalion festivities,165 words
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Article630 1919-10-01 1554 VIEWS OF RETURNED MEN. I Taiping Opinions. I The following letter signed by a number I of men in Taiping and district eligible under I the Land Grants Scheme has been received I for publication I Sir, —The residents of Taiping and district I < lately returned from630 words
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Article512 1919-10-01 1554 AND FERDIE MUST FIGHT FOR HIS FORTUNE. In the Vacation Court in London last month before Mr. Justice P. 0. Lawrence, the petition of the Attorney-General on behalf of the Crown that certain stocks and securities held by Messrs. Coutts and Co., for Prince Ferdinand, formerly512 words
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Article27 1919-10-01 1554 will take place shortly of Mr. Yap Kon Yee, formerly of the Chartered Bank, and the eldest daughter of Mr. Chew Bon H<‘an.— Malay Mail.27 words
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Article69 1919-10-01 1554 the well known manager of Pajam, Ltd., Negri Spmbilan, with Mm. Stuart, is leaving for Europe by the Gleniffer, uh' h is due tn sail from Singapore on the 30th inst. A largely attended farewell demonstration took place on Pajam Estate on tl eve of their69 words
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Article451 1919-10-01 1555 k Pick Pocket. Oh Ab Heng, an ex-detective was this morning arraigned before Mr. R. D. Acton on a pbarae oi theft from a person io Chowraeta maraet yesterday. What No 9 Saw. Detective No. 9 who was on special duty Mt the market early this morning451 words
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Article15 1919-10-01 1555 lias received oflera of rice from the United States and Ton* kin.—Ex.15 words
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Article77 1919-10-01 1555 is im- porting 20,000 steel fails for the extension of the Chiengrnai line. A part of these rails have already arrived and the Bangkok Times fcays work is progressing quite satisfactorily epd it is hoped the service will extend to Chiengmai by November, 1920. If we77 words
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Article1044 1919-10-01 1555 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the members of the Penang Automobile Club was held in the Penang Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. Mr. G. N. Saye presided, and others present comprised Dr. J. S. Rose, Messrs. G. A. Hereford, G. Stothard, W. M. Dodds,1,044 words
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Article160 1919-10-01 1555 At Luton last month Thomas John Putt, 42, a clerk, was committed for trial on three charges of fraudulently converting to his own use sums of money entrusted to him by members of a club known as the Diddle ’Em Club. The evidence was that 108160 words
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32 1919-10-01 1555 at 4.45 p. in. at St. Katharine’s Church, Kajang, by the Bishop of Singapore at whic the “Everard” and “Kindersley” memona tablets were to bo unveiled.32 words
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Article51 1919-10-01 1555 the well known educationalist and President of the Canton Christian College, has returned to the aB niter a visit to the United States. He is present in Japan and from there- will go on tour of Northern China after which h* taka up hit duties in51 words
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Article1304 1919-10-01 1556 If there exist any doubts as regards the expediency and propriety of dissolving the Penang Harbour Board as speedily as possible they should be dispelled once for all by the disclosures of Mr. P. A* Anthony (General Manager of the Federated Malay States I Railways) in the course1,304 words
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Article348 1919-10-01 1556 THE AUSTRIAN TREATY. New Governor of Shanghai. {Hongkong Post Special) Shanghai, September 18.—A c >py of the Austrian Treaty of Peaca, consisting 181 articles, is being brought to China by Luh Cheng-hsinng. Honours for War Services. Two hundred and thirty odd officials will receive the Order of Merit348 words
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Article66 1919-10-01 1556 14% Interim Dividend. We are indebted to the Manager of the Mercantile Bank of India for information to the effect that he is in receipt of a wire from his Head Office advising that an interim dividend of fourteen per cent per annum (less Income Tax) has been66 words
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Article100 1919-10-01 1556 Leaving London this Month for the Straits. In September Mr. Blacker, the Commissioner for the East Indies appointed by the Federation of British Industries, was (according to Eastern Engineering, August 28) to leave London for Singapore, where he will establish bis chief office, his territory embracing the100 words
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Article18 1919-10-01 1556 that another Chinese Bank is about to be formed with headquarters in Singapore.— Malay Mail,18 words
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Article2506 1919-10-01 1557 GREAT RAILWAY STRIKE COMMENCES O food rationing and transport o LLOYD GEORGE ACCEPTS CHALLENGE 0- [REUTER’S SERVICE.] The Call. London September 25, 3-10 a.m. —The decision to call the strike to-morrow was telegraphed to all the railwaymen’s branches in the United Kingdom yesterday evening. Cabinet Proposal. Subsequently[REUTER’S SERVICE.] - 2,506 words
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Article37 1919-10-01 1558 Nervlous Reaction Causes Abandonment. New York, September 25.-Owing to a nervous reaction President Wilson has been order to cancel the remainder of his tour. He returns to Washington immediately. His condition is not serious.37 words
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Article30 1919-10-01 1558 by the Sped- man yesterday were Mr. M. Strivens, Mrs. Wee Swee Boo, Mr. and Mrs. Wee Gim Kong, and Mr. and Mrs. Wee Gim Puay.30 words
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Article34 1919-10-01 1558 in the Ma 'ay Mail that Mr.S. Scott has deposed of his business in Kuala Lumpur known as The Pharmacy to Dr. V. W. Ian, Mr. Wong Chee Heog and others.34 words
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Article33 1919-10-01 1558 was expected to sail from Vancouver on July 24 for the East, so he may be expected to pass throu.h Singapore at an early date, says the Malaysia Met sen ger.33 words
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Article31 1919-10-01 1558 late of ths steamer Bin Hong Lio ng, is now in command of the D'Tuent, whictaarrived in Singapore on the 26tb instant from Haigon bound for Rvunioq Mauritius.31 words
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Article326 1919-10-01 1559 All the recent news from Russia suggests that the sands are running out of the Bolshevik hourglass. The Ukrainans, who have hitherto held themselves aloof from the regenerative Russian elements, wou.d at last appear to have aroused themselves to the realisation that the anarchic government of Moscow is326 words
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Article281 1919-10-01 1559 WHY THE BOXER INDEMNITY SHOULD BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. In common with many others who know China well, and have at heart the cause of Anglo-Chinese friendship, Professor Middle* lon-Smitb, during his stay in England, has, we note, been strongly advocating the application of Great Britain’s281 words
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Article646 1919-10-01 1559 The Indian Turf. The racehorse Dansellon owned by Mr. J. C. Galstaun, died on September 15 at Capt. Crawford’s veterinary establishment, Bombay. The horse was landed only two days before after a trying voyage. Mr. Galstaun bought Dansellon for six thousand guineas. Dansellon, in 1918, won the646 words
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Article76 1919-10-01 1559 Agricultural and Medicinal Enterprises, A correspondent at Lima telegraphs that the Hoshi Pharmaceutical Company of Tokyo is the purchaser of the extensive tract of land reported as sold at the close of July. The representative of the Hoshi Company says that no colonisation scheme is at present76 words
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Article266 1919-10-01 1559 Effect of Shipping Strike on Trades. Melbourne, August 27. —The great shipping strike having lasted 14 weeks and brought in its train muth misery and hardship, has ended and the men return to work at once, their claims, 6 hours a day in pot; 35s. a week increase266 words
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Article115 1919-10-01 1559 to the Frystt A nanusome conwiuuwvu L Aa Memorial Fund has been received ,7 honorary secretary, Lieutenant T. W. Moo R. N. Ft, in the shape of a remittance for £1,000, contributed by Messrs. Meckenzi Co. Shanghai, and forwarded ty through the medium of Captain L. veyra,115 words
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Article1101 1919-10-01 1560 Lovat Fraser - Why Mr. Smillie Prefers Direct Action, (By Lovat Fraser.) We are promised another war in about a month. We have overthrown the Kaiser and intend to bring him to trial because ha has watonly caused more human suffering and misery and death than any other man known to1,101 words
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Article26 1919-10-01 1560 arrived here to-day from the Federal Capital by the Pin Seug. He will leave to-morrow for Moulmem by the s.s. Renong.26 words
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Article50 1919-10-01 1560 left Bangkok on the loth ins1 All 11- it bv rail for Penang on a holiday tr.p to burn... ’Mrs. both, and Captain both, were present at the death ol General both., but no o her relatives were present owing to the sudden, ness of the illness.50 words
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Article41 1919-10-01 1560 to give Mr. Cnean vneaug r--r it moo to found ft Scholarship at hi g S.,.b....l. Taiping, to he named ..ter his te father Mr. Cheah Boon He.u, -11 known pioneer -t fuiping DjrectoJ ot meat.41 words
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Article522 1919-10-01 1560 Major T. F. Cbipp i 8 gazetted Director of Gardena, Straits Settlements. Mr. G. H. Lowe, acting naval store officer at Chatham, has been ordered to Hongkong for duty. s Mr C. Rathborn, of Messrs. Robinson and Co., has returned to Singapore after demobilisation. Mr. J. F.522 words
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Article1322 1919-10-01 1561 WORLD'S LARGEST AEROPLANE. The really great aeroplane is a curious fowl. In the balloon shed C at the Royal Air-craft Establishment at Farnborough, Surrey, is the largest aeroplane yet built— British made all over —and it reminds you in various aspects of things so diverse as a1,322 words
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Article703 1919-10-01 1561 PENANG THE F.M.S. MR. ANTHONY INTERVIEWED. Asserts the Proposal to hand over the Pral Dock to the F.M.S. was made by the Colonial Authorities, not the F.M.S.R. In order that the F.M.S. side of the Prai P<xk question may be put forward, a represcidatne of our Kuala Lumpur contempor. ary.703 words
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Article60 1919-10-01 1561 are alleged to be starting v t i l (1111 unpaiii no next month two new morning papers to e printed in English, the one to be called the Peking Herald, at Peking, and the other the North Chinn Gazette, to be published at Tientsin. Mr. Willes is60 words
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Article286 1919-10-01 1562 The Board of Trustees, under the Madras Port Trust Act, who also are the Conservators of the Port, under the Indian Ports Act, are as follows:— la. The Hon’ble Sir Francis J. E Spring, k.c.i.e., Chairman,} 15, Col. H. H. G. Mitchell, m. I. o. e., Acting286 words
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Article683 1919-10-01 1562 H.Y.K. Claim $30,000 tor Towing Nam Vian. lu the Supreme Court on 24th inst. before Mr. Justice Woodward, acting Chief Justice, with whom was associated Captain Rushton, I in the capacity of assessor, was commenced an action, of some interest to shippers, in which the owners, master and683 words
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Article368 1919-10-01 1562 Banvard Musical Comedy Co. Sues Leading Man.” Mr Justice Melbourne delivered judgment i/llonnkona on l«th September in the ca«e in which Mr. W. R. Hurley, proprietor of W p 8 „trd Musical Comedy Co. from Mr. Robert Rvlea. till recently lead. iu K man" of the b sid368 words
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Article792 1919-10-01 1562 REASONS FOR AMERICAN SENATE’S PROTEST. Why Japan's Title to the Eoonomlo Rights of Germany In Shantung Should be Repudiated. Americans Foresee Conflict with Japan. The New York correspondent of the Manchester Guardian writing on the subject of American anxiety about the Shantung sacrifice observes: The action ol792 words
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Article15 1919-10-01 1563 of Messrs. Guthrie and Co., leaves for ingapore to-day on business.15 words
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Article16 1919-10-01 1563 chief clerk of the Municipality, has gone on furlough for three months.16 words
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Article19 1919-10-01 1563 Assistant Superinteu- dent of Police, leaves for the Southern Settlement to-day on a short holiday.19 words
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Article36 1919-10-01 1563 and family I vg to thank those who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Lim Boon Aw yesterday or pent wreaths, banner», cars, earring*’?, music and fettes anJ telegrams of Loujolpnce.36 words
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Article525 1919-10-01 1563 Memorial to Government. PROTEST BT CITY BANKERS MERCHANTS. A memorial signed by a number of repre sentative bankers, merchants and traders in the City of London, signatures for which have been collected by the London Chamber of Commerce, the Imperial Commercial Association and other bodies, has been forwarded to525 words
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Article461 1919-10-01 1563 The opening performance of Edgar War. wick’s New Company in Vanity Fair was attended by a full house of delighted Penangites who enjoyed an exceedingly plea, sant evening despite the absence of two of the leading ladies Miss Eileen Boyd and Miss Vera Pain461 words
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Article25 1919-10-01 1563 of the Eastern Exten- «ion Telegraph Company, leaves to-day for Singajjore whence he will proceed to the Cocos Island on transfer.25 words
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Article59 1919-10-01 1563 correspondent of the New York Timet report» that a gold cla m has been struck, near Copper Lake, a 6 ice wide vein, with 4 in. streak of quartz, til gold showing in determined volume., lhe yield is 50 per cent, of gold, both wire leaf and59 words
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Article72 1919-10-01 1563 the wellknown jewellar of No. 96, Beach Street, left by the Japanese boat on Saturday last for Colombo, and wi lie away for about two months. Mr. Silva has been carrying on business i Penang for the last nineteen years and has not visited his home72 words
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Article1604 1919-10-01 1564 America and the Rubber Industry (From Eastern Engineering, August 28.) The position of the American rubber in. dustrios, which are dependent upon importations and chiefly upon the production of British Colonial possessions, is providing matter for thought in the States in view of the reconstruction policies of1,604 words
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Article17 1919-10-01 1564 leaves for Singapore to-day where he intends opening a branch Bradford accompanies him.17 words
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Article780 1919-10-01 1565 Present Value Reminiscent of Price In 1872. London, Aug. 22 One must gc back to 1872, just alter the Franco-Germau War, to find silver at more than 5s. per ounce. The price is now fiOjd.for cash, and 58jd. per ounce for forward delivery. Forty-seven years ago the cash780 words
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Article192 1919-10-01 1565 Exhibit of Products in Victoria. Melbourne, August 19.—A few weeks ago attention was drawn to the recrudescence of publicity work in Australia by the Java Tourist Bureau; now has to be recorded another form of activity which it is well the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and192 words
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Article80 1919-10-01 1565 [To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Sir, —It is understood that the Municipal clerks will lie examined next year in the same subjects as given to the Government clerks. As the auditor’s clerks are only examined in bookkeeping why should not Municipal clerks also have to pass80 words
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Article125 1919-10-01 1565 the well-known mining engineer in the Far East, who has investigated the most important mining propositions in the Orient, has left Japan for Mongolia, going into the interior for general mining exploration, says Eastern Engineering. Mr. Mills has only recently returned from a trip connected with125 words
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Article80 1919-10-01 1565 The Shanghai Tramways Co. (British) has decided to build its ow n street (tram) cars in England. The company has acquired an acre of land, on which it will build the new factory building and install the required machinery. Orders for the machinery have not as yet been80 words
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Article117 1919-10-01 1565 Canadian manufacturers are showing increasing interest in Oriental markets, largely owing to the reports on trade possibilities in the Far East brought back by the Canadian Trade Commissioner in China, who recently returned for a brief visit to the Dominion. The Canadian banks (says The117 words
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Article188 1919-10-01 1565 Why it would be good Business to Finance Road Construction. In its issue of 28th August Eastern Engineering says the suggestion has been made by prominent men in China that it would pay a combination of motor-car companies to finance loans to the different provinces to be188 words
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Article146 1919-10-01 1565 Chinese in Important Part. The production of a new British film, 44 The Pursuit of Pamela,” nearing completion, has been complicated by the fact that a Chinese in an important part hardly understood English. "He plays a servant to Pamela (Miss Edna Flugrath),” said one ot the company146 words
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44 1919-10-01 1565 is being introduced into the Philippines. According to this method the. seed is sowed broadcast in well prepared soil and allowed to grow without transplanting as is done by the native method. Modern soil-prepaiing machinery will be used.44 words
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Article1193 1919-10-01 1566 The rise in the price of silver to close on 5s. per oz has already been briefly commented upon in our columns, but such a phenomenon as was recorded by Reuter ou the 27th instant, i.e. 5s. 2td. per ounce, which would have appeared wildly improbable a few1,193 words
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Article697 1919-10-01 1566 Writing Yesterday under this caption it 09 impossible with the limited tune and ’“‘at our disposal to cover the whole Jrnund nor could we venture into det ills to any extent. Consequent!» anJinpmtaut point relating to the constitution of tie renauv Harbour Bua.d la ked that dege- of697 words
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Article592 1919-10-01 1566 We reproduce elsewhere to-day from 77i« J t .a’iCier the full text of a communic-ttiou addressed to the Eiitorof that journal by the Briti-h Premier five weeks ago. We do this because it cam.ot fail to lie of somewhat general interest at the pre* eent time when592 words
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Article122 1919-10-01 1567 News has arrived here of further seizures by the Indian authorities of gold coins on Ixmrd steamers sailing from Straits Settlements ports. It seems that it s illegal to import gold in India without special permits and that the steamship companies running vessels to Indian ports may soon122 words
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Article1348 1919-10-01 1567 [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] Lloyd George on the Situation. Not a Genuine Strike for Wages. London, September 27, 5.5 p.m. —I ho Prime minister, reviewing the circumstances leading up to the strike as detailed by Sir Robert Horne yesterday evening, asserted most emphatically that the dispute was about something1,348 words
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Article26 1919-10-01 1568 To Belong to Norway. Paris, September 26. —The Supreme Council has adopted the report of the Sp'tzbergen commission giving Norway political sovereignty over that island.26 words
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Article18 1919-10-01 1568 Now York, September 25.—Gold to the value of $400,000 has been engaged for export.18 words
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Article60 1919-10-01 1568 Settling the German Evacuation. Berlin, September 26.—A mixed commitlion of A died and German members is proceeding to the Baltic Provinces to settle the details of the German evacuation. The German Government in order to enforce the execution of the Commission’d decisions has ordered that troops refusing to60 words
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Article70 1919-10-01 1568 For first Flight from Vancouver to Japan London, September 25.—The Tim# of Victoria (British Columiai announces that Mr. Norman Yarrow, the head of Yarrows Limited, has offered ft prize of £10,000 to commemorate the visit of the Prince ot Wales for the first non-stop flight from Vancouver to70 words
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Article680 1919-10-01 1568 Clemenceau on the Allies. Great Public Interest Paris, September 26.—The Chamber of Deputies resumed its debate on the Peace lrea t y yesterday afternoon. Exceptional interest was taken in the speech of M. Clemenceau, in view of the anxiety aroused m France by the discussions in the680 words
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Article57 1919-10-01 1568 The Pirates Lairsf ustrall New Zeal ind and Japan. Melbourne, September 26. The Federal House of Representatives has passed the bill ratifying the so-called Nauru agreement providing that control of the ex-German Pacific islands south of the Equator shall pass to Australia and New Zealand whilst those57 words
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Article46 1919-10-01 1568 POULETS PROGRESS. But What About Penang London, September 27.— The Aviator Poulet is still in Paris. He <‘eparts for Australia on 1st October and hopes to reach Kurachee on the 9th, Calcutta on the 11th, Singapore ou the 15cb, and Melbourne on the 26th.46 words
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Article30 1919-10-01 1568 Purchased by India. London, September 27 —£500,000 worth of the latest shipment of gold from South Africa has been taken by India at £4.19.0 an ounce.30 words
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Article108 1919-10-01 1568 Asquith Hits Back. London, September 25. Referring to Lord French’s statements, cabled on 18th September Mr. Asquith who has returned from Italy has written to a correspondent pointing out that be had only entered into controversy with Lord French when he had proceeded to falsify history apparently in purcuit108 words
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Article136 1919-10-01 1568 World’s Record Beaten. London, September 25.— 1 he price of bar silver yesterday was 5«. 3d. This beats the previous record of 5s. 2<d reached in March 1*59; but as is pointed out the present pape- money prices are not strictly comparable to those of 1859. Later.—Silver market136 words
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Article498 1919-10-01 1569 The Dash into Dalmatia. Amerlc n Intervention, Spalato, September 25.—The South Slav detachment began an advance on the town of Trogir, which was occupied by Italians* when an American destroyer entered the harbour and compelled the Italians to retire to the demarcation line. The inhabitants opened fire498 words
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Article876 1919-10-01 1569 Bolshevist Concentration. I On S berlan Railway. I London, September 25. —The limes corI respondent with Koltchak’s army reports (September 20th) that the Bolshevists are I concentrating against Koltchak’s left flank, I astride the Siberian railway. I A Bolshevik Claim. I Moscow, September 24.—Practically the I whole of876 words
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Article2137 1919-10-01 1570 GOVERVMEM PROGRAMME 0 Mr. Lloyd George addressed the Editor of The Financier nuder date 21st August as follows: Sir, The numerous decisions of the Government announced by me to the House of Commons on Monday have to some extent been obscured by the discussion2,137 words
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Article762 1919-10-01 1571 The Japanese Government recently issued instructions to the Japanese representaitves at Washington, London and Paris, ordering them to intimate to the Governments to which they are accredited the fact that Japan is willing to join the proposed Banking Consortium for China on the understanding that Manchuria and762 words
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Article443 1919-10-01 1571 CAPABLANCA WINS BY ONE POINT Kostich Good Second. Capablanca won the Victory Chess Towns ment, which concluded at Hastings t 0 .d M His score was 10.J points, Kostich beina second with 9} points. Mr. Sergeant (London) won the Minor Tournament with 9J points. v rs ollo vay443 words
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Advertisement82 1919-10-01 1571 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This remedy has no supreior as a cure for colds, croup and whooping cough. It has been a favorite with mothers of young children for almost forty years. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. It not only cures colds and82 words
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Article287 1919-10-01 1573 BIRTHS. Chater. —On September 26, at Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Chater, a daughter. Manila, Java and India paper® please copy. At Solo, Java, to Mr. and Mrs. Boom, a son. McCartney.—At Leeds, on September 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McCartney, Leonardo Estate, Tanjong287 words
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Obituary119 1919-10-01 1573 DEATHS. Ford.—On July 7, at Stockton, Newcastle, N. 8. Wale?, at the residence of her brother, Sarah, aged 72 years, widow of the late Thomas Ford, for many years in the service of the China Navigation Co. De Silva —On September 23, at 12, Rowell Road, Singapore, to Dr. and119 words
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Advertisement270 1919-10-01 1573 Wana-Kgnse I Z) Reg4 /770 perfume tf CetfCon W ana-Ranee is the latest triumph of the perfumer’s art. A yvH n I ®cent which recalls the spice-laden I Breezes of its native home, fragrant ijw\\ 7 with the perfume of many flowers. H Sweet and lasting, its fascination 'Ll r270 words
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Advertisement84 1919-10-01 1573 CHAMBERLAIN’S COUGH REMEDY. This remedy has no superior as a cure for colds, croup and whooping cough. It has been a favorite with mothers of young children for almos' forty years. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can always be depended upon and is pleasaht to take. It not only cures colds and84 words
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Advertisement212 1919-10-01 1574 =t i==a F==a CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., f NO. 59, BEACH STREET, PENANG. ESTABLISHED 1883. PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. Proprietors of the "STRAITS ECHO" and "PENANG SIN POE.* I The most enterprising and up-to-date Printers and Litho* 41*/ graphers in the Orient. Our plant is of the very latest Pattern and by constantly212 words
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