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Title Section23 1919-10-08 1 The Straits Echo. MAIL EDITION. «ftS FKK A Win. Single Copy 40 ct». Vol. 17 Penang, Wedriesdry, Bth October i 919, No. 4-1.23 words
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Advertisement364 1919-10-08 1 CONTENTS. Leaders: Miscellaneous (Continued): ’Phnnn Finannna 1 Chinese Mansion 1,596 The KWsWarningl 581 IndiflD Exchange 1,600 British Trade in the East 1,581 Dear Food 1,591 Mi honaire Childre. 1,601 Official Perversity 1,597 Milk and Bread 1,602 Prince and Patriot 1,597 hl a Peace Conferencel,6o2 Serious Matters 1,605 i’aaq The Double364 words
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Advertisement187 1919-10-08 2 sc <3 E I “STRAITS ECHO” i Cv B MAIL EDITION. —nooooow—■ Jlj e Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news Originally publishes m the M daily issues, as well as all important news from various parts187 words
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Article1528 1919-10-08 1573 At the risk of being regarded as a perfect bore we venture to again draw attention to the antiquated and inadequate telephone services of this country in the hope that by keeping the matter to the fore the authorities, which monopolise and mismanage them, may be induced some1,528 words
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Advertisement102 1919-10-08 1573 Che Straits €cfio. PUBLISHED DAILY. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD., 69, Beaob Street, Penang. Price:— Dally Local $3O Per annum. Dally Outstation Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) $lB Per annum. Cable Address ECHO PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586. Printing Department 343. N.B. All business102 words
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Article874 1919-10-08 1574 Train Services. London, September 28, 10.40 p.m.—Tonight’s report! from the London termini •hew that an exceedingly limited number of trains ran to-day. The London and South-Western and the Great Western railways were the most successful. The Companies indicate the probability of extended services to-morrow, particularly the London874 words
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Article602 1919-10-08 1574 4.15 p.m.—The position on the underground railways is much more hopeful. The power station at Chelsea is fully manned by volunteers. Trial trips are running on the District Railway, and the Hampstead tube. The renewal of power also enables the Surrey trams to start again and considerably relieves602 words
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Article67 1919-10-08 1574 Peremptory Order to Germany to Withdraw. Paris, September 21. —Marshal Foch, on behalf of the Allies, has presented a note to Germany declining to accept the Government’s plea of impotency in respect to the withdrawal of Germans from the Baltic Provinces and orders it to withdraw immediately. Until67 words
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Article62 1919-10-08 1575 Looks Like Tragedy. Paris, September 28.—The Supreme Council is apparently changing its attitude towards the question of Fiume in consequence of the recent developments which are now regarded as threatening a Balkan war. Allies Will Act If Italy Falls. The Council is clearly convinced that international action will62 words
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Article31 1919-10-08 1575 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 30.—The Hon. Mr. Justice Woodward is going to hospital to-day for an operation. He will be absent for about a month.31 words
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Article25 1919-10-08 1575 Ordered Complete Rest Washington, September 29. —President Wilson has been ordered complete rest. AU his engagements in the near future have been cancelled.25 words
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Article77 1919-10-08 1575 Votes Confidence In Government. Rome, September 29. After statements by the ex-premier Signor Orlando, defending the action of the Italian peace delegation, and Signor Netti, who explained the attitude of the new Government, the Chamber of Deputies passed a vote of confidence in the Government by77 words
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Article62 1919-10-08 1575 Clearing House Story Untrue. Cologne, September 29. The British Chamber of Commerce has passed a resolution unanimously declaring that the statements of Mr. Knott, cabled on 22nd September, were not authorized, called upon him to resign, and entirely dissociated the Chamber from his action in proposing62 words
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Article53 1919-10-08 1575 Alders and Abettors of “Des Ardennes.” Paris, September 29. —Another treason Court-martial begins on Monday when nine men and three women will be charged with aiding the publication of the notorious propagandist gazette Des Ardennes published by the Germans and circulated broadcast through the occupied regions of53 words
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Article17 1919-10-08 1575 London, September! 28. Silver is at ss. 2 IM—ss. l{d. There is some speculative ailing.17 words
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Article27 1919-10-08 1575 National Congress to be convened. Omsk, September 28.—Admiral Koltchak has instructed the Premier to complete the formalities for convoking a National Congress as soon as possible.27 words
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Article41 1919-10-08 1575 London Demands Convocation of Parliament. London, September 29.—Sir Edward Cooper has been elected Lord Mayor of Rondon at the meeting of the Court of Liverymen which pledged itself to support Government and demanded the immediate re-assembly of Parliament.41 words
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Article48 1919-10-08 1575 New York, September 27.—The second week of the steel strike has opened. Both sides are confident of the outcome. Bedlam Follows Sult. Forty thousand workers at the Bethlehem steel corporation struck to-day. Some Sense Left. A number of mills have ra-opeaed at Pittsburg and elsewhere.48 words
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Article23 1919-10-08 1575 Rome, September 29.—The Chamber of Deputies has been dissolved. The elections are fixed for 16th November. Parliament meets on Ist December.23 words
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Article27 1919-10-08 1575 Paris, September 29,—The drafting committee has presented new proposals to the Council regarding a peaceful blockade of Bolshevik Russia. The American delegates object.27 words
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Article44 1919-10-08 1575 Germans Accused of Fostering Revolution. London, September 28.—The Poles say that the Russian Bolshevik government has agreed with the Germans to organise a revolution in Poland and that the famous agitator Redes Sobelson has gone to Russia from Berlin to fix it up.44 words
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Article23 1919-10-08 1575 Customs Union With France. Luxemburg, September 29.—A plebiscite has been taken and has decided in favour of a customs union with France.23 words
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Article200 1919-10-08 1575 Last Month Arrivals Greatly in Excess of Departures. We are indebted to the Deputy Controller of Labour who is to be congratulated upon the promptitude with which this department’s monthly returns are issued —for information to the effect that the following are the number of arrivals from and200 words
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Article241 1919-10-08 1575 London, September 27.—The death of Viscount Bertie is announced. Francis Leveson Bertie first Biron and Viscount Bertie was the second son of the sixth Earl of Abingdon. He was born in 1844 and in 1874 married Lady Flodorowna Wellesley, daughter of the firs Earl Cowley. He was educated241 words
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Article81 1919-10-08 1575 Tub Bloody Morgan ”of Perak to Face the Mueic. Trial in Ipoh Next Week. Chan Lo n, the alleged chief of the Perak gang-robbers, who committed so many coldblooded murders during the last few months and carried through several daring robberies in broad daylight, is to be81 words
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Obituary367 1919-10-08 1575 OBITUARY. Madame Adelina Patti. London, September 27. -The death of Madame Adelina Patti is announce I. Adelina Patti, Baroness Cederstrum, the prima donna, was born at Madrid on the 19th of February 1813. She was the daughter of Salvatore Patti, of Catania in Sicily, and Caterina Chiesa, a well known367 words
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Article61 1919-10-08 1576 A fifty yards team race was the event at the Singapore Swimming Club last Sunday. Four teams entered, and the result was a win for that captained by Mr. Schwarz, in which the other members were C. R. Cherry, H. L. Hopkin, and J. 8. Watson —after a very61 words
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Article62 1919-10-08 1576 The S. C. C. had an easy time with the 8. R. C. last Saturday. Going in first the 8. C. C. lost a few wickets cheaply, but were able to make 138 for seven, at which they declared. The 8. R C. replied with only 88, and in62 words
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Article59 1919-10-08 1576 According to a Rangoon exchange G* Smith has made hia re-appsaran ce and P. Moore his debut in Rangoon Turf circles, both ridding for Mr. R. F. M. Brown. They did not figure among the winning ridders but we hope soon to hear of their success. Both appeared59 words
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Article54 1919-10-08 1576 The sensational totalisator dividend of £*****a was paid on Argosy Boy, winner of the Stepney Stakes at the Adelaide Grand National Meeting, last month, after a dead heat with Anotto. £1,956 was invested in the and only £4 ss. on Argosy Boy Anotto was favourite and had54 words
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Article241 1919-10-08 1576 The programme of the prize meeting of the M. 8. V. R. Bn. Rifle Association to be held in Kuala Lumpur on November 2 and 3, has now been issued. There are many open events and a fine selection of prices. It may be mentioned that241 words
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Article53 1919-10-08 1576 As will be seen from a news-item elsewhere we shall shortly have the pleasure to welcome to Malaya a number of students of the Chinese-English School, Semarang, Java, amnngit whom there are several crack tennis, hockey and soccer players, who will be pleased to try conclusions53 words
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Article799 1919-10-08 1576 Hooi Hye Beats Threlfall. Those who mustered round the court and the P. C. C. pavilion vetandah yesterday evening and there was a record attendance to watch the exhibition tennis game between Mr. W. H. Threlfall, the champion of the Penang Cricket Club, and Mr. Khoo Hooi Hye,799 words
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Article651 1919-10-08 1576 I Seizures from Passengers in India. A correspondent writes to the Jfadrai I Mail complaining against the action of the I Indian Customs authorities in Madras in I seizing and taking possession of sovereigns I brought into the port of Madras by passen* I gen who are citizens651 words
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Article527 1919-10-08 1577 His Highness Tunku Mahkota left Klang for Kedah last Sunday. Mr. F. G. Harvey is gazetted a member of the Planters’ Loan Board vice Mr. R. C M. Kindersley resigned. The Resident of Perak (the Hon. Mr. W. G. Maxwell, C. M. G.) has returned to Perak527 words
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Article654 1919-10-08 1577 Small-pox and Cholera. At the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners which was held in the chamber yesterday afternoon there was a full attendance, those present being Messrs G. A. Hereford (President) F. Duxbury, the Hon. Mr. A. F. Goodrich, Messrs. A. M. Goodman, Quah Beng Kee, Yeoh Guan654 words
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Article507 1919-10-08 1577 J/a/aya Tribune. Reduced Rates. The Eastern Extension Telegraph Co., notify that from to-d ;y, Ist October, reduced rates to Japan and the Chinese province of Kwangtung via Japan will come into force, as follows: Ordinary 91.00 Deferred 0.50 Pres» 0.40 Ex-German Steamers. Messrs. Boustead Co. have announced that. – J/a/aya Tribune. - 507 words
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Article1014 1919-10-08 1578 THE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING. Review of Work. The first annual meeting of Ilitam Tin, Ltd., was held in the registered office, No. 7, Hale Street, Ipoh, on September 23. Mr. H. A. Low, Chairman of Directors, presided and there were present Messrs. Roland Graham, F. S. Physick,1,014 words
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Article206 1919-10-08 1578 An Old Pupil Entertained. The late and present pupils of the “Matharasal Haniah,” an Arabic school under the control of the Endowments Board, attached to the Kapitan Kling Mosque building, entertained Mr. A. Jalaludin, who joins the Malay College, to a farewell dinner at the Mosque premises the206 words
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Article322 1919-10-08 1578 From Cholera. It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr. J. J. Lawson, miner and prospector, which took place at his residence No. 58, Cantonment Road, yesterday afternoon, at the age of 58. Mr. Lawson, who was well known in the mining322 words
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Article294 1919-10-08 1578 In the course of a lengthy leading article our Singapore contemporary the Malaya Tribune urges that the deal which has not inaptly been styled the Prai Sacrifice,” as proposed by the Straits Government to the F.M.S., carrying with it certain valuable monopolistic rights and privileges, is one294 words
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Article977 1919-10-08 1579 WORK OF THE CHAMBER. GERMAN GOODS: PENANG HOTELS. At a meeting of the general committee of the F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce recently held at Ipoh the following were amongst the lubjects discussed Singapore Rubber Auctions. The Singapore Chamber having accepted proposals put forward by the Chamber on the977 words
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Article129 1919-10-08 1579 A Teluk Anson Grievance. A correspondent of the Times of Malaya writes from Teluk Anson under date of 27th September as follows The poor class of Tamils and other Orientals are suffering great hardships at Teluk Anson as there is no rice of any sort available for sale129 words
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Article561 1919-10-08 1579 SENATE ALMOST EVEN ON IT. Canvas Shows 44 for Amendment, 40 Against and 12 Votes Still Uncertain. (JLsa/ii Service.) New York, August 26.— With regard to the probable attitude of the Senate toward the Shantung amendment question, varioua reports are being received from Washington. According to the(JLsa/ii Service.) - 561 words
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Article286 1919-10-08 1580 Amerlc&n Corporation Negotiating for the Property. Sydney, August 22.—At the annual meeting of the Malaya Tin Corporation, Ltd., on Thursday the directors reported that they had signed an agreement with an American corporation, the name of which they could net disclose, in connection with a development option over286 words
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Article419 1919-10-08 1580 We have just been very pleasantly reminded of the proximity of what will no doubt go down in history as the celebration of the Victory Christmas, because it will be the first after the conclusion of peace, by the receipt from Messrs. Paphael Tuck and Co., London, the419 words
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Article259 1919-10-08 1580 Trial in Paris. I On the August 25th the trial commenced I in Paris of Georges Gaston Quien, who is I alleged to have betrayed Nurse Cave!l to I the Germans.Quien is 40 year's old and a Dative of the Department of the Aisne. The case against259 words
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Article199 1919-10-08 1580 A New Producing Area. Melbourne, Aug. 27.—There is a considerable development of the production of rubber reported from the island of Hainan, which belongs to China, and whose port is Kinngchow, opposite Kwauchowwan which is on the mainland of China in Kwongtong province. The actual cultivation is– - 199 words
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Article241 1919-10-08 1580 I The Directors Report, for the meeting of I Oct. 8, for the year ended 30th June, 1919 I says:— After allowing for the Fees of Directors I Auditors and Debenture Trustees, making I due allowance for depreciation and writing I off all debts considered bid, the nett241 words
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Article252 1919-10-08 1580 ■—Free Press. POLO PROSPECTS. The Arab Pony Favoured. A contributor to the Times of Malaya says there seems to be prevalent in the F«M.S. what he believes to be a mistaken conception regarding the personnel of the regiment which is expected from Burma to take the■—Free Press. - 252 words
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Advertisement39 1919-10-08 1580 TREATMENT FOR DYSENTERY. Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by a dose of castor o 1 will effectually cure the most stubborn cases of dysentery. It is especially good for summer diarrhoea io children. For sale by all dealers.39 words
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Article417 1919-10-08 1581 It was a singularly happy thought on the nart of His Majesty the King to single out the Merchant Service for special mention in his speech in the City recently (the full text of which appeared in this journ das soon as it arrived from Home) for417 words
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Article838 1919-10-08 1581 E.ntorn Engineering keeps a sharp lookout for trade openings in all parts of the East and was quick to realise the possibilities for British trade expansion arising from the boycott of the Japanese which commenced shortly after the Peace conference voted against the Chinese <n838 words
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Article18 1919-10-08 1581 The output of Suagei P.uani Rubber Co. for the montn of September was 26,300 lbs.18 words
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Article521 1919-10-08 1581 The output of Hitam Tin, Ltd., during the month of September was 261.31 piculs. The returns of Ronpibon Extended for the month of September were: 50,000 yards; 410 hours; 347 piculs. The output of Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Limited, during the month of September was 250 piculs. The output521 words
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Article57 1919-10-08 1582 [bkutbbs tklbgbams.] Loves its Little Charlotte. And Prefers France to Belgium. London» September 29. -The Luxemburg plebiscite resulted in 10,345 votes in favour of the continuance in power of the Grand Duchess Charlotte against 2,214 in favour of a Republic. 6,378 voted for economic union with France against 2,117[bkutbbs tklbgbams.] - 57 words
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Article39 1919-10-08 1582 To be Sold to Feed the People. Vienna, September 29.—The Council oj Ministers has decided to sell the wonderful Austrian art treasures, valued at millions of crowns, in order to obtain money to feed the people.39 words
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Article19 1919-10-08 1582 Will be Signed by Yugo Slavs. Peris, September 29.—The Yugo-Slavs will sign the Austrian peace treaty.19 words
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Article34 1919-10-08 1582 He Is at War with Jugo slavia. Fiume, September 30.—d’Annunzio has ordered telegraphic communiction with Agram [the capital of Croatia-Slavonia] to be interrupted. He states that he is at war with Jugo-Slavia.34 words
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Article22 1919-10-08 1582 Brand Whitlock for Brusse s. Washington, September 29 -Mr. Braud Whitlook has been appointed U. 8. Ambassador to Belgium.22 words
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Article36 1919-10-08 1582 Von der Goltz Recalled. London, September 30—It is semi-officially reported from Berlin that following his unsuccessful endeavour to persuade his troops to withdraw from the Baltic provinces. Von der Goltz has been finally recalled.36 words
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Article85 1919-10-08 1582 Sales to be Stopped. Faris, September 29.—The Supreme Council has accepted a resolution proposed by Marshal Focli outlining the measures to be z t.° P r ven t tbe Germans from disposing of their air material without authority. Material to be Divided Among th Allies The Council85 words
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Article75 1919-10-08 1582 France Proposes Interallied Acton, P.ri., September 29,-The Chamber of P c ff’ tle l bas passed a vole of confidence ID th. Government by 2fi2 votes to 188 arising out of a motion in favour of the immerliste opening up of interallied negotiations with the object of75 words
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Article845 1919-10-08 1582 [aiuras TKLSoujfi.] Government Action Approved. l. c, R London, September 29, 7.40 p.m. The London Brighton and South Coast Railway Company deny that seventy five per cent, of I their drivers and firemen have resumed I work. Rislng.to the. Occasion. September 30, 6.5 a.m. General satisfacI tion[aiuras TKLSoujfi.] - 845 words
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Article42 1919-10-08 1582 Emulatii a Bad le. Brussels, September 29—The Congress of Belgian miners has voted in favour ofa referendum to decide the question of a general strike in November in the event of noncompliance with their demand for a minimum wage.42 words
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Article65 1919-10-08 1582 Not Postponing the Qualifying Exam. London, September 29. —The Civil Service Commission announces that the qualifying examination under the reconstruction scheme for the Indian Civil Service and Eastern Cadetships etc, etc, to be held on October 2 and following days will not be postponed; but those candidates65 words
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Article87 1919-10-08 1582 Grand Reception at New Westminster. New Westminster, British Colombia September 29. The Prince of Wales arrived here from Vancouver yesterday, opened the provincial exhibition, planted some trees, and presented war decorations. He received a wonderful welcome from dense crowds of people. The residents of New Westminster87 words
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Article265 1919-10-08 1583 [biutus tbligbams.] Thomas Shews The Cloven Hoof. And Gives A Gentle Hint. 3.4.5 pm.—Mr. Thomas, speaking in London, declared that he would not continue to refuse offers. of sympathetic strikes from other trade unions. It is not certain at present what the effect of this statement may[biutus tbligbams.] - 265 words
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Article61 1919-10-08 1583 Rome, September 29. A Britsh aeroplane en-route from Cairo to London which had landed at the aerodrome near Bracciano struck a tree as she was resuming her journey, crashed to the ground and was set on fire. The pilot Captain C. H. Darley was burned to death.61 words
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Article84 1919-10-08 1583 Pass Vote of Confidence In Noske. Berlin, September 29.—At the conference of the Germ in, Social Democratic Party a unanimous vote of confidence in Noske, the Minister of Defence, was passed. Hark at H m I Noske vigorously denounced the extremists who had outdone a thousandfold the84 words
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Article43 1919-10-08 1583 London, September 30. The revenue returns for the six months ended October 30 shew receipts £458,998,-799 compared with £343,420,657 in the corresponding period of last year. Evpenditure was £740,343,700 compared with £1,356,342,055 in the corresponding Period of last year.43 words
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Article649 1919-10-08 1583 German Military Menace, Von der-Goltz's Scheme. Frerch papers n e ii^ at /he Powers would consent cut her JJ° f b,Gckade Germar Y «gain and ram °ff from commerce, food supplies, Fn ma j er i a and fi Qance if the people in France, America and649 words
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Article19 1919-10-08 1583 Another Record Reached. Ixmdon September 30.-Bilver is now at os. 3 a —ss. 4d. China buying firm.19 words
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Article29 1919-10-08 1583 Will Join the League of Nations. Christiania, September 29.—The committee appointed to consider Norway’s entry into the League of Nations has reported unanimously in favour of doing so.29 words
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Article34 1919-10-08 1583 Committee Meeting Postponed Till Monday. London, September 30. -The meeting of the joint-committee to settle the final draft of the Government of India Bill has been postponed till October 6th.34 words
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Article34 1919-10-08 1583 Officers Mess Destroyed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October I.—The Officers’ Mess at Tanglin Barracks was destroyed by fire early this morning. All the furniture and effects have been lost.34 words
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Article209 1919-10-08 1583 300-Room Enterprise in Canton. Bright coloured flags decorating the Sun Company building and the sound of music from morning till night lent a festive air to that vicinitv of Canton a fortnight ago. The Hotel Asia was being formally opened for business, hence the fligs and the music209 words
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Article78 1919-10-08 1584 GOLF. The result of the Law Cup, in connection with the Garrison Golf Club, Singapore, was as follows: Lieut. Col. J. G. Bell 39 6—33 Lieut. Segundo 43 9 34 L. E. Gaunt 42 7 3o Capt J. P. Little 44 8 36 H. R.B. Law 4078 words
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Article150 1919-10-08 1584 Dredge In Good Running Order. Messrs. Katz Ltd., the Secretaries, inform us that the North Taiping Tin Co s Dredge was given a trial run on 6.h September; the first few days were spent in making necessary adjustments and by the 15th was in good running order.150 words
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Article138 1919-10-08 1584 At a public meeting of the women of Bombay on September 9, under the presidency of Lady Pherozeshah Mehta, a resolution was passed expressing satisfaction at the recent statement of the Viceroy regarding indentured labour in Fiji and expressing the hope that “in no case will the Government138 words
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Article55 1919-10-08 1584 Supplies of Mealie Meal Now Obtainable. jt is notified to-day that supplies of mealie meal which is a very excellent substitute for rice have arrived and can now be obtained from the' Secretary to the Food Controller or from Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Cost per bag of 190 pounds55 words
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Article53 1919-10-08 1584 N Y K Gets $lO,OO-:). (From Out Own Corretponieni.) SingajMire, O.itolwr 2.—The Hon’ble Mr Justice Woodward, Acting Chief Justice, has awarded the Nippon Yusen Kaisha of Japan *lO,OOO salvage for the services rendered by the s.s. Totomi Maru in towing the s.s. Nam Vian 154 miles to Singapore53 words
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Article623 1919-10-08 1584 I Major Mark Lymbery, M.C. who has been I in the R. F. A. since August, 1914, has I come to Ipoh to manage the Perak Branch of I the Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. I Ipoh Timet. I In the Supreme Court, Singapore, last I Tuesday,623 words
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Article375 1919-10-08 1584 GANG-ROBBERY IN NORTHAM ROAD. I II M LEADING CHINESE CITIZEN I AND LADIES ATTACKED BY ARMED RUFFIANS. Money and Jewellery Valued at 155,600 Taken. I Eleven Suspects, several of them Ha ling from Perak, Arrested. What may be termed a really daring case of gang robbery375 words
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Article133 1919-10-08 1584 Many Unclaimed Prizes. We are authoritatively informed that close on thirty (30) prizes drawn in the Federated Malay States War Charities Lottery have not yet been claimed. To-day on page 7 the numbers of the tickets that won prizes and which have not yet been claimed are notified133 words
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Article1701 1919-10-08 1585 Japanese 40 Million Dollar Loan. Merchants Bitterly Opposed to New Domestic Loan And Notify Foreign Consuls that the People of China will Repudiate Responsibility for it. AtifM-Club Alleged to be in League with the Japanese. President of Chunghua Republic Dominated by Northern Tucbnns —Shanghai Gazette. Peking, September 9.—lt—Shanghai Gazette. - 1,701 words
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Article224 1919-10-08 1586 The Western Australian Government has raised school teachefs salaries. Female teachers receive a minimum of £I2Q, Male assistants of 21 years a minimum of £l5O per annum. Australian trade with Japan for the four mouths ending April showed that the balance was in favour of Australia by224 words
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Article138 1919-10-08 1586 Btrqdte Tivve. Sub-Committee's Report to Municipality. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 2. The sub committee of the Municipality’s report upon the proposed motor transport service states that pressure should be brought to bear upon the tramways to improve their service and that the motor busBtrqdte Tivve. - 138 words
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Article539 1919-10-08 1586 AMERICA MEXICO. I INSULT TO THE FLAG RESENTED. I May Lead to Intervention. I A gross inbult offered by Mexican I soldiers to the American flag, when sailors I from the United States warship Cheyenne, I who were fishing near Tampico from a motor I pinnee flying the Stars and539 words
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Article657 1919-10-08 1586 Strength of the Market. London, August 31.—The Rubber marU firmly pursues its upward career. Without any great rush to buy the tendency dav hr day is to higher prices. Faith is more robust. Competition is returning. Sellers who have had limits on for months past are having657 words
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Article1266 1919-10-08 1587 <rt>ADE OPENINGS AND COMMERCIAL PROSPECTS. The potential value of Germany’s former colonies has not been given so much consideration as has perhaps the moral indignity of their loss to that Empire, says the Financier. At the commencement of the war they consisted of a total of 1,134,3291,266 words
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Article1200 1919-10-08 1587 EXPEDITION STARTS FROM AMERICA FOR THE ARCTIC SEAS. Objective of Captain Leden Said to be Baffin's Land. New York, July 14 :—The most novel expedition ever made to the Arctic sailed from New York Ju’y 13 on the stanch ketch, rigged auxiliary yacht Finback. It is not1,200 words
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Article1346 1919-10-08 1588 Edward Marshall,} - WIDESPREAD CONSPIRACY. Senator Lusk’s Revelations. (By Edward Marshall,} T’-j. T > —r. I New York, August 2. —That Radicalism is I growing in the United States, that vicious in- fluences are behind it. that it is to the interest I of every American citizen who lovesT’-j. T > —r. - 1,346 words
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Article2241 1919-10-08 1589 Proposed Assisted Immigration DESIRABILITY OF RECRUITING IN CHINA Mr. V. A. Taylor on the Necessity for Prompt Action by Employers —Straits Time». In Novemb r ast year at a meeting of the Negri Sembilan Planters’ Association the question of Chinese labour in the State came up—Straits Time». - 2,241 words
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Article93 1919-10-08 1590 There was a very good attendance at the Jingang Swimming Club last Sunday m ruing, and great interest was taken in the graceful and fancy diving competition, reports the Malay Mail. The ladies acted as judges, and awarded Mr. V.G.M. Hurst first place for the best running dive Mr.93 words
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Article219 1919-10-08 1590 P C. C, vs Mr. Williams’s XI. I The football match between the P.C.C. I and Mr. Williams’s XI which was played I on the Esplanade yesterday evening resulted I in a victory for the former team by three I goals to one. The game was of an even219 words
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Article75 1919-10-08 1590 Following are the October shoots of the Kuala Lumpur branch of the M.B.V.R. 8.R.A.: Thursday 2nd and Sunday 5th.—200 yards deliberate, 200 yards crossing shot and snap shooting, 500 yards deliberate, and 600 yards deliberate. Sunday 12th.—300,600 and 900 yards deliberate. Thursday 23rd and75 words
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Article162 1919-10-08 1590 In consequence of the large number of ponies eligible to run in Race No. 3 on the First Day (The Fort Memorial Stakes) the committee have decided to make two races for these ponies. Ihe ponies may be divided by the Handicapper into two classes, i e., A162 words
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Article59 1919-10-08 1590 The following horses entered for the forthcoming rate meeting in the Southern Settlement will leave to-morrow by the Ipoh under the charge of F. Billet Billett’s string consisting of Garibaldi" Astrico, N. G. E., Highglte, La GejJ' Golden Rock, Corida Brella, Dara, Sir Percy, The Earl and Linmeta59 words
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169 1919-10-08 1590 Straits Times. The prize distribution of the Moslem Inititute billiards, tennis and pingpeng tournaments was held last Sunday at Mint Cottage, 74 Teluk Kurau, Singapore. Members and their friends, about 100, spent a very enjoyable day and after a group photo Manjoor Sahib– Straits Times. - 169 words
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Article317 1919-10-08 1590 Infuriated Fortune Teller Burns His Wife. Adept in reading the future for others, a Macao fortune teller has wrecked his life, and apparently did not discern the faintest shadow of its coming, says the Hongkong Post. He lived in Kuo Chai Street, whence daily he set forth317 words
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Advertisement38 1919-10-08 1590 TREATMENT FOR DYSENTERY. Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by a dose of castor o‘l will effectually cure the most stubborn cases of dysentery. It is especially good for summer diarrhoea in children. For sale by all dealers.38 words
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Article768 1919-10-08 1591 A day or two ago attention was drawn in this column to the fact that the meteoric rise of silver to heights hitherto unknown has had a very prejudicial effect upon the Middle, Lower Middle and Labouring classes. In consequence of this we submitted that a very useful768 words
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Article398 1919-10-08 1591 Malay Mail. Penang Prices. The Food Controller has ordered that Government stocks of white rice and parboiled rice shall on and after October 6 be sold in the distributing centre of Penang at the following prices:—To licenced wholesale dealers in rice at $458.70 per koyan, to licensed retailMalay Mail. - 398 words
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Article540 1919-10-08 1591 His Highness the Tunku Mahkota of Selangor has left for a visit to Kedah. Majir, Mrs. and Mbs Cole-Hamilton have arrived in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. William Hay for the past three days has been suffering from an attack of malignant malaria, says the Malay Mail. The Rev.540 words
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Article848 1919-10-08 1592 [reuters telegrams.] Situation as Grave as Ever. Great Meet ng at Caxton Hall. Many Trades to be Represented London, October 1, 2.25 a.m. At a meeting of the executive of Licensed Vehicle Workers it was decided to postpone action as regards the busses trams, and taxicabs until[reuters telegrams.] - 848 words
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Article56 1919-10-08 1592 3 to I Against the Ship. London, October 1.—731 per cent reinsurance is quoted by the underwriters for the N.Y.K. Otaru Maru which left Singapore for Marseilles on August 2nd, went ashore on the Somaliland coast, on the 20th August, and is stranded there, badly56 words
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Article78 1919-10-08 1592 Cnese Demand Sends it Up London, October 1. Chinese buying is responsible for the rise in silver to ss. 4d. With the Shanghai exchange still very firm at 6s. 2d. no cessation of Far Eastern buying seems to be anticipated. Gold to the Rescue. It is pointed out78 words
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Article800 1919-10-08 1592 [BBUTVBB TBLBGBAXB.] Hopes of Settlement. that it would stop at nothing to defend the long established principles of trade unionism and the right to defend wages constitutionally secured More Trains Running. 0-50 p.m.—The official train services continue to improve. Over 800 trains ran yesterday exclusive of many[BBUTVBB TBLBGBAXB.] - 800 words
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Article622 1919-10-08 1593 HITCH IN CHINA PEACE CONFERENCE. (Hongkong Pont Special.) Shanghai, Sept. 18.—Wang Yi Tang has arrived to represent the North at the Shanghai Peace Conference, but it is doubtful if the conference will be held for some time as the South is strongly objecting to Wang being the Chief(Hongkong Pont Special.) - 622 words
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Article46 1919-10-08 1593 Depots Closed to Recruiting. 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, Cheyyer o f North Arcot Polur Tiruvanna- j District Punganoor and Tiru- |of Chittoor SB46 words
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Article340 1919-10-08 1593 Demand for More Pay. The lightermen of the Penang Harbour Board who went on strike on the Ist inst. have not yet returned to work. Their demand is for an increase in their wages owing to the present high cost of living combined with the inciease in the340 words
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Article242 1919-10-08 1593 Provision for 1920. Legislative Council meets next Monday afternoon and the most important item on the Orders of the Day is the first reading of the Bill for making provision for the public service for the year 1920. There are five Bills down for second reading namely, Destruction242 words
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Article288 1919-10-08 1594 —Straits Times. Tennis Tournament. Malacca, Sept. 30. The Malacca Club will run a small tennis tournament during October. The events will be (a) mixed doubles handicap, and (b) gentlemen’s doubles handicap. The following gentlemen have consented to act on the handicapping committee C. F. C. Ayre, F. Salzmann,—Straits Times. - 288 words
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Article286 1919-10-08 1594 The Bukit Tengah Syndicate’s estate I .ocated on the sea coast between the Pac- I ka and Kretay rivers in Trengganu has I been sold for 160,0 I says the Bangkok I Times. I The adjoining estate ofPacka was sold I some little time ago for286 words
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Article322 1919-10-08 1594 Cafe Chantant. I The Girl Guides, recently organized by I Mrs. F- G. Taylor, are arranging to hold a I cafe cbantant in the Town-hall, some time I this month, in aid of the funds of the corps. I As they will command all the local, and322 words
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Article124 1919-10-08 1594 [To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Sir. Being a witness of the above performance I think the Penang Straits-born Chinese who took part in it should be congratulated upon their good acting as they are only amateurs. I understand the Teluk Anson Straitsborn Chinese, who are also124 words
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Article404 1919-10-08 1594 Advances to Cultivators Prohibited by Royal Decree. The Siamese Board of Rice Control has published a Decree governing certain forms of forward purchase of rice (paddy) and of money-lending on security of rice crops. It reads as follows: Royal Decree governing the forward purchase of rice (paddy) from404 words
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Article233 1919-10-08 1594 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Balik Pulau, Oct 20.—1 n the Police Court Balik Pulau, before Captain N. M. Hashim, Police Magistrate, Che Wan, Manager of Sin Hin Rubber Estate, Telok Bahang, appeared and pleaded guilty to a. charge of selling rice by retail without a licence, and233 words
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Article1260 1919-10-08 1595 HOW BECKETT WON THE HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AMERICAN CHAMPION KNOCKED OUT IN 17 FH ROUND 0 ONE OF THE AKD (L-ANEST FIGHTS BN RECORD London, September 3.—After travelling seventeen rounds at a terrific speed Beckett last night at Olympia succeeded in adminis- i tering the coup de1,260 words
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Article647 1919-10-08 1595 Increased Production Needed. Commenting on the need of increased production of rice in Siam the Bangkok Times says:— It is not only in manufacturing countries that speakers and writers are preaching the urgent necessity of increased production. The same is true of countries where the increase caii only647 words
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Article618 1919-10-08 1596 —Straits Times. DEDICATION OF NEW TEMPLE. It is a far cry from that wonderful day in the month Ethanirn, B.C. 1005, when (as Holy Writ informs us) the Royal Solomon dedicated the first glorious temple mentioned in Masonic records. But that great space of time was bridged—Straits Times. - 618 words
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Article308 1919-10-08 1596 Finest Modern Residence in Canton. One of the most interesting events in the social annals of Canton took place cn Sept. 13, reports the Canton Times, when a housewarming party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Chau Lim Pak at their new residence, Chan’s Garden,” Fung Yuen Pak308 words
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Article357 1919-10-08 1596 Mass Meeting in Colombo. [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Sir—A meeting of the Singhalese A». sociation of Ceylon was held in CeyIon on the 20th instant, in the Tower Hall, Maradana, Colombo, and was well attended by the people of all classes. Amongst those present357 words
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Article168 1919-10-08 1596 Calcutta, Sept, 13.—A well informed correspondent states that an extensive plot of land at Budge Budge, on the river Hooghly, a few miles down the stream from Calcutta, has been acquired by a Brit'sh firm for erecting a shipbuilding yard in Bengal on a large scale. A168 words
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Article572 1919-10-08 1597 Necessary Telephone Services Refused. In a leading article on telephones in Malaya our Kuala Lumpur contemporary, the Malay Mail, lays bare an instance of discreditable and vexatious official perVertity which has seldom been equalled in any part of the world and certainly, we believe, never exceeded—even in British572 words
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Article652 1919-10-08 1597 Amid the calamitous clash between Capital and Labour in England, and the general political upset of the world, which, by the way, is by no means confined to one hemisphere, it is in the utmost degree encouraging to note the extraordinary enthusiasm which has marked the visit652 words
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Article606 1919-10-08 1597 A Matter of Procedure. (From a Correspondent). Teluk Anson, September 24.—An interesting point of procedure arose in the case or two Chinese Ng Peh and Cheng Kee and a Telegu coolie, Ramasamy, charged with before Captain W.E. Maddocks in the Magistrate’s Court with the offence of mischief:606 words
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Article851 1919-10-08 1598 [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] Government Stands Firm. Meo Must Return to Work Before Negotiating. October 1, 7.55 p.m.—The Prime Minister received a deputation of representatives of the Transport Workers’ Union, accompanied by the representatives of certain other trado unions not connected with the present strike, this afternoon. Replying to[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] - 851 words
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Article61 1919-10-08 1598 Or Sowing the German Germ. Paris, October 2. —Le Temps» learns from Geneva that Herr Scheidemann, the German ex-Premier, has taken advantage of his recent stay in Switzerland to enter into conversation with various German-Swiss personages regarding the creation of a great international newsagency whose work would be61 words
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Article33 1919-10-08 1598 No Reply From Germany Yet Paris, October I.—Germany has not )et replied to the allied note in regard to the recall of Van-der-Goltz and the German troops from the Baltic provinces.33 words
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Article41 1919-10-08 1598 Ministry of Food Damaged, London, October 2. A fire broke out at midnight in the County of London’s new hall at Westminster which is occupied by the Ministry of Food. The southeast wing was damaged considerably.41 words
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Article38 1919-10-08 1598 New York, October 1. Gold valued at $830,000 has been transfeired to San Francisco for shipment to the Far East. London, October I.—Silver is now at 5s 3'd buyers ss, 4d sellers. Market steady.38 words
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Article712 1919-10-08 1598 [IVUTEBB nXBOBAMB.] Government Stands Firm. Good Impressions. 6.20 a.m.—One labour correspondent says that £he Premier received the Transport Workers’ deputation yesterday, by himself presumably in order to dispose of the tion that he would be browbeaten by gome of his Cabinet colleagues. The spokesmen of the deputation[IVUTEBB nXBOBAMB.] - 712 words
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Article75 1919-10-08 1599 Marching on Moscow Now. The outstanding event of the week in South Russia is Denikin’s rapid advance beyond Kursk while he is continuing his progress on most of the rest of his front. He is now only about 240 miles from Moscow where, it is rumoured,75 words
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Article118 1919-10-08 1599 Madrid, October I.—Continuous rainstorm have caused serious floods, especially in the provinces of Valencia and Murcia. Railway traffic has been interrupted. Rice, maize, and spice crops have been destroyed. Cartagena In Distress, The town of Cartagena has inun idated and its gas and electricity cut118 words
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Article17 1919-10-08 1599 London, October 2.—0il has been discovered in the course of boring operation in Midlothian.17 words
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Article17 1919-10-08 1599 London, October 2.-The;French Chamber of Deputies has unanimously adopted tne Anglo-Franco-American Military Convention.17 words
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Article470 1919-10-08 1599 [beutebs telegrams.] GOVERNMENT STANDS FIRM. Strike Pay £250,000 Weekly. I It is estimated that strike pay will cost I the Railwaymen’s Union £250,000 weekly. Severn Tunnel. The Executive has ordered the pumpmen in the Severn Tunnel to resume work. More Talk. 6.10 p.m.— Prior to conferring with[beutebs telegrams.] - 470 words
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Article18 1919-10-08 1599 Paris, October 2.-Tbe Chamber of Deputies baa ratified the peace treaty by votes to 53.18 words
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Article73 1919-10-08 1599 {MXTms WVJWUWS.) At it Again in Arkansas. Local Authorities Appeal for Assistance Helena, Arkansas, October 1.~ Disturbances arose between the Whites and the Blacks owing to a search for the murderer of a railway agent here. Three Whites and seven negroes have been killed and a number{MXTms WVJWUWS.) - 73 words
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Article74 1919-10-08 1599 Sa'utes the Bird of Freedom. New York, October 12.—Their Majesties the King and Queen of Belgium and H.R.H. the Duke of Brabant landed in New York to-day from the George Washington which was escorted by twelve destroyers and fleets of yachts. The harbour forts fired a74 words
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Article57 1919-10-08 1599 Peace Agreed Upon. London October 2.—Reuter learns that at the Peace Conference between the Baltic States and the Russian Soviet Government President Dorpot decided that as the Baltic States had no imperialistic designs and bad cleared the country of the Bolsheviks there was no reason for57 words
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Article55 1919-10-08 1599 By Prize Court at Singapore. (From Our Own Corretpondenl.) Singapore, October 4. Mr. Justice Woodward has condemned a cargo of machinery aboared the Eizaguirre which arrived here nearly three years ago consigned to a Dutch firm from the Barcelona branch of a German firm to be sold55 words
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Article58 1919-10-08 1599 B it aln has to Purchase From U.S. Leudon October 2. It is understood theat owing to the increasing seriousness of the bunker problem the British Government has purchased 100,000 tons of coal a month from the United States wherewith to supply our depots and ports58 words
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Article48 1919-10-08 1599 Berlin, October I.—The Democrats have consented to enter the cabinet. They will take the Ministries of Justice and of the Interior and also the new Ministry for Execution of ehe Economic Conditions of the Peace Treaty including compensation for Germans abroad and for the mercantile marine.48 words
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Article50 1919-10-08 1599 Respited on a Point of Law. Paris, Octol>er 1.~ The Court of as granted Quien’s appeal against his death sentence which cannot stand as the judgment was delivered by a majority of 4 over 3 whereas it requires a majority of 5 to 2 to decree death.50 words
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Article609 1919-10-08 1600 Lm Co’b Weekly Report. Penang» October 3.——Rubber according to latest advices received is 2/2 in London, ana locally has receded to 87 cents for both Sheet and Crepe. Rubber. The Share-market, while showing perhaps a slightly easier tendency, shows few quotable changes with very little actual business passing.609 words
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Article181 1919-10-08 1600 Some Interesting Figures. I An interesting review of the rubber inI dustry is contained in a pamphlet just issued I by the American War Industries Board. I Pride is naturally taken by our friends in I the fact that the United States rubber inI dustry leads the181 words
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Article380 1919-10-08 1600 Regulations re Wheat Flour. It is notified in the Government Gazette that in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Regulation 6of the Food Control Regulations, 1918, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf the Food Controller hereby orders as follows 1. Every dealer380 words
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Article672 1919-10-08 1600 I Now at Two Shillings. I Effect in India and Ceylon. I Calcutta, Sept. 17.-The expected rise in I exchange to two shillings was announced I last night in the following communique: I The Secretary of State for India has I raised t u e price of Council672 words
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Article34 1919-10-08 1601 [IIUTXM fftLBGWCB.] Leave Granted To Huns to Attended. Paris, October I.—The Supreme Council has decided to grant to the Austrians and Germans facilities for attending the forthcoming labour conference at Washington.[IIUTXM fftLBGWCB.] - 34 words
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Article28 1919-10-08 1601 Duncan Defeated by Mitchell. London, October 2.—At the professional golfers’ association teurnament Mitchell beat Duncan in the final by one hole. Duncan won the tournament in 1913.28 words
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Article59 1919-10-08 1601 Loss Estimated at 510.000. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 3.—The destruction of the Officers Mess at Tanglin by fire involves a loss estimated atJIlOjCOO; including SI,OOO belonging to the Mess Fund. Let’s Hope They’re Insured. Several officers have lost all their effects. Blame the Rar. It59 words
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Article299 1919-10-08 1601 Formation of Unions. A special cable to New India says that B. P. Wadis, president of the Madras Labour Union, spoke at Glasgow Trade Union Con: ress. He was accorded a splendid welcome. The message adds: The Parliamentary Committee has promised to present Mr. Wadia with the gold299 words
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Article410 1919-10-08 1601 General Meeting. The adjourned ninth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Nellmay libber Company, Limited, was held at 11 a.m. to-day in the offices of Messrs. Kennedy and Co. There were present Messrs. F. Duxbury (Chairman of directors), E. D. Lane and A Lindley (representing the410 words
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Article197 1919-10-08 1601 —The Statesman. Wards of The Maharani of Kahjrthala. A romantic story will be told, says the Daily Newts, in the prosaic Town Hall of the Ninth Arrondissement of Paris. A guardian will be appointed for the grandchildren of an American multi-millionaire who recently died at Baltimore. The children—The Statesman. - 197 words
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Article543 1919-10-08 1601 Dr. and Mrs. Connolly returned from Perak by the express yesterday evening and are guests at the E. and O. Hotel. Mr. H. I. Jones, of Messrs. Barlow and Co., is leaving by the Santa Cruz, proceeding home via America, says the Straits Times. Mr. W. E.543 words
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Article1573 1919-10-08 1602 The views of people of many nationalities and creeds respecting the Echo’s advocacy of modern dairy farms and bakeries in Malaya goes a long way to prove the necessity for an adequate supply of absolutely pure cow’s milk and plenty of good nourishing bread. People questioned have1,573 words
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Article265 1919-10-08 1602 Our Singapore contemporary the Malaya Tribune winds up a further leading article on the Prai Grab scandal as follows: The Straits Settlements Government has now an opportunity of condoning past errors by its future action. Will it be prepared to consult the business interests of Penang in265 words
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Article154 1919-10-08 1602 Hongkong Post. Alleged Japanese Intervention. A Shanghai press-message of the zu September states that the North-China Daily News learns that the Japanese are beginning to intervene with the Southern eftder l Shanghai with a view to a agreement between North and South Northern Delegate Declares He HasHongkong Post. - 154 words
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Article2153 1919-10-08 1603 Written Orders Dispensed With WELL KNOWN FIRM CHEATED SIX MONTHS FOR PRINCIPAL: THREE FOR ABETTOR Notice of Appeal Lodged and Bail Allowed. Before Mr. R. I). Acton in the District Court yesterday Lim Tee Gim and Ong Khan were charged: the former, on two counts, with2,153 words
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Article1885 1919-10-08 1604 Sir Kingsley Wood, M. P - WHAT WE EXPECT FROM TOWNPLANNING. an end to squalor. By Sir Kingsley Wood, M. P. (Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Minitier of Health) The risk that the new Housing Bill would simply leave a legacy of new slums for old is, I hope, definitely scotched by its1,885 words
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Article1336 1919-10-08 1605 In another part of this issue—on page I 1608 to be exact—we give publicity to a letter received from “An Indian” relating I to the conditions under which Indian labourers, of both sexes, are brought here I from the Madras Presidency. We do this I because we are1,336 words
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Article497 1919-10-08 1605 Mr. Pope Arridge has arrived in Singa* pore from Shanghai. r» r Mrs. T. Latnan have gone to Bukit Kutu for a fortnight. Malay Mail. The death occurred last week at Selinsing Estate, of Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Eatrop. Mr. Edward Panner Lawrence,497 words
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Article3670 1919-10-08 1606 [BKUTEBB TXLtOBAMI.I Appeal For Citizen Army To Meet Crisis. Vehicle Workers to Carry on for Another Day London, October 3rd, 1.40 a.m.—The Executive of the Vehicle Workers’ Union discussed the situation at midnight and afterwards announced that the busses, trams, and taxicabs would run to-day. A meeting of[BKUTEBB TXLtOBAMI.I - 3,670 words
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Article116 1919-10-08 1608 A Very Sck Man Washington, October 2. President Wilson's physician has summoned a nerve specialist to a consultation. Though this is announced merely as a precautionary measure, and the President’s condition is decribed as not being alarming yesterday evening’s bulletin says President Wilson is a very sick116 words
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Article142 1919-10-08 1608 Am rican and Br t sh Officers Mu de »d. London, October 4. According to information from Warsaw Brigadier Jadwin of the American army, who accompanied Senator Morgenthan on his mi sion to Ptland, was capture 1 by the Bolsheviks while attempting to motor to Kief from Luck142 words
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Article844 1919-10-08 1608 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Dear Sir, —Some days ago I learnt from your valued journal that Mr. C. F. Andrews, the champion of the Labour classes, was intending to come to the Straits Settlements and the F.M.S. to investigate the conditions of Indian844 words
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Article54 1919-10-08 1608 Football. Last Friday evening a friendly game of football was played at the Dato Kramat ground between the A.C.S. Young Teachers Team and the Anglo-Tamil School. The game was an interesting one and resulted in a win for the former by four goals to nil. Mr, A54 words
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Article165 1919-10-08 1608 —American Wireless. CHINA AND AMERICA. Peace Treaty In The Senate. Washington, September 10—The German Peace Treaty, including the Covenant of the League of Nations, was formally reported on to the Senate on Wednesday by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The Committee added four reservations and forty-five amendments to—American Wireless. - 165 words
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Article65 1919-10-08 1608 Another Steamer A vail able. Messrs. Adamson Gilfillan and Co. us that the s.s. Prinzessin will leave S g pore for London about 28th instant. She will be under the supervision of the P. O. Co., and will have accommodation available for passengers. Only first saloon passengers will65 words
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Article3069 1919-10-08 1609 STANDLEY—PERKINS. One of the prettiest, if not the prettiest, wedding over witnessed in Penang was that Bolemnised at St. George’s Church on Saturday afternoon by the Rev. Keppel Garnier, Colonial Chaplain, the contracting parties being Mr. Lawrence Edward Standley, Manager, Tampin Linggi Estate, Rantau, Negri Sernbilan. second3,069 words
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Article174 1919-10-08 1610 The following names have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War and Army Council for valuable services rendered in connection with the war —Major W. M. Sirne, 0.8. E., Commanding Officer, Capt. J. W. Campbell, Chinese Co., Capt E. N. Graham, Field174 words
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Article661 1919-10-08 1610 NEED FOR ACTION. Following is the full text of the special arti. cle in the Singapore Free Press to which re. ference was made in our leading article on dear food yesterday Now that the world war is a thing of the past and we are again living661 words
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Article637 1919-10-08 1611 Sime, Darby Co.’s Monthly Report. Singapore, October 1. Loudon prices during the month for Fine Ribbed Smoked Sheet and Fine Pale Crepe were as follows: On the Ist September Rubber 2 1/, 2/0} market steady but quiet. On the Bih September Rubber 2/2J, 2 3i market steady. On637 words
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Article148 1919-10-08 1611 I To the Editor o/ the Straits Echo.} Sir, —Will you be good enough to withdraw the statement which appears in your issue of Friday to the effect that I organized the Girl Guides movement in Penang. I his is not the case as they had been148 words
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Article305 1919-10-08 1611 JAPANESE SMUGGLERS BROUGHT TO JUSTICE. $250,000 Worth of the Drug Seized in Shanghai. Shanghai, Sept. 10.—After a somewhat prolonged hearing judgment in the quarter million Yen opium smuggling cuae was given yesterday in the Japanese consular court against the several Japanese involved. For smuggling this enormous quantity305 words
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Article645 1919-10-08 1611 FURTHER CRITICISM. Au Infantry Captain writes to our Kuala Lumppur contemporary Sir,—With reference to the report of the Land Grants Committee published in your issue of Sept. 3rd, I venture to suggest that < lause 3 of Conditions Recommended” be now modified for reasons as follows: (a) Tho645 words
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Article517 1919-10-08 1612 Wasps are bad tacticians. The wise insect does his good deeds flagrantly, and is stealthy only in crime. Perhaps one-tenth of the activities of wasps are obnoxious to us and ninetenths harmless or useful. But they choose the holiday weeks to annoy us. They come in at the window517 words
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Article695 1919-10-08 1612 ONE AND A HALF MILLION DOLLARS REQUIRED. Government Promises $250,000 A well attend.rd meeting was held at Gov eminent House, Hongl *>ng, on September 22 to set forth the needs of the Hongkong University and seek th.?. assistance of the public tn mart them TLE the Officer \drnini695 words
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Article334 1919-10-08 1612 —Pall Mall Gazette. An Admiral s Practical Scheme. Important reforms, including better public houses, may be expected in the licensing r.orld before long. This was made clear during an interview by Rear-Admiral Sir Regin .!1 iTall, M.P., who has just accepted a scat on the ootird of Messrs.—Pall Mall Gazette. - 334 words
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Article194 1919-10-08 1612 The report of the above company for the year ended June 30, to be submitted at the sixth annual general meeting on October 9 is as follows The net premium income in the lire department after deducting re-insurances amounts to $150,884.35. The net claims paid and outstanding194 words
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Article90 1919-10-08 1612 A Fitting Memorial For Former Student. What is stated to be the largest bequest ever made to a public institution is contained in the will of Mr. John W. Sterling, a New York lawyer, who left 113,600,000 to Yale University, reports the Daily Mail New York correspondent.90 words
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Article2799 1919-10-08 1613 U. S. D. P. A. MEETING. Labour, Food, and Exchange. A general meeting of the Ulu Selangor District Planters’ Association was held at the Best House, Kuala Kubu, last Tuesday. Mr. G. C. Bailey presided, and there were also present Messrs. F. W. Carey, M. D. Fallon, C.2,799 words
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Article198 1919-10-08 1614 Although the Oxford Dictionary of Current English was published less than a year ago, it gives no definition of the word jitney —the word which recurs in the news cablegrams from New York, telling of the strikes on the tramway systems of that and other American198 words
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Article117 1919-10-08 1614 =Free Press. Robbers Caught in the Act. While two Malays, Osman bin Sah and Osman bin Usoph, were intently engaged in effecting an entrance into h Chinese house in Chin Check Street, Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore, in the early hours of October 31, Decteetive Inspector Costello and his=Free Press. - 117 words
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Article596 1919-10-08 1614 DYE INDUSTRY WHICH WILL SUPPLY THE WORID. A romance of British industry is to be read in an advertisement in the Daily Express and other journals which invite the public to take shares in the British Dyestuffs Corporation Limited. Here is a company with a capital596 words
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Article1281 1919-10-08 1615 When the gains and losses of the great vogue of rubber cultivation by small native landholders have been balanced, it will probably be found that in some respects the losses are more than the gains. Formerly the Asiatic cultivator, Malay raiat, Kling peasant or padi planter found1,281 words
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Article589 1919-10-08 1615 INDIAN GOVERNMENT TAKES ACTION. Local Shipping Firms Urged to CO-OPKUTB. Another chapter has just opened in the story of the gold running that has been going on merrily for months past between Indian and Malayan ports. It will doubtless be recalled that the Straits Echo was the first589 words
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Article1801 1919-10-08 1616 [bvutbbb tblbqbamb.] Great Strike All Over Now. Government Prepared. London, October 4, 6 p.m.—The Government is satisfied that all necessary measures have been taken to deal with any situation that may arise. Precedence to Goods Trains on Sunday. A very limited passenger service will be run on[bvutbbb tblbqbamb.] - 1,801 words
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Article355 1919-10-08 1617 Holland to be Asked to Modify. Paris, October 2.—The Supreme Council has decided to invite Holland to consent to a modification of the Mannheim convention involved by article 354 of the Peace Treaty. Holland is also invited to negotiate with all the powers represented on the355 words
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Article221 1919-10-08 1617 [BEUTKB8 TKLBGBAMB.) Proposed Silver Export Association. Uncle Sam gets Busy, fromvj™’ v C >? her 3 T The late9t in the n„h^ k s?? that Bilver producers f ni^e d States are discussing the advantages of forming a silver exnort under the Webb Pom" eneS mSI? 00[BEUTKB8 TKLBGBAMB.) - 221 words
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Article110 1919-10-08 1617 Madrid, October 3.—-The floods iu Spain have been most disastrous. Hailstones smashed in the roofs of houses at Alicante, and are lying five feet deep inside, while I trees, and public squares, streets, bridges and railways have been washed away. Cartagena Catastrophe. A school collapsed at110 words
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Article25 1919-10-08 1617 No Change in Condition. Washington, October 3.—President Wilson was able to take some nourishment yesterday also some sleep; otherwise his condition is unchanged.25 words
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Article48 1919-10-08 1617 President’s Illness Spoils U.S. Tour. New York, October 3.—Owing to President Wilson’s illness the King of the Belgians has cancelled all his engagements and will abandon his tour in the United States except to visit Boston and Buffalo whence he will proceed to California.48 words
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Article31 1919-10-08 1617 Amsterdam Bakers on Strike. Amsterdam, October 2. The Operative Bakers of Amsterdam have struck for a fortyfive hour week and a minimum wage of Fl. 33 a week.31 words
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Article292 1919-10-08 1617 The Disarmament of Germany. Paris, October 1.-I Q the French Chamber eP U e yeBter iayi M Clemenceau again had his way i n t b. matter of a proposed addition to the Treaty of Vers.illes, providing for tbe more effective di.armament of Germany. '“active duGovernment Wins292 words
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Article33 1919-10-08 1617 How George and Mary Came to Town, London, October 4. Their Majesties the King and Qneen arrived in London this evening, having motored all the way from Balmoral.33 words
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56 1919-10-08 1617 London, October 3.—A polish military mission has arrived at Denikin’s headquarters at Taganrog with the object of forming a Polish alliance with Denikin. Poles Defeat the Bolsheviks Polish troops supported by tanks have occupied Dumaburg on the south bank of the Dvina; and have taken seven hundred56 words
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Article61 1919-10-08 1617 France Agitates for Early Meeting. Paris, October 3.—The Chamber of Deputies has parsed a motion requesting the Government to come to an agreement with President Wilson immediately to convoke a meeting of the League of Nations as soon as America has ratified the peace treaty. A commission61 words
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176 1919-10-08 1618 Readers of this journal will doubtless recall that we recently published news to the effect that a number of Chinese students would shortly visit Malaya and that while hero they would be pleased to try conclusions with tennis, football and other Malayan teains. These176 words
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Article265 1919-10-08 1618 Frei Fulton, the Kansas wonder, who disposed of Arthur Townley in a little over two minutes, is not likely to suffer from overwork in England. It is no use putting any more Townleys against him, and his invitations to Beckett or Carpentier will probably have no interest265 words
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Article85 1919-10-08 1618 In connection with the Singapore Ladies’ Rifle Association, Mrs. Allen won the October spoon (with a net score of 39). The following are the scores. 100 150 Nett Total ds. yd?, w. H’cap Mrs. Allen 22 17 39 68.83 Miss Waterhcu-e 26 26 52 <8 47 Mrs. Langham85 words
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Article351 1919-10-08 1618 —Tribune. I Robberies in Singapore. I A theft of jewellery and cash to the value I of $5BO, the property of Mr. N. lakage, I manager of the Taiwan Bank, is reported to I have been committed at 11, Upper Wilkie I Road, Singapore, at neon Oct.—Tribune. - 351 words
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Article241 1919-10-08 1618 The Oversea-Chinese Bank, Ltd., was succeFsfully inagurated recently, the present offices being in Battery Road, Singapore, where business commenced last Wednesday. The prospectus states that the bank proposes to purchase the property known as Nos. 185,186 and 186 A. Cecil Street, and Nos. 111, 111 A. and241 words
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Article328 1919-10-08 1618 Comment on Regent Cases. Under the heading “Martinets and Volunteers” in the editorial columns of the China Mail the following comment appears on the two cases brought recently by Pte. Winthrop against the M. S. V. R. Authorities It seems almost impossible to get a certain328 words
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Article152 1919-10-08 1618 Messrs. Boustead <fc Co. advise as follows: Gula-Kalumpong, 126,000, Consolidated 70,002, New Columbia 47,570, Krian 38,700, Padang Jawa 28,078, Samagaga 27.600, Padang 17,000, Karan 12,630, Rantau 7.Q00, Nellmay 8.603, Sungei Batu (Malaya) 27,000, Vai d’Or 25,000, Kurau 30,300, Malakoff 47,700. Straits Settlements (Bertam) 144,000, Windsor (F.M.S.) 42,800,152 words
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Article45 1919-10-08 1618 The returns of Kramat Pulai for the month of September were: —Output Dressed Ore from the Mine Tin 230 piculs, Estimated Profit «1,500; Output Dressed Ore from Tributors 140 piculs, Estimated Profit $2,000; Output Dressed Ore total 370 piculs, Estimated Profit total $3,500.45 words
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Article607 1919-10-08 1619 Acting Governor’s Address. PENANG TELEPHONE SERVICE TO BE IMPROVED. Sat sfactory financial Position. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 7.—His Excellency the Hon. Mr. Seton James, c.m g., in his address to the Legislative Council, said:— The commencement of this era of peace finds the Colony in607 words
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Article178 1919-10-08 1619 America Dibsextb to Japan’s Claim for Precedence in Manchuria and Mongolia. Aokio, Sept 6. —The Tokyo Asahi of to-day says Apropos the negotiations that have been going on between the Imperial Government and the British, American and French governments for exempting Japan’s vested rights and the right178 words
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Article185 1919-10-08 1619 Accused Said to have been Convicted In Singapore. George Ingles, a European, was placed on September 12 before the Third Presidency Magistrate, Calcutta, on the charge of cheating Major Stein, 1.M.5., Superintendent, Presidency General Hospital, in respect of Rs. 1,500. The case for the prosecution was that Major185 words
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Article464 1919-10-08 1619 DARING RAID ON A BANK. Great excitement was created in Gilman’s Bazaar, Hongkong, a few days ago when a Chinese rushed into the Chu Loong Rank and snatched over $3,000 in banknotes from the counter. On being chased by some of the fokis the robber brandished a464 words
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Article99 1919-10-08 1619 The second report of the War Office Cinematograph Committee, which controlled the taking of cinematograph pictures on the Western front shows that the funis earned by the committee for the year ended July 31 last amounted to 171,975 These funds are to be devoted to such objects99 words
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Article298 1919-10-08 1620 Ladies Urob Cancellation Of Indentures. A Bombay message of September 11 states that a public meeting of women of Bombay was held at Vanita Vishram Hall to protest agiinst the continuance of indentured labour in Fiji. Lady Pherozesbaw Mehta was in the chair. Lady Mehta, in298 words
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Article204 1919-10-08 1620 —Malay Mail. KUALA LUMPUR -PENANG PHONE SERVICE. Government’s Lame Excuse for Holding up Progress in Malaya. The General Secretary of the F.M.B. Chamber of Commerce, Kuala Lumpur, has received the following letter from Mr. O. F. Stonor, Acting Under-Secretary to Government: “lam directed to acknowledge receipt of your—Malay Mail. - 204 words
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Article226 1919-10-08 1620 —Straits Times. Municipal Motor Service. The following precis of a report of the municipal sub-committee on transport has been forwarded by the municipal secretary; The committee report that one of the fac- tors that must be taken into consideration is I the limited monopoly possessed by the.—Straits Times. - 226 words
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Article996 1919-10-08 1620 SHORTSIGHTED OBSTINACY VERSUS SYMPATHETIC FORESIGHT. Under the appropriate caption The Paralysing Hand,” our Kuala Lumpur contemporary on the 3rd instant returned to the charge in connection with the Government’s monstrous decision to refuse to push on with the long needed Kuala Lumpur—lpoh Penang main trunk telephone line on996 words
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1551 1919-10-08 1621 Dr. Sun Yat-sen Addresses Large Gathering of Western Returned Students. o I China’s Great Leader Entertained at a Banquet Presided over by Tang Shao-yi. o SKETCHES CHINA’S PAST, DILATES ON THE PRESENT AND TOUCHES ON THE FUTURE O Explains Students’ Role in the Regeneration of1,551 words
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Article1094 1919-10-08 1622 Totomt Mara and Nam Ylan Salvage Claim. In the Supreme Court on September 24 the hearing took place before Mr. Justice Woodward,' acting Chief Justice, with whom was associated Captain Rushton in the capacity of assessor, of the case in which the owners, master and crew of1,094 words
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Article242 1919-10-08 1622 —Peking Daily News. Japanese Protest in Canton. The Japanese Consul-General at Shameen Canton, being greatly displeased at the boy. cott movement and the patriotic activities of the students, has addressed a letter of protest to the Military Governor requesting that the boycott movement be vigorously suppressed and persons found.—Peking Daily News. - 242 words
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Article307 1919-10-08 1622 Hon. Mr. Eu Tong Sen’s Gift. In the course of an article on Tanks in the September number of the Strand Magazine by Sir Albert Stern, K.8.E., C.M.G., who furnishes extracts from his Note-Book and reveals the secret history of tank construction, the following appears in the307 words
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Advertisement36 1919-10-08 1622 Children’s Colds, Mh; Jet -he children, rack their little bodies in such a distressing manner when you can so easily cure their colds with a ~ot<e Chamberlain's Couzh F.wfc T’ < v xcr sale ay ail dealers.36 words
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Article578 1919-10-08 1623 Gift to the Zoo From Seychelles. The Governor of the Seychelles Islands, Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. Sir Eustace Fiennes, has presented two gigantic land tor-' toises to the London Zoological Gardens. I They have arrived safely by way of Ceylon J The smaller of the two weighs 110 lb.,578 words
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Article133 1919-10-08 1623 Business Openings in Penang. lhe following is an excerpt from the journal of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce of 14th August:-The Foreign Trade Department is advised by the Penang Chinose Chamber of Commerce, through the courtesy of the American Consul, that they desire catalogues, prices, etc.,133 words
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Article445 1919-10-08 1623 A mutiny which reads like a page from Robert Louis Stevenson occurred recently on board the American ship Mariska, bound from Baltimore to Brest. The Mariska, which is owned by the Pittsburg Steamship Company, had thousands cf casks of spirits on board, and the temptation proved too445 words
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Article242 1919-10-08 1623 BIRTHS. Dennyb.—On 3rd October, at Alor Star, Kedah, to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dennys .(Assistant Auditor General), a daughter (Honor Vivien Powlett.) Si ill -At North Borneo, September 27, to Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Still, a daughter. Leong Tek Khean. At Penang, on the 2nd October, 1919, tbe242 words
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Advertisement183 1919-10-08 1623 PEOPLE WHO ARE POISONED BY HEAT. I Persons who are subject to rheumatics should avoid above all things an excesi of meat in their diet, for flesh food is productive of uric acid in the blood and uric acui is the cause of rheumatism. Simple, wholesome diet— Mainly consisting of183 words
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