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Title Section22 1919-10-15 1 The Straits Echo. MAIL EDITION. |lB FER ANNUM. Mingle Copy 40 cte. Vol. 17. Penang, Wednesday, l«th October t 919, No. 42.22 words
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Advertisement364 1919-10-15 1 CONTENTS. I Leaders: Miscellaneous (Continued): I The Strike Fiasco 1,624 Straits Budget 1920 1,640 A 1,652 I Small Change... 1,632 Sky-High Rents 1,654 I China in Evolution 1,636 Chinese News... 1,627, 1,648 A 1,660 I Reflections on the Acting Governor’s Chunghua Anniversary... 1,639 A 1,660 I Address 1,648 Death of364 words
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Advertisement179 1919-10-15 2 4V e THE “STRAITS ECHO” I B MAIL EDITION. 1 z**» mil? ZyO* u< £ju —HOOOOtt.— f C Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published In the M 7r? daily issues, as 'well as all179 words
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Article1218 1919-10-15 1624 The insane folly of the Railwaymen in instituting an onset of direct action against the Government, and by consequence against the whole community, has been punished by the loss of over .£300,000 sterling; that is over two million dollars an la half. The Railway fund is poorer1,218 words
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Article393 1919-10-15 1624 THE AGITATION IN CANTON. (Hongkong Pott Corrttpondence.') Canton, Sept. 26.—0 n the 24th more than 1,000 students held a parade around the busiest parts of the city, headed by their released comrades and a brass band, carrying manj small flags and urging the public to continue the393 words
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Advertisement101 1919-10-15 1624 Che Straits echo. PUBLISHED DAILY. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD., 59, Beach 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 business101 words
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Article1448 1919-10-15 1625 [iiutui wtrjtoiAMS.] LloydJGeorge the Man of the Hour* Reuter’s Rambling Reflections. London, October 5, 7.25 p.m. —It is too soon to sum up all the lessons of the strike but it is clear already that, in so far as it was an attempt to hold up the[iiutui wtrjtoiAMS.] - 1,448 words
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Article57 1919-10-15 1625 Gene al Ironside’s Views, Londm, October 6.—General Ironside arrived at Liverpool from Archangel this morning, asked to express his views in regard to the position in Russia, said “I think that a dam sight too much has been said already. We have finished our job and think that57 words
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Article45 1919-10-15 1625 Embargo on Shipping to Britain Removed. Washington, October 6. —The U.S. Shipping Board has lifted the embargo on shipping to Great Britain owing to the termination of the strike; but is exercising control until the congestion in British ports has been removed.45 words
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Article34 1919-10-15 1625 I scape from the Bolsheviks. London, October 6. The Morning Post’s Warsaw correspondent reports that General Jadwin, accompanied by Lieutenant Bowe, has reached the Polish frontier and is proceeding to Paris.34 words
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Article436 1919-10-15 1626 [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] Peace Treaty in the Chamber. The Disarmament of Germany, Paris, October 4,—The French Chamber of Deputies debated several motions bearing on the peace conditions yesterday. The first, elaborated by the Peace Commission, called for the opening of diplomatic negotiations with the Allies with a view[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] - 436 words
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Article75 1919-10-15 1626 Reception at Regin*. Regina (Saskatchewan) October 4, The Prince of Wales had a fine reception here to-day. There were large crowds outside the Parliament buildings; where addresses were presented and a number of Veterans were decorated. Subsequently the Prince held a reception in the presence of a75 words
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Article58 1919-10-15 1626 Constantinople, October S.-Damad Ferid a asha s Cabinet has resigned. New Ministry. Constantinoples, October 5. General All Rizi Pasha has formed a new cabinet. Mustapha Rechid Pasha is the new foreign minister. Gene al Election For New Parliament, The Sultan has ordered the elections to be held58 words
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Article152 1919-10-15 1626 Germany Begs Her Troops to Retire. Berlin, October 3. A German Government proclamation appeals for the last time to the conscience of the German troops in the Baltic Provinces; and says that the entire nation will starve unless they withdraw this month. And Replies to the Allies.152 words
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Article46 1919-10-15 1626 Calling up the Militia. Indianapolis, October s.—The Governor of Indiana has ordered eleven companies of militia to East Chicago, and Gary, where rioting is filling the hospitals. The Sheriff has informed the Governor that the agitators are inciting the striking steel-workers to violence.46 words
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36 1919-10-15 1626 Treasury Bills Market Discounts London, October 6.—The rates for British treasury bills have been raised by three months bills to 4 six months bills to 5%. The market rate of discount consequently has been raised to36 words
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Article43 1919-10-15 1626 Coming out by Teiresias. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 8. The Chief Justice, the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bucknill, is leaving home by the Holt liner Teiresias on the 10th of November due at Singapore on the lOih of December.43 words
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Article104 1919-10-15 1626 Octenn um Celebrations in Singapore. (From Out Own Correipondtnt.) Singapore, October 8. The eighth anniveriary of the establishment of the Chinese republic will be celebrated by a reception st the Consulate at Singapore on r riday. Before Mr. Monk in the Third Court at Singapore, on Saturday104 words
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Article73 1919-10-15 1626 [recters telegrams.] Senator Hitchcock Holds the Fort. Slight Improvement in President s Health. Washington, October s.—This morning’s bulletin shews a slight but undecisive improvement. During President Wilson’s illness Senator Hitchcock is practically in sole control of the Government’s fight for ratification of the Peace Treaty and the League[recters telegrams.] - 73 words
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Article77 1919-10-15 1626 The Lash for Robber Chief. Salutary Sentence at Ipoh Assizes (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, October B,—At the Ipoh Assizes Chan Lun, the robber chief, has been convicted of gang robbery and of the attempted murder of a police constable. He was sentenced to 7 years r.i.77 words
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Article22 1919-10-15 1626 London, October 6.—The Commission on Awards to Inventors is examining the cases of 11 claimants in respect to tanks.22 words
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Article14 1919-10-15 1626 London, October 6. The overseas parcels post is resuming its service.14 words
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Article66 1919-10-15 1626 Enters Upon Its 3rd Week. New York, October 5, The third week of the steel strike has opened. The home mills have resumed but both sides are hoping for arbitration which, it is suggested, might lie by a representative conference at Washington presided over by the Minister66 words
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Article15 1919-10-15 1626 Paris, October 6.—The legislative elections will be held on the 16th November.15 words
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Article80 1919-10-15 1626 Or, Bom s for the Brutal Bolshevik. Helsingfors, October I.—During a meeting of the Communist Committee at Moscow to-day two bombs were thrown. Many persons were killed or severely wounded. At the subsequent obsequies two women hurled bombs at the procession: 10 Bolsheviks were killed and80 words
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Article33 1919-10-15 1626 Proposed Lean of 4: 0.300,0C0 Guilders. The Hague, October 6,—A 811 providing for a forced loan of Gs. 4 >0,000,0 )0 will lx) submitted to the Stated-Genera! at an early date.33 words
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Article513 1919-10-15 1627 Mr. E. J. Bryant is now on his way back to Ipob, says the Times of Malaya. Mrs. A. Black, Ipoh. is leaving for Sydney, N.8.W., at an early date. Mr. A. H. Miles, General Manager of Rcnong Tin Drelging Coy, i« on a VlBlt to Penang. Mr. 8.513 words
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Article530 1919-10-15 1627 Korea and Japan. (Hongkong Post Special.) I Shanghai, Sept. 27, —Sun Lit-san,Tiichun I of Heilung Kiang Province, reports that the Koreans have formed a Desparadd Corps several thousand strong in the forests of Yinkat and Ng-to-kow, to attack Mow-shan and fight the Japanese for Independence. China Peace Conference.(Hongkong Post Special.) - 530 words
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Article377 1919-10-15 1627 I [To the Editor of the Times.) I Sir, —Up to the seventies of the last cenI tury the rate of exchange between England I and India was at the average of 2s. to the I rupee. In the early eighties at one time I the377 words
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Article267 1919-10-15 1627 Britain’s Great Asset. Truth, commenting on Ludendorff's Memoirs, says: The Prussian General ascribes one of the causes of the German defeat to the neglect of the rifle. The use of the rifle was forgotten.” Machine-guns and hand grenades are a poor substitute for the rifle when the men leave267 words
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Article1105 1919-10-15 1628 by the Far Eastern Division, United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce As business men of British Malaya and the community in general are kindly disposed toward Americans, this seems to be an opportune time for the establishment of trade between that country and the United1,105 words
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Article426 1919-10-15 1628 GAMBLERS BROUGHT TO JUSTICE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Balik Pulau, October 6.—At the Police Court here on 4th inst., before Captain N. M. Hashim, Police Magistrate, two Chinese were charged with playing in a common gam-ing-house.. They were convicted and fined $2O each.. Then Inspector Hawkins applied426 words
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Article29 1919-10-15 1629 •A- batch of Australian ko, E wklfth arrived by the steamer Madras io of thejpoh Gymkhana Club, has Ki 0 6 racecourse yesterday, says the Ipoh limes.29 words
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Article39 1919-10-15 1629 —American Wireless. Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 16,-The Cincinnati Nationals for the first in time many rears hang out the world s championship baseball peuniftt oyer the club field by defeating the York Americans in a much contested series—American Wireless.—American Wireless. - 39 words
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Article389 1919-10-15 1629 Sime Darby Co’s Weekly Report. Singapore,October 4. London Quotations.— The Latest wire frpm London received hare on the 2nd inst., was dated 30th ulto., the quotation being 2/2, 2/2, market quiet. Auctioni 18T <fc 2nd October.—Since our last report prices have again declined and at the current auction389 words
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Article576 1919-10-15 1629 PRESENTATION TO PENSIONER. Chief Secretary and Constables. The Hon. the Chief Secretary (Sir E. L. Brockman, K.C.M.G.) visited the Police Depot Parade Ground, Kuala Lumpur, last week, says the Malay Mail, on Monday for the purpose of making a presentation to pensioned Sub-Inspector Baba bin Ismail of a576 words
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528 1919-10-15 1629 ITS AIMS AND ACTIVITIES. Special Commissioner Due In The Straits This Month. To the Editor of the Straite Echo.] Dear Sir, —As several references have been made recently in the Press of the Far East to the activities of this Federation, we take this opportunity of528 words
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Article486 1919-10-15 1630 Alleged Murder. In the Second Court before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, yesterday afternoon, the enquiry was commenced into the circumstances attending the death of a Chinese name! Guan Cheng, or Cheng Guan Keng, on the 10th September last, as the result of injuries received. The first witness called486 words
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Article159 1919-10-15 1630 A Monopoly Proposal, Simla, 24th Sep. -It is understood that active steps are now being taken by the Government in connection with the development of civil aviation iu Ind a. The maintenance of centres at Bombay, Calcutta Madras, Karachi, Delhi, Nagpur and Rangoon would probably meet the159 words
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Article525 1919-10-15 1630 —Shanghai Times. Peking, September 13.—The following is I a copy of a circular telegram despatched last night by Mr. Wang I-tang i The Internal Peace Conference has been at a deadlock for about four months during which time letters and telegrams from I various sources hastening its resumption—Shanghai Times. - 525 words
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Article131 1919-10-15 1630 Effects of Bad Monsoon. Simlaf 24th Sept.—The figures, published b> the Department of Statistics, strikingly reveal the marked effect of the failure of last year’s monsoon and the deficiency of the winter rains upon Indian crops of rice. Ihe total production was less by 121 million tons, or131 words
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Article288 1919-10-15 1630 steady at Rs. 385 for Specials.’— Rangoon Times. RAINFALL GENERAL IN BURMA. Condition of Crops Generally Satisfactory. The summary of the Crop Report for the week ending the 20th September states: The rainfall during the week was general throughout the Province. In Lower Burma, Mergui records asteady at Rs. 385 for * Specials.’— Rangoon Times. - 288 words
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Article79 1919-10-15 1630 Burma Rice Still Needed. Bombay, 19th Sept.—At the resumed sitting of the Bombay Le islative Council the Governor announced a change in the system of voting in the Council. Resolutions were adopted recommending the payment of pensions by money order the cancellation of inter-Provincial control of grains79 words
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Article180 1919-10-15 1630 Burmese Family Drowned, Rangoon, Sept. 22.—At 7 o’clock last night an accident, attended with fatal results, occurred on the river, a motor launch belonging to a Chinese named Kim Seng, of Dalia, being upset and four persons drowned. So far as can be ascertained at present, the launch,180 words
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Article225 1919-10-15 1631 Whittail vs Ban Hock Bee. RICE CONTRACT IN DISPUTE. Ib Food Controller Ultra Vibes? Io the Supreme Court on Monday and TxMkitv kiM the action of Whittali and OxnTxßu Hock Bee Company was trwe lb* H-xr Mr. Justice Sproul©. Mr. Thk'crr. .’a mc.rjkted by Messrs Wreford tuz»i FbiruOim225 words
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Article154 1919-10-15 1631 Deputation to Resident. Replying to a deputation of leading residents of Perak, at Ipoh, who urged that Government should take steps to prevent the flooding of the town, the Hon. Mr. Maxwell, British Resident, criticised the personnel of the Board and suggested instead a Co operative Trust which154 words
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Article30 1919-10-15 1631 Simla, Sept 25. —There has been considerable increase of rainfall in the west and south of the Peninsula. A decrease of rainfall in N. E. India is forecasted.30 words
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Article66 1919-10-15 1631 Over 2,000 More Coolies Arrive. The B.L liner Fazilka, which arrived here from Negapatam yesterday, brought 2,757 Indian coolies for Malaya. Of these 1,344 were sent for observation to the local Station and the rest were taken on to Port Swcttenhsm. Mr. Geo. Dickinson, of Messrs. Spaull Dickinson66 words
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Article207 1919-10-15 1631 Craft Capable of Remaining in Air Three Weeks. Washington, Sept. 1. Giant all-metal airships capable of cruising 20,000 miles and remaining in the air for three weeks will appear within a few years, according to a statement issued recently by the United States Army Air Service. The statement207 words
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Article205 1919-10-15 1631 Effect of Peace Treaty Clemency. Since the signing of the Peace Treaty and the release at that time of large numbers of prisoners from the various jails, there has been a considerable increase in crime in Rangoon, an increase estimated at about 33 per cent., by those205 words
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Article158 1919-10-15 1631 Both the Indian Moderates and Extremists are carrying on a vigorous propaganda throughout Great Britain which consists mostly of ferocious attacks on British ru India and which it is thought safe to make since the meetings are little reported These, however, are unlikely to affect the deliberations158 words
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Article69 1919-10-15 1631 Monteiro Holds Indian Flyweight Belt. Calcutta, 24th Sept. Charlie Monteiro upheld his title to the flyweight championship of India in a fifteen round contest at the Empire I heatre to-night, Arnold Horton, the South African challenger, retiring in the second round. The championship belt therefore goes to69 words
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Article38 1919-10-15 1631 Calcutta, 25th Sept.—Kid D’Silva retained the Welterweight Championship of ndia in a fifteen round contest under the ?.S.C. Rules to-night against Day, late of the Norfolks. The latter was knocked out in the eighth round.38 words
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Article45 1919-10-15 1631 —Malay Mail. A Swimming race for ladies took place last Sunday morning at the Jinjang Club over a distance of 30 yards, with the following results: —Mrs. Phillips-Denham (10 secs) Ist, Miss Murray (7 secs) 2nd, Mrs. D. 8. Ainger (scratch) 3rd. —Malay Mail.—Malay Mail. - 45 words
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Article52 1919-10-15 1631 The Country Cricket Championship for 1919 has left Yorkshire at the top. The ast matches, Yorkshire v. Sussex and Kent v. Middlesex, both ended in a draw, but if Kent had won at Lord’s and Yorkshire had jeen beaten by Sussex, or even drawn, Kent would have been52 words
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Article130 1919-10-15 1631 INTER-COLONIAL TEAM. We understand that the Selection Com-mittee—-Mr H. M. Cantrell of Singapore, Dr. 8. C. G. Fox of Perak and Mr. N. Grenier of Selangor—are experiencing great difficulty in getting together a representative ueam from Malaya to undertake the trip to Hongkong about the middle of November to130 words
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Article115 1919-10-15 1631 Rangoon, 22nd Sept.-The Board of Healthreports that there were 289 deaths in Rangoon during the weekending the lo September, equivalent to 42-52 per mule the estimated population. Of these w each were due to cholera and small po while 16 died from plague, 40 from influenza, 4 from115 words
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Article18 1919-10-15 1631 Bakap 18,750, Batu Matang 17,051, Jong Landor 57,066, Kedah 50,142 and Farit Perak 13,400 lb.18 words
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Article994 1919-10-15 1632 It appears that owing to the withdrawal from circulation of the tattered 10 cents and 25 cents currency notes, which has been going on during the last few months, and the scarcity of silver coins of the lower denominations as well as of copper cents, a great deal994 words
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Article202 1919-10-15 1632 Petro’euin Co’s House Struck by Lightn ng (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 9, —The house of Mr. Pal mer, of the Asiatic Petroleum Company, at Pulan Simboe, has been struck by lightning and destroyed. Mr, Palmer well out of it. Mr. Palmer and his family are away202 words
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Article543 1919-10-15 1632 The Hon. Mr. E. Macfadyen has left the F. M. S. on a visit to Shanghai. Mr. J. M. Greatorex, of Messrs. Evatt A Co., has returned from Penang fully recovered from his recent operation, says the Straits Times. The General Manager, F. M.S. Railways, has written the Perak543 words
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Article61 1919-10-15 1633 [beutebs TELEOBAMB.] Minister of Transport’s Report. Nearly all at Work Again. London, October 7.—The Ministry of Transport reported last night that there had been a little difficulty in some places in the country, because all the men could not be taken on immediately owing to the dislocation[beutebs TELEOBAMB.] - 61 words
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Article22 1919-10-15 1633 Continues to Improve, Washington, October 7.-Last night’s bulletin shows that President Wilson had another comfortable day and continues to improve.22 words
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Article51 1919-10-15 1633 Martial Law in Indiana. Chicago, October 6.—ln consequence of a parade of 2,000 striking steelworkers at Gary, Indiana, martial Law has been declared there and at East Chicago. 1000 federal troops have been sent to Gary owing to the inability of the State Militia to handle the51 words
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Article37 1919-10-15 1633 Lipton Challenges Holders. New York, October 7. —A challenge for the America Cup has been received from the Royal Ulster Yacht Club on behalf of Lipton. It is expected that this will be accepted.37 words
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Article59 1919-10-15 1633 British and Italian Troops for Buda t est. Vienna, October 6. -The withdrawal of the Rumanian troops has begun. Hungarian troops have replaced them at Rab, Vestspem and Stuhlweisegburg. Police Work. 1,800 British troops have arrive! at Buda Pest; and 2000 Italians are expected. Both forces are59 words
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Article46 1919-10-15 1633 Leader of Southern Delegates Resigns. Shanghai, October 4. —Tang Shao-yi, the leader of the Southern peace delegates, has resigned. He alleges that the militarists of Canton and Peking are negotiating secretly while the peace conference is merely a blind to satisfy the constitutionalists.46 words
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Article66 1919-10-15 1633 Italy Signs. France Expected Next Paris, October 7.—A decree has been signed by the King of Italy ratifying the peace treaties with Germany and Austria: thus two of the principal allies have signed the Treaty. And that will Complete the Treaty. The French ratification is expected66 words
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Article21 1919-10-15 1633 Impending Resignation of M. Clemenceau. Paris, October 7.—M. Clemenceau has announced his final determination to resign after the elections.21 words
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Article206 1919-10-15 1633 [beutebb telegbamb.] Receives Freedom of City of London Distinguished Gathering. London, October 7.—A most distinguished gathering met at the Guildhall yesterday upon the occasion of the conferring of the Freedom of the City of London upon Lord Allenby; who was accompanied by his wife. The company included the[beutebb telegbamb.] - 206 words
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Article55 1919-10-15 1633 French Railwaymen Infected. Paris, October 7 Without consulting their Railwaymen’s Federation the Parisian railwaymen have asked all other railwaymen in France to take an urgent decision in regard to the proposed dematd of a new rise in wages of 100% plus present bonuses with a minimum wage55 words
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Article45 1919-10-15 1633 To Austria and Silesia. Paris, October 7.—The Supreme Counci has decided to appoint a sub-commission to sit in Vienna and take steps to revictual Austria: also to send an inter-allied commission to Upper Silesia to ensure the normal output of coal.45 words
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Article141 1919-10-15 1633 "We’ve Got a Little List.’’ Paris, October 8 In Peace Conference circles it was stated yesterday that despite the American opposition the French, British, and Belgian lists cf officers whom Germany is to be called upon to deliver to the Allies under the responsibilities clause of the141 words
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Article13 1919-10-15 1633 London, October 7. Silver is steady. Later:—Silver 63 -62 J: steady.13 words
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Article142 1919-10-15 1633 The Most Exciting Since the Empire. Paris, October 7.—Never since the fall of the Empire have parliamentary elections in France caused such speculation. This is due to the fact that the voting will be by Departments instead of by Districts. Departments Replace Districts. 87 Electoral Departments replace142 words
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Article93 1919-10-15 1633 The Allies Reply to Germany. Paris, October 7.—The Supreme Council has instructed Marshal Foch to drafts reply to Germany agreeing to her request for the appointment of an Allied and German commission to enforce the evacuation by Germany of the Baltic provinces; but this must be upon the93 words
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Article38 1919-10-15 1633 Rodzlnko’s Offensive Looks Hopeful Reval, October 6.—Rodzinko’s offensive against the Bolsheviks promises satisfactorily. He has cut the railway line between Pskoff and Petrograd and has forced the Bolsheviks to a difficult retirement by road.38 words
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134 1919-10-15 1633 Big Shipbuilding Programme. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 8 —The Komnkbjke Paketvaart Maatschappij are building g new steamers including the Plancius c*r y ing 170 passengers for an express service between Batavia, Singapore an also two 5000 ton steamers for the Singapore and Moluccus service and134 words
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Article1877 1919-10-15 1634 Meeting of General Committee Decision to Provide Scholarships for Penang Schools FULL TEXT OF INTERESTING REPORT PRESENTED BY THE HON. GENERAL SECRETARY A meeting of the Peace Celebration Com- mittee was held in the Governor’s Office, I Penang, yesterday afternoon, there being present Messrs. Lina Seng Hooi, Lim1,877 words
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Article222 1919-10-15 1635 General Meeting at Singapore. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 8. At the general meeting of shareholders of Uniteers Ld., in Singapore, to- r, ay, Mr. Lemberger said that the company was extending its business to Siam and acquiring further land in Singapore The directors were continuing the222 words
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Article848 1919-10-15 1635 DR. SUN YAT-SEN’S SCHEME. To Rival New York City. We note that journals in various parts of the world are publishing notices of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s elaborate scheme for the development of the vast resources of China and cognate matters, full particulars of which were published848 words
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Article126 1919-10-15 1635 ,—China Mail. Picture Titles. Macao's one and only cinema showman is in a difficulty. It appears that ever since the cinema was introduced in Macao, the pictures which were procured from Hongkong were shown there with English titles and wordings. The new Commissioner of Police has now,—China Mail. - 126 words
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Article236 1919-10-15 1635 Bia Increases Recorded. Calcutta, 9th Sept.-The Director of Agriculture has issued to-day the final forecast of the Jute Crop for 1919. T e consolidated statement for Bengal, Bihar and Orissa, and Assam shows that the estimated area for these three Provinces J® 28,21,575 acres, an increase of 3,21,19236 words
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Article1347 1919-10-15 1636 The recurring anniversary of the outbreak of the revolution in China with the subsequent establishment of the Chunghua Republic ought to remind all possessed with reflection that a permanent alteration in the form of a Government undergoing development must be a slow process. It is unreasonable to1,347 words
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Article420 1919-10-15 1636 ,-S.T. A Typical Instance, C. H. R. of Biliau writes to the Malay Mail;— The position of the ten cent notes seems to be going from bad to worse, if this is possible. I find increasing difficulty every month in the circulation of them on the estate,,-S.T. - 420 words
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Article671 1919-10-15 1637 [b turns tvlioiamb.] Receives Freedom of City of London. Lloyd George s Speech. Pays Trlbut! to a Great Soldier. London, October 7.—Mr. Lloyd George, speaking at the luncheon at the Mansion House in honour of General Lord Allenby, said that he had done great service to his country[bturns tvlioiamb.] - 671 words
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Article24 1919-10-15 1637 Omsk, October 5. Koltchak, iuoported by a naval flotilla, has occupied Tobolsk where he made large captures of men and material.24 words
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Article68 1919-10-15 1637 Churchill Says That Several Contributed. London, October 7—The Judicial inquiry into claims for bounties by eleven officers and others claiming to have invented the tank already mentioned in the cables is proceeding. Mr. Winster Churchill in giving evidence said that he did not attribute the invention to68 words
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Article33 1919-10-15 1637 From Singapore to Madras, Madras, Oct. 1 -An official notification says that the Government of India have removed all restrictions on the export of sugar from Singapore to Madras.-—Associ-ated Press.33 words
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Article34 1919-10-15 1637 Lord Hunter. Simla, October I, It is understood that Lord Hunter, Chairman of the Committee of Enquiry into the Punjab disturbances, will arrive in India about the end of October.— Associated Press.34 words
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Article547 1919-10-15 1637 Sir L. N. Guillemard K.C.B. The following is communicated by the Resident Councillor, to the press, for publication" His Majesty the King has been pleased to appoint Sir Lawrence Nunns Guillemard K.C.8., Chairman of the Board of Customs and Excise to be Governor of the Strait Settlements547 words
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Obituary388 1919-10-15 1637 Obituary. Hon. Mr. Alfred Deakln. Sydney, October 5. —The death of the Hon. Mr. Alfred Deakin, formerly M. P. for Ballarat and Prime Minister of Australia, is reported. [Alfred Deakin was born in Melbourne in 1856, the son of the late Mr. William Deakin, a well-known accountant there, and was388 words
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Article1982 1919-10-15 1638 THE LAW, THE LAND, THE LADIES MRS. HOGAN vs MISS KARL. Action for Specific Performance. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, before the Hon. Mr. Justice Sproule, the hearing of the action, in which Mrs. Francis Elizabeth Hogan is claiming from Miss Julie Jane Karl specific performance of an agreement to1,982 words
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Article482 1919-10-15 1639 Installation Ceremony at Lodge Scotia. Lart night the annual installation of Scjtia Holy Royal Arch Excellent Martera degrees of Freemasonry took place at Scotia Masonic Hall, Logan Road. The Installing Principals were M. Comp R. Owen. < <■’> rklnB and Mitchell. .i After the impressive ceremony oi482 words
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Article340 1919-10-15 1639 LANTERN PROCESSION IN PENANG TO-NIGHT. The Republican Flag Greatly in Evidence. Despite the serious hitch that has occurred in the peace negotiations between South and North China culminating in the resignation of Mr. Tong Shao-yi, the Chief Southern Delegate, signs are not lacking that the spirit of the340 words
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Article227 1919-10-15 1639 During chapel, this morning, the Khoo Cheow Teong Scholarship, of 190, was awarded and presented to Quah Lay Thye, the best boy in Standard Five. It is tenable for two years. The winner was best in the Government examination in Standard IV last year and stood first, in227 words
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Article496 1919-10-15 1639 Mr. G.H. Harrop has returned frem Java Lady Stubbs is due to arrive in Hongkong in January or February next. Mrs. E. J. Perkins, of Sungei Klah Estate, Sungkai, left for home by the lyo Maru. Mr. O. P. Dakeyne is leaving for Home via Rangoon by the Bibby496 words
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Article5592 1919-10-15 1640 The Acting Governor’s Address. Following is the full text of the address of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. Frederick Seton James, C.M.G.), at the meeting of the Legislative Council held on the 6th inst. in introducing the estimates for next year Financial.5,592 words
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Article672 1919-10-15 1643 Scarcity in Siam and other parts of the Far East. Not only in Malaya is the scarcity of small change causing great inconvenience but Hongkong, some of the principl trade centres of China and Siam have also suffered a good deal, so much so in fact that the672 words
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Article284 1919-10-15 1643 Sino-American Loan. {Hongkong Post Special.) Shanghai, Sept. 29. —The Acting Minister of Finance, Li Si-ho, has consulted American capitalists for a loan, on which 5,000,000 is to be paid over in advance. Peace Question. A report from a certain Legation says that|chief representative, Wong Yap-tong, will return to{Hongkong Post Special.) - 284 words
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Article415 1919-10-15 1643 —Observer, Notable Achievement by a Cornish Musician. That a Cornish Methodist should compose Masses for Homan Catholic use is not perhaps surprising in these tolerant days. But that the authorities of Westminster Cathe- dial should pay such compositions the honour of devoting eighteen consecutive Saturdays to—Observer, - 415 words
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Article331 1919-10-15 1643 American Competition. A Singapore correspondent of The Times Trade Supplement says a question often asked here just now is, Will United States business houses keep the hold on local markets they secured during the war The answer is that it is doubtful. This applies, of course,331 words
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Article4247 1919-10-15 1644 THE TERROR OF PERAK BROUGHT TO JUSTICE Thrilling Narrative of Capture of the Ruffian by Kampar Police Gets the Cat and Long Term of Imprisonment. Ipoli, October 8. —A puny-looking China- man with a well-developed criminal physiog- < nomy, thin, long, slender fingers, a springy J gait,4,247 words
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Article1307 1919-10-15 1646 {Monday t 6th October 1919) Present His Excellency The Officer Administering the Government (Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G.) His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major-General D. 11. Hidout, K.8.E., C. 8., C.M.G.) Acting Colonial Secretary (Mr. H. Marriott). Acting Attorney-General (Mr. A. B. Voules). Treasurer (Mr.1,307 words
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Article102 1919-10-15 1647 A Home paper says with regard to the sculling champion, that Ernest Barry will probably have to row for his laurels at the end of this month, the New Zealander, Felton, having secured backing to the extent of .£5OO with which to arrange a match. Barry, of course,102 words
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Article353 1919-10-15 1647 Singapore Free Press. The game of polo, that most popular form of sport in Northern India, is making headway in Singapore, thanks to such' enthusiasts as Messrs. Onraet, Harston, Yarborough, and others, and last Saturday evening an interesting game was played on the Balestier ground, Singapore. A largeSingapore Free Press. - 353 words
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Article54 1919-10-15 1647 A murder of a Chinese is reported to have been committed at 64-65, China Street, Singapore, at 7.55 p.m. on Tuesday last. It is alleged that a Hokien man stabbed the deceased with a knife, and be died later in the General Hospital. Further details are not available,54 words
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Article888 1919-10-15 1647 American Views As to The Future. Last April Mr. J. M. S. Rennie contributed to The Times an important article on the future of the plantation rubber industry. His argument was that steps should be taken to prevent the plantations from falling into foreign—principally American —hands. It888 words
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Article162 1919-10-15 1647 Betide, betide—Whate’er betide, Haig shall be Haig of Bemersyde. —Thomas the Rhymer. Huns, you may swarm over field and trench, Gas may sicken, and smoke may hide, He will hold until France be FrenchHaig shall be Haig of Bemersyde. Lines may be pierced, and your162 words
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Advertisement95 1919-10-15 1647 Diphtheria—How It May Be Avoided. Diphtheria is usually contracted when the child hasacold. The cold prepares thechild’s system for the reception and development of the Diphtheria germs. When there are cases of Diphtheria in the neighborhoo children that have colds should be kept at home and off the street until95 words
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1228 1919-10-15 1648 In spite of the external prosperous appearance of the Straits Settlements, the Acting Governor’s speech in explanation of the 1920 Budget was like a valiant harangue of an actor in buskin. The words used were taken from the vocabulary of progress. There was justification1,228 words
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Article550 1919-10-15 1648 Mr. 11. M. Hatchell has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Australia. Mr. and Mrs. D. St. L. Parsons are due to arrive in Singapore on October 27. Mr. Llewelyn Chisholm Dalton has been appointed a Puisne Judge of British Guiana Mr. H. C. Robinson, Director of Fisheries, F.M.S. and550 words
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Article123 1919-10-15 1649 When Turkey Signs the Treaty. Now We Shant be Long. [BEOTBB» TELEGRAMS.] London, October B.—Says the Daily Mail: M The law officers of the Crown have discovered that under the Suspensory Act the Home Rule Act operates automatically on the day that the last belligerent, namely[BEOTBB» TELEGRAMS.] - 123 words
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Article75 1919-10-15 1649 Paris, October 7 A strike originating in the high coat of living has broken out on the railways and in various factories at Sarrebruck and its saburbs. A State ol Siege. Owing to a demonstration by the striker a state of siege has been proclaimed a Sarrebr75 words
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Article110 1919-10-15 1649 Lo d Rob rt Cecil’s Views. London, October B.—Lord Robert Cecil, speaking at the American Press luncheon in London, described the strike as a most serious phenomenon. He urged the people to avoid class antagonism and pointed out that the status of labour must be changed. American110 words
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Article35 1919-10-15 1649 Final Formalities Imminent. London, October 8 Reuter learns that replies have been received from all the British dominions confirming the Peace Treaty which the King will ratify in a day or two.35 words
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Article44 1919-10-15 1649 To Pay Vickers for Supplies. London, October B—The issue of £BOO,OOO by the Chinese government at eight per cent for ten years in Treasury noteg at 98, to Vickers, in payment for supplies to the Chinese Government has been quickly underwritten.44 words
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34 1919-10-15 1649 Paris, October B.—Le Matin reports that the Berlin council of woikers charged with eastward emigration are negotiating with the Moscow Government to despatch 800,000 unemployed Germans to Soviet Russia.34 words
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Article84 1919-10-15 1649 General Fayolie Relinquishes Command. Paris, October B.—General Fayolie relinquishes the command of the Rhine Armies of Occupation in order to proceed upon an important mission te Germany. To Ensure Ge man Disarmament.* Le Temps states that he will be the head of the commission for ensuring84 words
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66 1919-10-15 1649 D enlkin Recognizes Poland and Finland. Helsingfors, October 7.—General Krasnov. General Denikin’s representative in Finland, has arrived at Helsingfors and has declared that Denikin’s Government recognises the independance of Poland and Finhnd unconditionally. He says that the Allies have supplied the White armies with such a66 words
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Article22 1919-10-15 1649 British Occupy Brusa. Smyrna, October 7. British troops have occup ed Brusa. There was very little resistance.22 words
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Article17 1919-10-15 1649 Resignation of the Prime Minister. Paris, October 8. The Bulgarian Premier M. Thecdoreff, has resigned.17 words
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Article85 1919-10-15 1649 TO LAND NG.PENA IN And Proceed to Singapore by Train. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Admiral Sir Alexander Duff will leave the Yacht Alacrity at Penang and is coming to Singapore by the train due here on the 20th. Some further correspondence on the Chinefe Assisted Immigration85 words
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Article97 1919-10-15 1649 Courland Corps Defiant. Flouts the Fatherland, [bbutebs telegrams.] Berlin, October 7.-The German Free Corps of Courland in a proclamation addressed to the German Fatherland and to all civilised peoples says that notwithstanding the orders of the German Government issued under pressure from the Entente the Corps will remain[bbutebs telegrams.] - 97 words
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Article54 1919-10-15 1649 Singapore Opin on. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 12.—The Straits Times says that Sir LawrenceGuillemard’s appointment as Governor of the Straits Settlements has been received in Singapore with intense surprise; but he will be welcomed in the belief that his merit alone has secured his elevation54 words
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Article24 1919-10-15 1649 Berlin, October B—A Viennese civilian fired six shots at deputy Haase outside the Reichstag building and wounded him severely.24 words
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Article152 1919-10-15 1649 Published by Westminster Gazette. London, October I.—-The Westminster Gazette publishes the Recollections of Lord Haldane from 1906 to 1914 when he was Secretary of State for War. Proposed Bagdad Railway Conference. Lord Haldane relates the steps that he took to reorganise the army in order to cope152 words
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Article34 1919-10-15 1649 Bolsheviks Renew the Reign of T«rro** Omsk, October 7. —In consequences of the successes of the anti-Bolshevik aryni® 8 t e Soviet authorities have ordered the yeviva of extreme terrorist measures.34 words
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Article36 1919-10-15 1649 London, October 8. A BolshevistXcom* munique admits that Denikin has occfupicu the important town of Voronezh. 1 Later. Denikin announces the calptuf® of 15,000 prisoners and 15 guns in* th® vicinity of Voronezh.36 words
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Article195 1919-10-15 1650 NEED FOR RIGID ECONOMY. STATEMENT PUBLISHED BY THE FOOD CONTROLLER. There is evidence that consumers are buying rice in excess of their normal requirements and are hoarding supplies. This constitutes a breach of the law and will be very seriously dealt with. The rice position, while still causing195 words
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Article83 1919-10-15 1650 The Chinesejscholars’ lantern procession last night in celebration of the anniversary of the Cnunghua Republic wasja most imposing spectacle and the longest we have seen. The procession started punctually at 7 p.m. from the Chinese Town Hall and wended its way through Pitt Street, Chulia Street, Beach Street83 words
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Article100 1919-10-15 1650 (From Our Own Correspond ent.) Bayan Lepas, Balik Pulau, Oct. B.—At the Police Court here, before Captain N.M. Hashim, Khor Taw Choon was charged with voluntarily causing hurt to one Ooi Boon. Mr. C.D.D. Hogan prosecuted and Mr. C.R. Samuel defended the accused who was fined $lO100 words
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Article104 1919-10-15 1650 Bangkok Times. Bangkok, October 6. —Official translations ot the Gold Standard Act Amendment Act (No. Ill), B. E. 2462 and of the Notification of the Minister of Finance issued thereunder appear in the Bangkok Times to-day. In this connection His Royal Highness the Minister of Finance writes TheBangkok Times. - 104 words
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Article583 1919-10-15 1650 Extraordinary General Meeting. «l,^ n L e M raord J nary Keneral meeting of the Rnbher f l r he Tem<rloh «“<» V m L ,ted was Wd ftt the registered office of the Company, 9, Beach J e e 8 Penan g» on Friday, the 10th nstant,583 words
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Article102 1919-10-15 1650 The mixed foursomes compettion of the Selangor Golf Club result® 1 on Tuesday as follows: 7 Mrs. Hennessy and P. H. Holland 54—12 4=ll Mies Baker and C. H. San- som 54—12 4 2 Mrs. Whittle and R. O. N. Anderson 51__ 6 —45 Mrs. Milh and102 words
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Article430 1919-10-15 1650 Williamson’s Win at Holuswell. Harry Vardon (South Herts), the Open champion, Abe Mitchell (Sonning), George Duncan (Hangerhill), ex-French champion, and Tom Williamson (Notts), ex-Midland champion, competed on the Nottinghamshire Club's course at Hollinwell on 6th September. Reckoned by many to be one of the finest of inland greens430 words
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Article575 1919-10-15 1651 Lean Co.’s Report. Penang, October 10.—Both rubber and rubber-shares have remained quite featureless during the week, the price of the material is practicall unchanged around 87/88 cents, and quotations for shares are being fairly well maintained through an absence of sellers rather than any existing local demand. A575 words
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1288 1919-10-15 1651 We have much pleasure in reproducing an article from the Malay Mail on Indian immigration; and we have nothing but feelings ot gratitude to the writer of it for unveiling the impostor who under the peudonym of An Indian contributed what, in the light of1,288 words
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Article4659 1919-10-15 1652 The Acting Governor’s Address. Public Works. (Concluded from October 10.) The cost of all building works and other I works of construction has increased consider- I ably during the past year in common with the I all-round general rise in prices and there are I no signs4,659 words
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Article402 1919-10-15 1654 AUSTRALIA CHALLENGING JAPAN’S I TRADE. I Euless the output of coal m Japan is I greatly increased or the industrial situation I in Japan is greatly modified, there is every I reason to anticipate, says the I S. Consul- I General at Hongkong, in a eport402 words
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238 1919-10-15 1654 Pro Patria,” in a lengthy communication from Monglenbu, Perak, expresses very similar views to those appearing in Verb Sap's letter as regards the inapplicability of the Tamil Assessment Scheme to Chinese labourers, and as we have commented at some length upon his communication it will238 words
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Article291 1919-10-15 1654 Rangoon Times. Agitation Against Rack-Renting In Rangoon Leads to Public Official Enquiry. Rangoon, Sep. 22. —Public notice is given that the President, Rangixm Municipality, will, in accordance with the instructions of a Special Sub-Committee ’of the Municipal Committee, hold a public enquiry into the question of the rise– Rangoon Times. - 291 words
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Advertisement55 1919-10-15 1654 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don't doctor y< or blood for rheumat.am rsc an external application of f hamberbin's Pain Balm In a few dava tt w.il up and out into the sunshine, 'Un Nature will restore th. rich red bfcod to your veins and -on r.d the !ewm e ai-cMo.55 words
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Advertisement41 1919-10-15 1654 An Aid to Digestion. When you have a fullness and weight in the tomach after eating you may know that ou ha\e eaten too much, and should take •ne of Chamberlain’s Tablets to aid your digestion. For sale by all dealers.41 words
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Article1598 1919-10-15 1655 Building sites, Architects Bill, Transhipment Cargo, Prai D;ck Research, Sunday Train Services, Hospitals and Seame-s Institute Discussed bv Penang Chamber of Commerce V ums fnrnnprlv no fori rluilw l>,r ’T’..!,. Following >» excerpt ton toe nunutes of a meeting «1 the Com.n.ttce oi to Penang Chamber of Commerce1,598 words
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Article1230 1919-10-15 1656 When the mails from England and from the F.M.S. were delivered in Penang on the morning of Sunday, the 28th September, we, in common with the rest of the community, fondly imagined that our postal authorities had bestirred themselves at last and had taken a step upon the1,230 words
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Article540 1919-10-15 1656 Mother Helen and Mother Baptista were among recent arrivals at Kuching, Sarawak. Mr. and Mrs. Haji Bachi arrived here today from Malacca by the Straits liner Klang. Mr. M. P. Cochrane has been gazetted Consul for Sarawak in Jeddah vice Mr. C. A. Osborne, resigned. Mr. Justice Earnahaw, who540 words
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Article1774 1919-10-15 1657 HUNS ADDING FUEL TO THE FIRE BATTLE RAGING AT RIGA [■turns tkxgbams.J Her Designs on the Bear, London, October B.—German designs on Russia have been given much attention as the evidence of designs increases. It is not the intention of the troops to evacuate the Baltic provinces.[■turns tkxgbams.J - 1,774 words
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Article178 1919-10-15 1658 Gove -nment Unmoved. London, October 10—Mr. Lloyd George replying to’ the Trade Union deputation’s advocacy for the nationalisation of mines adhered to the policy he announced in the House of Commons. He declared that if the people were convinced that an experiment should be tried they got178 words
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Article49 1919-10-15 1658 Growing Serious, Paris, October 9.-The strike movement in Brest is very serious. Large bodies oi workmen are idle. The military is working the water and electricity services and also carrying out funerals and helping the hospitals. Four thousand strikers went in a procession singing revolutionary airs.49 words
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Article92 1919-10-15 1658 Concession to Bulgaria. Paris, October 9.—Bulgaria has been granted extension of time to October 24 to present her observations of the peace terms, ine bupreme Council has authorised the sending to Buda Pest of an Inter-Allied commission, including a Rumanian delegate, to draw up an inventory of92 words
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Article40 1919-10-15 1658 Additional App opriat on Recommended. Washington, Octobar 10,—In the Senate the Military Committee recommended an additional appropriation of «15,000,000 for army aircraft construction in connection with the establishment of air routes to Panama, Alaska and probably Asia.40 words
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Article18 1919-10-15 1658 Gradually Improving. Washington, October 9.—President Wilson continues to improve but he is still in bed.18 words
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Article21 1919-10-15 1658 Amsterdam, October 9.—Holland and Belgium have mutually agreed to an immediate annulment of the Sugar Convention of 1902.21 words
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Article31 1919-10-15 1658 New York Virtually Tied Up. New York, October, 9.-Owing to the strike of the Longshoremen the port is virtually tied up. Thousands of tons of merchandise are awaiting shipment.31 words
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Article166 1919-10-15 1658 Considerable Damage Done. London, October 9.—A destructive cyclone, which occurred on September 24th in Eastern Bengal, caused considerable damage at Khulna and Dacca and also loss of life. Numbers of boats and one passenger steamer were lost regarding which there are no details at present. [Anent theabove166 words
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Article35 1919-10-15 1658 Sentences by Court Martial Toulon, October B.—A naval courtmartial sentenced twenty-six of the crew of the battleship France, who mutinied in the Black Sen, to imprisonment ranging from fifteen years to six monthi.35 words
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Article131 1919-10-15 1658 New Cabinet Committee. London, October 9.—The Daily Express i-tatea that the Cabinet Committee to draft the New Irish Settlement Scheme which appointed Mr. Walter Long Chairman includes Mr. Edward Shortt, Sir Auckland Geddes, Lord Birkenhead, Mr. J. D. Macpherson, Viscount French, Lord Fisher and Sir Laming Worthington Evans.131 words
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Article67 1919-10-15 1658 Tentative Arrangement Confirmed. London, October 9.—The Daily Telegraph states that in accordance with the tentative arrangement made last year which is now confirmed Earl Beatty will succeed Admiral Sir Rosalyn Wemyss at the Admiralty in November. London, October 10. Reuter learns that Earl Beatty will shortly be67 words
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Article151 1919-10-15 1658 Germany Not Dead. London, October 9.—Lord L...dane, ameluding his recollections in the Weetmin&r Gazette, deals especially with his mission to Berlin in 1912 and refers to the efforts to arrive at an understanding more particularly as regards the ambitious German fleet programme but found von Tirpitz exercising151 words
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Article88 1919-10-15 1658 Presence of Mind Prevents Cat.strophe. Madrid, October B.— The disastrous floods in Valencia nearly caused a train catastrophe which was averted owing to the presence of mind of the engine driver. As the train was approaching the bridge over the river the driver noticed it quivering and88 words
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Article53 1919-10-15 1658 London, October 9. The Board of Trade returns show that the September imports amounted approximately to X’ 148,500,000 and exports £66,500,000 Compared with the corresponding period of last year the increase was £50,500,000 and £26,250,000 respectively. For the nine months the imports amounted to £1,166,500,000 a53 words
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Article222 1919-10-15 1659 [aauTu. tiuofent.] Manchester Guardian's Sound Advice. London, October 9,—The Manchester Guardian in a leader lengthily examines the Shantung Question and ia of the opinion that Japan has a case legally good but the real issue is equity of policy, and says that while other Powers have sinned[aauTu. tiuofent.] - 222 words
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Article127 1919-10-15 1659 Another Problem* for the Allies Constantinople, October 9,—The situation in Turkey is becoming dangerously complicated and the Allies may soon be confronted with another troublesome problem, the real object being a Nationalist movement, headed by Mustapha Kemal Pasha, the spread of which led to the fall of127 words
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Article59 1919-10-15 1659 Best Results Recorded. London, October 9.—Reports of fifty Lancashire cotton spinning companies show that the lowest dividend is ten per cent, and the highest 120 per cent. Moreover, certain companies are increasing their paid up capital by paying calls out of profits. The Financial Times says that59 words
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Article23 1919-10-15 1659 New Programme. Paris, October 8 —The new naval programme provides for the construction of six light cruisers and six destroyers.23 words
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Article33 1919-10-15 1659 Bronze Slab Removed. P*ri«, -Jctober 8. A telegram from Sarajeeostatea that the Jugoslav GovernT the gr9at Blab which the Awtnan. placed on the .pot where Archduke Ferdinand was killed.33 words
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Article13 1919-10-15 1659 London, Octolier 9.-A daughter has heen born to Field Marehall13 words
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Article28 1919-10-15 1659 First Successful Flight. Stockholm, October 8. —The first “Air Express,” the German airship Hodensee, arrived from Berlin with sixteen passengers andjimmediately returned with fresh passengers.28 words
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Article84 1919-10-15 1659 London, October 9.—The price of silver is 63 spot and 62£ forward. The market is steady. London, October 10. —The price of silver is 62 J spot and 62 i forward. The market is steady. London, October 9.—Messrs. Montagu’s report states it is reported that a shipment of $3,000,00084 words
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Article71 1919-10-15 1659 Serious Outlook. a King Threatens Abdication. It is understood that the situation regarding Fiume still remains very unsatisfactory. It involves grave possibilities of a serious internal trouble in Italy as d’Annunzio's forces refuse to leave and the army and navy decline to compel them. It is reliably71 words
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Article315 1919-10-15 1659 Sir Auckland Geddes' Views. London, October 10.—Sir Auckland Geddes, President of the Board of Trade, in a speech in the City on the outlook of British trade, referred to the great fear expressed by British traders that would likely be seriously hit by Germany, Japan and315 words
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Article18 1919-10-15 1659 New Chancello*. Mr. A. J. Balfour was elected Cbancollo of the Cambridge University without op* posed.18 words
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Article495 1919-10-15 1659 I Baltic Provinces, I Paris, October 10. —The Supreme Council I yesterday discussed the German reply to the i I Entente note requiring immediate evacuation I of the Baltic provinces. I The assurances given in the German reply I are considered unsatisfactory by the Council I and it495 words
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Article53 1919-10-15 1659 Duke of York Stakes. The following is the result of the Duke of York Stakes:— Grand Fleet (1) Sir Berkeley (2) Vice Versa (3) Ten ran. Won by three-quarter length two lengths between second and third. Betting:—loo to 15 against Grand Fleet, 7 to 1 against Sir Berkeley53 words
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Article323 1919-10-15 1660 —Free Press. Singapore Training Notes. The rain which fell on Thursday morning stopped the usual morning training. It was still drizzling when the horses came out on the course at 6 a.m., and Redfearn’s string did work at 7.45. The fences were up and the going was.—Free Press. - 323 words
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Article306 1919-10-15 1660 Southall, Mr. Turley and others. Strait» TlVl9B. The death of Mr. Charles Morton, at the age of 72, removes a well known figure from the local racing world. All who take an interest in horses knew “Daddy” Morton the trainer and former jockey, who was stillSouthall, Mr. Turley and others. – Strait» TlVl9B. - 306 words
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Article219 1919-10-15 1660 Who Will Succeed M. Poincare? L 8 t 0 BUCCee<i Poincare as tnT ivr P /T ,dent next ear His not likel y to be M. Clemenceau, who has been mentioned as a possible candidate. Next mouth the /Jger will celebrate his seventy-eighth birthday, and in spite of219 words
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Article104 1919-10-15 1660 S.T. For some years past there has been a growing demand in this Colony among oung merchant service officers for a school of navigation, where they could receive instruction which would enable them to obtain their Board of Trade Certificates. We are glad to learn that– S.T. - 104 words
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Article274 1919-10-15 1660 The Celebration in Singapore. Thus the Straits Times —To-day being the eighth anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese Republic houses and shops are beflagged in profusion with the rainbow flag, as it is called. Some of the streets look quite gay with these five coloured flags hung274 words
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Article398 1919-10-15 1660 Tang Shao Yi Rbbiom. (Hongkong Pott Sp/Kial.) Shanghai, Sept. 30. According to trustworthy information, Tang Bhao-yi has telegraph ei the Military Government this morning, tendering his resignation as Chief Southern Delegate to the Internal Peace Conference. The Sino-Japanese Pact. Shanghai, Oct. I.—The proposal re annulling the Sino-Japanese Military(Hongkong Pott Sp/Kial.) - 398 words
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Article87 1919-10-15 1660 Penang music-lovers will, no doubt, be glad to learn that the Cahill-Brooke Company are to give two performances here soon. Never since Paul Dufault, the French-Canadian tenor whom Frederick Shipman brought to the F.M.B. about fmr years ago, has a voice like George Brooke's been heard here. It87 words
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Article385 1919-10-15 1661 MORRISON A CO.’S REPORT. Messrs. Morrison and Co. write in then Weekly Market Report, dated Rangoon, 3rd October Rainfall. The Indian Daily Weather Report, dated 21st September, gives the total rainfall since Ist May at 86.25 inches, again"' a normal of 89.89 inches. Paddy.— Supplies much the385 words
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Article108 1919-10-15 1661 Ceylon Times. Hugh Decrease Since April. Calcutta, Sept. 27—A Simla message states the recent curtailment of exports of wheat and rice is strikingly shown in the figures published by the Department of Statistics. Betweeen Ist April and 13th September, 1919, the export of wheat from India bvCeylon Times. - 108 words
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Article310 1919-10-15 1661 WHY THE TICAL’S VALUE WAS RAISED Proclamation of H.M. the King of Siam. Following is the full text of a notification published in the Bangkok Times of 6th inst. The Gold Standard Act Amendment Act <No. Ill), B. E. 2462. Whereas the price of silver continues to advance310 words
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Article23 1919-10-15 1661 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., N.L. from sth to 11th October (being one week) was 26 tons.23 words
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Article209 1919-10-15 1661 Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.) 80,300, Bradwall (F.M.S.) 66,458,Chersonese (F.M.S.) 61,105, Deonistown (Krian F.M.S.) 50,503, Highlands and Lowlands Para 124,763, Klabang 37,678, Krian 22,562, Sungei Krian 68,300 and Sungei Way (Selangor) 53,231 lb. The Third Fantastic» will appear at the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur on October 23. A press209 words
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Article143 1919-10-15 1661 Bengal Chamber’s Cable t<x Secretary of State. Calcutta, 26th Sept —The Committee of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce, after discussing the exchange position with the Hon. Mr. 11. E. Howard, Finance Member, sent the following cable to the Secretary of State: The Bengal Chamber have had a143 words
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Article196 1919-10-15 1661 Government Ready to Buy. Simla, Sept. 27. —A Press communique says: When firms or institutions have arranged to import, gold into India and wish to avoid risks from possible variations in the acquisition rate .before it is delivered to the Government of India, the Controller of196 words
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Article210 1919-10-15 1661 Children's Ideas of Lady, GentlemM, Man and Woman. Asked to define, a lady, gentleman, mar, and woman. Norwich school children have given some amusing replies. Here is a summary of a few of the answers: Woman Is a washerwoman. Is a lady with a family. The persons whom210 words
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Article824 1919-10-15 1662 To the Editor of the Struite £cho.J Dear Sir, —There are several ways by which the mining labourers earn their living in Chinese owned mines and I give below sonu systems showing what each coolie can earn in a day according to the rcunjstances of the mines.824 words
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Article208 1919-10-15 1662 [To the Editor of the Straite Echo.] Dear Sir,—You will no doubt have noticed in Saturday’s Singapore Free Press that Singapore are proposing to have a Clerk’s Union and m. re than th; t y have taken th» l matter in hai u. May I en<208 words
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Article427 1919-10-15 1662 To the Editor of the Strait» Echo Dear Sir,—After what I witnessed of the Clunghua anniversary proce®sion by the boys of the Chinese schools I am impelled to voice my opinion in your popular columns. It is neceasary to assure the English speaking population that China, trying to427 words
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Article457 1919-10-15 1662 [To the Editor of the Straite Echo.] Sir,—-With reference to the request made by a fellow subscriber to publish a report on the above Fund and the suggestion submitted by him to transfer and distribute the credit balance to some charities, I take the liberty of endorsing457 words
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Advertisement63 1919-10-15 1662 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don’t doctor your blood for rheumatism, fsc hh external application of Chamberloin s Pain Balm In a fuw days it will get you up and out into ihe Minabine, then Na. tun uiff restore the rich red blood to your veil s and soon rid th?63 words
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Article1848 1919-10-15 1663 ROBLESS—PHIPPS. The most popular aud the most pretty wedding ever witnessed at the Church of the Assumption was that which was solemnised on Saturday morning by the Rev. L. M. Duvelle, the contracting parties being Ah. Charles Edmund Robless, of the Audit Office, eldest son of Mr. C.1,848 words
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Article92 1919-10-15 1664 Billiard Tournament. r i he handicap billiard tournament at the Chinese hew Club, Rangoon Road, Penang, came to a c’ose on the 11th instant when Ho Kim Teik—4o beat Tan Boon Seng—4o by 67 points in a game of 300 up and thereby won the cup presented92 words
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Article27 1919-10-15 1664 The Golf Monthly reports that a wealthy Japanese syndicate in London are very anxious to purchase a golf course in the vicinity of the great metropolis.27 words
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Article107 1919-10-15 1664 Hobbs and Knight, The Field notes, have an almost perfect understanding with each other in running between wickets. They neither of them ever run a yard faster than is necessary, and it is almost as interesting to watch their running as their batting. Let us say107 words
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Article51 1919-10-15 1664 The following ties (weather permitting) will be p'ayed: Tuesday, 21st October, at 5 p.m. sharp. A Class Single Handicap. Unfinished Tie Final. -43 WII Threlfall v -15.2 E. S. Haslam (4). Friday, 24th O ?tober, at 5 p m. sharp. Championship Final—W H Ihrelfad v E 8 Haslam51 words
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Article52 1919-10-15 1664 Duke of York Stakes. [BEVTEBS TFLEGRAMS.] The following is the result of the Duke of York Stakes. Grand Fleet Sir Berkeley Vice Versa Ten ran. Won by three-quarter length two lengths between second and third. Batting:—loo to 15 against Grand Fleet, 7 to 1 against Sir Berkeley and[BEVTEBS TFLEGRAMS.] - 52 words
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Article304 1919-10-15 1664 Monty Murton is a boxer who won a fair reputation in Ceylon last year, winding ODlylfight be took part in in Cohmbo by beating Sergt. Hill, of the R. the Times of Ceylon. According to recent news from Australia it seems tba scored pretty heavily in Pert304 words
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Article398 1919-10-15 1664 Review of Last Year’s Trade. I In his report on the Straits Settlements I for 1918, the Colonial Secretary states: I Copra. I Copra prices, calculated in cents, were a I little better than in 1917, but the higher cost of production reduced the net profits. Copra is398 words
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Article421 1919-10-15 1664 n>"k« it a point to be present, Malaya Tribune. MASS MEETING TO BE HELD IN BINGAP RE. Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng, Mr Tessensohn a\d Captain Song Ong Siang Supporting the Movement. A mass meeting of clerks convened by Mr. Lim Kee Check, of Raffles Chambers, will ben>"k« it a point to be present, Malaya Tribune. - 421 words
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Article133 1919-10-15 1664 The Installation Meeting of Klang Lodge No. 3C h ist the M c Hall, K r;.-. v.hcn W Fro. C. A. V wr in- i P. M. th® t 'I f r incon rg V<: n rt are 8S r. r. M. Wnr. r. a. Math-'’ S.133 words
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Article696 1919-10-15 1665 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS. Following is the seventh report of the Directors which will be presented to shareholders at the general meeting to be held in Singapore at noon on the 18th instant in the Chartered Bank Chambers Gentlemen, —Your Directors beg to submit a duly696 words
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Article264 1919-10-15 1665 An unusual application governing the Mahomedan marriage law has just been heard by the Bombay High Court. A Mahomedan died leaving a widow and daughter by a pre-deceased wife, directing iu his will that the girl should not be married or betrothed except by order of a264 words
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Article285 1919-10-15 1665 Depositing Dead Body. Lau Chi Ni was yesterday morning brought up in the Second Court on the charge of depositing a dead body on a plantation off Jelutong on the 10th inst. The case was postponed for a week, bail in the sum of $lOO being allowed. Alleged285 words
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Article284 1919-10-15 1665 Opened for General Business 15th September. The statutory meeting’of the British Overseas Bank, Limited, was held on 4th September at Cannon Street Hotel, E.C., Mr. A.C.D. Gairdner presiding. The proceedings were of a formal character, and no comment was passed on the statutory report. On the motion284 words
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Article865 1919-10-15 1666 The Prime Minister’s recent offer of the Washington Embassy to L >rd Grey is on a level with his proposal of Marshal Foch as Generalissimo. Now, as then, there is a campaign to be fought. The League of Nations has been shaped, but it has yet to865 words
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Article105 1919-10-15 1666 New Flotation Heavily Oversubscribed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, October 14. —The Telok Krian r in flotation, whichopened yesterday, was heavily over subscribed before nooto. The capital is $175,000. The shares at present issued amount to 155,000. The vendors are Messrs. Osborne and Chappel, who are the General105 words
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Article215 1919-10-15 1666 Year’s Handsoms Profit?. 15 per cent Divi £27,754 Forward. We are indebted to the courtesy of Messrs. Guthrie Co., Ltd, for information to the effect that they are in receipt of the following cable from the London Secretaries of Renomj Tin I redgingCo.. Ltdl u Profit for the215 words
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Article502 1919-10-15 1666 Mr. Dobson has returned to Peking to resume his teaching in the Peking University. Foreign educated Chinese dentists have organised in Shanghai a Chinese Dental Educational Association. Sir Havi iand and Lady De Sausmarez returned to Shanghai on 6th Septem’ier from their vacation in Weibaiwei. Our Ipoh correspondent wires502 words
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Article604 1919-10-15 1667 RIGA BOMBARDED Lettish Government Evacuates Capital British Navy Intervenes [REUTER’S AND HAVAS’B SERVICES.] BATTLE AT RIGA. Who is Bermondt? London, October 11.—Colonel Bermondt, not Bermodt, is described as the Berlin Generalissimo of the West Russian Volun teer Army, but that army is composed largely of Germans. He[REUTER’S AND HAVAS’B SERVICES.] - 604 words
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Article29 1919-10-15 1667 French Aviator’s Attempt. Issy les Moulineaux, October 12. —Aviator Pitulet started at 8-15 this morning to Geneva un the first stage of his Paris to Melbourne flight.29 words
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Article37 1919-10-15 1667 The Candidates. London, October 11.—Mr. Bonar Law will be the Unionist and Mr. Bertrand Russell the Socialist candidate, for the rectorship of Glasgow University, the election of which will take place on October 25.37 words
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Article96 1919-10-15 1667 Allies’ Moderate and Cinclllatory Note. Paris, October IL—The Allied note to Rumania which is moderate and conciliatory reviews the points on which Rumania disagrees with the Entente and explains the reasons for the insertion of the treaty clauses relating to minorities. It provides that a96 words
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Article155 1919-10-15 1667 Echo of Champagne Offensive PtirH, October 10—The debate in th, French Chamber led to sensational revela tions regarding the failure oi the French offensive in Criampagne m April 1917 M.’ Painleve, then Minister of War, told the Chamber that the Germans discovered their plans with the result that155 words
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Article113 1919-10-15 1667 Stormy Scenes. Berlin, October 10,—There were stormy scenes in the National Assembly when the Independent Socialist Hencke condemned the suppression of the Independent Socialist newspapers and made startling allegations to the effect that the Students Societies, the Ex-Soldiers Societies, the Rifle Club and Gymnastic Societies and the113 words
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Article137 1919-10-15 1667 Its Harger to Western Nations, London, October 11.—Sir Rider Haggard, giving evidence before the National Birthrate Commission, dwelt upon the dangers of artificially keeping down births which are now widespread among every western nation, except perhaps Russia and Germany. He was of opinion that unless a startling change137 words
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Article65 1919-10-15 1667 Lt. Maynard’s Achievement. New York, Oct. 11 -In the trans-contin-ental Aerial Derby Lieutenant Maynard was the first to arrive at San Francisco from Mineola. It is unofficially estimated that the actual flying time for 2701 miles was 1,492 minutes 55i seconds. M »jor Spatz and Lieutenant Kiel arrived65 words
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Article198 1919-10-15 1667 Charmed hy His Surroundings. Winningpeg, October 11. —The Prince of Wales had luncheon with the leading citizens and also repiesentatives from Edmonton, Sakatoon, Calgary, Vancouver and other 1 cities he had visited during bin tour. In his speech the Prince of Wales announced, amid vociferous cheers,198 words
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Article34 1919-10-15 1668 Arrests of Zionists. London, October 12—Router is informed that the Zionist Executive Committee of Petrograd and other prominent Zionists were recently arrested by the Bolsheviks on account of theirsympathies with the Entente.34 words
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Article170 1919-10-15 1668 —(Havas.) A Lettish Complaint Paris, October 13.—A telegram bearing Wednesday’s date has been received in Paris from the Lettish Government in Riga stating that Germany has not only done nothing despite official affirmations to withdraw her army but has doubled her military forces in Courland to commit many—(Havas.) - 170 words
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Article111 1919-10-15 1668 Glass F ctory. {From Our Own Correipondent.) Singapore, October 13. A Chinese syndicate is forming a glass factory in Singapore. New Attorney General. Sir A. Murison, the new Attorney-General, is due in Singapore on the 25th of govern er. D-. Lim Boon Kcng The Hon. Dr. Lim Boon111 words
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Article603 1919-10-15 1668 REPORT THAT THEY ARE RAISING ANOTHER HUGE ARMY SHELLS MADE IN MEXICO Is Germany, wth 800,000 troops, building up a new army for another war France is giving very serious attention to reports that the Huns do not intend to keep her army down to 100,000603 words
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Article97 1919-10-15 1668 The sugar growers of Natal and Zululand are already providing the Union of touch Africa with the whole of its needs, with some 10,000 to 20,000 tons surplus, which is available for export. In August, 1917, there were 161,135 acres planted with cane 'in Natal and Zululand,97 words
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Article237 1919-10-15 1668 Wilson Assures China of Assistance. San Lranc.b-co, Si >t. 19.—1 n the course of an tldri-s h:e Pre-.dent Wilson stated that the League of Nations is the must influential factor for the returning of Shantung to China after ail, and that then* was no ther means whatev' r237 words
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Article313 1919-10-15 1669 We invite attention to some interesting suggestions for the use of the surplus funds of the Rice Relief Fund as set forth in our correspondence columns to-day. We cannot say that we agree entirely with the idea of salesmanship and kindred subjects being included in the curriculum of313 words
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Article186 1919-10-15 1669 v <{ Sime, Darby Co.’s Report, Singapore, 10th October, 1919. London Quotations. —The latest wire from London received here on the 9th was dated 7th inst., the quotation being 2 2}, 2/2market steady. Auctions Bth 9th October.—At the sales held on the Bth and 9th iust, 986 tons186 words
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Article156 1919-10-15 1669 What They are Doing in London. The Imperial postal authorities are doing what they can to improve facilities in London, and it was stated at the General Po t Office on 4th September that by the end of that month most of the new deliver es and collections156 words
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Article424 1919-10-15 1669 March Output Worth over £4,000,000 The returns issued by the South African Chamber of Mines show that the mineral output for March of the Union was valued at £4,029,164, an increase compared with February of £400,443. Total gold output represented £3,034,809, an increaseof £325,557. Diamond production was424 words
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Article199 1919-10-15 1669 THE GOVERNMENT THE PRESS. His Excellency the present Governor of Hongkong, Sir Reginald Stubbs, has made a new depariure in the official relations with the press and one that was long overdue. The local newspapers have been invited to send representatives daily to meet His Excellency’s Secretary for the communication199 words
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Article412 1919-10-15 1669 How it Operates in Canton. Canton, Oct 2 —The boycott of the Sincere, the Sun, and the Chun Kwong department stores in Canton continues, and during the past few days all of them have been practically deserted by customers from morning till evening. Yesterday these stores were412 words
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Advertisement59 1919-10-15 1669 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don t doctor \our blood for rheumatism. I»e an external application of Chamberlain s Pain Dalm. ha few days it will get vou up and out into the sunshine, then Na. tun* will restore the rich red blood to your '‘‘•ns and soon rid the system59 words
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Article1314 1919-10-15 1670 THEIR GREAT PROSPERITY. British Protection Has Done For Them. A special article on Malaya published m the London Financier on sth September reads as follows Like other countries, the Malay Peninsula suffered a check in its trade development during the progress c f the great war, though,1,314 words
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Article904 1919-10-15 1670 CONVICTED F’JR Buf-’K < OP RL’B Before Mr. K. I). A > i u ie strict Court, ytste.May akcriio .ii, iu c was concliKled in iiieri- in w n a > nti.s.c-o jeweller, named Lavish Si gno, was ci.aig-d with crim.nal breach of t» u-c m resj cl904 words
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Article140 1919-10-15 1671 —Shanghai Gazette. Koreans Set Up A Government In China. A Japanese report on the provisional Korean Government in Shanghai says that its Premier has been staying in Philadelphia, Foreign Minister in Paris, and War Minister in Nicholaiefsk while other Cabinet Ministers and Vice-Ministers are in Shanghai. Parliament.—Shanghai Gazette. - 140 words
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Article223 1919-10-15 1671 Madras, October 1. —In the High Court to. day Justice, Coutts Trotter disposed of the case in which Mr. V. T. Krisbnaswami Iyer of Valavanur sued the British India Steam Navigation Company, of winch Messrs. Binny and Co. are the local agents, for recovery (f damages for223 words
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Article1061 1919-10-15 1671 [To the Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Dear Sir, —I have read the account of f he planters proposed assessment on Chinese labourers which was published in your paper of the 3rd inst. Do the Planters think that the Chinese employers will support such a scheme1,061 words
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Article156 1919-10-15 1671 The report of the Bujong Rubber Estate for 1918 stales that results for the year, after charging ven-eighths ot the superintendence and gen al estate expenditure, full depreciation on buildings and machinery and the whole of'the Lot hn expenditure, show a loss of flJi as compared with a156 words
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Advertisement99 1919-10-15 1671 Diphtheria—How It May Be Avoided. Diphtheria is usually contracted when th® ririld hasacold. The cold prepares the child a system for the reception and develop ment of the Diphtheria germs. When there are cases of Diphtheria in the neighborhood children that have colds should be kept at home and off99 words
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Article602 1919-10-15 1672 more light on the subject. The following correspondence appears in the Malay Mail of 11th instant:— Sir—l do not think that the remarks of “Pity Please” and of “An Indian,” which appeared in your issue of Wednesday, should be allowed to go unchallenged by planters who602 words
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Article242 1919-10-15 1672 New Java Flotation. London and Java Assurance Agencies, Ltd., h en re i n Java in accordance < h the Dutch law, with a paid-up capital of As. *>oo,ooo,'the objects being to take over the insurance business hitherto carried on by Messrs. Fraser, Eaton and Co.,242 words
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Article144 1919-10-15 1672 SPREADING TO THE SOUTH. Death rate of 65 Per Cent. 'The Seoul Press says that in spite of al conceivable measures being enforced to suppress the cholera epidemic, the disease is fast finding its way into the southern part of the peninsula. According to the latest investigation144 words
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Article175 1919-10-15 1672 The accounts of the Henrietta Rubber Estate for 191 N show’that the production of dry rubber amounted to 356,570 lbs., being 6,570 lbs. in excess of the restricted estimate, as compared with an unrestricted crop .he previous year of 425,897 lbs. The net sale price averaged Is. 7.66175 words
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Article148 1919-10-15 1672 BIRTHS. At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr and Mrs. A. Fliuter, a son. W ElAjtl.— On October 6, at Freman'le, Australia, to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Welch a daughter. Von Oven.—At Aemarang, on October 3, to Mr. and Mrs. H. G. von Oven, of Singapore, a148 words
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Article102 1919-10-15 1672 The official announcement was made on August 31 that the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, the British India Steam Navigation Company, and the Well Line will, this month and onwards, have steamers loading in Hamburg, Bremen (if sufficient inducement offers), and Rotterdam, in connection102 words
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Article78 1919-10-15 1672 Though she lived within a few yards of the Coldstream Guards’ Barracks, at Windsor, Mrs. Hannah Deadman, of Tlelena-road, who lias just died, never knew that there had been a war. She was ninety-two years of age, blind, and partially deaf. Although she used to78 words
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Article54 1919-10-15 1672 Installation at Kuala Lumpur. The installation meeting of Tullihardinc Roval Arch Chapter (No. 3*.t9 S. C.) was he’d at the Scottish Temple, Kuala Lumpur, last week end, M. E. Cotnp. D. D. Inc*; presiding. Th»* n» v. Principals an* M. J Comp*», G R. Harb < Hu54 words
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Advertisement216 1919-10-15 1673 I CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., 1 NO. 59, BEACH STREET, PENANQ. ESTABLISHED 1888. I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. H Proprietor! of the STRAITS ECHO" and PENANG SIN POE." I I The most enterprising and up-to-date Printers and Litho- Rl .a?/ n graphers in the Orient. I Our plant is of the very latest216 words
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