The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 20 March 1889
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1889-03-20 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. Price 20 Cents. Price 20 cents. VOL I. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1889. No. 327 words
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Advertisement1146 1889-03-20 1 —T) JEt* The Positive Government SecuThe Marine Insurance Co., XI/ JOXXm OvIXv 06 w\>o rity Life Assurance Company Limited. (Limited.) THE undersigned are prepared to accept ARE 3 O TV UNPACKING The Company request the earnest attention Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the of thoughtful and intelligent Assurants1,146 words
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Article700 1889-03-20 2 America, the free and easy par excellence, lias long been known as the land in which,amongst numeVous other substantial blessings, syndicates”, “pools”, “combinations”, and “rings” are allowed to be established ad libitum for the purpose of monopolizing the supplies of commodities in every-day request, and thereby700 words
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Article736 1889-03-20 2 (From the Government Gazette, March 15th.) His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. J. P. Pennefatlier to be a Demarcation Officer, Singapore, under Section 35 of Ordinance No. VIII of 1884. The Marine Court of Enquiry held at Singapore, on the lltli and 12th of736 words
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Article773 1889-03-20 2 To the Editor of the Straits Independent Dear Sir, Permit me through the medium of your paper to give publicity to two small grievances which 1 think need only be brought to the notice of the pro- per authorities to be looked into and remedied. First, I would call773 words
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Advertisement262 1889-03-20 2 t THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. K>i TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. LOCAL DELIVERY: Per Annum 3 K* Half-year W Quarter Single copy twenty ceuts. ADVERTISING RATES. For one or more Advertisements During the Month: One insertion not exceeding o lines 1- 90 Every additional line For every262 words
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Article1111 1889-03-20 3 After Marriage, Waltzing.—Generally it is the reverse, but it does not matter in this instance. Our good old friend the Daily Telegraph has for some time past been labouring under a new form of insanity, and put this very interesting question to an intelligent British public.1,111 words
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1125 1889-03-20 3 This is the title given by the narrator to a terribly graphic account of the death of Gordon, which has been taken by a special correspondent at Suakim from the lips of the Greek messenger, Demetrio Georgio, who has recently arrived1,125 words
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Article606 1889-03-20 3 Court of Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Wood.) Since our last report, the following cases were tried at the Supreme Court:—■ Thursday, 14th March Regina v. Chengha Kian. —Charged with (1) Theft in a human dwelling, (2) Housebreaking by night in order to commit theft, (3) Receiving stolen property.606 words
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Article101 1889-03-20 4 London, 17tli March, 1880. H A continuous fall is taking place in shares of the Comptoir d’Escompte; is a report that it is unable to meet Ml its liabilities. A Gladstonian candidate has been elected for Kennington by a Majority of 630. London, 18th March, 1839. The French101 words
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Article2200 1889-03-20 4 Sir Charles Warren, the late Chief Commissioner of the London Police, who has just been appointed the General Commanding for the Straits Settlements, on the cessation of their military connection with Hongkong, is now at Sliorncliffe where he holds the commana of the Royal Engineer’s department. A2,200 words
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Article115 1889-03-20 4 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer Africa is expected here from Moulmein to-day, the 20th instant, en route for Singapore. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer Pundua is due here from Singapore on Friday, the 22nd instant, and will very likely leave for Rangoon and Calcutta115 words
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Article184 1889-03-20 4 Arrivals. March 16th.—Per s. s. Teutonia, from Klang: Mr. Joseph Pasqual and Mr. Chan Seng. Per s. s. Gympie from Taiping Colonel Walker. March 17th.—Per s. s. Maha Vajirunhis, from Padang Mr. Khoo 800 Ann, Mr. New Chong and Mr. Sie Gie. Per s. s. Gympie, from Taiping184 words
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Article1922 1889-03-20 4 On such occasions in recent years as her Majesty has opened Parliament in person the precautions for her safety by the way have assumed singular proportions. The Czar, driving through the the street of St. Petersburg to the church or the railway station, is not environed with more safeguards1,922 words
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Article2522 1889-03-20 5 Who does not know Punch Wherever the English tongue is spoken our great London humourist has planted his tent and made himself a home. And yet but very few people know how this now celebrated publication was started. It will therefore be interesting to many of our readers to2,522 words
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Article1342 1889-03-20 6 —British Trade Journal. Whisky, which 500 years ago was chiefly used as a medicine, was originally manufactured exclusively in Scotland, the term being confined to the liquor distilled in the Highlands from barley. At present it commands the situation as the successful rival of brandy, gin, and rum;—British Trade Journal. - 1,342 words
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2060 1889-03-20 6 THE GOBBLER’S SUICIDE AN EPISODE OF A SOUTH AMERICAN CHRISTMAS. Hannah Hannah It was Uncle Adam calling to his sable spouse one bright October morning> while she steamed and sang over her wash-tub in the kitchen. Hannah, come heah, an’ see what I fotch yo’ for Cliris’mus lhus addressed, Aunt2,060 words
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Article137 1889-03-20 7 Penang, 19th March, 1889. CHARTERED BAM OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA k CHINA. Hates close as follows London, Demand Bank 3/0 dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/Ojj-f- Do. 6 Credits 3/1A Do. 6 Documentary 3lf Calcutta, Demand, Bank Rs. 219 Do. 30 days sight, Private 225 Bombay, Demand, Bank 219137 words
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Advertisement75 1889-03-20 7 NEW GOODS. K>h ROSS PRITCHARD, K>* TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. K>n JYo. Beach Street, K>h AEE NOW UNPACKING vi FBESH SHIPMENT OF 1889 PURCHASES Received by the last MAIL STEAMER. NEW GOODS. K>* ROSS PRITCHARD, K>* TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. KH No, 1, Beach Street, K>* ARE NOW UNPACKING A FItESII SHIPMENT75 words
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Advertisement386 1889-03-20 7 S. GEORGE’S CHURCH, PENANG. Third Sunday in LentEve of the Annunciation MARCH 24th, 1889. Morning.— Venite 198 Lessons: Gen xxxviii, S. Luke i, v. 26 to 46 Benedicite 217 Benedictus 194 Anthem 89 Holy Communion. —Kyrie 11 Gloria and Thanks 1 Offertory Hymn 107 Evening. —Psalm CXIX, vv. 1-16 262386 words
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Advertisement1058 1889-03-20 8 THE POSITIVE GRAND HOTEL. GOVERNMENT SECURITY Life Assurance Co. Limited Logan’» Buildings, Beach street. This Hotel, the largest in Penang, is situated in ness quarter of the lown and is highly recommended Capital and other Funds 415,0!)0 Travellers for its liberal table, good attendance and moderate charges. on the 31st1,058 words
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Advertisement276 1889-03-20 8 THEAN Iflil': CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, COMMISSION AGENTS AND GENERAL STORE-KEEPERS. Jfo. 21, Beach Street. BEG TO STATE THAT PROMPT AND STRICT ATTENTION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL ORDERS THEY MAY BE FAVORED WITH. Kh FRESH PROVISIONS, &c., &c., Ac. CAN BE SUPPLIED ON VERY MODERATE TERMS. REFRESHMENT ROOMS. H CADERSAH CO.276 words
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