The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 11 May 1889
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1889-05-11 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. IPiiTCE 20 Cents. Price 20 cexts. IVOL I. PENANG, SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1889. No. 1727 words
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Advertisement1094 1889-05-11 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government Secure Karine Insurance Co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. rity Company limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. <, u’FTF undersized are prepared to accept ItttelVClcd Sailing ctiicl GXJpecteil AwiVdl Of StCd'iitCVS» of thoughtful and intelligent Assurants to the tj i. q all(1,094 words
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904 1889-05-11 2 Both our contemporary, the Pinang Gazette and ourselves have frequently reported the mischievous conduct of the Malay boys who disturb the repose of the more peaceful inhabitants of George Tow r n by their noisy and indecent songs during the late hours904 words
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Article1021 1889-05-11 2 The following highly interesting extracts from a letter which Mr. H. M. Stanley addressed to Mr. A. L. Bruce, of Edinburgh (son-in-law of the late Dr. Livingstone) on the 4th September last, will give an idea of the enormous difficulties the bold explorer had to overcome in1,021 words
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Article698 1889-05-11 2 The Daily Telegraph has given a most interesting contribution on the Russian Navy, from a correspondent who appears to know thoroughly well what he is talking about, but prefers to remain anonymous. As he says, the silent, resolute, business-like method iu which Russia has gone to work698 words
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Advertisement208 1889-05-11 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PIBLISHEI) EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. KX TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. LOCAL DELIVERY: Per Annum •••s*«• 99 Half-year S Quarter Single cepy twenty cents. ADVERTISING RATES. Far one or more Advertisements During tlic Month: One insertion not exceeding 5 lines 1. 00 Every additional line fO Eor every208 words
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Article734 1889-05-11 3 The following is a general account of this terrific occurrence The hurricane which raged for well nigh two days broke over the Samoan Islands on the night of March 16.1 ts effect upon the shipping, and especially the foreign men-of-war stationed in those waters, was disastrous734 words
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Article507 1889-05-11 3 M. Gruitch, the Servian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has sent a circular to the diplomatic agents of the kingdom, instructing them to deny that the Regents have entered into any engagements with King Milan touching the home or foreign politics of Servia. M. Vassilievitch on April507 words
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Article507 1889-05-11 3 The interesting series of articles on Child Life at the Courts of Europe is continued in the April number of Little Folks, the young hero who forms the subject of the sketch being Alfonso XIII., tbe boy-King of Spain. It is a strang thing, says the507 words
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Article836 1889-05-11 3 The Bishop of London has circulated the following letter:—Will you allow me to appeal to the clergy and. laity of this diocese on behalf of the China Famine Belief Fund, which must now shortly be closed? The suffering has been awful, and the amount hitherto sent falls836 words
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Article40 1889-05-11 4 London, Bth May, 1889. The Naval Defence Bill has been read a second time in the House of Commons by a Majority of 141. No farther telegrams have reached us up to the time of going to press.40 words
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1315 1889-05-11 4 From our exchanges. The Central News states that instead of three-quarters of a million Mr. Bright has left a fortune hardly amounting to a fifth of that sum- He did not, it is understood, make any public legacies, for it was his strong opinion that1,315 words
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Article1095 1889-05-11 4 The next Negapatam Steamer taking a mail for the United Kingdom and Europe via Negapatam and Bombay will, in consequence of the change made on account of the monsoon, leave Penang on Sunday, the 19th instant, instead of on a Wednesday as hitherto advertised. An entertainment will1,095 words
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Article875 1889-05-11 4 Monday, Gth May 188£ 4 a (Before Mb. E. M. Merewktt!^.) 'J ItOBBING HIS FRIEND. Chi'll Oil was charged at the instance of Oiian Ah Chew with committing theft of a pawnticket, a pair of trousers, a pair of slippers, valued in all at two dollars and eighty875 words
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Article447 1889-05-11 5 The s. s. Gympie, captain L. C. Fre"weeke, lies in tlie harbour. Departure uncertain. The s. s. Teutonia, captain J. Bendfeldt, is expected to arrive from Klang, this afternoon, and will leave again for Klang and Selangore on Tuesday, the 14th instant, at 10 a. m. The s.447 words
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Article1828 1889-05-11 5 A correspondent to The Times writes with reference to the recent dispute with Morocco and English policy there: It is weak, it is the good policy of a most able representative, marred by want of co-operation at home. Only a month ago England was a nonentity in Morocco. It1,828 words
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Article423 1889-05-11 6 (From the Straits Times A Court Martial was held on Friday May 3, on board H. M. S. Orion for the purpose of investigating the serious charge of striking a superior officer preferred against a Marine named Forsy. The Court comprised Captain H.J. Carr, Orion, President, Commander Giffard,(From the Straits Times ) - 423 words
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Article763 1889-05-11 6 Mr. Henry Norman has recorded many strange things since he started on his trot round the Globe. His experiences in. China, however, are perhaps the most startling. The following is from a recent letter descriptive of “Peking” and its inhabitants: —“This is certainly a most763 words
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Article129 1889-05-11 6 Penang, 10th May, 1889. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA k CHINA. Hates close as follows: London, Demand Bank 3/0| dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/1 j- Do. 6 Credits 3/1 f- Do. 6 Documentary 3/11 Calcutta, Demand, Bauk lxa. Do. 30 days sight, Private 228 Bombay, Demand, Bank129 words
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Advertisement46 1889-05-11 6 WANTED. An experienced engine-driver, provided with first class Government certificate and good testimonials, for a steam-launch in Edi (Acheen). Salary, including messmoney, 85 Dutch guilders or about §45 per mensum. Apply to the undersigned J. A. KRUIJT, Consul-General for the Netherlands* Penang, lltli May 1889. 54.46 words
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Advertisement737 1889-05-11 6 is Special SpmtmtuP 1 CO H. R. H. THE PRINGE OF WALES 9 p 3 SJMPSBS l«» I pq Coach Builders Harness Makers E-* ui MADRAS. 1 attention of their Constituents in P I Q Singapore and the Straits Settlements J. I K S 11 m their large collections of737 words
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Advertisement755 1889-05-11 8 THE POSITIVE ROBINSON CO. GOVERNMENT SECURITY Life Assurance Co. “Limited.” ARE NOW UNPACKING HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: N PW GOODS 104, Clive Street, Calcutta. Capital and ether Funds 415,000 EX. S. S. GlCWjylC. ore the SlsCDecember 1887. LADIES’ DEPARTMENTGiiarantee Fund. A new s i lipment 0 f Dress Goods, which755 words
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