The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 8 June 1889
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1889-06-08 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. ’mas 20 Cents. Pkice 20 CENTS. VOL I. PENANG, SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1889. No. 2527 words
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Advertisement966 1889-06-08 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. The Positive Government Secure Marinĕ~insnrance Co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. rity Llfe Company limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. limited.) the undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. ™ant^toe Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the unexampled success966 words
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Article1236 1889-06-08 2 It is a fact almost universally known that merchants and traders of all classes in the civilized parts of the world close their accounts and take stock at a given period of every year in order to ascertain the state of their business, to know whether they1,236 words
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Article207 1889-06-08 2 One of the most marvellous improvements we have ever heard of is the restoration to health of the King of the Netherlands. Brought back almost from the tomb, his Majesty, according to latest reports, is now not only convalescent, but in good health, and possibly,207 words
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Article222 1889-06-08 2 The Straits Times's correspond I in Pahang, writing from Pe£ 1 the 31st ult imo, throws a great/-I cf light on the condition of now existing in that province. y 1 w r ant of proper hotels for Eurone-1 as well as for natives is sorely fv I says222 words
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Article1689 1889-06-08 2 Ouk Medical Service the Apothecaries. To the Editor. Sir, I am very glad indeed and feel very much obliged to you for your notice in the last issue of your journal of the article on our Medical Service which appeared in the Pinang Gazette of tie 28th May. The1,689 words
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Advertisement247 1889-06-08 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED EVERY YYEDMSDAY AND SATURDAY MOKMVGS. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum I*s* W Half-year B.'oo Quarter Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN A RHEA R 6, for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of the arrear,”247 words
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Article315 1889-06-08 3 One of our correspondents writing from Bukit Mertajam, June Ist, says In the district north of Bukit Martajam our paternal Government have opened two roads leading to two new Police stations, one at Sungei Lembu, and the other at Ara Kuda. The road to Sungei315 words
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Article1485 1889-06-08 3 An Indian contemporary’s correspondent is responsible for one of the largest elephant stories that have adorned print for a long time:— Some years ago, a zemindar was the happy possessor of a really splendid specimen of a tusker, which I was in the habit of hiring for the1,485 words
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Article184 1889-06-08 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) London, 3rd J nne, 1889,—Torrents of rain burst a huge reservoir at Johnstown near Pittsburg, causing terrible desolation; towns and villages have vanished. Disastrous floods have also taken place in Maryland and Virginia, and nearly ten thousand people have perished. Betting ontheDerby: —Donovan 13(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 184 words
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2468 1889-06-08 4 Home. —The Queen, according to present arrangements, is expected to reside at Windsor Castle till the Court proceeds to Scotland, the time of Her Majesty’s departure for the North depending upon the health of Princess Beatrice. The Queen returns from Balmoral shortly before midsummer2,468 words
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Article806 1889-06-08 4 The day after to-morrow being \U j Monday will observed throughout tb j Colony as a public holiday. During this month the rate of eij| change for Postal Notes on the United! Kingdom will be 3s. o|d. per dollar. Telegraphic advises from London J dated 27th May,806 words
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Article269 1889-06-08 5 WRECKING DAMAGED CARGO. Great dissatisfaction is felt amongst the general trading population of Penang at the way in which the sales of the damaged cargo of the s. s. Elektra are being conducted by Messrs. Cohen, Son Co. It would appear as if the whole thing were a concocted and269 words
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594 1889-06-08 5 We have more than once intended to refer, in these columns, to what we believe is a great evil in our midst, but from one cause another we were not able to do so as yet. An occurrence that took594 words
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Article300 1889-06-08 5 —Straits Times. The sentence of death upon the Chinaman Lee Ah Kong for the wilful murder of two Chinese constables by stabbing them with a dagger to evade arrest on the night of the 11th ultimo, was fulfilled this morning (3rd inst.), Lee Ah Kong lDeing hanged.—Straits Times. - 300 words
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Article346 1889-06-08 5 The Negapatam Line steamship M. Meanatchy, captain J. G. Trewin, having arrived from Negapatam yesterday morning, will loave for Singapore, this afternoon. The Perak Mail Steamer Lady Weld captain F. Thurston, leaves for Port Weld, to-day at 11 p. in. First class r -o—through ticket to Taiping on346 words
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Article107 1889-06-08 5 Arrivals. June sth.—Per s. s. Purnca from Singapore: Mr. P. A. Andrew, Khoo Chin Teng, Oon Cliooi Chong, and Revd. Father Perron. June sth.—Per s. s. Lady Weld from Taiping: The Ideal Comedy Company composed of Mons. L. Durand, Madame Durand, Mr. H. Lawson, Mr. H. Rcl* land,107 words
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Article513 1889-06-08 5 Thursday, 6th June 1889. (Before Messrs. Bland and Brockman sitting as a Court of two Magistrates.) Removing mortgaged property. —An Indian Mahomedan named Secandar was charged at the instance of Shundram Chetty with fraudulently removing certain property whilst under mortgage to the said Chetty. Mr. Gregory Anthony appeared513 words
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Article133 1889-06-08 5 Penang, 7th June, 1889. CHARTERED BAM OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA k CHINA. Pates close as follows London, Demand Bank 3/0§ dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/1 j Do. 6 Credits 3/l§ Do. 6 Documentary 3/lf Calcutta, Demand, Bank Rs. 227 Do. 30 days sight, Private 230 Bombay, Demand, Bank133 words
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Advertisement1113 1889-06-08 6 MUNICIPALITY OF GEORGE TOWN,! UNDER THE MUNICIPAL CO Tenders are requested for the construe- vl/JM »X X X U X XiXJ QOW tion of the following buildings in Taiping:— ORDINANCE IX OF 1887. Du 1. The Administration Block Larut m m FIRST ISSUE OF $250,000 5 FER CENT DEBENTURE STOCK1,113 words
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Advertisement1102 1889-06-08 7 APOLLINARIS T?QI)T AXT A TVF TTnmxiT PENANG ICE WORKS. WATER. -CiOr JjAJN Ai/Ju JtlU X J!iL. Beach Street, No. 27. t l!S™waS' {LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) 'fllbQUbW w JABIititVAIUIS. 7 and Holidays from BA. M. till noon. Rritisu Medical Jocknal. apollinaris water IS NOW BEING PUT IN THOROUGH REPAIR, ice will1,102 words
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Advertisement738 1889-06-08 8 THE POSITIVE ROBINSON CO. GOVERNMENT SECURITY Life Assurance Co. “Limited.” ARE NOW UNPACKING HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA; NEW GOODS 104, Clive Street Calcutta c v EX. S. s. Glcngyle. ...jiitow® t,at>tv,S’ DEPARTMENT. Guarantee Fund, A new shipment of Dress Goods, which are far prettier than any hitherto uM*f S imported738 words
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Advertisement274 1889-06-08 8 THEAN CHEE&cIT HAVE JUST RECEiv E 0 PER S. s. “Altonoice f n perfumery. STATIONERY. BRUSHES. CROCKERYWARE. GLASSWARE. LAMPS. LAUWN TENNIS SHOES. VELVET TABLE COVERS, WOOLEN RUGS. COIR RUGS. SEWING MACHINES. BISCUITS. TOWELS. UNDERSHIRTS. PROVISIONS LIQUEURS. &c. &c. Ac. ALL OF THE BEST MAKERS. BOON TEKJUXjr 27, Leach Street ESTABLISHED274 words
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