The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 12 June 1889
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1889-06-12 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. IriirrK 20 Cents. PIUCE 20 PESTS. ■VOL I. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1889. No. 2627 words
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Advertisement976 1889-06-12 1 I BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government SeenThe Marine Insurance Co., NEOERLANOSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Life Assurance Company Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. (limited.) I f[[E undersigned are prepared to accept Intended, Sailing and expected Arrival Of Steamers, Company request the earnest attention ■Fisks and issue Policies976 words
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1552 1889-06-12 2 In our last issue we noticed an occurrence that took place at Bukit Mertajam, Province Wellesley, some day last week, in connection with the search of a house for illicit chandoo. This subject is of sufficient importance for us to revert to it1,552 words
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1577 1889-06-12 2 We have received the following W I which, in justice to the writer, wecanD otl i fuse the hospitality of our columns. Of a il we do not hold ourselves responsible fa”l the statements made by our correspij.B nor do we altogether approve of1,577 words
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Advertisement232 1889-06-12 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED EVEBV WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. K* TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum I**- Half-year Quarter Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ARKEAR 6, for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of the arrear,” Postage, 2 cents232 words
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Article1777 1889-06-12 3 {From the Hongkong papers.) It would be interesting to know the gross loss the Colony has sustained by to-day’s (May 29th) storm. At the beginning it was comparatively unimportant—it started at about 2. a. m. and continued till noon, being accompanied by thunder from daylight.1,777 words
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Article130 1889-06-12 3 helivy ram with thunder and lightning set in at Canton and lasted for an hour, flooding the streets of the Western suburb. After an hour’s intermission the rain recommenced and continued till Wednesday morning. On Wednesday forenoon the city wall near Yau Lau Mun, in the130 words
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Article250 1889-06-12 3 The Bulletin, de Vhnprimerie contains the following querry, which I think (says the Paris correspondent of the Bookseller) likely to interest your readers:— “What was the highest price ever given for any book? We leave this question to bo decided by competent authorities among250 words
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Article1127 1889-06-12 4 {From the Pinang Gazette.) London, 6th June, 1889.—Mr. Gladstone is making a political tour m the west of He met with an ovation at -Southampton. In his speeches he is predicting, from bye elections, a train of 100 seats at the next election. London, oth June, 1880.—The result1,127 words
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214 1889-06-12 4 Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Lord Rothschild to be Lord Lieutenant and cutos rotulorum of tho country of Buckingham, in room of the late Duke of Buckingham. A Russian frigate, the Rynda, is expected at Cherbourg. On214 words
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Article402 1889-06-12 4 Soda, Bth May. —On the Ist (13th) May the ceremony of inaugurating the work on tho Yamboli-Bourgas line will take place. Prince Ferdinand will preside at the ceremony. The Ministers, some high functionaries, and newspaper correspondents have been invited. The latter will leave Sofia on Friday and the402 words
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Article1412 1889-06-12 4 The homeward bound P. O. Mail steamer Sutlej arrived here at 3 p m. on Sunday afternoon, and proceeded on her journey the same evening. We understand that the batch of European Police constables who are about to leave the Settlement in consequence of the decision of1,412 words
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Article134 1889-06-12 5 The following letter to the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, has been sent to the Straits Times for publication. Colonial Secretary’s Office. Singapore, 6th June 1889. Sir, —In continuation of my letter of the 12th April last, I am directed by the Governor to state,134 words
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Article319 1889-06-12 5 A case which interests the entire European mercantile Community in the Straits, principals as well as clerks, and which promises to bring forth some rather curious revelations, will shortly be tried before the Schwurgericht at Zurich, Switzerland. It would appear that one of the young mercantile clerks who319 words
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Article256 1889-06-12 5 Clean and smart after the extensive and costly’' repairs she underwent, the Thai-Ping of the Ban Ho Steamship Co. has now resumed her old run between this and Larut. As will be in the recollection of everyone, a fire broke out on board this steamer in the month256 words
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Article261 1889-06-12 5 Friday, June 7th 1889. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint the Officers performing the duties, for the time being, of the following appointments, to be Directors, for the remaining portion of the year 1889, of the Widows’ and Orphans” Pension Fund, in substitution of those261 words
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Article370 1889-06-12 5 The following letter from the Director of Gardens and Forests is published for general information in the last issue of the Straits Settlements Government Gazette Botanic Gardens, Singapore May 28th 1889. Sir,— I have the honour to report that I have received a letter from the firm370 words
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Article332 1889-06-12 5 The s. s. Kongsee captain G. T. Broekmeyor, is expected to arrive here from Acheen to-day, and will leave for Edie, Segli, and Olehleh, on Saturday the 15th instant, at 4 p. m. The Perak Mail Steamer Lady Weld, captain F. Thurston, leaves for Port Weld, to-day at332 words
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Article317 1889-06-12 5 Arrivals. June 7th.—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Taiping Mr. Lim Ah Kye. June Bth'.—Per s. s. Teutonia, from Klang: Mr. Rathborne. June 9th.—Per s. s. Lady Wild, from Taiping Mr. A. D. Strachan and Mr. E. T. Thorold. June 9th.—Per s. s. Thai-Ping, from Port Weld: Mr.317 words
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Article128 1889-06-12 5 Penanq, 11th June, ISB9. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA k CHINA. Hates close as follows London, Demand Bank dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/1J Do. 6 Credits 3/11 Do. 6 Documentary 3/11 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 227 Do. 30 days sight, Private 230 Bombay, Demand, Bank 227 Do.128 words
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Article72 1889-06-12 5 Wanted a Clerk and Interpreter for tlio Land Office, Hatu Kajah, Kinta; salary 3 50 a month, without quarters, no security required. Qualifications. —Applicants must be able to write Chinese and to speak the Keh dialect, and to read and write English. Applications will be received at72 words
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Advertisement952 1889-06-12 6 PERAK GOVERNMENT MUNICIPALITY OF GEORGE TOWN, I NOTICES. I CONSTITUTEJ) "uNDER THE MUNICIPAL M I ORDINANCE IX OE 1887. Pq I 1. The Administration Block Larnt KM TVUTnTN'TTTRE STOCK UEJ Gaol the foundations shewn on the draw- ISSUE OF §250,000 5 PER CENT DkBENTU 22 rx FIKST 'repayable ON THE952 words
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Advertisement745 1889-06-12 8 THE POSITIVE ROBINSON CO. government security w o>. Now unpacks o HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: NEW GOODS 104 Clive Street, Calcutta. EX on the 31st December 1887. LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. I Guarantee Fund. A new shipment of Dress Goods, which are far prettier than any hitherto The amount to credit Of745 words
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Advertisement268 1889-06-12 8 THEAN CIIEeI^B HAVE JUST RECEIVED Ip PER S. S. perfumery. STATIONERY. B BRUSHES. crockeryware. glassware. lamps. LAUWN TENNIS SHOES. VELVET TABLE COVERS WOOLEN RUGS. COIR RUGS. SEWING MACHINES. BISCUITS. TOWELS. UNDERSHIRTS. PROVISIONS LIQUEURS. &c. &c. &c. ALL OF THE BEST MAKERS. BOON TEK CO7l 27, Beach Street. ESTABLISHED 1 8268 words
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