The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 31 August 1889
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1889-08-31 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. Pkice 20 Cents. Prick 20 cents VOL I. PENANG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1889. No. 4927 words
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Advertisement911 1889-08-31 1 INSURANCES. T? JBr Pfl Thc rooitivc aovemmcnt SocaTlie Marine Insurance Co., ItV/iJli" UUll QU UUi nty Life Assurance Company Limited. (Limited.) THE undor si prepay toacccpt NEW GOODS EX. S. S. GletlfitllaS. above Company by any first Class Steamer MESSRS. ROBINSON CO. ARE NOW SHOWING A LARGE ASSORTMENT pnnctple^upo^whfclTthe^ Company911 words
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988 1889-08-31 2 The question of the encouragement afforded by the Government to such as are inclined to study the Chinese language, by the offer a bonus of §3O) to every one who passes an examination of a certain standard, is of much more importance than988 words
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Article250 1889-08-31 2 We are glad to learn that a scheme is now being matured, supported by the Hon’ble Major MeCulluin and Captain Cameron, to have regular training schools for Surveyors at Singapore, Penang and Malacca, under professional teachers to be specially got out from England. This is a step250 words
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Article1572 1889-08-31 2 The anxiety which prevailed lately in Germany in consequence of the strained relations between France and Italy lias passed away, and the situation is now regarded with more confidence. In France the chief interest has centred in the County Council elections. Tlie total of votes polled by1,572 words
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Advertisement263 1889-08-31 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT f IBLISHED EVERV IVEUSESDAY A3sD minim jioiimm -K)H TERMS OF iSUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum 5 00 Half-year >* 8 00 Quart,, 4. 50 Single ropy twenty cents. IF PA'aD in akkeab (3 for three months, alter which term the paper will only be supplied on263 words
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Article814 1889-08-31 3 x-/ 4.» -Li 4 JU n re te continue in a oritioal Ch e enera l panic has seized the a i n^ lan of tlie larger towns le y are leaving the island. The f lau steamer landed many Christian Cf-rj 1 65 rorn Crete at the island814 words
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Article573 1889-08-31 3 The Shah reached Cherbourg at halfpast twelve on Tuesday morning, the •30th ultimo. At eight lie received the Persian Ambassador and the generals and colonels deputed by M. Carnot to attend him to Paris. He was received at the jetty by General Henrion, the Port Admiral,573 words
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Article197 1889-08-31 3 A New York correspondent writes It is announced that the agents of some English capitalists have been attempting to buy outright several immense general retail shops in this city known as Macy and Co., Altman and Co., Stern Brothers, and several others. These shops are somewhat197 words
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Article626 1889-08-31 3 A\ ELCOME BY THE MALAY CIIIEFS. Official Reception at Pekan. (From our men Correspondent.) Pekan 22 nd August. —A week ago Pekan was very busy owing to the expected arrival of li. E. the Governor, aud grand preparations were being made to give him a626 words
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Article138 1889-08-31 4 {From the Liming Gazette). London, 20th August, 1889.—Tlio homeward bound Mail steamers are unloading at Southampton. An orderly procession of 80,000 men arrived at Hyde Park, where resolutions were made to continue the strike until the demands were granted. Admiral G. C. D’Arcy Irvine has captured Aberdeen, Peterhead{From the Liming Gazette). - 138 words
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Article20 1889-08-31 4 BIRTH. On the 29th instant, at the Esplanade Hotel, the wife of Captain John Bendieldt of a daughter.20 words
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Article1147 1889-08-31 4 The homeward bound P. and O. mail steamer Ganges having left Singapore yesterday afternoon, is expected to arrive here this evening or to-morrow morning at the latest. The great strike still continues in Loudon, but practical steps are feeing taken to bring the Directors of the London1,147 words
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Article211 1889-08-31 4 Journalism combined with job printing (alas does not appear to be more flourishing in Alalacca than in Penang and Singapore, if we may judge from the following little para, which appeared in the last issue of the Malacca Weekly Chronicle —“We would,” says our contemporary,” ask211 words
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212 1889-08-31 4 MESSRS. BOUSTEAD CO’S CASHIER BROUGHT UP FOR FORGERY. On Wednesday last, Khoo Cheang Cheng, the Chinese cashier of Alessrs. aijd Co., who had been arrested on Monday evening on a warrant, was brought before Air. Walter Egerton, Acting Senior Magistrate, cm a charge of forging the name of Air. Yeates,212 words
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Article443 1889-08-31 4 A GARBLED CRICKET ACCOUNT. To the Editor of the Straits Independent.” Sir, —A cricket match between the married and single members of the Recreation Club took place last Saturday afternoou ou the Esplanade. The married members won the toss and elected to bat, making 3d runs in their first443 words
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392 1889-08-31 4 The Straits Advocate, referring to the arrival of Air. Eastwick and his assumption of the Deputy Registrarship of the Supreme Court, of which Air. Pestana held the acting appointment for several years, remarks When the Deputy Registrarship of Singapore fell vacant not long392 words
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Article467 1889-08-31 4 '—Straits Times. Five months ago the price of Rawang shares was §l3O, buyers; and to-day the same shares are absolutely unsaleable at any figure. The first named price was quite unjustifiable; but the fall was slow, and from §5O down to §2O, many people bought on calculations'—Straits Times. - 467 words
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165 1889-08-31 5 THE STRANDING OF THE S. S. PENANG.” The following is the Finding of a marine Court of Enquiry into the straudi&spaftde/s. s. Penang as published in the Government Gazette of the 23rd instant. The Court, having carefully considered the evidence before them, and feeling that but little reliance can be165 words
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Article931 1889-08-31 5 Hiursday, 29th August, 1889. (Before Messrs. Egerton and Brockman sitting as a Court of Quarter Sessions.) Coolie crimping. —Two Chinese namj Ah Chit and Lam Chye were j charged at tlie instance of a fel- w countryman named Tang Ah Kim assault. From the evidence of tae prosecution931 words
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Article320 1889-08-31 5 (Straits Times). August 26th. —The directors of the Rawaug Mining Company have issued two calls of 2$ dollars per share each, and they have summoned an extraordinary general meeting for next Saturday < “-to consider the present position of the Company.” In consequence of an advertisement in the(Straits Times). - 320 words
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Article492 1889-08-31 5 (From the Malacca Weekly Chronicle) 24th August.—Mr. R. W r Maxwell, Acting Superintendent of Police, S. S., is expected to arrive hero from Kwala Lumpor on Wednesday next to inspect j the Police Por»o 41. •4* l Inspector Paglar of the S. P. C. A. arrived here this(From the Malacca Weekly Chronicle). - 492 words
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Article272 1889-08-31 5 (Mercantile Gazette August, 17th.—His Majesty the King of Siam returned from the West Coasl on Wednesday morning and we are glad to hear that his health is completely restored. Captain Bush who commanded the Royal flotilla was on his birthday, which occurred during the voyage, invited to dine(Mercantile Gazette,) - 272 words
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1157 1889-08-31 5 It will be remembered that about a fortnight ago Mr. J. G Davidson, a ratepayer, made an application in the Supreme Court at Singapore for an injunction to restrain the Municipal Commissioners of the sister Settlement lioni paying tor certain theatrical scenery which their1,157 words
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Article478 1889-08-31 6 A sensational elopement is reported from California. In the small village of Chice a young couple named Eva Akins and Raymond Pierce were about to be married, but just before the appointed day Eva suddenly eloped with an admirer named Neil Stubbs, who was to have been the best478 words
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Article127 1889-08-31 6 I’enano, 29Ui August, 1880. Rates close as follows London, Demand Bank 3Of dollar Do. 4 mouths sight, Bank 3/1# Do. 6 Credits 3/1 f Do. 6 Documentary 3/3f Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 225| Do. 30 days sight, Private 230* Bombay, Demand, Bank 220 f Do. 30 days sight, Private,’,127 words
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Advertisement536 1889-08-31 6 ROSS AND PRITCHARD Government Notification. TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S An is waned OUTFITTERS. the Public Works Department, Penan» Salary 480 per annum. Applications l f Bccicll Street which must be accompanied by recent testimonials, to be sent in to the offuv Have just received per P. O. Mail of the Deputy Colonial536 words
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Advertisement1183 1889-08-31 7 G ,er To«toL s langor ESPLANADE HOTEL smoking concerts. iiu A XLkU* PROFESSOR HOGER'S STRING BAND {LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) performs every night at the under-mentioned Farms, fora period THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN* THOIIOTTOHI Y THE UNION REFRESHMENT ROOMS „f;) years, from Ist January, 1800, to 31st iriom/uunijl n yjeWicr,1,183 words
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Advertisement625 1889-08-31 8 THE POSITIVE GRAND HOTEL. I GOVERNMENT SECURITY Life Assurance Co. “Limited HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA; Blllltl&lQ 8 9 IZCCltfl Sti CCt. 104, Clive Street Calcutta. This Hotel, the largest in Penang, is situated in the heart of the busiCapital and other Funds 415,090 ness quarter’of the Town and is highly625 words
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Advertisement244 1889-08-31 8 ITHEAN CHEEIo I Xo. 21 Beach Street I HAVE JUST RECEIVED. I PER S. S. Alto no tre I PERFUMERY. I STATIONERY. I CROCKERY WARF. GLASSWARE. LAMPS. LAWN TENNIS SHOES. VELVET TABLE COVERS. 1 WOOLLEN RUGS. I COIR RUGS. 1 I SEW ING MACHINES. I BISCUITS. I I TOWELS. 1244 words
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