The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 3 May 1890
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1890-05-03 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. Price 20 Cents. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 cents. YOU. 11. PENANG, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1890. Ho. 113.26 words
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Advertisement985 1890-05-03 1 INSUTt ANOES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government SecuThe Marine'insurance Co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. rity Life Company liimited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- (Limited.) The Company request the earned attention THE undersigned are prepared to accept AUteiKieci bCllltiliJ CM (l €XJ)CCt€(Z AwtVdl of StCdlflCVS, of thoughtful and985 words
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Article1576 1890-05-03 2 UnxnF OTi 1 1 iTTAATDU. Great been caused m Chinese circles Dy the sudden announcement that the selling price of Chandu has been considerably increased since the Ist instant. As far as we have been able to observe,this has formed the principal topic of conversation during these1,576 words
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Article1253 1890-05-03 2 There are few places in the East where less attention is paid to the needs and requirements of the poor European than in Penang 1 It may not even bo prenerally known that there is a large and increasing European population here, which has1,253 words
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Advertisement263 1890-05-03 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Kh TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum 15. 00 Half-year 8. 00 Qimrtei 4. 50 Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN APPEAR 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only he supplied on payment of the263 words
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Article206 1890-05-03 3 It was a happy inspiration which led Lord Beaconsfield to purchaes the Suez Canal shares. Every year proves that its importance is growing, and that the interest of Great Britain in its prosperity is increasing. The returns of the Canal traffic for the past year have just206 words
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Article247 1890-05-03 3 Some further correspondence respecting the affairs of Crete has been issued in the form of a Blue-book. The complexion which has been industriously put upon the condition of the Islanders by Greek agitators is pretty conclusively falsified by the statements contained in this most recent batch of official documents.247 words
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Article684 1890-05-03 3 Lord Randolph Churchill writes to the Daily Telegraph —A gentleman of the highest professional authority has communicated to me the following facts, which, I think, will be of interest to you and to that large portion of the public which, owing greatly to your efforts, is solicitous684 words
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Article1248 1890-05-03 3 As compared with the procedure of occidental courts of justice in criminal cases, that of Chinese Courts is characterised by fa.*» greator severity in the method of eliciting evidence ns well as in the forms of punishment indicted on convicted offenders. Torture is still employed by Chinese1,248 words
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Article138 1890-05-03 4 London, 29th April— lt is understood that Colonel Sir Francis W. de Winton, K. c. M. G., Inis finally accepted the post of Governor of the Fast African Company, and resigns his position in the War Office. There is a Railway strike in Ireland; traffic in the south138 words
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Article921 1890-05-03 4 Tho outward bound P. and O. mail steamer Rosetta, with the mails from Europe, is expected here early to-morrow morning. The letters of a week earlier by the French .mail packet via Singapore have not yet arrived. llis Honor Mr. Justice Wood lias returned from his leave921 words
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Article697 1890-05-03 4 STANLEY’ S OPERA COMPANY. r;»o wuaci/ativo liigrli class theatrical performances in Penang, and another two in prospect for next week, are a great event inits history, and have plunged the town in a whirl of excitement and mild dissipation quite unknown since the memorable and never-to-be-forgotten visit of the Duke697 words
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Article158 1890-05-03 4 Arrivals. 30th April —Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld —Mr. J. Hoghs, Mr. W. Field, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Hocquard, Mr. lugall, and Lb. Stowart. 30th April—Per s. s. Thaijnng, from Port Weld —Mr. S. A. Hassan. Ist May—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld158 words
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Article491 1890-05-03 4 Minutes of a Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the 18th April 1890. Present The lion. A. M. Skinner, President J. 11. Galcott Esq., and C. W. Harnett Esq., Absent: D. Comrie Esq., F. M. McLarty, Esq., and R. A. F. Ilogan Esq. 1. Ike minutes of491 words
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2281 1890-05-03 4 From the Government Gazette.” I. —General (Dangerous Societies, $-c.) During the y 7 ear 1889, 5,000 new members of Dangerous Societies were registered in Singapore, making a total since 1877 of 68,316. The Acting Assistant Protector in Penang approximately estimates tho total( From the “ Government Gazette.” ) - 2,281 words
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Article127 1890-05-03 5 Penang, Ist May, 1800. Rates close as follows London, Demand Dank 3/3 j- dollar. Do. 4 mouths sight, Bank 3/4 Do. 6 Credits 3/4J- Do. 6 Documentary 3/5 Calcutta, Demand, Bank lls. 223 Do. 30 days sight, Private 227 Bombay, Demand, Bank 223 Do. 30 days sight,Private 227 Madras,127 words
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Advertisement61 1890-05-03 5 NOTICE. I the undersigned, Foong Yin Choy, sole owner of shoemakers shop No. 6o Bishop street, Chop Hong Cheong hereby give notice that I am connected with any other shoemakers shop in Penang, and that I will not be responsible for any goods ordered in name unless such orders bear61 words
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Advertisement536 1890-05-03 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The special attention of Ratepayers is called to the provisions of Section 88 (2) of Ordinance IX of 1887 in accordance with which all rates and taxes are payable half yearly in advance at the Municipal Office in the month of January and July. 2. From and after536 words
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Advertisement2105 1890-05-03 6 SERENDAH MINE, NOTICE.' K™ [ROSS SELANGOR. The following is published for the w +ll „i pn r information ot those whom it may con-1 renKon of any action suit or other proceed- AND Wanted tendeis tor the lease Ol cern; which shall or may be brought ormpurcliase of the above2,105 words
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Advertisement585 1890-05-03 7 ROBINSON CO. ESPLANADE HOTEL I TOLLARUM JATMULL CO. INDIAN MERCHANTS, (late EASTERN UOTEL NEW GOODS OP THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY CH E JAPASESE AN# B#MBAY SllKs Single and Double Terai Hate. SMIES k > k Brown Felt Hate. REPAIRED, DECORATED AND NEWLY Black Felt Hats. Be g to585 words
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Advertisement754 1890-05-03 8 the positive eastern and oriental hotel, GOVERNMENT SECURITY 1 PENANG. Life Assurance Co. 6 Limited. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: 104, Clive street, Calcutta. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which has just been entirely renoCapital and other Funds £.415,090 vated, is situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from Farquhar754 words
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Advertisement240 1890-05-03 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactured outlie latest improved principles and with the most recently invented niacliinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. K>H Orders can be executed within 21 hours after receipt. A. XAULFUSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. 2 M. THOMAS Co. Auctioneers Commission Agents and Appraisers. A To. 28240 words
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