The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 17 December 1890
1890-12-17
1
8
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/straitsindependent
The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
-
Title Section26 1890-12-17 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Pkick 20 Cents. Price 20 cents. YOL. 11. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1890. No. 175.26 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement932 1890-12-17 1 INSURANCES. BRITiSH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. SHIPPING The Marine co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. i ndo clllna Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- Indo Company. THE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the IUK CALCUTTA. above Company932 words
-
-
1144 1890-12-17 2 Oub attention has more than once been drawn to a strange anomaly which, prevails in Penang in connection with the purchase of local produce for shipment to Europe, and we are surprised to find that such an arrangement should have been allowed to exist1,144 words
-
Article754 1890-12-17 2 Home Papers up to Nov. 21s£. The visit of General von Caprivi to Milan is much commented on at the Vatican, but more owing to the newspaper articles on the subject than to any special iuterest caused by it. All, however, agree in thiuking and saying that754 words
-
356 1890-12-17 2 Queen Emma took the oath of Regency on the 20th ultimo in the StateaGeneral before the assembled Ministers, the Council of State, Senators, and Deputies. The galleries were crowded with people. Her Majesty, who was attired in a dress of grey velvet with a356 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement259 1890-12-17 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT FLBUSHKU EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. K>+ TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum 15. 00 Half-year 8. 00 Quarter 4-50 Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ARREAR 6 for three months, nfter which term the paper will only bo supplied on payment of the arrear.”259 words
-
-
Article343 1890-12-17 3 The Secrerary of Lloyd’s has received a letter on the subject of storm and flood risks on tobacco estates in Sumatra from a correspondent in Amsterdam. In consequence of the late heavy claims* on Sumatra tobacco,inquiries had been made into the matter. These losses are stated to343 words
-
Article387 1890-12-17 3 ing it to their own uses. —The Family Doctor Like every blessing —and to this moderation itself is no exception —tobacco may be abused but undoubtedly the great mass of mankind do not abuse it, and find solace in its use now more than ever before. Uponing it to their own uses.—The Family Doctor. - 387 words
-
Article1169 1890-12-17 3 Minutes of a Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the sth December 1890. Present The Hon’ble A. M. Skinner, President J. H. Oallcott, Esq., F. M. McLarty, Esq., R. A. P. Hogan, Esq. C. W. Barnett, Esq. Absent D. Comrie, Esq., 1. The Miuutes of last meeting1,169 words
-
Article130 1890-12-17 3 Penang, 17tli December, 1890. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 3/64 dollar Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/74 Do. 6 Credits 3/8 Do. 6 Documentary 3 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Rs. 225 Do. 30 days sight, Private 227 Bombay, Demand, Bank 225 Do. 30 days sight,Private 227 Madras, Demand130 words
-
Article294 1890-12-17 3 (From tho Pinang Gazette.) London, Bth December. —The split up of the Parnellito party has resulted in the election by o 4 members of Mr. Justin McCarthy as Chairman, 31 confirming the election of Mr. Parnell as Chairman. A manifesto from the Bishops condemning Mr. Parnell has been(From tho Pinang Gazette.) - 294 words
-
Article803 1890-12-17 3 (From our Exchanges.) London, 28th November. —Sir John Gorst iu reply to a question in the House of Commons, said that the Government of India were considering the question of entrusting officers of the Geological Survey with the inspection of mines. The Queen has personally decorated Sergeants803 words
-
Article1210 1890-12-17 4 (London 8f China Express, Nov. 21st.) Court —Her Majesty, accompanied by Princess Beatrice and Princess Frederica, reached Windsor yesterday morning from Balmoral. General. —The O’Shea-Parnell divorce case has been the great event of the week. Neither Mr. Parnell nor Mrs. O’Shea made any answer to the1,210 words
-
Article1178 1890-12-17 4 We beg to tender our most heartfelt thanks to those of our friends and supporters who on being apprised of the action that has been instituted against us with reference to the leader which appeared in our issue of the 6th instant have voluntarily come forward to1,178 words
-
482 1890-12-17 5 The election of a Municipal Commissioner in place of Mr. C. W. Barnett, who retires by rotation at the end of this year, which took place on Friday last, resulted in a great surprise to those who “palled the wires” on behalf of Mr. Barnett. Acting482 words
-
Article15 1890-12-17 5 (The Editor does not hold himself responsible for the views expressed by his correspondents.)15 words
-
Article567 1890-12-17 5 The Editor, Straits Independent. Sir, The truth and warning contained in the following passage, quoted from your contemporary's leading article of to-day, claim a prominent place in the discussion of the question before the electors. “Had Mr. Brown been elected," says the Pinang Gazette, “he could, under the567 words
-
Article233 1890-12-17 5 Arrivals. 13 th December. —Per s. s. Teutonia from Klang —Mr. M. Smith. 13th December. —Per s. s. Thaipeng, from Port Weld :—Mr. S. T. Bateman, Mrs. Kuustler, and Mr. E. J. Khory. 14th December. —Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld —Mr. Wray, Mr. and233 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1109 1890-12-17 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of. The Municipal Commissioners of GeorGeorge Town invite separate tenders for ge Town, Penang, invite separate tendthe renting of the following work for one rgs for the following:— year from the Ist of January 1. A screening well for a reservoir. 1. Weld1,109 words
-
-
Article, Illustration596 1890-12-17 6 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 20th January. FIRST RACE. Novice Plate. —Value §l5O. For ad Maiden Horses. Distance 1 mile. Entrance §lO. Weight per scale. SECOND RACE. Penang Vase. —Value §l5O For all Maiden Ponies 13.2 and under. Weight per scale and596 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement436 1890-12-17 6 SHIPPING NOTICEFor Padang via Aclieen and West Coast Ports of Sumatra. The first steamer of the Kbnmklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij under the command of Captain Bowbijes will leave Singapore on the 13th January, 1391, arriving at Penang on the 15th and sailing hence on the following day. For freight or passage436 words
-
Advertisement362 1890-12-17 6 NOTICE. On Saturday, the 20th December 1890, at 10 o’clock a. m., the Resident of the EastCoast of Sumatra will let, by public auction, at his office in Medan, the right to sell Opium in retail in Pelalawan and in its neighbouring islands in Siak proper and the islands belonging362 words
-
Advertisement127 1890-12-17 6 ROSS AND BEAN, TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. SO. 1, BEACH STREET NO 1. UNION STREET JUST ARRIVED: BLACK FRENCH ELASTIC EVENING DRESS SUITS SUITABLE FOR THE CLIMATE MADE TO ORDER AT SHORTEST NOTICE. RSOS AND BEAN, WHITE KID GLOVES, ALL SIZESWHITE TIES. WHITE FRENCH BOWS. LATEST NOVELTIES. ROSS AND BEAN. THE127 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement985 1890-12-17 7 "ST* ESPLANADE HOTEL. ROBINSON CO. Having been appointed Agents for the (LATE EASTERN HOTEL Have just received a large assort Raneegunge Fire Clay and Pottery Works, mpnt of we are prepared to enter into contracts for fnTTTO mem OJ the undermentioned. THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY SALT GLAZED, STOXEWARE985 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement963 1890-12-17 8 positive I eastern and oriental hotel, government security tnwihm» J Life Assurance Co. “Limited.’’] PENANG. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: ;0; 104 Clive Street, Calcutta. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which has just been entirely renoCoital and other Funds £.410,090 va t ec j s situated on the Sea Beach and has963 words
-
Advertisement222 1890-12-17 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactured outlie latent improved principles and with the most recently invented nm. chincry. Chargej Exceedingly Moderate. K>n Orders can be executed within 24 hours after receipt. A. XAULFUSS A Co. No. 9, Beach Street. o M, THOMAS Co. Auctioneers Commission Agents ami Appraisers. No.222 words
-