The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 21 January 1891
1891-01-21
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1891-01-21 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents, Price 20 cents. VOL. 111. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1891. No. 183.26 words
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Advertisement856 1891-01-21 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. North China Insurance Co. ltd. The Marine Insurance Co., KONINKUJKE PACKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Limi i BCl r NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- marine insurance map are prepared to accept intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. R k ami issue Policies on behalf of the856 words
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Article1381 1891-01-21 2 We publish amongst our locals the particulars which have come to light in connection with the horrible murder of a Malay lad at Sungei Penang. From all we hear, the foul deed was committed for the sake of appropriating the little jewellery the boy was wearing,1,381 words
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Article717 1891-01-21 2 Writing from Bangkok, the correapondeut of the Standard says:— The Germans are every day making tlieir influence felt in Siam. Tlieir Consul has been raised to the dignity of Minister, and the construction of thy first Siamese railway, the Borapah (Eastern), from Ayuithia to Korat, lias717 words
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Advertisement254 1891-01-21 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PlillLlSlllill KVKBf IffEDXKSDAF AND SATUWAF. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum 15. 00 Half-year 8. 00 Quarter A5O JSingle copy twenty ceutn. IF PAID IN AKREAU 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of the arrear,” Postage,254 words
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252 1891-01-21 3 THE WA Y CHINESE COOLIES ARE TREATED IN PERU. It will be remembered that some six rs since the Chinese Government esa legation in Lima, which was t< ced under the Minister at WashingtoD,witli a resident Charged Affaires', but the'efforts of the Chinese would not seem to ]ave been successful252 words
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Article249 1891-01-21 3 The Grand Duke of Luxembourg lias sent a polite unofficial message to President Carnot to the effect that lie wishes to he outlie friendliest terms with the French Republic. The new Sovereign is the nearest thing now living to those old fogies who used to249 words
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156 1891-01-21 3 Very considerable progress is being made, it is reported, by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in perfecting his scheme for the issue of IZ. notes. Mr. Cose hen lias soughtandobtaiued tlie advice of several financial experts, and has consulted his colleagues as to the156 words
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220 1891-01-21 3 The first breach of promise case in T ranee was recently tried at the tribunal °f Beaiers, a town in the south of France, imar Montpellier. A young couple were a bout to be united, the banns had been ,n ade public,cards220 words
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Article449 1891-01-21 3 A few week ago a correspondent in China asked in the columns of this (British Trade) Journal information relating to the cost of growing and preparing tea. As the result of inquires made by us we are now able to give the following facts and statistics449 words
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Article1655 1891-01-21 3 [Perak Government Gazette,January 1 6th.) The following Orders, issued by Government, are published Appointments. —Mr. Herbert Henry Law, A. M. I. C. E., to be Assistant Engineer, Railway Department, with effect from the Bth November. Mr. Law arrived in the State and assumed duty ou the 26th ultimo.[Perak Government Gazette,January 16th.) - 1,655 words
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Article127 1891-01-21 4 Penang, 21st January, 1891. Hates rule an follows:- London, Demand, Bank dollar Do. 4 months sight, Bank .‘i/6 Do. 6 Credits 3/6| •Mo. 6 Documentary 3/6* Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 222 Do. 30 days sight, Private 224 Bom hav, Demand, Bank 222 Do. 30 days sight,Private 224 Madras, Demand127 words
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Article189 1891-01-21 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) London, 1 6th, January. —The Senate lias passed by a majority of twelve the free coinage Bill pure and simple as a substitute for tlie financial Bill. The Bill repeals the purchases amounting to 4,500,000 ounces of silver provided for in the Act of(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 189 words
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Article1247 1891-01-21 4 Telegraphic in formation lias been received that tlie mail despatched hence rid Negapatam on the 25th ultimo, was delivered in London yesterday, the 20th instant. Small-pox has again broken out in our midst, but the cases are few and none of them, we are glad to say,1,247 words
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Article2017 1891-01-21 4 First Day, Tuesday, January 20th. The first day of the Penang Spring Meeting must be pronounced a decided success. There were not so many people as in former years, it is true, but the attendance was select, and a great many ladies in gay toilettes graced the2,017 words
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466 1891-01-21 5 {Contributed.) Last Sunday morning, after mass, some nineteen or twenty Palo Tikus young men proceeded to the new school "building to bold a meeting for the purpose of proposing the formation of a sort of club. Alter some preliminary discourses in which the remarks466 words
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Article270 1891-01-21 5 Arrivals. 17th January.—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld:— Air. Fincham, and Mr. Dando. 17th January.— Per s. s. Teutonia, from Klang:— Air. G. D. Gordon and Mr. Khoo Ghiu Haw. 18th January. Per s. s. Thaipeng from Port Weld: Air. K. Pike, Mr. A Woodford,270 words
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Article1090 1891-01-21 5 Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Alunicipal Commissioners held on the 19th December, 1890. Present —The Hon’ble A. AI. Skinner, President, J. H. Callcott, Esq., F. M. AlcLarty, Esq., and R. A. P. Hogan, Esq. Absent: —D. Comrie, Esq., and C. W. Barnett Esq. t. The minutes1,090 words
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Article192 1891-01-21 5 One of the American papers anounces that the collection of laces owned by the ladies of the Vanderbilt family is valued at upwards of half a million dollars. A Society lady ”in New York recently paid twenty-five thousand dollars for a lace dress. The Empress Fredrick is coming to192 words
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Article, Illustration386 1891-01-21 6 PROGRAMME OF THE PENANG RACES, JANUARY, 1891. SECOND DAY. Thursday, 22nd January. FIRST RACE. Province Wellesley Cup.Value $150. Handicap for Galloways. Distance II miles. Entrance $10. SECOND RACE. Burmah Vase. —Value $150. Handicap for ail Ponies. Distance 1 mile. Entrance $10. THIRD RACE. Coromandel Vase. —Value $200.386 words
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Advertisement383 1891-01-21 6 THEFT. The following Bank notes of the Singapore Branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, of the value of 100 each, having been stolen, the Public are hereby apprised thereof and warned not to receive same MARKS AND NUMBERS. Xx 7154 3380 3198 1300 0046 3265 2240383 words
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Advertisement747 1891-01-21 6 Perak Government Notification. D Q Q Q Tenders are invited for the construetion and subsequent maintenance for AMO 12 months of aline of Metre Gauge Badway from tiie Portof Telok Anson on the 11 T I II Perak River to Tapah,a distance of about K T A 111 22i miles.747 words
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Advertisement728 1891-01-21 7 nS-'&Sr IN *raußurcinThe DHRIMCniU 2. Pfl ■sstSSs-ju: POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY lU LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. new goods:preC,,ely TJI? SINGLE AND DOUBLE TERAI HATS (By order of the Board of Directors.) HEAD OFFICE: 104, CLIVE STREET CALCUTTA. CHEAH CHEN EOK. GENT STRAW HATS. i on n ecre a *t\ Company’s rates728 words
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Advertisement873 1891-01-21 8 JtANEEGTJHGE FIBE CLAY ORIENTAL HOTEL, POTTERY WORKS. PENANG. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which has just been entirely renoHaving been appointed Agents for the vated, is situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from Farqu lai Raxkegunge Fire Clay and Pottery Works, lt contains lie undermentioned: t 42 Commodious873 words
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Advertisement223 1891-01-21 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactnreil on the latest improved principles ami with the most recently invented machinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. KX Orders can be executed within 2<j hours after receipt A. KAULFUSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. 2 M. THOMAS 8c Co. Auctioneers Commission Agents and Appraisers. No.223 words
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