The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 16 September 1891
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1891-09-16 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. pdicr, 20 Ousts. Price 20 Cents. voL.n T PENANG-, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IG, 1891. No- 229.26 words
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Advertisement827 1891-09-16 1 T Company/ BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. North China Insurance Co.,Ltd KONINKLIJKE PACKETVAAP.T MAATSCHAPPIJ. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- j MARINE INSURANCE. FuMB3S,US. Intended Sailin', and expected Arrival of Steamer,. Tfc# undersigned having been appoint- nil.] undersigned have been appointed jod Agents for the above Company aro (Upany's Agents, ami827 words
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Article1425 1891-09-16 2 lx connection with the al>ove subject, it is, first of all, perhaps, necessary to glance at the rise and progress of the tobacco industry on the East Coast of Sumatra, —a rise so abnormal as to be phenomenal and unique. It is quite of recent1,425 words
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Article2404 1891-09-16 2 The important decision in what is locally known as the Namchow case, and the sentence passed upon Capt. Colonna of six month’s hard labour by Chief Justice O’Malley, will, it is to be hoped I rent effect upon the L, I ceedings indulged in if e 02,404 words
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Advertisement276 1891-09-16 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AN SATURDAY. Kh TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum 15.00 Half-year 800 Quarter 4.50 .Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN AIIIIEAR 8 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of the arrear.’ Postage,276 words
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749 1891-09-16 3 Impending Changes and Improvements. From the Ist January next year, the Ceylon Independent this company will drop the word “Hungarian” from its title, and also in its subsidies and in other ways will be solely Austrian. This company runs the largest number of lines in749 words
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Article558 1891-09-16 3 By sanctuary is meant the privilege of criminals who fled to certain sacred places to secure freedom from arrest and punishment so long as they remain therein. This custom, which is now almost everywhere done away with, was derived from the Levitical law of refuge, by which,558 words
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Article129 1891-09-16 4 Penang, 14th September, 1891. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank ;V“« ar Do. 4 months sight, Bank ])o. 6 Credits 3/3 jj 0 0 Documentary 3/o 4 Calcutta, Demand, Bank hs. Do. 30 days sight, Private ‘22/ Bombay, Demand, Bank --4 j Do. 30 days sight,Private ‘227 Madras.129 words
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Article135 1891-09-16 4 (From the Vinang Gazette.) London 11 th September. —It is stated the Russian peasants are infecting their children with diptheria to save them troni death by starvation. The Siecle says that, despite the reception of the French fleet at Gronstadfc, France will never allow Russia to occupy Stamboul(From the Vinang Gazette.) - 135 words
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Article1769 1891-09-16 4 Post Office Notices. —-The M. M. mail Steamer Oxus, left Colombo for Singapore at 3 p. m. on the 10th instant. The Mail despatched from Penang to London, via Brindisi, on the 14th ultimo was delivered on the Bth instant. The outward P. O. Packet Rohilla left1,769 words
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Article765 1891-09-16 4 (CIiACKED AND UNCRACKED.) By an “Orang Outang.” Being possessed of a fast pony of a reddish Colour (look out for that ponv all ye thin-skinned men who are bent on exterminating the oraug outang), and a neat little dog-cart which I should be sorry to lose, I am extremely765 words
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Advertisement47 1891-09-16 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The next ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held iu the Town Hall, at 2. 30. p. m., On Friday, the 18th September. (By Order) J. W. HAL LI FAX, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners. Municipal Office, Town Hall. Penang, 14th September, 1801.47 words
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Article402 1891-09-16 5 The American, who calls himself SeQ !ia !i and who goes round the world advertising, and selling certain proprietary medicines bearing the same name savsthe Straits Times commenced public proceedings in Singapore on the Bth iusf. at 5 p. m., on the piece of laud formerly occupied by the402 words
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Article204 1891-09-16 5 [From a Deli Correspondent rj; l s T rCely lwo months ago since I t(J L !G,e( a ,n ore favourable turn of the Veap CCo, i'| lar^ towards tlie end of the maiUlrirf NeW Yoi k P a P eis la st tit» d report an204 words
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Article102 1891-09-16 5 Arrivals. 11 111 September.—Per 3. s. Thaipenq, from Port. Weld :-Mr. Ki.oo Guay Luau and Mr. N. LI. Stones. 12th September.—Per s. s. Purnea, from Singapore Mr. 11. A. Patterson Mr. A. 13. Itathborne, and Mr. G. W. Symons. 12th September.—Per s. s. Teutonia from Malacca :—lnspector102 words
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Article828 1891-09-16 5 From an old Block. II I cannot refrain from continuing my remarks on the inhumanity of husbands keeping their wives waiting for dinner. The man who does so systematically—and I f ear there are far too many of them amongst us —must be a brute. There is no reason828 words
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1493 1891-09-16 5 Meetings. —During the month two ordinary meetings were held on the 7th an d 21st. Appointment of a paid President. —The most important question that has come before the Board in August is as to changing the practice of naming the Resident Councillor, President1,493 words
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Article1418 1891-09-16 6 A very attractive volume has been provided in 1 he Arab and the Atrican, by Dr. Tristram Pruen, which has just been published by Messrs. Seeley, and Co. London. Dr. Pruen lias spent three years in Eastern Equatorial Africa, and he has sketched his experiences in1,418 words
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Advertisement316 1891-09-16 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that Perak Road will be closed to traffic, except for foot passengers, until further notice, in consequence of a lterations to the Bridge Over the Sungie Penang. (By order) J. W. HALLIFAX, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners. Municipal Office, Town llall. Penang, 28th August,316 words
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Advertisement551 1891-09-16 6 Gentlemen.— Referring I annexed copy of a letter 1a! Kl the President of t 1 Mn tl r I sioners, 1 have to tliani/ 101^ I kind support in the tw J"; f ,r l I have had the honor to S 1 I your representatives at th I Council,551 words
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Advertisement1230 1891-09-16 7 McLARTY COMPANY, I j elE graphic Address. CONSULTING ENGINEERS, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, j^ EAD P FFICE: “McLarty. Penang SURVEYORS No. 30, BEACH STREET, j tH UE'S A- 1- CODE (1887.) AJfD PENANG. I CONTRACTORS, c < cncral j private codes. ERANCHES AT THAIPING, BATU GAJAH AND SINGAPORE. F M McLARTY >1,230 words
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Advertisement644 1891-09-16 8 Li I ESPLANADE HOTEL. POTTERY WORKS. Having been appointed Agents for the (LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) Kaneegunge Fire Clay and Pottery Works, we are prepared to enter contracts for the undermentioned SALT glazed, stoneware pipes THIS lIOTEH, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY All sizes from 2” to 24” diam. repaired, decorated and644 words
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Advertisement226 1891-09-16 8 Canton Insunu^r-^ accept Marine Insurance P re l't-' favorable terms, and vi fi.-e) <* TOBACCOin £,?*> and Fkhmmtino Sheds mv* tlle|l matra, till arrival in Jiur,,' i>. F °r fU Partic "'a^p p jto The balance nfc crotlb <• amounts to 5W.289.U, W to divide as follows 11 ls pro226 words
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