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It has been brought to our notice that a certain number of syces living in Love Lane are in the habit of creating disturbance every night by singing, fiddling and tom-toming to such an extent that the whole neighbourhood are kept awake and put to serious inconvenience","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":40,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1","issue_date":"16 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.2.14","article_title":"SHIPPING NEWS.","article_text_1st50words":"SHIPPING NEWS. The N. I. S. N. Co’s Steamer Malta Vajirunhis is expected here from Padang on Sunday the 17th inst. en route for Singapoie. TheNegapatam Line Steamer Meanatchy is expected here from Negapatam on Monday the 18th inst., and will leave for Singapore on the following day. 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The fact that the worthy civic officer had gone in for festivities","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":43,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1","issue_date":"16 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.2.17","article_title":"A THEATRICAL DIVORCE CASE.","article_text_1st50words":"A THEATRICAL DIVORCE CASE. —Daily Telegraph. IZARD V. IZARD AND LESLIE £5,000 DAMAGES. The further hearing of this suit was resumed and concluded in the Divorce Division of the London High Court of Justice on Feb. 13th, before Mr. Justice Butt and a special jury. The petition was that of","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":44,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1","issue_date":"16 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.2.18","article_title":"FUNERAL OF ARCHDUKE RUDOLPH.","article_text_1st50words":"FUNERAL OF ARCHDUKE RUDOLPH. We reproduce the following most telling account of the funeral of the late Crown Pince of Austria-Hungary, which the Times’ Vienna correspondent telegraphed to London on February 5 The funeral of the late Archduke Rudolph, Crown Prince of AustriaHungary, was solemnized at 4 p.m. today at","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":45,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1","issue_date":"16 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.1.7","page_number":"7","article_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.2.19","article_title":"EXCHANGES.","article_text_1st50words":"EXCHANGES. Penang, 15th March, 1880. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA A CHINAHates close as follows London, Demand Bank 3/0 dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/0§-f Do. 6 Credits 3/1} Do. 6 Documentary 3/1 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Rs. 219 Do. 30 days sight, Private 225 Bombay, Demand, Bank 219 Do.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":46,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1","issue_date":"16 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.1.7","page_number":"7","article_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.2.20.1","article_title":"Page 7 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"NEW GOODS. K>* ROSS PRITCHARD, ——Kh TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S outfitters. KN No. 1 It each Street. K>4 ARE NOW UNPACKING A FRESH SHIPMENT OF 1889 PURCHASES Received by the last MAIL STEAMER. NEW GOODS. K)h ROSS PRITCHARD, Kh TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. K>d No. 1 9 Beach Street. 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Benedicite 247 Benedictus 194 Antliem 254 Int roit 249 Holy Communion. —Kyrie 11 Gloria and Thanks I Offertory Hymn 255 Evening. —Psalm LXXXIX, vv. 1-36 248","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":48,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1","issue_date":"16 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.1.8","page_number":"8","article_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.2.21.1","article_title":"Page 8 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"THE POSITIVE GRAND HOTEL. GOVERNMENT SECURITY Life Assurance Co. “Limited Logan’s Buildings, Beach Street. This Hotel, the largest in Penang, is situated in the heartol: the business quarter of the Town and is highly reconmiended to b Capital and other Funds 415,090 Travellers for its liberal table good attendance and","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":49,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1","issue_date":"16 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.1.8","page_number":"8","article_id":"straitsindependent18890316-1.2.21.2","article_title":"Page 8 Advertisements Column 2","article_text_1st50words":"THE AN GHEE CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, COMMISSION AGENTS AND GENERAL STORE-KEEPERS. JVo. 21, Beach Street. BEG TO STATE THAT PROMPT AND STRICT ATTENTION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL ORDERS THEY MAY BE FAVORED WITH. K>* PRESS PROVISIONS, &C., &c., &c. CAN BE SUPPLIED ON VERY MODERATE TERMS. REFRESHMENT ROOMS. 14 CADERSAH","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":50,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.1","article_title":"Masthead","article_text_1st50words":"The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. Price 20 Cents. Price 20 cents. VOL I. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1889. 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THE undersigned are prepared to accept ARE 3 O TV UNPACKING The Company request the earnest attention Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the of thoughtful and intelligent Assurants","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":52,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.3","article_title":"THE PENANG KEROSINE RING.","article_text_1st50words":"THE PENANG KEROSINE RING. America, the free and easy par excellence, lias long been known as the land in which,amongst numeVous other substantial blessings, syndicates”, “pools”, “combinations”, and “rings” are allowed to be established ad libitum for the purpose of monopolizing the supplies of commodities in every-day request, and thereby","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":53,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.4","article_title":"OFFICIAL NOTIFICATIONS.","article_text_1st50words":"OFFICIAL NOTIFICATIONS. (From the Government Gazette, March 15th.) His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. J. P. Pennefatlier to be a Demarcation Officer, Singapore, under Section 35 of Ordinance No. VIII of 1884. The Marine Court of Enquiry held at Singapore, on the lltli and 12th of","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":54,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.5","article_title":"CORRESPONDENCE.","article_text_1st50words":"CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editor of the Straits Independent Dear Sir, Permit me through the medium of your paper to give publicity to two small grievances which 1 think need only be brought to the notice of the pro- per authorities to be looked into and remedied. First, I would call","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":55,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.6.1","article_title":"Page 2 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"t THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. K>i TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. LOCAL DELIVERY: Per Annum 3 K* Half-year W Quarter Single copy twenty ceuts. ADVERTISING RATES. For one or more Advertisements During the Month: One insertion not exceeding o lines 1- 90 Every additional line For every","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":56,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.3","page_number":"3","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.7","article_title":"IS WALTZING A FAILURE?","article_text_1st50words":"IS WALTZING A FAILURE? After Marriage, Waltzing.—Generally it is the reverse, but it does not matter in this instance. Our good old friend the Daily Telegraph has for some time past been labouring under a new form of insanity, and put this very interesting question to an intelligent British public.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":57,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.3","page_number":"3","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.8","article_title":"“THE TRUE AND ONLY CORRECT STORY OF GORDON’S DEATH.”","article_text_1st50words":"“THE TRUE AND ONLY CORRECT STORY OF GORDON’S DEATH.” This is the title given by the narrator to a terribly graphic account of the death of Gordon, which has been taken by a special correspondent at Suakim from the lips of the Greek messenger, Demetrio Georgio, who has recently arrived","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":58,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.3","page_number":"3","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.9","article_title":"LAW REPORT.","article_text_1st50words":"LAW REPORT. Court of Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Wood.) Since our last report, the following cases were tried at the Supreme Court:—■ Thursday, 14th March Regina v. Chengha Kian. —Charged with (1) Theft in a human dwelling, (2) Housebreaking by night in order to commit theft, (3) Receiving stolen property.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":59,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.10","article_title":"REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.","article_text_1st50words":"REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. London, 17tli March, 1880. H A continuous fall is taking place in shares of the Comptoir d’Escompte; is a report that it is unable to meet Ml its liabilities. A Gladstonian candidate has been elected for Kennington by a Majority of 630. London, 18th March, 1839. The French","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":60,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.11","article_title":"LOCAL AND GENERAL.","article_text_1st50words":"LOCAL AND GENERAL. Sir Charles Warren, the late Chief Commissioner of the London Police, who has just been appointed the General Commanding for the Straits Settlements, on the cessation of their military connection with Hongkong, is now at Sliorncliffe where he holds the commana of the Royal Engineer’s department. 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Co.’s Steamer Pundua is due here from Singapore on Friday, the 22nd instant, and will very likely leave for Rangoon and Calcutta","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":62,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.13","article_title":"PASSENGER LIST.","article_text_1st50words":"PASSENGER LIST. Arrivals. March 16th.—Per s. s. Teutonia, from Klang: Mr. Joseph Pasqual and Mr. Chan Seng. Per s. s. Gympie from Taiping Colonel Walker. March 17th.—Per s. s. Maha Vajirunhis, from Padang Mr. Khoo 800 Ann, Mr. New Chong and Mr. Sie Gie. Per s. s. Gympie, from Taiping","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":63,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.14","article_title":"GLEANINGS.","article_text_1st50words":"GLEANINGS. On such occasions in recent years as her Majesty has opened Parliament in person the precautions for her safety by the way have assumed singular proportions. The Czar, driving through the the street of St. Petersburg to the church or the railway station, is not environed with more safeguards","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":64,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.15","article_title":"“PUNCH.”","article_text_1st50words":"“PUNCH.” Who does not know Punch Wherever the English tongue is spoken our great London humourist has planted his tent and made himself a home. And yet but very few people know how this now celebrated publication was started. It will therefore be interesting to many of our readers to","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":65,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.16","article_title":"SCOTCH WHISKIES.","article_text_1st50words":"SCOTCH WHISKIES. —British Trade Journal. Whisky, which 500 years ago was chiefly used as a medicine, was originally manufactured exclusively in Scotland, the term being confined to the liquor distilled in the Highlands from barley. At present it commands the situation as the successful rival of brandy, gin, and rum;","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":66,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.17","article_title":"THE GOBBLER’S SUICIDE : AN EPISODE OF A SOUTH AMERICAN CHRISTMAS.","article_text_1st50words":"THE GOBBLER’S SUICIDE AN EPISODE OF A SOUTH AMERICAN CHRISTMAS. Hannah Hannah It was Uncle Adam calling to his sable spouse one bright October morning> while she steamed and sang over her wash-tub in the kitchen. Hannah, come heah, an’ see what I fotch yo’ for Cliris’mus lhus addressed, Aunt","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":67,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.7","page_number":"7","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.18","article_title":"EXCHANGES.","article_text_1st50words":"EXCHANGES. Penang, 19th March, 1889. CHARTERED BAM OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA k CHINA. Hates close as follows London, Demand Bank 3/0 dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/Ojj-f- Do. 6 Credits 3/1A Do. 6 Documentary 3lf Calcutta, Demand, Bank Rs. 219 Do. 30 days sight, Private 225 Bombay, Demand, Bank 219","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":68,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.7","page_number":"7","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.19.1","article_title":"Page 7 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"NEW GOODS. K>h ROSS PRITCHARD, K>* TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. K>n JYo. Beach Street, K>h AEE NOW UNPACKING vi FBESH SHIPMENT OF 1889 PURCHASES Received by the last MAIL STEAMER. NEW GOODS. K>* ROSS PRITCHARD, K>* TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. KH No, 1, Beach Street, K>* ARE NOW UNPACKING A FItESII SHIPMENT","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":69,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.7","page_number":"7","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.19.2","article_title":"Page 7 Advertisements Column 2","article_text_1st50words":"S. GEORGE’S CHURCH, PENANG. Third Sunday in LentEve of the Annunciation MARCH 24th, 1889. Morning.— Venite 198 Lessons: Gen xxxviii, S. Luke i, v. 26 to 46 Benedicite 217 Benedictus 194 Anthem 89 Holy Communion. —Kyrie 11 Gloria and Thanks 1 Offertory Hymn 107 Evening. —Psalm CXIX, vv. 1-16 262","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":70,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.8","page_number":"8","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.20.1","article_title":"Page 8 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"THE POSITIVE GRAND HOTEL. GOVERNMENT SECURITY Life Assurance Co. Limited Logan’» Buildings, Beach street. This Hotel, the largest in Penang, is situated in ness quarter of the lown and is highly recommended Capital and other Funds 415,0!)0 Travellers for its liberal table, good attendance and moderate charges. on the 31st","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":71,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1","issue_date":"20 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.1.8","page_number":"8","article_id":"straitsindependent18890320-1.2.20.2","article_title":"Page 8 Advertisements Column 2","article_text_1st50words":"THEAN Iflil': CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, COMMISSION AGENTS AND GENERAL STORE-KEEPERS. Jfo. 21, Beach Street. BEG TO STATE THAT PROMPT AND STRICT ATTENTION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL ORDERS THEY MAY BE FAVORED WITH. Kh FRESH PROVISIONS, &c., &c., Ac. CAN BE SUPPLIED ON VERY MODERATE TERMS. REFRESHMENT ROOMS. 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No. 4","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":73,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.2.1","article_title":"Page 1 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"P OTUNfiriM JPr- 00 The Positive Government SecuThe Marine Insurance Co., ItUUXiI UUll 06 UU. rity Life Assurance Company (Limited.) 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If we refer again to the subject of Sanitation, it is not from any ignorance on our part that it is one that has already been threshed out from different points of view, but because we are assured by competent authorities that it is absolutely","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":75,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.4","article_title":"DOMESTIC OCCURENCE.","article_text_1st50words":"DOMESTIC OCCURENCE. BlRTH.—Yesterday, at the Palms, I erak Road.—The wife of Police Inspector James Quin of a son.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":76,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.5","article_title":"THE COPPER RING AND THE COMPTOIR D’ESCOMPTE.","article_text_1st50words":"THE COPPER RING AND THE COMPTOIR D’ESCOMPTE. The Pinang Gazette learns from private telegraphic advices that Copper is down to £3B a ton. When last mail left England it was £7B, after it had reached the enormous price of £lO3 in the month of September last.—The French Copper Syndicate has","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":77,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.6","article_title":"OUR CHETTIES.","article_text_1st50words":"OUR CHETTIES. With reference to our paragraph under the head Law Report” in our issue cf the 16th instant, we are informed that in effecting mortgages with Chettics for a limited period the mortgageors are not allowed to foreclose such mortgages before the end of the period fixed upon, unless","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":78,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.7.1","article_title":"Page 2 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATL'RDAY MOEMNUS. K)h TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. LOCAL DELIVERY: Per Annum 5 15. 00 Half-year 8 Quarter oy} Single copy tvrenty cents. ADVERTISING RATES. Fur one or more Advertisements During the Month: One insertion not exceeding 5 lines $l-00 Every additional line For every","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":79,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.3","page_number":"3","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.8","article_title":"DELI.","article_text_1st50words":"DELI. A Gentleman who wishes to remain anonymous, but who is, evidently, a very competent authority on the subject he lias taken in hand, lias favoured us with the following:— There is a certain class of men to whose reasonable complaints the Dutch authorities in Deli always turn a deaf","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":80,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.3","page_number":"3","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.9","article_title":"REALITIES OF INDIAN LIFE.","article_text_1st50words":"REALITIES OF INDIAN LIFE. The following, which we extract from St. James’s Budget, appeals, whatever our famed English contemporary may say, to both English Liberals and English Conservatives alike at any rate we recommend the article to the careful consideration of our Government. The cap will fit a native of","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":81,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.10","article_title":"REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.","article_text_1st50words":"REUTER’ S TELEGRAMS. London, 20tli March 1889. Sir James Fergusson lias stated in the House of Commons that some ships from the Channel Squadron had gone to Tangiers where there was a serious and an unsettled question between Great Britain and Morocco, more particularly the murder of a British subject","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":82,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.11","article_title":"LOCAL AND GENERAL.","article_text_1st50words":"LOCAL AND GENERAL. The N. C. Daily Neves understands that the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation is about to establish aiTAgency in Hamburg. The B. I. S. N. Co’s Steamer Bancoora which is expected here to-morrow, will bring a lot of material for the pontoon to be erected by the","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":83,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.12","article_title":"SHIPPING NEWS.","article_text_1st50words":"SHIPPING NEWS. The P. O. Mail steamer Pel :in arrived here on Thursday afternoon, and left again for Colombo the same evening. The P. O. mail steamer Nizam, having left Colombo at eight o’clock on Tuesday night, may be expected here to-morrow morning. Ihe N. I. S. N. Co’s Steamer","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":84,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.13","article_title":"PASSENGER LIST.","article_text_1st50words":"PASSENGER LIST. Arrivals. March 20th.—Per s. s. Lady Weld from Taiping Mr. J. Allan and Mr. P. Moss. March 21st. —Per s. s. Lady Weld from Taiping; The Hon’blo John Anderson and Mr. H. J. Andrews. Departures. March 19th.—Per s. s. Lady Weld for Taiping Mr. H. J. Andrews and","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":85,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.14","article_title":"LAW REPORT.","article_text_1st50words":"LAW REPORT. Court of Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Wood.) Wednesday, 20th March. Regina v. (1) Khaw Ah Ivian, (2) Tan Aii Wang,and (3) Ny Ah Mian. Charge Ist Gang robbery, 2nd Robbery with hurt. This case could not be completed before the Court rose and had to be adjourned. Thursday,","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":86,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.15","article_title":"GLEANINGS.","article_text_1st50words":"GLEANINGS. A Central New's telegram from New York says the efforts of the Committees appointed to bring about a union between the Northern and Southern Presbyterians, who are divided on questions of doctrine, have not been fruitful of success. The matter now stands adjourned. Politics and religion were remarkably commingled","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":87,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.16","article_title":"MR. 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Having passed for the Engineei s he obtained his first","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":89,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.18","article_title":"A HONGKONG VIEW OF THE ORDINANCE.","article_text_1st50words":"A HONGKONG VIEW OF THE ORDINANCE. /From the Hongkong Daily Press.) The Singapore Government has determined to make a clean sweep of Chinese secret societies in the Straits Settlements. With that object an Ordinance has recently been passed which gave rise to much discussion during its passage through the Legislative","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":90,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.19","article_title":"A HONKONG AND SINGAPORE CABLE.","article_text_1st50words":"A HONKONG AND SINGAPORE CABLE. The China Mail in its observations upon the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce Report remarks as follows upon the subject of telegraphic communication between the two Eastern Colonies:— The laying of a direct cable between Hongkong and Singapore is a matter which has been under consideration","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":91,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.20","article_title":"SINGAPORE NEWS.","article_text_1st50words":"SINGAPORE NEWS. (From tlie Straits Times, 19th March.) H. E. the Governor and suite are expected here from Sunghei Ujong on Thursday morning next. In consequence of the high tides during the last two or three days, the putrid water in the canal abutting Canal Road has been overflowing its","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":92,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.21","article_title":"THE GERMAN “REICHSHUND.”","article_text_1st50words":"THE GERMAN “REICHSHUND.” .—Daily Telegraph. Prince Bismarck has just lost his favourite companion, probably the only friend in whom, for a good many years past, he has placed implicit trust, or in whose society he has found unalloyed pleasure. The Realm-Dog has paid the great debt of nature, at the","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":93,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.22","article_title":"UNDER FALSE PRETENCES.","article_text_1st50words":"UNDER FALSE PRETENCES. Let us go up on the Lees “All right, the band seems to be still playing but I am not going to climb those steps. We can go by the lift; it seems to be working again.” My train goes at nine o’clock from the Harbour station.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":94,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.7","page_number":"7","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.23","article_title":"EXCHANGES.","article_text_1st50words":"EXCHANGES. Penang, 22nd March, 1889. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA k CHINA. Kates close as follows London, Demand Bank 3/0 dollar. 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GOVERNMENT SECURITY Life Assurance Co. “Limited Logan’s Buildings, Beach Street. 1«,« cZi; This Hotel, the largest in Penang, is situated in the ness quarter of the Town and is highly recommended to Visitois and Capital and other Funds 915, iOOO Travellers for its liberal table, good","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":98,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1","issue_date":"23 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.1.8","page_number":"8","article_id":"straitsindependent18890323-1.2.25.2","article_title":"Page 8 Advertisements Column 2","article_text_1st50words":"TIIKA.N CHIDE CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, COMMISSION lA6ENTS AND GENERAL STORE-KEEPERS. No. 21, Beach Street. BEG TO STATE THAT PROMPT AND STRICT ATTENTION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL ORDERS THEY MAY BE FAVORED WITH. Kh FRESH PROVISIONS, &c., &c., &c. CAN BE SUPPLIED ON VEPvY MODERATE TERMS. »o« REFRESHMENT ROOMS. 14 CADERSAH","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":99,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890327-1","issue_date":"27 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890327-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitsindependent18890327-1.2.1","article_title":"Masthead","article_text_1st50words":"The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. Price 20 Cents. Price 20 cents. VOL I. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1889. No. 5","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":100,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18890327-1","issue_date":"27 March 1889","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18890327-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitsindependent18890327-1.2.2.1","article_title":"Page 1 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"INSURANCES. 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