Newspapers-Straits Echo-1903 to 1904
Description
This National Library Board dataset indexes digitised Straits Echo newspaper articles published in 1903 and 1904. Records identify issues, publication dates, editions, pages and articles, with article titles, the first 50 words and contributor information where available. It enables researchers to discover early twentieth-century primary sources on Singapore and the wider Straits region, assess potentially relevant articles and trace them to specific pages in the digitised newspaper collection.
Official description
This dataset is a list of digitised newspaper articles published 70 years ago or longer from the National Library, Singapore. These materials present a valuable resource on Singapore’s history, art and culture, digitised as part of an endeavour to preserve and provide better access to resources located within the library to enable users to explore and discover these resources. For enquiries, please email [email protected]
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- Coverage
- 2024-03-01 – 2025-03-01
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Data
| Newspaper title | Issue id | Issue date | Edition | Page id | Page number | Article id | Article title | Article text 1st50words | Contributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.1 | Masthead | THE DAILY BULLETIN FREE TO SUBSCRIBERS M STRAITS No. 2. PENANG, TITESiA'aMP MAY 12, 1903. ISSUED AT 4 P.M. | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.10 | PENANG SHARE LIST. | PENANG SHARE LIST. To-Day. Borsa wall Gold Mine Co., Ltd, s 5. buyer* Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Lt(f s 8.25 «wVrK Cheudariang Hvdraulic Tin Mining Co., Ltd. s 25. buyer* Frailer and Weave. Ltd. s 05. Do. 6% Delis. par George Town Dispensary s 27. buyer* Howarth Erskine, Ltd. sli*). | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.11 | EXCHANGE. | EXCHANGE. (Penang, 12th May. 1903.) (By courfe*y nj the Chartered Bv nh of India .J London Ik-mand Rank 1 B^. I).». 4 m >uth.s‘ sight Bank 1 8‘ It) D<>. 3 Credit 1 m Do. 3 Documentary Igi Calcutta. Demand Bank Ks. 12*v, Do. 3da vs" sight Private 1281 I | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.12 | PRODUCE. | PRODUCE. Penang. 12th May. 1903. Tin 8 91.80.—sales 01 West Coast Black Pepjier 31b5.5..z. S :K\ sales White Pepper 8 55 buyers Traug Pepjier 8 37l Cloves < pick*'d '1 55 Mace 8160 sales Mac-Pickings 120. sellers Nutmegs llOs 84 <lo y No. 1 *lo Sugar ~2 0.3tl d** Basket | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.13 | POST OFFICE. | POST OFFICE. A Mail will close: Fur Rangoon ami Calcutta Per Vjiua, 12th insty at 11 a.m s For Port Swettenhain Pet Thihj. 12tli inst., at 1 p.m. For E«lie. etc. Per Prgu, 12t)i inat., at 2 p.m. For Port Swettenhain, etc. 12th inat.. at 3 p. iu j Mjpp- | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.14 | SHIPPING. | SHIPPING. Arrival.*. law Tong, British steadier. 105. Reid, 11th May. Tongkah, loth May, General. Koe Guan Co. Petrel. British steamer. 158, Higgie, I Ith May. Tongkah, 10th May, General, Koe Guan A Co. Avagyek. British steamer. 247. Morier. 12th May. T. Anson. 11th May, General, Koe Guan A Co. i | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.15 | CLEARANCES AT THE HARBOUR OFFICE. | CLEARANCES AT THE HARBOUR OFFICE. Hitachi Ham. Jap. str., for Colomlio A S. I. Malta Vajirunhi Ger. str., for E<lie etc. H>> Ktrei. British str.. for Deli. Deli, British str.. for Langkat. K. Halevyn, Dutch stj\ for Asahan etc. Pegu. British str.. foiTidie etc. Pin Seng. British str.. Port Swettenham. | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.16 | DEPARTURES. | DEPARTURES. May 12th. ifitachi Mm a. Jap. str., for CoJomis* A S. 1. Malta Ynjirttnhiit. Ger. str.. for Edie etc. Ho Ktrei. British str.. for Deli. Deli. British str.. for Langkat. P Haletryn. Dutch str.. for Asahan etc. Pegu. British str.. for Edie et*. Pin Seng. British str.. for Port | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.17 | PASSENGER LISTS. | PASSENGER LISTS. T 10^V HBflHHKkar bin Abu«Bnman tc:: 1. im m. HHHhVH. Md. Sini and ABoullah. Singapore. May 12th TV. Tliean took. Tliean and Bee Hay Thye. Departure*.) Per Stuttgart, for Singapore: Mrs. K. Hasenfratz. To Hongkong: Mrs. Boon Ah Chwee and child. To Nagasaki: Mtjssrs. Snowoh Ouatsu. Otatu Nahano, | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.18 | VESSELS IN PORT. | VESSELS IN PORT. SteaiJeks, Avacyee. British steamer. 247. Morier. 12th May, T. Anson, 11th May, General, Koe Guan Co. Jin Ho. British steamer. 110. Menlit >\ 12th May. Laugkat. 11th May, General,Beng Bros. Janet Nicoll, British Sch.. 41*6, West, 12th May. Newcastle, 30th April, Coal. Koe Guan A Co. Petrel. | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.19 | STEAMERS EXPECTED. | STEAMERS EXPECTED. Yexuel Nit in* T From Due M Lawada Ka^H>4 14th mat. Chuaan 0<>1. mil x 14th Catherine A|*ar Calcutta 15t h Coromandel Sinoaftore 16th 1 iyth Manila London Bavern Singapore 20th Macduff London 1 25th who has just crossed jjhaino. and doWV Bi®gfcpojfcy iuCjLJfUue i'ii SiMrSSHBE V b | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.2 | States’ News. | States’ News. I From "in' mi'ii ('orrm^oiiil^ntn.) Mining in Kinta is booming. The li noli Company lias just declared itH birth five i»*r cent dividend, making V* Tit per cent in all for a little over w Ice months! It is expected that the mu- will ultimately pay 30 per | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.20 | Sensible Sayings. | Sensible Sayings. STOLEN FROM CHINESE SOURCES A wise man adapts himself to circumstances as water shajies itself into the vessel that contains it. The error of-one moment often Incomes the sorrow of a lifetime. The gem eaunot lie polished without friction nor a man perfected without trials. A wise man | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.21 | Side-Lights On Life. | Side-Lights On Life. Ihe divorce judge speaks the parting word. W hen in doußt it is a good plan to tell the truth. A long-suffering wife says her husband's income is anywhere lietweeu 1 and 5 a. in. Ships are probably called nhe liecause they always keep a man on | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.22.1 | Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 | The Criterion Press," Ltd. Cm f i r k Kat.» Knko'tk at 11. lif RATE I'll \IM.I-s |*m SUM. is M.1.1'11. tIINKSI M ,1 <v Ta Mil.. Jen Work. Rims.;, Hi', i. 11l M'l Mi. tITTHIfI tSDIIOOD STI I.R (if \R Ml :K|>. Tin: I ari.cat hii Ili>t K./t ippi | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.22.2 | Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 | t. | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.22.3 | Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 | TO-DAY. Mr*. Kivmmih “a K*M». (iOLF Tun. H >KM*TnN'* I lICI s. It-li J,.,,,. 1 TEIK CINN Coy. iPKanil >m_.iission Agents. 25 Hugh Low Street, IPOH. Specialities always on hand: Readaway’s Camel Hair Belting, Crushed Food, Padi, Linseed Oil, Turpentine, Mining Candles Manila Rope, Best Moulmein Cigars, Siberian Butter. WINES | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.3 | Marriage. | Marriage. Mai m.n.non-Mveiis: On the 7th in at at the Cathedral of tin* Good Shepherd. Singapore. L. A. H. Mavkinnon. of H. B. M. Consular Service in China, to Annie Myths, R- e. e, daughter of William Wykehain Myers. m. n. of Pagoda Anchorage, Foot chow, China. | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030515-1 | 1903-05-15 | 1 | straitsecho19030515-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030515-1.2.11 | PROJECTED SAILINGS. | PROJECTED SAILINGS. Feme 1«. For Leaven Arratoon Ap<“ar Calcutta 17th inst. Bavera Europe 20th Boon Colombo 21st China Singapore 29th | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.4.1 | THE BALKAN CRISIS. | THE BALKAN CRISIS. (Reuter's Service.) London, 1 i*tli Mav. *The general concensus of opinion in respect to the crisis in the Balkans is that the chief danger has arisen from the li'iow ing and ever-increasing hatred engendered as between Turkey and Hul garia, the high feeling now amounting to exasperation | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.4.2 | RUSSIA BACKING DOWN. | RUSSIA BACKING DOWN. SAYS SHK lUDNJ MEAN ANY HARM 1 0 MoKK I'tilHr AM* hII'I.OMATIC TTEItANCKS. London, 12th May.— Yiscou.it Crunlionic (Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) has announced that Russia, replying to friendly communications of the American and British Governments during the last few days, has intimated that | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.4.3 | GERMAN PRETENSIONS IN MOROCCO. | GERMAN PRETENSIONS IN MOROCCO. (From Sumatra Fort.) The Hague oth May: 'Lite French Colonial Party is indignant alniut p tm* elaitns which the Berlin Mpess putting forward resp*™ing interests in Morocco. r Phe party is especially exercised altout the persistent assertions of the Press to the effect that (lennany's inter | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.4.4 | THE BAGDAD RAILWAY. | THE BAGDAD RAILWAY. The Hague, sth May The London htnihj <'!, riinirlr tfnderstumls that the British Government has insisted in unmistakeahle terms on the complete neutrsdity *»f the Bagdad Koweit section. | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.4.5 | GERMANY AND DENMARK. | GERMANY AND DENMARK. 'l'lu* Hague, titli May The Kaiser’s visit to Copenhagen is said to have been prompted by a desire to secure Denmark as an ally in tin* event of possible hostilities being commenced on the high seas in the near future. | NA |
| Straits Echo | straitsecho19030512-1 | 1903-05-12 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.1.1 | 1 | straitsecho19030512-1.2.4.6 | THE KING’S TOUR. | THE KING’S TOUR. Hague. 2nd May: I’iie of tin* I > lit i>li ClianiiK-r n i*‘fc,‘ jn ris. in 11 iv* c* airs at a l*a 11 t u**t la*t night. liopi'd tin* <>f King 1 I t<> till' I' ivncli capital to a better umler- 1 1 ;u! o'utamc,! | NA |
Columns
| Column | Type | Categorical |
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| Newspaper title | Text | Yes |
| Issue id | Text | Yes |
| Issue date | Text | Yes |
| Edition | Text | Yes |
| Page id | Text | Yes |
| Page number | Text | Yes |
| Article id | Text | No |
| Article title | Text | No |
| Article text 1st50words | Text | No |
| Contributor | Text | Yes |