The Straits Times, 14 June 1897
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Title Section12 1897-06-14 1 The Straits Times. ESTABLISHED! 1831, SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JUNK 14, 1897. NO. 19,25212 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement851 1897-06-14 1 rpHE BORNEO COMPANY. LIMITED «a J»rd Lifa imiun Nonrleh Uaioa fir* luuraao* Sooict; A' lv Amuum ConipMT (Pir») iHsMs Lif* Amiun Hoci«tr. v Marine tn«urmn<». Cooi}*n». ,n» Muto»l HU*m Nm»ijr«ti<.n Cmpuny TV T-jtt»aha»« I^ir" llwr Coapanr ■s liuiuw Company, Limitrd l^li.uUr. of t)MW> Companion, m the rail xlT«rtiM»«Bt ot THK851 words
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Advertisement743 1897-06-14 1 I^BUCHANAN WHISKY 1 Q T" UP" R IP" Q T 80..E IMPORTERS iw 1n c ds—o 1 KATZ BROSt SOLD BY ALL LICENSED SPIRIT DEALERS. TAfTTTTTI Same as mmum to thb Houses of Lords and Commons and to all good London Clubs. Bjn| 'SPECIAL CREAM' IiHEEEEi pS SOLE iniOKTIUs HM743 words
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Advertisement443 1897-06-14 1 CANADIAN PACIFIC BAILWAI COMPANY'S BOTAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. THE FAST BOUTK BBTWESH CHINA JAPAN, AND EUROPF, VIA CANADA AND IHK DHITKO STATES. ROUTE VIA gIIANciUAI, NAGASAKI KOBE, YOKOHAMA, VICTORIA, AND VANCOUVER, B. 0. Twin Screw Btcamsb ips 6,000 Tons— lo,ooo Hone- Fowar— Speed 19 knots. PSOFOMD SaJLIVO* ttou HOBOKOBa F,,,,rr»*443 words
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Advertisement668 1897-06-14 1 [NSUBANCBB rPHEMAKINEIN.-srUAM E < (>Y.. LTD Capital Imaun tl,(«io,(KX). Cai-ital faid m, CUtVOOa Ukskkvk, t.VJO.OO'i The Widen If— < having I n iimiointed I Agent at Singapore for the al.nve Cobipaii} is prepared to accept risks by First Oln-* Steamers and sailing veeeela. FRANK RITCHIE, Afant, THE PHCENIX ASSIUAX.:. COMPANY668 words
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Advertisement468 1897-06-14 1 (IASrt)H INSURANCE OFFICF I v LIMITED. Ospit-i xuhKTib^T.. t»,eon/Kn. Amount paM U p tno.noo. sVn-rr. fund 1,200,000. HiADOrrici, Hohokoxo. Th» '-i,rr«l lu'tn; ban appoint .i X •■'Ti»? or th» »>*> re Cmrn.rraj are preM-txl to M SUrfau i.lo, cin'r.-nt rates. ABon-,1 ■ii''v .i,] r,, contributors of bniinr < '■t'ltv «hu«i>.>lj,.»468 words
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Advertisement359 1897-06-14 1 THK NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED. \uthoriii«Hl Capital 11,000.000 Subscribed Capital 1 600,000 Head Office Hongkong. COURT OF DIRECTORS;— I), (iillies, Exj. Chan Kit Shsg, K 1 H.Holterfoht, Esq. Chow Tung Bhan, K-.|. I Kwan Hoi Chuen, Esq. Chief Manager: Geo. W. F. Playfair. Interest on Fixed Deposits. For 12359 words
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Advertisement789 1897-06-14 1 TWO HOTTLES CTTREI) MIS COUGH. I AST h mt.T I hn<l In gri|n>.\ which left 1 j hip in n Inw stair of health, and with a severed, ugh I tried numerous remedi**, none of which did me Any good on earth. I was induced to try n Lottie of789 words
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Article490 1897-06-14 2 Singapore i4iu .Tcne, 1897. PROOTTOE. (Ihitet are correried to one, p.m.) Unnibier 8.50. Copra Bali, 15.10. do Pontinnak 4.85. Pepper, Btaek 14.50. do White, (5%) 24..V). Sago Flour Sarawak, 2.72 J. do Brunei 2.05. Pearl Sago 3.52 J. Coffer, Bali, picked ,34.50. Coffee Palembang. picked.... .10.80. Coffee, I.iberian. No.490 words
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Article50 1897-06-14 2 Munii -ip;. 1 Debentures f>%. Do. Do. 6%. Tanjont; i'dfinr Hon.is. New 1'rve Kiver Doc:k Co. I'unioms. Straits Ice Co. Mnyimnl <fe Co. KhuUs, Coiitril.utory. FOH SALE. Singapore Ins. Co. (la Liquidation). Straits Fire Ins. Co. Do. Jelabiu. l':.hang Corporation Shares. SO.MKKVILLK t GUNN, Kxi 'linn^f Share Brokers50 words
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Article127 1897-06-14 2 MAI LS CLOSE. for >.:, *<r. Time. To-Hobbow. Bangkok Hydro, 7 n.m. Itan^kok BUm 10 .1.111. Deli via ports Mat, 1p.m. Hongkong (helmlra, 2 p.m. Klaug via ports I!. II.,, Guan, 3 p.1.1. Paotng 4 Colombo Augsburg, 3 p.m. Bniu I'nbat l'uknn, 3 p.m. Ki-huilau viu ports //o Leung, 8127 words
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Article122 1897-06-14 2 KkoM Kinoi'E —Bv the M. M. s. 8. Mrlhuunn. with dates to the ilst May, due i on: l.'ith June. She brings reiilies to the mail which left Blngaporo on the JOth Apl. I'KO.M China :—By the M. M. s.s. Xi/dney, due on Taeaday! Time Tahle Of122 words
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Obituary23 1897-06-14 2 At Springfield, Serangoon RonU, on the l.'itli iii.~i.iiit. James Lons, youngest son of the late Jons Chkistias J»*eibkon'nek, of Malacca. Aged 6^23 words
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Article180 1897-06-14 2 ARRIVALS. l'cr 6. 8. Hrhf from Deli :-Mr. Harmuff. Per c. s. CUlnidru from Penaug Mr. XV. A. Pester' Her. Mr. Jones. Per s. (imlnrenj from Batavia: .Ve»Brs. Crayfnrd, W. H. Laeomettc, and Kohlantz. and" Miss Cooper. Per 8. s. B,m Hi,i Chum faom Klang via ports:— Mr.180 words
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73 1897-06-14 2 STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 14tH JUNE, 1897. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. EARTHQUAKE. Established: 1831. PRICE 10 CENTS. [Subscriptum rate* and advertising rates may fie found on tlie fourth page.] HEA\V BBOna AT CAULTTA. London, Uth June. An earthquake occurred at Calcutta on Saturday last which continued for live minutes. Nearly every house isReuter - 73 words
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Article38 1897-06-14 2 The Paris correspondent of the HbbM alleges that the treaty for a definite alliance between France and Russia will be ?i snP d while President Faure is at St. Petersburg, whither he will proceed shortly.38 words
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Article25 1897-06-14 2 ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION. Yesterday, a man fired at President Faure, as the latter was approaching the racecourse at Paris. The President was not hurt.25 words
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Article10 1897-06-14 2 Ten thousand dollars are advertiser to be lent on mortgage.10 words
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Article10 1897-06-14 2 The annual Punang lawn rnanii tournament began on Saturday last.10 words
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Article17 1897-06-14 2 It is advertised that the Raffles Library and Museum will close on the ■i'lrd and 24th inst.17 words
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Article17 1897-06-14 2 Thk Municipality advertises that the registration of dogs for the year ending ."list May, I?9^, has begun.17 words
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Article17 1897-06-14 2 The issue of a new Tanjong Pagar Dock Company share certificate to Mr. Heinrch Fischer is advertised.17 words
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Article32 1897-06-14 2 The M. M. S. a. Bfda»g left Saigon at 11 a. m. yesterday, and is due here to-morrow, about 9 a.m. She will probably be despatched at 5 p.m. the same day.32 words
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Article28 1897-06-14 2 Theke is every probability of Panang having, at an early date, .1 Tea Kiosk near the new jetty. The building plans have been passed by the Municipal Commissioners.28 words
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Article34 1897-06-14 2 On the nth Instant. Malay named Talip was sentenced to death, at the Penang Assizes, for the murder of hi? wife. This is the third death sentence passed at the present assizes.34 words
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Article38 1897-06-14 2 Vkstehday morning, a beam, lupporting the eaves of a house at 14, Neil Road. fell and killed a China boy, aged eleven years, who was standing underneath. The*beam had been rotted by damp.38 words
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Article32 1897-06-14 2 Thk Ocean Company steamer Myrmi</on arrived from Jeddah, yesterday afternoon, with five bun. lied and twentythree pilgrims. There was one ease of smallpox on board, and the vessel went into Quarantine.32 words
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Article42 1897-06-14 2 Donna Saturday night, a house, Xo. •'t-'t. Amoy Street, was broken into and jewellery and money of the total value of I wo hundred and thirty-four dollars were stolen from an alineirah. The owner suspects a Hylam, who has since decamped.42 words
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Article46 1897-06-14 2 The Sultan of Perak will move into his palace fur the forthcoming Durbar. A few hundreds of coolies are now to be seen hard at work, clearing the spacious grounds. The Dato Sri Adika Rajah U, in I'enaug, making enormous purchases for the occasion.46 words
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Article56 1897-06-14 2 An amok took place at Kaningow, in British North Borneo, on the 27th May. Tho amok runner, a native, killed six women, besides nine men and lads. One man and two women were wounded. The amok arose from the murderer's wife proving unfaithful to him. She was among56 words
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Article84 1897-06-14 2 The monthly medal handicap of the Swimming Club was held, yesterday morning, at Tniijong Katong. There were twelve starters, the winner being II Salmondftj tec«.),with K. Hewtley(B sees.) and V. D Paraoni (8 tact.) a dead Deal fur second place. J. Harris (B sect.) *ai fourth The distance84 words
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Article70 1897-06-14 2 The friends of the late Mr. Quin in the police force are raising a subscription to defray the SXpSMM of the ecle bration of a solemn i ciiuicm inasn, to be iuiig in the cathedral of "The Good Shepherd," at an early date. It is also70 words
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Article85 1897-06-14 2 Thkhk was a great disturbance in Hongkong Street on Saturday night, caused by a gang of about thirty camsongs, who invaded a disorderly house. The whole gang was arrested by tho police. A Chinese correspondent points out the danger such large gangs of ruffians may become, if not85 words
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Article164 1897-06-14 2 Yesterday morning, the Bishop and clergy of the Cathedral of The Good Shepherd were thrown into consternation by the discovery that the door of the tabernacle on the high altar had been opened during Saturday night, and two chalices and three eiboriums, containing the sacred hosts, stolen.164 words
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Article190 1897-06-14 2 two am killed. At one o'clock, on Saturday afternoon, an alarm of fire was raised at QemmQPl Lane, near the end of China Street, where a portion of a house occupied by a CMMUnaa was seen to be in flames. Mr. Newland, Assistant Superintendent of Police, went at190 words
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Article633 1897-06-14 2 ITS LEADER. A dinner was given on Saturday, the 12th instant, at No. 1, Almeida Road, in honourof Mr. Khoo SinChyo, Trustee of Leong San Tong," for the valuable services he has rendered to the clan "(Mian "and "Khoo" for the past SO years. The club house633 words
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Article743 1897-06-14 2 OwiM to Mr. Salzman's illness, the rehearsal of Jubilee music, calif. l f,,, this afternoon, will nol take alacc The official progranimo of the cell bration of Her ■ajnttl'l labile?, r Kuala Lumpur, bears a nkeness t tli. Queen on the cover. Tuk Deputy President of the743 words
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Article149 1897-06-14 2 In the cricket match between Perak and Belangor, which was played at Tai ping on Monday and Tuesday last, the home team toon d :.'!■< for the only innings they had, and the visitors put together <i runs, without losing 1 wick, t Then the rain came down, and149 words
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Article173 1897-06-14 2 Late telegnuni to the 4th June itati that the Indian Goveromenl doet nol intend to re-open the mini- r Mahdists have been defeated by Hie Congo Free State force*. Mi Cecil Rhodes and Mr. Hawkriey ha* to produce certain telegrami reuuin 1 by the Bouth Africa committee i173 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement594 1897-06-14 2 NOTICES. NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, LD. Manufacturers of DYNAMITE GELIGNITE GELATINE DYNAMITE BLASTING (.ELATINE DETONATORS ■XPORTEBS OF: All Einro or SAFETY FUZE ELECTRICBLASTLNG APPARATUS. Thk above Explosives, biino all MAHrrA(TTREI> IN GREAT BRITAIN, ARE MADI TO TABS Till Hlflll STANDARD OF PfRITV AKD BAriTY TEST* IMPOSED BY THK BRITISH bOVSRICMENT, AND594 words
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Advertisement969 1897-06-14 2 NOTICES, NDTIt'K. 'pilK CommorciM Museum i- opencl to the pul, Hi daily »t thi^ office. JAPANESE CONSULATE, So 81 I Neil Road, BpoUiswood* Park, l'l I/9R near the Onernl Hospital. NOTICE r pilK anasiaignad have just lamlecl a 1 eon«ißnnu'iit of fine cnninrssssd Hay >n Bales f 1 picul each969 words
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Advertisement909 1897-06-14 2 LATEST ADVkKiISKMENTS. PARSEE THEATRE. X:rtlt Bridfi Umi, Will play to-ni.'ht: Al.l BABA AMD TUX FOIiTY THIEVES. 13,7 DIAMo.MJ.II'I ILEEPItE.iKNTATIoNS. paaauiainM ov iMwasans. T,,,r,, Hull. 22n,l J<i,>e,4:.V.),) k PFI4CATIONB for seals will be J\, receivi d up to noon on Friday next. and should be addressed to the Wopaty President Municipal909 words
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Advertisement15 1897-06-14 2 ATTanglin, on the 12th instant, the wife of Lt.-C'oloiiel Nour-uTT, Rifle Brigade, of a >on.15 words
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Advertisement94 1897-06-14 2 M. 8. 8. intended for tho <m.l« (M akasU be urnttra on on* flidft of tho pAp* r onlT. Iv th« !<-t of th»t nondition, many M. s s are rejected that might othorwine bn pabliihxl. All a<lrerti*ing contracts arf sabiect to tiie n.li tion tl.iit tin- .MiHi!itr<r may lean94 words
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Article1897 1897-06-14 3 A VISIT TO THE PUNJOM MINES. i ittioner.) mm. mi my way down-river i lew days at PunIfl md Phillips, gntagß ot the annwtentity m ihine of wliat is aniag Breaani time, by the Pn*> i wpany. Than Merae ttle 'infusion, and some q i- to the spelling of the1,897 words
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Article740 1897-06-14 3 The Ist Battalion Rifle Brigade held I heir annualathletic sports, on Saturday afternoon, on the Cricket Ground, at the Barracks. The function had to be postponed once on account of the rainy weather, and, on Saturday afternoon, the weather again looked very threatening. Fortunately, with the exception740 words
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313 1897-06-14 3 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES." Sib,— For some time past the administratio'i of Justice in the Supreme Court lias been impeded, and much loss has beeu caused to the public by the neglect of the Government :o supply an efficient stall" of313 words
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Article84 1897-06-14 3 -II INI- i W n ThhlUm prentice •'■> 7 W( w si.v.-m 4" '•«> Qunn 4.i i: M 1 H [>r Fowlle 4:t it W \n^«- 48 in »l »<r. t»4 r h,->;, l -l.ea 1 h 61 58 KHi IS N i kI ti i- Mt84 words
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Article1509 1897-06-14 3 THE QI'EEN'S HP.II.XX MBSSAOE. The Queen lias approved of the arrangements by which the telegraph will play a prominent part in the Jubilee ceremonial. A wire will be broupht to the side of the Royai carriage at St. Paul's, and her Majesty will, with her own hands,1,509 words
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Article40 1897-06-14 3 For Hongkong, Chtltidra. due 14th June, Boustead Co. Colombo and Bombay, Iliroihima Mom. do* lltliJuno. 1'aterson Simons A Co. IVnrmf? and Cnli-ntta, C Apcnr, due 14th JOM, Siirkifs UoMS. Antwi'rp via ports. Kitnni"i in Mini, on40 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement353 1897-06-14 3 hfXS TVS I S"J3V ,VT H E S Maxufactoky, Ludoate Hill, London. MAKER TO H. M. THK (JUEEN. Specially manufactured aad recommended for u»e in the East. Uknhox's SrsciAL Stuencth •KIKLD" WATCH. A (iold Keyless Knylish Half Chrono n;eter. i-S6. IiKXSOXS "IXLXfATE" WATCH. A throe-quarter Plate Englit.li I^ver fully I353 words
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Advertisement482 1897-06-14 3 NOTICES. LANTERNS. Just received a supply of DIAMOND .11 BII.KK I.ANTKiiNS. Price Moderate O. TOMIKI Co., No. 598-2, North Bridge Koad. 16/6 Iom KICHAKD. M. K. j^MI Daily FRRK aaa_^£J3\j(fc Cos si- lt'atiJi s, GAROET-PreanKer awfSMSSI (lani From the 11th March, the newlv-huilt establishment of Mrs. Dr. Rupert I.uther has482 words
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Advertisement927 1897-06-14 3 PORSALKiKMI'IOYMKNTS: T( > LKT AND PKH» )N A LS. 1.-TTIMR, If, cents a lino; 2nd and 3rd times, 10 cents a line; It h to lith times, "Mill line; 7th to 18th times, S erntu line; afterwards, 2 cents a line but no charge less than one dollar. Thus, a927 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous246 1897-06-14 3 WEATHER HEPORT. Kamlang Kerbau Ifonpital, 13/ A Juue. MX 9 a.m. 3 p.m. 9p.m. Remarks. Bar. :>!».9o:>-M.Hti] iil.swi) Temp. 84.0 81.0 i 79.0 W. BMliTliit 78.0 780 77.0 a= c Dir.ofWind S.E. S.E. S. 5 g Max. Temp. 87.1 mil Mm 75.0 fflj Max. in Sun 136.0 S ="=i Terr.rad.246 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article156 1897-06-14 4 Under this heading the following Abbreviations arc used :-sir— steamer; sh.—ship bq.—barque Brit.—British U. H. United SUt«s; Fr. French Oer.—German Dut.Dutch; Joh. —Johore; 4e., G.c, Beaeral cargo d.p. —deck passengers; V. Uncurtain T. P. W.-Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—Tanjonz Pagar Dock B. W. Borneo Wharf; J.156 words
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Article1054 1897-06-14 4 Arrivals Sinci Noon or Satikday. Aram. Brit. str. 2,481 tons, Capt Kilgoin 13th June. From Batoum, 14th June Oil P. Simons A Co. For Shanghai, 14th—W. A<lih. Sar. str. IH9 ton« Capt Mathie 14th June. From Sibu, 9th June. G.e. P. Simons and Co. For Sibu, D—Rds. Brimflrl,1,054 words
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Article486 1897-06-14 4 Samf t port, probablr daU of arrival, an i name ot aatntt. lefaiUea, I.'pool, June li; W. Minaflilil Annandale, Barry, June IB i Bonetead Anslralind. Fn-miiiitle. Jnnef] Romtead Bayern. Borope, .lulv IS; Behn Meyer. Beiiledi Hongkong. July 1 P. Simons. Benalder, Antwerp, Julie 24 NmoU, Bantam, Souraliaya, June486 words
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Article17 1897-06-14 4 BUWDA .sTKAITS OB AKHIVKI) TOB OTBHBR Date. £o Xamk. Command:,,. Kk,,. k1 ,kh K D^TW |m'kk-17 words
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Article52 1897-06-14 4 J Vnn.tX.u 4 Tons i a ,i.v.v Kko* fUnw Aan. Vessel's Name. *lav Kin. JUO. Igf llpb a Myniiulon Britstr. 1780 Roriton Liveroool My MVU.m, 't-c IS U.U. L«udOO str. tt>A) fe.illirn.-lii Sourabsva June -t I). ,<-, v i Brit. .Jr. 11U 5,,,,,.,.,,,, SS33?j£. S^Mh UT.'^ S "wis"" J52 words
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Article94 1897-06-14 4 Datk. \kBbkl'B Xijis FlagAßio Captain Omtinatio* II lropontis Btr k,,,,,,,,,! Hongkong lV, t ''T l! k MaiMl...rJ v,:, port, i S n v g L )UI lr < n 1 BulongaiTvia port. NaLflla utr. Hudton Mhml I '■'■'■lola Oer. dr. Bm BalgSn I »tr. Hardcutle Mufru ria port. J-j94 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement580 1897-06-14 4 NOTICEB. ELLWOOO'S patent AIR-CHAMBER HELMETS lini BEHOLD WORD to INIUA. WoHN i TIIK KAHT BI All AUAHUKI) iik Okki' km, Ihi OOL» Mk.i.ai. Th, KMI I II K I.ONIX.N. ISM ELLWOOD'S ptuNT AIR-CHAMBER HELMETS i' It). til. 1 JAMES WATSON cV GO'S SCOTCH \VIIISKIi;s Anna m iau b w rra580 words
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Advertisement208 1897-06-14 4 I R e cvcs 'he scall^ljUaiaCjfjß d lfJ a n nt once J(3[^W cur es .■;.:ji:R-,l^p^B»BV tlie K cnit the 1 in ri-.lu-r best ViHBBSIB-"-^ Mysore JljTnjkW 43 HOURS Unlikctlies.il. j s a Bazars. uix i r VfiPH mi paiba.Ci.l-cl.. \ijWW%mW or Injections, and eaus,.* no inconvenient.-Bfwui-f ,if iniHntioni<^t\itrJWM Etch208 words
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Advertisement244 1897-06-14 4 Beautiful <yci grow dull «nd dim A< the twift years steal away. Beautlfal. willowy form! K> slim But the HOI U queen and hath charms to ■pare Ayer's Hair Vigor will preierve your hair, and thus preserve your youth. A woman is ai old as she looks," rays the world.244 words
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Advertisement913 1897-06-14 4 ?-5 a muii'ii. or lon cents a copy. Strmtg HwUitt, po«t free, (JO a year, or 85 a quarter or V) cents a co»iy. The advertising rates are: first time, 15 cents a line; 2nd and 3rd urn-. Hi cento aline; 4th to Oth times, ft cent* a line; 71913 words
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Advertisement251 1897-06-14 4 NOTICES, NEW GOODS: ft OTOMUNE ft CO. ALBUMS OIVKRKI); IN VARIETIES. BUREAUB, BASKETS, BRACKETS. CRAPE, CRAPE SHIRTS, CAMPHOR. CLOISONNE VASES AND PLATES. DRESSED, DOLLS. ENVELOPES. FRAMES, FANS. FANBCREENB. GONGS. HANDKERCHIEFS. INSECT COLLECTIONS, IVORY WARE*. JAPANESE STORY BOOKS. j KAKEMONOS. LANTERN, LAMP SHADES. MATTINGS, MORNING SERVICED NKCKTIKS, FASHIONABLE. OKIMONOSON TABLES. PANELS251 words
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