The Straits Times, 3 January 1901
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Title Section15 1901-01-03 1 The Straits Times. ESTD. OVER i A CENTURY SINGAPORE THURSDAY JANUARY, 3, 1901. NO. 20,3:015 words
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Advertisement918 1901-01-03 1 NOTICES. mut HOHNKU COMPANY, I.IMIIELI TU« Baaßrfard Ufa AassMSl Honrub Daioa fir. Inismncs Hodatv. atlaa aas«ra»-. Ooaapaaj (Firs). Tha *V,«itahV Ut. Aasaranea SoatatJ. Ta» C»l«a ¥«t»aJ Btaaat Navifatiaa Coaapaaj. t Ji"J?£Z!^*o^KliSmxrco*flWT. LmTT«P. ajrants. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Omrm, TBLBaBArH Htbbbt. i^T WKIBVII1 KBmn. Habboob. 06 0. SrKAM NAVIHATJdN (XtMI'ANY. •<ia»>iißs fob ('Him,918 words
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Advertisement1265 1901-01-03 1 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. ITONINKI.I.IKE PAKETVAART MAATBCHAPPIJ Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agent, at Singapore: Ship Aobsct, latb I. Dabbdbls 4 Co., 8-3, Colltbb Quay. The undermentioned datea are only approximate. a.^_.. From Expected Will be Despatched JTor Oa u^jT Batavia. Dec 81. Batavia, Padang, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bima, Timor, Bali,1,265 words
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Advertisement601 1901-01-03 1 mSURANCES. rpHB LONDON AMD LANOABHIRE 1 FIRE INSURANCE OOMPANY. Capital «,l»7^00 Paid up Capital £312.780 Reserve Fund £1,078,680 The undersigned, Agenta for tbe Company, are prepared to accept fire risks at current rates of premium. BOCSTEAD A Co., Agent*. FBI CHINA TRADKBB INSURANCE J. COUP AWT. LIMITED. Capital Ssbaarfbed taVOQu,Ooi>601 words
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Advertisement404 1901-01-03 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL LIFE OFFICE ESTABLISHED 1847. FUNDS US. 420.00.000. LOW LIBERAL PREMIUMS. CONDITIONS AND LARGE BONUSES. Endowment Assurances at English rates." Agenit: Mcmhi. LYALL AND EVATT. U. th. I. BINQAPORI. ||Kl'lllll|i. J. D. A. PEREIRa. HOBTinULTtTBICT AHD FtOBUT. COLLBCTOB AVD ExrORTKR OF OBCHInB. By special appointment to Hia404 words
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Advertisement764 1901-01-03 1 BANKS. HONGKONG AND HHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL »10,000,OU). RESERVE FUNDBterling Reaerve. t10.0'0.000 1 tiinnnrinn Silver Reserve....* L','<^tt«j}"» 1 000 ino RESERVE LIABILITY OKI m, n amcm PROPRIETORS }-$HM»MW> ObrRT OF DlBBOTOBB:— N. A. Siim. Ban. -On aissak B. Skiwh, X«, -DirnTT CvAiKaua. fe o»ti. Ea* Tbs Hoi>. B764 words
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Advertisement937 1901-01-03 1 NOTICES ALKX. FOX CO. 43, Blah Htreet. Hare j.st receive, i Laxliea 1 While Kid Shoes, Black Glace Court Shoea, and House Slippers Black Beaded Court Shoes with and witbout straps. Patent Oxford Shoos with Kid Uppers, Black (ilv Kid Oxford Plain Patent ourt Shoes also with Kid Uppers and937 words
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Advertisement720 1901-01-03 1 Pr«>lswt€lHpt.rsTißßß«i mptmkt, i^ l^'.-,!? 01 T 7 U > of Chil »«o, Vice-Pres-ldent Illinois Woman's Alliance, in speaking of Chamberlain's Cough Remerlv say« I suffered with a sever* -oH Ibi. winW which thmWmod to ran into pneumonia. I tried different remedies but I seemed to grow worse and the medicine720 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Obituary14 1901-01-03 2 AT Olentawe," Scott* Road D. Pahkv Daties, Tanjong Pagar Dock Co. Age 38.14 words
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91 1901-01-03 2 The Straits Slimes. PRICE 16 CENTS. THURSDAY, 3rd JANUARY, 1801. Reutkr's despatch to-day, regarding the latest recipient of the Victoria Cross is, to say the least of it, indefinite. It mi iy refer to some private or noncommissioned officer named Major, and then again it may refer to some officer91 words
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Article133 1901-01-03 2 The reported mutiny on the lUrfleur is the most serious outcome so far of our action in China. A mutiny in the British navy cannot occur without cause, and its occurrence is bad for our pr»9tige. Renter and our own Hongkong correspondent both reiterate the condemnation by the Timt of133 words
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Article222 1901-01-03 2 A I'knakc. paper has ma<le the interesting discovery that iv most of the hotels in that port a large bottle of soda or aiiated water is snld retail at 20 cents and a small bottle at lv cents. The price paid to the manufacturer in most cases i- l~> cents222 words
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Article301 1901-01-03 2 Ihe rejection of the appeal in the case of the man Kosenh.ium, reported in another column, will, it is to be hoped, lead to the arrest and conviction of many other ruffians of his kidney. In common with all Eastern ports where the business ol vice is conducted by women301 words
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Article12 1901-01-03 2 Mkssks. Powell Co. advertise a sale of houses on the Bth inut.12 words
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Article9 1901-01-03 2 Thk Licensing Justices hold their annual sitting this afternoon.9 words
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Article13 1901-01-03 2 Guak Hap it Co. of Malacca send a picture wall calendar for 1801.13 words
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Article14 1901-01-03 2 A French steamer passed the port from west to east at 10.30 this morning.14 words
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Article13 1901-01-03 2 This Germans are said to have seized and completely looted the Peking Club.13 words
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Article14 1901-01-03 2 The Taylor-Carrington Company were playing at Hongkong at the date of last mail advices.14 words
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Article18 1901-01-03 2 The census of British Nortli Borneo will be taken on the night betweeu the Mlh and Istli mutant.18 words
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Article19 1901-01-03 2 It is stated that M. l'ichon, the French Minister in China, will leave IVking for France in March next19 words
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Article16 1901-01-03 2 Sihce the Ist instant Singapore meantime has been standard time in the Colony and Federated Malaya.16 words
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Article20 1901-01-03 2 The I'erak I'ioneer intends to come out thrice a week from this month instead of twice a week as heretofore.20 words
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Article20 1901-01-03 2 The P. O. intermediate steamer Ban -a left Penang at 8 p.m. yesterday, and is due here to-morrow at daylight.20 words
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Article24 1901-01-03 2 It Ib alleged that a case of matches costing Kt.6o was brought to Labuan the other day, and the duty on them was 54.8024 words
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Article21 1901-01-03 2 Yesterday there were four cholera cases and five deaths. Previously 248 cases and 222 deaths. The four cases were all Chinese.21 words
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Article23 1901-01-03 2 The annual general meeting of the Church Work Association will be held at Mrs. Adams' house, on Wednesday, January 9th, at eleven o'clock.23 words
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Article24 1901-01-03 2 Thk Malay Mail calls attention to excessive delays in despatching steamers from Klang owing to the extortionate rates demanded by tbe wharf coolies there.24 words
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Article25 1901-01-03 2 At Bow-st Messrs. C. Arthur Pearson (Limited) have been fined £100 and costs in connection with football coupon competitions in I'earton't Weekly and Short Slorut.25 words
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Article26 1901-01-03 2 There was an improvement in the l.unc ,4-litre cotton industry towards the end of last month, and large supplies of American and Egyptian cotton were arriving.26 words
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Article28 1901-01-03 2 The Karl of Onslow, Parliamentary I rider -.Secretary of State for the Colonies, has appointed Mr. T. C. Macnaghten, of the Colonial Olli.-e, to be his private secretary.28 words
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Article34 1901-01-03 2 A Khih woman of 3» Almeida Street reports to the police that a box containing valuables to the extent of $1,480 was stolen yesterday. One man has b.en arrested in connection with the theft.34 words
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Article37 1901-01-03 2 I K icnilory added to Peruk under the recent boundary treaty with Siam contains two districts and twenty-live villages. The territory has lIS mountains and bills, and is watered by no less than 122 river* and streams.37 words
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Article37 1901-01-03 2 Ihe Queen has sent through Sir lleelwood Kdwards a £•'> note to Mr. Charles Farrell, of Mrami-i d Merrion, Dublin, who has seven nous in tbe army, as a mark of Her Majesty's appreciation of the interesting fact.37 words
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Article37 1901-01-03 2 At an extraordinary general meeting ol me Punjom Mining Company held at Hongkong on the 24th December, a resolution to raise the capital of the company by issuing new shares to the ainuunl of «fOO,UOO was confirmed.37 words
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Article36 1901-01-03 2 The members and congregation of the Methodist Episcopal Church meet at in.- Duaconesse's Home, Ml Sophia, at o'clock to-night, at a social gathering, to welcome the new Pastor, the lievd. W. P. Rutledge, and Mrs. Kutledge.36 words
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Article44 1901-01-03 2 On the Kawang Koad, in Selangor, the other day, a parly of police auiliuscaded a gaug si robberß. During the scuttle winch ensued one gang robber was shot dead, one Malay detective was shot in the leg, and three of the gang were captured.44 words
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Article40 1901-01-03 2 Un New Year's day a football match was played at Malacca between a team of the Mohammedan Starlight Cricket Club, Singapore, and the Malacca Cricket Club, winch resulted in a win lor tho Singapore representatives by two Koala to ni740 words
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Article37 1901-01-03 2 The output of tin in Federated Malaya from the Ist January to the :n<tli November, 11KW, wasB4t,l3spiculs against 5tM),503 piculs in the corresponding period of last year. The duty collected on tin came to *>,4tt6,6X> against 55,715,648.37 words
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Article46 1901-01-03 2 The llo*ykoitg Telegraph says that the North Borneo Railway- -from Jesselt 'i to Beaufort— is making fair progress, about lilieen miles ot rail having been already laid. The traffic earnings, however, seldom exceed 532 a month. The engine driver's wages alone come to £40 a month.46 words
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Article45 1901-01-03 2 Coumti. Thys, the Director of the Congo Railway, is said to have succeeded in negotiating with the American financiers, who are the holders of a concession to construct a part of the future Hankow-Canton railway, lor the transfer ot that concession to a Belgian Company.45 words
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Article47 1901-01-03 2 It is reported that some of the men of the Royal Artillery stationed in Ceylon will be selected for service in China in connection with the decision of the British Government to form Vickers-Maxiiu batteries. Men over M years of age are required for the new batteries.47 words
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Article49 1901-01-03 2 Sukuav arrivals of German steamers are common at Sandakan, owing to the fee for loading on that day being only three dollars. It is noted there that German boats luave Singapore on a Saturday in order to escape an idle day iv Singapore, since Sunday permits are prohibitive here.49 words
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Article56 1901-01-03 2 It it reporteu that the Hongkuiig Regiment, as such, will cease to be alter the present trouble in China is over. The idea in that it will be merged in the Indian Army, and that the Hongkong garrison will be kept at par by the regular transfer, at stated times,56 words
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Article51 1901-01-03 2 At Cowie Harbour, in British North Borneo, coal alleged to be of excellent quality is said to have been discovered. A sample of it wait sent to Mr. \V V. Fleming, ship-builder at Paisley, who found it to be a remarkably pure coal, containing an exceptionally high percentage of volatile51 words
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Article59 1901-01-03 2 A niAii.ii.u .vi. plot to blow up the U.S H. I'mnpuni/'i by inserting cement in her boiler was recently frustrated by ali n. il inspection, aaya the Manila Time. The work had all been performed by native mechanics, and it seems improbable that one or two could have, prepared the59 words
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Article54 1901-01-03 2 On the 20th ult., General McArlhur, the American Coinmauder in the Philippines, issued a proclamation bearing upon the conduct of further hostilities in the Philippines. The insurgent! are informed that their present system of lighting, which is contrary to the laws of civilised warfare, must cease or thoy will have54 words
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Article55 1901-01-03 2 In sentencing two bigamists, the one to three years and the nther to three days' imprisonmen* recently, Mr. Ju.tice Darling drew a distinction between bigamy by marriages in church and bigamy by marriages before registrars He said that a church officer who knew that marriage was a sacred act deserved55 words
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Article60 1901-01-03 2 A oiRL killed her father, early last month, at tiuildford in West Australia. The evidence showed that the father. Joseph Uttey by name, had violently assaulted his wife, throwing her to the ground and attempting to strangle her, when the daughter seized a loaded revolver and Bred two shots at60 words
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Article64 1901-01-03 2 Early last month at Kiemanlle in West Australia, the master of the Uerman barque Henry handed over to the police two seamen, an Italian mid a Portuguese, in irons, and charged them with murder on the high seas. The men are stated to have attacked the cook, aGnrman, with their64 words
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Article70 1901-01-03 2 Thi A'/i/ihi? OazetU asks, now that the time for granting liquor licenses in at hand -Why should such a valuable concession as a lit ise be given away in the Straits Settlements for the asking? Why should not an attempt b« made to participate in the profits accruing from the70 words
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Article70 1901-01-03 2 Thi StaMi warns those who have friends in Turkey, and are wishful to send them pictorial post-cards that a recent Irade forbids the Turkish postoffice officials to receive or to forward these harmless souvenirs. All the cards which have been on sale by Turks in Constantinople have been seized, and70 words
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Article74 1901-01-03 2 It has been left to an Australian bowler to introduce a novelty in cricket. He ia an aboriginal named Marsh. This Marsh has a questionable delivery, and in a match in Sydney was no-balled hy an umpire named Ciirr.ni. On the second day of the match, Marsh appeared with his74 words
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Article77 1901-01-03 2 Sit a Tuij was played a second time last night, at the Town Hall, to a packed audience. The individual members of Mr. I Lilian's company again acquitted themselves admirably in their various parts. The ISeIU of Sen- York ivill be put on to-night and on Friday and Saturday and77 words
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Article77 1901-01-03 2 A i m.i.'. it tM dated Worcester, B. A Dec. .".th, states that Johannes Kngelberms Da Jong, proprietor of the Worcester Adrertuer, was arrested on Dec. 4th and lodged in gaol. He is charged with criminal and seditious libel. The offending article appeared in the issue of that journal of77 words
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Article75 1901-01-03 2 A SINGI'LAR breach of promise cas« was heard at the 1 1- Assizes recently, Solomon Norths, a Bradford merchant, being sued by Ruth Gtirrs, 4."., widow. The parties had known each other frum childhood, and while plaintiff had a husband and the defendant a wife, Mr- (ittrrs alleged that the75 words
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Article80 1901-01-03 2 A mw danger in rice hu been discovered by Captain E. R. Rosl, I. M. S Civil Surgeon, Meiktila, Burma, who has been invextigating the connection between beriberi disease and a microscopic germ he has found in rice. He conducted a series of important experiment!), which go to show that80 words
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Article85 1901-01-03 2 The Hereditary Grand Duke Michael of Ruasia, who at present stands in the position of heir to the Czar of All the Russias, is, according to report, to be betrothed to the Duchess Cecilia of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, who is a granddaughter of the Grand Duke Michael Nicolaievitch and a niece by85 words
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Article111 1901-01-03 2 The Queen of the Netherlands has an enormous private fortune, apart from her civil lift, while the royal estates in Holland and in the East are also of great value. Queen Wilhelmina is said to be going to settle M millions of marks or a million sterling upon her future111 words
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Article117 1901-01-03 2 A home paper states that the Duchess of York is delightfully ingenuous in her manner of speech. To a friend she not long since remarked apropos to her pet like and dislike I love every one who loves the Queen, and I dislike anyone who says my children are not117 words
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Article81 1901-01-03 2 A special meeting of the Muircipal Commission will be held to-morrow. The business in .-To read letter from Government notifying the nomination by His Honour the Acting (iovernor of Mr. J. O. Anthonisz to be a Comniissibnerand President of the Commission fetter from Government notifying the nomination of81 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE "STRAITS TIMES. "
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Article16 1901-01-03 2 PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. I'KKI.IMINAUY TBBATI SIGNED. Hongkng, Juit :W The preliminary treaty of peace has beer, signed16 words
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Article31 1901-01-03 2 MU. MOKRISO.VS VIEW. Mr Morrison, in the 7 imr f condemn* the M-rinan operations and advocates the separation of the British forces fr.nn Count von Waldjrsee's command31 words
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22 1901-01-03 2 Raron Von Kettnlcr's murderer was beheaded on Monday on the spot where he fired the fatal shot22 words
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41 1901-01-03 2 The Peking-Yangtsun railway hits been handed over to the Germans. The other railways in Chihli are in the hands of the Russians. It is rumoured that there are other arrangements, hut this is not confirmed41 words
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Article52 1901-01-03 2 Nothing is known as to the future of Manchuria, which is not mentioned in the Note on the peace condition. On Saturday, ilerr K nappe intro duced at Nanking Merr Oertzen, the new German Consul there. Viceroy l,iu knn-yili has presented the official Chinese text uf the Note of52 words
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Article17 1901-01-03 2 Mr Warren was received hy the Viceroy on Monday, also presenting a note.17 words
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90 1901-01-03 2 ALLEUKD SEVERE DISimiXK (JUNSK.HT.S THKOW.V OVERBOARD. Hongkong, Uurr. A mutiny has occurred on board H M.S. Wmjkm, which is now here. All the guiisigl'ts 'i.ive been thrown overboard, as a protest against alleged severity ofdixcipline on hoard Information is dinV'tilt to obtain, but it90 words
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REUTER'S TELGRAMA
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Article21 1901-01-03 2 /yOHw>/i, Wto i/<i?' utrrij. I .onl Roberts has received an Karldoiu and the Order of the Garter21 words
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Article37 1901-01-03 2 The Boer invaders are looting all the farms within their reach in Cape Colony. They are marching upon Fraserburg in the middle province of the Colony, and upon Beaufort, in the western section37 words
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Article30 1901-01-03 2 CROSS THK HORDKK. It is stated that two fresh commandos of Boers have crossed the Orange River The invaders are now said to be 5,000 strong30 words
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37 1901-01-03 2 RECOGNITION OF SERVICES IN CHINA. Major of the lioyal Marine*, has received the Victoria Cross for gallantry at Peking. Colonel Johnstone, of the Royal Marines, hag been made a Companion of the Bath, for services in China.37 words
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Article17 1901-01-03 2 THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH. The inauguration of the Australian Commonwealth at Sydney proved to be a brilliant success.17 words
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48 1901-01-03 2 COMPOSITION OF WALDEIISEE'S STAFF. COMPLAINT OF THE "TIMrX The Times urges that thtre should bf a proper representation of the allt.'l Powers on Count Von Waldersee's stall It declares that the reputation of Britain ha« sulfereJ from the conduct of the military expeditions organised by Count Von WaloVrsee.48 words
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Article49 1901-01-03 2 T HE VOLUNTEERS. Members of the SV.R can now obtain helmets by applying to the Senjetmt-Major at the Drill Hull The parade of the B.V.C. on Sunday for the service in the Presbyterian Church is at the Drill. Hall at 7 a m. sharp. No puttie* will be wgru.49 words
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Advertisement419 1901-01-03 2 NOTICES. KRIS* BEER j A first .|ua!ity Pilsener, at a moilerate price, iiuaranioe.l equal to anything in the market. |t ;t..vi per ease of 0 dot. pints, of all lifftlf!* BORNEO CO., LTD. Sole Importers RITCHIE'S WHISKY SPECIALLY sele.te.l blend thoroughly matured in bond. Price tin per ca»e; sample* fire.419 words
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Advertisement548 1901-01-03 2 I. \TEST" ADVERTISEMENTS. G. OTOMUNE CO. SINGAPORE. JAPANESE G. OTOMUNE CO. NO. 1, RAFFLES PLACE. Singapore. THE UP-TO-DATE PRACTICAL INVENTION KtiK M\KlN(i ANY AF.RATED WATER YOURSELF, OR AERATING ANY LIQUID YOfRSELF WITHOUT DILUTION. "SPARKLETS" °W (Small St. ol receivers containing Coroprei«ed Carbonic Acid Qas. This Qas is the ■EOT of548 words
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Advertisement607 1901-01-03 2 XOTICK. SI K M is Cily Rubber st imp. Price modi rate. -T/l-'/0l ft. Robinson Road. XOTICK. 11 r K |,«ve B.lmittod Mr. llriih Hafncr |..iili,.t in ..ur tirm DALMANN -Co. Singspore, lnt January, IdOl. .1 1 sfOTSCB. 1 K John Salomoi has been admitted I*l a partner in our607 words
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Advertisement830 1901-01-03 2 L\TEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. /iHiNESE Clerk; onr just left school \j preferred good handwriting i.idispensable. Apply by letter to e/o Strati, I_M GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION ATT ANTED for tbe Government Print IT ing Offlce, a Copy -holder or Assistant Proof -reader. Salary li.> per month. Application to be made to tbe Superintendent830 words
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Advertisement96 1901-01-03 2 ox t'neSrl January, 1901. at Singapora, Tax Sioe Y»xo Neo, daughter of Tan Keng (linn, of No. 11 Park Road, Singapore, to Choo E«o Choox, of No. 88 Amoy .Street, Singapore, Merchant. 11. 8. 8. intmac for th« Btra>-> iaa uarnld •ritUn 00 om sida <d lh« |m|>e. onlj Bj96 words
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Article90 1901-01-03 3 At the MMMEf of Legislative Coun.-il next Tuesday aftern on, Mr. Napier will in ye -"That tbe condition on winch I lie Queen's Scholarships are awarded whereby the recipients' choice of rnivemly is confined to the resi.len,..il I'niversities of Oxford, Cambridge, an<l Dublin is undesirable and .•thoul.l l>n90 words
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Article141 1901-01-03 3 THE IMPORTATION or AKMS. In the Appeal Court, yesterday morning, before Mr Justice Leach, Mr. Klliol, on behalf of Mr. L. Katz, of Messrs. Katz Bros appealed against a decision of the court of two magistrates on tbe jtMit November. Mr. Kati was charged with importing arms without141 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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882 1901-01-03 3 M THK KDIT'IR OK THE STRAITS TIMKS." Sih, As one individual of the British .immunity ol this Colony, I was much gratified to road your leader in Monday's issue and, if my judgment is correct, based as it is on the opinions I have882 words
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Article47 1901-01-03 3 Coxst-iEirrioi'i OHM (»ip"i.t7 hit mouth tioHifieanll, "1 am sorry Lord Roberts did that, otherwise I should have asked you to h~ve a drink." RrrrßNxn Wakriok: But Lord Roberts didn't appeal to returned soldier* not tout citizen* to drink. See!" Con. citizen: "Thanks; mine's rum-ami-milk."47 words
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Article61 1901-01-03 3 The annual balance-sheet of the yuorn Hunt shows what it costs to run tbe crack pack of the Leicestershire hunting field. The subscriptions amounted to £5,817, and the total receipts to £5,707 The expenditure, which totalled £6,255— £348 over receipts —included £1,430 as compensation for61 words
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Article129 1901-01-03 3 1 sufk the heading of Italy and China, the Kagaraki Erpr'.a makes tbe following curious statement The two Italian cruisers here, the V. ftani and Fierumo'ra, the former flying the flag of Rear- Admiral Candiani, will leave here for Woosiing. At the latter place the I'alahritt will129 words
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Article231 1901-01-03 3 There was a large gathering at the funeral of the late Mr I). P. Davies at the Bukit Timah Road cemetery this morning. The Tanjong Pagar Dock Company was largely represented. Besides the Chairman, there were present the Manager. Secretary, Assistant Manager, Accountant, and231 words
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Article228 1901-01-03 3 < >n Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week, Mr Dallas will produce h'h,r<*lnra, which has achieved tremendous success in London where it liao been running, before crowded audiences, since October, IMMI. The piece contains considerably more of interest and real plot than the usual musical comedy, and in228 words
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416 1901-01-03 3 Mr H. 1 Wilkinson's recently jiubhiln'il Malay Dictionary, in printing and general get-up, does credit to Kelly and Walsh, limit.-.', the publishers. The print stand* out clear; the wide margins and the liberal spacing between the lines all tend to heighten the favourable impression one416 words
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Article91 1901-01-03 3 A THon«ANr> a day— that is the remarkable rate at which a Birmingham firm are now turning out the South African silver war medals. This excep tional pressure (explains the Rugimmt) is due to the fact that by March next the total delivery must reach 150,000 -believed91 words
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Article142 1901-01-03 3 A Din h syndicate which is mining for gold in Sambas (S. W Borneo) has been enquiring how that line of enterprise is conducted in Australia The concession held by the syndicate is said to cover an area exceeding that of the Colony of Victoria. Mr. C.142 words
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Article186 1901-01-03 3 Captain R. H. Elliot, of the Indian Medical Service, who has been carrying out a series of experiments with a view to discovering a proper antidote for snake-poison, delivered an instructive and interesting lecture on this subject, a few days ago, at Madras. Snakes, he said, manufactured their186 words
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Article736 1901-01-03 3 (By a Contributor.) The town of Singapore at all times presents an appearance of Oriental picture»i|u«n»sB to the artistic eye. But, on Buch days as Tuesday, when the native turns out in all the glory of his well-saved finery when the Esplanade is crowded with Malay, Chinaman,736 words
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Article307 1901-01-03 3 Presiding over the annual dinner of the British North Borneo Company at the Hotel Cecil, on Dec. 4, Mr. R. B Martin, M.P, was supported by over 250 gentlemen, including Baron Hayashi (the. Japaneae Minister), Sir Charles Dilke, MR, Baron Emile D'Krlanger, Major-Gun Sir .1. Ardagh,307 words
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Article530 1901-01-03 3 GEN. MEHI.IERS EXTRAORDINARY SPEECH. In the French Senate or the 4th ult during a discussion on the proposed increase of tbe French fleet, M. Coombes gave it as his opinion that a war between the nations of France and England was impossible, as the inferiority of the530 words
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Article184 1901-01-03 3 Till KM. AY, ll!l> JAKI'ARY. High Water. 10.0 p.m. IS. V. K Parade. Dallas Co. Belle of New Vori. Kkiuav, 4th hMIR High Water. 0.16 a.m. 10.51 p.m. German outward mail doe. Pledges Sale. Police Offlcc. 10 and afternoon. Dallas Co. Belle of New York." German homeward mail due.184 words
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Article994 1901-01-03 3 PA HANG NEWS. (from Our Corrnptmdmt) Kuala Lipu, 22nd Dtembtr. MINERALS EXPORTED. From Mr. I.okc Yew's Bentong concession the November export ol smelted tin was 537 piculs, sent off iki Kuala l'ahang as usual. This figure is ;(71 piculs less than that for the previous month, which was 90S piculs.994 words
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Article43 1901-01-03 3 Mr. Justice Leach has given judgment in the appeal of M Rosenbaum against a magistrate's decision sentencing him to a term of imprisonment for bringing a woman into the Colony fur immoral purposes. The appeal was dismissed and sentence upheld.43 words
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Article72 1901-01-03 3 PENANG V. mxc;aPiißK. A tv at prevent eiiats in connection with inter-settlement Golf (I'enang r. Singapore), for each settlement has secured 5 victories Singapore with 78 holes, and Penang with 42 holes. The list of the chief players in these ten inter-settlement matches is ac follows D. A.72 words
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Article96 1901-01-03 3 Date. Vmi'i N»«» KuuAKn. Hartal* i Hutiiitiix I Jan 'J Borneo Brit itr. Robinson Bangkok I Kuplactela Mr. Stoit SlmimliHi 3,ChowPhya nr. Jellicoe Malacca »n.l Kl«ng I Ki»n Yung «tr. shimm-n Jlu.r and WahKra 3 Hon« \V»ti >tr. Huiliin Muv and Malacca S WilUnm Storr- atr. »»iiiel Kobe 396 words
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Advertisement865 1901-01-03 3 AUCTION SALESSALE Of HOUSEHOLD KURNITURE, Ac at 50-1 ounce roaii. Friday, 4'A Janwtry, at 3 p in. THE sale will include large teak wardrobes, teak dinner wagons, teak sideboard, teak dinner table, teak whatnots Ac. Catalocues will be issued. Furniture now on view. S/l POWELL A Co., Auctioneer*. AUCTION SALE865 words
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Advertisement496 1901-01-03 3 NOTICES. MX. A. HAAS, wbo has been wellknown in Singapore for about eight yeans as an interpreter, is open to translate or explain any foreign document*, giving correct translation. Should an InU-r--pr ter be required, Mr. Haas can ►peak the following languages German, French, Greek. Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Castillian, Brazilian,496 words
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Advertisement766 1901-01-03 3 SHIPPING. 1 VUSTRIAW* I.LOY !>'■< s T E A M J NAVIGATION COMI'ANY. I'siier Mail CemaAcr with the At'STRIAK OovBEIIMEiIT. The following are tbe date, on whichl the Company's steamer, may he expected! to anil from here Ot'-wARn. Homeward. I 800 1800 Max ia Jan. 8 1 Outla Dec. H766 words
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Article600 1901-01-03 4 8 H<urou, Sun Jahvaby. 1901. PRODUCE. {Ratti an oomettd to noon' gambler buyers #8.90 Copra BalL M 6. do Pontisnak, 8.00. Papper, Black..... buyers 38.60 do White, 4S.SO SauoFlourSarairak,. „.110 do Brunei So. 1 a.«O Pearl Sago. s.». OoSee, Bali, 15X ba.lt J4.00 OoSm Palaml>ang, 16%baais 38.00 Ooffee, Liberia*,600 words
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Article188 1901-01-03 4 TO-MoRKOW. Batavia A Padang Bulk llu.m. Amoy via ports Hong Wan I t p.m. Klang via ports B. Whalt Bin 4 p.m. Batavia via ports Moml 4 p.m. BATDRDAV. Deli Cant/nude 11 a.m. Penang Senf 1 p.m. Ch'bon 4 Smaraug |mm S pm. Klans via ports //y^ /^on;188 words
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Article302 1901-01-03 4 PASSEGER LIST ARRIVALS. I'er b. s. H'jr Leong front Klang via norU— Mr. and Mn. A. W. We<terhnut Messrs. A. L. Butler, J. R. Anding. and B G. Roberts. Per s. s. l.alpvora from Calcutta Tia ports— Messrs. Carroll, Sharps, Sells, Mr. and Mrs Vas. Messrs. H. A. Smith, O302 words
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Article1487 1901-01-03 4 Under tais heading the following abbreviations are used str. steamer sh. -ship fcq. banjae sch— schooner; Yet.— Yacht Cro.— Cruiser Oht.— Gunboat Tor Torpedo H.p. -Horse-power Urn. British U. 8.-United States Fr.French (Jer.— German Dnt. IHAch; Joh.— Jobore I Ac., Q. c^_<Jenor»lcargo d.p.— deck passengers: U -Un.or1,487 words
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Article557 1901-01-03 4 Name, part, nrotaol* do(« ol srn> >. m name ol Offenu. HTRAHRRS. Aachen, Europe, p'sd Canal, Dec 4 Achilles, China, Jan 23 Mansfield. Adna, Europe, p'wl Canal, Dec 4 Adnatico, Trieste, Jan 10 j Kaulenberx. Alcinous, Liverpool, Jan a Mansfield. AnagßU, Europe, p'wl (.'anal, Nov 30 Audalusia, F.urope,557 words
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Article244 1901-01-03 4 fLAt. 5 Vkh-icl. X»M A Rii Ju 9 Berandan Dot »tr. 1 Uve Lcong Brit >(r 9 Recorder itr •J Both Dot Mr ■l Uphir str i Haw. -ii v ilr 3 Ul poors Brit itr 3 lUdley itr 3 Rao Liong Out »lr 3 Zweena Brit HrJ S244 words
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Advertisement430 1901-01-03 4 NOTICES. CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COY, LTD. Mm. Orrica No. 11. CA*Toir Road, Sbakuhai. v WAITIK. Manager. MESSRS. TAX KIM TIAN SONS, Local Agent. The Company offers easier terms and better bonuses than any other Company doing business in the Kast. A sprrml point it made of prompt payment of430 words
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Advertisement258 1901-01-03 4 NOTICE& •TIMB8" AND "B.OUGBT." 1 Siraiu Time; WO a year, or ftta month or fifteen cenu a copy. Post Free, $»t a quarter. BtmiU Budget post free, JO a year, or IB a quarter, or 40 cents a copy. The adTertising rate* an: first time. Is cents a line; Sad258 words
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Advertisement444 1901-01-03 4 NOTICES. I I MOTION CO WATCHMAKERS. JEWELLERS. OPTK lANS. REPAIR* PROMPTLY EXECUTED. I BAGNALL& HILLES M, HoUnxm Road. HAVE ON HAND:— Electric Fans, Ceiling and Table, 40, 60. BO 100, 1 10, and 130 Volt*. Designed M operate from liHande«r«nt I Circuits. Am Voltage to order. Direct or Alternating Currant444 words
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Advertisement721 1901-01-03 4 THE STRAITS TIMES AND THE STRAITS BUDGET DAILY AND WEEKLY ESTABLISHED OVIR HALF A CENTURY TtltrktM, S,. 70. TtUvr^fMc Ai*nm,—«Tm, 8i»»A»a».The Straits Times has a widespread circulation in Asia. It circulates largely in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands721 words
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Advertisement52 1901-01-03 4 NOTICES. BT. ANDREWS HOU(-E. A CHURCH of England Boarding Huuse rV for European and Eurasian toys vho desire to attend the schools of the place, under the care of the Rev. D. Holland Stubbs. to whom applications can be sent, or to the honorary secretary, 5 i Mount Sophia. w.52 words
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Advertisement14 1901-01-03 4 NOTICES. IRIME AMERICAN SALT BKEF. •ii rent* per 111 MM MCA LISTER CO. s14 words
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