The Straits Times, 27 October 1902
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Title Section13 1902-10-27 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1902. PRICE 15 CENTS. NO. 20,96613 words
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Advertisement502 1902-10-27 1 NOTICES. Ideal Milk Enriched 20 per cent. r>y '^*^tfT with Cream. l^ej^l Sterilized-Not Sweetened. A Perfect Substitute for Fresh MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The Municipal Commissioners of I Singapore are now prepared to i onstmet and maintain works for the Supply of Electric Energy lor lighting and for power502 words
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Advertisement607 1902-10-27 1 SEALED tenders aie in vited and will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon on Thursday the tfth of November, 1902, for the erection of Seventeen Shophouses in Hill Street and Armenian Street for Towkay Loke Yew. Plans and Specification may be inspected and forms of607 words
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Advertisement759 1902-10-27 1 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. TENDERS will I* reteived at the Colonial Secretary's Office up to noon of the fith proximo for the making of 4« pairs of Mack leather hoots for the European Warders of the Singapore Pri>-on. A sample of the boots can l>e seen on application at the office759 words
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Advertisement731 1902-10-27 1 AUCTION SALES. MORTGAGER'S SALK OF HOUSEPROPERTY AT WATERLOO STREET. TO BE HELD AT POWELL AND CO.'S PALE-ROOM. O,i Tuesday 2»th Oct., 1902, at 2.30 pm. ALL that pice of land at Waterloo street, area 792Usq. ft. comprised in statutory grant No. 13&24. Together with the seven dwellings erected thereon .nown731 words
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Advertisement351 1902-10-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. TENDERS will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of the 30th instant, for the following works Extension to Female Ward, Beri-beri Camp, Pasir Panjang I'lnns and Specifications may U> seen and printed forms of tender with all particulars may lie obtained at351 words
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Advertisement625 1902-10-27 1 Keep Quiet No better a* lee cm In- given t.» any. I one triuiiiii'ii with dlarrhom lhantn kaep quiet ami i:.ke C'hjiiiK-i lain'i Ci Jk.Chol era and Diarrhoea Remedy. A prompt and complete rconcr> i- sure to Mo* Tln> reined, is equally valuable f.,r children and when reduced »itli water625 words
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Article595 1902-10-27 2 Official Statement On the 29th ult., the amalgamation was announced of the export businesses of the British Imperial Tobacco Company and the American Tobacco Company, the capital of the combined syndicates being placed, according to Daily Chronicle, at X6,0()0,000. The new syndicate will operate outside Great Britain,595 words
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Article131 1902-10-27 2 Dr. De Fleury, a French physician of some eminence, claims to have discovered that the passion of jealousy can be controlled or even eradicated by a course of judicious medical treatment. According to the Family Doctor, M. De Fleury's method is this Take a man who is131 words
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Article151 1902-10-27 2 ST. CUTH BERTS WELL. During the past few weeks demolitions have been going on in the centre of Carlisle, and in the course of excavations some important and interesting antiquarian discoveries have been made. The workmen have come across a number of portions of what appear to have been massive151 words
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Article445 1902-10-27 2 Recently, a Netherlands official from Acheen, D. J. Cramer by name, died from a revolver shot in p mysterious way in Province Wellesley, with signs that seemed to point to suicide. Fuller particulars indicate that murder by Achinese is more probable. There are many Achinese settlers in the445 words
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Article172 1902-10-27 2 Tnt lterieir of h'fiiens maintains that its statement as to the intention of Mr. Seddon to abandon New Zealand politics and seek a new career, primarily linancial, at Johannesburg, is accurate, and Mr.'Stead aays Concerning the dates 1 cannot speak positively, but it is practically certain that Mr.172 words
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Article237 1902-10-27 2 An extraordinary general meeting of this company was held recently at the Cannon-street Hotel for the purpose of receiving the directors' statement concerning the concession recently granted to the Syndicate by the Viceroy ami High Provincial Authorities of the Province of Yunnan, and subsequently ratified by Chinese237 words
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Article50 1902-10-27 2 The Bio scope at Beach Road is being well patronised nightly and is certainly well worth a visit. The proprietors wish it to be distinctly understood that it is the only bioscope in town and is not a projectoscope, biograph, kinematograph, barnesograph or anyother machine than what it really is-50 words
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Advertisement252 1902-10-27 2 NOTICES^ MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST REPUTATION EVERYWHERE %tify the System against Disease with PURE BLOOD. "THE. BEST SECURITY FOR HfcALTH." JJII Übif\ll (id cD^/ LKJ <5/J v-~/v ESSENCE OR FLUID EXTRACT OF RED JAMAICA lince 1829. BmMMj^JtSyuLBMJLEi! ll\m Pronoiiroert by the MIOHMT MEDICAL AUTHOBITIf the m"--it ,> a;»iiiuii:nni:»«a:iii .:i^:ttfiiHM SSK TORPID252 words
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Advertisement462 1902-10-27 2 NOTICES. NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY LD. GLASGOW. Mannfactarers of Dynamite, Qelignite, Gelatine Dynamite, Blasting Gelatine, Detonators, ALL k.'Nlis OF Safety Puses. AND Electpie Blasting Apparatus, The aitove. Explosives, being all manufouiured in Great Britain, are made to pass the high standard of safety and pwrxty lusts imposed by the British Government,462 words
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Advertisement253 1902-10-27 2 NOTICES. IND COOPE CO.'S LAGER BEER, MOTTLED AT BURTON ON TRENT, OF ALL DEALERS. BORNEO CO. LTD., SINGAPORE, Importers. m. A w. A STANDARD pOLICY. OF £500 STG. Payable at Age 65 or at Death, if previous Costs at the Rate of Per quarter. Age. £4 10 0 if commenced253 words
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Article1306 1902-10-27 3 Home I-onl KlKlienei started tioiii London for India on tin- lTtli <>rt. unol>-er\ed. mill evading a ttemoiiHtratiou. He w»- la stay tlie night ut the Kmliaiwy in I'ari- and iHt'li the l.vat :il r.MMili»i. Tin' h«htt,, Dails N( "< pnhHahiw telegram, •lati'il Ix.ndon, the lflth insUnt. sta.in^ Unit1,306 words
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58 1902-10-27 3 Reutek reports from Pietersbure (Transvaal) that the number of gold licences issued during the past week was 18,673. The total number of claims pegged was 14,772, made up as follows Government ground, 12,200; private grounds, 1*878; base metals, 1,200. Active pegging is proceeding on58 words
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Article145 1902-10-27 3 A policeman on duty in the Champs V.\\ Paris, the other night, was surprised to see a man climb up tbe trunk of one of the large chestnut trees and disappear among the branches. The officer obtained a ladder and ascended the tree, and discovered a hammock slung145 words
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Article234 1902-10-27 3 A kkcent Manila trade report draws the following picture of how matters stand in the Philippines We do not like to be considered too pessimistic, but the fact that things are going from bad to worse stares us in the face we can safely say we have not234 words
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269 1902-10-27 3 'I'm ki: is strong ground (says tbe Shipping Gazette) for the belief that, at no very distant date, the P. and O. Company will definitely abandon London as the home port for its steamships. A single circumstance will illustrate the necessity for this step.269 words
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103 1902-10-27 3 Per P. (>. s. s. Auxtruliii, connecting at Colombo with the steamer Hengal from London Oct. 4, due ltith.Xov— Mr. and Mrs. Smyth, Mrs. Macintosh, Captain Mugford, Messrs. J. A. Webster, M. C. Stenuouse, W .H. Shelford, and W. H. Graham. Per P. A O.103 words
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Article814 1902-10-27 3 Selangor Turf Club. PROGRAMME. For 30th December, 1902, and Ist and 3rd January, 1903, Meeting. FIRST DAY. Race No. I.— Thr Maiden Plate.— Value A Race for maiden horses. Weight as per scale (I<> stone) Entrance $10. Distance R.C. An allowance of 10ft for all horses imported into the Straits814 words
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Advertisement112 1902-10-27 3 NOTICES. A Remedy fop all Irretfulr.rttles. •old by Slngnpore Dlspen.ln* Co., Ltd, Raffles Plaoa, Singapore* Proprk'or I Martin. cbe*i>t Southampton. England. NOTICE. Owing to the Griffiin Races having fallen through it has been decided to substitute the following races. Ist Day. A handicap for all galloways and ponies 14.1 and112 words
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Advertisement674 1902-10-27 3 NOTICES. WANTED a Clerk. Apply to L. T. W c/o Strait* Times. ->-H> WANTED. [N a Solicitors' Office, an experienced Costs Clerk. Apply to m.w.f. n.c. C. O. S. T. c/o Strait* Times. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. APPLICATIONS will lie received at the Bankruptcy Office, Singapore, up to the Slst instfint for674 words
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Advertisement570 1902-10-27 3 NOTICES. TO BE LET. PART of a house (unfurnished), 1} miles from town. Ground floor, front and back verandah, front Inside verandah, four rooms, 2 bathrooms and kitchens. Immediate entry. Letters to lie addressed to 30-10 8 4 c/o &'<roir» Times. TO BE LET. ■yes. 12 and 13. Boat Qnay570 words
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Advertisement355 1902-10-27 3 SHIPPJNG. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA FOR HONGKONG. THE Italian s.s. HISAGNO, 1 AM tons* reg., Capt. Muzio, having left Bombay on the 17th instant, may be expected to arrive here on the 28th inst. and will have quick despatch for the above port. For passage and freight apply to 28-10 BEHN,355 words
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Obituary36 1902-10-27 4 HOLTINU— On Saturday the 25th inst., at Serangoon, Wiliiklmixa Holtinu the belored mother of Otto Kugene Kee, aged 32 years. Mon rcioMKRY— On 26th ult., at Brighton, Percy II ->. Montgomery, Chinexe Maritime Customs, aged 4".36 words
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754 1902-10-27 4 The Straits Times PRICE 15 CENTS. MONDAY, 27th OCTOBER. A matter of importance to many people of Singapore is that of obtaining suitable building sites within a reasonable distance of town, or suitable houses at moderate rents in localities that are not overcrowded. The question is one that is daily754 words
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Article224 1902-10-27 4 In addition to carrying the largest number of outward bound passengers that ever passed through here in the French Mail, the s.s. Sydney made another record yesterday by actually beating the telegraph in a race from Ceylon. According to the hieroglyphics on the message as received, it was duly forwarded224 words
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Article81 1902-10-27 4 We understand that the Principal Chinese owners who raced horses at last week's meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club are so far displeased with certain results thereat that they are selling off their horses. Banester, which was bought in at 5i, 750 after the Selling Plate on Thursday, has been81 words
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Article56 1902-10-27 4 We understand that at an extraordinary general meeting of the Messageries Msritimes Co., to be held about the beginning of November, many important reforms are to be discussed. The Chairman of the board is M. Andre Lebon, who was formerly French Minister for Commerce. No further details of the projected56 words
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Article13 1902-10-27 4 Reading matter, including wire news, will be found on pages 2 and 3.13 words
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Article12 1902-10-27 4 The Japanese men-of-war Axatna and Takasago are due here from London to-morrow.12 words
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Article21 1902-10-27 4 Shipping advertisements, with dates of sailing etc., will be found on page 7. General shipping news is printed on page 8.21 words
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Article22 1902-10-27 4 The P. it O. outward mail steamer Parramatta left Colombo at 8. a.m. on Sunday and is expected here next Saturday morning.22 words
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Article23 1902-10-27 4 The Straits Budget will be published on Wednesday night of this week. It will contain the full account of the three days' Races.23 words
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Article21 1902-10-27 4 The new Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mr. Chancellor, arrived by the German mail s.s. Qera on Saturday, accompanied by his wife.21 words
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Article21 1902-10-27 4 It is announced that Mr. Karl Kirchberger has been appointed a director of Messrs. Katz Brothers (Limited), Singapore, Penang, and London.21 words
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Article24 1902-10-27 4 A Smoker is being given at the Marine Club on Saturday next, at which the items of the programme will be provided by members.24 words
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Article26 1902-10-27 4 It is announced that the wedding of Mr. Edward Ernest Long and Miss Mabel Edith Leicester will take place at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Nov. l«th.26 words
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neuter's Telegrams.
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Article264 1902-10-27 4 SOMALILAND EXPEDITION. BRITISH FORCE ATTACKED IN THE JUNQLE. A Fierce Fight Lviulon, 25'/i October, Router's agent at Aden wires that the enemy the Mullah's tribesmen] suddenly charged the right flank of Colonel Swayne's force when it was advancing through dense jungle on the 6th October. The enemy met with such264 words
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Article215 1902-10-27 4 ROYAL PROCESSION THROUGH LONDON. THEIR MAJESTIES AT THE QUILDHALL. The King and the Queen made their State progress through London in pleasant and warm weather. They left Buckingham Palace at noon amid salutes. The Lord Mayor received them at Temple Bar. At the luncheon at the Guijdhall, the Lord Mayor215 words
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Article35 1902-10-27 4 London, 26th October. The special Coronation thanksgiving service at St. Paul's Cathedral yesterday was short and specially arranged to ■uit the occasion. It was of the most solemn and impressive character.35 words
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Article25 1902-10-27 4 Their Majesties the King and Queen will entertain a number of Royalties, including the Kaiser, at Windsor Castle about November Bth.25 words
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68 1902-10-27 4 He may Visit Other Colonies It is officially announced that Mr. Chamberlain proceeds to South Africa in the latter part of Xovember, to examine the problems presented by the termination of the war and the settlement of the new Colonies. The visit is universally68 words
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Article14 1902-10-27 4 Thk Government coflee crop in Java for this year is estimated, at 215,000 piculs.14 words
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Article15 1902-10-27 4 Mr. de Witte, the Russian Finance Minister, was visiting Port Arthur on the 16th inst:15 words
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Article21 1902-10-27 4 Messrs. R. Lamberton, K. G. Gough, Miss M. Boulton and Miss A. Yyilins, arrived by the Sadn Maru from London yesterday.21 words
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Article20 1902-10-27 4 The Town and Volunteer Band will play on the High Service Renervoir. to-morrow from 5 to 6 p.m. (weather permitting.)20 words
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Article25 1902-10-27 4 The P. O. homeward mail steamer Ballaarat left Hongkong on Saturday at 1 p.m. and is expected to arrive here on Thursday morning, tlie.inth instant.25 words
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Article29 1902-10-27 4 The Scotrman of Sept 27th contains a lengthy resume of the Kelantan question over the signature of Mi. W. G. St. Cliir, who is now on leave at home.29 words
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Article27 1902-10-27 4 Owing t-> Saturday being a race day the third ordinary general meeting of the Kechau Gold Mining Co. was postponed till Tuesday. 28th instant, at 3.30 p.m.27 words
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Article26 1902-10-27 4 The Penang members of Legislative Council arrive this week for the meeting of Council on Friday next, when the Estimates Bill comes up for second reading.26 words
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Article26 1902-10-27 4 American papers publish rumours that Lord Charles Beresford is about to resign his position in English affairs and join Mr. Pierpont Morgan in his shipping venture.26 words
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Article27 1902-10-27 4 Archbishop Quint, the Delegate Apostolic to the Philippine Islands, will arrive here with his suite by the next French Mail. He will tranship for Manila in Singapore.27 words
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Article31 1902-10-27 4 The annual dinner of the China Association has been fixed for Wednesday, November 12th, at the Hotel Me'tropole. It is hoped that Sir James Mackay will be present at the gathering31 words
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Article29 1902-10-27 4 The Telegraph Steamer Coloniu is expected to arrive here shortly. She has finished her task of laying the Farming-Vancouver section of the Pacific cable, and is now homeward bound.29 words
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Article32 1902-10-27 4 It is stated that there is some likelihood of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha extending its Australian service of ate.imers t.o New Zealand, as a result of the representations ol inlluential Japa-nei-e traders.32 words
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Article36 1902-10-27 4 The s s. Swluey whicli arrived yesterday m>niiag and proceeded on her voyage in the afternoon was crowded with passengers, some 800 in all, among whom were many newspaper cortespotidents en route to the Hanoi Exhibition.36 words
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Article37 1902-10-27 4 The Singapore Philiharmornic Society will gave a musical evening in the Town Hall, at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4th, when the programme will include selections by the String Orchestra of the Society, and other interesting items.37 words
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Article44 1902-10-27 4 It has been intimated from the War Office that the Japanese National Anthem, at) at present played by military bands, is not the correct air, and officers commanding units have been directed to obtain the recognised edition, copies of which have now been prepared.44 words
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Article47 1902-10-27 4 The following passengers arrived per P. O. s.s. Shanghai on the 25th instant From London Mr. Graham, Mrs. Stringer, and Mr. J. J. Newell. From Penang, Major Vanrenen, Mr. F. L. Bennet, Mr. N. 0. Taylor, Mr. H. C. Hardouin, Mrs. Rey, MrDuval.and Mr. H. L. Bell.47 words
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Article39 1902-10-27 4 The Japanese cruisers Asama and Takasago, which went home for the Coronation, arrived at Colombo, with Rear Admiral ljuin on board on the 19th instant. They were expected to leave to resume their eastward voyage on the -Ist instant.39 words
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Article45 1902-10-27 4 The Japanese steamer Yoshino Maru of 1201 tons, was burned at sea on the 10th instant whilst proceeding from Shanghai to Nagasaki. The crew were all saved by the U. S. transport Crook. It seems she had a deck load of cotton which caught fire.45 words
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Article43 1902-10-27 4 The New York Commercial Advertiser prints a statement declaring that the earnings of the Steel Trust for the quarter ending Septemmber :iOth, will break all previous records. Indications at present are that their turn-over will yield a profit of no less than $38,000,00043 words
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Article60 1902-10-27 4 The new Russian cruiser Askold of 6,100 tons displacement,^ ,CH>O indicated horse power and 24 knots speed will arrive here shortly from Cronstadt on her way to the Far East. She will be followed by the cruiser Boyarin of 3,200 tons displacement, 18,000 indicated horse power and 25 knots. The60 words
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Advertisement473 1902-10-27 4 LATEST^ ADVERTISEMENTS. THE VALUE OF MONEY IS GAUGED BY WHAT IT WILL BUY. ALL LINES AT THK .A. XJ ST n. J*. L. lA. STORES ARK CHKAP. THK CONTINUOUS EXTENSION OF OUR BUSINESS IS PROOF OF THIS FACT. THOMPSON, THOMAS CO. 1, ROBINSON ROAD. Katz Brothers Ltd. Rifles Guns Revolvers473 words
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Advertisement179 1902-10-27 4 G.R. Lambert Co Photographers opkn Gresham House (Battery Road.) —on Weekdays only 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Orchard on VVeekd °y 8 8 *-m.-6 p.m oaa on Sundays. 8 a.m. noon. /^IUBTOMERS who intend gnndineporV traits home as XmM and New Yoar presents are reminded not to postpone too long. Appontment*179 words
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Article1588 1902-10-27 5 THIRD DAY Despitk the showers of rain which fell just before the commencement of proceedings and the general murkiness of the weather, there was a splendid attendance at the races on Saturday last. The ladies' stand was crowded to its utmost rapAritv whilst, eager males thronged every other1,588 words
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Article416 1902-10-27 5 The following table shows the proportion ot success met with by the jockeys Pearson was ill and unable to ride on Saturday. Smith's record— placed in every race in which he rode is probably unique in the annals of racing in the Straits. THE COMPETING STABLES. The416 words
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Article165 1902-10-27 5 M. Hardodin, the newly appointed Chef dv Bureau of the Indo-China Government, and Mr. Bonin, Chefdu Bureau Politique dv Governeur General de l'lndo Chine, arrived yesterday en route for Hanoi by the M. M. steamer Sydney. Recently attention was drawn in these columns to the work they165 words
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Article323 1902-10-27 5 Abrupt Collapse of the Anglo-Chinese Eastern School. Education matters in Singapore have lately come into prominent publicity— at least among a certain section of the people here —by the holding of the annual examinations in the schools. But a quite unexpected turn has now come about in323 words
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Correspondence.
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235 1902-10-27 5 To the Editor of the Strails Times." Dear Sir, I have been racing horses for a number of years past, but have never seen such a reversal of a horse's running, as that of some of the horses that raced last week, especially235 words
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Article207 1902-10-27 5 Short as has been the stay of the Valdares variety company, and notwithstanding the fact that other entertainment has been abundant in Singapore recently, the management has cause for satisfaction with the popularity they have earned. Standing room only was available on Saturday night. A207 words
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Article148 1902-10-27 5 To-morrow afternoon Messrs. Powell and co. will offer at auction a number of valuable properties, amongst them being the charmingly situated estate known as Rosemary belonging to the late Mr. Hilty. There are also the following houses on the sale list No. 7 Almeida Road, No. 326148 words
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Article193 1902-10-27 5 The formal sanction of the Colonial Office is now practically all that is required for the settlement of the question of the Johore Railway, states the Daily Mail of Oct 3rd. For a lone time there has been some difference of opinion as to whether this193 words
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Article47 1902-10-27 5 m Mr. Charles Trornk, the Editor and Proprietor of the Bangkok Times, arrived here by the French mail yesterday, and is stopping at Raffles Hotel. Mr. Thome has been on a six months vacattion at Home, and will probably stop here a week before proceeding to Bangkok.47 words
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Article69 1902-10-27 5 There was a good house at Harmston's Circuron Saturday night in spite of the wet, and the show from start to finish was a very excellent one. Tomorrow, Tuesday, is positively the very last night when the performance is under the patronage of H. E. the Governor who69 words
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Article51 1902-10-27 5 The Saigon rice market is reported to be in a state of panic. According to Messrs Hale and Co's report sellers fear that they will be unable to tuliil their contracts, prices are left to the caprice of native sellers who hold stocks and quotations are perpetually jurcping up and51 words
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Article60 1902-10-27 5 It is worthy of note that at the recent race meeting Smith, with 12 mounts, obtained 5 wins, i> seconds and 2 thirds or a win or place in every race in which he rode. Of the horses trained by him, too, 21 starters produced 6 winners, 7 seconds and60 words
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Article45 1902-10-27 5 The transport Palawan sailed from Southampton on Ist inst. with details for Gibraltar, Malta, Egypt, and Ceylon, and 56 men of various regiments for Singapore 169 men Royal Garrison Artillery, 3 women, 6 children, 37 men Royal Engineers, 7 women, and 26 details for Hongkong.45 words
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Article53 1902-10-27 5 The following amendment has been made in local military regulations Any soldier discharged or transferred to the Army Reserve, at this station, with a view to his residing within the command, will be granted passage to the nearest port to intended place of residence. This order to take effect from53 words
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Article57 1902-10-27 5 Col. Sir A. R. F. Dorward, D. S. 0., R. who has been selected to command the troops in the Straits Settlements, with the rank of BrigadierGeneral, is expected to sail for Singapore early next month, The London and China Expret* says The new appointment is an excellent one. and57 words
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Article61 1902-10-27 5 News comes by mail that Mr. A. W. F. Idenburg has been appointed Netherlands Minister for the Colonies. For twenty years he was in the military service in Dutch India, and he is a man of ackuowledge capacity. Mr. Idenburg is but forty-one years of age. His friends have full61 words
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Article63 1902-10-27 5 Mr. Loke Yew arrived this morning from Kuala Lumpur by the s.s. Malacca. It is understood that he has purchased a controlling interest in the Belat (Kuantan) Tin Mining Syndicate, which we hear is to be formed into a limited liability Company at an early date. The shares are all63 words
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Article123 1902-10-27 5 The Johore Government has erected and furnished a small hospital at Kotta Tinggie, mainly for the reception of the coolies employed in' the tin mines in the vicinity, which are being developed in constantly increasing numbers, ore being plentiful and of a good grade The hospital should be a great123 words
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Article138 1902-10-27 5 Rarely does a gleam of anything approaching wit or merriment illuminate thegloom of official correspondence. Therefore the following incident is interesting inasmuch as it actually did take place in local official circles. A number of the residents of Scott's Road neighhourhord petitioned the authorities that the railway station there be138 words
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Article629 1902-10-27 5 SINOAPORK, ill II (llvrolJKß, 19') J. PRODUCE. Gambier nellem t 1". l-'J Copra Bali 9. 15 do Pontianak >> 8.75 Pepper, Black l.uyers 34.00 do White, (8%) 51.00 Sago Flour Sarawak 4.05 do Brunei No. 1 3.7"> Pearl Sago 5.20 Coffee, Bali, 15% ba»is 23.60 Coffee, PalemhanK, 20% ba«s629 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement238 1902-10-27 5 According to the Militar-Zeitung^ of Vienna, the Austrian cruisers Matter Carl VI. and Maria Theresia, now in port here, will remain here till Christmas, after which the latter will sail for Europe. The Kainer Karl VI will cruise to Vladivostock and Japan. The latter is fitted with Belleville boilers. Her238 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous120 1902-10-27 5 DAY BY DAY. Monday, 27th October. High Water. 7.12 a.m. Philharmonic Choir. 6.16. Bioscope. Beach Road. 0. S.C C. Bowling. 616. Valdares Co. Town Hall. 9. Harmston's Circus. 9. Tuesday, 28th October. High Water. 8.6 a.m. UN p.m. 8. V.I. Company Drill. 6.15. Land 8ale. Powell. 2.30. Town Band. H.120 words
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Advertisement499 1902-10-27 6 NOTICES. T&e Pulsometet;* Requires o gg£Zfo Thousands in use skilled attendance. wlSf gg VV n8 JKa IHL| satisfaction. 1 1.1. F > ALMOST t \^A ATxrYTHinvG-. tJL I ft Needs no m 1 Bt Oil, Packing, No moving parts Mt, B/ Hk, ot order. j jfl LB WORK STEAM PUMP.499 words
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Advertisement110 1902-10-27 6 NOTICES. DRINK TANSAN BUT BEE THAT YOU GET THE Genuine Article BOTTLED BY J. CLIFFORD WILKINSON, KOBE, JAPAN. Of all Dealers BOTTLES FREE!! Wilkinson's Tansan doe» not lower the system but invigorates it tide report on this Water by eminent London Physicians and analynts. Apollinaris THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS.'110 words
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Advertisement1029 1902-10-27 6 NOTICES. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Second Issue of Municipal Loan, 1902, amounting to $400,000 at 5 per cent. (1) The Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore, naving obtained the sanction of the Governor ii Council, under Section 271 (1) of the Municipal Ordinance, to borrow the sum of four hundred1,029 words
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Advertisement24 1902-10-27 6 .•lay of |<m „1 Mortgagei in tin Stami'. Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL RACE DINNER ON BAND IN ATTENDANCE DURING AND AFTER DINNER. Sarkies Brothers. Proprietors.24 words
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Advertisement699 1902-10-27 7 The Borneo Company, Ltd. npUE Standard Life Amutuos. Norwich Union Fir* Innumnos Society. Atlas Amuww Company (Fire). Th» Kquitable Life Awuranoe Sooiety. The China Mutual Steam Navigation Compnny "»> Tottenham Lager Beer Company. ror particular, of tLe«9 Companies, •nil adWtiwment of THE BORNEO COMPAW. LIMITED. Agents. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. r\ OfflOß,699 words
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Advertisement719 1902-10-27 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij. Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore: Ship Aqbsot, lati J. Da»kd»ls A Co., 2-3, Colltib Quay. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steamer From Expected Will be Despatched for On Bantam Soeral>aia Oct 23 Macassar. Bwool, Palehleh, Soernalata, Kwandeng, Amoerang Menado,719 words
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Advertisement627 1902-10-27 7 Austrian Lloyd's Steam Navigation Company, Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Governments The following are the dates on which the Company's steamers may be expectec to sail from here: Outward. Homeward. 1902 1 1902 Vindobnnn Nov. 5 \Trieste Oct. 27 "Marquis I HacijUehem Nov 27 All the steamers to Trieste627 words
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Advertisement644 1902-10-27 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES Norddentsclier Lloyd, Bremen Coast Lines, BTEAMERB OF THE COABT FLEET. Tons N. R. Toks N. R. SUttin 1682 Sandakan 1374 Paknam 1283 ITohtichang 1291 Tanglin 1280 Pedjaburi 1189 Bangkok 1237 Pitsanulok 1189 Korat 1223 Rajaburi 1189 Singora 1123 Chow Tai 11 15 Nur,n Tung 824 Wong Koi 1116644 words
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Advertisement557 1902-10-27 7 INSURANCE CO.'S rpHE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE J. FIRK INBDRANCB COMPANY. Capital £2,127,.V» Paid np Capital £313.760 Reserve Fond £1,073.1580 The undersigned, Agents for the Company, are prepared to accept fire risks at current rates of premium. BOUSTEAD A Co.. Agents. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED. Capital Subscribed $3,600,000. Amount paid up557 words
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Advertisement553 1902-10-27 7 INSURANCE CO.'S Messrs. H. L. Coghlan V Co. HAVK HO APPOINTED SUB-A<JENT.S OP THB Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada. BOUSTEAD A CO., General Agents, v.c. Straits Settlements. SOUTH BKITISH FIRE AND MARINE Insurance Company. FIRE Insurance effected on every det cription of property. MARINE Risks accepted to all parts553 words
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Article1574 1902-10-27 8 Undor this heading the following abbreviations aro used str.— steamer sh.— •hip; bu. lmrque; sch —schooner; Yet.— Yacht; C.. -Cruistr; (iot.- Gunboat; Tor Torpeco; H.p. Horse-power; Brit. Bri tish; U. .v united stat-s; F';h— French Qer. German 1 nit. Dutch JOLI. Jobore G.c.— General-cargo; d.p. -deck passenger.1,574 words
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Article623 1902-10-27 8 Nam*., port, probable date of arrival, and name of agent*. Steamers. A. 1 .<>i>- Manila. Nov 2; Barlow. Achilles, Hongkong, Nov I; Mansfield. Agamemnon, H'kong, Nov 30; Mansfield. Altioin. Tutk-orin, due Oct. Borneo Co. Alcinous. Liverpool. Nov 5; Mansfield. Alesia, Hor iknne. Jan 7 Behn Mayer. Altinir. fotie,623 words
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Article80 1902-10-27 8 For Per steamer Time. To-MoRROW. Kelantan via ports B.Whatt Hin 8 a.m. Trinj/Ranu via ports Aing Tjeong Ip.m. Cntie via ports Sarit Borneo I a.m. Kfllantan -ia ports h'lern 4 p.m. Muntok and P'hang Ruby 4 p.m. Wednesday. P. Swet'ham via ports H Poh Ohm 2 p.m. T.80 words
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Article204 1902-10-27 8 From KdrOPE:— Bv the T. s.s Pnrrnmntta. due on the Ist Nov with dateo to the 10th Oct. She brines replies to the msil« which left Singapore on the ftth and 10th Sept, From China:— By the P. ft O. s.s. Ballaarat du<" on Thursrtnv. F«om Bom204 words
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Article305 1902-10-27 8 a Flag 5 V«BBKL'g Name 4 Toies.. ,Captai» q Rio. i From Sailed. Cohsisnbki. Oct 24 KaeoshimaMaru Jap «»r. t'Tjl K< ii 24 1 1 :il ii.r i Dut sir. H.'7O Van liij-i i»4 Hong Wan I Brit »tr. :>OHO Pentney £> Speelman Dut str. 6S» Sescaner 25 lLaSeyne305 words
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Article237 1902-10-27 8 Date. Vessel's Name. 'Flag .v Rig Tons. Destination. Oct 26 ■n •J« •Ih 26 "ih •Ho 26 26 27 26 25 27 27 27 28 28 27 27 27 28 27 28 37 27 87 27 87 m Saratov Rus str. 2068 Princesse Marie+ Qer «r. 3692 i Kagashima237 words
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Advertisement33 1902-10-27 8 LUX S. BRO T^LECTRlCALEneineersand Contrac. Xj tors. Sole agents for Veritys' Ltd. London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgon. Offices, 8 Change Alley, Singapore. 23 Beach Street, Penang. Telegrams,— Lux Singapore. Lux" Penang. tu. As. 31-1133 words
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Advertisement1065 1902-10-27 8 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO. H^£mK4ML M^M^MSr jv V U,,U. CALL VAUN A^^^ Suitable for all knitting I MO/ Sr /f lV\ Price 40 cU per bundle W* 1-*"^*% 1 /^^^^^A^'"^*"**^ LADIES WHITE NAINSOOK ~Jss£m Exact to illustration LADIES" BLACK ALPACA SKIRTS Price $2-OO each fNot quite like illustration Circular Frill, Trimmed1,065 words
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Advertisement628 1902-10-27 9 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 810, )00,0-X KE8ERVE FUND.— Sterling Resorve..$10,000,000\ 41.-r.nnnn Oliver Reserve....! 4,750,000/ -Wr '*>•***>■ RESERVE LIABILITY OF .m,,,,,™ PROPRIETORB J-* 10 1 m Court ok DfUCTOBa. Bam. R. Buwa*, .Chaimiam. A. HAUPT, Kn«|. DSFUTV ClIAMCMW Hon. C. W. Dickson II. Soiiubart, Ksq. K. (iOKTZ,628 words
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Advertisement213 1902-10-27 9 NOTICES, TYI'E-WIUTING. \l ,iiiy wili l>c glad to undertake typewriting of any description. Com municnlions to be addreHRPd Yost." 21 -L' e/0 MESSRS. KELLY WALSH TANSAN Is on sale at all the principal Hotels Tiffin Rooms Wine Spirit Dealers. Sole Importers... Borneo Co. Ld. Singapore. Sub-agents... McClymont Co., Port Dickson.213 words
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Advertisement793 1902-10-27 9 NOTICES. KAUNALL HJLLE8 96, Robinsmi Road HAVE ON HAND:Electric i ;ins, Ceiling and Table, 40, 60, «0 100, 1 10, and 120 Volts. Designed 10 operate from Incandescent Circuits. Any Voltage to order. Direct or Alternating Current Fans. For Table Use, 104 Volts. Inspection invited from all people who liiive793 words
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Advertisement549 1902-10-27 9 NOTICES. nKUSHKU FOOD \y Try it and yod will bb satisfied. 1. R. BELILIOS begs to inform the publir that his Factor}' for preparing Crushed Food, at No. 1, Belilios Road, is now openec First Class Fresh Crushed Food p. c. per bag wg. 1-10 $4.60 Cleaned Oats do wg.549 words
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Advertisement190 1902-10-27 9 NOTICES. "SAPPORO" "KIRIN" BEERS The best that are brewed in Japan Sole Importers. KOMEYA Co., iH, High Street, Telephone No. 388. Company-General Agency. (FLOR DE LA ISABELLA.) In stock Perfectos, Antonio Lopez, Favoritos de A. Lopez, Brevas, Vagueros, Princesas, Isabeles, Conchas Especiales, Windsores, Londres, Culebra&' Incomparables, Nuevo Habanos and Cortados.190 words
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Advertisement179 1902-10-27 9 NOTICES. TOBACCOS AND CIGARETTES CARRERAS Sil Phillips Mixture ±lb Tins each $1.7., j GUARDS Mixture lf i lb Tins each $1.45 CRAVEN Mixture ilb Tins each $1.25 ilb Tins each $3.50 ARDATH Tobacco 1 i lb Tins each $0.85 .<, lb Tins each $1.60 i IN MILD, MEDIUM FULL STRENGTHS179 words
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Advertisement265 1902-10-27 10 NOTICES. ftelista CIGARETTES. XMade from choice Turkish Tobacco. Packet* of 1O and 2O. "W6ree Qastles" CIGARETTES. Gold-Tipped, Packets of 1O. MANUFACTURED BY W. D. H. 0. WILLS. A Guarantee of Excellence. Sold l.y all Dealer- ami H,.tel- m.w.f. 4-12 John Little Co., Ltd. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. OUR DRAPERY CASH CLEARANCE SALE265 words
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Advertisement222 1902-10-27 10 NOTICES. NY CARLSBERG BEER, ("CROWN" BRAND) GLORIA PILSENER, ("W. B." BRAND) Both very litfit PIlMner Beers, especially brewed lor Tropical Climates Obtainable at the principal Hotels, and Retail dealers. Von,: Lee Seng ft Co.. Noon Neat 1 Co.. *e. THE EAST ASIATIC CO. LTD., Sole Agents Buchanan's Old Scotch Whiskies.222 words
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Advertisement221 1902-10-27 10 NOTICES. JAMES WATSON CO.'S SCOTCH WHISKIES ARE THE BEST VALUE IN THE MARKET FLAG BRAND, 10 YEARS OLD $12-50 per case. Duty extra. V.V.O. SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED $8 50 per case. Duty extra. OBTAINABLE "ROM RETAIL DEAI.EXfl, OK Me A LISTER Co., sole agents. SYSTEM IN THE OFFICE. gHgBr SHANNON FILES.221 words
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