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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1897-06-01 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADBVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, JUNE fSt, 1897. No 514-18 words
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Article50 1897-06-01 1 On the 26th instant, at Osborne House, Upper Wilkie Road, the wife of Mr. Frederick Lederer, of twin daughters. MARRIAGE. At the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, on the 26th instant, Carlos Alfredo, only son of M Ribeiro, Esq., to Marianne (Mimi), daughter o Mrs. M. Hagedorn.50 words
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Article95 1897-06-01 1 (May 31.) Tin $36. Gambier 5.80 do. Cube No. 1 9.50 Pepper, Black (ordinary S'pore) 15.37' do. White, (Fair L/W= 5 23. Nutmegs 1 10s to the lb.) 63. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) 17.50 Liberian Coffee 28.50 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 3.70 do. do flake (do. do.)95 words
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Article, Illustration279 1897-06-01 1 Here ahal! the Press the People's right maintain, Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Religion, Ltyaltr. and Law. (May 25th.) We are enabled to make to-day a very satisfactory announcement, which we need not279 words
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Article1355 1897-06-01 1 (May 26th.) "Who goes slowly and circumspectly goes safely," as the Italian adage puts it "and who goes safely goes far." That should be our common motto in dealing with the great question of the Permanent Victorian Memorial. If Rangoon, which is rather bigger than Singapore,1,355 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement372 1897-06-01 1 CONTENTS. Leading Articles. The Chinese A: the Permanent Memorial, 337 Finance and the Memorial, 337 The Governor of Crete, 338 Turkey and Thessalv. 338 Irish Malcontent-. 338 A Manila Band (ase. 341 The Crew of the Penang, 344 A Destitute Stranger, 345 Cricket. S.C.C.V.S.V.A. 339 S.C.< (2nd Xl.] v. Sgts.372 words
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Advertisement32 1897-06-01 1 PAINLESS DENTISTRY. DR. Stlphems, Dentist, 23 years experience, lives in Office at 6 Battery Road. Office open on Sundays. Set of teeth $60. Visits Native States. Telephone No. 139. May 27. uc32 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous400 1897-06-01 1 The mail from Europe arrived by the M. M. S.S. Occanien yesterday morning, with London advices to the 7th ult. She will be followed by the P. O. S.S. Ravenna on the 6th inst., with the English mails of the 14th ult. This mail leaves by the M. M. S.S.400 words
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Article464 1897-06-01 2 The Powers have at last decided on the administrator who is to be entrusted with the task of establishing order in Crete and setting up a sound system of government in that faction-afflicted island. They appear to have made a promising selection in the choice of464 words
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Article805 1897-06-01 2 (May 28th.) Just as, in referring to the close of the China-Japan war, we stated that that was but the end of the overture and the real drama, the conflict for dominion in the Far East, was about to begin, so, in regard to the Greco-Turkish war,805 words
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Article310 1897-06-01 2 (May 31st.) The malcontest Irish party are doing a public service in exhibiting to the world at large and to the Empire in particular the hopelessly crooked character of their political principles. At the same time we must distinguish. Even the ignorant Irish Nationalists are, many of them,310 words
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Article11 1897-06-01 2 Mr. H. F. Nutter has been appointed Third Assistant Engineer, Kinta.11 words
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Article261 1897-06-01 2 The riding accident that took place on Wednesday afternoon to Capt. Corry, r n. of H. M. S. Pique, near Government Hou^e gate on Orchard Road, has proved to be rather more serious than was at first anticipated. It will be remembered that Capt261 words
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Article480 1897-06-01 2 Mr. Justice Leach this morning gave judgment in the case of Regina v Fan Kiah and others. On the 22nd March ast eight Chinese, he said, were convicted of playing in a common gaming house. :m--trary to Section 7 of the Common Gam.ng Houses Ordinance of 1879 and480 words
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Article184 1897-06-01 2 It ft iH be remembered that some time M£Q alligator carried off a Malay policeman aftci knocking him overboard off his boat m I. >•-■' Perak. This terrible M croc caused the deal another Malay at Kampoa Teluk Mala Bera ii the Dedap river on the nth184 words
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Article749 1897-06-01 3 Mr. James McCarthy is reported to have formed a syndicate to work mines, railways, forests, &c. in Siam. A Chinese boy named Li Ki Wat whilst drinking at a well on Sunday afternoon fell n and was drowned. i Mr A. R. Burkill has been elected749 words
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Article1778 1897-06-01 3 In Honour of Thi Queen's Long Rf ign. It is generally understood that the ancient mystic craft of Freemasonry, within the realm of the Empire at all events, is associated with the precept and practice all the cardinal virtues, not the ieast of which is fidelity towards1,778 words
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Article84 1897-06-01 3 Le Courrierd' Haipong states that Admiral de la Bedolliere returns to Tonkin with the Bayard and Descartes in the month of September, and that the French Admiral is anxious to visit Kebao and Hongay to see the coal mines and examine into the combustible qualities of the coM.84 words
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Article342 1897-06-01 3 S.C.C.v.S.V.A. This match was plaved on the Esplanade on Saturday, and resulted in a victory (or the Club. The scores were Capt. Ainslie c Wright b Ross 12 G. Campbell b Southam 34 L. Girdlestone b Koss o F. A. Swettenham c Plumpton b Talbot 14 A. W. Sharp342 words
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Article199 1897-06-01 3 The steamer Chow Tat. which left Moji on the ioth instant with a cargo of about 3,000 tons coal tor Messrs. W. Mansfield Co., arrived alongside Tanjong Pagar wharf on Sunday. The steamer Burma was docked at Tanjong Pagar on Saturday, and undocked the following day. The Opium199 words
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Article1198 1897-06-01 4 (By thz Mail.) A correspondent, writing from London to the Naval and Military Record states The presence of a large number of Japanese sailors in London is an indication of the rapid growth of a new naval Power in the Far East. I had an interesting1,198 words
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Article807 1897-06-01 4 EASTERN EXTENSION TELEGRAPH CO. The half-yearly general meeting of the Eastern Extension, Australasia and China Telegraph Company (Limited) was held at Winchester House on 28th ult., the Marquis of Tweeddale presiding. In moving the adoption of the report, and the payment of the dividend and bonus, The Chairman expressed great807 words
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Article220 1897-06-01 4 Yesterday, although gazetted a public and general holiday, saw a large number of people in town in the morning, looking after the mail. Many of the ships in harbour were decorated, but a good few were not. The flagstaffs were gay with bunting. The Parades of the220 words
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Article507 1897-06-01 4 M. de Blowitz, Ahe Times special correspondent at Paris, telegrapns that Prince Hohenlohe Schillinsfurst, the German Chancellor, is endeavouring to arrange for the moral support of Germany, France, and Russia to be accorded to the South African Republic in the event of British action against the507 words
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Article130 1897-06-01 4 (Le Coiirrier d Haiphong. j Paris, May 10.— The Figaro has opened a subscription for the benefit of the charities for which the Charity Bazaar was being held. Already a sum of one million and a-half francs has been subscribed, including Fes. 938,000 sent by an anonymous130 words
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Article64 1897-06-01 4 The Masons were there to a man At their Dance, and they all of them ran To jewels and grips,'' And of drinks there were whips, And they all wore coats ekor tclan. At last night's Masonical wayang I turned up, but felt a self saiang Because, being64 words
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Article66 1897-06-01 4 I Fears are entertained for the safety of Mr. E. Harvey, a mining prospector, who recently arrived from Australia, and who was staying at the Raffles Hotel. He was negotiating the purchase of a sailing boat belonging to Mr. van der Ber^, and on Saturday afternoon went66 words
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Article123 1897-06-01 4 The U. P. A. of the Federated Malay states issue the minutes of their first general meeting, and their rules, in pamphlet form. The Welsbach lamps last night in the Town Hall were a brilliant success. The difference between the new and old is mainly due, we understand, to the123 words
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Article611 1897-06-01 4 The Right Revd. Bishop Fee leaves next week for Penang. He will be away from Singapore for about three monthsMr. J. G. Follett has been appointed to the command ot the steamer Pinang. He is the nephew of Captain Follett, of the Giang Seng, the senior611 words
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Article159 1897-06-01 4 The appeal of Omar an<l Hadji, who were convicted and fined $100 or six weeks imprisonment on the 22nd April, Xo 1 on a charge of assisting in disposing of six mirrors, the property of the Transatlantic Trading Co.. and Xo 2 of retaining possession of the same,159 words
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Article609 1897-06-01 5 The following is the report of the directors to the members of the Straits Trading Company, to be presented at the general meeting to be held on June 3rd Your Directors beg to submit the accounts for the six months ending the 31st March, 1897 being609 words
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Correspondence.
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Article226 1897-06-01 5 To the Editor* Sir, What a pity that the races of yesterday should have been without a suitable refreshment tent I hear that the Sultan of Johore and the Officers at Tanglin are desirous of having tents so that they may ask their numerous friends226 words
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Article26 1897-06-01 5 We really have got almost weary, Of Superior men, who wax sneery, When referring to these— Which they, if you please, Ta-buleh -h-baiva bediri.26 words
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Article209 1897-06-01 5 To-day before Mr. Wilkinson Francisco de Barbat, a Spaniard, was charged by Mr. W. Robinson with criminal breach of trust in respect of three drafts amounting tos4oo. It is alleged that Mr. Robinson, when in Hongkong in April, engaged the defendant to go to Manila for209 words
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Article204 1897-06-01 5 The Spanish mail steamer San Francisco arrived from Manila this morning en route to Barcelona, and went alongside the Borneo wharf to coal, after which she will resume her voyage. The Russian Volunteer steamer Vladimir also arrived at the Borneo wharf this morning with imigrants from Odessa for204 words
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Article81 1897-06-01 5 The/.. C. Express says We hear from independent sources very good accounts of work and prospects at the Raub mine, which would seem to betoken a prosperous, if not brilliant, future. Other reports also speak of developments in gold mining in the Malay Peninsula, and suggest a mining era81 words
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Article585 1897-06-01 5 The thirteenth annual reportof the S.G.R. gives the net revenue of $309,405 the passengers carried 1,353,713 and the proportion of working expenses to gross receipts as 57.03 per cent. The revenue is $1 15,000 less than in the preceding year, owing to a general reduction of rates585 words
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Article368 1897-06-01 5 As far back as 1882, amongst the plans before the Metropolitan Board of Works towards a settlement of the vexed question of providing communication across the Thames below London Bridge, was a tunnel between Blackwall and the vicinity of Greenwich and Woolwich. The Bill for the present368 words
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Article49 1897-06-01 5 MALAY DIAMOND JUBILEE DINNER. At a meeting of the Darel Ta'alam Club (Rochore) last night, on the motion of Inchi M. Ghazaly, seconded by Hadji Thukoor, it was decided to hold a dinner in honour of Her Majesty's long reign. The dinner will take place on the 19th proximo.49 words
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Article746 1897-06-01 5 Hudson's Surprise Party have gone on to Australia from Hongkong. Lieut. Col. J. du T. Bogle, RE. is pro- I moted to be Colonel. Major M'Callum, the Governor of Lagos, has arrived at Lagos and received a hearty welcome. Mr. Bibby and Capt. Lawson returned to746 words
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Article957 1897-06-01 6 Flapdoodle is a fungus that grows on a decadent age. Its appearance is an infallible token of putrefaction— of the commencement of disintegration. When the body-politic developes this parasite, the period of its resolution into its original elements can be calculated with accuracy, almost as nice- as Mrs. Gamp's957 words
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Article292 1897-06-01 6 The Vladimir, the Russian Volunteer steamer, with her 1,017 emigrants and 113 passengers lies at Borneo Wharf, and Kampong Bahru has been invaded for the past twenty-four hours by an army of shaggy, sturdy moujiks, men, women and children. While not exactly picturesque, the men being in292 words
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Article74 1897-06-01 6 Last night one of the emigrants, who had apparently got hold of some native liquor, returned to the wharf drunk and fell into the water. There was a great to do, boats lowered, lines flung, and a careful search made. An hour later he was found comfortably wedded74 words
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Article48 1897-06-01 6 Mr. Vernon Harvey, the missing European, who went off into the harbour in a borrowed boat last Saturday, is safe. He has turned up at the Karimon Islands, from which place he has written a letter, dated Tuesday, announcing his return to Singapore to-morrow (Friday).48 words
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130 1897-06-01 6 A company has just been formed in Copenhagen, with a capital of £400,000, to inaugurate a regular line of steamers trom Copenhagen, which will touch at an English port, a port in the Mediterranean not yet fixed upon, and will also call at130 words
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Article166 1897-06-01 6 Harmston's new programme is a capital one, and has proved delightful to large houses. Wt- have already mentioned the chief events which make it attractive, but it needs to be seen. On Saturday there are two performances, and the Matinee should be largely availed of by those who want to166 words
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Article751 1897-06-01 6 Minutes of a General Meeting held at the Victoria Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, 15th May, 1897, at 10.30 a.m. Present— Messrs. E. V. Carey (Chairman), Dougal, C. Meikle, Kindersley (Members of Committee), Stonor, Rendle, Greig, Darby, Swan, Tod, Hicks, Nicholas, R. Meikle, Pasqual, Toynbee, Hurth, Backley,751 words
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Article144 1897-06-01 6 Mr. G. W. Stevens, writing from Salonika to the Daily Mail, says it was something like a physical relief to emerge on the Turkish side of the frontier, and exchange the squat flat-face Servian for the upstanding, clean-limbed Turk. Sharp nosed, bcld-eyed, bushy browed, a144 words
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Article92 1897-06-01 6 Koopoo Mootoo, a sergeant of police, who was convicted by a Court of Two Magistrates on March 19th on a charge of extortion and sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment and to pay a fine of §30 or one month, and who appealed, when Mr. Justice Leach ordered that the92 words
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Article109 1897-06-01 6 Owing to repairs to her engines th< homeward bound French mail, the Swdnei which was expected here on June lit, m not be ready until the following trip. H^ run home will be taken by her sistersh the Yarra, which being consequently it layed a tew days,109 words
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146 1897-06-01 6 NEW FRENCH STEAMERS FOR THE EAST. The new vessel, to be called the s. s. Du+U with which the Messageries Mantimes Compar, intend replacing the Eridan in the ran betsva Calcutta and Colombo, is now being built at I Seyne, near Toulon, and will probably be out a the end146 words
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Article153 1897-06-01 6 NEW HELMET FOR THE GERMAN ARMY. A new helmet has heen served out by \va\ experiment, to several regiments ot the Gentuu army. It is very light, being made of alumir.iur and is bronzed, in order to obviate the drawback which might arise from a bright metal head-dres Germany has153 words
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Article543 1897-06-01 6 {By German Mail./ Sir George T. M. O'Brien, the new Governor t Fiji and High Comm's^ioner for the Welter: Pacific, will leave England on the Oth and proccc through Canada to Vancouver to take pa^age the Royal Mail steamer Aormngi for Suva, I Sir George will543 words
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Article38 1897-06-01 6 The Mai! de-patched from Singap London, via Biindisi, on ti:<- 28th April was delivered on the 25th instant I»* Mail despatched fiom Singapore to i t> l don. via Marseilles 1 1 the 4tl lia) delivered n t-sterdav38 words
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Article673 1897-06-01 7 The two prizes given by H. M. S. Pique a ill be presented to the winners to-day it the Sepoy Lines Golf Club at 6 p.m. The M.M. Company's steamer Oceanien eft Colombo at 10 p.m. on the 26th inst., md may be expected here on673 words
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Article172 1897-06-01 7 The brilliancy of the entertainment provided by this powerful combination is still kept up, and last night's programme was one of the best though the others we have seen were hard to beat. Miss Emily Cooke's riding is essentially graceful and clever and in both her acts she172 words
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Article164 1897-06-01 7 A few days ago (says an Indian telegram dated May 5) the Rev. J. M. Thoburn, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church Mission in India, met with a serious accident while travelling in the Kumaon Hills. He was on his way to Pithoragarh, via Bheem Tal,164 words
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Article566 1897-06-01 7 A MAN-KILLING ELEPHANT IN PERAK. The Perak Pioneer gives these details of fatalities caused by an elephant at Tanjong Rambutan On the sth a report was made at the Tanjong Rambutan police station by a Chinaman to the effect that while he and a friend were returning to that place566 words
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Article30 1897-06-01 7 The Pinang Cazette uses the phrase "disloyalty in Penang" in reference to its allegation that Mr. Elcum ordered the Colonial Vernacular schools to open for Work on the Queen's Birthday.30 words
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Article196 1897-06-01 7 A very serious robbery occurred early this morning at Waratah, River Valley-road, the residence of Mr. Grigor Taylor, the General Manager of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co. Mr. and Mrs. Grigor Taylor, it appears, were at the Tanglin Club Dance last night, and returned about midnight. Shortly196 words
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Article135 1897-06-01 7 On Wednesday evening last the 26th May, a Variety Entertainment was given in the Library at Blakan Mati, by the Dramatic Club of the 38th Company Sonthern Division Royal Artillery. The ***** troupe of the Company with 2nd Lieut. Lewis, R.A., as interlocutor, formed the first135 words
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Article231 1897-06-01 7 News has reached Singapore of the death of Inspector Quin, of the Singapore Police, in the Red Sea on the 6th inst., whilst homeward bound on board the P. O. S. S. Parramatta, the information having been sent to the Inspector General of Police by Mr.231 words
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Article133 1897-06-01 7 We regret to hear that Commander Cony, of H.M.S. Pique, was the victim of an unlucky accident at Government House gate the other evening. He was riding down Edinborough Road on Wednesday about 5.15 p.m. when suddenly his horse, which had apparently bolted, swerved just133 words
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Article89 1897-06-01 7 Ranjitsinhji has begun his cricket season well with a fine score of 260 runs. Says the Ceylon Observer. Sir George O'Brien's health it is rumoured is in too precarious a state to permit of his taking up the Governorship of Fiji. In that case, is it not possible his friend89 words
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Article591 1897-06-01 7 Appealed in Hongkong. Deported to Canton. Four Chinese were deported from Selangor for connection with the Weights and Measures riots in Selangor. They were sent to Hongkong, where Mr. C. D. Wilkinson, instructed Mr. Francis, Q.c, to apply to the Supreme Court for a writ of habeas591 words
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Article163 1897-06-01 7 The S.s. Asloun was accommodated with a discharging berth at the Borneo Wharf on Wednesday afternoon, where her cargo of coals is being put out. The steamer St. Andrews arrived alongside the Tanjong Pagar wharf yesterday morning from Japan, laden with 4150 tons coal consigned to Messrs. Paterson163 words
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Article54 1897-06-01 7 It is reported from Japan that the Nippon Yusen Kaisha has ordered three more steamers of about 3.500 tons for the Australian line. The steamers will be built in England. He May —may 1 k»s>s your hand' She— 11 Certainly. But if you had intimated that you preferred naivis wouldn't54 words
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Article593 1897-06-01 8 H. H. the Sultan of Johore gave a large Race Week Tiffin yesterday at Tyersall, and there were about a hundred guests, including many ladies. The Japan Red Cross Society is reported to be about to send a quantity of hospital stores and appliances to Turkey593 words
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Article31 1897-06-01 8 Leave ot absence lias beer, granted to Surgeon Captain F. J. Greig, \.m.s., from tlie c/h June to the 9th October, 1897, to proceed to England, on private affairs.31 words
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Article61 1897-06-01 8 THE CREW OF THE PEXANG. 1 o-day the portion of the crew of the S. S I y c nang, who were charged with wilful -reach of duty by not standing by their ship after the collision between that vessel and the Giang Seng on the 28th., were i unmitted61 words
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Article77 1897-06-01 8 Three of the oldest residents of Calcutta died Of May 15th. Mr. Henry Andrews, aged 88, Mr. Smellie, aged 63, And Mr. Archibald Walker, aged 60 This recoid would be difficult tc match in Indian annaK Mr. Ai drews was bom in Calcutta, where his whole77 words
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Article1560 1897-06-01 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostnest farrago libelli. Juvenal. The Topicist, than whom Her Majesty has no more loval and admiring subject, offers in this place his most respectful congratulations to his Revered Sovereign on the celebration of her latest Birthday. May such auspicious Anniversaries long continue! From1,560 words
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Article169 1897-06-01 8 The rules under the Crimping Ordinance 1896 are published for general information. The Pulau Brani Recreation Club has been exempted from registration under the Sot ieties Ordinance, 1889. Whit-Monday, June 71b, will be observed as a Bank holiday throughout the Colony. H. E. che Governor has been pleased169 words
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Article503 1897-06-01 8 The annual report of the Raffles Library arc Museum for the year 1896 has just reached u* The title of the document will show that the Gov ernment of the Straits Settlements consider^ the Library to be of more importance than the mu seum, and in one503 words
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Article165 1897-06-01 8 Alluding to a recommendation in at Indian paper that planters in the Mala) Peninsula should try the vine, the Malay We are of the same opinion, and wonder u 1 nobody has ever yet thought of going in tor vit culture here. The chief165 words
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Article70 1897-06-01 8 Corps Orders. Head Ouarter Office, Singapore, Ma\ 27th. 189;. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Rid Lieut. F. J. Benjafield. 2. Mr. C.N. I-Jrockwell having been duly elec ed is posted as a Gunner to E. Sub. v Parade-. Gymnasium class will be held on \lond;u70 words
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Article321 1897-06-01 8 (Perak Pioneer*) An accident resulting in the instantaneous deatl of a railway cool) happened on \\\i railway line between Chiku- and Teluk Anson oti the i^t' It is said that the SUCCCSSO< the tra, ellin j d.<pensaries is greatly to be attributed to t! < I sight of321 words
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Article423 1897-06-01 9 (Translated for the Singapore Free Press.) In reply to a wire anent the Koch lymph specific for cattle disease, the Soekaboemie Landbouw Yereeniging has received the following reply from Pretoria: Results of lymph varies very much. A shipment to Java impossible owing to deterioration." The cattle disease still423 words
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Article155 1897-06-01 9 Alfred Lima, a Eurasian claiming to belor.g to Pondichery, appeared before the Magistrate this morning and was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment on a charge of cheating the Destitute Stranger- Society. He obtained $20 from Mi. Bell, the Superintendent of Police, in November last, and is155 words
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Article154 1897-06-01 9 The Austrian cruiser Kaiser Franz 'Joscpii, Capt Retter von Feduna. arrived this morning from Hongkong, en route to Pola and went to the Borneo wharf to coal. Tin- Russian Volunteer steamer Ekater■rirsla whicti should have arrived here abSui 10 or i! days ago, from Japan, but had tu154 words
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Article28 1897-06-01 9 A hackney carriage >)ce was fined $30 nr three weeks by Mr Wilkinson this m< r: ing for causing hurt to a Kling boy v\ itl his whip.28 words
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Article1265 1897-06-01 9 By One of Them. (Globe.) On poetical authority we have it that It doesn't matter what he was before, or what his parents fancied for his name." This is precisely the case with the Gentleman Ranker. Who he has been, or what he has been, is not1,265 words
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Article1825 1897-06-01 9 We give this extract Adam's Diary, from Mark Twain's new book, which goes rather fuller into detail than the official record Monday. This new creature with the long hair is a good deal in the way. It is always hanging around and following me about, I don't like1,825 words
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Article516 1897-06-01 9 AN INSTITUTION WITH A LARGE CAPITAL I OK GENERAL INTERNATIONAL TRADE. (Financial News.) For several years reports have been current in the East that it was intended to establish an Imperial Chinese National Bank. It was at first supposed that Sir Robert Hart, the General Inspector516 words
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Article209 1897-06-01 10 To the Editor. Sir, We beg leave to protest against the ridiculous descriptions of ladies' dresses as given by the other paper. Surely it does not require nearly two columns of a very important" journal to describe commonplaces of dresses as seen at a race course.209 words
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Article528 1897-06-01 10 At the disastrous fire in Paris the great ladies of the Catholic Conservative Party managed and patronised the bazaar, which was held in a wooden building. Five thousand people were present, and it was the busiest hour in the afternoon when the fire occurred. The528 words
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Article126 1897-06-01 10 It is a long time since we (Globe) have read anything so delightful in its way as the circulary issued by the three Hungarian Countesses who have recently joined the variety stage. We give the concluding passage Personnaly, the three countesses are highly joung and innocent childrens,126 words
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Article579 1897-06-01 10 It is reported from Penang that a biweekly paper will shortly be started in that place to be called the Straits Observer. It is said that Mr. C. J. Skinner will be the Editor. It is understood that Capt. Baker Carr (now at Penang), of the579 words
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Article65 1897-06-01 10 A telegram received at Tokio from London states that the third instalment of the war indemnity together with the semi-annual interest and the yearly payment on account of the occupation of Weihaiwei (a sum ,£2,892,544 10s. .sd. in all) was paid over by the Chinese Minister65 words
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Article82 1897-06-01 10 It is stated at Penang that a young rhinoceros was captured by som Kedah Malays last Monday, in a dry well, about a mile from Pinang Tunggul Station The tracks of a very large rhinoceros were distinctly seen near the spot. The Malays there complain of the82 words
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Article250 1897-06-01 10 The Austrian Man-of-War Kaiser Franz Joseph I. arrived from China on Saturday, and went to the Borneo wharf to take in coals. She left the following day. The steamer Kintuck of the Mutual line, arrived alongside the Borneo wharf yesterday from Japan, which port she left on the250 words
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Article787 1897-06-01 10 The novelty of the Rontgen rays has hardly worn off, before we are confronted with a much more startling development of the electrical miracle. It is one which brings the science of the Materialist very close indeed to the speculations of the Borderlanders. The wonder is787 words
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Article524 1897-06-01 10 The Administration Report of Mr. Ky n nersley for 1896 shows an excess of revenue over expenditure of $59,883. This is a considerable increase in revenue with practically the same expenditure. The land revenue amounted to $129, 837, thf largest ever collected. There was a continued steady demand for524 words
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Article215 1897-06-01 10 On Saturday evening a number of members of the ist Rifle Brigade gave a Variety Entertainment in the S. V. A. Drill Hall in aid of the New Church House at Tanglin, a kind of reading and recreation room, managed by the Chaplain, for the benefit of215 words
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Article149 1897-06-01 10 Harmston's Circus performed to 1 good house on Saturday, repeating the- strong programme of the previous tour nights. To-night there will be another change, and amongst other novelties will be the first appearance of the Tycoon Japanese troupe and Eldred will give his celebrated vaulting act. A gold149 words
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Article5180 1897-06-01 11 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY.— May 25th, 1897. Commi+tee C. Sugden, Esq.; Chairman; J. R. Cuthbertson, Esq. T. E. Earie, Esq.; H. Fort, Ksq J. C. D. Jones, Esq. A. S. Murray, Esq. Capt. Warren, r.a. Judge J. R. Cuthbertson, Esq. Time -keeper C. E. Velge, Esq. Handicapper5,180 words
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Article756 1897-06-01 12 As we said yesterday os it turned out the handicapper was too lenient on Tues day's winners and four out of the six won again. At the same time we do not mean to say anything against the handicapping, for Sandovvn, Locky and Why Not only just756 words
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Article1833 1897-06-01 12 THIRD DAY.— May 29th, 1897. The S. S. C. Spring Meeting was brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday. A heavy shower of rain fell about two o'clock, and the prospect of a tine afternoon was not at all reassuring, but after the first race had been run the sun1,833 words
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Article691 1897-06-01 13 As «re expected the handicaps on Saturday did take some picking, and more than one favourite went down during the afternoon. Owing to the rain the course was very -lippery, and Bucclcugh came down in the Scurry Stakes and Cyanide in the Griffin Consolation. Fairy Tale also691 words
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Article576 1897-06-01 13 Horses. ist 2nd 3rd unp. Tot. Contretemps 3 3 Zitta 3 3 Fairy Tale 1 1 1 4 Locky 2 1 3 Follette 2 2 Why Not 2 1 3 Attachment 1 2 3 Sandown 1 1— 2 Leihcol 1 I 1 3 Lord of the576 words
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Article2107 1897-06-01 13 During the past week the amount of rain we have had has made the course very heavy, and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday the horses did very little work indeed. They seem none the worse for it, however, and as the weather seems now to have2,107 words
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Article1452 1897-06-01 14 H. E. boked majestic in a light giey frock suit, with an Arab shell hat. A popular Malay Potentate was f*ery suitably attired in a well fitting brown suit of a pretty shade, soft brown felt hat and tie of his racing colours. The Resident G-n-r-11,452 words
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Article1944 1897-06-01 14 The Panic at Lariss*. Wednesday, April 28. Renter s special correspondent with the Turkish army describes the occupation of Larissa, and bears testimony to the perfect order observed by the Turkish troops, the general tranquillity that obtained in the town, and the absence of looting. He1,944 words
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Advertisement103 1897-06-01 14 CHATER'S PERFECT PURIFIER tThe Best, Safest and Strongest Disinfectant in Existence. he great yuferd a^a:n-,t outbreak- of \t. Plague, Small-pox, Cholera, Typhoid Fevil Diphtheria, Measles, S.c flee. Destroys Infectious Cierms, Microbe- *nd mpurities in the air. PREVENTS UI-^EA^K KeEl'> HtALTH PtßlF.ll kVD Lff« 5« Its universal ai d bM v103 words
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Article624 1897-06-01 15 Bombay, May 10. A large meeting was held .it Junia Musjid, Madras to raise funds for the \lohm widows and orphans left destitute during he Cretan massacre. A special service was held to offer thanks to heaven for the Turkish successes ever the Greeks. T'.vo days returns show624 words
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Article787 1897-06-01 15 May 31 Amherst, Brit, str., Carroll, for Klang and T. Anson. Hebe. Brit, str., Inkster, for Penang and Deli. Isabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. Hye Leong, Brit, str., Shepherd, for T, Anson, via ports. Hecate, Ger. str., Fyfe, for Darvel Bay, via ports. Secundra, Brit, str., Parsons, for787 words
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Advertisement302 1897-06-01 15 Singapore Sporting Club. A Special Day's Racing n(itit r d ay, yu n c 26t h, 18<) 7. Presented by H.H. The Sultan of fohore. A Handicap for Horses entered for the Grand Stand Ci p or Intermediate Stakes at the May Meeting. Distance. 1 mile and a distance. Value302 words
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Advertisement262 1897-06-01 15 RILEY, HARGREAVES Co. Royal Psycho Cycles FOR LADIES GENTLEMEN Starley Brothers Coventry. (By Special Royal Warrant of Appointment) MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. A Large Consignment of High Grade Cycles Roadsters, Light Roadsters, Racers and Ladies' r 897 Patterns, HAVE JUST BEEN UNPACKED WHICH OR Design Strength and Workmanship262 words
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Advertisement526 1897-06-01 15 Picking up Knowledge is easy enough if you look for k in the right place. This is the place to learn just what to do for that debilitating condition which warm weather alwavs brines. Dp vcu want to be cured of that languid feeling, get back your appetite, -Oct-p soundly,526 words
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Miscellaneous203 1897-06-01 15 Passengers by the Mail. May 25. Per Coromandel from Shanghai. Mr. McKenzie. From Hongkong.— Mr. L. H. Clayton. May 27. Per Preussen from Bremen. Mr. Y. Bruner, Captain and Mrs. Storm, Mr. Koesling. From Antwerp.— Mr. A. Dange, Mr. W. Benderoth, Mr. van Holstein van Vloten, Mr. P. Vermeulep, Mr.203 words
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Article117 1897-06-01 16 The Peace Negotiations. Greek Evacuation of Crete. The Greek troops have left Crete. The Peace Conditions. The Powers have agreed that the cession of Thessaly is impossible. Though a strategic rectification of the frontier is admissible, yet Turkey must reduce the indemnity The Capitulations cannot be abolished,117 words
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Article195 1897-06-01 16 rDisbandment of Irregulars. The Greek Government has disbanded its irregular troops. Foreign Volunteers. Five hundred American and fifty French Volunteers have arrived at Athens and have been sent to the front. The Future of Greece. A Revolution Feared. The prospects of Greece generally are regarded as gloomy,195 words
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Article40 1897-06-01 16 The Peace Negotiations. The Powers have finally presented a Note to the Porte regarding the terms of It is stated that the Powers, including j Turkey, have agreed to appoint Prince Francis Joseph of Battenberg Governor of40 words
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Article116 1897-06-01 16 The Sultan Determined to Annex Thessaly. It is stated that the Porte has decided to prolong the armistice for an indefinite period. It will however refuse even to discuss the question of relinquishing Thessaly, though it is willing to leave other points in the settlement to the116 words
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Article82 1897-06-01 16 (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Barracks at Hongkong Peak. An Important Purchase. Hongkong. May 29th. 4897. I lie military authorities at Hongkong have purchased Mount Austin Hotel, on thr Peak, for a sun) of thirtv thousand pounds <tr.r iiw (s^o,ooo\ lor new barrack-. The Derby Betting. The betting82 words
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Article180 1897-06-01 16 Turkey and the Powers. The Porte's reply to the Powers does not debate the terms of peace but indicates a readiness to negotiate with the Ambassadors. When the armistice formalities are concluded the Porte desires that the eventual treaty of peace shall be signed at Pharsata. A180 words
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Article147 1897-06-01 16 BALLOON ACCIDNT AT HONGKONG. Mr. Spencer Severely Injured. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, May 31st, 1.52 p.m. Mr. Percival G. Spencer, while making an ascent on Sunday, fell from a height of two hundred feet owing to the collapse of his balloon. He sustained a compound fracture147 words
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Advertisement166 1897-06-01 16 Pure, Rich Blood is the soil in which roots life, health, strength, happiness. The soil of the blood ran be drained or impoverished like any other soil, and can be fertil ized and nourished in a similar way. You can get back the old sprinp and snap. You can enjoy166 words
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Miscellaneous312 1897-06-01 16 Obstacles to Peace Negotiations. The prospects of mediation are unpromising, difficulties having been raised at both Constantinople and Athens. The Embassies have replied to the Note of the Porte that they do not object to a conclusio of the armistice and will take straps at Athens with that object. in312 words
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Miscellaneous964 1897-06-01 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-War Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For, When Pigmy Brit, cruiser 755 Dormer May 30 Labuan PiauE Brit, cruiser 3450 Corry May 13 Sarawak Station Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For. When Anna Bartha Ger. bq., 469 Nielsen May 18 Taivvanfoo R.Schmidt Shanghai,964 words
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