The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 21 July 1898
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Title Section18 1898-07-21 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, JULY aist, 1898. No. 57318 words
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Article67 1898-07-21 1 Domestic Occurrences. DEATHS. At the General Hospital, Singapore, on the 17th, Jean, wife of Thomas Richardson, Chief Officer, s.s. Giang Seng. Aged 31. On board the N.D.LI. Sachsen, in the Red Sea, on the 1 2th inst., Ada, wife ot Harold Latham. Aged 34. On the 24th June, at Venice,67 words
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Article, Illustration978 1898-07-21 1 Here ?hali the Press the People't right maintain, (Jnawed by influence and unbribed by gain; Merc patriot Truth her glorious precepti draw, P\edgrA to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (July 14th.) Mk, Henniker Heaton must be a prood man the-day," and Canterbury will feel justified of its Parliamentary978 words
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Article226 1898-07-21 1 REUTER is rather thin to-day. The only item of the least importance is the statement that a new zeal for continuing the war has seized Spain on hearing that the American troops lately landtd in Cuba are being decimated by yellow fever. The rainy season in Cuba, now on226 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement335 1898-07-21 1 M i \R llt I. KS. Imperial Penny Postag* 33 Raub and Mr. Bibby 34 1 c W«tr, and After. 34 in Mining in the Native States, 54 The Fate of Spain, 34 Lawyers as Municipal Commissioners, 34 i he Future of the Philippines, 34 c Prince of Wales, 35335 words
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Advertisement171 1898-07-21 1 TyONGKONG AND SHANGHAI x A BANKING CORPORATION. D-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 «ro VE fvtnd 8,000,000 JtfSKRVE LIABILITY OF liooooooo -PJETORS I f 10,000,000 Court of Directors. Hon. J. J. BELL-IRVlNG.— Chairman. R M. Gray, Esq Deputy Chairman. C. Brurmann, Esq. A. J. Raymond, Esq. David Gubbay, Esq. R. L. Richardson, Esq.171 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous363 1898-07-21 1 The next mail from Europe is expectt >i to arrive by the M. M. s.S. Salazie on ihe 26th inst., with the English mails of the Ist inst., and she will be followed by the P. O s.S. Chusan on the 30th inst. with London advices to the Bth inst.363 words
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Article342 1898-07-21 2 THE public will be pleased to see Mr. Bißßv's name once more appended to a Raub mining report, and to note that the favourable aspect ot things, or rather the successful condition of things, is not only maintained but is even surpassed. I hat section of342 words
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Article689 1898-07-21 2 (July 1 8th.) The progress of ihe present war has now been marked by four great events. These have been, first the destruction of MoNTOJO's squadron by Dewev at Manila second, the destruction of Cervera's fleet by Sampson third, the forced return of CAMARA'S squadron to689 words
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Article441 1898-07-21 2 From an abridged account published in another column of a meeting of the Miners Association of the Malay States it will be* seen that the miners themselves look on the prospect of tin mining with gloom. This in spite of the enhanced value of441 words
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Article217 1898-07-21 2 The Fa te of Spain. Martial law In Spain is really what is meant by t( the Constitution suspended.'' It is a phrase that more than anything else conid shows the terrible state of political tension to-day in that unfortunate country. Spain's troubles will by no means be over when217 words
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667 1898-07-21 2 (July 19.) A rather interesting boundary wall case IS still pending in the Supreme Court. a> far as the delivery of the final judicial decision is concerned. With that case, or its m< rits there is naturally, therefore, absolutely nothing to be said Hut in regard667 words
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Article362 1898-07-21 2 The Future of the Philipp in es. While Ex-President Cuevei~anu many oth*-r American poiitu i.«r.themselves adverse to any adoj.* pohr)' that enUMigles ih<- i nn-outre-mcr, there is a large, growing influenti.il section of American pub! 1 ion that is prepared to accept with n v all sorts of direct territorial362 words
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Article354 1898-07-21 3 J(July 20th.) EVERYBODY will regret the unfortunate accident that has occurred to the popular and genial Piip.ce of Wales while on a visit to Baron ROTHSCHILD, the Prince having ken bis knee- cap as the result of a a ihe staircase. To a man of nearly354 words
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Article310 1898-07-21 3 J. D. Ros> contributes to to-day s 57;/Free Press the first of a few chatty les on a recent trip to the Philippine A body of blue jackets and marines from 1 S. Hermwne, headed by the fife Irum, was landed this morning tor route man310 words
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Article691 1898-07-21 3 (From our own Corresf§ndsnt.} The Sea Belle with His Honour the Acting Governor, Sir Alexander Swettenham, Capt Duff, the Hon'ble C. W. S. and Mrs. Kynnersley, Colonel, Mrs. and Miss Dalton, and Mr. and Mrs. Napier, arrived in Malacca on Tuesday morning. At 1 1 a.m. the Governor and691 words
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207 1898-07-21 3 The House of Commons, on Wednesday, June 15, further considered in Committee the Bill dispensing with the presence of Registrars at marriages in Nonconformist places of worship. A series of amendments to several of the Clauses was moved by the Attorney-General. They required that in each207 words
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Article186 1898-07-21 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at ehesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." Problem No. 62 (Marin) is solved as follows: 1 B-R2, RxKt; 2 Q-B2ch,186 words
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Article, Illustration49 1898-07-21 3 By the late Mr. James Rayner, Leeds. Black (3 pieces). Problem No. 67. By the late Mr Jambs Rayner, Leeds. Black (9 pieces). White (5 pieces). White to play and m.ite in three moves. White (1 1 pieces). Wlnte to play and mate in two moves.49 words
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Article302 1898-07-21 3 A Queen's Pawn Opening vigorously and splendidly played by Pillsbury in the Vienna Tournament. It is, no doubt, one of the best games played so far. We are indebted to the Illustrated London News for the score and notes Queen's Pawn Opkning. White—Halprin. Black—Pillsbury. 1 P-O4 P-O4302 words
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Article259 1898-07-21 3 The encounter between Steinitz and Showalter produced another beautiful game, only equalled by Pillsbury's given above. (a) This is seldom good. (b) Naturally enough White oeeks to an entry for the Xt, via Kts. P-QR3 was requisite instead ofP-QR4. (c) We should have preferred Q-Kl. (d) Black259 words
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Article290 1898-07-21 3 A game may be termed ireU-comtneiiced —set openings apart when the pieces are brought out so that no piece obstructs the ;:cti •■><• ol another and that each piece be so we!! plained that it cannot be attacked with impunity Walker. At theclos the ninth day's play the290 words
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318 1898-07-21 3 The crux of the whole question as regards this Colony will be whether the adoption of the proposed reform will pay, whether supposing the rate of postage on letters were reduced to, say, a five cent unit as of old the Post318 words
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Article49 1898-07-21 3 On the 7th July began the arrangement by which a fortnightly mail may be despatched from Penang by B. 1. steamer via Negapatam, alternately with that conveyed by P. and O. steamer via Colombo Penang and the regions around thus enjoy a weekly homeward mail service.49 words
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Article16 1898-07-21 3 On Saturday there will be a match Married 9 Single Entries close to-morrow16 words
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Article128 1898-07-21 3 Alan Hyde Gardner, alias Jarr.ts was yesterday arrested onboard a ship arriving from India on the instruction- .A the Indian Government. It is alleged that he cheated the Bank in Calcutta A mass meeting of the principal Eurupean and native citizens of Rangoon, has been held to consider the question128 words
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Article5592 1898-07-21 4 John Dill Ross - John Dill Ross By (For the Singapore Free Press.) My first experiences of the war between Spain and America commenced at Labuan, where I happened to be when the steamer Uranus, belonging to the Compania Mari tima, unexpectedly appeared in the harbour. Great was the excitement in5,592 words
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Article81 1898-07-21 5 The 14th (Prince of Wales's Own) Kegiment held their annual dinner at the Whitehall Rooms on June 14. General Sir M. Dillon was in the chair, and there were present: Major-Gens Cosby and Saunders Lieut-Cols Atkinson and Butler Cols. Gordon, Lemon, MacDonnell, and Noyes Lieut. -Cols.81 words
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Article98 1898-07-21 5 A Compliment irom Lord Wolsely, At the Royal Military Academy Woolwich Prince Bovaradej of Siam has passed as a supernumerary cadet, but he will not be commissioned, otherwise he would have been seventh on the list of the Royal Artillery. Lord Wolselev, in the course98 words
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Article282 1898-07-21 5 H VMi'SHIRK 1 RANCHELL. The marriage lately took place, at tin: Church of St. Mary Aboots, Kensington, by the Rt:v. G. B. Dalyrmple. vicar of Worthington, Ashby de la Zouch, assisted by the Rev. W. K. Hampshire, vicar of Bampton, Oxon, ot Mr. Arthur Knowlton Everest Hampshire, elder son282 words
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Article84 1898-07-21 5 According to investigations made by the authorities, says the Japan Gazette, there are said to be over 6,000 Japanese women abroad pursuing immoral callings 500 are in the interior of Siberia, 350 in Vladivostock, 800 in Australia, 500 in the Straits Settlements, 300 in North and South84 words
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Article93 1898-07-21 5 It is said that Mr. W. O'Shaughnessy who lately severed his connection with the Perak government is likely to return to the State at an early date and resume his duties as Resident Engineer of the Krian Irrigation Scheme. The government, it is redorted, having carefully considered the93 words
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Article80 1898-07-21 5 Russia is proceeding apace with the expenditure of the extraordinary credit of ninety million roubles. At Odessa, the Franco- Bel# in Dockyard has just received orders for two armoured cruiser??, each ot six thousand tons displacement, and four torpedo destroyers. It is significant thai these are to80 words
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605 1898-07-21 5 In connection with the above subject it will be found, in forming an estimate of the beneficial results which would ue likely to accrue from adopting the popular rate of postage in this Colony, instructive to quote the subjoined paragraphs from Mr. Noel605 words
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Article455 1898-07-21 5 A Terrible Disaster— Great Loss of LiffS. The launch of the battleship Albion on 2 1st June by the Duchess of York at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, was attended by a terrible disaster, involving the loss of over thirty lives. Larg crowds of spectators had assembled455 words
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Article510 1898-07-21 6 H. M. S. Blenheim is expected here on or about the 26th instant. Capt. R. W. P. White, D.A.A.G., has been granted three months' leave. Lieut. Col. Whitley will perform the duties of chief staff officer during his absence. To-day a Chinaman was prosecuted by Mr.510 words
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57 1898-07-21 6 Twelve of the Indian constables who were sentenced at Hongkong to seven days imprisonment for insubordination, refused to accept their pay when they had finished their term of imprisonment, and were dismissed the Force. The other fifteen constables, profiting by their prison experienced, accepted thtir pay,57 words
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Article123 1898-07-21 6 Wuchow Threatened. Gunboats Asked For. (Special to the Hongkong Telegraph.) Canton, July 7th.— -The rebels are everywhere victorious and are now advancing in force on Wuchow, The British consul and the Commissioner of Customs at Wuchow have have telegraphed for gunboats to protect the foreign residents.123 words
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Article1855 1898-07-21 6 Report for the Five Weeks Ending on sth July, 1898. I returned to Singapore on the 6th June, very much better in health, and arrived in Raub on 19th June. I found everything had been going on very satisfactorily during my absence, and I think Mr. Whyte and the1,855 words
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Article227 1898-07-21 6 July 14th, 1898. H. H. the Sultan shot his first elephant to-day, near the tenth mile on the Scudai Road. The animal was lying down when H. H., accompanied by his tracker and gun carrier, came up to him, after following the track in the jungle for about a227 words
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Article20 1898-07-21 6 The next Popular Orchestral Concert given by the Orchestra of the Philharmonic Society is fixed for Monday, the ist August.20 words
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Article873 1898-07-21 6 The Germans at Mariveles. Proclamations by Aguinalikk (China Mail.) Hongkong, July B.— The British steamer UHm which carried coals to the British men-of-war ja Manila Bay, arrived here yesterday afternoon having left Manila on July 3, and Mariveles Hay on the following day. It is reported that Adrr873 words
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Article48 1898-07-21 6 The U. S. turret ship Monadnock is to be sent to the Ladrone Islands. The monitor Monterey, which had arranged to start tor Manila on 6th June, but was compelled to await the completion of repairs to her machinery, finally sailed on 7th, accompanied by the collier Brutus.48 words
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Article1405 1898-07-21 7 The following is taken from a private letter from a naval friend). Manila, 28th June, 1898. I went yesterday to Kavite to see the wrecks The Velasco, after all, is among them. She was not sunk at the time, but in the night a native boat put1,405 words
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Article347 1898-07-21 7 Tanjong Pagar Football Club v. R.E. The R.E. Win by 2 Goals to i. The heavy shower that had fallen in the forenoon made the ground soft underfoot, and was against fast play. Considering that the T.P. men have had practically no opportunity of practising together, they347 words
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Article20 1898-07-21 7 I he Kobe Chronicle Yearns that the Russian Grand Duke Kuril, son of Grand Duke Vladimir, is to visit Japan.20 words
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Article685 1898-07-21 7 An Authentic Account. As this matter is having some notice given to it at the present time owing to a query raised at Penang over the daily propagation in another quarter of a historical misstatement, we cannot do better than quote, from Mr. C. B. Buckley's interesting685 words
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90 1898-07-21 7 The Deli Maatschappij at Medan have very generously presented, through Mr. G. H. Slot, their Agent in Penang, a library to the General Hospital, for the use of the patients, in recognition of the kind treatment and attendance, which the members of their staff90 words
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Article38 1898-07-21 7 The Legislative Council meets on Tuesday next, when the Christian Martiage Bill will be considered in Committee, the Indian Immigration Bill come up tor the third reading and the Pawnbrokers Bill be real a first ti;ne.38 words
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Article703 1898-07-21 7 Mr. Hentnuer-Heaton's Svogestiohs. In the Nineteenth Century (or May M r. Henni-ker-Heaton, m. p., sets forth his ideas fo what the Post Office should do. From this posUi Vlagna Charta, or Bill of Rights, which contains fifty articles, I quote the following There shall be instituted703 words
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Article129 1898-07-21 7 Australian Enterprise. According to a circular just issued, (says the Hongkong Telegraph) it is propose to inaugurate what is termed A Unique Colossal Melbourne Enterprise on Rhodesian lines in Borneo. The proposal embrances four schemes: i. To secure 80,000 acres in the auriferous areas of North Borneo,129 words
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Article35 1898-07-21 7 Because of the heavy rain of the last two days, which washed from the roads all trace of dust, the watercarts were out early this morning. And pco At thought it had been raining again.35 words
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Article734 1898-07-21 8 Sir William Robinson is the chairman of the new Hydro-Incandescent Gas Light Company, which uses the incandescent gas light without a chimney. Capt. A. G. Ferguson, the Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort's Own), is appointed to be aide-de-camp to Lieut-Gen. Lord W. F. E. Seymour, commanding734 words
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Article1061 1898-07-21 8 Qtticquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal. To judge from the sensation which Mr. Chamberlain's now celebrated Birmingham speech made, net only amongst the confused, disorganised and leaderless rabble of the opposition, but also amongst journalists of Europe, the Secretary for the Colonies has evidently1,061 words
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375 1898-07-21 8 The following are the provisional rules agreed to by Sir Claude Macdonald, as published in the Shanghai papers, for the navigation of the inland waters of China. It is possible that some modifications may be introduced into them on further consideration I.375 words
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Article159 1898-07-21 8 The Japan Herald learns that Professor Richard sailed by the Arizona under the name of Mr. Robison, accompanied by his wife, who, throughout her talented husband's brief sojourn in Japan, stayed at Wright's Hotel under the same name with her husband's baggage. It seems, says the Yokohama journal, that159 words
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Article147 1898-07-21 8 A Chinese towkay of a shop in Beachroad got a fright before the Magistrate this morning. Inspector Olsen found a poor rat nailed down to the floor, and after trying to find out who nailed it, arrested the towkay. The Magistrate dismissed the charge, but gave the man some advice147 words
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Article548 1898-07-21 8 The following is in continuation of our report of the case against Mr. G. Ga^ainr yesterday. SK c Mr. Bastiani, in evidence, stated that he was sole proprietor of the business of I Bastiani Co., which was commenced i r 1874. He registered his trade mark548 words
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Article151 1898-07-21 8 According to the Daily Telegraph i corre*por dent at Key West, the model hospital ship, the Solace, is the finest vessel of her type in the world. She is of 3,800 ton? with the speed of a cruiser, making seventeen knots and will saii under the flag151 words
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159 1898-07-21 8 Plucki Fmmit. The other day. as a Malay was swimming, according to his usual custom, across the SungeiGedong river, for the purpose cf collecting some firewood in the adjacent jungle, a large crocodile seized him by the thigh and at MtOt it* tempted to drag159 words
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Article24 1898-07-21 8 A telegram t* Shanghai states thai Sir Chaloner Alabaster, formerly British Consul at Canton, died at Bournemouth on tht 7th July,24 words
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Article423 1898-07-21 9 The cisc against the Opium Farm Chinteng for using criminal force and unlawful^ restraining one Hoh Cheng Kiat on the 37th uit. came on before Mr. Elcum this morning. Mr. Joaqu m appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. R. W. Braddell for the defence. Mr. Joaquim. in423 words
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Article603 1898-07-21 9 rHE BURNING OF THE "GANGES Particulars of the burning of the P. O. S Ganges, off Carnac Bundrr, Bombay, 01 July Ist. are as under. A ittk after half-past 2 o'clock in the morning Quarter ma>tcr Holmes, who was on duty on deck sri the time, saw smoke issuing from603 words
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Article1601 1898-07-21 9 A Gold Mine. {Continued.) And this was Cherubang Described by its original promotor as The magnitude of our enterprise The grandeur of the surrounding country" and "The exceptionally beautiful position of our mine Oh yes. It is all very fine, and there is plenty of1,601 words
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Article135 1898-07-21 9 Mr J. M. Kindersley has returned from leave and has been appointed Superintendent of Education, Penang Mr. F. J. Hallifax has been appointed D. O. Bukit Mertajam. The report of the Commission on the frontier between Malacca and Muar, Johol and Johore, and Pahang and Johore is published,135 words
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Article275 1898-07-21 9 FICTITIOUS HISTORY. 14 The attempt to deceive the public [as to the date of the establishment of a contemporary] "is deliberate ami persistent. All that is needed to put things right is a certain quantity of moral courage. Extract. When I was quite a little lad It used to put275 words
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Article624 1898-07-21 9 Ihe India Loan. Bombay, July 8. Sir James Westland has announced that the Indian Government intends to borrow 120 lakhs instead of 300. Turi Scandal in Calcutta. Calcutta, July 8. The case in which Mr. Donald Malcolm Gasper, late editor of the Sunday Times, and now of the624 words
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Article781 1898-07-21 10 Is there any truth in the assertion lately published, that rats avoid a house at once wherein a guineapig is permitted to roam at will The Mail despatched from Singarore to London, via Marseilles, on the 24th June is expected to be delivered on the iBlh781 words
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Article165 1898-07-21 10 To the Editor. Dear Sir, With reference to your account of the football match Tanjong Pagar versus Royal Engineers I take it that your reporter's advice as to the cry down the man etc. hints at some remarks passed by the spectators. If so, I am happy to165 words
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Article270 1898-07-21 10 Shortly midnight on Saturday a most unfortunate accident occurred at the Admiralty Pier at Pulnu Brani which resulted in Sapper Farrell, a Chinese sampan man and a Malay or a Javanese, it is not certain which, losing their lives. Three of the R A. Sappers, Dawson, James270 words
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76 1898-07-21 10 The annual competition for this trophy is now proceeding. The R. A. fired at Blakan Mati range about a week ago, the team from H.M.S. Hermione fired at Balestier on Friday, and the S.V.A. team on Saturday. It is understood that only four companies of76 words
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Article40 1898-07-21 10 The handicap for the First Class Race of the first day Penang Turf Club (Aug. 3rd) is as follows: Attachment, 9.10 Blazon, 9.8; Brut Royal, 8.10; Lord of the Isles, 8.10; Whynot, 8.7. Mr. Osborne is the handicapper.40 words
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Article55 1898-07-21 10 Extensions of their leave of absence have been granted as follows to Captain G. F. Phillips, ist Battn. West Yorkshire Regt.. from 31st July, to 31st August, 1898, on private affairs, and 2nd Lieut, j. L. Stenhouse, Royal Artillery, from 23rd June to 22nd December, 1868, on the55 words
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Article45 1898-07-21 10 Amongst those who were called to the bar on June 22nd, (Mid le Temple), appear the names of Mr. R. A. Law, Civil Service, Straits Settlements, Middle T^mpl- 30 guineas International Law Sdiolar, and Mi. W. McK. Young, Civil Servant, Perak, Straits Settlements.45 words
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Article85 1898-07-21 10 Alluding to a recent paragraph in this journal referring to Sir VVinfield Bonser's announcement that he intended to take active measures to repress perjury and prevarication in the Ceylon courts, the China Mail observes There is some hard swearing in Hongkong. Only the other day, however, the genial Puisne Judge85 words
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Article441 1898-07-21 10 On the conclusion of the evidence for the defence in the case against the Opium Farm chinting, heard before Mr. Elcum on Saturday, Mr. Braddell, on behalf of the chinting, submitted that there was no cvi- dence of any assault or unlawful restraint. I On the other441 words
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Article199 1898-07-21 10 1 1 > Lawyprs v. 1 Hi, Xi < 1 Pi.ty rd (in the S. < C. ground nn<\ won > nsiiv h\ PIk 1 Rfsi for whom [toward and Parsons played good innings, A. \Y\ I Davis got eight wickets for 36 runs. Scores. 1 he Kern. F.199 words
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220 1898-07-21 10 Played on the Club Ground, on Saturday last, and resulting in an easy win for the Club Easton, bowling well, took six wickets for 17 runs. J. A. R. Glennie c Croucher b Bates o L. M. Woodward c and b Croucher j L.220 words
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Article851 1898-07-21 10 i A meeting of the Malay States \f i Association was held on July gth v j test against the extra duty of P k r placed on opium. J a hal! The Resident General had stated i letter that the reasons for the rise carry851 words
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Article117 1898-07-21 10 Mr. H. Tennant, the editor and ril :r of the Japan Gazette, shot himself until a pisto! on the morning of the nth infant, dying in the afternoon. His motive is unknown. Ihe Magistrate's Appeal, the Qveei on th^ prosecution of H. A. Scott, Muni p-* Inspector of Buildings, A.117 words
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Article1542 1898-07-21 11 (From our Special Commissioner.) The Show, the second held in the Town of Malacca, was located at the land end of the Esplanade. The exhibits were housed in three sheds, forming a hollow square which fronted Fort Terrace, and in a shed uhich ran along the wall1,542 words
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Article124 1898-07-21 11 The ever popular match Married v. Single was again on the cards for Saturday. Both sides had not their full strength, and it was anticipated that the Singles would walk away with the game, but the result was that the Married men were able to beat their124 words
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Article69 1898-07-21 11 This morning before Mr. Elcum a Malay woman named Sapariah was committed for trial for administering a stupefying drug. She went to spend the day with a Chinese woman named Tan Geok Tan and put datura in the food cooked for breakfast, taking care not to eat any herself. Two69 words
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Article180 1898-07-21 11 The American Consul General, Mr. Spencer Pratt, was called upon to-day by a representative of the Singapore Free Press and asked whether Lt. Hobson, the hero of Santiago, was not a Southerner, and whether he could not give some information concerning his home and family. Mr.180 words
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48 1898-07-21 11 Information has reached the local branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank that subject to audit, the bank dividend for the half-year will be £1 ss. per share, $1,000,000 being carried to reserve, $250,000 placed to property account and $400,000 carried forward.48 words
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Article48 1898-07-21 11 The following are the remaining Cup tie dates. 19th July, undecided tie S. C. C. v. R. A. No. 35 Coy. 21st July, R. E. v. R. A. 12th Coy. 26th July, Winners of S. C. C. R. A. No. 35 v. VV. Yorks Regt.48 words
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164 1898-07-21 11 There was a very large assemblage of spectators on Saturday last at Syed Alwee Road to witness the sports. The weather was splendid thoroughout the games. Among those present, were H H. Tunku Khalid. D.K., S P.M.J., H. H. The ex Sultan of164 words
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Article124 1898-07-21 11 We {Pinang Gazette) have to record the death, yesterday (14th) of On Seng Pin, a son of the late On Cheng Chan, a wealthy Chinese gentleman who, it will be remembered, was attacked by gang-robbers at Belle Vue last year, and died on the 14th of July. It124 words
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Article140 1898-07-21 11 Mr. F. Belheld was called to the Bar last month at home, having passed all his examinations. Mr. A. Allison forwards to us copies of two pamphlets apparently privately printed, entitled respectively The real wreckers of British Trade and Influence in the East." and a Memorial for the Borneo chief."140 words
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Article676 1898-07-21 11 P. C. No. 653 Amin died in the small-pox Hospital this morning of small-pox. H. H. the Sultan of Pontianak is expected here by the S. S. Ban Fo Soon on Saturday on his way to Batavi t. Capt. Ferguson of the S.s. Chwnshan from Amoy676 words
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Article56 1898-07-21 11 The Pinang Gazette says Gnoh Lean Tuck, Queen's Scholar 1896, has, we arc glad to hear, obtained an exhibition in Science at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, value £40 a year. He is only 18 years old. We believe that this is the first open exhibition obtained at either Oxford56 words
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Article123 1898-07-21 12 A Chinese baba named Ho Kng Tiang received well deserved praise from Mr. Elcum yesterday. A Chinaman was arrested by a policeman for some trivial conservancy offence, and shortly afterwards the baba saw him released. He went to enquire why, and found that the policeman had let123 words
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Article27 1898-07-21 12 Amongst arrivals by the s. s. Teresa from Labuan are Mr. and Mrs. St. John Hughes. Mrs. St. John Hughes proceeds home on account of ill health.27 words
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Article694 1898-07-21 12 The Opium and Spirit Farmer is at the present time carrying on operations in such a manner as will possibly lead to his own annihilation. In connection with spirits there is a system of espionage that is exceedingly irksome to Eng ishmen, and in an English Colony, especially694 words
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Article2614 1898-07-21 12 An Appeal to the Supreme Court. The Magistrate's Appeal, the Queen on the prosecution of H.A.Scott, Municipal Inspector of Buildings, v. A. Clouet, came on for hearing before Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones yesterday afternoon. Mr. Nanson appeared for the appellant and Mr. Napier for the Commissioners.2,614 words
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139 1898-07-21 12 On tne morning, of the nth mst., J^co ds Matto )zorio, under sentence oi death to r murder of F. M. X. dc Jesus, wa^ hange Victoria Gaol, Hongkong. A warder of the performed the duty of executioner, with two t officers as assistants.139 words
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Article1186 1898-07-21 13 f TMI HDXTO«. Dear Sir, I write to ask you whether the police cannot put a stop to the daily practice of Eurasian, Chinese and Malay boys gambling by racing chips of wood in the street drains on each side of Bencoolen Street and other places. It is1,186 words
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Article76 1898-07-21 13 As a result possibly of the recent ruins portions of a three storey-building now in course of erection in Upper Chinchew Street collapsed yesterday with disastrous resuits, the side walls giving way and damaging the houses on either side, one of which was literally wrecked Fortunately this was76 words
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Article509 1898-07-21 13 T HE SITUATION AT MANILA. China Mail Correspondent.) The supposed flight ot General Monet, with the family ot Captain-General Augustin from Marabele, Pampana, and their sensational journey in a rough canoe, through showers of bullets, is, as I supposed, the romantic Spanish version of the incident. The wife and family509 words
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53 1898-07-21 13 High Officials Implicated. (China Mail.j Chemulpo, July 10. A plot to overthrew the Korean Government has been discovered, and a number of high officials implicated have been imprisoned. General Ahn has fled. The guard at the Palace of Seoul has \teen largely increased. Great excitement53 words
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Article62 1898-07-21 13 The Rebels Advancing. Capture of Moning and Tibnpak. Lekin Officials Killed. (Special to the Hongkong Telegraph.) Canton, July Bth. The rebels have captured Moning and Tienpak and are now surrounding Wuchuen-sirnin Kwantung. Many Lekin officials have been killed. The Situation at VVuchow. The situation at Wuchow62 words
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Article241 1898-07-21 13 Horrible Death oi a Magistrate. Four Hundred Rebels Slaughtered. Wuchow, 7th July, 1898. Disturbances still continue at Pok Pak' and other places. The Murder of the Pak Lav District Magistrate. When the rebels entered the city the district magistrate with his family hid in the241 words
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Article161 1898-07-21 13 T he Defeence of Wuchow. About twenty braves in three matsheds are posted on the heights, on the right bank of the Cassia River, overlooking the city. The District Magistracy is guarded by a hundred more encamped in its outer court. Each shop ha- contributed one man to patrol the161 words
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Article103 1898-07-21 13 L' AUBAINE." The New Harbour Dock Co., Limited., launched from their shipbuilding yard at New Harbour to-day, a wooden screw steamer named V Aubainc, which has been built to the order of H. H. Rajah Brooke of Sarawak. Her dimensions are, length 100 feet, breadth 15ft. 6in., depth 7ft. 6in103 words
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Article129 1898-07-21 13 We hear that the late Manager of the Rest House, Johore, Mr. Xunis, has been in trouble over accounts. About a week ago he asked permission to come to Singapore, staying over here a day or so, during which time his books were overhauled, with129 words
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Article94 1898-07-21 13 The mail edition of the Singapore Free Press will be published at noon to-morrow, Thursday, a supplement being issued for despatch by the homeward mail on Friday. Before Mr. Klcum yesterday Mookram, a milk seller, was fined §30 for having in his possession for sale milk adulterated with water. Four94 words
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Article235 1898-07-21 13 Mr. John Cairns, a well-known and respected resident of Bangkok, died in Scotland on the 13th inst. He went I'ome iIU some months ago jut recovered sinl; iently to undertake active work in connection^ with the new boats of the East Asiatic Co. The M. M.235 words
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Article398 1898-07-21 13 At the Assizes this morning Goh Lye Soon, Wee Hap Chin and Goh Lang, convicted of housebreaking, were each sentenced to nine months' imprisonment. A Cowardly Assault. The last case on the list, against Chua Beng Chan, who was indicted on a charge of abetment of voluntarily causing398 words
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Article130 1898-07-21 13 There has been a general laundry strike at Hongkong, as a result of recent prosecutions at the instance ot the Sanitary Board, against the owners of laundries allowing their fokis to sleep o« the premises used as a laundry. On Captain Superintendent May making arrangements lor130 words
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Article1148 1898-07-21 14 Thb Mandatory Order Sit Aside. Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones gave judgment this morning in the Magistrates' appeal case, the Queen, on the prosecution of H. A. Scott, Municipal Inspector of Buildings, v* A. Clouet. In this case, he said, the appellant was convicted of re-erecting a1,148 words
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Article248 1898-07-21 14 Vo tfii Editor. Dear Sir, A short time ago I received a letter from the Native States, which appeared to me to be fully stamped, though the tiger's head was not obliterated, but I was mulcted in the sum of six cents by the Post Office. On248 words
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227 1898-07-21 14 Municipal Commissioners and their duties." Sir, On the 3rd November, 1897, and yesterday, there appeared in your paper certain comments on the conduct of Municipal Commissioners appearing for the defence in Municipal prosecutions As the matter is one of public interest, some additional remarks thereon may be useful. It seems227 words
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Article75 1898-07-21 14 A Chinaman who stabbed another on board th^ British steamer Volute off Acheen Head has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment in Ceylon The sea-serpent and big gooseberry season is now on at Peaang. Our northern contemporary says "We were shown at Messrs. Schmidt, Kusiermann Co's godown to-day the largest75 words
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Article1651 1898-07-21 14 Tuesday, July 19, 1898. Present His Honour the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alex. Swettenhano, k.c.m.g.) The Hon. the Acting Col. Secretary (C. W. S. Kynnersley.) the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer.) the Actg. Col. Treasurer (F. G Penney, the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) the Colonial Engineer (A Murray.)1,651 words
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Article531 1898-07-21 15 The S.C. Cli b just beats R. A. iy one GOAL TO NIL. L3>t Thursday the S. C. Club met the 35 Co. R- A. in the first round of the Singapore football Association Cup Tie and draw v vith them, the score being a goal531 words
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Article208 1898-07-21 15 PIT Y TH E POOR PULLER. il pv ssible, Sir Kditor, that you s e: your to any practice so improper, A> lambasting ot a ricksha coolie, who Runs no faster than an av'rage native Copper V Do you seriously advise us thus to chuck, Kn allegiance to the mighty208 words
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Article154 1898-07-21 15 new Japanese cruiser Tagasako l»« "i\. in Colombo, en route tor japan. m Boon Kwai, Ali Bakar and Abtl ii were each fined $25 and costs b Mi Eicura yesterday for failing to repo d-'- of smaiUpoi to the nearest poli< station. For being in possession of chandu other than154 words
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Article82 1898-07-21 15 (Corrected up to July 20.) On London. j Bank 4 m/s 1 ll i demand ...i/ii£ Private credits 3 m/s i ii tV documents 3 m/s i/ni credits 6 m/s l h l i% FRANCE, demand 242 Germany, demand 1 96 India, T. T 144^ Hongkong, demand f% pm.82 words
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Article101 1898-07-21 15 (July 20.) Tin $4250 Gambler 5.&0 do. Cube No. 1 8.30 Pepper, Hlack (ordinary Spore) 23.25 do. While, (Fair L/W=s% 4200 Nutmegs 1 10s to the !b. 77. Mace (Banda) 75. Moves (Amboina) 35. Liberia!* Coffee M 17. Tapioca, *mail pear] (Fair quality) 4.25 do. do flake (do. do.)101 words
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Advertisement285 1898-07-21 15 1 "Insulinde" Hotel, j SOURABAYA. THIS HOTEL AND TIFFIN HOUSE is situated in a healthy part of the Town, in the immediate vicinity of the Commercial Centre, near the Government Offices, Bazaar, Wharves, &c, &c Prompt Attendance. Comfortable Rooms. Excellent Table. Moderate Terms. English, French, German spoken. J. VAiN KATWIJK285 words
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Advertisement490 1898-07-21 15 REUTERS TELEGRAMS. THE WAR. THE CRISIS IN SPAIN: STII L A DEADLOCK. The Cabinet crisis at Madrid still hangs fire. THE SITUATION IN CUBA. Rain Hinders Siege Operations. Torrential rains at Santiago have prevented the Americans mounting their siege guns. Yellow Fever in Coast Ports. Yellow fever prevails at Caimamera,490 words
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Advertisement511 1898-07-21 15 THE WAR. SURRENDER OF SANTIAGO. Spanish Army to be Sent to Spain. Santiago has surrendered to ueneral Miles. The American-; agree to transport General Toral's troops to Spain, the officers retaining their swords. PROBABLE PEACE CONDITIONS. America Not Retaining Philippines. Cuba and Porto Rico Independent. No War Indemnity. The New511 words
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Article356 1898-07-21 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares* Paid <> v Bank of China and Japn, Ltd. %2\ Nominal. 2,000,000 450,968 199,875 £2.5. Beferred. £5 Buyers. I 1.250 /i Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency, $5 Sellers. 10,000 j^ f J 4I6 uniss f ued Clear Water Dairy Farm356 words
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Article32 1898-07-21 16 A Broken Knee-Cap. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, while staying with Baron Rothschild at Waddesdon Hall, slipped in going down the staircase, and fractured his knee-cap.32 words
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Article108 1898-07-21 16 The existence ot peace negotiations between the United States and Spain is not admitted officially, either at Madrid or Washington. g The Situation in Cuba and the Philippines. Operations Delayed by Rainy Season. The American operations at Manila and Havana will probably be postponed till September, after108 words
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Article75 1898-07-21 16 July 15. Per Verona from Yokohama. Mr. E. Walker. From Kobe.— Mr. P. M. Skinner. From Hongkong.— Mr. Peacock, Mr. C. J. Demee, Mr. D. H. Cook. July 16. Per Parramatta from London. Dr. C. F. Giddy. Mr. A. S. Ward. From Brindisi.— Mr. Hobbs.75 words
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Article68 1898-07-21 16 July 15, Per Verona for London. Dr. Walter V. Toy, Mrs. Toy and children, Mrs. Hind. For Colombo.— Mr. R. E. Wagner, For Penang. Mrs. J. Carroll and infant, Mr. O. V. Thomas. July 16. Per Parramatta tor Hongkong.— Mr. J. T. Nicholson, Mr. C.68 words
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Article295 1898-07-21 16 July 13, Per A. Apcay Mr. James. Mr. Per Carmarthenshire Miss Hensen. Per Libelle Mr. J. D. Ross, Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Cogan, Mr. Soire Jon. July 14. Per Penang Mr. A. J. Raymond. Per Tibre Mr. Louis et Artheme, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hertz, Mr. Gear to, Miss295 words
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Article13 1898-07-21 16 July 16.— Per C. Apcar for Calcutta. —Mr. R. G. Mathewson.13 words
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Advertisement129 1898-07-21 16 AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Under Mail Contract with thi Austrian Government. THE following are the dates on which the Co.'i Steamers may be expected to sail from here OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. for Hongkong, for Europe. Shanghai Kobb. via Ports 7. Vindobofia July 16 *Calls at Hongkong, Yokohama and Kobe. All129 words
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Advertisement87 1898-07-21 16 Royal Hair Dressing Saloon. Arrival of P\risian English Novelties. TV/f SARA TIER begs to inform his customers and the general public that he has received from the best Paris and London Houses, a large stock of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's Shoes Dancing Pumps, Walking Dress|Shces Christy's Hats, Felt and Straw,87 words
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Advertisement161 1898-07-21 16 Anjer Shipping Report. (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) [Date of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination. 1 July 4. Brit, bq., Lyndhurst Beatty New York, Mar. 24 Yokohama. July 5. Brit, bq., Saranoe Bartaby Ho Ho, June Q Delaware Breakwater.161 words
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Advertisement102 1898-07-21 16 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED. PEN i ANG, RANGOON At CALCUTTA. >ne cf the Company's steamers is intended tf 1 aye Tai.jontf Pagar Wharf every week. Passengers a»«d Cargo are booked by the abovf r amen it through rates to all ports in India and Ceylon a*so to East102 words
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Miscellaneous644 1898-07-21 16 CLEARANCES. July 20, Ban Whatt Hin, Brit, str., Edwards, for Billiton and Pontianak. Malacca, Brit, str., Olsen, for Teluk Anson, via ports. Giang Ann, Brit, str., Dunlop, for Samarang, via ports. Hydra, Brit, str., Lyons, for Bangkok. Uganda, Brit, sir., Black, for Calcutta. Ebani, Brit, str., Binus, for Hongkong and644 words
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Miscellaneous879 1898-07-21 16 Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived Prom For Whoa Hermione Brit, cruiser 4360 Callaghan May 23 Colombo Roads Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For Whet Alboin Brit. 696 Webster July 18 Bangkok Borneo Co. Bangkok, Juk Angelo Parodi Ital. bq.. 1 1 17 Moglia July 8 Newcastle879 words
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