The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 11 January 1900
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1900-01-11 17 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION.. RSEDIEHR THURSDAY, JANUARY 11th J 1900. No. G5O18 words
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Documestic Occurences.
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Article15 1900-01-11 17 On the 4th inst., the wife of N.B. estekolt of a son, still born.15 words
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Article35 1900-01-11 17 On the 6th instant, at the Presbyterian Church by the Rev. KH Morgan, Pastor of Methodist Episcopal Church, b. J. Benjaiield to Charlotte Ellen Nellie! second daughter of Mrs O. H. Brown, Grassdale, Singapore.35 words
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Article369 1900-01-11 17 A Theory of Action. French'! Possibility, 7 Before Colen^, The Ri^ht of Search, Private Kunds and the War !o I he Defence of Uysmilh, .o Ceylon and War Equipment, S l>.e YVhit* Flair, rhe Position at Magersfontetn. Portrait of Keppel, RT Nr\Vs. rhe Kifaour Bankrupt^ Case. IQ Sport. Clu Over369 words
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Article119 1900-01-11 17 (January io." r J~~ J,'" $67. Uambier 5^ dc. Cube No. 1 m Pepper, [.'lack (ordinary £>'pore 2<, do. White, (PiifL/'W-sJ) 4'V Nutmegs nos to the lb.) n 62. do. (80s to the lb) 80. Mace (Banda) g 2 Cloves (Amboina) M 2 Libenan Coffee M 17.^0 Tapioca, small119 words
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Article, Illustration554 1900-01-11 17 aHciethall the Pr^s the People's right mainUii Unaw*] bjr influence arid unbribed by gain; pnt^iol Troth her plorious precept* draw, n,,J RHicion, Loyalty, and Law. There is not really very much to remark upon in to-day's wire. But the tion of our field artillery,554 words
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524 1900-01-11 17 French's Possibilities. (Jan. 5th.) VV cm perhaps the temporary exceptions in the besieged positions at Ladysmith, Kirnberley and Mafeking, the situation in South Africa very visibly improves from day to day. French's cavalry, mounted infantry, and horse artillery have enabled him to pen up the Boer rommando at Colesberg amongst524 words
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Article357 1900-01-11 17 Be fore Colenso. In Natal no distinct action lias h. u n taken in Ihe way of an advance on Ladysmith, nor do we hear «hat the Boer positions at Do! ciutU loulL ufthe Tugela have been tackled, or indeed whether these positions are still in Boer hands. THORNEYCROFT'S Horse,357 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement73 1900-01-11 17 Tivoli Hotel and Tiffin Rooms. 4. Robinson Road. BREAKFASTS, TIFFINS AND DINNERS TO BE HAD HOT. Tiffins *n per Month. Accommodation for Visitors and Boarders. LIQUORSoj the BEST QUALITY ONLY Tivoli V>ilh< on Ice. American Cocktails. H. DANNBERG,— Proprteto 1 Dec n ORCHIDS. J. d' A. PEREIRA, Horticulturist, By Special73 words
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Page 17 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous291 1900-01-11 17 THE WEEK. The X.DL. steamer Sacksen with the outward German mail of the uth of Dec. arrived here on Saturday afternoon and left on Sunday. The M.M. steamer Oceanien arrived on Sunday afternoon from Shanghai and left at noon on Monday. The M.M. steamer Indus arrived outward OB Monday afternoon291 words
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Article453 1900-01-11 18 We mentioned yesterday that the German man-of-war Dcutschland went on to Pulau Way to coal, although she had been lying in the harbour for several days, and but for some hitch, could presumably have coaled more cheaply and with greater facility in Singapore. This is surely a453 words
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Article87 1900-01-11 18 The German mail steamer reported as being searched at Aden is no doubt one of the steamers running on the branch line between Aden and Zanzibar. The right of search is ot course necessarily exercised by belligerents over neutral vessels of the mercantile marine. And the87 words
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684 1900-01-11 18 The signs of the times point to the very significant fact that the pressing and really practical outlet lor patriotic generosity is now towards the provision of war equipment for the scores of thousands of militia and volunteers for whom our ordi- nary684 words
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Article369 1900-01-11 18 The news that Russia has executed a military experiment of a menacing character against Afghanistan takes one at once back to the stormy days of the Penjdeh incident of 1886. This Russian aggression, as some will remember, nearly precipitated a war, and it was only after the labours369 words
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746 1900-01-11 18 The Defence of Ladysmith. (Jan. 9th.) There is in to-day's war news but one* thing to note, and that is the splendid and determined defence of Ladysmith against an equally determined Boer attack all along the southern line of defence. The quite remarkable thing about this incident is that, like746 words
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Article79 1900-01-11 18 In Ceylon public subscriptions are being actively raised for a guarantee fund to ensure the provision of hoi and equipment for the Ceylon Company of Imperial Yeomanry. There are, however, great difficulties encountered by men who are under agreements as many of the tea estat. agencies79 words
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Article87 1900-01-11 18 The deliberate continuous treachery on the part of the Boers as regards their mis use of the white flag calls for drastic reprisals. One excellent way would be tl* issue ot" a general order that, unless all the enemy anywhere near the spot were to b« seen87 words
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596 1900-01-11 18 The Position at Magersfontein. (Jan. 10th.) Of the scanty references, in to-day's telegram, to South Africa there is but one of any significance. But that we do deem to have possibly a little more significance than appears on the surface. It will b< remembered that after Lord METHUEN had fought596 words
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Article270 1900-01-11 19 A JOHORE friend writes, regarding the stiou of the Topicist last Saturday that there is more reason for a portrait ot :niral KEPPEL to be placed in the Town II than that of any personage now there however distinguished, to say that uldyou (Editor Singapore Frc.270 words
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Article27 1900-01-11 19 Mr.Ehhu Root, United States Secretary ',State for War re/ ommends the laying of a from San Francisco to Manila at a s 5 K>,o >0 dollars (goldj.27 words
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Article743 1900-01-11 19 The conundrum in shipping circles to-day who is to coal the Deutschland? It is reported that after being here for three or four days, the Dock Company were unable to accommodate her with a berth, and that she has gone to Pulo Wey this very day743 words
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Article204 1900-01-11 19 The Local Secretary, the Rauo Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., has received the following telegram from Raub, dated 3rd January, 1900 Crushing finished 2cjo tons stone realized 16 jo oz. smelted gold. The abcve result is equal to a shade over 16 dwts. per ton. The total value204 words
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Article628 1900-01-11 19 The public examination of Mr. J. P. Kilgour commenced at 1 1 a.m. to-day, at the Supreme Court, before His Honour Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones. Perhaps it will be remembered that tne receiving order in this case was dated Nov. ioth. The facts of the case628 words
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Article82 1900-01-11 19 The Austrian torpedo-cruiser Zenta arrived from Colombo shortly after three o'clock yesterday afternoon, and exchanged salutes with Fort Canning and the <ierman flagship Deutschland. The Zcnta, which was built at Pola and launched in 1897, s a vessel of 2,250 tons. Her armour consists of82 words
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Article62 1900-01-11 19 A (ire occurred at 12. 30 a.m. to-day at 780 Gaylang Road. It was put out before much damage was done, only a few articles j being burnt. The occupant, a Malay, says j it was set on fire by a neighbour. To substantiate this statement, some62 words
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Article95 1900-01-11 19 (Via Hongkong. j Manila, 28th December. On New Year's Day the port^ of Dagupan, San Hernando, Vigan, I .avag, and Apairi are to be opened under Coasting Trade Regulations. London. 27th December.— Russian reinforcements continue to be despatched to the Eist. The Odessa correspondent of the Times d^ublwhether the95 words
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Article140 1900-01-11 19 This morning at 9 30. a man named Tan Xi Wong went into a house to sell oranges to a little girl who had beckoned him. Having distracted the child's attention, he i snatched two gold hairpins from her head j and ran from the house. P. C.140 words
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Article121 1900-01-11 19 'ANY COMPL AINTS?" A well known and popular general, who, when jp. command at Aid" >;, took a great interest in cv( thing that conceri ed the welfare of his men, inch g the food served out to them, was on one occ i riding past the cook-house ju-i before121 words
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Article461 1900-01-11 19 Tie Swift Cycle Company had an urgent order sent them for a Urge number of cycles t lot despatch to South Africa. They were to be to a special design and equipped in every respect tor immediate use. The machines, enamelled in khaki, were ready for461 words
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Article2941 1900-01-11 20 Wednesday, January 3, 1900. PRKSKNT H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alex. Swettenhatr, k.c.m.g.) the Acting Col. Secretary Sm yd Kynnrrslry, C \i.o.) the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill). the Acting Colo^i:! Treasurer (R. N Bland). the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray;. the Attorney-General <\V. R. Collyer). G.2,941 words
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Article363 1900-01-11 20 (Via Ceylon). Pietermant/burg, Dec. 1 8th.— The warlike feciing is very strong in .Natal. General Bullers failure, while deeply reerctted has been taken quite calmly. It is felt that, whomsoever he blamed, it is not Sir Redvers Buller, ioi the splendid troops and regimental officers The captured guns,363 words
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167 1900-01-11 20 CEYLON MOUNTED VOLUNTEERS FOR SOUTH AFRICA. \I f ei^Lr. Company Wantkd it Oh i OPPICIAL AVNOI'Vt EMEN'T RecEIH:!) IRON We are authorised to state thai His Excellency the Governor has been in communication with the Secretary of State regarding the employment ot Ceylon Xolunteers in South Africa, an-! he hareceived167 words
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Article713 1900-01-11 21 There is a prospect of another serious famine in Yunnan this winter. The Emperor of Germany has spent 810,000 on a summer palace at Kiaochau. The British dredger Manchester arrived, from Liverpool \esterday afternoon. She is on her way to New Zealand. The receipt is acknowledged713 words
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Article297 1900-01-11 21 The ordinary quarterly meeting of the Licensing Justices was held at the Office of the Inspector General of Police yesterday atternoon, there being present W. Evans fcsq Chairman Captain Craufurd, h. N E C. Brockman Esq, Dr. Ellis, and Supt. Cuscaden. r The business was formal, consisting297 words
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597 1900-01-11 21 THE SALE OF THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL LINE. We [Bangkok Times) are now able to state definitely that the sale of the Scottish Oriental line of steamers to the all powerful German syndicate is an accomplished fact. There are thirteen steamers, in addition to the tug-boat Bangkok, and though the three597 words
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Article65 1900-01-11 21 A Stirlingshire schoolmaster asked his cla^s to write an es-ay on Birds,' and this is the manner s which one of I lie young hopefuls began his iterary production < )ne of the most precious gifts of God to mankind is birds, whether singing their tuneful song on lhe trees65 words
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Article185 1900-01-11 21 Gentlemen, to'solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, 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. 208 (Pradignat) is solved as follows 1 S'5 3i 's^l& j 2185 words
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Article, Illustration31 1900-01-11 21 C. E. Noltenius - C. E. Noltenius By New York. (Per favour of Mr. 11. O. Robinson, Selangor.) Black (6 pieces). White (8 pieces). White to play and mate in three moves.31 words
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Article, Illustration27 1900-01-11 21 E. C. St. Maurice - E. C. St. Maurice By Montreal. ftsi Price Canadian Chess Association Tourney.) Black (5 pieces). W hite to play and mate in two moves.27 words
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Article266 1900-01-11 21 1 his remarkably pretty game occurred recently in the final n.und ot a champ onship tournament at the School of Arts, Sydney. The winner's moves are artistic from start to finish, and may justly be recorded as a tine specimen of Australian match play Bird's < >pcvikg.266 words
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Article110 1900-01-11 21 The following lively and interesting game was played in Me bourne between the veteran Mr. I. M. Connell, and a friend White— Mr. Connell. Black— A Friend, i P-K4 P K 4 8 B-KKt<!! B-Kt2 2 Kt-KB3 Kt-OB 3 9 Xt-Os BxKt 3 B-KtJ P-O3 ioOxrf(a) Castles(b.110 words
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Article483 1900-01-11 21 A Ladies' Chess Tournament, wit* eight competitors, recently took place at Amsterdam, the first prize being won by Miss Janscn, of Utrecht. The Italian National Tourney, which was to have been held in Ocfaehcr, was obliged to be postponed lo next spring, since outside of Rome there was483 words
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Article187 1900-01-11 21 IHE RAIDER'S COUNTRY" RAIDED. Speaking of the frequent pilgrimages made to the hill-country of Galloway byreaders of Mr. Crockett's novel, the novelist himself very good -humouredly explains the attitude to this form of hero-worship which some of the inhabitants take. An old shepherd above the head of the Glen of187 words
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Article390 1900-01-11 21 Mi utes ot a meeting of the General ommittee ot the S. M. S. AW. R. Fund held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday 3rd fan., at 4: P !:1, Puksent: H. H, Sir J. A. Swettenham, K.C.M.G., Chairman. H. E. Major Gen. Dickson, c.B390 words
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Page 21 Advertisements
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Advertisement33 1900-01-11 21 We acknowledge the receipt <>f calendars from the State Insurance Co., M«. •.»!>. Behr Co from Messrs. Powell t i from the Manchester, Messrs. Kumper.s L Co.; Mr. Asimont, auctioneer; and from Ot Co33 words
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Article103 1900-01-11 22 A match was played at Blakan Mati yesterday between teams of H. M. S. Her mionc and the R. E. The Visitors made 120 runs to their opponents' 69, thus winning by 51 runs, of which Lieut. Ballard contributed a useful 45 Sub-Lt. Armitage 15 Mid. Hutton 13 and103 words
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Article337 1900-01-11 22 'E's 'ardly a regular Tommy, 'E's 'ardly a Volun teer, With 'is 'at 'itched up over 'is eyebrow, an' 'itched down over 'is ear, 'E's a sort of 'arf so.er, 'arf cowboy 'art roughrider off of a run, E's a 'orse an' a nrlj an' rider jest beauiif'ly337 words
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Article189 1900-01-11 22 We have our Municipal Dog Department here. The dealing with a plethora of rats and cats is a Municipal solicitude at Colombo. (Strange it is that the latter animals have not done their duty by aiding in the extermination of the former.) The Times of Ceylon says We learn that189 words
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Article132 1900-01-11 22 Early this morning the body of a Chinese pauper was found in Sago-street. A horse belonging to Mr. A. Benzie was stabbed in the near fore leg yesterday morning. Theft from a Ship. Mr A. H. Stratton, of the Ban Poh (Juan) which is at present anchored in132 words
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Article714 1900-01-11 22 No. XXIV. Written for the Singapore Free Press by the Rev. G. M. Rbith. The ingenuous youth of the Scottish Universities have at last settled down to the steady work of the winter session, the brief madness of the rectorial elections being over. As I predicted714 words
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Article124 1900-01-11 22 Hongkong papers announce the death of Captain John Ambrose Clatke, who had resided in Hongkong for many years, working steadily in coaching officers and engineers of the mercantile marine for their Board of Trade Examinations. As illustrating the dangers ot the uncontrollable rikisha-puller in the street, a case occurred in124 words
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Article175 1900-01-11 22 (China Mail) Colombo, December, 29.— A British cruiser has brought into Port Elizabeth another American steamer laden with stores for the Boer Government. [From the phraseology of our correspondent's telegram it is clear that another steamer similarly laden has been intercepted previously by one of the numerous British175 words
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Article451 1900-01-11 22 CROWN AGENTS AND CROWN COLONIES. More than two months have elapsed, and still the Crown Agents for the Colonies have not issued the agreement for the construction of the British Honduras railway. The general terms of that agreement, drawn up in June last, were naturally based upon the prices of451 words
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Article91 1900-01-11 22 The Kiaochau correspondent of the JV.-C Daily News writes The Shantung Mining Co., which has recently been started here, has a share capita' ot 600,000. Mr. Rehders, formerly a manager of the Deutsch-Asiatische Bank is the managing director. To induce Chinese to invest their money in it, the shares91 words
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Article134 1900-01-11 22 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Artillery. Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, 4th January, iqoo. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Capt. W.G. St. Clair. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week: Sgt. t F. Minnitt. 2. Sergt. A. W. Mugliston134 words
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Article30 1900-01-11 22 The Daily Mail says. The national tambourine constructed by Mr. Kipling has won from the nation £26,805 14s 4d. Was there ever such a wonderful tune played on a tambourine30 words
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Article381 1900-01-11 22 The Penang Turf Club are asking f or plans for the erection of a new Grand Stand and other buildings. The Government Printer sends us the bound volume of the annual reports f or 1898, a useful book of records. The Royal Prince of Wales Lodge381 words
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Article240 1900-01-11 22 Our market has been firm during the week and though business has been small most stocks iho* an advance. Hongkong reports a steady market except in Hongkong and Shanghai Banks. Kechau. This mine has obtained 247 0/ 0 gold from 200 tons. Raub. The clean up for Nov.240 words
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Article37 1900-01-11 22 The Orders of the Day for the meeting ot the Legislative Council on Tuesday ncxl include Civil Appeals Ordinance Amendment Bill. Trans-Krian Land Improvement Bill. Municipal Amendment Bill. Governor's Bill. Malay States Lepers Asylum Bill.37 words
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Article1718 1900-01-11 23 QutCfuid agunf homines nostri est farrago Übelli. Juvenal. 1 The day is long past when there was room for indignation at the muddlement, partly legislative partly personal, of the fubilee Memorial. To legalise a job, not deliberately wrongfully conceived, but in its effect and methods a1,718 words
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Article1069 1900-01-11 23 The Bobr Crbusot Guns. The Boer artillery at Ladysmith, according to the Paris correspondent of the Daily Mail, consists largely of guns manufactured at Le Creusot, and known as French Krupp guns. The Transvaal and Orange Free State Governments placed a very large order some time ago with1,069 words
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Article56 1900-01-11 23 Referring to the crushing of 200 tons of ore for 570 ounces of gold amalgam, a telegram from the Manager at Kechau reports, crushing retorted 24J ounces. This means nearly I J ounces of smelted gold to lh ton of ore treated and 4356 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter842 1900-01-11 23 fo thi Editor. Sir, In your remarks on my letter of the 3rd inst, you have written Mr. Murray goes out of his way to assumt. that our charge" against the four is that they did not choose to endeavour to persuade the Legislative Council to adopt842 words
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Article132 1900-01-11 23 The match card oi this Club contains the following Jan. 6th AtoLv.M to Z. Jan. 13th Club v. Sgts. K. O. R., at Tanglin. lan. 20th Club v. S. C. C. 2nd. Jan. 27th Club v D. Co., K. O R. Jan. 31st Club v. S.C.C. 2nd132 words
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Article1141 1900-01-11 24 Dec. 7th, 1899. Since the Emperor's return from England things have been remarkably quiet politically there has been absolutely no declaration or utterance regarding that event, at least not in public The Empress and lie have been busy visiting painters' !and sculptors' studies, inspecting the works in1,141 words
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Article250 1900-01-11 24 {From a Correspondent.} The North Borneo Trading Co Ltd of this place, have jus^ put into the water a tine steam launch, for general timberworking business here. 'This launch has been christened the B Pryer, after the first Resident of the Province. Lor the Christmas festivities we have250 words
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Article267 1900-01-11 24 At 1.30 this morning, the house ot a Kling living at 57 Bukit Timah Road, was broken into and property valued at §131 stolen. P. C.271 who was on duty ncarthe spot, saw a Kling came out of the house and make off across some waste land. He267 words
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Article12 1900-01-11 24 The Japanese torpedo-destroyer Akebono left for Japan at seven o'clock yesterday morning.12 words
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Article1274 1900-01-11 24 TAll Riuhts Reserved.] BY VISCOUNT MORPETH. 11. THE GROWTH OF THE EMPIRE— IN AREA AND IN WEALTH. In the beginning of this century came the great Industrial Revolution. England became not only a country of traders but also a country of manufacturers. At the same1,274 words
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Article239 1900-01-11 24 In the Spectator's literary notice, we have this interesting passage:-— Blackwoods Magazine for November has an interesting paper on "Some Maxims ot Napoleon/ as illustrated chiefly by modern strategy in the North and South, Franco Prussian, and Russo-Turkish wars. Amongst other conclusions, the author of the239 words
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Article38 1900-01-11 24 The General Agents of the Jelebu Mir ng and Trading Company, Ltd., communicate a telegram sent from Jelebu at 8 I 7 this morning, stating that 'the battery is now crushing 24 hours a day." w 738 words
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Article98 1900-01-11 24 Work is proceeding rapidly with the building which is to be used as a reformatory m Singapore, and for which a vote Of9lo t ooo lias been taken. The situation of the Reformatory is on the new road running from Bukit Timah to rasir 1 anjang, about a98 words
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Article757 1900-01-11 25 Mgr. Fee arrived on Saturday afternoon by the Sachsen on return from Pondichery, where he had been for the episcopal consecration of Mgr. Bottero. Three fresh cases of small-pox are reported, the first two being Javanese in each instance, living at 33 Pahang Road, and -20757 words
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Article278 1900-01-11 25 As a sequel to the Yacht Races on NewYear's Day, two matches were arranged to take place over an almost similar course on Sunday morning. One match was between the Sultan of Johore's Shanklin and the Tanjong Pagar boat Madge, and the other between Mr.278 words
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Article109 1900-01-11 25 The calendar for the First Assize of the New Year is not a long one. There are only twenty cases on the list, and none of them are of great importance, with one or two exceptions. There are two murder cases, four of house-breaking, four of cheating, one109 words
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Article186 1900-01-11 25 Inturnai ional Amenities at Southampton. 'The following from the home papers of Dec. 5111 tells of an interesting incident which took place when the N'.l.. B.S, Sachsen which parsed through yesterday, left Southampton: "The hired transport Pinemort left Southampton this afternoon with the second section186 words
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Article242 1900-01-11 25 Captain Crauford, R.N. Master Attendant notifies that the flag-staff at Fort Canning will be dismantled this week for renewing the top-mast and top gallant mast. Signals will be displayed in the best«manner possible under the circumstances. Any signal not understood can be enquired about by telephone from the Master Attendant's242 words
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Article1627 1900-01-11 25 (Later than the German Mail.) The Flench and Austrian journals criticise the British tactics. They condemn the frontal attacks delivered by the English generals, and also the aulty scouting, to which they attribute the fact of the British troops being again and again entrapped. A good deal of1,627 words
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Article114 1900-01-11 25 'The returns from the Pahang Corporation's Mines for the month of November were as follows Sungei Lembing 'Ton? ot" stone crushed 1552 Oxide of tin produced 56 ton-, with 35 heads of stamps running for jo days. Working expenses $21,500. W J era m Batang Tons114 words
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Article235 1900-01-11 26 The Queen's Exequatur empowering Mr J. C. T. Reelfs to be Consul-General for the Netherlands at Singapore has been signed. The leave of absence granted to Mr. J. R. Innes has been extended for four and a naif months. (Mr. Hafiz Ghulam Sarwar is appointed to be third235 words
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Article323 1900-01-11 26 Selangor Probables v. Rest. A match was played between the above I teams last Saturday on the Esplanade resiting .n a draw. The Sclingor probables knocked up ,03, W. Dunman and J G Mactaggart being the highest scorers with 70 not out and 38 runs respectively lhe wik' made323 words
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Article96 1900-01-11 26 Ua? S^!2 T played at Mat! last Saturday between teams of H MS Htrmton* and 12th Co \i 7- r* an ea sy in for tl)e so R;A. cndin, llle visitors made ia-i m«. c i- Ueut Ballard cnntrib. ted 22" M d n' h Thoren 996 words
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Article2011 1900-01-11 26 (Via Ceylon. j 4 London, Dec. 25.— -During the past few days the Second Dorsets, the First South Lancashires and the Sixty-third Battery have arrived at Durban. News from Capetown states that a squadron of the tenth Hussars, freshly j horsed, have proceeded to Nauuwport and the Sixty-third Battery2,011 words
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Article182 1900-01-11 26 Calcutta, Dec, 2 6th.-The Viceroy's Cud wa run for under brilliant conditions, and the af ter noon was pleasantly warm. Hyderabad were present. Warn With regard to the racing, there was t»r.ki upset Mertoola's price had\ len^to etc„ money immediately before the race, but he lookTd <182 words
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239 1900-01-11 26 A "MESSAGERIES MARITIMES STEAMER ASHORE AT GARRAS. Captain Richter, of the st Mca ;C ar i ived at Singapore f«£ Ifeam« /T c rday States that the MM KS? H^ ,s ashore at Garras Ught. He says that on S .turday night he Ind.. '.v r slsland,n the RMo Straits239 words
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Article124 1900-01-11 26 Br.t.sh Line to Take Mannmn. Mails From the New Year bel d ce < n h NOV 2 U dersta "d that Mr. Chambarton has sent an order to the Governor of ManS teams' "V FrenCH M "eri*^ to carv h. Pany 3re nSer ,0 b^124 words
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Article39 1900-01-11 26 The F. M S. Meran with Sii Frank X" h e r onboard,eft^ ,t '"->- -'ng ior 'PI i ne most curious street in tU*. i do U Republique, Lyons he wurlj Hue paved with filak h,s te «*""y Lee39 words
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Article729 1900-01-11 27 The return Chingay procession will take place on Friday next. Ceylon planters are sending a gift of tea to the troops in South Africa. About 14,000 lbs. have been already subscribed. The P. and O. Chusan left Bombay yesterday afternoon as an extra steamer and is729 words
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Article114 1900-01-11 27 In to-day's issue appears the prospectus of the Royal Johore Tin Mining Co. Ltd., which offers a certain number of its shares to the public before Saturday. The Company is to take up the property of the Lebak Tin Syndicate, a concern that has114 words
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Article37 1900-01-11 27 A programme of sports has been arranged for Saturday next at Tyersall, commencing at 4 p.m. It includes Bending race, tent pegging, Lloyd Lindsay competition, ladies jumping competition, egg race, and polo ball race.37 words
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Article148 1900-01-11 27 Two Macaos had their hair ornaments, stolen from them in Philip Street yesterday. One of the thieves has since been arrested. A Bengali woman living in Victoria Street says that a box containing jewellery, valued at £50, has been stolen from her. One Moses, was yesterday sentenced by148 words
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Article432 1900-01-11 27 In the Supreme Court this morning, before his Honour Justice Hyndnnan Jones, a Habeas Corpus case was heard in which Mr. Niblett, appearing on behalf of Leong Ah Sing who keeps a house in Sago Street, applied for a rule restraining Mr. Evans, Protector of the Chinese, from432 words
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Article52 1900-01-11 27 The first assize for the to yeat commenced tins morning at n o'clock, before the Chief Justice Sir Lionel Cox. The opening case was that of Zechanah Hornsrein and Saminathan Pillay, who were charged with fabricating false evidence. This case was one of those held over from the52 words
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Article793 1900-01-11 27 Tut Destruction oi m Long Tom." The Standard correspondent at Ladysmith furnishes to-day a graphic account of Major-Gen. Hunter's sortie on the night of Dec. 8-9. He writes The force had made considerable progress towards the top before they were challenged by a Boer picket posted amid the793 words
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Article182 1900-01-11 27 CONTINENTAL CONJECTURES. (Through Dalzill's Agency.) Paris, Friday.— The St. Petei sburg corre.->pou-dent Jl the "Solid" says it is believed in the best- informed Russian circles that the real object of the Emperor ot Germany in visiting London was to conclude an arrangement in view of au182 words
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Article341 1900-01-11 27 Our Saigon correspondent writes On the 23rd inst. an Anamite woman of Saigon gave birth to a most extraordinary peak of nature resembling the famous Siamese twins, or perhaps it would be more correct to say, recently the well-known Nightingale Twins of some twenty341 words
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Article302 1900-01-11 27 Calcutta, Jan. i. The following honours have been announced STAR OF INDIA. To be Companion Mr. Richard Gillies Hardy of the Indian Civil Service, commissioner of the Lucknow Division of the North- Western Provinces and Oudh, INDIAN EMPIRE. To be Knight Commanders The Hon. Diwan Bahadur S.302 words
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Article139 1900-01-11 27 Mr. Hermann Yezin writes to the Editor of the Times Your Special Correspondent, dating from Port Said, November 17, says Just 40 years ago» in 1859, the first spadeful of sand was dug by M. de Lesseps at Port Said as the formal commencement of the Sue/139 words
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Article2965 1900-01-11 28 (Via Ceylon. j Chieveley, 24th.— Parties of Boers came within three miles of our camp to-day, threatening the watering parties, who are now compelled to go two rules, owing to scarcity of water. Modder River, 28th.— Information found on the battlefield shows that General Cronje employs half his force2,965 words
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Article272 1900-01-11 28 nl'irP''" 3 v tralt <■">■■■■'■■' 1 may be small variations. Singmpor*, January <v, I9 n O *SZ, Beef T*' lG BeefSteak d Bean Sprouts Bamboo Sprouts ,i ft *i r»i i CIO. -j 1 Blachan 2 Cabbage Bntavia do# Do < hina do Do., Salted dc>j Carrots,272 words
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Article692 1900-01-11 29 Admiral Watson transferred his flag from the Baltimore to the Brooklyn on the 19th December Prince Waldemar has been received with great festivities in Bangkok, the Navy Ball being a brilliant function. He is engaged in seeing. His Honour the Officer Administering the Government proposes to692 words
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Article83 1900-01-11 29 The Perak Art Club holds an exhibition at Ipoh at Chinese New Year. They invite the Singapore, Penang and Selangor Art Clubs to contribute, and offer a prize for competition among these Clubs. Drawings must be original, done without help of a Master and must have83 words
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Article148 1900-01-11 29 Johore, Jan. 9th. Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Henry Keppel, G C 8., visited Johore to-day, arriving at 5 p.m. in the Sea Belle. On landing a salute of 17 guns was fired, the Admiral was accompanied by H. E. Major-General and Mrs. Dickson, CommanderGoodenough, K.N.,148 words
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Article415 1900-01-11 29 (Sat v r, :ay Re i xew j The Government has recently intimated lo foreign nations that a state of war exists between ourselves and the Boer republics. That it was wise so to recognise them cannot be doubted. While there ;s now no necessity for415 words
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Article150 1900-01-11 29 The following pieces of land were put up for auction at Messrs. Powell and Cos. s ale-room this afternoon. hive Govern" ment building allotments at Robinson-road, Telok Ayer, opposite the New Market, were disposed of at $3.32, §3.40 §333, §3 33 an(i §3>3- P er s 4-150 words
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Article24 1900-01-11 29 Cenorship has been extended to letters from South Africa. Communications from the Transvaal, Free State, and Delagoa Bai are opened at Durban or Maritzburg.24 words
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Letter742 1900-01-11 29 The Memorial Fiasco." To th* Editor. Sir,— From your editorial remarks on my letter of 30th ultimo I infer that you admit that the Memorial scheme for which subscriptions were collected was wrecked by its former originators and promoters, the Municipal Body. The amended charge you bring against the four742 words
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Article225 1900-01-11 29 The military correspondent of a home paper writes thus of the militia .-—The public will in the course of a lew weeks have an Opportunity of making the acquaintance of a very important section of our military organisation the Militia a branch of the Service which seems to225 words
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Article535 1900-01-11 29 At the autumn meeting of the St. Joseph's Society, Mill Hill, held in London on the Bth November, the following extract was read from the report of the Prefect Apostolic to the Society of the Propagation of the Faith, Sarawak, September 13th, 1899. During535 words
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Article296 1900-01-11 29 The report of the Committee appointe I to consider the subject of Fort Canning Light was laid on the table of the Council yesterday. The essential part runs as follows 5. The Commir.ee .ire unanimously of opinion that the insufficiency oi this light has been fully established296 words
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Article44 1900-01-11 29 Caesar Laba, a Russian sailor belonging to the transport Vladimir, now at anchor in the roads, was found trespassing yesterday morning, on the fortifications at Mount Palmer, by Bombardier Moore of the R.A. The Russian was arrested, and afterwards fined $30.44 words
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Article82 1900-01-11 29 Mr. Th. Sohst had the honour yesterday of being a private guest of Prince Henry's, at luncheon on board the Deutschland. A Gazette Extraordinary declaring Nagasaki to be an infected port, in consequence of bubonic plague, has been iss.ied. Mr. E. Jess, r Coope's steam yacht, the Sunrise, not Sunbeam82 words
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Article1357 1900-01-11 30 r Tuesday, January 9. 1900. Present H. E. the Officer AilmiiiiMrring th«* Governnru nt (Sir Alex. Swettenham, k.cm.g.) I the Acting Col. Secretary (C.W. Sneyd Kynacrslcy, c.m.g.) the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill). the Acting Colonial Treasurer (R. N Bland), the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray), the Attorney -General (W.1,357 words
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Article165 1900-01-11 30 The following letter has been circulater 1 eu Consulate General of the United States, Singapore, iotn January, 1900. Getvlemen, I have the honour to inform you that under order of date 26th December 1899 issued by command ot H.K. General His, Military Governor, P. 1., trade and165 words
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Article133 1900-01-11 30 In ihe excitement of present events in South Attica, and as each ti^ht brings out its list of heroic deeds to claim our attention, the name of one man who played a heroic part in lhe eaceful warfare pursued by the press has been left in the133 words
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1315 1900-01-11 30 In compiling the following statement we (Ceylon Observer) have been guided by cablegrams and the leading English papers, etc. From these we have tabulated the following information which may be interesting just at this moment. The hst includes all British Regular forces1,315 words
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Article328 1900-01-11 30 The charges against Zechariah Hornstein of the Trieste Hotel. South Bridge-road and Saminathan Pillay, were again heard at length this morning at the Assize Court. before the Chief Justice, Sir Lionel Cox The prisoners were charged with making false evidence for use at a judicial proceeding, and with328 words
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202 1900-01-11 30 r i In order to assist the Messageries Mantimes s. s. La Seyne which was stranded on her last run from Lata via to Singapore in the Rhio Straits at Garra 3 Island on the <>th, H.M.S. cruiser Hcrmione left the man202 words
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Article104 1900-01-11 31 Nothing official has yet been received about the Colesberg fight. THE MILITIA. It has been decided to employ outside Great Britain twelve Militia Battalions, of which seven go to South Africa, two to Malta, and two to the Channel Islands. The destination of the twelfth is as104 words
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Article29 1900-01-11 31 NEW FIE LD ARTILLERY. A Five Million Vote, The Dr fence Committee of the Cabinet nas derided to ask for five millions to pronew guns. London. January 4th, igoo.29 words
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Article32 1900-01-11 31 PLAGUE AT CANTON. LARGE DAILY DEATH RATE. Special to Singapore Free Press. Hongkong, sth Jan. 1900. I here is a severe outbreak of plague at Canton. Thirty deaths occur daily.32 words
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Article50 1900-01-11 31 The Enemy Shelter in the Hills. General French's artillery forces the nemy to keep concealed in the hills. GATACKE ADVANCES. The Borrs who occupied Molteno and Cyphergat retired later, on Gatacre advancing. There was some fighting. IN NATAL. Sickness at Kirnberley. Typhoid and scurvy are increasing in Kirnberley.50 words
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Article47 1900-01-11 31 The Boer Commando at Springfield. Thorneycroft's Horse reconnoitred yes terday towards Springfield, and saw a large Boer force. They then retired, the Boers maintaining a tire until the British Camp was reached. Ft is reported that a lieutenant and five men have not returned. (Later.)47 words
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Article34 1900-01-11 31 Effect of the Howitzers. despatch from Frere of yesterday states that the Boer trenches [at Colenso: tave been shelled and smashed by the lyddite projectiles. The enemy has shifted his position.34 words
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Article13 1900-01-11 31 Reinforcements have been despatched to ieneral French from De Aar.13 words
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Article93 1900-01-11 31 Alleged Escapes from Ladysmith. A Boer despatch states that six horsemen have escaped from Ladysmith. It is Relieved that the party includes Colonel Khodes and Dr. Jameson. NATIVE SPIES AT MODDER. Natives have been caught at the Modder g l y T "^nailing information from thr THE93 words
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Article35 1900-01-11 31 f n w° ers ye retired from Molteno on trai Gatacre advancing with infantry, Mounted Rifles, and artillery. MORE MILITIA EMBODIED. \n Army Order directs the embodiment ,xt^ in additional battalions of militia.35 words
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Article25 1900-01-11 31 Feeling the Pressure of the Campaign. President Steyn has issued a proclamation making every white, irrespective of nationality, liable to service.25 words
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Article79 1900-01-11 31 A Boer Force Attacks French. Enemy Driven Back and Shelled. They Still Hold a Hill Position. A despatch from Rensburg, dated January 4th, states that the enemy unexpectedly attacked the left flank of General French at daybreak on that day. They were repulsed and then occupied79 words
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Article32 1900-01-11 31 At the special request of General French the Composite Household Cavalry Regiment, a Field Battery, and the ist Essex Regiment have been despatched to him tem P° raril y-32 words
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Article20 1900-01-11 31 Mr. Waldorf Astor has contributed /'5OOO for the equipment of the City of London Volunteer Regiment.20 words
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Article68 1900-01-11 31 DESPERATE SORTIE AT MAFEKING. A Boer Fort Attacked. The Assault Repulsed. A despatch from Mafeking dated 26th December states that a British storming party of eighty men desperately attacked an impregnable Boer fort and were repulsed with a loss of 21 killed and 33 The Fight at Colesberg .Major C.68 words
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Article22 1900-01-11 31 The feeling in Germany is increasing over the affair of the s.s. Bundesrath. London, January 6th, lSgg.22 words
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Article125 1900-01-11 31 A Semi-Official Declaration. Continental Bourses Affected. The Continental Bourses are flat on a semi-official announcement at St. Petersburg to the effect that in view of the recents reports of the alarming situation in Afghanistan, Russia had experimentally sent troops from Tiflis via Baku and Krasnovodsk by125 words
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Article22 1900-01-11 31 BULLER MAKES A DEMONSTRATION. General Buller sent all available troops yesterday to demonstrate at Colen<o, when the enemy occupied all the trenches22 words
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Article42 1900-01-11 31 Police Taken Prisoners. A Reuters telegram from l.jurenco Marques says that at Pretoria there are reports that the Bechuanaiand police holding Kuruman have surrendered. There are 120 prisoners, including twelve officers, besides seventy natives also stores and ammunition.42 words
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Article105 1900-01-11 31 A Detachment of Suffolks Captured. General French reports that the situation near Colesberg is much the same but that a serious accident had befallen the ist Suffolks. Four companies of that battalion were attacked at a lev hill a mile from the camp. Colonel Watson, who ordered his105 words
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80 1900-01-11 31 Over Five Hours' Fighting. Enemy's Losses Very Heavy. (ieneral White heliographs from Ladysmith, on the ;th January (Sunday), that from two o'clock in the afternoon the Boer attack continued until 730 in the evening. The enemy, who were in great force, were repulsed everywhere with80 words
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Article134 1900-01-11 31 Energy and Determination of the A Struggle for the Entrenchments. The Devon's Bayonet Charge. General White says that the enemy pushed yesterday's attack on Ladysmith with the greatest courage and energy. Some of our entrenchments were thrice captured and retaken. One point of our position was134 words
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Article159 1900-01-11 31 DEATH OF LIEUT. BRUMBY, U.S.N. Special to Singapore Free Press.) It is telegraphed from America that Lieut. Brumby, Admiral Dewey's flaglieutenant on the cruiser Olympia during the campaign, has died at Washington, of The late Lieut. Thomas M. Brumby, U. S. Navy, was appointed from Georgia and assigned159 words
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Article406 1900-01-11 31 ON THE MODDER. Reported Boer Detachment for Keuter's correspondent at Modder River states that the Boers are still strengthening their works at Magersfontein, but it is reported that they are withdrawing a portion of their forces to reinforce Colesberg. The U. S. Consulate at Pretoria. The Transvaal Government406 words
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Advertisement286 1900-01-11 31 LIQUID FUEL (PETROLEUM RESIDUE) Large Stocks always od Hand (hi C PER TON f.o.b. IN BUNKERS AT FRESHWATER ISLAND (PULO BUXOM) opposite western entrance of New Harbou N.B. 1 Ton of Liquid Fuel is equivalent to 3j TONS OF JAPANESE COAL The fuel is delivered through a 6 in pipe286 words
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Article679 1900-01-11 32 January 4. Nivasv Brit, str., Jacobs, for Rangoon and Calcutta. Alstralind, Brit, sta., Mills, for Christmas Is. N*w Guinea, Brit, str., Strom, for Sydney, via ports. Hebf, Brit, str., lnkster, for Penang and Deli. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang Germ an la, Ger. str., Moller,679 words
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Miscellaneous85 1900-01-11 32 anjer Sun ping Report. (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press L Date of passing Anjer Nationality and description off vessel Captain's name Where ar.d when sailed. Destination. Dec. is. Dut.str.GßDE; Le Clercq Rotterdam, Nov. 18 j Batavia. D p.: 7 I tslr X >Nll,oW '«-«>«l.;Visman, *><*» ivta, Dec. 2785 words
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Miscellaneous1478 1900-01-11 32 SHARE LIST, JANUARY ioth,X9©o. < Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid Oi*. Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal. 2,000,000 414,231 IfMftS £4 n Deferred. %S I J^J Jj Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10,000 i |4 i6 unissued Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 J 25.000 2501,478 words
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