The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 28 February 1901
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1901-02-28 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28th4 1901 No 70918 words
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Article274 1901-02-28 1 LBS. V k 'ori* Memorial, 125 incidence, 125 <t a Ceremonial Hall, its Expedition. c of the Kmpire, 126 Beach*comber, 126 Canada and the Duke of York, nof the Garrison, 127 Against the Li ensin*> JusGranted 13 U Ctw que, 137 tball. re V. Vko!an or, 128 ..,[,•—Setanpor, 128274 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article25 1901-02-28 1 McX'allum On the 29th Jan., at Government House, St. John's, Newfoundland, the wife of Colonel Sir Henry McCallum, r.b.. k.c.m.g., a.d.c. of a son.25 words
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Article42 1901-02-28 1 On the 16th of February, at St George's Church, Penang, by the Rev. H. C. Henham, m. a., Acting Colonial Chaplain, Herbert Hathaway Gilbv, of Penang, to Ethkl, youn^e-t daughter of Capt. Bradbery, Harbour Master and Magistrate, Penang, and Mrs. Bradbery.42 words
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Article, Illustration316 1901-02-28 1 Utrr shall the Press the People's right maintain, v'nawid by influence and unbf ibed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw Pledged to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (Feb. 2ist.) Before an enormous audience, at Calcutta, on the 6th inst., the Viceroy, Lord CUR/ON presiding,316 words
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Article150 1901-02-28 1 A very strange coincidence is to be noted m connection with the death of the QUEEN. A London morning newspaper of Tuesday the 22nd January, published therefore twelve hours or more before the death of the QUEEN, has this remarkable an r nouncement: 11 Mr. J. \V.150 words
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Article612 1901-02-28 1 In connection with the fact that their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess o* Cornwall and York are to arrive at Singapore on the 21st April, there arises the point as to where any ceremonial reception, on such a scale as to be really612 words
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Article328 1901-02-28 1 One item m to-day's telegrams is to the effect that the public press at home are astonished at the Government's ig- norance of Count Waldersee's proposed expedition. This astonishment is expressed m view of a statement by Lord Cranbourne m the House of Commons to the effect328 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement135 1901-02-28 1 Fraser Deaoc CimitcdPrinters, Publishers, Account Book Manufacturers, Commercial Stationers. Publishers of The Singapore and Straits Directory, The Singapore and Straits Rough Diary, The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-Book, Hand-Book to Singapore, The Singapore and Straits Bazaar Book, Map of the Town of Singapore, &c, &c. The Largest and Most Complete Printing135 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous271 1901-02-28 1 THE WEEK. The outw ird mail of Feb. Ist arrived by the i\ &O. Plmssy on Sunday. The next mail from home is due by the N. D. L. Stuttgart on Saturday. The last homeward nail iff t by the P. &O. Coromandcl on Friday and the N D. L.271 words
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Article95 1901-02-28 2 The state of Spain, now i "iat martial lawhas been prodaurud.it} -iic^ Madrid itself, is indeed serious' A Apparently the secular pretension]^^ r» i o. A of the Roman Church m Soam the bottom of the popular disturbances, which have taken the form of AntiClerical riots throughout95 words
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Article1074 1901-02-28 2 (Feb. 22nd.) If one thing more than any other impresses thehome-goingStraits man amongst his stay-at-home fellows m the United Kingdom, it is the chronic incapacity to grasp any coherent or sufficient idea of the outer Empire. The Hongkong Telegraph takes up this very point from1,074 words
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Article229 1901-02-28 2 (Feb. 23rd.) Everything is for the best m this best of all possible worlds, but there is a curiously antithetic twang about these telegrams, that stand together m the special service of a Hongkong contemporary The Tsar's new proclamation declares his peaceful intentions and the sublime Christian work229 words
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Article468 1901-02-28 2 As supplementary to the views expressed from time to time m these columns on the M Control of Natives," we have this opinion, from a Burma contemporary; and this, too, where every public officer knows the vernacular. Much more does it apply, as m Singapore, to condiiions468 words
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Article383 1901-02-28 2 (Feb. 25th.) The beach-comber" is the sample of "the poor" who is always, m a constant cycle of rotation, with the long suffering communities inhabiting the ports of the Far East. Thus does the Hongkong Daily Press lift up its voice and cry aloud on this perennially sore383 words
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Article192 1901-02-28 2 It is satisfartory to note not only thai the Boer raids have come to an end through their entire failure to effect their object of instigating the revolt of the Cape Dutch, but that the invading cornmandoe* are now suffering a process of sudden and complete disintegration.192 words
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Article425 1901-02-28 2 (Feb. 26th.) To the average honest mind m thi< part of the world it is not easy to understand why the French journalists of IndoChina should harp upon the existence of la question Siamoise." The British, who m India, Burma, and the Straits represent a neighbouring preponderance to425 words
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Article570 1901-02-28 3 (Feb. 27th.) Ii is with extreme reluctance and no g that we are gradually form- icion that a very serious and ge is cont< mplated by the War m v onstitution of the infantry Imp- rial Garrison at SingaAbout a year ago, owing to the570 words
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Article145 1901-02-28 3 As this is Paardeberg Day," [vice Majuba, wiped off the slate it will not be forgotten the Canadian troops were afforded a chance, which they took to the full, of distinguishing themselves m the final attack, which compelled Cronjk's surrender. It is, therefore, opportune145 words
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Article460 1901-02-28 3 Funeral Servhb at Windsor. London, Feb. 3. A s.ilute of 81 guns was fired on the arrival of the body at Windsor. The service m St. George's Chapel terminated at .ibout f, ur o'clock with Beethoven's Funeral March. In St. Georgb's Ch*pei. Many Etonians helped 10 guard460 words
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Article1301 1901-02-28 3 (Written for the Singapore Free Press,) Climate and clothes is an alliterative, and, therefore, an enticing headline, but climate has not more to do with clothes than temperament. Teufelsdruckh, Professor of Things m General, has said the word. Clothes are primarily for decoration, and we decorate1,301 words
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Article91 1901-02-28 3 A Government Gasettc Extraordinary^ published to day, contains this interesting notification Telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Officer Administering the Government Straits Settlements, regarding the approaching v;sit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Singapore*. London, 16th February,91 words
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Article191 1901-02-28 3 A meeting of the members of Executive and Legislative Council, Municipal Commission and members of Chinese Advisory Board was held at the Council Chamber, this afternoon when, the Acting Governor informally submitted a scheme of amusements for their Royal Highnesses during their stay here on191 words
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Article90 1901-02-28 3 (Via Bangkok.) Milan, ex- King of Servia has died at Vienna. The embarkation of the Yeomanry rev forcements has bei/un, and is proceeding rapidly. After the opening of Parliament, the K»n^ will visit the Empress Frederick, and probably also the Kaiser. It is stated that the Boers are fleeing90 words
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Article49 1901-02-28 3 < The roof of the new Royal Mint at Bangkok is to be of steel and the contract for it has been secured by Me>*rs. Hovvarth Erskine, Ltd. Pettenkofer, the famous chemist, has committed suicide. He was 82 years of age. Surely he needn't have been m such a hurry.49 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement70 1901-02-28 3 Messrs. John Little Co. are showing a splendid lot of photogravures, that should serve not only as memorials of our late Queen, but also of the coming visit of T.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of York. The late Queen, the present King and Queen, the Duke and Duchess of York,70 words
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Article798 1901-02-28 4 The Acting Resident, Perak, reports chat a case of bubonic plague was discovered at Ipoh, Perak, on the 19th instant. Over five hundred Chinaman have been arrested for gambling during the last two days, and several for firing off crackers and bombs. Mr. J. Napier, residing798 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter708 1901-02-28 4 t*o thb Editor. Sir, —In the recent Cricket Match between Singapore and Selangor one of the umpires, through some confusion or other, omitted to call "over," not only after the sixth ball had been delivered, but even after the seventh had been bowled. And the bowler708 words
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Article281 1901-02-28 4 A National Indian Memorial Hall. Calcutta, 2nd Feb. The question of a National Indian Memorial to the Queen will be submitted to a public meeting m Calcutta on Wednesday next and it is understood the following proposals, which are approved of by the Viceroy, will then be brought281 words
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Article543 1901-02-28 4 Singapore v. Selangor. A Win for Singapore by one Goal to Nil. Before a large concourse of spectators the following teams took the field. Right. Selanoor. Left. G. Reid. Maartenz, Hunter. Henbry, Skinner, Peck. Hubback, Kent, Cropley, Bradbury, Vanrenen. Taylor, Dick, C. W. Abrams, E. A. Abrams, Kerr.543 words
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Article132 1901-02-28 4 H. M. S. Blenheim is expected from England some time on Sunday afternoon. She intends taking m about 1,000 tons coal at the Wharf. This morning the United States cruiser Buffalo, one of the converted merchant vessels retained, with troops on board, arrived from Colombo on her way132 words
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Article92 1901-02-28 4 Winners oi the monthly medals of the S. G. C. during 1900 will play off on Saturday, two rounds, special handicap. There will also be a competition for a prize presented by Mr. Vade, two rounds on Saturday, 23rd, andjtsvo rounds later. A game was got up with some92 words
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Article358 1901-02-28 4 (From a fYmymfaq On the morning of the Bth inst d very heavy fall of rain, two Chines* 1 a near the theatre collapsed, huryL> occupants under the ruins. A girl of sixteen were killed and a man woman, their parents, were injury police, with prisoners to help,358 words
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Article345 1901-02-28 4 Capt. Charles Wood, sth Northumberland Fusiliers (son of Sir Ewlyn Wood a ,c a brother of Capt. E. Fitzgerald Woodd the Devons) who was here with his batialk as a subaltern, and subsequently pa*ied out to and back from Wei hai-wei as a Captain m the Chinese345 words
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Article98 1901-02-28 4 Merloolas, the horse so much tan. the 1899 Viceroy's Cup, died on th< back to Colombo from Madras, from a s 1 ous affection of the lungs. Merloola- waexpected to do great things, but came up to expectations and Mr. De was arranging to send the horse ba k Australia.98 words
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Article183 1901-02-28 5 The following Notifications, dated 18th February are, by command of His Excelcy the Officer Administering the Gotroinent published for general informarice With reference to Government Notification N of the 14th instant, it is hereby notified 5 j-rank Athelstane Swettenham, k.c.m.g., Colony and assumed the duties of 1183 words
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Article210 1901-02-28 5 MURDER ON A BLUE FUNNEL STEAMER. ng murdf r, arising i ut of a friendly disI ice on board the Blue Funnel steamer on the high seas, about sixty miles from midnight on Thursday, the 7th inst. c facts are that a dispute as to the wheel* 1 o,ii aiose210 words
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Article64 1901-02-28 5 Lhat exceedingly clever conjurer and entertainer "Bertram' gives his first üblic performance m Singapore at the own Hall to-night. Press notices are imous m his praise, and from what he skill at the Tang! in Club on t of the S. C. C. smoker we predict success.64 words
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Article118 1901-02-28 5 B Spanish mail Monte Video homebound is due here on Saturday'afterioon, as she left Manila on the 19th afternoon. S Undaunted left her anchorage d proceeded to Borneo Wharf, section 8, morning for coals. French Transport Colo?nbo went to Pagar yesterday afternoon and taking m about 300 tons118 words
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Article138 1901-02-28 5 total number of deaths for Singapore :h e week ended February 16th, is 182— 3 per mine o f 35.37. The list includes seven deaths from fever, twenty-bcri-beri and twenty from phthisis. her case of cholera has been report>th inst., nor any further case of P la gU€ mihc the138 words
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Article681 1901-02-28 5 The number of deaths from plague m Bombay during the first week of February was 922. J A launch will leave Johnstons Pier for the Swimming Club on Sunday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Imp. German mail steamer Sachsen having left Hongkong on the681 words
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Correspondence.
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408 1901-02-28 5 To the Editor. Sir, —I have rejoiced (doubtless among many others) to see the space you have given m your columns to letters respecting the cruelty towards cattle, brought from Siam to Singapore. Not only have the miserable animals to put up with sufferings408 words
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Article226 1901-02-28 5 (Hongkong Daily Press.) London, 14th February. Parliament opened to-day amid a brilliant ceremonial. His Majesty the King himself read his Speech. He stated that he earnestly desired to walk m his mother's footsteps. An early submission of the Boers was desirable m their own interests. Until then it would226 words
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Article127 1901-02-28 5 Nothing definite was decided upon at yesterday's meeting held m the Legislative Council Chamber, relative to the reception of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York on their arrival here on April 2 ist and the programme for their amusement during their stay. Certain suggestions,127 words
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Article29 1901-02-28 5 n The reason given for the recent resignation of the Italian Cabinet is that the Chamber disapproved of the conduct of the Ministry during the recent strike at Genoa.29 words
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Article263 1901-02-28 5 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant Singapore Volunteer Corps Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton. Singapore, 22nd February. 1001. 1. Duties:— Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieut. D. S. Carmichael. Orderly N.C.O. for the ensuing week A Coy. Corp!. R. S. Buttar. B Coy.263 words
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Article183 1901-02-28 5 The late Queen's will is a most remarkable document, or rather book, for it is bound like one and secured with a Chubb lock. It was originally drawn up m 1876. Then various deaths, births, and marriages caused divers codicils to be added to the number of183 words
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Article335 1901-02-28 5 The Burmese have a prophecy that this year will be one m which many great fires will occur m various towns, m Burma; and m most places precautions to put out conflagrations are being taken. Subscription by Messrs, Gilfillan Wood Co. ($25) andW. Strugnell Esq. ($10) towards the Strangers and335 words
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Article3264 1901-02-28 6 An Impressive Sight. London, January 31.— An Army order directs the following order of procession Officers of the headquarters staff, bands of the Horse Guards and 2nd Life Guards, playing Beethoven's and Chopin's funeral marches only, a detachment of Volunteers and Yeomanry, a colonial corps, 25 officers3,264 words
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332 1901-02-28 6 First Session. On Feb. 21st, at 7 a.m., the Malaysia Mission Conference of the M. E. Church was formally opened by Bishop Warne All the sessions are being held m the M. E. Church, Coleman Street After the opening devotional exercises,332 words
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Article34 1901-02-28 6 According to a Fusan telegram of the -nd inst. to the Jiji, the Russians are surveying inside and outside of Chin Kai-wan near Masampo, one steam-boat and five boats being engaged m the work.34 words
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Article656 1901-02-28 7 j t is officially communicated that, to-day I the eighth day since the occurrence last reported isolated case of plague Singapore, the port will on Monday xt be declared to be longer contamjted under the provisions of the Venice Convention, unless a further case occurs before656 words
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Article1092 1901-02-28 7 Quiciuid agunt homines nostn estfarragolibelli. JUVINAL. "To Amurath an Amurath succeeds." Probably for the first time m history of the British Colonial Service, the administration of a Colony and its dependencies has fallen to two brothers m succession. To Swettenham a Swettenham succeeds. The Topicist does1,092 words
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Article470 1901-02-28 7 The Hon. C. W. S. Kynnersley is appointed Acting Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements. Leave of absence, without pay, not exceeding one year, is granted Mr. J. O. Anthonisz, dating from Jan. ist, during such period as he may continue to hold the office of Municipal President; this leave470 words
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Article30 1901-02-28 7 Mgr. Palluci, Roman Catholic Bishop of Hsianfu, and his co-adjutor have both died suddenly, and it is said that an enquiry into the circumstances of this double catastrophe is probable.30 words
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Article691 1901-02-28 7 Mystery and Illusion* The name of Charles Bertram is so wellknown m the realm of conjuring as a public entertainer that that gentleman requires nothing m the way of introduction from the press of the Far East to commend hi^ performances to the favour and support <691 words
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Article136 1901-02-28 7 Two steamers now under construction on the Pacific coast for the Eastern Shipbuilding Company, of Connecticut, U.S A., and which are to run between California and the Orient, will be the largest vessels sailing on the Pacific. They will cost £i ,000,000 each. The ships are to136 words
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Article1543 1901-02-28 8 January iotb. Ever since the beginning of the New Year the sudden cold wave, which has passed over almost the whole of Europe, has swamped every other topic. After two months so mild that people began to look narrowly at their calendars to be sure that it1,543 words
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Article140 1901-02-28 8 Great Britain has created part of Punjab into a new Province of the Indian Empire. The Kirk Session of the Presbyterian Church here would doubtless be well pleased if they had to record m their minutebook a few incidents like this Mr. Alexander Pennycuick, who is leaving Rangoon shortly, has140 words
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Article1064 1901-02-28 8 The Dutch churches m Cape Town were draped with black, and the Dutch and British for the first time for years were sincerely united m sorrow and mourning. The burghers at Pretoria display respectful sympathy. Mr. Van Wyck, Tammany Mayor of New York, refused to half-mast1,064 words
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Article686 1901-02-28 8 It is officially announced that a telegrar has been received stating that the Goveri ment of Burma have declared Sin*»» Jlll s d pore an infected port on account of plague "Tuo Yaw is thanked for his excellent letter on the Bangkok Cattle Trade, n will686 words
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Article334 1901-02-28 9 H.M.S. "BLENHEIM ARRIVED. Th e "Um^auntbd's" Relief. rst-class cruiser, from Chatham, the Undaunted v? hich left here 10 ft m yesterday, in Chinese waters, 5 3^] 0 n aside the wharf at about i p. m., A v where she now lies at section was originally intended by the Itv334 words
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Article268 1901-02-28 9 SINGA PORE GOLF CLUB. It of Final of Monthly Medalists r T'.nn MONTHLi Medal ior Ffkri ary. ng conducive to good golf was aturday the afternoon was ground and greens were m exondition, and from the appended it will be seen some v record re handed m, the form showed268 words
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Article24 1901-02-28 9 "JP- "man mail steamer Stuttgart Colombo on the 24th inst. at Wdav i ik cx jected to arrive here on sth proximo, at daylight.24 words
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Article679 1901-02-28 9 (Especially prevalent m Singapore I. The most virulent of these is undoubtedly Pride of Office. Its chief vie tuns are members of the Civil Service, few (if any) of whom escape its ravages. Its severer forms are (a) Vanity of Heads of Departments, and {b) Inordinate Conceit679 words
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Article112 1901-02-28 9 We are promised a visit this week end from Prof. Deval's Great Indian Circus and Menagerie of Wild Animals, whoopenon the ground opposite the Raffles Hotel. Penang speaks highly of the combination, not only as to the gymnastic and trapeze work, but as to the number and docility of the112 words
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Article46 1901-02-28 9 SINGAPORE PHILHARMONIC. SOCIETY. It was m contemplation to resume the regular Choir practices to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon, but as that date has been fixed for Sir Frank Swettenham's first reception, the first practice will take place on the afternoon of Friday, at the usual hour, 5.30 p.m.46 words
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Article113 1901-02-28 9 S.C.C. 9. S.R.C. This match, played on the Recreation ground last Saturday, resulted m a win for the S. R. C. by 24 runs. For the S. C. C. Lieut. Woodham made 17 runs and tor the S. R. C. G. Oehlers 32. H. D. Jansz captured eight wickets113 words
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406 1901-02-28 9 SIR ALEXANDER SWETTENHAM AND THE CEYLON COLONIAL SECRETARYSHIP. Mr A. Melville VVhitk and the Latest NBWS FROM SINGAPORE. The Times of Ceylon says Mr. A. Melville White has returned to Ceylon by the P. and O. Peninsular after his visit to the Straits. Mr. Melville White gave us some interesting406 words
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Article177 1901-02-28 9 Again on Saturday evening the Town Town was crowded to witness Mr. Chas. Bertram's clever performances as a prestidigitateur, the S. C. C. being present almost en masse. As on the iormer occasion, Mr. Bertram delighted his audience with his neat sleight-of-hand and his interesting patter. In177 words
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787 1901-02-28 9 The seventy-first half-yearly general meeting of shareholders of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank ing Corporation was held at Hongkong on the 16th inst. Mr. N. A. Siebs, Chairman, presided The Chairman said .-—Gentlemen, we have the pleasure of laying before you the accounts of a787 words
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Article160 1901-02-28 9 Lieut. M. St. L. Simon, k.e. is now stationed at Landguard Fort, Felixstowe, and does not return to Singapore. Mr. Heinrich Huttenbach, late of Selangor, who passed through a few week ago on his way to Europe via America, is again m Singapore on his way home via the Canal.160 words
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Article2175 1901-02-28 10 (Via Ceylon.) London, Feb. 1 2th.— The King has suggested a small Committee of members of the present and fate Cabinets to consider the question of a memorial to the late Queen Victoria. The Duke of York is better and has returned to London. The King of Portugal has2,175 words
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Article175 1901-02-28 10 The Chigwell after discharging at Pulo Bukom proceeded to Tanjong Pagar yesterday to dock. The American Cruiser Buffalo conveying troops to Manila left at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, after receiving about 3 00 tons coal from lighters m the roads. Another new coasting steamer, the Tanglin, 1,250 tons175 words
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Article166 1901-02-28 10 Mr. Walter Fawcett m the Scientific American gives an interesting description of the facilities existing m the United States for the expeditious and economical treatment of the coal [traffic. In particular he states that at the great coal pier at Port Richmond near Philadelphia166 words
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Article87 1901-02-28 10 The following are the results of the Men's Monthly Medal Competition on Saturday, 23rd inst. Owing to the various competitions which were going on at the Singapore Golf Club links on that date, few member competed at the Sepoy Lines The following returned no scores Hons.87 words
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Article115 1901-02-28 10 Mr. Vadi's Prize. The following are the first Ties m the handicap and match-play, two round-, of the Competition for a prize presented by Mr. Vade, to be completed by March 2nd J. D. Munro v. A. Kerr J. H. D. Jones v. Mr. Justice Leach; P.115 words
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Article104 1901-02-28 10 The line Dutch cruiser Koningin IVilhelmina der Nederlandcn left for Batavia at seven this morning. The Collier Saint Andrews, with coals from Cardiff, steamed to Borneo Wharf yesterday and left for Japan direct last The Russian Volunteer steamer Vladimir is expected here early next week, with troops bound104 words
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Article143 1901-02-28 10 An extraordinary suicide is reported from Gabarintha, m the Murchison district, a man named Petersen blowing his head off by putting a plug of dynamite m his mouth and exploding it. The deceased was 65 years of age, and was a native of Sweden. (The man must have really lost143 words
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Article248 1901-02-28 10 Captain Boldero, the Acting y a Attendant, returned yesterday Horsburgh from his tour of inspect; j the light houses m the Straits of MiSS M. Vedrene, for some time m comm* of] the M.M. branch mail steamer 7 running between Singapore and $ai has stayed back248 words
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Article50 1901-02-28 10 Through the kind courtesy of the Committee of the Teutonia Club, the Singapore Philharmonic Society will give its Musical Evening (postponed on account of the fal news of the Queen's illness) at the Tcutonia Club on the evening of Monday the iith March, (yesterday fortnight). fc m50 words
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Article164 1901-02-28 10 A Ceylon paper has this reference tc the proposed arrangements m connection with the approaching visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York We are authorised to state that the Duke and Duchess of York will arrive m Colombo on Friday, the uth,164 words
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Article244 1901-02-28 10 All the Singapore friends of Capt. Stanley S. Flower of the sth Fusiliers will be amused at this instance of scientific assimilation of his subject by that ard< student of Natural History, (now holding an important post m Egypt) Many humorous stories are told oft troubles244 words
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824 1901-02-28 11 HP Supreme Court this morning, His 'V- Mr. Justice Leach gave judgment \\tex of an application by Mrs. JJaa*of the 'Royal Oak" Hotel, mandamus against the Licompelling them to re-hear ation by her for a licence for her L > bearing824 words
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Correspondence.
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1331 1901-02-28 11 To THL EbiTOR. Sir, —I have seen the correspondence m the Singapore Free Press relating to the cruelty of the Bangkok cattle trade, and f feel impelled to add my testimony m a cause which I knoiv deserves all possible attention, and, as only1,331 words
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Article1387 1901-02-28 11 Report for six weeks ending on 22nd Bukit Hitam Mine, The 160 ft. main level south has been extended a further 23 ft. making a total of 161 ft. from the crosscut. There are 3 tt. of good quality stone m the end. Where we are stoping on the1,387 words
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Article1671 1901-02-28 12 The Tributbs of Her Statesmen. Lord Salisbury, m the House of Lords, m the course of his speech moving a resolution m reply to the King's message announcing the death of Her Majesty his mother, spoke as follows The late Queen had so many titles to admiration1,671 words
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Article60 1901-02-28 12 The agenda for to-morrow's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners includes consideration further of regulations regarding dangerous infectious diseases a motion by Mr. Barker re flying a flag over the Municipal Building on the occasion of Board and other meetings legal opinion on verandah obstruction m Kling-st. sites for60 words
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Article77 1901-02-28 12 An enquiring correspondent is informed that De Wet and Te Water, both wellknown Boer names, do not refer to the same person. M. Leo Ancla, who is an editorial writer on the staff of Lc Mekong, has published two appreciative articles on the late Queen, one entitled Victoria Intime," the77 words
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Article662 1901-02-28 12 Sir Henry McCallum sends to the Editor, a copy of the Daily News of St. John's, Newfoundland, (Jan. 7th), which contains this interesting farewell appreciation of the Governor's tenure of office m that Colony The Governor. Our readers will hear with regret that Sir Henry McCallum662 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement117 1901-02-28 12 The Hon. Seciy., Strangers' and Prisoners' Aid Fund, acknowledges with thanks the following subscriptions towards the above fund Messrs. Stiven Co. $25. John Little Co. Ltd. $15. Kelly Walsh Ltd. $10. I. M. Lyon Co.'s Patent Libenan Coffee Pulper AN effective substantial and simple coffee pulper based on the principle117 words
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Advertisement49 1901-02-28 12 11^ X TA a km m Am m mm I I I I f™^ mm v Horse WTiiskv To be obtained from Messrs. CHIN HOA HONG Co., YONG HOA SENG Co. T YONG LEE SENG Co. GHEE SOON Co. AGENTS GUTHRIE and Co. Nov i t u ths uc49 words
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Advertisement489 1901-02-28 12 The Singapore Free Pr^^ AND Mercantile Advertiser. Cable Address,- Advertiser, Sxn gaport Telephone Number.— No. 6r Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Si nga "THE leading English Kewspap,. 1 Straits Settlements; %l^ Federated Native States of P cra^ 5 gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the \v Sembilan; British North Borneo- S. Netherlands489 words
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Article491 1901-02-28 13 w S Blenheim left this monng for Egerton left yesterday afternoon ng to assume his duties there as 'La Resident Councillor. Lman wa> yesterday sent to prison delivering a counterfeit .V B. Herald states that Mr. ernor-d signate of B. N. Borneo, ndon by the Hamburg on491 words
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Article124 1901-02-28 13 Sir Frank Swettenham held his first v At Home since htf arrival, at Government House yesterday. The weather being all that could be desired, the function was very largely attended. The Hon. C. W. S Kynnersley, Acting Colonial Secretary, and Mrs. Kynnersley and most of124 words
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Article111 1901-02-28 13 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brougfa and th- ir Company arrived stiaight fiom Oalcutta this morning by the Palitana and give their opening performance m the Town Hall to night. The Company numbers 20. In consequence of thr postponement of the departure of the Stuttgart till Sunday morning,111 words
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Article222 1901-02-28 13 In the Supreme Court this morning, before the Chief Justice, the action of Lazarus Joseph Chater v. the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China was heard. Mr. Delay appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Buckley for the defendant. This is an action m which the plaintiff222 words
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Article317 1901-02-28 13 Further Details. The China Times, the new Peking paper, published the following as an extra on the 30th Jan.:— A most painful tragedy was enacted on Monday night at the Hotel dv Nord, Peking. The guests at the hotel were finishing dinner and were still sitting at317 words
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Article464 1901-02-28 13 Emperor Presents thb Noble Order of thb White Girdle. Permits Prince Chuano to Commit suicidb and ordbrs others to be Beheaded. {New Press Special.) Peking, Feb. 17.— A telegram (has been received here to-day from Sianfu, and has been communicated by the Chinese Peace Commissioners to464 words
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346 1901-02-28 13 Perhaps the very last Consular report written by Mr. Rounsevelle Wiidman, U. S. Consul-General at Hongkong, who with his wife and children perished m the foundering of the s s. Rio de Janeiro^ contains this reference to the Hongkong Coal Trade as quoted m the346 words
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Article16 1901-02-28 13 »~.~4 One fatal case of cholera is reported, that of a male Chinese, Boat No. 516.16 words
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Article327 1901-02-28 13 In reference to Mr. Brough's welcome dramatic visit toSingapore, opening to night with the "Tyranny of Tears, 1 it is interesting to read a Pall Mall writer's comments on a Quarterly Reviewer's estimate of the Victorian Stage." He says It is not enough to weigh the works327 words
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Article61 1901-02-28 13 The new coasting steamer Rajaburi lek on her maiden trip for Borneo and Manila last Monday. The Spanish mail Antonio Lopez, outward bound, is due here to-day. The German Collier Cimbria, having put out her coals, is now m dock at Tanjong Pagar. The Borneo left for Rangoon61 words
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Article199 1901-02-28 13 From the publishers, Messrs. Fraser and Neave, Ltd., we have received an advance copy of that handy annual, the Singapore and Straits Directory for 1901 the 22nd annual production. The general arrangement of the book is well-known, and that has been adhered to, with numerous improvements199 words
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Article200 1901-02-28 13 The Daily Telegraph contains an account of a conversation with some Boer prisoners on iheir way to Ceylon, which deserves special attention, as showing the real feeling of r.he Boers. M You will return," said the writer m the Daily Telegraph 14 to find ii all200 words
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Article79 1901-02-28 13 There seems to be a revival of Buddhism all over Burma. In Rangoon last weekseven Burmese were re-converted to Buddhism. The Buddhist Society for propagating Buddhism, whose headquarters are at Chicago, are about to start a mission m Burma, and are sending out two lady missionaries who are shortly expected79 words
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Article1360 1901-02-28 14 (Written for the Singapore Free Press by the Rev. G. M. Reith.) No. LVI. I am writing under the shadow of our great national sorrow, which is the greatest, the deepest, the most wide-spread sorrow that has ever befallen the world since our race was born,1,360 words
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Article529 1901-02-28 14 One of the greatest aids to prosperity, whether of the individual, or of the nation, is, says "("old the prevention ot waste. And any process which facilitates the preservation of a country 's food supply possesses advantages which can only be estimated by those who know529 words
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Article820 1901-02-28 14 Mr. Arthur Kbyser. Allusion has already been made to an incident which took place on the recent journey of Colonel Harrington to Abysinnia. As the matter received much undue notice through some curious comments m the Djibouti Paper, giving an altogether wrong impression, it may be820 words
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Article141 1901-02-28 14 An allowance of is. 6d. a day will m I future be issued to officers serving with the local companies of the Royal Engineers at Ceylon and Singapore who attain profi ciency m the language of the native sol- diers under their command. In reference to the approaching visit of141 words
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Article85 1901-02-28 14 At a meeting of the Darul Adab n held last night at the Club Hou* following resolution was unanimously' ed, proposed by the President n Ahmed bin Osman) and seconded L Hon. Secretary (Hadjee Mohame I Si r^ "That on the occasion of the visit of 185 words
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Article292 1901-02-28 14 One marked feature of the ol the Queen's Day of Mourning m n dij the numerous out-door para le services, which were therefore not ciated with the place of worshin one denomination, nor surr mded w the difficulties attending t restriction and exclusion i, accommodation was limited rior of a292 words
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Article74 1901-02-28 14 (Corrected up to February 27 On London. Bank 4 m/s demand 2/ o/, Private credits 3 m/s 2/0J documents 3 m/s 2/o,' i, credits 6 m/s a/oj France, demand 2^2 Germany, demand 204 India, T. T 149] Hongkong, demand p.r Yokohama, demand 1 Java, demand 1 1 Manila, demand74 words
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Article101 1901-02-28 14 (February 2 7 J' n 167.2S Grmbier M 9.15 do. Cube No. 1 1 Pepper, Black (ordinary S'porej 2S 75 do. White, (Fair L/W=s% Nutmegs uos to the lb.) $<> do. (80s to the lb) 76 Mace (Banda) 92 Cloves (Amboina) Liberian Coffee Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality do.101 words
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Miscellaneous67 1901-02-28 14 Weatfit r iv p< r(February 20.) Taken at Kandang Kerbau Hospital OUcivui <j. am. Inn. v w Bar. red. 32 Fan i'9-W 29.864 Temperature 81.0 57.0 Wet Bulb Thermometer... 7^.0 760 O.r. of Wind N.K. N.E Nh Max. Temp, m had<* go.o Mm do 0 70.2 Max. m Sun »52-567 words
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234 1901-02-28 15 rtfc conference closed Feb. 27. Begin. c b. 21 with the exception of ession daily. A report s jon has already been given. session the infant son of terry was baptized by Bishop rnards the Bishop remarked c time had now come234 words
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Article13 1901-02-28 15 A VISIT TO GERMANY. The King goes to Germany on Saturday.13 words
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Article33 1901-02-28 15 Sir Michael Hicks Beach is considering the question of making the coming increase of duties retrospective, to check the rushing of goods out of bond, thus forestalling the increase.33 words
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Article23 1901-02-28 15 THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK. It is understood that the Duke and Duchess of York will arrive m Singapore on April 21st.23 words
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Article18 1901-02-28 15 The papers are astonished at the Government's ignorance ol Count Waldersce's proposed expedition [to the interior of18 words
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Article40 1901-02-28 15 No news has been received from French for five days. It is believed that parties of Boers have succeeded m breaking through French's lines, but that the main body, numbering 4,000 is still m front, hard pushed by40 words
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Article52 1901-02-28 15 De Wet is close to Orange River, his objective being Griqualand West. Col. Plumer's column is pursuing De Wet. The Boer invaders, everywhere throughout the Colony, are retreating northwards. Since entering Cape Colony De Wet has lost thirty killed, and sixty prisoners, while many of his force52 words
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Article47 1901-02-28 15 METHUEN DEFEATS A BOER FORCE. Lord Methuen has expelled 1,400 Boers from a strong position at Hartbeestefontein. There were 51 casualties including three officers killed. On this occasion the defeated Boers suffered severely. A party of Boers have captured a train load of foodstuffs at Klip River.47 words
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Article21 1901-02-28 15 Dewct is marching on Prieska to await Commander Hertzog, who is bringing a thousand remounts.21 words
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Article37 1901-02-28 15 Botha Desires to Gome to Terms. The Weekly Dispatch states that the Cabinet has been summoned owing to a telegram from Lord Kitchener stating that Botha has asked for a meeting to arrange37 words
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Article17 1901-02-28 15 Fleeing, Scattered, Pursued. The enemy is m full retreat and is dispersing, vigorously pursued.17 words
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Article13 1901-02-28 15 Dewet's invasion of the Cape has completely failed.13 words
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Article35 1901-02-28 15 r Ferried Over the Orange. 11 All that was Left of Them." It is stated that Cewet escaped in a boat across the [Orange?] river, fleeing with a mere handful of followers.35 words
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Article35 1901-02-28 15 The s.s. City of Rio de Janeiro from Hongkong and Yokohama struck on a rock and sank outside San Francisco Harbour. Many of the crew and passengers are said to have perished.35 words
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Article251 1901-02-28 15 Mr. Rounsvelle Wildman, the U. S. Consul-General at Hongkong, with Mrs. Wildman and family are amongst the missing. [Mr. Rounsvelle Wildman was a native of New York. He was appointed U. S. Consul for Singapore m June 1890, leaving here for Barmen (as Consul; m251 words
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Article21 1901-02-28 15 122 persons were lost m the Rio de Janeiro, the vessel sinking m twenty minutes.21 words
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Article15 1901-02-28 15 Weather Thick. The pilot was aboard, but the weather was log<,»)15 words
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Article13 1901-02-28 15 Lamentable Disorder There was great confusion, and several boats capsized.13 words
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Article14 1901-02-28 15 The drowned include 24 saloon passengers, nineteen officers and 43 Asiatic passengers.14 words
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Article16 1901-02-28 15 Seventy-nine persons were saved, including twelve cabin passengers, fifteen Asiatic passengers and eleven officers.16 words
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Article18 1901-02-28 15 THE WILDMAN FAMILY DRO WNED. The death of Mr. Kuunsevelle Wildman, Mrs. Wildman, and their son, is confirmed.18 words
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Article15 1901-02-28 15 THE CAPTAIN' S FATE. The master of the vessel, Captain Waid, sank with his ship.15 words
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Article49 1901-02-28 15 {Later.) Further Personal Details. Among the saved from the Rio Janeiro are Mr. William Brainier from Yokohama, and Mr. Holze, Shanghai. Among those drowned were Mr. Charles Dovvdill, solicitor, Shanghai, Mr. H. C. Mathieson F. C. Mathieson) Shanghai, and Mr. and Mrs. Hart, from Manila.49 words
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Article23 1901-02-28 15 A great American steel and iron combination with a capital of eleven hundred million dollars has been incorporated.23 words
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Article27 1901-02-28 15 The Kaiser met the King at Frankfort and accompanied him to Cronberg whence they drove to the Chateau of the Empress Frederick.27 words
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Article26 1901-02-28 15 The Empress is admitted to be suffering from internal cancer. But it is possible that the patient may live for some months yet.26 words
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Article41 1901-02-28 15 ORANGE RIVER IN FLOOD. Steyn and De Wet Fail to Cross. The Orange River being impassable, De Wet and Steyn failed to cross and doubled back to the west, recrossing the railway to the south of Orange Station.41 words
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Article22 1901-02-28 15 Gradually Closing In. The British form a cordon from Orange Station to Norvalspont and are closing on the Boers.22 words
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Article20 1901-02-28 15 Retreats Towards Portuguese Frontier. Botha with 2,000 Boers broke away from French m the direction of Komatipoort.20 words
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Article283 1901-02-28 15 LOSS OF H. M. S. SYBILLE. Pour Officers Dismissed. On the recommendation of the courtmartial held on the loss of His Majesty's Ship Sybille, four officers are to be dismissed their ship. [A Renter telegram, dated Cape Town, Jan. 22, says: The Doris has arrived at Simons Town. She brings283 words
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Article67 1901-02-28 15 De Wet has doubled back east, not west and has gone m the direction of Petrus~ ville. [If Reuter would only spare us these contradictions we are quite ready to believe that DeWel. doubled both east and west, and was also simultaneously escaping s^uth and north. What67 words
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Article16 1901-02-28 15 The House oi Commons has voted the reply to the Address by 297 to 78.16 words
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Article26 1901-02-28 15 Supplementary Estimates. Mr. Balfcur announced supplementary estimates to include one million for the Navy, and ov er three millions for the Army.26 words
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Advertisement520 1901-02-28 15 .HE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers, &c. < 'Tipany executes Ship and Marine 1 Ei gine Repairs of all descriptions, m the most under the superintendence of need Karopean Shipwrights and Kngineers. ng Docks up to 500 feet m length and 21 Ston520 words
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Advertisement325 1901-02-28 15 NIPPON YUSEN (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd.) < y A regular bORTNIGHTLY Service is mains ained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contracs with the Imperial Japanese Government. Specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided wiih excellent accommodation325 words
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Article51 1901-02-28 16 FURTHER PRESSURE ON THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT. Hongkong, Feb. 22nd, 3.30 p.m. The Allies having made preparations to recommence hostilities, an Edict has been received at Peking m which the Chinese Government accedes to the demands of the Powers unreservedly, especially as to the decapitation of the culprits51 words
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Article15 1901-02-28 16 Princes Tuan and Chuang are fleeing disguised as merchants towards l.intunghsien.15 words
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Article27 1901-02-28 16 Some Loss of Life. Hongkong, reb. 23rd. The s S. City of Rio has toundered near .San Francisco. Several lives have been lost.27 words
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Article49 1901-02-28 16 Preparations for Reception. An Imperial Edict has been issued giving orders for the preparation of the Palace m the Forbidden City at Peking for the re*;eption of the Chinese Imperial Court. Th<* Emperor and Empress-Dowager are returning to Peking at the end of March.49 words
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25 1901-02-28 16 Hongkong, Feb. 23rd, 3.3S p.m. 400 Fusiliers are proceeding to the north to relieve the Australians. M.ijor Everett commands the detachment.25 words
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Article29 1901-02-28 16 Hongkong, j(- h Feb., 10.40 a.m. Chanshu Chiao and Yingnten committed <:nConed suicide on the ***** int. at H»umfu. Prince Chuang commits suicide at Pu- houfu.29 words
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Article32 1901-02-28 16 lillisien has been beheaded at Lanrhoufu. Chihsin and Hsuchengyu will be beheaded to-day at Peking at the same place where m Ju'} last Hsuehingcheng and Yuanschang were beheaded32 words
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Article24 1901-02-28 16 Mr. Conger I' S. Minister, who is departing for America, leave- Mr. Rockhill m his place as Ai ting Minister.24 words
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Article21 1901-02-28 16 Another message say- that Princes luan, Chuang, and Lav and General Tungluhsiang. have fled for refuge to Ninghsia.21 words
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Article30 1901-02-28 16 Hongkong, Feb. -'sth, 2 p.m. On the 19th a [German 1 patrol was attacked m the mountain to the westward of Paoting fu by Chinese soldiers.30 words
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Article12 1901-02-28 16 Two companies of German soldiers started for the place.12 words
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Article30 1901-02-28 16 H Heavy Chinese Loss, c was heavy fighting. The Geruianb lost one killed, three severely and Hve slightly wounded. The' Chinese lo»i \\a> 200. The remainder fled.30 words
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Article392 1901-02-28 16 FEBRUARY 27th, 1901. Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid n Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. £i Nominal. <£ 2,000,000 414.23" 199,875 4 Deferred. j&5«5/ I 1,250 it Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 10,***** L i» l ,4 l uniss 1Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4. Sellers. I 175.000392 words
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Advertisement63 1901-02-28 16 McALISTER Co. Engineering Department. FOR Planting, Mining, Engineering, Carpenters Tools and Requisites Portable Steam Engines and Centrifugal Pumps Dicks Patent and Original Balara Belting Circular, Frame, Cross cut and Hand oaws Hand Pumps for House and Ship use Hand Drilling Machines and Portable Forges Cement Drain Pipes, Fire Bricks Fire63 words
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Advertisement85 1901-02-28 16 J. M. Lyon Co.'s Patent Libenan Coffee Pulper A N effective substantial and simple coffee pulper based on the principle of elastic abrasion not crushing, and thorough dissemination of pulp and parchment. Saves its own cost m a very short time, by non breakage of beans, with lull yield. No85 words
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Miscellaneous634 1901-02-28 16 CLEARANCES. February id. Hong Beb, Brit, str., Peters, for Hongkong and Amoy. February 20. Governeur Jabsche, Ger. str., Schlaikjer, fo r Hongkong. February 21. Hong Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Ido men ci s, Brit, str., Riley, for634 words
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Miscellaneous758 1901-02-28 16 v \l b L 5 i N f k Men W,&! Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived ru,u Pi" M* Brit, g.b., 755 hP. Green Feb. 5 Malacca Bangkok, Mar Algkrinb Brit, sloop, 1050 E. D. Hunt Feb. 23 Penang UncerUi Other VesseN Flact «S Tom Mattert Arrived From Contienee* F*758 words
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Miscellaneous352 1901-02-28 16 Passengers Leaving by the Mails. Feb. 22.— Per P. &O. Corommndtl FOl P Mr. H. Clodd, Mr. Li|(htlo .t. Vl r L. I'aersor Mrs. Brewster. Misses Cox (four), Mt tei For London. Mr. and Mrs. Oai| Mr. and Mrs. Knight and two children. Feb. 25.— Per P. O. PUssf For352 words
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