The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 6 June 1901
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section19 1901-06-06 1 THE Singapore Free Press AN D MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JUNE Oth Ji)01 No. 72319 words
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Article157 1901-06-06 1 ICLBS. SuppK, 5 Governor, is From Within," < '-cism, 1% Bounder, 11 346 D 346 ide, 246 $46,355 .547 ''.'ill, 141 shield, ;^o ib Gymkhana, i 1 Millar Cup, [harmonic Society Musi--354 346,354,355 347 Sala v. Local Market, rc-Johore Ra.lway, v >< a Bill, e Amendment, Amendment, e Amendment,157 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article38 1901-06-06 1 In(,ven.— On the 3rd Mry, at 28 York-road, Worthing, thewiteot P. L. Ingpbn, P.VV.C). West Yorkshire Regt., of a son. On the Ist inst., at The Cottage Cavana^h Road, the wife of Jamm Rodyk, of a daughter?38 words
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Article85 1901-06-06 1 On the Ist of June, iqoi, at 5 pm. at St. Andrew's Cathedral, by the Rev. W. 11. C. Dunkerley, Christian Lindbrt Baumoartbm to WINIFRIO LOUIS! Kvans, eldest daughter of Georpe Edward Evans, late Sheriff of Singapore. On Tuesday, the 99th May, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, by the Rev.85 words
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Article38 1901-06-06 1 At Calcutta, on 12th INlay, Malcolm 1)ln( an Kinmont Moik, infantsonof J. K. Moir, Mercantile Bank of India* aged nine months. Groom— On 21st May, 1001 at Kuala Lumpur, Samubl Robert Groom, of the Middle Temple" Barrister-at-L.»\v.38 words
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Article, Illustration29 1901-06-06 1 Here shall the Tress Ihc People's right Maintain Unawed by mfluence and unbfibed by gain j Here patriot Truth her glorious precept? draw. Pl«4«e4 ta Rtlieion. Loyalty, and Law.29 words
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Article189 1901-06-06 1 A bit of news comes to us from Brisbane that will interest a good many in Singapore and the Native States. H. E. the Governor of Queensland, (Lord LAMINGTON) was to leave Brisbane for Melbourne on May ist in connection with the Royal Reception, and in the189 words
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466 1901-06-06 1 OUR readers will remember well the recent series of interesting and informing special articles that appeared in the Singapore Free Press from a Chinese pen on hct subject of the "Chinese Crisis." During the stormy period after the coup if e tat when the Empress466 words
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Article189 1901-06-06 1 The chief Royal birthdays are now in the wintry section of the calendar of the year. The gth of November claims the King, while the Queen is to be annually honoured on the ist of December. Climatically we are all right in Singapore, and can celebrate these festal189 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement95 1901-06-06 1 irs to the Singapore Free Press Weekly Kurope to the Straits by any of nvited to send to the Manager their steamer and date of arrival in top.es will then be mailed to meet ir 'ous ports of call. McALISTER oTcoT Department. FOR in tf. Mining, Engineering, r Tools and95 words
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Advertisement49 1901-06-06 1 For London Direct The Glen Line Steamer GLENSHIEL s due here about the 15th June and will have quick despatch for the above port. She has excellent accommodation for Saloon passengers and carries a Doctor and Stewardess. For further particulars apply to BOUSTKAD 5c Co. May 21 tths 10.649 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous401 1901-06-06 1 THE WEEK. The mail from home of May 10th arrived by the Chusan O" Friday, followed, to day, by the X.D.L. Kiautschou, with dates up to May 13th. The next outward mail is due by the M. M. Salazic, on Sunday. The last homeward mails were taken by the P.401 words
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Article638 1901-06-06 2 The Pcrak Pioneer has a wry straight upstanding plea tor a right appreciation of public ciiticism of public men and their official acts. It examines the ethics ot journalistic criticism at home, India. and here and elsewhere in the Far E ist and claims that "the638 words
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Article101 1901-06-06 2 LETS talk about the weather.' That is to say, "let us dissemble/ 1 Reuter, in his dotage, tells us thai the thermometer is in the shade in England." Fiddlesticks. It is Sg in this office as thi-» is written, and there is no question of wiring that hnme101 words
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Article84 1901-06-06 2 We are sincerely sorry for Count Waldersee. He has gone through the perils of warfare with the Boxers, and he has been burnt out of house and home by the destruction of his asbestos dwelling. But if he survives the unbroken chain of tiffins and dinners84 words
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Article176 1901-06-06 2 jdhsfjhdfh own resources, had to maintain a struggle against Russia, it would be powerless to prevent the destruction of the coaling stations of Hongkong, Singapore and Colombo." A thousand pities Russia does not promptly act upon this general opinion." It is politically criminal of Russia to neglect so176 words
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Article54 1901-06-06 2 On enquiry at the General H r morning it appears that two o? S3* 1 wounded in yesterday's Amok cumbed to their injuries Th death list of victims up to other seven wounded, nov General Hospital, arc in a m iL and it is feared that two, or54 words
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Article59 1901-06-06 2 This variety Company cessful performance at the night, and aniost enjoy There will be an mtir gramme to-night, when an entitled "Taming the S produced. To-morr Complimentary I: Adelaide and the Pollov has been esj eciallv for the Singapore Chariti a children's ma'ine* next Sa n on, when59 words
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98 1901-06-06 2 The following imp Chamb< rlain on I laid on tie table a» I >>la ive Count il. Sir,-~I hav. u h the eipt from y u of tin despatches noted in the m t-xpr- s-ions of opinion from tive Council98 words
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Article93 1901-06-06 2 A telegram was iv Naini Tal, India, announcing the Bishop E Park .of the M. i Dr. Parker was elected Bishop together with Rev. V VV. Warn cutta, both of them b< ing more 01 known in Singapore. They \w over the work of their church93 words
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Article91 1901-06-06 2 The oil tanker Robert Dickin from Batoum yesterday nwiu quid fuel, bound for Hongkong. The Russian Volunteer steamer A left the harbour this morning bound Odessa. The steamer Cheung Ch pratique yesterday afternoon lighters with Chinese pass h° m John's were released from about the same time. The91 words
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Article95 1901-06-06 2 An amusing and perfectly true story cw Tientsin, says the Madras Tt Hall was very much dim i. summer, and after the loir 1 il was occupied by Jap.wsc pears that in the third deg skull and crossbones are wnj horrifying properti' with a pall. The Japanc95 words
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Article20 1901-06-06 2 The departure of tl '< Rhein has been decayed I ordered to discharge hen of stores for the German dronnowoothewa) I20 words
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Article2649 1901-06-06 3 Tuesday, June 4 th, 1901. Present: Administering the Government (Sir Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) Acting Col. Secretary (C. W. 1 vd Kynnersley, CMjQ.) ActK- Attorney-General 'T. H Ker>ha\v.) Colonial Treasurer (F.G. Penruy). e Colonial Engineer (A. Murray.) H :rkinshaw. Barle. 1 on. Murray. l)r. Lim Booa Keng, m.b.. cm.2,649 words
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Article169 1901-06-06 3 S. C. C. v. R. E. These teams tried conclusions last ni^ht on the Cricket Club Ground. The play during the first half was of a give and take nature, neither side gaining any tangible advantage although both goals were threatened in turn. The S. C. C. had169 words
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Article134 1901-06-06 3 The links were very difficult after the heavy rains on Friday and high scores were handed in for the medal which was won by Mr. J. H. Robertson, with 46 48=94 6»88, a good score under the circumstances. The following: handed in cards J. H. Robertson 46134 words
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114 1901-06-06 3 At the 75th Annual General Meeting of this Company to be held at Edinburgh on 3rd May 1901 the following results for the year ended 15th November 1900 were to be reported.— 5102 Policies were issued during the year, assuring 2, 163, 195. The Total114 words
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36 1901-06-06 3 The M. M. Company's steamer Salasie left Colombo at n a.m. o« the 4th inst. and may be expected here on Sunday, the 9th inst. about 6 a.m.36 words
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Article676 1901-06-06 4 TH URSDAY, MAY 30, 1901. The demolition of the Taku forts will be commenced very shortly. Mr. Gilbert Whyte, of Raub, is in Singapore on his way to Raub from Australia. It is stated that Peace between China and the Powers is to be signed on the ist Of July.676 words
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Article35 1901-06-06 4 An advertisement appears to-day requesting all holders of $50 bank notes of the issue of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation to present them for payment at the Bank without delay.35 words
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Article111 1901-06-06 4 The China Gazette of the 13th inst, says: A passenger by the German Mail steamer, on coming up the river in the tender Bremen, somehow or other, fell overboard. A German ofhYer who happened to be in the tender at once divested himself of his sword,111 words
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Article147 1901-06-06 4 Dear Lady of my heart and choice You are my sovereign Q\ \n Oil Timtt I seem to h< ar your voi And Sketch your loving mien, What Graphic words will best Co The love I'd fain Expres You are my Sun, my Star ih147 words
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Article93 1901-06-06 4 Jim Waits, who t distinguished himself b> his memorable gallanl ride from Tientsin to Paku througl ntry swarming with Boxers, ha- now attained his heart's d?sire: On the 14th it H.f: I i\ mg hai, afterwards a ihe Holy Trinity Cathedral, by Rev. M. C. H« djf(93 words
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Article120 1901-06-06 4 Aftei referring lo the death of Mr. R. M. Mehta from plague k of Mr and Mrs. Gnnzaes (the former of whom has (li« (1) the China Mail sa\s It is impossible todei tl I the epidemic is in a virulent form and it is one of120 words
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Article242 1901-06-06 4 1) cussing Corean politics, the Weihaiwci correspondent of the N.-C. Dai! wrote on the 9th inst. his rumoured that the action ottheCorenn Government is due to French and Russian intrigue, and that Japan i> giving diplomatic assistance to England. Certain ii is that our representative at Seoul242 words
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1265 1901-06-06 4 (Special for the Singapore Free Press,) The vital necessity of a sufficient supply of wholesome drinking water for man and beast has been recognized since the world began. There were treatises on Hygiene, based merely on observation, in the primitive times before Hippociates1,265 words
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Article51 1901-06-06 4 The returns from tic Pa lion's Mines for the month allows Su ngd Lem bing. 1 1 1,590 oxide of tin prod 40 heads <'i stamps running Working expenses $20 Jeram &atang.— Tom 863J oxi<]e of tin pro 20 1 ea<is 01 stamps run 1 Working51 words
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Article97 1901-06-06 4 A Stock Exchangi in Manila, through tl Messrs A Filton and The Manila Tunes says 1 fifty chairs only will b -Sjoo Mex each The will be §roo ea< h. Fort) chairs have alread) leading firms and busi been decided to once with this number 1 closed, and a97 words
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Article1004 1901-06-06 5 (For the Singapore Free Press.) ist in a certain sense be rather a r h for the Emperor to leave Bonn, T* rC he has been a boy again, and has t >d in the generous enthusiasm of a ration of his fellow students, .it their Commerses1,004 words
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Article81 1901-06-06 5 The German steamer Asa/tan left the Ruads ai'i ivtfnt to Kepptrl Harbo r yesterday wh^ie she docked. The B. steamer Zaida w nt into dock at Tanjong Pagar this morning. The il lanker Conch is expected from Japao 10-morrow with a cargo ol coals tor tins pori. The81 words
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149 1901-06-06 5 I ntracts have been signed by Captain John Crowley, of Boston, f >r the immediate construction f two seven-masted sch toners, to he the fi si v iels of this type, and ihe largest silling ships in the wo Id. They are design* d for149 words
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Article107 1901-06-06 5 A remarkable scene, recalling the early Puritan days, has recently been witnessed at Suffolk, I Virgin, i. Two women who refused to otey a pubic notice t» quit the town were pu licly whipped, receiving twenty lashes each with a whip wiehJed by the Chief <f Police.107 words
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Article143 1901-06-06 5 An Arrkst inGe*»m\n> Eighteen Murders. London, May 1. A great sensation has b«en caused by the at rest of a German, who is said to have confessed to numerous murders on the Continent. The accused, who is 26 years of age, «s named l.udwig Graf, and143 words
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Article182 1901-06-06 5 Sir Henry K. Roscoe, in his secondd paper in the Monthly Rev ew," on the Outlook for British Trad*, gives an mterebting summary of the largest endowments contiiUited by private munificence to th** Universities, and University colleges of the United Stales f->r higher education Chicago University J.182 words
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Article27 1901-06-06 5 Commander Charts W. WinningtonIng«am, la'e of H. M. S. Dafhnc, and fu« merly Seni<r Nava 1 Offict r a' Singapore, is passing through homewards per SS. Bengal27 words
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Article, Illustration844 1901-06-06 5 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chcsse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press." Original844 words
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Article38 1901-06-06 5 The drop-boxe>; in tie Sub-offices and the pil ar-box< s w>H be cleared to-morrow morning in tine for correspondence posted during tie night to catch the homeward mail, which closes at 6 am. at the General Post Office.38 words
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Correspondence.
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Article77 1901-06-06 5 to tie Editor. Sir, It is to be hoped that the Members of the S C. C. will come forward to-mor-row night and support the Concert heing given by the S. R. C. to enabe them to raise funds to enlarge their Pavilion, seeing the77 words
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Article222 1901-06-06 5 A HONGKONG SCHO OL BOARD. A project is on foot, and h is taken dt finite shipe amont; the Chinese in Hongkong t,. provide for the education of the Chinese masses by the endowment of schools lo be supported bv voluntary donations and subscriptions, and to b- m id eventual!)222 words
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Article601 1901-06-06 5 (Ry a Straits racing man at home) A ti«-ld of seventeen for the Grt at Metropolitan was encouraging to thos^ members of the Jockey Club who have ll.e interest ol stayers at heart in passing tru- rule that a fixt-d sum should be dai'y added to races601 words
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Article475 1901-06-06 6 H. E. Sir Frank Swettenbam has kindly accepted the Committee's invitation to become Patron of the Singapore Philharmonic Society. J The German Crown Prince, who is known to be a good violin player, has just composed for his instrument a piece of music, which is said475 words
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Article19 1901-06-06 6 The Penang Volunteers tired yesterday morning, and scored 498 or an average of 83 per man.19 words
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Article76 1901-06-06 6 Ihe British steamer Osborne passed through the harbour from West to East at 43° P-m. yesterday. The Dutch oil tanker Sultan van Langkat, having completed her docking at Tanjong Pagar, left for Pulo Sambo this morning. The steamers Sui Sang and Pakshan were both granted pratique this morning76 words
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Article124 1901-06-06 6 We are asked to state, for the information ot intending competitors and others that in the event of there being more rain it will not be possible to hold the meeting to-morrow on the Tyersall Ground, the us! of which was courteously granted by the Dato Mentn124 words
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Article2822 1901-06-06 6 When, in the summer of iB6O, the Prince of Wales had landed in Newfoundland, the most frrquent expression amon^ the rough but warm hearted fisher-folk, who went quite wild with enthusiasm at the sight of him, was, 'God bless his pretty face, and send him a good2,822 words
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Article91 1901-06-06 7 H M.S 7. Capt. F. Stopford, which \,>ni j,> h anchored in lat 10.30 il>»> morning. S c /or Hongkong, hut the date of iivnc 1- not known at present. rry, A.D.C. »o H. E. the Goy- ay an official call on b^ard tl i--1 r 191 words
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Article230 1901-06-06 7 he following are the entres and handi--1 in the annual competition for the n Millar Cup, the fir-t ra< e (mo yds.) h \sill be >wum on Sunday n^xt, at a.m. A launch will leave Johnston's Tanjong Katong at 9 and 10 a.m. Spanish gunboit Maxjues del230 words
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Article1685 1901-06-06 7 A remarkable character sketch of Queen Victoria appears in the Quarterly Review, written evidently by one who has been long familiar with the inner circles of the Court. The Queen, says the writer, attained to her wonderful personal greatness by reason oi her training and the highly1,685 words
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Article83 1901-06-06 7 A coloured laws er of Washington (says the Nvzp York Tribune)^ in arguing a dog case recently before a justice of the peacr, stated that tl c q»ies f ion for the d< termination of the Court was if vocv tious dogs sh ill be allow* d to run83 words
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Article326 1901-06-06 7 Vice- Admiral Sir Cyptian Bridge on 6th ult., had an audience of His Majesty upon his appointment as Commander-in-Chief in China. A relief dttachment of 1,637 German marines, including 74 officers, was despatched from Bremerhaven on S'h inst., on board the North German Uo>d s» earner Rhein, lor326 words
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Article709 1901-06-06 7 King Edward has purchased an estate near Carnarvon in Wales. It is reported from Manila that General F. Bell is seriously ill. The U.S.S. Newark left Hongkong on Monday (20th) for New York via Suez. The Japanese are going to buiH their own men-01-war in future,709 words
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Article142 1901-06-06 8 From Raub a correspondent writes A gloom was cast over Raub on Sunday 19th May, when it became known that Mr. Fred. A. Bibby had died at his brother's house the night before. Mr. Fred. Bibby had been in charge of the Raub Coy's Steam142 words
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Article135 1901-06-06 8 Tl>c report of the Directors of the Straits Trading C«>y. Ltd., to be ptesented to the shareholders at ihe meeting to be held on Monday, the ioth inst., shews a Nctt Profit tor the half year ending 31st March, 1901 of $441,707.66, which with the amount135 words
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Article178 1901-06-06 8 A very pleasant Concert was given in the Town Hall lower room last night in aid of the fund to enlarge the S. R. C. Cricket Pavilion. There was a large, interested, and friendly audience to support the performers with their applau*e. Miss do Rozario, Miss178 words
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Article244 1901-06-06 8 The Malay Peninsular Sugar Industry Association, Penang, has been exempted from registration under M The Societies Ordinance of 1889." Monday, the Ist July, has been fixed as the date for the meeting of the Council of Judges here, and Tuesday, July 2nd, for the assembling of a Court244 words
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Article33 1901-06-06 8 is e\peaed trUCti n f the J a P— Cabinet A Corean telegram says a gold mine has been d.scovered near Masampho The Russians naturally, are formulating an ex! elusive claim to it.33 words
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Article1449 1901-06-06 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostriest farrago Libelli, Juvenal. We mourned in this column, some weeks ago, over the approaching demise of the Paris Slide, as the result of a disease which is very fatal in France sanity and common sense. We are now glad to learn that1,449 words
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Article54 1901-06-06 8 The M. M. steamer Tibrc connecting with the outward P. O. mail Chusan, arrived from Saigon this morning. The new German steamer C. F. Laeisz arrived from Europe this morning on her maiden voyage to the Far East. The steamer Mathilda went it to dock at Keppel Harbour54 words
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Article197 1901-06-06 8 It is commonly supposed that great men draw their genius from their mothers, but of 902 great geniuses produced in the British Isles during fifteen centuries Mr. Havelock Ellis finds that in 123 cases the father showed ability, and only in 65 cases the mother either197 words
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Article149 1901-06-06 8 Government l^ lo the Editor. Sir,— l notice in t the Government C. of yesterdays date, delivered t"/n notice by Government Notification v that the Notification No. 279 of 1886 is one of very great importai holders of Government Leases inth m«nt, is rescinded from to-day J\ fication is149 words
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Article503 1901-06-06 8 The following is the editor i, nem Corea Review on the penuhimv McLeavy Brown The new imperial palace has growing in size by the purcha of surrounding properties. Th< whi h means practically the H merit, desired to include the Cut in the pa ace503 words
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Article106 1901-06-06 8 Ambrh-a Preparing ior Ci The recent oil discovery in Tl radically to influence the Eng'i The Southern Pacific Railway, will 7,000 miles, has decided to chan>>fuel on all its locomotives. Owej the oil regions are expected to lollo* proposed also that all steamers ei I and Galveston106 words
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Article35 1901-06-06 8 As a little illustration ol adage "Never prophesy uolc it is pointed out that the f ma's" prediction as to Residue win fof Singapore Derby has not beer the race has been won by Ga35 words
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Article467 1901-06-06 9 M Bi Naval Oiticir.) W Th Secretary of State for War has lately ex--9 the opinion cf the War Office— that the m chould provide a sufficient number of release five battalions of the line from SB B juty at certain naval coaling stations. 8467 words
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Article28 1901-06-06 9 During May the mill crushed 330 tons >i ore for a yield of 81 ounces of gold. From specimens 2sh ounces were obfained28 words
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Article91 1901-06-06 9 Eastern Extension Co. is making arrangements to open local offices in Perth, iide, and Sydney, when the cable is laid, and in order that there shall be no delay in the transmission of messages to the post office^ to which they will be despatched, pnuematic tube services91 words
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Article118 1901-06-06 9 r Japanese cruisers I'sukushima and I date left the Harbour shortly after noon on Saturday. steamer Charterhouse was granted |ue on Saturday afternoon and the \(ing yesterday. German mail steamer Preusscn, •m Hongkong, arrived at Borneo Wharf morning and will be despatched to night. steamer Akbar, the late118 words
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Article722 1901-06-06 9 rMany Happy Returns of the Day to H.R.H. the Duke of Cornwall and York. H.M.S. Glory has gone up North to re. licve H.M.S. Centurion as flagship. The London report cabled to New York, that Mr. Pierpont Morgan was negotiating tor the purchase of the Dominion722 words
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Article83 1901-06-06 9 Britain's Preparations. When H. M. S. Astrcea left Ifc- naval buoy on Friday morning her destin i ,n, as we have stated (says the N.-L. Haily Newt of the 20th inst.), was Weihaiwci, but on her way down the river she reccivtd a telegram ordering her83 words
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Article90 1901-06-06 9 There was an exceptionally good attendance at the Swimming Club Bungalow on Sunday, to witness the ioo yards race, which is the first o\ the competition for the Jackson Millar Cup. About 15 started for this race, and Whetham (22 sec.) kept ihe leqd nearly all90 words
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233 1901-06-06 9 Mr. J. Twysel, a Cusiom Officer of Sengkawang, Borneo, kindly forwards us the iollowing account of a recent smuggling case on the West Coast of Borneo. It appears that a short time back this gentleman was on an inspection trip to the Boerong233 words
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Article349 1901-06-06 9 The 1 )irettors Report was as follows on May 29th: —In consequence of the outbreak ot foot-and-mouth disease in the Residency of Benkoelen and in the neighbouring districts of the Residency ot Palembang, the transport difficulties are made much worse, and all available coolies are kept349 words
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Article54 1901-06-06 9 lhe result of crushing operations at Raub for the month of May is as follows Stone Crushed. 2,650 tons. Smelted Gold obtained. 1,463 oz. In addition to the above 55 oz. Gold were obtained from trial crushings of some very low grade ore. Total return for th^ month,54 words
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Article803 1901-06-06 9 Scratch Gtmkana. The heavy rain of Friday night made it impossible to use the ground at Tyersall (for which The Dato Mentri Besar had kindly given his consent) but thanks to the Officer Commanding the Troops (Col. Oakes, R.A.) and Major Sutton, 16th M.I. the slope in front803 words
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Article65 1901-06-06 9 Lieut. T. N. S. M. Howard, of the West Yorks, has been promoted to Captain. At the request of the Navy League. Admiral the Hon. Sir E. R. Fremantle, G.C.8., C.M.G., who was Commander-in Chief on the China Station during the China-Japan War, has commenced a series of articles in65 words
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Article206 1901-06-06 10 "Musical Evening." Including the members and their guests, as well as the members of the Teutonia Club, there must have been over four hundred people present at the Society's Musical Evening on Saturday night held by kind permission in tlie fine hall of the Teutonia Club. The206 words
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Article532 1901-06-06 10 Turn to the picture of Australia as she is today (says .1 writer in Ainslee's Magazine Th« land i.. sue isnearl) five sixths the area of the United States, containing 2,973,000 square miles against the 3,601,000 squire miles < f America. Hut while in extent Australia stands532 words
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Article555 1901-06-06 10 By "Fair Nbll." The Crown case gives lots of food for reflection to those who wish well of the Turf in Malaya, and how best to prevent the recurrence of the evil that has taken place and legislate accordingly, should be the aim of the Straits Racing555 words
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Article264 1901-06-06 10 target audience* there have been at the 1 ow« Hall, but it is doubtful if there was ever a more appreciative and enthusiastic one than that of Saturday night. That .he BUnvard Vaudeville Company well above the averag. as a variety entertainment «as I'la«ly shown by the repeated264 words
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Article48 1901-06-06 10 According to a Lallan telegram, defalcaions amounting to over £4,500 00 st-r--lnsn s have been discover in the Ruwian l.easury. Whatsoever the hand Hndeth" Sc., nothing like bein,; thorough hen you a- e about u. In f S o not« ihta would run a good many bullock-cart-load* wouldn't48 words
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Article525 1901-06-06 10 Panic in New York. Amid a scene of almost unparalleled panic and dismay on the New York Stock Exchange, the bottom yesterday 9 th) fell out of the great American boom. Nothing much larger has ever been seen before, even in the hours when the panics525 words
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Article126 1901-06-06 10 Ust month, a number of Melbourne gentleman Waited upon the Russ.an Consul to ascertain if«n the event of the completion of the Trans continental Railway-ftussia trill subsidise a line of mail steamers running between Port Arthur and Port Darwin. It ns explained that the carrying out126 words
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Article222 1901-06-06 10 The Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles have not been permitted to draw capitation grant for an officer absent on leave, because he had not that seas ,n f, red through musketry cours^ The cr.am of the joke is ihai ie officer in outran is M.jor Driscoll, D.S.O. Comand.ng Dr.scoll's Scouts, whose222 words
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Article474 1901-06-06 10 Attention is drawn to advertising columns by the Shanghai Bank offering a m connect,on with thf^&J Mr. F. Green was to. Magistrate and lie afterwaH the fourth Court. 3 l' r Mr. Green now acts as Fourth M Mr. Alexander Grant. missionary, returned from Chin by474 words
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144 1901-06-06 10 From the Hongkong Daily Press service: Count von Waldersee reports vsin ocular advices agree thai I Tung Kuhsiang with a tew tr in Ktnsu, closely watched, i i^an accompanied by ten attendant fugitive in Mo» golia. iUt China Merchants havcb<enord to commoner Bonding the tri \iu <* I ionfein. This144 words
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Article557 1901-06-06 11 k of an appalling nature and one s of life has not been in Singapore for many years, oct his morning. \bout half-past eight, a Malay, named ng at No. 2 Little Cross-st /P( with that sudden lust for blood ion t" amokers, and, arming himself p557 words
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Article142 1901-06-06 11 N pl«-a>ing and varied bill was presented Ilanvard Vaudeville Company at the own Hall last night, when the enthusiasm f rt-.tt as on th^ previous night. Misses F, Adelaide and Lulu Eugene Young Syd, immediately hit the taste in their Coon dance and which were skilfully perMr. Walter142 words
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Article793 1901-06-06 11 iFrom our own Correspondent.'} Emmahaven May. We have successfully eclipsed the sun— that is, very successfully from the spectator's point of view and moderately so from the astronomer's. It took us about a fortnight to get the instruments in position, the next three weeks were occupied principally793 words
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Article32 1901-06-06 11 At the Marine Court this morning before Capt. Boldero, R.N., a sampan man, named See Soon, was sentenced to 12 weeks' rigorous imprisonment, for attempting to extort money from Mr. R. Palmer.32 words
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Article889 1901-06-06 11 (Asian.) It was after an absence from racing saddle of over five years, dttii..^ which lapse of time his waist had expanded as only the waist of an elderly jockey can •xpand, on his discarding the muzzle and bidding good-bye to racing jackets. No longer a889 words
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Article29 1901-06-06 11 The Japanese military authorities contemplate changing the uniform of the army to grey or khaki colour, the present white having been found very disadvantageous in the North China campaign.29 words
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Article163 1901-06-06 11 This instance of a triumph of medical diagnosis comes from France. The scene is the lecture-room of a hospital. The professor, in order the better to emphasise his theories, has caused a patient to be brought in. "Gentlemen, permit me," said the professor to the163 words
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Article143 1901-06-06 11 The Nord. German Lloyd steamer Rhein of 10,058 tons gross, chartered as a transport, arrived from Bremerhaven late lasi evening. She has on board 1,637 marines, including 74 officers, 'or service in the German East Asiatic Squ «dron. Slu* is now alongside the wharf where she will take143 words
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124 1901-06-06 11 Calcutta, Mav 12th.— The Hon'ble Mr. Buckley, Secretary to the Government of Bengal, in the P. W. D., as arbitrator between the corporation of Calcutta and Messrs. Martin It Co., engineers has delivered awards with reference to unpaid bills for work executed by Martin Co.124 words
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Article361 1901-06-06 11 If imitation is invariably the sincerest iorm of flattery it is incumbent on Singapore to acknowledge this delicate compliment paid by Hongkong In a short tim« the Supreme Court is to hnd temporary premises in a specially constructed mat-shed building on the ground facing the entrance to the Hongkong Club.361 words
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1586 1901-06-06 12 THE CHINESE CRISIS FROM WITHIN." By Wbn Ching." As was mentioned the other day Mr. Grant Richards has now published in collected, compressed, and re-arranged form, that series of articles on the Chinese Crisis that attracted so much attention as they appeared from time to time in these columns. It1,586 words
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Article314 1901-06-06 12 A home paper has this The late Bishop Stubbs, for all his learning was a keen humourist. On one occasion while officiating at the restoration of a Buckinghamshire church he was seen to hesitate before descending the altar steps. A clergyman who was assisting told the Bishop after314 words
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Article503 1901-06-06 12 A\ Interesting Rbminisc bnl k. A correspondent wriics Apropos of the remarkable imtaice <f conjugal devotion whic>, according to Wednesday's M Globe/ 1 has recently been displayed by Mr. Gannon, of Cincinnati, in bringing his wife's body from America to her native place in this country for interment,503 words
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Article264 1901-06-06 12 Singapore, J Un Beans, Long Do., French per «Uy Beef *>• Beef Steak J>Bean Sprouts Bamboo Sprouts Blachan Brinjals Cabbage, Batavia Do., China Do., Salted Carrots, Imported Do., Singapore Capons A I Cullies Fresh Do., Dry Cucumbers C-coa Nuts Coffee, Raw Crabs, Large Do., Small Curry Sluff264 words
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Article103 1901-06-06 12 MINERAAL LABORATORIUM." Roomschb Kerk Straat.— Soerabay.iMessrs. J. M. KAi'FMANN ft Co. Consulting and Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Assayers, Experi Mines, Minerals and Metals. MESSRS. J. M. KawfnMmn'fc Co aw to Manage, Survey. Talu< ll r<! on all classes of minir-; properties. > cssrs. J. M. Kanfmann C their premises all103 words
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Advertisement26 1901-06-06 12 JO U 1 1 Hi Pv FRENCH BRETEL FRERES D'lsigny Butter In 1 and 2 lb. tins. John Little Co., Ltd., Singanore. Mar 12 tuf 12.926 words
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Advertisement100 1901-06-06 12 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL <■< CAPITAL £800,00 RESERVE LIABILITY rsoo 000 OF PROPRIETORS RESERVE FUND X575 Bamk or Ehqlabd. BANKERS. V THt Ixndon Citt fc Mip^ J Bank, Ltd. Sim«aforb Branch. INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOS For 12 months 4 per cent per an r100 words
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Article332 1901-06-06 13 i y y r in the Mekong advocates the Yunnan by the aid of a P st Office has been establishistmas Island and articles will be gistration and mails desdistributing 300,000 war crs who have taken .th Alrican war. i miles of ribbon. prad I on332 words
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Article1656 1901-06-06 13 Hbminiscencis 01 Malaya. This is a little book of about 180 pages, pubhshed in London, two months ago by An Old Resident," who, it is well known, 1 Mr. W. H. Read c. If. g. who first came to Singapore \n 1841 and left here for the1,656 words
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Article131 1901-06-06 13 Sir Hubert K. H. Jerningham, in some chatty Colonial reminiscences which he contributes to the Empire Review, tells how (he wife of a Trinidadian lab urcr, on one occasion finding the increase of her family too rapid, requested Sir Hubert's assistance in support of her c131 words
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Article164 1901-06-06 13 M. le Comte d'Abbans, the French Consul, will arrive on Saturday on return from his tour in the Native States in connection with the Hanoi Exhibition of next year. A Rangoon paper has an amusing theory about the silly a id illogical objections to the Deceased Wile's Sister Bill. 11164 words
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Article82 1901-06-06 13 (Corrected up to June 5.) On London. Bmnk 4 m/s 2/0^ n demand 1/11 1 Private credits 3 m/s ...2'o V documents 3 m/s 2/0 1 credits 6 m/s 2/o j France, demand 24Q* 1 Germany, demand O2 India, T. T Hongkong, demand 4%pm Yokohama, demand.. 2% pm. Java,82 words
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Article86 1901-06-06 13 (Junes I Gambicr !.\.",3.'.".'.'.'.' dc. Cube No. i 1387 Pepper, I-'lack (ordinary S'poit 7S do. Whits, (Fair L/W— < 4^25 Nutmegs uos to the Ib.) ,4 do. (80s to the ib)., CO Mace (Banda) Cloves (Amboir.a) e Liberian Coffee 17.50 Tap;oca, small pearl (Fair qr. 580 do, do flake86 words
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Advertisement330 1901-06-06 13 fJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL i u RESERVE FUND.— WD Sterling Reserve $10,000,000) oiiver Keservt 3 3,000,000 j oo RhSERVh LiABfMTY OK PROPRIETOI .550.009,00c Court of D: recto a^. R. SHEWAN Esq.— CHAIRMi Hon. j J KESWICK, h.sq— Dh KMA 5 roMKiN r. l. Richardson Em. A- H/wji330 words
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Advertisement688 1901-06-06 14 pOMPAGNIE DES MESSAGE RI ES MARITIMES DE FRANCE. r Telegraphic Address.— MESS AGERIE. The mail steamers will leave Singapore on or about the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD HOMEWARD From Singapore. From Singapore. 1901 1901. Salasie June 8 Laos June 9 June 24 Natal June 25 Annam July 6 Sydney July 7688 words
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Advertisement635 1901-06-06 14 KTORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, ■f 1 BREMEN. LIAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE tJ HAMBURG. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. The fast and well-known Mail-steamers of these lines will leave Singapore on or about the undermentioned dates OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. '9 01 jqoi. Kiautschou June 6 Hamburg June i£ Bayern June 20 Sachsen July 2 Stuttgart July 4 Kiautschou635 words
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Advertisement477 1901-06-06 14 PHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED, OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Hongkong, Shang- For Marseilles and hai, Japan £c Seattle. London. s.s. Hyson due June 12 s.s. Kaisoiv due June 30 OUTWARD. Through Bills of Lading issued to Victoria (Vancouver Island) Tacoma, Port Townsend and San Francisco. HOMEWARD. Through Bills of Lading477 words
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Advertisement534 1901-06-06 14 The SingaporeF^Tpr^ Mercant,.r D Advertiser Tilbpho*. N LMBkR Ni) J Pu Wished at 30.3, Raffles P| ac a THE leading English Meiwi 1 Straits SetUemcnteTjS; Federated Native States of gor, Sungei Ujon,,, p ahan) Sembilan British North Bon Netherlands Indies. J ava Also widely circulated in Japan Cochin-China, Ceylon, In534 words
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Advertisement284 1901-06-06 15 inents for LEA PERRiMS' A I^V^fl M^^ WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. t PURVEYORS TO EMPRESS OF INDIA. C.'-EBRATED OILMAN'S STORES^ pi ..)>•■, (UIARANTBED ».i rjT/P d CAVE LTP ig? vobsnson i c r r S//VG> n r. 5 mmm^m*mm*mmmmmmmmmmmmmm~mmmim——~mm—mmm—mmm~mmmm—mmmmmmm*m—m~mm—~~ 9 I Japan i hRT toilet water Appreciated for it? delicate perfiv ie284 words
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Advertisement100 1901-06-06 15 The Singapore and Straits DIRECTORY 800 1901 C o|n taini n'g T^IRECTORIES of Singapore PbnANG -i^ Province Wellesley. Malacca the FSBBBATBD Malay States: Pekav Sklanoob, Nkobi Bbmwlan ak d Pahano .lon ore I LBUAN, BBITISH XOKTH BOBHBO, SaEA wak, Saigon, Siam, Wisterk a>utck Borneo, Riouw and Dependencies, Deli I (Sumatra)100 words
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Miscellaneous559 1901-06-06 15 CjLEAR.ANCI.KOt Pax, Bel., Damster, for Phanrang. Chow Phya, Brit., Jellicoe, for Malacca and KJang, Sultan, Brit., Chopard, for Muar and Malacca. Bengal, Brit., Barcham, for Bombay. Dordogne, Fr., Viniente, for Marseilles. Su'tan van Lan K kat, Dut., Biomberg, for P. B<-andan. De Carpentier, Dut., Eilbracht, for Batavia, via Billiton. Van559 words
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Article296 1901-06-06 16 PROMOTION FOR SEYMOUR, Vice-Admiral Sir Edward Seymour has been gazetted Admiral of the Fleet. A PEERAGE FOR MILNER. Sir Alfred Milner has been gazetted Baron Milner of St. James and Capetown. A GUEST OF THE KING. Lord Salisbury and Lord Milner are quests of the Kingjat Windsor. SOUTH296 words
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Article48 1901-06-06 16 Ihe Boilers Committee have arranged that two sister cruisers the Hyacinth (which is fitted, with Belleville boilers), and the Minerva (which is fitted with Scotch boilers) are Yo compete in a lull--peed trial between England and Gibraltar. The Boilers Committee are to accompany the vessels.48 words
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Article36 1901-06-06 16 The thermometer in London marked SS J in the shade yesterday. There has been a drought in England since the 17th of April which has injured the crops. The Continent is suffering similarly.36 words
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Article45 1901-06-06 16 The betting on the Derby is as follows -rioo to 30 agst. Vlodyoviski, 7 to 1 Handicapper, 15 to 2 Floriform, 9 to 1 Revenue, 100 to 7 Veles and Doricles, 20 to 1 Cottager and Olympian, 25 to 1 Lord Bobs.45 words
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Article13 1901-06-06 16 Heavy rains have fallen yesterday over many districts in England.13 words
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Article104 1901-06-06 16 China formally agrees to pay an aggregate] indemnity of 450 million taels, with interest at 4 per cent. Russia and France are strongly pressing the United States to make the guarantee of the Chinese indemnity international and joint. America tirmly refuses. It is stated that Sir E.104 words
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Article76 1901-06-06 16 The Queen of Italy has been confined of a daughter. INTERNATIONAL AMENITIES. A ROYAL RECEPTION. Twenty-two delegates from the New York Chamber of Commerce, including Mr. Pierpont Morgan, and other millionaires, visited Windsor on Saturday. The King and Queen cordially received the visitors. The incident76 words
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Article24 1901-06-06 16 The Daily Telegrapli correspondent at Washington states that Germany, Britain and France are garrisoning points between Pftktng and the sea.24 words
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Article23 1901-06-06 16 THE GERMAN SQUADRON. (Special to Singapore Free Press). Hongkong, May 29th. llie German battleships start for home from Woosung on Sunday.23 words
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Article20 1901-06-06 16 The s.^. Munchen has safely arrived at Hongkong, (having been towed from Yap where she was stranded).20 words
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Article18 1901-06-06 16 TRIBUTE RICE FOR TIENTSIN. Hongkong, May 31st. Tribute rice is going (from the Provinces) to 7 ientsin.18 words
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Article19 1901-06-06 16 lt is believed that this indicates the early return of the Chinese Imperial Court to Peking.19 words
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Article39 1901-06-06 16 The Hongkong cases of plague yester dav amounted to forty-three, including Mrs. Willoughby, of the Cosmopolitan Hock Co., and Harry Famuli, of the Prav.i East Hotel. Hongkong, June Ist. Mr Harry Faunch is dead of plague.39 words
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Article86 1901-06-06 16 Count Waldersee's Stafi has been disbanded' Count Waldersee loaves immediately in the cruiser Her t ha for Japan. He starts about the 15th June from Nagasaki in the Gcra for Batavia, the Seychelles, and Europe. Hongkong. June 1901. Count Waldersee left this morning. At Peking, on Saturday,86 words
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Article77 1901-06-06 16 P. AND Q. Per Parramatta, June 28.— For London. Mr. J. Bowers. N. D. L. Per Hamburg, June 11. Mr. and Mrs. Kckardt. Per Sachsen, July 2. Mr. H. Ketner, Professor Forster, Mr. A. Dawson, Mr. F. Currie. Per Kiautsrhou, Mrs. Klacre Tatlock and child. M. M.77 words
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136 1901-06-06 16 Passengers for Straits China Japan. Per F. O. Shanghai, due June 6. Lieut. R. Walker, Mr. Davidson, Lieut. Farquhar, Mr. W. P. Chapman, Mr. McKenna, Lieut. Johnston. Per P. Siinda and Oceana, due June 16.— Mrs. and Miss Finlay, Mr. and Mrs. Browne, Rev. W. Murray, Mrs. S. Hamilton, Mrs.136 words
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Miscellaneous1283 1901-06-06 16 SHARE LIST. JUNE sth, 19 o, Bank o' China and Japan, Ltd. I i Nominal. KeU's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. £1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3*75 Sellers. $5 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 JSIOO Praser and Neave Ltd. $86 S5O Io lor v a 6% Debs. Par. r jiV*1,283 words
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