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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1901-08-08 1 THE Singapore Free PRess AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. "third series THURSDAY, AUGUST Bth 1901 No. 73218 words
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Article76 1901-08-08 1 (Corrected up to August 7.) On London. *u* 4 m/s "'/lift demand ....i/iiy^ Private credits 3 m/s i/HiV documents 3 m/s i/ 1 11 credits 6 m/s i/uf France, demand 242-J Germany, demand 107 [ndia, T.T i 4 5£ Hongkong, demand pm. Yokohama, demand 6% pro. Java, demand ii6t}76 words
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Article32 1901-08-08 1 Domestic Occurrences. DEATH. On 22nd June, tt Murree, of enteric. Elphin--STONB CORTLAHOT TrOTTBR l de *lC Works Recounts, youngest son of Hrfiv^trotter, of Sari's Ourt, Ide, Devonshire, agod 3'J years and months.32 words
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Article, Illustration476 1901-08-08 1 Mere shall ti#e Pre^s the People's rig kt maintain t'nawed by influence and unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts diav **~i«*4 to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. Our special wire from Hongkong to-day sets us a bit of a puzzle. Certainly the incident476 words
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Article572 1901-08-08 1 (Aug. 2nd.) No further news has come from Hongkong as to the mysteriously hurried nocturnal departure of three cruisers from that port to an unknown destination. Had anything leaked out as to their real mission we should ere now have been apprised of that by572 words
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Article415 1901-08-08 1 Chun. (Aug. 3rd.) There has been a certain amount of comment made upon the wording of the address of the Straits Chinese British Association to Prince Chun on his passing through Singapore. But, upon enquiry, we believe the matter resolves itself into a question of415 words
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Advertisement358 1901-08-08 1 CONTENTS. Ljadin^ Articlis. Mysterious Naval Movements, 8l \Vhat is the Q q adron Doing? 81 TheSiraits Chinese and Prince Chun, Si a The Colony's Trade, 2 i The Ute Empress Frederick, 82 1 The "Viper,' 1 82 The Naval Manoeuvres, 82 Court Niws. The Posoning Case, 38 Sport. Chess, 85358 words
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Advertisement173 1901-08-08 1 MINERAAL LABORATORUIM. Roomschi Kbrk Straat. Soeiabaya— Java. Messrs. M. KAUFMANN Co. Consulting and Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Assayers, Experts in Mines, Minerals and Metals. \TESSRS. J. M. Kaufmanifft Co. are prepared iVA to Manage, Survey, value, test and report on all classes of mining properties. Messrs. J. M. Kaufman n173 words
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Miscellaneous236 1901-08-08 1 THE WEEK. The mail from home of July uth irrived by the M. M. Yarra on Monday. The next outward mail is due by the P. &O. Pmrramatta on Aug. 10th, with dates up to July 19th. The last homeward mail left by the M M. Annam on Sunday, this236 words
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Article330 1901-08-08 2 We are in receipt of the Trade Returns lor the ist Quarter of r thi current year. The figures shew a falling oft in both Imports and ExportSj compared with the corresponding quarter of 19 »o— a circumstance which hitherto has been exceptional. The decline in Imports330 words
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714 1901-08-08 2 For only few brief months has the Empress Dowager of Germany, the Princess Royal of England, survived her mother, our late Queen. It is a considerable time since a very real anxiety was felt for the Empress FREDERICK, whose illness was of a nature714 words
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Article163 1901-08-08 2 The crack u destroyer" of the Navy> the Viper, has crumpled herself up irremediably upon a rock off the dangerous coast of Alderney in the Euglish Channel, and is a total loss. By what must have been great good fortune, this disaster has implied no loss of life,163 words
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871 1901-08-08 2 The Naval Manoeuvres. (Aug. 7 th.) Considering the special focussing of public attention this year upon the navy and its doings, it is easy to understand that, so far as the public are admitted to a knowledge of the circumstances, a very unusual interest has attached to the autumn naval871 words
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Article750 1901-08-08 2 General R. C. Stewart writes to the FieldAdverting to the remarks relative to the origin of polo in India, perhaps the following reminiscences may be of interest in throwing some light on the subject. In December, 1863, I was an A.D.C. at Government House, Calcutta,750 words
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Article31 1901-08-08 2 The P. and O. S.S. Bengal wW I'*J with the mails for Europe on lrida> the 9 th inst., at 8 a.m., the ma.l clos.og time being 6 a.m. as usual.31 words
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3136 1901-08-08 3 r# THE EDITOR. i3» Victoria Street, S.W., July 10th, 1901. SIR> The First Lord welcomes criticism provided it comes from a legitimate source, l^ t it is reasonable, and that the critics have taken the trouble to ascertain the acts, but complains that3,136 words
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Article292 1901-08-08 3 The report for 1900 states that the total receipts for the year on revenue account amounted to £63,680. The expenditure for the year amounts to £42,803 on revenue account in Borneo and £4,275 for home expenses. These figures show that the receipts of the year exceeded292 words
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Article707 1901-08-08 4 The Viceroy of India, Lord Curcon, visits Burma in December. Manila papers to date report very strong Filipino feeling against the Friars, and there has been much demonstration against them, but so far no violence has occurred. Mr. Advocaat, Consul General for the Netherlands, Calcutta, has707 words
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Article73 1901-08-08 4 Yesterday Tan Ah Hoo, accused of fabricating false evidence, was discharged, as was also Daing Osman, charged with criminal breach of trust. This morning Mariapen and Pakiri, alias Govindasamy, with an accusation of causing grievous hurt against them, failed to appear, also their sureties. Bail was accordingly estreated73 words
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Article154 1901-08-08 4 Last night, Major Sutton, Commanding 16th M.1., and Officers were "At Home" to a large number of their Singapore friends. The weather was fine, and pleasantly cool after the recent rains. The tennis ground beyond the Officers' Mess-house, the scene of the reception, was illuminated with a154 words
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Article179 1901-08-08 4 The East. Ex. Tel. Co.'s party to establish a telegraph station on Direction Island, one of the Cocos Group, left Singapore for there this morning by the S.S. Giang Ann, which has been specially chartered for the trip. The number comprised Mr. A. Cameron (Superintendent) Messrs.179 words
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Article94 1901-08-08 4 The following leasehold properties were disposed of at Messrs. Powell and Co's. sale-room yesterday afternoon A piece of land, 1,578 sq. ft. in area, together with the house thereon know as No 20 Keng Cheow-st., was sold for $8,600 to Mr. Yeo Siew Thiam, who also bought the94 words
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Article155 1901-08-08 4 SIR HENRY KEPPEL 'S PORTRAIT. A picture of Admiral Keppel was received yesterday (in a large case addressed to His Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements) to be put up in the Town Hall. It is a very good portrait of Sir Henry, and exhibits him at full length155 words
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Article95 1901-08-08 4 The survey vessel Rambler, which arrived at Colombo on Sunday, 21st inst. from Europe, for the Straits and China, sprung a leak, yesterday, which gave some trouble before it was located and repaired. The Rambler, which has not been docked fo« years, is twenty-one years old. After her last survey95 words
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Article1521 1901-08-08 4 Ordinary Meeting, July 31ST, 1901. Present Mr. J. O. Anthonisz (President) and Messrs. Cuscaden, Barker, Moses, Jago, Evans, and Sohst. Absbnt Messrs. Lee Choon Guan, Wee Thiam Tew and Choa Giang Thye. Minutes. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. President's Remarks. Mr. Anthonisz said that the1,521 words
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244 1901-08-08 4 HOW AGUINALDO S OLD HIMSELF TO THE STATES. The Daily Express is responsible for the following Aguinaldo s >ld out to Americans and let himself be captured, said Mr. Fdward McEvoy, a merchant 01 Manila, to an Express n representative at the Carlton yesterday. Mr. McEvoy is an American himself,244 words
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Article151 1901-08-08 5 The arrangements in connection with visit of the Straits Cricket team to hina are briefly as follows A Straits Team will visit Hongkong to play the Hongk° n Cricket Club also the Shanghai u b in Hongkong between the dates of nth and 16th November 1901. The151 words
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Article145 1901-08-08 5 Evening News says |f r J 'gregor, th^ wealthy Rangoon merc ho died at Bridge-of-Allan in the autumn of last year, has the following in his will now made public On the death of my wife I desire and direct r n mains of the twoof my estate shall145 words
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419 1901-08-08 5 (Contributed.) Mter calling at Govt. House on Tuesday, LI.H. PrinceChun.as previously arranged, visited the Tung Chi Hospital in Wayang Street. H.I.H. was accompanied by several members of his suite and the Chinese Counsul General. At the entrance to419 words
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679 1901-08-08 5 The Celestial Empire (Shanghai) quotes extensively from a recently issued report of Juan Mencanm, Spanish consul-general to China. Senor Mencanni writes ori the Chinese labor question in the Philippines, and The Celestial Empire translates the following portion of the article as to the natural679 words
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Article370 1901-08-08 5 A Story 01 Travel in Uganda. A correspondent writes to a home paper as follows Having read the extract from Sir H. |ohnston's Despatch, as well as Sir H. M. Stanley's remarks on the same, I am able to give you two instances of the said parasite's370 words
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Article, Illustration855 1901-08-08 5 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's ir^me, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates they: minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." AH communications should be addressed to the 11 Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press."855 words
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394 1901-08-08 5 Mr. Chambbrla'in's Head on a haigbr. Writing to the editor of the Standard, Mr. B. Woodman, of South Norwood, says For rabid pro-Boerism no place on the Continent will beat Ghent, which is in the heart of the Flemish population. It was the deliriously anti-English demonstration394 words
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Article399 1901-08-08 5 The China Mail of the 25th ult. thus describes the Hasco in connection with Prince Chun's reception there About half-past eleven o'clock,' there was a mad rush for the Blake Pier. Here, too, except for the crowd of Tai-ping-shanites, and the sprink- ling of silk-coated gentry,399 words
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Article132 1901-08-08 5 The steamer Cyrus was undocked to-day at Keppel Harbour and left for Java. La Fratermdad, a Spanish newspaper, at Manila reports a rumour regarding the formation of a league against the religious orders, which will appoint active commitees in the Philippine provinces for the opposition of the re-admission of the132 words
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Article681 1901-08-08 6 The colliers Sherryvore and Diana have .arrived from Japan with a cargo of about 9,000 tons coal for this port. The receipt is acknowledged of the re"turn of imports and exports for the quarter ended March 31st, of the present year. All the Dutch vessels in681 words
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Article54 1901-08-08 6 An S. C. C. match has been arranged for to-morrow (Saturday) and Monday following, when an eleven representing the Law, Civil Service, Army and S.V.A." will oppose another representing the Brokers Insurance, Telegraph, Accountants and S.C.C." This match will be commenced or Saturday afternoon and continued at n a.m.54 words
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Article48 1901-08-08 6 Lim Yat Seng received three years' rigorous imprisonment for forgery yesterday and Tan Kwek Liang, charged with gang robbery, was discharged. This morning Tan Kim Leoag and Ng Kiat were tried for false personation and abetment, respectively. Lim Toon Siang appeared for criminal breach of trust.48 words
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Article114 1901-08-08 6 In the awakening of China, the progress of Japan, the development of the Philippines, the advance of Russia to th« Siberian cost, and the increased activity in Australasia, Hawaii, and the countless islands oi the tropical seas, is the building of a trade which will dwarf114 words
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Article181 1901-08-08 6 This incident is given in a recent mai" paper under the title the "depths of ex pectation A man was summoned yesterday before his Honour Deputy Judge Edge because he persistently refused to pay his debts. There is nothing uncommon m that, of course j but it181 words
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Article142 1901-08-08 6 The Italian cruiser Calabria, on her arrival at Venice after four years' service in American, Japanese, and Chinese waters, brings details of the terrible death of three sailors who were devoured by sharks between Singapore and Colombo. An insubordinate seaman, always under punishment, had leaped overboard in142 words
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Article220 1901-08-08 6 The Marconi telegraph system is operating well it Taku, the Orlando communicated with another vessel easily at 68 miles. Li Hung-chang is reported to have asked the to grant two million taeis for the relief of Chinese merchants who suffered during the war. Yuan Shih-kai is220 words
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Article259 1901-08-08 6 To the Editor. Sambas, Dutch Borneo, July 27 1901. SIR, —As an unfortunate shareholder, I should like to refer to the letters of Miner" and "Another Miner" published in your issue of a fortnight ago and which I have just read. I believe it is quite259 words
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Article78 1901-08-08 6 A water-poio match has been arranged between the u Nondescripts and the Club (or Sunday next, when the following players, representing the Club, will go over by the launch leaving the Pier at 10 a.m. Jackson (goal) Fenny (half-back), Woods (right wing), VV. Darke (left wing) A. Darke78 words
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Article150 1901-08-08 6 Deval s Indian Circus opened again last I night at the Beach-road site after being closed on the two previous nights on account of the adverse weather. There was a fairly ?ood audience, not at aft lacking in apprecia* tion, and the programme given was a neat150 words
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Article140 1901-08-08 6 The attendance on the second day of the Penang Race meeting (yesterday) was very good and the racing was productive of several excellent finishes. The following arc the results The Griffin Handicap. 1. The Koopers' Kongsi's Simple Honours. 2. "Mr. HS. Tann's" B.P. The Coffee Cup. 1. Mr,140 words
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Article65 1901-08-08 6 Before a Court of Two Magistrates yesterday, two Chinamen were sentenced each to a year's hard labour, for receiving stolen property, and they were bound over for six months in sureties in each case of $50, in default, a further term of six months imprisonment Two other Chinamen were convicted65 words
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Article401 1901-08-08 6 The views of a Fr^rTofficer un position and the future of England C pre **t the Twentieth Century." W a 'e i n extracts:- make the foUoiving An era of commercial proer^c h o u augurated on the continent sine, ,o been remains to be401 words
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Article455 1901-08-08 6 A general meeting of t! ibers of the S. P. C. A. is to be held on Monday, Aug. 1 2th, at the Exchange, to consider certain resolutions relative to the- dissolution of the Society in cot v.ce of the desirability of its work being undertaken in the future by455 words
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Article3620 1901-08-08 7 Si CCBSS AND INSUCCBSS. .•That low man seeks a little thing to do, Sees it and does it This b'ph man w l^ a reat thing to pursue, i Pies ere he knows it. That low man sjoes on adding one to one, His hundred's3,620 words
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Article45 1901-08-08 7 The native crew of the s. s. Belgika mjtinied while the steamer was loading wood at either Bulang or Zamboaoga, and in the light that eusued the master of the ship, Capt. Velasco, the first officer, chief engineer and two of the crew were killed.45 words
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Article699 1901-08-08 8 Mr. Meadows Frost has been appointed a Magistrate (First Class) for the State of Pabang. Hongkong papers announce a bowling tournament for ladies at the Kowloon Green. The L L.T.C. might try bowls for a change. His Majesty's Exequatur has been issued to Hadji Attaoullah Effendi,699 words
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Article1484 1901-08-08 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli JUVBKAL. When you strike, strike hard, so that you need pot to strike again. That is the only safe policy. Speaking of the French policy towards the restive Corsicans, Henry Seton Merriman says: u They strike when absolutely forced1,484 words
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Article186 1901-08-08 8 < ••Sovereign or Greater Britain. London, July ;th. There is a general opinion that the term of "Sovereign of Greater Britain'* would be a suitable recognition of the British Colonies in the King's designation. Mr. Henry Copeland, Agent-General for New South Wales, when interviewed as186 words
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Article789 1901-08-08 8 ims morning in the Fourth Maei straf Court, William Brodie, cook on th? f ner Envy, was charged on remand u C °0 Mr. Green, with administering ohoL Ore or some other stupefying druV with fOus to cause hurt, to Captain Khan^ Strachan Wallace Strachan, u£M+ mer789 words
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Article87 1901-08-08 8 LOSS OF THE KINSHIU MARL" A telegram has been received by Mr. S. Mihara, the Manager in H >f the Nippon Yusen Kai >ead office in Tokio, to the jff cct .—'Kinshiu Mam stranded <J sland, Korea, 201b July, 01 com Moji to Shanghai. Pa naiis safe. We have no87 words
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Article147 1901-08-08 9 i-st evening the crews for the Regatta tc h Fours were chosen and at a glance there is not much to choose n the six crews entered for this »ot. Scott-Russell has a fairly good crew sual, should be able to give a good nt of himself,147 words
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Article49 1901-08-08 9 g are the S.C.C. Cricket August to September inwhich will be played on the G'jb ground IST XI. Law. C.S., Army" and S.V.A. Insce., Tel., Accountants and 1 XVI. Officers of the liarrison. I the Volunteers." littecs v. The Rest. .C. v. S.V.R. 2ND XI. Capt, White's Team,49 words
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Article94 1901-08-08 9 H. M. S. Rosaiuo." match took place at Blakan Ma 1 f -lay when tlu- Sappers scored over the "sloop," winning by a ;s and 14 runs. The Engti batted iirst, made 101 runs, of which Cpl. Ha wai responsible for more Innings of 55 being a fine display94 words
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31 1901-08-08 9 following telegram from South d jnd August, has been received riary 'July crushing. 2fO tons stone crushed Icr 10 o/ smelted gold. Average o dwts31 words
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Article271 1901-08-08 9 *-.-4 ng Gazette has this reference to Rang Yu Wei, the Chinese reformer fc'ho ha> been living in retirement in Penang for the last few months. "He was originally located in Singapore, but Sir Alexander Swettenham caused him bt brought to Penang, apparently r safety, and here at 'first the271 words
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Article322 1901-08-08 9 The annual report on the Singapore Prison for 1900, published in the Govern, ment Gazette, states that the daily average in 1900 was higher than it has been for nree years, the total number being more 206 than in 1899. The highest daily number was 914322 words
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Article620 1901-08-08 9 This is the question asked by Ostasiatische Lloyd of the 1 2th inst., in a most pessimistic editorial article. Our contemporary after recalling its opinion published about three months ago, goes on to say that we know just as little now as to the real620 words
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559 1901-08-08 9 Mr. Edgar Wallace in the Daily Mail gives a descriptive account of the action at Vlakfontein when the rearguard of a small column under Col. Dixon was suddenly attacked by a much superior Boer force As the column advanced leisurely along the top559 words
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Article376 1901-08-08 9 Ping-pong (says a writer in the N.~C. Duly News) has undoubtedly caught on in this part of the world with much the same vrrnlence which has characterised its catching qualities in other parts of the globe. Herewith is a smart extract from a paper cutting on parlour games376 words
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Article53 1901-08-08 9 „fr In Indian Engineering of the 6th instant, an illustration is given of the plan and side elevation form of the proposed Burma Chief Court, which obtained the first premium of- fered by the Government of Burma in November last. Mr. G. S. T. Harris, Government Architect, Madras, was awarded53 words
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Article146 1901-08-08 9 The last day of the Penang Meeting, on Saturday, was most successful the weather being excellent, the crowd larger than on the two previous days and the racing productive of several good finishes. The following is the list of the winners. The Larrikin Cup. 1 Mr. Mitchell's Brunette.146 words
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Article161 1901-08-08 9 M. Lessar, who is mentioned as the probable successor of M. de Giers as Russian Minister at Peking, is chiefly known for the part he took in the delimitation of the Russo-Afghan frontier. Born in 1851, of Montenegrin parentage, and educated at the Kcoie des Ingenieurs161 words
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Article565 1901-08-08 9 With regard to the details of our trade with the Far East there was a large increase in the export of cotton yarn and twist to China and a fair increase in the quantity shipped to the Straits \sttlements last month, but Japan still shows Jfrveryf565 words
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Article646 1901-08-08 10 A private letter from home says Col. Letchworth told me that it was^uite definite that Sir Frank Swettenham is the new Governor of the Straits Settlements. H.M.S. Rambler, Capt. Smyth, arrived from Colombo at 6.15 p.m. last evening. She is bound for British North Borneo, where646 words
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Article66 1901-08-08 10 In the second round in the competition for the Straits Chinese National Football Challenge Cup, on Sunday atternoon the team of the Straits Chinese Nationals 2nd XI beat the team of the Everbright Star Football Club by three goals to one of respect to the memory of their late66 words
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Article39 1901-08-08 10 The Local Secretary, the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company Ltd., Singapore, has received the following telegram from Raub, dated 4th August July Crushing. 3*500 tons stone for 1,*****. smelted gold. Average, 8 dwts. 5 grs. per ton.39 words
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Article37 1901-08-08 10 The Secretary has received the following telegram from Batu Bersawah, dated 3rd August July Crushing. 154 tons stone for $9 oz. 12 dwts. smelted gold. Average, 7 dwts. 18 grs. per ton. >37 words
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Article62 1901-08-08 10 Tan Tin, for using as genuine a torged document received a year's rigorous imprisonment Lim Beng accused of fcheft, with four previous convictions against him, was given two year's rigorous imprisonment; Ko Peng received three years for highway robbery and for a similar offence Tan Hee, who had62 words
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Article81 1901-08-08 10 The two-days cricket match, which was commenced on the Esplanade last Saturday afternoon, resulted yesterday in the Brokers, Insurance, Telegraph, Accounts and S.C.C. beating the Law Civil Service, Army and S. V. A." by 112 runs. This victory was due in no small measure to the successful bowling of81 words
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Article144 1901-08-08 10 We would remind our readers of the dramatic performance to be given this evening by members of the Catholic Club in aid of the building fund of St Joseph's Institution. The piece is The Upstart an English version o£ .Moli^re's immortal 'comedy Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme." It is144 words
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Article314 1901-08-08 10 Water Polo. The water polo match played at Katong on Sunday morning between the Nondescripts and the Swimming Club resulted in a win for the latter, who beat the 1 Nondescripts by six goals to one. The first goal was obtained by Napier for the Club, who314 words
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1561 1901-08-08 10 THE ADDRESS TO PRINCE CHUN OF THE CHINESE BORN IN MALAYA. By the Hon'ble Dr. Lim Boom Ken As inaccurate and misleading translations of the Chinese text of the address presented to Prince Chun by certain Straitsborn Chinese have been published, it is desirable to place before the public the1,561 words
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Article81 1901-08-08 10 AN ACCIDENT VTTANJONG P AGAR A serious accidc nt occurred at Se< 4, Tanjon^ l J agar Wharf last cvt Some Australian horses, consigned to lan's stables here, were being landed, vsh frightened b> a number of Chinese coolies, three of the animal* broke and bolted, knocking over three Chinamen,81 words
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Advertisement29 1901-08-08 10 THE KECHAU GOLD MINING Co. Ltd. In July 280 tons of stone were crushed for 108 ounces 16 dwts. smelted gold. Average 7 dwts. is4 grs. per ton crushed29 words
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Article99 1901-08-08 11 HF Kditor. Ti II you allow me, as Hon. Secre- I of the Straits Chinese British Associa- c to make a correction in your leader j the above subject in your issue of Sturday last In that Itader, the address t itattd to be one from99 words
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Article603 1901-08-08 11 Sir Al xander Swbttbnham. t Committee of the House of ich is inquiring into the effect the granting of subsidies to j las examined Sir Alex- j m, late <.o!onial Secretary ior at Singapore. In I hairman, Sir Alexander j n part of his duty to watch I603 words
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Article1695 1901-08-08 11 (Via Ceylon.) London, July 24th.— At Portsmouth to-day Hampshire beat Somerset by 103 runs, after declaring their second innings. Braund, for the osers, scored in runs. The other County matches were drawn, owing 0 the rain but two batsmen distinguished them«lves, Tyldesley scoring 170, and K. S. Ran jit•inhji1,695 words
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Advertisement905 1901-08-08 11 Singapore {Sporting Club. PROGRAMME FOR THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING, 1901. October 22nd, 24th and 26th FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 22nd October. First Race. The Maiden Plate.— Value $400. A Race tv, Maiden Horses— Weight as per scale (lost.) An allowance of 141b. to ex-Griffins imported into the Straits Settlements or Native905 words
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Advertisement460 1901-08-08 12 Gompania General de Tabacos The Finest Brands OF CIGARS From this Celebrated Factory, Comprising Incomparables, Imperials, Reg, Ant. Lopez, Perfectos, Brevas. Bouquets. Royal, Culebras, Londres, Princesas, &c. May now be obtained at moderate prices and guaranteed in sound condition. SOLE IMPORTERS Messrs. GOSLING Co. 4 BATTERY ROAD. July 12 stuth460 words
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Advertisement997 1901-08-08 12 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE Issue of Municipal Loan 1901 amounting cc $1,000,000 at 5 per cent. The Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore, having decided to carry out certain important public works and acting herein with the sanction of the Governor in Council of the Colony of the Straits Settlements,997 words
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Advertisement578 1901-08-08 12 The Singap^rTF^Tp^ AND Mercantile Advertiser Cable ADD R S s,-.^^ er(ue) T.lkphon. N OMm Published 3 0-3,JUffl« PUce T^HE leading English Newsoan, 1 Straits Se "'e m ™ts,-Ta P h e o rt lß^ Federated Native States of P erak gor, Sungei Ujon*, Pahangi (h Serabilan British North Borneo Sa578 words
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Article732 1901-08-08 13 -rj,c following Government Notification ,onvarded from the Secretariat: Excellency the Officer Administercrthe Government regrets to announce I post sad intelligence of the death of L Imperial Majesty the Dowager Emress Frederick of Germany, (Princess yai of Great Britain and Ireland). 1 0 him who waits. A732 words
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Article881 1901-08-08 13 There was a large audience at the Town Hail last night to witness the production of the an adaption from Molidre's famous comedy Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme," by Singapore amateurs under the auspices of the Singapore Catholic Club, the entertainment being under the patronage of His Excellency Sir Frank881 words
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Article21 1901-08-08 13 The battery ran 31 days in July crushing 1,001 tons for 15 tons 6 cwt of tin oxide.21 words
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Article119 1901-08-08 13 Messrs. Behn, Meyer and Co., general agents, forward us this report from Temelong Mr. George A. Wright reports about the property of the Temelong Hydraulic Tin Mining Co. Ld. as follows I have only sampled closely on one section of the block of 25 acres laying on the South119 words
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Article238 1901-08-08 13 England v. Scotland. An Easy Win for England by 2 Goals to Nil. Contrary to expectation, this game, which was played on the Cricket Club Ground Ust night turned out to be a very tame affair and the play was of an inferior order. Scotland who could not238 words
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Article263 1901-08-08 13 AH receiving Far Eastern correspondence have felt some inconvenience at the erratic manner in whit h the homeward mails seem to be received at present. With the exception of a German mail— which is never a very full mail —delivered on rst inst., some two days late263 words
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Article190 1901-08-08 13 Deval's Circus still continues to attract large audiences nightly at the Beach-rd, site, amongst the special items now being given are sorrie interesting tricks with an Australian hound and Aune a clever little orangutan, the tumbling performance and the girl on the rolling globe." The Circus is well worth a190 words
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990 1901-08-08 13 Open Door writes as follow to the Editor of the Hongkong Daily Press, Siiy-Clause No. 33 of the projected Straits immigration laws, recently submitted to the Council, is something entirely novel in thf way oi protective legislation, and would certain!- ppeai to set the pace990 words
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Advertisement580 1901-08-08 14 HONGKONG AND SHANQHAI n BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL.... t ..510,000,000 RBSBRVB FUND.— Sterling Reserve .$10,000,000 > 41 Silver Reserve 3,000/>oo I^ 000 000 RSSBRVB LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS 4io.o«M»e Court op Oimacroas. R. Shswan Esq.— Chairmap. Hon. J J. Bull-Irving,— Diputy Chairman. H. E. Tomkims, Esq. IR.L. Richardson Esq. A. Haupt,580 words
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Advertisement709 1901-08-08 14 IOfORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. TJTAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE HAMBURG. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. The fast and well-known Mail-steamers of these ines will leave Singapore on or about the undermentioned dates OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. «9°l 1901. Print Heinrich Aujr. 15 Stuttgart Aug. 13 Preussen Aug. 29 Kdnig Albert Aug. *7 Hamburg Sept. 12 Printess Irene Sept.709 words
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Advertisement674 1901-08-08 14 UTorddeutscher Lloyd, Branen. KUESTEN UNIEN It i Steamers of the Coast Fleet. Tons n.r. Tons n.r Sandakan 1374 Pitsanulok 1 189 Kohsichang 1291 Rajaburi 1189 Paknam 1283 Chow Tai 11 15 Tanglin 1280 Wong Koi 11 15 Bangkok 1237 Keong Wai 11 15 Korat 1223 Devawongse 1057 Singora 1123 Chow674 words
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Advertisement539 1901-08-08 14 NIPPON YUSE^ KAISHA. UAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP r. J A regular FORTNIGHTLY Service tained between Japan and Europe bv 1) NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMP^t Under Mail Contracts with the Cp/ rial Japanese Governnient. Specially designed for the Company's g Service, lighted throughout by Electricity with excellent accommodation f Or First a539 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article26 1901-08-08 15 The House of Commons has authorised a loan of two millions sterling to meet the cost of Britain's share in the Pacific Cable.26 words
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Article13 1901-08-08 15 The new Education Bill has been read a third time.13 words
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Article19 1901-08-08 15 There is a dock strike at San Francisco, and business there is at a stand-still.19 words
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Article32 1901-08-08 15 The House of Commons has voted the grant [of £100,000] to Lord Roberts by 281 votes to 73. The minority consisted of Irishmen and a few Radicals.32 words
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Article16 1901-08-08 15 Russia is constructing submarine boats similar to the French type, but of smaller dimensions.16 words
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Article28 1901-08-08 15 i Mr. Vanrhyn, a member of the Cape Parliament, has been arrested on a charge of treason in connection with the Boer invasion.28 words
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Article23 1901-08-08 15 The Timesy reviewing the political situation in the Balkans, says that unusual anxiety is being displayed at Vienna.23 words
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Article210 1901-08-08 15 A Boer commando with two guns has entered Portuguese territory, it is believed, in search of supplies. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, sta— u -.«-»..^*.oiise that it o»ueuevea that the sums voted for the war would suffice until January, possibly until the end of the financial210 words
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Article13 1901-08-08 15 I The Tibetan Mission to Russia has left Moscow homewards.13 words
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Article19 1901-08-08 15 The wife of Mr. St. John Brodrick, Secretary of State for War, has died suddenly.19 words
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Article26 1901-08-08 15 The House of Commons has authorised the expenditure of six millions on naval works and six millions on military works, including a -break-water at Malta.26 words
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Article13 1901-08-08 15 The vote also covers increased coaling facilities for the fleet.13 words
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Article16 1901-08-08 15 The military works referred to largely consist of the erection and reconstruction of barracks.16 words
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Article58 1901-08-08 15 Lord Cranborne stated that proposals have been made to include in the Chinese five per cent tariff articles that are now free, except rice and cereals. The new Chinese tariff is to come into operation on the ist October. The Government has approved the China tariff proposals58 words
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Article28 1901-08-08 15 Lord Kitchener has informed Comroandent Kruitzioger that anybody carrying out his threat (to kill natives employed by the British) will be Court-mar tialled and executed.28 words
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Article19 1901-08-08 15 The German Squadron from Chii. arrived at Cadiz, where it was welcomed by Admiral Prince Henry.19 words
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Article43 1901-08-08 15 A Dangerous Relapse, The Kaiser has abandoned his visit to Hamburg, and is going to Cronberg, owing to a change f0. the worse in the condition of the Empress Frederick. All her other children are hastening to the Empress's bedside.43 words
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Article11 1901-08-08 15 Her Condition Hopeless, The Empress Fredeiick is sinking.11 words
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Article16 1901-08-08 15 The King goes to Cronberg to-day to be with his sister, the Empress Frederick.16 words
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Article45 1901-08-08 15 DEATH OF THE EMPRESS FREDERICK. The Empress Frederick is dead. LOSS OF THE VIPER. Tr-* torpedo destroyer Viper which is sv PP lied wlln igines on the turbine principle, has struck a fock a( Ald and is a total loss. All of the crew were45 words
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Article65 1901-08-08 15 the enemy, *n<iV The end was quite quiet, and As the Empress was conscious to th^f been The English and German* A t _<%* -r^- r 6 ,e^ e V tt;c the common mourning over -<e*r<. v 'scan Frederick's death as again uniting the twoV/ peoples.65 words
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Article19 1901-08-08 15 H. M. S. Ophir x with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, has arrived at Mauritius.19 words
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Article41 1901-08-08 15 The Russian battle-ship Alexander 111 has hepn launched at St. Petersburg at the Baltic dockyard. During the launch a violent gale blew down a flag-staff. In its fall it killed two naval officers, and injured five others.41 words
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Article30 1901-08-08 15 The effect of the Tibetan mission to St Petersburg is already noticeable in the eagerness of the Chinese to renew negotiations with Russia on the Manchuritn question.30 words
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Article16 1901-08-08 15 The House of Lords l>as read the revised Accession Declaration a third time.16 words
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Article29 1901-08-08 15 Sir Edward Satow, British Minister at Peking, has notified his diplomatic colleagues that England is unable to sign the protocol. The reasons for this decision are not stated.29 words
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Article13 1901-08-08 15 The Australian Houses of Parliament have voted addresses of condolence,13 words
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Article23 1901-08-08 15 The naval manoeuvres have closed with an important battle off the Lizard. The rebult has been referred to the umpires.23 words
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Advertisement195 1901-08-08 15 THE Campbell Oil Engine HAS THE LARGEST SALE OF Any Oil Engine in the World SIMPLE ECONOMICAL RELIABLE [COMBINED OIL ENGINES AND PUMPS I Made in all Types and Sizes I (< SOLE AGENTS Ritey H^rgf eaves Co. I LTD., SINGAPORE. t Acetylene Gas Illumination. I THE NEW LIGHT" jHowarth195 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article101 1901-08-08 16 f Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, August ist. After filling up with coal and completing magazine ammunition supplies, H.M.S. Eclipse, H.M.S. '/sis, and H.M.S. Daphne sailed from Hongkong hurriedly last night. It is stated that these cruisers left under sealed orders. Hongkong, 2nd August, 2.50 p.m.101 words
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Article11 1901-08-08 16 Over this incident there are many rumours afloat.11 words
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Article84 1901-08-08 16 THE BATTLESHIP GLORY" ASHORE One of these is t« the effect that H.M.S. Glory, with Admiral Cyprian Bridge on board, is ashore at some place not specified. This however is published with all reserve. H.M.S. Glory is due at Hongkong from Shanghai. Hongkong, August ist, 12-42. The Naval authorities at84 words
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424 1901-08-08 16 Branches Scmarang, Souri Sanuki Maru, due Aug. 7. For PecaJoriiywn P™^ ss B. Sickens, Mr. Spencer, Mr. PalembanV' H.Upton, Mr. J. M. Russel, Mr. f Coßß«^oHi>.ir^ r V hi iT erS r ln Mr Madras, Pondic*-- ha<ui Mr Juhan Mr. G. Glover, 1 Haiphon?.424 words
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Article113 1901-08-08 16 (August ;.> a in Tr®7 'S^ 0&tnbier,.,.., 10.25 d«. Cube No. 1 13.87^ Pepper, Black (ordinary >',*. 20.2s do. White, (Fair L/W--- s^ 45. Nutmegs 110s to the ib. >...-, 52 do. (80s to the Ih) -4 Mace(Banda) Cloves (Arnboina)...., Liberian Coffee 17.50 Tapioca, small pr; 1 (Fr r113 words
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Article609 1901-08-08 16 Austuit 1. Coulsdon, Brit., Goro, for Batavia. Kian Yang, Brit., Hoppen. for Muar and Malacca. Hebe, Brit Inkster, for Penang and Deli. Chow Phya, Brit., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. fxion, Brit., Robinson, for London and Liverpool. Amherst, Brit., Angus, for Kelantan, via ports. Kanagawa Mara, Jap., McKenzic, for609 words
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Article298 1901-08-08 16 1 'iuoTATiow. Paid. oivid Bank of China and Japan, Ltd, I £i Nominal. £4 MDs Oeferred. f £5.5/ Ti Boll's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. £1 Bersa wah Gold Mine Co. $3.75 Sellers. $5 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 $100 7 Fraser and Neave Ltd.298 words
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Advertisement90 1901-08-08 16 Nederlandsch Indische Handelsbank. (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1863. Paid up Capital f 7,200,000 (absut £600,000) Reserve Fund f 1,468,000 (about £122,000) Head Office A mstbrdam. m ead Agency: Bat* via. Branches 6l Corrkspomdbnts in Java Soerabaya, Samarai.g, Indramagoe, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongan. Londom Bankers: Williams Deacon's Bank, Limited. Singapore Interest90 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1063 1901-08-08 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Wkn Rosario Brit, sloop, 980 H imilton June 5 Labuan Uncertain Rambler Brit g.b., 835 Symth Aug 5 Colombo Borneo, Aut Lizard Brit g.b., 715 Watson Aug 7 Bangkok Other Vessels Flags'* Tons Masters Arnved From Consignees For Whe«1,063 words
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