The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 24 July 1902
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1902-07-24 49 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1902. No. 782.18 words
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Article318 1902-07-24 49 KA I,jv> Akiicles. tiers m Sarawak. 4i* and the Philippine. 49 Police Force m 1901, 49 Magnificent Scheme, 10 I, d Repairing, 50 \i i Victoria Memorial, 50 \l Municipal, 50 fftiH»re Town Finance, .">0 Storage, SO I S Topic, 50 Tientsin City, 51 Railway Accident, r» 1 Polu318 words
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63 1902-07-24 49 POSTAGE FROM ENGLAND TO THE FAR EAST. T«. II ,k.. n Johore, Malay States (Protected IVrak, Selangor, Negri Beanbilaaand TahangK Sarawak, British North Borneo, Labium, Straits v 'lI. 'Ml i». krm. rota Aims. Kawsrafrsaw. Ii per Id. mob. \d. per 2 oz. b»k»k i-«.M. iomi.. POST. rrniLKNN. -I i»-i 2(m63 words
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Article110 1902-07-24 49 (July 23.) *4. W n 13.1*5 do. Cube \o. 1 >. 22.50 p «Pper, Black (ordinary 8>*e) 30.50 White, (Fair L* W. 5 p.c.) 56. N "tmegw llo fco th* h.) **8 (i Wl to the IK. r 72. Banda) W \r boinA) Siberian Coffee 1& M -iiiiill pearl110 words
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Article158 1902-07-24 49 Domestic Occurrences Deaths On the 3rd inst at Kuala Gris, Kelantan, Wm Redpath of New Zealand. Dredge-Master m the employ of th* Duff Syndicate Ltd. Drowned while bathing. On July 5, at No 38. Quinsan Road. Shanghai. Amelia, the wife of Rev D F Jones, of Hanyang. American Bible Society.158 words
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Article277 1902-07-24 49 The last mail to arrive from home cams by the M M M Polyncsien" on Monday bringing letters of date June 27. The M M "Ernest Simons" took home letters on Sunday, and this mail leaves by the P A O Bengal on Friday. Then* has been very277 words
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Article, Illustration293 1902-07-24 49 The Singapore Free Press. Cholera in Sarawak. Here shall the Press the People's right maintain, Una wed by influence and unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Religion, Loyalty and Law. (July 17.) k are pleased to hear thut cholera in Sarawak is steadily decreasing.293 words
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Article658 1902-07-24 49 (July 18.) On cousins the Americans are not so soon out of their difficulties over-seas as we are likely to be. Not that it is time yet for us to halloo, as we are not out of the wood, two signs pf possible future trouble showing658 words
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Article838 1902-07-24 49 (Julv 19.) Thk annual report on the Police Force and on the State of Crime tor 190] is a particularly interesting document ai the preteni time, Doming as it does at a time when public attention to the all-important matter of the protection of life838 words
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Page 49 Advertisements
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Advertisement91 1902-07-24 49 Apollinaris THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS." Annual Sales now exceeding; 28,000,000 Bottles. To be obtained* at all Clubs and Hotels. In Pints and Splits. Jan 88 Wf 22.2 o:S I INDIAN PATENT STONE CO. PREVENTION AGAINST PLAGUE This stone is excellently adapted of paving Courtyards, Dwelling Houses, Surface Drains, Stables,91 words
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Article367 1902-07-24 50 Russia delights m surprises m the shape of Notes to the Powers attempting to deal with mutters that never will prove capable of being dealt with by a comity of the Powers, because no such comity is possible. The one referred to m the telegram received too367 words
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Article270 1902-07-24 50 The important section of Orchard- rd lying I between Tank-rd and Dhoby Ghaut has been entirely rjelaid and this morning was available for traffic. The engineering estimate of the time necessary was till the 24th, ten days. It is a great relief to the public to find270 words
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Article667 1902-07-24 50 (July 21.) From the Resident Councillor, Malacca, the Hon'ble R N Bland, we have received a list of subscribers to the proposed Malacca Memorial to her late Majesty Queen Victoria. When it became apparent that the Queen's memorial in Singapore was ut length to bk carried out,667 words
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Article393 1902-07-24 50 (July 22.) The Municipal Commission of Penang think of suggesting an amendment to the Municipal I Ordinance to the effect that Government property should be taxed, the argument advanced by the President being that Government ought i to contribute to the revenue, seeing that if j there were393 words
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Article425 1902-07-24 50 While on the subject of Municipal Finance, we may remark that the Singapore Comrlissioners propose to issue a new loan of $400,000, one quarter forthwith, a quarter m September, and the remainder m December. This loan is to be devoted almost entirely to water-supply, the works to425 words
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Article250 1902-07-24 50 Cold M eat Storage. A very unkind habit indulged i poreans at Home is thai out here, about thai lovel beef," the intent be the one chained to the Eaa reply, wait till we get Cold M question is now m a fairwaj of We are now informed by the250 words
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Article1046 1902-07-24 50 (JuU- 23.) Having now no Soul li A fri lilate on, anr] matters in other respects the world being fairly quiet, thi Pr Home is beginning to fear future compli tiuns between us and other nati ronatiou and the postponement «>t' 1 »n»tion were of uncommon1,046 words
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Article668 1902-07-24 51 oiii.r Ui,h h '^'gram has been received m J a l' rv t., the effect tliat Tientsin City will froi V r Chinese Government has'!,,, Ur St I,;th Since Ju l y 1900 thi «atgf In n ,l,i I'rimary base for the allied forces <*nt. ne wa^ 8668 words
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Article302 1902-07-24 51 We hear of a fatal accident that occurred on the Singapore- Kranji Railway on the 18th inst. A Chinese coolie employed near Bukit Timah imprudently attempted to jump from one truck to another as the train was slowly m moving along the line. He missed his footing302 words
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Article889 1902-07-24 51 Dr Thompson of the Bellevue Hotel loot a sarong from his room yesterday. The SVB shoot for the Bromhead Matthew Shield on Sunday next. The Band of the 13th M N I wiU play at the Gardens on Saturday at 9 pm. Mr Oddie, living at889 words
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Article97 1902-07-24 51 Perth, June 16. Roe bourne reports that Billy Williams, an old identity of the north-west, is reported to have found a nngget weighing 400 oz at Friendly Creek. Several slugs of from 10 to 90 oz are reported to have been found, on the97 words
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Article77 1902-07-24 51 Since our last report very little business lias been done and the tone of the market is quiet with rates ruling weaker. Industrial Stocks.— Straits Traders have declined still further and are weak^ with sellers at $31. There are no transactions to be reported m other77 words
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Article168 1902-07-24 51 The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powell and Co's saleroom yesterday. The Simpang Estate adjoining the Railway station at Simpang, Perak, area about 642 acres, of which 200 acres are planted with coffee and coconut trees. Together with bungalow, store and coolie lines thereon, bought168 words
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Article26 1902-07-24 51 A Chinaman walked into a house m Omarrd, yesterday and walked out with a watch. Unfortunately he walked too calmly, and was captured by the police.26 words
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Article586 1902-07-24 51 Mr C Curtis, Supt of Gardens, Penang, writes to the Pinang Gazette on the desirability of establishing some continuity of policy with regard to agricultural shows. He says Agricultural, Horticultural, and Agri-Hor^ 1 cultural Shows have for many years been i/ e^ m a spasmodic maimer both m586 words
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Corrrespondence.
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Letter62 1902-07-24 52 To the Editor. Sir, —It seems strange that, after so much money has l>een expended upon the v improvement of the Stamford-Rd Canal, complaints should still be rife regarding its malodorous property. It is suggested by more than one of the complainants that the sluice gate is62 words
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Article206 1902-07-24 52 Before his Lordship Mr Justice Hyndman Jones to-da v. A Charge of Murder. Sarah binte Rastamji was charged with the murder of her husband named Aniat on or about dune 6, at 268 Victoria-st. Th»> Attorney-General the lion W R Collyer prosecuted and Mr Perkins defended. The story206 words
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Article658 1902-07-24 52 The Navy League issued a capital guide; to he Coronation Re^ieir, which ol course "was >stponed TVsatjMiiae ilhistratt -is, £ve diar ;uus aud a plan of the Fleet indicate what a reat show this would have been. But Review HO Review, the large amount *>f information boot British and Foreign658 words
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Article210 1902-07-24 52 It has always been an open question as to what force the Boers have put into the field, but the following estimate from the "Telegraph" seems reliable Killed or died of disease or wounds, Oct, 1899, to April, 1901 10,000 Killed from April, 1901, to May 31,210 words
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Article585 1902-07-24 52 Iv the course of an interesting article on the recently issued report of the Committee on Military Education, the M Field points out that for a very long series of years the Army has played a prominent and creditable part m sports of all kinds, but there585 words
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Article221 1902-07-24 52 Lieut A G Woodrofi'e, r k, who was stationed m Singapore some years ago and will be remembered by all cricketers here, is now on service m South Nigeria but goes home six months m every year, during the wet reason, when all the computing is done m England. That221 words
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Article1018 1902-07-24 52 Mr R Seddon, the Premier of New Zealand spoke at some length at the annual New Zealand dinner on June 17. The part of his speech dealing with the important point of Preferential Trade reads He desired at the earliest possible moment to take the opportunity of removing1,018 words
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Article656 1902-07-24 52 Police Court Pro, K k„ in The adjourned bearing of this Josef Goin, a French subject W n hi d with the murder of a rikkta eeoS at T W Pagar m the early morning of r 1 *S resumed tliis afternoon. Dr Fraeer of the656 words
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Article205 1902-07-24 52 Although the British tourist is wont to dh parage India as too thoroughly expl furnish his inquiring mind with interesting novelties, the country still affords icaie fine sensations. At Bombay, for example, other day. a cobra <>f exceptional daring appeared inside th" fort, and mankind from the rentage205 words
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Article74 1902-07-24 52 Mr C F Minnitt, who ia now blithe Far Fast of the New Zealand In-'^ Co, is at present m Singapore ou dvi Minnitt has travelled a good deal m Au*l since he was stationed at Singapon looking uncommonly well At 11.30 last night some detective* u(Jv m the neighbourhood74 words
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Article1356 1902-07-24 53 r Qi ial Arrangement with the Author.) < 'v j London, June 18. T)i( ireather continuei absolutely awful. 'It t0 j rained every day since we arrived Of spring sunshine we liave seen .thiiiu'. v.biNt a- for an English summer we jj dream of it No1,356 words
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Article301 1902-07-24 53 A UBTBALIAHS. Ist Innings. 2nd tattings. Trumpet- l> Braund 1 c LSUej I. Jackson <;•_' DuifoLilleyb Barnes 25 v Hirst b Rhode* 1 Hillcßhodesbßaraes I s c MacLaren b Jaokson 11 j s Darling c Braund Braund l> b Barnes o Barites <> < i regory301 words
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Article442 1902-07-24 53 There were two or three cases of cholera notified yesterday m different parts of the city. One or two cases of petty theft were reported to the police yesterday, but no serious crime was recorded. The British steamer M Alcinous from Hongkong to London, reports that442 words
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154 1902-07-24 53 There was quite a large gathering at the Manse last night where an interesting function was performed, this consisting of a presentation to the Rev W Murray, who acted as Pastor of the Presbyterian Church here during the recent absence m England of the154 words
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Article225 1902-07-24 53 The Western globe-trotter who pays a flying visit to Burinah usually brings away sad stories reflecting on female morality m that prosperous British possession. There may possibly be some grounds for these animadversions. but be that as it may. the Burmese woman undoubtedly compares to great advantage with225 words
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Article182 1902-07-24 53 To Stay m England Till Aug 12. The Acting Commandant of the S V C has issued the following circular to employers of men m the SVC who are at Home with the Contingent. Singapore Volunteer Head Quarters Office, July 18, 1902. Sir, I have the honour182 words
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Article42 1902-07-24 53 A telegram from Hongkong Dbservaton to Singapore and Labuan, dated 181 h, 5.30 am, states that there is a typhoon existent, probably about 200 miles S of Hongkong, moving N W. A strong NE or SE gale is expected.42 words
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Article99 1902-07-24 53 The collier Hermiston" arrived from Moji on Wednesday with a cargo of 4,000 tons of Japanese coal for discharge here. The extra French Mail cargo boat Quadiana" from Saigon is expected here on Sunday en route to Marseilles. The steamer Labuan from Cardiff arrived yesterday and proceeded to99 words
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Article368 1902-07-24 53 Before Mr Justice ll'iidman Jones. The Murokr Charok. The case against Sarah binte Rastainji who was charged with the murder of her husband Amat m Victoria street on June 6 was fifflrilfiHf'* yesterday. The Attorney General prosecuted and Mr Perkins defended. The Jury returned a verdict of culpable368 words
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Article148 1902-07-24 53 The Sanitary Board of Hongkong has voted for a medical inspection of all passengers arriving m the Colony from the China coast ami neighbourhood. It is proposed that all vessels which do not carry doctors shall be visited In qualified boarding officers for inspection. The Brothers Francis who were m148 words
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Article804 1902-07-24 54 Another View of the Question. The much abused landlord m Singapore has hitherto said very little m reply to the charges levelled at him" «>f rack-renting, false assessment returns, ruining the poor by exorbitant rents, and so on. But a large owner of property, talking over804 words
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Article200 1902-07-24 54 Among the municipal cases adjudicated today was a charge against Ong Ong Hoo for using his premises as a sago factory without a license. He was fined $100 and* costs, the Health Officer having declared the premises to l>e unsuitable for manufacturing sago and having refused a license. This is200 words
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Article1066 1902-07-24 54 Calcutta, July 8. The London correspondent of the Englishman telegraphs on the 7th instant, as followß General Sir Redvers Buller has published his Ladysniith heliograms. They differ immaterially from the version given by The Times History of the War." The following is the version m The Times History1,066 words
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Article554 1902-07-24 54 Exciting Dhow Adventure. Telegrams to the Times of India give the following story of an adventure m search of arms. Captain Pears, finding that men-of-war were useless m capturing these dhows, owing to the smugglers dropping the guns overboard when a big ship was sighted, fitted554 words
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Article272 1902-07-24 54 We find further information m mail papers to hand this week regarding the intention of the Russian Government to, apparently, withdraw from trade uses the vessels of the Volunteer Fleet. Several of them, it is said, are to be used m European waters and the rest272 words
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Article153 1902-07-24 54 Lieut- General Sir Charles Warren, who was educated at Cheltenham, and a few months ago accepted the honorary colonelcy of the Ist Gloucestershire Royal Engineers, which includes Cheltenham College cadets, inspected the corps on June 14 and afterwards distributed South African war medals to the officers and153 words
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Article660 1902-07-24 54 A case of cholera whioh ~7~ VaUey-rd has been notm^VZ^ A conference of the British l> i S, is going on at Kuala LnntpoT^ Only one petty case of theft wa the police yesterday. there heimr 1 practically a clean sheet. n l A passenger by660 words
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Article92 1902-07-24 54 On June 30 a Eurasian lad went t« Chinese shops at Kalang Puding, <*ai and representing himself to lie a Mum* Inspector, found fault with their hwn^J threatened to prosecute them paid him $1 each. He obtained then left. One of the Municipal Niniu^ Inspectors, however, got92 words
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Article1332 1902-07-24 55 n uiA (taunt homines nottri ft farrago libeUi. <> uicql Juvenal. i n iontr>t the happy results of the South African lT c ma^ sur «ly include the new L, of mutual respect engendered between Britnnand Boer, both for itself and for cerhealth v consequences. These1,332 words
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Article21 1902-07-24 55 The typhoon reported m yesterday's issue was yesterday at (> pm. passing near and east of Hongkong moving northward.21 words
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Article98 1902-07-24 55 The Dutch mail steamer "De Carpentier left for Batavia with the European mails ex the Bavern this morning. The Shire liner Denbighshire," from London, with explosives for Hongkong, is expected here to-day. The Australian steamer Sultan," connecting with the Australind and Minilya," arrived from Fremantle yesterday evening. She98 words
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Article394 1902-07-24 55 When the Boer leaders went m to Veereniging to discuss the terms of surrender there was an evident determination to follow the advice given by her mother to the young wife to I feed the brute." Mr Bennet Burleigh thus describes the incoming and treatment of our394 words
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Article1094 1902-07-24 55 PaiDAT, July 18th, 1902. Prbhent His Excellency the Governor (Sir Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.0.) The Hon'ble the Colonial Secretary (W. T. Taylor.) the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer.) the Acting Auditor-General (W. Evans.) the Colonial Treasurer (P. G. Penney.) the Act. Col. Engineer (F.S.B. Gaffney) C. Stringer. J. M. Allinson.1,094 words
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Article308 1902-07-24 55 A Gambling Informer Sent to Gaol. Yesterday, before a Court of Two Magistrates, Tay Tian Chiang, a gambling informer was sentenced to a year's hard labour for giving false information to the Police. He told Mr Whitehead, Assistant Superintendent of Police, that 82 Teluk Ayer-st was a308 words
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Article65 1902-07-24 55 The De Silva Case. After a long and careful hearing this case came to a close yesterday afternoon, Mr Braddell liaving made a strong impression by his defence of the prisoner. The Jury retired but returned m a short time and returned a verdict of not guilty. The65 words
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Article317 1902-07-24 55 Palace Trustees' Surprising Explanation. The trustees of the Alexandra Palace have addressed a letter of regret to the Colonial contingents for the way m which the military tattoo on Saturday night was spoiled by the crowds getting out of hand. The fact is," runs the letter, that317 words
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Article706 1902-07-24 56 Ordinary Meeting. July 18. Present Mr J O Anthonisz. President, and Messrs H I Chope, J W B M;wlaren, W A Cuscaden I p. F E J ago, A Barker, and Lee Choon Guan. Minutes. The minutes of the last meeting having l>een mad and confirmed. Bills. Bills706 words
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Article99 1902-07-24 56 Tlu-Fr.n^M.il-La^vm.-an.ltlK. erfn r..5,>,,.t,v,1v. at d^ligW v,.ste,vlav Tin. m-,1 Kivml, Mail Eri.o The" fi i f F Emope thi» m-vnin r. Ihe F reach transport Cbodoe arrived rum Qaigon with troops hound tor Marse Je thi^nmrnm,; and preceded to the mLrf^ The outward Preach Mail Polvnesion armed from Europe99 words
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Article20 1902-07-24 56 A perfect blue roee has l>een.grown iv thmate ami has been Sent to Sew Gardens for safe kee©»^ and exhibition.20 words
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Article853 1902-07-24 56 I The two days fixed for the Coronation Ceremonies were simply perfect from a weather l>oint of view. This added to the disappointment at the function not having come off. The biggest disappointment since the world began. The Flood only troubled a comparative handful of people."853 words
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603 1902-07-24 56 A French Captain Drowned. A fatal boating accident occurred m the harbour yesterday afternoon, when a ship's boat containing a French Captain and bis wife and three sailors was upset near the man-of-war anchorage, the Captain being drowned. Early m the afternoon, M Yves603 words
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124 1902-07-24 56 BROMHEAD MATTHEWS CHALLENGE TROPHY. Dio S B team m the Bromhead Mathews Trophy Competition fired resterdav at he halestier cange, the weather being very avouralwe but for a brisk breeze from the Ight The following are the scores rrom the above it will be seen that Seivi rSuttar came out124 words
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Article187 1902-07-24 56 As has already been announced, the "Grashdamn," the organ of Prince Mestchersky has received a first warning from the Russian censorship on account of the publication m its columns ot an article severely criticising the superior officials m the provincial administration mis action of the censor, which187 words
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Article40 1902-07-24 56 The Hon'ble F G Permoy will bo going on leave to Australia early next month, and during his absence Mr W Egerton, who is tX pected from home next week by the M Konig Albert," will act as Colonial Treasurer40 words
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Article687 1902-07-24 56 Lnder the somewhat weather during the last wee* Contingents under canvas m the v grounds at MnsweU Hill h P ir t disagreeable. Th. p mire now that i, :m U] tW*ne. as vi C w,,l f r whu-h the b pitchy The s «m>,„,lin,, not687 words
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Article14 1902-07-24 56 it is reported that Budyard hi; off red ;.nd declined a Coronat on hon14 words
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Article166 1902-07-24 57 The Vadk Cup. iuary round m this competition Saturday <►» the club links m This is the most valuable w hicli I eve' been put up for competibeen presented by the Captain, ditiom being two rounds medal The Cup has to be won three re ii becomes166 words
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Article381 1902-07-24 57 TO -'DAYS MAIL. Biacadam and his assi..at the Surgeon's Hall .by a college porter. The during a lecture and is Buffering from the [m] I rial Service > members of the, Q instituted. -President <>f Venezuela, surrendered to the Govern- five hours' fighting. a. trained nurse at Barnstable, 1 ci381 words
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Article19 1902-07-24 57 :i l' les pamphlet on the war has 1: which shows what money can oi even a sixpenny book.19 words
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Article911 1902-07-24 57 Over 100 horses were landed to-day from V"*' m Cl vde aud MK«gat them were the griffins for the Autumn races. Amoy has now five j>oat offices, British, Chi- French, German and Japanese. What a waste of money and labour, when one office would 1* equally911 words
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Article151 1902-07-24 57 An accident of a regrettable nature occurred at the^ General Hospital yesterday afternoon. Mr W F Elvev, senior member of the Warders' Staff here, who has been m the Hospital for some time suffering from typhoid fever managed to elude the vigilance* of the nurses and m151 words
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Article95 1902-07-24 57 At the Assizes tins morning, Lee Ah Fook and Knew Ail Hoe, charged with retaining stolen property were convicted of theft and were each sentenced to six years penal servitude, to be followed by three years police supervision. A pawnbroker concerned m the case, who was prove.! to95 words
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129 1902-07-24 57 ACCIDENT AT BOMBAY TO A P O STEAM ER. After discharging the mails and passengers at Bombay on the morning of duly 5, the steamer "Oriental" left the stream m order to enter the Victoria Dock. When entering the Dock her engines unfortunately went ahead instead of astern, which caused129 words
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Article230 1902-07-24 57 Kobe Chronicle.*') We are somewhat surprised that m connection with list of Coronation honours and decorations, nothing is yot mentioned as to the Legation at Tokyo being made an Embassy. It might, have been thought that on 4he first great national occasion since the Anglo-Japan-ese Alliance was230 words
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295 1902-07-24 57 The first genera] meeting of this company was held on 23rd ult, Mr Alfred Gaussen presiding. The Chairman said As liquidator I have to report progress of my liquidation. Four shareholders m the old company (Straits) dissented effectively 860 shares m all. One of those295 words
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Article27 1902-07-24 57 A Malay w>r an who failtd to report a ante of am 11-pox w g uned 3 r >o ai d costs by Mr Wilson to-d iV.27 words
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Article503 1902-07-24 57 The new Order of Merit is clearly founded on the lines of the well-known Prussian Ordre pour le Merite," says the Times." It will have the same comprehensive range and character, including, besides British subjects who have won eonspicuoiis distinction m the naval and military503 words
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Article203 1902-07-24 57 A correi pondent with the Ceylon Coronation Contingent writes to the "Ceylon observer:" LI£XJT-COL ALBC MURRAY, Commanding the Singapon Volunteerlnfsntry, made a pomi ef paying us a special visit and be* ing shown through our v nt-.. He made anxious enquiries about his -Old Volunteers, and about ihetfabY, Matara, Hambantota203 words
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Article420 1902-07-24 57 In the course <>f an appreciative notice f new Zealand's Premier, the Daly T degraph thus descriht i. A ToiCHJNC 5:, PIPE NT. On A.pri! It Mr Seddon's party left m the troodship Drayton Gr i *c," with over 500 men of th<> North Island con420 words
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Article80 1902-07-24 58 tA cnrious telegram m the Ceylon papers mention Mr Chamberlain as consulting with the Directors of education on the subject of schools and justice. The following from the Times of Ceylon M explains it. Mr Chamberlain has declined to entertain a petition from Labuan praying for removal from under80 words
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Article332 1902-07-24 58 In the southern part of California there is a strange bird called the roadmnner. Few birds can fly better than this one, says the New York Tribune," but rarely does he ever rise from the ground, and then only when hard pressed. He prefers to escape332 words
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Article543 1902-07-24 58 The appended letter clearly expresses the view of the Navy League on the effect of the combine on the British naval position Sir, Sea power "is the resultant of a large marine protected by an adequate navy. From this point of vio\\ the Navy League543 words
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Article15 1902-07-24 58 The British steamer "Nadir" passed through the harbour from East to West at noon to-day.15 words
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Article1258 1902-07-24 58 The Times," Monday, June 9.) The favourable reception given by Mr Balfour to the deputation which lately waited upon him on the subject of engineering standards, and his announcement that both the War Office and the Admiralty were prepared heartily to co-operate with the efforts of the eminent1,258 words
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334 1902-07-24 58 List of Subscribers. j Hon'ble, R N Bland... £100 W E Kenny 50 G Copley 20 G Hall 50 A E Pringle 20 Revd H C Izard 20 E A Gardiner 20 R .1 Kirke 10 J Lomie 20 C G Garrard 50 J Howell 20334 words
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Article146 1902-07-24 58 In the results of a recent promotion examination we note the name of Capt J J Howley, d so, Lincoln Regt, passed m (c) (d) (g) and distinguished m tactics. Capt O C Niven, r o a, is seconded for service as an adjutant of Volunteer Artillery. The news of146 words
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Article175 1902-07-24 58 The vessel which went »«i, burgh light turns out tot" ir ">- H,„ caUed the Searched ™<*t 1- The "Searcher" wbichi D^& 150 o4d tons and ab:!;:,;r;r^f intended for trade with Man aa 'l pines generally. She R "l""^ afternoon bound forZamboanEo P r 5?175 words
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Article132 1902-07-24 58 Alarming rumours having been eurreM the test informed colonial circles m mgthe situation m Siam. the "Eclair" for information from a highly-ph I individS who is likely to know the m... state of »ff lhe pessimistic rumours at present i v „n tion regarding the gravit) of132 words
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Article624 1902-07-24 58 The many golf enthusiasts bare who haw and heard of the M HasUll ball will probably be interested m the following extract* from t h»* Daily Mail on the lahjeet. The Haskell composite ball. It has .1 core "1' gutta-percha about the size of a marble,624 words
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Article2398 1902-07-24 59 (Via Ceylon.) j ,1 ii I,ll > Mr S ollolll McDonnell been ;t[-i*jinted Secretary to the CommisrsofW r» m arks that the appointment v S -lioiiib'l-i; McDonnell who so long has Tr.nl Salisbury's Secretary will revive 1 resignation of Lord Salisbury. 1 Government have refused to t it ion2,398 words
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211 1902-07-24 59 The appended is from the report of the meeting of Penang Municipal Commission on July 18.— The President stated that the Commissioners had an informal meeting at which they met Mr Tandy of the Singapore Electric Lighting and Traction Scheme. The Secretary had drawn up211 words
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Article, Illustration589 1902-07-24 59 OVER THE CHESS-BOARD. Game No 318. "Gentleman, to solace their weariea minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, whicL whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." AU communications should be addressed to the Chess Editor, v589 words
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Article284 1902-07-24 59 The captain of the steamship "Campania," which arrived at New York on 14th ult., reports that the steamer was m communication on 10th idem with the American liner "Philadelphia"; and that, as a novelty for the passengers of both ships, a chess match was arranged between the two284 words
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Article1088 1902-07-24 60 First Mail News From Australian PapmrS* London, June 24, 12-55 pm. A painful sensation has just been caused by the announcement that the Coronation ceremony has been postponed owing to the illness of His Majesty the King. The effect of the news has been to1,088 words
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Article399 1902-07-24 60 In many quarters it has l>een considered that the courage of the Lascar seaman under circumstances of danger and hardship has l>een a questionable quantity. Therefore the following letter to the Merchant Service Guild, from the Captain and Chief Officer of the British steamer Neptune,"399 words
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Article98 1902-07-24 60 Success has not attended the operations of the Russian Steam Navigation Line between the Black Sea and the Ports of the Persian Gulf." an ambitious title for a line which consists of only one vessel, the v KornilolF." Two years ago. writes the "Mail" Odessa correspondent,98 words
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Article288 1902-07-24 60 I Pall Mall Gtaette. LiiV is serious. The Kaiser. The Bom are a virile race and an Miet of conaiderabk importance in the Empire. Lord Kitchener. We never had harder lights tlian with the Boers and the Sikhs. The latter are now our most faithful friends, and T288 words
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Article72 1902-07-24 60 Japanese advices state that the torpedo destroyer Kasumi which passed through Singapore some time back, and later left Amov on May 31, had not arrived at Sasebo on June 10. Considerable anxiety was felt for her as she was then seven days* overdue. The weather when she left Amoy was72 words
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Article1057 1902-07-24 60 A correspondent to the v Northern Public Opinion M who recently visited Singapore gives the following account of his experiences. We cast anchor m the roadstead of Singapore too late to go ashore. This was not altogether an unmitigated evil, as it gave us a panoramic1,057 words
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Article75 1902-07-24 60 One of the strange the .uses to which we I being put i« that of ;t n !r t such seems to he one at I,;. the foredegs m the ri k Of the tibia a small oval which the strong armature I of the body,*75 words
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Article119 1902-07-24 60 Captain W J Smith.,,)' s., u v m navigation an,l nau,i,,,l rented a bridge speed measuring the speed „f r. dewd by local marine of the pw^aMay log* The novel kind of m,,,,,,- „1 eonveniem and i ships bottom transmitting i v of a small rertieal .haft n119 words
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Article203 1902-07-24 60 Singapore. July 21, 1902. Benn Sprouts r 4Uv Bamboo Sprouts ,1,, Blachan f| abbage, Batavia do, do., China do. do.. Salted do. I larrots, Imported do. I j do., Singapore do. do. Dry Crabs, Large do.. Small do Ducks. Large per dozen do., Small do 1.80 Duck203 words
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Article669 1902-07-24 61 I „i..r. Manager of Wilson and CVs i,r ,i,i, studio, reported to the Police thin hisbov had absconded with SI 12. !i.n M rie Valeric," which arrived here toHemfkong brought over 800 coolies of house-breaking m Serannight. No 47 m that road was of $34 stolen669 words
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Article126 1902-07-24 61 Goin Committed For Trial To-day at noon, at the Police Court, Josef Goin, the Frenchman charged with the murder of a rikisha coobe at Tanjong Pagar on the morning of the 7th inst, was brought up on remand before Mr Beatty. The only evidence that remained126 words
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77 1902-07-24 61 The annual report aud statement of accounts for the year ended June 30, are now issued. The former states that during the year no mattors have been brought l>efore the Committee for discussion which call for reference m the report, and makes a reference to77 words
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Article141 1902-07-24 61 A special to the M Hongkong Daily Press reads A New York despatch says that the United States Government granted* the title to Marcus Island to Captain Rosehill, who organised an expedition to take possession of the island. The arrival of the v Sheridan at San Francisco141 words
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159 1902-07-24 61 An interesting little ceremony took place at the Dutch Consulate this morning, the Dutch Consul presenting two awards for saving life at sea. Our readers will remember the wreck oi the Straits steamer M Teutonia n near Cape Etachado, aud bow Captain Flak of159 words
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Article174 1902-07-24 61 Mr Douglas Campbell writes m bis annual rem >rt lam unable to write from personal experience, but it would appear that mining matters m this State have suffered somewhat from want of sufficient luperviaion. The Jelebu Mining and Trading Company is reported to have bad174 words
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Article148 1902-07-24 61 The Government lias given the sum of $1,000 towards the festivities m connection with the home coming of His Highness the Sultan of Perak. There will be festivities at Teluk Anson as well as at Kuala Kangsar. A row occurred last night amongst some coolies m a twakow moored alongside148 words
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Article1638 1902-07-24 61 By Edmund Forbes m Pall Mall."] European resident* m Siam smiled some time back when they read m a telegram from London that A semi-official Note m the Temps" states that there is no Siamese question at present, but that it would lie a mistake to suppose1,638 words
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Article520 1902-07-24 61 From chewing gum and caramels to bridge? and tin plate, from starch and baking powder rubber goods and elevators, there is scarcely trade m America where a huge corporation I i not control from <><> to 90 j r nt. of the duct. For the last520 words
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Article742 1902-07-24 62 Sweeping Rkcommendations of the Royal Commission. The recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Port of London are characterised, by no half-heartedness the Commissioners think that London has 'muddled through' long enough." So states the Shipping Gazette m giving a digest of the recommendations. It is proposed742 words
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Article149 1902-07-24 62 S C C v A Tanjong Pajar Team. A friendly match between teams representing the above took place on the Cricket Club Ground yesterday afternoon, aud resulted m a win for the S C C by two goals to nil. Nothing was scored m the first half, although149 words
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Article24 1902-07-24 62 Bubonic plague existing at Foochow, all sailing ships tailing from or at that port are under the restrictions of the Prevention of Diseases ordinance.24 words
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Article373 1902-07-24 62 The sequel to the story m yesterday's paper of the search for the abandoned Dutch barque by the Drayton Grange with Mr Seddon, New Zealand's Premier, on board, is given m the following The steamer "St Mary" arrived at Fremantle, West Australia, on May 20, and373 words
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Article489 1902-07-24 62 The Ocean Steamship Company has just been registered with a capital of £425,337 (stock), being a re-incorporation as a limited company, under the Companies Acts. 18b* 2 to 1900, of a concern originally registered on January 11, 186*5. as an unlimited company, under the tile of489 words
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Article183 1902-07-24 62 Corps Orders by Major E G Broadrick, Ag Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Corps. Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, July 17, 1902. 1. Duties i Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieut F Hilton. Orderly N.C.O. do do Sgt B L Frost. 2 Parades Monday 21st, at 5.15183 words
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Article130 1902-07-24 62 1. Duties.- Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieut F M Elliot. Orderly N.C.O. do do S^t Aschmanne. 2 Parades Monday 21st, at 5.15 pm Recruits Drill. Tuesday 22nd. at 5.15 pm Signalling Class. Thursday 24th, at 5.15 pm Stalling Class. Friday 25th. at 9 pin Lecture130 words
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Advertisement271 1902-07-24 62 ITALIAN MILK Grianelli Majno's Milk PURE NATURAL AND UNSWEETENED.. Absolutely free from all germs of disease and fermentation. The only reliable Milk for chil dren and invalids. Unexcelled for culiuary ami all purposes. It is a well known fact that the high death rate m the East is to a271 words
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Advertisement854 1902-07-24 62 Singapore Sports I Club g I PROGRAMME Kou THF I KACE MEETINo V r*** I UilAI 1902, m October 2lstl 23rd and I FIRST DAY 5 I Tuesday. October 21 I The Maii,kn f>i VIF I Value $400. A Race for Maiden H I as per scale (10 st). Entranced854 words
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Article39 1902-07-24 63 I Leader m House of Lords. I The Duke of Devonshire, speaking m the I >c „f Lords, said that Lord Salisbury I (leiire<l him to undertake the Government J [leadership m the Upper House.39 words
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Article20 1902-07-24 63 Ilvir and the King of Italy reviewed Krasnoeslo, the Tsar leading regiments j»ast King Emmanuel.20 words
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Article16 1902-07-24 63 I Mr t hambcrlain ia progressing favourably, h concerning his condition have ed16 words
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Article69 1902-07-24 63 |!;i. H« liur Lawley, Kcm o, Gov- raiia, h is been appointed j I the Tra jvaal Colony. lias probably been selectposition OB account vice m South i to 1901 he was the and. He was lx>rn I >urtß son of the second <i married, m69 words
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45 1902-07-24 63 The Shanghal Settlement Question. libor along m the House Sir Earaest Sat ny will i the whole question relating Is the Internab tughai. Ard Patrick Lame. P s< i m the Eclipse p I by Mr J Ouhbin, it will ye v's I Martin up.]45 words
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Article34 1902-07-24 63 II .of the XT S Army, has been i >r ordering soldiers to kill mar a howlin wilderness. Iceland Placed On Retired List. < and afterwnrds admouishI velt, who also placed him34 words
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23 1902-07-24 63 11l H the Prince of Wales visited His Ma:'i( Kin*, on board the Royal Yacht yesafternoon.23 words
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Article22 1902-07-24 63 I Ma esty'a general condition was excel- di a couch, upon which he a to the open deck. (Later.)22 words
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Article24 1902-07-24 63 I 1 announced officially that the men-of-•fill assemble at Spithead on Aug 11 for °aral review a few days later.24 words
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35 1902-07-24 63 I 1 il'ii Lord Tennyson, kCm o, worn m at Melbourne as temporary ol Australia. 1 Tenm son, son of the late Poet Laureate, of South Australia, which apbeld binee 1899.]35 words
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Article17 1902-07-24 63 I' London on August 8 and will 1 ,X, aM the Royal Yacht after the17 words
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Article10 1902-07-24 63 field his first Cabinet, which Mr Chamberlain.10 words
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Article15 1902-07-24 63 ■Il^^'i'Mil.ttui whether there will be any th Cabinet l>efore autumn.15 words
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140 1902-07-24 63 The Rt Hon R W Hanbury is considered to be a likely candidate for the post of Chancellor of the Exchequer. [The Rt Hon R W Hanbury has sat for Preston since 1885. He was M P for Tarn worth from 1872 to 1878140 words
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Article106 1902-07-24 63 The Heligoland to Dover race for the Coronation Cup, for German Yachts, has re- suited m a win for the "Lasca," which beat the Kaiser's Meteor." [It is m accordance with Reuters usual custom to have wired the result of a race for German j j yachts106 words
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Article16 1902-07-24 63 The Earl of Cadogan, Lord LieuMumt of Ireland since 1895, has resigned.16 words
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RUSSIA AND COMMERCE.
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Article49 1902-07-24 63 Russia has issued a Note to the Powers who signed the Brussels Convention, proposing a joint agreement with a view of protecting international commerce against artificial de- pression of prices, not only by Government. export bounties, but by the more dangerous processes of trusts. I49 words
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Article141 1902-07-24 63 The King is looking better than be has done for years, owing to the beneficial effect of freedom from the cares of stat^ and from social duties, and the enforced rest m bed. London. July 18. Death of the Sultan of Zanzibar. The Sultan of Zanzibar141 words
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Article39 1902-07-24 63 Ninth of August. The Coronation has been fixed for August 9. The Premiers 9 Conference. Mr Chamberlain presided over yesterday's meeting of the Conference of Premiers, at which all the Premiers were present. London. July 19. i39 words
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Article234 1902-07-24 63 The Basuto Chief Joel has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment. The Peking Railway. Lord Lansdowne, speaking m the House of Lords said that the Government are prepared to hand over the intramural portion of the railway to China, but they must safeguard British financial interests234 words
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Article33 1902-07-24 63 More About "We Grant Them. With regard to the reference of Viscount Cranborne to the Alliance with Japan, Lord Lansdowne made a statement similar to that made by Mr Balfour m the Commons.33 words
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Article21 1902-07-24 63 The result of the Eclipse Stakes was 1 Cheers, 2 Rising Glass, 3 Royal Lancer. London, July 19.21 words
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Article99 1902-07-24 63 I Salisbury's Policy to Continue. Mr Balfour, speaking at Fulham, said that Lord Salisbury had left the country at peace relations with even' Foreign Power. Referring to the Continental attacks m connection with the war, he said he hoped that the controversies were ended for ever.99 words
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Article19 1902-07-24 63 (Later.) The punishment of the Chief Joel is for high treason during the war.19 words
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Article23 1902-07-24 63 It is understood that Mr Wyndham will be definitely included m the Cabinet, remaining as Secretary for Ireland.23 words
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Article33 1902-07-24 63 The Duke of Cambridge unveiled a statue of General Gordon which will be removed shortly to Khartoum, to be erected on the spot where he fell. London July 20.33 words
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Article61 1902-07-24 63 Seyed Ali has been proclaimed Sultan of Zanzibar. Mr Rogers lias been appointed Regent until the Sultan attains the age of 21 [Mr Rogers is at present Prime Minister of the Protectorate Government. He has been m East Africa since 189(>, as vice-consul, and had pre*61 words
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Article51 1902-07-24 63 Nine hundred Boer refugees have left Portugal and sailed for Cape Town. [These are a part of the Boers who were driven across into Portuguese territory, were disarmed by the Portuguese and sent to Portugal, where they have been close on two years, treated with the greatest51 words
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Article18 1902-07-24 63 The Coldstreams, Scots Guards, and Grenadiers, have arrived at Southampton from the Cape. a18 words
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Article35 1902-07-24 63 Hatfield En Fete." Lord Salisbury gave a garden-party at Hatfield on Friday, at which four or five thousand guests were present, including the Indian princes, the Colonials, diplomatists, peers, and commoners. London, July 21. 135 words
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Article30 1902-07-24 63 His Majesty the King is well and m good spirits. Obituary: the Silver King 1 John W Mackay, the Silver King, has died m LondonLondon, July 21.30 words
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Article28 1902-07-24 63 Lord Cranhorne announced m the House that the arbitrator m the Waima case has awarded Great Britain damages to the extent of £9,000.28 words
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Article33 1902-07-24 63 Affairs Morocco. The Government had, he also said, no knowledge of any so-called Latin League between Italy, France, and Spain, for the purpose of regulating the political situation m the Mediterranean and Morocco.33 words
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Article29 1902-07-24 63 A tug belonging to the Hamburg- Amerika steamship company collided with a pleasure steamer on the Elbe. The steamer sank and sixty people were drowned.29 words
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Article18 1902-07-24 63 Ten thousand troops embarked at Durban to return home last week. 1 London, July 2*218 words
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Article100 1902-07-24 63 The Morning Post Anxious. The Morning Post" views with grave misgivings the possibility of a combination of circumstances m Siam which will endanger the amicable relations at present existing between France and England. The paper urges that there should be a frank exchange of views between the100 words
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Article26 1902-07-24 63 An appeal has been published m the German Press for the promotion of better relations with England. London, July 22.26 words
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Article36 1902-07-24 63 The King is progressing favourably. The Elbe Disaster. The number of people missing m tho Elbe disaster m which a tv ran down pleasure I steamer now turns out t 104.36 words
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Article21 1902-07-24 63 Messrs Botha, De Wet. >aud Delarey, late Generals of die Boer Forces, have left South Africa for Europe.21 words
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Article19 1902-07-24 63 Prince Komatsu is now paying a visit to Krupp's works at Essen. London, July 23.19 words
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Article60 1902-07-24 63 Cholera - Cholera. (Special to the "Singapore Free Press.") The Cheloo I\lis,idventure. Caused by Hongkong, July 23, 10.23 am. The Shanghai experts who have examined the bodies of the two boys who died at the Chet'oo Mission School on the sixth of July report that the cause of death w;'.s60 words
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Article227 1902-07-24 63 (July 23.) Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency (£1), norn Bersawah G. M. Co. ($5) 1. Bruseh Hyd. E. C l o. 11 Chindras G. M. Co. (£1) 1. Clear Water Dairy Farm I§ 00> g 100. Fraser and Neave (§5O) 82. Hongkong Shanghai Hank (§125) $G22.50 Howarth Erskine ($100)227 words
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Article70 1902-07-24 63 (Corected r/p to July 23.) On London. Bank 4 m/s i/ui demand 1/8-15/16 Private credits 3 m/g i/j|. documents 3 m/s 1/9*5/1(1 credits 6* m/s 1/^-7/1 6France, demand t#t 210' Germany, demand... 1701 i— .t.t }g| Hongkong, demand i d Yokohama dem.uid f o Java, demand Z toU™ Manila,70 words
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Article16 1902-07-24 64 Notices of Births. Deaths and Marriages, $1 ea*-h insertion m the Daily ami Weekly.16 words
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413 1902-07-24 64 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER Cable Address Advertiser" Singapore. TELEPHONE NO. 61. Published at No 30-3 Raffles Place, Singapore. The leading English Newspaper m the Straits Settlements j Johore, the Federated Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang. the Negri Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak, Netherlands Indies,413 words
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Article113 1902-07-24 64 PASSENGERS ARRIVED BY THE MAIL. duly 18. Per N D L Bayern From Bremen. Mr Aug Riege. From Southampton. Miss C Kinsey, Mr (i R Brooks, and Mr J 0 Woodford. From Genoa. Dr Hoffmann, Mr W R MeCallum. Mr Westenl>erg. Mr E Brupacher. Mi- H I Groenveld. Mr L113 words
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Article122 1902-07-24 64 July 1 8. Per N 1) L Bayern For Hongkong. Mr Campl>ell N Moody, Mrs M A Mella, Mr L D Tandy. Mr Alfred Kaufinann. and Mr Kan Chong Kye. For Shanghai. Mr Carl Weyersl»erg. For Yokolunna. Rev U Damaloka. Mr A Mclntyre. the Misses122 words
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Article228 1902-07-24 64 Per N D L Koenig Albert, due Aug 1. From Hamburg. Mr Chr Hauennann. Mr Karl Weismann. From Antwerp. Mr Krueger. Miami Mrs E D Py/el and child. Prom Southampton. The Misses Cowan (three), Mr Gillingham, Mr G S Averay Jones. Mr Loke Keng Voon and228 words
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Article147 1902-07-24 64 Specially compiled for the "Singapore* l I Date <A pwnng An.j.-r: X,ti»«..li'» r» dd» criptioll Of vessel Captain- 9U*\ when sailed. Destination. July 8. Ger. str.. Ofcabsch; Scbuddt; B« hurg. Batavia. M Julys. Brit str., Duke of Devonshire; peace; London. 13at;«vi;i Julys. Fr.bq., Mesly; DsffM-iw Dun** March147 words
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Article41 1902-07-24 64 i ids .»t n»*» v A Time Ball at Fort ran.unc Brani fell every day at IP M tiine(Gi-eenwichineant.iu-"l"; v Wing boisted live minute preno v If either of the halls wdl r» bni«t<»d i < i I41 words
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Page 64 Advertisements
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Advertisement199 1902-07-24 64 Contract Advertisements. Special Rates for standing advertisements can l»e ascertained from the Manager. Advertisements for the Daily should reach the Free Press Office not later than 2 P (Saturday by noon) of the day they are intended to appear. Unless otherwise specified all advertisements will be repeated and charged for199 words
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Miscellaneous341 1902-07-24 64 PASSENGERS ARRIVED. July 16. Per Sappho Miss Lloyd, Rev Burgoffer, and Mr Frost. July 17.— l*er Borneo: Mr Scott, Mr Lange and four children. Per Hong Wan s Mr Pears, Per Medan Mr and Mrs Kortniann, and Mr Tournet. Per Chiengmai Mr Mrs and Miss van Marie. Mr Lusk, Mr341 words
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Miscellaneous875 1902-07-24 64 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived Fro Flamingo Dut gun boat 420 Dekkers July 7 ftj li(i When Algerine Brit cruiser 1050 MacHutchin July H Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Con Ban Poh Guan Brit 575 Stratton July 21 Cotie w!»Br Whcn Ban Seng Guan875 words
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Miscellaneous299 1902-07-24 64 Banka. Brit, rtr., Backhouse, for R rial ports. Borneo, Brit. str M Robinson, for Ban Ban Fo Soon. Dut. si,-.. Odink. for Simri and Pontianak. I July 22 La Seyne. Fr. *tr., Bm, for Bataria Varzin. Ger. st,-.. Mullor. for Bamberg Flevo, Brit. str.. Amsworth, for Tfhik B port 8.299 words
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