The Straits Budget, 8 September 1896
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section131 1896-09-08 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the v Philippines,131 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER.
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Article27 1896-09-08 1 I y v E \7H—Di-rand. On the 27th ult., I > (\ithedral of the Good Shepherd, I I'.l.j-.r*, David Maureath, of Kuala I Lar.pur. to Marie Durand.27 words
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Article387 1896-09-08 1 u L Nm ARTICLES. tVii<t« and liolfei***. Pti'iWff**'! Nuisance*. TtonVket Season. I Triangular Duel. iuo > Turkey. Sinapore l.iijlitii>u. Tflrjr!]»!• la‘*n s o n. Local Mark®’ Quotation*. j Shipping N**\v-. Li^t. Municipal Progress. figs and Munieipal Revenue. [setter Smuggling. Hone Sale. Fishermen Robbed. Hack Gharries. Sambayang at387 words
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Article454 1896-09-08 1 Singapore, 8th September, 1896. PRODUCE. Gambier, do Cube No 1, do do No 2, 9.00. Copra Bali, do Pontianak, o-30. Pepper, Black, oqSago Flour Sarawak, do No. 2 H-* Pearl Sago Sri* Coffee, Bali, ~?-xr* Coffee Palembang, M Coffee, Liberian, No. 1 8*-W-Tapioca, small Flake, 3.30. do454 words
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Article424 1896-09-08 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the M. M. s. s. Yarra. The M. M. 8. s. Caledonxen with the mail from Europe of the 14th August arrived on Friday. The mail for Europe, next week, leaves by the I\ O. s. s. Rosetta424 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article39 1896-09-08 1 GERMANY .PROTECTS THE PRETENDER. London, Ist Sepfemlter. Seyyid Khalid, the Pretender to the throne of Zanzibar, lias taken refuge in the German Consulate there. Germany lias refused to extradit him on the ground of his offence being political.39 words
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Article30 1896-09-08 1 Prince liobanoff, the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has died suddenly His death took place on returning from Vienna to Kieff, with the Czar and Czarina.30 words
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Article24 1896-09-08 1 THE RECORD BEATEN. Tjoh/Iou 2nd September. Ranjitsinhji’s score, this season, reaches two thousand seven hundred and thirty nine. This beats Grace's previous record.24 words
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Article74 1896-09-08 1 PRESSURE ON THE SULTAN BLOODSHED AT CONSTANTINOPLE. President Cleveland has ordered the despatch of cruisers to Turkey. The Ambassadors at Constantinople have refused to illuminate the Embassies in honour of the Sultan s accession. The Ambassadors arc drafting a Note to the Sultan, pointing out that the massacres of74 words
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Article34 1896-09-08 1 RUSSIAN POLICY Prince Lobanoff died of aneurism at a country railway station. The general opinion is that his successful foreign policy will be continued. The Czar will continue on his tour. a.34 words
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Article15 1896-09-08 1 London, 3rd Setter, dter. Thornton's Eleven has beaten Ausby an innings and thirty-eight runs.15 words
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Article25 1896-09-08 1 General Carrington reports that military operations are now proceeding against six rebel forces, located chiefly in the districts of Buluwayo and Salisbury.25 words
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Article16 1896-09-08 1 A New Organic Law, embodyingjthe reforms granted by the Sultan, has been promulgated in Crete.16 words
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Article57 1896-09-08 1 ACTION OF GOLD DEMOCRATS. ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE. Londpn Jfth September. The National Convention of Gold Democrats has met at Indianapolis. The Convention adopted a platform, with planks upholding a gold currency and opposing the free coinage of silver. The Convention nominated General Palmer of Illinois as57 words
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Article22 1896-09-08 1 Count Shouvaloft, the Governor of Poland, has been seized with a paralytic stroke, and now lies in a critical condition.22 words
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Article42 1896-09-08 1 JjO/ufon, oth September. The betting on the St. Leger upon Persimmon is three to one. Otherwise there is no betting on the race whatever. ],aJtraitor and Nouveau. Riche are likely to start. Ualcazzo Arrean and Santa Maura are doubtful.42 words
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Article84 1896-09-08 1 DETAILS OF THE ATTACK. Details of the seizure of the Ottoman Sank have now been received. Twenty-five well dressed and educated Armenians entered the Bank at midday in twos and threes. Meanwhile, porters brought in bags, ostensibly of bullion, but actually containing bombs. Suddenly the Armenians84 words
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Article22 1896-09-08 1 A manifesto from the Mussulman CretaiA, appeals to the Moliamedans there to resist the reforms which the Cretan Assembly has accepted.22 words
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Article75 1896-09-08 1 AN IMPERIAL TOAST. Ijond.on, 7th August. The Czar and Czarina have arrived on tour at Breslau, where they met with a splendid reception. At a banquet there to the Imperial visitors— the Emperor William proposed a toast to the Czar, as the bulwark of peace. The Czar’s75 words
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Article34 1896-09-08 1 A NAVAL GATHERING. A French Squadron has been ordered to the Levant, where a powerful British fleet is already assembled. Sir Philip Currie, the British Ambassador at Constantinople, has returned to that city.34 words
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Article18 1896-09-08 1 The Nile railway has been re-opened for twenty miles. It was relaid within ten days.18 words
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LEADING ARTICLES.
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Article707 1896-09-08 2 (Straits Times, \st September.) We publish a communication regarding a proposed cycling club. The idea, j it appears, is to obtain permission from the Singapore Sporting Club to lay down a cycle track side bv side with the existing training track. It is a proposal that would(Straits Times, \st September.) - 707 words
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Article709 1896-09-08 2 (Straits Times 2nd September.) Complaint has been frequently made concerning the close proximity of market gardens, improperly and oilei.-1 sively manured, to public roads and I household dwellings. There are many I roads in Singapore that, in them- I selves, are picturesque and Convenient, 1 and very suitable(Straits Times, 2nd September.) - 709 words
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Article717 1896-09-08 2 (Straits Times 3rd Septemlier.) To-day, the Australian eleven commences its final match against a team representing the South of England, and with its conclusion on Saturday may be said practically to end the home cricket season of 1896. The Australian cricketers, who, this year, have visited the(Straits Times, 3rd Septemlier.) - 717 words
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Article290 1896-09-08 2 (Straits Times 4 th Septemlter.) There are now three candidates for the United States Presidency. Yesterday, the National Convention of Gold Democrats, meeting at Indianapolis, decided to uphold gold and oppose the free coinage of silver. Their champion for this platform is to be General Palmer, of(Straits Times, 4th Septemlter.) - 290 words
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Article547 1896-09-08 2 (Strait# Times 5th Septemlter.) Details are given in to-day’s tele- gram of the recent attack upon the 1 Ottoman Bank at Constantinople by a J band of Armenians. The result of that I attack, which could never be anything bin futile except as a murderous 1 demonstration, is(Strait# Times, 5th Septemlter.) - 547 words
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Article157 1896-09-08 2 (Strait, Time,, r,th ,W The main obstarl,. ''’l The main obstacle to thoroJ I reform in Turkey lies at tl„ fresh trouble in Crete from medan islanders. The Cl dera had chafed under of their Mahommedan from Islamism admitting 0 <; a,1, H| political or religious rights t 0(Strait, Time,, r,th ,W( The main obstarl,. ' ''’l - 157 words
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Article553 1896-09-08 2 (Straits Times 1th Septeml*,-.) I It would appear that the cstimaJ made in Singapore, both by tlu- MuoieJ pality and the (las Company, a« J saving powers of the WYlsWh ImnJ are open to question. The WV14-J burner has also been a subject of rM sion in Hongkong;(Straits Times, 1th Septeml*,-.) I - 553 words
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Article206 1896-09-08 3 vrijits Tims, 7/A September.) States Residents, in their )n f r rt*nee, discussed, our corresT l!v informs us, the advisability of 4T of the telegraphic system of J \r vr States with that of Burmali the Malay-Siamese territory. J "’unetion might have very iin--t* results, It would facilitate, vrijits Tims, 7/A September.) - 206 words
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Article88 1896-09-08 3 \> v.ettkxham was not responsible :•>!* tin* “mV" inserted id the P reprint of the Municipal yn' Re did not know that such a ivn; v-iiein£ done. i bleary rate f dollar ••I i.. :i.i« 1 1 1«* .piari* s eomiM: <>l r 1 ~t. at 288 words
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Article25 1896-09-08 3 Int i*. J.ay races, next year, are fixed rT b-:' M> te the 27th February. The *!'>'•'Mi Bombay Gold Cup will be itllHNM*25 words
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Article42 1896-09-08 3 i’ow ell Co., yesterday, sold n)^*r of Australian horses at Lam•^r yard. There was a large atten4 '.and the prices realised were dis- ir? !y good. Out of 24 horses offered, sold, the highest price being and the average $133.42 words
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Article46 1896-09-08 3 it Municipal Health Officer remarks V Mngaj>ore town ran, in July, a conf!'* a if ri>k of an outbreak of sniallthe arrival of infected pilgrim Irani Jetldah. Had it not been i j ac ‘hve measures taken, there heen many more cases to *‘*nu*b J46 words
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Article50 1896-09-08 3 )k- !Ule>e "ent out fishing, early a > morning, in the direction of t| ;r Shoal lighthouse, when four J Tl ai,u up. and demanded their H Fhinanien, through fright, 'j 1 '<p- They were of the value ,1P affaii was then renorted at h, "x Kling Police50 words
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Article44 1896-09-08 3 j' 7” Hackney Carriages, t tor July, complains of the practised in passing these insjwction. In his opinion, uu remedy until ?ln amended »ii |s introduced, and it is made •v j,. I" l<> use fittings and ponies l! *‘ver passed inspection.44 words
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Article54 1896-09-08 3 last advices, freights J cana l steamers had fallen Presi., h This is the lowest rate fyth e( .!7 an, l can hardly suffice to u Ur,. ues every voyage ship n^ Sar d must mean a loss to P low a rate as 2s. fid. was re54 words
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Article35 1896-09-08 3 A.\ unusually ghastly tragedy has taken place at Lahore, in North-west India, where a young Hindu has murdered his father, his step-mother, and his infant daughter, and has seriously injured his wife.35 words
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Article56 1896-09-08 3 A week ago, the steamer Halthor arrived at Colombo from Batavia with a cargo of Java sugar for Philadelphia, lliere seems to be, at present, an unusual demand for Java sugar in America, owing to the insurrection in Cuba. But, notwithstanding the great demand forsugar, freights still continue56 words
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Article51 1896-09-08 3 THE CHAMPIONSHIP. The competition now stands:— Dr. Fowlie, a Bye, G. Macbain plays J. C. D. Jones, the winner to play Dr. Fowlie. Macbain and Fowlie played one round yesterday, leaving Macbain one up. The match was a good one, all the holes after the fourth being51 words
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109 1896-09-08 3 A maxdore in Municipal employ was dismissed on the 10th August, anil pay was granted up to the Blst July only. The man appealed to tlie Board, but the order was confirmed. As he does not understand why he should be deprived of ten days’109 words
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Article118 1896-09-08 3 A correspondent says that a couple of enterprising speculators are about to oiler the Municipal Commissioners the sum of $1,500 per annum for the exclusive monopoly of dealing in live pigs, in other words, to act as middle men between rearers and butchers. They allege that118 words
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Article116 1896-09-08 3 Mr. A. Hale, the District Officer at Tam pin, has drawn up a report on Rinderpest or Murrain in the Malay Peninsula. The disease rarely attacks cart cattle, but it proves very destructive among water buffaloes, and sweeps away large numbers of them periodically. With the large Malay population,116 words
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Article252 1896-09-08 3 The Australian Mining btu.ndard pleads for bimetallism on the ground that the prices of coal and tin are inuissolubly linked with the price of silver. The price of silver rales silver exchange, and coal and tin are largely produced by silver standard countries. Thus, Japanese coal is252 words
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54 1896-09-08 3 NOMINATION OF MR. D. LOGAN. A special telegram to the Straits Times this afternoon informs us that the Committee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce has unanimously decided to nominate Mr. D. Logan for the seat in the Legislative Council, rendered vacant by the54 words
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Article129 1896-09-08 3 The Sambayang last evening, in Teluk Ayer Street, given by the Opium and Spirit Farmer, was conducted on a scale of magnificence for which the Farm is noted, and, of course, attracted immense crowds of Chinese and natives of all castes and nationalties. The various129 words
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Article148 1896-09-08 3 With reference to a paragraph which appeared in this journal yesterday, touching on this subject, a correspondent says that while locally the Post Office arrangements regarding Chinese letters arc much improved, yet it is not possible to meet all requirements unless special measures are resorted to. For this reason:148 words
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Article362 1896-09-08 3 FINANCES. The Municipal President's Progress report, for July last, gives the revenue figures for the tirst seven months of the year as standing at $533,903, against $518,264 for the corresponding months of last year. The President points out that there are heavy expenses ahead. Supplemental Budge362 words
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Article1104 1896-09-08 3 SURREY r. NOTTS. Notts made a wretched display on Monday the 3rd ult., against Surrey at Ken-nington-oval, being all sent back for 69. On Tuesday Surrey played a very fine innings, making 424 before being all out, thanks principally to some splendid batting by Baldwin, Key, and Lees.1,104 words
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Article246 1896-09-08 3 COMPENSATION CASE. In this case Mr. Joaquim was for the executors and trustees under the will of late Cheong Hong Lim. The Attor-ney-General was for the Collector of Land Revenue. Mr. Joaquim said the land was comprised in a Government lease No. 1,981 for 99 years,246 words
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Article205 1896-09-08 3 Perak Pioneer. As Mrs. Birch was driving down from her house at about 5.30 on the evening of the 25th instant, the horse shied at a heap of burnt bamboo leaves. Mrs. Birch, seeing that the coachman was thrown oft’ the box, and that the carriage wheels mightPerak Pioneer. - 205 words
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208 1896-09-08 3 This was the title of a paper which was read not long ago in Melbourne by a well-known Australian breeder, and in it he expressed the opinion that hunters and stock horses had deteriorated, except in Queensland. The early settlers, he continued, had many uses208 words
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2244 1896-09-08 4 THE RIN” LODE. MR. BIBBY’s REPORT. The Jelebu Mining and Trading Co. (Lim.) have been for gome time engaged in prospecting a lode of tin-bearing ore near Kuala Klawang, Jelebu. Having proved the lode to a certain extent, and while waiting for a full2,244 words
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Article323 1896-09-08 4 Five Chinamen were deported to China, this morning, by the >.s. Mendavs. There was no business at tin* Supreme Court to-day, owing to the indisposition of Chief Justice Sir Lionel Cox. In Shanghai, where there were already three established daily papers, one more (the Shanghai Dally I*rets)323 words
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Article31 1896-09-08 4 Two Chinese detectives were fined $25 each, yesterday, or one month’s imprisonment, for negligently allowing a* prisoner to escape from custody, at the Detective Station, on the 18th ultimo.31 words
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Article62 1896-09-08 4 A sad fatality occurred on board the P. O. s.s. Ravenna at Shanghai, on the night of the 17th August. The fourth engineer, Mr. Inglis, was lying asleep on the starboard gangway, when shortly after 11 o’clock he was sOon by the quartermaster on watch to fall overboard.62 words
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Article77 1896-09-08 4 At Galle, on the 24th August, a Moorman entered the Government gunpowder and dynamite store, to steal lead and brass, it is supposed. He struck a match, and a spark fell on the gunpowder. The explosion which followed burst open the doors, and set the magazine on77 words
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Article27 1896-09-08 4 T THE CIIAMPIOXBHIP. In tlie semi-final, Fowlie beat Robertson, 4 up and 2 to play. Jones r. Maeßain unfinished, first round Maeßain 1 up.27 words
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Article32 1896-09-08 4 Major General Sato, Lieut.-Colonel Masula, and Lieuts. Ishidzuka and Furuishi have been tried by courtmartial, and suspended lrom their duties for c owardice during the recent troubles in Formosa.32 words
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Article34 1896-09-08 4 Telegrams have been received at Bangkok from Mr. Murray Campbell, in London, that it has been arranged that the preliminary railway arbitration proceedings shall take place on neutral ground at Brussels.34 words
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Article38 1896-09-08 4 The North China Daily Netrs says that the Russians occupied the disputed foreshore atChefoo, on the 15th August, and began digging foundations. Messrs. Fergusson d; Co. applied for an injunction restraining them, but were refused.38 words
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Article49 1896-09-08 4 The date of opening the new port of Hangchow to foreign commerce has been fixed for the Ist October next. The customs house will not be completed before March, 1807. In the meantime, the customs business will be transacted at the oiiiee of Foreign A Hail's.49 words
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Article52 1896-09-08 4 The steamer Oopack encountered very rough weather on the lfith August, on the voyage from Shanghai to Nagasaki, and, in trying to go about, was thrown on her beam ends. During the storm, her cargo caught fire, and a considerable portion of the cotton and cotton seed cargo52 words
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Article53 1896-09-08 4 At one o'clock, yesterday morning, some detectives saw live* Chinamen board a tongkang at Hong Lim Quay, and steal three bags of copra. They avrested them but two of tin* men got away by cutting off their queues, and leaving these in the hands of53 words
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Article56 1896-09-08 4 In l'ckin, matters are reported to be not improving. The Emperor is in failing health, ami politically counts for nothing. The Em press-liowager has succeeded in removing him from the counsels of the only two men, his old tutors, Sun and Weng, who were capable of exciting his languid56 words
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Article59 1896-09-08 4 There was a fairly large field at yesterday s paperchase, the company including a lady who rode in excellent style throughout. A start was made at the cross roads, Tanglin, and the run concluded in the front of the Barracks. Jumps were successfully taken at Tyersall, Balaclava, and59 words
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Article63 1896-09-08 4 The Bth May next is the Last day for the people of Formosa to decide whether they will leave the island or adopt Japanese nationality. Those who remain will not be required to change their usages and customs. The smoking of opium will be prohibited only to those who63 words
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Article66 1896-09-08 4 Osaka, says the Jajym Mail, lias long been the commercial centre of Japan. Its manufacturing industries also have developed so rapidly that no other place in the empire can compare with it. The number of factories is about 3,000, giving employment to 30,000 males and <O,OOO females. The reasons66 words
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Article74 1896-09-08 4 After«wc went to press yesterday, the Chief Justice gave judgment in the case of the executors and trustees, under the will of the late CheangHong Lim, against the Collector of Land Revenue. The disputed point was the value of certain land acquired by the Government at Pasir74 words
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Article54 1896-09-08 4 In the telegraphic tiiHvi-r-.-,,: 14th August, between Chang at (lieenwieh and Sk- U H 'nt at Shangliai, the former which, after retnuMmUriJ t > human relays, readied SI,-, Jr •‘Hi minutes actual time. reply amounted to SM wonls'S,- 1 seven minutes in niching with tin- same number of54 words
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Article61 1896-09-08 4 A correspondent urges th enactments against lottor cr J at should not apply to agencies, which do business in i connected with money remitt-,, coolies to Cliina. These letujT‘ pass through the I'ost indeed, cannot conduct the J remittance business so cffieientkT is said that the late directed61 words
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Article76 1896-09-08 4 The coolie traffic for August «h< u considerable falling otf from That ofthl previous month. This, no doubt great extent, is due to the heavy *,I that Las prevailed in the thin N During August, the number of grants that arrived totalled against in July, tints a76 words
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Article104 1896-09-08 4 Superintendent Bell, C.P.0., applid to Mr. Saunders, yesterday, for an or.]* for tin* confiscation of property, in hou* No. 55. Church Street. This was a .-as in which the owners were implicate] 1 an extensive counterfeit coin affair, a the early part of July last, v,ii some104 words
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Article106 1896-09-08 4 DECLARED TO BE A LUNATIC. Herbert Charles Wilmot, (tariWI as an Englishman, was brought Mu* Mr. Blagden, yesterday ordered to he sent to the Lunar Asylum. A certificate from Dr. KUI* T\as put in, bating that the j»r> was insolent in manner and raiiiflme in his statements,106 words
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Article83 1896-09-08 4 England no longer owns tin' shipping port of the world >ucb e 1 result of the investigations earrin by Mr. Ernest Williams in bis htu book Made in Germany Liverpo* lias been passed by Hamburg, an looks as if it would probably be by Antwerp. Here are the83 words
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Article150 1896-09-08 4 The Hongkong and W hamp'Company held their half-yeai v a* at Hongkong on the 24th report and accounts P^ c^ irinaft unanimously passed. Mr. J. Kramer, in noting amount for appropriation «623,000, said This enables us to again pa' rce ni> of 8 per cent, and a bonus150 words
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Article976 1896-09-08 5 j-oK HOUSEKEEPERS SINGAPORE. 1,,/ihj Correspondent.) il'H t jie week i n vo things which I abhor—hi, infidelities, and the fool lull'd 111 V. 011 n Mahomet. hi kch-going. in tit** East brings with it a gr s in religious observances, .-which those at homeeanvd to understand. It partly976 words
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Article197 1896-09-08 5 THE FORTHCOMING MATCH. Arrangements are lx'ing perfected for t In; annual interport rifle match. Singapore and Shanghai have been communicated with, Hongkong having suggested that the match he fired some time during the last fortnight of October. Singajiore has acceded to tliis proposal, and an answer is awaited197 words
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Article316 1896-09-08 5 CAMPHOR, GUTTA, AND ELECTRIC LIGHT. The Assistant District Officer at Serendah notes, in his last monthly report, that, in accordance with instructions from the Government, a block of camphor wood has been sent to the Director of Botanical Gardens, Singapore, to enable him to make experiments in extracting the316 words
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Article29 1896-09-08 5 From noon on Saturday, the 15th August, to tfoon on the 22nd, there were cases of plague at ‘Hongkong. Five of the patients belonged to the Hongkong Regiment.29 words
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Article426 1896-09-08 5 HIS WONDERFUL CRICKETING ABILITY’. To-day’s telegram announces that Prince Ranjitsinhji has eclipsed all previous records at cricket by amassing this season up to date the extraordinary total of 2,7d9 runs. Prince Kumar Shrei Ranjitsinhji is undoubtedly at the present time the finest batsman in England, if not in426 words
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Article228 1896-09-08 5 The race-course proper was open this morning, and some of the horses were rattled along a hit faster than usual. Cooper sent Tremelando for a short spin, finishing down the straight in very good style. Zita was one of the earliest out, and was given very slow work.228 words
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Article90 1896-09-08 5 Via Bangkok.) London 2oth August. The Turks have routed the principal insurgent band in Macedonia, killing their chief. The Porte has accepted the scheme of reforms in Crete agreed upon by the Powers subject only to some slight changes which are now being discussed, Paris 26 th A90 words
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Article399 1896-09-08 5 HIS ABILITY AND KINDNESS. The following testimonial was presented yesterday afternoon, at the Post Office, to Mr. Noel Trotter:— Singapore 1 st September 1898. To Noel Trotter, Esq,, Straits Settlements. Sir, —We, the undersigned, employes of the General Post Office in Singapore, are desirous to present you,399 words
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Article492 1896-09-08 5 Sii axgiiat report has it that the Chinese Telegraph Administration only came to terms with the Cable Companies, after a long struggle, by order of Count Cassini, the Russian Minister. The British Minister opposed it in the interest of the commercial community as long as it was possible492 words
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Article222 1896-09-08 5 This morning, the driver of a bullock cart was fined for negligent driving in the road opposite the Boustead Institute. He was on the wrong side of the road, and collided with Mr. S. F. Clark’s trap. The point of interest in the case is its connection222 words
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Article24 1896-09-08 5 Two Hokiens, for possessing illicit chandu, value $B, in Yeo Chu Kang Road, on the 18th instant, were fined 880 ear'll yesterday.24 words
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Article28 1896-09-08 5 Black Plagee is said to have broken out on the Mekong, in the neighbourhood of Nongkai, and the people are dying in large numbers there.28 words
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Article29 1896-09-08 5 In the week ending on the 29th August, 207 deaths were registered in Singapore, with a ratio of 53.5 per mille. Eighteen deaths are set down tocholera.29 words
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Article35 1896-09-08 5 In the semi-final for the championship of the Singapore Golf Club, played last night, Macbain beat J. C. D. Jones by 4up and 3to play. Macbain meets Dr. Fowlie in the final.35 words
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Article34 1896-09-08 5 The tin exported from Perak, this year, up to the end of July, came to 159,389 piculs of block tin, and 67,779 piculs of tin ow- The duty collected amounted to $946,246.34 words
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Article36 1896-09-08 5 Lim Chia, Hokien, was convicted, yesterday, and sentenced to six weeks’ rigorous imprisonment, for theft«of two and a quarter bags of copra, from a cargo boat, in Magazine Road, on the Ist. instant.36 words
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Article39 1896-09-08 5 Nine Chinese, found in possession of false scales, etc., were convicted, on Tuesday, and fined §5 each, and upwards. Yesterday, a Hokien was fined or ten days' imprisonment, for uhin<r unstamped measures in Beach Road Market.39 words
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Article45 1896-09-08 5 A correspondent calls attention to the increasing practice of using jinrikishas for the conveyance of loads of fruits, vegetables, and other goods. The vehicles are in a foul condition after being thus obviously, should be for passenger traffic, and not as hand-carts.45 words
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Article53 1896-09-08 5 The open space in rear of Telub Ayer Police Station is now converted into a pasture ground for geese. Formerly, the boys of the neighl>our!iood used this place as a recreation ground. It is now in a condition too offensive for respectable children to go to. Is it53 words
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Article90 1896-09-08 5 In Mr. Dow's second round, in a Penang Golf competition, he holed out the 4th hole in 2. His drive was short, and, on reaching the ball, he found himself stimied by a bullock cart laden high up with firewood, which had stuck in a rut on90 words
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Article52 1896-09-08 6 Ministerial changes are reported from Siam. The most important feature is that the Minister for Public Works, H. R. H. Prince Bidyalabh, will henceforth devote nil his energies to the demands of that Department. These demands include the opening up of the country by railways, roads,52 words
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Article60 1896-09-08 6 The second day of the races at Medan (23rd August! was confined to local horses. On the third day, (24th August) Oranje Boren won the second race, and, also the third race —that forthe Planters’ Cup. I)r. W. C. Brown's SUnrboy won the fifth race. Mrs. Chant came60 words
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Article56 1896-09-08 6 •In the Siamese district of Petriu, where gang robbery and outrages on foreigners have latterly been rife, the authorities have made several arrests. A secret society is reported to be at the bottom of the troubles. A land dispute, in which two French missionaries were concerned, is56 words
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Article126 1896-09-08 6 FAIRY MUSIC. Ix Jifne last, the Acting District Magistrate of Kinta drove to Ipoll, to visit the caves in the limestone hill by Fu Chun’s coflee estate, which has recently been taken possession of by some Chinese priests, who have commenced making a temple there. The outer126 words
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Article215 1896-09-08 6 The District Magistrate of Upper Perak, the other day. received news that a Malay, working on the new road towards the boundary, some six miles from Janing. had been taken away by a tiger in the middle of the day. Out of twenty-five Malays working in215 words
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Article271 1896-09-08 6 Planters. —British North Borneo lferald 16 th August. The construction of the Padas Railway is being actively pushed on from Bukau, it being found difficult to commence from Sipitong in this monsoon with the present arrangements for landing there. MatSalleh, a disaffected Bajow chief, is again threateningPlanters.—British North Borneo lferald, 16th August. - 271 words
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Article1235 1896-09-08 6 MANAGER REPLIES TO MANAGER. TO THE EDITOR OF THE M BTRAITB TIMEB.” Sir, —In your issue of 14th instant, a paragi&ph headed Sarawak Coal apjiears; and, in that paragraph, Mr. Fisher states that the Brooketon Colliery has been very much mismanaged. As I at one time had the1,235 words
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Article55 1896-09-08 6 Another addition to the Kickmers licet was launched at Bremerhaven on the 27th July. She is named the t\lrhnier luckiiier*. The Rickmcrs Company now owns five four-masted full-rigged ships and barques, and eight steamships of from 1.500 to 7,500 tons d.w. capacity, besides eight tugs* and 1455 words
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Article64 1896-09-08 6 The trusters of this institution, a short time ago, applied to Government for a piece of land adjoining the* present building for the purpose of enlarging the school. The Government, before granting this, desire to know if there are funds available. The reply ul» the trustees is64 words
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Article68 1896-09-08 6 The number of vessels that arrived here last month, irrespective of men-of-war. was consisting of 344 steamers and 10 sailing vessels, with a total tonnage of 340,520 tons. Of this number, 250 were British, .‘t4 German. .*l4 Dutch, 10 French, 6 Italian. f> Norwegian. 3 Spanish, 2 Austrian,68 words
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Article126 1896-09-08 6 A correspondent says that the Municipal Engineer has engaged the services of two young men in Bombay to fill existing vacancies in his department. This, says the correspondent, is another instance in which the Government is culpable. Not long ago, a survey class existed here. It was,126 words
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Article169 1896-09-08 6 Thk British North Borneo Herald speaks a good word for Labnan Coal, and dwells upon its cheapness in comparison with the Japanese and Cardiff article. Vet, Labuan coal does not make headway. This is ascribed to former mismanagement and want of enterprise. It is alleged that these shortcomings169 words
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Article1594 1896-09-08 6 WEDNESDAY, 2nd SEPTEMBER. PRESENT. H. E. the Governor, Sir Charles Mitchell, g.c.m.g. Hon. J. A. Swettenham, c.m.g., Colonial Secretary. Hon. W. R. Collyer, Attorney-General. Hon. E. E. Isemonger, Colonial Treasurer. Hon. Capt. Anderson, Acting Colonial Engineer. Hon. J. Burkinshaw. Hon. G. S. Murray. Hon. Dr. Lini Boon Kong.1,594 words
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Article113 1896-09-08 7 J*u '28th August. broke out in Conv,—I;:v, espe<*iallv at Pera, ijii* 'ii**iu:ei* were riotous. A bomb wliieli e\pbxb*<l amongst the Ii:: aii'l wounding several solottoman Bank was broken into, ,..i, iniuretl, nor was there any •a-ju**' J Yf*}>l***!'} (Z;i r j|j)*| Czarina have arrived in w |),.|v they113 words
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Article213 1896-09-08 7 u it wharfage accommodation M< k Ans*»n has been extended, it is that -'*!'ietimes tlieit* is not Eodi Urthage room, and some => are obliged to anchor in mid itam. \i- T 1>. Herrington, the Senior hr.; ate. is confined to his house eonii a kiek from a213 words
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Article214 1896-09-08 7 lHf Klang Hunting and Estate Syn- r (Limited) has been registered, by r, :Un<l Brighton, London, with a l’*>,000 in .4*1 shares. The -'to enter into an agreement H. (lodgers, and to carry on tea, coffee, cocoa, tapioca, 1'P* i planters and growers in the v v ttl«‘inents214 words
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Article37 1896-09-08 7 Mr. Anthokisz, as assistant agent Indian Immigration Department, goes next week to Johore and Malacca on business in connection with the department. Mr. Rgerton with probably conduct the magisterial duties during Mr. Anthonisz’s absence.— Carr.37 words
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Article782 1896-09-08 7 He (on horseback): “Shall we take the high road home?” She: “No; I should prefer the bridal path, I think.” Little girl from Chicago: “Our family is more aristocratic than yours.” Little girl from Boston: No, it isn’t. My mamma can l>oast of her forefathers for the past782 words
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Article435 1896-09-08 7 The Armenians who had safe conduct »rom Sir Edgar Vincent (Governor of the Ottoman Bank) were conveyed on board his yacht, the Gulnare. So long ago as August 2Brd, the Governor of Manila telegraphed to the Spanish Government that he was quite ihle to cope with any435 words
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Article46 1896-09-08 7 Last evening, a gentleman lost, while walking between the Hotel de la Paix and the Shipping Office, the sum of three hundred ancl seventy dollars in notes. There were six fifty dollar notes, one twenty, and ten of five dollars each. •f 746 words
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Article66 1896-09-08 7 The steamer Van Goens that, by telegraphic advices, was recently reported ashore on the coast of Sumatra, arrived yesterday, and will go into dock to-day. It appears, that on tlie 19th ult., she ran on a sandbank and damaged a few of her plates, but after a66 words
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Article154 1896-09-08 7 Yesterday afternoon, a carriage accident occurred in River Valley Road. A iovka y, named Tek Lim Lo, was driving along the road and, in passing a horse that was led by a syce, the animals collided, with the consequence that the horse in the shafts took fright154 words
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Article269 1896-09-08 7 A despatch from Perim of Aug. 8 announces that the Dutch steamer Doebryk, with a full cargo, consisting of a large quantity of arms and ammunition, ostensibly destined for Kurrachee, has lx»en surprised and caj>tured, while out of her course, by the Italian cruiser Etna269 words
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561 1896-09-08 7 In one of the reaches of the Thames, just above Grays, and, therefore, several miles higher up the river than Tilbury Docks, the P. and O. Company have bought a plot of land having a river frontage of over 4,000 feet,561 words
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Article1334 1896-09-08 7 (Translated from various Newspapers.) PEARL-FISHING. Tub Batavia Niemrsblad gives details of the pearl-fisheries in Northern Queensland, where many Javanese are engaged in diving under engagement with Australian firms. These Javanese work under the disadvantages that they have no guarantee of a return passage to Java, should any employing1,334 words
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Article50 1896-09-08 8 His Excellency and Lady Mitchell, accompanied by their suite, left in the Sea Belle to-day for Pahang, where a short stay will be made. The Governor went on board early, but waited for the deliver} 7 of the mail, after which the Sea Belle proceeded on her voyage.50 words
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Article61 1896-09-08 8 The Marine Police made quite a number of arrests, on Wednesday, for thefts on cargo boats in the harbour, and from sampans in the river. Rice appears to have been the principal article stolen, in quantities, of the value of a dollar or so in each case. Some61 words
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Article108 1896-09-08 8 A bystkm of extortion from Chinese passengers, on hoard several steamers ‘bound to China, has become very common of late. When the passengers take up their quarters in the ’tween decks and lay down their sleeping mats, a sum of money is demanded from them, by coolies108 words
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Article899 1896-09-08 8 (From the Times of Ceylon.) Ijondon, 24 th Atujust. Yorkshire is champion county this season in cricket; and Ranjitsinjhi takes the lead in hatting averages. A case of cholera among the Indian Camp followers has occurred at Suakim. Contracts for supplies to the Indian troops at Suakim are(From the Times of Ceylon.) - 899 words
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Article67 1896-09-08 8 Some attention should lie given, says a correspondent, to the eoneoetions that are manufactured by Chinese, and sold as aerated waters in the streets, at one or two cents a bottle. These compounds, it is thought, are, in a great measure, responsible for a great deal of the67 words
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Article201 1896-09-08 8 M arcus ok Silva, late chief clerk at the Criminal Prison, was charged on remand, yesterday afternoon, with eriminal breach of trust, as a public servant, in respect of Slff4.9(>. belonging to the Government, «during the month of April last, and also in respect of 918 during201 words
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Article316 1896-09-08 8 SIA M i;s E I’l'OVOt •AT I< >X. Tiik Coiirni’f <1 Ifttiphomj publishes advices calling attention to the Siamese Government breaking the convention entered into with France in IS9JJ, l>y arresting and ill-treating people under French protection. It is asserted that, under that instrument, Cambodians, Annamites, and Laotians316 words
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Article371 1896-09-08 8 The course has dried up considerably since yesterday, and the going, this morning, was fairly good. Galder was the first out, on Buccleuah. This horse is improving. Kita was thl next to appear, and then came The Stcell ridden by Kinvan, Magician with Pierbux up, and the Betsy371 words
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Article83 1896-09-08 8 The scheme of Imperial defence upon which Mr. Chamberlain has been engaged for some time will (says the Nary atal Army Gazette) shortly be sent out to the Colonies. It will l>e accompanied by a request to the Colonies to furnish any comments they may think it necessary83 words
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133 1896-09-08 8 At t lie commencement of the hearing of a charge against the late chief clerk at the gaol, yesterday afternoon, the prisoner asked that tlie witnesses in the case should remain outside the Court till called upon. His request was grants. At about quarter past133 words
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Article185 1896-09-08 8 The arrangements for the departure of the mission organised by the Blackburn Chamber of Commerce for the development of the Lancashire cotton trade in China are complete. The leader of the expedition; Mr. Bourne, of her Majesty’s Consular Sendee in China,together with Mr. Neville and Mr.185 words
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Article65 1896-09-08 8 -Scat a Malay woman for trial, yesterday, f or eS ,c# ">* of trust, in resist 0 f n,| S jeweller}’, value,! at soner, it seems, had hued .J 1 from several arsons fort!, lending them out, |*fi a day for the hire 0 f 0 Phi65 words
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Article118 1896-09-08 8 The Colonial Secretary i Deputy Governor during the i l absence from the Colony a.T' 1 the 4th instant. Letters patent are publish*} ing a Commission to renort be desirable or otherwise*,o system of farming the revenue from pawnshops. ni The name of Mr. L. A M118 words
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Article568 1896-09-08 8 At this season of the year. I have a word to say to holiday-#* women, and especially to woWm lead comparatively sedentary lives., rule, but who are inclined to liehavt if they were trained athletes during months of August andScptemler.Nai does not approve of being liurriHi being568 words
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Article94 1896-09-08 9 to the article that WL r^ n R m ie or Rhea fibre, it l n x olir issue of yesterday 1 in t has been formed to raits I vesterday and noon mnif* ll s of cholera were Eilir* ca I s ]>,. r hani i.s94 words
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Article38 1896-09-08 9 I a id to do fairly well in the I exporting elephants. An I Itr iiieiit just prepared shows I thirrv-tiirce years, 2,240 I i t It the island, their value P p-Ht .1 H H».38 words
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Article35 1896-09-08 9 I ,-rf.pk of the Governor Goodwin P princes Island, along with I ,.t fifty thousand cases of I wa < wold by auction, at Bata- August, for twenty-eight L v j guilders.35 words
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Article49 1896-09-08 9 I a ttalion Northumberland I at Portsmouth lias been placed I !r",pier- of readiness to embark for I .onor about Oct. 18, to relieve r littalion West Yorkshire Uegt., I proceed to Hongkong to place of the 1st battalion Rifle I 1 The Rifles will be conveyed49 words
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Article53 1896-09-08 9 d et t lie Pawnbroking ComI a ,,f inquiry are gazetted. They ,t: the Hon. A. M. Skinner, I k* Councillor of Penang); Mr. ■BBi kby: Mr. E. H. Bell, Superin»t Police; Mr. Tan Jiak Kim; K: >1’ (heali Chen Eok of Penang. Hft A M. Skinm»r will53 words
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Article60 1896-09-08 9 !3E >!i *u i ng t »*leg r; 11 if from the Min at Raub details the crush tin' last two months: Kins finished, 2,030 tons stone Jci 1,176 ozs. smelted gold pros3remain unchanged. ■athe 4th August, a rough clean-up iph for four weeks ending on that t i.WH;60 words
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Article253 1896-09-08 9 XANTHOS - XANTHOS. ski ua' some faster work done racing track, several -rh;rst*> being allowed to slip along 5 Stance at a good half speed. L a» usual, was out early with Horens followed him, and r -Tb, Ve// (Kirwan) and the Betsy •Hayes) these being worked -•bmetan (Pierbux) and253 words
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Article30 1896-09-08 9 A Macaonese, named Low' Ah Kong was sentenced to three weeks rigorous imprisonment, yesterday, for theft of a felt hat, valued at 35, the previous night, in Sago Street.30 words
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Article41 1896-09-08 9 It is understood that the prospects for vessels visiting Calcutta in 1897 are very gloomy, as they cannot compete with the cheap running class of steamers known as ocean “tfamps.” Freights are ruling very low in Calcutta at present.41 words
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Article90 1896-09-08 9 Ang Teng, Taichew, was sentenced by a court of two Magistrates, yesterday afternoon, to six months’ rigorous imprisonment for robbery from the person of one Lob Ah Long of $49.50 in cash, on the afternoon of tlie 20th ult., in River Valley Road. The prosecutor, who had90 words
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Article94 1896-09-08 9 The Reichstag having refused to vote supplies for increasing the German Navy, a public subscription was started for the construction of warships. The sums raised came only to <£‘s.4 15s. Ojd. So the construction of warships was postponed and the money was invested. Recently, the Trustees of94 words
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Article222 1896-09-08 9 The German barque Andrce Rickmers Boahe, from Cardiff for Penang, with coal, was discovered to he on lire on July 11. After twenty-seven hours’ work the captain and a crew of 19 took to the boats in lat. 6 48, long. 19 20, and were picked up222 words
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Article303 1896-09-08 9 (From a Correspondent One of the objections, and perhaps the chief, raised against the present system of working jurors, is the hour they are called upon to attend court. This applies in a particular manner to special jurors, who are invariably men whose avocations involve large interests. Their most303 words
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Article1123 1896-09-08 9 A PROMISING STRAITS PRODUCE STAPLE. The remarkable development of the Rhea fibre, says the 7Ym«, throws for the moment all tariff differences between Bombay and Manchester into the shade. The Indian Government has long been aware that in this widely-spread variety of the nettle family its provinces1,123 words
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Article900 1896-09-08 9 KENT r. THE AUSTRALIANS. The Australians defeated Kent in the easiest fashion at Canterbury, on the Bth ult., bv 176 runs, 310 and 203 as against 196 and 141. GLOUCESTER V. MIDDLESEX. Middlesex suffered defeat from Gloucestershire on the Bth ult., •«> tiie tune of six wickets. Score:900 words
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Article1672 1896-09-08 9 Many happy returns of the day to the Hon. Janies Alexander Swettenham, c.m.0., Colonial Secretary, and at present Deputy Governor, of the Straits Settlements. To-day, the Deputy Governor attains his half century (having been bom on Sept. sth, 1846), and The Moralist felicitates him on so auspicious1,672 words
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282 1896-09-08 10 THE DIRECTORS* HALF YEARLY REPORT. Gentlemen. —Your Directors now beg to present to you the Accounts for the half-year ending 30th June last. The net profit for that period is $205,241.68, which, with the balance $46,525.38 brought forward after payment of last dividend, makes 8251,767.06.282 words
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Article191 1896-09-08 10 Capital and Liabilities, capital. Total Amount, received from Shareholders 81.500.000 Total number of Shares 15,000. 'total number issued.. All. Remaining unissued. None Amount received per share 8100. Arrears of Calls .None. Shares forfeited ..None. LIABILITIES. Debentures,Seventh Issue, New Series, due .‘list. Dee., 1890 200,U00 Do.191 words
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Article343 1896-09-08 10 Property. Freehold and Leasehold.. §416,107 Permanent Works.. 703,440 Victoria Graving Dock 190,000 Albert do 275,000 Bon Accord Dock, share of 20,000 Wharves 290,000 Godowns 196,000 Coal Sheds 178,000 Machine Shop Buildings.. 15,500 Foundry 4,000 House Property 90,000 Dock Store 13,000 Town Offices, Collyer Quay 55,000 Land at343 words
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Article177 1896-09-08 10 30th JUNE, 1896. To Dividend of $7 per share for the half-year ending 31st December last $H>5,OOO Directors’ Remuneration 3,500 Balance carried forward 46,525 $155,025 To Gei io ra I Cli argon,Sa la r ies, Stationery, Printing, Advertising, tfre. 32,978 Quit Rent and Assessment- 9,427 Interest177 words
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Article135 1896-09-08 10 The Consular report on the Port Said district states, with regard to the Suez Canal, that in 1895 the 3,434 vessels passing through paid in ordinary tonnage canal dues the sum of 75,934,357 fr. Passengers to the number of 216,938 paid 2,169,385 fr. The number of vessels passing135 words
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Article3045 1896-09-08 10 PROPOSED CYCLING TRACK ON THE RACE-COURSE. AN EXPLANATION OF THE SCHEME. [Comm tmieaietfj] A few cyclists have recently been considering as to where and how a cycling track -could be most advantageously laid down in Singapore. The result ot that consideration is that a proposal may shortly3,045 words
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Article113 1896-09-08 11 It is understood that no intimation regarding the return of the whole or a portion of the Indian bngade from Suakim will be made by the Home authorities until after the occupation of Dongola by the Nile column, wliic i mav not take place for another month113 words
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Article119 1896-09-08 11 £480,000 France is to spend on the approaching visit of the Czar. On her last trip from Hongkong to Sandakan, the Mem non encountered a heavy typhoon. It is proposed in Calcutta to erect, next year, a colossal statue of Her Majesty’, in commemoration of herlength of119 words
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Article27 1896-09-08 11 General Jones-Vai giian leaves Penang for Singapore in the Ceylon to-day or to-morrow. The inspection of the Troops at Penang took place on Wednesday last.27 words
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Article32 1896-09-08 11 Penang rumour notes tltat Lieut. Leach will take down to Taiping, some time next month, cricket and football teams. The football team will be from the Detachment, 5th Fusiliers.32 words
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Article31 1896-09-08 11 Between noon yesterday and noon to-day, eight oases of cholera were reported. Four were discovered after death, one was treated at home, and the other three were sent to hospital.31 words
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Article37 1896-09-08 11 It is reported that a letter from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, thanking the Penang Chinese for generous donations to the Free School there, has been circulated among the subscribers to the School.37 words
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Article42 1896-09-08 11 In the second and third Magistrates’ courts, during last month, there were 9(32 cases, in which 1,5(59 prisoners figured, dealt with, in addition to a number ot postponed cases held over from the previous month. Crime is materially increasing.— Carr.42 words
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Article52 1896-09-08 11 A young Eurasian, named Taylor, a shopman in the employ of Messrs. John Little and Co., Limited, pleaded guilty, on Saturday, to criminal breach of trust, in respect to three curling tongs, valued at 90 cents, the property of his employers. He was sentenced to two months’52 words
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Article58 1896-09-08 11 The Penang Assizes open to-morrow with a calendar of twenty-seven cases. The only important case is that against the late storekeeper of Messrs. Behn Meyer Co., charged with criminal breach of trust of a large sum of money. A Sikh stands charged with attempt to murder, and a58 words
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Article60 1896-09-08 11 Mr. Tomlinson reports on the foul and offensive nature of the water at the bottom of the Impounding Reservoir, and urges the securing of an efficient filtration and deration plant at once. He urges, also, precautions at the Filters and Cleanvater Tanks to prevent deterioration and stagnation of60 words
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Article67 1896-09-08 11 The Calcutta Corporation have resolved almost unanimously that the evils of rain-gambling are so far-reaching and disastrous in that city as to warrant legislation for their suppression. A large number of Indians in the Straits are said to invest their dollars on this form of gambling, w’hich consists in67 words
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Article78 1896-09-08 11 The Prospectus of the Bombay Races, 1897, announces the meeting from 20th to 27th February. Some of the stakes at this meeting arc exceedingly good; the Bombay Derby R‘3,000, and the Bombay Gold Cup RIO,OOO on the first day; the Turf Club Cup R 2,500 and Harris78 words
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Article83 1896-09-08 11 The Hongkong C. C. has received an invitation from the Shanghai C. C. to renew the interport matches, and an attempt is being made to get together an eleven to represent Hongkong at Shanghai this autumn. Cricketers in Singapore would be glad to see a revival of the83 words
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Article88 1896-09-08 11 The Punjom Mining report for July notes that milling was carried on during 27 days, crushing 1,100 tons, yielding 519 oz. 4 dwts. of melted gold. The calcining works went on during 29 days, treating 69 tons of concentrates, yielding 84 oz. 1 dwt. of melted gold. The cyanide88 words
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Article136 1896-09-08 11 The continual changes taking place among the subordinate staff of the Municipality are, says a correspondent, to be regretted. Some men leave because the salaries are low, others resign owing to a tendency on the part of Superintendents to hector, more again are dismissed for faults committed. The136 words
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Article181 1896-09-08 11 The scarcity of rubber, and the advance in its price, due to the boom in cycling, are directing the attention of investors and company promoters to new fields for the exploitation of that valuable product. A company has just been formed in London, called the Rubber Exploration181 words
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Article307 1896-09-08 11 THE CUSTODY OF WILD ANIMALS. A Magistrate's appeal case —the Sui>erinten(lent of Police r. Dennys—bearing upon negligence in keeping wild beasts, came before Mr. Justice Leach at Penang, on the 31st August. The appeal lay against a Magistrate's order whereby lie dismissed a charge against the respondent for307 words
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Article80 1896-09-08 11 Two Hokiens, named Lee Ah Quah and Lim 800 Choon, were charged on remand, on Saturday, with attempting to abduct a woman, named Chua Soon Ngoh, with intent to compel her to marry against her will. Mr. Newiand conducted the case for the Police, and Mr. Bromhead Matthews80 words
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Article163 1896-09-08 11 During the past week, says a correspondent, there has been quite a number of convictions for using false scales, weights, and measures, in the public markets. It has been suggested that, in every market, the Municipality should keep a standard set of scales, weights, and measures,163 words
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Article139 1896-09-08 11 London August. The scheme of reforms for Crete propounded by the Powers comprises a Christian Governor, who will be appointed for five years under a guarantee of the Powers, as well as economic and judicial autonomy. Paris '2\th August The Minister of Colonies, after a careful examination of139 words
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Article217 1896-09-08 11 SUSSEX r. THE AUSTRALIANS. The match between Sussex and the Australians, as noted in our issue of Saturday, began at Brighton, on the 13th August. Sussex went in first, and made a total of 221. The Australians then went in, and, on the 14th, completed their innings for217 words
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Article229 1896-09-08 11 —Perak Pioneer 2nd September. In a cricket match played on Saturday last, Dr. Fox retired after reaching the century. His score included one six, eleven fours, three threes, and fourteen twos. Mr. W. H. Scott is said to have applied for long leave, and proposes to proceed home—Perak Pioneer, 2nd September. - 229 words
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Article404 1896-09-08 12 We regret to announce the death of Mr. John which occurred last night at the Central Engin j Works, Victoria Street. Mr. Lawson was attacked by a very malignant type of remittent fever about ten days ago, and he succumbed about ten o’clock yesterday evening.404 words
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Article283 1896-09-08 12 (From a Corespondent) There was a mooting of British Residents held in Kuala Lumpur last week. The Residents spent several long days in consultation and it is believed that the result of the conference will be the settlement of matters of vital consequence to the welfare of283 words
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Article121 1896-09-08 12 It has been ascertained, says a correspondent, that men, who have for good reason been dismissed the Municipal service in one department, are found in the same service in another department. This is certainly not the correct thing. The Municipal Engineer has found it necessary to put forth121 words
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Article904 1896-09-08 12 Saturday was a busy day with golfers; the finals of the Championship and the Sweepstake Competition being played off, and the monthly medal was also competed for. i CHAMPIONSHIP. The victory of Dr. Fowlie is a popular one. He has been playing very good golf for sometime904 words
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Article903 1896-09-08 12 SERIOUS STATE OF AFFAIRS. HUNDREDS OF NATIVES IMPRISONE?. There is serious trouble in Manila. Exactly what it is, by whom and for what purpose it was started, aim how it will all end, are things over which there is a mysterious veil. A gentleman of Spanish blood903 words
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Article468 1896-09-08 12 to Shanghai, and still make a profit.”— China Mail. A HONGKONG VIEW. It must have been apparent for some considerable time to those engaged in the general trade of the Colony that Hongkong, in sympathy ldth other parts of the Far East, is suffering from stagnation of trade.to Shanghai, and still make a profit.”— China Mail. - 468 words
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Article120 1896-09-08 12 MONDAY'S RESULTS. LADIES* PAIRS (FINAL). The Misses Bogle beat Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Waddell, sets 2-1. CONSOLATION TIE (FINAL.) Mrs. Saunders beat Miss Gunn, sets 2-1. RESULT8 OF TOURNAMENT.—THE PRIZE WINNERS. Championship Won by Mrs. Murray. Runner up —W on by Mrs. Salzmann.* SINGLE HANDICAP. 1st120 words
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Article516 1896-09-08 12 THURSDAY’S RESULTS. B CLAMS SINGLES. Holloway scr. v. Jenkins «cr. (postpone d.J H. A. E. Thomson *cr. beat Cajrmichae 1 rec. 2. Hardcastle owes 2 beat Orman rec. L C CLASS STNUL&. E. J. Nanson scr. beat J,T. McDougall fr Sisson scr. v. Fimistone v 1516 words
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Article287 1896-09-08 12 (For the Far Eastj Per P. <fc O. s.s. Parramatta from ixwioj. Aug. 18 :—Mrs. Webster, Mr.H. P. Bavtty. Mrf A. C. Messum, Mrs. Wills, Miss"Mr. B. Beckett, Mr. G E. <***>£’.*! Lieut. F. Grover, Messrs. Gale, E. L-<• wood, H. M. Newman, Blundell, and J. P. Henry.287 words
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Article521 1896-09-08 13 f MKi: THAN BY MAIL. 1 gJm btwlon, Hith Atufust. tiiccori'inoiiy of the installa- s-diabury, the Premier, as WarCinque Ports, was performed t r rU .toinary pomp. In a speech ’v i:! n tion Lord Salisbury referred :V ,ru quest ion. and declared that ,,f the Ottoman521 words
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Article734 1896-09-08 13 Rhodes l>e placed upon liis trial, it V the first time for 91 years that *.a! proceedings have been instituted a member of the Privy Council. In k Melville, better known as the lIoh Henry Dundas, Lord of in Pitt’s administration, was Vr p, jr malversation of public734 words
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Article356 1896-09-08 13 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners at a Special Meeting held on Wednesday, the 19tii August, 1896. Present: —The President, Alex. Gentle, Edq.; the Inspector-General of Police, Col. Pennefather; G. T. Esq.; Seali Leang Seah, Esq.; Th. Sohst, Esq.; J. P. Joaquim, Esq.; M. Meyer, Esq.; Hon’ble356 words
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Article250 1896-09-08 13 SELLING OF SPACE FOR SLEEPING. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES/* Sir, —ln your issue of the 4th instant. I notice a paragraph re extortion from coolie passengers. As chief officer of a Glen line steamer carrying passengers north and south each voyage, 1 may naturally250 words
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Article514 1896-09-08 13 ARRIVALS. Pcrs s. Menelaus from Jeddah:--Mr. K. Neville. Per s.s. Malacca from Teluk Ansmi via ports* —Messrs. Geschwindt. Miles, and M urchie. Per s. s. Yakan from Moar: Mr. Rvlands, and Miss Rylands. Per P. &O. s. s. Have ano from Shanghai. —Mr. G. McAnnalley. From Hongkong:—Mr. and514 words
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Article185 1896-09-08 13 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used: —str. —steamer; sh. —ship bq.—barque Brit.—British U. S. United States; Fr. —French; Ger. —German; Dut. Dutch Joh.—Johore <fcc., G.c.,—General cargo d.p. —deck passengers U.—Uncertain T. F W. —Tanjong Fagar Wharf T. F. D.—Taniong Fagar Dock B. W. Borneo Wharf;185 words
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Article1447 1896-09-08 13 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Arthur Head Brit. str. 1,887 tons, aptain Leonard, 7th Sept. From Bombay, 26th Aug. G.c. and 9 d.p. Wee Bin and Co. For Hongkong, 7th.— Rds. Auxtralind Brit. str. 554 tons, Captain Talboys, 6th Sept. From Fremantle, 20th Aug. G. c., and 161,447 words
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Article168 1896-09-08 13 Name port probable date of arrival and name o/ agent*. Adour, Saigon, shortly M. M. Aglaia, Hongkong, Sept. 18 Rautenberg. Bawean, Bandjermassin, Sept 28; Daendels. Bayern, H'kong, Sept. 20; Behn Meyer. Benlarig, H’kong, Sept. 15; p. Simons. Bisagno, Bombay, due Sept. 19; B Meyer. Cadiz, Manila, Sept. 9;168 words
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Article1103 1896-09-08 14 u Flag 5 Vessel’s Name. Tons Captain From a I Sailed Consignees j 3 Rig. Aug I 29 C’tre Amerique Fch. bq. 633 Lenorman Mauritius July 27M. S. E. Anguilla 30 Evie J. Ray Am bq 918 Kasten Padang Aug 28Rautenberg 31 Kohilla 'P&Ostr. 221(5 Cole Bombay Aug 10P.1,103 words
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Article643 1896-09-08 14 Date! i Vessel’s Name Flag&Rig Oaptaik Destination i Auc 31 Crown of Arragon j Brit.str. Dewars Darvcl Bay via ports 31 Lady Mitchell str. Mugford Bangkok 31 Clio »tr. Whyte Bangkok 31 Caspian str Beard Delaware Breakwater Sept 1 i Dean str. Wilson Bangkok 1 Hve Leong str. Eddie643 words
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Article86 1896-09-08 14 PASSED SEND A STRAITS OR ARRIVED FUR OUDEkK, Flag I Date From Destin- I TKeDate. and Ship’s Name. Commander. of Where ation '.marks. Rig. Sailing. Aug 2<>iBrit. s.s. Sheikh I Colombo Batavia 2(}|N T »*«1. M. Borneo Bagehus Aug 2<> Batavia Rotterdam 27!Brit. s.s.jJumna jSunders Aug 28 Batavia London86 words
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Advertisement333 1896-09-08 16 JOHN LITTLE Co. SINGAPORE. Ltd ELECTRO PLATE DEPARTMENT. —Our Electro Plate Stock contains a complete range of articles for domestic requirements, also suitable for Marriage Presents. Prizes for Athletic meeting We are always pleased to submit special designs for Challenge Shields, Race (’ups. Military Trophies, Presentation I lates, <fcc. m333 words
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