The Straits Budget, 22 June 1897
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section133 1897-06-22 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 Philippines, and133 words
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194 1897-06-22 1 Leading Akticlks. Hawaii. The Queen's Memorial. Mr. Barnnto. Hawaii Annexed. Fire Alarms. Mr. Chamberlain Intervenes. LuCal. Market Quotations. Shipping News, fttbsenger List. Police News. The Diamond Jubilee. Suicide. Kunke’s Case. Housebreaking. The Queen's Memorial. A Lunatic. Quarantine. A Wall way Lottery. Alleged194 words
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Article471 1897-06-22 1 HraoAFO urn 22nd June, 1807. PRODUCE. Gam bier, 5.35. Copra Bali, 6.25. do Pont.ianak, 5.00. Pepper, Black, 14 25. do White, (5%) 24.75. Sago Flour Sarawak, 2.75. do Brunei, 2.05. Pearl Sago 3.85. Coffee, Bali, picked 33.50. Coffee Palemhang, picked.... 39.75. Coffee. Liberian. No. 1 28.00. Tapioca, small Flake471 words
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Article562 1897-06-22 1 The mail for Europe this week leaves by the P. A O. s. s. Mirzapore. The P. O. s. s. Kawer-I-Hind with the mail from Europe of the 28th May arrived yesterday. The German mail from Europe, by the Sachsen is due on Thursday. The mail562 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article27 1897-06-22 1 Londjon loth June. There are indications that President McKinley is considering the question of annexing Hawaii, or of establishing a protectorate there to lead to annexation.27 words
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Article10 1897-06-22 1 will represent the Sultan at the Jubilee Celebrations.10 words
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Article19 1897-06-22 1 The damage done by the earthquake at Calcutta is far more serious then was at first thought.19 words
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Article32 1897-06-22 1 suicide at sun. London f 1 6th June. Barney Barnato, the South African millionaire, has committed suicide. Ho jumped overboard from the steamship Scot near Madeira on his way home.32 words
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Article49 1897-06-22 1 THE HAWAIIAN QUESTION. It is understood that, directly the tariff issue has been settled at Washington, President McKinley will deal with the subject of Hawaii. It is reported that the President intends to submit to the United States Senate a treaty for the unconditional annexation of Hawaii.49 words
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Article17 1897-06-22 1 TREATY RATIFICATIONS EXCHANGED. The final ratifications regarding the Anglo-American boundary treaty have been exchanged at Washington.17 words
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Article41 1897-06-22 1 MIND DISEASED. London 17th June. Barney Barnato had been suffering mentally for several months before iiis death. The Cape Parliament has adjourned as mark of respect tojiis memory. Barnato's death took but slight effect on the London Stock Exchange.41 words
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Article56 1897-06-22 1 INCREASED NAVY OUTLAY. Admiral Brin, the Italian Naval Minister, has laid before the Chamber of Deputies at Rome, proposals for increased naval expenditure. The increase amounts to seven and a half millions of lire on the current navy estimates, and ten millions lire more to be spread over a56 words
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Article36 1897-06-22 1 PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF HAWAII. A treaty for the annexation of Hawaii to the United States has been signed at Washington, and will be laid forthwith before the Senate. Japan has protested against the treaty.36 words
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Article43 1897-06-22 1 DEVASTATION IN ASSAM. London 18th June. The earthquake has devastated Assam. It has ruined the tea gardens and the crops. Towns have been levelled to the ground. Railways, roads, and telegraphs have been destroyed. The loss of life has boon great.43 words
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Article33 1897-06-22 1 The treaty for the annexation of Hawaii has been laid before the United States Senate. The protest sent in by Japan is confined to reservation of her rights under treaty witfh Hawaii.33 words
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Article22 1897-06-22 1 It baji been decided to send a punitive expedition to the Tochi Valley, where a British military detachment had been attacked.22 words
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Article132 1897-06-22 1 THE THANK8GIV*N€F SERVICE.IRISH OPPOSITION. London 19th June. Mr. A. J. Balfour moved that the House of Commons should attend the service at St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster, to-morrow, in celebration of the sixtieth year of the Queen’s Accession. Mr. William Redmond, Parnellite, opposed the motion on the ground that,132 words
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Article92 1897-06-22 1 NEW CONVENTION. ADVANTAGES GAINED BY FRANCE. London 21 st June. The French Minister at Pekin has signed a Convention with the Chinese Government. This Convention concedes to France fresh commercial and political advantages in the districts of China adjoining Tonquin. The Convention authorises the extension of the92 words
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Article23 1897-06-22 1 BAD WEATHER. The weather is unsettled. Heavy rains have soaked the draperies and decorations in London. The Japanese Envoy has arrived.23 words
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Article281 1897-06-22 1 (Straits Times, 15 th June.) The future of Hawaii has now become a burning question in the United States. Hawaii lies so near the west coast of the United Statete, and so many Americans have settled in that quarter that the hoisting of the stars and stripes there has,(Straits Times, 15th June.) - 281 words
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Obituary66 1897-06-22 1 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE. DEATHS. t wo we.—At Lutterworth, Province Welpdiang, on Monday, the 14th June, 1$7, George Tiieoi»hilus Stubbs, the beioved second son of Henr\ J. A. and Margaret .1. Crowe, aged 17 years 11 months and IS days. \t the Apothecary’s Quarters, Seran"oon Road. Singapore, on Wednesday, the 16th Juii'*,66 words
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Article810 1897-06-22 2 (Straits Times loth Jane.) YiisTi.KDAV, at a meeting of the temporary committee appointed to collect subscriptions for the Town Hall that is to be the Queen’s Memorial in Singapore, there was announced a subscription list of twenty-seven thousand dollars. That was subscribed by only p i> >(Straits Times, loth Jane.) - 810 words
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Article266 1897-06-22 2 (Straits Times, \ftth June.) Mr. Bernardo Barnato- commonly called Barney Barnato —is no more. Ho has died by his own act, in circumstances that may point a moral. Beginning life at a low rung of the ladder, he earned a living as circus performer. Then, he started speculating(Straits Times, \ftth June.) - 266 words
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Article495 1897-06-22 2 (Straits Times 17 th June.) Hawaii has been virtually annexed by the United States. To-day's telegram announces that the President of the United States has signed the treaty of annexation with the pseudo republic of the islands; and all that now remains is to submit the treaty to(Straits Times, 17th June.) - 495 words
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Article282 1897-06-22 2 (Straits Times 1 Sth June.) The Municipal Commissioners may again change their views on the fire guns question: The subject came up again, at yesterday's meeting, on a letter being read from the Fire Insurance Association. In that letter, the Association formally withdrew their advocacy of the fire(Straits Times, 1 Sth June.) - 282 words
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Article1635 1897-06-22 2 (Straits Times, 19 th June.) We are in a position to announce authoritatively that the Secretary of State has approved of the construction of two hundred miles of railway in the Federated Malay States. That mileage is to be built during the next five years and Mr.(Straits Times, 19th June.) - 1,635 words
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Article250 1897-06-22 3 f jK II ngkong Diamond Jubilee sub- j i- iia 1 reached §52,000 on the hllWtant. PiK dead body of a Chinese pauper %i f aid in the grounds of the Hallies vlioal thi> morning. Tm. River of Canton Province wl fi.mialiv thrown open to foreign tni250 words
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Article38 1897-06-22 3 I'hk Nippon Yusen Kaisha lost about l f AbOOyen from October, 1896, toMarch, lowing to heavy repairs and the J't of working the foreign services. The could only declare a dividend v 'irawing upon the reserve.38 words
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Article46 1897-06-22 3 Hokikn. named NgChui,committed by hanging at 65, North Bridge yesterday. The deceased had previously been arrested as a lri;iTi hut lie was discharged on both ,MV,; ei'>ns, the doctors being unable to rlli y that he was sufficiently insane '»t* oiifined in a lunatic asylum.46 words
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Article103 1897-06-22 3 N hiie House of Commons on the t, VV. Wedderburn asked '*«Tetary of State for the Colonies, 'i»*w of the fact that the salaries of European officials in Ceylon, Singa- oid Hongkong were paid in silver ur* 11 be state whether any >I;« «ation allowance had been j|103 words
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Article998 1897-06-22 3 THE QUEEN’S MESSAGE TO THE EMPIRE. As announced in our mail news yesterday, the Queen will flash a message from the steps of St. Paul s Cathedral to her people throughout the world on Tuesday, the 22nd inst. That message will have been previously telegraphed in every998 words
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Article1469 1897-06-22 3 GLOUCESTERSHIRE V. YORKSHIRE. At Bristol on Saturday (May 15th), the Yorkshire eleven defeated Gloucetershire in most decisive fashion by ten wickets. At close of play on Friday, the score was Gloucester, 155 and H 4 for three; Yorkshire, 494. On Saturday, despite the tremendous task before them, three1,469 words
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Article150 1897-06-22 3 JUDGE AND PROSECUTOR. At Seremban, on the 6th instant, Mr. Justice Jackson, the Judicial Commissioner, tried two Chinamen for murder to whom Mr. John P. Joaquim was assigned by the Court as counsel. One prisoner was found not guilty. The other one was found guilty of culpable homicide,150 words
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Article3765 1897-06-22 3 NEWS AND NOTES. THE MAIL CONTRACT. Though the new mail contract for India and China has not yet passed the House of Commons, it is virtually settled, says the L. C. Express that the contract will still continue to be performed by the P. O. Company. ITALY. The3,765 words
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Article241 1897-06-22 4 GREEK ROUT. In the battle at Domokos, it is stated that ten batteries of Greek artillery covered the advance of the Turkish army towards the Greek lines. The commander of the Duke of Sparta’s right wing, seeing that he was in danger of being outflanked, asked241 words
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Article265 1897-06-22 4 (From llu) “Tithes of Thk South Africa o 1 V adjourned ante die. The rh*' I** 1 S deferred reporting Mr. Cecil Hawksley, and Dr. the House of Commons till th tion of the Committee s report Constantinople p t h The Porte, in a Memorandum D! to(From llu) “Tithes of - 265 words
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Article153 1897-06-22 4 H. M. S. Iphigenia arrived yesterda afternoon from Labuan. 536,151 is the present total of ti* Singapore Queen’s Memorial (or Tom Hall) fund. Among the passengers book* i for Marseilles by the Kanagawa Man, Vo leave to-day, are Captain Carey, RA and the Rev. W. H. C.153 words
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Article282 1897-06-22 4 The racing track was opened for w<£ this morning, and fast gallops were order for most of the horses, xto* ment is doing very well, and, if b* on improving as at present, he will be far out of it on Saturday w CuLzean does not look at282 words
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Article754 1897-06-22 5 I first half of the annual sports of T iM*ilcs School took place yesterday n q’he forenoon gave every jfternoo we ather later on, and, H P r nl !,V heavy cloud over the field th U S vcrv threatening *at 3 p.m., the !o°^;. r almost754 words
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Article61 1897-06-22 5 Mk. Blrdoe WilkiV 80N > Chairman of dl( Straits Developn| ent Co. (Ld.) has fl*eived the folio wink telegram from toe Company’s Paso! 1 Concession:— pave cut a body of c h ore two eet w,de i sold is mainly iV 1 th e free state W61 words
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Article97 1897-06-22 5 x, '*ber of particularly darm 8 cases oojisebreaking have!- lately been rt *l>ort.M{ to the police, a week the Hon. J. P. Joannii -si’s house was ?“««1 and a silverTl r ver, that has •if'" a redding present, we taken away. police were informed >an d fora time Hatch97 words
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Article2999 1897-06-22 5 T. FLOWER ELLIS - BY T. FLOWER ELLIS. (Mining Journal, May 15 th.) CHINESE METHOD OF BMELTING. By far the greater portion of the smelting is performed in the immediate vicinity of the mines, where quite a number of very small smelting houses are erected. The Chinese snfelter judges the(Mining Journal, May 15th.) - 2,999 words
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Article52 1897-06-22 5 The E. E. A. and C. Telegraph Company, Limited, have issued, in handy form, a card containing the reduced rates to be charged per word at the Company’s stations, in the Straits Settlements, on and after the Ist of July next. The varipus reductions have previously52 words
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Article48 1897-06-22 5 A solemn high mass of requiem for the repose of the soul of the late Mr. Quin will be sung in the cathedral of The Good Shepherd,” at 6 a.m.,on the 28th instant, and another at the same hour on the Ist of June.48 words
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Article94 1897-06-22 5 heavily and the Klings let off. —Pinang Gazette. STRIKE AT TAN JONG HALIM. All the Chinese and Malay shopkeepers at Tanjong Malim closed their shops, on Monday last, from great dissatisfaction among them owing to recent decisions of the Assistant Magio* trate there, the other day, in a case,heavily and the Klings let off.—Pinang Gazette. - 94 words
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Article119 1897-06-22 5 GOLD COINAGE. As the gold monometallic system in Japan is to be enforced from the Ist October this year, the Osaka Mint will proceed promptly with the work of coinage. The work of striking twenty yen pieces has already begun, and now the new five yen pieces will119 words
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Article604 1897-06-22 5 The story has recently been told of a German couple who went to Heligoland to get married, thinking that it was still a British possession, with all the easiness of British laws with regard to marriage. Easy as those laws undoubtedly are, they seem too severe to people604 words
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Article361 1897-06-22 6 FIRST LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS. The absence of Chinese, Malay, or Tamil names is explained ly the fact that no lists have yet been issued to those nationalities, pending the translation of details of the Memorial Scheme into the proper languages. The followingsubscriptions, it should be noted, are361 words
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548 1897-06-22 6 (By Telegram from our Oo r rrespondent.) Penang, Monday Evening. Mr. Cheah Chen Eok, General Manager of the Opium and Spirit Farm here, has generously offered, in honour of tin* Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, to erect a clock tower and fountain in Penang, at a cost548 words
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Article77 1897-06-22 6 To-moRRGW, the schools of the Settlement close for the midsummer vacation. Mr. Vermont, who was expected for to-day’s Legislative Council, has not arrived. The Swiss and German residents of Penang are reported to have presented a Cup to be run for at the approaching Jubilee races there.77 words
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Article34 1897-06-22 6 This morning, Mr. Mathieu, the manager of the Siglap Estate, charged a man with the theft of a quantity of coconut leaves. The man was fined $10, in default, 7 days.34 words
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Article39 1897-06-22 6 This morning, a Chinaman alleged to be a lunatic was carried into court, for the purpose of being committed to the Asylum. The police said he had sprained both his ankles since his arrest. He was committed.39 words
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Article51 1897-06-22 6 This morning, three men were fined $50 each, and two others $10 each, for assisting in the management of a whaway lottery. One of them called a witness as to character, with the result that he was shown to be a man who made his living by51 words
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Article48 1897-06-22 6 Another case of housebreaking is reported to the police, the sufferer in this case being Mr. Justice Leach, who was robbed of a silver cup between six and ten o’clock yesterday morning. The police are making wholesale arrests of suspicious characters and several are now in custody.48 words
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Article60 1897-06-22 6 Yesterday, one Lu Chi Nua was convicted for being in possession of illicit chandu. When about to be removed from the court, he charged Corporal No. 19 with having taken $5 from him. Mr. Newland, who wa9 present, ordered both to his office for enquiry. The result is60 words
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Article30 1897-06-22 6 A Government Gazette Extraordinary, issued to-day, notifies the enforcement of quarantine here against vessels arriving from Swatow, owing to the outbreak of a dangerous, infectious, and contagious disease there.30 words
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Article351 1897-06-22 6 THE ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN. The following is the text of the draft address to Her Majesty submitted for approval at the Legislative Council meeting this afternoon: The Humble Address of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements. To Her Most Gracious and Imperial Majesty Victoria by351 words
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Article1279 1897-06-22 6 The Yorkshire Post of May 19th contains an article headed: “Singapore Looking Up,” written by the Post's Special Commissioner, a gentleman evidently engaged in a tour round the world, via America. The following are some interesting extracts: Up to Hongkong we had been favoured with very endurable1,279 words
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Article1450 1897-06-22 6 NOTES AND NEWs. I REUTER. The annual report of the dimj Reuters Telegram Company states that the net profit}, tbni/H ended December 3Rt aniouir/j T9,708, including 177 brought rwJfB 1 ho directors have carried X'-io/fafl reserve fund, making it interim dividend of two-and-a-}-if cent, was paid1,450 words
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Article456 1897-06-22 7 Fairy Tale is doing good work, and is looking well, although she is still fidgetty. It is reported that she is to go for the big race, but I don’t think that is likely, as it is too close to the race, for which she ought to have456 words
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Article631 1897-06-22 7 CENTRAL AFRICA. An account of planting and the prospects of coffee in British Central Africa and the German territory there has been supplied to a Ceylon paper by Mr. E. Von den Hoff, a gentlemen who had been prospecting for several years in Central Africa. Coffee at Blantyre631 words
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Article545 1897-06-22 7 RIVAL PROCESSES. The Gomess process for treating ramie fibre encounters a rival in the Burrows-Radclyffe patent. The particulars given show that, by this process, the rhea ribbons, as obtained from the producer, are treated entirely in London, and there is no mention of any necessity for the545 words
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Article57 1897-06-22 7 It appears from the proceedings of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce that, on the 21st of May, that body addressed a letter to the Government of the Straits Settlements deprecating the Chinese immigrants depdt tax at Singapore as calculated to impair the freedom of the ports of the57 words
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Article1035 1897-06-22 7 (From our Correspondent.) Pekan 10th June. ENGLI8H TEACHING. The appointment of a tutor here, in the person of Mr. W. Phillips, lately of the Victoria Institution, Selangor, will enable Pahang Rajas to learn a language that they have long been eager to commence. Mr. Phillips’ chief pupil is1,035 words
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Article125 1897-06-22 7 Liberian coffee dropped to-day from $3O to $29. Riles passed by the Governor to ensure control over burial grounds outside municipal limits have been laid before the Legislative Council. One hundred and eighty-four deaths were registered in Singapore during the week ending on Saturday last, with a125 words
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Article97 1897-06-22 7 Yesterday afternoon, Inspector Bugden received information that caused him to go to a house in Balestier Road. There, he found a Chinaman in an unconscious state in front of the premises, and another man tied hand and foot in one of the rooms. They were both evidently97 words
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Article125 1897-06-22 7 AN IMPORTANT ARREST. The police believe that they have at last put a stop to the very aggravating series of thefts of silver ware that have occurred lately in the Tanglin district. A man was arrested, yesterday, just behind Mr. Joaquim’s house in possession of a silver claret125 words
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Article174 1897-06-22 7 MR. J. A. SWETTENHAM’S VIEWS. In regard to one dollar notes, Mr. J. A. Swettenham expressed the following opinions in a letter to the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, which had pronounced in favour of such notes: With respect to one dollar notes, the Government will have no174 words
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Article645 1897-06-22 8 kling driver’s alleged negligence. This morning Ramswamy, a Kline, was charged before Mr. Wilkinson, with having caused the death of Janes Nash, a child of four and a half years of age, by a negligent act, in driving over it on the Bth instant in645 words
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Article155 1897-06-22 8 Mrs. Laporte, wife of the senior apothecary of Tan Took Sengs hospital, died at 10.15 p.m. on the 10th instant. She had been suffering from malaria for some time bronchitis and pneumonia eventually supervened, and she succumbed to their combined effects. The deceased lady has left155 words
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Article42 1897-06-22 8 THE MALAY” MAIL. The M'day Mail admits that it has be«*ji run at a loss since the starting tiin i six months ago; but it means to go on as a daily for the present, although it thinks of becoming a bi-weekly.42 words
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Article863 1897-06-22 8 A meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: Mr. Egerton, Deputy President, Mr. Nanson, Mr. Sohst, Mr. Moses, Mr. Meyer, Mr. SSeah Liang Seah, and Mr. Evans. The President announced the receipt of a letter from the Hon. J. P. Joaquim, pointing out863 words
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Article602 1897-06-22 8 S. C. C. r. CORPORALS OF THE RIFLE BRIGADE. This, the second fixture on the S.C.C. football card, was played off, last night, on the Esplanade. The ground was in good condition, and a large crowd of spectators lined the ropes. The Club, unfortunately, had to play 10 men602 words
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Article38 1897-06-22 8 The Hongkong Chamber ofConnnerce has taken into consideration the question of the medical inspection of all vessels arriving there. The Chamber has referred it to a special committee composed of gentleman intimately acquainted with shipping matters.38 words
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Article92 1897-06-22 8 This morning, Mr. Wilkinson felt bound to question th£ jurisdiction of market-keepers in arresting people for offences committed in the markets. A market-keeper appeared to prosecute a defendant in what appeared to be an assault case, but he certainly did not know how to charge the man. The92 words
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Article1096 1897-06-22 8 THURSDAY, 17TH JUNE. PRESENT. H. E. The Governor, BirCharles Bullen Huoh Mitchell, g.c.m.g. Hon. C. W. Sneyd-Kynuersley, Acting Colonial Secretary. Hon. F. G. Penney, Actiug Colonial Treasurer. Hon. E. C. Hill, Acting Auditor-General. Hon. E. M. Mercwether, Acting Resident Councillor of Malacca. Hon. T. C. Bogaardt. Hon. Lim1,096 words
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Article448 1897-06-22 8 MR. CHAMBERLAIN ON EXCHANGE COMPENSATION. THE COUNCIL TO RE-C0X8IDER. Despatches have passed between the Governor and the Secretary of State as regards the rate of exchange for payment of pensions under the Widows and Orphans’ Pension Fund. In April last, the Governor reported to the Secretary of448 words
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Article763 1897-06-22 9 H PENANG. on the proposed Government P* ifc \ote Issue were laid before jHi- rrt n j' v ,.Ltcplay. The scheme, at the j',.,,mitered considerable opposi- especially the idea that Lj J( mld be cashed at Singapore jjjltb jvnung, it was also feared that H (ImVrnnient Notes763 words
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Article35 1897-06-22 9 thatm re P°rt?d “-the Bangkok Times thf-r Jr re P°^ ce inspectors are expected Bur *na. It is said that all be stations in Bangkok will tori 1 m ciiar 8 e of European Inspec-35 words
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Article139 1897-06-22 9 I Liberian coffee dropped, to-day, freftn *29 to *28. I j A nurse to serve at Kuala Lumpur I is advertised for. The Jubilee Services, to-morrow, include one at St. Matthew’s Church, Sepoy Lines, at 8 p.m. Messrs. Powell Co. advertise an auction of Japanese goods at139 words
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Article39 1897-06-22 9 There is received the first issue of the Straits Observer, a new bi-weekly paper published at Penang. The staff consists of Mr. C. J. Skinner, editor; Mr. Jas. Rodyk, manager; and Mr. H. Palmer, reporter.39 words
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Article266 1897-06-22 9 On Wednesday, Adolf Kunke was brought before Mr. Wilkinson on remand, and the inquiry into the charges against him of criminal breach of trust and criminal misappropriation was resumed. Mr. Matthews, continued the crossexamination of Tay Cheng Kee who said that he had a servant who absconded am266 words
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Article260 1897-06-22 9 THE CHIEF POLICE OFFICER’S THEORY. Notwithstanding the arrest of a housebreaker, the other day, in possession of a claret jug, the property of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank mess, the system of midday housebreaking still continues. To-day, another case is reported, astonishingly enough, by Col. Stokes, who was260 words
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Article222 1897-06-22 9 THE JEWISH ADDRESS. Two silver bars, with the monogram V.R. and the legend 1837 —1897, have been made by Mr. De Silva, of High Street, for the address that is to be presented to the Queen by the Jewish community of Singapore. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADDRESS. Mr.222 words
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Article618 1897-06-22 9 A meeting of the Singapore Chamber I of Commerce was held at the Exchange I at 12.30 p. m., to-day. Mr. John Anderson presided and I imong those present w*ere: Messrs. I Huttenbach, Lovell, Saloman, Craig, T. I E. Earle, Rauch, Cadonan, Stringer, I 4tiven, Friedrich,618 words
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Article118 1897-06-22 9 GRATIS WITH THE u STRAITS TIMES." On Monday, 21st June, there will be issued with the Straits Times a four page illustrated Jubilee Supplement. The sheet —four pages—is of the same size as the Straits Times sheet; and the illustrations are excellent. The supplement is issued gratis to118 words
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Article459 1897-06-22 9 Saturday June 26th, 1897. THE ENTRIES. Race No. 1. I The Sultan’s Gup. Presented by H. II. The Sultan of Johore. A Handicap for entered for the Grand Stand Cup or 1 \t;:rmediatx Stakes at the May Meeting Distance, 1 mile and a distance. Value $400. Entrance459 words
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Article835 1897-06-22 9 PETROLEUM. The shares of the Royal Petroleum I Com pany have fallen considerably, owing I to the last dividend declared being 1 1 smaller than had been expected. Instead I of 66% it proved to be a little less. The I starting of oil ventures has been so835 words
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Advertisement120 1897-06-22 9 PROPERTY SALE. Yesterday' afternoon, Messrs. Hong Tek Chye sold by auction several lots of property. A piece of freehold land with an area of 806 square feet, in the district of Claymore, fetched $600, the purchaser being Mr. HongKeong Heong The same buyer secured a piece of land in Tank120 words
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Article428 1897-06-22 10 THE REBELLION. Emilio Aguinaldo, the chieftain! who commands the insurgents in Cavite, still shows fight. He fell back from the Spanish troops to a strong position called Talisay. There on the 30th May, a column under General Jaramillo attacked him, with success. The rebels dispersed with the loss428 words
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Article340 1897-06-22 10 GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. A general meeting of shareholders <sf the Nippon Yusen Kaisha was held in Tokyo on the 27th May. Mr. Kondo, the President of the Company, took the chair and presented the half-yearly Report and accounts ending on the 31st of March, 1897,340 words
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Article900 1897-06-22 10 NO. 16.—0 N THE BEACH.— {Continued.) (BY MISS AUGUSTA DE WIT.) Calm and clear, the sea lay under the calm clear sky, a silvery splendour suffused in places with the faintest blue. Not a ripple disturbed the lustrous smoothness. Only, out in the open the900 words
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Article600 1897-06-22 10 The Diamond Jubilee Athletic Sports of the Raffles Cricket Club were concluded, yesterday afternoon, in excellent weather. There were a number of ladies present, a great muster of Old Boys, and a strong contingent from the AngloChinese School. The sports, this year, were on a scale600 words
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Article86 1897-06-22 10 A Bill is to be introduced into the Legislative Council to amend the law relating to the military government of the Malay States Guides when serving with Her Majesty’s regular forces in the Straits Settlements. The amendment seeks to make it clear that the service of the86 words
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Article97 1897-06-22 10 Most of the horses were given fast work this morning, but there was nothing particularly good done. Follette has again changed hands, and will carry the cerise and black. Under the altered conditions of the Roadsters’ Handicap, I expect that Sandown will go for this race, instead of97 words
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Article1171 1897-06-22 10 Let us be loyal next week. Let us be loyal in casual conversation as well as in spirit and in act. No doubt there are many worries to busy men in connection with illuminating, and decorating, and entertaining; and, in sundry moments, men may be inclined to1,171 words
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Article220 1897-06-22 10 The permanent memorial fund no» amounts to over forty thousand dollar* The amount received at the imy sale in aid of the Chinese Girls’ School was *973.82. The Gas Company advertised a reduc tion in the discount allowed to consumers. The Hon. J. M. B. Vermont and220 words
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Article22 1897-06-22 10 The Tanglin Club Handicap J.C.D. Jones’s cup was won, on^ by Dr. Middleton, with a total 820—755 net, and a handicap22 words
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Article43 1897-06-22 10 Some six weeks ago, a t h fro* admitted into hospital, su the result of an assault. There, tracted typhoid fe v er and assa iijiij police are now charging J With causing his death. >The be heard next week.43 words
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Article340 1897-06-22 11 <;kEAT DAMAGE. LOSS OF LIFE. r instant, in the evening, V* t earthquake ever known in tb** Hired, lasting five minutes. entirely escaped from damfc* ollt a dozen natives were killed, iK'n.-uiv injured; but no Europeans 80(1 j heh' lives. fret of the Cathedral III, aV0 fallen, and340 words
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Article1059 1897-06-22 11 THE STRANDING of THE ARDMORE.'’ On the 17th inst., a Marine Court of Knquirv, consisting of Mr. O'Sullivan, Presid- nt, and Captain Webb and Mr. Murtry and the Master Attendant as assessors, to enquire into the circumstances which led to the stranding of the British ship1,059 words
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Article83 1897-06-22 11 —Pinang Gazette. The Royal Dutch Petroleum Company at Langkat are manufacturing oil residue as fuel, which is said to have been used with success on board the steamer Berandan. It is stated that the Company intends to build a tank at Weld Quay, Penang, for the storage of—Pinang Gazette. - 83 words
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Article140 1897-06-22 11 KATI9B TO THE FAR EAST. A meeting of China shipping merchants was held at Manchester on the 19th May to discuss the question of a reduction in the rate of freights to China and the Far East. After discussion, a committee was appointed to ascertain what arrangements could be140 words
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Article832 1897-06-22 11 THE “SRI HONG ANN” FOUNDERS OFF MALACCA. OVER A HUNDRED LIVES LOST. DUTCH WORK OF RESCUE. On Saturday morning, the British steamer, Sri Hong Ann belonging to Messrs. Wee Bin and Company, of Singapore, was struck by a heavy squall when about fifteen miles off Malacca,832 words
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Article175 1897-06-22 11 (From the Times of Ceylon.) New York, 9th June. The Senate has adopted a Tariff amendment, imposing a duty on raw cotton of 20 per cent, ad valorem. A recent statement of Sir Philip Currie, that Great Britain cannot consent to the restoration of Thessaly to the rule(From the Times of Ceylon.) - 175 words
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Article834 1897-06-22 11 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Generual Pel from Batavia:— Mr. Beesley. Per s. s. Chou Phya from Klang via 0 rts —Mrs. Hart, and' Rev. Mr. Dunkerlev. Per s. s. Poseidon from Hongkong:—Mrs. Brown and child. Per s.s Ista de Iajuou from Manila: Messrs. Gabriel Silva, and Henry Day.834 words
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Article161 1897-06-22 11 U nder this heading the folio wing ai »brev ia tions are used :—str.—steamer; sh.—ship bq.—barque; Brit. —British; U. S. United States; Fr. French; Ger. —German; Dut.— Dutch; Joh. —Joliore; Ac., G. c., General cargo d.p.—deck passengers U.—Uncertain T. F. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar161 words
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Article1202 1897-06-22 11 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Ban Hin Guan, Brit. str. 199 tons, Capt D’Cruze,20th June. From Klang 19th June. G.c., 763 d.p. Wee Bin and Co. For Klang 22nd—Rds. Blue Cross Brit. str. 1,959 tons, Captain Storm, 19th June. For B. Dock 12th May. Coal. For Bangkok, 30th1,202 words
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Article51 1897-06-22 12 Name, port probable dot? of arrival, a no name of atiente. A. Apcar, Hongkong, June 29; S. A Moses. Anmindale, Barry, June 25; Boustead. Austtalind, Fremantle, June 23; Boustead. Bayern, Europe, July 22; Behu Meyer. Bcnledi Hongkong, July 1; P. Simons. Beualder, Antwerp, June 24; P. Simons, 051 words
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Article1135 1897-06-22 12 Flag i h Vessel’s Name. A Tons. Captain From Sailed. Consignees. I io 1 I J’ne 14 Achilles Brit str. 1488 Harvey Liverpool May 1 Sarkies and;Moses. 14 C. Apcar str. 1733 Olifent Hongkong June 8, W. Mansfield A Co. 14 Malacca str. 406 Daly T. Anson June 12,8.1,135 words
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Article695 1897-06-22 12 I j Date. Vessel’s Name (FlagARig Captain Destination I j June 14 Kong Alf Nor str. Thinn Batavia and Sainarang 14 Islade Luzon Spa. str. 1 Bayona Barcelona 15 Thyra 1 Brit. str. Dunning Dunkirk 15 Siam str. Messer Bangkok 15 Ban Whatt Hin str. Olsen Billiton and Pontianak695 words
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Article95 1897-06-22 12 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Flag j I Date K Date. and Ship’s Name. Commander. of From where Destix- marb j Rig. i I Sailing i ation June 9 Am ship B’min Sewall Sewall Mar 19Shanghai New York 9 Dut s.s.jSmero (Guthrie June 9 Batavia Rotterdam 12;Ger.95 words
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Advertisement590 1897-06-22 12 ncreased upon me my spells of work got shorter and my spells of rest longer. ‘‘Sometimes feeling a trifle better utd then again worse, this was practically my condition month after month. I saw a doctor, but his medicines did me little or no good. He said I was suffering590 words
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