The Straits Budget, 13 July 1897
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section130 1897-07-13 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, and130 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 13TH JULY.
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Article17 1897-07-13 1 nv *ae h July, at Cairnhill, Singapore, sht nifr of Walter H. Frizell, of a .laushter.17 words
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Article269 1897-07-13 1 [.■APING Articles. The Turkish Danger. The Town Hall. Puio Way. The Straits Chinese and Public Life. Secret Societies. Tin* Town Hall Site. The >n Hong Ann Inquiry. t/X'AlMarket Quotations. Pa.v~*.hf*>t. Shipping .News. Polit e News. Oahu’s Alleged Offence. Burglaries and Thefts. I’pper Queen Street. The Indian Famine.269 words
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Article508 1897-07-13 1 Singapore, 13th July, 1897. PRODUCE. (Hates are corrected to one p.m.) Ham bier, buyers 5.65. Copra Pali 15.60. do Pontinnak, 5.20. Pepper, Black, 14.75. do White. (5%) 25.00. Sago Flour Sarawak, 2.65. do Brunei, n 2.05. Pearl Sago 3.15. Coffee, Bali, picked 32.00. Coffee Palembang, picked 40.00. Coffee, Liberian,508 words
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Article403 1897-07-13 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the M. M. s. s. Caledonian. The M. M. s. 6. Salazie with the mail from Europe of the 18th June arrived on Saturday. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for the P. O. s. 8.403 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article46 1897-07-13 1 London, 6th July. Mr. Brodrick, the Under Secretary of State for War, states that the Egyptian Government will conduct the operations on the Upper Nile. There was, however, no intention of superseding Sir H. Kitchener, the Commander in Chief of the Egyptian army.46 words
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Article24 1897-07-13 1 An agreement was signed and sealed on the 14th May, between Mr. Ilennell Rodd, the British envoy, and the Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia.24 words
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Article44 1897-07-13 1 Mr. Curzon, the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, states that the concession to the Mozambique Company has been extended for twenty-five years more. But Mr. Curzon is not aware whether the Company has been granted fresh privileges at Delagoa Bay.44 words
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Article174 1897-07-13 1 RUPTURE OF NEGOTIATIONS. TURKISH OBSTINACY. I/O/idon, 7th July. The Turkish Ministers have declined to accede to the Collective Note sent in by the Powei s. This negative reply is regarded as a virtual rupture of the negotiations for the conclusion of peace. The Ambassadors are now174 words
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Article19 1897-07-13 1 RUSSIAN MOVE. la/ruton Htli July. A Russian circular suggests the taking of steps to expedite the peace negotiations.19 words
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Article25 1897-07-13 1 menelik’s benevolent neutrality. The British mission to Abyssinia has obtained the Emperor Menelik’s benevolent neutrality with regard to the Anglo-Egyptian operations in the Soudan.25 words
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Article50 1897-07-13 1 A THOUSAND POUNDS DAMAGES. London y 9t/i July. Mr. Atteridge, the correspondent of the Daily Chronicle in the Dongola campaign, hasobtainedone thousand pounds damages from Mr. Knight, the correspondent of the Times there, for libel. The libel imputed to Mr. Atteridge, cowardice and neglect of a sick comrade.50 words
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Article35 1897-07-13 1 TARIFF DISAGREEMENT. The House of Representatives at Washington has disagreed with the amendments made by the Senate in the Tariff Bill. The two Houses are holding a Conference on the points in dispute.35 words
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Article73 1897-07-13 1 AUBTRIAN MOVE. Jjondon 10 th July. The Austrian Ambassador at Constantinople presented a Note to Tewfik Pasha, the Turkish Minister for Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday last. The Note urges the Turkish Government to name a day for the discussion of the Thessalian frontier proposed by the Powers. The Note73 words
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Article97 1897-07-13 1 PRESSURE BY THE POWERS. THE SULTAN’S DESPAIR. London 1 2th July. The Embassies at Constantinople have presented another Collective Note to the Sultan, demanding the cessation of obstruction by the Turkish Government. The Sultan then telegraphed to the foreign Sovereigns and to President Faure a fresh appeal, begging for97 words
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Article64 1897-07-13 1 THE CAPE OFFER. At a banquet to the Colonial Premiers at St. George s Club, Mr. Goschen made an announcement as regards the Cape proposals for naval defence. He intimated that Sir Gordon Sprigg, the Premier of Cape Colony, was prepared to place a first class ironclad at64 words
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Article25 1897-07-13 1 The Players beat the Gentlemen at the Oval by eight wickets. The match between Eton and Harrow was a draw in favour of Harrow.25 words
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Article533 1897-07-13 1 (Straits Times, 7th July.) The present critical situation of affatrs at Constantinople aptly illustrates the old saw that delay breeds danger. Disunion among the Powers has kept the Thessalian boundary question pending until Turkish patriotism and fanaticism have been roused to fever heat. To understand Turkish feeling(Straits Times, 7th July.) - 533 words
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Article538 1897-07-13 2 (Straits Times, Sth July.) Tmsafternoon, there will be a meeting regarding the site of the proposed new Town Hall. Probably, it will be proposed that a deputation shall be appointed to wait upon His Excellency at once, in order to ask that he should offqr the seafront(Straits Times, Sth July.) - 538 words
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Article330 1897-07-13 2 (Strait* Times $th July.) Voices continue to be raised in Holland in favour of establishing a coaling station, on Government account, at Puio Way, off the Acheen coast, Optimists fancy that, when this is once an accomplished fact, Pulo Way would prove to be a formidable rival to(Strait* Times, $th July.) - 330 words
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Article671 1897-07-13 2 (iStraits Times 9th July.) Mr. Tan Jiak Kim and Mr. Seah Liang Seah have intimated their intention to retire from the Municipal Commission. The reasons for that course are stated to be pressure of work, condition of health, and the like/ With these reasons all(iStraits Times, 9th July.) - 671 words
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Article305 1897-07-13 2 (Straits Times 9/4 July.) The same kind of trouble which was formerly caused in the Straits Settlements by the machinations of Chinese secret societies is now being felt, with more or less intensity, in the Federated Malay States. Singapore and the other Settlements are no longer the headquarters(Straits Times, 9/4 July.) - 305 words
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Article335 1897-07-13 2 (Straits Times, 10 th July) Public opinion regarding the site of the proposed Town Hall is steadily changing in favour of the proposal made by the Straits Times. That proposal was that negotiations should be entered into with the Singapore Recreation Club to see whether that(Straits Times, 10th July) - 335 words
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Article923 1897-07-13 2 (Straits Times 1 2th July.) The Marine Court of Inquiry, appointed to investigate the circumstances attending the loss of the steamer Sri Hong Ann, has concluded its labours and announced its finding. That finding is, in brief, that the disaster was due, to a great(Straits Times, 12th July.) - 923 words
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Article28 1897-07-13 2 A Hospital Assistant writes bitter y about Pahang in a letter whiijh reprint from an Indian pa]>er. bly, he is not always accurate i» 1 ie statements made.28 words
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Article325 1897-07-13 2 The weekly Philharmonic Choir P rJ Usings will be resumed on Mon«la> t f>.30 p.m., under the baton of Mr. St. Clair. Mr. Salzmann, it epi* desired to have no r couple of months, but the Ooninntt®* did not see their way to let matter'; run just as Mr. Salzmann325 words
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Article94 1897-07-13 3 Major F. J. Anderson is booked for I ndon t v the Rosetta. Mk W A. Main, Inspector of the Chartered Bank, arrived to-day from HhL'om. Thk Police have found a gold ring set w ith stones. They will be glad to hand it over to the94 words
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Article30 1897-07-13 3 An old Chinaman, by occupation a ■Mirbreakcr, was found hanging by his o* k dead in a house in Sumbawa Road, ;ai> morning. He had been dead some ■iav>.30 words
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Article39 1897-07-13 3 The Straits Observer utilises the foundering of the Sri I long Ann to press uj.oiithi* Government the necessity for N ein" to tlie dangerous condition of the >U:;um?rs which, usually crammed, carry »n the local passenger traffic.39 words
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Article54 1897-07-13 3 TATTLE PLAGUE. I’hk cattle plague is said by the Siam Pm I *ress to have caused great mortality buffaloes in Kelantan. The •lipase \ti said to be still prevalent in that province. Rice is expected to go ip to exorbitant prices in the province, owing to the heavy death-rate54 words
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Article101 1897-07-13 3 r HK CARDEN MANURING NUIBANCE. A i IVnang, on the Ist instant, several Chinese vegetable planters were sumbefore Mr. Innes, the Police Magistrate, for employing human excreta a> manure in their gardens, close to McAlister Road and Cantonment Road. Tlie Magistrate remarked that the public w id be glad101 words
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Article147 1897-07-13 3 CHILDREN S HOME.. ,v Solantjror Chinese Secretariat or 1896 mentions that, in May 11 year, a body of Chinese headmen with the British Besident r, *s:anl to a proposal from outto establish a Roman Catliof invent Home for Children, and their approval of such an ?r r °n as147 words
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Article78 1897-07-13 3 TiiEßritish Empire Mutual Life Assurance Company, of which Mr. J. Lyall is the agent here, have issued their fiftieth annual report which covers the year 1896. At the close of the year, the total funds amounted to .£2,549,942, showing an increase of £154,829 as a result of the operations78 words
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Article93 1897-07-13 3 Last Saturday, a Chinese Baba went out in a ’rikisha to a Chinese house at the 4th milestone on the Sirangoon Road. It is alleged that he sent the watchman away with a message to a European at Pyali Lebar, and, in the watchman’s absence, he and93 words
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Article110 1897-07-13 3 The Assistant District Officer, Serendah, in Selangor, reporting on the subject of mining in Serendah states: A Serendah miner, who is working a lam pan at Sungei Tampeian, has been linding a considerable percentage o/ alluvial gold, amounting very often to over half an ounce in a110 words
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Article109 1897-07-13 3 SHARP ACTION. The rebels in the mountains of Central Luzon offer a stubborn resistance to the forces of the Government. The latter, on the 14th June, fought a sharp action with an insurgent band which, it is said, resulted in the defeat and dispersion of the enemy. The109 words
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Article339 1897-07-13 3 NEED OF LIGHT. Some years ago, says the Sarawak Gazette the Government of that State asked tire Dutch authorities for leave to acquire the island of Marundum, in the neighbouring Netherlands territory, in order to establish a lighthouse there. Leave was refused. The island is a standing peril339 words
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Article496 1897-07-13 3 8. C. C. r. THE RIFLE BRIGADE. A friendly game between the S.C.C. and the Rifle Brigade was played on the Esplanade last evening, before a large crowd of spectators. In view of these two teams meeting next week in the Cup ties, great interest was taken in the496 words
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Article119 1897-07-13 3 Miss Ethel Rebecca Benjamin, LL.B., having passed her final examination about six months ago, has been admitted by Mr. Justice Williams as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. The two branches of the legal profession are there amalgamated; hence the wording of119 words
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Article184 1897-07-13 3 Though yet in its infancy, coffee planting in Hawaii has made great strides in the past five years. The situation at present is very similar to that of Ceylon in the early days, when plantations were started in all sorts of places without any regard whatever to soil184 words
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Article759 1897-07-13 3 ACROSS BORNEO. The Batavia Nieuwsblad of the 24th June gives particulars of a notable exploring exploit—the crossing of Netherlands Borneo from west to east by Dr. Nieuwenhuis, a scientist of note. This had been unattempted since 1825, when an explorer, named Georg Muller, perished at the hands of759 words
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Article1602 1897-07-13 3 NOTES AND NEWS. TRADE RIVALRY. Mr. Boyle, British Consul at Copenhagen, states in his report to the Foreign Office that, during the last twenty-five years, Hamburg has Without doubt taken away the colonial trade to the Baltic which England originally had. If those interested in commerce1,602 words
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Article35 1897-07-13 4 It is reported that Captain BakerCarr of the Rifle Brigade would leave Penang yesterday by the B. I. s.s. Nerbudda and proceed direct to take up his appointment as Aide-de-camp to the Governor-General of India.35 words
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Article905 1897-07-13 4 TIN MINING. There seems to be a prospect that something will be done with Kamun* ting. The time was when upwards of ten thousand people lived in and around this settlement, and all sorts of trades and commerce flourished. Then the tin gave out, and Kamunting became a905 words
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Article1758 1897-07-13 4 MIDDLESEX r. SOMERSET. Although the weather was dull and rain seemed to threaten, there was a splendid crowd at Lord’s on Whit Monday (June 7th), 14,729 people paying for admission. The proceeds of the match were to be devoted to the l>enetit of W. Hearn, a professional, now1,758 words
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Article167 1897-07-13 4 The Punjom mining report for May notes that milling was carried on during thirty-and-a-half days, crushing 500 tons of ore from thennine, yielding 166 ozs., and 2,000 tons of headings yielding 169 ozs. 2 dwts. of smelted gold. The clean-up was completed and milling resumed on the afternoon of167 words
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Article116 1897-07-13 4 Pasteurs vaccine is reports f? 5 been used successfully in p. check cattle plague. Mn -kok Major-General Jones-V». i shortly going home. He is 18 hst; and Colonel bogie coma* troops since yesterday. Uh to* The Nippon Yusen Kaisfia lias sLxty-one steamers ui u and fifteen chartered116 words
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Article30 1897-07-13 4 The French Mining Company intend* very shortly to start operations at Tanjong Malim. Mr. Archamband of thi* Company has already started for that part of the State.30 words
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Article47 1897-07-13 4 The Municipal water cart has not been seen in Upper Queen Street for some time now, neither have the drains of this locality been flushed. The street is quite thick with dust, and the water in the drains is quite black and stagnant.— Corr.47 words
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Article74 1897-07-13 4 Ihe Ceyion Police have just been supplied with a dozen Hudson Model C. bicycles, cushion tyred. It is intended to bring the men and machines into use in times when telephones are out of order, in cases of fire, &c. The bank and post orderlies will also be74 words
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Article78 1897-07-13 4 SAMUEL CO. Messrs. M. Samuel and Co. are eon verting that portion of their business relating to petroleum and its storage and transport into a private limited liability company, under the name of the Shell Transport and Trading CoLimited, with a paid-up capital in ordinary shares of £1,800,000. The whole78 words
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Article111 1897-07-13 4 Increasing apprehensions arecxpra sed by Japanese manufacturers in view of the enhanced price of coal, which, u it continues to rise at the present raU. will soon render some manufacture* impossible. The Osaka Mainichi state? that the advance in the priee of coal of late111 words
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Article158 1897-07-13 4 This morning, a Kling woman, nam Sapiapi, living at 108, Prinsep s reported to the Police that, during night, her house had been broken m and gold ornaments, clothing, valued altogether at $285, had stolen. She is a married woman wi husband is at sea. She went158 words
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Article206 1897-07-13 5 p RKTARY OF STATE 9 LETTER. X]]} k-.kktov sends the attached M K T,v<*f which he received on Kter.a^l- *»ml i* SIAI secretary's Office. Singapore Is/ July 1897. .|iro<*t«*«l l>y the Governor to j i i; ,r Hi* Kxcellency has received theSeeretary of State stajF' j .fere206 words
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Article542 1897-07-13 5 Ti?EisE was a crowded audience at the p»..val Institution on the 4th June to listen t.» Mr. W. H. Preeee’s lecture on Signalling; Through Space Without Wuv-" Mr. Preece described the method he himself had worked out of tfndini: duials from one place to iiiurV: without intervening542 words
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Article628 1897-07-13 5 THE JUBILEE. 1 The Hongkong Telegraph remarks that the Singapore people have again set Hongkongites an example, this time in i regard to the Jubilee celebrations. Instead of crowding events together as the Hongkong committee did, the Straits folk spread their festivities over five days, besides holding628 words
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Article133 1897-07-13 5 THE ANNEXATION TREATY. The following telegram was received on the 19th June, by the Japanese Government from America: —The Convention for the incorporation of Hawaii was submitted to the Senate for ratification on the 16th June, tjjgether with the Presidential Message, and was published on the following day. The133 words
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Article1292 1897-07-13 5 NO. 18.—OF CROCODILE8. (BY MISS AUGUSTA DE WIT.) The fisherfolk of these parts have yet another enemy—a much more energetic one to all appearance than the moneygoddess, who evidently does not make many victims among these good-natured frugal and careless people; the coast swarms with1,292 words
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Article972 1897-07-13 5 WOES OF A MADRASBEE DRESSER. A paper in India, called the Muhammadan, publishes the following letter from a Hospital Assistant who had left Madras to seek his fortune in Pahang. The letter shows, in the wAer’s opinion the dark, side of Government Medical employment there: Sir, —In October last,972 words
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Article419 1897-07-13 5 Bobbie: I think that fellow must l*e engaged to sister at last.” Willie Why He has suddenly stopped giving me money” U 1 know a couple who have been supremely happy since the moment they were married.” And when was that 7* Yesterday.” In Constantinople. The Sultan419 words
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Article130 1897-07-13 6 Th* June monthly medal was played on the sth and 6th of July. The greens were difficult, and the scores were high. The following was the play:— Dr. Murray Robertson 48 49 97 12 85 H. Vade 47 40 87 scr. 87 W. E. Hooper 52 5L130 words
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Article857 1897-07-13 6 London, 11 th June. The Whitsuntide holidays have passed off without the expected break-up of the weather, although now the holiday is over all cycling is for the moment out of the quest ion, as, thanks to The vagaries of our English climate, we are in the857 words
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Article1639 1897-07-13 6 At Southsea. New Boarder: Why does the landlady persist in burning the sausages black every morning?” The Old Timer: “Don’t you know? She’s in mourning for her dog.” “Jones never attained toman’s estate? You surprise me. Why, I understood he lived to an advanced age.” He did; but1,639 words
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Article153 1897-07-13 6 Contribitory Raubs rose to-day from 528.25 to $29.50, sales. A meeting of merchants at Rio has been held to consider the best means for increasing the export of coffee. Dr. Lease and Mrs. Leask have arrived here from Glasgow by the Japanese steamer Katcachi Maru. The mail153 words
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Article41 1897-07-13 6 It is stated by the Madras Times that, in Singapore, the Indian rupee is greatly valued for melting-up purposes, the silver being so good, and the equivalent of Us.l-4 is commonly paid for what they term a Madras rupee.”41 words
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Article51 1897-07-13 6 On inquiry at the General Hospital this afternoon, it was ascertained that Mr. Haughton is no worse to-day. But he is still in a very critical condition, and his recovery is considered doubtful. Mr. Haughton was operated on the day before yesterday for abseess in the51 words
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Article64 1897-07-13 6 OPERATIONS IN JAVA. Major Knight, the secretary of the Salvation “Army” Foreign Missionary movement, was to leave Melbourne for Batavia at an early date on a tour of inspection. He will report to “Commandant” Booth, and make any suggestions lie may consider advisable for the future development of64 words
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Article82 1897-07-13 6 It is arranged that this years naval manoeuvres will begin shortly after the review at Spithead. The date for the declaration of war will be early in July, and the vessels would probably start for their respective rendezvous on or about the 2nd instant. This year few or82 words
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Article80 1897-07-13 6 THE TOURNAMENT. In the Handicap Tournament now in course of progress, W. Mosbergen has proved successful in the first round, and meets W. Makepeace in the second. Mr. E. E. H. Brydges has a walk over in the second round, his opponent having scratched. Some very interesting80 words
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Article208 1897-07-13 6 UNPROFITABLE BUSINE88. Some remarkable figures relating to the American lire insurance business were furnished at the thirty-first annual meeting of the National Board of Fire Underw riters, recently held in New’ York. The number of the companies was given as 109, and the capital of the 83208 words
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Article302 1897-07-13 6 “STRAITS TIMES” I total RS.fif.49, I W« have, to-day, received th I ing letter from the Vice-Oh,-Horn Secretary °f the Ind ‘^J Arnot Reid. Esq., Editor and u I Proprietor of the Strait, pore. Dear Sir -i beg to aeknowl e <v many thanks, receipt of vour302 words
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Article112 1897-07-13 6 Bycicle companies in Germanyappear to have been doing a rushing business during the past year, if the results of Messrs. Bernh, tStower <fc Co.’s year’s trading are any criterion. At the beginning of 1895, the company's turnover was at the rate of 1,4 UO cycles a year, but112 words
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Article99 1897-07-13 6 THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE GOVERNOR. The Pinang Gazette hears that a repl) to the Memorial from the Subordinate Officers of the Civil Service has been received by the Governor, in which tbe Secretary of State severely censures the Memorialists for having Memorialized him without first submitting99 words
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Article178 1897-07-13 6 THE CHARTERED COMPANY S Tl H>The second part of the South A ric* Committee’s duty will be to imj l,,tv in the administration of the hart*. Company. The administration Chartered Company divides two branches, the government ot desia on the spot and the trany ty business178 words
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Article968 1897-07-13 7 *Ki> RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. H ,£t i I-' n I! T y following are some interesting I ir.nu the Annual Report of the ti: i i. Department in Hongkong:— I s secular and religious I 1 i„- m|.plied to local schools in a hI3V r ?.-<*. which requires968 words
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Article636 1897-07-13 7 The valuable treaties on Imperial Defence” written by Sir Charles W. Dilke, M.P., and Mr. Spenser Wilkinson, has been thoroughly revised, and in part rewritten. As it stands, it is quite abreast of the many movements which have been made both at home and abroad since the first636 words
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Article708 1897-07-13 7 LIFE AT SAIGON. The Semaine Colwiiale finds life at Saigon hardly worth living, and sets i forth at some length the inconveniences and discomforts attending residence there. Disease lurks, for instance, in the Chinese-grown vegetables brought to market in that city. The Chinese j gardeners there practise insanitary708 words
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Article100 1897-07-13 7 MINING PROSPECTS. Fighting has been the piincipal industry of Rhodesia for so long a time that it is well the public should occasionally be reminded of the mining prospects of the country. At the meeting of the Federated Institution of Mining Engineers, on the 4th June, Mr. A. H.100 words
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Article960 1897-07-13 7 SIBERIA. BRIGHT PROSPECTS. Among the gold-producing countries I which may be said to be receiving unusual attention in France at the moment is to be reckoned Eastern Siberia. A writer in a Parisian contemporary points out that Russia occupies a singularly interesting position to-day. She is gradually feeling960 words
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Article289 1897-07-13 7 THE PERMANENT MEMORIAL. A general meeting of the Diamond Jubilee Committee was held in the Selangor Club on the 3rd instant. The Finance Committee have still to send in their statement to be read at a final meeting. Except for this formality, the work of the Committee may289 words
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Article370 1897-07-13 7 The strange spectacle of a conflict on the top of Nelson’s pillar collected a large number of people in Sackville-* street, Dublin, yesterday (June 9th). The monument is 120 ft. in height, and the space within the railings at the top is about six yards square,370 words
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Article405 1897-07-13 8 THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. (From our Correspondent.) The following is a copy of the official programme of the Durbar. It is now in the hands of the Government Printer: Monday', July 12th. —Their Highnesses the Sultans of Selangor and Pahang, and the Yam Tuan of Negri Sembilan, accompanied by405 words
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Article65 1897-07-13 8 A medical board declared, oil the 20th June, that plague in an epidemic form has ceased at Kurrachee. Ships sailing from there are now granted clean bills of health. The Rev. S. S. Walker of Singapore will, it is said, conduct the Presbyterian services at Penang during65 words
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Article57 1897-07-13 8 THE SINGAPORE TRADE. The Siam ULsercer says that cattle traders at Bangkok are again trying to get the Singapore market opened, and a petition is being sent down backed by Mr. Greville, the British Minister. It is pointed out that the inspection at Bangkok is so perfect that57 words
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Article73 1897-07-13 8 Mr. C. \V. Earle, a director of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company, died at London early last month. He joined that Company as director in 1873. Previously, he had been director of the British Australian Telegraph Company’s business until it merged, that year,73 words
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212 1897-07-13 8 The discussion over President Faure's visit to St. Petersburg still goes on. There is not yet that unanimity in Parliament which is desirable before the voyage is definitely fixed upon. The great question is whether or not the Presidents of the two Houses of Parliament212 words
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Article123 1897-07-13 8 THE MAY AND JUNE CRUSHING. We have received from Mr. G. A. Derrick, Local Secretary, a copy of the following telegram from Raub, dated 4.20 p. m., of the 8th inst:— Crushing finished. 2,438 tons stone realised 2,120 ozs., smelted gold.” That is a satisfactory result. It averages nearly123 words
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Article634 1897-07-13 8 A very wide circle of friends in Singapore, and in many other places, will sincerely regret to hear of the death of Mr. H. T. Ilaughton, which occurred, this morning, at the General Hospital, shortly after four o’clock. The event is deplorably sudden, inasmuch as the634 words
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Article724 1897-07-13 8 QUARTERLY MEETING. A quarterly meeting of the Licensing Justices was held, yesterday afternoon, at the Central Police Office. The Justices present were: Lieut.Colonel Pennefather (Chairman),Captain Boldero, R. N., Mr. W. Evans, Dr. Mugliston, Dr. Ellis, and Mr. E. H. Bell. Mr. Chew Yew and Mr. Cashin, of724 words
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Article846 1897-07-13 8 SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CHALLENGE CUP. 1ST ROUND ROYAL ARTILLERY AND ROYAL ENGINEERS. The first round of the above Challenge Cup was played, last night, on the Esplanade, before a very large crowd of spectators, between the above teams. The R.A. are such noted Cup-tie fighters that the majority of846 words
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Article729 1897-07-13 8 When the Queen wishes to t I graphed she tells her secretary, mcate with the firm of photo**, >*l prefers, appointing a day upon It chief representative is' t 0 ct Ur, I Castle. At Windsor a studio^!,l“ <V| was originally set up by th p 1 *»d|729 words
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Article2577 1897-07-13 9 A SITE SELECTED. kE tisc. of the subscribers to, and A interested in, the fund for the 0 :,t^ IRat Memorial of the Queen’s \v;i- held, yesterday afternoon, at TfVown Hall. There was a good l ‘l (l u ce, including about a dozen Among those2,577 words
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Article263 1897-07-13 9 Negotiations have, it is understood, been passing between the French Government and the other Powers represented at the Sugar Conference, held in London seven years ago, with a view to obtaining the consent of the same Powers to send delegates to a similar Conference to be held263 words
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Article544 1897-07-13 9 (From Indian l*apern.) liontulon 28/A June. THE JUBILEE. It is stated that the Queen is unable to ack no w ledge i »id i vidua 11 y the great numbers of telegrams she receives from all parts of the Empire. Her Majesty expresses, through the press, her sincere(From Indian l*apern.) - 544 words
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Article67 1897-07-13 9 THE CHINESE MEMBERS RETIRE. Messrs. Seah Liang Seah and Tan Jiak Kim, the Chinese members of the Municipal Commission, have resigned their seats. Mr. Seah Liang Seah, who is a nominated member, has orally announced his retirement to the Governor, and Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, who is the67 words
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Article93 1897-07-13 9 A Japanese newspaper fears that large quantities of silver yen will be manufactured in China, the Straits, and elsewhere before the Ist of October, and that the Government of Japan will find itself in a difficult position when it comes to' exchange the calledin silver coins for the93 words
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Article82 1897-07-13 9 NOVELS /FOR PAUPERS. The pauper hospital in the Pahang Itoad, Kuala Lumpur, was visited, on the 6th instant, by Mr. Thio Liauw Siali, the Consul-General for China. The Consul-General expressed high praise as to the management of the institution and the discipline maintained. He further shewed appreciation by82 words
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Article473 1897-07-13 9 ACTION IN PERAK. The report by Mr. Wra. Cowan, the Assistant Protector of Chinese in Kinta, for last year, declares that seventy per cent, of the Chinese population there are members of Secret Societies. In consequence of arrests of members for being in possession of tickets, the Chinese473 words
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Article26 1897-07-13 10 Two hundred and nineteen deaths were registered at Singapore during the week ending on Saturday last. The ratio per thousand stood at 55.16.26 words
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Article36 1897-07-13 10 Yesterday, at 6 p.m., a Chinese girl, aged 12 years, while flying a kite on the top roof of a house in Cross Street, fell from the roof to the ground and was killed.36 words
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Article26 1897-07-13 10 The new apothecaries, Messrs. Bateman, Scully, and Westerhout, have left Madras for the Straits, and will arrive in Singapore on Thursday, the 22nd instant. Core.26 words
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Article84 1897-07-13 10 The work: Golden Raub published at the Straits Times Office, is reviewed in the Malay Mail The review concludes as follows: The maps and comparative tables at the end of the book reflect great credit on the compiler and on the publishing firm. We congratulate the Special Commissioner84 words
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Article121 1897-07-13 10 9TH JULY. The amount of Chartered Bank Notes allocated for the Colony has been raised from three and a half to four millions of dollars. Mr. R. P. Gibbes assumed duty as Assistant Protector of Indian Immigrants at Penang on the 2nd instant. Mr. R. P. Scott's appointment121 words
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Article151 1897-07-13 10 Paris, 30th June. The Chamber of Deputies has appointed a Committee to inquire further into the Panama Canal scandal. The Ministers, early in August, will ask the Chamber to vote a credit for President Faure's visit to Russia. Ist July. President Faure is expected to arrive at the151 words
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Article232 1897-07-13 10 The latest scientific invention is the rhinometer. The object of this instrument is not to measure money; its purpose is to guage the extent to which you breathe through your nose. This matter, it appears, is of far more importance than might be imagined. All the lower animals232 words
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Article129 1897-07-13 10 POSSIBLE BUCCESBORB TO THE RETIRING COMMISSIONERS. At a meeting of the Chinese yesterday, a number of names were under discussion in regard to the selection of Municipal representatives to succeed Messrs. Seah Liang Seah and Tan Jiak Kim. Some of the people named —for instance, Mr. Tan Hup129 words
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Article571 1897-07-13 10 ACHEEN. In Acheen, skirmishes with the enemy take place continually, and a sharp action with them occurred in the middle of last month, Panglimu Polim and his band had returned to a strong position at Glieng, from which it had cost the Dutch heavy to drive them. They571 words
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Article46 1897-07-13 10 Mr. J. M. Armstrong, the Government Auctioneer at Hongkong, who was reputed to be almost the oldest European resident in the colony, died there on the 3ip instant at the age of 64 years. The deceased was a Scotsman, and had resided in Hongkong since 1853.46 words
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Article1608 1897-07-13 10 Of the three alleged Town Hall conspirators Messrs. Murray, Cuthbertson, and Egerton—l believe that the firts is innocent. I gather that the resolution binding the community to buy an untried site, although it appears in Mr. Murray’s name, was not, in any true sense, his resolution. He1,608 words
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Article1319 1897-07-13 10 AN INTERESTING DESCRIPTION (By our Pahang Correspondent) Pekan, tsth j, d An exciting buffalo fiirfit np r by the Sultan, took place ’herf days ago, and was witnessed bv a f concourse of people. The place jf* for the exhibition was far away i country, about1,319 words
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Article338 1897-07-13 11 PRISON REPORT. !.ie Walker, as Inspector of in the Federated Malay States, die federal prison report for 1896, l n«jtcs that, throughout the State of tfa.v the principal employment for cnei. ts lias been fownd outside the clearing sites for public build- and a very great deal of338 words
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Article4389 1897-07-13 11 ADJOURNED INQUIRE This morning, at the Court of Requests, the Marine Court resumed their Inquiry into the loss of the s. s. Sri Hong Ann which foundered in a squall in the Straits of Malacca on the 19th ult. The Court comprised: Mr.4,389 words
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Article858 1897-07-13 12 From our Correspondent.) Pekan, bth July. During May, 4,980 ounces of smelted gold were exported from the Ulu Pahang District. To this total, Raub contributed 2,556 ozs., Selensing 1,621 ozs., and Punjom 729 ozs., the remaining 24 ozs. having been alluvial w’ashings won by Chinese in Kichau. No858 words
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Article191 1897-07-13 12 Sir Lionel Cox, Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Colonial Institute. 4 Mr. U. J. Wilkinson has been appointed to act as Assistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk of Councils, in place of the late Mr. Haughton. Intimation has been191 words
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Article394 1897-07-13 12 LETTER FROM CHIEF INSPECTOR JENNINGS. Mr. E. H. Bell, Chief Police Officer, has received a letter from Chief Inspector Jennings by this last mail. Mr. Jennings reports the Malay contingent well and happy, and behaving with credit to themselves and the Force. Wherever the men394 words
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Article443 1897-07-13 12 THB PEGU n RAIDED. CAPTAIN BOSS KILLED. MANY WOUNDED. (Special for the Straits Times.) Penang 1 2th July. The Acliinese have raided the steamer Pegu on the coast between Edie and Teluk Semawe. The Chief Officer and fourteen of the crew are in the hospital at443 words
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Article48 1897-07-13 12 The Selangor Planters’ Association meet on Saturday next, at Kuala Lumpur. The Agenda includes the following resolution, proposed by Mr. Lake, and seconded by Mr. C. Meikle: That Government be approached with a view ti> the duty being proportionately reduced on the inferior grades of coffee."48 words
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Article64 1897-07-13 12 His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Lady Mitchell, and attended by the Private Secretary and the A. 1). left, yesterday morning, in the Sen Belle for Teluk Anson ev route for the Durbar. On Saturday, the Menu left for Teluk Anson, having on board H.H. the Sultan of64 words
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Article79 1897-07-13 12 It is urged in the Pinang Gazette that tenderers for the Colonial Opium and Spirit Farms should be compelled to lodge security to show their good faith. It is pointed out that bogus tenders have occasionally been sent in, and an instance of it is alleged to have79 words
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Article2311 1897-07-13 12 STRAITS DEVELOPMENT I Straits Developments hav. I kind of shuttlecock on tl market at home durin u.r, ,r, si •7T' f A C ?r le n, *1 strike of ore 2 ft. wide l,as a n*| another little spurt. T|, e n others, came from the company.2,311 words
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Article55 1897-07-13 13 The Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Kiev which arrived yesterday, had signalled the following vessels, which wished to be reported all well. The German ship WUcomer, Q.G.8.C., bound south, in 9° 30' N. and 110 c 34 E.; and the Norwegian barque. H.J.D.K.. bound south, in 2 20 N.55 words
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Article55 1897-07-13 13 At midnight, last night, a Chinaman, sleeping at a coolie house at the milestone, Thompson Road, was seriously stabbed on the left shoulder and on the side by another Chinaman, with yhom, apparently, he had cjuarjelled. The wounded man was brought to the hospital, where he. ties in55 words
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Article1616 1897-07-13 13 (From the u Times of Ceylon") I>o if don, 29th June. The Queen returned to London yesterday, and drove to Kensington, where she received an address from the inhabitants. Her Majesty, who was received, all along the route, with unabated enthusiasm, afterwards held a garden party at(From the uTimes of Ceylon") - 1,616 words
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Article373 1897-07-13 13 Before Princess Beatrice returns to England she will pay a visit to her sister-in-law, Countess von Erbach, at Schloss Schonber, her beautiful place on the Bergstrasse. The countess is the only sister of the late Prince Henry of Battenberg. The Duke of Devonshire is famous in Derbyshire fo*373 words
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Article148 1897-07-13 13 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES/’ Sir, —Mr. Hullett’s letter on the education question lays bare the defects of our system of public instruction, and raises issues sure to arouse keen controversy. He recommends several reforms; most of w’hich, however, the fiscal embarrassments of the Government148 words
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Article139 1897-07-13 13 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIM E8. Sir, —I note that the price of Australian butter has gone up from GO cents to 75 cents a tin. Surely, some enterprising person should import Bombay butter; if this is once introduced to the Straits, it will entirely supersede139 words
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Article203 1897-07-13 14 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.’* Sir, —Early yesterday morning, my syce was driving my horse, a white l ob, into town, when it became a little restive and frightened on nearing Kim Seng Bridge. My syce did not lose control of the animal, and no203 words
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Article185 1897-07-13 14 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir,— I do hope that the Committee of the Rallies Library, or whoever is the otlicial entrusted with the selection and purchase of new hooks, will sometimes order a few more works of travels and adventures, biographies, Ac., instead of185 words
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Article500 1897-07-13 14 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Tibre from Saigon: —Messrs. Main, and Jacques. per s. s. Xeera from Klang via ports Miss Hodges, Messrs. Cameron, and Parsons. Per s. s. Chow Phya from Klang via ports:—Mr. Westerhout. Per s. s. Vorwartx from Sarawak —Mrs. Neubronner, and Mr. Pawle. s. s.500 words
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Article185 1897-07-13 14 Underthis heading the following abbrevia. tioris are used: —str.—steamer; sh.—ship bq. —barque; Brit.—British; U. S. United States; Fr. French; Ger.—German; I)ut.— Dutch; Joh. —Johore; Ac., G.c., General cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U.—Uncertain T. r. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B.W. Borneo Wharf; J. VV. —Jardine’9185 words
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Article1528 1897-07-13 14 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. A wanly, Brit. str. 2,293 tons, Captain Murray, "llth July. From Bombay, 1st July. G.c. G. Wood and Co. For Bangkok, 13th —Rds. Ban Hin Guan Brit. str. 199 tons, Capt D’Cruxe, lltli July. From Klaug.9ih July. G.c., 95 d.p. Wee Bin and1,528 words
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Article1049 1897-07-13 14 H &LAQI 1 Vessel’s Name. A Tons Captain From Sailed Vw j Rig. JHy 4 Nord Nor. str. 768 Bull Calcutta June 23T p d 6 Benvorlich Brit strJ 2164 Clark Moji June 23 P sin,^ aar<it 5 Berandan Dut. str.! 285 Giffen P. BrandanJulv ST rn^ll! 00 51,049 words
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Article561 1897-07-13 14 Date. Vessel’s Name FlagARig Captain Destination July 4 Dorothea Rickmers Ger str. Muller Port Said f.o. J t5 Lady Longden Brit. str. Marshall Tringganu via ports 6 Ban Hin Guan str. D’Cruze Klang via ports 6 Centaur str. Bannatyne Bangkok 6 Flevo 1 str. Schuur Palembang 6 Ranee j561 words
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Article101 1897-07-13 15 passed sunda straits or arrived for orders. j* lai Date i TF s i> Ship’s Name. Commander. of Fromwhkre Destin- Rei -Sailing ation marks. 1 i hnrJColumha Hubert Mar 28 Delagoa Bay Bangkok u -j j; r t di. Wm. Tillie Gregor !Mar 26>l iladolphia (Nagasaki s.s. Ariou I101 words
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Advertisement242 1897-07-13 16 JOHN LITTLE Co, Ltd! SINGAPORE. I > I ELECTRO PLATE DEPARTMENT.—Our Electro Plate Stock contains a complete range of articles for domestic requirements, also suitable for Marriage Presents. Prizesjfor Athletic me t I We are always pleased to submit special designs for Challenge Shields, Race Cups, Military Trophies, Presentation Plates,242 words
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