The Straits Budget, 30 October 1902
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section113 1902-10-30 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE 'OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” l-.tabushkd over Half a Century. VOL. LV. Cable Address: Times, Singapore.) Straits Budget, 40 Cents. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1902. Straits Times 15 cents The Straits Times is widely read throughout Asia generally. It circulates in Singapore and Periling,*113 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 30TH OCTOBER.
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Article75 1902-10-30 1 -On the 9th instant at Hagan Serai, a jt>- m! \V. A. Kogcrs, t»f a son. -.—At Hongkong, on the 15th instant’ a;?? Hi Mr. 1'. 1*. ok Soares, of a son* Un-dim.. At Seremban Oct 21, the wife V.: Lanxlell. Supt. Revenue Surveys, viiiliilaii. S'raits Settlements, of a75 words
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Article117 1902-10-30 1 l*f;:i K\dkrsome -On October 9th, ham*. LouisChaklks Nissen Piiilipn «ii < ojicnhugeii, to Johanna Geertruida of llhio, Netherlands India, hi a* Morgan —At Warmely, near Bristol, \v Dew, of Shanghai, to Lillie r kzm’E Morgan*, on 25th nit. 1‘ummei:— Hksdi.ey—Sept. 25, at York, 1 1’i.i'mmi.k, >on of J. I117 words
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Article164 1902-10-30 1 “Y D N(J AttTlCLE.s. a 1 Theatre. Malay a. Law. ‘v “hng Sites. v&1 Subsidies •'^Affairs. AL Quotations. News. List. News. Races. Society. This'll 01 Ex,,ib »tioa. (v Vi l er Supply «M?c U V CuUl^tio 'New f 0y?:| fowling Tournament. 1041 D °g-Killing. Xc* i^^provemwnle. VVW164 words
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Article618 1902-10-30 1 Singapore, 30th October, 1902. PRODUCE. Gambier buyer* f 15.12$ Copra Bali 9*2® do Pontianak 8.75 Pepper. Black buyer* 34.00 do White, (8%) 54.00 Sago Flour Sarawak *>®5 do Brunei No. 1 5*75 Pearl Sago 5.20 Coffee, Bali, 15% basis 23.50 Coffee, Palenibang, 20% basis 30.50 Coffee, Liberian No. 1618 words
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Article270 1902-10-30 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. and O. s.s. flaf'iarat. The next issue of the Budget will be forwarded by the B. I. s.s. Zamania on the sth November. The mail from Europe of the 3rd October by the M. M. s.s.270 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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94 1902-10-30 1 London, 21st October. A sensation has been caused by the publication of letters from a member of Colonel Swayne’s force, anterior to the latest despatches, stating that the force had had numerous fights with the Somalis, had lost most of the94 words
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Article23 1902-10-30 1 Four hundred and sixty of the Bombay Grenadiers are under orders to proceed to Somaliland to t reinforce Colonel Swayne’s force.23 words
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Article90 1902-10-30 1 German Hindrance. Sir Ernest Satow is protesting against German stipulations as regards the evacuation of Shanghai which Prince Ching had accepted without consulting the representatives of the other Treaty Powers. The A orddeutscks Zeitunq in an article on the evacuation of Shanghai, states that Germany proposed to90 words
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Article15 1902-10-30 1 The American Miners’ Convention has declared the coal strike to be terminated.15 words
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114 1902-10-30 1 MANCHURIA. ABSOLUTELY DOMINATED BY RUSSIA. The Times on the Situation. London Oct. 22/i dThe Times correspondent at Peking, describing a journey through Manchuria, testifies that the country is absolutely dominated by Russia, which has built up a population and thriving cities along the whole railway route. Russia, says the writer,114 words
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Article26 1902-10-30 1 Further drafts of native troops are being sent from India to reinforce Colonel Swayne in Somaliland. More troops are probabl) go i g.26 words
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Article31 1902-10-30 1 The Morning Post declares that the publication of the text of the Chinese treaty deepens the sense of Sir J. Mackay's great service conducting the negotiations.31 words
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Article28 1902-10-30 1 London, 23 rd October. The Pest her Lloyd (Budapest h) has received a letter from Karl Inger show* ing that he is at present in Budapesth.28 words
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26 1902-10-30 1 One hundred Sudanese troops and one hundred Sikhs are leaving Mombasa and Berbers to reinforce Colonel Swayne s expedition in Somaliland.26 words
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Article12 1902-10-30 1 Colonel Swayne’s force has arrived safely at Bohotle. v12 words
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Article51 1902-10-30 1 the King’s African Rifles) telegraphs from Berbers on the 22nd inst., that Colonel Swayne has retired to Bohotle unattacked, and that the situation is consequently more satisfactory; but Col. Manning asks that the orders for the Punjab Regiment may not be cancelled. All the wounded are doing51 words
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Article31 1902-10-30 1 Mr. Ritchie (Chancellor of the Exchequer) speaking in the House of Commons, said that it was not intended to introduce the Transvaal War Loan Bill during this Session.31 words
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Article45 1902-10-30 1 The Boer Generals have returned to London. They say they do not intend at present seeking a further interview with Mr. Chamberlain, who certainly will not take any initiative in the matte General Dewet sails for South Africa on Nov. Ist.45 words
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Article58 1902-10-30 1 British Consul s Demands. Mr. K. H. Fraser, c.m.g., the British Consul-General at Hankow, has demanded, on behalf of the British Government, the execution of th* military official immediately responsible for the murder of Messrs. Bruce and Lowis, missionaries of the China Inland Mission. Mr. Fraser has also58 words
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94 1902-10-30 1 London 24 th Oct. The Times correspondent at Peking says Germany’s conditions for tha evacuation of Shanghai intimate that Germany will participate in any reoccupation, and stipulate that China shall not grant to any other Power94 words
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Article57 1902-10-30 2 All a Hoax! The person who alleged that he was the receiver of letters from a member of Colonel Swayne’s force in Somaliland, now avers that the said letters were invented by him with the object of hoaxing the pro-Boer organs. The hoaxer is a London barrister,57 words
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Article56 1902-10-30 2 The Irish members of the House of Commons appear to be following a scheme of studied obstruction and disorder. Yesterday they occupied the bulk of both sittings of the House by different devices. The Government organs 6how increasing exasperation at this, and say that a public nuisance is56 words
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117 1902-10-30 2 London 25 th October. Reuter’s agent at Aden wires that the enemy [the Mullah’s tribesmen] suddenly charged the right flank of Colonel Swayne’s force when it was advancing through dense jungle on the 6th October. The enemy met with117 words
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28 1902-10-30 2 When the disorder had spread to the centre Captain Angus was killed while resolutely serving the guns. Captain Cobbe continued serving the guns!28 words
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Article25 1902-10-30 2 A charge led by Colonel Swayne checked the enemy. The force then entrenched itself in a zariba or fenced enclosure.25 words
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Article27 1902-10-30 2 In the afternoon, the force made a sortie, chased the enemy, and recovered a number of camels and loads. The maxim was not recovered.27 words
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Article17 1902-10-30 2 Sixty-two of the enemy’s dead were counted on the field. We lost seventy in killed.17 words
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Article110 1902-10-30 2 Their majesties at the QUILDHALL. The King and the Queen made their State progress through London in pleasant and warm weather. They left Buckingham Palace at noon amid salutes. The Lord Mayor teeived taeon at Temple Bar. jFAt the luncheon at the Guildhall, ;he Lord Mayor110 words
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Article26 1902-10-30 2 The French coal miners’ strike committee has informed M. Combes, the French Premier, that it accepts arbitration to settle the questions in dispute.26 words
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Article18 1902-10-30 2 The coal strike, and the riots and losses arising therefrom, are causing concern in France.18 words
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Article49 1902-10-30 2 Reuter understands that the Britisli objection to the Franco-German conditions for the evacuation of Shanghai is based on the fact that the stipulation therein forbidding preferential advantages to any Treaty Power refers to the Yangtse Valley only, and not to the whole of China.49 words
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Article13 1902-10-30 2 Lord Hopetoun’s title has been gazetted as Marquis of Linlithgow.13 words
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Article36 1902-10-30 2 London, 26/A October. The special Coronation thanksgiving service at Bt. Paul s Cathedral yesterday was short and specially arranged to suit the occasion. It was of the most solemn and impressive character.36 words
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Article25 1902-10-30 2 Their Majesties the King and Queen will entertain a number of Royalties, including the Kaiser, at Windsor Castle about November Btb.25 words
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68 1902-10-30 2 He may Visit Other Colonies. It is officially announced that Mr. Chamberlain proceeds to South Africa in the latter part of November, to examine the problems presented by the termination of the war and the settlement of the new Colonies. The visit is universally68 words
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Article23 1902-10-30 2 London 27 th October. The King reviewed 4000 Guards on the Horse-guards parade ground. The weather was fine.23 words
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Article17 1902-10-30 2 The Boer Generals collected only .£32,000 in Holland, Belgium, France, and Germany.17 words
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34 1902-10-30 2 London 28 th Oct Sir N. R. O’Conor, the British Ambassador at Constantinople, has complained to the Porte of Turkish troops overstepping the frontier at Aden.34 words
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Article22 1902-10-30 2 The Ambassador warned the Porte that if such outrages continue, Indian troops will be requisitioned to protect the frontier.22 words
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40 1902-10-30 2 London, 28 tk October In consequence of the importation of arms and cartridges in unusual quantities in Ireland, the Chief Constable of Birmingham has issued a warning notice to arms-raanufacturers in that City.40 words
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Article35 1902-10-30 2 The London Gazette states that General Fukushima and Admiral Ijuin have been appointed to be Knight Commanders of the Bath, and Colonel Shiba to be a Companion of the same Order.35 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement92 1902-10-30 1 ■n,* D n«;t free price of the Straits Tiny* t* i \var or H8/-. The post free price jT, Strait* Budget is $20 year, or 40/v -ot necessary to subscribe for a year. subscriptions for shorter periods are *V a me proportionate rate of price as Strait* Budget can he92 words
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Advertisement52 1902-10-30 1 SITUATION WANTED. MINING man seeks engagement 20 years’ practical experience in gold, cooper, wrd tin can speak Malay. App’y ’o Australian Miner c/o Age tu.th.s. 23<Io durable and aoounate Ike UpMe Wikk Case C*. ,«mi *m. u.r a. Aneriea’o Oldest ted Largest Watch Factory Per m FriMiMl Vitofc DN>« to52 words
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Obituary101 1902-10-30 1 DEATHS. *vKv. On the 15th Sept, at 50 Queen s ’ut. heading, Berks, England, Henrietta widow of Walter Raleigh Gilbert Hickey, retired) and P.W.D., Bengal, fourth r nng daughter of t he late Captain Stirling, K Y. .t-ed 67. Penang, on the 2»*th October, WILLIAM dearly beloved son of W.101 words
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Article607 1902-10-30 2 (Straits Times 22nd October.) Through the courtesy of Messrs. Swan and Maclaren, the architects, of the theatre into which the present Town Hall is to be converted, we are today enabled to place before our readers a sketch plan of the interior of the structure as it(Straits Times, 22nd October.) • - 607 words
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Article573 1902-10-30 2 (Straits Times 22nd Odober.) There appears to be little doubt but that the local administration of Kelantan and Trengganu wHI shortly be placed in the hands of experienced British officials. At alt events such appears to be the trend of official opinion at Bangkok, and that opinion is(Straits Times, 22nd Odober.) - 573 words
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Article610 1902-10-30 2 (Straits Times 2Ath October.) A few days ago we published the report of an interesting but rather disquieting police court case, wherein an enterprising old metal dealer was arraigned for having in his possession certain articles of brass which actually belonged to the firm to which he offered(Straits Times, 2Ath October.) - 610 words
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Article719 1902-10-30 2 (Straits Tilths, 27th October.) A matter of importance to inmj people of Singapore i 6 that of suitable building sites within a reasonable distance of town, or suitable houses at moderate rents in locality that are not overcrowded. The question is one that is daily becoming more pressing,(Straits Tilths, 27th October.) - 719 words
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Article827 1902-10-30 3 {Strait Timet, 29 fit October.) A thoi-.h the maintenance of the Potentiality of the Navy as Britain’s nrst line oi ueience is the paramount national question, that of the domiaiireof the L*reat mercantile fleets, and imperially those crossing the Atlantic, ilo'dy approach it in importance. For the sake{Strait Timet, 29fit October.) - 827 words
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Article5409 1902-10-30 3 (Straits Times 29th October.) Many will recall the identity of Mgr. Passerini, the Catholic Missionary Bishop of Shensi, when it is explained that he is the prelate who some months ago stated for publication in Paris, that the troubles in China were not yet over, and that more(Straits Times, 29th October.) - 5,409 words
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Article535 1902-10-30 4 Thk ex-Chao (prince) of Phrae lias had all his Siamese orders and decorations taken away from him. How he must suffer! boflnd west Chargd Singapore on leave 8 19 *i In honour of the 44th hi., Empress of Germany i J •'"'Vjf ln t arbour w ere535 words
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Article97 1902-10-30 4 Though the rains hold off locally: JJobvious that rain falls in the reino districts of the island and that ll tates through numerous little str A j into the main feeders of the rese J This is indisputable from the fac there is still two feet of97 words
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Article126 1902-10-30 4 The following passenger* arrived evening by the Preussen from Miss K. Kaneko from Hongkong Schwartz, Mins E. Beatrice, Mr. Mr. Tee Ah See and Mr. Cheap Vac*- The Preussen left on Monday m Europe, taking the following Singapore, for Penang Mr. J- t gc for Colombo126 words
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Article178 1902-10-30 5 r pbody recently declared that the J'\ record for filing ships was 325 n a day. This moves many old T ks tu indignation, and a hasty :iei V r tll)on g the leaves of ancient ;r a few of the alleged records: /’/i J1 avera178 words
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Article213 1902-10-30 5 Perak Pioneer .j-ii-r portion of the railway conVii.n tmni Tanjong Malim to Slim, ,1-war Is. will be opened to traffic on v iTei the tirst. The remaining sec- r t Hi<lor and Slim is progresfavourably, and tlirougli corai 4l a ti„n with Selangor ought to be 7* ;rPerak Pioneer. - 213 words
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Article380 1902-10-30 5 Due Here Shortly. PiK fntly the new 8. s. Empire built y William Beardmore and Co., Limited, i-jvan, Glasgow, for the Eastern and \ustnlian Steamship Company, Lon* i m. completed her trials on the Firth Clyde, and fully implemented the onditions of the contract. She left i380 words
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Article1286 1902-10-30 5 M. Beau Interviewed on the Question. Writing under the date of Sept. 21st the Paris correspondent of the Times states:—In an interview at Marseilles this morning before he left for his post, M. Beau, Governor-General of Indo-China, is represented to have said:— It is my firm1,286 words
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Article259 1902-10-30 5 TAN TOCK SENG’ S HOSPITAL. Further Subscription List. <’bop YeoTiaro Watt 100 Tay Yong Watt GO Joo Watt 40 Guan Moh Heng 40 Chin Hoa Guan 30 Chye Hah 40 Lee Guan Seng 30 Yong Moh Soon 30 Peng Lee 30 Tan Lee Hong 30 Yong oa Chiang 30 Guan259 words
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Article565 1902-10-30 5 There was an excellent and enthusiastic audience at the Town Hall last evening, when the Valdares Company made its first appearance before a Singapore audience. As a matter of fact the building was more than twothirds tilled —a phenominally good house for a race night and a circumstance565 words
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Article239 1902-10-30 5 A home papers says that the comet discovered at the Lick observatory on Sept. 1 has been slowly, but steadily, increasing in brightness, and was already visible with an ordinary operaglass on Monday. It will probably be visible to the naked eye up to about Oct. 20,239 words
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Article32 1902-10-30 5 The Consul for France has received a telegram from Saigon, announcing that the opening of the Hanoi Exhibition has been postponed from Monday Nov. 3rd, to Sunday Nov. 16th.32 words
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Article295 1902-10-30 5 Yesterday, twenty-one Hylams were before Mr. Beatty, for further enquiry into the charge of belonging to an alleged unlawful society called Sow Seng Chun” Mr. Innes prosecuted. On the 14th inst. evidence was taken of the arrest of these men in a house at Kreta Ayer; and295 words
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Article931 1902-10-30 5 Rabies has appeared in the district of Seremban (Negri Sembilan). A movement to raise a Malay Volunteer corps is afoot at Penang. A list of further contributions to the Victoria Memorial Fund is held over till to-morrow. The 8. 8. Sado Mara, Capt. Thomson,/ having left Colombo931 words
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1132 1902-10-30 6 Entries for the forthcoming S.C.C. Lawn Bowling Tournament closed last night. Play commences on Monday next. Players must particularly note that they are required to be on the green by 5 15 p m. The following are the entries and handicaps CHAMPIONSHIP. A. W.1,132 words
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Correspondence.
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Article422 1902-10-30 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times.' 1 How doth the little busy bee (tie) Its ravages delight in By keeping of the U. P. A Continually fightin’. Dear Sir, —Much has been said on the beetle question lately, and some of your correspondents have contributed a great422 words
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Article407 1902-10-30 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. 11 Dear Sir, —Do you not think that it is now time that the Dog Killing Ordinance, which was put in force some years ago for the purpose of doing away with all the superfluous and often homeless pariah dogs407 words
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Article321 1902-10-30 6 Last evening this talented company I gave their second performance at the Town Hall f toa fair but by no means over-• flowing audience. What the latter; lacked in numbers it made up for in appreciative enthusiasm, however, and I hardly a turn escaped being encored—a fact which321 words
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Article480 1902-10-30 6 A party of Sakai from the Telom is engaged in clearing the low junglecovored hills that surround the Lipis town, and the cutting down of the trees that used to prevent the breeze coming through has made a considerable difference. The men have been at the work for480 words
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Article862 1902-10-30 6 H I lan has been spending a Seremban. Iew Mr. D. H. Wise is leaving th I for Pahang and expects u hl! S about ten days. t0 lit H Mr. Parr arrived in H Monday from Tampin He examination for cadets wh 0 i“ h oii H862 words
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Article413 1902-10-30 7 London, October lJth. v i*. about to be organized here, the Chronicle, to exploit and de-Tho-e who have the scheme I"* 1 ’,‘tortihed with reports from experts L l fabulous return* to a promoting Th**v that prospecting has de-'■'■M.'u.-atious of gold lich enough to the discovery of a413 words
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Article1151 1902-10-30 7 A i.ATTi.K platform is about to be <nstru« ted at Port Swettenham. f We understand that a new daily icwspaper is shortly starting at I’eiuiig. Thi: bopeng 19u2 griffins, supplied by Milan, are said to have given satisfac:vm to the owners. I he estimated revenue of the1,151 words
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Article90 1902-10-30 7 With regard to the stories as to the msurgent Shans gathering in Northern Siam between Muang Payaw and Muank Ngao, the Bangkok Times learns that the Siamese troops are finding no difficulty in dealing with this renewed attempt, which has served the useful purpose of concentrating90 words
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Article140 1902-10-30 7 A Klang correspondent sends us the following, dated the 18th inst The inhabitants of Klang were surprised this morning by seeing the water Bpout forth from the new hydrants. Crowds of natives watched the interesting spectacle, and though the hydrants were only opened to clear the pipes, the140 words
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Article151 1902-10-30 7 On Sept. 17th, Mr. Alfred Houston Capper, late of the Straits Civil Service, died in London. At the date of his retirement in December last Mr. Capper was Assistant Protector of Chinese, Penang. He joined the service in January 1884, and the same year was attached151 words
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Article191 1902-10-30 7 The Cathedral of The Good Shepherd,” which has for some time been under repair, is in a fair way towards completion. It will, when finished, possess a very ornamental ceiling. All the furniture will be renewed, and everything will be comfortable and pretty. If the Church authorities could191 words
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Article193 1902-10-30 7 It is reported in the Perak Pioneer that Mr. Liong Fee has been offered a sum of eight million dollars for his Tambun Mining concern, which was declined. Ten million is said to have been named as the figure worth consideration, and even at that the193 words
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Correspondence.
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Article162 1902-10-30 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —May I make useof your columns to draw the attention of the Municipal authorities to what I, and probably many others, consider a grave neglect of duty upon their part, viz., the failure to water the loads162 words
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214 1902-10-30 7 Manjorsah, the manager of a cattle trading firm, was summoned before Mr. Wilson, this morning, for allowing to be driven through the streets three groups of five bullocks under insufficient control, on the 9th instant. Mr. Perkins appeared on behalf of the Municipal Commissioners,214 words
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Article337 1902-10-30 7 Eighteenth List. Brought forward $11.5,987 Thio Teow Siat Esq. 1,000 Lim Assam Esq. *500 Cbeong Qwee Tiam Esq. 500 ThongOheog Fee Esq. 300 Messrs. John Little <fc Co., 2nd instalment 250 Chop Yow Tak Seng 1,000 Choong Loo Leong Esq. 10 Chop Chin Te«t Hin 40 Chop337 words
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Article838 1902-10-30 7 There be rats and rats.”— Hamlet London, 26th September. The weather fiend has at last given us a taste of summer just to remind us how pleasant is the sunshine in England, while the profusion of red berries on the hedgerows, and the gathering of large838 words
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Article713 1902-10-30 8 The Malay Mail hears that Mr. Logan Tod is engaged to Miss Baxendale. Mr. H. L. Coghlan has taken out a licence for conducting sales by auction here under the Bills of Sale Ordinance. Mr. E. Valet, French acting consul, takes charge of the Belgian consulate here713 words
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Article66 1902-10-30 8 On the 19th inst., one WeeTiam was arrested while disposing of some spurious coins. He had four dollars, four fifty cent, two twenty cent, and eight ten cent pieces which he was trying to dispose of in Beach Road, when a detective gent by Insp. Brennan stepped up66 words
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Correspondence.
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Article241 1902-10-30 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times." Mr. Editor, —I surnames gets the chanct ter read yer paiper—which is 15 cents and cheap at the price—and last nite I sees as ’ow a bloke what seys ’is naime is Reason is a torking abart the roads and241 words
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Article163 1902-10-30 8 Dr. G. F. Leicester, m b to be assitant in the Institute for Medical Research. Dr. Leicester reported his arrival in Kuala Lumpur and assumed the duties of his appointment on 3rd October. Mr. E H Low to he surveyor, Trigonometrical Survey Department. Mr. Low reported163 words
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Article214 1902-10-30 8 FATALITY ON H.M.S. VESTAL.” A sad fatality occurred at noon yesterday on hoard H.M S. Vestal, when an a.b. named Haslam died, the cause being, presumably, sunstroke. Deceased was working aloft, unfurling the sails, which were given an airing yesterday, when it was observed by his mates below that he214 words
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Article213 1902-10-30 8 ,—Per ah Pioneer. As a temporary measure, Mr A. S* Haynes, Cadet, becomes Treasurer of Krian district; Mr. H. J. Doral from Krian assumes duty as chief clerk of the Audit Office, Taiping and Mr. J. B Siriwardene goes to Batu Gajah as chief clerk of the Kinta,—Per ah Pioneer. - 213 words
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Article477 1902-10-30 8 j An ordinary meeting of the Munici- pal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon, the President, Mr. J. O. Anthonisz, in the chair. There were also present Messrs. Maclaren, Jago, Lee Choon Guan. President’s Statement. The President said the credit balance shown by the finance statement on date was477 words
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Article303 1902-10-30 8 Dr. Steiner, says an American paper, observed in Java a method employed to induce sleep. It consists in compressing the carotid arteries, The operator sits on the ground behind the patient whose neck he seizes with both hands. The index and middle fingers are then pushed303 words
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Article522 1902-10-30 8 MEMBERS AUTHORISED TO FIGHT, ROB AND STEAL. Ybstkkday afternoon, the twenty-one men who were recently arrested on the charge of being members of the Saw Seng C hun”secret society, were arraigned before Mi. Beatty for further enquiry as to their connection with the organization and the fact of522 words
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Article144 1902-10-30 8 The following passengers arrived per Imperial German mail steamer Gera yesterday afternoon: From Southampton Mr. and Mrs. Chancellor, Mr. John Heal, Mr. P. Wilson, Mrs. C. Phillips, Mrs. Batchelor, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Ch. Ayton. From Genoa: Mr. F. A. Warnecke, Mr. I. B. Aitken,144 words
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Article140 1902-10-30 8 Loud and at times frantic applause greeted the Valdares company last night. The Valdares in the trick cycling events, and Mr. Tom Powers am a tramp cyclist simply, so to speak*, brought down the house. Miss Hazel in her seriocomic specialities was hailed with plaudits and encores. Alva140 words
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Article962 1902-10-30 8 I The Education Bill In view of the opening of p ar i; n the continuance or downfall ofS** depending on the Education R n tr worthy tnat the Standard p«b| H|!L tv. an inspired article which »u, ■'Par-m ment whUe adhering to the 1 the BUI, is962 words
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Article6162 1902-10-30 9 AUTUMN meeting, first day. -.pore Autumn Race Meetin on the 21st instant in 'C weather. The turf was to good running, the p r e o: rain recently having had.the •'r- f ei' ing the course a hardness ’v i- not calculated to assist in the Ihn.ent of6,162 words
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Article1354 1902-10-30 10 False dollars are now circulating at Kuala Lumpur. The Government coffee crop in Java for this year is estimated, at 215,000 piculs. Mr. de Witte, the Russian Finance Minister, was visiting Port Arthur on the 16th inst. Messrs. R. Lambeiton, N.G. Gough, Miss M. Boulton and Miss1,354 words
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Article163 1902-10-30 10 At 10.30 a.m. on the 3rd inst. an alarm was given that the suburbs of the native City were in flames about a quarter of a mile due north of the Ecslish concession. The alarm proved to be right and the fire that followed proved163 words
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Article177 1902-10-30 10 THE BALD ARES AT THE TOWN HALL. Short as has been the stay on Valdares variety company, and standing the fact that other ment has been abundant in ising recently, the management has for satisfaction with thepopulan have earned. Standing room on J available on Saturday night. c programme was177 words
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221 1902-10-30 11 1'JU‘jr of the “Straits Times." IR< —I have been racing A *Va number of years past, but '77vr seen such a reversal of a 7ning, as that of some of the that raced last week, especially ond day. There was a rumour "Corning221 words
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Article317 1902-10-30 11 abrupt Collapse of the Anglo-Chinese Eastern School. uion matters in Singapore have vlveome into prominent publicity—- A.* tmong a certain section of the ;le here—by the holding of the nnl al examinations in the schools. 7: a quite unexpected turn has now e at out in the317 words
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Article243 1902-10-30 11 hecent Manila trade report faiVS tlie following picture of how -natters stand in the Philippines:— e Jo not like to be considered pessimistic, but the fact that are going from bad to worse r us in the face we can safely say ive not yet seen the worst.243 words
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Article165 1902-10-30 11 Har douin, the newly appointed Chef du Bureau of the Indo-Ohina Government, and Mr. Bonin, Chefdu Bureau Politique du Governeur General deilndo Chine, arrived yesterday en rotfte for Hanoi by the M. M. steamer Sydrity. Recently attention was drawn in these columns to the work they will165 words
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Article192 1902-10-30 11 The formal sanction of the Colonial Office is now practically all that is required for the settlement of the question of the Johore Railway, states the Daily Mail of Oct 3rd. For a long time there has been some difference of opinion as to whether this192 words
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Article446 1902-10-30 11 Recently, a Netherlands ofiicial from Acheen, D. J. Cramer by name, died from a revolver shot in a mysterious way in Province Wellesley, with signs that seemed to point to suicide. Fuller particulars indicate that murder by Achinese is more probable. There ate many Achinese settlers in the446 words
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Article1293 1902-10-30 11 Home. Lord Kitchener started from London for India on the 17th Oct. unobserved, and evading a demonstration. He was to ntay the night at the Embassy in Pari* and catch the boat at Brindisi. The I tiff m h l taxi y A e r s publishes a1,293 words
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Article237 1902-10-30 11 An extraordinary general meeting of this company was held recently at the Cannon-street Hotel for the purpose of receiving the directors’ statement concerning the concession recently granted to the Syndicate by the Viceroy and High Provincial Authorities of the Province of Yunnan, and subsequently ratified by Chinese237 words
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Article208 1902-10-30 11 A Manila Scheme. The idea of starting a Manila tobacco Trust is now in the air. Says the Manila Times That such a project has already been considered as a possibility appears from a series of interviews held with Mr. Duke of the American Tobacco Co. in208 words
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Article662 1902-10-30 11 The Austrian cruisers Kaiser Carl VI. and Maria Theresia left for Hongkong and Colombo respectively yesterday morning. The new steamer to replace the Sea Belle is expected to be ready in July next year. It will cost the Colonial Government $175,700. Mr. Henry Richard Gordon has been662 words
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Article52 1902-10-30 11 On October. 2nd, the following despatch was received at Paris from Saigon: “The Siamese Government has just issued a considerable quantity of paper money, with the assistance of a large British bank, established at Hongkong and Shanghai. Siamese credit is consequently placed in the hands of52 words
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Article53 1902-10-30 11 A wire lrom Seremban states that the following races have been added to ;he programme at the forthcoming Seremban Race Meeting:— First Day —A Handicap for all griffins imported into the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States, including winners. Second Day—A Handicap on preceding value of53 words
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Article127 1902-10-30 11 Her Crank Shaft broken. The s. s. Cheang C\ven\ which left Singapore on the 15th inst. for Hongkong and Amoy with 307 Chinese passengers on board, put back last night. It appears that on the 17th, two days out from Singapore, her crank shaft broke. Fortunately127 words
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Article150 1902-10-30 12 To the Editor of the “Straits Times." Dear Sir, —Can you please let me know what the consequence is likely to be if men who had, or have, been dismissed, suspended or made to give up their situation in the Straits service rejoined Government service in the Straits,150 words
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Article514 1902-10-30 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times." Sir, Fairplay is a jewel.” This being admitted, may I ask you to be good enough to give publicity to another version of the story anent the closing of the Anglu-Chinese Eastern School; that which appeared in yesterday’s514 words
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Article360 1902-10-30 12 To the Editor of the E traits Times." Sir, —Re “FairplayV letter on the alleged reversal of form displayed by a certain animal at the recent races, I should like to point out that such reversals are by no means uncommon. Some years ago in the West360 words
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Article1988 1902-10-30 12 Californian Prototype of an Episode in Seremban. Seremban is a long way from California, but a rather peculiar news item concerning the former embriotic city, recalls a parallel incident, and the sequel thereto, that occurred in that golden State about a dozen years ago. Here is the1,988 words
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Article1068 1902-10-30 12 Some Remarks on the Recent Races and the Talk about Them. (By an Australian Horseman). The Singapore races ate certainly unique in their way, but even with their crudeness, three day’s races were got through, with only one objection, which was dealt with by the stewards1,068 words
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Article148 1902-10-30 12 Arrived yesterday by Marseilles. Mr. 0. Hogg. CapU* Molyneux, Mr. M. Barry, Mr. 1 Thorne, Mr. .1. M. G. Schumann C. W. Pull, Mr. and Mrs. Brias, > t Mrs. Soriano, Mr. Harley, Mr- E-te Cossio, Mr. Rampart, Mr. van der H f Mr. Bervoets, Mr. Robeitson,148 words
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Article941 1902-10-30 13 r one Tells the Truth one is V b L Zl'."-John Oliver Hobbes. T Q London, 3rd Od» r mblipher of b T ve and the Soul Hunters L t t j ie book touches the notes >: 5 materialism, rank, immense X all the n0tes941 words
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Article92 1902-10-30 13 The highest amount paid by the totalizator during the three days was $l5B on Pawnbroker in the Paddock Stakes and the lowest $8 50 in the First Griffins’ Handicap. The best times were: For mile, Sir Launcelot, 2m. 465. mile, Yorkshire, 2m. lflfs. 1 mile, Klimbo, 2m.92 words
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Article166 1902-10-30 13 The following passengers are booked for Singapore by the Imperial German Mail steamer KiaiUsrhou due here on Saturday, November 8th. From Bremen: Mrs Emil Werner From Antwerp: Mrs. H. Poel. From Southampton Miss Ethelwyn Anderson, Mr. W S. Cox, Dr. David J. Galloway, Mr. Henry Gittins,166 words
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Article396 1902-10-30 13 Kuala Lipis 21 st Octol>er. The Judicial Commissioner visited Kuantan the other day and held court, with Messrs. Russell and Chu Teng as Assessors. There was only one case in which a Chinaman named Lim Kin was accused of the murder of two other Chinese The prisoner pleaded396 words
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Article2165 1902-10-30 13 PRESIDENT’S SPEECH ON THE ESTIMATES. A special meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon, the President, Mr. J. O. Anthonisz, in the chair. The object of the meeting was the consideration of the 1903 Estimates. At the close of the meeting I the Commissioners went into2,165 words
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Article320 1902-10-30 13 Following are the results of the recent tennis tournament of the Batavia Cricket Club: B. SINGLE HANDICAPa p w 5- 5- ."3 5 p P j» P P 5" g V fc 1 > H S- g ’I < 3 2. Oo a 2L «< a I320 words
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Article157 1902-10-30 13 A scene of contusion was witnessed yesterday morning on Cavenagh Bridge, when a gharry pony did considerable damage to the vehicle behind it and to three rikishas, as the result of a collision with the motor car belonging to the Sultan of Jobore. The Sultan's was not157 words
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Article757 1902-10-30 14 1 It is proposed to build and endow a Y.M.C A. Home in Manila at a cost of $200,000 (gold). The date of the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught in Bombay will probably be the 27th December. This morning, Mr. Marriott fined a Chinaman757 words
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51 1902-10-30 14 Monday’s Play, SINGLE HANDICAP. Macdonald beat Hills 21-17. McKenzie beat Laurie w.o. DOUBLE HANDICAP. Carver and Glennie beat Mactaggart and Ritchie w.o. Tuesday. BINGLE HANDICAP. J. Winter beat H, E. Winter 21-18. Brown beat Perkins w.o. DOUBLES. Holloway and Fort beat Braddell and Braddell51 words
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Article109 1902-10-30 14 The Singapore team competing in the annual Interport shooting match will probably fire on Tuesday or Wednesday next, at the Balestier Range. The team will be definitely selected after the practice shoot next Sunday. Lieut. Elliott S.V.R. made a remarkably fine score at practice yesterday morning viz,,109 words
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Article127 1902-10-30 14 Rear Admiral ljuin Goro, whom Reuter informs us has been made a K.C.B. and who is now here on board the cruiser Amnia, was, as is generally known, the Japanese naval representative at the Coronation. Admiral ljuin was recently decorated by the King of127 words
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Article168 1902-10-30 14 8. C. C. V. R. E. The S. C. C. played a football match with the R. E on the Esplanade last night, and after a fairly one-sided game the Club won by 4 goals to nil. The game wa6 much too one-sided to be interesting. The placing of168 words
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Article804 1902-10-30 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times 1 Sir, —I notice that the gentleman who signs himself “An Australian Horseman has taken notice of my letter in your valuable paper of the 27th inst. In that letter he asks “Is Fairplay’s experience in racing confined to Singapore804 words
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Article266 1902-10-30 14 This morning, a summons case which has been pending for spme time against an overseer in the employment of Messrs. Smith and Foster, was again before Mr. Wilson. The case arose out of a collision which took place on the 3rd inst. on the public road at266 words
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Article478 1902-10-30 14 On Saturday, Yoh Ah Chan wa6 prosecuted by Inspector Batten for criminal trespass at Borneo Wharf; he was further charged with the theft of a $5 bank-note. He was sentenced to three months on each count, the terms to run concurrently. Tan Sim has got six weeks for478 words
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Article249 1902-10-30 14 Por Singapore. Per P. O. s. s. Australia connecting at Colombo with the steamer Bengal from London Oct. due 16th Nf»v—Mr. and Mrs. Smyth, Mrs. Macintosh, Captain Mngford, Messrs. J. A. Webster. M. C. Rteohouse, W .H. 8helford Captain Horsing, Mr. C. C. Williams, and W. H.249 words
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Article181 1902-10-30 14 Unaer this heading the following latioas are used :-str.-eteamer ihipjhq -barque sch.-schooner Ifscht; Cru.-Cruiser; Obt-Uanboat t -lorpedo; H.p. Horse-power; Brit.—Lit itsh; U. 8.—U nited States Feh.- French i e rma r ;Dut -i )mch j i >'-Jo^ tc.-toerakarso; d.p. deck J.—Uncertain T. P. W —Taninno p» Wharf;181 words
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Article992 1902-10-30 14 Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. Australind Brit. str. 1,019 tons, CapUin Richardson. 29th Oct. From Fremanti*. 9th Oct. G.c, B.ustead and Co. Fo' Fremantle, U —W. Arratoon Apcar. Brit, 6tr. 2 931 tons, Capt Stewart, 29th Oct. From Hongkong. 23rd Oct. G.c. Paterson Simons and Co. For992 words
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Article611 1902-10-30 15 yarns, port, probable date of arrival, and name of agents. Steamers. Loppy., Manila, Nov 2; Barlow. Whilles* Hongkong, Nov 2; Mansfield, H kong, Nov 30; Mansfield. 01 n I ut conn, due Oct. Borneo Co. 11 n ous. Liverpool. Nov 5; Mansfield. Hor gkonn. Jan 7 Behn Meyer.611 words
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Article1268 1902-10-30 16 w j Flag r i 2 Vrpskl’b Name A Tows Captain From Sailxd Consigners. 3 I Rig. oct i 21 Ganymede Brit str.; 286 Board man PSwet’ham Oct 19 S. S’ship Coy. Ltd. 21 jMachaon Brit str. 4277 Hannah Shanghai Oct 12W. Mansfield A Co. 21 .Sultan Brit str.1,268 words
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Article967 1902-10-30 16 Datf. Vessel’s Name. Flag A Kio Toes. h ro Oct i 21 Far falls Ital str. 147 Malacca an h \r 2} Ban Fo Soon > Out str. 822 Pontianak d Mu r 21 Bnby Brit air. 140 Muntok and p i 22 batevier atr. 210 Teloban m 21967 words
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Advertisement257 1902-10-30 14 LAND SALE. High Prices Realized. The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powell Co’s, saleroom yesterday. There was a large attendance of buyers and prices realised are considered very satisfactory. No. 7 Almeida Road, area ***** square feet, freehold. Bought by ML T. A. Mootiah Chetty for $10,500.257 words
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Advertisement526 1902-10-30 15 p? o iSTaifcsLadies.! PILL A Runsedy for all Ipnegulapltlns. Nuperse-1 dk Bitter Apple, Pennyroyal. »'i C oh .t Sold by Singapore Dispensing Go., Ltd*, Raffles Place, Singapore* Propi ietor MARTIN, themlet. SOUTHAMPTON. CNOLANOl KIM WAN BRICKWORKS CO. PASIR PANJ AN G. Are now supplying building bricks of every kiuds. For526 words
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Advertisement448 1902-10-30 15 ea Terri ns’ auce Possesses s delightful piquancy. Is the most delicious Sauce known. For Meats, Game, Fish, Soups, fife. THE ORIGINAL GENUINE WORCESTERSHIRE. J LLorr “GRAND PRIX,” PARIS. 1900. i Cf Hipest Quality; and having Greatest Durability, are therein! e CHEAPEST. The Universal Remedy for Acidity t»i; Safest and448 words
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Advertisement795 1902-10-30 15 INDIAN ENGINEERING Ah Illustrated Weekly Joubwal THE RECOGNIZED ORGAN OF THE PROFESSION IN INDIA. With guaranteed bona fide circulation. LIST OPEN TO INSPECTION. PAT. DOYLE C. E. CALCUTTA wAf QRU8H*D FOOD Try it and you will be satisfied. I. R. BELILIOS begs to inform the public that hie Factory for795 words
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Advertisement980 1902-10-30 16 his will had atter. “I wish AS HAPPY AS A KING"This old paying, like a good many >therb, iB founded upon ignorance, and herefore completely misleading. As a utter of fact, kings have rather less of appinees than falls to the share of most mate men. Take at random from980 words
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Advertisement73 1902-10-30 16 SARAWAK Coal in good supply at Brooketon and Labuan, with prompt despatch for bunker or cargo. For terms apply to John Hardie, Sarawak Government Agent, Labuan. u.c. J. MOTION CO. WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, OPTICIANS. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED TANSAN Is on sale at all the principal Hotels Tiffin Rooms Wine Spirit Dealers.73 words
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Advertisement23 1902-10-30 16 “BANJO” BRAND REGISTERED. Q Finest JIM Pilsener U Beer i- Specially brewed for I Tropical j l’t -IV* 5 Can be obtained Wine23 words
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Advertisement41 1902-10-30 16 I. FUJISAKI. trnTf ..4 A Japanese Photographer. No. 381 Victoria Street. PHOTOGRAPHS taken with all modern improvements. b 4 Artistic frames of all varieties for. sale. 31*10 MOTOR CARS I WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO t. BENZINE SYME CO. -J n.tf.41 words
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Advertisement26 1902-10-30 16 “THE LION" T AN- SAN Most refreshing and invigorating natural mineral water, tor >a c moderate prices. Can be ha 8 G. OTOMttNE CO. v o.c26 words
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