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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1897-08-10 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, AUGUST ioth, 1897. No, 52418 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article51 1897-08-10 1 On the 2nd inst., at 32 Cavanagh Road, the wife of Harry G. Diss, o a daughter. On the 7th instant, at Veritas Tanglin, the wife of Sidney Jeffrey, of a son. On the 9th instant, at Eastpark, Syed Alley Road, the wife of Thomas G. Scott, of a51 words
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Article33 1897-08-10 1 At St. Andrew's Cathedral, by the Venerable Archdeacon Perham, Birth, sixth son of J. E. Westerhout, Esq.. Sheriff of Malacca, to Helen Minjoot, eldest daughter of Mr. John J. Minjoot, of Singapore.33 words
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Article, Illustration30 1897-08-10 1 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain, U n awed by influence and unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Religion. Loyalty, and Law.30 words
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Article283 1897-08-10 1 Lsamk Artk les. What the Town Hall Should Be. Si A Fil.pino" Manifesto, S2 Britan and S:am, 82 The Peace Negotiation^ 82 The Murder of Canovas, 82 Sfort. Tennis. L. 1.. I C. Tournament 02 Chess. Chesa Club Tournament, 83,00 Cricket. Lad:e- Cricket in Japan, 83 Oxford v. Cambridge.283 words
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1771 1897-08-10 1 We propose here, to-day, to consider an all-important question which, it seems to us, is the decisive factor in any discussion as to where to place the new Memorial Public Buildings. That question is of what are these to consist of what1,771 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement193 1897-08-10 1 NOTICE. NETHERLANDS CONSULATE GENERAL STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. *|"HE letting ot the Pawnbroker-' aid Pork A Farms ol the Kast Coast of Sumatra, excepting the district Bengkalis and sub-district Tamiang, for iSi^S and for i8«>8, 1899 and 19c" will take place at Medan on Thursday, the 16th September next. Th« letting of193 words
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Advertisement101 1897-08-10 1 NOTICE. "PHE Japanese Commercial Museum is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at No. 1, Raffles Place. Upper Floor, late Messrs. Katz Bros, premises. July 26 m.th. ROYAL HAIR DRESSING SALOON, RAFFLES PLACE. Mr. G. Sabatier begs to notify his patrons and the public ct101 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous475 1897-08-10 1 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the P. and O. S. S. Rohilla on Saturday, with London advices to the 23rd ult. She will be followed by the N. D. L. SS. Prinz Heinrich on the io,te inst., with the English mails of the475 words
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Article299 1897-08-10 2 A Filipino Manifesto. (Aug. 4th.) We print to-day a stirring manifesto which has been forwarded to us from Hongkong as purporting to be the translation of a proclamation made by Senor EMILIO AGUINALDO, who now appears to be the acknowledged leader of the insurgent Filipinos. The tone of this document299 words
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Article190 1897-08-10 2 Britain and Si am WE are told to-day that Lord SALISBURY and H. M. the King OF Si AM have had a long private conference, at the Foreign Office, no doubt. As to the nature of that important interview we cannot well hesitate in coming to some conclusion. Having in190 words
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Article602 1897-08-10 2 (Aug. 6th.) Thk progress of the Peace negotiations at Constantinople is proving, a most baffling business. One day we hear that everything is as good as settled, and all Europe heaves a sigh of relief. On the morrow a fresh hitch appears, and the difficulty is as602 words
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Article473 1897-08-10 2 FhE world is again shocked to-day by one of those cruel acts of assassination that strike down a great statesman at the hour when his country has most need of him. Senor ANTONIO CANOVAS del CasTILLO, Prime Minister of Spain, has been shot down by the473 words
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Article294 1897-08-10 2 The sixty-fourth report of the Court oi Directors to the ordinary half-yearly general meeting of Shareholders to be held a t the City Hall, Hongkong, on August r 4th is as follows The Directors have now to submit to v,u a General Statement of the affairs294 words
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Article474 1897-08-10 2 The HoxGkONi, Blub Hook for j s In his nummary of the IJlue Hook lot jv H. E. Sir \V. Robinson writes .--In the con* I i ling paragraphs of this, my last Blue Book report from Hongkong, it may not be inappropriate to invite your attention474 words
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Article65 1897-08-10 2 Mr.-. Sycrs and Mr. K. Scott Mciklc were pa-sengers by the Xccra Imst c*v- I tig from Klang. While dancing in the Criterion 1 bcatre at Sydney Klsie Adair (Mrs Walter anderlip,, fainted, and the doctor who mm called in states that the condition oi iMf heart is sue!) as65 words
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Article544 1897-08-10 3 Members of the Philharmonic Society, and the general public are reminded to note in their engagement books that Thursday, the 12th August, is the date fixed for the next Popular Orchestral Concert. The work of constructing the Prai and Parit-Buntar railway will, it is expected, commence544 words
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Article207 1897-08-10 3 The Russian Volunteer steamer Kostroma arrived alongside the tforneo wharf yesterday from Odessa with some soldiers and a few passengers for Yladivostock, and after coaling, left lor her destination to-day The 0. S. S. Mem no n arrived on the Isi instant with a cargo of Borneo timber.207 words
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Article252 1897-08-10 3 A St'BSTtNTML INCREASE. The tenders for the Opium and Spirit Farms of the settlements of the Colony were received up to noon on Saturday, and have now been opened. We understand that there is a substantial increase to the amount of close on half a million dollars252 words
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Article69 1897-08-10 3 The Municipal election to fill the vacancy caused in the Central Ward by the resignation of Mr. Tan Jiak Kirn took place today, there being only one nomination, that <>t Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan. At two o'clock 23 votes had been records and more were expected, though69 words
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Article215 1897-08-10 3 The Iphigenia had rather rough weather on the way back from the Cocos Islands, causing the Hon ble and learned Inspecting Officer and Judge to take things very much in camera. By the way we near that the Cocos Islands are by way of becoming a215 words
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Article39 1897-08-10 3 The MM. Company s Steamer Laos, having left Colombo at 2 p.m. yesterday, 2nd instant, may be expected here on Friday afternoon. That is just three weeks from the close of the general mail in London.39 words
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Article61 1897-08-10 3 The Fourth Round in the Handicap Tournament has resulted as follows S. Mowe beat E. E. H. Brydges 2 o T. R. Miles W. Mosbergen 2 l This week will see the completion of the Tournament, as ie now only remains for Mr. S. Mowe and Mr.61 words
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Article104 1897-08-10 3 The origin of the wearing of orange blossoms by a bride is thus told. One of the Spanish Kings had an imported orange tree of which he was very proud, and of which the French ambassador was extremely anxious to obtain a slip. The gardener's daughter was104 words
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Article294 1897-08-10 3 Proposed Esplanade Site. The Permanent Memorial Committee having approached the Committee of the S. C. C. on the question of the proposed Town Hall site on the Esplanade, a meeting of the latter body was held last evening, when the Committee approved of the suggestions of the294 words
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241 1897-08-10 3 Proposals Of The Permanent Memorial Committee. re Site For The Memorial Buildings. 1. To place the Memorial Buildings at the south end of Esplanade on the site now occupied by the S. C. C. Pavilion. 2. To build the Cricket Club a new and improved pavilion on West side of241 words
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Article114 1897-08-10 3 The Kobe Ladies turned the tables on the cricketers of H. M. S. Narcissus by winning the return cricket match on the first innings by 12 runs. The scoies were, Officers, 34 Ladies, 46. The Hiogo \civs remarks: The ladies again appeared in thru chosen cossumes,114 words
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234 1897-08-10 3 The discussion of the Tariffs Bill by the Senate was interrupted by a very painful incident. Mr. Pettigrew was speaking against the whole bill, passionately denouncing it as mere class legislation, when suddenly he lost his voice and fell back in his seat234 words
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Article1241 1897-08-10 3 The twenty-ninth half-yearly general meeting ot the British North Borneo Company was held on 6th July at the Cannon-street Hote Mr. R. B. Martin, M. P., presiding. In order to the shareholders an opportunity of seei r tru.- Jubilee contingent of the company's D> .iice had1,241 words
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Article1122 1897-08-10 4 {From our gum Correspondents Disturbances in the Preanger Regencies. Under this heading the Centrum writes that in Buitenzorg it is the general opinion that the condition of the population between Buitenzorg and Tjiandjoer is rather alarming. A very pronounced antagonistic feeling exists between natives and Indo-Europeans, and, what is1,122 words
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Article699 1897-08-10 4 Kingston, Jamaica, has just been trying the Macdonald-Boyle machine for treating ramie that Mr. Macdonald showed here last week. A commission was appointed by the Jamaica Agricultural Society, and the result of the trial is thus described in the Gleaner of June 21st. A large bundle of699 words
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Article1199 1897-08-10 4 Detachments of native sappers from Malta, the West Coast of Africa, Jamaica, Mauritius, the Straits Settlements, Hong Kong, and Ceylon, who have taken part in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, arrived on sth July at the School of Military Engineering, Chatham, where they will undergo a short1,199 words
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Article598 1897-08-10 4 Turkey is going to turn her war indemnity from Greece, when she gets it, to good account. It is going into battle ships and cruisers, but we doubt whether it will g O so very far in that direction after all. S til that Turkey is598 words
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Article186 1897-08-10 4 i Ptriik Pi>)tie<r.j According to the Malay Mmil Mr. Bell aid to be a probable iMCCTigiH <»i the late < aptain Syers. Locally, however, the odds t*e m favour of Captain Talbot. Mr. Duff has been appointed to the ivii Scrwce in Selangor as a District Officer. Hi*186 words
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Article1140 1897-08-10 5 By the Topicist. Her Majesty IV. The Topicist must not suffer himself to drop out of the fashion. Everybody who is Anybody has found his way into print with memorabilia, personalia or generalia concerning The Topic of the Year. Shall the Topicist drag at the tail oi the thuriferant1,140 words
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Article246 1897-08-10 5 Mr. Clifford is coming out as a short story-teller. His last effort is not so much a story as it is an episode. A home paper says If anyone desires a really thrilling ghost story, which Mr. Hugh Clifford places in Eastern Seas, he should read The246 words
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Article151 1897-08-10 5 The result of the competition for the Warren Shield for shouting is that E. Co. of the Rifle Brigade is first. The scores are. 200 s°° Allow- ry. yds yds ance "E" Coy. ist Rifle Brigade 244 256 500 "C 243 248 491 Spore Volunteer Artillery151 words
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Article137 1897-08-10 5 The sister of an undergraduate who was ill at BalHol went to stay with Professor Jowett, of Oxford and received from him the utmost kindness and attention. When she was taking leave she first hesitated, and then said that, before parting, she would venture to ask137 words
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Article455 1897-08-10 5 By last mail, on Monday, a Singapore friend was in receipt of a letter from Bombay from the late Mr. Howard New ton, dated the iBth July, written nine days before his death, and received here five days after that event. From the tone of455 words
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Article275 1897-08-10 5 The question ot Captain v. Chinchew is long standing problem which is continually cropping up in local Marine Courts of Enquiry whenever doubts are raised as to the proper stowage of cargo in Chinese owned boats. Theoretically, of course, the Captain is responsible, a view which Chinese275 words
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Article185 1897-08-10 5 I Shanghai, 22nd July. The severe thunderstorm which passed over Shanghai on Tuesday night did considerable damage in the Settlements. In West Hongkew 24 native houses collapsed during the storm, causing the death of two men, and injuries to ten others, eight of whom sustained very185 words
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Article355 1897-08-10 5 Shanghai, July 21. A shocking affair happened on board H. M. S. Algerine on Monday night. The navigating officer, Lieut. H. B. Heygatc, a young and most popular officer, was »n charge of the ship, and to all appearance wa« m the best of spirits355 words
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Article674 1897-08-10 5 Many Persons Injured and two Killed. This morning a terrible accident occurred in Queen's Road West, in which two persons were killed and a large number injured by the collapse of two buildings. About midnight the alarm was raised that an outbreak of fire had taken674 words
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Article160 1897-08-10 6 We are informed (says the China Mail) that Li King Hi, nephew of Li Hung Chang, has been busy raising the wind in Hunan Province, and that he has arranged for increased duties on tea, ice, which will bring in Tls. 200,000 extra per annum. This160 words
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Article964 1897-08-10 6 Proclamation of thb intrepid Philippine LEADER, EMILIO AgUINALDO, TO HIS NATION AXD ALL LOVERS OF LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. CCommun ica ted.) From Luzon's faithful mountains where we have now inaugurated the second epoch of our struggle for liberty, and independence, we raise our voices to all964 words
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Article213 1897-08-10 6 By the English mail yesterday news was received of the death of Brother Lothaire at the sanatorium of Fleury, Meudon, France, about the latter end of June. His death will cause deep sorrow in the Far East, for few men were better known than Brother Lothaire,213 words
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Article232 1897-08-10 6 Victory rested with Cambridge in the interUniversity Cricket Match that finished at Lord's on 7th July. The Light Blues have thus avenged completely their defeat of twelve months ago, beating the Dark Blues by one hundred and seventy-nine runs. From no point of view can232 words
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Article128 1897-08-10 6 The extra P. &O. mail steamer Brindisi arrived from China yesterday, and proceeded to the West end of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company's wharves, where she will discharge and load cargo. The* S. s. Avala, from Barry dock, arrived this morning laden with a cargo of 4,600 tons128 words
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Article78 1897-08-10 6 It is reported from Peking, the .V. C. Daily News says, that one of the clauses of the Russo-Chinese Railway Convention is the making of the country through which the line will pass in Manchuria a regular concession to Russia, inasmuch as mixed courts will be instituted78 words
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Article197 1897-08-10 6 A meeting of the Singapore Recreation Club Committee was held last evening to consider the letter of the Permanent Memorial Committee re the proposed Esplanade site. The S. R. C. Committee were unanimously in favour of the proposals made, and it was decided to hold an extraordinary197 words
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Article265 1897-08-10 6 Training begins officially on Monday, August 23rd. Roadsters may not go on the course after that date, till Oct. 2nd, when training for those horses begins. The mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Brindisi, on the yth July, was delivered on the 2nd instant. After265 words
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Article189 1897-08-10 6 It is announced that two of the series of Popular Orchestral Concerts given by the Society's Orchestra are fixed Tor Thursday next, the 12th instant, and for the Saturday following, the 14th instant. The Orchestra has lately prepared a good deal of music, none of which has189 words
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Article280 1897-08-10 6 Messrs Lambert and Co., photographers, have just completed a really admirable series of photographs which are intended to form a memento of the Federated States Durbar at Kuala Kangsar, having been executed to the order of the Federal Government, but which, though possessing features of general interest,280 words
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Article329 1897-08-10 6 The Paketvaart steamer Van Goon from Penang, and the Glen steamer Glenesk from Amoy, are both due here to-morrow On Monday the Nippon Yussen Kaisha's steamer Miike Marit is expected to arrive from Hongkong, which port she left on the 4th instant, and the steamer Glengarry which left329 words
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Article585 1897-08-10 6 Among the items of business recorded in the minutes of the meeting of the 17th July are these 2. Read letter from Government Secretary vc quit-rents, intimating that no rent need be paid in respect of land taken up during the last quarter of any year for585 words
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Article46 1897-08-10 6 It is reported by the >. s. Tfkoa, trom Liverpool, which leaves to-day for Japan, that, when off the island of Socotra, she lost her boatswain, G. Bell by name. Bad weather prevailed at the time, and he warmissed. It is supposed that he was washed overboard.46 words
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Article325 1897-08-10 7 A curious occurrence is reported by the Captain of the German steamer Ysabel as taking place in the New Hebrides on May 25th. The Ysa el was passing from Epi Island on June Ist, when a "submarine volcano m full working order was seen. Its movement was325 words
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Article251 1897-08-10 7 Shorly before or after Mr. Noble, Manager of Lord Armstrong and Mitchell Co., accompanied by Mr. Watt, the Chief Engineer, arrived in Japan last year, Baron Iwasaki, then the President of the Mitsubishi Co.. went to Osaka. Rumours were rife then that the object of the251 words
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343 1897-08-10 7 "OUR TOWN HALL" AND HOW WE ARRANGED MATTERS. Now it chanced n '97, that a city by the sea, I >etei mined to commemorate The Good Queen's Jubilee, And man) fine suggestions soon appeared in local pr ints, From those wl:o always pride themselves on good advice nnd hints. "A343 words
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Article1303 1897-08-10 7 {Spectator.) The record of the Cocos settlement, if it could be written, would describe as instructive an experiment in governing and as remarkable a display of human ability as was ever seen on a small scale. In 1825 a Mr. Clunies-Ross visited the atoll or ring of1,303 words
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Article271 1897-08-10 7 S. C. C. v. Next XVI. This match was played on the Esplanade yesterday, and resulted in a win for the eleven by nine runs. In their second innings they made. 60 for 5 wickets. The scores were o. v_> v_ C. W. C. Knox b Parsons 7 G.271 words
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454 1897-08-10 7 A Splendid March. Thb Battalion in good Condition. H mbay papers bring us the latest news ot tin progress of the Tochi Punitive Expedition with telegrams referring to the en- rgetic advance of the 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade, which we daresay our friends454 words
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Article1071 1897-08-10 7 The Pinang Gazette publishes in a supplement the entire text of the Petition of Planters, Merchants and other persons interested in agriculture in the Straits Settlements to the Secretary of Sta'e 1 )X the Colonies, Mr. Chamberlain, raying t t the aforesaid Bill be not sanctioned1,071 words
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Article94 1897-08-10 8 Results of the First Day. (By Telegram.) The Maiden Plate: i. Caramia 2 Marchioness. The Galloway Cup. i. Bronzewing 2. Iris. Roadsters' Plate: i. Penelope; 2. Laddie. The Trial Stakes: i. Kitty; 2. Jubilee. Autumn Stakes 1. Leihcol 2. Triton. COROMANDEL STAKES I. Tomboy 2. Lardla. Try94 words
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Article704 1897-08-10 8 Lt. Herbert Cayley is appointed to H.M.S. Plover. We hear that Sir Lionel Cox is rather tired of his holiday in England and will probably return to duty in October. The Sketch, by the last mail, has excellent pictures of the Jubilee detachment of the Malay704 words
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Article469 1897-08-10 8 {From our mm Correspondent.'} During the last week the police have been busy enquiring into the doings of one Sahat bin Dris who it is alleged has been cheating the Malays in a manner which says very little for their intelligence. According to the reports Sahat gave out that469 words
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Article220 1897-08-10 8 Japanese compositors make some funny mistakes sometimes, and, as is only to be expected, the errors of those who know a little English are more amusing than those who are without such knowledge. For example, a genius set up in all good faith a reference to the Blue Funeral' line220 words
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Article1261 1897-08-10 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli, Juvenal. Did you ever try to expel a toad from your bathroom, Mr. Editor? If so, you have remarked how he gathers himself together, takes a good grip of the stone floor, and refuses to budge. This is the1,261 words
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Article62 1897-08-10 8 At the close of play yesterday the score was Mr. Grant's Team. hirst innings second innings 96. SeREMBAN. First innings 38 second innings 4 for two wickets down. Ihe prospects of a win on what appears to have been a slow sticky wicket are therefore fairly good62 words
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Article38 1897-08-10 8 Cavalterc d<- Goyzueta is in charge ot the Austro Hungarian Consulate during the absence of Mr. yon Pustau. The appointment of the hon'ble J. I. Joaquim as an Unofficial Member has beeo approved by Her Majesty38 words
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Article184 1897-08-10 8 In the House o! Commons on July >ylh. Capt. Norton asked the Under-Secretary lor Fm*m* Affairs whether he could give any information with regard to new arrangements recently concluded between Her Majesty Government and the Government of China other than that already in possession of184 words
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Article38 1897-08-10 8 The Akyssikivns A< tin*, as Allies. King Menelek, of Abyssinia, has ordered 20,000 soldiers to proceed to the Nile in order to operate again-t be Dervishes in co-operation with th»* Egyptian army under General Kitchener.38 words
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Correspondence.
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Article271 1897-08-10 9 To the Editor. Sir, In your issue of the 4th inst., you published a communicated Philippine Manifesto, and signed by one Emilio Aguinaldo, which contains statements which will not bear investigation and which irguments are so old and so worn out that they do not deserve the271 words
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Article616 1897-08-10 9 [Times oj India, 28th July.) We regret to record i"»_- terribly sudden death a Mr. Howard Newton, i.m.i.c.b., i.c.s., Deputy Executive Engineer to the Water Works, Bombay Municipality, which occurred at his residence, Breach Candy, Malabai Hill, yesterday morning. \lr. Newton had not enj >yed616 words
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Article2036 1897-08-10 9 John Dill Ross - John Dill Ross By Singapore. The Capital of a Little Empire. XVI. Considering the prosperity of the Straits it might be natural to suppose that Singapore has been ruled by a succession of Governors of exceeding wisdom, responsible to immaculate Secretaries of State, but alas! how2,036 words
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Article475 1897-08-10 9 Arrival 01 the Laos." The Laos, the latest addition to the fleet of steamers owned by the Messageries Maritimes Company, after a fine passage of 20 days from Marseilles, arrived here last evening. She left Marseilles on July 17th, and might have been expected rere even earlier475 words
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Article97 1897-08-10 9 The annual installation meeting of the Eduljee Khory Mark Master Mason's Lodge, No. 436, was held last night, when the retiring Master (and Founder) W. Bro. Khory, installed W. Bro. Dennard as his successor. The VV.M. appointed and invested the following as his officers for the year: S. VV.97 words
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Article959 1897-08-10 10 tfrom cur oivn Correspondents Batavia, July 29th 1897. The weather continues dry and cool. H.M.S. Iphigenia arrived here on Wednesday afternoon, on her return from the Cocos. A team from the ship played the Batavia English Cricket Club at cricket on the following day, when Batavia scored 221 runs959 words
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Article657 1897-08-10 10 New Recruit. Hullo Binks, come and tiffin by me. So you awoke yesterday to find yourself famous with an unsought fame, eh Now don't deny it, it's all over the town. You really mustn't you know. Men like you ought to keep out of print657 words
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Article40 1897-08-10 10 The handicap chess tournament on the knock out system was brought to a satisfactory conclusion on Satuiday. Mr. T. R. Miles beating Mr. S. Mow* b\ two games tv nil. Mr. Mo we thus take- second prize.40 words
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Article774 1897-08-10 10 Mr. R. Shelford, b.a., has been appointed Curator of the Sarawak Museum. On Saturday, before Mr. Marriott, Ramah, a stowaway, was sentenced to fourteen days' hard labour for surreptitiously obtaining a passage from Penang to Singapore. The M. M. Company's steamer Melbourne left Saigon at 8774 words
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Article143 1897-08-10 10 A Mountain Line to be CoMIBUCTSo to the Summit oi the Famous Promontory. As is well known, there is at present an Engtisl company engaged in negotiating in Cairo and Constantinople for the purpose of obtaining a concession to construct aline from Port Said throufci the143 words
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Article160 1897-08-10 10 The result of the August monthly Me da Handicap is that Mr. A. G. Wright winMr. Vade having previously won this year Scores Mr. H. \V. Vade 39 42 scr Mr. A. G. Wright 42 49 B 8 Mr. A. VV. Stiven 42 43 Mr. G. Macbain160 words
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Article209 1897-08-10 10 FAILURE OF A CALCUTTA MERCHANT. An application for discharge was made on |ulv 13 in the Bankruptcy Court by F. G. West, (one', of Kuala Lumpor, Selangor formerly trading as a jute merchant in Calcutta. Proofs amounting U 13,829/. were lodged, and the trustee reported that the only asset which209 words
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Article172 1897-08-10 10 O Esplanade! O Esplanade Our choicest beauty spot, My heart's opprest with wild unrest I dunno what is what. They've sites galore they're passing oer. They've got their eye on thee, They demonstrate they incarnate Blatant brutality. Oh Esplanade, sweet Esplanade, Can it indeed be true. That they172 words
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Article158 1897-08-10 10 The ca*ket for the Jubilee address presented by the European and Eurasian bitants of the Settlement of Penang hajust been completed by Mr. deSilva jeweller, High Street. In form it i> similar to that presented by the Singapore Chambei of Commerrt, consisting of a bamboo C) Under158 words
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Article424 1897-08-10 11 The Selangor Journal has this The next five years should be a busy and stirring •me for those in charge of railway construction n Perak and Selangor, for during that period $io,oo",ooo are to be spent on that work in the two States, and five engineers424 words
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Article208 1897-08-10 11 II ht S 5. Gloucester City arrived alongi tlu- Borneo wharf on Saturday from apan will 1 a rargu ol coals for the Messageries Maritimes. The S.S Kherson, nf the Russian Yolunteei 1- 1< »t. coaled at 1 anjoog Pagar on Saturday morning, and U ft for Odessa208 words
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Article183 1897-08-10 11 Seionh By Special Telegram*) The St. iEdßi.r's V iSE, handicap for all ponies I ;.j and under. F. A. Suettenhams Victoria 11.7 1 ''apt. H. 1.. Talbot'^ Kashion 8.7 The LADItS Pir^k, handicap for Roadsters. Mr. A. C. CapeTs Penelope 12.0 1 apt. Ferguson's Laddie 10.7 2 The183 words
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Article309 1897-08-10 11 Mr. F. H. Grant's team returned this morning in the s. S. Malacca from Port Dickson after an enjoyable trip to Seremban. Going up there was rather a nasty experience, a heavy Sumatra blowing from 1.30 a.m. on Thursday for about three hours, being the sort309 words
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Article193 1897-08-10 11 We are glad to hear on the best authority that action has been taken by the Governor in the matter of P. H. Valberg, a British subject in prison for over six months at Macassar without a trial, and now believed to be lying very ill of193 words
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Article342 1897-08-10 11 The mine report of the Pahang-Kabang for the month of April states Semiliang, Fraser's Lode This end has been driven 33 ft. total, 403 ft. j from main cross-cut. The lode has been wider I than the end. but of poor quality. Samples taken show only a trace342 words
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Article43 1897-08-10 11 Mr. Spinks, formerly of the band, 58th Regiment, in Singapore, has arrived from Australia at Taiping to take up his appointment as Bandmaster, Malay States Guides. His strong batting and fine lefthand bowling should make him a useful man in any Perak team.43 words
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Article919 1897-08-10 11 The Malakhand Rising. The Arrests for Disloyalty. 1 The Attack on Malakhand Camp. Bombay, July 29. Communication has been re- opened with Malakhand. Heavy fighting took place on the 27th and 28th. Thirteen were killed and forty-three wounded Sergeant Byrne, Madras Sappers was killed and Lieut. Costello, 22nd919 words
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Article94 1897-08-10 11 The cricket team to visit Seremban during the August Bank holidays returned by the S.s. Malacca this morning. We understand (says the Pinang Gazette) that there is an ample supply of ramie in the Penang Gardens. So, should Mr. Mac Donald be desirous of exhibiting the powers of his decorticator94 words
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Article111 1897-08-10 11 Yesterday Mr. Owen and Mr. Maw turned out a tiger behind the Clearwater Dairy Farm at Tampenis. The latter got a shot at the animal as he came out and bowled him over, giving him another before he could recover. Gaining his feet he ran back towards111 words
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Article842 1897-08-10 11 i L. and C. Express. j The piracy of the Pegu is a sad, but, unfortunately, not a singular, story. For a few years, perhaps, the Eastern seas are free from these piratical attacks, and then we have a tragedy such as is connected with the names842 words
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Article133 1897-08-10 11 When the Vovwacrts grounded off Marandam. Sarawak, in June last, she suffered more severely than was thought. It is said that the repairs will cost §20,000, only half of which is covered by insurance. That Chinese funerals are not as ordinary funerals was once more illustrated on Saturday afternoon, when133 words
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Article1084 1897-08-10 12 (Via Ceylon.) London, July 24th.— The Sultan's Irade lately issued accepts the Ambassadors' frontier line on principle only, and to the inclusion of a number of Kutzowallach villages. The preamble of the Hrst article in the preliminaries of peace has been drafted. The report that the Turks have commenced1,084 words
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LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB.
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Article87 1897-08-10 12 Single Handicap. Mrs. Adams, owe 3, beat Mrs. Kerr, rec. 4, 6 3, 6—4. Mrs. Jelley, rec. 5, beat Mrs. Preston, scr., 6 o, 3-6, 6—3. A Mixed Double Handicap. Mrs. Salzmann and Mr. Rainnie, scr., beat Surg..Col. and Mrs. Stokes, scr., 6—5, 3 6 6—2. Miss87 words
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Article52 1897-08-10 12 Single Handicap. Miss Bogie, owe i.beat Miss Gunn,rec. 15, w.o. Ladies' Double Handicap. Mrs. Stokes and Mrs. Adams, owe 15. 1, beat Mrs. Somerville and Mrs. Preston, scr., 6 4, 6—l. Mrs. Salzmann and Mrs. Kynnersley, owe 3, beat Mrs. Stringer and Miss Kerr, rec. 15, 652 words
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Article95 1897-08-10 12 A Mixed Double Handicap. Miss Salzmann and Mr. Muir, scr. v. Miss Cook and Mr. Carver, scr. Mrs. Adams and Mr. Evans, scr. v. Mrs. Kerr and Mr. F. D. Mactaggart, rec. i. Mrs. Stringer and Capt. Parsons, owe I, v. Mr. and Mrs. S. Reid, scr.95 words
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Article82 1897-08-10 12 Ladies' Double Handicap. Miss Salzmann and Miss Wishart, rec. 4, v. Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Saunders, owe 1. Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Evatt, scr. v. Mdme. Brasier de Thuy and Mrs. Jelley, rec. 15. A Mixed Double Handicap. Miss M. Bogle and Mr. Woollcorr.be, owe 2, v.82 words
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Article70 1897-08-10 12 (Corrected up to August o.) On London. Bank 4 m/s i/iof demand i/iog Private credits 3 m/s 1/1 1 documents 3 m/s 1/1 1-1/16 credits 6 m/s i/ii£ Bank demand 147 On Hongkong. Bank demand prem. On Yokohama. Bank demand 2% prem. On Java. Bank demand 113 Private 3070 words
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Article107 1897-08-10 12 (August g.) />••-. 337.871 Gambier M t g o do. Cube No. 1 9. Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 16.25 do. White, (Fair L/W=s%) „23. Nutmegs 110s to the lb.) 78. Mace (B^nria) M 75. Cloves (Amboina) M 17.^0 Libcrian offef- f 2".^0 Tapioca, m a!l p^arl (hair quality) 3.70107 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement124 1897-08-10 12 P. DALLAN. HORSK DEALER, TRAINER, &c. TLJORSKS carefully broken to saddle and harL*■ ness, Commission and Livery stables. Koek's Road, Orchard Road. P. DALLAN. Aug. 3 W. DALLAN, .LJ AVING obtained the services of several more experienced workmen from India is prepared to execute orders for Harness and Saddlery and124 words
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Advertisement163 1897-08-10 12 RILEY, HARGREAVES Co SOLE AGENTS FOR Royal Psycho Cycles FOR LADIES GENTLEMEN BY Starley Brothers Coventry. (By Special Royal Warrant of Appointmen MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. A Large Consignment of High Grade Cycles Roadsters, Light Roadsters, Racers and Ladies' 1897 Patterns. HAVE JUST BEEN UNPACKED WHICH FOR Design163 words
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Advertisement906 1897-08-10 12 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers, &c. Graving Docks up to 500 feet in length ana 21 feet on sill. Wharf frontage one mile and a quarter. Sheers Wharf 350 feet in length, Boiler ana Masting Sheers worked by steam. Extensive range of906 words
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Advertisement419 1897-08-10 13 ~_t; In the.,. Rain Storm ry v-tt. Til- wetting Tbc 1 old, neglected, < oogh. The cough lof 1 :kness. A dose >toral, taken at pped the cold a fa Pectoral. VKBPAKBS TV H>r. O\ O. A"--er <& Co.. bji I Mh it the Worli's Chief Expositions. re :Hes imitai419 words
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Advertisement597 1897-08-10 13 THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK J COMPANY, LIMITED. This Company executes Ships' repairs of all de s criptions in the most efficient manner, under the supe r ntendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length— 415 teet. Depth of Water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at597 words
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Advertisement704 1897-08-10 13 JT Office. Collyer Quay. XT Wharves. New Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steam for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and San Francisco via704 words
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Advertisement598 1897-08-10 13 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED. TO PENANG, RANGOON k CALCUTTA. One of the Company's steamers is intended t« leave Taujong Pagar Wharf every week. Passengers and Cargo are booked by the above steamers at through rates to all ports in India and Ceylon aiso to East African Ports, Mauritius598 words
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Advertisement396 1897-08-10 14 Indigestion Loss of Strength And Appetite. The testimony of Mr. R. Dennis, Adelaide, South Australia, who was cured by Ayer's Sarsaparilla, is like unto that of many thousands of others. He "It is with very much pleasure that I testify to the great benefit I received from using your wonderful396 words
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Advertisement323 1897-08-10 14 Kelly Walsh, Ltd. IN DARKEST AFRICA, by H. M. Stanley ..§3-00 FOREIGN COLONIAL SPEECHES, by the Rt. Hon. Chamberlain, M.P. TRAINING AND HORSE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA, by Capt. Hayes 4.50 VETERINARY NOTES FOR HORSE OWNERS, by Hayes 9.00 MANUAL OF MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE, by Taylor 7.50 SOCIETY IN CHINA, by R.323 words
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Advertisement388 1897-08-10 14 CHATER'S PERFECT PURIFIER The Best, Safest and Strongest Disinfectant in Existence. The great guard against outbreaks of Bubonic Plague, Small-pox, Cholera, Typhoid Fever Diphtheria, Measles, &c, &c. Destroys Infectious Germs, Microbes and all mpurities in the air. PREVENTS DISEASE Keeps Hfalth Perfect and Limb Safe. Its universal and beneficial use388 words
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Advertisement504 1897-08-10 14 The Singapore Free Press \Kli Mercantile Advertiser. Cable Address, Advertiser, Simgmmo^ Telephone Number. No. 61. Published at 39, Change Alley, Siagftport HPHE leading English Newspaper in Straits Settlements Johore, tt Protected Native States of Perak, Seiar gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, fee Kepi Sembilan; British North Borneo; Str&wal Netherlands Indies, Java504 words
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Article112 1897-08-10 15 More Difficulties. At the Conference on Saturday Tevvfik Pasha submitted unacceptable amendments foreshadowing fresh difficulties. Lord Salisbury states that the Porte has agreed to the proposed frontier but desires to hold strategic points in Thessaly until the war indemnity is paid by Greece, i The Powers have112 words
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Article475 1897-08-10 15 THE HONGKONG POLICE SCANDAL. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Aug. 4th. Inspector Witchell, of the Detective Department, Hongkong Police, has been convicted for taking bribes from gambling houses and has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment. The charge against Job VVitchell was. (1) That he, being an Inspector of475 words
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Article43 1897-08-10 15 King of Greece Threatens Abdication. It is reported from Athens that the Foreign Minister has declared that the King of Greece is prepared to abdicate in the event of any European control being exercised over the finances of the country.43 words
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Article35 1897-08-10 15 A Revival of Naval Policy The Sultan of Turkey has instituted a Naval Commission to sit at Yildiz, under his own Presidency, the object being to revive the Turkish Naval Power.35 words
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Article12 1897-08-10 15 A Turkish squadron has left the Darlanelles for Crete.12 words
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Article35 1897-08-10 15 rhe King and Lord Salisbury Discuss Matters. The King of Siam and Lord Salisbury lad a long private conference yesterday. L o n do n, A ugu st 4th, f B$ J35 words
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Article23 1897-08-10 15 The Peace Conference at Constantinople has agreed to all articles ot the Treaty except that of the evacuation of Thessaly.23 words
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Article34 1897-08-10 15 The Malakhand Pass is quiet at present. Turkey, the Powers, and Crete. The Turkish Squadron. The Admirals will forcibly oppose any attempt on the part of the Turkish Squadron to enter Cretan waters.34 words
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Article36 1897-08-10 15 The King of Siam has visited the Houses of Parliament. His Majesty listened to a debate in the House of Lords, sitting on a pilt chair within the railings of the Throne.36 words
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Article20 1897-08-10 15 The Turkish paper* state that the squadron has only gone for naval evolutions in the Archipelago.20 words
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Article23 1897-08-10 15 The Emperor and Empress of Germany, Prince Hohenlohe and Herr yon Bulow have started for Russia. London, August 6th^ i<Sqj.23 words
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Article14 1897-08-10 15 The Right Rev. E. Bickersteth, Bishop of Southern Japan, has died at Swindon.14 words
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Article36 1897-08-10 15 m 1 1 Mr. Goschen. speaking in the House oi Commons, stated that the Admirals had decided not to admit Turkish gunboats Turkey has been informed ot that dcciS 1 (J II36 words
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Article36 1897-08-10 15 A Loss'of Eight Millions. Lord George Hamilton, making bis financial statement, stated that, roughly speaking, the loss to the Government of India through the famine and through plague was eight million pounds sterling.36 words
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Article48 1897-08-10 15 The Queen's Speech. The Burmo-Chinese Frontier. The Queen's Speech alludes to the fresh i Anglo-Chinese Convention as establishing a more advantageous frontier between Burmah and China, and opening up the i West River to European commerce. L o n do n, A ugu st jtli, iB9 748 words
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Article32 1897-08-10 15 Sir Michael Hicks Beach, replying to the American proposal for a Bi-metailk Conference, says that it is an important subject, requiring consideration. He must consult the Indian Government i32 words
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Article41 1897-08-10 16 Mr. Maddtson, a Radical, has been elected member for the Brightside Ward, Sheffield, in the place of the late Hon. A. J. Mundella. [Mr. Mundella was elected unopposed. There is no change in the representation of the constituency.41 words
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Article23 1897-08-10 16 The Emperor of Germany has arrived at St. Petersburg, and has been appointed an Honorary Admiral of the Russian Navy.23 words
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Article23 1897-08-10 16 Rs. 97.8 is the minimum rate fixed for a Indian loan of three crores of rupees. (Thirty millions of rupees.)23 words
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560 1897-08-10 16 ASSASSINATION OF THE SPANISH PREMIER. Shot by an Italian Anarchist. An Anarchist has murdered Senor Canovas, the Spanish Premier, at Santagueda. The assassin fired three shots, and the unfortunate Minister expired within an hour. The assassin, an Italian, has been [Canovas Del Castillo, Antonio, a Spanish statesman, was born in560 words
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Advertisement290 1897-08-10 15 Katz Bros., LIMITED. HAVE JUST RECKIVED A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Crockery Glassware IN CHOICE DESIGNS. French Dinner Service Complete for 1 8 PersonsFrench Dinner Service Complete for 12 Persons. Dinner Service for 12 Persons. Dinner Service for 6 Persons. Blue, Green, Pink, and Red Striped, Also in plain White. Hie290 words
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Miscellaneous822 1897-08-10 15 Perak Turf Club. Programme of August Meeting 1897. TO BE HELD OS August fjth, Kjth and jist. FIRST DAY. FlftSl R\(.E, 3.3 a I.M. E*Hl Maiden Pi. \tk. Value 5200. For Maiens all Horses that have never won a race on my Course iriffin, Jump and Roadsters' Race. xcepted. El822 words
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Article110 1897-08-10 16 (Specialty compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) [Date vi passing A.ijer Nationality and debt plion of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination. l July 28. Bnt. str., Duke oi Argyll Cundy London, June 24 Batavia. July 30. Brit, str., Bangalore Carver Manila lu'y 20 London.110 words
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Article312 1897-08-10 16 Quotation. Capital Paid up Shares Pd. Div Hongßong Shanghai Bank. 183 prem. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 80,000 195 £i^i yr 09.970 A £h National Bank of China £24 £400, 150 < 29,955 a founders. 1 00 Sellers. C 750 Bk.ofCh ria&Jacan.Ltd. $2* Nominal. £2,000,000 £450,968 199,875 £2.312 words
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Advertisement83 1897-08-10 16 BENSON'S WATCHES. •lAN.UF*CI*<»KY. LUDGATE HILL LONDON. MAKER TO H. M. THE QUEEN, spbciallt mamd?acturbd amd rlcommlhdld for usb in thb east, Bbnson's Spbcial strbn<?t« PIELD" WATCH A Gold Ksvlkss ttHon»« .Half Chronometer HhNSOV^ LUOGATE" WATCH, AT H REfc yU It K N L.». I i SNG I, H LBVER FULL83 words
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Miscellaneous722 1897-08-10 16 G LEAR AN C E S August 9. Hong Wan, Brit, sir., Buxton, for Malacca. Ho Leong, Brit, str., Angus, for Tringganu and Kelantan. Pakan, Brit, str., Scott, for Batu Pahat and Muar. Kaisow, Brit, str., Warrall, for London, via ports. Ban Whatt Soon, Brit, str., Rouse, tor Billiton and722 words
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Miscellaneous1156 1897-08-10 16 PT«j iZS *Z# f^-fi JL- ij X Ail X^ JTv a Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For, When Iphigenia Brit, cruiser 3600 Dudding Aug. 2 Batavia Station Plover Brit. g.b. 755 de Horsey July 28 Hongkong Station Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For, When Amy1,156 words
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