The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 3 January 1901
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1901-01-03 1 THE Singapore Free Press MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JANUARY 3rd, I 1901 No. 70]18 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article40 1901-01-03 1 At" Linns Brae," 6-1 Ox'ey Road, on the 2V t ™;< h e mie f C °Ll«MA*s, of a son At Ihe Cottage," Chan cry Lane, on Thursday, the 271 b instint, the wife uf John- Runnie of a daughter.40 words
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Obituary19 1901-01-03 1 J™ Carrington-rd.,fln the 3 ist inst., Thomas U Lru*. late Senior Boarding Officer. Aged 60. runeral to-morrow morning.19 words
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Article, Illustration896 1901-01-03 1 The Acting Governor and Mr. Gentle. (Dec. 27th.) M r v I People* right nu nui« w eand unbribed by gain; I pre. -pt c 'Vv- I oya.ty. and Law. The Pinang Ga»*** u uun 4 i -wouic uiitlculty of the Singapore Municipal Presidentship very pertinently asks But is it896 words
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382 1901-01-03 1 There is one item that we feel sure the whole community will agree should have been included m the estimates Cor hjui and that is the construction of new reception and ball-rooms at Government House. '--^c*_ uCiv. j,,_.«_._ v.... u«, p *;„4«.j And we382 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement439 1901-01-03 1 Vrticles. Acting Governor and Mr. Gentle, 1 Governoient House Ball-Room, reless Telegraphy far Singapore, 2 't!c, Enter Amhonis/, News. Urates' Appeals, a I c Nye Rai— Lim Loh Appeal Case, 7 The Sen and Land Spons, The Sultan and The Crown," Warren Challenge Shield, Q Mixed Doubles Handicap, Singapore," rhe439 words
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Advertisement81 1901-01-03 1 NOBEL'S Explosives Co., Ltd. GLASGOW. MANUFACTURERS OF AND Electric Blasting Apparatus The above Explosives, being all manufactured m Great Britain, are made to Pass the high standard of safety and purtt) tests imposed by the British Government and are. therefore, guaranteed to be oj superior quality and strength to any81 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous315 1901-01-03 1 The outward mail of Dec. 7th arrived by the P. O. Peninsular on Saturday. The next is due by the N. D. L. Hambur? nn Friday. The last l .j man tett by the v. S: Clyde on Friday Th; c u^ c ward mail is taken by the M.315 words
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60 1901-01-03 2 Perhaps the Admiral of the China -Squadron, and the Officer Commanding the Troops, Singapore, might consider the afforded at Mount Palmer and I ort CSffniMi'i f 'or choice, ol course, as signalling stations for a i\iaic_... wireless telegraphy installation. The lofty 41 masts at these places60 words
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Article432 1901-01-03 2 The Acting Governor has hardened his heart and has used what may be charitably termed his discretion m adhering to his decision not to renominate that old, tried, and respected Municipal administrator, Mr. GENTLE, to the Commission. Alter hawking about the appointment, and incidentally having said432 words
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Article136 1901-01-03 2 Lieut.-Col. J. D. Flllerton, commanding Royal Eng. m Jersey, has been selected for commanding Royal Eng. m the Straits Settlements, and will embark for Singapore m January. It is interesting to see this well-known old name now repeated m connection with Singapore. In 1826; when Mr.136 words
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Article653 1901-01-03 2 For the sea sports yesterday morning, ideal weather prevailed, both from a landsman's and from a nautical point of view, for there was a clear, blue sky, steady sunshine, and a fresh, cooling breeze. As may be expected, the crowd attracted was as numerous as on former653 words
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Article968 1901-01-03 2 Via Australia— (Up to Dec. 12th). Queen Wilhelmina is less aggressively sympathetic. She gave Mr. Kruger a private audience for quarter of an hour, but owing to his travelling incognito, he was not received with the ceremony usually paid to the chief of a State. Italy has968 words
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Article682 1901-01-03 2 M S\n Toy.' At his last visit to Singapore Mr. Dallas established his reputation as a theatricamanager who could be thoroughly relied on to give of the best for the entertainment of the public, and it is not to be wondered at, therefore, that a crowded682 words
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Article59 1901-01-03 2 We regret to state that Mr D Parr) Davies, of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co.'s town staff, died this afternoon, after a long illness, of Brights disease. Mr. Davie:originally came out to a firm that preceded Neave and Tulloch's ship-chandling firm, subsequently joining the Dock Co. He leaves a widow59 words
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Article345 1901-01-03 3 Although perhaps the "regatta" proJuces keener competition among the na- t j vCS| the contests being of a higher order, ♦here can be do doubt of the popularity of the land sports, as was evinced yesterday moon by the dense crowd of natives, n gala costume, who thronged345 words
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Article199 1901-01-03 3 '1 he Betty and Emelia have both arrived from Japan with a total cargo of about j,ooo tons coals, which are now being put out at Tanjong Pagar and Borneo wharves. The cable steamer Recorder returned went to Keppel Wharf. The Glamorganshire affer putting out ler cargo of199 words
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900 1901-01-03 3 Hongkong Wins With 93©. Singapore— 909. Shanghai— 900. This match, as has been before observed, Ihe chief fixture of its kind m the Far -ast, and has now attained the dignity of a rmV established institution, founded, some nay remember, on a proposal originally "ide900 words
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Article1373 1901-01-03 3 (Via Ceylon.) London, December 16th.— Lord Kitchener wires that five officers and 310 men of the prisoners taken at Magahesberg have been released. T he Boers have surrounded and captured 120 of Brabant's Horse m a defile m the Lastron distnct. General Bromfield, m moving on Vryheid, defeated the1,373 words
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Article230 1901-01-03 3 In th- c-t -it Monday, His Lordship Mr. Justice T each gave judgment,. In the case of Rosimbaum v. Regina. He saw no reason to disturb the conviction, which was affirmed and the appeal dismissed. Mr. Joaquim appeared for the Crown and Mr. Braddell represented appellant. This morning,230 words
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Article252 1901-01-03 3 On Dec. 31st there were 7 cases, 7 deaths on Jan. Ist 1 case, 1 death. These were distributed as follows Chinese F. 33 Almeida-street. Malay M. 16 Kampong Bharu. Malay F. 22 Teluk Blanga. Chinese M. 62 v. Neil-road. Malay M. 124 Middle-road. Chinsse F. 53 Md. Sultan-road.252 words
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Article512 1901-01-03 4 Owing to the China disturbances, the Japanese clock and watch industry is reported to be very depressed. The Japanese authorities piopose to lay a new cable between Keelung, m Formosa, nd Nagasaki at a cost of 1,600,000 yen. Under the new licensing law m the Philippines,512 words
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Article257 1901-01-03 4 I he s.s. Jfonv Wan arrived on Monday evening, the 24th inst. from Amoy and Swatow without touching at Hongkong. She had about 1,300 coolies un board. I hose for Singapore were most of them landed on Tuesday morning. Over 400 lor Penang remained on board.257 words
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Article28 1901-01-03 4 The result of the classic race of India, run on Monday, was as follows:— 1. Upguards 2. Tubal Cain II 3. Cherry Toxteth was fourth.28 words
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Article237 1901-01-03 4 Last night, m the Town Hall, the usual Christmas Treat for Children was given by Mr. Buckley, who not only devised a three hours entertainment for nearly 700 children besides grown-ups. but carried it through successfully, mostly by himself. Nobody knows better than he how 7 to237 words
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Article479 1901-01-03 4 Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Colquhoun arrived m Singapore on Christmas Day by the s.s. Sado Mam. on a tour to Borneo, Java, the East Indian Archipelago, the Philippines China and Japan, tin nee, probably homewards, via Ann rica. Mr. Colquhoun (who is an old friend479 words
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Article34 1901-01-03 4 The Kt. Hon'bleEarl Beauchamp returned from Java by the van Gocns yesterday. I he I ndrapura, from Moji, came m this morning with a big cargo of about 6,500 ton« coal for this poit.34 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement663 1901-01-03 4 JH* q Office. Telegraph St. X7_ Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O steam NAVIGATION Co Steamers 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. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD663 words
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Advertisement580 1901-01-03 4 TVJORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. TJTAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE HAMBURG. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. The fast and well-known Mail-steamers of thest lines will leave Singapore on or about the under mentioned dates OU IWARD. HOMEWARD. 1901 1901. Prinz Heinrich Jan. Hamburg Jan. 3. Prinzess Irene Jan. 14 Sachsen Jan. 17. Preussen J^n. 28 Kiautschou Jan.580 words
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Article521 1901-01-03 5 The S. C. C. played a v scratch" game on the Esplanade last Monday, resulting m m draw. Scores Run's Side. Isi Innings. 2nd Innings, IT. Eastonc b Noon 7 b Noon o F. J. Benjatield b Noon 5 did not bat TL A. Le Doux run out o521 words
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Article395 1901-01-03 5 vi Chin. si. Commissioners' Credentials. A Shanghai contemporary states that when rince Ching and Li Hung Chang's credentials 'ere questioned by the representatives of the 'owers, the Chinese Peace Commissioners replied that their authority to represent the Government -ame by telegraph, and that when they telegraphed to395 words
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Article576 1901-01-03 5 ivf Th f IIo in g are the scores m the Mixed Doubles Competition played on Christmas and Boxing Day. Miss Werry &A. C. Somerville 52 sl^'T' 104 Mrs. Machale and E. S. Ezekiel 55 63 ,1 ol M.ssGunnandA.A.Gunn ...59 l Mrs. Cumming &j. D.Saunders 61 56576 words
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Article87 1901-01-03 5 The various places of worship have been largely attended at the Christmas Services. At St. Andrew's Cathedral the number of communicants was unusually large. At the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Christmas Eve. Haydn's Mass with full orchestral accompaniment and the Adeste Fideles were sung. At St.87 words
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Article129 1901-01-03 5 Commenting on a recent measure, the Pinang Gazette says If the bill be as carelessly worded from a legal point of view as it is from a position m respect to grammar, we fear there will be trouble m the future. The use of the indicative mood m place of129 words
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Article126 1901-01-03 5 The exhibition of the Perak Art Club began on Dec. 24th, and from the catalogue, there appears to have been much artistic work done. Negri Sembilan, Selangor, Penang and Singapore all send specimens of their work, the exhibitors from here being Mrs. S. T. Kerr, Mrs. Evatt,126 words
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Article170 1901-01-03 5 Mr. Henry Dallas, with his large company arrived here this morning by the Lmndawa from a very successful season m Calcutta The repertoire of the company includes San Toy, <• the Belle of New York/ Fiorodora," (which proved a very attractive piece m India), The Geisha, and The170 words
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Article270 1901-01-03 5 THE SULTAN AND THE CROWN." The circumstances under which H. H. the Sultan of Johore has had to scratch The Crown for his engagements at the Calcutta Meetings have been already stated m the sporting columns of the dailies. It remains, of course, to be seen whether the Singapore Stewards270 words
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Article157 1901-01-03 5 Later details show that the German training ship Gneisenau (whose loss has been repoited already) was lying m the Gulf of Malaga for gun practice when a storm suddenly arose. All the anchor chains were broken, and as the ship drifted towards the rocks, the157 words
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Article90 1901-01-03 5 Perak expects to have a balance of assets over liabilities on Monday next of $1,531,811. [That is not counting m the value of her railways, public buildings, works, roads &c] The revenue for 1901 is estimated at $*****,695. and the expenditure at §8,685,733. Among the big items of90 words
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Article346 1901-01-03 5 Various thefts occurred during the holidays. ATaichu, of 51 Boat Quay, is the loser of clothing value f 141. A Chinaman, of 11 Mosque-st, has been robbed of $514, stolen from a box m his house. Mrs. Keith of 71 F River Valley-rd. is the unfortunate loser of346 words
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Article342 1901-01-03 5 The programme for the Sea Sporti, to be held as usual on New Year's Day, is a very attractive one. The sailing races include two handicaps for boats of any rig built on European models, one for boats with a sail area of over and the other342 words
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Article112 1901-01-03 5 Captain lnkster. of the Hebe^ from Dcii, reports that at 8 a.m. yesterday he spoke the Euplcctela off Raffles Strait. She wished to be reported "all well." At 9.45 a.m. yesterday a Shell" liner passed through the harbour from West to East. H. M. S. Algennc lett the112 words
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Article535 1901-01-03 6 Sister Katherine gratefully acknowledges Christmas gifts for the children at St. Mary's from members of the W. C. T. U. The Earl of Sandwich is a passenger 4:om Europe by the German mail steamer Hamburg, due hero on the 3rd January. Capt. C. V. N. Lyne.535 words
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Article134 1901-01-03 6 Yrstei day afternoon the Synagogue m A'aterloo Street was crowded with the lite and beauty of the Jewish community of Singapore on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Reman Ezra, the ddtst daughter ol Mr. N. N.J.Ezra of Singapore, to Mr M. J. Moses, manager ol134 words
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Article682 1901-01-03 6 The Company that Mr. Dallas has brought to Singapore on the present occasion is numerically the strongest he has ever travelled East with ana judging from Press comments m India, this remark also applies to the talent. The actual strength of the Company is thirty-four, no less682 words
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Article131 1901-01-03 6 It is gratifying to learn from one of the players who returned by the Pin Seng this morning that Singapore managed to turn the tables m football, beating both Perak and Penang. The Perak football match was played at Taipeng last Monday, when the Visitors won131 words
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Article23 1901-01-03 6 Haydn's Imperial Mass will be repeated at the special midnight service at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on New ear a hve.23 words
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114 1901-01-03 6 THE TALE OF THE AGGRIEVED HUSBAND." The appended letter and memorandum from' the Protector of Chinese put a very different complexion on the "wail of the aggrieved spouse" that reached us the other day m the form of a Chinese circular Chinese Protectorate, Singapore, 28th Dec. 1900. Sir, I beg114 words
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Article421 1901-01-03 6 i. The writer of the circular was married to a girl Lorn the Po Leung Kuk some years ago, and since that time he has consistently ill treated her. On one occasion she took refuge from him m thc Home,' but was persuaded to go and live with a421 words
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Article78 1901-01-03 6 The collier Knight Errant, from Norfolk, America, with a gross tonnage of 7,464 tons, left for Manila yesterday afternoon, after taking m over 1,000 tons bunker coal at Tanjong Pagar. The Hye Leong his left the Roads 'for Keppel Harbour, where she docked yesterday. H. M. S. Algcrine,78 words
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Article143 1901-01-03 6 The annual installation ceremony of Lodge Zetland m the East. No. s<>B E. C. was held m Freemasons Ha 1 last evening, m the presence of the D. D G. M Ruling, W. Bro. J. P. Joaquin., and a large number of brethren and past masters, when Bro. T.143 words
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Article26 1901-01-03 6 Miss Hale Johnson thanks her pupils for the pretty tokens of the Xmas and New Year Greetings and wishes them all a very Happy New Year.26 words
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Article, Illustration173 1901-01-03 6 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the jrtulosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, ant) hurts no body m the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the M Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press,"173 words
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Article383 1901-01-03 6 In his new column m 7\,»</ay, Mr. van hei speaks ol an enthusiastic statistician as having recently estimated millions as the total number cf chess-players, male and female. In the Newark (New Jersey) Call,* t Dr. Schaefa cites a remark that was recently made to him by a383 words
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Article70 1901-01-03 6 The following are the latest returns Cases* Death to 21st inclusive 213 187 on 22nd 4 4 on 23rd 3 2 on 24th ..2 2 on 75th o o All Chinese cases from J2nd to 25th. On 26th inst., 1 case, 1 death on 27th, 3 cases, 3 deaths.70 words
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Article17 1901-01-03 6 Mr. Young, staying at the Seletar bungalow, reports the loss of a gold ring value $1 o.17 words
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1236 1901-01-03 7 By an bx -Colonial. Time has flown rapidly, and brought .Tuny changes, since the writer of these lines left the Straits, with more years than honours to his credit m the record. He is by no means a patriarch, nor is1,236 words
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532 1901-01-03 7 Husband Under Arrbst. Mrs. Wm. Hoist, ex-stewardess of the ship Topgallant, was found dead m her room h\ the Oregon Hotel, Manila, at 6 a.m. on the 6th inst., and her husband, ex-carpenter ot the ship Topgallant, is under arrest at the Santa Crux station532 words
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Article94 1901-01-03 7 In the Supreme Court this morning, on Mr. Van Someren's application, leave to appeal to Her Majesty m Council was granted by Mr. Justice Leach to Nye Rai, the appellant m the former action, the appellant giving security for the cost of the appeal94 words
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Article871 1901-01-03 7 It was a smelly, stuffy, suffocating, sultry, sweltering night m Singapore, the City of stale Mongolian stenches. Thieves, cockroaches and nightjars were abroad pursuing their customary evil practices several thousands of bull-frogs (with a powerful American accent) were saying Wa'all Wa'all" m nasal chorus, and here and871 words
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289 1901-01-03 7 Weather permitting, this match will b^ fired off to-morrow afternoon at Balestier range, which, though not yet out of the contractor's hands, is to a limited extent available for shooting. There has been considerable difficulty i-i deciding on the Singapore team this year, particularly as289 words
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Article506 1901-01-03 7 PaUlSSD by a German Off.CBR. Some time ago we drew attention to an article in a well known French military journal, purporting to have been written by a correspondent inChina, and dealing with the native troops in the China Expeditionary Force, in terms the reverse of506 words
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Article88 1901-01-03 7 These particulars of the railway recently opened m Siam may be of interest. The line, began m 1892, four years after the survey, was opened as far as Ayuthia (70 kilom) m 1879. The full Hn e > as now opened, is 265 kilom and it88 words
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Article211 1901-01-03 8 This morning the temporary attap building to be used as Courts of Justice during the enlargement of the old Courts, was occupied for the first time, His Lordship, Mr. Justice Leach sitting for a short time. There was no formal ceremony, scarcely necessary perhaps, but211 words
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Article334 1901-01-03 8 A most drastic course is proposed by the tWichi A r ichi Shim fan: with regard to the Chinese complication. That journal's view is that all attempts to come to a satisfactory arrangement with th. present Government of China must uixm. frv.itlrss inasnuch as the CourtJapan Mail - 334 words
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Article169 1901-01-03 8 rhe question of establishing a cold torage business m Hongkong has been tinier consideration for several years, and the rise m the price of food commodities has emphasised the necessity for such a conenience. The Americans m Manila have ed the way m the erection of cold storageChina Mail - 169 words
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Article48 1901-01-03 8 A batch of B*niahmeni Ordeis is pubi>hed. Subordinate members ol the Government kfedtcal Department who are at present vied apothecaries are m future to be d Assistant Surgeons." A number of appointments m thi Malay "tales Guides ar inaoe The Siogapoie Municipal Estimates for are published.48 words
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Article869 1901-01-03 8 A doubtful rumour at Shanghai states that a French force is preparing to make a descent on Hankow from the north. Mr. and Mrs. Rounsevelle Wildman have J been giving private theatricals at Hong- kong. The piece was Mr. Henry Arthur Jones's pretty little comedy M869 words
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Article132 1901-01-03 8 The United States transport Kilpatrick, Capt. G. O. Rodgers, arrived from New York this morning bound for Manila with 21 officers and 935 men. Captain Follett of the Giang Ann, which arrived from Samarang this morning, reports that at 5.30 p.m. last Thursday he observed a sailing ship132 words
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Article134 1901-01-03 8 Very soon the 300 th anniversary of the birth of John Company will be upon us and doubtless some means will be adopted to celebrate so interesting an event. It was on December 31,1600, that Queen Elizabeth granted a charter to 216 Englishmen, headed by George, Earl of134 words
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Article121 1901-01-03 8 The Members ot the Singapore Art Club are invited to compete for a Prize which will shortly be given for the best study of "still-life" either of fruit or Bowers. A second prize will also be gi\en. Sketches or paintings may be of oil or watt r121 words
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Article344 1901-01-03 8 A novel and interesting conjuring entertainment was given by Prof. Renard at the Marine Club last evening, before a number of members and their friends. Prof. Renard is an artist of no mean skill. A Chinaman, emptying boiling water from one tub into another at i iS Newbridgerd. yesterday, slipped344 words
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Article704 1901-01-03 8 Special Mkbting. December 28th 1000. Present Mr. A* Gentle, (President) and Messr.. Barker, Maclaren, Sohst, and Choa Giang Thye. Absent Col. Pennefather and Messrs. jagc Saunders, Moses and Lee Choon Guan. Bills. Bills to the amount of $8,457.50, almost entirely due to interest on loans (said the President)704 words
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Article157 1901-01-03 8 The Universal Gazette states that fort) thousand Mahommedans have raised a rebellion m Kansu against the Manchus Captain Hofmeier, m command of the German battleship Wehscnburg, now m Hongkorg harbour, was formerly captain of the unfortunate schoolship Gneisenau which has just been wrecked at Malaga. Telegrams via Hongkong The Northumberlands157 words
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Article1139 1901-01-03 9 Omicanid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli v Juvenal. During that strange travesty of justice, honour and civilisation, exhibited by French ourts press and people m the trials of M Emile Zola and Captain Dreyfus, the fopicist, m common with the rest of the world, wondered1,139 words
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Article331 1901-01-03 9 The second concert of the year und; r the auspices ol thc Catholic Club was given m the Town Hall last night before a large The prog i amine was an excellent one, and considering the fact that the Conductor, Mr. D'Cotta, was afforded a fortnight only331 words
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Article121 1901-01-03 9 The Rev. C Pierrepont Edwards, known to Londoners as the Fighting Parson," has written as follows to W. T. Stead Sir, I have duly received your scurrilous communication for which I do not not thank you. After the first feelings of indignation and disgust121 words
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Article884 1901-01-03 9 Death has removed one of Shanghai's oldest pilots m the person of Captain C. M. Centerwall, who died suddenly at the General Hospital on the 12th inst. The Army and Navy Gazette with its I issue of Dec. ist gives an effective Coloured Supplement depicting types of forces m the884 words
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Article172 1901-01-03 9 The results of the play for the Straits Championship and the Warren Shield at Penang are as follows. Championship. George Macbain 41 -j- 44 85 P. Fowlie 47 -f 42 89 D. A. M. Brown 44 47=91 J. L. Crockatt 46 4- 49 95 Lewis Jones 51 +45172 words
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Article580 1901-01-03 9 Singapore C.C. v. Pbnang. The complete scores m the cricket matches are now available, and read as follows Singapore C.C. Dunman t Green b Talma 39 c and b Talma... 7 Abrams C. \V. Ibw b Green 7 b Talma... o Sharp b Zehnder 29 b Talma... 3 Hannaford580 words
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1788 1901-01-03 10 Litter from am Inniskillxng Dragoon Officii*. (Continued.) Monday, Sept. 10th. Started 6.30 a.m. advanced squadron until united with Mahon's force, held coppie until relieved to get food from waggons. Boer snipers about. Country awful for cavalry and transport too big. Infantry should be sent1,788 words
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Article586 1901-01-03 10 The catalogue of works added to the Raffles Library m 1900 has been issued. We wish our readers, one and all, M A Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year/ The outward P. O. Mail Peninsular arrived with the mails from home at about 5 p.m. on586 words
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Article90 1901-01-03 10 Cholera reported on the 28th 5 cases, 5 deaths .—24 Nankin St., 31 Chiang Tew Place, 22 A. Havelock Road, Found m Cross St., nth Mile, Bukit Timah Road. All Chinese. On 39th 2 cases, 3 deaths On 30th 3 2 Previously 231 204 Total 236 209 All cases90 words
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Article770 1901-01-03 10 The main feature of the Colonial year is the triennial lean m our revenue, due to the increased tenders for the Opium and Spirit Farms. Although this does not take effect till the end of the year, the estimates had to be re-shaped, owing to the increased770 words
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Article56 1901-01-03 10 General Frey, of the French Expeditionary Corps to China, and Madame Frey were through passengers on board the Ernest Simons on return home. General Frey's name has been prominently before the public recently m connection with the seizure at Marseilles by the French Government of the 40 cases of booty56 words
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Article800 1901-01-03 11 hundred years hence m nmeteeo h indred and ninety-nine the newspapers which we read to-day will be framed as a curiosity The opinions expressed by its leader-writers, so convincing now, will have been disproved by events, or will appear obviously unsound. The noisiest men and women of800 words
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Article30 1901-01-03 11 Tin: two women who were reported to terrorised several ladies m the TangJin district have been arrested They are alleged to be two Jewesses. Rachel and wah Isaac by name.30 words
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Article1741 1901-01-03 11 From the full report of the above dinner, held on Dec. 4th, we give the following extracts, as being of more general interest. Among those present were Sir Charles Diike, Sir Frank Swettenham, Sir Hugh Low, Sir Andrew Clarke, Mr. E. W. Birch, Mr. J. R.1,741 words
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Article390 1901-01-03 11 Commenting on the dinner, the L. and C. Express says A year ago the appointment of Mr. Hugh Clifford as Governor of North Borneo and Labuan was hailed with a chorus of approval. It was generally felt that the directors had secured m Mr. Clifford an exceptionally able Governor, pe-uliarly390 words
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Article216 1901-01-03 11 A friend m London writes (7th Dec.) The Straits Settlements Dinner last night at the Hotel Metropole was a pleasant function. Sir Andrew Clarke was m the. Chair, with the Crown Prince of Siam as the principal guest, and Sir Robert Herbert had the next place216 words
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Article49 1901-01-03 11 It is reported that Mr. Berkhuysen will take over the business of Messrs. VV. Mansfield Co., m Penang, early next year, and that Mr. A. H. B. Dennys will join his brother as one of the firm of I )ennys Co., landing and shipping agents, auctioneers, &c, m Penang.49 words
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Article123 1901-01-03 11 A Sonnet. Good-bye Old Year When we have said 1 good-bye And clasped each other's hands for this last time, Where wilt thou go? To what more welcome clime Where is the throne that thou wilt occupy What courtiers will follow m thy train The dreaded band123 words
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Article88 1901-01-03 11 The S. R. C. opposed the Garrison on the Recreation ground last Saturday, and beat them by 27 runs. The Garrison scored 65 runs, of which Lt. Nimmo made 30, and for the Club, Ess was top-scorer The other engagement S. C. C. v. Catholic C. C. was scratched,88 words
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Article62 1901-01-03 11 The following is the result of the monthly medal Handicap played on Saturday, L/ec. _Qtn H'cap Capt. H. Winter 4S 47 12 8$ J. H. 1). Jones 44 47 4 87 Dr. M. Robertson 49 52 14 87 J.C. D. Jones 47 48 4 91 A.62 words
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Advertisement288 1901-01-03 11 _£j N. mfSSUmfU Ks I ABLISHBD \fs^^% 1864. i Doz. 2 Dcz t) YD. Botts. 3 Botts. Yin Ordinaire 54.00 ,$5.00 Medoc Black Label 4.00 5.00 Medoc White 5.00 6.00 St. Fmiiion 5.00 6.0 c St. Juhen 7.00 S.OO St. Estephe 9.00 10.00 Ch. Leoville 11.00 12.00 We keep a288 words
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Article4590 1901-01-03 12 CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. GENERAL January. 1. New currency introduced m Austria-Hun-gary. Mr. Hay at Washington announces that the U.S. negotiations with the Great European Powers, regarding the open door m China, have met with gratifying success. New Year Sports on sea and land. Sergeant's Ball at Tanglin.4,590 words
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Article3668 1901-01-03 13 January. x. Enrolment of the first draft of the City Volunteer Corps for South Africa. Kuruman surrenders to the Boers. General French has a slight and successful action at Colesberg. 2. It is announced from the War Office thar twelve battalions of Militia are to3,668 words
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Article2002 1901-01-03 14 May. 21. Joint Note from the Ambassadors at Peking calling the attention of the Chinese Government to the Boxer troubles. 22. The Chinese authorities send troops to put down the Boxer movement m disturbed districts. 27. Boxers burn stuion on the Lu-Han line. 28. Railway communication2,002 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement302 1901-01-03 14 LTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 1 10.000.000 RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 7 Silver Reserve 2,000,000 j $i: 00O|O0 RESERVE LIABILITY OF mrtm PROPRIBTORS j o»v.'.oao,Coo COUBT OP DIBBCTOBS. N. A Subs, Esq. Chairman. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Deputy Chairman E. Gobtz, Esq. Hon. R. M Gray. A. J.302 words
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Article620 1901-01-03 15 Diphtheria is very prevalent m Nagasaki. Mr. I K. Jennings is appointed proit ng agent to the new opium and spirit ers. Bishop Fee returned from his visit to li a by the Malacca on Monday morn[apanese statistics for the first week m December -how a620 words
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109 1901-01-03 15 The customary festive gathering of the German community at Singapore took place on New Year's Eve, to welcome m the New Year and the New Century m appropriate fashion. On this occasion, mention must be made of a special incident, namely the ceremonial109 words
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Article205 1901-01-03 15 Mr. H. F. Carmichae! at Hor.gkong has been charged with infringing the Companies Ordinance, by the alleged making of false entries m the books of Carmichael and Co. Ltd m respect of ten shares of that Company. The Englishmen m Manila gave a successful ball at the Ermita Club-house on205 words
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Article81 1901-01-03 15 (Corrected up to January 2) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/1 v demand 2ji\ Private credits 3 m/s *l l \t documents 3 m/s 2/1 J credits 6 m/s 2 l l ji France, demand 264} Germany, demand 214! India, T. T 155^ HONGKONG, demand par Yokohama, demand 3%81 words
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Article116 1901-01-03 15 (January 2.^ Tin..,. 966.25 Gambier 3. 20 do. Cube No. 1... 13.1a) Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 29.2s do. White, (Fair L/W=~s% 42 50 Nutmegs 110s to the lb.) 56 do. (80s to the lb) 76 Mace (Banda)... 92 Cloves (Amboina) 32 Libenan Coffee 19 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality;116 words
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512 1901-01-03 15 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. SOUTH AFRICA. De Wet is m the neighbourhood of Senekal. Clements has defeated 3000 Boers with five guns, under Delarey, entrenched on a range of kopjes. The Inniskillings and Borderers stormed the hills. French arrived later and routed the fleeing Boers. About 5000 men and 8000 horses will512 words
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Article46 1901-01-03 15 Thirteen Firms Involved. Thirteen failures are reported from the Stock Exchange on Saturday, owing to the embarrassments caused by the London and Globe Financial Corporation, of which Lord Dufferin is Chairman. Three more failures of Westralian firms are reported on the Stock Exchange.46 words
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Article53 1901-01-03 15 Lord Dufferin has resigned his Chairmanship of the Whitaker and Wright Companies, on receipt of the news that his son is wounded, and has gone to the Cape. [Lord Basil Gawaine Blackwood was recently acting as Deputy-Judge-Advocate at Capetown but has probably gone forward53 words
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Article68 1901-01-03 15 C.M.G.'s FORTHE FAR EAST. Dr. M. F. Simon, C.M.G. Mr. C. C. Bigham, Attache at Peking Mr. Pelham Warren, Consul-General at Hankow: Mr. W. R. Carles, Consul at Tientsin: Mr. C. W. Campbell, ViceConsul at Shanghai Mr. M. F. A. Fraser. Consul at Chinking: and Dr. M.68 words
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Advertisement62 1901-01-03 15 McALISTER Co. Engineering Department. FOR Planting, Mining, Engineering, Carpenters Tools and Requisites Portable Steam Engines and Centrifugal Pumps Dicks Patent and Original Balata Belting Circular, Frame, Cross cut and Hand Saws Hand Pumps for House and Ship use Hand Drilling Machines and Portabl Forges Cement Drain Pipes, Fire Bricks Fire62 words
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Advertisement141 1901-01-03 15 W. Dalian Australian Horse Repository 3 KOEK ROAD, (off Orchard Road.) JUST ARRIVED. Per s.s. CLITUS. A VERY SELECT SHIPMENT OF Horses, Cobs Ponies which have all been carefully broken m before leaving Australia, and will therefore be ready for immediate use. The shipment includes Prize Carriage Pairs, Handsome Ladies'141 words
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Article946 1901-01-03 16 and, 1901. Quotation. Capital. Paid Ur. Sharks Paid Bank of China and Japan, Ltd, 41 Nominal, f 2,000,000 414.231 199.875 £4 Deferred. £5 1*250 7i Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. io,ooo££ 8,584 Aj.^^ Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4.50 Sales. 175.000 87,500 17,500 $5 Clear Water Dairy Farm946 words
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Article183 1901-01-03 16 (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Dec. 24th 12.37 noon. A Note to the Chinese Government covers all the German demands. At Berlin it is considered expedient that the troops shall not leave Chlhli before the demands are complied with and compensation paid. The Allied representatives are conducting no183 words
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Article33 1901-01-03 16 THE DUKE AND DUGHESS OF YORK. Hongkong's Invitation. No Decision Yet. Hongkong, has invited the Duke and Ducliess of York to visit the city. No reply to the invitation has been received yet.33 words
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Article71 1901-01-03 16 A CONSULAR VISIT TO THE NANKING VICEROY. (^Special to Singapore Free Press.j Hongkong, Dec. 28th, 4.31 p.m. The British Consul-General, Mr. Pelham Warren, and the German Consul, Herr Knappe, have gone from Shanghai to Nanking to consult Liukunyi. GERMAN STEAMER WRECKED ON THE YANGTSE. The new German steamer Suishing71 words
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23 1901-01-03 16 Hongkong, Dec. 29th, 11. 40 a.m. The China Officials state that the Government have accepted the peace conditions.23 words
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Advertisement37 1901-01-03 16 "White Horse Cellar" Whisky. To be obtained from Messrs. KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd HOON KEAT Co. ANN LOCK Co. GEOK TEAT Co. YONG HOA SENG Co. YONG LEE SENG Co. AGENTS GUTHRIE and Co. Nov i tuths uc37 words
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Miscellaneous774 1901-01-03 16 CLEARANCES. December 24. Sado Marl, Jap. str., Thompson, for Hongkong and Japan. Sultan, Brit, st Pitts, for Freemantle, via ports. Ban Whatt Soon, Brit, str., Rouse, tor Billiton and Pontianak. Lightning, Brit, str., Spence, for Hongkong. Said, Brit, str., Underhay, for Palembang. Prometheus, Brit, str., Day, for China and Japan.774 words
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Miscellaneous331 1901-01-03 16 Passengers Arrived. Dec. 25. Per Choin Phya Mr. Eaged. Per Sadu Maru Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Mr. und Mrs. Coloquhoun, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Banks, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. G. M. Dare, Miss Turner, Mr. E. Shires, Mr. E. Fook, Mr. J. Iving. Dec. 26.— Per Charterhouse Mr.331 words
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Miscellaneous270 1901-01-03 16 Passengers Arrived. the Mails. Dec. 27.— Per P. &O. Cljde hrom Shanghai—Mr. Otten. From Hongkong— Mr. A. VV. Newton, Mr. W. G. Evans. Dec. 2Q.— Per P. &O. Peninsular From London.— Mr. Fot.seca, Mr. Graham, Mr. Edwards. From Marseilles.— Mr. and Mrs. Warrack, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey. From Sydney.— Mr.270 words
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