The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 June 1897
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Title Section19 1897-06-04 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 4,11 JUNE, 1897. DA PLY ISSUE, No. 2,98419 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement788 1897-06-04 1 Mr q Office. Co'.iyer Quay AC**" Wharves. New Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steam for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEY--1 oN. INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, HKINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON. ough Bills of Lading issued for Persian (^^Continental and American Ports, also for C\ Coast, and San Francisco788 words
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Advertisement950 1897-06-04 1 NORD-DEUTSCHER LLOYD BREMEN. THE fast and well known steamers of this line x will leave Singapore on or about the undermentioned dates. OUTWARDS HOMEWARDS To arrive Singapore for To arrive Singapore for China. Europe. «Bg*j. 1897. Sachsen June 24. Preussen June 27. Bayem July 2.1. Sutiisen Juiy 25. Pr. Heinrich950 words
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Advertisement1001 1897-06-04 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIf. Under Contract with thi Netherlands India Government. Agents at SingaporbtShips Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-2 Collyer Quay Time Table for June, 1897. Steamer From Expected Will be despatched for jjate. Baiilam Moluccas June 3rd. S'baya, Boeleling, Ampenan, Macassar a; Moluccas. June 6th. Van Diemen Batavia.1,001 words
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Advertisement565 1897-06-04 1 I T-JONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid-up capital $i0.000,00c RESERVE FUND J *****00 RESERVE LIABILITY OF *i PROPRIETORS 110,000,00c Court or Di recto us. St. C. MICHAELSEN Eso— Chairman. Hon. J. J. Bell Irving. Depute, Chairman. C. Bkurmann, Esq. j A.J. Raymond, Esq G. D. Boning, Esq J k. L.565 words
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Advertisement568 1897-06-04 1 TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE Co., Ltd., of HAMBURG. NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE Co., HAMBURG. HAMBURG BREMEN FIRE INSURANCE Co., HAMBURG. ""PHE undersigned, Agents ot the above cumx panies, are prepared to accept fire risk:, al current rates. PUTTFARCKEN Co. Oct. i*. THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Fire risks accepted at568 words
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Advertisement400 1897-06-04 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Through passage tickets panted to Kii^larm France, and Germany by all tram filial- line of Steamers, also to San Francisco by the totmmH of the above ines. 1 1/ other Kuropean points at proportionate ,^i. Special reduced rata granted i<.400 words
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Article1950 1897-06-04 2 Here s-hal! the Tress the People'* right maintain, L'nawed by influence and unbtibed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorioui precepts draw. Pledged to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. FRIDAY, JUNE 4. l8 97- A letter from the Colonial Secretary to the Deputy President of the Municipal1,950 words
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Article657 1897-06-04 2 AM) Jl'RILI K Si HOI.ARSHII's. To He Sani tion-d bv the Goi krnob. Hie following further corMM>ondence re the proposed permanent Memorial of the completion of the Ooth year of Her Majesty's reign was read at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners yester- day May 31st. Sir,—657 words
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328 1897-06-04 2 Ihe Eastern Extension Company have recently contracted to lay two cable; for the Government of Netherlands India which will bring two important regions into telegraphic communication with the world I. A cable to connect Acheen with Pulo Way. 11. A cable to connect the islands328 words
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Article147 1897-06-04 2 The Education Department are now in receipt of a telegram announcing the result of the Queen's Scholarship examinations held in March last, from which it appears that Mr. Fred. Salzmann, of the Raffles School, second son of Mr Edward Salzmann, is again top of the list Mr.147 words
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Article42 1897-06-04 2 (Special to Singapore Free /'re China and Commerce Hongkong, June The Si-kiang river in the fmOMM Kwang-tung has been opened to comrne: and steamers are now leaving for the interior. The officials are said to be dodg;.,. new likin regulations.42 words
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Article9 1897-06-04 2 County Cricket. Gloucester has beater. Surrev wickets.9 words
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Article24 1897-06-04 2 A Naval Contribution Approved The Cape Assembly has adopt) motion that the Cape shall contribute to the Imperial Navy24 words
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Article38 1897-06-04 2 A Proposal by France. I ranee has proposed a scheme tor the autonomy of Crete, with a foreign ft merie. and has guaranteed a loan t the expenses. Russia and Great Britain ftp-pri v<38 words
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Article414 1897-06-04 2 The Ministry Resign. The Spanish Cabinet bt_ resigned London June 4th, fo*p7 n_-n u is notified that the Warrer. Sfcittd for Rihe-shooting will be shot tor between July 10th and Juiy 1 7th Ahmat. the Malay who was Wttsmml'm possess. on of Mr. J. B. Robertson's414 words
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Article118 1897-06-04 2 We have been asked to call the attention of those interested in the races for European events at the Jubilee Regatta on June >**> that there will be two races, one for European boats belonging to ships in harbour and a handicap for all open and half-decked118 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement1246 1897-06-04 2 BELLS ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY s LIMITED. (CHINA JAPAN AND STRAITS SETTLEMEN IS.) 3, Battery Road, Singapore. MERCHANTS AND ENGINEERS. bell rwfc—l d World-wide reputation and are used by the British, French Russian, Italian. Swtdhh and Spnnisli Navies also by the Principal English, Colonial, and American Railway 8r.1.i > ASBESTOS NON-CONDUCTING1,246 words
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Advertisement675 1897-06-04 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED. Municipal Debentures 5% Tanjong Pagar Dock Debs. Singapore Land Co.'s Shares. FOR SALE. Pengerang Planting Co.'s Shares. Pataling Coffee Co.'s Shares. FRASER L.... Exchange and Sh-te \Mmn wanted" A EUROPEAN or Eurasian Nurse for infants. Apply by letter to T," c'o Free Press. June 4 7' 6675 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous173 1897-06-04 2 The Week. Friday, 4th 1 High Water —1 1.3 noon. I Cricket. 2nd XI. Next \Y. Chinese < hnstian Association, 8 p.m. French Mail Homewards closes, 6 p.m. Eduffjoc Khory Mark Lodge 8.30 p.m. Jumping Contest, Circus, lank Rood j MO. Saturday, sth High Water ,.30 a., 1 .50 p.173 words
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Article646 1897-06-04 3 (Thursday, Jun<- 3, 1897) special meeting of the Municipal Tommis. followed by the ordinary fortnightly meet- r. ni was held this afternoon. \f r. W. Egert on pre,j in g. There were also present Mr In. Sohst, Mr. Seah Liang Seah, Mr. Tan J«ak Kim, Mr. \V. Evans,646 words
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Article3012 1897-06-04 3 I Bl PjRMASHST MSMOBIM Si HE Vh A ?VR<>\ EI>. On the rr.o'.ion of Mr. Nanson, seconded bj Mr. Joaqu.m stand. ng order- were s ispended, and the —eetirg proceeded to the lurther discwssie* 4 the permanent Jubily memorial. Mr. Nanson said he had prepared a rnot3,012 words
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Article157 1897-06-04 3 I he G.O.< has been pleased to grant leave of ainenix to the undermentioned Officers for periods db stated against their name-,, on private affairs Lieutenant A.I). Boden, lit Baltn. Rifle Brigade, from 14th June to 14th September. 1897. 2nd Lieutenant C. O. B. Blewitt, 1st Battu. Rifle157 words
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Article159 1897-06-04 3 A KOYAL KOMAM B, I he Duchesse d'Alenton, the Royal victim of the Paris lire, was at one period of her life the heroine of an interesting romance. She was the youngest of Duke Max of Bavaria's five daughters, and when iS yeao ul age became affianced159 words
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Article149 1897-06-04 3 Says a home paper. Mr. A. P. Talbot, the Assistant Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements, is still in England. 111-health has prevented him returning to his duties, and it appears somewhat uncertain whether he will again resume duty in the Colonial Secretariat. It is highly probable that149 words
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Article98 1897-06-04 3 Western Australia is again able to show a handsome increase in revenue in its return for April, the receipts having amounted to 237,060/., as compared with 181,015', in the corresponding period of last year. This has been achieved in face of a significant falling off under the head98 words
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78 1897-06-04 3 Captain H. B. de Hamei, one of the Assistant Inspectors of the Gold Coast Constabulary, has been selected for the appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Police in the Straits Settlements. Captain de Hamel is an Artilleryman holding a commission in the Londonderry Artillery78 words
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Article103 1897-06-04 3 At the- meeting of the Raffles Trustees yesterday it was decided to ask the Governor not to allow any building to be put up in front of the land belonging to the Raffles Institution Although the Trustees might very well, in the public interests, have waived their103 words
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Article224 1897-06-04 3 'Siam Free Press I he celebrated petition which was fqrwatrfed by the Bangkok cattle traders to the Singapore authorities asking for a removal of the present restrictions upon the importation of Bangkok cattle has, we hear, been rejected. The Colonial Secre'ary re plies that the restrictions224 words
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Article233 1897-06-04 3 We record to-da) an .tern of news which will doubtless cause- many ot the British men ot business in Bangkok to ponder. The French Representative here evidently regards it as one of his duties to actively assist hrench commercial enterprise if! Sia, n, and in233 words
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209 1897-06-04 3 Mr. \V. C. Langdon, wlio has fur eight years been superintendent of the Telegraph Office: here, and who is appointed on promotion to the Port Darwin station in Northern Australia, wa- yesterday the recipient of a very handsome testimonial from the staff of the209 words
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Article138 1897-06-04 3 BOOKS ADDED JUNK 4111. 1897. Boldrewood, Rolf, The Sealskin Cloak. Broughton. Riioda, Fairstma. Corelli, Marie, Soul of Lilith. Crane, Stephen, The Third Violet. Cresswell, Henry, Without Issue. Dawson, W. J., Story of Hannay. Donovan, Dick, Chronicles of Michael Danevitch. GnOb/e, Francis, the Lower Life. Griffiths, Arthur, The Rome138 words
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Article1126 1897-06-04 3 We call particular attention to the subjoined statement. No incident of its kind, of equal interest and importance, has occurred of latMMars. A declaration so startling in its general scop^and so full of corroborative detail, certainly warrants the j conclusion that a new epoch in1,126 words
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Article78 1897-06-04 3 (Corrected up to June 4.) On London. Bank 4 m/h t/l I j demand j Private credits 3 m/*. tfo-li 16 documents 3 m/s... 2/0 credits 6 m/s j/o-j 10 On India. Bank demand 162I On Hongkong. Bank demand |irem. On Yokohama. Bank demand prem On Java. Bank demand78 words
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225 1897-06-04 3 PRODUCE. HONGKONG WEATHER TELEGRAMS. (June 4) Tin $3>t>.2; Gambier 5.80 do. Cube No. 1 g.50 Pepper, Black (ordinary S' pore j 15. do. White, (Fair L/\V= 5 23. Nutmegs 110s to the ib.) 63. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboinaj 17.50 Liberian CofFee 28.50 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality; 3.70 do.225 words
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Article105 1897-06-04 3 I n-MoKKow. Rm Per l l'»>^kok Tordenskiuld IM Kuala Pahaog, fcc. Perriuna 11 an Banekok >^o« I v Kuala Rahanjg, L \i. ,'.,.,•> f >M»Vi w !i kM Hatu I'dhai >.», i i Mitticca, fcc .w<A ira Deli Sumaftu I i H Bangkok Romeo iv Hongkong, Orestes i105 words
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Article101 1897-06-04 3 Hkom Kngund p. i P Si (J. s. Fa. in-.,. on June 6tli, with Kn^ii*- 1 auuK ul May rjffc answering ielters 4npatdwd r > Hfj«parc on April 14th. From China: pii \1 M. s. v Vmrrm m Saturday, June 5th. Mails already despatched for London Left101 words
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Article47 1897-06-04 3 A Time Bull at Fort (arming and one al Pale* Bran, fulls each day at l p.m S.ng^purf nu-a. nine (Greenwich mean time 6 hrs.. 4 nun.. 35 te, being hoisted five minutes previously To-day Fort Canning and Fulu Bran, bole le.! correctly.47 words
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Article19 1897-06-04 3 June 3.— Per Rovnn Kcv. 1. Paul. Mr. Williamson. Per Perdana Mr Derrick, Dr Caape. Dr. Rolph.19 words
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237 1897-06-04 3 rtr Raven-in, from Bombay, due |unc 7. Mr. Mis. and Miss 1 P. Itockeil, Master Buckle Mi. tarter, Col. and Mn A C. Alexander MiSoulhon. Mr. and Mr-. G. O. King, Mr. A. H. Marshall, Mrs. Stephen. Mr. W. R. Cloulh, Mr. Petts, Mr. Harry237 words
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Article181 1897-06-04 3 JUNE 4th, 1IS97. snang fl k iVjfcprero. $10.000.0.*- Iio.uxm) fa** ia 5 fZftfR, 24 *5oo.oo. j r MOO bellerv > "■Si? 2 5 4N minal Y\— y r 7«t" J T tMo Sales. H.soo.ow o^^oo 15.'^." I4^ (t «n s S U 2^ $800,000 Iw mm no,«Co. .t<J.181 words
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Article401 1897-06-04 3 Men-of-Wa. KUgwnd I on, j JL.I-J 1 1 Who P MV Bt it cruiaar r$S Donw lf« i PluIK BriLcndMrj4So Coctj May 13 Sa. Other Vewels Flag, Tons Mas,:. A.r.ved h, O n. u,,,, iff p* wi,, £"■"5" Ger.^? l4 6j, N..V. fejj K S A*TIOCO An401 words
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Article62 1897-06-04 3 WUOTA* < 1016 Ukobset [MM S.^.ji K.,. j: s, Borneo Hru. Smith Lw Bangkok v Sum SOCOTB« P. O. yuQ Paine [ui I s < < lJoRl>o.,N^ Pr.ttj] Stem lane 4 Sa« Me- \i UWBKALIf Brit, go Seller- UM 4 |-..k W. M j.,,, Clio Hm. 767 Whyte62 words
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Article104 1897-06-04 3 CLEAR A N C E S. 1 1 It* WatitHn Hi < .1 ■~-|i'"' al Si ii s, im% v i a parti H- it lc*i uu u. Giaho Akm, Brit. k«v«iruc,8ni rORboti Bnt. itr., M I'm s Hi i! M I) dl I- v < > I I i.i104 words
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Advertisement317 1897-06-04 3 I OCEAN STEAM SHI COMPANV EAST INDIAN OCEAN STFAM SHIP COMPANY. Ltd. AM) NEDERLANDSCHK sTOOMI VAART MAATSCHAPP.JOCKAAN I he ompanx s steamers an deiMi. imi Liverpool outward- Eof the Strait*, Ilina Ml lapan, and from Japan homewards i..r Loodoi ever} len days rind have aoomm.t.i i fat third cla^b passenper^317 words
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