The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 August 1899
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section21 1899-08-23 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, 2 3 r.» AUGUST, fi8 99 DAILY ISSUE, No '365721 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement770 1899-08-23 1 J? q Office. CoUyer Quay. Xr Wharves. New Harbout 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 fot China Coast, and San Francisco770 words
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Advertisement638 1899-08-23 1 r*HINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVI r w GATION COMPANY. LIM TED IPHE following are the dates on which the Co.'; x Steamers may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For HoNuioio, Shino- For Marseille; 1 hai Ar lapan Ports. and London. I Pakling aSth Augt. Ching Wo Sept. 10 b.s Moyune638 words
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Advertisement941 1899-08-23 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKfcTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. A U DIR T «»*^T WITH TUB NbTHBRLAUDS INDIA GOVBRNMBNT AGKNTb AT SINGAPORE. SHIPS AGENCY. LATE I. DAENDELS& Co 3-7 COLI VPR Ouav Time Table lor August, 1899. Vtom Eipectea Will be detpatcbed lor M. Vaj.runl.is P^dan« Auc. a 4 Qldth p!^ Ampenan, Macass.,r and I941 words
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Advertisement559 1899-08-23 1 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION i FAiD-UP CAPITAL lioooor, RKSSRVI FUND i RESERVE LIABILITY OF i *****I > i $10,000,0. CUUMT OV UIKICTOIS. H M Gbav, Esq.— Chairman. N. A Sibu, Esq.— Drputv Chairmam > o A. J. Raymond, tW fc- bHBLLIM. fix,. R. H. H.LL. Em A. Haupt, E»o.559 words
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Advertisement426 1899-08-23 1 PETER SYS' WONDERFUITsPECIFic" g^^ianfe^^aL., r I THE ONLY Wily OWWWwrjMff, CALYERTS No. 5 FLUID CARBOLIC CALVERTS CARBOLIC POWDER WILL NOT_CLOO3JPEBOR DRAINS. P HCEN "i Kf ASSURANCE COM PANY OF LONDON. The undersigned Agents for the above Compan Nov 2 STIVENfcCo., THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. t Hire risks accepted426 words
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Advertisement172 1899-08-23 1 pACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY O CC stlam^»4 nd oriental w steamship company AND TWO KISEN KABUSHIK* KAISHA fORIINTAI S. S. CO.j Peking Aug. 29 'jat'.. Sept. 7 i>ept. m a! irs apply to LAN, WOOD > Co. Jut.OFFICE TO LET APPLY TO ROBINSON PIANO CO. July ..4 prmm flam RIGAUD'S172 words
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Article, Illustration1807 1899-08-23 2 The Singapore Free Press. WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23. 1899. By eiyht votes to two (two Unofticials being contents and two non-contents") the Legislative Council yesterday adopted a resolution authorising the Government to undertake a railway from Singapore to Uie Johore Straits on a preliminary estimate of $981,440." That division m its1,807 words
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1386 1899-08-23 2 Tub I'risihint Rbflies to thi Colonial Secretary. The following reply of the President ol the Municipal Commissioners to the Colonial Secretary is sent to us for publication. Municipal Office, Singapore, 21st August, 1809' Sir,— l have the honour to reply to your letter Municipal1,386 words
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REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
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Article63 1899-08-23 2 A Despatch from President Kruger. Surmised Non-Acceptance of Joint Enquiry. President Kruger's reply has been received to the last despatch from the Colo nial Secretary Its purport has not been stated, but there is reason to believe that the suggestion of a Committee of Joint Enquiry has63 words
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Article80 1899-08-23 2 A Disgraceful Affair. Fate of a French Military Mission. Two French officers, Captains Voulet and Chanoine, having been recently accused of cruelty towards native- m the Soudan. Colonel Klobb was despatched to the Soudan, along with Lieut. Meunier, to institute an investigation into the charge^ L'pon80 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement508 1899-08-23 2 T-TOR SALE. A Light Palanquin, built m Penang. Nearly new. Price Si 15. Can be teen at Belmont, Wilkie Road j Aug 9 ,j. 9 j SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. *T*HE undersigned have been instructed by F. VV'nn rf iF.Li), Esu., to sell by auction at No. 50 Oxley Rise,508 words
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Advertisement958 1899-08-23 2 TOWN HALL. Umdbr the Distinguished Patronaoi op H.E. The Governor and Lady Mitchell, Sir Alexander Swettenham. Yen. Archdeacon Perham, H.E. the General, and Mrs. Diclcson. Vocal Dc Instrumental Concert m Aid of the WAFFLES GIRLS' SCHOOL PRIZE FUND. on Thursday, August 24th, at g.m. The first part will consist of958 words
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Advertisement1040 1899-08-23 2 _TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS SALE OP VTICTORIA phaeton and Cob, m wood condition. E. T. MARPLES, c/o Kelly Walsh Ltd. Aug 23 31.8 NOTICE OP RKMOYAI HTHK Office ol the United States Consulate General will be removed to No. 11, Robinson Quay un next Saturday, the 26th instant. R. A. MOSELEY, Jr.1,040 words
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Advertisement31 1899-08-23 2 Communications on literary matters should be addressed to The Editor, Singapore Fre- Press." All letters connected with business (advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, Ac.) should be addressed to The Manager, "Singapore Free Press.'31 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous457 1899-08-23 2 The Week. Wednesday, 2yd High Water: 11.79 a., 11.39 p. Land and other Sale, Powell's, 2-30 p.m. S. V. A. I.etture, 5-15 p.m. l*odge St. George, Regular, 8.45 p.m. Thursday, 24th I Hifch Water o.l Ip. R. A. Sports, Blakan Mati. Golf.— Allinson Prize, Sepoy Lines. S. V. A. Gymnasium457 words
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Article4116 1899-08-23 3 Tuesday, Aljglsi »>, 1899. Present i H t. 'he Governor (Sir C. B. H. Mitchell, v.c.v G.) Ttw Hon'ble the Officer Commanding the Troop* (H. E. Mijor Geaend Dickson, c.b. rCol. Secretary Sir Alex. Swetten ham, X.cx c 1 the Col. Treasurer (F. G I'enneyj. the Auditor -Genera)4,116 words
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Article313 1899-08-23 3 I In-, morning the Chief Justice was enm th»; case Wooa (jtrok I van v. the Official .\--14nee of the property ol Chop Chin I )e.' Mr I. dl M liraddell for the plaintiff, Mr I 1' loaqwiai tur tiit Official Assign. <■. I lie slatt-m-nt ot cUim313 words
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Article79 1899-08-23 3 i lie agreement which has been arrived M for the construction of the Pacihc cable provides for the establishment of a guverning board, on which (jtchl Kritain is lo have three representatives, < anada two, and Australasia three. Great Bntun ;tnd anada will each79 words
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Article711 1899-08-23 3 At the lime when Pnnce Albert Victot wa^ made Duke of Clarence Uere were many superstitious people who declared that the title was an unlucky one, and pointed to the (act that no Duke of < larence m English history had ever left a direct heir.711 words
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Article177 1899-08-23 3 Yesterday afternoon before Mr. lirockMM Shdik Moliameti and Mohained Six- tiff ■HC charged by hatuiar) lusud lot tioudcv\yn wiih offeriog liirn an literal gratification ot <$s. M 4 bribe tor nut issuing a summons Air. Sharp appeared for the Municipality and Mr. BraUcicii tor the defendants. 1177 words
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Article156 1899-08-23 3 Orders h.-ive been received by the commander of the Spanish transport General Ala\a, to proceed to the Caroline and Marianas and I'riUus isiand^, M 1 ru<_r Ifl take on board ihe orheiali and troops at llo>e poinn, and proceed to evacuate the i-.land'.. A (ierman VSTINp is tspwtad156 words
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Article69 1899-08-23 3 (Corrected up to August On London. Bank 4 m/> 2/0 6 demand Private credits 3 mft 1 documents 3 m/s 2/0^ credits 6 m/> „....J FRANCE, demand 2+ Ui JERMANY, demand 202 India, 1. F 14-54 Hongkong, demand dis Yokohama, demand 4V. JAVA, demand 1 ig^ Manila, demand 1%69 words
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Article112 1899-08-23 3 (AugUSt 23; »8j75 damnier S 7° uo. C übe No. i t) |j Pepper, lilack (ordinary S'porei 27 171 Jo. White. (Fair L/W=- 5 „42^5 Nutmegs nos 10 Hie Ib.) 64. do. (80s to the Ib) 84. Mace (Banda) N (Ji. Cloves (Ambomaj Libenan l.oltee '5 50 Tapioca, iinall112 words
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Article297 1899-08-23 3 n gi'OTATIOH. COITAL. P»li)Uf. Sh*HK> P| Bank ot < hma and japan. L.d. Lt Nom.nal. f 2,000,000 450,968 199,87, Deferred. s ># Bell's As', -*i«h Eastern A K en. v Sellers. j m ono f 4 8 5 84 S 's^ KWSHt-~ R-^ j Si297 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement32 1899-08-23 3 Steams' Wine of Cod Liver Oil increases ihe assimilation 01 reparative food giving vital and nervous energy, steadily increasing strength, and making ihe patient robust and vigorous. For sale by all chemists.32 words
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Advertisement51 1899-08-23 3 The Standard Time Balls. 1 nne Ball at Fort Canning and one at i'ula di m fall* each day at I P.M. Singapore mean tim« (G mmM mean time 6 hrs., 4 mm., j^ »rc.,) being dbi>tc<i live minutes previously. 1 o-day Fort Canning and PuUu Brani both fell I51 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous68 1899-08-23 3 Weather Kepurt (August 22.) Taken at Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory o. *m. 3 f M yr. m. Bar. red. 32 Pali 29.920 29.833 ***** Temperature 85.2 89.0 52.0 Wet Bulb Therinoinrtrr... 81.0 780 770 Dir. of Wind S. W.S.U. S.E. Max. Temp. I 90.1 Mm. do do 76.5 Max. m68 words
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Miscellaneous1412 1899-08-23 3 VIIIKLI IN F (>• X >'-V»«i Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From Foi Wbiu Kbixole Brie, cruiser, tog K.F.H. Booth |«h; 12 I Koad^ Ata*T«Oi l>ut.Kb.,ii, Hanet Aun. A Other Vess-ls Flaet ft Tons Masters Arrived From Consignee* For When Ast-n Bnt. !S 6l h. U Aug. a I Shanghai1,412 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1038 1899-08-23 4 OLD TANJONG FAGAR DOCK Co.. (Ltd.) XJOTICE is hereby fnwn ih«t V* Books of this Company m* b« closed (rom ,he uth ,0 the ~&*£'aSi&*££!£. Singapore, 1 itti August, 189 M. 8 OLD Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., Limited. lo the Sh*REmoliikrs of Old Tanjom. P^o*r Dock. Company, Limited. >'OTICE whereby1,038 words
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Advertisement387 1899-08-23 4 TO BK LET. Holroyd, Syed Alley Road. A most comfortable residence. POWELL Co.,— Auctioneers. Aug aa *9- 8 t<Tbe let. TVKIK. Mount Elizabeth. Entry Ist October. POWELL C o. Auctioneers. Aug 17 a 4-8 TO LbT 5Q Devonshire Road, from ist Sept., 1899. j "0 Rent $40 a month. Furniture387 words
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Advertisement1179 1899-08-23 4 AN IDEAL TONIC. SERRAVALLO'S TONIC. (BARK at IRON WINE) Stimulates the Appetite Strengthens the Nerves Regenerates the Blood Pleasant to the Palate HioHLt Recommended by Medical Authorities. I his Austrian Tonic Wine is a highly concentrated, strengthgiving food has no styptic taste, does not disturb the stomach or constipate the1,179 words
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Advertisement469 1899-08-23 4 ROBINSON Co. HAVE JUST UNPACKED A SHIPMENT OF Premier Bicycles Premier Bicycles Premier Bicycles The KANGAROO Weldless Steel Tubes, $125 and $160. Complete with bell, lamp, &<;•, &c. THE STKONCES'I MACHINES MADE. ROBINSON Co. Au X If MOTHERS SHOULD REMEM3ER 'when HvlrclliiK arttflclitl Food for tliclr babit-it THREE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS469 words
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Advertisement619 1899-08-23 4 The Singapore Free Press. Mercantile Advertiser Cablb Audrbss, Advertiser, Singtpor, Tblbphonb Numbs*.. No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Singapore THE leading English Newspaper m u» c Straits Settlements Johore, the Federated Native States of Perak, Sel an gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, th. Sembilan British North Borneo; Sarawak Netherlands Indies.619 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1174 1899-08-23 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port of departure, anit wJ-ere known) date due here, and name of Agents Mbn-op-War Akbbona, Jap., Poplar, Carlo Albbrto, lul., Speuia, Dwakf, H.M.5.,g.b., Devonport, Fybm, Danish, Hai-Pes. Chin., Portsmouth, Hatscsb, Japanese, Idiumo, Jap., Elswick, Iwatb, jap., Elswick, I.IGURIA, l(al., Spezzia, Mi rail mo, Jap., London, Phoenix, H.M.S.,1,174 words
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