The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 January 1900
1900-01-05
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1900-01-05 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 5™ JANUARY/ 1900. DAILY ISSUE No17 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement785 1900-01-05 1 P_ Office. Collyer Quay. 0* Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamer, for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANC, rKYLON INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, KGYPT MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf. Conttnental and American Ports, also for Chin* Coast, and San Frannsco Hongkong.785 words
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Advertisement666 1900-01-05 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVII GATION COMPANY, LIM TED. *T*Hfc. following arc the datei. on which the Co.'s Steamers m.iy be expected here, vi/. i OUTWARD. HOMF.WARD. For Hom,k.onu Sh\m.- I-'or Marsi-.illbs ii \i Japan Port s. London. lyoo. I Hyson Jan. 5. i Teenkai Jan. 23. Through Bills of leading666 words
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Advertisement852 1900-01-05 1 DX KONINKLIJKE PARETVAART MAATSCH APFI Undbr Contract with thb Nkthkrlands India Govbrnmbnt. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency. late F. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collvfr <Juav Time Table lor January, igoo. Krom Expectea Will be despatched tor Bawcan Sourabaya Jan. I B.iwean, Sourabaya, BTbmmnlr, Piilu Laul, HaliWI'apan, Moeaiadjawa and olei |an. 1852 words
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Advertisement635 1900-01-05 1 Light Railways PORTABLE AND PERMANENT RAILWAY PLANT FISHER FOSTER HAVI IN STCM X H>l< IMMBDIATI DBLIVBRV Light Rails, and Roiling Stock NuiUb:*- lot Worl; .it Mil* 1 'Ju.i. Brukli.M 1.-t.u«-. Saw Mills Wkanws, vn i 14 and 20 lb rails, with or without htee sletperb. Wagons— Platform, side or and635 words
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Advertisement684 1900-01-05 1 J JJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI AX BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL |io.ooo.o« R RVI PUND Su *****0 RiSKRVR LIABILITY OP > V PKOHRIHTORS $10,000,000 Court or Uinsctobs. R. M. Gkav, tij Chaiiman. N. A Sibbs. Ks<j. Dihuty Chaikman. E. Goktz, Esq. 1 A. J. Raymond, E^q. D. \l. Musks, Kg. R. H.684 words
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Advertisement505 1900-01-05 1 PETER SYS WON] IHK only remedy al piescnl kno.vn as an I Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, MCOMMBNDKDai SOME ov thk CHIBPSF Sold Rrtail[t.y all C hr THE PETER S (Proj-rihtors *nr> ,-on HalVtMtVi Nov 16 DHCENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. The undersigned Age-nts for the above Company ire prepared to accept505 words
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Advertisement431 1900-01-05 1 DERFUL SPECIFIC. NPALUBLI i PtP .1 \\K n- 1 UR| 1 Hemorrhage and LJ'rpration Bowels. 1 v lAl.lSi'.S (v I 1 mists and W w w >YS COMP niNJY, »"«S), 9, (l| I, I/.' PACIFIC MAILSTBAI COM PA OCCIDHMTAr. AND Ar STEAMSHIP COMPANY." AND TOYO KISEN KABUSHIKi KAlbii., (OSUa*TAA B>Si431 words
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Article18 1900-01-05 2 Domestic Occurreces. BIRTH. On ihe 4th inst., the wife oi N Ii Wimirolt, (A a M>n. >till born.18 words
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Article, Illustration1630 1900-01-05 2 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1900. Mtrntjl'ti.,!,,.. 1 i.ntain. Lr »»«d by ir>f»urr<r »nd t.- MM litttfutrtot Truth hug -*iouipr»»f V **m*t lo R»ii«u>.-,. I t». l^« 1 < I s 1 < 11 H perl.aj s tlic t« inporar> 1x« ptions m the be.sieg' d poailMMM at1,630 words
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Article23 1900-01-05 2 A match lias been arranged for to-mor-row morning at the Swimming Club, between teams representing H.M.S. Hermione and the Cableship Recorder.23 words
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Article102 1900-01-05 2 A match was played at Blakan Mati yesterday between teams of H M. S. Hermionc and the R. E. The Visitors made 120 runs to their opponents' 69, thus winning by 51 runs, of which Lieut. Ballard contributed a useful 45 Sub-Lt. Armitage 15 Mid. Hutton 13 and Mid.102 words
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Article126 1900-01-05 2 Early this morning the body of a Chinese piuper was luund m Sago-street. A horse belonging to Mr. A. Benzie wa^ stabbed m the near lore leg yesterday morning. mili nil I ihom ship Mr A H. Stratton, of the Ban Poh Ouan, which i is at present126 words
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Article708 1900-01-05 2 There i^ a prospect of another striou= famine m Yunnan this winter. The Emrx.-ror of Germany has spent 0,000 o:: a summer palace at Kiaochau. The British dredger Manchester arrived Irorr. Liverpool \e>ier.lay afternoon She is on her way to New Zealand. A Shanghai contemporary says We believe that the708 words
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32 1900-01-05 2 SPECIAL TELEGRAM. PLAGUE AT CANTON. LARGE DAILY DEATH RATE. Special to ..gapor, free Pres,. Hongkong, s th Jan. iOO I here is a severe outbreak of plague Canton. Thirty Heaths occur daily.32 words
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REUTERS TELEGRAMS. THE WAR.
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Letter21 1900-01-05 2 The Enemy Shelter m the Hills. General French's artillery f ir ce, enemy to keep ..oncealed m the hill*21 words
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Article23 1900-01-05 2 The Hoers who occupir-d Molteno Cyphergat retired later, on Ciatacr-. a ,j. vancing. There was -ome fig h tiny m mvnu*23 words
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Article10 1900-01-05 2 Typhoid and scurvy arc increasing m Kimberley.10 words
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Article50 1900-01-05 2 fgs gfdgsd gfg The Boer Commando at Springfield. Thorneycroft s Horse reconnoitred yesterday towards Springfield, and saw a large Boer force. They then retired, the Boers maintaining a tire until the British Camp was reached. It i» reported that a lieutenant and five men have not returned. {Uter.)50 words
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Article35 1900-01-05 2 Effect of the Howitzers. A despatch from Frere ol yesterday states that the Boer trenches "at Colenso have been shelled and smashed by the lyddite projectiles. The enemy has shifted his position.35 words
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Article13 1900-01-05 2 Reinforcements have been despatched to General French from De Aar13 words
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Article31 1900-01-05 2 Alleged Escapes from Ladysmith. A Boer despatch states that six horse, men have e-caped from Ladysmith It 19 believed that the party include Colonel Rhodes and Dr. Jameson31 words
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Article18 1900-01-05 2 Natives have been caught at the Modder River signalling information from the British lines18 words
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Article41 1900-01-05 2 Another German Steamer Searched. Germany has protested against the seizure of the Bundcsrath. and negotiation> are now proceeding thereanent m London. A German mail steamer has been detained at Aden and is being searched. London. January jth, igvo.41 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement972 1900-01-05 2 John Little Co., Ltd. Special Show of New Goods. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF FANCY COTTON, DRESS AND BLUE FABRICS, m White, Printed, and Self Colours. PIQUES, DRILLS, AND TENNIS FLANNELS, up-to-date and reliable qualities. LADIES SAILOR HATS. l-'lowei>, Keathers, Ruchings, and TRIMMED MILLINERY m charming variety. Silk and Cotton, Shirts and972 words
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Advertisement833 1900-01-05 2 In HONOIR OFTHI VISIT TO SINGAPORE OP Admiral op the Fi tn The Hon. Sir Henry Keppel, G. C B. TOWN HALL MATINEE Saturday, 6th January, Repetition of the Children's Play RUMPELSTILTSKIN Doors open 5. commence 5.15 p.m. conclude about 6.50 p.m. Plan can be seen, ieats secured, and tickets833 words
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Advertisement280 1900-01-05 2 RANTED for Pulo Bukom Oil Works an wi.ha l 1 Ma "fK". An ener^i.c man. with a Practical knowledge of engineenng. a, d one used to the han,lmg o f Chine* labourers. Jan l SYMfe Co l 6 Collyer Quay. J AN Indian Doctor, who has hundreds of testi--11 m280 words
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Advertisement162 1900-01-05 2 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARIILLfcRY. Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray. (ommandant. Singapore Volunteer Artillery. Head Quarter Ofhce, Fort FuUerton, Singapore, 4th January. 1900. I. Orderly Officer tor the msuing week Capt. W. U. St. Clair. Orderly Serjeant for the ensuing *eek Sgt. < K. Minnitt. t. Sergt. A. W.162 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous158 1900-01-05 2 The Week. Friday, sth High Water 0.42 a., o.n p. S. V. A. Lecture, 5.15 p I'olo. 5 p. Saturday, 6th High Water: 1.22 a., 1.05 p. N.D.1.. Mail Outwards due. Subscriptions Batu Bersawah decision. Epiphany Polo, 5 p. L.O.L. 721, Anglo-Chinese School, 1 p. Special Children's Play, (Town Hall)158 words
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Article57 1900-01-05 3 n honour ol Admiral ihe Hon 5w Hrnrv Keppel, and In :ud of th« South African War RHief Frnxl thr Ci,,ldren^ play RumpelsteUskin will be repeated to-morrow afternoon at 5 p m. Sir Henry Keppel will be prf >ent and it ,s hoped that I'rince Henry57 words
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Article167 1900-01-05 3 f China Ma:lj Colombo, December, 29.— A British cruiser has brought into Port Elizabeth another American ,teamcr laden with stores tor the lioer Government. From the phrassology of our correspondent > telegram it is clear that another steamer si.nilarly iden has been intercepted previously by one of ihe167 words
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Article286 1900-01-05 3 The ordinary quarterly meeting of the licensing Justices was held at the Office of Urn Inspector General of Police yesterday .I'ternoon, there being present \V\ Evans Esq, Chairman Captain Craufuj-d, k. N E. i. Brockman Esq. Dr. Ellis, and Supt. Cuscaden. The business was formal. < onsisting286 words
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538 1900-01-05 3 «t».e 1 t y that the sale of the Scottish OriMMal line iierstothe all powerful German syndicate ■> I -.ed lacC There are thi'teen steamers. addition to the lug-boat />'a>i s a, and though rM oldest vessels the M~.ngk.it, Kong a are rather538 words
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Article184 1900-01-05 3 Sp« aking of the frequent pilgrimages mad- to the hflt-comrtry of Galloway by readers ol Mr. Crockett's novel, the novelist himself very good humour? dly explains the attitude to this form of hero-worship which 1 some of the inhabitants tak<*. .\n old shepherd above the head184 words
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Article378 1900-01-05 3 Minutes of n meeting ot the General oinmittee ot the S. ft M S. A \V. K. Kund held m the Council Chamber on Wednesday jrd Jan., at 4.30 p.m. I'KBStNT H H. Sir J. A. Sweilenham, k. I .M.w Chairman. H E. Major den.378 words
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Article343 1900-01-05 3 K-i .irdiy a tegular Tummj H'-> 'ardlj a Vo'.un tecr, With 'n 'at itched up over i oytbi jw, a ilc'iJß down over 1| ear. k i sort ot 'art soer, '.trf GoVboy< -»ri ruu^' rider oit of a run, K*l a ur«,c an' a riHe Ml i343 words
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Article250 1900-01-05 3 I In the Spe< tutor literary notx <\ we IttVC life interesting pMtfgS tilaikaovii* Magazine for Novr-mber has an intere.-ting paper on Some IftaSMM o\ Napoleon, a.- illustrated chiefly by modern strategy m |Im North and South, Franco Prussian, and Russo-Turkish wars. j Amongst other conclusions,250 words
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Article723 1900-01-05 3 No. XXIV. W-iiten foi lh« Singapore b'rtt Prra by the Rev. li. M. Keith. The ingenuous youth of the Scottish Universities have at last settled down to the steady work of the wintf-r session, the brief madness of the rectorial ele< tions being over. As I723 words
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Article457 1900-01-05 3 CROWN AGENTS AND CROWN COLONIES. M' re ttian l*u months have vlh\j->hl, and itifl the Crown Agents lor the CoftMNM IMVI Ml i .sued U,. agreement for the construction of the Bnti h Honduras railway Ihe general term-, of that agreement, drawn up m June last, were naturally tid >ed457 words
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Article95 1900-01-05 3 The Kuo< haa correspondent of the A.-C Daily Sews writes —The Shantung Mining Co., which lia recently been started \.erc, has a share capita' "I /6<)O,o<j>j. Mr. Renders, formerly a manager uf the I >c-iit < h-A^iatiM-lic Hank i. the managing director. lv induce Chinese to invest their money95 words
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Article, Illustration219 1900-01-05 3 "Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season."' Problem No. 208 (Predignat) ri solved <ts follows I Kt-Kv KxKl; 2 y219 words
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Article363 1900-01-05 3 1 ■••ifk.iUy pfWtV I'.nni: uojtk: m the final round ot a champ o*«hip tournai at me School of Arts, Sjrdnej i moves art artist. c irtin vt..ri lo 'i ill md un\ ju-.ll>- be recorded as a Km ifMCfl of match play I-.IKI) s »lES i s363 words
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Article486 1900-01-05 3 A i-iuu--. < beat Tournament, wit»i eight competitors, recently took place at Amsterdam, the Krai pn/e being won L»y .Miss Janscn, of l.'trecht Ihe Italian N.tdonal Tourney, wiii^n \*:is to have beei neld m h.io^cr. m oblige! to be postponed to next ■■print', since outside of Home there486 words
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Article739 1900-01-05 3 The CTOWH ar.d glory ,f M j, vt nyth— pmv/r mi iffr.in rnnq'if.,- bean •noy it mdividu I and cottecttvw. 1 ,i L ..-arliest m^ o i decay m hmii is not uv.nilv pain, ut waakm some kind—of mind w bod> r<r both. Hi sm n739 words
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Article166 1900-01-05 3 tOoMOMO*. Hoi I-,., f' <• .'k'jk M H nr k Hoofk n 'Vc- Pen ing M IVn\ k ;k< J W '<'■ ■< k Bon <rm ltl Muar ir ,'u far j ra Soaral s,,'-, Huk i d| P -V I '.j n pm 4 r'M l^nykat aW166 words
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138 1900-01-05 3 It has been demonstrated rtpe.Uedly m every -late m the l.'nijii and m many loreign countries that hamberlam's Cough Remedy is a certain pr. m miva and cu-e tor crcup. It has become the imivaffeal remedy for that aMaMS. M.138 words
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Article245 1900-01-05 3 N Bcngeil ul Norborne, sa> f-,, r nineteen months I lay a helpless cripple from Rheumatism. Ili' m tfht -.1 my b->dy w.is rt duced tn<m IM Ib-. to i w His., a proof «>! the- urriblt p.i.n 1 had to c. dure. Uarnikj ail this time,245 words
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Article102 1900-01-05 3 CLEARA NC ES try Smm; Leon,,, 3 ires rPeaaagaaal Ranajaaa Ka(mid»ij Makl, Jafwstr., Pajilu lar Saavabaya "Januaiy AMMtR-r, Brit. Mr., Mellor, 101 Klan),-. lU% Wiuti Hin, IJrit. str., OUen. for Klan X via ports. Gia.ni> Sum., Brit, etr., Dan.ip, 101 Sam uang, via ports. Kokat, Ger. sir., Vo>»t. lor Bangkok.102 words
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Article64 1900-01-05 3 ORRECTBD UP IO I muaty s). London. I I I i; M I l 2 a do. ua > 6 n/i PRAM k, deaun i GtßeiAM India, T.T. .....iJJ3 Hongkong, demand m Yokohama, deaaod pm Java, demand j r > Manila, demand pn)> Sovereigns, (to Luy) iio-ji> Baah •>(64 words
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Article75 1900-01-05 3 (January 5 G.-.mbiei Cvba No. 1 A* White, (P, N::tm«y. do. (t'os to ihc Ib) Ma^(Uauda) (Aabainaj sti Libenan L \>;'.et: \j'^ o .i, nn:i 1,1 (Pair quaHtif) J* 'io |A (,io. do.) do. m< iium .t 1 ißak t 0 |r 11J do. Jo naVe (Fair clo.i Pearl75 words
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Advertisement65 1900-01-05 3 A Stirlingshire schoolmaster asked his class lv r te an essay on Kirds,' and this is the manner which one of the young hopeful* began his literary production One of the most precious gifts of God to mankind is birds, whether singing their tuneful song on **-c trees or laid65 words
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Advertisement29 1900-01-05 3 WBiMZSB~ A Remedy for all livefularitle*. 1.. i i B.mr Applr. V»nnjro>«',. HI 1 i-hit. Sold by Singapore Ol«penalntf Co., Ltd., Raffias Plaoa, Singapore. Iroi-rwtof MAKTIM, vbiisix SOtITHAMPION, LN'jLAM).29 words
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Advertisement263 1900-01-05 3 OCBAM STKAM SHIP COMPANY. AND NEDfcRLANDSCHIi STOOMVA\kT MAATSCHAPPIJOCKAA.K. The Company's steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwirdi for the Strait->, China; awl Japan, and from Japan homewards for London every ten days. The Company's steamers on the Java Line art despatched from Amsterdam and Liverpool tv«.ry fortnight for tht: Straus, Bat.ivia,263 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous72 1900-01-05 3 Weather Keport. (I vi I,:, 4.) Taken at Kandan? Kerbau Hospital Observatory Q. AM. 7. f M. gP. M. Bar. red. 32 Hah 2>).&9; jg.jSd 29.^53 Temperature 83.0 8, J 77.0 Wet Bulb Thermometer... 77.8 78.0 70.1 Dir. of Wind N.E. N.E. N.li. Max. l'cinp. 11: snade 88 Mm. do72 words
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Miscellaneous420 1900-01-05 3 SHA* E LIST, JANUARY 5 th .900. V!! .'.bi*,!..- Hasu-n /V^, I3 Sellers. 4 100 uo(A 8,584 8.584 I 1, 6 3 prcii. 125,000 5 «*4sS« R V*2E v «p -r K. i_li;m liold M. Co. «.> Ki ii 1>r Colkc i:ultiv.«tioi» C,., Ltd. V; oN n > i-,o,.ioo 1420 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement679 1900-01-05 4 John Little CO., LTD. Sole Agents cOR COAXES COS FAMOUS t PLYMOUTH GIN $9 per case or one doz. DUTY KXTRA. John Little CO.. LTD ~KHY MING I ONFECi IONKR. bISIABLISHFII) 104. No. 01 Kr*s B4SAM Rom) MB No. 21 Vli IuRI STRht I Christmas and New Year Cakes HI679 words
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Advertisement725 1900-01-05 4 WANTED an experienced nurse. Reply by letter to M.A.,— to Free Press Dec 2S u.i OFFICES WANTED. RAFFLES Place or Battery-road, Ground Floor preferred. Long lease m prospect for suitable pfemises. Apply E.A.,— c o Fr— Press. Jan 4 v.c WANTED A Chinese Cashier by an Import firm mu-,1 be725 words
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Advertisement729 1900-01-05 4 s\£ re rnanula ctured hj tin ver> mm m¥7 ■fIS 1 h«r above l.ibel i> tlie property of the oldest established firm of Aerated Watef Manufacturer:, m the E.i-^t It ha>> add it*- (J^n ayain-t all opposition for o\-r 1_• years, and being" so" well known a> not bef-n a<lvertised^rlurin^729 words
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Advertisement293 1900-01-05 4 Batavia Quinine Auctions CAMPLES nbsnlt al ,0/ 4 t t c 7 Su Ipl alt- cf Qwau Ito be -^ld I > auction at ■•lavia O* >tll K«feru I 190a, and <_ata!ovue«> (onta.r :ij» full pfticajil ol lul and condition, obtained on appticaliwi to M< Me N«*U and o Audits293 words
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Advertisement703 1900-01-05 4 THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY LTn NOTICE TO HOLOMS Of BEARU SHARE-WARRANTS. A I a general meeting of this Company hiid 011 i the 30th of November lB<>^. it was r. waived that the Directors do i-.su>' IS.SM shares <.! 100, each m the < apital of the < ornpany (authorised703 words
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Advertisement1286 1900-01-05 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving poit oi depauurc, and (uraaffl «i>o»m date due here, and name of Agents. ME.N-Ot-VVAK. Decidie, Kr., Brest, due Dec. Hai-pEN, Chin., Portsmouth, Hatni'ss, Japanese, li'ltMO, Jap., Elswick, Iwati, jap., ibarM I Kai.kkon, Jip., Sitiiiii Maribs, I.', .s., Virginia, Mi kxm'mo, J;m>., LunaViii. Nazami, Jap., Parti aiuuth. I'btroiwiovsk1,286 words
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Advertisement364 1900-01-05 4 For Adelaide, Melbourne Sydney. British India Stenm Nay f. l( i Tfce sa VADALA is due here about the 1 S th January and nl 1 prompt despatch for the above por' haVt For frei^'lu or p/.s^.^.e apply v, '5 For New Zealand Ports~direcT The Union Steamsh>p Co., O t364 words
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