The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 February 1900
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1900-02-19 17 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 19™ FEBRUARY, 1900. DAILY ISSUE, \o j18 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement760 1900-02-19 17 t' n Office. Collyer Quay. Xjr Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON. INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, BGYPT. MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bilh of Lading issued for Penxan Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and San Francisco760 words
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Advertisement701 1900-02-19 17 fHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIv GATION COMPANY, LIM TED. THR Miming .ire the dates on which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected here, viz Ol TWARD. HOMFAVARD. For Honukono Shan<;- HAi&j, pan Ports. ton Londoh. 1900. 1000 Teerkai Mar 15. Through Bills of lading issued 10 Manchester, Continental ports. New York,701 words
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Advertisement1028 1900-02-19 17 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKfcTVAAKT MAATSCHAPPIJ. Undir Coktbact with thi Ncthkrlanos India Govirmmint. Agents at Singapore, Ships Agency, late J. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collyer Quav Time Table for Feb uary, igoo. From Expected Will be despatched tcr M. Vajirunhis Padan^ Feb. 10 I'enang, Padanj;, Olt-Meh a<>d Simai.T W. Coml Pab. 19 de1,028 words
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Advertisement656 1900-02-19 17 JJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI A BANKING CORPORATION. KKSEKVE FUND fnooorvio RESERVE LIABILITY OF V |II 000 OO PROPRIKTORS <i0,00j,000 C'OUBT Or UIBBCTORS. R. M. Gkat, Etq. Chaihman. N. A Sibbs, Esq. Dhi-utv Chairman. K. GoKti, Esq. A. J. Ravmono, E,q. D. M. M sks, Esq. k. 1.. R MASPWrTEm A. Haupt,656 words
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Advertisement740 1900-02-19 17 PETER SYS WONDERFUL SPECIFIC IHK only re^dy .u p.esent kno vn as M INFALUBLE Md PBRM INSN I I JRI (1 Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhaa, Hemorrhage and Ulr.er.Hon UCOMMINDEO»t SOMB or t«. CHIRP* PSCIALISrS ix m ,i. m mom 'l THE PETER SYS COMPANV pHCENIX ASSURANCE COM-' PANY OF LONDON. The740 words
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Advertisement227 1900-02-19 17 PACItIC MAILSTEAMIHIH COMPANY OCCIDKNTAL A r) A STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND \l 'poVo KISENKAISHA Germany byali tran ofS^ .^anKra,. Special reduced r>t«. granted to O(ficf J PjMMHR, *K 0 have pa.d lull (arc, re-embark fmrt >jm Chtnm mnd Jmpun to Euro*: v n l l atCS from Hon^ong riu Yokohama to227 words
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Article, Illustration1580 1900-02-19 18 The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1900. Her* «h»ll the l're»» thr IVop'.t's I m»inUin. Unawcd by influent* and unbritwd by gam »er« patriot Truth her glonout precepti dra* r '**<■* to Rent in. l^raitr. and lit. AFTER a lon^ paHai in which all the advantages of initiative, invasion,1,580 words
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Article518 1900-02-19 18 rkSWSSVkfi *n ivtrnon o( I t Bo«r» to «n^ lorrn tit h»i J (o hand fighting «rrv«d our m«n n g-od riid at the cry of Giv« th«mth«co sira'i' i)-.c enemy fairly turned tail, •nd ff«d in th« onthnssa.**— TH* S>s« 1 '1 it food at L-518 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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LORD ROBERTS'S ADVANCE.
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Article17 1900-02-19 18 French s Splendid Reception. General hrenclj »vas eutiiusiastically wel corned at Kimb» rley.17 words
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Article19 1900-02-19 18 Trying to Escape to Bloemfontein. Cronjp with 10.000 men ib in full retreat towards Hloomfontriu.19 words
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Article21 1900-02-19 18 The Boer Rear-Guard Harassed. Cjerif r.,1 K^-nnv Kelly is fighting a rearguard action and is harassing his retreat.21 words
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Article17 1900-02-19 18 A BOER FORCE AT RENSBURG. The b)er* nave occupied Rensburg DETAILS OF THE FIGHTING.17 words
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Article39 1900-02-19 18 Galinntry of th e Cavlry Patrol. Cut Their Way Through the Enemy. Ihe Daily Telegraph, correspondent at Naauwj>..n says tint in the righting at Kensbur^, a patrol of the Innislcillings was surrounded, but tut their way through th« enem\39 words
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46 1900-02-19 18 A company <>t Nc# South Wale* Mounted Infantry has been annihilated, only one of the five olcm rfjrmng to Camp. Two Companies Infantry Missing. I«> companies of the Wiltshires lo& t j their way and v\^r'> missing when withdrawing f rofii KloolCMMp.46 words
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Article80 1900-02-19 18 (Later). CRONJE' S RETREAT. STORES AND AMMUNITION CAPTURED. Kelly-Kenny beizes a Waggon Tram. A tel'-^ram lias been received trom Lord berti at Jacobsdal. dated Feb. 17th (Saturday) in \\\w h~ states that General Ke j K-;:ny on Friday captured 7* waggon* of stores, two laden with Mauser rifles, ar. J80 words
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Article30 1900-02-19 18 His Oxen Exhausted. Compelled to Form Laager. Lronjr hai :npelled to form iaager w itli his unraptur«:l waggons, owing to the fiti^ur .jx^n. I.ondju, I'ebru^ry lBtk, /fOO.30 words
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Article22 1900-02-19 18 HIGHLANDERS ON THE TRAIL, j (jener.<i Kelly-Kenny, reinforced by the Highland Brigade, continues the pursuit of Cronje force.22 words
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Article32 1900-02-19 18 He has already e*ptured over a hundred waggon^ FRENCH COOPERATES. Hll Cavalry Join the Chase. Gener.il French has left Ktmberley to co- i operate in the pursuit.32 words
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Article19 1900-02-19 18 Guards Brigade in Cronje'a Entrenchments. The Guards have encamped on the enrmy s position at Magersfontein.19 words
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Article17 1900-02-19 18 Renter's correspondent at Jacobsdal says that Fr< mil's march was the finest ever made.17 words
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Article26 1900-02-19 18 LORD ROBERTS' S PLANS. An Admirable Series cf Combinations 'Hie wn/)le movement was conceived by J General Roberts, and consisted of different combinations, all dovc-tainng exactly.26 words
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27 1900-02-19 18 Gcner.i! French led the way. Geneial Tucker's division, with which was Lord Kitchener, followed. General Kelly Kenny's division was close behind.27 words
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Article15 1900-02-19 18 Despite unforeseen obstacles, particularly of transport, the movement was a complete suicess.15 words
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Article14 1900-02-19 18 The Boers were out-flanked, and their only alternative was retreat or starvation.14 words
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Article36 1900-02-19 18 Three Days Smart Fighting. Maj -Gen. Brabant and his Colonial brig, ade, aft. r three days operations and sharp righting, have expelled the rebels from the 1 ountry between Penhoek and Dordeclit.36 words
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Article31 1900-02-19 18 They have captured thr enemy's wag| and stores. The Verdict of the Bayonet. The enemyl? last postiton to the nurth of Dordrecht m cafriaJ U the bayonet.31 words
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Article49 1900-02-19 18 British Occupy Hussar Hill. Our Artillery Shell Hlangwane H.;; A telegram from Chieveley, .i.fj [cb 17th. states that the Brit.sh ha.» and entrenched Hussar Hi!l fa the north-east, and have st>?:> on Hlangwan*- Hill to prevent ceiving reinforce me nt^. London, February lyth, 1 149 words
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Article138 1900-02-19 18 THE BURMA-CHINA BOUNDARY COMMISSION. MURDER OF TWO BRITISH OFFICERS. Consul G. J. Litton Wounded. (Special to Singapore I r-. Hongkong, Feb 19th, ir,^-arn Major Kiddle, R. A M < MH a! Officer in charge of the Buri Boundary Comrpistion, and Mr S fecund, assistant extra Commissioner have b*»?n138 words
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Article20 1900-02-19 18 A German Punitive Expedition. A German tore* h.n left Kiarl.ow :a a-M-t in the suppression of briga>Shantang20 words
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Page 18 Advertisements
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Advertisement374 1900-02-19 18 MUSIC LESSONS ON V u.lir, tor beginners to the highest imp .>\ en-em Mso elementary lessons on PM Piano JILIUS SALZER, Atidl House, 106 Oichard Koad. l-eb-7 IL!L I LSI ARRIVED Steam Riding Gallery Situated uiuler 1 ort I anning Hill. Open daily from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Feb374 words
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Advertisement701 1900-02-19 18 BOARD LODGING GOOD and airv apartmtnts good table; terms* moderate Billiard Table and near town. Apply D.F.8., c/o Free Press. Jan BOARD AND LODGING. F^OR bachelors to be had at Devon Villa, Kiver Valley Road, No 103. from the 15th February. Apply on the premises. Ftb 5 m.w.t If 2701 words
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Advertisement661 1900-02-19 18 TO-DAYS Af VFRTISEMENTS WANTED a Situation as Nurse or Hou*e keeper Good rrfcrrncfs. Apply M. T c/o Free Press. Feb iq 22.3 FOR SALE. ABOUT too casts Sulphuric Acid. D. BKANUT fc Co. heb 19 mih uc. NETHERLANDS CONSULATE GENERAL INFORMATION regarding the conditions aitd dates on whicli tlie auctions661 words
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Page 18 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous605 1900-02-19 18 The Week Monday, 19th High Water r 54 a 1 p. Muniopal Nominations lose. 10.f1.1,, Km^s Own Pnde, Un K :.n Ba Temelong Meeting, Behn Meyer's, 12 a. [>i- tress Sale, Crane, 1.30 p. S.V A. Maxim Drill, 5.1 p. II Irovatore, Town Hall t) p. Tuesday, aoth High Water605 words
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Article83 1900-02-19 19 Nothing Sacred to a llai \-Mvia. fr THB EMTOR. Dear Sir,— lf a ncli«t dislike riding from Kranji to Singapoie uu a punctured tyre and with a spoiled pump, he may perhaps take warning from the experience of an unfortunate victim, who yesterday left a bicycle with a sound83 words
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58 1900-02-19 19 W are asked by telegram from Kuala Lumpo^— to say that Gentlemen willing to join a Mounted Contingent for South Atrica are\ requested to wire their name- MrN.Dalry^ .mple, Kuala Lumucvuiigor. The RcSidt-rtft-^^ai will assist Native States men, and it is hoped the Colony58 words
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Article205 1900-02-19 19 5.V A. v. S.C.C The aboM- match was played on the Esplanade last Saturday, resulting in a draw. The S. V. A. commenced the batting whea Gr. Abrams was seen to advantage, his hne score of 65 runs being the result ©f a well played innings. On the aeorat-205 words
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254 1900-02-19 19 H. H. the Sultan of Johore entertained •he Ofbcers o( the K < Regiment at a :<ireweU luncheon yesterday Sunday; at the Istana. Tyersall Over >>o guests were present among whom, beside"! the Officers of the KOR and the 16th M N.I. aid254 words
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Article400 1900-02-19 19 Ihe above competition wa^ started U?>t *eek, but, so far it has been a very poor exhibition It will be noticed that out f five games that had to be played no less than four of the players scratched. Campbell, on his departure to Bangkok > r400 words
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Article549 1900-02-19 19 A representative of the Singapore Free Press was kindly accorded an interview by Lord ftrassry, on the Sunbeam this morning. In the course of conversation His Lordship intimated that after leaving Singapore on Wednesday, the Sunbeam will proceed to the Mediterranean calling en route at549 words
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413 1900-02-19 19 THE SULTAN OF JOHORE'S FAREWELL GYMKHANA TO THE KING'S OWN. Rarely has the polo ground at Tyersall presented a njorc gay and attractive appearance or been more thronged b\ intere-t--ed spectator*- than <jn Saturday afternoon, wl.vn in perfett weather, H. H. the Sultan of Johore presided at Ins farewell gymkhana413 words
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Article103 1900-02-19 19 On Saturday night at the Town Hall the Singapore Public had an opportunity of j witnessing lhe latest achievement in the above instrument. The audience was not large, but was appreciative, especially after 1 the exhibition of one or two of the comicpictures. Mme. Dreyfus was shown interviewing her103 words
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Article1616 1900-02-19 19 (Via Ceylon.) London, Jan. 25.— A shocking story of Boer treachery is reported from Marrisnnth, in the )range Free Stale. Three Englishmen, who had received pisses from the authorities allowing them to remain in the Free State, refused to hght when, commandeered by the Boers. They were thereupon summarily1,616 words
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Article592 1900-02-19 19 I he tirst statutory nv-etiiig of the Temelong Tin Mining to m «s htld in Messrs. Bclin Meyt r iV (.0 oIIm at i-con to day I'here were present McieTl keid, (Chrtir) Witthoeft, kobm son, T. Soott, W. A Cadell, O. D.llmar, H h )mm H. Brau<s592 words
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Article90 1900-02-19 19 A farewell game between a team from the KO.R. and the Swimming Club was played yesterday at Tanjong Katong, resulting in a win fur the Club by 2 goals to nil. The game was very evenly contested and a little friendly fouling in the way of ducking, fcCt90 words
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Article79 1900-02-19 19 A private letter from London, received by the mail, says that many of the late Mr. 1 Shelford's old Singapore friends in London would like to have paid respect to his memory by being present at his funeral. But nothing was known of it except79 words
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Article78 1900-02-19 19 (COKKECTEL) Iff TO February I9J ON I.ONUON. Bank 4 m/s demand I 1 1 Private cr. <iits 3 n»/s 1 m documents 3 m/s o credits b m/s j;o,^ France, d«-mand 24' >\ Germany, demand 1991 India. T. T 145; Hongkong, demand par. Yokohama, demand 5% pm JAVA, demand78 words
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Article103 1900-02-19 19 Itbrutry ly $79 Gambirr u m t?c. i:'<c N'. 1.V75 fcppcr, l-'lack (orHn.ar, Vp.jre) do. White, (Far I.W=s%> 4f). .'«'iume^-. < llos to lha lt» 62 co. (30-. to the Ib] Mi'r(Banda) <)i. Cloves (Amboina; |J. Littriau Cotter 2 Tapioca, small pc;rl 1 I-ii quality) <L. do ?'.,!<r {4i*.103 words
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Article130 1900-02-19 19 u Quotation. Capital. Paid Vr. Sh*r«s l\u Oir. BanUo <!,,na,n,i J., y N r aiooo>ooo V4 JJt Mi A-^i... Astern .V.ncy. $3 Stiles. 10 ,<x,0f4 B'sB-»8 '5 8 8.584*1 11 '■'CDS. > o prcm. S 12c o\>o Keclnu (lold M.Co. si> < KUn,c:o tl .cC130 words
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Page 19 Advertisements
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Advertisement417 1900-02-19 19 Facts of absorbing interest to those who are in the clutches of kheumatism. One i atinot be too quickly cured ot Rheum.. lism. lo get rid of those awful pains lhat make lite a n.vcr end, v ri'.s oi toiiure, now mild, now excruciating, to-day in bed, to morrow hobbling417 words
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Page 19 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous377 1900-02-19 19 MAILS CI.OSF. For IVr At i n-Mooiow. K. Pahang. kc r%M 7 M I'angk^Un Brandan Hmlmkmu AM Chenbon Samarang I'tnang am Ranekok /w/u/ _> pm Poit Dickvin Klang liatavitr 2 pm Batu Pahat /ienuit 2 pm Henang Cheang Cheu, 2 pm Penang, &c. il/a/za Vajirunh,, i-m Man: jk .v 1377 words
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Miscellaneous1069 1900-02-19 19 Men— -Wa. H« K «nd Ton. Comm.nrfcn. Arr.ve! Vfwa Who KK7HX PoM x Kam k H P V*• ITT V O« h .r Vc el nM«THi Master. A::. Krom C,n. lrnc K i:k gas stjg ga- 1 )lJt k- 1 Rm ordu Mr t. 676 Bn reteti 1 m -k>1,069 words
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Page 20 Advertisements
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Advertisement883 1900-02-19 20 FOR SALE THF. well known ut«er Yacht Bess," 1 lon Ra-.M 19 feet on water line with two set .ail, Apply T.C.B. MILLER, Rilcy Hargreaves Sc Co., Ltd Feb n =»3-» I7OR SALE. A second hand billiard table by '.'roughes and Watts, with accessories. Pkio!*sso. POWELL Ac Co.,— Auctioneers. j,n883 words
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Advertisement1276 1900-02-19 20 ART NEHDLEWORK. GRASS-CLOTH EMBROIDERY. THh! undersigned begs respectfully to announco to the public, particularly the Ladies of Singapore, thai he has established an Art Needle Wok Depot. Workmanship of the best, as an inspection of the articles which are daily on view will show. Renovation of articles purchased from him1,276 words
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Advertisement377 1900-02-19 20 v*^jp *JSf rHq ji^^^^fc^ Kelly Walsh, Ltd. JUST Rr- CEIVED THE UN of ILLJNQTON, the reMffatiOM of the Mart. >i |> >*< 1 a| Great Britain > V«l« 9»Ufp IHEDtI'LTV PHYSICIAN, hy Kobtrt li 11. M. D. Vso AN AU IRALIAN ,n CHINA, b> Dr. Morrisi.n G.sg RAILWAY ENGINEERING, Mt»377 words
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Advertisement451 1900-02-19 20 PARIS EXHIBITION, 1900. WILKINSON, HEYWOOD CLARK, LD. Hold.-r^ ot tiv only GoM Mfdal award< 1 i V«n iad Color- ,1 the Paris bdiibitioti i<i 1 London, Liverpool, Singapore, Hongkong, ombay f Melbourne, and 21 bis BOULEVARD D'ARGENSON, PARIS Have drrau^.d fur Urge and COMpreheaahfC exlnbit, and \%ill be glad to451 words
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Advertisement390 1900-02-19 20 WDOO COS. PRI I iUSTBAUAN I HUH y -.d Condition Exrellent) 45 cents per lb. k i > S.I lAN M PSEHOI I) Bl 1 i EK, In I'rirru- Condition In tin of 10 lbs. each So 50 per tin. McALli'lEk Co. IMPURTE Ov 1 ».s. UC. THE BANGKOK TIMES.390 words
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Advertisement617 1900-02-19 20 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser. CaSlb WWMa. jfcl UttU Singapore TBLBrHOMB NUMBBR.— No. 61. Published at 30 3, R.ff e p Jace S Be por T^HE leading English Newspaper lr lhft A Straits Settlements, Johore, Federated Native States of Perak, SHan. gor, Sungei U;ong, MH|, eßr Sembilan British617 words
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Page 20 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1446 1900-02-19 20 VESSELS EXPECTED. Glvinpport of departure, and (whert known) date due here, and namr of Ajfents. Mmi-oi'.\V»ii. Dilwarra. Urit., Nooper, due Feb. 16 Inualls, V. S., New York, due Feb. Si'MMCR, 11. S New York, due Feb. Man Stbambrs pkom Kikokb. P»«r\m*t;^ Isnu, due Feb. 25 P. &O. KOHM Alhkki, 'lue1,446 words
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