The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 May 1900
1900-05-02
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1900-05-02 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, 2nd MAY, 1900 DAILY ISSUE, Xo. 1818 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement769 1900-05-02 1 J* O Office. C •liver Quay. gg Wharves. Keppel Harbour j O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA. JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA. ADEN, KGYPT, MARSEILLES. GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and769 words
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Advertisement699 1900-05-02 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. *TPHK following are the dates on which the Co.'* Steamers may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMFAVARD. For Hongkong. Sham.- For Marseilles and Mai Japan Ports. London. 1900. igoo Moyune Msy 21 Yangtsze May ai. Ping Sup. May 24. Chmg W> June Ij. j699 words
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Advertisement1011 1900-05-02 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with ihb Nkthkrlamds India Govirnmimt. Agknts at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAKNDELS Co.. 2-$ Coixvkr Quav Tllh I NIJKRMFVTIONI-.n IMTK.S \RK ONLY API'ROMMAIK. From Expected Will be despatcned lor v. d. I'arr.t Sourabaia, April 30 I'alembany M;<y 2 v. d. Lyn B'massin April1,011 words
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Advertisement286 1900-05-02 1 Fraser Cumming Oin< bs 7c Battery Road. Sawmills; Jorioic: lihaiu. Hftica wokk.s Siranjjoon and Batestier. Timber Merchants. PRIME HAKD-\VOOD,cut bf our onn men in the i>e.-t distiicts, ami steam s.twn o any siz--WORKED TIMBERS. rioonn K lioad, J r 1 accurately plarn^ci ton^ued and grooved by I the beti machinery,286 words
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Advertisement717 1900-05-02 1 UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-Ui' CAPITAL liooooooo RESERVE FUND RESERVE LIABILFTV OF PROPRIETORS f $10,000,000 Coukt nw Uibbctobs. N. A Sibbs, Esq.— -Chair mam. R. Shbwan, Esq.— DKHUTy Chaiiman. R. M. Grait, H*|. I H. W. icABW, Esq. K. Gokt/, Esq. I L). M. M, sus Esq. A. Haupt,717 words
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Advertisement453 1900-05-02 1 1 JAMES WATSON COS SCOTCH WHISKIES. Wr VALUIIN TH| MARKET. Flag Brand, 10 years old. $12 per case, duty extra. (Specially Recommended.) Oi 8 per case, duty extra OMIAINABI.K HUM UtTAIL IM.A.FRSOK J McALISTER Co., tftA SOLEAGEMS. PETER SYS' WONDERFUL SPECIFIC"" IS riih only remedy at p.esont known as an453 words
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Advertisement275 1900-05-02 1 pACIPIC MAIL STEAMSHIP |< COMPANY UCCIDENTAL AND OKIEIITAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. I AND TOYO KISEN KAISHA CORIMTALS.S.CO.) Kra nr( and Germany by trar AtUn ic in# o^hrabovekr 3 0 Fra CiSCO y l StMmerfc Toother Kurcpean points at prorortion^'e ratt* bpecuir-duced rates grar.ttJ to Officers of ih« Army, N v .l275 words
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Article, Illustration1634 1900-05-02 2 The Singapore Free Press. WEDNESDAY MAY 2, 1900. lUit i.? r.-^«. < r iv i .wed by inKuei.'e I l4bffai»j M«r- patriot Truth h«n g irio<.« pr» l'>4r*4 to RcJirion, I ot»'»t. i.'ln. AM jwell»wiihen to J*pM will '>< gteat. \y pleased to l.rar t!*t the splendid new battleship <ih>1,634 words
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Article201 1900-05-02 2 Several appointments that had been made for this afternoon and evening in connec- tion with the visit <•( 11. If. S. Terrible have had |Q be abandoned, in consequence of a death on board Um \<ssel. The deceased was an A. B. nam d C iould, who had201 words
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Article155 1900-05-02 2 A < lOWI Si II Fm I s. This morning in the Supreme Court, be|r>p His Honour Mr. Ju>tice Leach, the case of the Crown v. Paul %%A otheis regarding (.!;<• possession of certain lands situated at Tanjoag Katong wa^ heard further. I he facts of the <155 words
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Article181 1900-05-02 2 A <-\i .nt---: living at the 6| milestone Thomson-road, i-* sutf«;ring from small-pox A i'.i'.iiu man, a pony <ltalrr of 107 Klann-r<ja<i, report! the theft of 1 ba^ containing 4 1 o guild'-r- Kling living at 1 Perak-rd says that lour of his bufialo'-s. va!u«- Si 70. have181 words
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Article221 1900-05-02 2 A very successful repetuion of the favourite Musical Fan e "In Town was grvea la-t night at the Town Hall before a audience, including the Acting Governor. Capt. Percy Scott, H M S. TcrnbL, Capt Reynold- 11.M.5. Pi>/ue, and other notabilities. The whole performance went with a perceptible221 words
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Article61 1900-05-02 2 AssiM I VTION FOOTI'ALI A friendly match was played on the S. C« C. ground last night between teams representing the Club and H.M.S. Terrible. The Club had the best of the play and in the first half scored 2 goals to o, xtpeating the operation in the second61 words
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Article48 1900-05-02 2 The Secretary, Mr. W. Buchanan Smith, ha.-, received fr-jm Mr. A. R. Weigall, the Manager, the following telegram. Have cleaned up after crushing 23^ ton> of (juartz, gross yield 255 ounces re torted gold. During the month (April) th< mill ran si days only.'48 words
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Article85 1900-05-02 2 We greatly regret to hear that a telegranr was received from Kuala Lumpor yestcr day morning, to the effect that Mr. Bibby's condition was practically hopeless. Ano ther telegram was received in the eveninj to the effect that Mr. Bibby was sinkinj fast." So that it seems85 words
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Article39 1900-05-02 2 Among the recently reported casuattie in the Lincolnshire Regiment at Karec Sid ing, 29th Match, was that ui Capt. I. Ed wards, severely wounded in the groin. A Lieut. Edwards, this officer was in Singa pore with the Battalion.39 words
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REUTERS TELEGRAMS
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Article31 1900-05-02 2 Boers Endeavour to Capture a Convoy. Reuters correspondent at Thaband,. says that the Boers on Sunday made a determined attempt to seize a pass mountains and capture a convoy.31 words
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Article25 1900-05-02 2 Boers Retire After Nightfall General Trench attacked their tlank sending troops into the precipitous mountains The darkness enabled the Boers to withdraw.25 words
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Article13 1900-05-02 2 The Boer position is considered ilmost impregnable.13 words
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Article63 1900-05-02 2 A Boer Force at Windsorton The Enemy Arresting Loyalists. A considerable Boer force km Mrived at Windsorton, to the northward of Kimberly and has arrested a number of lo\ i British Residents Driven from Johannesberg. Owing to M explosion at Begbic s Engineering Works, all the Britisher-,63 words
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Article40 1900-05-02 2 Colonel Hamilton with the Mounted Infantry and Smith Dornen s Brigade, marching northward yesterday from Thaban chu. was opposed by a strong forte under Commander Botha at Hantney. British Supports Moving Up. Reinforcements have been sent I40 words
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Article18 1900-05-02 2 FRENCH SENDS REINFORCEMENTS General French is -trengthening Co. Hamilton from Thaban'chu, where the number ol Boers has decreased.18 words
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Article24 1900-05-02 2 Mounted Infantry in Action. Maxwell's brigade has occupied Vlaksoi.terks and Schamskraal kopjes unopposed but the Mounted Infanm were engaged tor four hours.24 words
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Article14 1900-05-02 2 The Crown Prince of Japan has arrived in London.14 words
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Article23 1900-05-02 2 A Parliamentary Vote. The House of Commons has vote>l Xi 'jjo.ooo to complete the Uganda Railway London, jnd May, 1900.23 words
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Article256 1900-05-02 2 In one of the recent attacks, the Boer* i were so surprised that they left everything behind just as it was. In one room war i found an open razor and a shaving brush with the lather fresh upon it. EvidentU that Boer was in danger of having a clo?c256 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement322 1900-05-02 2 PllOtO frames aWS I StoresGEORGE MICHAEL, 1. Robinson Ro*. HADJEE ABDOOLA I 150 Middle Ro»d, Singapore Near Campong Bencoolen. INDIAN EVE DOCTOR. THOUSANDS of testimonials from England. Cures Eyes, Rheumatism, Piles, and other diseases Fve medicines free for poor men. FebQ 9-4 ws, For Pahang, Tringganu and Kelantan. The well322 words
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Advertisement861 1900-05-02 2 TO LET FROM Ist June. No. 101 Waterloo Street. Apply EZRA NATHAN. Change Alley. May 1 uc TO LET, FROM APRIL Ist. II THE GROVE," Taniong Katong. ForparA t.culars apply to MEYER BROTHERS Mar 27 JMt_ TO LET HOLSE No. 15, Kramat Road, («i Cavenagh Road) newly repaired and painted.861 words
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Advertisement950 1900-05-02 2 WANTED A Produce Storekeeper. Apply to J.C., co Free Press. Apl 30 35 "wanted OASSAdK to Europe as companion lo.i Lady, or to Cake charge of children on voyage. H. K., C o Free Press. Apl v> 45 EMPLOYMENT WANTED by an Eurasian as Book-keeper or Clerk, having experience in950 words
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Advertisement193 1900-05-02 2 TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS. BOARD AND LODGING RK(jUf' ED by m uried couple, in a liou >c "where there ,-ire no other Boarders. G. cjo Free Press,. May 2 9.5 AUCTION SALE OF Horses and Carriages AT Mr. ABKAMS' HOKSE REPOSITORY. NoKlll IiKIDQK RO\O, Monday, 71/1 May, at 5.15 pm. *TTHK sale193 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous142 1900-05-02 2 The Week. Wednesday, 1. j High Water o.3^ p. Church Work Association, Rattks OirU Sdu»4p I Thursday, 3rd I Hi^ti Water 0.9 a., 1.24 p. ft O. Homeward Mail, due. Dalhoubie R. A. Chapter, 8.30 p. "In Town," Town Hall, <j p. I^ast but one.) Friday, 4th High Water 0.4.,142 words
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Article1536 1900-05-02 3 Tiesday, May ist, 1900. PHKSBNT H fc. the Officer Administering the Govern" cnt (Sir Alex. Swettenhai k.i The Hun'ble thr Acting Col. Secretary (Wafcat E^erton.) the Acting Colonial Treasurer (E M Mereueth.r;. the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer) the Acting Colonial Engineer (K St. G Caulteild, c.l- the Auditor-General1,536 words
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Article168 1900-05-02 3 SOLD IERS ASSAULTED IN INDIA. 1 ut Mm Sum tiY H hi Omui Obi i m it Si ah. alcutta, April 2;— A m took plice on :hree vJdier* on I BVWUMg at Th y were private-) of the Munster Fus.hers and were driving a tic a gharri. 11. w168 words
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Article174 1900-05-02 3 At Ike Meeliaf held last m^U at Um Bishop'* H he purpose of starting a Club for the Catholics of SwgapOfC over '> > vert ''t. amongst others being the Chief Ju-tict, Sir Lionel Cox The Rev. H Kiset was in the Chair and opened the meeting wild174 words
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Article197 1900-05-02 3 Mis Majesty the Kmpcror ol japan, vvhj horseman of repute and also an authority on the horse, recently hit upon a splendid plan ol making the prefectural governor now assembled in lokyo, attempt an equestrian MOL In the course- of a dnner at the Halace, his Majesty197 words
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Article110 1900-05-02 3 A Chinaman living in Amoy-st. went to the police station last ni^ht, suffering from a severe wound on the shoulder. The man said he had been attacked and robbed of $iO by some Hokiens. who lived in the same house. He was sent to hospital. Not long110 words
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Article17 1900-05-02 3 The Reception Committee' were entertained at dinner last night on board by tfu- Wardroom Officers, H.MS. Tcrrtble.17 words
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Article440 1900-05-02 3 The Arrival in thr Irish Cm'itm. The Ooeen lanried at Kingstown from the Royal yacht at 1 1 30 on the sth inst., being received with the utmost enthusiasm by a gieat crowd of sprct iiirs. A loy .1 ■ddm ol welcome was received by Her440 words
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Article565 1900-05-02 3 1. Badl tfood and perfect g 1 1 mm'i heart id move oines from the heart l<t.tor< it leaves iht hand, At once inspired and exquisitely pUnn'd. Kings Irarn Itiis piece ol ktngCTM from fehwM i Mi n cat 1' lac', ihe ar>K<-ls know 'tis565 words
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Article122 1900-05-02 3 PLAY ON TUESDAY, May i^t. \)<J< KI.IS. Ingram and l.inton, 6 v. Ritchie and C VV. Abrarri'j, 6, postponed. Smmim Hasok if. I'.uMerworlli, 8 v. (iraham, 6, postponed. Ton,'!", f, beat Bowes. 7, 21 8. Wtggi 7 i>C3t Hollotvay, icr., 21 TIKS FOK WBOESDAY, May 2nd.122 words
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Article68 1900-05-02 3 Corps Orders by Captain W. Ci. St. Mair, Ag. Commanaant, ."Miigapore Volunteer Arliliery, Head Ouarter Oflice, Fort Fulltrton, Singapore, May, lyoo. I i.'MM.ITIt Mil. IN(, It is notified for the information of the General Committee that a meeting of the Committee will be held in the S.V.A.68 words
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Article58 1900-05-02 3 Last ni^lit the premises of the L.L T.C, were entered, and the bar ransacked. A clock, safe, Itat bands and neckties, of the Club colours, glasses, lamp chimneys, tennis balls, and the contents of a cigar box were stolen. There are m marl-.s of violence58 words
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Article21 1900-05-02 3 The P. and O. Mail Bengal will leave lor Kurope at 8 a in. on Friday u« xt, the 4th inst.21 words
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Article1822 1900-05-02 3 (Field.) Polo was started in Singapore on the arrival of j th<! Km^'s Own Regiment, the hr-,1 being playtd on Feb. 14th, 1890,, as we noised in the field at the time, the nicest Valentin.: that the rtgiinent could have given lo ,U new stAMon.' Singapore possessed1,822 words
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Article215 1900-05-02 3 (From Japu"., far t .1 x Mil, April 1 I.— ln connection with the Ma->am-I :i 1.1 a rumour is afl iat hf-re to the tll-.-ct that Kumi.i has made a ntw d inand on ihe Korean 1 1 Miieni < on,;stin^ of eleven articles in all.215 words
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Article69 1900-05-02 3 (CORRECTED UP TO May 2). n London Ban k 4 n> i „..l/l l<f| ruand i i i Private c -(lit.-, 3 ♦locum»rnts 3 m/b j'ol credit! J- j>u France, demaad Germany, (it-man' 1 India, T.T 14, Hongkong, denuuid Yokohama, deaaaad 4; paj JAVA, dem.-md i i Manila, deaaad69 words
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Article71 1900-05-02 3 ilc. (übe W-j. i i,. He;- r, f^rdu.ary .V(iori. V'-5o do. Mfhte, (Fak L/W M45 HOfll *>i no. IBM >-j Ihc I 1 80. Ma yi 1 Tap d'-. do lain 4 0. d< i.icJ um pea-. Pearl -S-igo, small Bui 6.50 Poi.u^inar. 620 <Jf.,urr, BCMIR 89071 words
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Article80 1900-05-02 3 SHARE LIST, MAY 2nd 1900. u aiUn(1 Qvmium, C*riTM.. r*U»Ur. Shark* Paid Oir. B-* I I immi MgjUj v j 2i000>000 4I4 J3 Hc-ll's \s'.. Kastcr-, |j SHier*. ;< ,f£ "•< Z*i Hear Water /Miry Harm Ltd. *,oo <»L4 IOTWOM i<x>,ooo t mm i rMKMg PagS Ug^T* tSsSt; ;»T 180 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement353 1900-05-02 3 StearnJ Instant Headache Cure. Sifc Certain and Effective. A speedy, cettain and s«fe cure for f leadau o of all irijjms, vvhttl-.r sick, nervou bilious or li)slerical. \\->o a positive rtl.« "I Nt'iralkji 1. Perfccily Harmless' Perfectly Harmless Warranted free liom Antip)iinc Morphine, Chloral or (Jpiutn. Call o< send fur353 words
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Advertisement273 1900-05-02 3 OCEAN ITBAM SHI» J COMPANY. AND NEDLKLANUSCHii 8TOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCF.AAN. The Company's steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards (or l'<e Straus, Ch>:a, and |apan, and from Japan homewards for Louder, every ten days. The Company's steamers on 'hr Java Line are despatched trom Amsterdam .-mil Liverpool every fortnight (or tfv:273 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous74 1900-05-02 3 'T i 1 Taken at Kan-Jane Kcrbau Haaaital Obberv^tory 1 m 3 r h. j 1. m. Bar. r» I j() yjo 39.800 29.883 Temp- 82.0 MJ 80.0 Wet Bui 1 meter... 78.5 78.8 78.2 IJir. 01 Wind W.N.W. South. Calm. Max. l'trnp. n d< 8j 1 Mm d« d«>74 words
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Miscellaneous333 1900-05-02 3 v LS IN PORT. namaai Ton. Commanders Arr. e I k, Kis. n.v.. 12.,., 1 ■Mi Ton. Mmm >miU Krom Connenee. A»»«*« Nor.. Amun.isen Apl. 21 M H OII I* "'s;" 1 c* IJ l;cldl W« S"*"* I r r- K:ft i Jji jj |S ll ~i -r,-- T v333 words
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Miscellaneous335 1900-05-02 3 C L Ah... ■I I 1 1 I in 1 JvsDl• i' t KHILT, DuC Ml Nl I 1 j<l,io. I A 1 il<»\, Brit. sir., L] f Camori Drii 1 P*tlTA« -k\, Hm. f/ c». Brii.sii :>■■, 1 1 n, via i,.)i( D mine. I 1 S 1i I.r335 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1143 1900-05-02 4 Singapore Sporting Club, PROGRAMME FOR SPRING RACE MEETING 1900. 1/,/y .'-'«</, 94th and 20th. f FIRST DAY. f fitestiay, 2JnJ May First Racb. I n r. Mmiiin PLvrk.— Value 1300. A Race for Maiden Horses— Weight as per scale (lost.) An allowance of .'lib. 10 ex-Griftins, imported mIo thr Stmits1,143 words
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Advertisement594 1900-05-02 4 ORCHIDS. J. d* A. PEREIRA, Horticulturist, By Special Appointment to H. H. THE SULTAN OF JOHORE GROWER, Importer, Collector and Exporter of Orcruds. d<!rrss and Rrtid»nr<, Odey Road. KINNEY BROS. FAMOUS CIGARETTES. Straight Cut 75 cents. Sweet Caporal 50 per tin of fifty. Obtainable from McAI.ISTER* <■ >.— Agents STRAITS594 words
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Advertisement544 1900-05-02 4 IHItSforLUaPERRIIS' Q TIT fl Afr* WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. PURVEYORS TO i^^^^^^^ EMPRESS OF INDIA. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES. 0 JO. 1 arc -'o-t'.iri. )hy 1 ti'- very I K' Jfyf w&Brt ,r *iWj3S^« nrr ftl rt v l»-«J jc»--*J on all sides to h«- B^E^E^^E^Lr 'J^*i» 'HH John Little CO., LTD. SINGAPORE544 words
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Advertisement172 1900-05-02 4 TO BE PUBLISH KU SHORTLY Friend Tommy, AND OTHER TOPICS BKING A COLLECTION OF VERSES M Joss Chinchinjoss A P I uc THE BANGKOK TIMES. Cable,—" Times Bangkok." Till Lbumno Nbwspapbr in Si am and widely circulated \n Malaya, C ochin-China. China, the btraits Settlements and Burma. A Daily Nevspaper172 words
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Advertisement238 1900-05-02 4 AN IDEAL TONIC. SERRAVALLO'3 I TONIC. (BARK IRON WI\H BMM>!lflHßil^B\ 4j .Zi (b^HJBSQhS B^9 1 Nov 15 t th s RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., LTD. ENGINEERS Iron and Brass Founders Bridge and Shipbuilders AND General Contractors. Steam Vessels -IN SI EEL OK \VOOI>PAStfSNGBR AND I AKGf,* STEAMERS LAINCHES AND LIGHTERS Stern238 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1121 1900-05-02 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port o! ctpanurr, an! (where knowr) date due here, and name oi Agents. M i s- ">i »it Goliath, H.M.S., Uath.im, due May (NiiALLS, U. S., New York, due May J*nl.s. t.b.d. H.M.S., >.'.< mast, due May Nui, t b.d. Jhj>., Portsmouth, due .May Ottiik, t.b.d. 11.1,121 words
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