The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 March 1901
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1901-03-29 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, ***** MARCH, '1901 DAILY ISSUE, No. 414218 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement783 1901-03-29 1 jf q Office. Telegraph St. X7J Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, (EYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, rGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of I -id ing issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast. MAIL LINES.783 words
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Advertisement744 1901-03-29 1 (^HINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIM:TED. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Honurono. Shasu- For Marseilles and hai Japab Ports. London. .s. Ching Wo due April iS. Kaisovi due April Through Bills of Lading issued to Manclu t< r Continental ports, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore, Sec. For freight and other particulars744 words
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Advertisement715 1901-03-29 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKKTVAART MAATSCHAPPII. Under Contract with the Netherlands India Government Agents at Singapore Ships Agency, late J DAENDELS Co., 2.3 Collver Quav The undbrmkn 2 ionbd dates akk only approximate Steamer From Expected Will be despatched tor on O.G.v Lansben;e P—"«T. Atjeh < M<r 20 Loen Batavi.i Mar. 25715 words
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Advertisement456 1901-03-29 1 NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd.) fa js FORTNIGHT! V Serwe. maimlainp 1 l by the foUowiM NEW WINS* REW STEAMERS, 1 m r the Imperial ;^an ond < engen, an I a n t h e i comfor 1 rows Cai-i. Awa Maru 6.300 Trennt lii"goMaru 6,241456 words
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Advertisement643 1901-03-29 1 UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI I BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-Ur CAPiTAL $*****000 i K KRVE FUND.— »i0,000,000 1 Stirling Reserve $10,000,000") o.lver Reserve j.000.000] »>3.000,0u0 Rfi.SERVE LIABILITY OK PROPRIETORS J $10,000,000 COOBT Of OIBBCTOBS. R. SHIWAN, Ksq.—CHAIIIIAW. Hoc J. J. Kbswick Esq.— Dkputy Chairman. Hon. t. M Ghay R. L. R IC ha«dson643 words
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Advertisement609 1901-03-29 1 J.JORWICH UNION FIRE INSUR- ANCE SOCIETYOF NORWICH AND LONDON. BST aBL I S ■B o 17 o'/. KOK PIRB INSURANCE ONLY. Amount Insurjd /-'-onnnnrt Pr.m.uk ,nco M inturanceefietted on almost every description of property at airrent rates of premium. "-'HE BORNEO Co., i.TD.-Asjent. ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY. Subs si I^* i>IT4U609 words
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Advertisement281 1901-03-29 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL |j STEAMSHIP COMPANY *pO y O KISEN KAISHA (ORIKNTAI s. s. CO.) VI IN iOP lAPAN AND hrOlJ h d to K.glindt II H 1( 'many by all Iran -Atlantic line, Bl of st( thr R| United Slates or Canada. Rates may beobtai-ied281 words
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Article, Illustration563 1901-03-29 2 The Singapore free press FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1901. -r 1 rij;Kt mamUiQ rv influ*nc* and in, bribed by I MM" H TMk K^r t'.ir MM prfcepti draw, nl to Religion, Loyalty, and Uw. 'MR readers are very well aware that for years past this journal has strongly supported, indeed has563 words
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Article1302 1901-03-29 2 The Dutch gunboat Sumbaua left for Banjermassin this morning. A launch will leave Johnston's Pier t »r tl.' Swimming Club Bungalow on Sunday at 7.30 and 8.30 a.m The monthly sewing meeting of the Church Work Association will be li<" Id at the Raffles Girls School, on Wednesday, April th^1,302 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article38 1901-03-29 2 Hurried Departure of Japanese Cruiser The Iwate" Leaves Devonport. lln Daily Chronicle states that the Japanese cruiser Iwate left Devonp rt hastily for the Far East, shipping only a portion of her ammunition.38 words
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Article43 1901-03-29 2 {Later) Statement by Lord Lansdowne. Lord Lansdowne, speaking in the Hou^e of Lord.-., .said he was unable to pas:- a final opinion on the Manchurian agreement, but would not carpingly criticise an arrangement in the nature of a modus tnvendi,43 words
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26 1901-03-29 2 Lord Lansdowne reiterated that it waundesirable that China, while negotiating with the Powers, should enter into any private arrangement. London, March 2<jth, igui.26 words
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Article199 1901-03-29 2 Tt.e Hongkonz Daily Press hi»s thr Mr. Balfour, in reply to a question by Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett, stated that it appeared that H.MS. Plover, in Marching for pirates in the Gulf of Pechili. aUed in accordance with Article 52 of the Tientsin Treaty. No communication had been received199 words
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150 1901-03-29 2 It is to I e regretted— says the Indian Record— that ro uniform system— indeed no system at all— of reguhting medical practice exists in many of the Crown Colonies. In some tbere d I Medical Repibter kept by a Medical Board in others the150 words
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Article238 1901-03-29 2 A Ceylon paper (18th] says.— The Japanese Hiroshima Maru, which arrived this morning from Yokohama nil Singapore has been placed in strict quarantine owing to a suspicious case of fever on board. Singapore being a Plague infected port. the vessel would, under ordinary circumstances, have been placed in <|uarantineand the238 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement1070 1901-03-29 2 Katz Brothers, Limited. Are now showing an entire New Stock of LADIES' CHILDREN'S HOSIERY IN THEIR Drapery Drapery. LADIES' COTTON STOCKINGS Ladies Black Silk finished Ladies Tan Ribbed Cotton Ribbed Cotton Tan Lace Fronts Lace Fronts Tan Cotton LADIES' LISLE THREAD STOCKINGS Plain Black Lisle Thread LaceJFronts White Lisle Thread1,070 words
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Advertisement613 1901-03-29 2 KI TA ada mau blie satu schoener boeatan Australia boleh muat 80 tons. Siapa siapa ada mau djoewal boleh dateng betjara sama Que Eng Soei, Parel Vissclay, Ternate, punya toko Eng Joo Gouan di Singapore No. 123-4, Cross-street. Mar. 26 LOST, on 2nd February, a young female Kangaroo. Expenses and613 words
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Advertisement634 1901-03-29 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS COALS AT GALLE. \X7K are prepared to supply best newly arrived CmUMM o*l and Indian (Barralcur) (or Steamers' bunkers, at current rates. Captains should wire requirements to ensure despatch. CLARK, SPENCE Co. K. COATKS Co. Mar. 29 WANTED A BOUT 75,000 fes. of Portland Cement, 50 barrels of634 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous220 1901-03-29 2 The Week. Friday, agth High Water 4.59 a., 7.10 p. Rui;by Football S.R.C. Ground, 5 p. S.V R. I'ir.ides for Recruits Mwketl S.V.R. Battalion Drill, 5.10 p. Saturday, 30th Hiii" Water 6.16 a., 8.12 p. Temelong Co. Meeting, noon. Royal Johore Tin Mining Co. Meeting, noon. Plant Sale, Mount Rosie,220 words
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correspondence.
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Letter306 1901-03-29 3 T# rut Kditor. t;m Apropos of Mr. Barker movement at the recent Municipal meeting ior a report on the Fire Brigade, it is hardly necessary to mention that the Insurance Companies here will look forward with interest to the report. The recent fire in Malacca-st. has at306 words
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1058 1901-03-29 3 rfFrom Australian Papers. j A Striking Debate. Charges ako Coi s rtR-CH.tßi.es l^ndon, March sth.— An important debate to.k place in the House of Lords last night on the present constitution of the War Office, and its methods of controlling the British Army. debate1,058 words
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Article83 1901-03-29 3 The Ophir arrived at Gibraltar on the 20th instant after a good passage. Their Royal Hifjhne^-es, who are in excellent health, landed amid the booming of guns and cheeiing of b!iKJa<kets. The tnthusiasm both ashore and afloat w.i^ immense. Sir George White met the Duke of Cornwall,83 words
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323 1901-03-29 3 SecunderaL.id, DecCMI, March 20th.— The accident at Trimulgherry yesterday was a terrible one. trrgeants and six gunners were employed .n emf,t>iig a 70-pounder Howitzer shell when it exploded. Gunner Wade and Gunner Gunner were blown to pieces, and their heads were subsequently foui.d among323 words
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Article523 1901-03-29 3 A Man Vt < r Bl Mi II I kibS. The re*s tti.t Mr. J. Hierpont M American 1 ruv. King," had invaded the British ■KtlmU and had acquired an interest M the i iormed K!l n 1 rust, lias no' sur;. those people who have been523 words
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Article1587 1901-03-29 3 (Vta Ctylon.) London, March 17th. The farewell scenes at Portsmouth yesterday were mo&t impressive. His Majesty the King had luncheon on board the s. Op'oir, and in *ishing God Speed to the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, was much moved. The Duke of Cornwall, in replxing, was deeply affected.1,587 words
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Article97 1901-03-29 3 H. N. M. S Sumbawa left the Roads this morning for Bandj rm.i:-sin, having in tow the new Dutch Govrrnment steel launch Selantan, built and engined at Riley Har-greavf-s and Co 's yard at Ta^jong Khu. J he shell liner Cowrie irrived from Japan j this morning with97 words
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570 1901-03-29 3 Let Us Miii our tools to Um work to lie done. We io nut t rim our imN with a broadsword OC fisli for trout wit h :i In n t -Imm. k. Now a itord is a tool }os( M:i hoc i-|i<-ntfi-570 words
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Article72 1901-03-29 3 :RECTED UP TO Marcti 2(j ONOON. Bink 4 m/.- :i,atid i i i 4 Private credits 3 m/s 2/o r s ti documents 3 m/h credits 6 n»/-> FRANCE, demand 24<j Germany, demand 201; India, T. T Hongkong, demand i%dis. Yokohama, deuaad 2% prem. JAVA, demand 1 lOj Manila,72 words
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Article334 1901-03-29 3 (QUOTATION. *PH .>»|,, |>. S H t s DtV. Bank of tt ma and J.ipan, L j£ l Nomnal.f 000, X, 414,^1 190,875 /j Deferrrr*. I r, Bell's As!- 'os Eastern A^ncy. Nominal. i, ...ooof'f 8 V. '4 4< I. I *w I'* Bersawah Gold334 words
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Article90 1901-03-29 3 March 2g.i *>'■ 'jambier >> 9" do. Cube No. I U-t-r, Made (ordinary S'pore) 28.75 Jo. White, (Fair L/W— s% 4 -5" itroMl tios to the Ib.) 56 10. (80s to the lb) 76 Wanda) 92 p*al rAmboina) 33 .•1 iau Cutfee 1730 mall pearl (Fair quality) S7O do90 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement201 1901-03-29 3 The Standard Time Balls. V Time boll :it tati (Vimiin^ Md <'f.<- ni I'nl »u U ra ,,i .i..y :it 1 i-.m. Bhuppora I im<: (O. i-iM-iiwiill ni«:in I inn- 6 In-., I 818., being hoisted ttf* miamtm |.nvi..u-iy. To-day Fort Canning antl I'uluii Hruni botk Ml correctly. Friend to201 words
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Advertisement292 1901-03-29 3 OCEAN \^A^% STEAM NEDEkI A >SCHE STOOMi/AAKT MAA A. J »'t; OCEAA'i. lons. Tons. Achilles 7011 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 701 I Sestor 376ft <!/.ix 701 1 Orestes 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclm. 550Q Anchisez 2729 Peltus 7200 Anterior 5551 Polyphemus 261;, Calchas 6748 Priam 284 s Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus292 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous409 1901-03-29 3 5.C.C TENNIS TOURNAMENT PLAY VESI ERDAY. H NofTM beat Ba'.tenburii, nu A ,eal 5. Red ow 5. 6 2, H II ,r> beat Muir, <> 2, 7— 'j, 6—l A Dovbi u I -nd I). K R. 1 Reid B Dm ilbs. I'eniuy and '1 roller I ulat and Edlin409 words
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Miscellaneous63 1901-03-29 3 Weafner Takeu »t Kaadanf K-rbau Hospital Observaio r> u. a. m. r. m. y r, Bar. nrl 8S »Ub Temp. KO B.« W.t l.ull»-n..Tii.uuat. D Wind JS K r dl M I T<_in|.. 111 -Ikicl.- BWI Mir,. <l<> <l" :i:; Mn. ia Sum MA Tyrr. nkL Tfcer MJ ii in.63 words
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Miscellaneous933 1901-03-29 3 Men-of-Wai Flag and Ton Commanders Arrived I KOl When Brit, aloop, 1060 B. D. Hunt Keb. 13 Pmi >-tain. Jap. b'aaip, ***** Sjtm Mar. 28 PI Other Vessels lat;s Tons Masters Arrived 1 Consignci When 1020 Bortfeldi M M p i. 3 Ban batt Hin Olson If ar. 27 K933 words
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28 1901-03-29 4 (Special to the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, March 2 Sth, .0.55 a.m. The Manchurian agreement was signed at St. Petersburg yesterday.28 words
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Article52 1901-03-29 4 The Rev. J. Storehouse, of Peking, was shot three weeks ago while crossing the Chinese ferry at Lofa. The body was recovered on Tuesday. Two German soldiers have been murdered at Paoting-fu. Their bodies were recovered in a village to the westward. The identity of the m lrderers52 words
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50 1901-03-29 4 MURDEROUS ATTACK BY HONGKONG CONVICTS. Yesterday there was a murderous attack made by convicts in Hongkong Gaol. Mr. R. H. Craig, deputy superintendent of Victoria Gaol, and Mr. E. J. Pierpont. Chief Warder, and two Indian warders were stabbed. With the assistance of the European prisoners, the Chinese wtre disarmed.50 words
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Article62 1901-03-29 4 General French has arrived at Vryheid. Up to the present he has killed, wounded or captured 1,200 B:>ers he has captured seven guns, 1,800 waggons, and j^o.ooo horses and head of cattle. The British losses in Babington's successful action with Commandant Delarey were only two killed and seven62 words
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Article239 1901-03-29 4 The situation at Marseilles is graver than ever. The employers have rtfused arbitration. During thelasi few weeks considerable agitation has been fermenting amongs. the labourers of the docks and quays of Marseille-. Owing to so much loreign labour being emplo>ed at Marseilles the workmen are grouped239 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement262 1901-03-29 4 CAUTION. II having come to our knowledge thai in certain HOTELS AND PUBLIC HOUSES IN Singapore a practice is prevalent of putting INFERIOR BRANDS "I- WHISKY into USHERS and DEWAR'S. Lmpty bottles, we consider it advisable to warn consumers against accepting anything but the genuine article. A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD will262 words
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Advertisement394 1901-03-29 4 H Abrams HORSE REPOSITORY "HORSES -HORSES "HORSES' JUST LANDED Ex bS CUTUS Fine upstanding Carriage Pairs Single Harness Horses'' Hacks Polo Ponies" This shipment has had a splendid passage and all have arrived in good condition an.l ate ready for immediate use. Inspection invited H. ABRAMS Feb. 22 John Little394 words
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Advertisement852 1901-03-29 4 NOTICE is hereby given thai the above sign of trademark is tne property of J. H. Trachsler of Zurich Switzerland and used by him in the manufacture of Turkey red cloth of different weights commonly known in the Straits market as Chop Sauh." Any person who uses si»ch trademark in852 words
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Advertisement275 1901-03-29 4 THE Campbell Oil Engine JK HAS THE LARGEST SALE OF Any Oil Engine in the World SIMPLE ECONOMICAL RELIABLE COMBINED OIL ENGINES AND PUMPS Made in all Types and Sizes SOLE AGENTS Riley Hargreaves Co. LTD., SINGAPORE. Mar. mw Tho only Medicine «r tt' >"1 > -■>■ 1863 84 open275 words
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Advertisement48 1901-03-29 4 I "White Horse Cellar" j Whisky. To be obtained from Mkssrs. CHIN' HO A HONG ft Co River Valley Road HOON KEAT Co. ANN LOCK Co. (JROK TEAT Co. YONG KOA SENG Co. YONG LEE SENG Co. GHEE SOON Co. AGENTS GUTHRIE and Go. Nov 1 mths ut48 words
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Advertisement598 1901-03-29 4 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser Cable Address,— Advertiser, Sxngaport. Telephone Number.— No. 61 Published at 30-3. Raffles Place, Singapore PHE leading English Newspaper n the Straits Settlements Johore, the Federated Native States of Perak, Selan. gor, Sungei (JJOM* Pahang, thSembilan British North Borneo Sarawak Netherlands Indies. Java and598 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1230 1901-03-29 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. divi >£ port ot d?parcj:e, and (where known) date due here, and name of Agent*. Mbn-of-War. Acheron, Fr., Toulon, due Mar. Amur, Rus., Ktiropc, due Mar. Annapolis, U.S., 1000, Hampton Roads, Apl. Canopus, H.M.S., Malta, due Mar. Dolphin, Rus. t b., Hurope, due Mar. IJonal* Austrian, W. C.1,230 words
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Miscellaneous169 1901-03-29 4 Miss Harrison, Mr. G. C. Balpy. Mr A u Miss Tatterson, Mrs. Burnett and child Alpme, S. Set. and Mrs. Chuter and twoi'h w r Mr. E. Costa Dew, Mr. Annandale i? and two children, Mr. Geo. Caut'ley Mr R(? Robertson, S K t. and Mrs. Hawk.ns and crnlH U169 words
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