The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 April 1901
1901-04-09
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Title Section17 1901-04-09 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, 9™ APRIL, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 414917 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement762 1901-04-09 1 J"* o Office. Telegraph St. OC Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, FGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD762 words
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Advertisement819 1901-04-09 1 fHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Hongkong, Shanu- For Marseilles and hai k Japan Ports. London. s .s. Ching Wo due April \s. Hyson due May s .s. Katsow due May Through Bills of Lading issued to Manchester Continental ports, New York, Boston, Philadel- phia and Baltimore,819 words
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Advertisement781 1901-04-09 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with the Netherlands India Government. 1 Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collyer Quay TllE UNDBRMUNTIONEn DATKS Ml ONLY APPROXIMATE. Steamer From Expected Will be despatched tor O n Bawean Bolonjjan via ports. Apl. 5 Banjermas m, Pulo Laut, Balik781 words
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Advertisement639 1901-04-09 1 UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI x BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL liooooooo RESBRVI HI ND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000') Silver Reserve *'3.°<>0,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OK t PROPRIETORS ..j •••—••••10,000,000 Courr or Dibbctobb. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Chaikmam. Hon J. J. Kiswick Esq.— Dhputv Chaieman. Hor M GKAV I K. L. RICHABDSON E»Q. A. Haupt, Esq.639 words
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Advertisement489 1901-04-09 1 Milkmaid :i c«' IVIIIK *i :|2f Guaranteed S^-i. s^itzhu-v-b^^JJ K»- Bee this Full Cream. n., DE «««K Largest Sale m the World. JJORWICH UNION FIRE INSUR- I ANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. Kit A■IjIS h MM 1707. FOR FJRE INSURANCE ONLY. Ptomtm i»c<nni Insurance effected on almost every description489 words
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Advertisement391 1901-04-09 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND rpOYO RISEN KAISHA (ORIIHTAk. S.S.CO.) VIA INLAND lAPANAND HONOLULU. Through Pass.-tje lickets granted to Kn«l rn.il France, and Germany by .ill inns- All antic line, of stcimers, and to the principal citfs ot the United States or Canada. Kates may391 words
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Article72 1901-04-09 2 On the «th inst. at Bethesda, Bras Basah Road, by Mr. A. R. Thoburn, Mr. John Cliubnt Cuff, E Ext. Aus. and China Tel. Coy. to Annie, daughter of Mr. A. L. Kobnitz, Frankfort House, Singapore. At St. Andrew's Cathedral, on the Bth inst., by the Revd.72 words
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Article, Illustration823 1901-04-09 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1901. ka I'rr t.r I'tnple'* ri^l.t muntaii Unwed by inflnci.. I ji d iir.bnbcJ by gain Htm patriot Truth her glorious prerfpti draw. —H to Religion. Loyalty, and Law. THEM appears to be (juite a fairminded military < ritic of the South African823 words
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Article133 1901-04-09 2 The following is the result of play for tl). April Me<l,| r 3 Williamson June- 43 47 g o, IL D. 1 1 -wan 5 i I 2 8 .Sm,.h 5O 48 4 8 P.M. Pearc* 4 6 47 g 8s 43 41 ber. 86 f r133 words
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Article642 1901-04-09 2 The second day of the S.R.A. meeting w.c held on Saturday, m fine v\ ather. I here w.i^ ,i large attendant- of competiton Em the Open Evei t, the winner ot lilt Cup tj-irijT found m FifeMajor Hone, of the XVI Mair.i, li.fantrv. while Major St C'air642 words
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Article211 1901-04-09 2 Xo title ever so well fitted a man as the above does Sir Henry Keppel, the senior Admiral of the Navy. He has done everything 'hard"; worked hard, fought hard, played hard, but at the great age of ninety*tWO he is still as fit and211 words
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764 1901-04-09 2 FAREWELL "SMOKER" TO MR.W. MAKEPLACE. Rarely has the Drill Hall been filled with a more jovial crowd than that assembled there O« Saturday evening on the occasion (if the Farewell Concert to Mr W. MakeI lie friends of Mr. Makepeace m gapore are legion and they were nearly all present.764 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS
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Article21 1901-04-09 2 French's column is suffering great h ar ships. Supplies have been unobttinab for days, owing to the rains.21 words
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Article43 1901-04-09 2 A portion of the invaders have re<.ross»d the Orange River. {Later.) THE CHINESE SITUATION. A Stormy Interview at St. Petersburg. CHINESE MINISTER iNAFiT Yang-yu, the Chinese Minister »t §t Petersburg is lying unconsciou- rroa a apoplectic seizure, after an interviCount Lamsdor'-43 words
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Article211 1901-04-09 2 No agreement could be signed recovers or is replaced. Lit is stated (says the N.-C. Daily N M o f j, 28th March) that the local mandarin, hive received news from St. Petersburg to the effect that on the 25th ins-ant Minister Yang Ju by COMI Larmdorfi211 words
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Article51 1901-04-09 2 Boers At Phillipstovrn. The Boers have occupied Phillipstown. FIGHTING IN MANCHURIA H^avy Chinese Loss It is annoVir 5l Petersburg that there has been hard fighting betw«en the Rossiwu and the Chinese m Manchuria bet\v-'.-n Kobansky and Sinminting. Several Russians have been killed. The Chine-e lost heavily and fled51 words
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62 1901-04-09 2 (Later.) RUSSIA FOREGOES THE MANCHURIAN CONVENTION. Russia, m an identical note to the Powers, dated April 3rd, states that as the special agreement on the subject of Manchuria might involve the neighbouring empire m difficulties, instead of serving a< a proof of Russia's friendliness with China. Russia will not insist62 words
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Article22 1901-04-09 2 BUT— "ADHERES TO HER PROGRAMME." She quietly awaits the course of events while adhering to her oft-repeated programme. London, April Bth, 190122 words
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Article36 1901-04-09 2 l"p to this date there have been 44^ :ases of plague at Capetown, including 85 Europeans. There have been 130 deaths. BOERS IN CAPE COLONY. The Boers are again active m C'd[* Colony.36 words
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Article16 1901-04-09 2 MORE NEW ZEALANDERS EMBARK. The Seventh New Zealand contingent las embarked at Wellington for South \frica.16 words
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Article10 1901-04-09 2 The dockers at Marseilles are resuming vork.10 words
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30 1901-04-09 2 (Later.) THE SOMALILAND EXPEDITION. Preparations for the advance ul the ;omali-land expedition against the Ma Mullah are proceeding rapidly. SOUTH AFRICA. Plumer's Movements. Plumer is a day's march trom Intersurg.30 words
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16 1901-04-09 2 Scheeper's commando captured 75 ers and Colonials twenty miles north o iberdeen.16 words
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Article21 1901-04-09 2 ITALIAN SQUADRON AT TOULON. An Enthusiastic Welcome. On Saturday the Italian Squadron ted rand reception at Toulon. London, April "J o/21 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement474 1901-04-09 2 Katz Brothers, Limited. ARE NOW SHOWING A LARGE STOCK OF Camp Requisites Folding Canvas Beds Wood Frame Folding Upholstered Beds Wood Frame Iron Frame, Folding Spring Beds Waterproof Sliecting Waterproof Aprons Air Pillows Tiffin Baskets Fitted Tea Baskets fitted with Spirit Lamps and Kettle Cooking Stoves m Various Sizes FITTED474 words
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Advertisement765 1901-04-09 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. TO BE LET FURNISHED L7OR six weeks from date. A large and beau ti--1 fully situated hoase m Tanglin, handsomely furnished throughout. POWELL k Co..— Auctioneers. Apl. 9 1-!. 4 REQUIRED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF PAHANG A EURASIAN or Chinese Clerk for the post of 2nd Clerk m765 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous192 1901-04-09 2 The Week Tuesday, gth Hi K h WatH, -0.37 a., l. M a. Easter Tuesday. Philharmonic (hoir, C 5.30 p. S.V R. Company Drill, 5.10 p. Wednesday, 10th Hiyh Wat^r i.g 2 7 p Churrh Work Association, 11.30 a. S.V. A. Para Ie for Battery Drill, 5.1 5 p. S.V.K.192 words
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Correspondence.
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Article199 1901-04-09 3 \o T»i Editor. Dear Sir, I am desin Jbytl c General Committee ol the Society of St. George to enclose their Annual Roport. and to thank you for your powerful advocacy and support m assisting to bring about a revived observance of Si. George's Day. The Report199 words
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Article114 1901-04-09 3 Beyond tub \V'oK''TPREMot- IL\1 L\ Knoas. Calcutta, March 27th.— Plague has suddenly sprung up far beyond the worst previously known m this part of India. Last week the Bengal Districts had 7,000 deaths and Calcutta 1,000, the total for India being 11,000 deaths. Lahore, March 27th.114 words
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Article217 1901-04-09 3 (Hongkong Daily Prcss.j London, 31st March. It is reported that Commandant Englebrecht has surrendered t the British, while Commandant Prinsloo ha~ been captured. Shanghai, 31st March. A despatch from a reliable source at Hsianfu announces the early issue of an Imperial Decree stating that the Emperor firmly refuses to217 words
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Article304 1901-04-09 3 The first Rugby Team to leave Singapore for an cut-station match went up by the Ban What //in on Thursday and turned by the Malacca, after a mo=t enjoyable trip I he match was played on Saturday, and the ioilowing were the teams. SILANwOK. Back, A. Glassford304 words
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Article125 1901-04-09 3 The Tsurugisau Maru which left Kuhinotttn on the 28th ulto. arrived here 1 *W rday and proceeded to Borneo WhaH to discharge about 5,000 tons coal for this |K)rt. The Dagfred, with stores from Antwerp, proceeded to the Wharf and after coaling left for Port Arthur on Saturdary.125 words
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Article242 1901-04-09 3 ATROCIOUS MURDER AT CALCUTT A. European Child SIiio(ATEO by k Burglar Calcutta. March 2S. An atrocious murder was committed yesterday morning m the European »juarter. An Kuropean nurse had put a child of sixteen months lo sleep and, linding him rather restless, lay down beside him, dressed. About 1 a.m.242 words
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885 1901-04-09 3 Interesting Dem kiption 01 the Ii ay. As reported, the above match ended m a win for Colombo. I"o-day we are enabled 10 give some details of the play. Owing to rt cent thunderstorms the course was m very good condition, and the visitors885 words
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Article129 1901-04-09 3 N I itarday there arrived m port and exchanged salutes with Fort Canning, the U. S. gunboats Annapolis and Frolic, Com- mander Rohrer and Lt.-Cummandir Helm, and the Wompatnck and Piuatat/ua, Lt.Commander Sherman, and Lt. -Commander Banlett. The two fir-t are of 1060 and 609 tons129 words
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Article82 1901-04-09 3 Members of the Penang Straits Chinese Athletic Club down from Peaaag met Singapore representatives at tennis on Saturday, with the following result Doubles. Penang (Koh Leap Cheng and LimCheeSen^) beat Singapore (Chea Kcng Chin and Soh Peng Lim) by three sets to nil, 6 o, 7—5,82 words
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Article229 1901-04-09 3 Mr. Fokt's XI v. Mr. Kdlin's XI. Mr. Fort's XI. H. Tongus b MacUggart 47 K. W. Christian b Hannaford I H. W. Noon b Mac.iutjart 10 F. \V. Benjafidd b Mjctaggart 5 J. Mac Gill b Mactaggart 22 O. F. Evans lbw b Suiton o J. A. R.229 words
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Article195 1901-04-09 3 The Army Estimate! this year arc more brie! than usual. [Tie '>arts that refer to tin- Straits ar': Gener r-T,. rural, £^12, district inspector oi mv dcputy>aMMtafit— general, temporal iitda I ig ■•.■if. im, servant .t fcrs, ofl I I and j t Repairs.-—Accommodi-lion tor Ordn.i >c.195 words
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Article383 1901-04-09 3 Singapore, April ityit:. l-oiif.- per tatty ct. 6 Uo., Fre do. 18 Bed do. 18 Beef Steak do. 25 Bean Sprouts do. 2 do. <, lii.i^ do. 1 j ih do. 4 Caboag do. N 1 Do M 18 do. 4 Imported do. Do. do. Capons do.383 words
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Article1310 1901-04-09 3 (Via Ceylon.) Londoi., Mini' Ihi l'".jr< ign dovernments have b»en 1 fficially informed that the Chinese Court forbide the signing of the Manchori 111 Conveniion. Ihe due lor us signature expired yesterday. R. uter, m a dcp.itch from P. kin dated 26th inst., tayS that therep>rt that Chii<a rejects1,310 words
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Article141 1901-04-09 3 TO-DAY'S PLAY. Profbssion Paiks, Final. Army I. Capts. Wute and Dewing v. Munpty. S. Re.d and W. fc. Hooper. PLAY FOR TO-MORROW. Single Championship, Semi-Fmal S. Reid v. Norrie. THURSDAY'S PLAY. Sinoi.es Championship, Final. Capt. Dewing v. S. Reid or Norrie. LIFE AND VIGOUR FOR THE HAIR.The141 words
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Article79 1901-04-09 3 < URRECTKD Uf TO April 9.) On London. Bank 4 my* '/n|i DMad 1/ 1 1 Private credits 3 m/s 1/1 1 J documents* 3 m/s 1/1 1 1 ercdius 6 m/s -2/0,',, France, demand .24^ Germany, demana India, T. T Hongkong, daund <li> Yokohama, demand.. ,v',%pm. Java, demand79 words
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Article113 1901-04-09 3 (April y > J60.50 mbier 9.00 Cube Nq. 1 11 75 Pepp«r, Black (ordinary Sporei 28.87 White, (Fair L/W—s* H :igs to '.he Ib.) 56 I* the lb) 70 iianJa) ya jvcs Ambeltaj 32 Vnar Coftee 17.50 Tapioca, small pear! (Fair quality, 5.50 Jc flake (do. do.) 5.60 do.113 words
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Article208 1901-04-09 3 guoTATio*. Capital. Pain i 4tn O(T Ban« ot (>ma i.nd Japan, Ltd. 1 1 Nominal, C 2,000,000 414,23 j r«fcfeS 4.4 Deferred. I Bell's Asm mm K -.stern AjWCJi Nominal. c o 0f Hon^lconk. aie'. Shanghai Bank $562.50 $10,000,000 $10,000,00,, h Jelebu Mmrnß and Trading208 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement137 1901-04-09 3 A Testimonial from Old England. I consider Chamberlain's Cou^ti Remedy the (m>s( m the world for bronchitis," says Mr. Williuni Savory, of Warrington, Kngland. It lias saved my wife's life, she having been martyr to •tOßeUtia for over siv year--, liein^; most of tin; tiin.- e'Uifined to her l>ed. She137 words
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Advertisement323 1901-04-09 3 OCEAN STEAM NEDERLAMi> :E BTOOaf* VAART MAAT iA^P'J OCEAAN. Tons. Tons. Achilles 701 1 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 7011 Nestor 3766 Ajax 701 1 Ortstts 4653 Alcinous 6743 Putrochts 5509 Anchises 2729 Pelt us 7200 Antenor 5531 Polyphemus 261 Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3621323 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous440 1901-04-09 3 MAILS CLOSE 1 0-MORROW. For Per At Djambie K'tan Ann noon Bangkok Han Seng Guan 2 pm Batu Pahat Sultana 2 VH Xt Lilian Banka 2 PM Bombay Nankin 2 i Malacca, fed Malacca 3 rM Muar s. M ilacca Sultan 3 PM Rangoon Calcutta Palam 3PM Labuan, \c. Trimggmmm440 words
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Miscellaneous1033 1901-04-09 3 VESSELS IN PORT Men-of-Wai Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From When Oeraai Boebeb Mai D. 1. l( ;n ro EUrenhiU ApL 1 Bonn rino Brit, sloop, 1060 K. D. Hunt Ipl. 3 Mala 1 S Braia., 1060 Bokwr Apl. 1 b. M 1 It* frolic l> -.1,.. t:if.* Helm Apl.B1,033 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement581 1901-04-09 4 SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. B CHINA. (Special to the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, April jrd, 4.20 p.m. A new massacre of Christians having C- taken place at Chengting-fu, a French de- tachment under General Bailloud started for their succour on Monday. Hongkong, April 6th, 10.37 a m The Australian contingent that has581 words
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Advertisement740 1901-04-09 4 TO BE LET from 1 Ist April next. Family Residence, Donearn," situate at junction of Chancery Lane and Bnkit Timah Road, now m the occupation of Hon. J. M. Allinson. Apply LERMIT WESTERHOUT, 12 Battery Road. Mar 18 uc TO LET FURNISHED, for one year Irwbll Bank Gra nge Road.740 words
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Advertisement1116 1901-04-09 4 GAELIC OLD SMUGGLER WHISKY. WE desire to draw attention to the superior quality of the "GAELIC" OLD MALT WHISKY— B to 10 years old, which is largely composed of the produce of our own Distillery m the famous Glenlivet district, and can be confidently recommended where a stimulant is required,1,116 words
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Advertisement624 1901-04-09 4 NOTICE A REWARD of $100 will be given to any one who will give information leading to the arrest of my servant, by name of Poh Soon. Apply TAN SWAN ENG, 50, Queen Street. Mar. 26 36.4 Timber and Mining Concession CAPITAL SOUGHT *T*O work a Timber and culture com624 words
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Advertisement1120 1901-04-09 4 COLD STORAGE THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY AGAIN notified that the STRAITS Ick Co., Ltd. have at tlu ir Ice Factory, Merbau Road, a specially constructed Cold Storage Chamber OF 200 TONS CAPACITY. Temperature about freezing point. Full particulars of terms on which articles may be stored therein can be obtained1,120 words
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Advertisement128 1901-04-09 4 COALS AT GALLE. VUK are prepared to supply best newly arrived Cariuh Coal and Indian (Barrakur) for Sti amers' bunkers, at current rales. Captains bhould wire requirements to ensure despatch. CLARK, SPENCE Co. E. COATES flc Co. Mar. 39 uc CAUTION. IT having come to our knowledge that m certiin128 words
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Advertisement200 1901-04-09 4 "Whirp Horse Cellar" Whisky. To be obtained from Messrs. CHIN HOA HONG Co River Valley Roaii HOON KEAT Co. ANN LOCK Co. GEOK TEAT Co. YONG HOA SENG Co. YONG LEE SENG ft Co. GHEE SOON Co. AGENTS GUTHRIE and Co. Nov I tuths uc John Little CO., LTD. Tailoring200 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1020 1901-04-09 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port ot departure, and (wnere known) date due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-of-War. Achkron, Fr., Toulon, due Apl. Amir, Kus., Europe, due Apl— Annaiolis, U.S., 1000, Hampton Roads, Apl. DoVAO Aim hi an, \V. C. Africa, due Apl. Frolic, U.S., 600, Hampton Roads, due Apl. Gromoboi,1,020 words
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Miscellaneous642 1901-04-09 4 Passengers lor Straits, China ft japan. Per N. D. L. Print Htinricii, due Apl. v To Periang.— Mr. VV. Deppermann. T<> j)eli Mr. M. A. van Veen. To Singapore Mr Mrs. Baird and children, Miss E. Knapp i\ r J Anderson, Mr. J. Bergsma, Mr. }\A bV> Mr. A. Buxtorf,642 words
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