The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 April 1901
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1901-04-30 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, 30™ APRIL, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 416618 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement729 1901-04-30 1 JT Q Office. Telegraph St. X|J Wharves. Keppel Harbour. {J STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, KGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND I ON DON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast. MAIL LINES.729 words
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Advertisement791 1901-04-30 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIM- TED OUIAVAWI). -.WARD. For Hongkong. Sh\ng- For Viarshllis %nd hai At Jatan Ports. London. s. Chmg Wo >lu>: Aonl s Hyson due May S. Ktisjw due May Through Bills of Lading issued to Manchester Continental ports. New York, Hoston, Philadelphia and Baltimore, Sec. For791 words
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Advertisement810 1901-04-30 1 DE KONINKLIIKE P/'.ETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Unutr ioHTmn w.-^h ~j N niUUOM lUDU dovißKMisr. Acents atSingapokp Sh"> AGENCY, A7 f DAI Co.. 2-3 COLLYER QUAY IHI I'MltßlKNllnNlli) lATB* tHI V M^HUIIMATI Steamer h rrm fc.*o. ct. -.V 11 h- ir6p*tca<-a tor on Van Uuihoorn P«<Un R v i i ports Vpl. sg810 words
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Advertisement317 1901-04-30 1 Nippon yusen KAISHA. (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP <>„ Ltp.j PORTNIGHI Mia. tam I <>\ the Umjm NEW IWIN SCREW STEAMERS, Under M lil Contrars with thr Imperial I |>ai)t>f; (juvernnv nt 1 for the Company 1 Kuropean led throwffauui by Electricity, provided 'nmod.uion (or hirst ar»d Second -v rs, and fitted317 words
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Advertisement622 1901-04-30 1 lIONGKON'J AND SHANGHAI x BANKING CORPORATION. USSSfSSSSi: Sterling Reserve $r0,000,00.. m iitotr Kcservt .3,000,000 i*3.000,000 REi>«;kVK LIAB I uP PRCP.':iKTO I *;■>,<»■ I Uiicc S». <isq.— Chairman. Hon X.v Esq.— Dkcutv Cmai*«A«. on I R. L. Richakuson Lsq. A -J- W Vv f Sladk, Esq. 1 KOWMCI. HoNoroNu— >■ THOMAS622 words
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Advertisement490 1901-04-30 1 Mlkmaid| iHl'w S, Guaranteed Full Cream. LargestJSale m the World. N° R WICH UNION FIRE INSUR- ANCE SOCIETYOF NORWICH AND LONDON. ESTABLISHED I7O) FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY Amoumt Insured £*vi Losses Paid... 4335.000.000 pmmmwm .nco M > £2™ Insurance effected on alm«t evere'd^crirtSn of property at current rates of premium.490 words
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Advertisement412 1901-04-30 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY O CCI PJFJ* TAL AND OR.LNTAi. yJ STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND *J»OYO KISEN KAISHA •'KIINTAL v. s „o.) VIA INLAND SEA OK |APAN AM) HONOLULU. Through Passat I c kets pantad to aWtaad France, and Garauny by all Iran«-Allantic line 0 steamers, and to the princ.pal cities412 words
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Article22 1901-04-30 2 Domestic Occurrences. DEATH. On Marcli 15, at Llandatt, Russell Drams Akdagh, youngest ion of the late General Richard Drapes Arda^h, aged 33.22 words
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Article, Illustration31 1901-04-30 2 ll»r» ;\r't rK l t ma.ntaif I **»d intSier. r j. .i-,bf.b»d by h. Mm patriot Truth her klo*iou» ptccrpt< draw, -'to Rrligmn, t.oyalty, sn d l-»w.31 words
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Article399 1901-04-30 2 The Boers have no renpect for the Red Cro9s except, when, m earlier parts of the campaign, they relied on the immunity that British respect would accord to it, and so smuggled m their ambulance waggons, machine guns, ammunition, and lully armed combatants. It is, therefore,399 words
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Article875 1901-04-30 2 We have received the "Administration Report of the Singapore Municipality for the year 1900." The death is reported from Bangkok of Mr. H. M. Gri^son, late head constable to the British Consulate. Signer Giovanni Gaggino left for the north this morning by the M. M. steamer Laos. He iray proceed875 words
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Article76 1901-04-30 2 The French cable steamer Vtlle d' A/?er, from Europe, is due here shortly. The Diolibah left Saigon on the 26th, md should be here now. The steel 1 addle steamer Kaka, built by the Clyde Shipbuilding ,Co., for Rajah Brooke of Sarawak, was launched last month. She is76 words
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Article54 1901-04-30 2 The French cruiser Nive is due here from Europe some time to-morrow, the Japanese armoured cruiser I-aiate is expec'trd on Friday, H. If. S. Talbot should arrive earl next week, the Russian transport Kiev, from Nagasaki, should be here on Mar 7th md the United States cruiser New54 words
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Article82 1901-04-30 2 G. Christiansen. Master of the Norwegian steamer Prosper, which arrived here yesterday from Samarang, reports that at 3pm. on the 27th inst m lat S. 2 37' and lung E. I 09 0 to', he passed a wreck, apparen ly that of a small schooner, with the82 words
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Article831 1901-04-30 2 Hi ii Summary o» I.orm Roberts Disp\t< h. hmoavruM Cmmmuttn \m> Praisb. Allahabad, April i<>th.— A Pioneer special telegram, durd Lond >n, th«; I Hh April, says Beside hose already cabled, l«ord Roberts, m his despa-ch, eulog ses the following officers who have diviritfuished themselves For communicati.ns—l.,,831 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article17 1901-04-30 2 Sixteen to One." Twenty-five Colonials have been surprised by 400 Boers near Kroonstad.17 words
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Article32 1901-04-30 2 The Last Cartridge. The Wounded Remnant Surrender They resisted for efefct hours. Fourteen were killed and all the others were wounded When their ammunition was exhausted the survivors surrendered.32 words
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Article19 1901-04-30 2 War Against Invalids. The Boers have derailed an ambulanu train to the south of Pretoria.19 words
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Article75 1901-04-30 2 Retribution by a German Cruiser. The Kaiser has ordered the German cruiser Uansa to leave China for New Guinea to exact reparation for the murder of Herr Mencke by the natives. (Later.) A BOER LAAGER SURPRISED Boer Ammunition And Transport Seized. Kitchener's Scouts have surprised Yourensburg's laager75 words
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Article43 1901-04-30 2 Purchase of a Shipping Line. Other Shipping Schemes In View. Mr. Pierpoint Morgan, the American capitalist, has bought up the fleet <A steamers belonging to the I^eyland It is stated that he contemplates further purchases and combinations of shipping interests.43 words
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Article42 1901-04-30 2 No Reduction Proposed. Lord Cranborne stated m the House o! Commons that no reduction m the garri.-.on of Shanghai was at present contemplated. Some British troops, however, from Tientsin and Weihaiwei were being withdrawn. London, juth April, lyor.42 words
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Article299 1901-04-30 2 There is a good deal of bcri-beri just now m Bangkok. On 2nd inst. Sir Henry McCalluro wa^ entertained at dinner by Sir Walter Peace at St. Stephen's Club, the other chief guest being Sir Kedvers Buller. A distinguished company was present. The Army and Navy Illustrated to hand by299 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement724 1901-04-30 2 Katz Brothers, Limited. BEG TO ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF NEW GOODS IN THEIR Outfitting Department. Q;.. innr Hflt Brown Leather Boots Singapore BtS Brown Leather Shoes Cyprus Hats Black eat her Boots Indian Pith Hats Black Leather Shoes Tweed Caps 50 cents each Patent Leather Pumps Black Cashmere Socks Gentlemen's724 words
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Advertisement543 1901-04-30 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. For Derby, Broome, Cossack, Onslow Carnarvon, Geraldton, Fremantle. The Ocean Steam Ship Company's Steamer SULTAN, 1370 tons register, Captain J. Lyons, has arrived and is intended to sail for the above ports on Thursday the 9th proximo. For Freight or passage apply to W. MANSFIELD Co. Agents O.543 words
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Advertisement483 1901-04-30 2 TODAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED FOR EAST BORNEO. /""*LERK (Eurasian), competent, reliable, and v^ quick at figures. Salary $100 per month free furnished quarters. Address S. t c/o Free Press Apl. y v.c WANTED HTO buy complete set or part of set Assay Uten- sils, to nt out laboratory. Apply ASSEYEZ, Hotel483 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous160 1901-04-30 2 m The Week Tuesday, 30th High Water 8.21 a., 8.51 p. Legislative Council, 2.30 p. S.V.A. parade for annual inspection, 5 p. Wednesday, May Ist High Water 9.13 a., 9.23 p. Land Sale, Powell, 2.30 p. Church Work Asso., Raffles Girlb' School, 4 p. S.V.A. parade for annual inspection, 5160 words
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Article730 1901-04-30 3 Cyclic Thefts: A Suggests Ikmedy Xo the Editor. Sir,— l notice, m your pape-, handsome rewards offered for information which will lead to the recovery ot two bicycles. The number of bajuless and almost trouserless natives—- Chinese and Malays especially who sport bicycles which must have cost a considerable730 words
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Article560 1901-04-30 3 olkdland's Governor Closes i Brio but Successful Term. (Montreal Gazttte Corr.J -.John's, Nld. February 25.— His Excellency Sir Henry McCallum, our highly esteemed governor, will take his departure for England on Satur- larch 20, by the steamship Gltn< which leaves at 1 o'clock p.m. for Halifax. To560 words
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Article2718 1901-04-30 3 Via Ctylon) London, April 1 8th.— The papers recognise the seriousness of the situat.on m South Af.ica as depicted by Sir Alfred MM 111 but they say that there is no reason to be discouraged, especially m view of the changes since the despatch was written. They question the2,718 words
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Article687 1901-04-30 3 At the special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held ytstcrday afi»?»noon on the motion ol Mr. Jago seconded by Mr. Barker, it was resolved, the P. esident not voting; that the C MiMHMMn ;ire ur* .lj|e lo generally concur w.ih paragraph of Section is ot the Admmistration Report687 words
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Article420 1901-04-30 3 The new Governor of North Borneo, Mr. E. W. Birch, cx.v. leave-. London on the Bth inst. for Singapore, en r<>ute tor his new post. He has had much experience m the Malay Mates of opening new territories m the tropics and is possessed of many qualities that420 words
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94 1901-04-30 3 ONSTEKNtTION Al A FItAST. The earthquake which was experienced m the south-east of Europe on the 31st March occurred at Constantinople while the Muhammadan feast of Bairam was being celebrated. As the high officials were passing before the Sultan's throne, a shock occurred which caused portions94 words
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Article124 1901-04-30 3 Quotatioh. Cafitau Paid Up. Shakbs Paid Dit Bank of China and japan, Ltd. Nominal. t£ _,000,000 4,4,33, ,99,875.4 Deferred. £5.5/ laso r, Bell's AsUitos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 10,000 1 Bl^ 8,584X1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.80 Buyer*. ,75.000 V 87,'s^ .7 500 t^^ lear Water124 words
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Article77 1901-04-30 3 (Corrected up to April ju.) On London. Bank 4 00/ j/u^. demand I v Private credits 3 m/s 2 0,3, documents 3 m/s 2/0+ credits 6 m/s 2 '/o France, demand 248-7 Germany, demand joi 1 India, T. T !!"i4S' i Hongkong, demand dis I Yokohama, demand.. j|%pm. Java,77 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement141 1901-04-30 3 HAIR PRESERVED AND BEAUTIFIED.— The only reliable preserver and restorer of the iiair is Rowland's Maca<- S ar Oil, which closely resembles the oily matter nature provides for nourishing and stimulating its growth, without which the hair becomes dry, thin and brittle. It prevents baldness and scurf, strengthens the hair,141 words
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Advertisement338 1901-04-30 3 OCMN I^^ STEAM SHIP Ip** Co. •.Nil NEDERI.A )-';hE STOONIVAART MAA J rAP-TJ OCEAAN. Tow Tons. Achilles 7043 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 7011 Nestor 3809 A jax 7059 Ortstes 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 550Q Anchises 2729 Peleus 7500 Antenor 5531 Polyphemus 2613 Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus338 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous567 1901-04-30 3 MAILS CLOSE I (1-HllHal. vr Kor Per At Muntok Sf Palembang G. G. Meyer 7 am Sourahaya, &c. Nam i'ong 11 am Hongkong, ace. Wittenberg 11 am Indra^in Amg Ann noon Puit Uickson At Klmg Bata lev 3 pm Malacca. Ace. Maacca 3 pm Asahan 6c Deli A ahan 3567 words
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Miscellaneous419 1901-04-30 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For When Hnt .loop, 1O.H) XI) Hani ApL 8 MUmM B«X V I I 1 Brit. 8.b., 980 HHiUtoa Apt 19 Hongk iv SSSfS" 1<« Nu jim:i Apl.-J4 Batafu t'i. Haahidato Jap. onla., MBB Miva<»k;. Ail 'J4 Batavia Tn..Other Vessels419 words
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Miscellaneous390 1901-04-30 3 E A R A N G X s April jo. Kirriemoor, Bnt., Laseelles, f.>r Calcutta. Kian Y«.ig, Brit.. Shimmen, for Muar and Malacca. H'- Brit., Omne tor Mihcciaid Kbni?. I.^ly M.tc... M U| ;tord, I.r 1. Aison. helydra, Bnt., «.o '"'lcutta. Chmerhouse. Brit Dawson, lor Penan K I rngonia. Brit..390 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement615 1901-04-30 4 SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. I CHINA. (Special to Singapore Fret Pr*ss.) Hongkong, 25th April. The Franco-German expedition has reached the Great Wall The Chinese troops under Liukwantsai having retired, the Allied forces are returning. Hongkong, 29th April. Contrary to the first report from a French .ource. the last expedition has had serious615 words
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Advertisement734 1901-04-30 4 THE ASSOCIATION CUP FINAL. The Tottenham Hotspurs have beate n the Sheffield United m the final tie for the Association Football Cup, by 3 goals to One TU There was intense excitement. The ground was packed with spectators, there being 40,000 onlookers present. NEW GUFNEA. The natives of New Britain734 words
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Advertisement424 1901-04-30 4 JKAfiflfiGA of Japan TOILET WATER Appreciated for its delicate perfume and the feeling of comfort and freshness which it imparts to the skin Kananga Extract A DKLICIOL'S EXOTIC PEBFI Ml. FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF At once original, grateful and persistently frayran' RIGAUP A C*% 8, rue Vivienne. PARIS OFFICES TO LET424 words
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Advertisement825 1901-04-30 4 NOTICE. WE have appointed Messrs. Guthrii k Co., Sole Agents for the sale ol Portable Vertical, and Fixed Engines, Boilers, fee for Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Siam, and Cochin China. Messrs. Guthrii it Co., have at present m stock of our improved Portable Steam Rni'ine fr>»n 4 to 12 nominal H.P.825 words
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Advertisement1170 1901-04-30 4 Singapore Sporting Club. SPRIHO RACE MEETING, 1901. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 21st May. Fikst Race. The MftiDhN I'mt..- Value 1400. A Race Maiden Horses Weight as per scale (lost. An allowance of 141 b. to ex-Griffins imported into the Straits Settlements or Native Stairs at a subscribed price of not1,170 words
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Advertisement872 1901-04-30 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port o: depari'jit., md iw»^rf known) datr due here, and MMi A^f nt-Mkn-o 1 -\V*k. Amur, Rus., Europe, due Apl— Donau Austrian, W. C Africa, due Apl. Iwatk, Jap., Elswick, due Apl. 29; Makco Polo, Itaj., Sptnia, due Apl. MlfttSA, Jap. b'ship, England, due Apl. Ntw York,872 words
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Advertisement655 1901-04-30 4 "White Horse Cellar" Whisky. To be obtained from Messrs. CHIN HOA HONG ft Co River Valley R Oad HOON KEAT Co. ANN LOCK Co. kGEOK TEAT Co. YONG HOA SENG 8c Co YOXG LEE SENG Co GHEE SOON Co. AGENTS GUTHRIE and Co. Novl tOthsuc TAILORS AM) OUTFITTERS John Little655 words
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