The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 May 1901
1901-05-09
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Title Section17 1901-05-09 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES, SINGAPORE THURSDAY, 9 MAY, DAILY ISSUE, No. 417417 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement816 1901-05-09 1 J* q Office. Telegraph St. Kg Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, 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 iIOMKWARIJ816 words
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Advertisement790 1901-05-09 1 OACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND rpOYO RISEN KAI3HA fORI«VT»l S.S. CO.) VIA INLAND SE\ OK |APAN AND HON'OI ULU. Through P.is-.av;e Tickets granted lo England France, and Germain by .ill ;ran— A'lantic linri. I of steamers, and lo the principal cities of the United Stales790 words
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Advertisement689 1901-05-09 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with thi Nkthirlands India Govbrsmint. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, lat J. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collyer Quay Thi undbrmentionbd dat s ark onlt appkoximatb. Steamer From Expected Will be despatcned tor O n De Caipentier Batavia M .>• o BaUvia. Chenbon, Samann,-, Soarabaya. Mirwar,689 words
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Advertisement290 1901-05-09 1 THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA. (MITSUI Co.) HEAD OFFICE -H, S»K»HOTO-[ 1:0, I'Ok.lO. LONDON OFFICh. 1 .1 mb Swmbi < SINGAPORE OFFICE z, PIMLATSOai GUSW. BRANCHES AT \< w York, San Franc i-< o, Hamburg, B mb.iy, Manila, Hongkong, Amoy, Shanghai, Hankow, Cbefoo, Tientsin, NVwchwan^', I'wrt Ariliur, Soul, Chemulpo, Yokohama, Yokoauka,290 words
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Advertisement635 1901-05-09 1 UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI x BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL ,'-iv 000 000 RrsERVK KUND.— -10,000,000 Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 > m oilvt-r Reserve 3,000 000 j «'3.000,000 RK6HKVE LlAB'M'iY OK PROPRIfeTO *:o,ot,Couki m- DnaeioML R. Shi-\t lijq. Chaikman Hon J. j Kmwick, Bk) Dkp.itv Chaiw.van. H. r rONKIX Bt% IR. L. RICHARnsoN635 words
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Advertisement497 1901-05-09 1 Ideal Milk |F^e.j ""**> Enriched 20 per cent. j (IJjJlljO Sterilized-Not Sweetened. j^g^g^J A Perfect Substitute for Fresh iviilk. N O 0 UNION FIRE INSUR. ANCE SOCIETYOF NORWICH AND LONDON. STABLISHID 1707 FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Amount Insured 000 Loss.s Paid.. A335.000,000 pk.-.um i.co^-;:::::.:::::::;;;:; f "•JS'S Insurance effected on almost497 words
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Advertisement261 1901-05-09 1 OF LIME ."X- ms *\3 t 1 \mCSPHO6irCEH I UP f p HO;i'!:OGLYCERAn Witt CM/ fi >SULU AN IDEAL. TONIC." SERRAVALLO'S TONIC. 'HARK ac IRON WINKi p 4j CO P^ K^^ Nov. i<; O^E Medical Man m every SIX rftrwagfcatf Ei-:. ced on RecoH his opinion that COLEMAN'S WINCARNIS IS261 words
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Article, Illustration546 1901-05-09 2 The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1901. llt<- -hall t 1 I'rr-^ t!.- People'ii r, r h( rr.amUi* l-'niwrd Ijy influence and unbnbrd bf Rain; llcrf patriot Truth htt u\oriout prrri-pt- draw. PMm4 to Krlißiori, Loyalty, and I iv. It is not a little significant, m view of the546 words
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Article400 1901-05-09 2 I > M.M Company 1 steamer .Wital Irft C<■ oabp at 2 p.m. on thr /tti I .y, and may be expected here on v ne 12th inst ar>out 4 p m. MeCMI meeting of thr Municipal Commissioners will be held or > I je.-day afternoon, for thr purpose of400 words
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Article41 1901-05-09 2 The Colonial steamer Sea Belle arrived from Telok Anson this morning with His Excellency the Governor Sir Frank Swettenham, accompanied by Capt. F. D. Barry, A D C, and his Honour's private Secretary, Mr. G. A. I. Bosanquet.41 words
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Article166 1901-05-09 2 The energetic representative of Warren's Circus, Mr. W. Pflueger, arrived thi> morning by the German Mail Hamburg, to arrange for the approaching visit of Wanen's Circus. Coming as they do aftei a lon^ interval of over two years, race their last popular visit, and endorsed as they are166 words
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700 1901-05-09 2 I h': ordinary genera! meeting of the •hove Cum, any w^n htld at noon to-di> at tl.e office of the General Agents, Messrs. Syn e and Co for the purpose of receiving the Directors' 'eport and accounts for the half >ear ende 1 February700 words
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Article176 1901-05-09 2 Oil is .m awkward thin^ sometimes, whether as car^o or as liquid fuel. It is reported that the B. I. steamer Karagola, from Rangoon to Calcutta, caught fire by burs'ing of some of the Rangoon oil tins, which ignited and set fire to the cargo! After burning for four hours176 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article44 1901-05-09 2 (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Labuan, gth May. Kudat is again threatened with another native attack by a Chief living near He is the same man who reported the advance of raiders last year who kill, d |fr De Mattos.44 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article93 1901-05-09 2 THE INDEMNITY QUESTION. The Commercial Treaties and Increased Duties. The Chambers of Commerce Protest (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, 9 th M a> In consequence of a rumour that the Foreign Ministers are willing to agree to an increase of Chinese Customs dntica m order to provide for93 words
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Article14 1901-05-09 2 It is understood that Sir Ernest Smou holds a similar opinion.14 words
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Article36 1901-05-09 2 The Diplomatic Corps at Peking ha written to the Indemnity fll— iliionm to ask how China proposed to provide tor the payment of political and private daim> for compensation, aggregating 450,000,000 taels36 words
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Article39 1901-05-09 2 THE PROVINCIAL EXAMINATIONS. Educational Reforms Anticipated The fact that the Chinese of the Southern Provinces are withholding att-ndar.ee at the examinations i> regarded v indicating an important change of attitude amongst the literati, who appear to be anticipating reforms.39 words
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Article17 1901-05-09 2 The crew of the wrecked l\ 0 Sobraon have arrived at Hongkong17 words
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REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
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Article13 1901-05-09 2 The coal miners have decided agams: the proposed strike13 words
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Article76 1901-05-09 2 Sir Alfred Milner has left Cape Town for England. The Times correspondent at Capetown declaf that the loyalists of South Africa are apprehensu; lest Sir Alfred Milner's three months' leave o( absence m England may hinder his policy of settlement. The Radical Press m England interpret: the76 words
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Article27 1901-05-09 2 Col. Plumer's column has arrived dr^e to Pretoria. It marched unopposed from Olifantsriver through difficult country. The enemy are everywhere fleeing. London, May <jth, 1901.27 words
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Article231 1901-05-09 2 The German Mail Hamburg, with the outward mails, anchored outside the harbour last night and steamed alongside the wharf at daylight this morning. We have heard a -reat deal lately (says a home paper) about the commercial competition of Germany and the United States with Great Britain m markets all231 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement430 1901-05-09 2 JOHN LITTLE &CO., LIMITED. ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE. Will be continued on WEDNESDAY THE Bth MAT And Following Days WHEN^LARGE QUANTITIES OF FRb.SH BARGAINS WILL BE OFFERED AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PRICES TO CLEAR Great Vaiiety m the following Goods. CARPETS, RUGS BATH AND DOOR MATS Table Covers, Art Muslins and Serges.430 words
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Advertisement384 1901-05-09 2 TO CARTING CONTRACTORS. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK CO., LTD. ARE prepared lo receive ofierb for the daily supply of bullock carts. Contractors must state the number of carts which they are prepared to guarantee daily, terms required and what security can be offered. hull particulars will be supplied by the384 words
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Advertisement613 1901-05-09 2 TQ.DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS TURNOUT FOR SALE. DIj'GGY with hood, bay mare, a'ness etc., 1 J price *45«--ft Mare is a K°t>d hack and jumper. Will sell separately. Apply T. 0., c/o Free Press. May 3 10.5 WANTED pUROHHAN Bill Clerk. One with previous J knowledge of Knuineerinj; Office Work preferred. Apply613 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous128 1901-05-09 2 The Week Thursday, 9th Hijjh Water 0.45 a., 2.0 p Friday, xotb High Water 1.25 a., 2.54 p. S.V.R. Recruits Drill, 5.1*0 p. Saturday, nth High VVater:— 2.lBa., 4.0 p. Race Entries Close, noon. Cricket— S.C.C. v. S.R.C. S.C.C. 2nd XI. v. Capt. White > TeamFurniture Sale, Gardens, Powell, 2128 words
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Article1328 1901-05-09 3 Ordinary Mkitinu. Wednesday, Mi;, c^lh. iooi. Prisbnt. Mr. J. O. Anth— \%g (P.esidenty, and Messrs. Cuscaden, Sohst, Moses, Barker, lago, Lee Choon Guan, Choa Giang Thye, and vVee Thiair. Tew. Absent. Mr. Evans. Minutes. The minutes of the last ordinary meeting were confirmed, and those of the last1,328 words
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Article709 1901-05-09 3 The proposal sounds funny but there may be MMMthing m it after all. It a> m this way. Ihe lois^ tiers of st-ais lor the icbool-cbildren to mi on whr-n the j Duke and DachcM of York vi>ited Urn e ncl< >urc la-t month are bejag709 words
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Article70 1901-05-09 3 The KusMan transport Ekatcnnoilavl has arrived and is sow at 1 anjon^ Pa^ar 1 il 1 be German transport Andalusia arrived from Tsingtau, China, this morning with troops and proceeded tO the wharf. The British steamer Gulf of Trinidad will shortly be added to the Steamship Co. of70 words
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Article206 1901-05-09 3 The new < omet, which curiously enough, wa-> not seen on the 6th or 7th, although there appeared to be do preemptible atmospheric obstacle m the directMM where it should have tctu visible v\a^ a^am wt 11 seen af er sunset yesterday evening. Its exact astionomi<al position206 words
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Article26 1901-05-09 3 A serious accident is reported from Negombo, Ceylon, rive cupolas of a new ctiuicli, St. Mary's falling to the yround, killing two men and touting one26 words
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Article1867 1901-05-09 3 (Via Ceylon.) London, April 27th.— Mr. Chamb«rlain, m the House of Commons, said it was not proposed to inaugurate a full scheme of Civil Administration during! Sir Alfred Milner's absence, which would only be of short duration. The maraud< rs are becoming bolder along the line of ccm.Tiunication between1,867 words
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492 1901-05-09 3 nd Migaßint.J AkhoMgh the Queen'i p- rsonal participation m the business of K«ili.iin it vat thus intermittent she up to the Hid "ie keenest interest m itb proceedings. Within the last tfc-onty-five yean Urn 1' .riitmentary Summa y, t..e bare skeleton ot the older fashion more492 words
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Article39 1901-05-09 3 The total number of deaths for Singapore for the week ended May 4 is iqj a ratio jkt mill*' of 40.48. Fever and phthisis aie still exrrcmuly fatal, the former accountini; for 51 and the latter for 34 deaths39 words
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Article37 1901-05-09 3 Yesterday Kho Yua was found not guilty of giving false evidence and discharged, as »as also Hadjee Ahmat, accused of criminal breach of trust. Ong Pan was sentenced to two years rigorous imprisonment for theft.37 words
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203 1901-05-09 3 It would be most injudicious to talk of a war between Japan and Russia as imminent, says the New York Tribune. What does seem imminent, however, is a decided strengthening of Japan's hold upon Corea. Her industrial and commercial hold is already paramount. She203 words
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Article70 1901-05-09 3 (Corrected up to May g On London Bank 4 on/b '/"k lemand Private credits 3 m/s j/m documents 3 m/s 2/0^ credits 6 m/s 2/0/,France, demand 24 7. J Germany, demand 201 India, T. T 147J Hongkong, demand i%dis Yokohama, demand 2\% pm Java, demand 118^ Manila, demand 2%pm.70 words
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Article115 1901-05-09 3 (May 9* I* |6S.i2i G»mbi« 9.15 dr.. Tube No. I 1387 Pepper, '•Slack (ordinary S'porr 29.90 do. White, (Fa;r L/W— s% 45-50 Nrtmfi's 1 IMa to lh« :r > 52 do. (80s to the 1b) 64 Mace (Banda) 92 Cloves (Amboina) w Liberian Coffee 17.50 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair115 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement389 1901-05-09 3 Mere is a little expression of opinion as to the ethics of church bazaars which ■right call forth some opinion at Kuala Lumpor, where they have been lately m the throes of one of these shows, for the benefit of St Mary's Church. A correspondent writes tv a home paper389 words
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Advertisement319 1901-05-09 3 OCEAN jf£^ STEAM N I NEDERLAnikchE STOOMVAART MAATSC>iAPPIJ OCEAAN. Tons. Toms. Achilles 7043 Myrmidon 2870 <4^am<?m«o« 7011 Nestor 3809 /I/a* 7039 Orestes 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 5500, Anchises 2729 Peltus 7500 i4wienor 5531 Polyphtmm 2613 Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3621 Deucalion 7030 Rhipeus319 words
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Advertisement9 1901-05-09 3 Pictures. 200 VARIETIES, Frames. CiEORGE MICHAEL, i ROMNSON ROY.">9 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous214 1901-05-09 3 MAILS CLOSE •I- M HKKII M H«^i Per At Bant>k'>k Borneo •> am Pomia. ak, ace. Hunt- Wan am olombo Andalusia 11 am B.tU Pahnt RtnUXt I I M Penan^ 6i Colombo Hakata Maru 2pm Malacca, fltc. Han Whatt Hrn 3 PM Muar ac Malacca Fur/alia 3 I'M Muntok Palembang214 words
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Miscellaneous1213 1901-05-09 3 SHARE LIST, MAY gth, igoi omi < 41-jtai f»M»Ur. Shams iMd Dit Hanko. < A nd japan. Lt<7. Nom.nal. f f j.oocoo- 414.^1 100,375 c, Deterred. .5/ 1 t ■rfTftAaiNMM Eastern Apruv. Nominal. r ,0,0 >f£ 5^4 4' BersawahGoldM.neCo. $1.75 S.-Men,. 7S .'ooo 87/500 .7,500 $5"'^^ Clear Water IWy Harm1,213 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement935 1901-05-09 4 BOARD THREE Urge rooms vacant at Erin Lodge, two tennis courts Charges moderate. May 6 LADY desires to hear of boarding house (or otherwise) at seaside Katong, or Passir Panian*. where she w.ll be able M make occas.onal daily v.sits for the purpose of sea-bathing. 1 Terms to W. MayB935 words
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Advertisement691 1901-05-09 4 ROOMS TO LET AT the" Pagoda," 85 Institution Hill. May 7 <C OFFICES TO LET 2SECOND-floor offces above Geok Teat Co. 1 Third-floor office. Battery Road. Arply to GEOK TEAT Co. Feb. 8 TO LET /GROUND Floor Office at 1 Robinson Road. \J Apply to GEORGE MICHAEL. Apl. 1 TO691 words
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Advertisement541 1901-05-09 4 Singapore Sporting Club. SPRING MEETING. John Little CO. LTD. TAILORING DEPARTMENT j WE have just opened m this department a new lot of Racing Silks In all the REGISTERED COLOURS, also various other shades (or Jackets and Caps. BROWBANi S. ROSETTES. HATBANDS &c. &c. White Kersey, Cassimere. Silk, Cantoon and541 words
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Advertisement706 1901-05-09 4 ]W""iß^^^_ GOLD MEDAL. .•^T^J^fe^-^w Health Cxbibitior), Looftor). \^B I feY i W The Hritish Medical Journal says [Bk|p^i^^^^F^ M^a^^Hg^^^^ Ben s er s Food has b y its excellence established a a^B^^^v reputation of its own." FO O D for The L !t! s lIMr/VIM I bi abib p re706 words
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Advertisement649 1901-05-09 4 ft'Hß TANJONG PAGAR DOCK IuMPaNY, LTD. Shipwrights, Knginecrs* Iron an Brass Founders, Wharfingers, otc 'I t M I ;> and Marine mlha mos' anner, un ndence of E ;ietts Docks up to 500 fe'.t m length and 21 t.et c frontage one mile and a quarter. ShatfS Wharves si >>',•>649 words
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Advertisement1120 1901-05-09 4 The HORSE REPOSITORY "HORSES COBS and "PONIES' H. Abrams HAS JUST LANDED Ex s.s. CUTUS 33 Horses, Cobs and Ponies. This shipment includes Carriage Horses i.adies Hacks and several Ponies suitabl, for PoJ All are thoroughly broken m and m the best condition, and ready for immediat. ust. Singapore Sporting1,120 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous994 1901-05-09 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving part 01 d.par^'jrc, inJ (where kno*n( date due here, and innu of Aietnts. Am: k, Kus., Kunpe, due May I)un*u Aumki \s, VV. C. Africa, due May Makco Polo, h.i., Spez/ia, due May Mikasa, Jap. b'slup, England, due May Nbw York, Amcr., due May 10 Fbkbsvikt, Rus.994 words
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