The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 May 1901
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Title Section19 1901-05-21 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, 2 ist MAY, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 418-j19 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement758 1901-05-21 1 jf q. Office. Telegraph St. XfJ Wharves. Keppel Harbour. \J 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 HOMEWARD758 words
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Advertisement779 1901-05-21 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND r£OYO RISEN KAISHA (ORIENTAL S.S. CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted to Engla nd France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of steamers, and to the principal cities of the i United States or779 words
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Advertisement773 1901-05-21 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Ukdi r Contract with the Netherlands India Governmbnt. Acents at Singapore, Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collver Quay The undermentioned dates arb only approximate. Steamer From Expected Will be despatched lor on Alting Berau, Cotie Mayn Bawean Sourabaya, Banjerma>sin, Pulo Laut, Balik, via ports773 words
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Advertisement760 1901-05-21 1 a'HE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY. LTD. Shipwrights, Kngineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers. &c. "PHIS Company executes Ship and Marine Engine Repairs ot all descriptions, m the most it mannc, under the superintendence of I*■ td European Shipwr^', it .imi Kn^meers. (iraving Docks up to 500 feet m length and760 words
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Advertisement641 1901-05-21 1 LTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL Jiooooooo RKSERVE FUND.— ..•♦10,000,000 Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 >. Silver Reserve 5,000,000] 1 3.°0°.000 RKSERVB LIABIMTY Uf PROPRIBTO- 5--. f $10,000,000 Couri .>i Directors. R.Smuvw, Ksq.— Chairman. Hon. Kcswk k, Esq.— Dkputv Chaibman. H. h roMKiNs, Km,. R. L. Richabdson Esq. A. Haupt, Bm641 words
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Advertisement733 1901-05-21 1 Milkmaids IjfiC^^iJl Guaranteed ISP' Full Cream. moE™. Largest^ale mi n the World. KANANGR' of Japan S&- TOILET WATER J&Btf delicate perfume and tf, ;in fr stiness wtl h impart* tv the skin gj Kananga Extract W^^Ei^S X Ml 11. Till: HAM, KM IIE I w. tt .sT. w wo)« o)733 words
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Article, Illustration373 1901-05-21 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY MAY 21, 1901. .fhfghfghfghfh.. fdgkljdf;lgkdfgdf- II From a -pt-cial telegram jutt received it will be seen that some new strain has been suddenly developed m the situation m Korea that ha-> been for --ome time created by the ov.rt prcsMrc x'-rted by Rus■i» on the373 words
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Article191 1901-05-21 2 Lieut. -Col. John Collinson, c. b., has elected to continue service with the Egyptian Army. Commerce, of April 17th, quotes verbatim the whole of Mr. Walter Egerton's statistical reference to the trade of the Colony for 1899. The article is illustrated with pictures of Singapore and Penang. We are informed,191 words
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Article28 1901-05-21 2 Maiden Plate. Katak. Ist Griffin Race. Karangsambong. jnd Griffin Race. Farrier. Derby. Chevalier. Paddock Stakes. Minnawarra. Grand Stand Cup. Orpheus. Lawn Cup. Vagrant. m28 words
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Article66 1901-05-21 2 The agenda of business for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to-morrow includes two motions, one by Mr. Sohst re the raising of Cave nag h Road and the other by Mr. Wee Theam Tew -<? house drains, also consideration of projected suburban roads, hospital accommodation m cases66 words
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Article111 1901-05-21 2 Ihe Colonial Government of French Indo-( hina have organised a Inter Colonial Exhibition at Hanoi, the capital Of lonkin. The opening day is fixed for the jrd November 1902, and the undertaking is to be under the immediate direction of the Colonial Government supplemented by committees111 words
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Article69 1901-05-21 2 H M.S. Talbot is expected here about the beginning of next month. The Japanese cruiser It^ukuAima returned to the roads after coaling yesterday evening. The Shell liner Volute which arrived Marseilles last m* »h *(tt>r h- ompleted a voyage m the Par r.ast burnt liquid fuel all the69 words
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Article124 1901-05-21 2 The following are the results of the Monthly Competition which took place at the ibovc Club on Sjtuiday last the iMh int. The following returned no scores Mews. Mitchell, Sargeaunt, Sells, Stratton.J.H.D. Jones. Lewis Jones, Carver. Robertson and Anthonisz. \)r Kilis and Capt. Winter having tied124 words
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Article442 1901-05-21 2 Say, the Time of India s— The abysmal ignoraucc of some sections of the Knglish press regarding thing-, Asiatic was amusingly shown m some of the comments on the recent battle m Arabia* Reuter wired home a summary of the narrative published m this journal, describing442 words
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Article180 1901-05-21 2 To Hay is the first day of the Singapore Sporting Clubs Spring Meeting and the first race, The Maid«n Plate, is run at 2.45 p.m., the remaining races for today being the First and Second Griffin Races the Singapore Derby, the Paddock Stakes' the brand Stand Cup and the Lawn180 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAM.
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RUSSIA and KOREA.
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48 1901-05-21 2 (Special to Singapore Free Pre Hongkong, _Mst May The British squadron is ordered to Che mulpo from Wei-hai-wei, where Maj, r" General Dorward holds a large mixed forw of British Artillery, Madras Infantry Md I the Chinese regiment ready to embark48 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article24 1901-05-21 2 Divided Counsels. England and America are alone opposed to the proposal of a Chinese loan to be guaranteed by the Powers.24 words
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Article15 1901-05-21 2 Sir Edward Satow states that Britain favours a reduction of the Chinese indemnity.15 words
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SOUTH AFRICA.
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Article20 1901-05-21 2 Boers ha- ..wU an w ~J Nm »r c. Major Heath of the South Lancashire was killed.20 words
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Article46 1901-05-21 2 The Scottish Universities. A Gift of Two Millions. Mr. Canegk ha.- given £^,000,000 to provide free education for Scottish students at Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews, an] Aberdeen Universities. English and Colonial students are excluded from this benefaction. London, May 21st, tgui.46 words
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Article338 1901-05-21 2 Owing to the stringency of the local money market at Penan^ about twenty small Chinese firms have failed. The bachelors of Foochow gwt a ball on the 22nd April, the Viceroy lending hi; band of native pertormers. $i 1 8,000 passed through the pari-mutuel at the Shanghai Race meeting, and338 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement607 1901-05-21 2 G. R. LAMBERT CO. ARE NOW PREPARED TO MAKE PHOTOS IN DIFFERENT COLOURS VIZ. Sepia, Brown, Cinnabier, Carim, Green, Blue, &c. Known as CARBON PRINTS. This process of Photography is rare, and not yet been introduced m Singapore. Th« Finish is very Artistic, Samples can be seen m Our Studios.607 words
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Advertisement847 1901-05-21 2 NOTICE T"HE Exchange Banks will be closed on the following days KS&'SJ-r I Friday 24th "Victoria Day" May 18 31.5 NOTICE. LJ IS Excellency the Officer Administering the A Government will be "At Home," at Government House, on Friday, the 24th May, at 4 45 P-m. May 16 NOTICE A847 words
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Advertisement612 1901-05-21 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS NOTICE \JOTICE is hereby given that Mr. S. Kaufmann 0.1 has J u J ten over lh e Metropole Hotel, Anson Road, and that he is not responsible for any debts incurred up to the 19th of this month. Ma y tuths 27.5. \I7ANTED immediately a Eurasian clerk612 words
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Advertisement146 1901-05-21 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. USHER'S SPECIAL RESERVE WHISKY. John Little Go. Ltd. SINGAPORE Ma y 21.6 For London Direct The Glen Line Sleamcr GLENSHIEL is due here about the 15th June and will have quick despatch for the above port. She has excellent accommodation for Saloon passengers and carries a Doctor and146 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous153 1901-05-21 2 The Week Tuesday, 21st High Wa.er —0.48 p. Singapore Races, First Day. Banks Close at noon. No Philharmonic Choir. Wednesday, 22nd High Water 0.9 a., 1.35 p. Municipal Commission, 2.30 p. Thursday, 23rd Hiyh Water 0.54 a., 2.24 p. Singapore Races, Second Day. Banks Close at noon. Singapore Free Press153 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter193 1901-05-21 3 f» T«I EBITO*. Dear Sir, The following, taken from the Liverpool Weekly Mercury of 13th April, caught my eye the other day The White Star Line is about to replace the steam winches on its New York piers with electric »,ndlasses, which, states the Manufacturer," will be the193 words
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Article167 1901-05-21 3 There was a considerable gathering last evening to see the final for Sir Alexander Swettenham's prizes played, which had been held over from Friday last, when IGm Boldero and Capt. Dewing, Mrs. Salzmann and Mr. Hartnell, and Mrs. Robinson and Mr. Butterworth, who had tit d167 words
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Article385 1901-05-21 3 The Pall Mall Gazette writer of Asterisks'' has this constellation of paragraphs recent issue. The references to the late Sultan are neither true nor m good tost*: H Highness Ibrahim, Sultan of Johore, is, I regret to learn, the worse for a horse case, a'bei: I385 words
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480 1901-05-21 3 Terrible Scent ok Panic. Constantinople, Friday. With reference to the hr Mahsusseh Company's steamer Arslan m the Red Sea on April i, the following particulars of the disaster are now to hand from one of the W% The Arslan had on board 2,500 troops "om480 words
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2591 1901-05-21 3 Charles Lowe - EDWARD VII. HIS CAREER AS PRINCE OF WALES. Charles Lowe All Rights Reserved. By M.A., (Author of A Life 0/the Cmar, ''Prince Bismark A Biography," William IJ," &c.,&c.) WEST AND EAST. From Canada," wrote the Prince Consort to Stockmar m August, iB6O, "we have the best possible accounts. Bertie is2,591 words
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211 1901-05-21 3 More Heart Burnings than m Cbylon. A Singapore resident, writing at the end of April, to a friend m Ceylon, says We had the Royalties here last week, and I think most peop'e were glad when they left and frock coats and toppers could211 words
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Article767 1901-05-21 3 The ordinary half-yearly general meeting of the Eastern Kxtension.Australasia, and China Felegraph Company (Limited) was held at Winchester House on 24th ult. tlie Marquis of Tweeddale prt .iding m the absence of S,r J. Wolle-Harry. I he Chairman staled that the increased revenue for the half-year767 words
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Article126 1901-05-21 3 (Der Ostasiatisehe Lloyd Service.^ Berlin, May 6. —The Prussia* Cabinet has been reorganised. The following will retain their portfolios President and Foreign Affairs—Count Bulow. Public Works—yon Thielen. Justice—Dr. Schonstedt. War —General von Gossler. Cultus —Dr. Studt. Without portfolios—Count PosadowskyWehner and Vice Adnval von Tirpitz. The newly appointrd126 words
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Article43 1901-05-21 3 News reached Nagasaki from a high offtw i ial authority at Vladivostock that Russia has offered Japan the port of Dalny (Talienwan) and Port Arthur on condition that Japan offers no opposition to the acquisition by Russia of an ice-free port m Corea.43 words
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Article74 1901-05-21 3 (Corrected up to May 21.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2 /o£ m demand i/nj| Private credits 3 m/s 2/0} documents 3 m/s *l°i's credits 6 m/s 2/o.', France, demand 2 49~J Germany, demand 202, India, T. T 49 Hongkong, demand ±<fc dis Yokohama, demand 2% pro. JAVA, demand74 words
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Article115 1901-05-21 3 (May 21.1 *75Gambier 9.17^ do. Cube No. 1 13.87 Pepper, I -Mack (ordinary Spore) 20. so do. White, (Fair L/W— s% 46. Nutmegs 110s to the Ib.) 54 do. (80s to the 1b) 66 Mace (Banda) 92 Cloves (Amboina) -ja Liberian Coffee 17.50 Tapioca, small peari (Fair quality,, 6.115 words
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Article299 1901-05-21 3 > 'Juotatio*. Pun. Dividends Hank o. I a and Japan. Ltd. 4, Nominal. 4 "Iv.dehds. r m Deferred. Jr*/ Bersawah Gold Mine Co. J, 7 r Sellers m Clear Watar Dairy Farm Ltd. {^Sellers, fc Fraser and Neave Ltd. $87 Sales 7 6% Debs Pa299 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement232 1901-05-21 3 HAIR PRESERVED AND BEAUTIFIED.— The only reliable preserver and restorer of the hair is Rowland's Macavsak Oil, which closely resembles the oily matter ivtture provides for nourishing and stimulating its growth, without which the hair becomes dry, thin and brittle. It prevents baldness and scurf, strengthens the hair, and for232 words
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Advertisement304 1901-05-21 3 OCEAN jV^fe STEAM SHIP |P* Co. AND NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN- Tons. Tons. Achilles 7043 Myrmidon 2870 701 1 Nestor 3809 a 7<>39 Ortstes 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 5500. Anchises 2729 Z 3 7 500 5531 Polyphemus 2Gn Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3621304 words
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Advertisement28 1901-05-21 3 KodaSs|irl I I. truest Stock ANI) PHorrco piit-nn IM TH East X^ 1 1 1 1 1 O« L GEORGE MICHAEL, i Robms,,, Road Yeb 3 3 mm28 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous320 1901-05-21 3 MAILS CLOSE To-day. 9m »'er At Klantj Ai Tcluk Anson Ban Hrn Guan 3 PM Mu*r flc Malacca Far/alia 3 pm Hen K kalis Ba^aii Sn Trmgganu 3pm Pcnanjf Calcutta C. Apcar 3pm H.in^'kok Phrananq 4 pm Colombo Pyrrhus 4 m Sourabaya, &c. i'arjV Borneo 4 im Sourabaya Grosmont 4320 words
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Miscellaneous509 1901-05-21 3 J,^ VESSELS IN PORT. nlSTf*™** Fl«g and Tons Comm Arrived From For When ■J l!'™ lit V r 'l; > (''"-ti- A,,1.1>} CalemlU BorncoC, Bangkok, J;'l rre I N<l" 1111'11 S Mm Meyer PenTng, Maj gwiinhHi May 18 >.„„>• Befai Meyer JavaTMay 18 X u'r% an n 1!; 1 fe?s509 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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CHINA.
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Article21 1901-05-21 4 The Russian Press shows signs of being irritated at British pretests against Russian action. It urges an energetic policy.21 words
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Article54 1901-05-21 4 The Hamburg- Amerika Linie has bought the Atlas" line of steamers tracking between Liverpool and the West Indies. "The following are the vessels of <he above line i —Adirondack, (M's tons), Alene, (1,482 tons>, Alleghanv, 1 1.606 tonsi. Alps, 1,117 tons), Altin, (1,584 tons 1, Andes, 1,197 tons)54 words
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Article63 1901-05-21 4 P Hongkong, 17th May. J. Cummi>key, Storehouse man m H.MVictualling Yard, and P. D'Agostini. Writer m the Naval Yard, have been attacked by plague. Mr. J. Cummiskey of the Naval Yard, is dead of plague Mr- D Agostini (whose husband was reported as attacked by plague and63 words
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Article28 1901-05-21 4 Professor Hundeshaijen wires from Solok. Sumatra on Saturday, at 4.40, p.m. as follows The observations of the total eclipse at Fort de Kock proved .uccessful28 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article125 1901-05-21 4 100 Boers have been killed and 2 MM captured during the month of April. The Boer burgher- dreading a winter campaign m the bushveldt, are surrendering m increased numb«rs. The latest news of Dewet is to the effect that he is trekking rapidly south past Boshof with forty125 words
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Article22 1901-05-21 4 Major-General Hector Archibald Mac Donald, C. 15 v so., A.U.i commanding the Highland Brigade, mi yesterday knighted by the King.22 words
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Article64 1901-05-21 4 A prolonged debate upon Mr. Brodrick's Army Reform Scheme is proceeding m the House of Commons. The House of Commons has adopted Mr. Brodrick's resolution approving the military proposals of the Ciovernment, and rejected Sir G. Campbell-Bannerman s amendment declaring that these proposals were not adapted to the64 words
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Article36 1901-05-21 4 The Russian loan has been issued at gBJ It is quoted at Paris at 3 per cent, premium. It is rumoured at St. Petersburg that Russia is negotiating a further lean at Berlin.36 words
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Article39 1901-05-21 4 £60,000,000. It i> stated m the City that a Chinese loan of sixty millio'is sterling has been internationally guaranteed, and is practically arranged. It will be issued as soon as affairs m China have become ijuiet.39 words
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Article27 1901-05-21 4 In a speech Lord Rosebery referred to the optimism m high quarters regarding the war. He wished that the testimouy on this subject was unanimous.27 words
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Article19 1901-05-21 4 The Porte has s-ent a Note to the Foreign Ambassadors regretting the tone of its previous notes.19 words
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Article62 1901-05-21 4 The Kin^ notihes that his birthday is to be observed on the 24th of May each year. The statement regarding the alteration of the King's birthday is a misapprehension, due to the fact of the King having directed the Courts and Government offices to close this year62 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1724 1901-05-21 4 »&jflaaajjlitEu^ fdfdf NOTICE is hereby given that the above trademarks IN RED are the property of the undersigned Chop Chu Yau Lan of No. 23 Market Street, Singapore, and the same have been duly registered m Hongkong m the name of Chu Sip Chuen alias Chu Shau Chi a partner1,724 words
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Advertisement1231 1901-05-21 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. iiivii* fmt o dqptWUMa, ami (where known) date due here, and MOM of Agent?. M^N-Of-WAk. Amir, Kus., Kurope, due .M.iy— DOM it) AUSI Ma* W. < \!i due May S< i.n-i H M "5-, Chatham, due July Marco Polo, Ital., Speuia, due May Mik is*, Jap. b'ship, England,1,231 words
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Advertisement722 1901-05-21 4 ALEX. FOX CO. 4% High Strbbt. T^O members of S. V. A. ami S V b there M nothing better for v accoutrements, because it ore* ri y ur polishes, than: l^^and "Bronko At 35 cents per tin or 3 tin* foiJBi.OO. Ex.BENGLOE W~AKAS.\ .1/ Alil} New consignment of Ladies'722 words
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