The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 June 1901
1901-06-01
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Title Section20 1901-06-01 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. FHIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, isi JUNE, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, Xo. 4 i 9320 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement803 1901-06-01 1 P n Office. Telegraph St. Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG. FYION, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, KrVPT MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND i ONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD803 words
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Advertisement764 1901-06-01 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND *pOYO RISEN KAISHA ORIENTAL S. S. CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OK |APAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted to England France, and Germany by all tran,-Atlar>tic lines of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada.764 words
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Advertisement626 1901-06-01 1 SAFES SAFES GEORGE PRICE'S, WOLVERHAMPTON SAFES G.P -E'S PA NT YBs^mmmw^mT IRE/ Q A PPQ SOLE AGENTS FOR THE Straits Settlements, Native States, Siam, &c Paterson, Simons Co. SINGAPORE. DE KONINKLIJKE PAKfcTVAART MAATSCHAPPII. L'srJtß COMTRACT WITH THI NITHIRUNUS IMDI* (.OTIRNMINT Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAKNDELS Co., 2-3626 words
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Advertisement195 1901-06-01 1 McALISTER Co. Engineering Department. FOR Planting, Mining, Engineering, Carpenters Tools and Requisites Portable Steam Engines and Centrifugal Pumps Dicks Patent and Original Balata Belting Circular, Frame, Cross cut and Hand Saws Hand Pumps for House and Ship use Hand Drilling Machines and Portable Forges Cement Drain Pipes, Fire Bricks Fire195 words
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Advertisement645 1901-06-01 1 LJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL *io,oooooo RESERVE FUND— 0,000,000 Sterling Reserve $10,000,000) B Silver Reserve },000,000 j 1 3.000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OK 1 PROPRIETORS m 1i0.000.00c Covfti oi- Uirictobs. M. S'uuan Esq. Chairman. Hon. I J KhswicK, Esq. Dkputt Chairman II 1 Tonkins, Esq. I R. L. Richardson645 words
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Advertisement565 1901-06-01 1 MORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETYOF NORWICH AND LONDON. •.iTAB L I S M B D 17 07. FOK URE INSURANCE ONLY. Amount Insurbd &J35.000,000 Loss.sPah, Xii.ftoo.ooo FrBMIIM INC.OMB yoft.ooo insurance effected on almost everw description el property at current rates of premium. IHC BORNEO Co.. Ltd.— Agents ATLAS ASSURANCE COM565 words
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Advertisement191 1901-06-01 1 iE NfcW PRt.NCK KEIVIEOV THERAPIOM No 1 THERAPIONNn 2 THERAPJONNo 3 •THERAPION "Th For Constipation and Biliousness JULIEN S I PARIS jMATICO INJECTION is used ia recent IkIATICO CAPSULES chromccases "White~~ Horse Cellar"" Whisky. To be obtained from M «rs. CHIN HOA Hi Rivet Valley kua<l HOON KEAT Co. ANN191 words
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Article, Illustration803 1901-06-01 2 The Singapore Free Press. SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1901. Hen t i,ta r $n4 iiv inflow r an. l mWbl I by wn Han tarn, \>.rU&':n, I oyalty. »nd law. King Edward has purchased an estate near Carnarvon in W.»le» It is reported from Manila that General I Bell is seriously803 words
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Article51 1901-06-01 2 The Band of the 16th Madras Infantry will play the following programme of music at the Botanical Gardens on Tuesday at 9 p.m March.. Belphegor De Souia. Valse Little Sailors G.Crowe. Selr-c tion Martha Flotew. Ma/uika Autumn Leaves S. Passario. Valsc Sevilla Malador. Selection Circus Girl51 words
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Article140 1901-06-01 2 From Raub a correspondent writes A was cast over Raub on Sunday i r>tli May, when it became known that Mr. Fred. A. Bibby had died at his brother's house the night before. Mr. Fred. Bibby had been in charge of the Raub Coy's Steam140 words
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Article133 1901-06-01 2 The report of the Director! of the Strait? Trading Coy. Ltd., to be presented to the shareholders at the meeting to be held on Monday, the 10th inst., shews a Nett Profit for the half year ni'lini; 31^ Mar< h, I^ol of $441,707.00, which with the133 words
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Article236 1901-06-01 2 The Malay Peninsular Sugar Industry Association, Penang, has beCfl exempted lr<,m r« i-tratw n under The Societies )rdinam e of i Moi ist July, lia^ been fixed as the date fur th» meeting of the Council ol I aesday, J ily .2nd, for the i C ;urt ol236 words
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Article190 1901-06-01 2 S. C. C. LAWN BOWLING TOURNAMENT. The Greens owing to tht rain, have l>een very heavy during the week, and the iiid is also in a very bumpv condition I he uames have been somewhat onesided with the exception of last night's play when Reid and Dowlcy had a ding-dont,190 words
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Article39 1901-06-01 2 Singlb Handicap. i B Court. I Dibb scr. beat Brown 6, 21 15. (C Court.) Kead 7 beat Uowley io, 21 9. Double Handicap. A Court.) M.icdonald and But.itr. 8 b»at Marshall and Norrie, 6, 21 139 words
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Article34 1901-06-01 2 SINCiLK HANDICAI'. i.\ Court.) I'ntcliHi.l v. i'omlin 6. (C Court. I K. Abranis 8 v. Ritchie 9. DOl ble Handicap (B Court.) Mackenzie and Sime, 2 v. Robertson and Brown, 7.34 words
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Article51 1901-06-01 2 The M. M. steamer Tibrc connecting with the outward P. O. mail Chusan, arrived from Saigon this morning. The new German steamer C. F. Laeisz arrived from Europe this morning on her maiden voyage to the Far East. The steamer Mathilda went into dock at Keppel Harbour this51 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article16 1901-06-01 2 (Special to Singaport Free P, Hongkom;, I Mr. Harry Faunch is dead of16 words
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Article32 1901-06-01 2 Count WalderseeV. Staft ha- banded Count Waldersee leavei imo the cruiser Hertha for Japan. He starts about the 15th Ju gasaki in the Gcra for BaUvia chelles, and Europe.32 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article27 1901-06-01 2 Engagement at Vlakfontem. Boer Attack Repulsed. Delarey attacked Dixon s force a fontein, south-east of Heuk The enemy were eventualK and left 35 dead behind27 words
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Article21 1901-06-01 2 The British killed and m ed to i 74 Three Yeomanry officer! I dougall, of the Artillery, were (Later.)21 words
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Article37 1901-06-01 2 The betting on the Derby i- u 100 to 30 wgtt, Vlodyovisk to 1 Handicapper, 15 to 2 Floriforr. to 1 Refcaue, 100 to 7 Vela to 1 Cottager and Olympian w ord Bobs.37 words
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Article31 1901-06-01 2 THE QUESTION OF GUARANTEE. Russia and France are stror. the United Statrs to makr antee of the Chinese indemnity intern. joint. America hrmly ref' London, June /st, IfOI31 words
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Article174 1901-06-01 2 S. R. C. CONCERT. A very pleasant Concert was give;, ill the Town Hall lower room la;t night in aid of the fund to enlarge the SRC. Cricket Pavilion. There was a large, interested, and friendly audience to support the performers with their applause. Miss do Rozario, Miss Maud Reutens,174 words
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190 1901-06-01 2 The Japanese are going to build theif own men-of-war in future, and the Government is projecting extensive shipyard:for the purpose. A Corean telegram says a u'oM mine has been discoverc r Masampho. The Russians, natural') ~.c formulating in exclusive claim to it.190 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement1154 1901-06-01 2 POWELL ROBINSON NEW GOODS NOW ON VIEW IN THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS. Tailoring Dept. (HPPHHI G^ leme S ■^^■^■1 Outfitting Dept This Department is replete JH r with high grade pood;- and it. .^l jBB ton, of Bond Street anJ Brook I /M/ \B DRESS L Ni^ Jl ers of the1,154 words
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Advertisement639 1901-06-01 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED A SMART Chinese clerk must know typer writing and be smart at figures. Apply OFFICE RaHks Hotel. June 1 8.6 AUCTION SALE OF rHEPROPKRIY KNOWN AS" KILDARE," BL'Kll TIMAH ROAD. To be held at Powell 6c Co.'s Sale-room, on Wednesday, 12th June, 1901, at 2.30 p.m. A639 words
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Advertisement88 1901-06-01 2 A Good Cough Medicine. It speaks well for Chamberlain's Ooqgh Kemedy ivhen druggist* um> it in their own families in preference to any other. 1 have sold Chamberlain's Cdii^li Kemedy loi- th<- past InjWl with cornpli-te satisfaction t<> myself and ciisiomL'rs says Druß^ist.!. <iol,lsiuii li Van Ktton, N.V. I have88 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous155 1901-06-01 2 The Week. Saturday, ist June High Water: io.Tj a., <) 42 p. Cricket— Mr. H. Fort 5 XI. v. Mr. KM. 0: M, Star of Easf. lemperance (.lub, 7.^0 p. Philharmonic Musical Kvening, <> p. The Banvard Vaudeville Co., I own Hall, Sunday, and Mnjh Water 10,53 10 -'2p. Trinity155 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter173 1901-06-01 3 1.) tiif Editor. c;ik —I notice in the Government Gazettt Q\ yesterday's date, deliv^ted to driy, a notice by Government Notification No 73,^ that the Notification No. 279 of iBBO, which of very great importance to the holders of Government Leases in the settleI rescinded from to-day. The173 words
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Article299 1901-06-01 3 Vice-Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge on 6th ult., had an audience of His Majes'y upon his appointment as Commander-in-Chief in China. A relief detachment of 1,637 German marines, including 74 officers, was despatched from Bremerbivenon.sth inst., on board the North German Lloyd steamer Rhem, for service in the German299 words
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Article521 1901-06-01 3 The following 15 the editorial comment m the ><a Review on the penukimaie dismissal of Mr McLeavy Brown new imperial palace has been steadily growing in size by the purchase and inclu -rounding properties. The Government, means practically the Household DepartJesired to include the Cu-toms521 words
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Article161 1901-06-01 3 I'RIPARING VOR A CHAN K U Ilil. recent oil discovery M Texas is expe led to influence the English coal question. The Southern Pacific Railway, with a total of ;000 miles, ha* decided to change from coal to oil 1 -i'- 1 on all its locomotives. Other161 words
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Article1440 1901-06-01 3 i uic u "i agunt homines nostriest farrog W elli. JUVKNAL. We mourned in this column, some w< eks ago, over the apprc a *hing demise of the Paris Sn\l e as the re.-ult of a <li-case I which is very fatal in France— sanity and1,440 words
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Article727 1901-06-01 3 London, M<> n. The fillgian Senate has re- j I.imom, by asjainsl 2?. The Foreign MmistOi i^r itnal unjust t Britain. A M ■■•>:,. i from l'> '.i I twelve 1 ,-poui deis in the held but no amn Lord Raglan, m a tpeech at the United Ser< I727 words
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561 1901-06-01 3 DEFENCE OF THE COALING STATIONS. (Bt a Naval Omicir.) The Secretary t f St.. t- ft \V. t r has lately expressed the opinion if the War Office— that the Navy should provide a sutti ient number of MafiatS to release five battaUom ot Ihe line from garrison du'y at561 words
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Article478 1901-06-01 3 Pamii .s n. Yea*. Arn k Stock Exchange, the battoin>tsi' 1 (rM American b MB. N 1 g much i.i<y 1 -een re, even in the Noun when the panics ol and 1895 wcre al l rhousandi urry to be rich found ih it ii lost478 words
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Article198 1901-06-01 3 It is commonly supposed that great men draw their genius from their mothers, but of yo2 geniuses produced in the British Isles during fiflCll < 1 tU':> Mr. U.ivelock Kllis finds that in 123 cases the father showed ability, and only in 65 c <ses the198 words
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Article80 1901-06-01 3 A coloured lawyer of Washington (>avs the New York Tribune), in arguing a dog case recently before a justice of the peace, stated that He question for tlie d terminaj tiorj of the C «tirt was if vootious dogs Wall be allow-d to run at large in a dtnJ80 words
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Article122 1901-06-01 3 Last month, a number of Melbourne gentlemen waited upon the Russian Consul to ascertain if— in the event ot the completion of the Transcontinental Railway— Russia will subsidise a line of mail steamers running between Port Arthur and Port Darwin. It was explained that the carrying122 words
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Article85 1901-06-01 3 The only reliable preserver and tcstjrerof the hair is Rowland*! Maca«sar On. which clowlj it sembles the oily matter n.-.ture 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 for85 words
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Article73 1901-06-01 3 (Corrected uh to June i.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/0 demand "!i Pf.Vil. I r *-<ii t s> j m/i- 2*OJ documeots 3 m/s 2 <>, credits 6 m/s 2/0^ France, rtrmfd 24s Germany, demand _»o 1 India, T. T i 4 s' Hongkong, demand i%dih Yokohama, demand73 words
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Article103 1901-06-01 3 Jll' I "v er i 4 t. Cube No. i 1387 f-r, !-'!acU (ordinary S'pore ii^ do. While, (Fa,r L/W=-5% 46.35 NubMH I l'Ji to t'lC ib.y 4 do. (80s to the I b) 66 Mace (Banda; 92 Cloves (Amboma) l.ilerian Coffee 17- 50 >ca, -.mail pciii |Fa r103 words
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Article39 1901-06-01 3 Sr. Ani>rk\ 's Cathedral I rimity Sunday 7a. rn. Matins. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion and Sermon. <j a. m. Holy Communion. 5.30 p.m. Evei>son>; ind Sermon. St. Matthew's Church, sepov Lini 8.1 s p.m. Evensong and Sermon.39 words
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Article58 1901-06-01 3 Q a.m. \\«rs!np and The I-ordb Supper. 8 p.m. Gospel .-service. (Mr. C (i. Robert-. I'rinsep-st. Church i. 7. 50 p. m. Presbyterian Church Kbppbl Harbour. 'j.2,0 ,i. m. Rev. John Steele, b. a. M. E Church. Coleman Si 730 am. Rev. E. S. LjOHl. 8.3058 words
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Article262 1901-06-01 3 UUOTAr.O*. Pa, D D.VU.KNDS. i a and Japan. L'd. li Nominal. Deferr d. 2s*S r \st>estos K.vter I Agency. Nnminal. Bersawah Gold Mn e Co. $1.75 Sellers. W. aer I). iry Farm Ltd. $100 Iraser ..nd Ne.ve Lid. $86 Hongkon,: and Shangha", llank Jso.8 7262 words
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Article363 1901-06-01 3 Me-i-of-Wa. Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For When Itsnknahima Jap. orals.. 10,333 Nirgima May 18 Ban 8 H gkong, Inne Basbidate Jap. crnis. 4 200 M.yaoko Mavis R.„ K kok II un, 1; "V K Mayl9 Singkep Uncertain. J 1 J*? VV[u M KStoplord May 31363 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement129 1901-06-01 3 HIS LIFE SAVED By Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. f aia sure that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera a-ud Diarrhoea Remedy at one time saved my life," says A. K. Lalalette, of Gregory Landing Clark-county, Missour. I was in such bad shape that the doc-tors said 1 could not live. When129 words
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Advertisement300 1901-06-01 3 OCEAN STEAM NEUERI.ANUSCHE STOOMI. VAAKT MAATSCHAPPIJ OCBAAN, lons. Tons. Achilles 7043 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 7011 Nestor 3809 Ai>'x 7039 Ortstes 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 55<*J Anchises 2729 Pe!tus 750.. Antenor 5531 Polyphemus 261 Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3621 Deucalion 7030 Rhipeus 306^ Diomed300 words
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Advertisement30 1901-06-01 3 Lt yv sA 1 r<\ Js.oqaKs 1 and Largest Stock Photo Go M Ih I t^M Ci in tub Hast X lllllljl GEORGE MICHAEI*, 1 Robt. I Feb. 2} ur-30 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous205 1901-06-01 3 MAILS CLOSE To-day. Pot Per At PmaiMjfll Calcutta .S'm; San^ sim I..buan,Sic. I'rins AUxanier 5 im Manila |apan Landaura PM M >N Esmcralda 3 im Penawg Ckmrtorkouu 3 pm Malacca, fcc. Sappho 4 pm Batti P Sultana 4 im Muntuk Palt inban^ A'«'»v 4 cm K. t'ah.in^', fcc Flevo 4205 words
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Miscellaneous102 1901-06-01 3 PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMK WARDS. I'. INI >. Per PmnmmmtU June -.>-.— For London. -Mr. J. liowers. N. I). L. Per Preussen, j-ie Mr. J Salomon, Mr. M S. Parry, Mr. P. K Mr. W, Ft r Mr. L. Galland. Per Hamburg, June n.— Mr. and Mr 5 Eck^r it. P-102 words
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Miscellaneous423 1901-06-01 3 CLIARAICKS Babal.m, Dut., Zw«*rt I r l>. Br.tndan. Rub), But., Smith, I Muntock and P^!c; iura, Hru Rail M 1 tlCUtU. <- narterho Strickland, for Pwnang. Pin Scnu, Brit., Davidson, tor 1>, falloch, h it., Baip.bnd^c. lor Hongkong, id Ainoy, kenley, Hut VVh>mper. for Amsterdam. Klevo, iJnt., Am-worth, tor K<.-l.jnta-i423 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article21 1901-06-01 4 (Special to Singapore Free Press). Hongkong, May -'9th. The German battleships start for home from Woosung on Sunday.21 words
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Article20 1901-06-01 4 THE S.S. MUNCHEN. The s.s. Munchen has safely arrived at Hongkong, (having been towed from Yap where she was stranded).20 words
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Article17 1901-06-01 4 TRIBUTE RICE FOR TIENTSIN Hongkong, May 31-1. Tribute rice is going (from the Provinces) to Tientsin.17 words
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Article19 1901-06-01 4 It is believed that this indicates the early return of the Chinese Imperial Court to Peking19 words
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Article28 1901-06-01 4 The Hongkong cases of plague yesteiday amounted to torty-three, including Mrs. Willoughby, cf the Cosmopolitan Dock Co.. and Harry Faunch, of the Praya East Hotel.28 words
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Article14 1901-06-01 4 Vice-Admiral Sir Edward Seymour has been gazetted Admiral of the Fleet.14 words
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Article17 1901-06-01 4 Sir Alfred Milntr has been gazetted baron Milner of St. James and Capetown.17 words
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Article17 1901-06-01 4 Lord Salisbury and Lord Milner are guests of the King at Windsor.17 words
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Article16 1901-06-01 4 Forty-tvc British were killed and 100 wounded in South Africa during the past week.16 words
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Article52 1901-06-01 4 The Boilers Committee have arranged that two sister cruisers the Hyacinth (which is fitted wrh Belleville boilers), and the Minerva (which is fitted with Scotch boilers) are to compete in a full>peed trial between England and Gibraltar. The Boilers Committee are to accompany the vessels. London, May52 words
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Article36 1901-06-01 4 The thermometer in London marked 88° in the shade yesterday. There has been a drought in England Mnce the 1 ;th of April which has injured the crops. The Contintnt is buffering similarly.36 words
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Article12 1901-06-01 4 Heavy rams h|M fiiien yesterday over manyjdisiiic^ in England.12 words
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Article26 1901-06-01 4 China formally agrees to pay an a^gre^ gate] indemnity of 450 million taels, with interest at 4 per cent. London. May j/st, igoi26 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement373 1901-06-01 4 LOST ONE Bl N( H OF KEYS, somewhere near the Square or the Esplanade. Reward will b* given to finder. Apply to K. I-., C o Free Press. May 28 uc WANTED SHiFfiN>. Clbrk. A -mait. Kuropean. One with some local experience preferred. Apply stating service, ajre and salary desired.373 words
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Advertisement720 1901-06-01 4 TO LET C*URNISHED LiwNSBRAt," Oxley Road, 1 entry Ist June. Apply H. P. c/o Free Press. May 31 6 6 TPOJ LET Rooms, with or without board, with A private family. Near Town." REX c/o Free Press. May 31 30.6 TO LET Three Rooms, with board, in nice locality near720 words
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Advertisement860 1901-06-01 4 1 W fm IV C O/V lE. E. WALLACE Bronze Medalist British Horological Institute. Watch Maker and Jeweller. Repairs in ail BcMChep, Guaranteed. 6-b BATTERY KOAI). May 13 mwf. u.c ORCHIDS J. d 1 A. PEREIRA. Horticulturist. By Special Appointment to HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF SIAM H. H. THE860 words
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Advertisement637 1901-06-01 4 Acetylene Gas ,Illumination. "THE NEW LIGHT Howarth Erskine, Ltd. HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SOLE AGENTS j FOR 1111 "Freyr" Patent Acetylene Gas Generators and arc prepared to entrr into cootracti foe lhe SALI ol these improved apparatui or or the INSTALLATION of complete plants. FOR THE BEST PeraMoeot or Tenporary Lighting637 words
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Advertisement1306 1901-06-01 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port ol departure, and (where known) date due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-of-\V*r. Donai' Austrian, W. C Africa, due June Ki LIMB, H.M.S., Chatham, due July Marco Polo, Ital., Spezzia, due June Pbrbsvibt, Rus. b'ship, Europe, due June Pollada, Rus. cruis., due June Pola, Aust. due1,306 words
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Advertisement751 1901-06-01 4 Gib des MESSAGKRIKS MARITIMES For Marseilles, Havre London the Company's St. DORDOi Captain VIX inn, will arr May. and will be despatched foi h on or about the 2nd of June. For all particulars regarding fr,. g f TO1 IMPUUAL ÜBRMAM MAI I LINK For Europe. The Imperial (jerm.iii M751 words
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