The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 June 1901
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Title Section21 1901-06-17 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, i 7 th JUNE, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 4 a0621 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement829 1901-06-17 1 J~ O Office. Telegraph St. W 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 Chinm Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD829 words
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Advertisement796 1901-06-17 1 "PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AN I. rpOYO KIbEN KAISHA (oriin r*.. s.s. Co.) VIA INL/ND >>E.\ OK lAPAN AM. HONOLULU. Through Pas-iage lickei~> > .1 > Bngland France, and Germans by ali rmvAi irtittic lints of steamers, and to the principal cities ot the United796 words
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Advertisement722 1901-06-17 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPI]. Undbr contkact with tmb Nithirlanos Ikiju (iovikkkkt AcENFi at Singapore. Ships Agency, late J DAENOELS Co., 3-3 Collyer CJimv IHI UKOIRNIKTIONID DATI S AKk OHLT APPROXIMATE. Steamer Krom fc-iuecte Will be despatcned lor on Reatl H.t ivia via June II Biliiton, Batavia, Clieiibon. Semarm^, Sot lune722 words
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Advertisement695 1901-06-17 1 VHE TANJONG PAGAK DCCX COMPANY. LTD. ohipwnghts, Bngmoers, Iron and Brass -niers, Whai ..ngers, dec. ~T H y wwcates Ship and Marina rations, n the mos' manner, under .he super.,. u-ndence of experienced European Shipwrights and En^metrs. r.cVor, V l?|| 'UP t0 s fCCI lenKth a d 2I W .-1695 words
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Advertisement716 1901-06-17 1 XJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI iA BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL fi0.000.000 RESKRVB FUND.— Sterling Reserve 1 0,000,000 > oilver Reservt 3,000,000] 1 3.000,000 RESKRVr. LIAB'UTY OK PROPRIKTOwS I fio.ooo.oot < OJRT OK UIKBCTOBS. P. £iq. Chairman. Hon J J Br ll. lrving, DgpuTY Chaibman. H. E Tomkins, Esq. I L. Richab^on Ekj.716 words
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Advertisement557 1901-06-17 1 jVORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. Established 1797. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. AMOCIfT IMSURBD £335.000,000 LossbsPaid 11,600,000 Premium lacom 906,000 Insurance effected on almost every description ol property at current rates of premium. THK BORNEO Co., L*»v-Aga t ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPAN V. Subs/.r-bbd Capital £1,200,000 o.erlir. X557 words
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Advertisement446 1901-06-17 1 y/t^^T|^¥\ These tiny KVu^^^LuJ^ Capsules !f^j* t^rtl superior Vl ll IbV tn C'puba, \^J^^A^ C md -cure the«uaediaa ags 11U !(Ht\ -Clghi out inconvenience. 1 Each Capaule bears the o«me UAIDV) FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST. GRIMAULT'S SYRUP Of Hrpo-PHOSPHUE of Lime. Prescribed ie France for the Ust y yeir-446 words
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Article27 1901-06-17 2 Domestic Occurrences. DEATH. At Kake, on Monday morning, the loth Junei Andrew r*NMMM WIIUMtN, of the Chartered Bank 0/ India, Australia and China, Hon^konv;, and Gourock, Scotland.27 words
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Article, Illustration905 1901-06-17 2 The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1901. I U*. S fATS ime known to I British Hublii. when he was eotnppe 1 at the Chin^-e 1.-. iti >n m Loadoa Hr was <* tke point of being shij^e i to China d-> ox, when through the mediation o( Lord905 words
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Article313 1901-06-17 2 Ihe foundation -,ton>- o! i n Sikh t' mple has been laid at Hongk Sir Claude and Lady Ifacdooald n i asseagen by the Hongkong Maru to Sar, Francisco. It m stated that the rernment intervi> to rcdui it- naval ~<juadron m Chinese waters by twelve re I here ought313 words
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Article134 1901-06-17 2 Ihe concert to be given m the i own Hall to-morrow evening for the benefit of Ihe Banvard Company takes place under patronage of H.E the Governor, Sir Frank Swettenham, K.C.M.G. An attractive programme has been arranged, including, as a special item, a gymnastic display with Indian134 words
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Article207 1901-06-17 2 A large number of members competed on Saturday for the Spring Cup, which was won by Mr. F. H. I'earce, with the net score of BjJ one point m front of Dr. Mut, r liston and Mr. A. Kerr, who tied for second place. The course was207 words
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Article102 1901-06-17 2 The last Directors' Report says According to telegraphic advices dated the jrd instant, received from Lebong Donok, Mr. G. Kubale took over the chief administration from Mr. G. A. Wright on the Ist June, the latter intending to leave on the sth. The same telegram that102 words
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Article95 1901-06-17 2 A number of spectators were present at the Swimming Club Bungalow yesterday morning, to mtaeM the 150 yards swim ming race m the Jackson Millar Cup Competition I lie day was fair, as regards weather, bri ht sunshine and a calm sea prevailing. There were ten95 words
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Article100 1901-06-17 2 ite ol uncertain weather, the annual the St Joseph's Institution were very successfully held on Saturd iy afternoon. Ihe stewards did their work well and the presence ol many ladies was a source ol encouragement to the competi md of pleasure to the Committee. The pn/.rs,100 words
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Article396 1901-06-17 2 On Saturday last, a Foo Chow rikisha puller was charged before the Third Magistrate with wilfully obstructing the public thoroughfare on the fc^planad? on th»- 14th instant at 3.30 p.m. II pk a led not guilty. Hii Excellency the Officer Administering the jo\ernmer,t prosecuted m the396 words
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Article220 1901-06-17 2 A rather poor batting display was £jiven by the Hrokcrs and France XI who opposed the S. C. C. and Ground on Saturday afternoon. The Btokers knocked up J5 only whilst their opponents scored 1 19 for the loss of <-even wickets. Billings was very successful with the ball220 words
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Article30 1901-06-17 2 Baron Iwasaki has purchased the library of the late Professor Max Muller, and will present it to the Tokio University It comprises 15,000 volumes and was sold for £.3,600. 130 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article37 1901-06-17 2 Enormous Damage. A Cruiser Destroyed. A tire m St. Petersburg Dockyard ha destroyed a cruiser under construction Several naval stores were also destroyed The total damage is put at ten million of roubles.37 words
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Article55 1901-06-17 2 Dr. Sun Vat Sen's Revolutionary Scheme. Dr. Sun Vat Sen, the well-known Chinese reformer, left Honolulu [for China] on the sth June. He stated that he aimed at the overthrow of the Empress Dowager and the 1 rins, and that he was backed by a ,-trong55 words
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Article18 1901-06-17 2 There have been serious labour rit St. Petersburg. Their repression by armed force necessary.18 words
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Article38 1901-06-17 2 m a speech m the Italian Chamber Si^nor Prinetti stated that Italy adhere unreservedly to the Anglo German igree ment regarding China. Italy only d-sir<d a Settlement sin or elsewhere, as occasion arose. {Later.)38 words
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Article43 1901-06-17 2 Elliot Routs De Wet. Captures Boer Convoy and Prisoners. Colonel Elliott engaged a Boer force under Dc Wet near Reitz on the Oth m>t. After severe fighting, he captured 43 Boer prisoners, and De Wet's convoy, con listing of 71 waggons.43 words
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Article26 1901-06-17 2 The Boers lett 17 killed and 3 wounded behind them. British had 3 officers and 17 men killed and one officer and 21 wounded26 words
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47 1901-06-17 2 Finally Confirmed. I he news "t the rarprise of a Boer force at Warmbath> i- now < ontirmed It appears that the official denial by Lord Kitchener merely rtlat^d to the statement that it was Beyer's i ummando that was surprised.47 words
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Article27 1901-06-17 2 The Chinese merchants m America have besun a strong movement for the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act. London, 'June 16th, iqoi.27 words
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Article74 1901-06-17 2 An Australian Detachment Surprised. -uperior Boer force surprised the camp of 2-yo Victorians near Middclburg, m the Transvaal, on the 12th. The enemy crept w within short range and poured m a deadly tire, killing 2 offi cers and 16 men and wounding 4 officers and 3S men.74 words
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Article135 1901-06-17 2 Count von Walr 1 i will spcud five days m Tokio and i., v ,jayj> m Xikko. Tenders are invited by the Municipal Commissioners for a loan of $1,000,000. bearing interest at 5% to be issued m tive series of mortgages of $500 each. The amount is to be appropriated135 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement994 1901-06-17 2 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE Issue of Municipal Loan 1901 amounting to $1,000,000 at 5 per cent. I The Municipal Commissionur* of the Town of Singapore, having decided to Carry out certain important public works and .tcting heroin with tka sanction of the Governor m Council of the Colony of tho Straits994 words
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Advertisement518 1901-06-17 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. Y\7 ANTED at once an active man to Board vessels and dispose of an easy saleable article. Any nationality. Apply 8.0., c/o Free Press. June 17 20.6 C.of E. Z. M. S. CHINESE GIRL'S SCHOOL. 'FHE usual Half-yearly Sale of Useful and Fancy Articles, m aid of the518 words
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Advertisement182 1901-06-17 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. BOARD LODGING. pAN be had at 12 Wilkie Road. Terms Moderate. J une '7 m.w.f jo.o TOWN HALL. TUESDAY. THK i» I n JUNE, ■N THP. IRBSEN< E Ol H. E. SIR F. SWBTTENHAM, k.c.m.g. And The Lbadinc Gentry oj^ SiNOAroKK. SPECIAL BENEFIT TENDERED TO The Great Banvards182 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous139 1901-06-17 2 The Week. Monday, 17th High Water 11.19 a., 10.32 p. Grand Lodge, 5.45 P* Tuesday, i3tb 1 High Water: 0.0 p., 11. 14 p. German Mail Homewards clones. Legislative Council, 2.30 p. Philharmonic Choir, 5.15 p. Football Cup entries close, 6 p. Banvard Benefit Concert, Town Hall, y p. Wednesday,139 words
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1345 1901-06-17 3 It may not be generally known that there are at present m Singapore two scientific gentlemen who are taking pen dulum observations observations to determine the relative value of the force of the Earth's gravity at various stations and by comparing them, to arrive at the1,345 words
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Article695 1901-06-17 3 Ok Sir Thomas Lipton's Ya< iit. Kali oi a Heavy M*sr "Shamrock. II," Badly Damauio. London, May 22 1 0,45 p.m.;— A great sensation was caused this afternoon when it became known that King Edward had had a narrow escape on board Sir Thomas695 words
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Article194 1901-06-17 3 It will be cause of considerable regret if the meeting called to consider the q i<;stion of winding up the Bank of China and Japan Limited 1 should decide or. v-p. h <:ourse. Thee .mcc of recovering from the present defaultm. Chinese shareholders would194 words
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Article1308 1901-06-17 3 (Via Ceylon.) London, June 3rd.— The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to-day concluded their official engaglUltaU at Sydney. A visit was paid to the Younn People's Industrial Exhibition. The ships m the harbour, including the Kusj sian war vessel Gromoboi, fired salutes on the Duke's birthday. The Times, m1,308 words
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Article78 1901-06-17 3 nnual report on Indian Immi for mil population a gain mpared wil m immigration nijii- frequent communication with Soathei I ensab'e and the am on the Department .\a- very I. it i,ly impossible to manage the 'ar^e num en i .in^ from time to time i I luced,78 words
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Article509 1901-06-17 3 Singapore, writes the Correspondent of the vis .t ol the Duke and I J V-rk, i 2 Mipposed to be -1 -ny. It ij .k like a bitot Chin.i, with a I) I G leaven. You can smill tli I m v >Ou have kit the little landlocked harbour509 words
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Article63 1901-06-17 3 A match was played between a team from the Rosario and one representing the swimming Club yesterday, when the latter won by two goals to nil. The Club had certainly the better of the game throughout and Ramsey had a very trying time of it m the Naval63 words
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Article166 1901-06-17 3 Griy Felt Hats All the Rage m Simla The Cunon sun-topee "—of grey felt with j coloured silk puggaree is the subject ol a cynica letter m the Pioneer, the writer of which remarks As the presence or absence of even a single torn--I..it may cficct the166 words
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Article43 1901-06-17 3 A Tiae IJall at Port Cumins and on© at FuUu Bruii fall every day at 1 P.M., Sin^ar>or<j in. -an tiiin- ('iroeiiwich rni-iii -w f, lir^., 4 mm.. J being 1 1 -*i ire mtmtm pnwiimlj. To-day Pulau Brani/a«/e</.43 words
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Article72 1901-06-17 3 (C'ORKECTED UP TO Junto 1 On London. Bank 4 m/s j/o demand 1/11 I Private credits 3 m/s j/o^ documents 3 m/s 2/0, 1 credits 6 m/s 2/o,', France, d.-mand 24s, 1 Germany, demand 201 India, T. T 1 Hongkong, demand £%dis. Yokohama, demand 2%pm. Java, demand ...119$ Manila,72 words
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Article122 1901-06-17 3 (June i, .1 172-50 Gambier 9.2s dc. Cube No. 1 13 60 Pepper, Ulack (ordinary S'porej 28.62, do. White, (Fair L/W-s* 46. Nutmegs 1 10s to the Ib.) 5^ do. (80s to the Ib) 64 Mace (lianda) 92 Cloves (Amboina) 7,2 Liberian Coffee 17.50 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality,122 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement178 1901-06-17 3 Unnecessary Loss of Time. Mr. w. s. Wbaioa, OmbJw of th<- FttH n.iUoaal Hank of inuTM-t. lnwa, iii a recent lotier f^ives sonio cxperienco with a BSfpsStH m his <-iri|,l.iy, thil will Ix- of ValM to ■.1 Iht iiu flianii-s. Hi- mj%: I had a earpeatwr working (or me who178 words
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Advertisement310 1901-06-17 3 OCEAN |^4-^ STEAM NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN Tons. Tons Achilles 7043 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 701 1 Nestor 380Q A ax 7039 Orestes 465-1 Alcmous 6743 Patroclus 5500 Anchises 2729 Peltus 7500 Anttnor ***** Polyphemus 2611 Calchas 6748 Priam 284s Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3621 Deucalwn 7030 Rhipeus310 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous302 1901-06-17 3 1 MAILS CLOSE > I O-MOKROW. For Per At Pontianak Sri Punttanak 7am Rangoon Germanicui 11 \m Indra^iri Aing Ann noon 1 K. Pahang, ice Aing //in noon Penang ft Neg.ipatam Zamama 2 pm Muar Malacca Hong Wan \z pm Klang ft Tefak Anson Han //in Guan Bandjermassm, Sec. Sarie302 words
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Miscellaneous1025 1901-06-17 3 SHARE LIST, JUNE Iff ft, x 9O x. Quotation. Paio r» a Bank of China and japan, Ltd. 4, Nominal. i 4 Dm DEMD3 Bell's Asbesto^' Eastern Agency*. Nominal. fl Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $1 7= Sellfrc Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. }3£, Sellers. 8, Fraser and Neave Ltd. 18^01,025 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement680 1901-06-17 4 SPECIAL TELEGRAM. COOLIE IMMIGRATION. (Special to Singapore Free Press). Hongkong, June 14. The Chamber of Commerce at Hon<?kony is moving the Government to protest, and question the legality of the prohibition ol coolie immigration into Singapore. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS SOUTH AFRICA. Two Boers al Pretoria, who had taken the oath of680 words
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Advertisement899 1901-06-17 4 FOR SALE PRIVATELY. BILLIARD TABLE, full size, by Burroughes and Watts, m excellent order, with acces- sories. Price $050. COTTAGE PIANO, by Scheidmayer, m first class order. Price $225. POWELL 6c Lo., —Auctioneers. I June ti AUCTION SALE. AT OUR SALE ROOM. /Viursuay, Jot/i June, at 1 1 a.m. 10899 words
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Advertisement645 1901-06-17 4 THE Campbell Oil Engine i HAS THE LARGEST SALE OF Any Oil Engine m the World SIMPLE ECONOMICAL RELIABLE COMBINED OIL AND PUMPS Made m all Types and Sizes SOLE AGENTS Riley Hargreaves Co. LTD.. SINGAPORE. Mar mwf. MARINE ENGINEERS. I \X7 ANTED one Chief and two Seconds, must have645 words
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Advertisement495 1901-06-17 4 $500 REWARD. A RKWARI) o! |m DOLLARS will be paid by the Resident of Riouw to anyon. giving niormation leading to the arrest and 1 onvicSo* of the perpetrators of tha piracy and murder „n A JUn b f Smm n near Karimon Island on th e2 May last Singapore495 words
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Advertisement254 1901-06-17 4 Bricks AND Firebricks THE ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS I Co,, Ltd. ARE NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY J Bricks at $15 per 1000. Firebricks at $75 per 1000. Fireclay at $27.50 per ton. Speciality m Boiler Seating! and Boiler J Covers made to order. For further particulars apply to THE BORNEO Co., Ltd.,254 words
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Advertisement326 1901-06-17 4 DETOSTASIATISKE KOMP V(N r or Marseilles. Havre CorJnK St. Petersbu T nhagen^d ccommodation for Ist class pa s "senge rs 1^ ates and carries a doctor. cn Kers €lt reduttd For passage and fre.ght apply to BEHN, MEYEK&u a June 10 *<••— A| Cib dbs MESSAGKRFKS MARITIMES For Marseilles, Havre326 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1264 1901-06-17 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port 01 departure md (where known) ate due here, and name of Agents. Mkn-oh-War. Kntrecaotkaux, Toulon, due June Iclipsb, H.M.S., Chatham, due June p nfbrnbt, Fr., Toulon, due June a iZARD. H.M.S., Hongkong, due June r Transports. Cazan, Odessa, due June R. V. Fleet. I. Novuorod. Vladivobtock,1,264 words
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