The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 August 1901
1901-08-09
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Title Section17 1901-08-09 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, oth AUGUST, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 425017 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement833 1901-08-09 1 J^ q Office. Telegraph St. Xj 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 HOMEWARD833 words
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Advertisement776 1901-08-09 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND rpOYO KISEN KAISHA (oriental s. s. Co.) VIA INLAND SEA OF lAPAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted t-> England France, and Germany by all UJMS»AttMjt>C lines of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada.776 words
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Advertisement637 1901-08-09 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. IJsDik Contract wit* thb Nbthbrlanos India Govbrnmbnt. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collyer Quay I'hb undbrmbntionbd dates ark only approximatb. Steamer From Kirected Will be despatched tor O r. j Bi-.mw.i |>.-|i \ia|iort-, Aii^i, I I'aturli, Uil.i, Ab*;ilian aiul Dell <''-«637 words
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Advertisement775 1901-08-09 1 THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA. (MITSUI Co.) HEAD OFFICE 4."?, SMt »M'iTO-«HO, I OKIO. LONDON OFFICK Mi Limb Strkbt, fc. C. SINGAPORE OFFICE 2, Imnlaysom Gmikv. BRANCHES AT New York, San Francisco, Hamburg, Bombay, Manila, Hongkong, Amoy, Shanghai, Hankow, Chefoo Tientsin, Vwch- wang, Port Arthur, Soul, Chrmulpo. Yokohama. Yokosaka, Nagoya, Osaka,775 words
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Advertisement727 1901-08-09 1 LTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI x BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL iiooooooo RKSERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000) oilver Reservt 3,000,000 j |l^ >000 000 RKSHKVK LIABILITY OP PKOPRIFTORS »ioooo t COOBI M OIBBCTOBS. K. Shkwan Ksq. Chaikm/. Hon. J J Bkll-Ikving,— Dbputy Chaikman H. E TOMBIMS, Kxj. I R. L. Richardson fcsxj A.727 words
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Advertisement522 1901-08-09 1 JJORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCTETYOF NORWICH \ND LONDON iTtIIISNID I 7 KOH IKR INSURANCE < N.-.y AmovHTl, .to (33&a«J u JSIsP I "3oo*oo p 2 Insurance ejected on almost every Hetcnp:^ i •roperty r urr ent rates of premiu HORNF.O 0.. It; TH STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Hbvbmoji r.ioo.ooi) '"SL522 words
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Advertisement349 1901-08-09 1 VV EXTRACT This delicate perfume persistent as an J^k I Handkerchief J^Jg X adopted I -'JC^ RIGAUDefC 16 L) LI tf> n c ""k PARIS 1" AX < Unwrtuiii JX/T^S «•> l!l ARETTEB 11 U It O JvjV thing. MUlinil >■ w mu.n4ttrrion.Tr ,i \T inn,. r-/~,« i I i349 words
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Article, Illustration874 1901-08-09 2 The Singapore Free Press. FRIDAY. AUGUST 9, 1901. li'rr fi.a •f* I'rm the I'rop.f'l r. X L'nawed by influence and i.i.br.bed by (a,n Here patriot Truth her glorious prerrpt. draw. Pl«4k4 to ('<• on. LoraJtT. arul Law. We fear that the Pharisee element m British public life has far too874 words
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Article433 1901-08-09 2 It ia reported that a large V>> Igian Bank with a capital of .4,000,000. i» to be open <d m Ja t .an 1 he new Russian cruiser Gromnboi itrived at Nagasaki from \u»trali.i on the 15th )uly I he P. and O. mail steamer Parratnatta I left Penang at433 words
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Article606 1901-08-09 2 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Cricket Club is to be held tonight at the Tanglin Club at <> p.m. Lieut. Machay, R G.A., has proceeded to-day by the x>. Bengal tor Colombo and Melbourne, on lick leave. Launches will leave fur the Swimming Club on Sunday at H606 words
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Article46 1901-08-09 2 rday a man named Antony wa> sentenced to three years rigorous impri sonment and a simi ar term of confinement «a^ also conferred upon Wang Ah Hee for burglary. TUg morning Lee Ah Wtt and Loh Ah I ow. charger! with robbery, were acquitted.46 words
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410 1901-08-09 2 *KKIVAL 01 LIBUT. HERN, A UIINI-S. Lieut. Hern, who, it is stated, saw the Boers shoot wounded prisoners at Vlakfontein, ha-, landed at Plymouth TUB MIRHIRS Ol lIEUTS. m'dOLUAL AND .SPRING. The Daily Mail has received a copy ol a letter from Lieut.410 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article18 1901-08-09 2 The Pressure Continues Sixty one columns are now operating m South Africa. Several skirmishes are reported.18 words
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Article26 1901-08-09 2 General French states that hi, operat are br^ntiing to tell upon the invaders Commandant Fouche has re cro^e 1 th< river Orange northwards26 words
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Article18 1901-08-09 2 Count Waldersee's reception at Hamburg to-day was of a purely military character and was very quiet.18 words
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Article27 1901-08-09 2 The Resettlement. All Boer prisoners, as well as Afrikan ders and L'itlanders. will be reinstated it the Transvaal before any foreigners ar< allowed to enter27 words
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Article31 1901-08-09 2 The Timn correspondent at Odess d states that Russia is endeavouring to colunise the Amur territory, and intends to plant a Cossack Colony on the Chkcii border. [Later.)31 words
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Article34 1901-08-09 2 Common-Sense At Labt. Lord Kitchener has issued a procUmatiu; providingstern measures against theenem) This has been favourably received it Natal. The precise terms of the prodam j tion are unknown m London.34 words
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Article26 1901-08-09 2 The Morning Post correspondent statethat twenty-five men of Steinacker s Hur»? have been surprised and captured at Sab> River. London, August <jth, luoi.26 words
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Article87 1901-08-09 2 When the King was Prince of Wales he refused to attend public banquets if the Press were not seated among the guests. On one occasion the reporters were to dintby themselves m another room. They refused, and brought the matter under the notice of the87 words
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Article101 1901-08-09 2 The second performance of the Upstart" at the Town Hall last night secured a full house and the audience was an appreciative one from beginning to end. The acting, generally speaking, showed an improvement and the music was again excellent. Mr. Pereira received an encore for his song101 words
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LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB TOURNAMENT.
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Article97 1901-08-09 2 Ladib>' and Gbntlbmkf I MJMM Handicap B. C. Mrs. Coleridge and .VI r. Von Berg v. Mr». Preston and Mr. Rainnie. Mrs. Kerr and Mr. F. D. Mactaggart v. Mat Sal/mann and Mr. J. G. Mactaggarl. Mrs. Fan-ant and Mr. Webb v. Mrs. Adami* and Capt. Dewing.97 words
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Article41 1901-08-09 2 Ladies dinulbs Handicap. Mrs. Kerr v. Mrs. Gansloser. Mrs. Pickering v. Mrs. Saunders. Ladies' Doubles Handicap Mrs. Salimann and Mrs. Coleridge Mt-~ Preston and Mrs. Newton. Miss M. and Miss J. Gim.i v Mrs. Ada"' and Mrs. Robertson.41 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement773 1901-08-09 2 TOILET SOAPS POWDERS. PERFUMES. LOTIONS. CREAMS. All the above articles are highly recommended by the Medical Professicn. The Soap, whk-h contain Ucodorizml l« hthyol, are the be>t Perfumed .Vnti S v,,tie>up-oii tuc market Sole Agents THE SINGAPORE DISPENSARY Ltd. H BAIfUH I'LACK. •luly is SILK, SILK, SILK. 35 CENTS PER773 words
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Advertisement388 1901-08-09 2 Alex. Gentle AC< 01 I \\T. AI "IUTOK AM) MYAII kOSMT. I Battery K«>ad, Mu^apor*-. •lul> M tihi. l«.* TO LEND Apply T. L. i. o /•><• frt l_\s. Dissolution of Partnership IUJUMEBY pivc noti<«- thai I i..^. v- ir,,m th.» rh Aj>ril. 1001 dii^nlv.-d |.irrn#r>>hi|> with M. 1.. Nngnlli.i388 words
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Advertisement892 1901-08-09 2 NOTICE. WH t.ave appointed Messrs. (juthkii A Co.. Sol V«-nts for the sale id c Vertical, and X .1 Hnpir.es, Roil<^ v i Malay Pp'MP«II' 'itl^Tit, s t. <il our n" p.-- > Iroin to II NMMM Signed, M MtSM I »N> j. lifll'lMU I ..t V* X 1 VI892 words
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Advertisement446 1901-08-09 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. $10 REWARD. I OST, Stolen or Strayed on 25th July between ''and II p.m. A browu ***** answering i to the name of Cloby," M.C. Xo. •"►<>■">. Apply to C.LOBK IiOTKL. Aug*.» 10.8. pxPEKIKNCKO Kerosiaa u»an Is open *.o engage went S. T., c/o Free Prtss. if J446 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous208 1901-08-09 2 The Week Friday, 9th High Water =-5.9 a.. 4.51 p. S.V.A. Maxim Gun Drill, 5.15 p. S.V.R. Company Drill, 5.15 p. S.C.C. Annual General Meeting, Tanglin Club, 9 p Saturday, 10th Hi^h Water 7.7 a., O.i6p. S. settlements Asso. Meetine, h change, 12.15 rFurniture Sale. So^hia-rd., Powell, 2 p. Ciarnson208 words
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Correspondence.
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Article1777 1901-08-09 3 Jo THE EDITOK. SiR,-As.ti>' :y° ur readers are i.ite. m l V l arl of that grand anima'^ l > en iy°" Jj following account? w.th one, for the truth V h l CH vouch Some five day? from date, a :ger killed a bullock /p n lhe St1,777 words
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Article326 1901-08-09 3 Football 1- growing m popu'a r ity h.-re. without <4'Je>tion. \t a recmt 7-a—ide S -aht < h Mfttctl H E. the. Govern' r. K. \V. Birth, joiaed ia thr name, pla\ 1 g >,*] for the winning team and he pla*e 1 a capital gam^ too, sa"in^326 words
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Article96 1901-08-09 3 H. M. S. Lizard left the Roads this morning and proceeded to the Wharf to ftps). "A The German Chartered Transport Dresden o\ 4,527 tons grobS, arrived this morn 'ng from faku with German troops. She leaves for Bremenhaven immediately after coaling •^'ll.e RtttiM steamer Vladimir, with a96 words
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Article91 1901-08-09 3 At the meeting of the Municipal Com MiMMMCII on Wednesday next, the President will move That the sanction of the Governor m Council be requested to the contribution of a sum not exceeding $500 a month towards the maintenance ot a Town and Volunteer Hand,91 words
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Article918 1901-08-09 3 Important Interview. (Daily Mail Correspondent Toulon, Saturday, July 6.— 1 have had a conversation with a great naval authority here. He is a man who occupies one of the highest position m the French Navy, and although for obvious reasons he does not wish his name918 words
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Article329 1901-08-09 3 Some correspondence on the above subject m the Singapore Free P/c 1 emphasizes the efficacy of a certain remedy against this savage custom, which is to bury the corpse of the amoker side by side with the car ase of the accursed thing ihepig. But would this act329 words
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Article83 1901-08-09 3 An Indian Daily News special, dated London, 25th instant, says We have it on the best authority that, after arrang ing details, Lord Kitchener will make over his command to General Neville Lyttleton and return to England by the beginning of December. It is believed that Lord Kitchener will remain83 words
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Article315 1901-08-09 3 The following is the Manager's report of the Company's working for the month of July, 1901. The mill ran 27 days 14 CruMmg 280 short tons ot ore, yielding 108 oz l6d*ts. smelted gold. The ore milled was obtained from the Kechau reef No. 1315 words
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Article229 1901-08-09 3 Gentlemen, to solmce their wearied minds by Dcnest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which nvheites thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and lurts no body m th. mean season." Ml communications should be addressed to the (ties'. Kditor, Singapore Free Pren." Original229 words
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Article, Illustration39 1901-08-09 3 Position m ror<-yth V ntinn K b 2 B «>,*/ P 2/i Plkpp;i PR4M/ 1 p P4P/ b 1 i T i'4 fear. White lo play and mate m three moves. Black (11 pieces). While lo pieces).39 words
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Article149 1901-08-09 3 Ot defences to t' <• Kj. Lope/ there are many, but the ri^ht one needs knotting. The following was a gamr played MtWCW Burn and (iunst'.n a; imbridge. The score and note .ire from the Illustrated Ltm&tU .V«ru-i. Xcv Lores. White— A. Burn. Macfc—W. H. tiunstun. I149 words
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Article323 1901-08-09 3 The Scottish Chess Association has decided to hold over the brilliancy prizes m the Major and Minor until next tournament, on the ground that none of the games sent m can be descnb.d as brilliant and sound, whatever their other merits may be. A correspondent writes The funeral323 words
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Article735 1901-08-09 3 Hero is a <|uotation from an old friend of mine and or yours -a doctor, ono of the wisest, nx>»t kindly-hearted, and successful of the men who compose hi-» useful profession. Ono thing," he says, I have been telling my patient^ )r che p;ist lorty735 words
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Article77 1901-08-09 3 (C'OHHKCTED UP TO August On London Bank i m/s i/ii-A umand i 1 1 r Privet- credits 3 m/s i/i i X documents 3 ro/s l /*l| credits 6 ro/s 1/11* France, demano ...?jj. (IEKMArIv, demar.d.... i< h India, T. 1 14s Hongkong, demand pm. Yokohama, demand 0% pm77 words
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Article241 1901-08-09 3 JUOT4TIO* PAID D.V.DBVDS. 'ii« i Upa.. Lm, Li Nnmma'. f± Deferred. ?<:.s/ 7, '4«U\ Asbestos Kastern A«enc\. Nomiml. 7, Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.75 Sellers < Clear Water Dairy Firm Ltd. $100 si Praser and Neave Ltd. $86. *c o 6* n*h* pTr 10 A241 words
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Article79 1901-08-09 3 AugUit y I |b&JS 10.40 ■3 87!. *g .< •i White, (Fair L/W— 45. 1 nosio the Ih.'.. 5.. do. (80s to the Ib) 6 4 v -i».r (B^nda) 9a 1 wcs 'Nmhoin.-ii I hfrnap r»l T e^ '7«So I'apipr*. MM* p«4fl -i- i.r 'i-.i.il:rv do flake (do. do.)79 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement31 1901-08-09 3 J^kltor LdduTsJ PI LLS A RamMly for a" Irrefiulmrttles. Bwrn4.il Bitwr A t plr. Ptnnyroy.l, Pil Cothij. »c. P«M by Singapore Dl»pen«ln« Co., Utd., RafTie* Place. Sln^apor*. MARTLN. tb'-' -yiJTriAMi'Tr.N CNQLAH»31 words
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Advertisement230 1901-08-09 3 The Standard Time Bails. A Time Ball at Fort Canning and one at Pal»v Bran.' fall every day at 1 p.m., Singapore mean time (Greenwich mean time vrs., 4 tnin., 35 sec.,) being hoisted five minutes previously. 11 either ii the balls should tail, the flafjW will be hoisted. A230 words
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Advertisement312 1901-08-09 3 OCEAN STEAM KORKI.A X -.I y, VAAKT MAA OCEAAn lons. Achilla 704^ Myrmidon 2870 4^oiH/mnu/i 7011 Nestor 3809 Alctnous v it 550q Anchises 3729 PiiT^^-. A 7500 Antenor 5531 Polyphemus J613 Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3621 Deural-.on 7030 Rhipeus 3065 Diomed 4672 Sarpedon312 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous175 1901-08-09 3 MAILS CLOSE To-morrow. r--,r Per At Yokoham.i KoLc Elba io am s«if«l P.ikshau II am SmJRM Simn/(aM II AM F'cnant; a- Calcutta Chehdra 2 p.m Ucli Asahan A ivan i n fenarg 5> W/P r M Hongkong ,x Shanghai Glen/jrg ry M.-ii •eta. &c. Sappho 4 PM Muntok Ai PaIMHMM((175 words
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Miscellaneous889 1901-08-09 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Mei-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For When Kat'ii'i'T Brii*h*aS svmtli Oaloßiba Heackoa« Li/ani Brii a.b.. TU Wataoa t Other VesseU FlagsJA Tons Masters Arrived Fiom Consignees BaaakM Dut im 8 July -J7 Pnaaia llnnnlanil I »al-i~ X"' l'il\ 1, 5;,,,i.,i-,, m X Ban Wbuit Hiu889 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article18 1901-08-09 4 A general strike of American steelworkers has been ordered for the 10th of August.18 words
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Article57 1901-08-09 4 Lord Lansdowne, m the House of Lords, stated that the negotiations respecting Art. 11 of the Joint Note regaling the 4 uestion of commercial facilities, would be possibly transferred to a more convenient place than Peking, and be remitted to a conference including repr^enUt.ve* of the57 words
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Article20 1901-08-09 4 The luneral of the late fcmpress rrederick will take place at Potsdam on the 13th iost20 words
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Article21 1901-08-09 4 The House of Commons has unanimously passed a vote of condolence with the King and sympathy with the Kaiser. m»l21 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement537 1901-08-09 4 TO LET HOUSE No. 4y. Killiney Ko^d. L. JOSEPH EI.IAS, 27 Matacca Street. June 13 TO LhT C7fKNIsHEL» lor six BMtfe*. ■> bedMMMt sitting rooms, mi town. Water laid on. Apply X. X. <• Fr.e Press. fcLrl A "TO LET KIKNIsIIKH. 'Salamat Bukil I Tiniah Koad. Apply to N. BJMS,t*537 words
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Advertisement966 1901-08-09 4 WANTED YOUNG LADY ASSISTANT, for the Photo graphic Studio one capable and willing to learu the minor branches of the business and assist generally. Apply to CAMKKA," c/o Free Press. July m Wanted :i three or four roomed house within two miles of town. Vicinity of Sycd Alii Koad preferred.966 words
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Advertisement296 1901-08-09 4 4. '4 HH»tt 1 s o A 1,, Functional Di*#rd*rm»tth t Lt I i U ATOSIC l>\iil f*l t ill l\ 1 1 i< 11 11 1 1 t 1 \t v |M CACHEXY of t'aluttnl <*«;* II intf ctnttcutirt to 'ant rtfitir* m hot chmttei H Tba prescription ia296 words
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Advertisement322 1901-08-09 4 I AMES WATSON COS SCOTCH WHISKIES. %XI ihp. «k.st VALUI IN Fill MARKEI Flag Brand, 10 years old. $12 per case, duty extra. (Specially Recommended.) v Vu 8 per case, duty extra. I'.iAINABi.K I'HOM RETAIL DSALCSS OK McALISTER Co., SO I AG EN i S THE Campbell Oil Engine 'wk322 words
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Advertisement163 1901-08-09 4 Really Excellent Ind Coope Co, ALE STOUT Price $1.80 per doz. pints Price $1 1 per case of 7 doz. pints Delivered fret within miles ra<liu>. W. A. Wafford ft Co. BOTTLERS, ANSON ROAD. SINGAPORE. |une ii tic Westerhout Bros. Mechanical Engineers, Commission Forwarding Agents Timber Merchants. MALACCA. mtABUBBED IBBi>.163 words
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Advertisement713 1901-08-09 4 NOBEL I Explosives CM Lta. GLASGOW^ MANUFACTURE Dynamite, op Gelignite, f Gelatine D^P'^'tt, BlastiiJ G datinc D»W )nator s. ■r ILL KIND Safety S«ses. AN t Electric Blasting Ipparatiu 7*A«- aJw* Explosive^ RSE W tactured m Great Br c **ade t Oass the high standard ?Uon at W>*nd f>ur, t713 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1097 1901-08-09 4 v k I s ML 9 lirKTIBi diving port of dcpaiturc, aud (where Ittown) «U»U? due hero, and nuw of Agents. Men-of-War. Albion, HiHiffii Chatham, dae Aug Ariadne, Ger., Kiel, duo Aug Cn mji H.M.S., Portsmouth, duo Aug I). Kutrecaoteaux. Toulon, due Aug Internet, Fr., Toulon, due Aug Irene," (mi.,1,097 words
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