The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 October 1901
1901-10-07
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Title Section18 1901-10-07 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, y TH OCTOBER, Jigoi. DAILY ISSUE, No. 430018 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement798 1901-10-07 1 P Office. Telegraph St. Vr- Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JA pA t N PE^^^ > TFYLON INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN. iGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI. PLYMOUTH AND Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Ceast. MAIL LINES.798 words
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Advertisement760 1901-10-07 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY -ACCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL O STEAMSHIP COMPANY ANO TOYO KISEN KAISHA (OftIBNTAI S.S. CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OF lAPAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted to England France, and Germany by all irans-AiUntic lines of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada.760 words
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Advertisement1576 1901-10-07 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKB.TVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Unobr Contract witb tms Nbtmbrlands India Govbrnmbnt. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., a-3 Collyer Qjav THB UKDIRHINTIONin DATBS ARB ONLY APPROXIMATB. Steamer From Expected Will be deepatcned tor on Nioohays Cotlo via ports Oct. 1 Bandjeraassin Kota Baroe, Pasair, Bali k Papa*1,576 words
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Advertisement710 1901-10-07 1 LIONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 1i0.000.000 RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 Silver Reserve 3,000,000] *'3.000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OK 1 PROPRIETORS lioooo.ooe Col.'Rl OF UIIICTOII R. Shiwan Esq.— Chairman Hob. J J Bell-Irvino,— Dkputy Chaibman. H. E. Tonkins, Esq. I K. L. Richabdson Esq. A. HAurT. Esq I H.710 words
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Advertisement492 1901-10-07 1 NORWICH UNION PIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. KSTABLISHID 170/. FOX FIRK INSURANCE ONLY. Amount Inslrid £135.000,000 Lewis Pair 7 n, 600,000 Prim ium isi nm g^ Insurance effected on almost every de^cripti I property at current rates of premium. THE BORNEO f 0.. l,rr v T HK STANDARD492 words
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Advertisement256 1901-10-07 1 i<ii,r I '«.W.|. M-/o.\ .r,ti,runctional MUmorarrmtnuLtVKU I ATOMMV Uisft fat iMmnii it \r fevbh CAIHt X\ I'atudat c J»tf M»Mc«r>rf fo do* n,,a«nct m hot t Tbe prescription m th. Pm. n^ v i. i» from so to too dropi BOLOO-VERNEI •r 4 Ua-it»eiiili C f tUlii lOUO-IIB«£ a day.256 words
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Article, Illustration613 1901-10-07 2 The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7. 1901. llfr-.hal. I ltr Ir rk t rr.»int»ia 'uwtd by m«i.«nce »nd ur Wibfd by gain Hett patriot Troth her g lories* precepts draw n*4ar4 to RtU«ioo. I^r»:tT. and Law. Mr. Riveti CAKNAC, Financial Adviser and Comptroller-General to the Siamese Government, hat been613 words
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Article754 1901-10-07 2 THE GOVERNOR'S AT HOME." We are asked to announce that the Government H<MM At Home" origin illy fixed for Tuesda) Mh wiii be on Wednes day the yth. The rea>on for this change is that it is anticipated that there will be a long meeting ol the Legislative Council to-morrow.754 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article134 1901-10-07 2 (Special to Singtpon Free Press.) Hongkong, 7th Oct. In the Imperial Rifle Match the Hongkong team scored 943, as follows Marshall 00 w-ke 100 Baldwin •••Qo McLennan t%t qg Pigeon Wallace Cross 95 McDermott g 2 Stewart >M g_ Mackenzie g, The range totals were as follows134 words
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Article115 1901-10-07 2 Another German mission has been deb troyed (m South China). [Regarding the previous attack on a German Mission the Rev. G. Gussman, of the Basel Mission, Hongkong, has sent the following to the Hongkong prets: During the nijht of Saturday-Sunday, the S»ecretiry of the Basel115 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article12 1901-10-07 2 The King has practically recovered from his attack of lumbago.12 words
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Article29 1901-10-07 2 The Senate of the Australian Commonwealth has rectified the amendment of the House of Repiesenlativcs to the Postal Bill prohibiting coloured labour on mail steamer-29 words
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Article19 1901-10-07 2 Casualties Amongst Boer Leaders Commandant Pretorius has been killed and several notable Boer Commandants have been captured.19 words
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Article24 1901-10-07 2 {Uter.) Three Boer Repulses. Kruitzinger made three desperate efforts to cross the Orange River into Cape Colony. These attempts were all repulsed.24 words
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Article32 1901-10-07 2 The total British casualties during the war (due to various causes including sickness) amounted to 75,562. Of these 53.273 recovered (and nearly all rejoined the army). London, October -jth, /go/.32 words
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Article180 1901-10-07 2 Monday, 7th Hign Water 6.27 a., 5.43 p. Philharmonic Choir, 3.15 p. S.V.A. Standing Gun Drill, 5.15 p. S.V.R. Preliminary Drill for Musketry, 5.10 p. Monthly Missionary Meeting, Prmsep-st., 8 p. Tuesday, Bth Hi K h Watei 7.39a.. 7.16 p. German Mail Homewards cltbes. Legislative Council, 2.30 p.180 words
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Article172 1901-10-07 2 In aid of the Funds of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage, a sale of useful and ornanvr'-i articles will be held m the Town Ha Thursday, October 1 oth, m the aft mcon (4 to 6.30) and evening (8.30 to 10.30). The directors of the Cunard Company having satisfied172 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement499 1901-10-07 2 ROBINSON and Co. HAVE JUST UNPACKED New Millinery All the Latest Styles ROBINSON and Co. TOILET SOAPS POWDERS. PERFUMES LOTIONS. CREAMS. All the above articles are highly recommended by the Medical Professicn, The Soaps which contain Deodorized li-hthyol. ar«- tli<' l»-*t l'<rfmn*-<l Antiwptie Soup^ <>n the marks Sole Agents. THE499 words
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Advertisement672 1901-10-07 2 LOST. POX TERRIER DOG. Black on head, ud 1 black patch on back Municipal Number 3728. Reward on being returned to Deanrow," Paterson Road. Oct 2 nc BOARD AN R-SIDEN"E. SINGLE Rooms to be had at "Lindadenc," Government Mill, from 15th mat. Apply to Mrs K. II Padday, on the672 words
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Advertisement561 1901-10-07 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT^. For Pontianak Direct The new and handsome steamer SAMBAS Capt. Burche will be despatched for the above port 011 or about the 18th instant. She has good accommodation for passengers For freight and pa.ssage apply to BKIfX MEYKR Co., Agents: Oct 7 18 10 WANTED P"OK tho Public561 words
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Advertisement470 1901-10-07 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. For Sale pRBBTNUT Gelding "ParamatU" by Bt. v x J«an, dam Kose of Queensland,' 5 years old. A maiden and m full training for tho forthcoming meeting. Price $600. Apply to H. ABRAMK. Oct 7 n.io For >ale AS A GOING CONCERN A valuable and wH) established PIXKAPPLE470 words
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Article56 1901-10-07 3 SHOOTING The result of Saturday's shoot by Members of A Co. S. V. R. for Capt. MacteffM s Cup was as follows Col. Sgt. H. W. Sharp M ji-94 2nd Lt. Pritchard 28 3« 29=»» Pw. C. Smith 29 3» **=f7 Lee. Corp. Murray 3> 29 2 5 =86 The56 words
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Article79 1901-10-07 3 Singapore, Sept. 9. Considerable unrest, which may assume more serious proportions, exists among the Rajahs and people of the Malay States on the East Coast of the Malay Peninsula This is due to certain attempts lately made by Siam to acquire the revenues and administer79 words
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193 1901-10-07 3 PROPOSED REGISTRATION OF SERVAN TS. Pt'BLK MIITIMO AT KuM.\ LIMTLR. A public Meeting to consider the advis. ability of asking the Government to introduce aa enactment for the registering of domestic servants was held at the Selangor Club on Saturday, with Mr. Justice Jackson, X.C, m the chair, says the193 words
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Article708 1901-10-07 3 N. B. BORNEO AND LABUA N. Important changes (it M rumoured m well-informed circles) are about to ta-e place m Labuan and North Borneo. Mr. \V. Hastings, acting-resident m Labmn i- to go to Penungah and the island is to be placed ut.dcr an Officer-in-Charge. Labuan never forgets that she708 words
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Article33 1901-10-07 3 Lieut.-Col. R. S. Walson, Ordnance Department, has been promoted to BievetColonel. Col. Watson, when Maj »r m Singapore, was the second acting adjutant of the S.V.A Major Prooke Hogyan being the first, (1888).33 words
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Article1626 1901-10-07 3 The Omwisciinci of thi "Pimplb." "We ire n^nr- of us infallible, not even the youngest," said the great M ster of Trinity, vm o«e nanv*, me i -aid, «as easier to whistle thai* to sp- 1 (tut Liv t M n aulay established the U»aartaJ1,626 words
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Article1052 1901-10-07 3 A propos of the visit here of tl c Presidente the lo 1 wing account ol the mid Irom 1 c Brisbane Courier will be lound of inif rest. This ,»dpcr 1:— In strik ng cm t s t t> the H"rn b-i« «;s ..f the m.dtrn1,052 words
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Article122 1901-10-07 3 The materials for the con'-tructi >n of the n« w Japanese cruiser Tsushima recently arrived at X j' from England, and building operations have just c mine I'd at the shipbuilding yard belong. ,n% to the Admiralty there. When completed, the new third-class cruiser will122 words
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Article55 1901-10-07 3 The following Rin Lod" Report has bern rec« ived (by teleg-am from the mint-;*).— lie battery ran 29 day* m September crushing 884 'ons for ton>» 6 < wts. of tin oxide. We are now ctushin^ only stoi fr>m deep levels of the Rin Lode instead of mostly surface55 words
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Article47 1901-10-07 3 New Yo k, Sunday, Sr-pt. B.— Miss Willad, a professi na' swimmer, attempted la-t evening to *ret through the Niagara R >|>ids m a bant I. She ..a puled out m a half-suffocated condition and died before 1 nudical aid could be obtained.47 words
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Article136 1901-10-07 3 It has been iv tided to the Northumberland I Fusilitrs that Lord MeihueT h«s written expressI ing his high appreciation of The Fighting Fifth." His L rdship says;- "I do m t suppose m the s«- vice there is a butaio" possessing a body of 1 office's136 words
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Article111 1901-10-07 3 The United Slates Transport Buford arrived from the Phi lippines y sterday I morning at 9 an. l proc c Ird to ihe wharf where sh- is now co leg. Fhr homeward Sp nsh m«il steamer lila de Luzon fr^ m M Miila, came m yrsterday m<n ing111 words
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588 1901-10-07 3 The m^il contains these references In A'nf ica h.p^s Ate expr<-sb^r| 1 hit fur t c fu-tur«-1' c head f the Repu lie wII be more caref ii"y s-tf-^'l-.fd d fro n t>>e pu->sibilny of atticks sue as that *n.ch has I- It P>e ident \tcKii.lry588 words
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Article314 1901-10-07 3 Tuwkay Loke Yew's new motor cat has arrived. Mr. R. »;ina(d Wa'son is now acting as Secretary to the Krsident of P^rak. Mr. R. Walter, a Per ik cadet, has been appoint. j ed to -«ct as As*t. Commts^ijnerof Police, Lnrut. Next ytar, Selangor is to have314 words
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Article26 1901-10-07 3 The P. 0. Intermediate steamer Furmosa !efi Hongkong at 1 p.m., Saturday, and is exuecttd to ainve here on next I Thursday afternoon, the toth instant.26 words
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Article80 1901-10-07 3 SATURDAYS PLAY. CHAMriONSHIP. Green beat Withers, 7—5, 3—6, 6—4. A. Sinolis. Battenberg beat Capt. White, 8-6, 6—3. I). Singles Lean, scr. v. Chancy, 15, unfin. A. Doubles. Beatty and Greco owe 15 beat Hooper and) Mosley, 2. TO-DAYS TIES. Championship Final, S. Read, v. Green. A. Sinolbs,80 words
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Article79 1901-10-07 3 Bangalore, Sept. 25th.— The death occurred here last night of Second-Lieutenant Harold Blythe Robinson, 17th Madras Infantry, son of Mr. G. A. Robinson, ol Beverley, Yorks, of enteric, aged 32. The death also took place, this morning, of Mi« Charles Leonard, Principal Assistant and Professor of English Central79 words
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67 1901-10-07 3 A Manila le'^gr^m of th^ 30th u't. says: Thirteen survivors, bearing vMthilern eleven Mounded m^n, reached the coasi garrison of Souther S<mar, P.I Th- y report ih -t 400 bolonv n ru-hed the garrison C >i'sistinu <jf 72 men of the 9th U.S. Infantry,67 words
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Article197 1901-10-07 3 NEXT MAIL* DUE. Hrom En«l»nd —per N. D. L. Kiaut c'r.ou, or Oct. 9th, »itt Knglist.rn.tils 01 Sept. l#ih, hmnt. letters desp*tche:i irom StqtfapON on Aug 23rd. •Rom Chin* i -pei M. M. Natal, on Sunday, O t. 13th. "flails already despatched for London Left Sing ve in197 words
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Article76 1901-10-07 3 < okkbcted up TO October 7 On London. Bank 4 m/s 1/11& demand i/u Private credits 3 m/s ..I/II T 7 documents 3 m/s credit* 6 m/s -RANCE, demand 24 j 'ERMANY, derT.an-i ig(, '^UIA. T. T 144 Hongkong, demand i% pm toKOMAMA, dtma 1 6J|» pm (ava, demand76 words
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Article214 1901-10-07 3 SHARE LIST, OCTOBER 7 th 1901. fcinU of China and Japan, Ltd. Z t N^ra'inll a!* "»idimds. Deferred. T5.5/ Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $5. 15 Sales «V Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 j.oo Praser and Neave Ltd. $84 6% Deb.. Par. f O °A f214 words
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Article35 1901-10-07 3 (Specially compiled lor the Sirngmpt* Free Press cr?T t PaBsi Dg Anjer; Nationality and dea*T&y > 'K D ftii i f r sauifi sharp ><pt. _o Rotterdam. mm*T Brit Str Aachenard f^m the35 words
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Article101 1901-10-07 3 (October 7.> lir,,, Gambier *\f do. Cube No. i |i*£ do. White, (Fair L/W-5* Nutmegs uos to the 1b.)...... c, do. (80s to the Ib) Mace (Banda) Cloves (Amboina) Überian Coffee Jf Tapioca, small pearl (Fair'qtil'lVty; do. do hake (do. do.) t£ do. medium pearl (Fair do.) 587; do.101 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement187 1901-10-07 3 A Typical South African Store. O. R Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundays River, of Capo Colony conducts a store typical of outh Africa at which can bo purchased anything from the provorbUl neodlo to an anchor This store is situated m a valley nine miles from tho nearest railway station187 words
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Advertisement329 1901-10-07 3 OCEAN fK^ STEAM SHIP IP™ Co. AMi NED^RLAN SGHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJOCEAAN. sv lons. Athilles 7043 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 701 1 Nestor 3809 Ai a 7039 Orestts 4653 Alctnous 6743 Patroclui 550Q Anchises 2729 Peltus 7500 Antenor 5531 Polyphtmus 2613 Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653 Pyrrhus329 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous123 1901-10-07 3 A f«' nrr Kf>'.rt. (October 6.) Taken at Kandaof; Rerbau 1 Observatory. 9- A. m. 3 P. v 9 r. m Bar. red. 32 Fah 20.U56 ***** *J98«0 Temperature 79.2 85.0 78 3 Wet B alb Thermometer 76.0 78.0 77 0 Dir. of Wind WX.ff, West. Calm. Max. Te.np. m123 words
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Miscellaneous1036 1901-10-07 3 VESS ELS IN PORT. Other Vessel* Flags A Tom Masters Arrived From Consignees For When Anna Ans 1317 Stuparich Sept 13 Moji H'bach Bros Um*>rtain Baku Standard Brit 2375 Tucker S,pt 22 Calcuua Hooglandt Un "rt m BanllinGuan MM Scott Oct 5 T. Anson Woe Bin T Anson Oct 71,036 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article21 1901-10-07 4 NATAL VOLUNTEER POST SURPRISED A strong force of Boers surprised a Volunteer post on Talana Hill on the 26th.21 words
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Article28 1901-10-07 4 AMERICAN JOCKEY WARNED OFF. The license of Lester Reiff, the rider of the Derby winner, has been withdrawn and he has been warned off th, course SJ Newmarket.28 words
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Article90 1901-10-07 4 THE BOER REPULSE AT KEKEWICH'S CAMM. Lord Kitchener reports that at the night attack on Col. Kekewich's camp the enemy, who were one thousand strong, were repulsed with considerable 1om«. The British casualties were two officers and 31 men killed 14 officers and 1 14 men wounded, Col.90 words
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Article20 1901-10-07 4 Commandant Kemp commanded m il>e night attack on Kekewich's camp. Gen. Delarey vaf also prr^ent.20 words
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Article33 1901-10-07 4 The columns under Col Ke iherstonhau^h and Col. Kekewich had returned fromdiiving the Boers away. Somedistanceseparaied the two columns. The Boers return- d and attacked tie weaker of the two coluir.33 words
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Article29 1901-10-07 4 The Boers left mx killtd and leu prisoners behind thmi whrn thf-y retrr.tr d, but a heavy loss m hor'-rv .tevei trd 'he British from pursuing.29 words
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Article36 1901-10-07 4 THE YACH T RAC E. Columbia Again Wins. In a triangular race, m a spanking brr ez-, Shamrock rounded tie first two mark- a minute and a half ahead, but Columbia finally won by a minute.36 words
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Article19 1901-10-07 4 Lord Kitchener rrports that Col. Kekrwich is severely wounded, but i> doing well London, October 4th 1901.19 words
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Article64 1901-10-07 4 The Night Attack on Kekewich's Camp. The Losses. The {Scottish Hor^e .-urTeted the most severely m the attack on Kekewichs Camj., having sixteen officers and 48 men wounded (two officers mortally;. Capt. G. Laird, R.i A. and Lieut. G K. Mills of the Derbyshire Regiment were killed. Capts.64 words
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Article27 1901-10-07 4 In the late race, including the time allowance ,4^ sees.) and the difference of -Urting, Ctlumhia was the winner by 3 mm. 35 sees.27 words
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Article16 1901-10-07 4 THE AMERICA CUP. Columbia the Winner. Columbia hos won the America Cup alter a thrilling met.16 words
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Article26 1901-10-07 4 A Touch of Lumbago. Two physicians ar-: m attendance upon the King, who has ha 1 lunvbaKO for several days. Landon October $th. iqoi26 words
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Article, Illustration1078 1901-10-07 4 PROGRAMME FOR THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING, i 9OI October 22nd, 24th and* 26 th FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 22nd Oct»ber. First Race. Thb Maiden Plat*.— Value 1400. A Race v. Maiden Horses— Weight as per scale An allowance of 141 b. to ex-Griffins imported into the Straits Settlements1,078 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement72 1901-10-07 4 Wellington No. 2 Wellington No. 2 Ml t^il SPECIAL FEATURES OF THIS MACHINE. Simple m construction, easy of manipulation, minimum liability to derangement, uniform quality of work, rapidity of operation and absolute alignment, with the work m full view of the Operator. Vertical OK Horizontal Ruling is eHected with the72 words
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Advertisement895 1901-10-07 4 A BAZAAR TNaidof theMethodUt Episcopal Church and 1 l'L-sonage Fnnd will be held, m the Town Hall, on ThSwday, October 10th, 1901, from 4 to I £5© pja. and from 8.30 to 10.30 p.m. js«wt« WANTED. A GOVERNESS, with km* tedgo of music, tor A a child of seven years895 words
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Advertisement766 1901-10-07 4 SOON KECK, Limited.. NOTICE is hereby giTen that the hall-yearly General Meeting of tho Shareholders ol the above Company, will be held at its Registered Office, No. 3, Flint Street, Singapore, on Saturday, the 12th Ootober, at 3 p. m., precisely. By order of the Directors, D. SORABJKK, Secretary. Singapore,766 words
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Advertisement665 1901-10-07 4 M. C. S. Mohamed&Co. DIAMOND MERCHANTS AND Manufacturing Jewellers 8, HIGH STREET. Hold a LARGE and SELECT STOCK of Ladies' and Gent's Jewellery set with precious stones and pearls. Solid Silver Prize Cups and Bowls. A large assortment of suitable articles for Birthday, Wedding and Xmas presents. Precious Stones and665 words
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Advertisement308 1901-10-07 4 For Manila Direct. The Ocean Steamship Company's s.s. TV I) t US. 7,441 tons, Captain Barwiso, is intended to sail for the above port abo .t Sth instant. Foi freight apply to w. MANSFIELD at Co. Agents O.S.S. Coy. Oct i 8 10 For Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney Also taking308 words
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Advertisement14 1901-10-07 4 TASMANIAN JAMS I. X. L. FROM H. JONES CO, HOBART. John Little Co., Ltd.14 words
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Advertisement76 1901-10-07 4 NOTIJE Owing to the use by others of the word TANSAN m connection with MINERAL WATERS, the Public are hereby informed that the proprietor of the original and only TANSAN SPRINGS has now register! the name Tansan as his exclusive property m the above connection. This Mineral Water is now76 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1131 1901-10-07 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port of departure, and (where lraowm) < date duo here, and name of Agents. Men-of-War. Creasy, H M.S., Portsmouth, due Oot D. Entrecaoteaux, Toulon, duo Get Infernet, Fr., Toulou. due Oct Mikasa Jap. Portsmouth due Oct— Mutine, H.M.S., Sheerncas, due Oct Perouvel Rus., Oojstadt due Oct Vengeance,1,131 words
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