The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 November 1901
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Title Section17 1901-11-16 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, !6th NOVEMBER, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, NO. *****17 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement718 1901-11-16 1 P o Oflce. telegraph St. £g WbirMt. K«pH Hmrboar. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co, Steamer* lor CHINA, JAPAN, PEN ANG, CEYLON. INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA. BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through BiUs of Lading bsued for /»««<" Gulf, C**tin**Ul and Amiriem* Pirts, aba tar Chinm Cott. MAIL LINK. OUTWARD718 words
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Advertisement689 1901-11-16 1 PACIFIC If AIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND ORIEHTAL 0 STEAMSHIP COMPAMY AND rpOYO RISEN KAISHA j JL (ORIBMTAi. 5.5. CO.) j of steamers, and to the principal cftm *ff Bw United States or Canada. Rates may be obtained ""pSlSe^" holding through ORDERS TO EUROPE have the choice ol Overland Rail root689 words
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Advertisement545 1901-11-16 1 DJfc KOHINEL IJKS PAMXT^AMMT MAATSCHAPPIJ. Dun Coanuo* vm m N«**f«iJJn>» Imou Gotmmmmt. Acwms atSomapom. Ship Agency, i*Ti IifcAENDELS ft Co- «-3 Collvek Quay T«« UWMMWTIOMB WTll Ul OMIT ArPROXIM AT«. 11HT Pro* tepm«rf Will b« dwtched tor on Bmmww Deltvfcporti N«*. *2?K5i BU A88 haa Nov 2 i Vm Oathoorn545 words
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Advertisement337 1901-11-16 1 Sabang-Bay Harbour AND Coal Company, Ltd. Pulo Web, North Sumatra. Singapore Agency t 8 Battbuy Road. Cable Address I "SaßftMO, Smoiroas." TTHIS Company supply best Welsh. Bengal and 1 Ombßien coals at current rates. Ships can moor at the wharves immediately after having entered the harbour, and commence Rig without337 words
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Advertisement693 1901-11-16 1 UTONOKONO AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $io.ooo,o x> RESRRVB FUND,— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 > Silver Reservt f 3,750,000 j I3 7SO<COI I •T3SRRVB UABM.fTY OP n j PROPRHrTO!:' I »"»-oo*« COURT OF DIUCTOM .<. Smewan, Eiq. Chairman Hod J J B«ll-Irvino,--D«puty Chairman H. E. Tonkins, Esq. X L. Richasosoh693 words
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Advertisement514 1901-11-16 1 NORWICH UNION PIRE INSUR ANCR SOCIETY OP NORWICH AND T ON DON Amount f M P l>>«in >« 996, 3o» Insurance elected on almost every description of property at cu«-#-m rates cf premiam. «>RNKO f c Ltd.- A ent j T»HK STANDARD LIPE 1 ASSURANCE COMPANY, I r««Vi 1 1,100,000.514 words
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Advertisement451 1901-11-16 1 NATIONAL AWARD of 16,600 x j It It an w*4ti'» and «»«»t'tti»i<»i/««««etoMrtmt<f/" (TnLAMSr.) The Ideal Tonic Mtrrellooa m ewes of FEVER, Wetknm, 1 Loat of Appetite, N«nromn«it EzhaaiUaa. 1 wk Also prepir«d with IRON for Dyspepsia. Anemia, Chlorosis, etc fl of tv CHiattn ma noun Sept 28 E w W451 words
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Article, Illustration182 1901-11-16 2 The Singapore Free Press. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1901. •Iff* .f -»u» r\ limit unKtM. l.-«ju. -.a* »w That s^lrndid veteran Admiral Sir Henry Keppel will again, within a period of two years, visit Singapore, arriving by the Ckusan this afternoon. Sir Henry Keppel vat came lo Singapore on the 31st182 words
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Article252 1901-11-16 2 The appointment of Mr. C. Stringer as an un-official member ol Lrgislative Council m place of Mr. T. E. Earle is confirmed. Lieot. C V. M. C. Pritchard, S.V.R., is appointed Lieutenant] m the Singapore Volunteer Infantry and Acting Adjutant of that Corps. Quarter Master Sergeant Henry Lake (llan, S.v.c,252 words
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Article113 1901-11-16 2 Thkeb Massed Military baud*. The bands of the 16th M. 1., the 3rd M. L. I I 1., and the 13th M.I will give a joint musical performance at the Botanical Gardens tt»is 1 afternoon from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be, m113 words
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Article34 1901-11-16 2 The Manager's Report dated the 14th »nst. is now to hand and may be seen by snarebolder* on application to the Secretary, it arrived too late to appear m to-dtys issue.34 words
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Article65 1901-11-16 2 This week's Government Gazette states that from Jan itt 1092, the oew International Code of signals will come into force and be used m all communications with shipping at the signal stations of the Straits Settlements. The local signals for mails, position of ships when sighted, berthing65 words
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Article123 1901-11-16 2 The presiding magistrate at a police-court m Styria was astonished (says the SiicU) to hear a witness, when asked if he had any brothers, reply j that he had had one, but that he had died 140 years ago. Pressed for an explanation, witness stated that123 words
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Article238 1901-11-16 2 Tfc* following is an extract from a letter published in the Ost Asiatitche Lloyd, written on the homeward voyage from China: For us Germans it is very difficult to choose between Russiins and Englishmen. The first are nearer to us from a purely milita ry point of238 words
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Article530 1901-11-16 2 I The hon'ble W. J. Napier, Un-oftcial member of Legislative Council, reported his return to the Colony on the nth inst. A despatch from, the Secretary of State forwarding an order m Council re Extra I ditton appears m the Government Gazette. A correspondent writes to say that a photograph530 words
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Correspondence.
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159 1901-11-16 2 CutlbßY Comicalities and Furniture Ft smiositjis. Dear Mr. Editor, Why don't you use your great influence to prevent the Police from playing of! their practical jokes upon people It is ail right so long as they confine their attention to houses next door to themselves,159 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article32 1901-11-16 2 Duty •n Tea. The composite duty on tea m Australia has been abolished m favour of a fixed duty of three-pence on tea m the bulk of four-pence packets.32 words
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Article20 1901-11-16 2 Raid* m Cape Colony. There have been further Boer raids m the south-west and north-east of Cape Colony.20 words
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Article13 1901-11-16 2 Tfiere is a growing feeling of resentment against the Afrikander Bond.13 words
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Article21 1901-11-16 2 Approved by the Federal Council. The Berlin Federal Council has passed the tariff almost without amendment. {Later.)21 words
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Article26 1901-11-16 2 His Rear-Guard Attacked. The rear-guard of Col. Byng's columa was attacked by 400 Boers, believed to be under command of De Wet.26 words
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Article15 1901-11-16 2 Eight Boers Killed The enemy were repulsed, leaving eight dead behind them.15 words
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Article12 1901-11-16 2 Our casualties (including wounded) were eleven. London, November 16th,12 words
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Article119 1901-11-16 2 To-day the second officer of the 8.1. steamer Zaida prosecuted a Chinaman for criminal trespass on board that vessel. Accused was found m the second officer's cabin. Mr. Beatty sentenced him to one month's rigorous imprisonment. A Dutch friend writes with reference to the paragraph qaoted yesterday from Truth of119 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement499 1901-11-16 2 John Little^and Co., Ltd. CHRISTMAS TOYS LARGE VARIETY. JUST RECEIVED. Dolls. Rocking Horses. M m^^L M Cradles. Tricycle Horses.^^ Tennis Sets. Gig Horses. Battledore Sets Cricket Sets. Trousseaux. BalU. flfce., etc. Wheelbarrows, Garden Sets, Engines, Mail Carts, Perambulators. PRICES AND ILLUSTRATIONS ON APPLICATION. John Little and Co., Ltd. Oct3o TOYS499 words
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Advertisement17 1901-11-16 2 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR&Co, Wine and Spirit Merchants Singapore. (Also at LONDON, GLASGOW, SHANGHAI HONGKONG.) Price lit on Application.17 words
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Advertisement870 1901-11-16 2 Sale of Household Furniture *c, j »THK PROPERTY OF J. A. DELAY Esq. At Rannoch Lodge, .Loonie Hill, Grange to**. Saturday, 23rd November, at a p.m. THE undersigned have been Jj*** oo to by Auction the hoosehoM. forßitM* i f consisting of a polished seriali sideboard, diniag S, A* ifcß870 words
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Advertisement611 1901-11-16 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISKMBNTS. ~PARSEE THEATRE TO-NIGHT •harischandra;' Great reduction in admission fees. Nov 14 To Let. ONE room in a first class Boarding Hones* close to Town. Apply Z. H c/o Frtt Prtss. Nov 16 nvo_ WANTED A SMART Chinese Clerk, witfcggoed hand, writing and quick at figures. Apply J. O.,611 words
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Advertisement166 1901-11-16 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. Municipal Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of Section 37 (1) of The Municipal Ordinance 1896," an election of two Municipal Commissioners for the Municipality of the Town and Fort of Malacca, will take place at the Municipal Office, on Monday, the 9th166 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous297 1901-11-16 2 Tim Week Saturday, 16th Hi«h Water l.to a.. 0.32 p. Golf Club Autumn Cup." Cricket— S.CC. and XI v. S.R.C. Massed Bands, BoUnical Gardens, 5 p. Masonic Ctub night," 9 p. Sunday, 17th High Water l4B a., 1.1 1 p. 24th after Trinity. S.V.C. Church Parade, 6.15 a. Swimming Gub297 words
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Article110 1901-11-16 3 Straits v. Shanghai. In the above match, the Straits »<*re all out m their first Innings yesterda fjt 105 The following art the scores The Straits Team followed on and made 230. The following are the scores Shanghai then batted and at close of play had scored 25110 words
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Article372 1901-11-16 3 H. M. S. Cressy arrived this morning at about 9 o'clock from Portsmouth, on her way to join the British squadron m Chinese waters. She left Portsmouth on the Bth of October, and came leisurely out, calling at the various ports en route. At present she372 words
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Article289 1901-11-16 3 Oh thou Yank Oh thou Yank Oh thou Bird-of- Freedom Yank. Oh, the gentle jovial ***** who within your no*~ this stank; Who m Presidential mansions actually *te and drink. How we pity you >o«r present Presidential ahxacrank. Who outrages all the nobler finer feelings of the Yank.289 words
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Article108 1901-11-16 3 A lady was once talking to the present Archbishop o! Canterbury about the dispensations of Protidence, and was rather boring him. To illustrate her argument she related to him how an aunt of hers had been going tv America; she had decided the date of departure and108 words
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Article1197 1901-11-16 3 Quicquid mgunt homines nostrietiftrragu li $lli. JUTBMAL* Our poor dear King! \We >, frllowsubjects, for his huprle&s destiny. And if you believe m masses, sty thrm (m bulk) for his poor lost soul. Fur ourselves, the only kind of masses we believe m are apperception-masses, and1,197 words
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Article1059 1901-11-16 3 ft lower reaches of the Brunei river one of the loveliest bits of landin Borneo. As we enter the river the tea, the eye* rests with deiignc upon the scene— a scene, not grand, I not bold, not striking but pretty, voluptuous, sensuous, a beauty that grows1,059 words
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Article93 1901-11-16 3 Although in treatisas on dietetics, salt figures at a condiment, it is universally recognised to be something mem indeed, H is an indispensable element of the load of nun and animals. A wed* known authority asserts (says the MtdicmlPrt* and Circular) that whenever the annual consumption of93 words
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103 1901-11-16 3 The mine manager reports that No. 3 monitor was started to work on 15th Pctoter, and No. 1 monitor on 28th October. The results of work with No. 3so far are poor, but with No. 1 much more favourable. Work on the high land103 words
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Article160 1901-11-16 3 Major Thomson, 1. M.5., tells an extraordinary story m the last number of the Indian Medical GtLßtttt. A Chinese boy was brought into the Pekin hospital ten ibly injured by a heavy log falling upon him. The doctors, to save his life, cut off his leg. The160 words
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317 1901-11-16 3 Th Mminichi publishes a Tokyo telegram of the 34th uk., to the following effect It is now reported thai the negotiations between Russia and China about Manchuria were only to decide matters connected with the retirement of the Russian troops and the transfer of the317 words
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685 1901-11-16 3 A Canton (Ohio) telegram of the 29th September says A strange stor) come- from VV.^iUwn Cemetery to-night, where a company of regulars from Port Wayne, Mich., it guarding the vault m which the body of the late President McKinley lies. It i» to the685 words
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Article136 1901-11-16 3 Th« Rsd-Headid At Washington. The latest thing m the way of clubs is an or ffanisation which has been started m Washing ton. Its name, if it does not disclose the object of ihe society, at It .st gives soms indication o who may belorg136 words
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Article80 1901-11-16 3 (Corrected up to November 16 On London. Bank 4 m/s lo jj demand i/i O t Private credits 3 m/» ...1/10 documents 3 m/s ij\ o 1 credits 6 m/s 1/11 France, demand .336 Germany, demand i(, 3 India, T. T "ij o Hongkong, demand i«£ ro> Yokohama, demand80 words
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Article117 1901-11-16 3 (November it.t Tin... o«»bj« do. Cube No. i M 7#50 Pepper, ttUck (ordinary Spore) 30.50 •Lwhiu, (Fair L/WJSJ JJ.* 0 Nutinfegs noa to the !b.) c 2 do. (801 to the Ib) Jj flove« (Amboioa) it jj I Jberian Corvee t g t Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality; do:117 words
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Article289 1901-11-16 3 Quotation. aib .-•■an.i una... Ltd. ii Nominal. r A Ditidmws. Deferred. £5.5/ y? Hell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. Bersawah Gold Mine Co. ti.71 Sw! s Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 JL Fraser and Neave Ltd. $93 Buyers. EJ" n 6% Debs. P«>. 7 5289 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement181 1901-11-16 3 WILSON Co. PHOTOGRAPHERS 17, ARMENIAN STREET. Telephone No. 272. The Finest Studio m charge of skilled and experienced hands working with the latest and best appliances All description* of Phctos ta on and finished a* XMAB and NEW YEAR CARDS at oar ordinary prices. Photos can be taken m oar181 words
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Advertisement299 1901-11-16 3 P3EAN [VM STEAM HIP IP^ Co. If NEDERLANi SGHB STOvJl*. VAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAV. j Tons. Tows. Achilla 7043 Myrmidon 7870 Agamemnon 7011 Nestor 3809 AUinous 6743 Patroclus Anchises 3710 /V#im 7Soo £«<««•* 5531 Polyphemus 2613 Calchat 6748 /Viam ,845 Cyclops 2066 Promtthtui 5570 Dardanus 4653 /VtAkj 3 <Jj, Deucalion 7030299 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous440 1901-11-16 3 MAILS CLOSE To-DAT. Foe Per At Penan* k Deli Calypso 3 m Bangkok Rein 3 p M Malacca fee. Sappho 4 pm K. Pahang kc. Flevo 4 pm Penang Medan 4 p M Muntok k Palembang Ruby 4ru Bangkok Won K koi 4 ru Hongkong fee. Chusan 5 ru MONDAY.440 words
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Miscellaneous557 1901-11-16 3 YE S S ELS IN p ORT. C^y Brit cr»i,., ***** SenT^Tudor Not 6 Po^L n th SSTtt Other V-Ml. FUo ft T< M..ter. Amred Prom Co»CS For When Ayeahah Brit »ob., 113 Mnatan Oct 19 KclanUn S r T? V o M BaboorßazaH Dut ,eh., 57 MohSyed O=t 30557 words
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Miscellaneous339 1901-11-16 3 CLEARANCES. JCmMhr 75. Prosper, Nor., Christiansen, for Sourabaya. I Novtm her it. pSw b rLV; L 5£Hi for Penan "n»e^, Brit., Davidson, for Penang P«°«ilL Ji' Sm^ h ror Ma ntok and Palembaa* 1 a^°i ID aSi!^ nUOn for B tari Ch Sl^ 5 A r ia3WO *V or Kelantao,339 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article24 1901-11-16 4 A severe gale has r I over the whole British Isles, causing iiumense damage. Fourteen wrecks have occurred, and fifteen persons havejjeen drowned.24 words
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Article19 1901-11-16 4 COLLISION WITH A LIGHT-SHIP. TheCalaU packet Nord sank the lightship off Dover Pier-works, the crew of sixteen being drowned.19 words
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Article14 1901-11-16 4 Boers under Command-nt Maritz attaciced Picquetberg and *ere l« s '"g seven.14 words
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Article18 1901-11-16 4 A revenue cutler has been wrecked a t Leitb, and 23 men were drowned18 words
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Article16 1901-11-16 4 Marquis Ito has had an interview with M. Delcasse. London, November 14th, 1901.16 words
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Article29 1901-11-16 4 An eminent obstetric physician has been summoned to attend Queen Wilhelmina. The German papers announce that the Queen of Holland was prematurely conlined on the 10th inst.29 words
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Article29 1901-11-16 4 Mr. Brodnck, speaicmg ai me v-.v 7 Cartton Club, stated that the war had been protracted by undue leniency to rebels and oro-Boer sympathy m England.29 words
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Article39 1901-11-16 4 He mentioned that fresh Loops w«re being sent out to replace those tired out m the campaign. Besides -2.000 mounted troops and two battalions of infantry from home, India will provide four battalions and two cavalry regiments.39 words
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Article30 1901-11-16 4 Boers under Mariti attacked a convoy at Bovcndam, m Cape Colony. In the course of a stout resistance fourteen casualties occurred. The convoy was captured.30 words
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Article10 1901-11-16 4 The premature confinement of Queen Wilhelmina is confirmed.10 words
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Article16 1901-11-16 4 Army orders notify the embodiment of the militia battalions of the Warwickshire* and Liverp^ols.16 words
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Article36 1901-11-16 4 A gigantic American Trust has been incorporated, which will control the bulk of t'je trans-American railway mileage— 47,000 miles. The capital of the Trust is £80,000.000. London, November isth t 1901.36 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement437 1901-11-16 4 NOTICE. THE interest and respootTWlity <* i jj^\tTibe txm <* Adanwoo GilfilUsi Co London, a»d our I* 1 8 and Pe^nTf«Ued bj mutual content on 31rt GILFILLAN WOOD Co. Singapore, 14th November, 1901. NwH NOTICE \I7K hare appointed Mes«w. Gut m«i W ™ie Agent, for the sale of Portable, V437 words
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Advertisement544 1901-11-16 4 Furnished HOoae Oct. 31 I ♦•SANB 30UC1." ST. THOMAB or Hawte*C«ipl»». Mrs^ Now 8 I Board to be Had 13 bo December Ut. A>p c/ 0 j^, j^rw. J^L__-— Tennis BillUrfe. A^ p., fjj*. Board Residence Apply X., e/o FrU rr*u Not M lIC TO LET C^ODOWN No. IHRobineon Road.544 words
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Advertisement625 1901-11-16 4 ■<^--aiHyftte y'^^^i^iLife. :i r^k' x AHPT2 D C RBCCJGNISED, AS THE &&4 1 W THE BAST PURItY AMD EXC»LLEKCE GUARANTEED. praser Neave, Limited, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Aug 28 __l HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED.' r f i&igiiiEEßS 'ANii--bdNTRACTORS '-'■■r r "SPECIALITY" Mining Machinery and Appliances WINDING GEARS, ENGINES, BOILERS, PUMPS, STEEL PIPE625 words
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Advertisement406 1901-11-16 4 WANTED AN efficient Compositor for job work. One able to r**£ manuscript. Apply P., co Frtt Pr*** Oet3 «c WANTED A KILL-COLLKCTOK tor t&e Singapore Ca Jk>Uc Club. Apply on the premises, 73, Bcm Ba*sa Road, between the hours of 7 and 8 a.m. and 5 and (> p.m. WOV406 words
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Advertisement779 1901-11-16 4 Cia dm IIBRBAGIERIIB MARFTDf Kg For Marseilles, Havre ft London rj Tbe Company* steamer GHARENTE, Certain Tanaeaa, will b 9 despatched lor the SSreVorSTot *o«t the l7tb Nov6 1 For Sydney direct The Steamer MARY PARK, will be despatched tor the above port about the end of November. For freight779 words
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Advertisement474 1901-11-16 4 IN LlE* MUSIC A LARGE SELECTION OF CAVENDISH Music Books At 50 cents each. INCLUDING Pianoforte Albums Dance Albums Song Albums &c. Music obtained to order from Europe AT PUBLISHED PRICES Letts 1 Diaries 1902 Boys Own Paper (new volume.) Girls' Own Paper (new volume.) Chums Infants Magazine. Children's Friend.474 words
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