The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 December 1901
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1901-12-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 23RD DECEMBER, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 436417 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement729 1901-12-23 1 J? q Office. Telegraph St. Xtj 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 MM Coast. MAIL LINE. U'JWARD HOMEWARD729 words
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Advertisement812 1901-12-23 1 Pacific mail steamshL COMPANY 4 ACCIDENTAL AND ORIEn>AL U STEAMSHIP COMPAIV' AND rpOYO RISEN KAISHA VIA INLAND SEA OF |APAJ AND HONOLULU. I Through Passage Tickets granted tD Cngland France, and Germany by all trans-Atiai:N: lines of steamers, and to the principal citie.Lof the United States or Canada. .Kates may812 words
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Advertisement580 1901-12-23 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract witb the Nithir ahds I idia Gotirmnmit. Agents a~ Singapore. Ship Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collyer Quay The undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steam, f Eipected Will be despatched for on M.i. tsuysckcr I'.itavia vi;i Doc. '1\ Billiton, Bat-ivia, Choribon, Samsung Billit580 words
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Advertisement325 1901-12-23 1 The China Mutual Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 1 I British Life ImMMMO» |.nny m th<- \.r Vs*\ Kaniscd ».'ei:»lly f«»r tl.<- v .-It., ~'<i'l»l>' a I- 1 'clt want. <>1 r< ,is m tIM K.ist, rf^'i- <■ <■<! nill lioagkini;: Ordina ccs is prep:i v to fe rant UN- <325 words
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Advertisement698 1901-12-23 1 fJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL liooooooo RKSKRVB *UND— H0.000.00c Sterling Reserve $»o,ooo,ooo) Silver Reserve 3 75 0 oooj I 3.7 s 50 l coo RESERVE LIABILITY OF > PROPRIETOR. 1 $*****,000 Court ok Directors. K. Shkwan, Esq.— Chairman v P H ®"-I- J 8Ki...-lKviNci,— Dkcuty Chairman. H. E698 words
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Advertisement519 1901-12-23 1 N° *WICH UNION FIRE INSUR ANCE SOCIETY OF NCR* VICH AND LONDON. KSTA BL IS HI I, 1797. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Amount Insured r LossbsPaid 7 335 OCi pr.m.um .neon,:::;;;; j Insurance effected on almost IMnfacriSn ct property at current rates cf premium. THE HORNEO Co., Lrn.-Ag em T519 words
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Advertisement351 1901-12-23 1 •I from 50 t fl boloo-vernel VERNE. I asi9Dß99 I CHAPO lEAi QRIMAULT* C°~| iaimtftLJ. V MEDiC'NAL Medicinal Skin Soap 1 1 N.Y.K. (|AP.\N MAIL STEAMSh; A remUr FORTNIGHTLY Servia i taint'! ipan ami Europe by J NEW TWIN SCREV 1 Lnd.r Mail Contracts with the Japanese Governni Specially d351 words
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Article, Illustration738 1901-12-23 2 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1901. -j bf mf»uenc« and -.n.bf.Ufd twsj '.me Mtt<* Troth her [tartMn prr-'r dr*» PI»4««R> Relirion. LorailT. and tj< TllF. China Mail of the 14th lattilujl There is some talk of a Fren:rp railway from Hoihow into the inttrjor of Hainan." W> have738 words
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Article478 1901-12-23 2 From Pcnang comes news of the death of Ur I. F. Carnegy ami o! Mr. D. Row Silth. A -imilar movemtnt to that m Syv" 1 !>•; wvuj;inr-r- and to masters and mate- is reported from Penan.,'. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Kindersley were to sail from England for Penan;,'478 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article28 1901-12-23 2 THE AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS CASE. The aptain of the s s. Neckar has been released the agents having ijiven a bond that they will pay the fine and co-t-28 words
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Article36 1901-12-23 2 Dartnell and De Wet. A Four Hours' Fijht. General D.rtnHl, a Colonial Ofti. er, engaged De Wet near Langberg m a figb four hours duration. The Boers were driven off. London, December j^nd, /go/.36 words
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Article14 1901-12-23 2 The French China indemnity loan habeen covered twenty-four times over.14 words
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Article16 1901-12-23 2 Boers Aiding the British. Two hundred burghers at Standerton have joined the National Scouts.16 words
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Article18 1901-12-23 2 War is expected between Argentina and Chili over the boundary dispute. Londtn, December ajrd, t§oi18 words
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Article55 1901-12-23 2 The following golf arrangements have been fixed for Xmas Week XMAS Day. Mraits.Championships In er- 1 earn Trophy Competition. s6th December. Singapore v. Pcnanjj 4 a-side match play, rremier to Visitors. -jSth December. "pen Handicap, ist Prize, 2 rounds presented by the President, Col. Oakcs, k.a jndtfrize presented55 words
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Article204 1901-12-23 2 On Wednesday next (Christmas Day) and Thursday (Boxing Day) there will be no issue of the Singapore Free Press, and on Tuesday (Christmas Eve) this paper will be published at 2 p.m. Copies of Reuters telegrams to hand on Thursday will be posted, as usual, at the204 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement291 1901-12-23 2 RILEV HARGREAVES Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. SHIPBUILDERS, ENGINEERS AND BOILERMAKERS Vessels BUILT FOR THE Colonial and Federated M?lay States. United S.ates of America, and Netherlands India Government Prices and particulars of Launchc, Barges, Lighters and Sternwheelers on application. Dee 23 ROBINSON and Co. Christmas AND New Year Presents Ladies Fitted Dressing291 words
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Advertisement845 1901-12-23 2 XMAS HOLIDAYS i *1""I1K full )wiuy |Kst:iblishiii«'Mts will be closed A on the- 25th and 20tk iiutant. JOHN LITTLE* Co., Lid. KATZJBKOS. Ltd. KOBDIBOII KKLLY WALSH Ltd. Dm a \n.i2 NOTICE. nTHfI KAFFLKS LIBKAKY AND ML'SKUM 1 vi" clo-fil <,n Christmas aud tlio fu"owaj il.iy. I'y i.rdor, (Sd.) M. UKLLiKK,845 words
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Advertisement518 1901-12-23 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMKNTS. UNDEit THE PATRONAGE OF THE S. C C EXTRA PERFORMANCE On Tuesday, December 24th, AT THK TOWN HALL, At 9-30 p.m "Charleys Aunt" A FAUCIOAL COMKDY BY Brandon Thomns. I'recwled at 8.4."> jma. lIV "G'ass Wi ows" M L'SH AL OH UN K T'l'A lIV Virginia Gabriel. Iteseive*!518 words
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Advertisement403 1901-12-23 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. FOUND. AT the Convent Hazaar, a GOLD BRACELET. Owner may have it at thii Office on pay ng cost of this advert :< wment. Singapore Free Press. Dec 21 NOTICE THK Kxchange Banks will »kj closed on tho following days Wednesday 2">th December) Christmas Thursday L'Wh j Holidays.403 words
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Advertisement170 1901-12-23 2 ■A gold bracelet, lost at the Convent Bazaar, awaits an owner. The following passengers arrived th.morning by the German mail steamer Pnns Heinnch from Europe Prof. Dr. Volckers, W. Koch. H. v. Lennep, Dr. Janssen, Ledeboer, A. Koch, R. Lorentzen, Mr. and Mrs. Bergmann and child, Mr. M. 1. Thomas170 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous223 1901-12-23 2 The Week. Monday, 23rd Hitfh Water 7.41 9.15 p. M. M. Mail Outwards due, 4 p. Chinese Girls' School Pri/e Distribution, 4 p. Raffles Institution Pri/.e Distribution sp. Lodge St. George Regular, 8,45 p. Tuesday, 24th H;tjh Water —8.36 a., 10. 1 1 p Christmas Eve. Free Press published, 2223 words
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Article107 1901-12-23 3 About 3 a.m. yesterday, as the homeward bound French mail s'eamer Vilie de La Ciotat was nearing Sin^a ore from Saigon, during a dense fog M 1 a strong gale of wind, she is alleged to La.c run or been driven into a shoal, with107 words
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Article179 1901-12-23 3 One of the Sompan men, proceeding to Kuala Kubu with cheques m his possession, has been murdered near the Gap. A European prospector is said to have attempted to commit suicide at Semenyib the other day, by cutting his throat. He is now m Hospital. During a riot179 words
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Article144 1901-12-23 3 The above Company, which arrived here on Saturday, from Australia, by the s. s. Sultan, opens next week at the Town Hall for a short season. It has a good reputation, according to the Press, and includes a strong combination of artistes, all well-known m144 words
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Article217 1901-12-23 3 S. C.L. 1 J IR*K. This morning the opening match of the week, the S. C. C. v. Perak was to have been commenced Despite yesterday's heavy rain, the ground, owing to assiduous attention, was considered fit to play on providing the weather remained fine previous to217 words
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Article228 1901-12-23 3 A M»i,sihcmt Struggle at Sydney. London, December 13th. The lirst test match between United Australia and Mr. MacLaren's English Eleven commenced yesterday at Sydney on a perfect wicket. Thn Englishmen had the good fortune to win the toss, and scored 272 ruus for -ix wickets. The captain,228 words
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Article36 1901-12-23 3 It has been arranged to hold public meetings m the Town Hall from January 12th to 19th, on Christian topics, to be addressed by the Colonial Chaplain and all the local Ministers. Every evening at 8.30.36 words
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Article113 1901-12-23 3 A meeting of members of the «j[asters' and Mates' Association was hdK a t the Marine Club, on Saturday evenin^Bm connec n with m.- question of an üßrea^ed atv :>f pay A r. j v re( < v< <1 frun.B arious locar'ship-owntrs was. discussed, tn d113 words
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Article80 1901-12-23 3 800 Hoi SES DISTROVED.— 20 LIVK.S LoiL. Afire broke out near the Customs Wlub at Honam about midnight on ThursdaAthe I2th, and destroyed upwards of Soo ho*l< s. The area destroyed by the fire c overs ■jtlf-a-mile by a <[uarter of a mile. V'alCus estimates are80 words
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Article141 1901-12-23 3 Religion bridges great gaps, says she P. c\ir T. Times, a remark which has L»H n well illustrated this week on the tnttWJg between the Mussulmans of the Chin*.e City and the Punjabis and Hill-men of the Hongkong Regiment. During their fourteen months m the North141 words
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Article150 1901-12-23 3 The Peking correspondent of the A'-C. Daily Ne-uts telegraphed on the 10th in 3 t H. E. Lv Chuati-lin. reactionary member of the Grand Council, conscious of his own unpopularity, is anxious to resign, and has recommended Lv Jdn-hsiang and Vi Ko to Yung Lu's patronage.150 words
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Article186 1901-12-23 3 Dtr Osia tattc c Lloyd. Berlin, December s- The German Reichstag received to-day the But^»-t of X aochou for 1902-03. It shows expenses amounting to 12.528,000 mirk-,, rendering necessary an allowance of 12,168,100 marks from the treasury of the German Umpire, the revenue of the Colony186 words
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Article180 1901-12-23 3 Dim have the long black shadows grown beneath the wind-swept bough, And there's something m the darkness that is calling to me now, O close your eyes and listen, and your heart will tell you how. The golden leaves have fallen m a mound above my feet, And the180 words
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Article38 1901-12-23 3 The following passengers arrived this morning by the Malacca, from Teluk Anson —Messrs Stephens. Lewin, Campbell Pearse, Ingall, Clayton, Maxwell, Cummins Allen, Glover, Bagnall, Morrison, Kwan, Gelf, Baddeley, Ogilvie, Sweney, I'ears, Fox Prinyle, Garrard, Simmons and Mrs. Warren.38 words
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Article665 1901-12-23 3 1 1 has heen rep»rtc-J from South Alnca that 'I ir commando^ m some parts <>\ th«t tout try r d chiefly for their applies „f ammunition on .Undoes wlndi the British solders lo of lh e cumbrous, awkward, and unsafe c.r.v.,, ers m winch they665 words
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Article90 1901-12-23 3 Capt. Spurway, who was one of the officers killed on the Royal Sovereign," was only 27. A lady artist had just finished painting his portrait m (pastels. It was forwarded, stales the Free Lance," on October 24, to his young wife, at Mickleham, Dorking, but the very90 words
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Article224 1901-12-23 3 (N. C- Daily Nc-ws.J Peking, December 6.— Prince Ching, under advice of the British and U. S. Representatives proposed the following four suggestions to the Throne (1) Disinherit the Heir- Apparent P'u Chun (2) Keep the Grand Secretary Yung Lv away from Court (3) The decapitation of224 words
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Article293 1901-12-23 3 Ihe new star m Pirscus is not goin^' to par* mit the rest of the univirs t>> forget its cxiv For n:ne months afttr it bla/-d f.<rt v i into visible being it conducted itself m tlie manner < vi-.iom.jry wnih new stars. It se.idily diminished m brilliance293 words
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Article1434 1901-12-23 3 (Via Ceylon.) London, December oth.— The Times correspondent at Pretoria says that De Wtt has a commando of 1,000 men, to the souili of Heilbron. The Border Mounted Rifles have been warned for active service. The Daily Express Males that it has been decided to send ten thousand horses1,434 words
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Article74 1901-12-23 3 (I OkkKCTED UP TO December _-j.) On London Bbi.li 4 «n/ '/>o{ •rnai.d l/io, 1 Priv;it( credit! 3 m/s 1/ 1 o^; documents 3 m/s '/'OfV creutu. o ■/••A France, demand 2^l Germany, -It-mai: ib 1 India T. T 137 Hongkong, it-mam! pm. Yokohama, demand io.J%pm Java, dt-mar^ 174 words
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Article118 1901-12-23 3 (December 23.* 1" 164. r '.-,mbier 13.35 dc. Cube No. 1 17.50 '''sc'* f'rdn.a^ >'pore) 32. la. White, CFair L/W— s% 47 ImejM ll os to 'hr !r M4B do. (80s to the Ib. 68 M*ce (Banda) c,o C'ovcs Amt.-oii'-i) "\i Liherian CofTe* 21. Taproca WMP ptari ■h x118 words
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Article267 1901-12-23 3 QUOT4T.O-. p AID DITIDINDS. han* f -m. a an. l Japan, Ltd. Ii Nominal. /"1 Deferred. 2s-S/ Bell's Asbestos Rastern Agency, Nominal. Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4. Sdlep>. Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 gf ao Praser and Neave Ltd. $08. Buyers 7 <v 6%267 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement38 1901-12-23 3 Really Excellent led Coope Co. ALE STOUT Price $1.80 per doz. pints Price $11 per case of 7 doz. pints Delivered free within 3 miles radius. W. A. Wafford Co BOTTLERS, ANSON ROAD, SINGAPORE 1 1 MII U38 words
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Advertisement333 1901-12-23 3 OCEAN 11^ STEAM SHIP |P™ Co. AND NEDERLAN SGHE STOOMVAART MAATS"HAPPIJOCEA/.N. 1 Ns Tons. Achilles 7043 Myimidon 2870 701 1 Nestor 3809 7<>39 Orestes 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 5500. Anchises 2729 Peleus 7500 /4«*<>tor 55.51 Polyphemus 2613 Calchas 6748 /Vwm 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3621 Deucalion333 words
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Advertisement9 1901-12-23 3 DEVELOPING AND PRINTING. GBORGI MICHAEL, PHOTO STORES |nne 249 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous376 1901-12-23 3 MAILS CLOSE J O-MMRKOW hor Per Ai Batavia act. La Seyne 9 am Sabang&c. Van Outhoorn 11 am Djambie Kian Ann noon Hongkong &c. Hong Bee 2 m Penang liombay B,rmida j »m Malacca, &c. Bintang Timor 2 pm Hongkong Set. Pri z Heinnch 2 I'M Penang Suevia 2 PM376 words
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Miscellaneous453 1901-12-23 3 VESSELS !N PQ Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From v~ wv,.r, CM. VMM F,,«..T... (MM I Co J,™ t S Wh.n Anna Ab« 1311 Stuparnh Dec S Mnii r. S3?* sssr s& ££f Carl DiederioliaanG«r 774 Bwii Deefl Dankirk CheaagChew Brit 1213 Framptoti Dec 18 w v Chi.-, <:.m-7.,7453 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article18 1901-12-23 4 The Daily News correspondent at Heidelberg states that the war will be over m two months.18 words
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Article13 1901-12-23 4 It is rumoured that Delarey wishes 10 surrender.13 words
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17 1901-12-23 4 Boer prisoners say that hostilities will cease on the 22nd December.17 words
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Article19 1901-12-23 4 The British Consul at liatoum reports unfavourably on the prospects of the tea industry m the TranscaucMsus19 words
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Article17 1901-12-23 4 Kruit/inger's two adjutant and thret other (leaders 1 were likewise wounded. London, December igtk, ryot.17 words
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Article14 1901-12-23 4 The Delagoa Bay railway lint- is now open for civil traffic.14 words
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Article24 1901-12-23 4 Ihe Morning Post correspondent at Washington states that the Administration will probably ask Congress to repeal ihe duty on Chinese teas.24 words
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Article50 1901-12-23 4 Mr. Lloyd George, \u\, was compelled to abandon his speech at a pro- Boer meeting at the Birmingham Town Hall. An immense crowd broke all the windows. The police charged tlie crowd and many people were injured. Mr. Lloyd George escaped disguised as a policeman.50 words
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Article41 1901-12-23 4 The Captain of the Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer Neckar was fined 1 ,25 at Frermntle for contravening the new customs \iw breaking, while voyaging between Au-tra lian ports ihe seals placed on the ship's stores by the Customs officials.41 words
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Article21 1901-12-23 4 The fine was not paid and the accused ha» been committed to prison until it is paid.21 words
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Article34 1901-12-23 4 Six more militia regiments have been embodied. Two thousand Yeomanry have b-en ordered to be raised immediately ar.d will be despatched to the Cape m January and February. London, December 20th, Kjoi.34 words
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SOUTH AFRICA.
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Article19 1901-12-23 4 1 lie trial ot Scheepers who v>a:> takm prisoner when ill) has begun at Graal rcinet.19 words
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Article18 1901-12-23 4 i here are thirty thargr- n>t him, of murder, arson, Uaki-wrrecfciag, and < to prisoner-18 words
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Article22 1901-12-23 4 Backs Up Lord Rosebery. Mr. .\b<jiiitli. speaking at Wolverhamp ton, unreservedly endor^t'l the political views declared by Lord Kodtbtry.22 words
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Article11 1901-12-23 4 MARQUIS ITO 'S TOUR. I he Marquis Ito it at Brussels.11 words
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Article20 1901-12-23 4 An Important Extension. The Uganda Railway ha* been laid to Lake Victoria N'.anza. London, December 2/st, igoi.20 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement182 1901-12-23 4 Christmas Holidays "I"" UK (Jrore Bungalow, Tanjon^ Katong, sea 1 Bathing. <>o<>cl Table. R>:.t U m. Ti 1.-r-h. .n*» 26Tj or 11J L>*c 5 u.i To Let LTKOM Ul April, IW2 lor a yew or mm* B\Lt k," Leonie Hill. Completely fur iiiihecl. Apply to B. I. KHOKY. Doc 16182 words
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Advertisement640 1901-12-23 4 KATZ BROTHERS, LIMITED Have Just Unpacked a Large Stock of New Good.-; MOST SUITABLE FOR Christmas New Year Gifts COMPRISING: Handsome Cut Glass Liqueur Bottles. Fancy Paper Wall Decorations. Fancy Photo Frames. Real Dresden China Figures. Ladies Hand Bags. Leather Writing Cases. Splendid Assortme t of Flower Vases erfumcry from640 words
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Advertisement243 1901-12-23 4 I Municipal Notice v ANTFI) IN TliK MUNICIPAL OF KICK. f O CASHIKKS and Collectors commencing *-> salary ?:fi a month. Security m the »urn of $1,000 to be fi niahed m each ca*e. 1 (l.rW wit knowledge of Accounts, comriicuclnp salary -"*45 a month. Junor Clerks commencing salary $2'J243 words
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Advertisement488 1901-12-23 4 John Little and Co., Ltd, CRACKERS FROM "TOM SMITH." Comprising Hats, Caps, Costumes, Gems, Toys, Jewellery, Itfasks Paces Puzzles, FVlures V.ews, Photos, Tea Sets, Musical Instruments, Perfumes imhation Animals, ja, anest. I ostumes, and Curios. Genuine Postage Stamps, Fans lmitaUOn from 35 cts to $4. bu.table for Dinner Parties, Balls,488 words
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Advertisement510 1901-12-23 4 SwrfL On Sale. mclr arrived alj r*rtl of DutehCigars. II KONG TIONG HIN flc Co, A// f lcl loa thorl FOR SALE /f'E "Premier" High Grade B.'cyele, with th(V, Gear Case, m flut class conditi m. $100 T T Apply MA NAOER, Free Press. O 7 1* For Sale thi/jAMIDBri510 words
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Advertisement318 1901-12-23 4 BOOKS Wide World Adventures. The Transvaal War Album Memoirs <,( a Mother-in-Law Round London. Confound that Boy. Book of Cricket (latest,. Celebrities of the Stage A Motley Crew, by G. Stevcn, ln London s Heart, by G I< Count Hannibal. V Sllßs The Diva, by A. rhomaPatience, by Tarbart. Bridge,318 words
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