The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 6 July 1897
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1897-07-06 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. weeklY mail edition. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, JULY 6th, ,897. No 519.18 words
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Article354 1897-07-06 1 KBhDivm Articles. The Jubilee Naval Review, i The Aden Disaster, I A Light for Socotra, 2 The Permanent Memorial Site, 2 Guardafui and Socotra, 2 The Prussian Ministerial Crisis, 2 Turkey and Thessaly, 2 Court News. Supreme Court. In re E. Koek, ex parte Supramanian Chitty, 5 Marine Court.354 words
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Article82 1897-07-06 1 (Corrected up to July 5.) On London. Bank 4 m/s* I 11 1 demand 1/1 1 J Private credits 3 m/s 2/0-1/16 documents 3 m/s 2Jo\ credits 6 m/s 2/0-3/16 j On India. Bank demand 1 59 i On Hongkong. Hank <W mand i% prem. On Yokohama. Hank demand82 words
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Article22 1897-07-06 1 Wine t Spirit, Cigar Tobacco Merc hunt Wholesale and Retail BmtUry ffmmd. Stnxapvre. Cnio* Str**>t, i'enar.g Au|f ?o. 20.8.9722 words
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Article, Illustration28 1897-07-06 1 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain. Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her pioriotis precepts draw, Pledged to Relieiou. Loyalty. and Law.28 words
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Article79 1897-07-06 1 Domestic Occurrences BIRTH. On June 27th, the wife of Mr. E. A. O. Tr avers, of Kuala Lumpor, Selangor, of a son. At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on the 3rd instant, by the Rev. S. Stephen Walker, m.a., assisted by the Rev. Archibald Lamont, b.d., Florence Amy, third daughter of79 words
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Article536 1897-07-06 1 The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the M. M. s. s. Salazie on the* ioth inst., with London advices to the 18th ult. She will be followed by the P. and O. S.S. Kaisar-ihind on the 19th inst., with the English mail of the536 words
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Article369 1897-07-06 1 (June 29th.) It will be with feelings of pride and pleasure that the nation will see how appropriately the Jubilee has been signalised by the splendid exhibition of Britain's naval power that has been given to the world in the great naval review at Spi head on369 words
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Article953 1897-07-06 1 The Aden" Disaster. (June 30th.) The disastrous wreck of the P. 0. Aden on a reef off the dangerous shores of the island of Socotra is an event that comes straight home with direct personal effect to the imaginations of all European dwellers in the Far East. The fate of953 words
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Article334 1897-07-06 2 (July Ist.) An experienced eommnnder in the mercantile marine, at this moment in Singapore, addresses to the editor an important letter on the subject of the recent disaster to the P. and O. Company's steamer Aden. Our correspondent who has for twenty-two years had the responsibility334 words
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Article484 1897-07-06 2 The question of a site for the Victoria Memorial Hall is essentially one not to be rushed. Many considerations are involved some .esthetic, others financial, others again ol technical engineering, and yet others ot public convenience and amenity. It was an easy thing lor the meeting484 words
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Article361 1897-07-06 2 It is gratifying to note in the telegram that arrived here on Saturday that already as the result of a recent disaster, strong action is being taken in England towards the better-safe guarding of the homeward ocean routes from the Far East. As is known to our361 words
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Article207 1897-07-06 2 The internal condition of Prussian politics as it has displayed itself in connection with the Law of Association Amendment Bill and the Tausch trial must be causing no Miial! anxiety to all well-wishers i to Germany. One prominent paper says j that "it vvouH be a207 words
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Article346 1897-07-06 2 THOUGH, fortunately perhaps, the difticulty over the f utu .rjk.of Thtssaly has hun|r fire during our Jubilee Celebrations, \v e see to-day that by no means is the difficulty settled. There was every hope that Turkey would prove as magna imous in according terms to her defeated346 words
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Article282 1897-07-06 2 Mr. E. L. Talma is appointed an Assistant Indian Immigration Agent, Penang. The Government rate of exchange is fixed at 2J- to the dollar for the current month. Mr. J. M. Kindersley, D.0., Province Wellesley, has been granted six months leave of absence. He is replaced by Mr.282 words
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Article512 1897-07-06 2 The ratifications of the revised Burmah -Chine* Convention were exchanged at Peking O r June, when the Tsung-Ii Yam*' n gave a banqap in celebration of the event. It will be remembered that by her convents with France of June 20, 1895, China contrar> t the512 words
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577 1897-07-06 2 RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. The third annual meeting of the Raul. Gold Mining Company, limited, was held at the oflia i of the company on Friday afternoon (***** May. I There were forty-six shareholder- present, M: l)e Burgh Persse being in the chair. Ihe Chairman, in tnov.nj ihe577 words
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Article739 1897-07-06 3 H. M.S. Pique leaves for Hongkong on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. H.M.S. Iphigenia, Capt. Dudding, returned from Penang this morning. The Shanghai A.D.C. gave a performance of Dandy Dick on the 10th inst. Mr. Walter H. Brown, of Sumatra, and lormerly of Malakoff Estate, died739 words
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Article508 1897-07-06 3 (Batavia Nieuwsblad, June 23rd,) The grounds of the Batavia Cricket Club where the members of the British Community received their guests, were beautifully decorated with triumphal arches, flags, and coloured lamps. In the building, the portrait of H. M. Queen Victoria, enwreathed with a collection of508 words
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Article136 1897-07-06 3 The Glen steamer Glenlochy which left Kuchinotzu on the 16th instant, arrived alongside the Borneo wharf yesterday with a cargo of about 6,000 tons coal for the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. The O. S. S. Ulysses from Hongkong )esterday, also brought about 1,000 tons Japan coal besides general cargo136 words
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Article225 1897-07-06 3 11. m On the Ist October next Monseigneur Bourdon, the Acting Military Chaplain to the Roman Catholic troops in Singapore, will complete his Episcopal Silver Jubilee, having twenty-five years ago, at Rangoon, been nominated to be Bishop of Dardanus and the first Vicar Apostolic of Upper Burmah, with his residence225 words
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239 1897-07-06 3 SIR WILLIAM MAXWELL AND THE LADIES OF THE GOLD COAST An Excited Female Demonstration. Hundreds of Painted-faced WomenBesieging Government Housb. Waiting to go for Sir William. From the Western Daily Press of June 4th we have an account of a remarkable popular demonstration against Sir William Maxwell in which the239 words
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Article267 1897-07-06 3 The fleet assembled at Spithead for the review is the finest ever witnessed at that anchorage. The British fleet was to be represented by 165 pennants, and it was to be constituted as follows Battleships. Majestic, Magnificent, Prince George, Mars, Jupiter, Victorious, Repulse, Resolution, Royal Sovereign, Empress267 words
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Article302 1897-07-06 3 Ample preparations have been made for the accommodation and comfort of the native Empireserving troops who will take so. prominent a part in the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty's reign. It is scarcely conceivable how many considerations are involved in the reception of the302 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter112 1897-07-06 3 To tub Editor. Sir, May I through ypur columns suggest to the Municipality how desirable it is to have cleared away quickly the debris of our street decorations especially now dry and withered greenery which looked so gay a week ago. In its present state and present position112 words
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Article455 1897-07-06 3 S. C. C. Garrison. Played on the S. C. C. ground yesterday, 28th and resulted in a win for the garrison on the first innings. Scores Capt. Langhorne c Stevens b Mactaggart >6 b Mactaggart 4 Lt. Woodruffe, c Penney b Davis 11 b Davis o Lt. Knox c455 words
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Article56 1897-07-06 3 Messrs. Gutbrie 6c Co. have to-day communicated to Mr. J. Bromhead Matthews, Secretary of the Strait* Settlements Association, the following message (sent through their London house) in n:ply to the Association's telegram of congratulations on Mr. Adamson's Jubilee honour of C.M.G. Mr. Adamson desires us to56 words
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Article85 1897-07-06 3 According to a trade return issued by the Bangkok Times, the total imports reached a value of $21,*****8 and the exports §30,362,912. Of the latter, rice of the value of §20,957,043 and teak of the value of ?i, 373,246 were the chief articles. This birth notice will interest thosr who85 words
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Article1000 1897-07-06 4 By the Topicist. (Being Portraits of Persons and Peoples whom he does not know, and has not seen, extracted from his Portfolio of Mental Caricatures*) Oom Paul. I. 11 1 can call spirits from the vasty deep,' we said to the Editor t'other day at tiffin. 41 Why, so1,000 words
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Article229 1897-07-06 4 Foreigners Insulted. The Concession^ Prepared. Special Telegram to Daily Press. j Shanghai, 1 8th June. Absolute panic prevails in Tientsin city fomented by anti-foreign ruffians. The causes are (i) The intended dedication on Monday of the French Cathedral; (2) Mahommedan discontent (3) Kidnapping by Southern junkmen (4)229 words
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Article448 1897-07-06 4 The Antwerp musical world has been startled by a child narred Bruno Steidel, six years of age. He gave a pianoforte recital not long ago in the Grand Hall of the Royal Harmonic Society, at which were present all the musical talent and critics, including448 words
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Article1188 1897-07-06 4 Papers relating to the arbitration in the case of the Costa Rica Packet (Commercial, No. 3, 1897) have just been laid before Parliament. It will be remembered that the case arose as far back as 1891, out of the arrest and preventive detention in the1,188 words
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Article708 1897-07-06 4 Capt. Lyons, of Perak, sailed to-day b< the S.S. Borneo on leave to England It is rumoured in official circles in m» Le Mekong, that rigorous measures are to be taken against all officials and employe^ indebted to the Chetty money Under c the Market Street708 words
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48 1897-07-06 5 A Meeting of the temporary Committee for collecting Subscriptions towards the New Town Hall Fund will be held in the Municipal Board Room, on Friday, the 2nd proximo, at 2 15 p.m. Members holding Subscription Lists are requested to bring them to the meeting.48 words
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Article213 1897-07-06 5 Members of the legal profession continue to appear in increasing numbers in the Perak Courts. On the 25'h June, in the Senior Magisi rate's Court at 1 aipeng, then* were present four lawyers, Mr. Ker>ha\v, Mr. Sh-arwood, Mr. Rogers, and Mr. Marshall. The Court was213 words
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Article206 1897-07-06 5 The Church House atTanglin was opened last night with an entertainment. The House consists of a large central room, and four side rooms. The Entertainment of last night was held in the central room, which was decorated with plants lent by Mr. Ridley. The piano, lent206 words
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Article277 1897-07-06 5 Before Mr. Justice Leach. Re 80. Koek. ex parte Supramahiah Chitty. This was an zpplication on behalf of V. V. R. Supramanian Chitty for a declaration that the Official Assignee of the estate of Edwind Koek was trustee on behalf of the applicant under two promissory notes tor277 words
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Article1431 1897-07-06 5 THE FATE OF THE S. S. ADEN." WRECKED NEAR SOCOTRA. GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. A Boat with Ladies and Children Missing. Yesterday evening about 7 p.m., we received the following communication from Mr. Frank Ritchie, Acting Agent P. O. Company, Singapore Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Coy. June 29th, 1897.1,431 words
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Article35 1897-07-06 5 A great Italian exhibition will be held in Turin next year, in the Valentino Park The "Galileo Ferraris" prize of 15,000 francs will be awarded for the most important application of electricity to industrial purposes35 words
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Article371 1897-07-06 5 [It is rumoured though the rumour appears to be without foundation, further than certain War Office doings ir Hongkong that the I Military Authorities intend purchasing the property known as Penang Hill. They propose it is said erecting a sanatorium rnp;«Me of containing 500371 words
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Article110 1897-07-06 5 H. M. S. Iphigenia which arrived yesterday from Penang where she had been taking pott in tlte Diamond Jubflee celebrations, went alongside the Borneo wharf this morning to replenish her bunkers. The steamer Annandalc arrived from Barry un the 27th instant with Cardiff coals for the Borneo Company110 words
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Article182 1897-07-06 5 In the course of a discussion on the tax V on tea a home paper makes a remark about coffee which cannot fail to attract attention in the Peninsula: Tea is cheaper than it ever was, not because the duty was lessened a few years ago, but182 words
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Article140 1897-07-06 5 Mr. Tremlett, British Consul at Saigon, on the 22nd instant, gave a dinner to the notabilities of Saigon in honour of the Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen. "La Maison Cazeau," where he lives, at the corner of National Street and Norodom Boulevard, was on this140 words
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Article1420 1897-07-06 6 %from §ur o-vm CorresponcUnt.j Batavia, 17th June 1897. The weather continues dry, with warm days but cool nights. Further particulars of the late big fight in Atjeh are now to hand, and briefly are as follows: At Glieng and Kroeng Kir the enemy had erected three strong forts, and1,420 words
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Article289 1897-07-06 6 From the standpoint of the financial purist, tht Victorian reign stands out pre-eminent. Since Her Majesty came to the throne, this kingdom has reduced the National Debt, funded and unfunded, by about £200,000,000, or nearly one-fourth. But these figures, gratifying as they are, do not nearly represent289 words
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Article45 1897-07-06 6 Mr. Wafford, of the Temple Bar, having missed 32 cases of whisky, one case of brandy, two hogsheads of stout and two cases of port wine, value $525, from his store, a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the storekeeper named Abdul Kadir.45 words
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Article565 1897-07-06 6 Captain Augus Macleod, R. N., formerly of the Pallas, at Singapore, a«d subsequently of the cruiser Gibraltar and battleship Empress of India, now commands the battleship Jupiter. Our old friends of the Lincolnshire Regitnent, under Lt.-Col. Roberts, are to move from Woolwich to Rushmoor Hill, Aldershot,565 words
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Article220 1897-07-06 6 A mausoleum to cost about £50,000 is b-',^ 1 erected in Fairmount Cemetery, N.J. for Gottfreid Krueger, a millionaire brewer ot tha city, which, when completed, will h^y^e tew equal; in point of architectural beauty Yin the Unitec Stat< The exterior will be of ca,vh<;dral structure and220 words
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Article748 1897-07-06 6 (Wednesday, June 30th.) The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held this afternoon, Mr. W. Egerton presiding. There were also present Mr. Th. Sohst, Mr. Tan Jiak Kirn, Mr. W. Evans, Mr. W. Nanson, Hon'ble J. P. Joaquim and Mr. Meyer Mr. Moses and Mr. Seah Liang748 words
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Article157 1897-07-06 6 t Mr. Labouchere, as w know b\ t t gram to India, ha^ 1,. a«cantted bj 1 young man named Brook >. v\h«-< tattiei L j lias come utidci the unij'. ourablc BOti f; ot Truth It would loots as though \k* 1 South African enquiry might product something of157 words
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Article63 1897-07-06 7 At the meeting of the Legislative Council this afternoon, Mr. T. de M. Braddell was sworn in as Acting Attorney General. Mr. Arthur Knight, wno has retired as Assistant Auditor General, acted as Clerk of Councils, in the absence of Mr. H. T. Haughton through sickness. Mr. W.63 words
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Article842 1897-07-06 7 By Frederic k Boyle. (Pall Mall Gazette.) The North LJ<j:i.co Company have sent fifteen Dyak olicemen to the Jubilee. On their way fane they were objects of wonder and delight to those happy mi rtals w'.o chanced to take passive from S. upon ihe P. and O. steamer842 words
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Article66 1897-07-06 7 At a special general meeting of the Daiel Ta'Alam Club, which was held last n^ht, tbe following members were elected Officials for the rest of the year, viz.: K r^sident. Inche Tamby. Hon. Stc. Indie Adnan, Hon. Treas. Hadjee Yusof, Captain. Inche M.Ghazaly, Committee. tke above and H. Shookoor, H66 words
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Article864 1897-07-06 7 By the Topicist. 11. Johnny Crapaud. Do you know," said the drunken Mr. Pecksniff, that I should very much like to see Mrs. Todgers's notion of a wooden leg, if perfectly agreeable to herself Which affecting remark was brought to our mind by a gay and sprightly youth who864 words
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Article884 1897-07-06 7 Black Treachery of the Maliks. Simla, 12th June. Mr. Gee, Political Officer, was the only officer who escaped unwounded at Tochi. So far it is impossible to tell how many sections of the tribes are implicated, but there is little doubt that the attack was clearly884 words
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Article230 1897-07-06 7 (Perak Pioneer.) The Durbar will take place on the loth of July next, and from, what we can gather will be a formidable affair. Mr. Burgess is in charge of the transport arrangements, and fully ten thousand people are expected at Kuala Kangsar to witness it.230 words
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Article403 1897-07-06 7 The Loss of the Aden. A Light for Socotra. To the Editor. Sir, The community of Singapore and all Ports East will have hearH with great grief of the loss of the P. O. steamer Aden, and worse still of fhe sad loss of life on that dangerous point403 words
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Article192 1897-07-06 7 In the current number of the Nineteenth Century, Mr. Theodore Bent, the explorer and archaeologist, has an article describing a recent visit to Socotra. He sent the article to Mr. Knowles, the Editor, from Aden, and died shortly after his arrival in England. This Socotra192 words
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Article165 1897-07-06 7 Some one says that C. S. of Selangor should be one of those on whom Jubilee honours should be conferred for his immense and unselfish labours in connection with the celebration at Kuala Lumpur. As the testimony on this head is universal we (Perak Pioner) accept it without reservation and165 words
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Article979 1897-07-06 8 Alterations that almost amount to a reconstruction of the Raffles Hotel will shortly be commenced. Residents will remember how the opening of the new wings enlarged the accommodation of the hotel, altered the appearance, and altogether improved the facilities afforded to visitors. The alterations which will be979 words
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Article262 1897-07-06 8 We (Perak Pioneer) regret to hear that Mr. Stanley Watcham, an Inspector of Police in Province Wellesley, has been badly mauled by a man-eater. Information having been brought to the Police Station that a tiger had attacked and killed two Chinese in a neighbouring plantation j262 words
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Article240 1897-07-06 8 According to the Western Mail, che cricketers of Guildford recently learnt t!ie foroe of Burns' words, given above, in this vvise ft is not generally known that Darling's inmmjs on Saturday was not his first brilliant exhibition in Western Australia. On the previous dajr (Good Friday)240 words
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Article249 1897-07-06 8 Has anybody here seen Mr. Damreich about A home paper says There is a globe-trotter on the round just now, whose pace is, for reasons over which he has no control, something severer than the trot. He is not exactly sprinting for his life, but he is249 words
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Article145 1897-07-06 8 A rikisha coolie was found lying dead in his rikisha at the 4$ milestone on the Changi road this morning. The success of the cash system in the Kinta Clubs has induced Kuala Kangsar to adopt the same system. At the sale of land held by Messrs. Hong 1 Teck145 words
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Article664 1897-07-06 8 The British steamer Wilderspool, of Liverpool, passed through the harbour from west to east this morning. The Registrar-General's returns for the week ending Saturday, the 26th June, gives the rate of mortality at 49-87 per mille. The Pique leaves for Hongkong to-mor-row morning. Capt. Corry, still664 words
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Article100 1897-07-06 8 We understand that an arrangement has been come to by the Grand Oriental, Bristol, and Galle Face Hotels, whereby from the beginning of next month, the chit system will be practically abolished, cash payment being demanded for all customers, except from residents or boarders in100 words
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Article201 1897-07-06 8 We understand, from information that reached us yesterday, that the published list of officers of the Aden, the latest available, does not epctly correspond, in two particulars at least, to the actual names of the officers on board at the time of the loss of201 words
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Article185 1897-07-06 8 The tank steamer Elax arrived from Batoum on the 30th ultimo with oil, and proceeded to Pulo Bukum. On the same day the steamer Trym arrived from Calcutta with a cargo of Bengal coal for Mr. Bogaardt, which is being discharged at Pulo Brani. H.M.S. Pique went alongside185 words
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Article370 1897-07-06 8 When ihe country bossed by Kruger. ai tat I Most objectionable policy re us, And for reconciliation makes some sort >t Of a day forvvhich they do not care a cvs 5 Then it seems as if they're coming round to what we're tried to drum in To370 words
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Article530 1897-07-06 9 Gold Coast. Incensed at his new inventions in the line of land legislation the dusky queens of the Colony rose up against the Governor in their hundreds. To show that these militant females were on the genuine war path they painted themselves as for the array of battle. Round Government530 words
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Article1325 1897-07-06 9 Thursday, July ist, 1897. Present H. E. the Governor (Sir C. B. Mitchell, g.c.m.g.) The Hon. the Acting Col. Secretary (C. W. S. Kynoersley.) the Actg. Col. Treasurer (F. G. Penney.) the Acting Attorney-General (T. de M. aßraddell.) the Actg. Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) the Colonial Engineer (Col-1,325 words
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Article179 1897-07-06 9 As soon as Sir Kllis Ashmead-Bartlett, m.i\, had safely arrived at Constantinople after his perilous adventures among the Greeks, he sought an audience of the Sultan in order, it is understood, to convey certain assurances to his Majesty, and information in regard to the views of King179 words
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Article74 1897-07-06 9 Leave ot absence is granted to Capt. D. E. B. Patten Bethune, r.b., from July 4 to Sept. 2nd. Capt. R. G. T. Baker-Carr, r.b., will proceed to take up his appointment as A.D.C. on the stafl of the Viceroy of India on the 3rd inst. Field Officer74 words
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Article25 1897-07-06 9 There were two Courts sitting la the Supreme Court this morning, Mr. W. R Collyer sitting for th r irst tirrv? if Artinj; Chief Justice.25 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement42 1897-07-06 9 I Pi Vfl Sarsaparilla to ''\\/¥nw/r*^ you feel ru n iffe »«R'S ILJr Sarsaparilla. PRKPARED BT OR. J. C. AYER I CO., Lowell, Matt., U. S. A. Ayer'a Pilla, Mitd hut Effective. The Singapore Dispensary Ltd. j <»eneral Agent- f<>r 'He Strvm42 words
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Miscellaneous804 1897-07-06 9 TOPICS OF THE WEEK. Onicquid agunt homines nost nest farrago libilli. JUVBKAL. Home Rule or not Home Rule That is the question which the startled Opposition lournals are discussing with reference to the new Irish measure proposed by the Government. Some say yes, and some say no, abusing the Government804 words
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Article1376 1897-07-06 10 Proposed Alternative Sites. Rafflbs Trustees Obdurate. A meeting of subscribers and others interested in the Singapore Permanent Jubilee Memorial was held in the Town Hall last evening to consider a proposal by H. E. the Governor of an alternative site, for a new Town Hall to1,376 words
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Article458 1897-07-06 10 Second List of Subscriptions. H.E. Sir Charles Mitchell, g.c.m.g. $300 A. J. Sisson 100 L. Van Cuylenburg 100 c>» t\ i\oGl\ lon A I J I II J- King 50 Hon. Col. A. C. Alexander, re.. 200 Jonquil^ rothers 250 Straits Insurance Company 500 A. S. Murray458 words
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Article141 1897-07-06 10 July Monthly Medal. Played for on Saturday and resulted in a tie between A. Mackay and H. Rankin. Mr. Gunn had previouly won. Handicap. A. A. Gunn 50 41 3 S8 A. Mackay 4S 47 5 89 H. Rankin 50 55 16 89 J.Ronald g 49 53141 words
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235 1897-07-06 10 I After all these centuries the famous Judgment of Solomon is still found to be practically applicable. The latest case in which the drastic ordeal was, with certain modifications, resorted to, occurred in Kuala Lumpur two days since. A well known lady235 words
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Article485 1897-07-06 10 We arc pleased to have to acknowledge receipt of No. 2., Vol. 1., of this interesting, well-written, and intelligently-directed jour nal. The prominent feature of this num ber is the direct evidence it affords to the existence and activity of other intellectual agencies in Singapore. The485 words
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Article308 1897-07-06 10 Among the passengers per P anclo steamer Japan, which reached London or loth June, were the Police Contingents from Hongkong, the Straits and the Native States, which are to represent the two Crown Colonies and the Federated Mala\ States at the Celebration. The Straits ami States Contingents are under the308 words
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Article1134 1897-07-06 11 (Saturday Review.) There has always been a minority of seriousminded politicians— of whom the'late Lord Derby was supposed to be the type and exemplarready to maintain, despite the sneers of an incredulous world, that blue-books are the most interesting form of reading, however scant their1,134 words
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Article92 1897-07-06 11 Ihe Western Mail" records tht appearance ot c -mallest baby known to science Tiiis atom of humanity, little Margaret Sudiaby, is now 17 months old, is but I2tn. in length. ■»^d only a few ounces in w» ight. She is pretty in appearance, with a bright and intelligent92 words
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Article733 1897-07-06 11 Capt. Langhorne, r.a., returns to Hongkong by the mail. Yesterday Sultan Abdul Kadir, living at 9 Market-street, took a dose of poison in mistake for medicine. He was removed to the Hospital where he has since died. The loss of two Australian geldings from Labrador Villa733 words
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Article384 1897-07-06 11 England v. The World. This match was commenced on Friday and continued on Saturday, England scoring 132 in their first innings against 103 by the World. The scores were England. G. P^ Stevens c Mactaggart b Woodroffe 3 Capt. Langhorne c Mactaggart b Woodroffe 2 Capt. Ainslie b Woodroffe384 words
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Article101 1897-07-06 11 The Paketvaart steamer Bantam was j undocked on Saturday last at Tanjong j Pagar, her place in dock being taken by the steamer Flensburg. The Dutch Cruiser Koningin Wilhclmina went alongside the Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning, where she will probably dock for repairs. The S. S. Agapanthus101 words
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Article46 1897-07-06 11 Lawn Tennis Tournament. During the last month the Teutonia Club held a Lawn Tennis Tournament amongst members and last Saturday the Finals were played off. The Singles were won by Mr. E. Waespe (with Handicap) and the D oubles by Messrs. Lanz and Jaeger.46 words
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Article179 1897-07-06 11 One of the very best things in the mail is this. There is a good story going about Prince Alexander of Battenberg, the son of Princess Beatrice, who, at the early age of eleven years, is giving evidence that he will miss his vocation that he ought,179 words
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Article240 1897-07-06 11 An ordinary general meeting of this Co. was held on Saturday, July 3rd, to receive the Directors' Report and Accounts and to elect an Auditor. There were present Messrs. C. Stringer, J. R. Cuthbertson, J. H. Drysdale, E. C. Ellis, R. Craig, G. Muir, A. P.240 words
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Article256 1897-07-06 11 I At Lords, yesterday, a match was begun bet«ween M. C. C. and Ground and Derbyshire. The county scored 156, and the club 185. Yorkshire encountered Kent at Halifax, and, going first to the wickets, put together 279. The visitors, when play ceased, had lost four wickets for 54256 words
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Article133 1897-07-06 11 All those who remember the genial face and jovial, not to say exuberant, corporation of Capt. Ptlly R.N.. who left for home with his ship a few months ago, will enjoy this, from the Pink'Un. "It will be a lesson to all you brave boys of133 words
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Article161 1897-07-06 11 The classes at the Convent and at the St. Anthony's Boys and.Girls Schools wers reopened this morning after the mid-sum-mer vacation. Local promotions announced in the mail include Surg.-Capt. J \Y\ F. Long, A.M.S., to be Surg.-Major: and 2nd Lieut. G. N. Salmon, Rifle Brigade, to be Lieut., vice Lord161 words
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3573 1897-07-06 12 FOUNDERING OF THE SRI HONG ANN." Marine Court of Inquiry. The Marine Court of Inquiry appointed to investigate the circumstances attending the foundering of the s. s. Sri Hong Ann off Pulau Undan on the 19th inst., which was attended by heavy loss of life, was opened this morning in3,573 words
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Article5600 1897-07-06 13 Lbading Articles. Russia's Navy, 1 Mr. Beauclerks Promotion, 1 Humanitarian Russia, 2 The Australian Strike, 17 South African Affairs, 17 The Rikisha Strike, 18 Our Ptegue Risks, 1 g Russia's Pacifi: Squadron, 18 Friendly French Professions. 18 Mr. M Reitch," 33 Governor McCallum, 33 Famine in India. Pubic Works5,600 words
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Article1955 1897-07-06 15 Missionary Drowned near Fuchow, 324 -Sense," 334 The Paris Fire, 325 light Dues, 327 Spread of the English Language, Malay Curries, £29 The Bandon Coal Mines, 330 A Female Firebrand, 331 Naval and Military News, 340 E. E. Telegraph Co., 340 Mail Notes and News, 340,342 The Blackwall Tunnel, 3411,955 words
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Article745 1897-07-06 15 The Movement for a Light on Socotra. Mr. Ritchie, Acting Agent of the P. and O. Company at Singapore, addresses the following letter to all Shipowners and Agents of Ocean-going vessels at this poll Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Coy. July 2nd, 1897. To All745 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Article95 1897-07-06 16 Russian Naval Disaster. Foundering of an Ironclad. Crew Saved. The Russian ironclad Ganjut has struck on a reef in the Baltic and has foundered. Her crew are saved. [The Gangoot is s steel vessel of 6,592 tons, 278 feet long by 62 ft. beam. Her I. H. P.95 words
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Article971 1897-07-06 16 H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, on board the Royal Yacht Victoria arid Albert followed by the Atlantic Liners bearing the guests at the Jubilee, and the members of the Houses of Parliament, reviewed the fleet at Spithead. A Splendid Fleet. The fleet was composed971 words
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Article281 1897-07-06 16 SHAR E LIST, JULY St.h, ttfj. Quotation. Capital Paid ip Stem Pi. Dl%, Hongkong* Shanghai Bank. 183% pram. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 80,000 im (19.970 A A National Bank of China 124 4400, 150 < 29,9558 Poanders. $100 Sellers. C 79° Bk. of China Japan, Ltd. $2* Nominal. t £2,000,000 £450,9°*8 199,875281 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous331 1897-07-06 16 CLEARANCES. July sIsabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. Amherst, Brit, str., Carroll, for Klang and T. Anson. Cam, Brit, str., Prichard, for Klang and T. Anson. Hong Wan, Brit, str., Buxton, for Pakan, via ports. Kian Yang, Brit, str., Kunath, for Muar. Devonshire, Brit, str., Coull. for Shanghai. Perdana, Brit,331 words
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Miscellaneous1183 1897-07-06 16 "V-WS-ftMs-S^^N PORT. Men-of- War Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived"N^ w F rO m For, When Iphigbnia Brit, cruiser 3600 Dudding June 29 Penan^X. Cocos, July is K. Wilhelmina Dut. cruiser 5400 Derx June 21 Macassar Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For*^ When Agpanthus Brit. 2866 Tod July1,183 words
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