The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 17 January 1901
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Title Section18 1901-01-17 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JANUARY 17th, /1901 No 70318 words
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Article360 1901-01-17 1 Doer Raiders, 3 O i (1 Road Material, 33 ■r. 34 p ulation of France, 34 I suiting Banjo, 34 le i\ Met Hum, i.f Natal, 34 n, 31 M il iv Slates Guides, 35 Liji k Haiboui Buoys, 35 Raids, 35 N«ws. S Disputed Claim, 35»3& I s360 words
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Article90 1901-01-17 1 (January 16* lir $65.62; Gabbier 8.50 do. Lube No. 1 13*20 Pepptr Ulack (ordinary Spore) 29 do. White, (Fair L/W=-5% 42.50 Nutmm uos to the lb.) 56 do. (Sos to the lb) 76 &ce(Banda) m 92 Cloves (Amboina) N 3 a Coffee 19 i nail ;;carl (Fair quality; 5.90 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article67 1901-01-17 1 This morning, at 5 a.m., the wife of H. M. Ellis of a son. DEATH. Cuscadbn: On Dec. i6th, at 2 Northumberland Place, Kingstown, Janp. Loi'isa, widow of the late William Henry Cuscaden, of Clonard, Co. We.xford. On the 14th Dec. at 17, Haven-green, Ealing, Makgarbt Kirbv. widow of67 words
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Article385 1901-01-17 1 The mails from Europe of Dec. 21st arrived by the P. O. Coromandel on Saturday and of the .13rd by the N. D, L. Sachsen to-day. The next outward mail, due by the M. M. Sydney on Sunday, will not arrive then, but will probably be brought here385 words
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Article74 1901-01-17 1 (Corrected up to January 16.) On London. v Bank 4 m/s 2/1 J demand 2 1 l Private credits 3 m/s 2/1A documents 3 m/s 2/1^ credits 6 m/s a/if FRANCE, demand 261^ Germany, demand 212A India, T. T i» Hongkong, demand YOKOHAMA, demand.. 2^% dis. JAVA, demand 'i^jManila,74 words
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Article, Illustration28 1901-01-17 1 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain. Unawed by influence and unbnbed by gainj Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. riedxed to Reliaion. Loyalty, and Law.28 words
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Article320 1901-01-17 1 The Boer Raiders. (Jan. 10th.) From a careful consideration of the circumstances m South Africa there is no real cause for anxiety. The Boers have played their last card m venturing down through the Orange Free State into Cape Colony m a series of detached Commandos, big enough to loot320 words
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432 1901-01-17 1 Roads and Road Material. (Jan. 11 th.) Coming into town to-day Singapore business men could hardly help noticing what is so common a sight after rain, or the usual morning road-watering parties of coolies industriously scraping the roads of soft mud that is composed of the wet surface detritus from432 words
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Article235 1901-01-17 1 REUTER makes us very weary. He habitually makes wrong statements, of which the latest was this circums antial yarn, telegraphed yesterday Fifty cyclists made a dash to secure pass at Pickanecrskloof, Picquetberg, before the arrival of Boers. The latter were repulsed after sharp fighting. The cyclists lost235 words
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510 1901-01-17 1 The eternal question of v Papa, Maman, et Bebe," m France, particularly as to the problematical appearance of the last named, has, as is obvious, a very direct bearing on French Colonial expansion. M Bebe" will not be coerced into swelling the census, but510 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement35 1901-01-17 1 ORCHIDS J. d' A. PEREIRA, Horticulturist, By Special Appointment to IS MAJESTY THE KING OF SIAM AND H. H. THE SULTAN OF JOHORE GROWER, Importer, Collector and Exporter Orchids. Nursery and Residence. "Es k, TangliO35 words
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Article277 1901-01-17 2 There is evidence to show that the banjo, simple instrument though it looks, is morally blacker than the Ethiopian with whom it is conventionally associated. Gentlemen who attain social popularity through the medium of coon songs with banjo accompaniment, must, if there is any force m this277 words
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352 1901-01-17 2 It will much interest people m this Colony and the Native States to know that our old friend Major McCALLUM, now Brevet Col. Sir Henry Edward McCalLUM, K.C.M.G., Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty the Queen, of the Reserve of Officers, and lately Governor of352 words
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Article600 1901-01-17 2 1 To a supplement to the Selangor Government Gazette, (Jan. nth), Dr. VV. L. BRADDON contributes a summary of an interesting patpor ,by Prnff»««or Ancclo Cell!, published originally m the Siipplemcnto al Policlinico, Anno VI., N. 51, and specially translated for the Lancet. This deals with600 words
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Article204 1901-01-17 2 We hear that a serious incident has taken place at Kuala Lumpor m connection with one of the Companies of the Malay States Guides. A considerable time ago, about three months or so, one of the Sikhs was shot while lying on his bed m the204 words
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291 1901-01-17 2 Lighting Harbour Buoys. (Jan. 1 6th.) IT will be observed that the Government has asked the Legislative Council to approve of the vote of a sum of $2,500 to be expended on fitting up a light buoy for Penang Harbour so as to facilitate the access by the Northern Entrance291 words
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Article286 1901-01-17 2 The several simultaneous Boer raids into Cape Colony, engaged m as an adventure of a forlorn hope character, whose sole chance of success lay m stimulating a general rising on the part of the Dutch Colonists m Cape teritory, have very visibly spent themselves. Wave-like, the raids286 words
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Article433 1901-01-17 2 The* Right Rev. Mandell Creighton, Bishop of London, D.D. Oxford and Cambridge; Hon. LL.D. Glasgow, Hon. D.C.L. Durham, LL.D. of Harvard University, Litt. D. Dublin, Fellow of t.ie Societ.i Romana di Storia Patria, was born at Carlisle, m 1843, educated al Durham Grammar School, and433 words
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Article106 1901-01-17 2 A telegram has been received by the Messageries Maritines stating that the homeward French mail steamer Salaaw will only leave Saigon on the 20th and the will not arrive here before the 22nd instant. As the Salazie was fixed to leave Singapore on the 20th, and she will not be106 words
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Article360 1901-01-17 3 Thb French Maid. Again last night, the Town Hall was on the occasion of the second performance of "The French Maid by Mr. Dallas's talented Company. From beginng to end, the piece went with that ,:r and zest that is peculiar to its extraordinarily farcical nature, there360 words
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199 1901-01-17 3 it is ascertained on go d authority, that >wtng to an accident u> the M.M. mail steamer Sydney m the Red Sea, nect-ssi-ting this vessel putting back to Suez, re will be no French mail this week. I'he Sydney was to have199 words
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Article121 1901-01-17 3 i lengthy hearing m the Supreme ourt before Mr. Justice Leach, this suit was brought to a termination yesterday, m perhaps, an unexpected manner. Lordship suggested a compromise Ito this, Mr. Ellis f or the plaintiff and an Somercn and Downes for the lant agreed. lowing121 words
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Article51 1901-01-17 3 Agent of the Hongkong and Shan--1 banking Corporation has received a 1 K'ram from the Head Office, stating that, 'Jject to audit, the Bank dividend (or the year will probably be, £1.10.0 per bonus m addition to dividend 10/-. will be carried to reserve $1,000,000 "1 forward about51 words
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Article631 1901-01-17 3 (Via Ceylon.) London, December 28th.-The ist and 3rd Dragoon Guards are proceeding to the Cape. They discard the lance, and will be armed with rifle and sword. It is understood that the Queen will shortly found a new Order of Knighthood m view of the African Campaign, and on631 words
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Article191 1901-01-17 3 It is notified for the information of the S. V. A.. that Station 'and Regimental practice will be carried out between the 2 island 23rd instant at (Fort Teregeh and Berala Battery and Forts Siloso and Passir Panjang) respectively. The •303 maxims will be manned by the191 words
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Article1400 1901-01-17 3 The Nbw Flagship of the China Station. Her Majesty's fine new battleship Glory, sistership to the Goliath which touched here last July, on her way out to the Far East, arrived here at 6.30 this morning when she proceeded direct to the wharf, where she is now1,400 words
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Article535 1901-01-17 3 A meeting of shareholders o( the Royal Johore Tin Mining Co., was held at the Company's offices at noon to-day, for the purpose of considering a proposal of the Directors that the General Meeting o: the Company be held m March, instead of m535 words
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Article162 1901-01-17 3 In the matters of sanitation and urban amenity, Hongkong, which has no Municipality, finds subject matters for many a wail. For instance to quote a recent journalistic utterance If any local villaged Hampden imagines that he is sent upon this earth to formulate schemes for the beautification of this city162 words
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Article740 1901-01-17 4 The Canadian ship-owners are floating a rival company to Lloyd's, with a capital of one million sterling. At the Police Court to-day, before Mr. Brockman, A. Haas was committed for trial at the Assizes for extortion. His Highness the Sultan of Johore returned to Singapore this740 words
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Article984 1901-01-17 4 (By Onb Who Was There.) Owing, we understand, to the war and other unfavourable circumstances, the Straits Dinner m London jvas postponed from its usual date m February to the month of December. It was held this year m the spacious Whitehall Rooms of the Hotel984 words
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Article388 1901-01-17 4 (London 6f China Express.) With regard to the action of the ActingGovernor of Singapore m declining to renominate Mr. Gentle as President of the Municipality, we understand that the Straits Settlements Association have made representations to the Colonial Office with regard to the matter. The course taken388 words
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Article234 1901-01-17 4 Again, to an excellent house, this clever Company played last night the popular and melodious musical comedy Florodora,'' with as great success as ever. Principals and Chorus alike worked admirably together, and the whole thing went with a swing that the audience evidently thoroughly enjoyed and234 words
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Article47 1901-01-17 4 A Japanese Court at Yokohama has heard a case m which Mr. C. Eynard petitioned that Mr. A. T. Easton he ordered to cut of! certain branches of a cherry tree that grew over his compound wall, thereby causing a trespass. The order was made m deiault.47 words
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Article715 1901-01-17 4 The main facts of the case Bailey Watson, which is being heard mi n the Supreme Court by Mr. Justice Leach thi; afternoon the third sitting— and which i not likely to finish to-day, are as follows The plaintiff Mr. L. L. Bailey, of Kuala Lipis, claims715 words
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Article31 1901-01-17 4 The Johor Government steamer Puiat arrived from Johor yesterday afternoon and proceeded to Keppel Wharf to coal. The Chow Phya was towed to Keppel Harbour and docked yesterday morning.31 words
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Article91 1901-01-17 4 The United States gun-vessel Wilmington (Capt. C. O. Allibone) bound for Manila, anchored m the Roads this morning and exchanged the usual salat^ with Fort Canning. She is a steel vessel o\ 1397 tons, carries eight 4. in. quick-firers and is capable of steaming 15 knot*-. A very popular Gymkhana91 words
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4672 1901-01-17 5 Annual Dinnkr. annual Straits Settlements dinner took the Hotel Metropole, on 6th Dec. Aca c a large and representative company md the chair was occupied by Lieut.7. 7he Hon. Sir Andrew Clarke. The afrman was supported on his right by H. o M th' Crown Prince4,672 words
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Article16 1901-01-17 5 One case (jaial; was reported yesterday, that of a Chinese male, at 40 Nankin Street16 words
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Article22 1901-01-17 5 Dr. Reelofi, German Consul at Hongkong, was to have left that port yesterday by the s.S. Irene, for Europe, owing to illhealth.22 words
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Article485 1901-01-17 6 Major W. G. Massy, R a., who was taken a prisoner of war, has been released. fMr. W. Vanrenen, of Selangor, married Miss Booth, from England, at Kuala Lumpor, on the 9th inst. Prince Henry of Prussia has received orders from the Kaiser to serve m485 words
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Article42 1901-01-17 6 The orders of the day for Tuesdays oy the Act.ng Colonial Secretary, one the contract for a mail and coolie "mm 7 gat,on service between Madras Port or fitt.ng U p a ight bu '^o \orthern entrance of Penang Harbour42 words
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Article63 1901-01-17 6 H.M.S. Glory, which left 1 aniong F airar -ye, ing. 8 Umber f ye^erday JdJ' I H V )ich le Cardiff abt "t .hnnTr d Vestcf day afternoon with •bout 5 000 tons coal fo, this port Ine Kazan, one of th*» c 'jj- He extra M. M.63 words
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Article732 1901-01-17 6 "The Geisha." That Mr. Dallas has on the present occasion one of the strongest Companies that have ever toured through the Far East was fully borne out by the performance of Jhe Geisha by that Company at the Town Hall last night, before a crowded house. The732 words
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Article99 1901-01-17 6 Nineteenth century development and rhZr.n T P UCed "^important change m the daily life o f the nation— they have dethroned the preacher to a and tl^'T"*' a r d establish "d .he author public ThU l> 3S instructo of the pub ic. 199 words
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Article24 1901-01-17 6 Yesterday, totb, two (fatal) cas-s of cholera were reported, both Chinese males, r at 70 Craig Road, the oth.r at 63 Circular Rond J24 words
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Article219 1901-01-17 6 The annual general meeting of the Garrison Rifle Club was held at the Town Hall last evening, Major Lewis Jones m the Chair, among others present being Col. Pennefather, Lt. Magrath, Messrs. Flannagan, Ager, Hayward, Wallace. The accounts presented showed a balance from last year of $75219 words
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Article703 1901-01-17 6 (To the Editor m§ the Times.) Sir,— l am able to give you the following absolutely authentic history of the relations of Mr. Kniger and Mr. Delcasse, and an account of the pressure which the former last week brought to bear upon the French Government, to703 words
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Article164 1901-01-17 6 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied r* honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the T lnds b > mer's game, and the philosopher's cam n°whettes thyr wittes, recreates they? mVn^^ hurts no body m the mean season." **i All communications should be addressed Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press." D164 words
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Article, Illustration154 1901-01-17 6 W. Geary - W. Geary, By London (From the "Daily Telegraph.") White to play and mate m three mov» ;S Game No. 258. Here is an interesting Rame from Prague \V, take the score and notes from the Briiu Magazine. Danish Gambit. »*O4 V 3 VXl\b) 2 4 OO4mate. (a)154 words
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Article, Illustration113 1901-01-17 6 ihe following moves have been made m the cable match between Batavia and Singapore, the p« me having been somewhat interrupted holidays. J Vienna Opbnin<.. In this position, beinj* BaUvia's turn to play Singapore wired that if Qx B their reply would be QR-Ki, but a telegram113 words
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Article29 1901-01-17 6 Ihe following are the entries for tb< Penang Club Handicap 13 m all, Residue Olaf, Deemster, Chevalier, Ro.-naree, a grant, Nereus, Ante, Battlefield. Milton. Gaylass, Bruin, Bittern.29 words
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Article105 1901-01-17 6 "Nearly 9ft. m boots and fe*, and Bft. lifl. Ir his stockings," stands Hassan All, who was landed at Liverpool from New York by the Etrur.a recently. An Fgyptian by berth, he is returning tl the land of his fathers on a four months' holiday. His105 words
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Article252 1901-01-17 7 Mthough so recently come to Singapore, inn ection with the construction of the k av to Johore, that he cannot new rauw<»> ■> have become widely known here, oC al friends of Capt. S. E. Bolton shocked to hear of his (juite lexpected death252 words
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Article81 1901-01-17 7 At the Assizes yesterday, before the f Justce, Sundaram Modrliar was sentenced to three years' imprisonment :or house breaking, Lim Ah Row to four imprisonment and Wan Ah Kow to iwo years, for a similar offence. Tarn Nam was sent to gaol for three years for riminal breach81 words
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Article126 1901-01-17 7 Hokien living at 603 North-Bridge-rd rts that during the early hours of yesterday his coolie absconded with §100 odd D notes and $144 worth of chandu. A fire occurred m 48 Clyde Terrace at ;-2o a.m. yesterday, but was extinguished Defore any damage was done. At 2 \).m.126 words
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Article255 1901-01-17 7 Magistrate's Appeal. morning Mr. Justice Leach gave idgment m the appeal m the case of v. L Katz, convicted of importing fire arms without a permit. he learned judge amended the convic- eliminating that portion which concated the arms. In the course of judgment he The evidence is255 words
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93 1901-01-17 7 We learn that Mr. F. K. Jennings was the victim of a serious accident late last night when returning home m a rikisha from the performance at the Town Hall. The puller, going too fast down River Valley-rd. Hill, slipped when at the93 words
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Article102 1901-01-17 7 This afternoon before Captain Craufurd m the Marine Court, seven European seamen belonging to the steamer Dundarn. for which Messrs. Boustead and Co. are the local agents, were charged with disobeying the lawful command of the Master of this vessel whilst at Calcutta. Capt. H. Strom stated that102 words
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Article229 1901-01-17 7 The official gentlemen who were so preternaturally solicitous about ihe welfare of these lads— that is to say, the official Majority— were, to 3 man, unmarried and childless. Vide Singapore Free Press, Out upon you, ye Officials, who manifestly fail To make your earthly sojourn of permanent229 words
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Article221 1901-01-17 7 Thus a correspondent m Indian Engineering on the subject of water meters m Bombay Unless we are to attribute it to pure cussedness or the evil darkness of the blind who will not see, it is impossible to conceive how a body of intelligent men like the Bombay221 words
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Article115 1901-01-17 7 Rice Mills Ablaze. Rangoon, Dec. 31st.— One of the most destructive fires perhaps yet recorded m Rangoon m connection with rice-milling factories occurred at twenty minutes to one o'clock this morning m Messrs. Bulloch Brothers' extensive rice-milling premises m Lower Poozoondaung, on the right bank of115 words
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Article1435 1901-01-17 7 SATURDAY. JANUARY 12, 190 1. Lieut. S. E. Hollond, Rifle Brigade, has arrived at home, as an invalid, from South Africa. Lt. Trotter, 16th M.1., is probably to succeed Lieut. Magrath as adjutant, on the departure of the latter for Bangalore. Major W. F. Hawkins. R.E., formerly m Singapore, was1,435 words
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Article910 1901-01-17 8 Quicquid aguiit homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal. The hero of the short Autumn Session of Parliament is undoubtedly Mr. Chamberlain, and for this his bitterest enemies are alone responsible. So unreasonably furious are their attacks upon him that they defeat their own ends, and exalt910 words
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Article513 1901-01-17 8 This popular musical comedy was produced by Mr. Henry Dallas last night, for the first and only time this season The diversity of characters, the b ightness and catchiness of the music, the smartness of the dialogue, and, above all, the extraordinary whimsicalities of Fl pper, served513 words
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Article181 1901-01-17 8 Yesterday, nth. there were reported tvyo (fatdl) cases of cholera, both malt Chinese; one at 138 Rochore Road, one at 148 Queen Street. It is pleasant to see that Capt. C. V. N. Lyn*, of the 16th M.I. at Singapore, has qualified under the Queen's Regulations as an interpreter m181 words
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Article936 1901-01-17 8 (By a Straits Handicapper at Home.) In future years we will look back on 1900 as a very ordinary year, seeing that the 3 year olds are very bad and 2 year old performers only moderate. Of all the special features of the Racing season, none936 words
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Article64 1901-01-17 8 Both the Juvenile Football Club S pore, and the Crescent Football rP Penang, have been exempted from r tration under the Societies Ordinance Seventeen Chinamen have been n a to be banished. 1er His Honour has nominated Mr. tyj Hi a Municipal Commissioner MaJ a take effect from64 words
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Article196 1901-01-17 8 Hurrah for the glorious Glory, The big bold and beautiful Glory. You may say what you please, But the Queen of the Seas, In the East is the battleship Glory. Full of pride of her namesakes' story And of noble inherited glory Riding Queen of the Sea*, In196 words
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Article411 1901-01-17 8 The Aristea, with a cargo of liquid I from Batoum, coaled at Tanjong Pagar, and left for Shanghai yesterday. The Anvruan Colljor /V; from Norfolk N. V. yesterday and Is io the roads. The Kozan, with Russian troops from Odessa, arrived yesterday and is now coaling at Borneo411 words
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Article1447 1901-01-17 9 date of the Marine Club Ball is Friday, J«»' 2 5 th (Burns' Anniversary) and c 23rd, as some people have imagined. a pretty little Empire Calendar for 1901 caches us from Messrs. A. Fox Co., High st Lfrs. Van Someren, wife of the wellmgoon barri-ter,1,447 words
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Article886 1901-01-17 9 Regina v. Katz." To the Editor. Sir, I must say lam feelingdisappointed with our local Daniel, whose judgments I have hitherto maintained were worth more than those of all the other judges put together. This is my grievance. When I read m your valuable paper last Friday This morning886 words
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Article49 1901-01-17 9 Capt. C. E. R dcliffe, ist R fie Brigade, wa^ slightly womded m South Africa on the 26th December It will be remembered \ha' CC a t. Badliffe, immt-diattl after his ar val m S ng^pore from Hongkong had th. bad lutk to break his leg m a paperchase.49 words
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Article846 1901-01-17 9 "San Tot." A crowded house witnessed the final production of M San Toy at the Town Hall on Saturday night and the reception given to the Company was a very hearty one, encores being the order of the evening and even double encores. San Toy/ 1 Miss846 words
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Article19 1901-01-17 9 The death is re^o ted from home of Dr. William King, for many years head of the Geological Survey.19 words
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997 1901-01-17 10 111. (Written for the Singapore Free Press.) Who that hath ever wielded quill m these days hath omitted to empty his ink-pot on the evils and inconveniences of modern advertising? The system is not without material advantage to certain parties, but997 words
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Article214 1901-01-17 10 After remaining m sombre garb for years, the pates at Gov rnment House have been painted a light greenish blue, presumably m honour of the forthcoming royal visit. An aes'hetic taste m colours, You'll invariably find, Is a certain indication Of a highly polished mind. This,214 words
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Article209 1901-01-17 10 AN ECHO FROM THE BELLE." The following story has been round the world and now comes from Hongkong. It is vouched for by the Sydney correspondent of the Daily Mail. It runs as follows The Australian naval contingent m China has a band which became a popular institution immediately on209 words
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Article172 1901-01-17 10 Messrs. Elcum and Saunders, who live together at 94 Thomson rd., report the theft of their watches, from the house, between the hours of 7 and 10 last night. 1 hey had left them on a table m a room upstairs and had afterwards gone out on to the verandah.172 words
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159 1901-01-17 10 Before His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, Sir Henry Blake and the best house that has been seen at the Theatre Royal, City Hall, for very many years, a glove-fight came off on this evening of the Bth inst. between Gunner Mustoe of H.M.S. Barfleur159 words
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Article202 1901-01-17 10 S.C.C. 2nd XI. v. Next XVI. This match, played on the Esplanade on Saturday, resulted m a draw m favour of the former. Next XVI. Lieut. Monro, h Benjafield 6 C. Bedford c Hennin^»s b Benjafield C. M. Curtis b Gahagan o L. H. Woods b Gahagan 26 Lieut.202 words
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Article410 1901-01-17 10 Some little time ago (says a Ceylon paper) a paragraph appeared m a Straits paper stating that Mr. Matthews, the Consuiting Engineer for the Colombo Harbour Works, would proceed to Singapore after his usual visit to Ceylon m February or March next. We made enquiries at the time and were410 words
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Article74 1901-01-17 10 The half yearly general meeting o f th above club was held at the club house Saturday last, when the following W e° n appointed officials for 190 1. President Ahmed B. Asman, Vice Prp^^ a S. S. Alhady, Hon. Sec. H. M. Sirat^-A Hon. Sec. Bajuri.74 words
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Article61 1901-01-17 10 After an extended tour through thf Native States, this popular Marion*** Entertainment opens m the Town Hall Thursday evening with the well-knowr Bluebeard "—one of the favourit formances given by the Company. A magnificent re-dressing of the pets" is taking place and as the Comm ny plays but61 words
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123 1901-01-17 10 A Washington telegram states l n the Senate to-day, Senator Stewart introduced a bill treating a Supreme Court lor th, Philippine islands, with five Judges, who are to be appointed for life, and each of whom is to draw a salary of $20,003 per annum.123 words
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Article104 1901-01-17 10 The Yanarrra came into port on Saturday afternoon with a cargo of Bengal coal which she is discharging at Borneo W iari The Monkseaton, with a full cargo ot Japan coal, is discharging now at Taitjong Pagar. The Russian transport Kazan sailed for Vladivostock yesterday ifter coaling. The104 words
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Article414 1901-01-17 10 The Government of Siam has determined to establish a department of Paper Currency, notes to be issued at Bangko' exchangeable for cash on demand at all treasuries. They will be legal tender and the security will be cash, bullion, or easily realisable first class securities. Rut up country treasuries may414 words
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Article1019 1901-01-17 11 H M. S. Brisk arrived at Hongkong from Manila on the Bth inst. The Tokio Beer Co. lost 114,000 yen frring the first half of 1900. Shanghai A.D.C. plays Our Flat' (}n Wednesday night municipality of Nagasaki is raising 1 V. 1,320,000, to improve the water1,019 words
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Article70 1901-01-17 11 His Singapore friends will be concerned to read this, from the Globe of the 20th ult Lieut. -Gen. Sir Charles Warren yesterday gave an address at Wem Grammar School, Salop, of which he is an <Id boy. After distributing a few of the school prizes he was70 words
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Article40 1901-01-17 11 The following are the handicaps for the Club Handicap. I Residue 10.10 Chevalier 10.4 Olaf 10.3 Bruin 103 Rosnaree 911 Battlefield 9.10 Ante 910 Gaylass 9.8 Deemster 96 Bittern 8. 11 Nereus 8.10 Wilton S.s Vagrant 7 1040 words
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Article187 1901-01-17 11 It is not everybody who, like Sir Alexander Swettenham, has ceremonially inaugurated the construction of a railway. That official is therefore justified m utilising this good story, which is quite susceptible of being related at a dinner party before the ladies rise A propos of inexplicable telegrams,187 words
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Article674 1901-01-17 11 iO THE hDITOR. Sir, The ttached is a cutting from "Aberdeen Journal of Dec. i2lh, igoo and may be of some interest after the leader m Friday's Free Press. This ll Newly discovered paving material has been well tried m Aberdeen during the last four or five674 words
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Article80 1901-01-17 11 The monthly report of the Mine Manager says that during the month, 261 tons of ore have been crushed for 165 oz. of smelted gold. The mill ran continuously. On No. 1 level m th** Eastern workings, a winze has been sunk 33 ft. on the80 words
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Article82 1901-01-17 11 In the House of Commons on th* 15th u\t.,\ Mr. Warner asked the Seretary for War if he could s y uh^t was being done towards putting Hongkong m a proper state of defence, especi l!y ihe arming of the forts with modern breech-loading guns, providing the82 words
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Article176 1901-01-17 11 The China Gazette of the 4<h inst, says:— The unfortunate Chinaman Kun^» 1 how, who was kidnapped by the Viceroy Li Hung-ilian^'s headhunters out of the Settlement on Saturday wtek, is still a prisoner m the West Gate C^mp, owing to the dilatoriness of the Consul -r176 words
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Article121 1901-01-17 11 It is very hard lines that vessels arriving from Singapore, or any other p«»rt where infectious disease prevails, should be th tamed within .->i^ht of the City for the pre ciiued twenty -four t\uurs before anyone can land, li is particularl) hard on those who charter vessels121 words
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Article127 1901-01-17 11 The Medical Press arid Circular after pointing out how instruments and o her apparatus of the operating room are carefully asepiicised, remarks that danger still lurks m the long dress of the nurse or probationer. Every movement of awo man who trails her dress is bound to127 words
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Article231 1901-01-17 11 A London telegram, dated ist Dec, says: There is a noticeable incursion of Filipinos into London and Paris. The report, subsequently denied, that Agoncillo, Aguinaldo's agen* m Europe, was contemplating going to Hongkong to reorganize there the Filipino transport and resuppiy the Filipinos with munitions of war, has231 words
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Article1396 1901-01-17 12 Report for six weeks ending on 11th January 1901 Mining. Bukit Hitam Mine. The Main Level South ha s been extended a further 16ft. making a total of 138 ft. The reef m the face is tully sft. wide and gold can be seen m the face. A fair1,396 words
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Article340 1901-01-17 12 A Significant Letter. The following is a translation of a letter written (or purporting to have been written) on the 13th ultimo by H. M. Kwang Hsu at Hsian to the Czar of Russia •The Emperor of China hereby sends enquiries as to340 words
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Article102 1901-01-17 12 A nolle prosequi was entered yesterday by the Attorney-General m the case of Tan Guan Seng and Chua Teng, charged with the murder of the captain of a Chinese twakow m December last. It will be remembered that the twakow on which the crime was committed102 words
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Article112 1901-01-17 12 The December monthly medal was played for on Friday Jan. 4th. H. V. S. Davids 48 6 42 C. H. E. Robertson 46 +1 a-j J Ferrier .49 2-- 47 A. Macartney 54 7__ W. C. D. Turner did not play. The gold medal for winners112 words
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Article716 1901-01-17 12 M The French Maid." This melodious musical comedy, the work of that clever musician Mr. Walter Slaughter, was produced for the first time m Singapore last night by the Dallas Company, before a very large and enthusiastic audience. The scene of the piece is laid m716 words
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Article57 1901-01-17 12 Result of Ladies January Monthly Medal, played yesterday I Mrs. Machale -49 13 36 Mrs. Saunders -43 4 39 Mrs. De Sturler 55 15 40 Mrs. Lovell 47 scr. 47 Mrs. Allinson -59 12 47 Mrs. Evans -59 12 47 MissWerry S 6 5 5I Mrs. MacKenzie57 words
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Article42 1901-01-17 12 The plague m Western Bengal continues to increase, thirteen hundred deaths having occurred there last week (ending Dec. 29th) against one thousand during the previous week. Elsewhere throughout India a distinct improvement is occurring, both Mysore and Bombay Presidency reporting material decreases.42 words
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Article342 1901-01-17 12 MORE OF THE PADRE." And a Pendant Story. A Singapore friend who met the R G. M. Reith, the Padre of the sJnl pore Free Press, on a fishing excurbi On !j home, may m truth be said to have more of Mr. Reith than he ever did ht.\ He342 words
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Article141 1901-01-17 12 Major Turner, writing m August last from Thalda, Chota Nagpur, India, to a school journal m England says: I was an eye-withness of the running whun i am xoing to arscrYfr*. me jump was made on a flat road by a little Hindu boy oeiween five and141 words
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Article56 1901-01-17 12 The Hambletotii which left Calcjtu on the 4th instant with a full cargo jf coal for this port, arrived here yesterday afterThe American collier Pompey coaled at Tanjong Pa^ar before leaving for Manila on Sunday. The Nam Yang left for Maurit/js on Sunday after taking m a few56 words
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Article216 1901-01-17 12 In consequence of the H*ll being engaged for Wednesday, this Company will not open till Friday, Jan. 18th, the season m the Town Hall being Friday, Sat :rday and Monday. A service correspondent sends to tie Pall Mall Gazette some very interesting details regarding the working of wir<216 words
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Article1406 1901-01-17 13 -TTT^rrespondence on the question M ,vnang tongkang accommodation was fid before th« Council yesterday. The Imperial Family of Jspan receives 0 yen from the public revenues. nne.se army costs 38,030,000 yen, £i" the navy 3 8,3^°°°Peking, Chinese dressed as foreignbegun to indulge m robbery with and1,406 words
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Article1148 1901-01-17 13 Tuesday, Jan. isth, 1901. Present H. H. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alex. Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) The Hon'ble the Acting Col. Secretary (Walter Egerton.) the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer). 9 the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) the Colonial Treasurer (F. G. Penny.) the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray.) J. M.1,148 words
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Article332 1901-01-17 13 S. C. C. v. 35TM Co. R. A. A Win 1 or the C'lui bi Three Goals to one. A friendly match was played between these teams last evening on the Cricket Club ground. The play was not of a very high order, being of a straggling nature.332 words
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Article88 1901-01-17 13 Mr. T. E. Earle's agitation for a revisai of the Fees paid under the Stamps Ordinance has produced the following result from the Colonial Office. After careful consideration of the enclosures La your despatch, I am of opinion that it has not been shown that the increase88 words
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Article1251 1901-01-17 14 Threi Books from Macmillan 6c CoMrANY's Nbw List. Miss Florence Montgomery is not one of those writers of to-day who consider it necessary to produce from two to five volumes annually m order to keep the reading-public m mind of a first success. She cannot1,251 words
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135 1901-01-17 14 FAILURE OF FILIAL INSTINCT IN A CALF. Says the Finan^ Gazette This mornmg, whilst a Bengali was leading a cowbuiialo .with 2 calves, along Light Street, Mr. bell, the 3rd magUtratr, happened to wheel past them on his bicycle. Unknown to him, one of the calves followed him into the135 words
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Article151 1901-01-17 14 The following has been officially communicated to us A case of plague was discovered at 89, Market Street yesterday m a boy of 10 years of age. Dr. Middleton, the Municipal Health Officer, was called to the house shortly after 4 pm. and thinking the case151 words
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Article122 1901-01-17 14 Correspondence laid before the LeffblaJive Council with reference to the proposal tor Messrs. Coode, Son and Matthews re presentative to visit the Colony, points out that these matters are to be considered i. rhe construction of a small breakwater from Mt. Palmer m the direction of the mouth122 words
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Article1291 1901-01-17 14 (Via Ceylon,) London, December 30th. The British have reocenpied Ficksburg. A force of sixty Boers has appeared m the vicinity of Ladygrey. A despatch from Lord Kitchener, dated from Pretoria, states that while the column under General Colville was engaged near Greylingstad, another commando attacked the baggage. Capt. Radclyffe1,291 words
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Advertisement308 1901-01-17 14 fJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI n BANKING CORPORATION. keL D E r U v P b C f A uTd A^ Sterling Reserve Sio,ooo,oooK oilver Reserve 8 2 000 000 I2 .^o,ooc RESERVE LIAmLITY QP > pnowwßTOftd #«vi«;,rt Court or Directors. N. A Subs, Esq.— Chairman. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Dkputy Chairman E.308 words
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Article76 1901-01-17 15 special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Jan. 9th, 3.46 p.m. Count Wildcrsce returns to Europe m March or April. Hongkong, Jan. nth, 11.30 p.m. Count Waldcrsee has rejected a demand the Chinese authorities to cease expedite considers] they are f for the protection of the life and76 words
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Article45 1901-01-17 15 Chang chih-tung protests against th c »ccupation of the Taku- Peking ad because it would be a menace to the ience of China. He also protests against the restriction importation of arms and ammunii are necessary for the prevention y recurring rebellion45 words
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Article19 1901-01-17 15 W. C. Hillier on Friday visited hang-chih-tung. He proceeds to Europe by the next English mail.19 words
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Article9 1901-01-17 15 Thr illness of Lihungchang is delaying negotiations.9 words
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Article22 1901-01-17 15 placards which had been sted at Canton have been removed at i c instance of the British Consul.22 words
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Article22 1901-01-17 15 Hongkong, 14th Jan., 1. 54 p.m. The management of the whole Pekingaikwan Railway has been given tolavto the Germans.22 words
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Article49 1901-01-17 15 Friday Yeung-Ku-Wan, a leading Reformer, was killed m a house here. The assassin made his escape. consternation amongst the cal Chinese who are identified with the n r me, which is unquestionably of a character, is believed to have been nstigated by Chinese m high position.49 words
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Article120 1901-01-17 15 S p.m. yesterday as the Ban F§ lying about 300 yards off Johnston's leaving for Pontianak a steam 1 owned by Messrs. Howarth Erskine Co. ame to grief. It appears the »»ad delivered some things on board noving away did not get sufficiently the twin-screw propellers which120 words
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Article49 1901-01-17 15 fcta lives arrested a man m Tringsterday, carrying some suspiring property, and took him to »»<* station. This morning, a report =^ivcdbythe police that 15 Tringhe house of a Chinaman, had been yesterday. The property identified as that found on the the previous day and he has agly been charged.49 words
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Article37 1901-01-17 15 The United States has proposed an international congress [on China affairs] at Washington or some other capital, to consider the amount of indemnity to be demanded, and also the general question of commercial treaties.37 words
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Article20 1901-01-17 15 America Withdraws Her Rejected Proposals. America has withdrawn her proposal to transfer the China negotiations to Washington.20 words
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Article17 1901-01-17 15 The Rt. Revd. Bishop Favier, French Bishop at Peking, returns to China on Feb. Ist.17 words
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Article35 1901-01-17 15 Fifty cyclists made a dash to secure a pass at Pickaneerskloof, Picquetberg, before the arrival o^Boers. The latter were repulsed after sharp fighting. The cyclists lost three men killed aad 23 wounded.35 words
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Article253 1901-01-17 15 The western invaders are now seventy miles to the south of Calvinia and are expected to advance along the shore. Bluejacket! and guns have been landed at Lambert Bay which has been entrenched. Hertzog with the main body of 700 are fifty miles to the east of253 words
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Article13 1901-01-17 15 The story of the cyclists' fight wired yesterday is untrue.13 words
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Article32 1901-01-17 15 The Daily Telegraph correspondent at Vienna says that the United States proposal to transfer the negotiations with China to Washington has met with an emphatic refusal [by the Powers.]32 words
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Article64 1901-01-17 15 QUEEN ANNE DEAD AGAIN." The formation of three additional Indian Infantry regiments has been sanctioned. The formation of two more is contemplated. They will be employed to garrison Mauritius, Singapore, Hongkong, and Ceylon. The Imperial Exchequer will bear the cost. [This news was published m India over five weeks ago,64 words
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44 1901-01-17 15 The new British Columbian Asiatic Immigration Act was first enforced yesterday, on the arrival of the Empress of Japan, when a number of Japanese were rejected. The Chinese immigrants were untouched, their immigration being regulated by the Dominion law.44 words
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Article20 1901-01-17 15 The Town Guards now enrolled m th* Cape number b,ooo. They are drilling m the public squares.20 words
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Article43 1901-01-17 15 A party of Boers have arrived at Berlin. They intend settling m Namaqualand and will be assisted by the German authorities. A copy of the terms on which they will settle will be sent to the Boers at St. Helena.43 words
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51 1901-01-17 15 Great Britain has made representations to Russia on behalf of the bond-holders of the Newchwang-Shanhaikwan railway, as it is considered the Russians have exceeded the military requirements of the situation. The question of compensation will be brought forward when the railway line has been restored to the51 words
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Article14 1901-01-17 15 The rising m Gambia is spreading and the outlook is grave.14 words
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Article13 1901-01-17 15 Arrival at Southampton. The Maine has arrived at Southampton.13 words
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Article19 1901-01-17 15 The London and Globe Financial Corporation Ltd. is being liquidated, with a view to re-construction.19 words
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Article127 1901-01-17 15 The Bishop of London is dead. Passengers Leaving by the Mails. Jan. 10.— Per M. M. Laos: For Saigon. Mr. de Montebello, Mr. R. Badetty. For Hongkong. Mr. J. H. Carpenter, Mr. Maclaren, Mrs. M. des Neves. For Shanghai Mr. Branblat. Jan. ii. Per P.127 words
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Article290 1901-01-17 15 P. AND O. Per Japan, Jan. ig.— Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Stormont and child, Mrs. Ingpen and infant, Mr. and Mrs. Morrell and child, Mr. Morrison. Per Chusan, Jan. 25. Gunner McDonald, Sergt. A. Howarth, Gunner H. C. Parsons, Sapper E. E. Buck, Sergt. Sampson, Mrs.290 words
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160 1901-01-17 15 Passengers for Straits, China Japan. Per N. D. L. Sachsen, from Hamburg, due Jan. 1 8.— Mr. and Mrs. B. Jan sen. hrom Southampton.—Mr. C. Backe, Mr. C. Bruck, Mr. J. G. Boyd. From Yokohama. Mr. and Mrs. H. Mandl, Mr. G. Tyszkiewicz. Per P. O. Malacca, due Jan. 18.160 words
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Advertisement16 1901-01-17 15 HARTFORD TROPICAL SINGLE TUBE TYRES, Price $15 each. STRAITS CYCLES AGENCY, ay i 0 Battirt Road.16 words
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Advertisement668 1901-01-17 15 pOMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE. t Telegraphic Address.— MESS AGERIE. The mail steamers will leave Singapore on «r about the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD HOMEWARD From Singapore. From Singapore. I go l 1901. Sydney Jan. 19 Salazie J*n. 20 Tonkin Feb. 4 Indus Feb. 3 Annam Peb. 16 Laos Feb.668 words
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Advertisement693 1901-01-17 16 Nederlandscne Handel-Maat-NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY. Established 1824. Paid up Capital f. 35,783,000— (abt. j&3,noo,ooo.) Kiserve Fund f. 2,958,000— (abt. 246,500.) Head Office m Amsterdam. Head Agency m Batavia. Branches i Penang, Rangoon, Medan (Deli), Semarang, Soarabaya, Padang, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Pasoeroen, Tjilatjap, Gorontalo, Pa lem bang. Corrbspondbnts at Bombay, Colombo, Madras,693 words
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Advertisement11 1901-01-17 16 PRIME AMERICAN SALT BEEF, 25 cents per Ib. From McALISTER Go.11 words
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Miscellaneous751 1901-01-17 16 CLEARANCES. January 10. Dr. H. J. Kiabr, Nor. str., Larsen, for Bangkok. Elita Nossack, Ger. str., Bruhn, for Bangkok. Trym, Nor. str., Dahl, for Saigon. Sarib Borneo, Dut. str., Flak, for Kotie, via ports. C. Apcar, Brit, str., Oiifent, for Hongkong. Bbsitang, Dut. str., Kool, for Banjoelintjar. Van Outhoorn, Dut.751 words
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Miscellaneous805 1901-01-17 16 SHARE LIST, JANUARY x6th, 190 i. Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares p 4I Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal, f 2,000,000 414,231 199,875 Deferred. £5 1,250 Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 10,000 f£ 8,584 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4.80 Buyers. 175.000 87,500 17,500 1 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd.805 words
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