The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 21 February 1901
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1901-02-21 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st 1901 No. 70818 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article69 1901-02-21 1 At Kuala Lumpor on the 12th, the wife of (apt. H. S. Ainslie, (sth Fusilier^) of a son. On the 14th inst., at 53, Grange Road, the wife of J. O. Anthonis/, of a daughter. At Blanche Cottage, Sootts Road, on the 19th inst., the wife of J. Schl-dbl69 words
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Article35 1901-02-21 1 On the 22nd Jan., at Gracechurch Chantry, New York, Gborge Bruce- Webster, of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and I hina, to Marian Kimkbrle\, only daughter of W.lter Tufts Sutton, of New York.35 words
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Article58 1901-02-21 1 On the 3rd Feb. at the General Hospital, Shanghai, Georgk Kilgouk, aged 33 years, son of William Kilgour, Joho.e. ""At the General Hospital, Rangoon, Alfred Williams, Manager tOMessrs. Whiteaivay Laidlaw at Co., Moulmein a ed 27. At the General Hospital, Singapore, on Saturday, 16th February, Marie, widow of the58 words
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Article, Illustration29 1901-02-21 1 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain, Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain j Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw Pl-4ce- to Religion. Loyalty, and Law.29 words
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Article92 1901-02-21 1 Our views on the whole subject of Mr.' Gentle's retirement, as a result of the exercise of a certain official discretion, being what they are, we merely note the fact that Mr. GENTLE is to receive a gratuity on retirement, when the requisite legislative sanction shall have92 words
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Article370 1901-02-21 1 Sir Henry McCallum is ending his tenure of office m Newfoundland under auspicious circumstances. The trade Of that Colony, for the year, it is to be noted, ends satisfactorily, and there is general prosperity. Sir HENRY secured popularity early m his stay there by touring the coasts370 words
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Article525 1901-02-21 1 (Feb. 15th.) A correspondent writes a timely letter on the question of the flag proper to be displayed over public buildings that are not Government buildings m Singapore. And particularly as to the flag to be flowtk from the Municipal flagstafTs on the Municipal buildiiu s and525 words
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Article298 1901-02-21 1 Precocious Henry Edward The Army and Navy Gazette is m the main a serious professional paper. Therefore when it comments on Sir Henry McCallum's career, the observations it makes are worthy of attention. In its issue of January 12th it says "Colonel Sir H.E. McCullum, R.K., A D.c, is to298 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement316 1901-02-21 1 CONTENTS. Gratuity, 109 lack, 109 j Edward 109 Swettenham, no ...no B Telephone, no i W er Ellis at Spion fCop, no Sir frank Swettenham, no IferryMay, KIO I Kranji Railway, 1 13 Who h to Blame V 114 nts. I I'Arr Marion* <te-. 1 16 hampionship 11 1 1316 words
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Advertisement119 1901-02-21 1 Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. 32, RAFFLES PLACE. JUST RECEIVED. China from within, by Stanley Smith §2.25 Coniidbntial Talks with Husband and Wifb, by L. B. Sperry Story or thb South African War, by Capt. A. Te Mahan $2.50 Model and Black Board Drawing, by F. F. Lydon $2.25 Bridge Whist,119 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous289 1901-02-21 1 THE WEEK. Ihe mail from Europe of Jan. 21st arrived by the N.D.L. Bayern on Friday, followed by the M.M. Annam on Sunday, with dates up to Jan. jfith. The next outward mail is due by the P. ex. O. Plassy on Sunday. The last homeward mail left by the289 words
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Article471 1901-02-21 2 To-morrow Sir Alexander Swettenham relinquishes the diiection of the affairs of tht* Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States, after a period of service dating from 1895. It is improbable that Sir Alexander will return to this Colony he is b« ing succeeded by his brother Sir471 words
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Article279 1901-02-21 2 Governor-General Doumer is passing through Singapore by the French mail leaving to-morrow afternoon. He is an able and hard-working official and means well. But, unluckily, his grand railway plans, ior lack of labour— the Chinese coolie does not like Indo-China and the ways of the fonctionnaire— -have279 words
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Article197 1901-02-21 2 The Outlook informs the public that prior to her marriage the Queen of Holland had a telephone installed between her palace and that where her fiance was lodging. What a charming vista that opens up of sweet confidences and conferences tempered Only by the wayward tricks of197 words
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Article1045 1901-02-21 2 (Feb. 1 8th.) In the Nineteenth Century lor January Mr. L OPPENHEIM, who appears to have been a member of Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry that formed a portion of the force that attacked Spion Kop on the night of the J3rd January 1900 gives a graphic1,045 words
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Article195 1901-02-21 2 We are glad to welcome Sir Frank Swettenham as the new Officer Administering the Government. There is not much about the Straits and the Native States that Sir Frank does not know. As to the prospects of the Government and the public pulling well together, it is195 words
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Article818 1901-02-21 2 (Feb. 20th.) As the Epistoller to the Corinthians U t Evil communications corr manners. A sad instance of that co' to us from Hongkong. But by Way premise, it is proper to remark tt' the fistic art has come under disting patronage at the Malta of the818 words
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Article423 1901-02-21 3 Pre* IDI NTSHIP AND THE Discretion." —Singapore will have heard, the decision of the Colonial Mr Gentle's <ase. It was, as was -•<] m favour of the Acting Red tape required that he barked, rig t or wrong. however, draw attention to one i fficial letter, viz v The423 words
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Article55 1901-02-21 3 issful Smoking Concert was the Tanglin Club last night, the visit of the Selangor 1 were a large number of present, who were thoroughly with a good programme and refreshments. Particularly good rs. J G.aham Kirk, Rowland Koek, G. Diss, Ferguson and Lieut. Frewen, '< field ably55 words
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Article60 1901-02-21 3 i Broagh writes to us from thai he will be only able to stay lh s >ngaporr en route to China, "i u ri of the alterations m his "8 His dates will be -"The Tyranny of Tears" »^ur A. is, by Haddon Chambers. D.ndy D.ck'60 words
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Article337 1901-02-21 3 Although not quite so numerously attended as could be wished, owing to the Cricket, the holidays, and so on, some good work has been done m connection with the S. V A. Camp down at Keppel Harbour. On Monday the afternoon's work was on the337 words
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Article406 1901-02-21 3 Inconsequence of the occurrence ot the third case of plague, the Colonial Secretaryasks us to state that passengers leaving for other ports will be for the present examined as before at the newly Government Quarters at Teloh Ayer, and to republish for public information the following: Il406 words
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79 1901-02-21 3 German Shipping Enterprise. The Hansa Steamship Company, of Hamburg and Bremen, whose vessels call at Colombo regularly on the way to Madras and Calcutta, and Rangoon, are about to inaugurate a service of nnicn c big steamers taking the route of New York,79 words
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Article431 1901-02-21 3 H. E. Sh£ng assures his foreign friends that H. E. Li Hung-chang is m perfect health. The Japanese Press write m the most feeling terms about the death of Queen Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Colquhoun left for Java by the Giang Seng at daylightMalay Mail - 431 words
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Article337 1901-02-21 3 That useful volume the v Chronicle and Directory for China, Japan, the Straits Settlements, Indo-China, Philippines &c." for 190 1 reaches us from the Hongkong Daily Press. People seeking information about people or things m the Far East will tind the Chronicle indispensable for business. In spite of the disturbance337 words
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1019 1901-02-21 3 The annual meeting of the Members of the Presbyterian Church was held at the Church m Orchard-rd. yesterday evening. An excellent address on the mission work m Singapore was given by the Rev. John Steele, B. A. The report of the Session was read and commented1,019 words
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Correspondence.
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795 1901-02-21 4 To the Editor, Dear Sir, Both you and your contemporary have made violent attacks on the Government for (a) Not having given to the newspapers intimation of a meeting of the persons invited to sign the proclamation of the accession of King Edward theEd. S.F.P. - 795 words
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1059 1901-02-21 4 To the Editor. Dear Sir, The description of the wholesale slaughter of cattle, on the Patani during her last voyage is shocking to one's ideas of humanity. Still more to ideas of commercial economy. Is there any explanation forthcoming? The Patani is, I hear,1,059 words
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Article1515 1901-02-21 4 Fee. 13TH, IQOI. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Commission was held at 2 30 p.m. Present: Mr. J. O. Anthonisz, President; Messrs. W. Evans, Choa Giang Thye, Wee Thiam Tew, Lee Choon Guan, Barker, Jago, Sohst and Moses. Financial. The weekly sta tunent shows a balance of1,515 words
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Article82 1901-02-21 4 Singapore is to be visited by Mr. Ch*** Bertram, the celebrated conjurer. ***_J peared three times before Her M*|Wj and no less than 23 before the Prince Wales. Mr. Bertram is on an Indian tour. and will arrive here next week, giving P ,r,0 j mances at82 words
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Article591 1901-02-21 5 M case of either cholera or plague was ep orte.) up to P-m- yesterday. r he death is announced of Sir [John Maclure, member for Stretford. >f r \V. H. Sutton has been appointed ,'-pr of the Royal Johore Tin Mining sfiS place of Mr. H.R.591 words
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Article1098 1901-02-21 5 Cross-St. Schools. The annual prize distribution of the Crovern ment Schools took place atCrossst. at 2.30 p.m. yesterday, when there were on the platform the hon'ble Walter Egerton, Acting Colonial Secretary, and Mr. J. B. Elcum, Inspector of Schools, who m commenting on the school report expressed himself1,098 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter162 1901-02-21 5 To thl Editor. Dear Sir,— lt may be of interest to the Municipality here to know the dt-cision of the Heralds' College, which, of course, is the supreme authority on such matters, as to the proper ensign to display on Public (not Government) Buildings. A lew years162 words
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486 1901-02-21 5 vo tiif Editor. Sir, The lengthy correspondence m your columns has not brought out any practical suggestions as to how the cruelties of the cattle carrying trade between Bangkok and this port can be mitigated, or rather no further than that the Captain should486 words
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Article290 1901-02-21 5 {Hongkong Daily Press.) London, 6th February. It is reported that the Emperor Kwang Hsu has sanctioned the death of fifteen guilty official.^ making exceptions of Prince Tuan and Luan who are to be degraded anc*~ banished. A great tire is m progress at Baku. It is estimated that eighteen290 words
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Article463 1901-02-21 5 In the case of Lee Ju Hiang vs. The Crown which was a claim for compensation m respect of certain land taken for tht Railway, the Chief Justice gave judgment on Tuesday last upon the question raised by counsel ior the claimant as to whether the Crown463 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement38 1901-02-21 5 It is understood at Bangkok, that as soon as the Royal Cremations are over, it is tbe intention oi H.M. the King to take a brief trip abroad. In this case the King wiih probably go to Java.38 words
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396 1901-02-21 6 Although from what Ceylon papers say it will be some time yet before that wellknown representative of the great engineering firm of Coode and Mathews, Mr. William Mathews, comes out to advise the Ceylon and Straits Governments as to harbour construction and improvement, it n.ay396 words
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Article258 1901-02-21 6 The Saratov sailed for Vladivostock yesterday evening, after receiving over 600 tens bunker coal at Borneo Wharf. The Khalif, with coals from Barry, left Tanjong Pagar, after coaling yesterday morning, for Chefoo. The Cimbria has arrived from Moji with a cargo of about 4,000 tons Japan coal for258 words
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Article119 1901-02-21 6 The classes at the Rafties Institution were closed this afternoon for the Chinese New Year holidays. The official introduction into Russia of the metrical system of weights and measures has now been definitively decided upon, and the Russian Minister of Finance is considering when and how this innova tion shall119 words
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Article350 1901-02-21 6 A Chinaman, walking along Crawfordst. yesterday, was passing a house m course of demolition when a heavy beam fell on him causing a compound fracture of the leg. There was no notice to warn off passers by from the dangerous locality, nor was there a fence350 words
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Article160 1901-02-21 6 In the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon; the application hy Mr. Nanson for a mandamus compelling the Licensing Justices to re-hear the application of Mrs Sarina Haas for a renewal of the license of the M Royal Oak" Hotel was again heard before His Lordship Mr. Justice Leach. The160 words
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Article374 1901-02-21 6 Writing m the Iron and Coal Trades Review," Mr. D. A. Thomas, M. P., says The demand for Welsh coal is an ever-increasing one, and the competition of American coal, of which so much has been heard recently, need cause us no alarm. The export374 words
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Article752 1901-02-21 6 We wish Sir Alexander Swettenham a pleasant trip to England, an enjoyable holiday there, and a prosperous and popular continuance of his career m Ceylon. The Rev. Dr. Luering, now at Ipoh, is said to be about to be transferred to Manila. An interesting letter on752 words
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229 1901-02-21 6 Mrs. Gawne very kindly sends to ft Editor some fuller and more accur t tails of the movements of the 20/I*^' Own Royal Lancaster Regiment com ed by her late husband, to suppl ernen 7^ scanty information available at the 1 Col.229 words
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Article223 1901-02-21 6 The Christmas Island Ordinance [901 and the Bankruptcy Oidinaiue Amendment Ordinance 1900 have disallowed. Sir F. A. Swettenham, X C.M.G is appointed Acting Colonial Secretary, fror the 17th instant. His Honour has appointed Mr. P, M Murphy, acting Deputy Master Attendant to be Magistrate and an Examiner of223 words
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Article213 1901-02-21 6 The first distribution of prixes of thi School (which was started m July 1899, took place yesterday at noon at the Schoo premises m Hill-street, m the presenc of the mothers and female relatives of the pupils. The prizes were presented by M r: Lim Boon213 words
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Article58 1901-02-21 6 Bishop F. H. Warne, of Calcutta «J preach at the Methodist Bpicopal O to morrow evening at 5 p m and ivil duct the revival service at night al P" These services will b| continued l Church throughout the week, como^'H' 0 at 8 p.m. every evening and visiting bers58 words
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Article1288 1901-02-21 7 •i«*<int homines nostrt estfarragolibelli. Q**" 4 JUVENAL. I„ oh) what a fall is there, my countrymen I" r sad to see the old Daily News after cent fall from grace. To think of a which has so long maintained the durable traditions of a great party,1,288 words
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Article93 1901-02-21 7 The S.V.A. last night marched from the Drill Hall to the Camp at Keppel Harbour for the annual training preparatory to Inspection. A considerable number of the S.V.R. also marched down with the Artillery, who took their 25 battery with pony draught. The Band of the M.I. played93 words
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Article41 1901-02-21 7 At Powell Cc.'s saleroom, yesterday afternoon a coconut planatation m the district ot Buddoh, containing an area of about 34 acres, was purchased by Na Kirn Seng for the sum of $12,100. The price obtained is considered very good.41 words
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Article141 1901-02-21 7 The new Federated Malay States Stamps of the values of 3, 4, 10, 20 and 50 cents have now arrived. The ten-cent is a springing tiger m dark green, oblong, with mauve borders and v Malay Federated States Postage and revenue," the value of the stamp being put m each141 words
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Article355 1901-02-21 7 Bangkok-Singapore Cattle Trade. fo the Editor. SiR, The scene described as having taken place on board the S. S. Patani on her last voyage from Bangkok m no way exaggerates, on the contrary, that which has frequently occurred during the prevalence of the N. E. Monsoon for the last355 words
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Article387 1901-02-21 7 An Intbrvibw with this Comfoser. Verdi is notoriously a difficult man to interview, therefore there is a special interest attached to an article m the Florentine magazine La Seen* Illustrata the author of which gives an account of a conversation which he had with the old387 words
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Article124 1901-02-21 7 It is pleasant to know that even if the public press is not n official M its hints on occasion are of service. The hint as to the advisability of photographing the Legislative Council, from time to time, as a record, has been taken. This morning, at Government House the124 words
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Article, Illustration598 1901-02-21 7 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, whicn whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press." Problem598 words
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Article67 1901-02-21 7 The welding of aluminum is a discovery of W. C. Hereaus, of Hanau. It is found that the metal becomes soft when heated by a blowpipe to a certain critical temperature, which exists within narrow limits, and that two pieces may then be so firmly joined by hammering that no67 words
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Article1296 1901-02-21 8 Prizb Distribution. The annual prize distribution was held at the Anglo-Chinese School yesterday afternoon, among the guests present being the Hon. W. R. Collyer (Chairman), Bishop Warne, of Calcutta, and Mr. Elcum, Inspector of Schools. The Principal, the Rev. Ernest S. Lyons, read a lengthy report, m the1,296 words
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Article137 1901-02-21 8 The Limbria and Cassius are both clue here from Japan with coals. The former is expected at any moment and the latter about the end of tin week. Ihe Clitus from Australia has arrived and is now discharging about 1,300 tons coal at Tanjong Pagar. The Gwalior after137 words
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Article107 1901-02-21 8 DEATH OF A PETTY -OFFICER. At 2 p.m. esterday, second-class pettyofficer Benjamin Wright, who was being invalided home from Lhina by the P* O. Java which arrived here yesterday morning, expired. Wright was 28 years of age and had not only accompanied the Naval Brigade which was sent out to107 words
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Article148 1901-02-21 8 A general meeting of subscribers and those interested m the Singapore Nursing Association wa> held m the Town Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 13th, at 5.15 p.m. There were present, Mrs. Waddell (President) m the chair, Mrs. Earle, Mrs Patchitt, Mrs. Murray Robertson, S. Tomlinson Esq W. Patchitt148 words
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Article805 1901-02-21 8 The Board of Trade returns for the past twelve months show that the foreign trade of the United Kingdom achieved a record. Our imports reached the enormous total of £524,000,000, which is £38,000,000 better than any previous years. Our exports are also far ahead of805 words
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Article164 1901-02-21 8 The Japanese naval training ships Hashidate and Itsukusliima, with 104 naval cadets on board, arrived at Kobe on the 21st., ult., and Irft for Ise Gulf on the following day. They are now at Yokosuka, preparing for a training cruise to Manila, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai and several ports inNorthChinaand Corea,164 words
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Article640 1901-02-21 8 Harmston's Circus is now fjT^ business at Hongkong, m the Happy The ladies championship of th* c Lines Golf Club has been postnnnL after the L. L. T. C. TournkniS i! H ,s oy*. The P. &O. Coy's, extra steam er a. kin\eh Bombay on theL. & C. Express - 640 words
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Article104 1901-02-21 8 There was again a large audience at th Show on Saturday ni^ht, when another performance was given of H Babes io tV Wood," which has been running here *w considerable success for the last two The first half of the programe con* of a pantomime which was extreme!)104 words
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Article1417 1901-02-21 9 The mail received yesterday renews, by fuller detail, the sad associations which P outer Empire has already experienced connection with the death of Her Majesty the Queen, aa announced by telegram ab.ut twenty-five days ago. f'rum the mail we now give some fuller i v i s1,417 words
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Article271 1901-02-21 9 Championship 1901. The first ties of this competition were finished on Saturday J. C. D. Jones beat J. L. Crockatt by 1 up. This proved an excellent match- Crockatt played m fine form the first round finishing m 41 and stood 4 up and even improved his271 words
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Article64 1901-02-21 9 Captain Richter, of the British steamer Wilhelm, which arrived from Macassar on Saturday afternoon, states that the wreck reported m Karimata Strait two months ago is still m the same place, aground apparently, her position being lat. 2.28 S. and long 109.7 Part of the main mast and64 words
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Article58 1901-02-21 9 Mr. H. R. Baldwin, Gen. Manager Royal Johore Tin Mining Co., Ltd., writes from Kota Tinggi, 16th inst., to say that the statement that Mr. Sutton has been appointed to succeed him is incorrect Mr. Baldwin supplements that by saying that it is quite possible be may leave the Company58 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter1100 1901-02-21 9 f O THE EDITOB. Sir, —I have read with interest your article m yesterday's issue and agree with you that M commercially made Union Jacks" are generally wrong, as may have been the Municipal Union Jack. Apropos of this I would point out that the Union Jack1,100 words
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Article250 1901-02-21 9 LNbw Form op Imdsmnity. riOUTSNIKO G <_• un China. St. Petersburg, Thursday, J™, loth.— The announcement contained m the Times, with respect to the Russo-Chiuese negotiations over Manchuria, is not new, since on November 2s it was published here and reproduced m the Daily Mail. Moreover, it is250 words
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221 1901-02-21 9 Ihe biggest industrial exhibition ever held m Scotland wi 1 take place, from May to November next, at Glasgow. The Executive Coun< il having authorised an expenditure of £20,000 for music, it will be the chief aim of the Entertainments Committee to illustrate the mu-ic ot221 words
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Article188 1901-02-21 9 The usual monthly medal of the Sepoy Lines Golf Club will be played for on Saturday next, 23rd inst. The M. M. steamer Laos arrived from the north yesterday morning and she left at 6 p.m. for Marseilles with the French mail ,for Europe. On the arrival of the Laos188 words
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Article489 1901-02-21 10 Prize Day, i6th February 1901. On Saturday afternoon the annual distribution of prizes took place. Sir Alexander Swettenham would have been present but for his departure for Europe the following day. The Bishop of Malacca presided and there were also present Bishop Bourdon, Bishop Warne oi the489 words
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Article234 1901-02-21 10 These passages are quoted from the Soerabay Courant, whose editor must have a very low idea of the intelligence of his readers. We give no opinion on that score, beyond that implied m the quotations themselves Balmoral, het plaatsje waar de Boeren getracht hebben Lord Kitchener m234 words
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Article73 1901-02-21 10 ■The outward French mail of the 26th January was conveyed by the Aus tr alien from Marseilles to Colombo where it was transhipped into the Annam which arrived yesterday morning, and she sailed again at 5.30 m the afternoon for the north. Sir Frank Swettenham, the Resident General of the73 words
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Article2376 1901-02-21 10 (Via Ceylon.) I London, February 3rd. 2,000 Boers, under the Irish leader Blake, have entered Portuguese terri- tory, it is supposed, for the purpose of releasing Boer prisoners there. A great combined movement has started to clear I the country between the Pretoria line and Nata of Boers and2,376 words
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Article205 1901-02-21 10 I The following appears m General Or. 'here will be a Garrison Field Day cm February 'roops to be ready to commence operations ai ,a m 2° RtJUnds (per gun) and 30 Round* r rmej of blank ammunition to be t iken. Confidential instructions will be issued to205 words
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Article436 1901-02-21 10 If accounts of the sales of collections of postagestamps are to be credited, they have witho t doubt a very distinct monetary value, equally, comparatively speaking, with old China, old coins, and other ancient and dilapidated gear. Neither are the collectors of such treasures ashamed of the;r lobby,436 words
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Article136 1901-02-21 11 T c Sdangor Cricket Team is composed r IV H Cochrane, J. G. Glassford, °r\ n Glassford, N. Grenier, A. B. HubE \v. Neubronner, H. L. Talbot, F. vv Tal ot. W. Vanrenen, A. B. Voules and v H. Whitley. This is probably the t ingest cricket136 words
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Article189 1901-02-21 11 THE S. V. A. CAMP. work has been done by the S.V.A. the !a<t two days, the weathalarly favourable, although m during the day-time. v the battery did some cross v rk round Labrador, coming into blank, and afterwards marched Pasir Panjang. Yesterday morning '1 re was dismounting drill at189 words
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Article170 1901-02-21 11 foil wing official memorandum has issue from the Colonial Secretary's c living at 51, Kerbau Road, was iound dYad m Ihe hou^e yesterday morning. The ;|[i arances were suspicious and the i removed to the mortuary at Tan Seng's Hospital. Examination of from the spleen showed plague170 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement27 1901-02-21 11 AN IDEAL TONIC. SERRAVALLO'S TONIC. (BARK IRON WINE) i*^^*__l X 1 Wa S \aa-mmmamamf C Be txi mwßr&k mm. _J to I^^-.^ V^^^mmmmwM^^ Q 3 I r> *^_>27 words
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Advertisement580 1901-02-21 11 RILEY HARGREAVES Co., Ltd. OF RiAD A R &°T RKS SINGAPORE W SB 2jK& n™ I OWN STORE: 13 BATTFRYRD. IMPROVED Steam Road Rollers By RUSTON PROCTOR Co. Ltd., England. m jfoS s— uT 3SlBV^.i— Bl P— SS S SSS S_BIBJ |_BMB_ liit 1 B_H WjL 1 1 .j— r<M_580 words
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Advertisement207 1901-02-21 11 NOBEL'S Explosives Co., Ltd. GLASGOW. MANUFACTURERS OF Dynamite, Gelignite, t Gelatine Dynamite, Blasting Gelatine, Detonators, AL- KINDS OV Safety Puses, AND Electric Blasting Apparatus The above Explosives* being all manutactured m Great Britain, are made te nass the high standard of safety and purity tests imposed by the British Government207 words
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Advertisement697 1901-02-21 12 X* 0 Office. Telegraph St. Mm Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. -.I. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD697 words
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Advertisement675 1901-02-21 12 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED. TO PENANG, RANGOON fc CALCUTTA One of the Company's steamers it intended to leave Taujong Pagar Wharf every week. Passengers and Cargo booked by the above steamers tit through rates to all ports m India and Ceylon also to East African Ports, Mauritius, and675 words
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Advertisement542 1901-02-21 12 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY ACCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL O STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND TOYO KISEN KAISHA (oriintal s. S. CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OF lAPANIAND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted to England France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic line of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada.542 words
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Advertisement492 1901-02-21 12 The Singapore Free p^P AND Mercantile Advertiser Cabli Address,— Advertiser Tblbphoni Number.— No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Smgapo -pHE leading English Newspaper ir 1 Straits Settlements; Johore Federated Native States of Perak, Sel gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the N egri Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak Netherlands Indies. Java492 words
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Article795 1901-02-21 13 ~r^r7~has made its appearance m B i „mDor, six fatal cases occurring up B Kuala i-u'j'F. t0 the i4th l ale of Sir Lionel Cox's furniture I pVe on Saturday next, 23rd inst. B fencing at noon. B Pro Bono Publico is informed that his I795 words
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Article1857 1901-02-21 13 Selangor v. Singapore. I Won By Singapore. I An Exciting Finish. I Under delightful climatic conditions, I a hot sun tempered by cooling monsoon I breezes, the Selangor v. Singapore match B commenced this morning. B Selangor won the toss and batted first, B putting In Clem Glassford and1,857 words
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Article248 1901-02-21 13 Singapore. ist innings. 2nd Innings. W. Dunman c Glassford b Cochrane II b Cochrane 6 R. T. Reid c Hubback b Neubronner 55 b Whitley 3 H. W. Shaip c and b Vanrenen 36 b Whitley 0 R. H. Dewing Ibw Vanrenen 10 not out _9 W. L.248 words
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Article306 1901-02-21 13 How the Horses are Procured. The following, from the Cape Times, is by Private Burnside, of the Royal Canadian Special Service Regiment, a prisoner released by De Wet There are other reasons besides a splendid system of scouting and trekking by night which contrbute to the continued306 words
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Article124 1901-02-21 13 The United States cruiser Buffalo is due here from Colombo to-morrow morning. She will not come to the Wharf, but will receive her bunker requirements eithe^ outside, or at Pasir Panjang. H. N. M. S. Koningen Wilhelmina dc Nederlanden, now m the roads, will shortly proceed to Tanjong124 words
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Article143 1901-02-21 13 (Hongkong Daily Press) Shanghai, loth February.— Chang Pei-lun, who was cashiered for cowardice at Foochow m 1885. has been called to Hsianfu by the Empres^ Dowager, and his rank has been restored to him. A Soochow despatch reports that Nieh Chi-kuei has been ordered to succeed H.E. Lo Feng-lu143 words
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Article1818 1901-02-21 14 By A Peevish Pbssimist.l There is not the slightest doubt that the most enjoyable part of going to a bicycle picnic is the coming horne especially if you dont bike" but go m a roomy victoria. Of course a gharry is not to be despised, though it1,818 words
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Article1199 1901-02-21 14 (By a Singaporean At Home-) 23rd January, 1901. It is m times of great national stress that we best understand the temper of a people. A nation, like an individual, is most itself when most sorrowful. Then it forgets to be artificial, then it is not ashamed1,199 words
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Article69 1901-02-21 14 (Corrected up to February i>* London Bank 4 m/> 2/0! ltMtiaiid 2/n{ Private credits 3 m/s 2 document? 3 m/s 2/0 j credits 6 m/s 2/0; France, demand Germany, demand... India, T. T i s o HONGKONG, demand par. Yokohama, demand pa: Java, demand 121 MANILA, demand par. Sovereigns,69 words
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Article124 1901-02-21 14 (February 18 1 L m ~r. #™S vjsmbier M g 25 do. Cube No. 1 c?. 4 c i J epper, J-lack (ordinary Spore; 2875 do. White, (FairL/W=s%) „43 .Nutmegs 1, iiui, to the-lb.; 56 do. fSostothetb) M 76 Mace (Banda) 92 Cloves (Amboina) 12 Liberian Cotfee M i124 words
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Advertisement164 1901-02-21 14 Fraser Cumming On ices ;c Battery Road. Sawmills: Johore Bharu. Brick works Sirangoon and Balestier. Timber Merchants. PRIME HARD- WOOD, cut by our own men m the best districts, and steam to any size. WORKED TIMBERS, Flooring I accurately planed, tongued and grooved by the best machinery, underthe superintendence of164 words
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Article36 1901-02-21 15 Increase of the Squadron. "The Present Political Complications." It is announced at St. Petersburg that the present political complications m the Far East necessitate an increase of the Russian squadron.36 words
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Article17 1901-02-21 15 The King has conferred the Order oi the Garter on the Queen.17 words
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Article46 1901-02-21 15 THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK. The Scope cf the Tour. Singapore to be Visited. The Times states that the Duke an<^" Duchess of York leave m March for a tou? of six months, including visits to Colombo, Singapore, Mauritius, an^ probably th* Cape and Canada.46 words
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Article24 1901-02-21 15 Heavily Oversubscribed. Applications for the eleven millions oi Exchequer Bonds amounted to ,£25,390,700 sterling. The average price was £97 ss. 4d.24 words
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Article27 1901-02-21 15 Reuter's Agent at Colesberg states that the hills at Donkerspoort, to the north ol Norvalspont, are full of the enemy. Shots have been exchanged.27 words
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Article33 1901-02-21 15 Five Columns m Pursuit. Another report is that Dewet has already crossed the Orange River and is making for Philipstown, five columns pursuing hirr.. London, February 14th, igoi.33 words
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Article49 1901-02-21 15 THE KING AND QUEEN. THE OPENING oFPARLIAMENT. GRAND STATE CEREMONY. THE KING'S SPEECH. Their Maesdes the King and Queen drove to the opening of Parliament m gres!: state, the King ir. the uniform of a FieldMarshal, the Queen m her royal robes. His Majesty tbe King read his speech49 words
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Article32 1901-02-21 15 SEVEN COLUMNS IN MOVEMENT. Corralling A Boer Force. Seven columns under the supreme com mand of Genera! French are driving 6000 Boers towards tbe s uth-eastern corner of the Transvaal.32 words
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Article12 1901-02-21 15 A big success is expected. London, February r$M, /go/.12 words
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Article22 1901-02-21 15 Still Indisposed. The Duke ot York was prevented from attending the opening of Parliament by a severe chill.22 words
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Article11 1901-02-21 15 Signor Zanarde!h has formed an Italian Cabinet.11 words
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Article18 1901-02-21 15 The Lord's Reply to the Address. The House ot Lords has voted its reply to the Address.18 words
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Article62 1901-02-21 15 The Opposition Leader Balfour Replies. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, m the House of Commons, suggested a proclamation showing the eventual terms of peace. Mr. Balfour replied that the Boer leader^ were aware that if they surrendered ther persons their property would be respectec He said it wouM be62 words
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Advertisement586 1901-02-21 15 "^rtKONG AND SHANGHAI H BANKING CORPORATION. .1.0.UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 M '-coVB FUND.— RJSE» T rye 810,000,000 1 Court or Directoee. H A Sirrr, Esq.— Chairman. r. Shrwan, Esq.— Dhputy Chairman. E. Gortz, Esq. M Gray A.J. Raymond, Esq. Hupt Esq. R. L. Richaedson Esq. A r I Kkswick. P. Sachsr,586 words
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Advertisement16 1901-02-21 15 HARTFORD TROPICAL SINGLE TUBE TYRES, Price $15 each. STRAITS CYCLES AGENCY, Battbry Road. May 10 ue16 words
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Miscellaneous898 1901-02-21 15 vessels expected. Giving port ot departure, and (where know*) date due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-of-War. Amur, Rus., Europe, due Feb. Blbnhbim, ri.M.S.. Chatham, due Feb. Dolphin, Rus. t.b., Europe, due Feb. Gromoboi, Rus. cruis., due Feb. Hatsusb, Jap., due Elswick, Iwatb, Jap., due Elswick, Kasatak, Rus. t.b., due898 words
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Miscellaneous1048 1901-02-21 15 Passengers tor Straits. China Japan. xat Y# X*K Sanukt Maru, due Feb. 20.— Mr. Waugh, Mr. W. Groskamp, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Daubeny and children, Mr. W. Taylor, Mr. E. Ashwood, Mr. T. Montgomerie, Mr. Fullarton, w rs \T M S P inks and children. Mr. J. Duncan, Mr.1,048 words
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Article45 1901-02-21 16 Russia's Assurances Satisfactory. No Foreign Raid on China. He «aid that he was satisfied with the Russian assurances that the occupation of MancVuria was temporary, and that he was unaware of any Power contemplating an expedition to the interior of China.45 words
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14 1901-02-21 16 If any Power did, our commanders would require fresh instructions.14 words
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Article39 1901-02-21 16 (Later.) Affairs m China. The Punishment of Offenders. After the rejection of a motion by Mr. Dillon to adjourn the house to discuss China Affaiis, Viscount Cranbourne said that the punishment of offenders must precede all other considerations.39 words
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SOUTH AFRICA.
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Article16 1901-02-21 16 The Boers under Dewet have attacked Philipstown and have been repulsed.16 words
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Article20 1901-02-21 16 Hemming on the Enemy. French is driving the enemy on to Pietretief. He has prevented them breaking back.20 words
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Article24 1901-02-21 16 Boer Waggons Captured. The cavalry made effective charges and < apt u red numbers of waggons and cattle. Londen, February /6th, /goi.24 words
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Article12 1901-02-21 16 Smith Dorrien At Amsterdam. Gen. Smith-Dorrien has occupied Am?. t^rdam.12 words
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Article21 1901-02-21 16 A Two Days Action. Retreat of the Boers. There was continuous fighting at Philipstcwn on Wednesday and Thursday.21 words
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Article19 1901-02-21 16 Plumer Pursuing. rhe Boers are m full retreat to the westward, Col. Plumer pursuing them.19 words
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Article30 1901-02-21 16 DESPATCH FROM LORD KITCHENER. The Chase After Le Wet. Lord Kitchener telegraph > from DeAar that Gen. De Wet crossed the railway on the 15th inst. closely followed by Col. Plotter30 words
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32 1901-02-21 16 BOER WAGGONS AND HORSES CAPTURED. The Pursuit Still Pressed, He adds. vVe captured many waggons, a maxim, and a hundred horses. Our troops are still m dost pursuit Londen, February iSth. iqo/32 words
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Article27 1901-02-21 16 A Sugar Tariff War. The Lnited States imposes countervailing duties upon Russian bcuntv-fed su<*ar Russia retaliates by increasing the tariff on American sugar.27 words
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Article12 1901-02-21 16 A grave crisis m their trade relations is feared.12 words
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Article27 1901-02-21 16 De Wet's Force Dewet s force numbers 3,000 and he has two guns. Plague at Capetown. Plague is increasing at Capetown. London, February /gtfi, /go/.27 words
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Article26 1901-02-21 16 20,000,000 lb. of tea have been removed from bond m London during the past ten days, m expectation of increased taxes.26 words
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Article14 1901-02-21 16 There has been a similar rush to remove tobacco and spirits.14 words
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Article55 1901-02-21 16 150,000 More Men. Army Pay. Raising More Yeomanry. The Minor Coalingstations. The Daily Chronicle states that it has be«o practically settled to increase the army by 150,000, to pay a shilling a day o raise 4... 000 yeomanry, and to transfer the control of the 11 r ,!ler55 words
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Advertisement30 1901-02-21 16 _E^lk_ache¥3 PI LLS A Remedy for all Irregularities. Sunerieding Bitter Apple, Pennyroyal. IV. Cocin*. •old by Singapore Dispensing Co., LtdRaffles Plaoe, Singapore. Proprietor i MARTIN. CSmeee* SOUTIM-"* I MiI. AND-30 words
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Miscellaneous583 1901-02-21 16 February 14. Chow Ply a, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Ho g V.Van, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Ban Whatt Soon. Brit, str., Rouse, for Billiton and Pontianak. Khamf Brit, str., Borady, for Chefoo. Chiengmai, Ger. str., Gerdes, for Labuan and Manila. SrjTri nGGAnI, Dut. str.583 words
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Miscellaneous1425 1901-02-21 16 SHARE LIST, FEBRUARY 17th, 1901, 1 4 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares Pah, Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Li Nominal. 2,000,000 414.231 199.875 i 4 M Deferred. £5 I 1,250 ?i Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. I 10,000^ JJ| 8,584 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4.25 Sellers. 175.000 87,500 17,*****'1,425 words
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