The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 5 September 1901
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1901-09-05 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER sth 1901 No. 73618 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article309 1901-09-05 1 jEA nrO Articles. Di-comfiture, j,Literature, Meeting, tri Trim Wanted' I4 N ival Warfare, 4 5 t<Je 146 J Venezuela, 1,5 .Mum Policy in South Africa, 146 IC Dependencies," 146 nun and the Kaiser, 1*5 S vs. r Tragedy, 144,150,155 i 4 f v. Ceylon Volunteers, 146,155 Shield Tug-of-War Final,309 words
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Article391 1901-09-05 1 The mail from home of August gth arrived by the M.M, Natal on Monday. The next outward mail is due by the P. O. Palawan on Friday. The last homeward mail was taken by the M.M. Oceanien on Sunday. This homeward mail leaves bv P. 0. Massilia on391 words
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Article, Illustration424 1901-09-05 1 thall th« Press the People's r.gkt maiatair taxwed by influence and unbrib«d by fain; Her* patriot Truth her gloriau* precepti draw, *U tc R*!iKior\ Loyalty, and Law. v-j curses come hame to roost, so do the deeds of the Little Englander recoil, sooner or later, boonurang-like424 words
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Article156 1901-09-05 1 A friend forwards us an extract from a letter, received by this morning's German, mail, written by a sister who is resident near Alice, a township in Cape Colony territory. It forms a very apt commentary on the evil influence English pro-Boer literature has upon the conduct of156 words
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Article167 1901-09-05 1 Limited Liability companies have sometimes inharmonious meetings, but a Brisbane telegram of July ioth alludes to one which, it is to be hoped, is quite exceptional in the history of company enterprise in the Commonwealth A terrible tragedy occurred at Charters Towers to-night. A meeting of shareholders167 words
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611 1901-09-05 1 "WiJfl&ndicateof benevolent philanthropists desire to bless Singapore for fifty years with an electric tram-car system, and, incidentally to that proposal, desire to retain sole control over this privilege to bless. A gentleman writes to say that the motor-car is the real thing for611 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement70 1901-09-05 1 Sub r L rs to the Singapore Free Press Weekly rom Europe to the Straits by any of lines are invited tt) send to the Manager of their steamer and date of arrival in Copies will then be mailed to meet nem ai 11 ous ports of call. G R.70 words
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Advertisement52 1901-09-05 1 Bricks AND Firebricks THE ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS Co. Ltd. ARE NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY Bricks at $15 per 1000, Firebricks at $75 per 1000. Fireclay at $27.50 per ton. Speciality in Boiler Seatings and Boilei Covers made to oider. For fur ther particulars apply to THE BORNEO Co., Ltd., AGENTS. June52 words
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Article372 1901-09-05 2 The one thing that is certain about -naval warfare of the future where fleets composed of modern high-speed heavily-gunned ships, commanded by admirals determined to use their resources to the full, is that, with swift approach to close proximity, a very brief time, well inside of an372 words
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Article454 1901-09-05 2 One of the most hopeful directions in which the Tropics may look for economic jlvantage is in the way of some possi;erfection of methods of conveying tropica. r J truits in good condition to the enormous i c copulations of the temperate regions. Wt, ja- i454 words
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398 1901-09-05 2 An important consideration, when any disorder arises amongst the Central American Republics, lies in the possible policy j of the United States as a regulating and overruling authority. In a manner any '^itWil^^n^ constitutes bu AWr ore j occasion on wluclV Hie T^rtTTed States W^J398 words
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820 1901-09-05 2 The McCallum Policy in South Africa. (Sept. 4th.) It is not a little curious to see, from the mail references to Lord Kitchener's recent proclamation, that the substance of that document is simply nothing more or less than a policy suggested by Sir Henry McCALLUM himself. In a parliamentary paper820 words
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Article251 1901-09-05 2 The Siamese Dependencies." There is a significant sentence in a Bangkok paper, the Siam Observer, in its references to the status of Tringganu and Kelantan. It says "True that in the early treaties be- tween Britain and Siam sped^jL ss prevented Siam from obstructing V"* 8 merchants in those states,251 words
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Article254 1901-09-05 2 PRINCE Chun has at last been spared the humiliation of performing the "kowtow" prostrations at the feet of the Kaiser. The Chinese Envoy is also to be relieved of the public procession, exhibited "to make a Piussian holiday." But— he is to be received at254 words
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Article260 1901-09-05 2 Singapore Wins thb Shooting Match, An Easy Victory. Lieut. F. M. Elliot, S. v. R., has received a telegram from Ceylon stating that the Ceylon Volunteers had made 744 points in the match against the Singapore Volunteer team. The Singapore Vol. team which shot yesterday morning aggregated260 words
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Article985 1901-09-05 3 The Secretary of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce has forwarded to the local press for publication the following letter The Board of Trade of the City of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada, 20th June, 1901Sir,— On behalf of the Ottawa Board of Trade, the President and Council have the985 words
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Article699 1901-09-05 3 Warren Challinqb Shield Fihal Tie. S. V. R. v. 35TH Co. R. A. A VICTORY FOR THE VOLUNTEERS BY 3 GOALS to Nil. There was a large and enthusiastic body of spectators assembled last night on the Recreation Club Ground to witness the final. They were a keen699 words
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Article41 1901-09-05 3 The local Secretary of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., Singapore, has received a telegram from Raub, as follows Crushing finished, 3.200 tons of stone realized 1.733 ozs. of smelted gold. (Average 10 dwts. 18 grs. per ton.)41 words
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Article448 1901-09-05 3 m Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer s game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates thrv, minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the Chess Editor, Singapore Free448 words
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Article, Illustration30 1901-09-05 3 Problem No. 306. Black (8 pieces). Position in Forsyth Notation r i kt 5 8 b 4 KKti/4p3/3pk^ 3R4/ 2Qp 3 P/2bKt4. White to play and mate in three moves.30 words
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Article202 1901-09-05 3 The following secured first prize for brilliancy in the second tourney of the Baltic Chess Association. Notes by the Rigaer Tageblatt. Two Knights' Defence. While Th. Germann. Black S. Lurie. 1 P-K4 P-K4 i6Kt-K4 P-KB4(d) 2 K1-KB3 Kt-QB3 i;PxP(e) PxKt 3 B-B4 Kt-83 i8QxPch K-B2 4P-Q3 B-B4202 words
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Article329 1901-09-05 3 i The match between Lee and Teichmann was a well-fought contest, the final score being Teichmann, five Lee, two and one draw. The stubbornly fought match between Messrs. E. O. Jones and Mortimer at the British Chess Club last stood E. O. Jones six, Mortimer four, and one329 words
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210 1901-09-05 3 A correspondent writes As much feeling was alleged to have been raised by Missionaries in China interferring in Civil affairs, several representative boards in the United States have very closely enquired into this matter with the result that there have been distinguished more clearly than210 words
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Article280 1901-09-05 3 The Court, Oh the Court: Treat it with the dread decorum that a law-abider ought, As he gazes at the lawyers sitting there and making sport: As he gazes at them juggling with the Justice of the Port. i i^**\ The Court—Oh the Co»v t*i_. XH~^ ~^~*^n w280 words
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Article106 1901-09-05 3 'The Onlooker" in the Malay Mail says —I see Mr. Clifford's new book is meeting with a very favourable reception at the hands of the reviewers. The Spectator sums up its review with the words. All the sketches are finely touched and deal with the nobler and subtler aspects of106 words
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Article718 1901-09-05 4 Mr. Kenny, P.W.D., left for Malacca yesterday afternoon, to take charge of the department there. Additional duties are to be imposed upon bounty-fed Italian sugar imported into India,, with effect from the 15th instant. H. E. Sir Frank Swettenham, K.C M.G is expected to arrive at718 words
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236 1901-09-05 4 A serious affair occurred on board the S.S. Benmore yesterday afternoon, while this vessel, which arrived that morning from London, was taking in cargo at Tanjong Pagar wharf, the second officer Mr. R. W. Jones being stabbed to death by one of the crew. It236 words
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Article441 1901-09-05 4 STRANG! and Dramatic Scene. Some months a£o three Indians of the Sioux tribe were condemned to death for having raised the standard of revolt. They ask d that they might look death in the face go to meet it on horseback, with thtir faces painted441 words
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Article123 1901-09-05 4 Captain Strong, for whom Lady Francis Hope, nee May Yohe, had left her husband, has resigned his commission in the United States army. It was accepted. Had he not done so, he would have been courtmartialled owing to the scandal his escapade caused. The Sia?n Observer achieves a humorous though123 words
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703 1901-09-05 4 This further examination of Sir Thomas Sutherland before the Shipping Subsidies Commission contains many points worth noting: SHIPPING CONFERENCES QUBSTIONS. As to the Shipping Conferences, witness said that prior to the arrangement of 1897 competition existed freely at Singapore, and freights fell to zero.703 words
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Article55 1901-09-05 4 At Powell Co's. sale-room yesterday three out of the fifteen Government building allotments at Stanley and Cecil Street were disposed of. Lots 1, 2 and 3 with a total area of 8946 square feet were bought by Mr. G. Prrtile at the upset price of $3 per ft.55 words
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Article85 1901-09-05 4 The outward German Mail Preussen from Hamburg arrived last night and anchored outside, She proceeded to the wharf at 6 this morning am! leaves for Hongkong and Japan to-morrow morning. The Collier Auchenarden was docked at Tanjong Pagar yesterday. The new German coasting steamer Pitsanulok of 1,189 on85 words
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Article965 1901-09-05 4 The Cry For Min. The August number of the Fortnights contains a striking article on the politic and the cry for men. England has r^J"* limit of empire, says the writer, and her need is a Hadrian who would recogni^ L^ and strongly attempt the policy to965 words
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Article1824 1901-09-05 5 Obdinart Meeting Wednesday, A- (.ist 28th 1901. I» i Mr. J. O. Anthoniz (President) and rs< Iv Barker, Moses, Sohst, Cuscaden, 1 hye, Lee Choon Guan and Wee ew. :he two previous meetings were Rbmari I ioi rnoi in I 1 unand reduction of I nt submitted at1,824 words
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Article384 1901-09-05 5 THE COMMONWEALTH AND THE EMPIRE. Melbourne, July 25— In the debate on the Defence Bill in the Ilou.se of Representatives. Mr. G. 11. Reid strongly favoured the volunteer and cadet system, which was everything that could be wished for. He would like to sec children of four and five irs384 words
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Article176 1901-09-05 5 It has been pointed out that a paragraph in yesterday's issue referring to a decision by xMr. Justice Law in the Supreme Court regarding the above Estate, is incorrect. It is erroneously slated that the vendor was not entitled to succeed in hi.application, whereas, as a matter176 words
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Article302 1901-09-05 5 WARREN SHIEL D TUG-OF-WAR. final Contest. I2th Co R. A Agvin thb Ch-smpions. The find-pud between 12th Co., the previous holders, and the 35th Co. for the above trophy v.as brought off before a large number of spe« tators at Fort Canning last ning, when the 12th Co. R. A.302 words
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Article96 1901-09-05 5 The Rangoon Municipality have been authorised by the Lieutenant-Gi r to borrou a sum of Rs. 074.000 and the Bank of and K 1,. w iH invite tenders as follows A R s 374,000 against debentures, re le on the 15th Octol er, 921 a loan'96 words
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229 1901-09-05 5 Edinburgh 1 as so many statm s -landing in the open air "—to use Lord Rosebery's phrase at the Si v< n^.n memorial meeting— that there is diffii nip, si singly, in getting sites for any mor lhe committee in chargeofthe Edinburgh memorial to the late229 words
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Article181 1901-09-05 6 Mr. H. C. Belfield is leaving for Europe on September 24th. Mr. Hugh Clifford, C.M.G., from Pahang relieves him. Sir Frank Swettenham will be at Kuala Lumpor about the 12th September and will probably return to Singapore about the 16th. The British transport Umta, .Vo. 4,181 words
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81 1901-09-05 6 lhe Becond general meeting of the Members ot the above Association were held at the Town Hall last night, when there was a large attendance, Mr. Seah Liang Seah occupying the chair. Ihe report of the Committee was rt ad and unanimously adopted. The only change81 words
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Article61 1901-09-05 6 IHE PARSEE THEATRICAL COMPANY. The Par>cr New Elphinstone Theatrical Company opens here to-morrow evening ill the specially erected theatre on the Victoria Hotel compound site. The Company, well-known in Singapore, and iivleed in mo>t of the large towns of tin* Ea^t, ar." .-ure ol lu arty support from patrons here61 words
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Article82 1901-09-05 6 The correspondent nf the Journal at Toulon relates an incident of the French naval ma oeuvres which, though amusing, throws a curious light on some of the possibilities of wireless telegraphy in naval tactics. The cruiser Bouviv.es, while oil Gibraltar experimenting with its wireless telegraphic apparatus, got into82 words
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Article79 1901-09-05 6 A return match between the S.V.R. and the Rest was bowled at the Tanglin Club last night, the S.V.R. winning by 34 points. Scores S.V.R. Fhe Rest. Pte. G. B. Stratton 720 A. A. Gunn 690 Pte. P. Cunliite 716 W. C. Southam 663 Pte. J.G. Mactaggart 666 Capt.79 words
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166 1901-09-05 6 The U. S. transport McClellan, with the American delegates who are to enquire into the administration of the Philippines, arrived at Singapore yesterday afternoon. The delegates are Senator Hon. A. O. Bacon, of Georgia and the following Congressmen Hon. D. A. Dr Armond, Missouri, Hon.166 words
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Article1790 1901-09-05 6 In connection with the sad occurrence on the Benmohr on Wednesday afternoon, whilst that vessel was lying at Tanjong Pagar and which ended in the death of Mr. R. Jones, the second officer, as reported in the Singapore Free Press yesterday, an inquest was held1,790 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter547 1901-09-05 6 r<J Tilt EOdOR. Sir,— In your edition o f \V, f r last your football reporter remarklu?* 1 part of the Recreation Club, no or?. I had been made on their ground etc °J I should like this statement adjuj The facts were as follows. TheS.C.r had kindly placed547 words
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Article188 1901-09-05 6 Dr. Dimopoulos, a medical praet.t. town of Kutahia, in Asia Minor, send journal particulars of an "epidemic arnor-tf w of the town, which has probably no p dem experience. About three y■• woman became subject toa form the crow of a cock, which resisted treatmer after,188 words
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707 1901-09-05 7 (Contributed.) In this City of Sink-o'-poor I saw a Strang* an<J wonderful sight. The inhibiChins, but they are of two distinct or races. One they call Tou-lang, m thc Chin language signifies and the other Kah-lan%, or .men. The first have the707 words
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Article86 1901-09-05 7 rii am Bradley Strong is a kr on the "Nippon Marc." SCO, July 17th.— Captain Putnam Strong and Lady Frances Hope sailed n the Nippon Maru. The offi- steamship company have been mysteri- the departure of the couple, but On to know to-day Captain "panion86 words
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1669 1901-09-05 7 "X" Fleet Defeats B Flebt. Perhaps the best account of the engagement in the English Channel during the naval manoeuvres is this, given by the Daily Chronicle correspondent on board the Amphitrite: The E.vemv Sighted Early in the morning, Sunday, 28th, we obtained our1,669 words
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Article447 1901-09-05 7 Annual Regatta. Yesterday afternoon the preliminary he. its of the "Scratch Fours" was pulled off under favourable conditions. The crew rowing in the first heat got away with an excellent start, Robertson taking the outer course, but after the first dozen strokes or so Darbishire had gamed447 words
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Article660 1901-09-05 7 About a score ot Dyaks from various parts of Sarawak, were recently brought down to Kuching, charged with having joined a head-hunting expedition with the intention of raiding the Tutong district, part of the Brunei territory. It appears that these people were in the Limbang district gutta-hunting, the660 words
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Article466 1901-09-05 8 The German yacht Eberhard left for Colombo on the 29th. Lance-Sergt. Mudditt, of the ColoHial Police Force, has been dismissed the Government Service. Port Swettenham is to be opened for good traffic on the ist Sept. Mr. Moody, is to be the Station Ma-ter in charge466 words
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Article131 1901-09-05 8 rhe Directors' Report, for last half-yean stales that The net amount for the half-year available lor ation, including §265,000 brought forward from last account, is |722,000. The Directors recommend that a sum of §200,000 be added to reserve for New Dredger, Wharf Extensions and Developments,131 words
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Article124 1901-09-05 8 Thus the Malay Mail of Augusi 24 Those who were at the Lake Club last night were witnesses of an amusing incident The latest motor car on the road jibbed obstinately and refused to negotiate the mild descent. Every effort to start it signally failed, in124 words
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Article985 1901-09-05 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago lihelli Juvenal. The House of Commons must have come to a pretty pass when Mr. Swift McNeill deems it necessary to be a guardian of its honour. The closing weeks of the Session were marked, as usual, by an Irish985 words
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Article118 1901-09-05 8 The weather last night was almost perfect a: d consequently the attendance at the open air perlormance by the band of the i6tb M. I at the Botanical Gardens was very large. The vanous selections found so great favour with the public that a couple118 words
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Article171 1901-09-05 8 DESTRUCTION OF THE VIPER." The naval mai oeuvres, which bi gan on Sunday, July 28th, and were concluded on Kug. 3rd, were not cirried through (his year without si rious ac< ident. T e 1 ishap by which the torpedo I No 81 was wrecked off the island of Alderney171 words
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Article454 1901-09-05 8 ork on the ci urse this morning commenced with Contadina (M. Khan), who was sent round it a good smart pace once from the top. She was not so excited and moved in line form. i ord Bobs (Native), followed by Snoozer (Pier Bux) about three lengths behind,454 words
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Article109 1901-09-05 8 A Naval Conierrnce Suon mtß At a meeting of the council 0 f tIV ern division of the National Union London on Friday, the 26th July ar „fi. ,fi was unanimously carried "Ththe rapid development of malithn. power by foreign States, and having 1^ totheever-.ncreasing magnitude of M109 words
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84 1901-09-05 8 burto .Id bdr 1 a con.; tbe prize in a hor..e -r fat J of h once. church of Clont nf. and m my >enrs' duiati >n inal |>n' pose. in t>e Clontarf Pari of r b1 ind ricMy embossed in representing M no84 words
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523 1901-09-05 8 THE MARVELLOUS PROFITS OF PLAY-WRI TING. If you want to mak i really good pi I a well-known i I can assure >ou you nee I n i of v as you live, b able duty of reo iving and signing i corns such I ihis .ire not pi year;523 words
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Article111 1901-09-05 9 During the fortnight embracing the Fair Holidays in Glasgow no fewer than seventy rreguUr marriages took place in the the couples appearing before tor warrant to resister, instead l r j married according to Church lorm of marriage is becomommon in Scotland. Besides publicity, an irregular111 words
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Article166 1901-09-05 9 R Owingl liner ii tai n B th I 1 Fort ill ther, the d til tl jth, which tl Da rup his stroke and rapidly winning ther fa t the n the j I v B the On i each ing hi i ;w were 1166 words
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253 1901-09-05 9 SINGAPORE ROWING CLUB ANNUAL REGATTA. irday, two he lica* decid beti t a mile The first heat in ar.d er and W !he former crew having to El iu.h.l second boat v lengths al cad befor< When pa the Rodesse mho\\ as then thi hind, put on a spurt and253 words
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Article409 1901-09-05 9 Yesterday was S. Partridge's Day. The constabulary uniform in the Philippines is to be khaki, with red facings. The news of the Russian proclamation of suzerainty over Newchwang is reported IU the Japanese papers to be confirmed. Commander Frederick M. Wise, C.S.N. of the Monocacy, died409 words
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Article87 1901-09-05 9 The Russian transport Petersburg, with troop-, left lor Odessa yesterday after coaling. The outward French mail Natal arrived trom Marseilles ven this morning and leaves lor S .igon this evening. m£m The steamer Arratoon Apcar arrived ii.om Calcutta this morning and brought about 1,300 head of cattle for87 words
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Article134 1901-09-05 9 The New Elphinstone Parsee Theatrical Company gave a drama entitled "Khoon-E-Naneh" (Hamlet) a^ their first performance at the Parsee Theatre, recently constructed in Beach-road, and judging from the crowded house on Saturday night, the season bids to be more than a fair one for this excellent Company.,134 words
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Article939 1901-09-05 9 Choral Concert—" Ruth." On Saturday evening, before a and appreciative audience, Mr. Alfre haul's melodious Pastoral Cantata Ruth was given by the Society's Choir, supported by a portion of the Philharmonic Orchestra. This was followed by a short selection of miscellaneous items, the concert closing with commendable939 words
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Article693 1901-09-05 9 Study oi British Methods. I mentioned, a short time ago (writes the Berlin correspondent of The Standard) that the reorgas nisatton of the entire Colonial and Consular system cf Germany is under consideration, now that Baron von Richthofen, who, during a long service abroad, had many opportunities693 words
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Article174 1901-09-05 9 The New French Concession. The following are the principal conditions in the convention just signed for the extension of French railways in Indo-China into the Chinese province of Yunnan, between M. Doumer, Governor-Gen-eral of Indo-China, on the one side, and thc Bank of Indo-China, Comptoir d'Escompte. the174 words
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Article936 1901-09-05 10 This morning in the Third Magistrate's Court before Mr. Sarwar, further evidence was taken relative to the charge against the Italian sailor, Escale Laura, of committing murder at Singapore on August 28th, by killing the second officer of the Benmohr, Mr. R. Jones. The first witness was936 words
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Article37 1901-09-05 10 lhe final game n connection with t» StfoitsChini s. National Challenge Cup lfl pay. cl yesterday at Tanjong Pagar be Uii n theOuul Afiah and Pathol Karib Ciub- lhe former won bv 4 goals to 137 words
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Article219 1901-09-05 10 In a recent letter by Mr. A. R. Colquhoun, published in the Morning Post, writing on the subject of the Manchurian Convention, he states that Japan M has now discovered that all that these Powers {i.e., Great Britain and the United States) wished was to push her into219 words
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Article535 1901-09-05 10 A mail paper gives the details of the death of the Empress Frederick un the sth August The news of the death of the Fn. press Freeh rick came as somewhat of a shock. Of course, ii has long been understood that the Empress was suffering535 words
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Article85 1901-09-05 10 The result of the play yesterday for the Medal at the Sepoy Lines was as follows Capt. Winter 84 5 79 Earle 8s 5 m 80 Dr. Ellis 86 5 81 Col. Oakes 94 12 82 Dr. Middleton 94 10 84 J. H. D, Jones 9085 words
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1284 1901-09-05 10 The report on the Trade of the Straits Settlements for the year 1900 by the Registrar of Imports and Exports states, that towards the close of the year 1900 it became apparent that the trade boom which had existed more or less since1,284 words
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Article252 1901-09-05 10 Navy v, S. C. C. This match, played on the Esplanade resulted in a draw. The Club comi 151 runs, when they declare! their innclosed with live wickets down, Reid retiring for a tine innings of 66, Stronach being caught lor 38 and Billings not out for runs.^252 words
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Article196 1901-09-05 10 The Gopeng Tin Mining Company (Limited) has been registered by Robin Billing and Co., 218, St.and, with a capital of ,£lOO,OOO in £1 shares, with lhe of acquiring the business of th en Tin Mining Company, Limited (incorporated in 1892); to adopt any agreement with the196 words
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Article1333 1901-09-05 10 The S.S. Ernest Simons, of the 1 geries MaritimesComp ny, which ducked in Bombay lor>o to replace a port, n the prope ing which had hacturcd, pleted these repai s. V Times of India o the 19 ran a trial trip in the harbou. stability of the new work -r^c1,333 words
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Article65 1901-09-05 11 Forty-four Killed. The clearing away of the debr .used by the house collapse in Cochrane .-etis finished, only one more body having been found, this making total of 44 dead, 23 injured and 5 unhurt, or 72 in all. All that now remains is the pulling65 words
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Article65 1901-09-05 11 The Spanish Mail steamer Alicante, homeward bound, arrived from Manila this morning. The M. M. steamer Natal left for Saigon ami Japan yesterday afternoon. The collier Fallodon Hall arrived from Ca cutta this morning and brought for discharge here about 4,500 tons Bengal coal. The M. M. steamer65 words
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Article126 1901-09-05 11 fhe C. P. R. steamer Empress 0/ India, before leaving Hongkong, was specially luted up for details of a i-pounder Maxim Battery, comprising one officer and eighty men of the Royal Artillery, who are to make the trip home via Vancouver, the trans-Canadian railway to Montreal and126 words
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Article201 1901-09-05 11 News has been received at Hongkong by wire of the death at Home (in London it is believed) of Mr. C. J. Holliday, late of the well known firm of Holliday. Wise and Co.. ol Hongkong. The deceased gentleman severed his connection with the201 words
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Article157 1901-09-05 11 1 he following official intimation has heen sent to the various hi^h provincial authorities by the advisers of the Empress Downger at Hsian, concerning the future movements of the Court As already announced to your Excellency, their Imperial Majesties the Empress Dowager and Emperor have decided157 words
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Article131 1901-09-05 11 Alladin or the Wonderful Lamp was excellently produced by this talented Company last night before another large audience. The performance, which might be curtailed with some advantage, was a great success, the artistic scenery and elaborate Chinese costumes elicitinggreat admiration. Miss Mohenee made a very graceful Princess131 words
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Article199 1901-09-05 11 SlNGAPORB VOLS. V. CEYLON VoLS. This match, postponed from Saturday, was fired this morning at Balestier range, in not a very clear light. The Singapore Volunteers totalled 859, counting in the best ten out of twelve, or an average 850 per man. The shooting was at the reduced199 words
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571 1901-09-05 11 These passages from a private letter, received by a Singapore resident last mail, will interest local volunteers I have had just too ripping a time at camp for words. The only jar is getting up at 5 o'clock in the morning, as it is571 words
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Article112 1901-09-05 11 General Mei is once more in Tientsin, writes the correspondent of the Mercury, and has paid official visits to the different commanders, who have returned his calls at his present quarters, which are in a pawnshop in the native city. The efforts of the Chinese112 words
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Article364 1901-09-05 12 Si\L ight thou tunds in refined gold the plunder which his rewarded an unknown number of clever robbers far three months of patient, skilful work. (Sv. writes the San Francisco correspondent of the Daily Mail.) The thiei dug a tuan J from a railr.364 words
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275 1901-09-05 12 Thc China Hazette, ot the nath inst., says: Death and disaster have been remarkably busy ot late amongst shipping men, and almost ev ry other day recently we have had to record some fortune amongst sea-faring men. On Saturday afternoon, the steamer Warrior arrived at275 words
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Article364 1901-09-05 12 Fic.ht Anticipated Bbtwebn Shbll Co. and the Standard Oil. The first steamer of the Shell Transport and Trading Company has arrived at Melbourne (writes the Melbourne correspondent of the Financial Times) b nging over 5,000 tons of bulk kerosene from Batoum, of which 720,800 gallons has364 words
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Article307 1901-09-05 12 The September Assizes were opened at the Supreme Court this morning by His Lordship Mr. justice Law. The calendar is by no means a heavy one, but it is a far more interest than usual, four of the cases to be tried being of great importance. These are,307 words
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Article709 1901-09-05 12 Times \ng. Sib.) rhe Kelantan question grows considerably in interest now that Mr. I);. I take* t pof making public what exactly it is, th». dipli mats are diseubsm^. Tne statement of his claim which we reproduce bom thi Press c f the 23rd inst.. is presumably709 words
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Article1074 1901-09-05 12 {Via Ceylon.) London, Aug. 22nd. The Duke of Cornwall has been installed as Chancellor of Cape Town University. The Duke of Cornwall has laid the foundationstone of the new Cathedral at Cape Town. Replying to a farewell telegram from Lord Kitchener, on behalf of the Army, His Royal Highness1,074 words
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447 1901-09-05 12 CHINESE IMMIGRAION AND FOREIGN SHIPPING. The Hongkong Daily Press writes lows:— Our German contemporary in Shanghai complains ot what it calls the actii itish Colonies, and especially ot Sing .p^ to suppress the rising powei ol G< ping, and proiesses to 0e rem ,on of a saying ol Spinoza: Unu447 words
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Article463 1901-09-05 13 a M.S. Rosario left for the Cocos at 9. 0 this morning. e British transport Chin%-Tu, passed 1 .arbour from West to East last tver Y^terday,- before the first Court, there mt about 300 Municipal cases There moie pending for next arc j| a a Kling463 words
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Article119 1901-09-05 13 wa< a crowded bouse at the Parsee i ight to witness the produc-./ar-E-Neky a popular play To Europeans, quite rdu, the acting was rendered >1« by the excellent interpre\arious parts. The staging ily good and the scienic effect asing one. Gulzar-E-Neky 1 oi opera drama and though119 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter142 1901-09-05 13 To thb Editor, Sir —The authorities in the Federated Malay S'ates have done well to make Kuala Lumpur one of the centres for the Cambridge University Local Examinations. The F. M. States Scholarships is rightly to be confined to bona fide successful candidates of the F. M.142 words
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Article655 1901-09-05 13 C6 T«.. I\L>iTOR. Sir, In your issue of the 28th August, I observe that you treated your readers to many interesting items of news under the lii g c N tes from the States." Mention wis made of a rifle-club to be statted in Seremban,655 words
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Article264 1901-09-05 13 ifo the Eoitor. Sir, In a summary account of the Congress on Tuberculosis, in tl e London Times Weekly Edition, I read that u the mortality from phthisis has bt en reduced in this country lower than in any other. A remarkable and progressive improvement has been264 words
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Article1365 1901-09-05 13 SISTP.R TkRBSA." Even wb« n Mr. George Moore jests cumbrouslv with Mr Archer about w^ at he is pleased to c ail The Brixton Empire," and deel r« s his melancholy iut< ntion of banishing hints- If to Ireland from a sense of what he1,365 words
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Article312 1901-09-05 13 General Frederick D. Grant, son of the former President of the United States, has jus. passed through Vienna en route for the Philippines, and to the Correspondent of The Times he said in conversation The situation in the Philippines is. very promising. Active hostility had practically ceased before312 words
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Article30 1901-09-05 14 The composer Charles Camille SaintSaens has died at Paris. He was born there in 1835, and was since 1881 a menber of the French Academy.30 words
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Article59 1901-09-05 14 Yesterday, before Mr. Justice Law, two Chinese named Tan Low Soo and Hong Joo Tee alias Sim Nguan, charged with robbery, were acquitted. This morning his Lordship sentenced Tok Hai to two years rigorous imprisonment for theft in a dwelling, and the next case heard was that of59 words
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Article21 1901-09-05 14 The total number of deaths for Singapore for the week ended August 31st, is 210 —a ratio per mille of 44.28.21 words
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Article403 1901-09-05 14 *t rf rt 5 generally those current m t Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations. Singapore September 2, iqoi. Beans, Long per catty cts. 4 Do., French do. 20 Beef do. 25 BeefSteak do. v 28 Bean Sprouts do. 2 Bamboo403 words
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Article90 1901-09-05 14 (September 4.1 Tin...,.,,, $66.75 p^ I€^-no:7::::::::::::: Pepper, Black (ordinary SWT J^ White, (FairL/W- s *"g Nutmegs ,10s to the lb.)L S' 5 *o. /80s to the ib) Mace (Banda) 4 Cloves (Amboina) .V.V.'V *1 Siberian Coffee.. 3 Pearl Sago, small 5 7 do. Pomianak.... 7- 60 Opium, Benares New90 words
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Advertisement474 1901-09-05 14 PAID-UP CAPITAL.... ORAT >0», RESERVE FUND.— 1..J Sterling Reserve.. Silver Reserve.. 000 1 1, RESERVE LIABILItVor 000 1 3oo *J PROPRIETORS.....* F Court of Dimmctorm R. Shewan Esq^Cu" Hon. J J.BELL-IRviNoZn HA,t H, E. ToMKiis, Esq. V? 8^ Cha IMai A. Hauit, Esq \v R,c hard»o»£ j D. M. Momc474 words
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81 1901-09-05 15 "THE CHINESE CRISIS. FROM WITHIN" (BY WEN CHING) j Edited by the Rev. G. M. Reith, M.A. The remarkable and instructive series of articles that appeared in the Singapore Free Press of last year have now been published in book form by the well-known London publisher, Mr. Grant Richards. The81 words
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Article698 1901-09-05 15 Times —Vigorous and lucid English. Th© book is extremely interesting in many ways, but mainly for its sketches of the wire pullers in the Palace intrigues of the last few years. Athenxum —This is an interesting and instructive work. It is interesting as containing much information which could698 words
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Article872 1901-09-05 15 Sporting PROGRAMME FOR THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING, 1901. October 22nd, 24th and 26th. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 22nd October. First Racb. The Maidbn Platb.—Value $400. A Race for Maiden Horses—Weight as per scale (lost.) An allowance of 141b. to ex-Griffins imported into the Straits Settlements or Native States872 words
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Article25 1901-09-05 15 An Inconvenient Delay, Prince Chun's delay (at Basle, under a plea of illness) is inconveniencing the who is unable to to Kiel.25 words
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14 1901-09-05 15 The Kaiser may possibly be compelled to modify his demands.14 words
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Article20 1901-09-05 15 A Useful Reform, The Committee on Naval Rations has recommended modifications entailing an additional outlay of £187,000.20 words
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Article22 1901-09-05 15 No Alacrity to Visit Berlin. Prince Chun has recovered but there are no signs of his proceeding to Berlin.22 words
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Article16 1901-09-05 15 He has sent several long despatches to Singan-tu (the present Imperial capital)16 words
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Article11 1901-09-05 15 The retiring Chinese Ambassador has arrived at Basle.11 words
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Article21 1901-09-05 15 NO "CHIN-CHIN TO THE KAISER. He left Berlin suddenly and unceremoniously, without bidding farewell to the Kaiser. London, August 30th. 1901.21 words
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Article35 1901-09-05 15 A Favourable Solution Expected: Hostilities Impossible. M. Constans, being interviewed, stated that he hoped for a favourable issue to the difficulty with Turkey. The eventuality of hostilities was out of the question.35 words
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Article39 1901-09-05 15 A New Departure. A Low Freight Fleet, The Northern Pacific Railroad Company are building two steamers for the Pacific trade. These are the nucleus of a fleet intended to carry freight at half the ordinary rates.39 words
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Article24 1901-09-05 15 Alleged Retirement Next Year, The Pall Mall Gazette states that it is now pretty certain that Lord Salisbury retires after the Coronation.24 words
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Article27 1901-09-05 15 Terms of Address Prescribed. The German papers state that the Government made representations to Prince Chun regarding the tone of the address which he reads.27 words
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Article17 1901-09-05 15 The Kaiser also insists on a modified form of kowtowing to His Majesty.17 words
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Article14 1901-09-05 15 The Kaiser has received the Korean Minister. London, August 31st, 1901.14 words
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Article23 1901-09-05 15 Firm Attitude of French Government, France has requested the Ottoman Ambassador at Paris, who is on leave, not tt return.23 words
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Article37 1901-09-05 15 An Indisposition to Order The German press is sceptical as to Prince Chun's indisposition, which, it is believed, is due to objections entertained by him to the arrangements connected with his reception at Berlin.37 words
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Article78 1901-09-05 15 Stringent Measures, Against Boer Outrage. Mr. Brodrick in a despatch replying to Lord Kitchener regarding the Boer shooting of the British wounded (at Vlakfontein), says he should proclaim that all captured Boers convicted of being present at such outrages should be held guilty. The leader of the Commando78 words
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Advertisement619 1901-09-05 15 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser. Tabli Addriss,— Advertiser, Singapore. XiLlPHONI NUMBIR.— No. 6l. pushed at 30-3. Raffle" Place, Singapjo THE leading English Newspaper in the Straits Settlements Johore, the t federated Native States of Perak, Selan or Sungei Ujon*, Pahang, the Negr Senibilan British North Borneo Sarawak KVherlands619 words
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Advertisement54 1901-09-05 15 McALISTER Co S -I.E AGENTS FOR The Anglo-Egyptian Cigarette Co The following high class brands of cigarettes are always in stock SHAH, gold tipped, §1.60 per box of 50 (large size) ROYA* ES, gold tipped, §1.25 per box of 50 (medium size) Packed in patent air-tight fe, OBTAINABLE FROM McALISTER54 words
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Article271 1901-09-05 16 SEPTEMBER 4 t h TglP^ Quotation, Pai». d Bank oi_ Cmna and Japan, Ltd. Nominal. £4 iVidb wds. Deferred. t-5-5/ 5S Bell's Asbestos Kastern Agency. Nominal. Xi Bersawah Gold Mine Co. 13-75 Sellers. $5 Gear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. Sioo $100 Fraser and Neave Ltd* $84 $r o271 words
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Article22 1901-09-05 16 A Mystery. The Times correspondent at Moscow states that the departure of the Thibetan mission is shrouded in mystery.22 words
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Article18 1901-09-05 16 It is believed that it is returning overland escorted through Mongolia by a Russian force.18 words
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Article19 1901-09-05 16 RUSSIAN INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS. OFFICERS. This force is understood to consist largely of intelligence officers serving nominally in the ranks.19 words
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Article32 1901-09-05 16 A Train Derailed. A train has been blown up on the 31st August South of Sannas-Kraal. Two hundred and fifty Boers immediately rushed the trucks and set them on lire.32 words
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Article18 1901-09-05 16 Capt. Vandeleur, D.S.O. of the Irish Guards w is killed. The other casualties are not reported.18 words
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Article32 1901-09-05 16 Dr. Leyds has fai ed to obtain an interview between Mr. Kruger and the Tsar on the occasion of the visit of the latter to France. London, September ist, 1901,32 words
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Article16 1901-09-05 16 CASUALTIES AT SANNASKRA4.L, Besides Capt Vandeleur nine men were killed and «e\v Qteen wounded.)16 words
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Article19 1901-09-05 16 A telegram from Basle states that there is no sign of a settlement of the Mission dispute.19 words
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Article25 1901-09-05 16 The Chinese Officials declare that they would rather die than perform a humiliating Kowtow oefore the Emperor. London, September 2nd, 1901. P*25 words
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Article15 1901-09-05 16 Turkish Ambassador Leaves Paris. The Turkish Embassador, Muuir Bey. has left Pari15 words
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Article12 1901-09-05 16 Hostilities Imminent. Hosttlttii are imminent between Venezuela ar*d Colombia.12 words
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Article20 1901-09-05 16 Nine thousand Venezuela' Regulars an maned on the Frontier r. ady to as-ist th. Colombian Revolutionists.20 words
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Article13 1901-09-05 16 Turkey has solicited Germany's mediation in her difficuhy with France.13 words
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Article37 1901-09-05 16 The Clearing Operations. The commandos under Herzog and Late gan have been driven back into the Orange Colony. The Middelburg, Cradock, Graafreinet, and Steynsburg districts are nearly clear of the enemy. London, September 3rd, 1901.37 words
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Article37 1901-09-05 16 A Treasonable Charge. Mr. Krause, the ex-Governor of Johannesberg, who has been residing in England for four months, after swearing allegiance has been arrested in London on a charge of supplying information to thejenany.37 words
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Article36 1901-09-05 16 CHUN^¥ Chinese Envoy Scores His Point. Concession by the Kaiser. The Kaiser has wai^v^rThis demand that the Chinese mission should perform the 1 Kowtow also the' matter of the public procession through Berlin.36 words
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Article19 1901-09-05 16 The Kaiser has consented to receive Prince Chun alone at Potsdam, accompanied only by an interpreter.19 words
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Article18 1901-09-05 16 Chinese mission accordingly has left Basle for Berlin in a special imperial saloon train.18 words
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Article19 1901-09-05 16 The German officials and the public are surprised as the attempt to revive the obsolete n Kowtow."19 words
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Article30 1901-09-05 16 Charged with High Treason. Mr. Krause will be charged with high treason in the Transvaal. He has been remanded for a week and bail has been refused.30 words
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Article12 1901-09-05 16 Prince Chun has arrived at Potsdam. London September 4th, 1901.12 words
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Article58 1901-09-05 16 Corrected up to September 4«J On Loni> Ba« i- i ra/V demand Private credits documents mr credits 6 m/s. l France, demand... Germany, demand India, T. T... .i 5* Hongkong, demand... r Yokohama, demand.. ?AVA, demand m Manila, demand V o y Sovereigns, (to r-uy Bank of England Rate58 words
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Article43 1901-09-05 16 The Standard Time s Balls. A Time Ball at Fort Canning aL^porei** Brani fall every day at 1 p.m.. time (Greenwich mean timo D hr»., being hoisted Ave minutes p»«W -g If either c£ the balls should latl, the flag be hoisted. J43 words
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Advertisement31 1901-09-05 16 COALS AT GALLE. TXTE areprcpared to supply best newly arrived Cardiff Coal and India* (Barrakur) or Steamers* bunker*, at current rates Quick despatch CLARK, SPENCE& Co. E. COATES Co. June uc31 words
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Miscellaneous587 1901-09-05 16 CLEARANCES. August 2$. Highlander, Brit., Dawson, lor Rangoon and Jars. Shukuiio Mam, Fujita, for Shanghai. Speolmau, Dut., Van Rhce, for Palombang. August 29. Chartorhouse, Brit Field, for Nagasaki. AuchenaMen, Brit., Peat, for Batavia. Chow Phya, Brit., Jcllicoe, Top Malacca and Klang. Ban Whatt Hin, Brit., Forbes, lor Klang, via ports.587 words
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Miscellaneous900 1901-09-05 16 Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Wh Albion Brit b'ship, 12/J50 Hewett Ang 27 Colombo Brisk Brit g.b., 1770 Wrey 8% J^ 45 FUMo*, [hit g.b., 420 Dekker Septa I;..;. Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For Wh Alexandria Ger 3660 Korden Sept 2 Hoagkong Behn900 words
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