The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 3 October 1901
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1901-10-03 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. fHIRD SERIES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd 1901 No. 74018 words
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Article258 1901-10-03 1 ;e Artk les. v Garrison, >>% 2og I lhe Cobra, i#- 209 wth Anarchists, 209 S 5 «>f mssion, 210 d France m the Far East, 210 Sir Alexander S«/e*tenham, 210 amber and the Shipping Conference, 210 n ol Enquiry, #"210 I the Rii>kr," 210 r's Misleading Messages, 210258 words
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Obituary24 1901-10-03 1 Domestic Occurrences. DEATH. On tho 27th instant, .suddenly, m Holland, Albert Blombeko, late of the s.s. S. ultan van Langka* (Java papers please copy.)24 words
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Article, Illustration787 1901-10-03 1 •i» t MUI the Press ihe retple'g right maintain <* i hy Influence and unbribrd by gain; patriot Truth her gloricut precepts draw, 1 to RaHgioa. Loyalty, and Law. An important paper laid on the Legislative Council table at Tuesday's meeting was that referring to787 words
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Article247 1901-10-03 1 When the structure of such a craft as the Cobra is considered, with its spine the upright inside keel to which all the ribs are attached a transverse break m two is unimaginable. But bearing m mind th^ abnormal speed developed at a full-power trial247 words
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329 1901-10-03 1 To-DAY it is announced that the infamous assassin of the late President McKinley is to be electrocuted," to use the glossological atrocity coined for the purpose by American ingenuity, or rather lack of etymological knowledge. The convict m question is to be judicially killed329 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement46 1901-10-03 1 Subscribers to th- Singapore Free Press Weekly iirning from Hurope to the Straits by any of mail lines are invited to send to the Manager name of their steamer and date of arrival m ""gapore. Copies will then be mailed to meet various ports of call.46 words
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Advertisement126 1901-10-03 1 MINERAL LABORATORIUM." Rooms chk Kerk Straat. Soerabaya Java. Messrs. J. M. KAUFMANN Co. Consulting and Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Assayers, Experts m Mines, Minerals and Metals. AT BSBBS. J. M. Kaufmann Co. are prepared to Manage, Snrvey, value, test and report on all classes of mining properties. Messrs. J. M.126 words
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Miscellaneous163 1901-10-03 1 Passengers Arrived 26.— Per Nuddea Mr. and Mrs. Sarkies bild, Mr. Wynberg. Pin Seng: liiss Pastonrel, lira. Woodth, Mi. Whiting. .27.— Per Bombay: Lt. Buckle, Messrs, Benying. »pt, 28.— Per Penang Messrs. De Tend© and [let. 30.— Per Malacca Miss Johnson, Mrs. Messrs. Downie, Birrol, Hawes, Browne, <*. Foster, Leach,163 words
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Miscellaneous424 1901-10-03 1 Tup wrvuvr The mail from home of September 2nd arrived by the N. D. L Sachsen on Friday, followed on Sunday, by the M. If. Salazie, with dates up to September 6th, The next outward mail is due by the P. O. Core mandel on Saturday. The last homeward mail424 words
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211 1901-10-03 2 In respect to Major Gough's being en trapped by a superior force Reuter's Bombay agent was careful to omit, m his reference to the capture of the guns, this, from the telegiam before him. "Bui the sight* and breech-blocks ztere destroyed before falling into211 words
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584 1901-10-03 2 To us m the Far East one of the most significant incidents of the political conversations between President LOUBET and the Tsar is the assurance given by the 'atter (if the Times correspondent is to be believed) to the effect that584 words
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Article92 1901-10-03 2 Sir ALEXANDt.R Swettenham, our late Colonial Secretary and Acting Governor, anived here yesterday morning by French Mail from Hongkong. Sir FRANK S\* ETTENHAM, who had been dining at Johore on Saturday with the P« mangku Raja, came rouml *arly m lltr lllornin< r hjf lhe .SVv? Belle92 words
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644 1901-10-03 2 The Chamber and the SHIPPING Conference. (Oct. 1st.) In all quarters that are not selfishly interested m upholding an artificial and compulsory high rate of freight it will be considered that the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. JOHN ANDERSON, has done no more than comply with a high644 words
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Article359 1901-10-03 2 In pointing out above what are pretty general impressions, the cau>e of very real anxiety, as to the effects, direct and indirect, ot the wovlrioe 0 f tne Conference ring it would appear, from the report of the pioceedings at the meeting of the Chamber of359 words
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Article114 1901-10-03 2 The Way of the Ring.' A little case m point. A large f or eia r steamer left Singapore m May for Colomt with 3,000 tons of space still available not being able to fill up at Conference freid rates. At Colombo the vessel filled up with nearly 3,000 tons114 words
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Article135 1901-10-03 2 OUR readers will note the eager minute ness wi»h which Reuter details the British casua'ti-s, even to the hypothe ical condi. tion of the missing, at the defence of Fort Itala. Seeing thai the Boer attack was be -ten back "with he <vy loss" according to the135 words
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551 1901-10-03 2 H. E. Sir Frank Swettenham. (Oct. 2nd.) It is within two months of two years since the Si raits Settlements lost the Gov. rnor, the la c Sir Charles Mitchell, by his unlooked-lor and greatly deplored death. Since then the Admini-tr it ion has b en cairied on, first, hy551 words
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Article298 1901-10-03 3 rather fancy that our pegging away at r for magnifying every little group of I) casualties and suppressing a.l notice >er casualties has taken effect at last. ire not surprised, for Reuter's agency 1 aware of the precarious position it iwn accord, worked itself into M two pa>t.298 words
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Article359 1901-10-03 3 IHE second instalment of to days iegram indicates the determined nature i the Boer attack on Fort ltala and th heavy losses suffered by the Boers m repulse Two entire days were occupied m the removal of the Boer iead and wounded, under an armistice eed359 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement363 1901-10-03 3 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. SOOTH AFRICA. BOTHA INACTIVE. General Botha has been inactive since the reverse to Major Gough's party of mounted infantry. NO INVASION OF NATAL. Rivers In Flood, The Buffalo and Tugela rivers are flooded, this preventing any serious invasion of Natal. "bHAMROCK" v. "COLUMBIA," The Time Allowance. The Shamrock363 words
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Advertisement398 1901-10-03 3 DRASTIC MEASURES WITH REBELS, He desires that capital punishment be inflicted upon rebels instend t f short periods of imprisonment. MARTIAL LAW IN CAPE COLONY. He also asks for better seasoned recruits and the institution of martial law throughLondon, September 28th, /go/. SOUTH AFRICA. SEVERE DEFEAT FOR GEN. BOTHA. Boers398 words
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Advertisement812 1901-10-03 3 SOUTH AFRICA. |l Boer Leaders Killed at ltala. Commandants Potgieter, Scholz, and Oppermann were amongst the killed at ltala. The Fighting at ltala. Lord Kitchener's Report, Lord Kitchener reports that the Boers were removing their dead and wounded all through the 26* th (Thursday) and 27^ (Friday) round ltala Fort.812 words
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Article689 1901-10-03 4 Chief Justice Law returned from Malacca by the Sappho last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bland are returning to the Straits by the S. S. Sado Maru, leaving London on the 25th of October. Major Keatley, R.A.M.C., died at Watson's Hotel, Bombay, on September 6th of ptomaine689 words
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1418 1901-10-03 4 Yesterday afternoon the hearing of the above case was continued, and His Lordship Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones concluded his summing-up. He carefully weighed the evidence of the prosecution and of the defence, including that of the risoners themselves, remarking on the latter evidence at1,418 words
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Article315 1901-10-03 4 The above case vvas heard m the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, before His Lordship Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones. Of the two accused Keong Kin and Yeo Soon, one only, the second, appeared. The bailors for the first prisoner were called up and the recognisances, §3,000315 words
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Article57 1901-10-03 4 At Powell Co's saleroom yesterday, about 65 acres of agricultural land m the District of Bedoh, abnut 7 J miles from town was sold for $760. Building allotment iff Thomson-rd, area 13,632 sq. ft., fieehold. Sold for $450. Thirty prefeience shares m Hogan Co. Ltd.57 words
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Article457 1901-10-03 4 The Singapore Volunteer Ball »t. i held m the Drill Hall last night was it deserved to be, a great success l d of J! v hundred guests a tt, nd including His Excellency, Sir Frank Swet tenham X C.M.G., who was received by S V A*457 words
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Article68 1901-10-03 4 List 01 Han on us. Carr, A. Darke, Darbishire, Noon, Sc at< h; \V. ods, Cross, Catto, Bell, 5 Sees Webb, Elphick Thomson, \V. Darke, Bedford, Fre mm, Jackson Hannaford, Brown, Orcher, Gultch, to Baddeley, Von Berg, Goldie, Thorn on, Vo Katie, Dick, Harrop, Riley, Doughty, Passmore68 words
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237 1901-10-03 4 LOST IN THE BREAKERS OFF MALACCA. Captain Wilson of the s. s. Vidai recounts facts of a recent unfortunate accident at Malacca On the 22nd inst., the Vidar left Port ham at 5.30 p.m. and soon encountered a strong wind, heavy seas and a blinding rain. At midnight the wind237 words
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Article52 1901-10-03 4 The Loral Brand, of the Chartered Hank of India Australia and China ha* to-day received a telegram from lhe.r Head OM« advising that at the ■pproachmg me. ting of shartho'ders the Doctors w« recO* mend ad.vid-nd for the past h.ll-ye*r at the rate of 10% per annum, fr. c of52 words
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Article1030 1901-10-03 5 5 Ordinary Mebting. i W'iPSESV^, SIPTIMBER 25TH IQOI. p geirt —Messrs. J. O. Anthonisz (President), I Wee Thiam Tew, Lee Choon Guan, Sohst, I Cuscaden and Barker. _Mr.Thoa Giang Thye. MINUTBS. the last ordinary meeting were |S read and confirmed. PRFsinßNT's Remarks. ry t President mentioned that there1,030 words
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Article287 1901-10-03 5 (A Trci Story.; Exactly were it 'append I am t agoin' to say, It was either up at Canning or round Pulo Brani way. An' w'en you've 'card my story I'm sure that you'll allow, They was 'arder on poor Tommy than they was upon the287 words
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Article164 1901-10-03 5 The bacteriologist's latest discovery is that the straw hat is a sort of playground for germs and bacilli. Those who have had the privilege seeing a lovely woman fasten on her hat, says the Birmingham Daily Mail, recall the fact that sometimes she holds her hatpins164 words
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Article20 1901-10-03 5 A report of a recent Masonic ball at Rangoon says v The electric light did not go out this time/20 words
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1172 1901-10-03 5 Fullbr Details. (From Australian Papers.) London, September 6fch.— A great sensation has been caused throughout the United States by the news that President McKinley has been twice shot at Buffalo. The President was on a vi.it to the great American Exhibition which is now being1,172 words
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Article109 1901-10-03 5 A New Valub for Press Cuttings. The South German detective police are engaged m tracking the perpetrator of a clever swindle. This person deposited wiih a well-kr.own Stuttgart banking house a bulky letter, the value of which he declared at three thousand four hundred marks, and received a109 words
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Article80 1901-10-03 5 In the Gtove Estate, Tanjong Katong, three s des have been made by Mr. H. A. Crnne, consisting of sea frontage lots at 7 cents per sq. foot and back lots from 5 cents to 3 cents p. r sq. foot. One lot, sea frontage, to Mr. S.80 words
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Article115 1901-10-03 5 A terrible railway accident has occurred m Montana, m the United States. A freight train was climbing a steep gradient when the couplings about the middle broke. The released half of the train ran back for 16 miles, gathering a fearful impetus as it went. At the115 words
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Article318 1901-10-03 5 Armaments Compared. The Strength oi the French Army and Navy. The French army on a peace foo ing numbers 598,675 officers and men, with 143,667 horses, and 428 batteries of field artillery. The active army on a war footing, is estimated to number 2,350,000 officers and men.318 words
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Article435 1901-10-03 6 Arabi Pasha left Ceylon for Egypt on the 1 7th by the Prinzess Irene. Two months extra leave of absence has been granted the Honble W. J. Napier from his duties as unofficial member of the Legislative Council. Mr. Conway Belfield, Resident of Selangor, goes home435 words
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Article104 1901-10-03 6 A Wuchang dispatch states the Viceroy Chang Chih-tung has ordered the establishment of a Government Translating Bureau at Wuchang, where all important works of western authors may be translated and printed to be used as text books m the colleges and schools of Western learning throughout104 words
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Article235 1901-10-03 6 One does not nowadays hear quite so much of the intoxication of golf. The pleasure is no longer new, and true Englishmen that we are we are getting to take it sadly. A few years ago the golfer forsook wife and family m his wild enthusiasm for the235 words
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Article2826 1901-10-03 6 Interesting Despatch by Sir Frank. Swettenham. The following is the despatch of H. E. the High Commissioner for the Federated Malay States to the Secretary of State for the Colonies (Copy.) Federated Malay States. No. 244. Government House, Singapore, ist July 1901. Sir, I have the2,826 words
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144 1901-10-03 6 EASTERN DOCK AND SHIPPING GRIEVANCES. {The Financier.) Singapore, like London, has its Hock disabil ties and grievances. The Singapore Free Press suggests that the po icy ol the dock company may involve the c! cauYnt of one of the greatest trade cent«e-> of the Empire, and calls upon the Colonial144 words
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Article650 1901-10-03 7 To day i* th e anniversary of the birthSys of the King and Queen of Portugal. The M Class firing for A. and B. Coy's. commences at 2 p.m. to-day at Balestier Range. Mr. E. C. Howard, Third Magistrate, Singapore, is appointed Acting First Magistrate and650 words
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Article860 1901-10-03 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli. JUVIHAL. Ihe fraterni*ition of Autocracy, and its negation, the Republic, m the persons of the Tsar of Russia and President Loubet ol l< ranee, has been celebrated on Gallic soil m a gorgeous blaze of enthusiasm. 1 his alliance860 words
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Correspondence.
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474 1901-10-03 7 fo THE KDtTO*, Sir, I notice m your issue of yesterday a strange error m the despatch of the High Commissioner for the Federated Malay States to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. In connection with the triangulation of the Natives States474 words
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Article263 1901-10-03 7 11 M. Grandidier, the manager of the Anarchist Journal v Libertaire." 11 A lecture delivered by a Miss Emma Goldman at Cleveland, m which the lecturess declared that all rulers should be exterminated.', Vide Telegrams m S. F. Press 27th Sept. It's useless calling him a brute, And epithets263 words
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Article765 1901-10-03 7 £so,ooo to £30,000 Laid Against Shamrock. (Daily Mail Correspondent.) New York, Friday, Aug. 30th.— The largest wager ever made on a sporting event— fifty thousand pounds to thirty thousand pounds— was made to-day m the Waldorf-As ria Hotel. Mr. W. F. Mustin, president of the Pittsburg Stock765 words
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176 1901-10-03 7 Melbourne, Sept. 3rd.— The federal Hag and seal competition exhibits were inspected to-day by the Countess of Hopetoun, and the exhibition was declared open to the public. Mr. Barton explained to the crowded gathering which was present, that the Commonwealth Government had invited designs176 words
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Article420 1901-10-03 8 H. M. S. Brisk leaves this afternoon for Penang. Raub is to have a new Club-house, and the Government will probably present it with a billiard table as a New Year's gift. In the Police Court this morning before Mr. Gulam Sawar a Chinaman was fined420 words
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Article38 1901-10-03 8 The Finlayson Shield Competition, with carbines at 200 and 500 yds. was won yesterday morning at Balestie-r Rifle Range by the team (five men) from No. 3 Subdivision, Central Section, m charge of Sgt. Frost.38 words
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Article116 1901-10-03 8 K. O. R. Challenge Cup. The following is the result of the draw tor the first round for the above cup Garrison "A" team, versus The Civil Service. Capt. White, (Capt.) Capt. Barry, (Capt.) Lieut. Barne, r.a. Mr" Bosanquet. Capt. Lyne, 16th m.i. Mr. Brockman. Lieut. Gilchrist, 16th116 words
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Article104 1901-10-03 8 H. M. S. "Brisk" v. C. S. p. After the swimming race at Tanjong Katong yestetday morning a game of water polo was played between a team fromH. M. S. Brisk and a S. C. team. In the f,rst half, Napier scored two goals for the Club, the104 words
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79 1901-10-03 8 The handicap race for tht challenge cup, presented for competition by Mr. P. H. Upton, was swum yesterday morning at Tanjong Katong. There were numerous entries and the race was a thoroughly successful one. Doughty, with fifteen seconds start, won easily, Cross (five sees) being79 words
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Article143 1901-10-03 8 A NEW RAJAH OF SARAWAK." On September 2nd, at Leith, there was launched a steel screw cargo and passenger steamer, built to the order of the Borneo Co. Ltd., for trade between Singapore and Sarawak. The vessel is 230 ft. long, 34 feet wide and iG feet moulded depth. She143 words
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Article206 1901-10-03 8 The Acting Governor has received the following letter from Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, notifying the closing of the fund and conveying the thanks of the Viceroy for the aid received from this Colony {Copy, j Viceregal Lodge, Simla, September loth, iqoi. Sir, The labours of206 words
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Article53 1901-10-03 8 rhe first public performance m Singapore of the Band of the new Madras regiment, the 3rd M. 1., was at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday evening, when a large and appreciative audience listened to an excellent programme, capitally played, and, at the conclusion, made53 words
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204 1901-10-03 8 There was launched yesterday forenoon, from one of the building berths of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, Limited, a powerful Steam Self-propelling Dredger, which is to be employed for improving and extending the berthing facilities of that Company. The dimensions of204 words
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Article3775 1901-10-03 8 A general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held at the Exchange at 2.15 yesterday afternoon. There were present Messrs. John Anderson, Chairman, S Behr, A. Carmichael, C. A. Rauch, W. Hasenbalg, W. Kessler, C. Stringer, F. E. Jago, J. Graham, A. von Rossi ng, S.3,775 words
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Article824 1901-10-03 9 McGann Sbntbnc;ed. Before Mr. Sarwar at the Police Court yesterday morning, William McGann, an Irish Ameri. can, a sailor, was charged on remand with voluntarily causing hurt to Shaik Ahmatsah, the Sikh watchman at the Sailor's Home, on the night of Sept. 17th, by stabbing him several824 words
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16 1901-10-03 9 WEN CHING - "THE CHINESE CRISIS. FROM WITHIN" WEN CHING (BY Edited by the Rev. G. M, Reith, M.AI16 words
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Article709 1901-10-03 9 Times- Vigorous and lucid English.... The book is extremely interesting m many ways, but mainly for its sketches of the wire pullers m the Palace intrigues of the last few years. Athenamm.—Thi* is an interesting and instructive work. It is interesting as containing much information which could only709 words
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Advertisement33 1901-10-03 9 Compania General de I The Finest Brands jtl Comprising Incomparables, Imperial*, Reg. Ant. Lopez, Perfectos, Birevas, Bouquets, Royal, Culebras, Lbridres, Princesas, May now be obtained at nibderate prices and guaranteed m sound cYiridHion.33 words
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Article2494 1901-10-03 10 (Via Ceylon.) London, September 13th. The Mikado has received the Chinese expiatory mission, and has accepted the apologies offered. The French Colonial troops leave Tientsin for Tongking to-day. The Russian Minister If, Lossar, has arrived at Tientsin. The London Gazette publishes a despatch from General Gaselee, mentioning additional officers,2,494 words
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Article416 1901-10-03 10 The festivities m Conner*;,* birthday of His High_esstS v i,h > were interrupted by the sad J. *H late President of the United f ,h < continued yesterday and to-day <£ > The Boat Races, which are? n ture ,n all johore Sports, wert f^'V interesting this year, a416 words
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Article326 1901-10-03 10 The Pinang Gazette says Wegieatly regret to announce the dfath of Dr. J. H McClosky, for many years m the Straits Medical Service, which occurred on Tue?day (24th) at the Seamen's Hospital, Albert Docks, London. It is only some four or five months since Dr.326 words
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Article31 1901-10-03 10 Sir Frank Swettenham while at *J* Lumpur recently had a ride on i i^ e *|l f motor-car as far as Seremban. In age speed was over 13 miles an ho--31 words
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Article1365 1901-10-03 11 1 l j etter to The Times, Sir Rowland Blenf ha<saettwrites. fol lowing up the letter of Far m previous issue:_t There is wide-spread and deepening anxiety 1 en of light and leading m this nation, 1 n g m the idea that the foreign policy1,365 words
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Article1674 1901-10-03 11 The reception took place on 41 h inst. at Potsdam, instead of at the Palace m th-* capital, and was shorn of much of the embellishment by which the Emperor originally intended to make it of historical significance. Outside, a company of infantry and a detachment1,674 words
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Article90 1901-10-03 11 The following is the result of play for the Medal on Saturday:—* Major Jones 81 scr. am 81 O'Sullivan g6 12 84 J. H. D. Jones 91 4 g 7 Col. Oakes 107 12 oi Dr. Ellis 9 g 5 4 Wolferstan 16 10-96 Capt. obinson90 words
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Article614 1901-10-03 11 Owing to the severe rain we have had lately the course was very wt t, but, notwithstanding, the outside track was thrown open for work. Battlefield, (N^amut Ullah) cantered slowly round the first time, going a little faster the second. He has been doing a good deal of614 words
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Article10705 1901-10-03 12 This case was commenced m the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon before His Lordship Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones. Mr. Fort appeared with Mr. Emerson for the prosecution and Mr. Van Cuylenberg defended. Mr. Fort m his opening statement to the jury said that the present case had10,705 words
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Article103 1901-10-03 15 PRODUCE. (October 2.) un as mm G^bier.::::;;:;:;;: w- ult. do. cube No. i l$ z? ■"•fper, (.Mack (ordinary S'pore) 30.50 do White, (Fair L/YV-5% 45-75 Nutm«*s uosto the \b.) S2 do. (80s to the lb) 64 Nac(Banda) 7 9 t '\mboina) 7 Libcrmn Coffee ti 7 •apoca, small pearl (Fair103 words
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Article393 1901-10-03 15 The Italian second class cruiser Strombolt arrived this morning from Hongkong, homeward bound. The Ben liner Benlomond which arrived from London yesterday has a quantity of explosives for the Hongkong Government. The collier Frieda which arrived from Muroran yesterday brought about 4 000 tons Japan coal393 words
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Article272 1901-10-03 15 Pagoda Cur" On Friday twenty six couples competed for the M Pago a Cup presented by the bachelors of the Club, and a very dose and interesting competition resulted m a tie between Mrs. Sa'zmann and J. L. Crockatt and Miss Salzmann and A. Hose, each with272 words
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Article82 1901-10-03 15 (Corrected up to October 2.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 1 11 i n demand 1/11^ Private credits 3 m/s i/ii t^ documents 3 m/s .....1/1 1 J credits 6 m/s 1/1 i-f-France, demand 2434 Germany, demand 197! India, T. T 145 HONGKONG) demand 1% pm. Yokohama, demand 5£%82 words
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Article1957 1901-10-03 15 Tuesday, October ist, 1901. Present H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir f Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) The Hon ble the Acting Col. Secretary (C. W. Sneyd Kynnersley, c.mo) the Actg;. Attorney-General (T. H. Kershaw.) the Colonial Treasurer (F. G. Pnney.) the Acting Auditor-General (W Evans.) the Colonial1,957 words
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Article30 1901-10-03 15 Q M. Sgt. A. W. Noon, of the Imperial Yeomanry, m South Africa, has received a commission as lieutenant. He is a brother of Mr. H. W. Noon, of Singapore.30 words
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Miscellaneous55 1901-10-03 15 leather Keport. (October i.) r ar_ar.i Kerbau ffos »ral Observiiory E_r 9- A. M. 3 P. M.9 P. M 29.912 29 791 29 902 85.0 86.0 80 5 .nometor... 79.0 78.5 77 5 1 SE. S.S.K. S.E. ii, '"P. m shade 88.5 „J do. 74.3 I*"* 144.1 J ,7- 71.855 words
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Article322 1901-10-03 16 This morning at 6 o'clock the bodies of two native children were found floating m the sea off Johnston's Pier. The Officer Administering the Government, Sir Frank Swettenham, K.C.M.G., will be At Home on Tuesday next, the Bth inst. at 5 p.m, The Hongkong papers pay322 words
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Article96 1901-10-03 16 The ffth of the series of children's concert will take place on Friday afternoon at the Tomi Hall Mr. F. Whitefield lia^ kindly consented to look after the secretarial duties previously discharged by the late Mr. Jenkins. Tickets are being sent out to heads f schools96 words
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Article372 1901-10-03 16 Those who have had the privilege of seeing a lovely woman fasten on her hat, says the Birmingham Daily Mail, recall the fact that sometimes she holds her hatpins between her pretty lips. This characteristic has been noticed by the bacteriologist &c. &c. Vide S. F. Press. Oh372 words
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Article193 1901-10-03 16 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 theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." Problem No. 309 (Adama) is solved as follows I Q-87. K-O5 2 Q-R6,193 words
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Article, Illustration56 1901-10-03 16 Black (12 pieces). White (9 pieces). Position m Forsyth Notation kt Rr 2 b 3 Kttßp/ipPipKtlp 4k?K 2p2pP 1 8 3 QP3/q 2 b 4. V\ hue to play and mate m three moves. Unless m rhe event of a tie for first place, the above is56 words
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Article283 1901-10-03 16 The following bright little odds game is a specimen of Belgian chess. The game was played recently at the Cercle des lichees." at Brussels, by Count Schaffgotsch, one of the strongest players m Belgium. Remove White's OR. Alluaibr G\mbit. (a) P-Q4 is a stronger move, and constitutes283 words
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Article403 1901-10-03 16 Pillsbury, it is once more announced, will abandon professional chess m a couple of years, and thereafter study law m earnest. Judging by the events of the past quarter of a century chess as a business does not pay. Lack of solid financial appreciation has led to one403 words
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Miscellaneous1326 1901-10-03 16 SHARE LIST, OCTOBER 2nd iTT.^^^ Quotation p AID Rank of China and Japan, Ltd. 1 Nominal. £4 UlVlr) «Mi>s. Deferred. £s*l Zi Roll's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. JS Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4.75 Sellers. Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 $i OO Fraser md Neave Ltd. $84 «r 0 71,326 words
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