The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 21 September 1905
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Title Section19 1905-09-21 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. TH IRD SERIES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1905. No 94719 words
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Article236 1905-09-21 1 on Trouble 177 ...it ion 177 l H I 177 1 178 on Defence Daeies 17s irrcawy 17* i) i ities 17* 17S the Fonnssin 179 R 17J* rtr.iir 179 1 «9 9 SI KW* i m Penang 181 I ptcy IVandi isl .181 180,188 183 o B g236 words
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Article50 1905-09-21 1 Domestic occurrences. Births. Pike. On the 25th August, at Pali Hill, Bandora, Bombay, the wife of H. B. Pike, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, of a son. Stevens.— On the 17th of September, a* Corbally Cottage, Cavena'jh Road, the wife o Kenneth A. Ste yens, of a son.50 words
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Article135 1905-09-21 1 $ept 80.1 Tin I 1-2 Gauiuier a»" do. <Ju»kj No. 1 do. do. No. 2 m Pepper, Black (ordinary Spores 27.50 do. White, (Fair L. W. I p.c, 37. Nutmegs 110 to the ft.) 35, do. 80 to the Ife. SO Mace (Band*) 1 45 Gloves (Aniboinaj 3 Libevian135 words
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Article, Illustration415 1905-09-21 1 The Death Examination Trouble. September 14. I Hcii chaH the Prc~> the People?! right mairita'.n» 'J* 'awed by ir.fiiience and un bribed by gain; *!SM patriot Truth her glorioiM precepts draw. '".~.u*:A to Re'i'.iiicn. Loyalty and Law. I Wk are pleased to be able to announce that the objectionable situation415 words
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Article737 1905-09-21 1 I .s«»m»: comment lias appeared m the Hong- kong Telegraph" on what that journal calls the eminently practical proposals of the Singa- note Municipal Commissioners to regulate I milk sellers and stroet-hasrhera. The question is one tb.it affects all ci f ies m the extreme Orient UNo737 words
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Article116 1905-09-21 1 The disaster to the unfortunate battleship Mikasa is evoking abundant sympathy everywhere. We mentioned yesterday that aha had to a dockyard for repairs, ami had the impression that the Mikasa might stOl be m dock, as she had not escaped from the battlewithout material' injury. The dockyard116 words
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Article374 1905-09-21 1 Qaptoniher 15. Thekk will have t<* be a good de;.; ol t.oy-iug-up" after the formal signature <•: pa<e, but wo m Singapore shall best realise the* I lality of peace conditions when sre ens theaa. suuvption of the Russian shipping traffic eaat* ward ami that of374 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement96 1905-09-21 1 Shi ;j Free Press fi>MjH Banjpet the Ssraita by I invited to s"im to tbe their sseasaar ami ihtt*- of Coynes nrlH thea he saailed 1 ports of call. srishhaj; JataiUril inlorles Ac. can have a copy of La* posted to theni weeVly. BOM EN6LAKD TO TaTJE IS K\ST. Malay96 words
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Advertisement65 1905-09-21 1 NEW ISSUE OF THE MAP OF THE TOWN OF SINGAPORE Revised to date. Shows yli the Prineipa Residences and Places of Interest Scale S inches to one saOe, Each In Sheet Form, 27 m. x4O m., Coloured... $2 SO' Mounted on Cloth, m Book Form 500 Varnished and mounted on65 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous381 1905-09-21 1 THE WEEK. European mails of Aug. 85th arrived by the P and O. Chusan on Friday last and the advices from Europe of date Aug. 89th are due to-day by the N. D. L. Zieteu. The N.D.L. Preussen tooh a homeward mail on Monday aud the B. I. Bharata leaves381 words
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Article712 1905-09-21 2 More than once, during, the paat dozen years or so, comment has been made upon the curious fact that it has never yet been found possible to secure the transport of certain Biraits fruits to England, or even to places far short of that, m a condition712 words
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635 1905-09-21 2 Hongkong's Governor on Def ence Duties. September lb\ Although the conclusion of the burloJapanese alliance and the present naval impotence of Russia guarantee, so far as humanly j can be seen, a prolonged era of pease m the j Far East, sti!!, iv vindication of a sound principle, the words635 words
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Article727 1905-09-21 2 Bepteml>er 18. The news that Britain and Germany, with regard to China, jointly propose a conference on the question of likin or inland customs, and on Chinese currency reform, is to be taken as the outcome of the long standing complaint that the commercial treaty concluded727 words
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Article437 1905-09-21 2 Ofi v>: the blighted dreams of the British North Borneo Company has been the failure, after careful rumination m London, to find any tra c f diamonds m the several tons of blue ground sent home for expert scrutini Reliance was placed on the identity of this437 words
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Article638 1905-09-21 2 >■ ptember l:v Us lil <' I'i-i-^pie of better &au thaaai it is a pood thin- Lka, J;| IGttister, rme admir I Baroa I at Ust ma kon behalf o( sstblu&eapLuiatMmand j korms, withes* smack it has j 1 > expect the latamese to m [nmeea m638 words
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Article328 1905-09-21 3 like to know how far the Muniioners sanctioned, or if they all, the extinction of the shrubKountain m front of the Club p t Office The cutting down of the t of th«* question because it was le to replace those udruittedlv ,11. groaths by328 words
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Article159 1905-09-21 3 he third time since the volunteer saovebegan m l s: »i* baa a Boyal review been that magnificent amphitheatre pro- the King's Park, Edinburgh. There Arthur's Seat aud Silisbiiry Crags I aable many hundreds of thousands to iphadid view of the spectacle. I? a lon time ago159 words
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Article289 1905-09-21 3 Sansember 20- sanea should be put before the rf ths present lime, when the eg I the Victoria Meaaorml Hall is an distant future, is to consider the long associati- .11 of BIT I WMAM with the Cooiy anil the S tes should be perpetuated. r289 words
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Article758 1905-09-21 3 lvi: recent destructive earthquakes m South em Italy, involving heavy loss <>f life, serve ance more to remind people thai the proverbial stability of the earth found m the pi.r.tses firm as a rock,"' old as the hills," aud so on, is but a mere assumption. Savants like758 words
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Article646 1905-09-21 3 There was a large gathering of music-lqying Singapore last night at the Teutonia Club on the occasion of the concert given by Mme. Basset i- Arral, who has. as many know, settled down m Singapore, and may therefore be look- ed upon as a musical acquisition of646 words
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Article142 1905-09-21 3 The following particulars of Thursday's I Deli Paces, are given by the Deli Courant Race I, the Maiden' Plate, $900, for Deli ex-Griffins (maiden) 1. Sanahani. 2. Kitty, 3. Crusader. Race 11, 1905 Griffins:— l. Nanoya, 2. Old j Chappie, 3. Astaga. Race 111, the Deli Derby, $1,142 words
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Article97 1905-09-21 3 j The following cards were returned for the September Medal Played but letUTUed u<> cards, Messrs Salmond, Murray. Sellar, Butt, Bnllantyoe, Kitehing, Owen, Leggatt, Franklin. Welsh, Dunn, and Cox. K. T. ReiJ 87 i J. H.I). .J011& 91 1 7 V. 8. Barrett 99 11 38 N.97 words
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Article517 1905-09-21 3 Date of Opening Ceremony. A meeting of the General Committee of the Victoria Memorial Hall was held yesterday afternoon m tbe new building. Mr John Anderson presided and there were also piejw nt Messrs. Murray, Moses, C. McAnluir, B < well, Armstrong, Broadrick, Maclareij, Chop "i517 words
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Article171 1905-09-21 3 This morning, about 9.30, as a private gharry containing a lady and g'-ntleman turned into Middle- rd from Serangoon-rd they were met by a syce driving ;;]<»ng iiie wrong side of the road. Catching the gharry's wheels he nearly overturned the vehicle into the ditch. Tbe syce171 words
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Article228 1905-09-21 3 There are several interesting articles m the current number of the Straits Agricultural Bulletin including a history of agricultural progress m the Malay Peuir.-uli. Cultivation is maiked into three Eu w»Mn peri :ds 1800--1860 nutmegi and dove*, 1875-1895 Liberian Coffee, 1896-1905 rubber. Tbe native products during228 words
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Article566 1905-09-21 4 Three Japanese girls succeeded m swimming lght miles at Nagasaki on the 12th. Ships leaving Hongkong after to-day will be exempt from quarantine. Coolie ships will however be inspected as usual. Capt. Grant Dalton of the Flora is a brother el Lt. Col. Grant Dalton who566 words
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Article112 1905-09-21 4 Tl f: of Police. Maim- AbdulUh bin Jaflar s.m.j., is absent m johore for the bnthdav banquet. The State Commissioner goes there this evening m the Sri Muar and the Registrar of Deeds, Inche Awaug bin Kaehok, to-morrow morning m the steam-launch Chohong as also the State Medical112 words
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Article155 1905-09-21 4 A former Ceylon plantei, now m the Malay States, writes as follows to a Ceylon friend upeountry I wish you could come over here and have a look at cur rubber, 'tis grand mon, and I hope m a few year s time to retire155 words
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Article485 1905-09-21 4 Fighting m an Unknown Country. Telegrams from Macassar on Sept 15 show that Chief Luwu's answer to the ultimatum was received on Sunday night and stated that the native government did not admit any mismanagement on their side. On Monday morning at 10 am the Dutch troops485 words
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Article467 1905-09-21 4 In July an important couunL>siou was appoiuted 10 consider the question of the disposal of mining tailings, the silting up and congestion of stream>. and the settlement of the difficulties arising between the mining and agricultural interests form the above causes. The Commission was467 words
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Article634 1905-09-21 4 A Good Report. The annual distribution of prizes at the High School, Malacca, took place on Friday last. The hall was tastefully decorated and the Cadets were drawn up at attention on the staircase to receive the visitors. Shortly after 12 the Resident Councillor, the Hon R.634 words
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Article256 1905-09-21 4 A most distinctive feature of the motor industry has been, says the King,'' the generous support accorded to it by the Sovereigns of the world. Apart from King Edward, the King of Italy, and the King of Spain, who are well-known enthusiasts, there are the German256 words
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Article61 1905-09-21 4 The E. B. Sutton, an American sailing vessel from New York is still m the roads. She brought 41,191 cases of petroleum and 856 cases of motor car spirits." One of the best features of a sea-baih, sa\s the "Family Doctor," is the salt water inadvertently swallowed by bit hers,61 words
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547 1905-09-21 4 A Johore friend send* Us a rort written by Mr Turing McKen/.ie^l^ Johore and Sumatra), on the i lvr^ market future of rubber Mr WoK I have just had a cha< largely interested mi n ejotordu queer— is that the way to spell fc»>W.T.M.I. - 547 words
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Article185 1905-09-21 4 As the Paper Hunt last Saturday prom such a success, attracting as it did some riders, it has been decide! to continue tbe* runs and it is hoped we may see a revival <»f v* Singapore Hunt Club of some year* back Among those who turned out last185 words
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Article150 1905-09-21 4 Those who have followed years will recollect the p ►pular I hU>*\ *sitv captain mentioned bel ,1 out, at Clifton College ami for euuu record. This marriage Lot ice i paper Tvlecote-Robson. On the lftj Thomas's Church, Lvmiu^on. HSutton Tyleeote, sou of the lute < U> Anuie'Louisa, daughter of uV150 words
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Article293 1905-09-21 5 The smal libel case at Penang is reported oed and to have gone against the I iver twenty columns of newspaper u-en lavished on the several hearings I itjnof diuary case. The action was h Mr J. M. Anthony of A. A. i Go. and Mr293 words
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Article365 1905-09-21 5 THE C ELEBES WAR. Fuaui ok the Kadjah oi Boni. r: m Ponrc the prince and his son tl direction, the Pasta Poenggawa always being a little behind limed followers. All went well 'am pong Galieukang, where they that 'he soldiers were pursuing IV Rati t Poenggawa took up a365 words
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Article122 1905-09-21 5 D IE THYRA IN A TYPHOON. it itaaaaei tp Thyra ofWeai llarlea; A. Baiubriclge-) which brought •m1 hem Kuchinotsu to Singapore, ia napleeaanl experience daring on her wuritnA m tlie harbour reported that the Thvra enter* mvere ryrrhmrw wbee about c. Hie Siiiii l>hn«\ ipproxj. rv heavy sea* which L»i\»ke122 words
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Article180 1905-09-21 5 Congress proposes to increase the standing j army of the United States to 250,000. It is now GO.OOO. The proposition is not popular among Americans. During the recent Salisbury plain manoeuvres I the inarching of the men shows that the young soldiers have splendid endurance, and180 words
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136 1905-09-21 5 A carriage smash occurred last evening near the Esplanade, a horse and carriage the pro party of Capt Lakster, of the ss. Deli, at present living at Cavanagh-EM, running away at 5.15 pm aud colliding with a gharry belong- ing to Mr J. Van Cuylenberg,136 words
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632 1905-09-21 5 Psisovebs Again Before the Magistrate. A case of extraordinary interest iuasmuch as several European firms are considerably j affected by it, wa»s again brought before Mr I Coleman, m the Third Magistrate's Court, this morning, when two Chinese traders, well known j m Siugapore, surrendered to632 words
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Article497 1905-09-21 5 Six Hundred Anns Caftoued. On sth September the scouting-column returned to Pompanoewa by the Campongs Bola, Palisoe, Peenrang 'and the Tosora position. Everywhere the population was quiet. The Tosora works or defences date from 1 740. On the following day the Marechaussees, a Company of the 9th497 words
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Article261 1905-09-21 5 (Touching the now bridge srhieh ia to be near Csvensgfc Bridge). I say My word I think its a bit too thick It's all very well to lop the trees down to the last least stick It's all very well to see the tie 'twixt a tree261 words
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Article158 1905-09-21 5 Janes Williams, a cook m the employ of Warder Christie, was charged with introducing j a bottle of beer into the Criminal Prison. J. out ram, Warder Criminal Prison, state*! that on the night of the 13th inst a basket was handed m at the Prison gate,158 words
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Article215 1905-09-21 5 To the Editor. Sir, There are many dangers m driving over Government Hill. The danger of getting sloshed m the jaw by a golf ball I will not dwell on, because we get a quid. pro quo for that m the use of an extremely convenient215 words
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Article442 1905-09-21 5 A League fixture was decided on Monday evening, E. turning out against 80th K. G. A. Both teams were well represented and a fast game was well contested' all through. The Artillery kicked oft', play keeping m midfield for some time. About ten a&inutes from the "start the442 words
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Article125 1905-09-21 5 Members of the Choir of the Philharmonic Society will be interested to learn that Cowen's cantata the N Rose Maiden una produced m Japan m the Union Church at Karuiaawa. By B coincidence, the soprano soloist was Mrs Coweu. The choir was small but remarkably ecclesiastical, as125 words
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Article202 1905-09-21 5 BOYCOTTING OF ENGLISH GOODS. ASSUMING GIGA.MTIC PROPORTION-. Calcutta, Sept. 2. The wholesale boycotting of English goods by the Bengali population, owing to the partition scheme, is assuming gigantic proportions. Bands, composed chiefly of Bengali students, take up positions outside the European shops and intimidate native purchasers,202 words
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Article472 1905-09-21 6 (By To-day* Dutch Mail.) Oldest Legislator *m ttie Wokld. A patriarch m politics has just passed away m Senator Wark, who represented New Brunswick m the Dominion Senate. He died at Fredericton, at the age of 101 years six months* and a day. Senator Wark emigrated from Ireland472 words
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Article192 1905-09-21 6 Th* annwa] rale match between Singapore Perak ha« how been fixed definitely for t^e Jst October Oi Sunday the 24th instant the ft t lost m J i;ni-e hat been reserved from S a m. for a natch betwee^tln- Bwisa Rifle Shooting Club and the S. B.192 words
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Article223 1905-09-21 6 Explorer's Discovert of Unknown Monsters. Paris, Aug 18. M. Eugene Brusseaux. a 1 rench official and an explorer, has just returned from Algiers, bringing with him photographs of giant gorillas, one of which was billed by his escort of native sharpshooters. The animal is of great size, being223 words
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Article296 1905-09-21 6 There were a fair number of spectators at the Race course yesterday morning and some steady work was got through. Among the race horses Wingaroon did twice round and moved freely enough although not looking as well as he has been. Essington is improving but appears a long296 words
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Article401 1905-09-21 6 "B. K. m the "Madras Mail"' concludes an amusing article entitle! as above, m these paragraphs But if you want to be up-to-date you will go quite mad on CaaHUoa or Para or even Ceara. These are three words to conjure with. Their magic power just now seems401 words
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Article277 1905-09-21 6 A private telegram was received m Hongkong on Saturday night slating that though the outer force of tiie recent typhoon was felt at the scene of the stranded cruiser M Sully," on Fkiday night, the cruiser herself was unharmed and lay iutact after her rough experience. The277 words
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Article301 1905-09-21 6 REUTER An explosion has destroyed the powder works of TJnioiistown, Pennsylvania. Thirty five persons are buried m the ruins. A crowded train has been derailed at New York on the elevated railway. A car fell into the street, and ten were killed and thirty injured. Ac Ac &c Reuter's Telegram.-.301 words
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Article631 1905-09-21 6 A Style Discovered In t be opinion of many persons the swimming race is U> the strong. A^> they watch the brown j shoulders of theexpert swimmer surging through the water, making as much pother as shovel nosed yacht, che more impressionable exclaim. I What magnificent muscles he631 words
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Article924 1905-09-21 6 The New Industrial Metal- A Botanical p The Strongest Material-- A Produ« ksian Science A Heat-Corn entrato, r Fire-Extinguishing— The Short wv u°* for cope Glow-Lamp Fires. Metallic tantalum, which is of s, the present time, was first prepare,] -^IW* ncr von Bolton by submitting w to an924 words
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Article636 1905-09-21 7 v j t ijiruuhis collided with a tong- i r IVuang. The boat was damaged W '-"ed into Penang. 1. urn« years of age, who was n,e Pataling, was recently to Bangkok for the King of Siam BfeUealei Football Club played C leesaaJj, and atVr a636 words
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Article87 1905-09-21 7 Mr W. Evans is coming back to Singapore as Colonial Treasurer. Dr Lucy becomes Colonial Surgeon Resident, Penang, Dr Sheppard Colonial Surgeon. North, Province Wellesley, and Dr D. M. Ford, Supernumarv Colonial Surgeon, Singapore. Lieut A. R. J. Dewar M. S. (i is coming here as acting assistant87 words
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Article76 1905-09-21 7 A Chinaman was stabbed m Urn back by two assailants on Boat Quay at 1* o'clock last night. He was able to net, with difficulty, to the Police Station m New Bridge-rd, where he reported the outrage. His condition v. as immediately seen to be serious and he76 words
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Article149 1905-09-21 7 Ng Ka Weo, this morning was prosecuted for the theft as servant of 820, the monies of George Michael, a photographer of Armenianst. Michael told the Court that he placed several notes under his pillow, and on rising he left them there. His wife later told him that149 words
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Article162 1905-09-21 7 With the launch of the Mooltau from Messrs Caird's yard at Greenock, the P. and Com- pauy's new class of tive mail steamers, each of 10,000 tous, built at a cost aggregating upwards of one and adialf millions sterling, is completed. Four ol the ships have162 words
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Article275 1905-09-21 7 Bag Hoon and Tasir Laril were arraigned his morning for disorderly conduct The story as related by accused No 2 was that heeugagel Ist accused's rikisha close to the Barracks aud started towards Rochore. He had two 5 dollar notes m his pocket. When opposite Kelly and Walsh's275 words
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Article156 1905-09-21 7 The old friends of the late lion Martin Lister, once British Resident. Negri Seinbilan, who .lied" at Sue/ on his way home, may like I to lend this of his eldest niece: Another m•- teiiiatinjT, "ligageinent is that of Captain Wilson, of the 10th Hussars, and the Hon Barbara Litter,156 words
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Article1607 1905-09-21 7 Quicquid agunt homines ryjstri est farrago Übelli. JUVBNAL. All over the world the Topic of the Week is the melancholy disaster of the loss of the Mikasa battleship, and six hundred of her j ship's company. After leading the Japanese J battle fleet to victory m1,607 words
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Article407 1905-09-21 7 Strong Judicial Comment*. Legal circles m Penang have had a lot to talk about lately. The conclusion of *he neat shipping libel casein which Mr J M. Anthony and his chief shipping clerk Mr Nonhl sued a Chinese firm for damages for iibe; ame when Mr Justice407 words
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Article759 1905-09-21 8 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Sept. 15, 1900. Present The Hon'ble the Acting Colonial Secretary (K. L. Brockinan.) the Attorney-* Jenl. (W. R. Collyer.) the Act. CoL Treasurer J.O. Anthonisz) the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) the Col. Easiness A M urray.) G. S. Mnrray. W. P. Waddell. John Anderson. H.759 words
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Article155 1905-09-21 8 All his friends up ami down the China Station, will be pleased to hear that Capt I Julian Wilkinson S.H., who^ took the Tlietis boase S short time ago after the expiry ot her commission, has just been appointed by the j Admiralty to the command of155 words
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Article282 1905-09-21 8 There has been a sensational development m the remarkable litigation connected with Mr Huge Watt, ex-M.P., and his wife, which has occupied the attention of the Courts on many occasions. Described as a gentleman, aged 50, Hugh Watt was charged at Marlborough- st, before Mr Kennedy, for282 words
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Article101 1905-09-21 8 The construction report of the SingaporeX ran ji Railway dock extension for July shows that 7 r !l^ yards of earthwork were thrown up and well sinking on bridges one and two was continued. Plate laying was commenced at Pasir Panjang Station yard and progress was made on101 words
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Article92 1905-09-21 8 Straits Press Agency.) Ipoh, Sepl .5. Owing to the stringent measures which have boon adopted by the local police, the rikisha coolies have gone out on a strike. No public rikishas are plying <>:: the streets to-day. [1 is rep that the gharries will joiu with92 words
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Article380 1905-09-21 8 In the wurri cereui< ay ol M«*tln>list LmscopalChur oor ding I >thc "NewYorl Tribun the wortl i bej m tutnn 111 do! be -.-l i. v tlie bride. Copies of the revised rules for ministers of that Church, which have just heen received at Pittsburg, sh.-w that380 words
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Article295 1905-09-21 8 The following subscriptions to the International Red Cross Society of Shanghai have been collected by the members of the Chinese Advisory Board and forwarded by the Secretary for Chinese Affairs to the Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank for remittance to Shanghai. Mr Loke Yew SIjOOO295 words
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Article244 1905-09-21 8 Thb Bimpi.l Life. There is a wealth of wealth at CUridges at present, o marks a contemporary. Enough capital is there, represented m the persons of five Americans, to create a hubbub on the bourses of tlie world if the multiiuillionnires saw tit to play prsuks with244 words
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Article99 1905-09-21 8 Tlie steamer Hai Peng, which was lying idle ia the harbour drifted yesterday at the height of tbe squall, and is now close m among 7hn junks, tier awnings were badly torn and ber small boats cousiderabh damaged. Slae has only <me or two men99 words
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Article152 1905-09-21 8 Tangtin was the scene oi i League neuuator labt evening, B aud D deciding their fixture. f» pressed at the start, and kejx D oa tbe defensive. Soon after the start B scored from aeriaiMage ia D*a goal mouth, B eontuaaed <.. prosa I'msome time, hut Dat last152 words
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Article173 1905-09-21 8 Garrison Badly IH.atk.n The first round iv the annual polo emM for the cup presented by t| ie X,,, Regiment was decided last evening „v'course, the Singapore Polo Club tramson. This game had been post p„ n< Monday. The teams were Club. J. B. Young, (capt ;Mr173 words
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Article175 1905-09-21 8 Ilie death see aeeamd m London j mural the Ron. Sir Arthur Cochi j third bob a! the bßttth Earl of One of the first Arthur CocJmuse, at tbe time i distiiiguisbed himse at the Boeaarsund ia I*.vj. after whirl, j„. moted I. be captain, Few175 words
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Article177 1905-09-21 8 A Lad? Ei i The .\ivtV Clabot Kortli Aiaenfes. rfj aaancing Commander Peary's new trtu I cover the Novih Pole. lu> no* com explorer betas; aeeentpauwd by Mi-> 1 j secretary. Hrs 1' year-old daughter will iaf the ti ii- Est as the last supply177 words
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275 1905-09-21 8 A Chinese gen tie ma a at Bhang though lie by no aseana Earners the I it stands on its pp'><'i!t l».:sis, lias kept watch cm the development of tlie pro! the time oi its ince| tioa, states that en uothiag tiaa may275 words
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Article1698 1905-09-21 9 I ,»ik Baauaa "<»kresim»ndext.) I London, July 2>\ Hi Biles. International meeting l«etween > neck athlet-s asrfn the latter aaaaaata three Tins v y the representatives Ireland's seven wins and aatato two, The contest dad it Kdinburgh and the C ihy's high jump of rj aBp t1,698 words
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Article1069 1905-09-21 9 Its Advantages. Mr Penfield, formerly the United States j Consul-General at Cairo, has contributed to the "North American Review' an article on the Panama Canal. The article makes interesting reading owing to the writer being thoroughly acquainted with matter appertaining to the proposed water-wav and to the Suez1,069 words
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Article610 1905-09-21 9 There must be comparatively tea a .1 Penang or Province IVellesle Dr. J. D. Ifackay Coghill, who I a Colonial Surgeon m Province Wellesley, j thirty years ago* The Celtic II contains this record of this lis m 1 j Colonial physician's career The subject of610 words
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Article211 1905-09-21 9 Remahkaile Restltk m ih>. St: Writing from Wei-hai-Wei OB T BD6 1", correspondent of the Western Morning hVw i with the China Squadron, says At 3 j the Bonaventare. with the destroye 1 igu Fame. Whiting, Handy snd Otter, srri <i trm j Shanghai. The de.sti211 words
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Article789 1905-09-21 10 Lieut Flower won the last S. R. E. (v) Monthly Handicap Shoot with I*4 points from scratch. The Rt Rev D. Pozzani, Bishop of Tavia, has been appointed Vicar apostolic of the Roman Catholic Church m Hongkong. The ss. Glenroy, liouud to Calcutta, passed Singapore at789 words
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Article2372 1905-09-21 10 THE BIRTHDAY BANQUET A Brilliant Scene. Saturday saw the commencement of the annual celebration m Johore of his Highness the Sultan's birthday and yesterday, and for some days, general holiday will be kept by the natives. The official opening of the rejoicings was the annual banquet given2,372 words
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Article223 1905-09-21 10 <>. C. H. Post Corn. Loudon, Sept. Ti.p JrtnisjiiiiaiJ match m which Braal sad Heri plswjj dm and Taylor for (£OO M tide u tl s si Deal ta aTsy. The match v\as played <>v tour greens St. Andrews, Troou. ft Ami.-s sa •»n each thirty-six holes sssss223 words
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Article126 1905-09-21 10 (8. C. M. Post Corn. Tokio. Sept. h. The viporou* uh id opted by the Tokio authorities ag.oi anti-peace demonstrations have had ban i results. Last night matters were passing yen <| Traius and steamers arriving at Tol bang closely watched m order la Bpssai iutl-ix of126 words
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Article47 1905-09-21 10 BURIED UNDER A FALLING WALL. \r old wall which WnS l«*tt»y R A :>lii Jiotel, Ml at I I wV|.«-k m iMiiag insfsnaaetrillf and iwjssWst I >.m tslv. waatssfl t .i-» nauraiaee? taw h"' v "i r .!ie Chinese woikasatt rttjfafp***! 'M wai discovered m the BIIiJnHP47 words
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Article129 1905-09-21 10 Tmm ats fasnas Basra* ir Ik* 200 yards S. C. S. han.b-.|. jui'* of a silver ei^ar l><;\ |»i« ut«-o President, Mr T de M Braddell. ys-erdav morning at Tbnjosag Kaiaag vai i strong sun, but little or no s*i the sea was unusually calm I'oiu'' petiors swam the129 words
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1828 1905-09-21 11 V, i Riohts Reserved. ill. H BOD* SNATCHERS OF THE. C'oRIULLERAS, BY <jr*:oß«;E Griffith Th* Amjrt afmt Revolution," etc /ore which is hereinafter described a pen to myself and all things con- as* rather glad that it didn't. It a friend of mine,1,828 words
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Article144 1905-09-21 11 At the International l'ress Congress at [jieire. npsrarcls ssTSOO detegs>tes of twe Prose associations of all countries m Europe and Aaserica were nreaient. England i> represented kf Messrs g H. CatUipitMl, Arthur i-Beckett, utid several other members of ihe British International Association of Journalist* An important resolution araa144 words
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Article482 1905-09-21 11 transport Kinjo-Maru and the N. Y. K. chartered steamer Baralong," m the Inland Sea on August 22, the "Japan Chronicle" says -All efforts were made to avoid a collision, but without success, and the steamer, which was afterwards found to be the transport v Kinjo Maru482 words
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189 1905-09-21 11 The Merchant Service Guild has received the following letter from the Marquis de Soveral, the Portuguese Minister m London, m recognition of the gallaut services done by Captain Higgins. ss. Clan Mackay, one of the celebrated Clan Line steamers belonging to Glasgow Portuguese Legation, London,189 words
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Article247 1905-09-21 11 A MiiutEßiu's Affray. New York, August 7.-— An extraordinary scene, resulting i:i six persons being killed and six fatally injured, OOSSUrred late last night at the Chinese theatre here. It was due to the intense animosity existing between two rival societies, one named flip-sing-ton^s and the; other247 words
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Article302 1905-09-21 11 The following horses are -eligible for the Maiden Plate and are probable starters for that interesting event, Malapert, Prince George, Sceptre, Eldred, Queen Anne, Kirilah, (newly imp Nippon, Buttercup, Black Pish Lee Enfield (for sale), Blue Anchor (for sale), Sir Gareth, Teatray, Scout, Kitty (m Penang), Grand Duchess302 words
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Article612 1905-09-21 11 B. N. H. Gazette.") Mr L. H. Woods left Sandakan on Aug 13 by s.s. Chantek for Tawao to take up the duties of Assistant District Officer. We wish him every success. Mr G. C. Irving arrived m town on 17th ult, and left again612 words
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Article79 1905-09-21 11 An Indian correspondent of -The '.Vntlewoman*' writes: "Two ltdies from India, meeting m London, went into a rosta must to have lunch together. The conversation ti niug on rather private affairs, they begin to t Uto each other m Hindustani, so as not be understood. This whetting the Hit iv79 words
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Article266 1905-09-21 12 Seine sensation has been created m Penang -shipping circles b\ the issue of warrants for tbe anvst of* Kader Mydin and Venjoor Pakir on charges of alleged cheating m connection with some 950,0«1j worth 0 f X s which ar•ived there br th, B. J.266 words
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Article705 1905-09-21 12 Bankrupt Ordered to Gaol. ax appeal allowed. This morning, before Mr Justice Thornton, Ihe application of the Official Assignee to his lordship to coninii Khoo Syn Thuatt to prison under Section 107 A. ol the Bankruptcy Ordinance, tor failing to keep proper books of -•recount, was705 words
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Article366 1905-09-21 12 A Chinese ticket collector of the Tramway Company was yesterday arraigned before Mr Marriott on an allegation of cheating by receiving 15 cents from each of two passengers and giving them cent tickets. The case wais postponed till Friday to enable the charge being amended to one of366 words
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Article198 1905-09-21 12 SCC II Xi i vis s R r After a long spell of inaction the S C C got together a second ele\en to play the S X C and the match was derided on the hitter's ground last evening. The turf, owing to the rain was rather slippery198 words
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Article306 1905-09-21 12 (Some way after Tennyson.) luche Kechil bin Besar, Of me you cannot win respect In spite of those engaging smiles Which you so off ou me direct. Though ail the day your High Mala; Von still pour forth ss one inspired The sou of many a306 words
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Article709 1905-09-21 12 Details of the Affair. A correspondent of the South China Morning Post says Confirming my cables of yesterday and this morning, the long expected strike took place on Sept o. Owing to bad weather on Tuesday, all steamers, including H. M. S. Tphigenia, had gone to709 words
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118 1905-09-21 12 Alleobd AccbH a\ck ok Bmanav. Mr Farrer Baynes appeared this morning before "Mr Coleman m the Third Magistrate! Court, and mentioned ;t case io the Magistrate m which run Chtree Lien, living m Beacoolen Street, was charged that, on July 24th, In-in^ a public servant,118 words
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Article153 1905-09-21 12 Extraordinary :ki m no BLaebolh A heavy squall from the south saat b%t< over tbe island this morning, and eras blowing with a remarkable force at LO o'clock Tbe craft m the harbour rocked ami rolled, sampans drifted at the dictates of the storm, which aras one of153 words
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Article108 1905-09-21 12 Li Leng Kirn was placed iv th*. a. Third Court this morning „n tempting suicide hv taOrisaf ss oterd m Merchant- Rd Prisoner. Worn had been a widow for 2o vsati 4 remarkable reason forjher Court that whilst actum i* he one evening attempted bo tab her.108 words
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Article143 1905-09-21 12 A taps istaatu mi k eveniug, the pound being r I the mor-iiug's rain, land R teams, i; slightly "Hanginc defeated on Fridaj night k\ I» weak team, the half hack lit* i A kicked all and i>\ coml the hall iewu BBal tlas nuts low shot which143 words
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Article160 1905-09-21 12 Four Javanese fishermen, who Lad experience during the raosat East I n .j arrived at BssataVaaaßisn rassatly from nock, and wsre th<- objects of sis They are BSaWsil I ftp* m BI I slaaOat coal black m BSfftaaWaace, sad interprets briefly awrrated their I Carried out160 words
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Article175 1905-09-21 12 The Bsavaal lesa I sf th Isft 4 Health Ist St Baßl J KaaVsnß fcßß«a Dr. Karta's Eassmai tosßsarf an parasite of smallpox, whieli. it i- IaSBSS, grsaatly rseilttslt the ttaatvanl v Bssallpox often Bssaaaaa aawlfins lanu is extremely dificult oi tieatificstioa, discovery renders it possible to175 words
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Article141 1905-09-21 12 Uomm Circsnrjraa'i o.m vol. Malcolm, m his anaus! J Cossipore Artillery Vol Ban stroni^t m India, sayn ■ajor-Oenersl Collin-. of Volunteers, has expr noticing the Jnrrosss m ua peaas m the different Cor| only what it slaSSati b Bsfore Uexiug thi noh e»*l I- luauarhf Is y*'<o-141 words
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177 1905-09-21 13 TUESDAY, SEPT.19, 1905. THE GAMBLERS. riu b of H Chinamen and two women ..wded int.» the dock of the Third Court ...ming and charged before Mr Coleman aaJßsj m a bouse m Upper Hokien-st Inspector Kirke told the magistaatl he executed the warrant at the which was a Cantonese brothel.177 words
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Article175 1905-09-21 13 i,;ugeinent with Stniits Press Agency.) iiiijhai. Sept IS. Our special corresponIfcportl that the Shanghai Chinese boyu American has .at length come to Yesterday, no less than 40,000 cases rosime «»il wetv sold m the opeu market by -•inliril Oil Company \li> h satisfaction is being expressed by the _hai175 words
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Article414 1905-09-21 13 Mr Sckaefer is expected by the next German v lls arrive on Thursday. Tat Sst Mew left wsterdav, taking the a fa ■i Justice, Sir Lionel Cox. and family to ire*. Tiff P. a\ O. intermediate steamer 4< Sunda IVnangat6p.ua. on Monday and is exto arrive here at 6 a.m.414 words
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Article561 1905-09-21 13 Selangor v. Singapore. The tinal of the tournament for the Challenge Cup presented by the King's Own Regiment took place yesterday afternoon m lovely weather. H. E. the Governor and Miss Anderson were I among those who witnessed the match, and the j race course ground presented561 words
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Article145 1905-09-21 13 Lye Ah See, a diminutive and harmlesslooking Cantonese woman, was given jewellery worth about $5000, the property of three Chinese women m Singapore with the object of selling it. She said she would, and the trusting trio waited for the money, it was anticipated the jewellery145 words
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Article254 1905-09-21 13 jkn even game was witnessed on Monday on the Tanglin Ground, H. turning out against. 78 R. G. A. The Artillery kicked off, matters being taken easy for some time, the mam gradually opening out. 11. G. A. pressed, several good shots being saved. The Artillery wore now254 words
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Article316 1905-09-21 13 Near the Hindu temple m South Bridge-rd, a Chinaman was sleeping, but his bed was precarious the tram rails. One of the cars approaching was obliged to pull up, or the tire<! one would have experienced a shock. He is old and a beggar and was316 words
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Article125 1905-09-21 13 An article on the experimental tapping of Hevea Brasiliensis at the economic gardens at Tjikeumeuh between 1900-1904, is translated by permission of Dr W. R. T. de Haas m the August Agricultural Bulletin. The article deals with coagulating by alcohol, effect of dryness of wind125 words
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Article510 1905-09-21 13 Hum Prices. The following properties (est;tte of Hadji 03inan deceased) were disposed of at Powell Co's saleroom yesterday afternoon. There was a crowded attendance, the prices realised being very good. Prices of properties m the business quarter of Arab Street work out at $20, $37510 words
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Article274 1905-09-21 13 Mr Henry Clews, of New York, has made a list of America's wealthiest men and published it for the edification of the multitudes. Mr John D. Rockefeller heads this roll of riches and Mr Andrew Carnegie is a good second, with William Waldorf Astor next and274 words
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Article454 1905-09-21 13 Were all of arid America fit for the living, it could be occupied by a third of the entire population of the United States. Go into the foothills of Colorado and Nevada. There the sage-brush springs from the sand as it does on the sunbaked mesas454 words
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Article207 1905-09-21 13 At Port Saul, on A. 5 there arrived a large tug, the "Oe on her return voyage from Sabang m Sumatra. This vessel on the i*th May was si^h'.e I ming m from the sea, having m tow a Large v >. evidently much larger than herself.207 words
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Article560 1905-09-21 14 "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." All communications should be addressed to tho Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press." Original560 words
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Article, Illustration294 1905-09-21 14 K. Gottschalk. Mclntvre. IP-K4 T-Kl DB-Qij Ktxß 2PQI PxP IOQxKt B-Q2 9Q I P Kt-QB3 11 CastlesQßCastlesQß 4 Q-K:; Xt x B 3 12 Kt-BJ B-B3 58-Q2 P-Q3(l) 13 KR-Ks., Q.Q2 BKt QB3 B-K3(2) 14 B-K3 P-QKt3(o) 7P-BI!! Q-K2 IoQ-Bt:: P.K88(6 8 P-KR3(3)QKt-Kts(4) Position after Black's loth more.294 words
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Article1555 1905-09-21 14 After their defeat last year m the King's Own Polo Cup competition by the team turned out lay the Maucliesters, the Singapore Polo Club succeeded m winning the Cup this year, beating both the Garrison and Selangor m fairly easy style. The Cup lias now* been played for1,555 words
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Article1165 1905-09-21 14 The Chief Justice Sir Lionel Cox. commenced the Assize calendar at the Supreme Court this morning, anl a fairly lengthy criminal list of 17 rhurues includes Oaoesot alleged forgery against a .Japanese and a China- man, one murder and two attempted murder charges, while theie are two Chinese1,165 words
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Article374 1905-09-21 15 i i THE 4 IKAS DISASTER ral Sympathy express the pffofoundeat tia aster t > the r■ I Manila dis stars m the Cii comstances anchored nt Sanabo when bs i atse •fa i main mast ril le tprdit I I an hour alb r the j viay be374 words
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1006 1905-09-21 15 Tbe feeling between Norway and Sweden is apparently again most strained. An authoritative announcement made at Stockholm accuses Norway of wilfully deceiving the foreign press on the subject of the demolition of the frontier fortifications, while the Norwegians declare that Sweden is now making1,006 words
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Article578 1905-09-21 15 Violent Intimidation. The insurgents at Baku threaten to kili all workmen who resume work and to burn the works where any attempt is made to repair the damagea. There was firing on Thursday night m various districts and many skirmishes took place with considerable loss of578 words
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Article433 1905-09-21 15 It is stated at Stockholm that travellers re- port that Norway last week was energetically preparing lor war and constructing teauporan fortifications on the frontier by cutting down trees and barricading the roads Rumours of War, Nearly all the troop* m the centra] and frontier districts Beamed433 words
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Article439 1905-09-21 15 ANOTHER HAGUE CONFERENCE. Tlie Tsar proposes to invite the Powers to a, second Hague conference. President Roosevelt defers to tlie Tsar and agrees that the initiative had better come from the originator of the first conference. Baron Komura Better. Baron Komura is now convalescent The Caucasian Chaos. Murders, pillage and439 words
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Article61 1905-09-21 16 (From cits oqpn Correspondent.) Soerabeja, Sept 13, 1.45 pro. The Priaaeess of Lnwo bas refused to comply with the wiahes of tbe Dutch Government. In consequence the Dutch troops attacked her capital. Palop «>n Monday. After some figbting the town was occupied. The enomv's losses were rather61 words
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Article37 1905-09-21 16 Tokio, SepJ 13, 12.10 pm. The provincial agitation continues unabated. A few police boxes m Yokohama bave been <lestr.>ve'l. Troops bare lapen detail* 4 1 to pn^eeed to the Bonnes of »lisi urbanise.37 words
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Article31 1905-09-21 16 CONFERENCE ON LIKIN AND COIN. .''•'#i". o'.v:i sj>oiuteut.i IluigkongaSept IS Great Britain and (Germany propose that an international conference be hold t<> decide the Chinese questions of ukiu and the coinage.31 words
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Article60 1905-09-21 16 Baron Vamainoto's Remarkable Speech. (Fro/a ottr oii'/f Cdrrtspotident.\ Hongkong, Sept. 19. l*arou Yamamuo, Minister of Marine breaking at Tokio, ooofeaaed that Japan was oblige! to be content with unsatisfactory terms owing to the fact that Vladivostock was stronger than Port Arthur, and to their inability to strike60 words
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Article198 1905-09-21 16 (By Arrangement with Straits Press Agency.) Ipoh, Sept. ]9th. -Early this morning, another conflagration of an extensive description broke out m Kampar m the Kiuta district. Two large houses, occupied l>v Chinese, were totally destroyed. A Chinaman was unable to escape from the bla/.mg buildings, aud was198 words
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Article64 1905-09-21 16 (Corrected rjp tv Sen 20. Bank 4in s jj] demand 2/1 Private credits 3 m/s 2/1 j credits 6 m/s jf/1 "j France, demand 26b'. Germany, demand 216 India, T.T 157 Hongkong, demand 7dis Yokohama, demand 104 Java, demand 1261 Bangkok, demand f»f Sovereigns, $9 C?j Bank of England64 words
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Miscellaneous755 1905-09-21 16 PASSENGERS ARRIVED. Sept. 14. Per Malacca Mr E. Spooner, Mr Duulop, Mr F. Adams, Mr Caunn, Mr Brerall, and Mr Caulaan. Per Sri Muar Mr F. 0. Herrison and Dr Grant. Per Sealda Mr J. W. Meadland, Dr. F. Ornori, Mr M. McDermott, Mr G. Kabayaahi, Mr Zubushi, Mr Ono,755 words
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Miscellaneous969 1905-09-21 16 VESSELS IN PORT. :o: Vr.-ot-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From Fn r m Meran Fed. yet, 100 Allie Sept 11 Port Swettenham P. Flora Brit cruiser 4360 Dalton Sept 12 Trincomali p n Other Vessels Flacs 8c Tooa Masters Arrived From Consleneea For Wh Airlic Brit 1492 Williams Aug969 words
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Miscellaneous412 1905-09-21 16 Australia.) Mngganu, Ger. str.. Littma! n. for Zaml via ports. Bajal of Sarawak. Sar. str., Kant*, for Sas Fuh Wo, Brit str., Tadd, for Langkat i Ophir, Dut. str., Koenig. for Palembang. I Emile, Dut. str., Abas, for tthio. j Brit, str., (.haplin, fear Sew York Denbighshire. Brit. str.. Bsflflaa,412 words
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