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Title Section18 1906-06-28 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1906. No. 98718 words
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Article264 1906-06-28 1 LSAD> sgkong Mail Grievance 401 Pibli. Wonka 401 g D<<•;. Dswej" 402 Idon and tbe Navj 402 Health of the olony 402 KdV.ition m Euglish 402 I Martyr toScience 4o> Tohmtans* and too G. O. C 402 Tropical Water Supplies 403 Malay a§ a Worker 403 peas s Coonv264 words
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Domestic Occurences.
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Article140 1906-06-28 1 SCOTT.—May 29, at Bromley, Kent, wife of R. F. M< Xair Soott, of a son. On the 10th June, at Shanghai, the wife of T. E. Dunn. Chinese Engineering and Mining Co. Ltd of a daughter. On the 11th June, at Shanghai, the wife of I. G. Carnaghan, of140 words
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Article68 1906-06-28 1 Young-Shki'aro—On the 31st ult., at St. Andrew's, Cohham, by the Rev. W. D. Penning, of Haileybury College, Hertford, assisted by the Rev. Canon W. L. Gtnne, Vicar of the parish, and the Rev. J. dv V. Brunton, Arthur Douglas, son of the late Captain Matthew Young, and Mrs. Young,68 words
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Article79 1906-06-28 1 Wheatlet.—May 24, at Bournemouth, J. Wheatlev, aged 70, late of L. Reiss, Bros, and Co. On May 29th at Kudat:—Margaret Ellen ißibrles) only child of Dr. and Mrs. Giddy, born March 19th, 1900, aged 14 months. On May :>lst at Kudat Residency:—Lilian Mary Stuart (Roddie) youngest child of Mr.79 words
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Article, Illustration563 1906-06-28 1 Mas thall the Tress the Trop'.e's Kgfct rr.iirta.n, Una— cd by influenc* and un bribed by gain; llere. patriot Truth her glorious precepts ctzw. 'jZur.d tc Religion, Loyalty and Law. June 21. The question of irregularity of outward mails is exercising the mind of the Hongkoug563 words
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Article1024 1906-06-28 1 June 22. Ceylon would embark, with the approval of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, on a comprehensive and costly scheme of public works, not obviously remunerative, but that approval has been only partially conceded and on grounds which appear to l>e prudent. Before Sir West1,024 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement145 1906-06-28 1 libera Is tlie Singapore Free Press" isteinlng from Europe to the Straits by mail fines, are invited to send to the *!i<» name of their steamer and date of m Sin_ript.iv. Copies will then be mailed Una ut various port* of call. en n Europe wishing detailed infor- -iuivs „c.145 words
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Advertisement67 1906-06-28 1 MARTIN'S j\\Tcr Ladies J PI LLS it French Remedy lor all IrretfulerKloa VUeneamia of LMMee *i way* ki*n a hoi of Martina Pilta m the house, M •Vet on the fJrat BNCa f r Irregularity of the fiyatem a timely dots ■kiMtdiM.ifi-r>.. Ihoee who v them recommend them, bead* flteelr67 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous364 1906-06-28 1 THE WEEK. Europe mails of June 1 arrived on Saturday by the P. A. O. Devanha. This week's homeward are taken to-day by the 8.1. Bharata. For the reconstruction of the Church-st Ghaut Wharf at Peuaug at a total estimated cost of s^o.OOO, it was agreed at Friday's meeting of364 words
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Article691 1906-06-28 402 The U. S. Dock Dewey." The transit of the great floating dock Dewey from the United States to Manila may be taken to mark the introduction of a new era of efficiency m the docking and repairing capacities of Manila. That must mean some withdrawal of docking business from Hongkong691 words
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Article595 1906-06-28 402 A special interest attaches to the most recent public utterances of the late Mr Richard Seddon, Premier of New Zealand, on»lmperial topics. In the light of the decision just taken by the present Government to abandon the construction of a second Dreadnought battleship, as arranged595 words
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Article1333 1906-06-28 402 June 28. The annual report ou the health oi the Colony duriug the year 1905, was laid OU the table of Council yesterday. The report contains no particularly novel features the most vital point perhaps being contained m the statement "Phthisis accounted for 3,015 deaths1,333 words
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Article130 1906-06-28 402 The medical profession has a#iiu another martyr bo science m the r> r young Lieut. Perfect M. Okast Ti the Koyal Army Medical Corps. was sent home from I'gand* ikm basing had themisfsrtunstseal Imi ly while examining I esse of tlsmisg with the object of suhmitiin-130 words
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Article342 1906-06-28 402 Julie L The announcement of the Amenl to tlie Volunteer Ordicince nut much attention, but to the few w makes a reversion to the intention format). m of the S V A UM BW ilin imi with H. E Br Cm I Governor, 8U Dee. 1.342 words
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Article469 1906-06-28 403 isionally grum- ter supply after s .-pell even that occasion i- r Uy be rem.-. lied when the extended catchment I eratii m But as to only a proportion thro igh the filter-beda, hss itisfaction. as- be M clear a> could certain is that a. or chance469 words
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Article674 1906-06-28 403 June 96. Without going into any far-reaching examination of the future Malay, whether he will die <>ut from the supposed diseases of civilisation, Will survive as a separate race, holding its own m the struggle for existence m the Peninsula, or will be merged into674 words
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Article234 1906-06-28 403 S.C.C. vs Dutch Team. A football match was played last evening on the Esplanade lietween the Dutch club and a strong S.C.C. second eleven. The latter had a fair team out, including four or tive first team men and the Dutchmen had bout their best team, but they had234 words
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Article394 1906-06-28 403 Annual Meeting. The second ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Balgownie Rubber Estates, Ltd, wars held to-day at noon at the Registered offices, Exchange Buildings. Mr \V. M. Sime presided aud there were also present Messr* A. W. Bean, Q. McClvmont, and N. C. M.394 words
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252 1906-06-28 403 It has not been a very long time since the first issue was made of Mr II Wright's book on Hevea Brasiliensis or Para Rubber Cultivation, aud yet we already have by us the second edition of the book, much enlarged and better bound252 words
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Article319 1906-06-28 403 The Bench Court was occupied yesterday afternoon with a rather complicated* kidnap, piug case, lt appeared that m May last a Cantonese woman hired her twelve rear-old daughter out as nursemaid to a country worn m at the wage of 18 per men sen, but after receiving319 words
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Article896 1906-06-28 403 Dear old durians was mv mental ejaculation, as I entered the old pump room at Harrogate, where the strong sulphur spring is. But last year's ones was mv further comment, as the powerful smell smote me on the nose. An odour of open drains and ga.spipes under896 words
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Article88 1906-06-28 403 The Third Children's Concert of this year will take place at the Town Hall on Friday at 5.30 pm. and will last or one hour only. Garrison, Warders' and Police children are specially desired to attend. Head of Schools and parent üb*sse note. The Concert is for European88 words
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Article64 1906-06-28 403 The case of forgery against ex-Dete Rodriguez occupied Mr Colman up till 5.15 yesterday evening and the Magistrate was ejoini to continue the hearing when Detective ln-spec-tor Tyrol] who was conducting the prosecution asked that the case be postponed a> having been up all night investigating tin; Teluk Kerau murder64 words
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Article670 1906-06-28 404 It is reported that the Philippine Government will establish a University at Manila with facilities for professional study m Law and Median**, Arts and Science. The Malacca from Port Swettenham this morning brought down thirty-five long sentence pr.soners from the F. M. S. for incarceration m670 words
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190 1906-06-28 404 In my article from Singapore, I dealt with the prospects of ml. her. and I must now utter a word of warning against certain properties that are likely soon to he offered m England. Certain Shanghai investors possess a sugar plantation, m the Malay190 words
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Article1063 1906-06-28 404 ARRIVED SAFELY THIS MORNING. ADRIFT IN THE STRAITS. There arrived m port to-day one of the most striking examples of the spirit of American enterprise which the world has probably ever seen. To conceive the idea of constructing a floating dockjcapable of accommodating a warship of 16,0001,063 words
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Article372 1906-06-28 404 At 3.45 a.m. this morning a Chinese coolie passing through Kallang-rd, discovered that house No. 84, a foundry and licensed smithy was on fire, the straw m which iron cauldrons made at the foundry are stored, being ablaze and rapidly setting the rafters alight. The coolie ran372 words
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Article443 1906-06-28 404 Before his Lordship Justice Fisher this morning. In Re Teow Hoo Lye. In this matter Mr Cleaver appeared on behalf of the Official Assignee aud Mr H. Fort on behalf of the respondent The motion of the Assignee was that an order should be issued443 words
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Article93 1906-06-28 404 The Semi-Finai.ists. The S. C. C. bowling Championship reached the semi-fiual stage last evening, and the competitors who will figure m it at the next contest are Messrs Dennisou, M McKean, Seoularaud White. In the last ruuning-up game White succeeded m defeating McKenzie, one of the most93 words
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Correspondence.
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Article67 1906-06-28 404 To m Kin i ok. Dear Sir, -On behalf „f Mr v myself allow me to thank vo kind and sympathetic ref. r, loss we have sustained by the* and through the medium at vouml me also to thank those kind* iu^ pore and Penang,67 words
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434 1906-06-28 404 THE RUBBER ESTATE FLOTATIION OF THE YEAR. LOWLANDS. LA'ii (>l: Capital Amoi Put j l>u Under the alx>ve aur, -Times of CeyW pubi London (June 11 j "The Highlands and Lowl v j> p Company, Ltd., has been le^. r ,.,j The capital of the Company i s v,j £l434 words
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Article118 1906-06-28 404 The following properties uere uM 1 at Powell ft Cos. ve-terday :-V< and six plunk and 'tile roof dwelling. I< I*4 ot Campong Java-rd. 11.W7 oq« freehold 8. N. A. Jsvankondan Cbettj v Three shophouses Lt, 1$ and 'JI part nf Xo. 1* Campbell Lane, :VJ> feet.118 words
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Article116 1906-06-28 404 BnvtOM Bnueetjeai ni I A strike is iv pregresi at >« it would nanm I > bs np m Adamson, Gilfillsn a I Ltd. tlifer the Pacific Mail, Oocnh Steamship Company and loyn are m receipt of BU aineefroUl I capital that it is alb-tin from116 words
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Article2618 1906-06-28 405 y A Skvaxoo Branxronrn Smith. g v -id that Great Britain >nquered and peopled half the ..f absence of mind. If that l>e ii extremely I «tnnate m not only n el temperate lauds of the the itnre expansion of the most be I trgely through British porin sppropriating2,618 words
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Article34 1906-06-28 405 At the Indian Civilians' dinner m London, a letter from the Prince of Wales wnn read, m which His Royal Highness said he was deeply impressed by the work of their brethren m India.34 words
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Article824 1906-06-28 405 The Brutus, one of the tugs accompanying the floating dock Dewes, went to Tanjong Pagar to coal to-day. The cordite factory m the Nilgiris is proving an unqualified success. The tests applied to the cordite produced show it more than ejual to that manufactured m England824 words
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Article296 1906-06-28 406 At the start of the second day's racing at Kuala Lumpur the weather was fine with bright lunshine, but the going, taking the day through, was s.-ft. O, m Han drat-. (Distance R. C.) Mr Y/.-lmau's Amszou I Capt Molyneux's Mustard 2 Mr Ailin s Tssma Won by296 words
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Article218 1906-06-28 406 The annual meeting of the Singapore Football Association was held m the S. C. C Pavilion at 8-15 pm. yesterday and there were present, Mr Secular, the President, and Mr T. C. B, Miller, the Hon Sec with representativeeof theS. C. C, R (r. A Warders. Sberwoods218 words
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Article351 1906-06-28 406 Lt China is seriously desirous of restricting the consumption, says the British Govemmeut, the British and Indian Governments will cordially agree to any plan which may further that end even at some sacrifice. All right thinking persons will endorse the sentiments here conveyed, but most of us out351 words
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Article464 1906-06-28 406 S. C. C versus R. G. A Yesterda; evening en the Esplanade a Club' eleven met* tlie E. fi. A. at soccer and an interesting game was witnessed. The homesters won the toss end decided to defend the Cathedral end, leaving the military to play against a rather464 words
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Article306 1906-06-28 406 Shanghai Foreign Settlement, twentieth century, and a duelling challenge! That is what it amounts to. Mr. Putnam Weale m Ids last book having referred to the conduct of the Italian troops at Peking m 1900, Major Neraz.:ini. Consul at Shanghai, writes that tlie author "grossly lied.'306 words
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209 1906-06-28 406 Mahna Mohained, a tall, portly Kling, and a well known figure iv and out of Court "enjoys," as the black and white humourist had it, "very bad health."' Mr Elliot, however, who recently appeared for Katz Bros, m support of n claim for209 words
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Article352 1906-06-28 406 The Directors of the above Company will submit their first report to the shareholders ou June 27. The report states that the net profit for the year amounts to *2,085.7!'. At its formation the Company possessed 9,000 Para rubber trees and 1,300 Hamburg trees. The position at352 words
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Article356 1906-06-28 406 Iv connection with the Anglo-German Friendship Society, a visit of German Editors to London has been arranged. Out of forty invitations only four were declined, two because of lack of sympathy. The following is the provisional programme June 10. —Embark at Bremen. June 20. Arrive356 words
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Article215 1906-06-28 406 Judgment was delivered m the Supreme Court yesterday by Mr Justice A. G. Law. m the claim brought by Bivaraman Chettv against Vi raven Chettv. F> dbpai ties represented Bangkok firms. Mr I\hoi\ wna tor plaintiffs and Mr B. W. Braddell for defeadanU. The claim was for215 words
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Article708 1906-06-28 406 Capt. B. B. Colbeck a. q a l duties as a staff officer here DrMngliston, p.c k.0., v p r son went up the Bmgsp I, the Master Attendant i The P. and 0. mail rti iu»s D here at 8 o'clock this into quarantine owing708 words
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Article1028 1906-06-28 407 fri dfarraae lihellt, Juvenal. 1 mle tbe last place to look for the Empire is m any i.. ii suit of party politics nial occupation for a U th- ambitious, and the partisan. But it "scunners" il intellect. Occasioual- of Disiaeli and Gladstone, up m political1,028 words
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Article538 1906-06-28 407 What the cart-horse is to the racer, and the motor lorry to the electric brougham, the motor-launch Petreux, which yesterday went out for a trial run on the measured mile, is to all other motor launches that have been seen out here. Built aud engined by 1).538 words
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Article205 1906-06-28 407 The half yearly sale of work of I lie Chinese Girls' School m aid of the C. E. Z. MS., was opened yesterday afternoon at the iclori Memorial Hall, aud attractive as ever, should unia prove very successful. The Side was declared open by the Key. P.205 words
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Article1610 1906-06-28 407 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Juki 22. Present i <lis Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson K.C.M.O. His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major-General K. bugoJoues, c.v.0., c.n.).. The Hon'ble the Acting Colonial Secretary (E. L. Brockman.) the Act. Attorney-Genl. (.J. K. Ennes.) the Act. CoL Treasurer .1.0.1,610 words
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Article313 1906-06-28 407 A Smart Dodge. Vesterdav morning before Mr Michel!. Chief Sanitary Inspector May hew asked for the order of the Court to close m insanitary well at a house m Johore-rd. Dr Cauipliell, Assistant Municipal Health Officer, described the water beiug impregnated with the bacilli of dangerous diseases,313 words
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Article4820 1906-06-28 408 JAN-JUNE 1906. Leaders. Chinese Labour Importation Stopped Massacre at Moscow 1 Municipal Works and Loans 1 Egypt and Penny Postage Administrative Reform m Tropical Colonies 2 Macedonia and Mitylene Q Naval Concentration The School Value of English 2 Sir Henry and His Boss Germany's Advances The Evils of Shipping4,820 words
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Page 409 Advertisements
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Advertisement112 1906-06-28 409 YOU ARE WRONG if you think that you saw JAVA properly if you did not spend a few days m SOEKABOEMI, which is the loveliest and healthiest place throughout Java. When m BATAVIA take a railway ticket for Soekaboemi which is Only Three Hours away from Batavia. You will find112 words
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Article913 1906-06-28 410 Mr Rudolf Schmidt returned to Singapore from Java this morning. According to the Nanfangpao, the Emperor of Chiua has recovered from his attack of lever. The legislative Council at Hongkong* has passed au Ordinance to amend the law minting to the property of married women. The913 words
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Article818 1906-06-28 410 London. May o*>. 1 must still write of diuuers for this is the season when every body of meu who can make an excuse for such a meeting holds a dinner to celebrate something or other, usually of great moment to themselves and small interest to any818 words
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Article146 1906-06-28 410 On June 2 a llokien named <i .h Clmns; went to a woman living m Havel** k id. f he wife* of a detective, aud told her that l»er husband had sent him to get #7-50. ji hat, and a pair of slippers for bim. As the146 words
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Article96 1906-06-28 410 The Real Coot. irtoue statements, more or less inaccurate, haviug leeu made ;i s lo the huge swotiut of money the Inter c.v »ut limit i*** paid m charge- for the Ikmvhv's |KiKgage ihrmigh lb* But»z Usual, th i < i vi pany wiaie96 words
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Article1274 1906-06-28 410 (From c ur area Correspondent.) Penang, June 21st. Penang, the Cinderella of the Straits Settlements, is° actually to have some money spent upon it by the* Colonial Government We were not a little astonished when we learnt thai at to-day's meeting of the Legislative Council the Acting Colonial1,274 words
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Article279 1906-06-28 410 Law am. Cm ulSbi T Tbe annual S OU Saturday with tl. Civil Sen ice and the. I;, -t of tt no definite result i will be continue 1 1 las rants went m at 2 o\ I ,1. nesi ♦I. They sooted JI- sc the excellent ci icket.279 words
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Article40 1906-06-28 410 i n in* Tm M rr-i*. i n Londei Bcqu re Ihe mi mm t ni'h No iiiiiial puWic i«se k.n. S M A" b«t 1' i-'.el II IU-h alll V t.l ;,(M renin, r „Hi. n,,., B.h\ i— h40 words
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424 1906-06-28 411 .1 orday night a di> eel i is held under I M C.A., Mr W. HardMr Herei itive i\ ere vi i i nil 3ingaj ►rta and eipoi r hand. le una as ol ber rival ports, merlj left theii then direct to He424 words
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Article308 1906-06-28 411 <■* onaent.} Kuala Lumpur June 24. The weather for the last day of this meeting proved fine and the going better than on previous days. There was a good attendance and some close finish. Exna Galloway Handicap.— (Distance 4 furlongs). Mr Cumming's Termite 1 Messrs Dupleil and Clover's308 words
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Article78 1906-06-28 411 The monthly S. R. A. Handicap shoot took place on Saturday at the Ballestier Kilie Range. Firing commenced at 2.40 pm, there being about 40 competitors. The prize winners were. A. Class C. H. Dumbell ser i*2 Goh Chin Van. 90 phis I<> 9 I Song Ong78 words
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Article86 1906-06-28 411 The month) v handicap shoot of the S V. A. Rifle Club took place on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, and there were a good number of competitors for the six prizes m the A'" and "B Classes. The results of A Class are Sergeant Watt86 words
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Article119 1906-06-28 411 1 he Sultan of Siak and suite arrived here yesterday from IMawan by the ss Brouwer. A well-known European contractor was sued m the Court of Bequests on Saturday by a dboby for 9492 all >ged to be due for washing 82 pieces at 6 cents each. The defendant explained119 words
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Correspondence.
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Article138 1906-06-28 411 To THE KIMTOR. Dear Sir Testerday being the coronation ol King Haakon of Norway it was noted that the Norwegian Consulate was celebrating the non m hoisting the flag of tbe "broken up" Norwegian-Swedish union, which 1 think was not m its place especially on that138 words
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Article1326 1906-06-28 411 (La Gandoura de Mahomet.) Translated from the French. One is always learning when on one's travels. Here is a little story that I heard here (Algiers). 1 dedicate it to distrustful collectors, if such there be, to cunning antiquaries, and to all who love amusing tales. M. Perrichon1,326 words
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Article408 1906-06-28 411 Attracts Gri:at Attention. The 18,000 ton American floating dock destined for the Philippines, as she lies m Singapore Roads, is the centre of attraction to natives and Europeans alike, launch owners reaping a fine harvest taking off passengers at fifty cents a head. Visitors are allowed to408 words
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Article307 1906-06-28 411 The subordinate Civil Service Association h:is been exempted from registration. M< Bsrs W. Qre g and E. Anderson have En i d appointed members of the Tanjong Pagar D board. H. E. Sir John Anderson went out on Saturday m the Sea Mew for a week-end cruise. The yacht brought307 words
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Article1874 1906-06-28 412 (For the Singapore Er^e Press). I doubt if the oldest inhabitant can recall a finer April thau we have had this year for the first half, I mean. Loug glorious days of sunshine, unclouded skies, gentle breezes that made some young and inexperienced persons forget the ancient1,874 words
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Article220 1906-06-28 412 When Japan took over Formosa from China, the island was m a most lawless condition, except m the immediate neighbourhood of military centres. Life and property were alike insecure brigandage abounded the Chinese troops were so much out of hand that the Formosans feared their exactions220 words
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Article429 1906-06-28 412 Under this title Mr K. J. Wilkinson has issued a smali book oi eighty pages, which he Bays is iuteuded to help civil service cadets m Studying for that part of their examination which deals with the Malay people. There are others than civil service cadets who will429 words
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Article353 1906-06-28 412 "In India," writes Sidney Low, religion, with what seems a malign ingenuity, has occupied itself m heaping complications round the two essential functions of eating and marrying. The Hindoo cannot take his food without elaborate precautions against pollution and the higher his eoste is the353 words
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Article174 1906-06-28 412 No less than six battleships, ten armoured cruisers, eighteen destroyers, and fifteen submarines are under construction. During the year 1906-1907 four armoured vessels, seveuteeu destroyers, aud twelve submarines will be commenced. The designs of the vessels have not yet been determined, and it is, therefore, impossible to174 words
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Article57 1906-06-28 412 Some nights ago three occupants of a boat, two meu aud a little girl, were murdered at the mouth of Kloug Prakauong, down the river near Bangkok. It is stated lhat they wens returning after selling goods m Bangkok, s ml that they were murdered for their money. The district57 words
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Article539 1906-06-28 412 A New Electric Measure- The Ornate Gems-- Passing of, Explosive— Blasting s niug's Regularity i: By "gal vane Ears and Austrian i the problem of ren A galvanic batte; so connected that alternating m huudi both together, a; the negative pole scar for lo to M suauh trodeat539 words
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Article584 1906-06-28 413 i g| .1 fates, K. V... having arrived iumbia. has been taken be comssnnd. i the Chinese Commissioner is mads S thorough inspection FVnaag and is now going to a route to China. i rVuney, «»ur Former Colonial Bairogato where he is goddess of health through584 words
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Article232 1906-06-28 413 Yesterday afternoon a Kling cloth-dealer appeared before Mr Colman on the peculiar charge of having caused hurt to Arman Singh, a h' h b v P ulliu^' out his beard." The prosecutor alter handing up the remains of his beard to the Magistrate said that he was232 words
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Article234 1906-06-28 413 THE MACAU -ST MURDER Mr Colman was occupied yesterday m hearing the case against the man alleged to have been concerned m the Macau-st murder. The evidence brought forward was that a Chinaman and his nephew were walking through Marcau-st when three other Chinamen ran up and seized the elder234 words
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Article207 1906-06-28 413 UNADDRESSED LETTERS." An Italian Version. As was anuouueed about three months ago m the Singapore Ere*- Prow, an Italian translation of Sir Frank Swettenham's charming v Uuaddressed letters is now about to lie published. The translation is from the accomplished peu of Mrs de Tuu/.elmaun of Singapore, to whom H.207 words
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Article328 1906-06-28 413 Mr James McKeu/.ie, of No. 40, Raffles Place, yesterday iv the Court of Requests sued Ow Thim Wong, a bicycle repairer, for $70 as damages to a typewriter entrusted to him for repairs. Mr McKenzie said that there was nothing the matter with the machine when he gave it to328 words
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Article771 1906-06-28 413 Some Interesting Decisions. Mr Justice Fisher m the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon delivered judgment m several Appeals from magistrates' decisions. Coelho's Convictions. In this case F. W. Coelho was the appellant and Wong Ah Tan the respondent. Accused had only appealed against one of the three convictions which771 words
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Article84 1906-06-28 413 Two very interesting games were played last evening m the championships on the S C. C. lawn. The semi-final tie betweeu McKean and White was decided, McKean leading throughout and winning by 21 —8. He will now meet Corbett for the championship. The result of84 words
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Article114 1906-06-28 413 Mr Gilbert, lately of Negri Sembilan, has been appointed manager of the new Ledbury Company's property uear Petaling. No. 3 of the Philippine Journal of Science (vol. i) contains the second part of an article by Mr C S. Banks ou the principal insects attacking the coconut palm, aud another114 words
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Article278 1906-06-28 413 Sportsmen need not bewail the fact that there is no more big game shooting to be got m Singapore for with t.gers under billiard tables and wild boar careering through the busiest streets of the town they have nothing to grumble at. Yesterday evening the278 words
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Article161 1906-06-28 413 A Javanese woman living out at Teluk Kerau reports the mysterious murder of her husband last night. She states mat she was m her hut when she heard groans from outside. She rau out and found her husband lying on the ground m a pool of b161 words
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Article504 1906-06-28 413 His Highness the Sulta i of Johore has definitely announced his intention of leaving Genoa on July 21th. Captain Vos of the ss. r. G. Meyer reports that ihe buoy at the Fred. h Heudrik Shoal at the entrance to the Banka Straits is adrift or was on Juue 24504 words
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3311 1906-06-28 414 That important section of Singapore social .and commercial life constituted by the resident German community, celebrated last night the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Cub This institution is not alone the focus of German society and the rallying point for German national sentiment, but3,311 words
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Article272 1906-06-28 414 Speaking at a dinner s Kwai, an association I of Roman character! ia wn -it i \iscount Havaslu, v movement,' eapwssed bis ten or fifteen years the would come to be tramcharacters. With reterencet..,h reported from Bum EannvTuAw. who dim I m puhhc, is the naoflfri272 words
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Article430 1906-06-28 414 There is going to I m ice-makiug and ice-selling. Tlie pore lee Works and tbe X vei Vallej have up to the present supply, and they have v well m keeping us supplied only i n i ne or t*< tor years lias there h^u un ham*. supply. The >i430 words
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Article637 1906-06-28 415 COLONIAL MARRIAGES. j j Lords hai sjnnsnd the Colonial i The Education Bill. y* PUiell hi- announced that he is prealloe tipuiiel religious instruction m erred voluntary schools twice a uueh durhonra instead «»f outside them. Vf Bslfoui thanked the Minister for Bducn- an m. port ant concession. i*-r>637 words
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Article2075 1906-06-28 415 1'• rati of the Kussiau Dnma l members of tin- Duma to h tv. eoese rumours of imI* >-.-,.> Ytnt iMegatei bnve ru- endeavour to trauooiliize the n .1 I I, -!.)i r,,v oft ing ot t n»* I tbuuuer ul buenou, declared the Government corrupt,2,075 words
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Article246 1906-06-28 415 {Frew our nam Correspondent* THE ATTACK ON ENGLISHMEN AT TUNGNGAN. Received June 21 6,10 pm. Hongkong. Dr Home, the doctor of the China Mutual Life Association, who was assaulted ami wounded by Chinese whilst iv Tungngan. together with Mr Forbes Eadie the company's assistant, have arrived m safety246 words
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Article64 1906-06-28 415 (Corrected up to Jun Bank 4 m/s ij^ demai d kj Private credits 3 m/s fL credits 0 ra/s Francs, demand Bank 1 Germany, demand... I India. T. T I] Hongkong, demand t din j Yokohama, demand j Java, demand t Bangkok, demand j Sovereigns, Bank Bur rg Bank64 words
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Article459 1906-06-28 416 Moras. Capita! Capital Issue Paid n Issued paid up Value up Company. Quotation liAAAA l0 l0 Bersa wall Gold M. Co. Ltd $40,000 1W UU 10 10 Do Do (Deferred) $600,000 600,000 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin M. Co. Ltd. 1 $200,000 10 10 Kadana Gold M. Co. Ltd.459 words
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Article114 1906-06-28 416 Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press.'* Date of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name; Where and when sailed. Destination. June 14. Berengere, Frch. ship Beandounri Philadelphia, March 1 Tsuruga. June 15. Kediri, Dut sir.; Van der Does; Rotterdam, May 6 Batavia. June 15.114 words
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Article150 1906-06-28 416 June, 27 Tin buyers 87.75 Gambier buyers ,7 10 do. Cube No. 1 11 do. do. No. 2 900 Pepper, Blwk (ordinary S jiorn buyers 20 50 do. White, (Fair L. W b p.c 28.25 Nutmegs 110 t.» »bs lh. i 31 .56 do. (80 to th* ft. i150 words
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Page 416 Advertisements
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Advertisement36 1906-06-28 416 KWONG SENG Co., No. 26-17 Orchard Roa<l Singapore. DEALERS IN BEST Grass-cloth, Embroidery, Art Dravn Thread Work. ALL OOOOS t'BE.Sti FROM SWATOWSPECIAL ORDERS SOLICITED. INSPECTION lUflt— U. PRICES MODERATE. LEX HT SOO. Proprietor Apl I 2.736 words
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Advertisement170 1906-06-28 416 European Agency. I An Anecdotal INDENTS promptly srecaiad at lowest .-aeh TTlQ^iOrV drioee for all kinds ot British md CuUtUMUtal m goods, including OK Boots, Shoes and Leather, OLD TIMES Chemicals aud Druggieta' Sundries. China, Earthenware and GL aawnt% Tf TT_T£ll3o*6« Drapery, Millinery and Piara Goods, cn RM O ■>170 words
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Page 416 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous797 1906-06-28 416 KASSKN' JKK-. ARKIVED. June 21. Per Sri Muar Mr Mrs Cameron. Per Malacca Messrs Baxendale, Coghlan, White, Richard, Mrs Rowland. Per Lai Sang Mr and Mrs Schinde Wolfe, Mr Lewartz, Capt, and Mrs Hall, Mr Hetzker, Mr Gordon. Per Palitana Mr and Mrs Valler, Mr P. 0. Jultus, Mr J.797 words
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Miscellaneous334 1906-06-28 416 Hong Wan, Brit, str., D'Cruz, for Muar and Malacca. Jin Ho, Brit str, Glenday, for Malacca. Lombard, Brit str, Morris, for Calcutta. Sophie Rickmers, Ger str, Kohn, for Rangoon. Minilya, Brit str, Richaidson, for Sourabaya Fremantie via ports. Cachar, Frch str., Crespel for Saigon. Cardium, Brit str., Evans, for P.334 words
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Miscellaneous398 1906-06-28 416 •VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From U.S.S. Glaciei U.S. Govt tug 5000 Hosley hmmtl f\,i, For fc Dewey U.S. Dock ***** Wood Jun«>:!l s, K Caesar U.S. tug 1500 Mutchinson June 21 Brutus U.S. tug 3000 Hendrieks June 21 S;,, Sea Mew (^1. yet., 500 Murpby398 words
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