The Straits Budget, 20 October 1896
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section132 1896-10-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE ’WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits imes as the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, t roughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines,132 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 20TH OCTOBER
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Article28 1896-10-20 1 Abbotsford Estate, on ,j the wife of Jas. H. Dkysoalk, P y, :j\. Orehard Road, on the lHtli u Mil-' wife of Alex. Fox, of ;i clanj^li-28 words
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Article42 1896-10-20 1 I-;, II lncuklek. On tli<‘ 17th r tin* ('athedral of tilt* “Good Willi vm Koiiekt Rowland. f.irtmw on Borhentian Tingi \.-ri Somhilnn. oldest son of i;i wn. Ks»|., of Vienna, Austria, ~i n II lnuuelkk, third daughter Adolf Hengi Grnuhiiendon. Switzer-42 words
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Article417 1896-10-20 1 K Ai.-nri.Ks. \< lion. ■y! i-toll**. l»;mkruj>l«-y Department. ar ;m*i Foochow. ■(’off.r in Brazil. l-i'K-v nn« 1 the Nile. I t Bit of Meanness. I*ttl»*<i Amicably. Itil IHarkft Quotations. Ai|'|)ing News. I linger List. I Pftiio* News. T* l »!icr's (‘ase. I fill of a Tree. IF.417 words
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Article439 1896-10-20 1 Singapore, 20th October, 1896. PRODUCE. Gam bier, ”.”5. do Cube No 1, do do No 2, 8.00. Copra Bali, 6.15. do Pontianak 0.70. Pepper, Black, Sago Flour Sarawak, 6.dU do Brunei Pearl Sago. Coffee, Bali, j}" > Coffee Palembang Coffee, Liberian, No. 1 JLWTapioca, small Flake 0.00.439 words
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Article395 1896-10-20 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the M. M. s. s. Natal. The German mail from Europe by the Premsen arrived on Thursday. The German mail for Europe by the Prinz Heinrich closed yesterday evening. The M. M. s. s. Ernest Simcms with the395 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article55 1896-10-20 1 COMPLICATIONS. London, 1 lit It October. The Time* says that, owing to Lord Rosebery suggesting Mr. Asquith as his successor, and owing to opposition in certain quarters to the nomination ot Sir William Harcourt to the Liberal Leadership, the situation has become complicated. Mr. Gladstone’s return to55 words
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Article28 1896-10-20 1 The Novoe Vremya an influential Russian newspaper, affirms that the changed tone manifested by Britain will materially facilitate united European action against the Turkish Government.28 words
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Article24 1896-10-20 1 The American Ambassador at Paris has cabled to Washington that Tynan, the Fenian, known as Number One, will be released from custody.24 words
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Article38 1896-10-20 1 London, lJfth October. It is officially announced at Paris, that the Chinese Government has entrusted the reconstruction of the Dockyard at Foochow to Frenchmen. The contract for it was signed at Pekin, on the 11th instant.38 words
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Article44 1896-10-20 1 GERMANY AND THE PRETENDER. A semi-official German Note attributes the British naval reinforcements despatched to Zanzibar to fear of intrigues by Said Khalid, the Pretender. The Note adds that, if Khalid abuses the rights of asylum, he will be expelled from German territory.44 words
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Article122 1896-10-20 1 BRITISH POLICY. Ixmdon, loth October. Sir Michael Hicks Beach the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has delii$red a speech in which he denounced the connivance of the Sultan and the Turkish Government in the recent massacres of Armenians. But Sir Michael Hicks Beach |»ointed out that Russia, Austria, and122 words
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Article67 1896-10-20 1 Mr. G. N. Curzon, the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has stated in a speech at Glasgow that Britain's task on the Nile will be incomplete untii the Egyptian flag has been re-hoisted at Khartoum. Witii reference to Armenia, Mr. Curzon deprecated the present agitation.67 words
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Article37 1896-10-20 1 The Republican party estimate of the voting in the coming Presidential contest is tiiat McKinley is sure of 270 electoral votes. The estimate assigns 110 votes to Bryan, and classifies 6*7 votes as doubtful.37 words
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Article36 1896-10-20 1 London, lot It October. Tynan the Fenian, known under the name of Number One, lias been released by the French Government. The refusal to extradite Tynan is based on the French Statute of Limitations.36 words
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Article33 1896-10-20 1 It is reported at Koine that Italy has ceded Kassala to Britain. Report also has it that Britain reimburses to Italy the cost of the Italian occupation of that town.33 words
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Article53 1896-10-20 1 London, 17 th October. The Times, referring to the increasing anti-British virulence of the German press, observes that it is gradually alienating Britain from Germany. That journal notes that this happens at the very when the Triple Alliance especially needs British support in view of the alliance53 words
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Article27 1896-10-20 1 Lortd/to, 19th October. It is reported at "Washington that President Cleveland’s next Message to Congress will announce the amicable settlement of the Venezuelan question.27 words
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Article14 1896-10-20 1 The Dervishes are preparing to make a stand at Metemmeh and Abuhamed.14 words
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Article31 1896-10-20 1 The French Minister for the Interior, has announced that a political. pror gVamrrte will be laid before the Chamber of Deputies. The programme includes theestabifefi'ment of a colonial army.31 words
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Article17 1896-10-20 1 Tl»fc report announcing the cession of Kassala by Italy to Britain turns out tobe unfotiiided. U17 words
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Article161 1896-10-20 2 (Straits Times YMh October.) To-day’s telegram indicates that Britain and Russia are fairly in line against Turkey. Russia can make sure of France, so that a Triple Alliance now faces the Sultan. Previous attempts to coerce the Sultan failed from Russia not falling in with British diplomatic methods.(Straits Times, YMh October.) - 161 words
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Article280 1896-10-20 2 (Straits Times 1 3th Oct of ter.) That the return of Mr. Gladstone to the arena of active political life should be now seriously advocated is a pertinent commentary on the helpless disorganisation of what was once the great Liberal party, rts elements possess, at present, so little(Straits Times, 13th Oct of ter.) - 280 words
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Article945 1896-10-20 2 (Straits Times 13 th October.) A section of the mercantile community is full of complaints against the department of the Official Assignee. The particular cause of the present complaint it is perhaps unnecessary to mention, insomuch as it is the general management of the department that is(Straits Times, 13th October.) - 945 words
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Article275 1896-10-20 2 (Straits Times, 14 th October.) Li Hung-Chang’B. visit to France has already borne fruit in the fact that the reconstruction of the dockyard at Foochow is entrusted to Frenchmen. That port has already been the scene of French constructive and destructive energy. The Arsenal there, three miles(Straits Times, 14th October.) - 275 words
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Article190 1896-10-20 2 (Straits Times 14 th Octol*er) In another column will be found some interesting and instructive details concerning a company which is to be fioated on the London market to work the largest and most important coflee estate in Brazil; perhaps, indeed, the largest estate of its kind(Straits Times, 14th Octol*er) - 190 words
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Article323 1896-10-20 2 (Straits Times 15 th October.) The speeches just delivered by Sir Michael*Hicks Beach, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and by Mr. G. N. Curzon, the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, leave nothing to be desired on the ground of clearness. They show that the(Straits Times, 15th October.) - 323 words
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Article349 1896-10-20 2 (Straits Tunes, 1 6th Oct offer.) The participators in the great Fenian Dynamite Plot have all got off with one exception. That exception, Bell, had the ill luck to be arrested at Glasgow, and has now to stand his trial. The other Fenians implicated were: Kearney, Haines, and Tynan.(Straits Tunes, 16th Oct offer.) - 349 words
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Article342 1896-10-20 2 Strait* Times, 16 th Or toiler.) We have to record a bit of meanness. It was discovered accidentally at yesterday’s meeting of the Finance Committee. It seems that, when offering to Mr. Garrard the appointment of Assistant Registrar and magistrate at Malacca, the Colonial Secretary attached(Strait* Times, 16 th Or toiler.) - 342 words
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Article536 1896-10-20 2 (Straits Times, 19//, 1 It is telegraphed by Re llt r T fl that President Cleveland v ,j|; 1 next message to Congress, the amicable settlement of tHH zuelan question. It is a quest JB has excited considerable, and violent, controversy during tl Je B few months; and,(Straits Times, 19//, 1 - 536 words
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Article93 1896-10-20 3 kM4 kdt is expected from hv the Sachsen, due on 12th pof* no t bv the Preussen due iorro*- o fa Dock Trust for London T#; gaining ground there. In lin li ters, information is being other ports with a view if '\comprehensive scheme for London. fp°93 words
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Article42 1896-10-20 3 L ti<>n of gold in India is I ui\ restricted to the Mysore w: r Tin* total number of ounces j a ~r vear in India was 248,885, I Mysore gave 246,758 ounces, \r. iiiningr next witli 1,383 ounces.42 words
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Article48 1896-10-20 3 I ,fl;nl: Times affirms that, H i ivws of French gunboats ftv 4*o>n a* a terror to the natives. W. n r do they land than they go r< l drinking and then run ft A through the streets, ill-using all B •;!thev meet.48 words
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Article46 1896-10-20 3 ft i:.\.n\, who was exonerated, I ,jav. of the charge of forgery, ,,j dutv as usher of the third court, yesterday. It is said wL t government intend making ft. v allowance for the expense he ft hit to in the recent case.46 words
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Article42 1896-10-20 3 nhserrer hears that a special B consisting of two Princes J/:. -idgli Siamese officials, lias been ■yjatwl to draw up a scale of impriI -r criminal offences under B inv. Hitherto the King fixed K? .n confirming the judgment.42 words
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Article52 1896-10-20 3 ft, and Hanson, of London, L uiiit out a work by Mr. H. L. Be it 1 *mi: The Xatires of Sara• rak B Xorih llnrueo, based chiefly >. uuiscripts of Mr. Hugh Brooke ft» Ti.f work i> anthropological in In *takes up two volumes, and I. to’i o52 words
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Article51 1896-10-20 3 *iji > nmming. a large and very itr*r fell, in rhe Serangoon Koad. a hunfired yards from the Police f;"!t Fortunately, no one was pass* rat i: time, but trallie was delayed the Municipal officers were Mi'mi ated with and their staff i'VHi in clearing the51 words
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Article56 1896-10-20 3 H > 'v»:.tie of the afternoon in the i M tgistrate s court yesterday, was l “<‘ with the hearing of several --'<>! iieft'. by servants, at Messrs, littl** »v Co’s., Limited. A Malay, iul Hamid, was sentenced to *y > imprisonment, and lined $lO, •t a56 words
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Article60 1896-10-20 3 Vmi-li transport Is la de Luzon 1 nx.-d to leave the Borneo wharf siie did not actually get away yesterday afternoon. In spite interred departure, some of her passengers, who had gone turned up at the wharf to find 51 had left and that they have behind. They60 words
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Article70 1896-10-20 3 df founts of the Bank of China to June last show Kogre*> in repayment ot old r ir H F*osit>. As regards the reeona.Jl th»* number of ordinary ‘J jilitMi f o r and allotted up to I't^iii„. r was 1u6,22:i, and further atlolis were70 words
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Article62 1896-10-20 3 r A 11 was alive, yesterday, with W i ie an ish transport lsla gharry drivers and many l J2* st<j res did quite a large j le Museum, the Botanical lUil the several churches were n ?ny. At St. Andrew’s offi Whlch was much admired, ers were observed62 words
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Article84 1896-10-20 3 Lloyd"s Register gives a total of 164 steam and sailing vessels, over one hundred tons burden, as lost, broken up, or missing during the second quarter of this year. Sixty-four of these flew the British flag. The missing vessels number thirteen, only one being a steamer—the MassasoU —from the84 words
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Article79 1896-10-20 3 Ihe Secretary of the Pqnjom Mining Co. has received the following cable from the mine giving the result of the September clean up The mill ran 28 days, crushing 1,150 tons of ore, yielding 570 ozs. of smelted gold. Fifty tons of concentrates calcined yielded 80 ozs. of smelted79 words
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Article290 1896-10-20 3 The District Officer of Klang, in his report for August, notes that the number of applications made during the month by Europeans for large areas of land was six four of these were for land in the Kapar Mukim, lying to the westward of the land disposed of290 words
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406 1896-10-20 3 An interview with Prince Ranjitsinhji appears in the current number of the Strand Magazine. Referring to the style of batting lie- would recommend, he said 1 should advise any young player to follow up the style, under capable coaching, that comes to him naturally. I406 words
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Article89 1896-10-20 3 A productive reef of gold has been found on Mr. J. D. Watson’s 400 acre coffee estate in Tavoy (South Burmah). A company is being formed in England to work it. The reef extends beyond Mr. Watson’s grant, and a Calcutta syndicate has acquired mining rights89 words
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Article117 1896-10-20 3 The Sarawak Gazette tells how, on the the 29th of August, a Dyak woman, of Lipat, was returning home in a small boat accompanied only by her daughter; the mother was seated in the bows and the girl was steering. On tlie way, a large crocodile leaped117 words
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Article299 1896-10-20 3 The trial trip of the India the latest addition to the fleet of the Peninsular and Oriental Company, was made on the 12th Sept, in the Firth of Clyde. The liulia made nearly 20 knots per hour. Her horse-power is 10,000, and registered tonnage299 words
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Article286 1896-10-20 3 TO THE EDITOR OF THE FIELD.** Sir, —While reading some of the back numbers'of the Fiehl, I noticed some interesting correspondence on the merits of Nobel’s Ballistite, and other powders, and shall be glad to give my experience with regard to the former, in a damp and hot286 words
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Article492 1896-10-20 3 (From a Correspondent.) Ik perusing the many details of the rebellion in the Philippines, which have appeared in the columns of the Straits Times one is apt to totally disbelieve that the first information that the Manila Government received was given by a priest, as492 words
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Article227 1896-10-20 3 In tlie Kuala Langat district report for August, mention is made of 370 acres of land being demarcated there, of which 255 were in the Subdivision of Klanang. It is also pointed out that Klanang is flourishing extremely, and coffee land there is already beginning to fetch high227 words
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Article72 1896-10-20 3 Paris, 6th October. The yacht of the Czar arrived in Cherbourg harbour at 2 p. m. after a rough voyage, and was escorted by the French squadron which had proceeded to meet the Imperial party. The Czar landed amidst a scene of great enthusiasm both on board the72 words
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Article338 1896-10-20 3 “the gondoliers.” The Willard Opera Company have again got possession of the Town Hall for a short season, and, last night, produced Gilbert and Sullivan’s delightful opera, The Gondoliers,” to a fairly full and distinctly appreciative audience. Notwithstanding that this opera was first played at the Savoy338 words
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Article181 1896-10-20 3 SERIOUS ASPECT OF AFFAIRS. The crop and w’eather reports throughout nearly all India are most discouraging, save in Bengal, wdiere the prospects of winter rice have much improved. In Madras more rain is urgently wanted, and the water supply is generally insufficient. In Bombay more rain181 words
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Article254 1896-10-20 3 It is officially notified that officers drawing bicycle allowance in the State may draw half mileage when travelling on bicycle on duty beyond the seven mile radius. Half mileage will not be paid on journeys of more than 25 miles in any one day (seven miles covered254 words
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Article897 1896-10-20 4 Mr. Lavino, who is at present in Europe, has practically arranged to resign the office of Consul-General for the Netherlands. His health has never wholly recovered from the illness that sent him home on long leave; and he thinks it advisable that he shall not again risk897 words
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Article784 1896-10-20 4 EXPORTS. The report of Mr. De Bunsen, the British Minister Resident at Bangkok, on the trade of that port in 1895, has been published. The report notes a fall in the rice exports, and explains that the fall was due to a succession of two indifferent seasons. In784 words
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Article432 1896-10-20 4 Among the through passengers on the homeward mail to-day is Col. J. Courtney Hixson, the U. S. Consul at Foochow. The Colonel, who, it will be remembered, played a conspicuous and valuable part in the enquiry concerning the massacre of missionaries at Kucheng, is suffering ill-health, due432 words
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Article37 1896-10-20 4 The rice crops in Japan this year art' estimated to be some 80 to 90 per cent, below the usual yield, on account of the havoc worked by the floods and storms in the north.37 words
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Article31 1896-10-20 4 This morning, a Chinaman residing at 1(>9, Cecil Street, reported to the police that his cashier had absconded with a sum of $2f>7. The man has not yet been traced.31 words
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Article41 1896-10-20 4 While a Chinese coolie was driving a hullork cart yesterday, he fell off the shaft when asleep, and the wheel passed over his body. He was removed to the hospital in an unconscious condition. He has since died.41 words
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Article46 1896-10-20 4 Three war-vessels arc now being constructed in Japan -the Suma Akashi and Miyako of which the first-named vessel was launched last year at Yokosuka, and is expected to be completed shortly. The other two are expected to be completed in April next.46 words
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Article87 1896-10-20 4 As the outcome of the Japanese washermen’s strike in Kobe, a laundry is to be started under European supervision. It is proposed to charge cents per piece, and, when success is assured, to reduce the price to 2 cents j>er piece, or revert to the contract system87 words
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Article57 1896-10-20 4 During the Czar’s visit to Scotland, remarkable precautions were taken to ensure the safety of the Imperial train by which the Czar and Czarina travelled from Leith to Balmoral. The arches and bridges on the line were constantly examined and w atched night and day, while traffic57 words
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Article61 1896-10-20 4 The Siam Free I 'rets learns that Mr. R. L. Morant, M.A., late of the Siamese Education Service, and now attached to the Statistical Branch of the English Education Department, is about to come East. He has been appointed to organise the education of the Straits Settlements.61 words
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Article60 1896-10-20 4 In noting the arrival, at Tientsin, of the British steamer Stratkord 4,070 tons, on the 23rd September, from Barrow-in-Furness, with 6,000 tons of rails and railway material, the Peking and Tientsin Times says: —The vessel called at Labuan for the purpose of coaling; it is interesting to note how60 words
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Article64 1896-10-20 4 The French Consul at Manila, in his report, saysArticles used in the Catholic religion and devotional statues form the nucleus of a very extensive trade, as the people are very devout here, and there are hut few dwellings without a chapel or oratory fitted up with more or64 words
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Article67 1896-10-20 4 The report to be presented to shareholders of the Canton Insurance Office, at the general meeting at Hongkong, on the 19th instant sets forth that it has been decided to dispose of a balance to the good of 1895 account of $105,015 by adding to reserve fund $lOO,OOO,67 words
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Article64 1896-10-20 4 On the 21st September a Russian soldier was hanged outside Nagasaki by order of a court martial. He had been on board a transport and had threatened to shoot the captain. When the transport arrived at Nagasaki, he was handed over to the man-of-war and tried. The war-vessel64 words
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Article105 1896-10-20 4 The other day, in the Dominion of Canada House of Commons, Mr. Maxwell made a speech on the question of Chinese immigration. The Chinese, he said, on the coast, were taking away the living of the white people. They were now making it in British Columbia105 words
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Article98 1896-10-20 4 ARRIVAL OF TROOPS. Ox the Ist instant, about I,Bootroops arrived at Manila direct from Spain. This is the latest advice received. Their arrival at once restored confidence in business and private circles, and trade showed signs of improving. Further instalments oftroops wereexpected. There can be little doubt98 words
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Article141 1896-10-20 4 Several small thefts were reported to the police this morning. A Chinaman, residing at 20, Sago Street, reported that his premises were entered during the night and two coats removed. The thief, however, was arrested while he was leaving the place. A woman living in Almeida Street was aroused141 words
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Article72 1896-10-20 4 .The Tientsin corrf*vr«« I Shanghai Mercury J we learn that an edi< t i n M calling upon the that is good ami profitable foreigners, from which foreigners alike will ~J? necessary to this end t 1 foreign residents in U t,’ u, w will be beneficial72 words
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Article672 1896-10-20 4 -1 Financial THE FINEST ESTATE IN fl| It is a long time since BritUhin' Hi have been invited to tak*> purely industrial entcrprh,. v such a large scale as the Company. Tim object „f o.;!#! taking is to buy and work a hu*;*8 estate; in the-1 Financial - 672 words
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Article76 1896-10-20 5 EmpText I lanrc steamers are being l^ vLHA r,- about to he built in Japan P (,r nt time. At Tategami, Bi'hi Company are laying one of f>,70U tons for the Ik n„e of 1,600 tons for the I .1 ,,*n Kaisha, and another of Ld ]/rEmpText - 76 words
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Article228 1896-10-20 5 B -the lady slavey.” B t too coherent musical B ’.-was presented by the Willard B v j.,.t night, and was found by H"' 'ritclv large audience much to B Mr. Hall played the liniiiff B a A funnily, and his song The B down his check228 words
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Article431 1896-10-20 5 Paris, 7th October. It Czai oil landing at Cherbourg H;-. i happiness on visiting France. H. T wa > then passed in review, i-h a banquet followed at the President Faure, in toasting expressed the regard of the for the welfare of the iiuvst > and for the431 words
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Article47 1896-10-20 5 An agreement has been entered into between Russia and Japan that they shall hereafter exercise a joint protectorate over the petty kingdom of Corea and, in addition, the Japanese have consented to evacuate it. This arrangelnent, practically leaves Russia master ot the situation.47 words
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Article57 1896-10-20 5 Hangchow was not declared open to toieign trade on the 2fith September as intended, owing to tlie new Customs regulations not being ready j but was to be opened on the Ist instant. Soochow was to be opened on the same day. 1 lie Customs regulations for Soochow57 words
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Article316 1896-10-20 5 REASONABLE REVISION REQUIRED. The Shanghai Chamber of Commerce has written a letter to Colonel Denby, United States Minister at Pekin and Senior Member of the Diplomatic Body there, on the subject of the proposed increase in the Chinese Tariff. The Chamber opposes revision, unless .accompanied by conditions316 words
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Article387 1896-10-20 5 MARIE CORELLI AND SPORT.” TO THE EDITOR OF THE WESTMINSTER GAZETTE.” Sir, —Will you kindly give me space in your columns to inform every one whom it may concern, once and for all, that 1 am not “entertaining a party of lady grouse-shooters here at Killiecrankie This senseless rumour has387 words
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Article531 1896-10-20 5 Almost all the horses did fast work this morning, but the time was very slow, and hardly any did a gallop worth recording. Regalia (Mr. Acton) and Caloola (Hayes) were among the first to go out on the course, and galloped a mile in company. Caloola seemed to531 words
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Article145 1896-10-20 5 —Kobe Chronicle. The Japanese Consulate at Manila, which was abolished a few years ago, is to be re-established shortly, and an official in the Commercial Bureau of the Japan Foreign Office, will be sent as acting Consul there, early next month. The Yushin Nippo gives currency—Kobe Chronicle. - 145 words
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Article607 1896-10-20 5 THE SECOND QUARTER'S FIGURES. EXPORT INCREASE. The returns of imports and exports of merchandise in the Colony for the second quarter of this year have just been issued. Excluding treasure, the imports during the quarter under review come out thus in comparison with the corresponding quarter of 1895607 words
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Article753 1896-10-20 5 Miss Romance: “Did you bear about that English nobleman who, wanting to know the true character of an American heiress, changed identity with his valet?” Miss Fluffy: “No; how did it work?” “AH right. The heiress had felt the same way, and changed places with her maid.” The753 words
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Article118 1896-10-20 6 Private telegraphic advices report that Borneo tobacco is fetching higher prices at the sales than Deli tobacco. 4 The German mail steamer Frinz Heinrich having left Hongkong yesterday, at 10 a. m., is due here on the 18th instant. Between noon yesterday and noon to-day, three cases118 words
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Article26 1896-10-20 6 The business carried on under the style of Max. Stern Co., in Amsterdam and Singapore, lias been taken over by the Transatlantische Handels Compagnie.26 words
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Article37 1896-10-20 6 Journalism in the Transvaal has been hampered by an extraordinary condition that is strongly resented. The Volksraad has decided to compel the publication of the names ot writers of articles appearing in tin* Transvaal newspapers.37 words
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Article76 1896-10-20 6 The Rangoon Municipality has experimented with 150 feet of wooden pavement in the busiest part of Merchant Street. The first cost has been heavy Rs. 6,000, it is said —but the work has been substantially done, ai\d is expected to last fifteen years. If it last76 words
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Article70 1896-10-20 6 In Perth, Western Australia, the foundation stone of the Royal Mint there was laid by the Premier of the Colony on the 23rd September. Of the seven colonies of Australasia, there are only two which had Royal Mints established in them. These are New South Wales and Victoria.70 words
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Article76 1896-10-20 6 The famous yacht, (Jiruhht, which was built at a fabulous cost for the great English sporting millionaire, Mr. Harry McCalmont, arrived at Colombo on the 8th instant on her way to Japan. The GiralJa was to leave Colombo for Singapore on the 12th instant, on her way to76 words
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Article80 1896-10-20 6 Dr. Wheeler, on his return from leave, takes over from Dr. Fox, and will remain in Taiping as Senior District Surgeon. Dr. Fox goes to Ipoh and relieves Dr. Edgar, who will take over charge of Batu Gajah Hospital, at the same time being in charge80 words
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Article90 1896-10-20 6 During the first four months of the current Indian financial year, exports of opium declined from 8 crores and 6 lakhs to 2 crores and 75 Jakhs. The main cause stated for this fall is that the indigenous Chinese opium is gradually supplanting the Indian drug. Indian workmen90 words
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Article88 1896-10-20 6 The Calcutta Englis/pnan publishes nearly two and a half columns of telegrams and reports regarding the threatened famine. Evidence is accumulating that a time of serious scarcity is close at hand. Even at Howrah and Calcutta wheat flour in the bazaar is three annas (18 cents)88 words
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Article344 1896-10-20 6 THE APPLICATION TO SET ASIDE BANKRUPTCY ORDERS. At the Supreme Court, this morning, before the Chief Justice, the matter of an application to the Court, made on the 29th ult., to set aside the interim receiving order, and the receiving order, in bankruptcy, made against Moona Roona344 words
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Article55 1896-10-20 6 The Osaka Mainichi reports that the German Government Printing Bureau has decided to establish a section for Japanese typography, and has ordered Japanese type from the Tokyo Tsukiji Type Foundry. Three of the compositors in the Bureau are now being instructed in the Japanese language at the55 words
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Article178 1896-10-20 6 With reference to the arrangements for the coloured supplement to the Straits Times, under charge of Mr. Wellesley Parker, we have to state that Mr. Parker, who is in town, wishes it intimated that this week he will wait on those interested. He comes with a reputation which178 words
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Article166 1896-10-20 6 THE GAIETY GIRL. Last night, at the Town Hall, the Willard Opera Company played The Gaiety Girl to a fairly good and very appreciativ r e house. The opera has been seen several times in Singapore, and any lengthy notice of it is unnecessary. The company* acquitted166 words
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Article579 1896-10-20 6 Most of the horses did moderate work this morning, with the exception ot Calder’s string. He commenced with Bucdeuah, sending this horse over the Derby distance. He went alone and I did not see the time, but I should think it was a very fair gallop, and he579 words
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Article141 1896-10-20 6 Mr. Gladstone lias written a lengthy letter addressed to the French people, in which he states that the outrages committed upon the Armenians have roused the indignation of Britain far more than was the ease at the time of the Bulgarian atrocities. He states that the141 words
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Article146 1896-10-20 6 In the course of the debate upon the Speech from the Throne in the Second Chamber in Holland, an interesting discussion took place upon the situation in Atjeh. The question of what was to be done having been formally put by several members, the former GovernorGeneral146 words
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Article1035 1896-10-20 6 (From the Time* of Ceylon.") London, 3rd October. It is stated at Berlin that notice of Said Khalid’s intended departure was given to Great Britain some days ago. The Government have received a telegram from the Viceroy of India stating that it is true that bubonic plague of(From the “ Time* of Ceylon.") - 1,035 words
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Article149 1896-10-20 6 —Perak PioM* I The Resident-General leave' iJ Selangor on the 12th instant, afl thence proceeds to Singapore on’J IStii. returning to Perak about theta of the month. 1 Mr. 1). LI. Wise, Secretary to H i the High Commissioner lor Fdl rated States affairs, is exp*rto]frJ Singapore to.—Perak PioM* I - 149 words
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Article311 1896-10-20 6 Mr. J. L. Hendrie, one of Mrray Campbell’s assistants 011 Railway, left Colombo on the 3rd to give evidence to the arnit The line is 170 miles long, and trains now run to the nine- Hendrie thus describes in thj Ceylon how interruption h 11 works The311 words
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Article2920 1896-10-20 7 I i;,j Herman Mail) I T rKKl!*H affairs. London, 23rd September. cry lias delivered another I «>< li dealing with the crisis in ft; jtheeourse ofan exhaustive ft |lie position. Lord Rosebery ft' v observed that the intervention ft j;■. i;i’ii alone, after Russia declarft" |,-„i done inI ( i;,j Herman Mail) - 2,920 words
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Article93 1896-10-20 7 The other day, Mr. F. H. Price, the Mayor of Colombo, summoned before him the Sanitary Officer, the Superintendent of Works, the Inspectors of the various wards, and the scavenging contractor, and, addressing them in a body, impressed upon them the importance of doing everything in their power93 words
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Article92 1896-10-20 7 IMPORTANT ARREST. The police, this morning, made an important arrest on board the steamer Nestvr, which arrived from China. From information received, they were led to believe that an attempt was being made to smuggle in a large quantity of chandu. Accordingly, careful search was made, with the92 words
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Article110 1896-10-20 7 By auction at Penang, on the 9th instant, the following steam launches were sold: —the Kedah to Hock Cheong A Co. for $5,100, the Sree Bankah to Messrs. Leng Cheak and Cheng Swee for $B,lOO, the Kong Beng to Lee Pow for $4,500, the Cecil C. Smith110 words
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Article114 1896-10-20 7 Mr. K. Inouye, one of the moat prominent orators of the Japanese Parliament, is at present on a visit to Singapore. Mr. Inouye is the Managing Director of the Hokkaido Tanko Tetsudo Kaislia,” a wealthy company owning the railway system and the magnificent coal mines of the114 words
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Article27 1896-10-20 7 Some sailors at the Sailors’ Home, yesterday afternoon, were making merry and eventually came to blows, creating a considerable disturbance. Three men were arrested.27 words
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Article33 1896-10-20 7 Owing to the bad weather that prevailed yesterday, the Santa Cecilia Band was unable to play on that occasion, but will do so, weather permitting, at 5 p.m., to-morrow\33 words
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Article36 1896-10-20 7 Rumour has it that Doiwi'an has gone lame, and is not likely to go to Singa- pore. Triton and Mr. Stewart’s Fairy Tale may be the only Penang represen-* tatives at the Singapore races.36 words
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Article36 1896-10-20 7 It is reported that one of the leading members of the Penang bar, Mr. VanSomeren, would appear before the Judicial Commissioner at Batu Gajah in an appeal case at the end of this week.36 words
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Article42 1896-10-20 7 Cholera has broken out severely at Batavia. From the 28th September to the Bth instant, out of 114 eases reported, all, save four, resulted fatally. From the 9th to the 11th instant, there were sixteen cases, all proving fatal.42 words
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Article46 1896-10-20 7 New’S has reached Sourabaya that the firm of Martin Brothers, at Glasgow, has suspended payment from losses in sugar speculation. The Locomotief says that Martin Greig and Co., the Java branch of the firm, has, in consequence, gone into liquidation at Samarang and Sourabaya.46 words
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Article55 1896-10-20 7 The Penang Finance Committee met there on the Kith instant for the first time, and sat all the afternoon. It was to meet again the next day, and probably next Monday, so that the business of the Estimates and the Jury Lists for 1897 will, it is hoped,55 words
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Article54 1896-10-20 7 News lias reached Shanghai that Mr. Dudgeon has left Pekin. It is fc;ared his mission has proved a failure. Mr. Dudgeon went to Pekin to lay before the Ministers the views of the Shanghai mercantile community with reference to the proposed taxation of local manufactures and the54 words
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Article62 1896-10-20 7 The trial of Mamaligi or Maligan was resumed in the Criminal Court at Sourabaya, on the 6th instant, and the Court also sat on the three following days. The witnesses heard were all Balinese, who testified that Maligan gave the Rajah of Lombok advice how to fight the Dutch,62 words
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Article59 1896-10-20 7 While the steamer Ruby was coming down the Palembang river, the ther morning, in the early horns, she collided with an overhanging tree and sustained considerable damage aloft and to her rails. She arrived in Singapore this morning, but her injuries are of such a character59 words
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Article83 1896-10-20 7 H.M.S. Daphne is under orders to proceed to. Manila. The Nagasaki Express says this vessel is one of the u uncomfortable ships on the China Station. The Daphne it adds, “is given a bad name by her present crew.” That journal understands that a court-martial was recently held83 words
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Article92 1896-10-20 8 Last night, a Chinaman was arrested at Tanjong Pagar on a charge of stealing rice. He was conveyed to the police station and, while in the custody of a constable, he made a rush and escaped detention. Pursuit, however, immediately followed; and, seeing that he could not get92 words
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Article99 1896-10-20 8 At Samarang, on the Bth instant, a Chinaman bought at auction, for half a guilder, two baskets of waste paper. On examining his purchase, he found an envelope containing eight Straits Settlements banknotes to the value of eighty dollars. He then sold the notes to another Chinaman on99 words
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Article131 1896-10-20 8 Dr. Weir, Health Officer, at Bombay, has given his opinion as to the nature of this disease, namely, that it is a noncontagious disease; that is to say, not contagious in the common acceptation of the term or as small-pox is, but is like syphilitic disease communicable131 words
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Article200 1896-10-20 8 No wonder freights are going down when steamship companies are being formed expressly for the purpose of giving the Manchester Ship Canal something to do. At the half-yearly meeting of shareholders, last month, Mr. J. K. Bythell, who presided, bemoaned the fact that among other disadvantages the Ship200 words
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Article246 1896-10-20 8 At the recent meeting of the British Association, Mr. 8. 11. Kay read a paper on “Anthropological Opportunities in British New Guinea.’’ He suggested the formation of an Anthropological Committee of the British Association to consider the ways and means ot prosecuting an inquiry into the physical246 words
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Article797 1896-10-20 8 Last night, at the Town Hall, was given the second popular orchestral concert of this year. The hall was fairly well filled. The orchestra, which included a few of the best players of the Regimental Band, consisted of about thirty instrumentalists. The soloists were: Mrs. Dowley, and797 words
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Article126 1896-10-20 8 Mr. H. Willmson, an American with experience injlie tobacco trade, proposes to start a cigarette-making industry in Colombo. Mr. Willmson will return at once to England to secure the machinery for his scheme. His idea is that Colombo can be made a better cigarette-making centre than Egypt. The126 words
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Article140 1896-10-20 8 On the 23rd September, the Legislative Assembly of West Australia unanimously passed the following resolution —“That, in the opinion of this House, in view of the alarming increase of Chinese and other Asiatics who are migrating to this colony, some legislation is necessary to stop this140 words
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Article196 1896-10-20 8 Mu. H. Berkeley, the Acting District Magistrate ot Kuala Kangsar, in his report for September, notes considerable distress there. It is caused by the very high price of rice and by the fact that, as no hrdongs have been allowed, there have been no Indian corn or other196 words
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Article222 1896-10-20 8 The following are declared by the Civil Service Commissioners to have obtained the first 14 places in the recent open competitive examination for Eastern cadetships, but their selection is conditional on their passing a medical examination, which was to he held in London in the last week of222 words
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Article1926 1896-10-20 8 (Eighth Article.) MANURING. (Last article was published on October 3rd.) Can the rush grow up without mire, can the flag grow without water Job. The principle of giving back to the soil by fertilizers those properties which have been partially exhausted by cultivation is universally followed by1,926 words
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Article272 1896-10-20 9 h 1 on Denison always held lii s 1 in 'i>fing on beer at his famous i*“s. His nephew, Prebendary purchased a large public- ‘"rtobello-road, in his parish in asington, and turned it into a ti’s club, where beer is sold to He has put into it as272 words
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1150 1896-10-20 9 LEWIS J. JE88OP - BY LEWIS J. JE88OP. During one of my short sojourns in Tokyo, I was afforded the opportunity of seeing how the Japanese try to vie with the foreigner in the manufacture of bicycles, just as they vie with him in1,150 words
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Article153 1896-10-20 9 SATURDAY, 17 TH OCTOBER. The Fusiliers beat the Perak footballers by four goals to nil, last Saturday, in Taiping. The mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Marseilles, on the 22nd ultimo was delivered on the 15th inst. The strike of scavengers, at Hongkong, has resulted in the Sanitary Board153 words
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Article24 1896-10-20 9 A telegram via Rangoon announces the death of General Troclni, who commanded at Paris during the siege by the Germans in 1870-71.24 words
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Article34 1896-10-20 9 Advices from Labuan state that the Governor returned from Sandakan to Labuan yesterday in H. M. S. Porpoise The Porpoise left for Singapore on the same day. The Governor is visiting Brunei.34 words
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Article36 1896-10-20 9 Many happy returns of the day to Mr. Edward Horatio Bell, Superintendent of Poliee, Singapore, who attains to his fiftieth birthday to-day. He has been in the Straits Settlements for twenty years.36 words
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Article35 1896-10-20 9 General Dodds, who has just been relieved of the command-in-chief of the French army in Indo-China by General Bichot, is expected to arrive here on Tuesday by the Natal from Saigon to Marseilles.35 words
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Article41 1896-10-20 9 The shed accommodation at the Teluk Anson Railway wharves is now found insufficient to meet present wants. A golf club is in course of formation there. Mr. Bede (’ox is reported to be the moving spirit in the matter.41 words
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Article42 1896-10-20 9 It is rumoured that Senor Luna, the famous Philippine painter, who was lately in Singapore on a visit, was arrested at Manila last month as a rebel, and, being sentenced to death by a court martial, was immediately shot.42 words
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Article49 1896-10-20 9 Owing to the rise in the price of rice, large consignments of this cereal are reported to have been sent to Perak from Singapore, and the Perak merchants are accumulating stocks. Scarcity of Vice amounting to almost a famine is said to be felt in Kuala Kangsar.’49 words
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Article47 1896-10-20 9 Captain Harmer has arrived from Malacca on his way home on sick leave. During his absence, the.Superintendent of Police at Malacca will act as Herbour Master there. We regret to learn that the cause of Capt. Harmer’s departure is the condition of his wife’s health.47 words
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Article65 1896-10-20 9 The Japanese Privy Council, on the 27th September, approved the new treaty with China, and it is reported that the Treaty was ratified by the Emperor the next morning. The text of the new treaty with France arrived at the Foreign Office at Tokyo on the 27th September.65 words
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Article54 1896-10-20 9 In the forthcoming manoeuvres at Singapore, two companies of the Malay States Guides are expected to take part, says the Perak Pioneer. The mobilization is to come oft' in December or January next. The Guides are also said to be hard at work practising for the coming54 words
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Article67 1896-10-20 9 The race programmes were issued in book form this morning. Mr. Abrams is to act as starter at the forthcoming meeting. The lotteries will be held this evening at the Tanglin Club. A considerable number of visitors from the Native States and other places have already arrived. The67 words
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Article72 1896-10-20 9 A New Chief Bureau for Mining has been recently established at Changsha, the provincial capital of Hunan, the most anti-foreign province of China, which lias for its object the opening of mines in Hunan with foreign plant. Connected with this Bureau will be the office of the commercial72 words
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Article77 1896-10-20 9 The Japanese Steamship Companies are beginning to make their influence felt in the many ports to which they have extended their lines. The Nippon Yusefl Kaisha steamers on the Transpacific line are now to call at Honolulu, for the purpose of Japanese passenger traffic, and the Miike-Maru which77 words
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Article99 1896-10-20 9 A neat capture of an ingenious thief was effected by a native constable this morning. He observed a man walking under a bullock cart, the cargo of which considerably overlapped the end of the cart. At first he thought that the man was seeking shelter from the rain,99 words
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Article92 1896-10-20 9 Mr. H. Wynford Barrow, the Bombay Municipal Secretary, will, on his retirement next year, be entitled to a pension of Rs. 5,000 per annum. Mr. Barrow having applied for a gratuity at the time of his retirement, the Municipal Corporation, some days ago, appointed a Committee to take92 words
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Article113 1896-10-20 9 THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE A Rule under the Telegraph Ordinance specifies what officials, and telegraph officers and employees shall make a declaration of secresy on matters connected with the Telegraph Department Mr. J. M. Ly on has obtained leave to file the specification of an invention for improvements in machines and113 words
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Article244 1896-10-20 9 The following declaration under the Acquisition of land for Public Purposes Ordinance 1890 is notified in yesterday’s Government Gazette I, James Alexander Swettenham, c.m.o., Colonial Secretary, hereby declare that it appears to H. E. the Governor in Council that certain lands in the Island of Singapore lying244 words
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Article259 1896-10-20 9 Heavy rains in Province Wellesley have resulted in a rise of the Muda River, which burst through the bund or embankment at Penang Tunggal on the Bth instant. The bund is an embankment, eight feet high, rising from a breadth of some thirty-five feet# at the259 words
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Article303 1896-10-20 9 “What next?’’ asks the London correspondent of the Leeds Mercury The next thing, apparently, is that the sailors want a lady inspector over that part of the ship which on land comes under the female eye. They have read how the lady inspector has gone into303 words
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Article33 1896-10-20 9 The Petch&buri railway scheme at Bangkok, undertaken by a Siamese Prince on a transferred concession, is said to have come io nothing, from the King of Siam refusing to«anction the transfer.33 words
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Article839 1896-10-20 10 CHARLEY’B aunt” Last night, the Willard Opera Company secured, and deserved to secure, the largest house which has rewarded their efforts during their present visit. It has not been for them a very fortunate visit, for they have had to contend against counter attractions of a formidable character.839 words
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Article1561 1896-10-20 10 Surely, things are changed at Tyersall. The Sultan gives a race tiffin. That is a very nice thing for him to do but he asks no ladies. Go to! Let H. H. consult the shade of his father, who was ever a ladies’ man. You are waking1,561 words
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Article98 1896-10-20 10 In the district of Serdang (Deli), coffee cultivation, both by Europeans and natives, is said to be widely extending. But the Malay growers have taken to stealing young plants from the nurseries of the neighbouring European planters, to save the trouble of laying out nurseries of their98 words
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Article939 1896-10-20 10 ACHEEN. The Acheen correspondent of the Batavia Nieuwsblnd notes that great preparations are going on there apparently for an expedition to the coast state of Pedir. That country has now become a place of refuge for the hostile chiefs fleeing from the Dutch in Acheen Proper. Pedir lies939 words
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Article492 1896-10-20 10 Heavy rain yesterday work until after 8 o'clock! when had his lot out. The rest 0 f the u* worked, in the afternoon, on heavy and slippery course, which mfl fast work difficult. I saw j* for a mile fast, and did not think mu* it. They say492 words
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Article93 1896-10-20 10 Messrs. Powei.i. O; following particulars oi realized at the Governnien building allotments on el reclamation, held at their on Thursday tfce 15th October. 6 zj .2 I Pur<’l r fa fa 3 Jj S S S r D 1813 2.50 2*l 4,500 N N j J93 words
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Article220 1896-10-20 11 '"V [KY. Director of Gardens and supplied, from the experiff\*‘ r dcns at Singapore, about a lU r 10 usand ramie plants to the Malay Peninsula and the f hip**l a^ 0 TJlfi ,a rgest buyers from the Netherlands Indies. r'" 4 Wai.kkk arrived yesterday one in220 words
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Article29 1896-10-20 11 The King of Siam, owing, it is said, if tall in the value of silver, has jsd the salaries of all the Princes !ii::J'ahinrt portfolios there.29 words
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Article30 1896-10-20 11 fr> inderstood that the captain of r.VLiiig Cricket Club has not yet all hope <>f being able to get a Mini to L r o to Singapore this Mimas.30 words
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Article30 1896-10-20 11 -t t.-Col. Whitley, in connnand Pembroke, has been appointed to r '(.mmand ui the Army Service rjMii tin* Straits Settlements, vice tut <»1 J. W. B. Parkin.30 words
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Article32 1896-10-20 11 Manner was given on the 25th lilt, at ■-HotfKml by the retired officers ■> 5th Fusiliers to Colonel Cherry thr officers of the 1st Battalion, B* under orders for service abroad.32 words
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Article33 1896-10-20 11 *Hk Father Xain, of Singapore, tnl shortly to take charge ot fl f: n**>e Mission at Penang, in place r Muriette. who goes to Taiping -'w Father Renurd who is transto Penang.33 words
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Article30 1896-10-20 11 B® boutsclie-Asiatische Bank is ,u open a branch at Calcutta, which has a capital of commenced business at in 1 v 'mT and now lias branches and Hankow.30 words
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Article47 1896-10-20 11 t. bank case at Batavia, where Iir "tan,Is charged with forging B lor 9,500 guilders on the Discount Company B lil the police have arrested the ■rV riioinal. He had escaped from fell into the hands of the E at Sourabaya on the 15th win. J47 words
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Article103 1896-10-20 11 I Hf At!' U !j} u al general meeting of the ,J>rf Club was held last IL;*, Chairman informed the the financial position of Kjj. satisfactory, and the 1 counts were adopted. The for the Annual Race January next was conBk most important changes mill?** ‘or the103 words
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Article56 1896-10-20 11 Stephen Hart, a commission agent at Shanghai, has been committed for trial on a charge of setting fire to his premises with intent to defraud the Meiji Fire Insurance Company. The premises, an office and private rooms on the second story of a house in Foochow56 words
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Article62 1896-10-20 11 Mr. S. R. Lankester, who had been British Consul for Java, with station at Batavia, since 1894, died there on the 18th instant. Mr. Lankester was head of the firm of Maclaine Watson Co., at Batavia, and had resided in Netherlands India for the62 words
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Article59 1896-10-20 11 The latest news at the Colonial Office as to the West Coast of Africa is that Coomassie has settled down completely and most satisfactorily under British rule. Sir William Maxwell, Governor of the Gold Coast Colony, was at the Colonial Office on 22nd Sept., and had59 words
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Article57 1896-10-20 11 At the Penang Assizes, on the 14th instant, there was tried the case against a Chinaman, named Geh Nai Pi, charged with attempting to forge four fivedollar bank-notes of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. The defendant was caught by the Detective Police in the act of forging bank-notes.57 words
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Article77 1896-10-20 11 During the last twenty-four hours, there have been three eases of cholera in A Division, one in Hong Lim Street, one in Amoy Street, and one in Japan Street. In the Rochore Division, there have been two eases one in Rochore Road, and one at the Beach Road Station,77 words
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Article87 1896-10-20 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANK. It is advertised that Mr. R. L. Richardson, of Messrs. Bradley Co., and Mr. Alex. Ross, of Messrs. Holliday, Wise Co., have joined the Board of Directors of this Corporation at Hongkong. The following is a list of names cn the present Board: Mr. A. McConachie (Chairman),87 words
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Article138 1896-10-20 11 Re Plxjoms, Mr. Erich George writes in his Hongkong Share List to-day (October 10th):—On receipt of the splendid crushing news tor last month (1,150 tons of ore crushed yielding 570 ounces of smelted gold, and 50 tons of concentrates calcined yielding 80 ounces smelted gold), the market for Punjoms138 words
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Article170 1896-10-20 11 The New York Herald, remarks that the people of the United States are surprised by the unique event now being celebrated in England, and doubtless this explains the delay in the comments on the subject. All the articles that have yet appeared are sympathetic, and none is170 words
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Article49 1896-10-20 11 Mr. .Wellesley Parker, who is in charge of the coloured supplement for the Strait* Time*, has received the patronage of the Governors of Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia, the present Government of New South Wales, President Dole of Hawaii, and many other heads of Governments.49 words
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Article230 1896-10-20 11 A FAMILY POISONED. There was a terrible affair in Orchard Road last night, three members of a family of four dying of poison. In a market garden, near Claymore,” there lived a Chinaltian, and his wife, and their two sons, one aged seventeen and the230 words
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Article231 1896-10-20 11 At the date of last Wednesday, the flooded country along the river Muda, in Province Wellesley was still submerged, but the water was steadily subsiding, and it was hoped the land will shortly be dry. The Malays have submitted to their fate, and are going about231 words
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Article302 1896-10-20 11 There was very brisk business at the Club on Saturday night, the figures throughout running very high, notably for the first grifiin race. In some cases, the presence of the owner, with an evident intention of buying, made the prices go up very quickly; and I don't think302 words
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Article2591 1896-10-20 11 THE BUITENZORG AUTUMN MEETING. NEW WEIGHT REGULATIONS. —ACCIDENTS TO SINGAPORE HORSES. —SINGAPORE SADDLERY. —DETAILS OF THE RACING. (From our Correspondent.) The Autumn Race Meeting, at Buitenzorg, which took place on the first two days of last week (5th and 6th inst.), had been looked forward to with greater2,591 words
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Article313 1896-10-20 12 A fashionable gathering assembled at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, on Saturday afternoon, to see the marriage of Mr. W. R. Rowland to Miss Henggeler. The cathedral was prettily arranged with plants and flowers. The bride entered at 3.15, leaniyg on the arm of the Consul for AustriaHungary313 words
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Article326 1896-10-20 12 s. c. c. r. s. r. c. Tiik 8. C. C. met the S. R. C\, on Saturday, with the following result s. r. c. R. Tessensohn b Ainslie 2 F. Xissen b Woodroffe 17 H. S. Finck c Ainslie b Woodroffe 4 F. Zehnder e and b Ainslie326 words
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Article148 1896-10-20 12 The Singapore Municipal Estimates for 1897 are published in the Government Gazette. The revenue is set at $863,000, to which the assessment contributes, *342,500; waterworks, *147,100; markets, *111,500; taxes *109,500; slaughter houses, *42,000; fees, *ll,lOO besides other smaller items. Estimated recoverable outstanding, and credit balances account for *68,000.148 words
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Article143 1896-10-20 12 A artist. Mr. Hugo V. Pedersen, lias lately atrived from Deli. He brings a collection of small oilpaintings of Eastern types carefully selected, two line charcoal drawings, and a large decorative painting, which Mr. Pedersen has had sent out from Europe, with a view to finding a143 words
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Article438 1896-10-20 12 On Saturday evening, in the large tent at the junction of Tank and River Valley Roads, llannstons opened for a short stay. It is not very long since the company had a very successful run here, and it is only the circumstance that Singapore had to he passed438 words
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Article993 1896-10-20 12 (From the Timet of Ceylon.) Paris, 9th October. The French Press attach the greatest importance to the visit of the Czar and Czarina to Versailles as emblematic of purifying it from the pollution attaching to the place after the proclamation of the German Empire there. A grand review(From the Timet of Ceylon.) - 993 words
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Article390 1896-10-20 12 The Empress of Russia is nearly J inches taller than her husband, the<'a| I According to one of the Dutch pap the Prince of Wales “has followed d example of his nephew the Empenri Germany, and has just composed a<am for solo, chorus, and orchestra.’' Prince Bismarck says390 words
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Article20 1896-10-20 12 (F „r the Far Evt) UiM Pycroll, *'*m E. Law. Miss Annie l 1 Piertroni, and .LieutOct. S3.)20 words
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584 1896-10-20 13 I i nlTOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” H «ti rfD y OU r “Moralist’s" remarks in I budget uf the 11th August are no I r inD-nded for the benefit of grumM& J t Jton ed residence within Singa- \,av!i: *o it may perhaps584 words
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Article317 1896-10-20 13 A MORAL DISTEMPER.” 10 tin. EDITOR OF THE “STRAITS TIMES. Sir, You deserve the thanks of lumest folks in having set the ball rollin- <»n #the question of gambling at Johore. I do not wish to join in the squabble between P and Q, but 1 must say that it317 words
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Article943 1896-10-20 13 TO THE EDITOR OF THE 4 STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Your correspondent who seeks for information regarding the seal of the confessional will be interested to learn what authorities lay down on the subject. Records of the past show* that the secrecy of the confessional can943 words
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Article620 1896-10-20 13 ARRIVALS, Per s. s. Malacca from Teluk Anson via ports: —Messrs. Kelly, Danclo,Glover, Rowland, Bryant, and Johnston. Per s. s. Chow l*hya from Klang via ports: —Mrs. Mitchell, and Mr. Stephen. Per s. s. Hebe from l)eli:—Mr. C. van den Givel. Per s. s. K niyht of Sf.620 words
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Article162 1896-10-20 13 Under this heading the following abbreviations arc used:—str.— steamer sh. —ship Ihj.—barque; Brit.—British U. S. United States; Fr. French Ger.—German; Dut. Dutch; Joh. —Johore; Ac., G. c., General cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U. Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W. Borneo Wharf;162 words
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Article1519 1896-10-20 13 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Arthur Head, Brit. str. 1887 tons, Captain Lennard, 17th Oct. From Moji 4th Oct. Coal M. B. Kaisha U —Rds. Alboin, Brit. str. 060 tons, Capt Ritchie, 18th Oct. From Bangkok, loth Oct. Timber. Borneo Coy. For Calcutta, 19th —W. Benledi, Brit. str.1,519 words
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Article98 1896-10-20 13 Name, port probable date of arrival and-' name oj agents. Achilles, Liverpool, Nov 4; Mansfield. Aden, London, Oct 22 P. <fc O Agamemnon, Liverpool, Oct 23; Mansfield?. Agapanthus, Antwerp, Oct 23; P. Simons. Aglaia, Hamburg, Dec 30; Rautenberg A. Lopez, Manila, end of Oct Hinnekindt. Australind, Fremantle, Nov98 words
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Article1040 1896-10-20 14 Flag h Vessel’s Name. A Tons Captain From Sailed Consignees q Rig. _J Oct 12 H. H. Massari Dut bq. 375 Naco<lah Loewoe Sept 201 12 Bulan Trang bq 490 Nacodah Lubok Sept 18HongCliuan 12 S. Indrasati sch. 55 Nacodah K’waringin Sept 15 HongChuan 12 Normansach sch. 62 Nacodah1,040 words
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Article583 1896-10-20 14 a Date, i Vessel’s Nane FlagAßig Captain Destination i l Oct T 2 Isla de Luzon Spa str. Bayona Manila 12 Rio tier. st~. Davidsen Swatow via ports 13 Sui Sang Brit str. Galsworthy Hongkong 13 1 Ban Hin Guan str. Peters Klang via ports 13 Pakan str. Bruce583 words
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Article199 1896-10-20 14 PASSED SUN I)A STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDEitS. Flag I Date < From Destin- i KkDate. and Ship’s Name, i Commander. of Where ation marks. Rig. j Sailing. Oct 7 Brit sh.Alhuera Wynest Sept 29j Sour, bay a N. C’tle nsw. 7 Ned. sh. J. Francoise Bleeker Oct 3199 words
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Advertisement371 1896-10-20 14 FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR Ayer’s Hair Vigor RESTORES COLOR, K PH* -v PROMOTES Luxuriant Growth, Keeps the scalp tool, moist, healthy, and free from dandruff. It is the best dressing in the world, and is perfectly harmless. Those desiring to retain the youthful appearance of the hair to an advanced period371 words
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Advertisement258 1896-10-20 15 KATZ BKOTHhivo SINGAPORE. AIERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, WATCHMAKERS, TAILORS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. IMPORTERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF GENTS’ WEARING APPAREL, WINES AND SPIRITS. FURNITURE, BEDS, AND BEDDING. CYCLES, CUTLERY AND ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. TRAVELLING TRUNKS, PORTMANTEAUX. SEWING MACHINES. HOSIERY. GENTS’ SHOES AND BOOTS GUNS, RIFLES, AND AMMUNITION WATOIES AND CLOCKS MUSICAL BOXES IE258 words
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Advertisement182 1896-10-20 15 SERRAYALLO’S FERRUGINOUS QUININE. The Great Austrian Tonic of Peruvian Bark and Iron; over 300 medical certificates noti f y i ng its great strengthgiving properties, and, at the same time, being of an Exquisite Taste. PRICE: Per Bottle $1.00; Per Case, 25 Bottles $20. SOLE AGENT, MEDICAL HALL Opposite POST182 words
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Advertisement188 1896-10-20 15 “TIMES 7 AND “BUDGET.” Straits Times post free, $30 a year, or a month, or ten cents a copy. Straits Budget post free, $20 a year, or $5 a quarter, or 40 cents a copy. The advertising rates are: first time, 15 cents a line 2nd and 3rd times, 10188 words
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Advertisement603 1896-10-20 15 LEA PERRINS OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worces T er: Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., London and export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. Singapore Agents, JOHN LITTLE CO. i i 0 THE603 words
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Advertisement407 1896-10-20 16 JOHN LITTLE Co m 9 Lit SINGAPORE. ELECTRO PLATE DEPARTMENT—Our Electro Plate Stock contains a complete range of articles for domestic requirements, also suitable for Marriage Presents. Prizes for Athletic m We are always pleased to submit special designs for Challenge Shields, Race Cups, Military Trophies, Presentation Plates, <fcc. <-407 words
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