The Straits Budget, 21 December 1897
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Title Section136 1897-12-21 1 The Straits Budget KSTABUSHED, 1831. J VOL. L. BEING THE 'WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” (Cable Address: Times, Singapore.) Straits Budget, 40 Cents. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1897. Straits Times, 15 Cents. 9 The Sfraits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It136 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 21ST DECEMBER.
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Article22 1897-12-21 1 On the 16th December, at tfie Inspector’s Quarters, Kandang Kerbau Police Station, the wife of Inspector E. Bugden, of a daughter.22 words
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Article59 1897-12-21 1 Alexander—Struthers. —At All Saint’s, Eastbourne, on the 16th November, by the Revd. O. M. Holden, M.A., b.c.l., Vicar of Gailey-cum-Hatherton, Staffs., and Chaplain of the Order of St. John, assisted by the Revd. R. Salisbury Woodward, M.A., Vicar of All Saints, Edward M. Alexander, of Singapore, to Isabella T.59 words
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Article390 1897-12-21 1 Leading Articles. Russia and Germany. Chinchews. The Ro.ids. S. V. A. Drill Ground. Habitual Criminals. Local. Market Quotations. Shipping News. Passenger List. The Convent. A Filthy Bakery. A Market Case. They needed Watching. A Serious Quarrel. Steamer Overloading. Fatal Accident. TViu Our New Colonial Engineer. Stabbing. A390 words
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Article523 1897-12-21 1 Singapore, 21st December, 1897, PRODUCE (Rates are corrected to 11.15 p.m.) Gambier, 6.40. Copra Bali, 6.35. do Pontianak, 6IX). Pepper, Black, 17.75. do White, (5%) 33.50. Sago Flour Sarawak, 3.00. do Brunei,...? 2.52£. i Pearl Sago 3.6" I Coffee, Bali, picked Coffee Palembang packed” 37 '.oa Coffee, Liberian, No.523 words
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Article395 1897-12-21 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. O. Mirzapore. The mail from Europe of the 26th November by the P. <fc 0. Thames arrived on Saturday. The mail for Europe next week leaves by the M. M. E. Simons. The M. M. Yarra395 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article43 1897-12-21 1 MASTERS’ PROPOSALS REJECTED. London, 14 th December. The engineers on strike have taken a ballot on the proposals made by the Masters for a settlement. The ballot shewed that ninety five per cent, of the engineers had rejected the Masters’ proposals.43 words
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Article40 1897-12-21 1 SETTLEMENT FACILITATED. It is understood that an interview between Mr. Chamberlain and Baron de Courcel, the French Ambassador at London, has distinctly facilitated the settlement of the dispute between Britain and France as regards We st Africa.40 words
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Article35 1897-12-21 1 FAREWELL TO HIS BROTHER. The Emperor William will go to Kiel to bid farewell to his brother, Prince Henry, who commands the German squadron for China, to sail on the 16th instant.35 words
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Article30 1897-12-21 1 MINISTERIAL CRISIS. The Marquis di Rudini, the Italian Premier, who had resigned office to reconstruct the Cabinet, has informed the King of Italy of his inability to do so.30 words
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Article27 1897-12-21 1 RUSSIAN DISSATISFACTION. London 15 th December. The Russian press expresses deep dissatisfaction with the action of Germany in China. But the Russian Government remains impassive.27 words
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Article28 1897-12-21 1 SIR EDWARD 8EYMOUR. Vice-Admiral Edward Seymour, K.C.B., has been appointed to the Command of the China Station, in succession to Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Buller.28 words
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Article47 1897-12-21 1 SYDNEY TEST MATCH. London, 16th December. In thetest match at Sydney, Stoddart’s! were all out for 551. To that total, Ranjitsingfiji contributed 175. The Australians in their first innings made only 237. Following on, the Australians have wA* 126 for the loss of one wicket.47 words
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Article78 1897-12-21 1 HEAVY LOSSES. The brigades composing General Lockhart’s force have been engaged in the severest fighting with the Afridis that has taken place since the action at Dargai. The casualties were heavy, principally owing to night attacks on the rearguard and on the baggage trains. One officer78 words
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Article31 1897-12-21 1 MASSACRE DENIED. An official despatch denies the reported massacre of a French expedition unddr Major Marcliand, which was advancing upon the upper Nile from the Congo region.31 words
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Article27 1897-12-21 1 THE SYDNEY TEST MATCH. London 17 th December. In the test match at Sydney, the Australians were all out for 408 in their second innings.27 words
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Article47 1897-12-21 1 INCENDIARISM PROBABLE. At the inquiry into the fire at Cripplegate, a witness proved that the fire >roke out simultaneously at two places in Messrs. Waller and Brown’s showrooms. The City Solicitor stated that it was clear that the fire did not break out accidentally.47 words
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Article29 1897-12-21 1 GOES TO AYLESBURY. Sir M. H. Ridley, the Home Secretary, ias directed that Mrs. Carew shall undergo her sentence of lifelong imprisonment in the Aylesbury convict prison.29 words
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Article20 1897-12-21 1 WIN AT 8YDNEY. London 18 th December Stoddart’s team won the test match at Sydney by nine wickets.20 words
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Article109 1897-12-21 1 FAREWELL TO HIS BROTHER. EXTRAORDINARY SPEECHES. The Emperor William attended the farewell banquet to his brother, Prince Henry, on the latter leaving for China. In proposing a toast to Prince Henry, the Emperor said that his brother’s mission was that of giving effective protection to his countrymen. But,109 words
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Article27 1897-12-21 1 0 STABBED IN A THEATRE. Mr. Terris, the actor, was stabbed to death on entering the Adelphi Theatre, *>y a former super named Archer.27 words
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Article144 1897-12-21 2 ENGLISH COMMENT ON THE SPEECHES. MOCK HEROICS. London, 20 th Decemlter. The English press generally holds up to ridicule the extravagant nature of the farewell speeches delivered by the Emperor William and his brother, Prince Henry, at Kiel. The method of speaking is described as being suitable144 words
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Article15 1897-12-21 2 Sir William Maxwell, the Governor of the Gold Coast, has died.15 words
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Obituary33 1897-12-21 1 DEATH. Kennedy.— At the General Hospital, Penang, on the loth instant, James William Kennedy, of Gula Estate, Perak, son of Charles Kennedy, Dumfries. Aged 22. OBITUARY. Alphonse Daudet, the French novelist, is dead.33 words
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Article253 1897-12-21 2 (Straits Times 15 th December.) The Russian Press, according to Reuter, is profoundly dissatisfied at Germany's action in China, but the Russian Government remains impassive. When the news of the Kiaochau incident reached England, the London Press, in their comments, prognosticated that Russia would not be altogether(Straits Times, 15th December.) - 253 words
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Article271 1897-12-21 2 (Straits Times, loth December.) Ip the members of the Shipping Commission, that is now need any .further evidence as to the scandals and dangers due to the local chinchew system, they cannot do better than turn to the evidence given yesterday in the case of the s. s. Sam(Straits Times, loth December.) - 271 words
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Article586 1897-12-21 2 (Straits Times 17 th December.) The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore have now, practically, admitted the truth of all our contentions in regard to the unsatisfactory state of the Singapore roads. The Com missioners admitted, a month ago, that they had not been spending sufficient money upon the roads.(Straits Times, 17th December.) - 586 words
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Article274 1897-12-21 2 (Straits Times, 1 8th December.) It is proposed to vulgarise the gateway of Singapore—to break the green expanse that stretches from the Singapore River to the Stamford Canal. The proposal is to hand over the expanse of turf to the north of Cavenagh Bridge, and opposite the(Straits Times, 18th December.) - 274 words
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Article203 1897-12-21 2 (Straits Times, 18 th December.) Yesterday’s Government Gazette contains fiats of banishment against no fewer than twenty-three habitual criminals. This is the first batch of criminals to be deported under the new system that, as we announced a week ago, the Government were about to adopt. In future,(Straits Times, 18th December.) - 203 words
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Article743 1897-12-21 2 Mr. Gentle’s leave has been extended until the arrival of the P. 0. mail due on the 3rd or 4th January. ■4- Sir Charles Mitchell told the Raffles School boys on Thursday that he himself was a good hand at making a row fifty years ago, but has since seen743 words
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Article157 1897-12-21 2 A strike of officers of the British India Company’s fleet at Rangoon and Calcutta has been speedily settled by the Company granting the officers’ demands. The principal grievances were alleged to be the reduction of pay and the curtailment of the number of pursers, leading to extra157 words
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Article671 1897-12-21 2 W* have, received the W: I official communication: la tl It is with much grief and re™ I His ExceUency the Governor “*1 the receipt of a telegram Secretary, of State confirming th*e M intelligence of the death of Sir \V T I MaxweU, Governor671 words
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Article68 1897-12-21 2 A FOOTBALL tournament is played in Johore in o recent royal marriage. Two cup be given away, one for the fir. teams and another for the j,, teams. The Rafflesiana are fightmg “J both classes, and their 2nd Al, w met the Istana XI on winners by68 words
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Article133 1897-12-21 3 tain Craufurd leaves this evening iight-h° use inspection duty. Prince Ranjitsinghji was ill at Sydney jith quinsy. He is now getting better. This morning, a man named Lewis fined three dollars for assaulting bis daughter. •j-jfts morning, a rikisha owner was lined ten dollars for continuing to133 words
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Article36 1897-12-21 3 A Chinese baker was fined, this morning fifteen dollars for using filthy uten?i!s in the making up of bread. He warned that, if he came up again, he would be lined fifty dollars.36 words
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Article36 1897-12-21 3 Two Chinamen were summoned, this morning, for selling fruit purchasable in liochore Market, within fifty yards in it. One of them was fined twenty dollars. The second case was postponed for a week.36 words
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Article33 1897-12-21 3 Sir William Maxwell, accompanied by his secretary and doctor, returned from Kumassi and the Hinterland., arriving at Cape Coast Castle on 17th November. Captain Brain well also arrived there, invalided.33 words
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Article56 1897-12-21 3 In connection with a case about to be heard by Mr. Wolferstan, this morning, Mr. Braddell applied not only that the witnesses in the case should be out of the Court, but, as there were* many detectives concerned in the matter, the oilicer in charge should prevent56 words
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Article55 1897-12-21 3 H.M.S. Mohairk, Commander Frederick H. P. \Y\ Freeman, arrived from Colombo yesterday, en route for Australia. She is a 3rd twin screw class cruiser of 1,770 tons L H. P., 2,200 N. D., (V>00 F. D.) She was commissioned on the 30th of September last to relieve the55 words
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Article60 1897-12-21 3 Last night, two Javanese were in a house in Shaik Madarsah Lane, when they were assaulted by three of the. Malay crew of the s.s. Sink, with knives and knuckle-dusters. The results were that one man was stabbed in the abdomen, and another in the arm. Both60 words
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Article84 1897-12-21 3 THE P. O. At the Fifty-Seventh Annual Meeting «'i the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company held on the 10th December, the Directors, after providing for the usual dividend at the rate of •>per cent, per annum on the Preferred recommended a dividend on the Deferred Stock of 6| per84 words
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Article80 1897-12-21 3 Ihis morning, sentence was passed Justice Leach in the Passir Ris gang robbery case. The woman, Yeo Bee Neo, sentenced to one year; four of the to five years each; the fifth man discharged. hive Sikhs were then placed in the k on a charge of gang robbery,80 words
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Article82 1897-12-21 3 fraud and personation. case of fraud on the New York Life durance Company was heard at Cal- Mta on the 7th instant. An alleged mae, whose life had been insured r lakh of rupees, gave a detailed of the manner the insurance jJ 8 effected by his employer,82 words
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Article245 1897-12-21 3 MORE ABOUT THE CHINCHEWS. This afternoon, at the Police Court, Captain Boldero summoned Captain Harry Smith, and Tan Toon Eng, the Master and owner, respectively, of the s. s. Lady Longden for overloading this vessel on the 7th instant, so that the centre of the disc was submerged.245 words
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Article337 1897-12-21 3 Well-deserved promotion, says the Times of Ceylon has just fallen to Mr. Alexander Murray, the Assistant Director of Public Works in Ceylon, he having received from the Secretary of State the offer of the position of Director of Public Works at Singapore, a post formerly held337 words
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Article131 1897-12-21 3 The O.S.S. Sarpedcm left this morning with a number of pilgrims for Jeddah. The Antenw of the same line is taking to Europe, for Mr. Holt, about twenty elks from China. The next B. I. steamer to arrive is the Pentauotg from Calcutta and Rangoon, which is timed131 words
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Article59 1897-12-21 3 Yesterday afternoon, Eng Tan was driving a bullock cart laden with rice down a decline of Thompson Road about four and a half miles from town, when the pole broke, and he was crushed under thcwload. The body was brought to Kandang Kerbau Station and sent to the59 words
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Article1524 1897-12-21 3 IMPRESSIONS OF A VISITOR. (By a Contributor.) I recently had an opportunity to be shown over the and I came away delighted. I was first taken to the kitchen, where everything was absolutely clean. Though it was near the hour for the mid-day meal, there was not the1,524 words
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Article74 1897-12-21 3 The plague at Poona shows, no signs of abatement. The Government has given the city as well as the cantonment in charge of the military for plague The city has been divided into two parts, northern and southern and, early on the 6th instant, the northern part74 words
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Article122 1897-12-21 3 LEWIS V. LEWIS. In an action brought in the District Court of Colombo by Mrs. Jessie Lewis for a divorce from her husband, Mr. Power Lewis of Singapore, on the ground of adultery, cruelty, and desertion, judgment has been delivered by the acting District Judge, Mr. F.122 words
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Article776 1897-12-21 3 STRIKING INCIDENTS. THE NOBTHAMPTOV REGIMENT. Earl Spencer has announced, at Northampton, the intention to erect a monument to those of the Northampton Regiment who had fallen in the Frontier War. Of special interest in view of this announcement, are the following extracts from the Pioneer from a776 words
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Article17 1897-12-21 3 Tele Chairman of the British North Borneo Company wants Mat to come to the next annual dipner.17 words
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Article1268 1897-12-21 4 (From the Times of Ceylon London, 3rd December. The Times Shanghai correspondent states that China is endeavouring to obtain arbitration regarding Germany’s demands. 4th December. At the instance of President Faure, M. Meline has decided not to re-con-struct the Cabinet. The conference of Masters and Engineers is(From the “ Times of Ceylon ”) - 1,268 words
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Article157 1897-12-21 4 MUTILATION AND DEATH. News has reached Kurrachee of the brutal murder of Assistant Superintendent Greaves, of the Persian Gulf Telegraphs, whilst inspecting the line about ninety miles from Jask, and between Jask and Char bar. The report states that certain hill tribesmen descended on his camp at dusk,157 words
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Article1418 1897-12-21 4 —Daily Telegraph. STREETS OF FLAMES. 150 yABKHOUSES DESTROYED. One of the roost disastrous conflagrations known in London for many years broke out in the City yesterday afternoon, (Nov. 10th), involving the destruction of a large number of warehouses, and the damage done must amount to many—Daily Telegraph. - 1,418 words
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Article423 1897-12-21 4 WHAT ABOUT THE LARRIKIN Every now and again with the departure of a China-bound boat, says the Sydney Evening Neics one reads that some more missionaries have left to convert the unconvertible Mongolian. While making due allowance for genuine feeling in the matter, nothing but regret must423 words
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Article30 1897-12-21 4 0 Mb. E. J. V. Hubert, Engineer-in-Chief of the rolling-stock Department, df the Belgian Railways, is reported to have been-appointed Director-General of the construction. of the PekinHankow line.30 words
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Article3583 1897-12-21 4 The annual North Borneo r was held at the Hotel dlnner 16th ult. Mr. R. B Mart C e n Cd the of the British North Borneo hairman presided, and there was a lir? ,pany representative attendance n™i nd about one hundred and fif U nn3,583 words
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Article100 1897-12-21 5 A Japanese doctor, holding a diploma, and practising here, was fined five dollars, this morning, for being drunk and disorderly. My glorious forefathers look down upon you from the vault of heaven Thus the German Emperor to his grenadier recruits. A Russian Officer of Artillery has died100 words
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Article32 1897-12-21 5 Yesterday, the trial of the five Sikhs for gang robbery was concluded. The prisoners were discharged, and the prosecutor sentenced to one month's imprisonment forbringingafalse charge. This closed the Assizes.32 words
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46 1897-12-21 5 Last night, a Chinaman managed to induce a Russian sailor to follow him into a secluded spot, and then snatched his watch and chain and made off. He was pursued and arrested. This morning, he was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment.46 words
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Article58 1897-12-21 5 This morning, a boarder in the AngloChinese School, named Chan Kay Put, was put in the dock on the charge of stealing a dollar from another boarder, Teng Sew. He pleaded not guilty, and said that Teng Sew had taken scent from his box. That was why58 words
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Article106 1897-12-21 5 ,—China Gazette. We learn that the trials of the new icebreaker Nadeshnik at Vladivostock have been pronounced so satisfactory that it is announced that port will be kept open all through the forthcoming winter, and the ships of the Russian Volunteer Fleet, are scheduled to arrive,—China Gazette. - 106 words
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Article72 1897-12-21 5 ARRIVAL AT BRISBANE Stoddart’s team arrived at Brisbane on the 23rd November, and were given an enthusiastic welcome by over 2,000 persons. The police could not control the crowd, who surged round the carriage windows so closely that it was a quarter of an hour before a way72 words
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Article68 1897-12-21 5 DATE OF DEPARTURE. It has been definitely arranged that the British transport Jelunga is to arrive from Hongkong on the 6th prox., and, after disembarking the regiment from Hongkong, the Rifle Brigade will embark the same day, the steamer proceeding on her homeward voyage on the following68 words
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Article71 1897-12-21 5 ARRIVAL AT KOH SI CHANG. We have received the following communication from Mr. John Anderson, Consul-General for Siam: His Majesty the King of Siam arrived at Koh Si Chang in the yacht Maha Chakhri on the morning of 14th instant (yesterday), all well.” Koh Si Chang71 words
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Article96 1897-12-21 5 EN ROUTE FOR CHINA. The German man-of-war Kaiserin Augusta on her way out to reinforce the German Squadron in China,arrived here yesterday evening, and the usual salutes were exchanged. She leaves for Hongkong to-morrow. The Kaiserin Augusta is a protected cruiser of 6,331 tons, with triple screws96 words
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Article76 1897-12-21 5 A new source of amusement is about to be started here, by “the Oriental Carrousel Company,” in the form of a bicycle roundabout, for the benefit of cyclists and others. A tent has been raised for the purpose at the foot of Fort Canning, near the top76 words
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Article317 1897-12-21 5 Merchants and others who employ additional constables, say Sikhs, as watchmen, writes a correspondent, have just been informed that they will have to increase the amount they now pay by seventeen and-a-half per cent. It comes about in this wise. The Sikhs so employed are didy317 words
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Article68 1897-12-21 5 OFFICIAL DENIAL. W*hava, to-day, received the following communication from the Colonial Secretary:— In reply to telegraphic enquiry from this Government as to whether there was any plague at Madras or any truth in the report that Madras had been officially declared infected, a telegram waa68 words
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Article251 1897-12-21 5 Tong Hong Kong was brought up on remand, this morning, on a charge of wounding two men with a sharp instrument, on the 8th November, in Lavender Street.—Dr. W. H. Fry, House Surgeon, General Hospital, said that Chin Ah Seali was admitted to the hospital with a wound on251 words
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Article525 1897-12-21 5 A correspondent writes: —Yesterday, some revelations w r ere made in the Police Court about the doings of the chinchew, who seems to exercise so much sway on board a little local boat called the Sam Tor. As stated in the Straits Times, her unfortunate skipper was summoned525 words
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Article937 1897-12-21 6 WARREN SHIELD COMPETITION. FINAL TIE. 25th CO. R. A. V. A. CO. RIFLE BRIGADE. This tie in th$ above competition was played on the S.C.C. ground, last night, before a large crowd of spectators. Great interest was taken in the game, .the ropes being lined about three or937 words
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Article121 1897-12-21 6 Mr. Tom Gibson has made public the following facts as to the growth of ramie in alluvial Klangland: —1. Several clumps of ramie, having an average of 20 stems each, were cut down to within 3 inches of the ground on the 16th November last, and the stools (21121 words
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Article253 1897-12-21 6 The return of arrivals of shipping for the 24 hours ended at 9 a. m. today, says the Hongkong Telegraph of 6th inst., was an unusually large one, no fewer than 32 vessels coming into the harbour in that period. In nearly every case they report253 words
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Article425 1897-12-21 6 A CHARACTERISTIC SPEECH. The recruits of the Regiments of Guards garrisoned in and near Berlin were sworn in on the 18th ult., in the presence of the Emperor, who addressed them as follows I greet you to-day as soldiers of my Army, as Grenadiers of my Guards.425 words
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Article3665 1897-12-21 6 NEWS, NOTES, AND •REPORTS. u BRITISH JAMESON8. n On the 19th ult., the Second Chamber of the l)utch Assembly passed the Government proposal to establish civil administration in Dutch New GuineaOne member, supporting the proposal, said that he feared British Jamesons, and that he wanted to prevent a3,665 words
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Article134 1897-12-21 7 The H. N. M. gunboat Edi also arrived here yesterday afternoon from Rhio. She leaves for Batavia to-morrow. The B. I. steamer Pentakota will leave for Calcutta on Monday next, at 4 p.m. The Russian Volunteer steamer Voronejy from Odessa for Vladivostock with troops, arrived alongside the Tanjong134 words
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370 1897-12-21 7 THE SEVENTEEN AND A HALF PER CENT. GRIEVANCE. At a meeting of the Hongkong Finance Committee, on the 8th inst., there was an item in which the Governor recommended the Council to vote 813,451.72 to meet the expenses in connection with the Jubilee celebrations, &c.370 words
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Article165 1897-12-21 7 Prince Henry of Prussia leaves Kiel for the China Station to-day. The Revd. Mr. Sharp and Mrs. Sharp arrived, this morning, from Hongkong by the Kut Sang, Three Chinese boys were this morning, sentenced to a whipping, for gaming in public. The United States Methodist General Missionary165 words
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Article36 1897-12-21 7 Tan Ki Chuan, who was deported to Bangkok in connection with the riot that failed,” was put into jail there on the 7th instant. He had been unable to find any sureties.36 words
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Article31 1897-12-21 7 ,—Pinang Gazette. Mr. Harwood, the Solicitor-General of the Colony, now on leave in England, is busy with amateur theatricals there —at Andover and Winchester, and in Sussex.— Pinang Gazette.,—Pinang Gazette. - 31 words
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Article29 1897-12-21 7 It is rumoured at Kuala Lumpur that a rowing match is on the cards between Selangor and Singapore. Messrs. Hicks, Tregarthen, Moore, and Severn are Selangor's leading oarsmen.29 words
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Article38 1897-12-21 7 Sir Lionel Cox, the Chief Justice, is booked to leave Marseilles for Singapore in the Amnaml Behic on the sth instant. The Armaud Behic connects at Colombo with the Yarra due here on Christmas Day.38 words
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Article55 1897-12-21 7 OLIVER TWIST.” A Chinese boy, about eight years of age, was taken into custody last night for stealing a lamp from the Victoria Hotel, Beach Road. A man was with him and escaped. It was he who took the lamp. The boy was sentenced to six cuts with a light55 words
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Article55 1897-12-21 7 Races are fixed to be held at Medan, in Deli, on the 4th and 6th February next. There will be eight events on the first day, including the Deli Derby with a prize of S750. Ten events are down for the second day, including the Planters’ Cup. Entries55 words
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Article51 1897-12-21 7 Lady Faudel-Phillips has had another presentation. The official staff* of the MansionHouse,in saying au rerot'rtoher, asked her acceptance of a gold cigarette case, with ruby clasp. Her ladyship, who occasionally indulges in cigarette smoking, seemed ipuch touched by this evidence of the feeling entertained for her by the51 words
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Article56 1897-12-21 7 The Engineers’ Institute at Penang met, on the 9th instant, to consider a draft memorandum to be presented to the Shipping Commission now sitting hi Singapore. This document is said to embody the opinions of seafaring men in the Straits Settlements. The meeting resulted in the addition56 words
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Article63 1897-12-21 7 P abis, 8th December. In a debate in the Reichstag, Count Buelow, Foreign Minister, declared that Germany, like other nations, wished to develop her interests in the Far East, and would know how to safeguard her interests and influence in China with* oat weakness and without bluster. Count63 words
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Article59 1897-12-21 7 According to the Pinang Gazette a letter has been received from the Resident Councillor by Messrs. Heim and Wilson, the promoters of the Penang Hill Railway, Stating that the Government are prepared to grant a strip of land for the railway, on certain conditions, not specified, but59 words
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Article63 1897-12-21 7 THE UNDAUNTED.” The Hongkong Telegraph says that there is some probability of the new quick-firing guns which are to replace the six-inch armament of the Undaunted arriving early in February. The whole battery of the Undaunted with the exception of her two nine-inch guns, will then be quick-firing, and the63 words
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Article65 1897-12-21 7 The funeral took place, yesterday afternoon, of the late Captain Nicholas Rospaloof, of the Russian Artillery, who died, on Tuesday, on board the Russian transport Voronej. The service was conducted by the Rev. Marcar David, of the Armenian Church, and there was a large attendance of mourners,65 words
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Article65 1897-12-21 7 The marriage of Miss (Edith) Clementi-Smith and Captain H. L. Talbot will probably take place about next Eastertide. The Pinang Gazette hears that Miss (Edith Clementi-Smith will accompany Mrs. Rodger when the latter returns to the Straits, early next year. The marriage of Miss Rodger, daughter of the65 words
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Article69 1897-12-21 7 The Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Voronej which left to-day for Vladivostok, has on board Major-General Tchetchagoff, the newly appointed Chief of the Staff of the GovernorGeneral of the Amur Military District, and also thirty officers, two Army Surgeons and 763 Cossacks who are to be employed for the69 words
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Article86 1897-12-21 7 In the High Court of Justice, on the 19th November, there was a motion on the part of Mr. Labouchere to restrain Air. Hess and Mrs. Sala from publishing correspondence between Mr. Labouchere and the late Mr. Sala. Mrs. Sala had been away from home,86 words
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Article92 1897-12-21 7 In a Convocation held at Oxford on Nov. 16, the degree of D.C.L. by diploma was conferred upon the King of Siam. In inviting Convocation to confer the distinction upon his Majesty, the Public Orator, the Rev. Dr. Merry, Rector of Lincoln College, said that it was92 words
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Article183 1897-12-21 7 The Cluna Gazette says :—Some credulous people are felicitating themselves and all concerned upon the receipt of a telegram to a Belgian firm to the effect that a Monsieur Hubert has been appointed by the Belgian Syndicate as chief of construction for the Lu-han Railway, and they congratulate183 words
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Article736 1897-12-21 7 This morning, Benji, a Malay, waff brought up on ifemand before Mr. Wolfe rstan for causing the death of Rabedin, a corporal in the Sappers, on, the 18th of November. Mr. Newland appeared for the Crown. The prisoner was undefended. Surgeon Major Grey said he was called*736 words
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Article95 1897-12-21 7 BIG FINE. Yesterday afternoon, Sergeant McIntosh proceeded on board the German mail steamer Stettin at Borneo Wharf to search for smuggled chandu. He went to the fqj-ecastle with a fireman named Toll Tiew who opened a number of lockers in which nothing was found. He was desired to95 words
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Article875 1897-12-21 8 THE QUESTION OF REGISTRATION. BRITI8H MINISTER WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE KHUN YIONGL t The British Minister at Pekin, in reply to the Straits Government, has refused to acknowledge Khun Yiong as a British subject. Sir Claude Macdonald has forwarded to the Government a longstatementfroni the British Consul at875 words
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Article925 1897-12-21 8 xk ARGUMENT FROM MALACCA. TO THE EDITOR OF THE <c STRAITS TIMES.” Sir,— When I wrote to you on Sunday Observance” not long ago, I did not think that I should be induced to enter into any controversy on the matter. But the reply, which iny letter has925 words
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Article323 1897-12-21 8 Yesterday afternoon, aa accident occurred at the premises of Messrs. Riley, Hargreaves and Co.,in Read Road, which resulted in the death of a lascar and injury to two others, one seriously. The disaster came about owing to the collapse of a number of T steel trusses, or323 words
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Article520 1897-12-21 8 ALLEGED ARSON. The further hearing of the charge of arson against Quay Yong and Neo Yeok, and that of aiding and abetting the same against Quay Boon Teow”, Toll Keng Heng, Quay Boon Heng, Cilia Koh Wan, and Moh Eng, was resumed by Mr. Wolferstan520 words
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Article1440 1897-12-21 8 THE OUTLOOK. Ik the coffee market the influence of that bogey, the Brazil crop, 19 paramount. Speculation in u futures,” which is supposed to rule the coffee market in the main, is still of a aony character, and the downward tendency in prices goes on unchecked. Sagging,” tp1,440 words
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Article130 1897-12-21 8 The P.&O. Ceylon left Penang at sp.m. yesterday, and may be expected here at daylight to-morrow. The Russian transport Voronej which was to have left yesterday evening, only left this morning at daylight, as her coaling arrangements were not completed until very late last night. The German cruiser130 words
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Article142 1897-12-21 8 LOW NATIVE STATES SALARIES. The Perak Pioneer remarks that Cadets are now engaged to serve in Hongkong, the Straits Settlements, and the Federated States alternatively. The salaries in the Native States are generally much less than those being drawn by officers in equivalent positions in the Straits Settlements. Those142 words
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Article151 1897-12-21 8 WHITE ANTS TROUBLESOME. A correspondent assures the Time* oj Ceylon that, in Selangor, white ants threaten on some estates to be even a greater curse to the planter than either green-bug or leaf-disease was in Ceylon. Regular coolies are kept employed cutting out the dead trees and making151 words
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Article831 1897-12-21 9 ROAD-RACING. BKFRESHMENTS for cyclists. rVCLE CARRIAGE BV RAILWAY. THE POLICE AND THE LASSO. London, 19th Novemlter. Aijceapy some of the prominent men in of cycling” are realising that the National Cyclists’ Union has taken up an illogical position on the .ruction of road-racing. One of the best831 words
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Article55 1897-12-21 9 Jo obviate the difficulties that have riSfc n in the past in the payment of kres when the police engage! Tikishas, 11 has been decided that the senior nonl°mmisrioned officer at each police ion .shall hold an advance for this Purpose This, at country stations, will three55 words
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Article791 1897-12-21 9 [conducted by king’s pawn.”] Chess correspondence should be addressed to King’s Pawn,” Straits Times Office. The following is the present score of the Consultation Tournament:— a c "3 2 l 00 c5 H 3 <5 gT 1 Miles and Buxton 2 1 1 McIntyre and Craig 2 2 Stephens791 words
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Article36 1897-12-21 9 The acting second Magistrate, Mr. Wolferstan, is indisposed through measles, and will not be able to carry on his duties for a few days. In the meantime, Mr. J. D. Saunders officiates for him.36 words
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Article84 1897-12-21 9 TANGLIN V. TEUTONIA. The second half of the bowling match between the Tanglin and Teutonia Clubs was rolled last night at the Tanglin Club. There w as a large attendance, H. E. the Governor being among the visitors. Tanglin did somewhat better than on Saturday, but the team was84 words
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Article284 1897-12-21 9 OPINION IN SIAM. The Siam Free Press of the 9th inst. thus speculates on the probable effects of a gold dollar policy in the Straits It is perfectly clear that a losv exchange favours exports* Of this axiom India is an example. Now what we contend is284 words
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Article248 1897-12-21 9 This afternoon, Messrs. Powell and Co. conducted a mortgagee’s sale of land and houses, Nos. 74, 75, 76, 77, and 78, Prinsep Street. The lots, and the prices realised, were as follows: Lot 1. —All that piece of land, area about 8,167 square feet, comprised in a Statutory248 words
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Article100 1897-12-21 9 fresh grievance. Cattle dealers at Bangkok are said to complain about the obstacles in the way of their trade up-country. It seems that before they can get their cattle out of the districts where they buy them ;hey have to be examined by three officers, and, in this100 words
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Article21 1897-12-21 9 A, marriage has been arranged between Capt: Ainslie, a.d.c., and Miss Lilian Lyall, daughter of Mr. J. Lyall.21 words
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Article20 1897-12-21 9 Yesterday, the Inspector-General of Police and Assistant Superintendent Stewart inspected the police stations at Pulau Tekong and Changi.20 words
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Article24 1897-12-21 9 One hundred and nineteen deaths were registered in Singapore during the week ending on Saturday last. The ratio per thousand stood at 29.97.24 words
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Article35 1897-12-21 9 Several complaints have recently been made to the police of thefts of ’rikisha wheel guards. Last night, a man was arrested in Mosque Street, with three of these articles in a sack.35 words
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Article45 1897-12-21 9 Ax enactment dealing with small offences is said to be in course of preparation in Perak. It will probably cover the second-hand dealers’ shops, which more or less are the cause of onehalf of the robberies that take place in the State.45 words
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Article67 1897-12-21 9 S.C.C. AND H.M.S. GRAFTON.” A friendly game between the S.C.C. and the Grafton took place, last night, on the Esplanade, before a fair crowd of spectators. Owing to the very heavy showers during the day, the ground was very sodden, and the ball was heavy and greasy. Nevertheless, a67 words
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Article69 1897-12-21 9 Yesterday, Mr. Hooper summoned Mr. David and Mr. Raeburn, the owner and tenant, respectively, of a house in Tank Road, to show cause why they should not abate a nuisance which caused offensive liquid to flow into the complainant’s grounds. After evidence was taken, Mr. Elcum made69 words
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Article94 1897-12-21 9 A Malay, named Radin Muttrum, on the arrival, last night, of the Ruby from Palembang, reported that his box had been broken open and three hundred guilders abstracted. Four Malays were arrested on suspicion. One of them had a passage ticket that was not his. Another had94 words
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Article113 1897-12-21 9 COLONIAL OFFICE VIEWS. A writeu, whom we presume to be Mr. Egerton Eastwick, relates, in the Pinang Gazette his experiences in a recent literary campaign to convince the Colonial Office of the need for re-enacting the Contagious Diseases Ordinance. An article he contributed to the Lancet113 words
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Article120 1897-12-21 9 THEIR gold rims temft a PEON. Yesterday, Amat, a Post Office peon, was arrested, in the office of Messrs. Mansfield and Coy., for the theft of a pair of gold-rimmed spectacles, the property of Mr. A. P. Adams. This morning, the prisoner was brought before120 words
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Article517 1897-12-21 9 SPECIAL MESTOVG, THIS AFTERNOON. A special meeting of the Municipal Commission was held this afternoon, to consider Supplemental Budget No. 3 of 1897. There were present Mr. Egerton (Deputy President), Mr. Evans, Mr. Sohst, Mr. Choa Giang Thye, and Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan. The President said the first517 words
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Article245 1897-12-21 9 Last night, an assault-at-arms, really a couple of boxing matches with gloves, came off at Emmerson’s Tiffin Roopis. There was a fairly good attendance. A 0 tw enty-four feet ring had been prepared, and, at a quarter-past nine, Pte. Gilbert, R. B., ana Jack Melaney, the champion middleweight of245 words
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Article701 1897-12-21 10 Last night, a Fancy Bazaar for the benefit of the orphans at the Convent was held in the Town H>ll. Before nine o’clock, the hour appointed, a considerable number of visitors had arrived, and, after that hour, they thronged in rapidly. The Band of the Rifle Brigade701 words
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Article76 1897-12-21 10 The s.s. Arratoon Apcar which arrived from Calcutta this morning, landed 574 sheep and goats. The steamer Poh Ann has been docked at New Harbour for repairs. H. M. S. Mohawk left the Borneo Wharf at 5 p. m. yesterday for the Austialian Station. The steamer Deike R'ckmers76 words
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Article1619 1897-12-21 10 LADY MITCHELL DISTRIBUTES THE PRIZES. Yesterday afternoon, Lady Mitchell, who was accompanied by His Excel* lency the Governor, distributed the prizes to the successful scholars of the Raffles Girls’ School. There was a very large attendance of the parents and friends of the children, among those present1,619 words
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Article4099 1897-12-21 10 A meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: Mr. Egerton, DeputyPresident, Mr. Sohst, Mr. Evans, Mr. Joaquim, Mr. Moses, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan, and Mr. Choa Giang Thye. finance. The fortnightly financial statement showed a balance of *298,371, as against *347,8574,099 words
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Article1461 1897-12-21 11 ADJOURNED HEARING. On Wednesday, Emile Kahlert and Dr. Von Krudy were again brought before Mr. Howard, and the hearing of the charge of having cheated Frederick Dreiss in respect to the value of the Medical Office,” and inducing him to deliver to them $9,000, was continued.1,461 words
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Article252 1897-12-21 11 Mr. Thos. Garnett writes from British Guiana to correct the prevalent notion t hat coffee is being grown there for the first time:— We are solemnly told—quite as a discovery—that the cultivation of coffee on 1 the already mentioned and misnamed coast larula is “perfectly practicable.”252 words
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Article128 1897-12-21 12 The State Council of Selangor has passed the Federal Land Code. The Malay Mail affirms that the measure contains little for adverse criticism. That journal says that the main principles of the Code differ but slightly from Sir William Maxwell’s code in 1891, except that, without altogether128 words
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Article127 1897-12-21 12 MR. SrEXCER PRATTS REPORT. Under date of July 1st, 1897, the United States Consul-General Pratt, of Singapore, calls attention to a previous report in which he advocated the establishiaent of a direct steamship line between the Straits Settlements and New York. The Consul-General says that in127 words
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Article539 1897-12-21 12 CHARTERED BANE OF INDIA V. THE NORTH GERMAN LLOYD. On the 18th ult., Mr. Justice Barnes, sitting with Trinity Masters, delivered his considered judgment in this action, which was brought by the plaintiff bank to recover the sum of £2,447 13s. *4d., part of a quantity of539 words
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Article425 1897-12-21 12 TO THE EDITOR OF THE “BTRAITS TIMES.” Sir,— Your Malacca correspondent scorns and denies my charge of his taking a text apart from the context, but he does not attempt to show that the context has anything to do with the point at issue, namely, the playing of425 words
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Article221 1897-12-21 12 The Chinaman who fell from the roo’ of his house on the 3Uth ult., is dead. 1 The Messageries Maritimes Co. sent their Far East time table for next year. 4 Last night, the enthusiatie friends o r the orphans drank up all the stock o the221 words
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Article27 1897-12-21 12 His Excellency the Governor, Lady Mitchell, and Captain Ainslie, A.D.C., leave for India by the B. 1. steamer Pentakota at four o'clock, on Monday afternoon.27 words
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Article77 1897-12-21 12 In an action between General Kempsters Brigade and the Zukka Kliel Afridis on the 17th November, "Private Vickors, of the Dorsets, who has already been recommended for the Victoria Crt>ss for his bravery at the battle of Dargai Hill, was again very much in evidence. Three men77 words
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Article33 1897-12-21 12 Shaik Ahmat Basim, of 268, North Bridge Road, was robbed yesterday of jewellery worth four hundred and eighty-four dollars. The thieves broke into his tiouse while he was out visiting his friends.33 words
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Article38 1897-12-21 12 Mr. Scott, Collector of Jelebu, goes on lorn* leave next February. His place will probably be taken by Mr. Desborough. The Malay Mail hears that illhealth has obliged Mr. Keyser to apply for an extension of leave.38 words
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Article42 1897-12-21 12 The mail despatohed from Singapore to London, via Marseilles, on the 16th November,, was delivered on the 16th instant. The mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Brindisi, on the 24th November, is expected to be delivered on the 20th instant.42 words
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Article40 1897-12-21 12 The Police have arrested eight people for circulating perforated Sarawak coin contrary to the recent Order-in-Council. Recently, they proceeded by summons against a number of offenders, but this, apparently proving ineffectual, they have proceeded to make summary arrests.40 words
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Article56 1897-12-21 12 Mr. G. Bert Day has lately been engaged in special work in connectfon with railway communication between Accra and Kumassi. According to the Malay Mail Mr. Day describes the climate of the Gold Coast as very bad, and says that Sir William Maxwell w T as a56 words
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Article50 1897-12-21 12 LOSS OF THE CONQUEROR.” The sailing ship Conqueror which sailed from Singapore on the 9th December with general cargo for Boston, U.S.A.; went ashore on Brouers Reef, about 60 miles from Batavia, on loth instant. She is likely to become a tota wreck. The Crew' and Captain were saved.50 words
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Article50 1897-12-21 12 Mr. M. A. Schlosser, a chiropodist of note, has arrived in Singapore. He will stay here for a short time at No. 42, Adelphi Hotel, where he may be consulted. Mr. Schlosser possesses testimonials from many leading people, Civil Service officials, and numerous eminent military and other persons.50 words
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Article61 1897-12-21 12 Y’esterday, Messrs. Hong Tek Chyc and Co. sold eighty-seven lots of property on the Annandale Estate, at prices ranging from six to fifteen hundrec dollars. Those lots witli a sea frontage fetched from tw’o hundred to fifteen hundred dollars. The whole realised fourteen eight hundred and forty-six dollars.61 words
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Article72 1897-12-21 12 Planters of Liberian coffee of the lower sorts must be prepared for a slump in prices. At the official coffee auctions, held on the 16th November, at Amsterdam, there was a heavy fall in prices. Good average Java on spot declined from 45 to 351. This72 words
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Article81 1897-12-21 12 GANG ROBBERIES. Gang robberies are reported to be on the increase around Seremban. Some ninety or a hundred bad characters from Selangor are reported to have gone over there lately. A Chinaman was recently stuck up and robbed on the road between Seremban and Ampangan. His assailants made81 words
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Article107 1897-12-21 12 The X. L. steamer Stettin, which left at daylight yesterday, had on board for German New Guinea, a small steamer built in sections. The steamer Chelydra left Calcutta on Wednesday last, and is due here on the 24th instant. The steamer On sang left Hongkong for Singapore on107 words
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Article84 1897-12-21 12 ONLY SUSPECTED PLAGUE. Thebe are thirty-five passengers, on the mail steamer Thames for Singapore. On the vessel’s arrival at the quarantine station she will be boarded by Dr. Simon P.C.M.O., and the P. O. agent. Dr. Simon, will not till then decide exactly what course shall be84 words
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Article102 1897-12-21 12 THE LADY MITCHELL ON A BEEF. The Straits Steamship Company’s steamer Lady Mitchell Captain Mugford, returned to port, this morning, with a small hole in her starboard side forward and other minor injuries. She arrived at New Harbour from Pulo Sembilan, where she took aboard a102 words
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Article127 1897-12-21 12 This morning, Kamit, a Javanese was charged with being in possession of two coconuts, two chickens, and a pudding in a mould, the property of Mr. J. Anderson, the Consul-General for Siam. Mr. Anderson said that, on Friday night, the 10th instant, he met the prisoner coming out127 words
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Article188 1897-12-21 12 ASIATIC PRESENT FROM SELANGOR. The Asiatic community of Selangor, headed by the Captain China, have subscribed to present a unique form of address to the Queen in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee. In shape and size, states the Malay Mail the gift takes the form of an188 words
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Article245 1897-12-21 12 CASSELL’S FAMILY MAGAZINE.” Always bright, interesting, and readable, the November number of this magazine is even more in advance of the preceding numbers. It is replete with tales of all sorts and kinds, and they are all well and brightly written. The Secret of the Haunted Road/' a short tale245 words
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Article446 1897-12-21 12 The fancy bazaar wn th Town Hall, la Bt nigh? modious upper room in JI- cotn bazaar was held was f„n tl before nine o’clock, and very muT"** energy was displayed in disposm fancy wares than on the previoi.f The first attack made uponTh" man was at446 words
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Article188 1897-12-21 12 AX EXAMPLE TO HUSBANDS. There is on view, to-day, at Mr. de Silva’s establishment, in High Street, a magnificent jewel, designed and manufactured by Mr. de Silva to the order ot Mr. Tan Kliiam Hock, of the Opium Farm. Mr. Tan Kliiam Hock intends it as a188 words
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Article123 1897-12-21 12 THE ARBITRATION AWARD. The decision in the Kellett case- a difficulty that arose, the other da>, between the Siamese and United States Governments —is now published. M f Kellett, who is a Inited States Consular official, was recent > assaulted by Siamese soldiery a Chiengmai, in123 words
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Article2204 1897-12-21 13 HUGH CLIFFORD. ] - [by HUGH CLIFFORD.] I 8.—SOME NOTES AND I fHk° RIES CONCERNING LATAH. Concluded I The first P ai *t of this article dwelt upon I the general ignorance regarding the nature I tsd exciting causes of the morbid nervous flimicrv called latah which afflicts I Malays. Mr.2,204 words
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Article176 1897-12-21 13 the British authorities at Bangkok. Siam Free Press. FATHER CUT UP BY HIS SON. News comes from Chaiburi, near the Mekong, of the murder of a father by his son. Nai Khani, the father, was a trader, and came trading in the district in his boat. Hethe British authorities at Bangkok.— Siam Free Press. - 176 words
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Article202 1897-12-21 13 The Courrier de Saigon deplores the fact that neither the Home Government nor the Colonial Government shows any wish to tackle the exchange problem. The fall in silver has had serious consequences in French Indo China, and a strong party there calls for a gold standard. At202 words
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Article91 1897-12-21 13 LOSS OF THE “CONQUEROR. The Batavia Nieuicsblad, gives particulars of the wreck of the Conqueror, news of which we published on Saturday. The Conqueror stranded on one of the Thousand Islands group near that port. She was laden with gambier, rattan, and tapioca, all of which are a total loss.91 words
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Article532 1897-12-21 13 GOVERNMENT RIGOUR. Files of the Comercio detail events to the 6th instant. For weeks previously, the official bulletins had reported very few encounters with the rebels. Rumour spoke of negotiations with the rebel chiefs which seem to have practically resulted in a partial truce. But, in the meantime,532 words
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Article188 1897-12-21 13 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. The Governor has appointed the Hon’hle C. W. Sneyd Kynnersley to be his Deputy from the date of his departure from Singapore for India until his return to the Colony. The following Officers will be Directors, for the year 1898, of the Widows and Orphans’ Pension Fund:—The Attorney-General;188 words
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Article774 1897-12-21 13 LIBERIA COFFEE. At Batavia, on the 11th instant, over one hundred planters and others interested in the coffee trade met to consider the Liberia coffee question. The fall in prices, the shipment of inferior kinds, and the need for improvements in that branch of the coffee-growing industry all774 words
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Article2389 1897-12-21 14 The triumph of Germany is complete. Not only has the Teutonic Empire captured a part of China, but also the Teutonia Club has captured Sir Charles Mitchell. His Excellency has not only visited the Teutonia Club, but, in his august shirt sleeves, he has been shown how2,389 words
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Article200 1897-12-21 14 MARGARET FORSTER,” A new book and an extremely readable one, emanating from Messrs. Fisher Unwin and Co.’s publishing house in London, has just arrived. It is called Margaret Forster,” and the author is George Augustus Sala. The sub-title of the book is A dream within a dream,” and the latter200 words
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Article207 1897-12-21 14 A Summary of Lord Lansdowne’s speech on Army reform will be fofind under the heading Latest By Wire.” Twenty-six persons were brought before the magistrates, this morning, for gambling, and fined two dollars each. From our news of the Frontier War, it will be seen that there207 words
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Article34 1897-12-21 14 Mr. G. P. Owen and Mr. Maw went out after a tiger at Tampenis yesterday. The bea«t was beaten out of cover, and was killed by one shot from Mr. Owen.34 words
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Article30 1897-12-21 14 The Malay Mail hears that Mr. W. De Souza, the Sanitary Inspector in Ulu Lancrat, (Selangor) takes up an appointment as Inspector of Roads under the Singapore Municipality.30 words
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Article32 1897-12-21 14 His Excellency the Governor, with Ladv Mitchell and Capt. Ainslie, leaves for India at four o’clock this afternoon. He will embark on ljoard the s. s. Pentakota at Tanjong Pagar.32 words
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Article33 1897-12-21 14 At half-past one. yesterday morning, a Chinaman was found in the Singapore River with a rope around his neck, trying to drown himself. He was discovered and rescued by the police.33 words
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Article33 1897-12-21 14 The annu.il distribution of prizes at the Raffles Boys’ School takes place on Wednesday next, at 5 p.m. The Deputy-Governor has consented, in the absence of H.E. the Governor, to preside.33 words
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Article36 1897-12-21 14 Yesterday morning, a Chinaman fell stage, suspended at the side of a vepsel which he was painting, to the bottom of Tanjong Pagar dock. He sustained such injuries that he died on the hospital.36 words
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Article40 1897-12-21 14 On Saturday, a man named Pitchay was driving a gharry along Bailestier Road, when the harness broke, the pony bolted, and, the man being thrown into a drain, his leg was fractured. He was removed to the hospital.40 words
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Article51 1897-12-21 14 A Commission has been appointed to enquire into, and formulate, the lessons of the recent famine in India. It assembles at Calcutta in January, under the presidency of Sir James Lyall. The Commission will tour the provinces and report on the best measures for further perfecting the famine51 words
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Article104 1897-12-21 14 On Saturday, as a coolie, in the employ of the Borneo Co. was bringing a box ashore from a vessel just arrived from Sarawak, he was accosted by a respectable looking Chinamen who said he w r anted to open the box. The coolie set down104 words
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Article23 1897-12-21 14 tte? e hire. *8 r U L^ ey i lad no witnesses fined five dollars or ten d™. ne *> S23 words
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Article55 1897-12-21 14 A MEETING Of the Executiro r was held this afternoon for I! s° Uac of considering the sentence ofT* passed at the recent asoirw f de Jiak Chuan and Leon* Ah KV?" 01 the murder of Pee Tonem th« Alexandra Road in jl evidence as regards the55 words
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Article53 1897-12-21 14 Mr. William C. Cowie Director of the British North Company, accompanied by Mr A? Dunlop one of the company’s oflti was to leave London on 3rd inst£ North Borneo on a general tow inspection. It is to be presumed Mr. Cowie will largely interest hiiZ in settling the53 words
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Article62 1897-12-21 14 N KWS has been reached in Hontkon* of the suicide of Captain Waddilov at okohama. The deceased was w e L known in Hongkong, where his two! daughters are residing, and the news of bis death has come as a most painful surprise to his friends. He was62 words
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Article65 1897-12-21 14 A Teochew woman, residing at No 50, Merchant Road, has reported to the police that, during Saturday night, she was robbed of a cash box said to contain jewellery to the value of *4,456. The police, having investigated the matter, are of opinion that the theft65 words
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Article82 1897-12-21 14 i H. M. S. Powerful is not expected here from Colombo until after Christmas. From Singapore to Hongkong, a distance of about 1,450 miles, the Powerful is to be run with her propelling machinery as near full power as possible; and it is anticipated that she will inakethtpassage82 words
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Article113 1897-12-21 14 •BRITISH NAVAL ACTIVITY. It was rumoured in Hongkong on the 10th inst., that the Centurion and Iphigenia had been ordered to be in readiness to proceed to sea within jwentyfour hours and that this order had been given in consequence of the projected occupation ol Port113 words
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Article185 1897-12-21 14 HAPLESS PENANG PASSENGERS. The P. O. Aail steamer TUm arrived at the Quarantine Ancbo I rage* St. John's Island, at half-past I three, on Saturday afternoon. She was at once boarded by the Health I Officer, Dr. Simon, who,- after I investigation, allowed the Singapore passengers and185 words
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Article2158 1897-12-21 15 B1S STATEMENTS ABOUT MALAY MINING. THE ALLEGED RESULT OF HIS REPRESENTATIONS. RESTRICTION OF THE MALAYAN SUPPLY. Mr. Strauss, M.P., speaking at Camborne, Cornwall, on 17th November, said. \t the last election in July, 1895,they had a stock of 31,000 tons. The stocks had increased at the2,158 words
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Article596 1897-12-21 15 (From the Times of Ceylon.”) Loudon, 7th T>ecember. A ballot of the operative spinners of Manchester has overwhelmingly rejected the proposal for a five per cent, reduction of wages. The Hon. George Curzon, speaking at Liverpool, said the continued occupation of Chitral was necessary to guard the(From the “ Times of Ceylon.”) - 596 words
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Article147 1897-12-21 15 It is probable that Capt. Vanrenen, who arrived here witli Mrs. anrenen by mail en Saturday, will be appointed Second in Command of the Malay States Guides. It is reported that the vacant Wing Commandcrship of the Guides will be given to Captain Ainslie, A.147 words
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Article822 1897-12-21 15 THE TIBAH EXPEDITION. Lahobf, December 6th. In regard to the blockade of the Khyber route to Tirah, a complaint has been made that no distinction is being drawn between the sections of Afridis who have submitted, and those who have not, in the matter of stopping caravans822 words
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Article317 1897-12-21 15 u SINGAPORE TEAM V. PROBABLES.” Played on the S. C. C. ground on Friday and Saturday. Scores:— SINGAPORE TEAM. Pvte. Sherman b Maetaggart 2 E. 8. Ezekiel b Maetaggart ..15 Captain Parson b Parsons ..14 W. Prentice b Parsons 3 L. T. Easton c Palev b Reid 10 F.317 words
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Article254 1897-12-21 15 The B. I. steamer Pentakota landed here about 700 tons Bengal coals, besides cargo. The O. S. S. Ulysses is taking a large number of pilgrims to Jeddah. The s.s. Singapore is expected to dock at Tanjong Pagar during the week. The s. s. Sophie Richners which left254 words
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Article75 1897-12-21 15 ARRIVAL OF THE JELUNGA." Tiie hired transport Jelunga arrived here yesterday morning from Southampton. She arrived at Malta from Candia with the Seaforth Highlanders on the 25th ult., and afterwards left for Hongkong with 1,067 officers and men of the Royal Lancaster Regiment. The other passengers were Captain and Mrs.75 words
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Article3253 1897-12-21 16 MEMORANDUM FROM THE STRAITS ASSOCIATION. The following is the text of the despatch, with certain statistics omitted, forwarded by the Straits Settlements Association (London) to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. This despatch is founded upon aTeport drawn up by a sub-committee3,253 words
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Article699 1897-12-21 16 ARRIVAL OF H. M. S. EDGAR. REAR ADMIRAL FITZGERALD H. M. S. Edgar which arrived thi, morning, is a twelve g„„ twin cruiser of the first class, and 7,350 tons, with 10,000 indicated power. The Edgar proceeds to theCh£! station with relief crews, and will retu™ to England with the699 words
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Article108 1897-12-21 17 gE perak cricket eleven for Singa--1 j,as now been selected. The are the names Messrs. G. •Curtis, P- W. Gleeson, J. Hughes, y McKenzie, A. H. Marshall, s'ink, W. Sayers, R. C. Sutherland, cToules, R. G. Watson (Captain), j Colonel R. S. F. Walker. Mr. P. rlj accompanies108 words
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Article698 1897-12-21 17 ARRIVALS. p er s. s. Sarie Borneo from Bolongan and Mrs. Schlimmer. per s. s. Chow Phya from Klang via e rta:—Messrs. Allen, and Eldridge. per s.s. Hebe from DeliMr. Willibeek PerM M.s.s. Laos from Marseilles -—Mrs. >sre. Messrs. J. Windsor, andC. B. Buckv Mrs. Malherbe, Mr. Q698 words
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Article256 1897-12-21 17 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used: —sir.—steamer: sh.—ship bq.—barque; Brit.—British; U. 8. United States; Fr. French; Ger.—German; Dut.— Dutch; Joh.—Job ore; Ac., G. c., General cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U.—Uncertain T. F. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T# J/J V —Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W. Borneo Wharf; J.256 words
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Article1323 1897-12-21 17 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Banka Dut. str. 124 tons, Capt Vos, 19th Dec. From Palembang, 18th Dec. G.c., and 66 d.p. Lim Chin Swee. For Muntok, 21st —Rds. Bengkalis Brit. str. 90 tons Capt Hendry, 18th Dec. From Pakan, 17th Dec. G.c., and 42 d.p. Wee Bin1,323 words
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Article1046 1897-12-21 17 ■I Flag 5 Vsssil’s Name. A Toys Captain Fbom Sailed Consignees. Q Bio. Dec 13 Kian Yang Brit str. 70 Konath Muar Dec 12 Khoo Teong Pas. .13 Malacca str. 405 Daly T. Anson Dec 118. S’ship Coy. Ltd. 13 Sarie Borneo Dot str. 400 Tnckey Bolongan Dec ljAng1,046 words
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Article650 1897-12-21 17 Ijr J Date. Vbssbl’s .Kami Flag&Rig Captain Destination Dec 13 Nan Chang Brit etr. FinlaysonJ Tjilatjap 13 Darwin 8lr Edwards Port Darwin 18 Sarpedon Btr. Grier Penang, Jeddah and London 13 Yamaguchi M; U*u Jap. str. Kawamuro H’kong, Shanghai and Japan 14 Sultan Brit str. Chopard Bengkalis and Bagan650 words
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Article65 1897-12-21 18 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Flag i T* TD ate Date. and Ship’s Name. Commander. of From where Destin- ReRio. Sailing ation masks 1 Dec 13 Am s.s.'St. John Fales ;Nov 23 Manila P’iladclphia 14 Dut s.s. Soinda Nov 8Amsterdam Batavia 14 Dut bq. B. J. Coenen65 words
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Advertisement63 1897-12-21 17 WANTED. AN Acting or sleeping partner for a Tobacco plantation under good prospects. Apply to 21/12 “C.” c/o Straits Times. RCETYLEN for PRIVATE or IROUSTR/AL LIGHT IMS HANDBOOK of practical hints and price-list of producing apparatuses sent gratis and postage tree by OEROY Fils Atn6, Engineer, 71 to 77, roe63 words
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Advertisement242 1897-12-21 18 JOSEPH BAKER. Confectioner <t Vienna Baker. 6, Victoria Street, (Next to the Convent). ANNOUNCES THE ARRIVAL OF A NEW STOCK OF CHKISTMAS AND NEW YE\R CAKES. OF the best quality at very moderate changes. Ice cream, water ices ice puddings prepared daily. Buns, sweets, chocolate, chocolate cream, chocolate almonds, Ac.242 words
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