The Straits Budget, 2 November 1899
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section120 1899-11-02 1 The Straits Times BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and120 words
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THURSDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER. DOMESTIC CCURRENCES.
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Article23 1899-11-02 1 Bank, on the 28th Oct., ,f H Muiilixgiiaus, of a th Oct., at The Warren,' vv wife ot J. G. BF.KK1IVIJSEX, of23 words
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Article62 1899-11-02 1 i ..H October, at the British, »t lenburg,Sweden, Dr. Roberi M- N aik, only soil of Thomas m.ipore, to Aliee Eliza, eldest \K FREDERICK Nystrom, of s .veden. Fm.ki.hard. On the 30th 1 "t. Andrews Cathedral, by the teacon Perhani, William 'in of William Rinckney, of !i .Salisbury, to62 words
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Article225 1899-11-02 1 U \:.1H1.KS. 1! \V;,r. i icht ing. r i*‘ News. I 1 h Square Case. 1 mi..n;ion-. i N**\vs. 1 List, i v.,. t incuts. m Eating Opium. I against a Detective. J n a- Death. r a t ’iish Recorder. v: ri. an Visitor. I I*i225 words
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Article581 1899-11-02 1 SiNOi poke, 2nd November, 1899. PRODUCE. (Rates are corrected to»noon.) Gambier... .buyers 5.75 iopra Bali, 7.00. do Pontianak, 6.40. Pepper, Black buyers.... 28.25. do White, (5%)..‘. 44.00 Sago Flour Sarawak, 3.90. do Brunei No. 1 2.60 Pearl Sago 4.40. Joffee, Bali, 15% basis 17.00 Coffee Palembang, 15% basis.. 18.00581 words
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Article247 1899-11-02 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. (fc O. Parramatta. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for the M. M. Tonkin. The M. M. Yarra with the mail from Europe of the 6th October arrived on Saturday last The P. O.247 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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36 1899-11-02 1 JUNCTION EFFECTED. YULE WHITE ARE TOGETHER. THEY HOLD STRONG POSITIONS. London Oct. 21th. General Yule and General Sir George White have effected a junction. Sir George White occupies all the strong positions on the Ladysmith Road.36 words
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Article29 1899-11-02 1 Sir George White’s losses on Tuesday were: Killed 13 Wounded 96 {This was the fight in which Bir George White defeated a force of Free State Boers.]29 words
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Article26 1899-11-02 1 The War Office learns unofficially that, after the attack at Glencoe, the Boers captured a squadron of the 18th Hussars, including eight officers.26 words
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Article43 1899-11-02 1 Later. A trainload o prisoners, including nine officers of the 18th Hussars, and some of the Dublins, captured by the Boers after the fight at Glencoe, has arrived at Pretoria. They were received by a great crowd in solemn silence.43 words
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Article16 1899-11-02 1 Thirty Hussars, under a sergeant, have reached Ladysmith, having fought their way through.16 words
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37 1899-11-02 1 General Yule lias reached Ladysmith after an arduous night march. Tremendous rain fell and the force were sorely fatigued but they were in good spirits and only need rest.37 words
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Article72 1899-11-02 1 Large reinforcements of infantry and artillery have reached General White from Maritzburg. [On Wednesday, Oct. 18th. the Royal Irish Fusiliers were due at Durban, where, also, on the 25th (Wednesday) the 2nd Batt. Rifle Brigade and the lhtli, 62nd, and 75th batteries of Field Artillery were to arrive.72 words
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Article22 1899-11-02 1 Commandant Joubert considerately informed General White of the death of General Symons, who was with the wounded left at Dundee.22 words
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Article15 1899-11-02 1 THE WOMEN CHILDREN. Women and children are allowed time to leave Mafeking before bombardment commences.15 words
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Article80 1899-11-02 1 Large Boer commandos are approaching Melmoth, in Zululand. TMelmoth is a town in Zululand near the extreme south-easterly point of the Transvaal frontier, on which, within the radius of a few miles, the Boers have several forts. To those who have the Straits Tinus war map,80 words
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34 1899-11-02 1 Later. Belated despatches show that no Boer guns were taken at Glencoe. Moreover only a few killed and wounded Boers were found in the captured position.34 words
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Article11 1899-11-02 1 The Grenadier Guards have sailed for the Cape.11 words
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46 1899-11-02 1 London, Oct. 28th. There were several hours’ fighting outside Kimberley on Tuesday. At first 270 and finally 500 of the garrison were engaged. They lost: 3 killed, 21 wounded. Many Boers were killed in the fight ing, including Commandant Botha.46 words
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16 1899-11-02 1 A French war vessel has been ordered to South-East Africa.16 words
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Article26 1899-11-02 1 General Symons was buried at Dundee, an Anglican clergyman officiating. There were a few [British] medical men and civilians present, but no Boers.26 words
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Article14 1899-11-02 1 Martial Law has been extended to the whole of Natal.14 words
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Article16 1899-11-02 1 The 3rd batt ilion Grenadier Guard B have left Gibialtar f< r South Africa.16 words
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Article71 1899-11-02 1 Sir Henry Northcote is the newly appointed Governor of Bombay. [The Hon. Sir Henry Stafford Northcote is second son of Sir Stafford Northcote (Earl of Iddenleigh), and has represented Exeter in Parliament since 1880. He was a clerk in the Foreign Office in 18U8, was private secretary to71 words
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96 1899-11-02 1 London 30th Oct. Two hundred and fifty Victorians, and eighty Tasmanians have left Melbourne on board the steamer Medic which calls at Adelaide and Albany, and take one hundred and twenty-five troops from each of these ports. The steamer Kent has sailed with96 words
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Article30 1899-11-02 2 Three hundred picked seamen have left Portsmouth to replace the naval brigade landed at the Cape. I hey took a number of field guns with them.30 words
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74 1899-11-02 2 There are indications of an impending engagement at Ladysmith. The Roers are assembled in force on the Helpmakaar Iload. Sir George u liite ordered out a strong force and found the enemy in a strong position. The mounted infantry faided, however, to draw74 words
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44 1899-11-02 2 News from Mafeking, dated the 23rd stated that there had been a three hours’ bombardment, but that little damage had been done. The enemy demanded the surrender of the town, which Col. Baden-Powell refused. The bombardment was not resumed.44 words
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Article13 1899-11-02 2 d’he men wounded in tlie Glencoe light are doing splendidly.13 words
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Article27 1899-11-02 2 1 Alter. <>n Saturday and Sunday all was quint at Ladysmith. The Boers are closing in and placing big guns in position.27 words
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44 1899-11-02 2 The garrison at Mafeking made a sortie on the 24th (Tuesday) and found the enemy in a strong position nortliwards. The Boers have cut the supply from the waterworks, but the tanks contain ample water for the garrison.44 words
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Article29 1899-11-02 2 Tuesday’s fighting at Kimberley is officially confirmed. Lieutenants Lowndesand Bingham of the Lancashires were severely wounded. Lieutenant MeClintock, of the ltoyal Engineers, was slightly wounded.29 words
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Article30 1899-11-02 2 Sir George White cables that three Boer guns were dismounted at Glencoe. He further says that the Boer losses in the fighting there were 500.30 words
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132 1899-11-02 2 London 31sf Oct. It has been ascertained by balloon that from 16,000 to 20,000 Boers are forming a semi-circle to the northward of Ladysmith, where they are strongly entrenching themselves. Boer detachments are also getting to the rear of th e132 words
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Article46 1899-11-02 2 The entire kit of Yule’s column was abandoned at Dundee. [From the wording of the telegram, in is possible to read the kit referred to as having been captured with the 1500 mules, and not as having been abandoned by Yule’s column at Dundee.]46 words
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Article32 1899-11-02 2 The Emperor of Germany, as CoionC of the Royal Regiment of Dragoons, lias wired a farewell to the corps, expressing a hope of their safe return from South Africa.32 words
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Article15 1899-11-02 2 Six more transports have been chartered to sail before the 10th proximo.15 words
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Article34 1899-11-02 2 A regiment is forming to serve in South Africa, consisting of upwards ot 150 each from the Horse Guards, and First and Second Life-guards, to be rcadv to embark in a week.34 words
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Article60 1899-11-02 2 Idler. General White reports an engagement, yesterday, in which the Boers were repulsed after several hours’ fighting The British loss is about one hundred. The enemy’s loss is greater. The Boers were very numerous in the engagement, and they had many guns. The enemy were pushed60 words
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30 1899-11-02 2 The Irish Fusiliers, the Gloucester Regiment, and a mountain battery were sent on Sunday to clear the left flank. They have not yet returned.30 words
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Article19 1899-11-02 2 The firing during the night caused mules with guns to stampede. General White hopes to recover them.19 words
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74 1899-11-02 2 London Ist Xoi\ The otlicial report of the engagement yesterday states that the Irish Fusiliers, the Gloucester Regiment, and the Tenth Mountain Battery, who had been detached to protect the left flank at Ladysmith have been obliged to capitutulate after losing heavily. General White74 words
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61 1899-11-02 2 A powerful Naval Brigade with heavy quick-firers arrived during the fight. [This is the fight in which the Boers were repulsed in their attack on Ladysmith. The capitulation of troops was a distinct and separate engagement^ At the fourth shot, they disabled the enemy’s61 words
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Article47 1899-11-02 2 Later. The papers deplore the Ladysmith disaster, but suspend judgment pending further details. But they say that the loss suffered will not affect the issue of the war. They point out that Britain is resolved to gain her object at any cost.47 words
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Article32 1899-11-02 2 The First Suffolk Regiment, the Essex Regiment, and the Derbyshire Regiment have been ordered to mobilise. The First Gordons and the Scots Greys will sail for the Cape on Wednesday.32 words
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Article36 1899-11-02 2 M. Bretonnet, two other French ollioers, and thirty Senegalese soldiers who formed the advance party of the (lentil expedition have been killed in a light with Rabah, a chieftain in the Western Soudan.36 words
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Advertisement75 1899-11-02 1 I l* t ■,v ae*r r// j,ri< f» of tlie Straits Times *> The post free price I Uni,i< /is ?l'0 .1 year, or 40/ 11 to subscribe for a year. n- for shorter periods are .j. .rtionate rate of price as r. nl.’t t can be sent to meet75 words
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Obituary38 1899-11-02 1 DEATH. i residence, No. 1 Wilkie > _r i|*< *re, on Oct., at /.l ,p l.oi isa, the beloved wife of -ir.s Keutens, of Taiping, M-. Perak, and Selangor 1 i ropy. General Symons is dead.38 words
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Article395 1899-11-02 2 I'oiH Gut eh Sourer*.) The Hague, ‘Jath Oetoher. It is officially reported from London tlint President Steyn lias proclaimed the annexation of Cape Colony territory, lying north of the Yaal River, to the Orange FreeStato. The Boers are marching in overwhelming numbers from the north to the west, and have395 words
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Article879 1899-11-02 2 (Straits Times 27 th October.) Very great relief will be felt at the news of this morning. The first telegram says that General White has effected a junction with Colonel Yule. The second tells us that the forces were united tit Ladysmith, and of how Colonel Yule reached(Straits Times, 27th October.) - 879 words
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Article179 1899-11-02 2 (Straits Times. 2~i> n-t J i i Amidst the eagerness f,, r the excitement of the rach charms of the ladies on th*. ]~j possible that some per.-ei-may nave omitted to road report of a meeting of I i/.' Council. Therefore, we think it v. direct the(Straits Times. 2~i> n-t J' • i i - 179 words
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Article263 1899-11-02 2 (>’trails 'Time2^11< 1 The interesting news of this m ruin.--telegram is that there was :L'!r *i_ outside Kimberley on Tur-dav: .1. that, from a British point view, it seems to have n**jj fairly successful lightim;. An: n; the killed was Command ant 15 presumably of the same family(>’trails 'Time2^11< 1 ) - 263 words
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Article819 1899-11-02 2 (Slrnils Times .‘JU/A 1 Our first war telegram is in»r because of what it does not c<*m might liave containe 1 in t lie Boers had returned t eager zeal with which t!myb«-‘ war, and had attacked Sir (*corj« in force. It might have contained statement that Mafeking(Slrnils Times, .‘JU/A 1 - 819 words
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Article549 1899-11-02 3 (Straits Times 31 st October.) esterday, the Boers attacked Lady- smith and were repulsed after some hours of fighting. Our loss is about 100, and the enemy’s loss is said to be greater; and, in the result of the day s fighting, the Boers were pushed back several(Straits Times, 31 st October.) - 549 words
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Article589 1899-11-02 3 (Straits Times, Ist i\ O' ember.) The news of this morning’s telegram is very disagreeable. It is more than disagreeable. We are told that two British regiments and a mountain battery of artillery have surrendered to the Boers; and that General White adds that he alone is responsible.(Straits Times, Ist i\O' ember.) - 589 words
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Article546 1899-11-02 3 (Straits Times Ist November.) Considerable public interest was manifested in a real estate decision given by the Chief Justice yesterday. The facts are simple. An Asiatic from Penang claimed the possession of certain property in Rallies Square, bringing an action against a Chinaman who had been(Straits Times, Ist November.) - 546 words
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Article114 1899-11-02 3 Rabah, whose men are reported to have killed French olhcers in Africa, is an adventurer, and was at one time a slave at Khartoum. When the Mahdist troubles arose, Rabah started on tiis own account and gathered an army with which he marched westwards across the Soudan. He overran all114 words
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Article71 1899-11-02 3 The Straits Ice Company have just completed at their new Iceworks, Mirbau Road, a cold room of 10,000 cubic feet capacity, the temperature in which has been brought down to considerably below freezing point. This room is to be used as a reserve store for ice,71 words
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Article233 1899-11-02 3 It is noted in a recent British Consular report that trade between San Francisco and the East has greatly extended since the United States occupied the Philippine Islands, -and arrangements are being made to meet its requirements. It has been announced recently that the North German233 words
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Article243 1899-11-02 3 The Very Rev. Dr. Macrorie, who was Bishop of Maritzburg from 1868 to 1892 says that to characterise the war as immoral,” as undertaken at the mandate of the raiders and traders of South Africa to represent it as waged on our part against a243 words
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Article553 1899-11-02 3 A CHAT .WITH MAJOR WARDILL. The second moiety of the cricketers who formed this year’s Australian team, arrived at Colombo on the 23rd ultimo on their way home. There were five members of the team on board, together with Major Wardill, the manager. A representative of the Times553 words
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Article34 1899-11-02 3 A correspondent remarks that a great improvement is apparent, during the last three mouths, in the scavenging of the section of the town extending from Arab Street to Rochore. Other district overseers might copy.34 words
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Article326 1899-11-02 4 The Hon’ble Mr. J. M. Allinson has been provisionally recognised as Vice Consul for Spain at Singapore. The Japanese Government does not participate in the International Exhibition to be held at Glasgow in 1901. We regret to learn that a brother of Lieut. Munro, of Singapore, was326 words
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Article40 1899-11-02 4 Mr. \Y\ L. Carter has been appointed Commissioner of Currency. Other appointments gazetted are Mr. L. H. Clayton to be Acting Assistant Protector of Chinese at Singapore, and Mr. C. S. De Rougemont to be Acting Fourth Magistrate here.40 words
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Article45 1899-11-02 4 The North China Insurance Company declare a dividend of ten per cent, for 189 S. The balance of this year’s working account on the 30th June was 270,983 taels, which is said to compare favourably with the corresponding period of the previous year.45 words
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Article61 1899-11-02 4 A Chinese boy,” Goh Kim Beng, aged 15, went to a shop in Middle Road yesterday and purchased a quantity of opium. This the boy was seen to eat together with a banana, and some time afterwards he was found lying in the five-foot way. He61 words
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Article74 1899-11-02 4 LAUNCH AT HONGKONG. The steam yacht Meran constructed by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company to the order of the ResidentGeneral of the Federated Malay States, was launched at Kowloon Dock on the 19th inst. The vessel is constructed of steel, and is of the following74 words
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Article109 1899-11-02 4 Yesterday, a Hokien passenger by the Hong Leong for Singapore reported to the police that during the voyage another Hokien was accused by some coolies of stealing their property. The informer heard the coolies say they would tie the man up and hand him over to the109 words
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Article66 1899-11-02 4 Captain Scarlett, a steamlaunch proprietor of long standing at Bangkok, died there on the 20th inst. Captain Scarlett was one of the few men who have seen their own tombstone. Believing him to be dead and to have been buried in Hongkong, his friends sent out a handsome66 words
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Article94 1899-11-02 4 —Pinang Gazette. Overtures have recently been made by H. E. the Governor to the Federal Government of Malaya for the purchase by the Straits Settlements of the Province railway, the permanent line and fixtures (buildings, wharves, etc), the price being the cost of the construction, money paid—Pinang Gazette. - 94 words
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Article230 1899-11-02 4 TO THIS EDITOR OF THE BTRAITB TIMES.” Sir, —The question of the lighting of the town, by oil, gas, or electricity, has occupied the attention of the Municipal Commission for a longer period than I like to state, —at any rate it is for some years and now we230 words
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Article245 1899-11-02 4 Messrs. Latham and Mactaggart in their weekly share report say The market has remained dull during tlie week, and there is little of interest to report. The few transactions which have taken place have been chiefly in mining shares, while other stocks have been neglected. Hongkong advises that245 words
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Article136 1899-11-02 4 In the Supreme Court, this morning, before Mr. Hyndman-Jones, the Robinson Piano Company claimed $(35 from W. A. Wafford, due for the purchase of a cash recorder. N. Ruchwaldy stated that he sold the cash recorder, and a roll of paper to be used with136 words
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Article745 1899-11-02 4 THE CAMBRIDGE EXPEDITION. The scientists sent out by Cambridge University, under the leadership of Mr. Walter W. Skeat, to explore Siamese Malaya, have been successful in their I work, and it is now certain that the expedition is to have important scientific results. The Bangkok Times gives745 words
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Article61 1899-11-02 4 A couple of days ago, a Chineseopium shopkeeper was fined $5O, or three months, for selling spirits. He was convicted on the sworn testimony of Thiang Fat, a detective. He has now had the detective arrested on the charge of having accepted an illegal gratification of61 words
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Article267 1899-11-02 4 A Chinaman fell from a coconut tree a few days ago fracturing his arm. He died in hospital yesterday. Wah Soon has a year’s hard labour for snatching a gold earring from a woman in North Bridge Road on the 20th inst. This morning, five Chinamen were267 words
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Article166 1899-11-02 4 TO THE EDITOR OF THE u STRAITS TIMES.’' Sir, —I was much interested in reading the account of Mr. Skeat's expedition in your issue of yesterday, especially the zoological results. However, the honour of having first discovered fossils in the Malav Peninsula belongs to Mr. II. T.166 words
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Article293 1899-11-02 4 WARREN SHIELD COMPETITION. 12 CO. R. G. A. V. BAND AND DRUMS, K. O. R. A large crowd assembled to witness the tie in the Warren Shield Competition between No. 12 Co. R. G. A. and the Band and Drums, Kings Own,” on the S. R. C. ground, last293 words
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Article162 1899-11-02 4 A Council paper shows that m kmshaw wrote to IP f 1 September, calling attemT ern °U unsatisfactory accommoda P i Supreme Court buildings t,'" 2 was referred to the Colonial y who minuted as follows I have inspected the second Courts, and consider th^ 11 <«« dat.on162 words
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Article177 1899-11-02 4 WHAT HE SAYS OF THE TR\x« Vur MR. Becker, of the Aim-ricaiH, cal Survey Department, i s at ‘nW’ Cnngapore with the intention of vi either the Pahang Corporation u 2 or the Dutch tin mines in Mr. Becker has been fifteen inor t more in the177 words
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Article483 1899-11-02 4 There is a project on foot for cuii1 structing a canal between t ho lialtir and Black Seas. The R ussian (iuvernment hopes, having now f all tin- n«w sary plans in readiness, to make a practical commencement towards the realization of this gigantic scheme, which the483 words
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Article1877 1899-11-02 5 MA> TE BY MRS. EGERTON EA8TWICK.] Cl,ap. XVII. F M WEKK THAT, L’D KILL HIM. pural'l Mackenzie was disturbed j n .aiid. consequently, in digestion V ,.;>cr. He Captain t» rlia? he was anxious about his u }.;-ii caused the A.D.C., while j; tii*r ulterior necessity, toguard1,877 words
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Article536 1899-11-02 5 London, Sept. 29th. The Rational Dress League has recently shewn evidence of being very much alive, despite the sarcasms of the prime minister. Without any support either by the public or the Press, the champions of the divided skirt might well have lost heart and muttered the time536 words
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Article60 1899-11-02 5 The Hongkong Jockey Club held its annual general meeting on the 21st inst., and passed the report and accounts submitted. The accounts showed that the Club began the year under review with a debit balance of $26,233 and closed with a balance on the same side of60 words
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Article64 1899-11-02 5 The Government have at last given out the Petrel contract, and the China Borneo Co., Limited, of Hongkong and Sandakan, have secured the business, which is of a pretty extensive character. The U. S. S. Yorktoum is here now, after having»visited Cagayan, Sulu. Her tender, the {gunboat Albiya64 words
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Article1434 1899-11-02 5 Touching a previous issue of these notes, in which I justly praised the sweetmeats and confections of one Gorski of Stamford Road, Mr. Gorski now tells me that the particular excellence of what we call Russian confectionery does not really appertain to Russia proper. Mr. Gorski says1,434 words
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Article162 1899-11-02 5 Mr. James Colquhoun, LL.D., one of the partners of the firm of Messrs. J. and L>. T. Colquhoun, writers, Glasgow, and the ex-treasurer ot the Glasgow Corporation, was brought up for sentence at the High Court of Justiciary, Edinburgh, on 4th inst. The charge against him, to162 words
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Article47 1899-11-02 5 Seven of the Sultan’s horses, we understand, leave by the Suitang for Calcutta, on Wednesday or Thursday, under the charge of Calder. In the same steamer, and for the same deaiination, go Vanitas and Blazon, who are to be taken eare of by Sauthall.47 words
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Article, Illustration1051 1899-11-02 6 ACHEEN. There is very little news about the Achinese bands that are still in the field. The enemy keep out of the way and tleo the moment troops come in sight and it is confidently asserted that they have no heart for more fighting. It is reported that1,051 words
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Article334 1899-11-02 6 MONDAY, 30 TH OCTOBER. A French transport from west to east yesterday morning 4 A shopkeeper was fined $20, on Sat; r day, for being in possession of w eights. urjIu^t The number of Russians in Colons has so increased as to lead to formation of a library there for334 words
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Article100 1899-11-02 6 The clerk to theTanglinClub reported to the Police that, as he was returning from church yesterday morning, In* saw a ’rikisha in front of the Club, and the head boy putting a pared into it On examining the parcel, he found i r contained three bottles100 words
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Article165 1899-11-02 6 Yesterday morning, a Ivir *i l!i reported at Kandang Kerbau Station that another European was in a drunk' n condition at Jalan Besar. A condaM'. on proceeding to the place indicat'd, found a European rolling on Onground, and the white suit In- wore covered with blood. The165 words
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Article970 1899-11-02 7 \;\fL NOTES AND NEWS. liK MILITARY SITUATION. A lh article on the Military Situ- South Africa, the Times says ,ro the end of this month there nearly 22,0<>0 troops in South ,-t of which will be under the ,i Sir George White in Natal. «tep is to mobilize970 words
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Article2036 1899-11-02 7 THE WAR. London 17 th October. The Times Cape Town correspondent learns on the highest authority that there is no truth in the statements circulated, doubtless with seditious intent, that the Imperial authorities intend placing small detachments of troops throughout the country districts. All the Cape Volunteer2,036 words
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Article1964 1899-11-02 7 THE AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, 24TH OCTOBER. The Singapore Autumn race meeting opened at the Race-course to-day in a very successful manner. The officials and members of the Sporting Club are to be congratulated thereon, and on the prospects, also, of a good meeting throughout. It was1,964 words
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Article921 1899-11-02 8 By Chain Snaffle Though very threatening at about half-past two last afternoon, the rain did not come down, and, except for a very slight drizzle, we had good weather. Vagrant proved a good thing for the Maiden Plate. Minawarra ran a good race, but Vagrant was921 words
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Article2661 1899-11-02 8 The day was certainly not very favourable to a display of costume. The rain fortunately kept off, but the lawn was more or less of a bog, and consequently destructive to the trained skirts so much worn at present. The promenade was restricted to the narrow2,661 words
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Article1010 1899-11-02 9 liy Chain Snajjle L raring yesterday was most interTiie handicapper had done his well, as the close finishes in races, except one, the Horse h a tp. testified. In this race, Ringr v.on in tlie most hollow fashion. L i- w quite unexpected, as lie was1,010 words
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Article2440 1899-11-02 9 Mrs. Rodger wore a dress of black silk grenadine with lace insertions over emerald green satin, with ruffles round yoke and sleeves of black chiffon edged with green ribbon, a folded collar of green velvet. A toque with heliotrope orchids and a white aigrette made an2,440 words
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Article1050 1899-11-02 9 By Chain Snaffle. The racing on Saturday, despite the heavy going, was very good, Culzean’s win in the Scurry being the only easy win of the evening. Sayles ran very badly here. It was generally expected that he would run a great horse in this race,1,050 words
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Article1100 1899-11-02 10 -Lady Mitchell wore a very handsome gown of rich grey figured silk, and a small brown straw bonnet. Mrs. Dickson wore a cream skirt and white lawn blouse, tucked and inserted; a green straw hat with turned down brim and pink roses. Mrs. Rodgers was elegantly1,100 words
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Article257 1899-11-02 10 HORSES PLACED. In the subjoined list are given the horses, in alphabetical order, winch were placed first, second, or third at the meeting. The owners name is given in brackets after each horse. 1st. 2ml. 3rd. Ante (Maschmcyer) 1 l Blazon (Tann) 1 Capsicum (Issaverdens). 1 Chain257 words
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Article669 1899-11-02 10 FRIDAY, 27th OCTOBER. PBE8ENT. H. E. Governor Sir Charles Mitchell, G.C.M.G. H. E. Major-General J. B. B. Dickson, c. b. (Officer Commanding the Troops). Hon. Sir Alexander Swettenham, k. c. m. g. (Colonial Secretary). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Acting Colonial Treasurer). Hon. W. li. Collycr (Attorney-General). Hon. E.669 words
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Article758 1899-11-02 10 The Colonial Sbcretaby laid on the table the rule made by the Governor under the Quarantine and V of Disease Ordinance, iHtf* n ***ti* MR. BUBKISSHAW3 Mr. Burkinshaw asked if t| 1( ment were yet in a position to in*'** questions he had already put j nl758 words
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Article377 1899-11-02 11 i "uvr mnient invites tenders lor I HE i. tective station and quarters. I v til'— I i: :i pk<*np Volunteers went into I 1IK ;i L'otli inst. The corps is I iniI T ir, hundred strong. I j Mr-. H. Clifford are booked I for Singapore377 words
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Article46 1899-11-02 11 Tm (i»*rmans at Kiaochow are quite ••!»?>• i with the strides made by their h. uly j,rolled Chinese regiment. The in**ii aiv smart in their uniforms, and diott aptitude at drill. Instruction is -iven in Chinese, but the words of com:ii tn i are < lerman.46 words
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Article53 1899-11-02 11 A Ki kasian named Glass, in the I Municipal employ, reported to the I Me-.* that a Bengali died in his house Lm evening. Deceased, who appeared I m iii' usual health at 2 o’clock the I mne day, hole no marks of violence. I An inquest will53 words
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Article84 1899-11-02 11 ii i> reported at Hongkong that d M > Iphi'H-ttin, upon the completion ie i three years’ commission, on the 1 hii;t Station in April next, will be Mu x. by i l»e second class cruiser h r/, ■•■},,,re. The latter ship is 200 tons smailor than the84 words
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Article213 1899-11-02 11 s p in. last night six Chinamen, ,v •*nii*d with knives, broke into No. 11 n,'kong Street. Only two women -■'“i 1 1 children were in the place at hi** him*, and the thieves broke open a > and appropriated money, jewellery, clothing to the value of213 words
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Article673 1899-11-02 11 $1,090,400 TO SPEND. OIL TO REPLACE GAS. A special meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday. Mr. Gentle presided, and the other members present were: Messrs. Meyer, Riccard, Sohst, Evans, Choa Giang Thye, and Tan Cheng Tuan. BUDGET FOR 1900. REVENUE. The Commission went into Committee to673 words
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Article70 1899-11-02 11 In yesterday’s paper it was stated that the Sultan of Johore is sending seven horses to Calcutta by the Suitang under the charge of Calder. It may be convenient to note that one of these horses, Burley, (or Burleigh) which has not been run in Singapore, is70 words
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Article2114 1899-11-02 11 NOTES BY THE MAIL. ONE RUSSIAN OPINION. Although nothing is really known in St. Petersburg as to what opinion the Russian Government would like to be credited with as the official one in regard to England’s action against the Transvaal, the following is a specimen of Russian opinion,2,114 words
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Article137 1899-11-02 11 A WIN FOR TAN JONG PAGAR. Yesterday afternoon, the final tie in the last round of the Darul Adab Foot* ball Cup competition was played off at Jalan Besar. The competing teams were the Darul Bahar (Pulo Brani men) and the Darul Afiah (Malay Tanjong Pagar). The137 words
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Article, Illustration900 1899-11-02 12 (conducted by king's pawn.”) All chess correspondence should be addressed to King’s Pawn.” Solutions: No. 139 (Tattersall) Q B 4; No. 140 (Schwann) Kt(B 6)—Q 4. Correct solutions received from Caissa and A. O. 8. The following is the game which secured for Mr. H. E. Atkins the brilliancy900 words
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Article96 1899-11-02 12 In the Supreme Court, this morning, the case of Koona Charayee against William Adams, engineer, of Bukit Timah lload, w r as heard by Mr. Hynd-man-Jones. Plaintiff claimed damages for breach of agreement for t lie return of 5250 paid to defendant by plaintiff* in advance under96 words
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Article100 1899-11-02 12 In the Supreme Court, this morning, I\C. 80, Saminaden, appealed against his conviction for causing hurt and using threats of injury in order to extort money from Tan Ting. The facts on which appellant was convicted was that some coolies were taking caujie in Ophir Road when100 words
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Article102 1899-11-02 12 COMMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL. The following appears in the Calcutta official Gazette: —“TheGovernor-General desires to place upon record his sense of the profound horror and repugnance that have been lclt by Government at the recent occurrence at Rangoon, in which a regiment of Her Majesty’s army were102 words
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Article179 1899-11-02 12 The following is an extract from a letter by the Chairman of the British North Borneo Co., of date 15th Sept.:— It was with feelings of the greatest possible regret that the Court received your telegram of the 13th inst., announcing the death of Mr. J.179 words
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Article510 1899-11-02 12 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —The question of Tan Tock Seng Hospital is now before the Legislative Council. On referring back to your columns of April and July last, it will be noticed that prominent reference was made to the strong advocacy of510 words
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Article187 1899-11-02 12 A Norwegian steamer passed through heie from east to west at 7 o’clock this morning. -4 The steamer Sunn arrived at Singapore from Swatow this morning, with 717 coolies on board. As Arab living at 27, Anson lioad, reports the theft of money and clothing to the187 words
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Article839 1899-11-02 12 NYE EAI v. LIM LOH. LIM LOH TO BE COMPENSATED FOR OUTLAY ON THE NEW BUILDING. Yesterday afternoon, in the Supreme Court, theXJhief Justice gave judgment in the case of Nye Rai v. Lim Loh. The judgment took fifty minutes to read. The plaintiff claimed, as839 words
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Article439 1899-11-02 12 ALL ABOUT SALARY I An adjourned special I Municipal Commission 4.1 Municipal Ofhces yesterday. \t at > I presided, and there r I Messrs. Evans, Nan son Me!!! I Choa Giang Thye, and Tan N I BUDGET FOR W I THE ENGINEERS' Safari* I The salaries of the439 words
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Article133 1899-11-02 12 The Portland, Philippines, and l*ritisl. India Steamship line operated h tne Colegrove-Finlay Company, wiil un be an active competitor in th<* heicht and passenger trallic between Manila and the United States. Hie sailing time from Singapore to Manila wi.i be about live days, and from Manila to133 words
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Article158 1899-11-02 12 At the meetingof t he Degislat ivc 1 outcil this afternoon, Mr. K. X. Ilian 1 the oath as the Acting Colonial surer. The report of the Coinmittet the Penang Hills Railway Hdl brought up by the Attorney-* »en'ral A paper was laid before relative to the full-pay158 words
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Article255 1899-11-02 13 LIST of officers. ,Tii-e«ter Regiment surrounded i; ir-l by the Boers outside the 1st battalion, and is r Aments that came from f*r=are as Lieut.- .lord MajorsS. Humpherv, ,nd W. R. I*. Wallace; Duncan, S. Willcock, V. E. Russell, G.S.Tulloh, and F. S. Stayner; t, A. Bryant,255 words
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Article414 1899-11-02 13 ..\i ui:i is again visited by Harm- jii Circus, together with a fine o ri*\ this making the 18tli occaiith.it the inhabitants of Singapore had an opportunity of witnessing v.ell-known entertainment. During :r -even years’ tour in the East, .inpany have everywhere met hi -ucre.-s, :u/d an amusing,414 words
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Article56 1899-11-02 13 f i < utt i via porU, Ethiopia on 2nd Nov., <<r Cn h > gkong C. A pear due 6th Nov., BarA Moses. q*'*nhagen via ports, Malaya, on 7th 0v hehn Meyer Co. J»viiuey via ports, l r mb alia, on 9th Nor., A Co.56 words
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Article1473 1899-11-02 13 HOW THE COMMISSIONERS WOBBLE. THEIR UNSTABLE DECISIONS. (From a Correspondent.) The question of the public lighting of Singapore has occupied the minds of the Municipal Commissioners for some years, and the final solution would appear to be a reversion to ancient methods. A special committee, appointed in1,473 words
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Article83 1899-11-02 13 The block of buildings occupied by the P. O. Company, at Sydney, narrowly escaped destruction by fire, the other day. The fire broke out in an adjoining printing and stationery establishment, and caught the roof of the P. O. building. The two top floors of the latter83 words
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Article916 1899-11-02 13 MAIL NOTES. GENERAL SYMONS. Says an Indian contemporary: —“The death of Major-General Sir William Penn Symons, K. C. B., mortally wounded at Glencoe, will sadden his many friends in India. His loss, too, may almost be called national, for he was an officer of ripe South African experience916 words
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Article954 1899-11-02 13 THE WAR. THE ACTION AT GLENCOE. London 21 st October. Military critics here attribute the victory at Glencoe to General Symons’s masterly tactics in turning the defence into the offensive at the critical moment; also to his gallant example in leading the advance. The courage wherewith the954 words
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Article190 1899-11-02 14 In the Supreme Court, this morning, the case of Maria Lydia Matheson, of 241 Bencoolen Street, r. Tan Y"en Boh, of Battery Road, was heard before Mr. Justice Ilyndman-Jones. Plaintiff claimed $150, proceeds of the sale of her furniture sold by Messrs. Powell and Co. in190 words
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Article717 1899-11-02 14 ARRIVALS. Per s. s Japan from Penang—Messrs. P. Wulff, H. L. Lambert, and Mrs. Gowie. Per s, s. Fit vo from Pahang—Mr. Criven. xer s. s. Ban Fo Soon from Pontianak— M essrs. Ninis, and Harris. Per s. s. Neera from Kelantan—Dr. Paul. Messrs. Treg irthen, and Twinney.717 words
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Article138 1899-11-02 14 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used —str. —steamer sh.—ship Lq.- -barque; sell —schooner; Yet.—Yacht; Cru.—Cruiser Gbt. —Gunboat Tor.— Torpedo H. p.—Horse-power Brit.— British U. 58.—United States; Fr.— French; Ger.—German Dut.—Dutch; Joh.—Johore &<*., G. c..—Genera; cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U. —Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T.138 words
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Article1185 1899-11-02 14 Arrivals Since of Yesterday. Bauean, Dut. str. 650 tons, Capt Scliuitema, 1st Nov. From Berauw. 21st Oct. G.c., and 435 d.p. Daendels and Co. For Cotie, 4th—Rds. Hong Wan, Brit. str. 116 tons. Captain Hudson, 1st Nov. From Malacca, 31 st Oct. G.c., and 78 d.p. Wee1,185 words
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Article697 1899-11-02 14 Name, port, probable date of arrival an* name of agenta. Steamers. Afghanistan, Hongkong, Dec 15 P. S. Alesia, Hamburg, Jan 2 B. M. Ambria, Hamburg, Nov 5 B Meyer. Anapa, Newport, p’sd Canal, Sept 20 Annam, Hongkong, Nov 24 M. M. Andalusia, Hongkong, Nov. 30 B. M. Arab,697 words
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Article796 1899-11-02 15 r LAO Nam* Tonp. Captain From i Sailei Consignees. s E Rig. i W-ngsee 'Out str. 92 Nacodah Batu PahatOct 25Teck Seng l v o Brit str. 186 Foster 'Pahang Oct 25 T. C. Bogaardt u' in Ann str. Ibl Roberts Djambie Oct 24 Wee Bin and Co. I796 words
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Article487 1899-11-02 15 I i’. 'FI. N AM S <HLAG&RiGi ('ATTAIN DESTINATION S.*ang Leong Brit str. i Sharp Amoy via ports 26 Horn; Leong str. Tripp Penang Borneo str. j Robinson Bangkok >nltan str. Hendry Muar and Malacca I'lade Luzon i Spa str. Genis i Barcelona and Liverpool Number 3 Gerdr’d. I487 words
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Advertisement10 1899-11-02 14 Now specially packed in douUe-lidded oaniera ensuringfreshneofor years, wall climates.10 words
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Advertisement453 1899-11-02 15 OBSERVE THAT THE 40/*' SIGNATURE IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER cf every Bottle of the G~lTa~r-7 J'lgJ WORCESTERSHIRE Th§ (filly Medicine of the kind awarded a Certificate at the Calcutta Exhibition, 1683-C i, cj:cn to ell Countrl$$ Registered TRADE MARR PHDSPHDDYNE HAS THE LARGEST453 words
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Advertisement175 1899-11-02 15 J. MOTION CO WATCHMAKERS. JEWELLERS, OPTICIANS. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. BROWN’S Four Crown Brand SCOTCH WHISKEY, THE FINEST WHISKEY IN THE WORLD. As supplied to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. BRINKMANN CO, 10/2 Bole Agents for Singapore HOWARTH ERSK1NE LIMITED. CIYTL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS AND CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR175 words
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Advertisement271 1899-11-02 16 OUR HIGHLY REFINED PRIME COCONUT OIL, tasteless/ odourless, and free from acids, and suitable for all culinary purposes, is now obtainable from MCALISTER COHOON KEAT CO. ANN LOCK CO YONG LEE SENG CO. AND WHOLESALE AT I—THE BINTANG OIL MILLS, u. c. 119, Havelock Hoad. M C ALISTER CO. GREEIf271 words
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Advertisement213 1899-11-02 16 COMMON SENSE—NUTBHELL A new medical work on the cauae* and moat scientific *r,d effectual means of aclf-eura ever discovered for nervous and functional debility, waste of vitality, depression of spirits. Ac.,with practical observations on marriage and full directions for removing certain disqualifications that destroy the happiness of wedded life. It213 words
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Advertisement107 1899-11-02 16 WHEELER AND WILSON’S ORIGINAL SEWING MACHINES. NEW HUDSON’S BICYCLES. WM. MENKE CO., Sole Agents. m. th. 13/11 M C ALISTER CO. SOLE AGENTS FOR WOOD CO.’S Australian Butter The finest and most largely used of any in the market. OBSERVE THE BRAND REFI’SE IMITATIONS, inferior in weight and quality. McAlister107 words
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Advertisement212 1899-11-02 16 RILEY, HARGREAVES COY., LTD. ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, ***** BUILDERS, GENERAL CONTRACTORS. Are prepared to supply from stock: LUBRICANTS. “Engoline” Cylinder Oil, specially suited for Oil, Gas and Steam Engines, reducing, wear to a minimum, price, $1.35 per gallon. Heavy Axle and Mineral cating Oils, BOILER COVERING, Patent Mica Dust, Fossil Meal212 words
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