The Straits Budget, 3 August 1901
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section107 1901-08-03 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times is widely read throughout Asia generally. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and French Indo-China. OVER Half a Century.107 words
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The Straits Budget SATURDAY, 3RD AUGUST.
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Article14 1901-08-03 1 V r 25th .luly. lit Earnbanr, the wife i* £wald ol a daughter.14 words
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Article328 1901-08-03 1 i Aim* lm. m ationai Meeds. Hings Portraiture, from Heal. :iou Question. i* (Vw*. Rewards. Colouring. "japore Art Club. >. Balkan*. Address. i. ijket Quotations, x.ppmg News. ■Mger List. Mice New*. Ceged Extortion. iorse and Dog Show. u* Assizes. Rowing Club. 2song and Shanghai Bank Robbery. Mrhare328 words
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Article561 1901-08-03 1 Singapore, 3rd August, 1901. PRODUCE. Gambior 3 1022} Copra Bali 8.70 do, Ponfcianak 7.75 Pepper, Blaek buyers 29.00 do White, (5%) 45.00 Sago Flour Sarawak 3.25 do Brunei No. 1 2.70 Cago 3.80 Coffee, Bali, 15% ba«is 20 no <3offee, Palembang. 15% basis.... ,,25.00 Ooffee. Liberian .No. 1 17.25561 words
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Article393 1901-08-03 1 This week’s mail for Europe, leaves by the M. M. s.9. Annam. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for the P.&O. s.s. Bengal. The s.s. Bayern with the,German mail from Europe and the s. 8. Prinzesn Irene with the German mail from Europe both393 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article61 1901-08-03 1 London 25 th July. Lord Kitchener reports that Commandant Schecpers captured and burned a train with 113 details near Beaufort West in Cape Colony. The British loss was three killed and thirteen wounded. Commandant Kritzinger, near Cradock, attacked Colonel CTabbe who retired to Mortimer after61 words
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Article42 1901-08-03 1 Lord Cranborne stated in the House of Commons that the temporary presence of foreign troops at Shanghai did not mean any alienation of Chineae territory or any infringement of the Chinese assurances to Britain with tf> River Valley.42 words
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51 1901-08-03 1 Later. The American Admiralty has granted Admiral Schley’s request for a court of inquiry into his conduct at the battle of Santiago, owing to a recent history of the United States Navy having charged him with cowardice and mendacity as regards that51 words
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Article24 1901-08-03 1 London 2 6th July. Heat and drought continue unabated iu the central and western sections of the United Suites.24 words
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Article29 1901-08-03 1 The estimated loss ot crops in the States of lowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas amounts to 312 million bushels—this being halt ot last years outturn.29 words
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65 1901-08-03 1 Later. Mr. Arnold Forster, the Admiralty Secretary, states that the Naval Advisers of the Admiralty have fully considered the suggestions made concerning the proposed removal of the Royal Hongkong Dockyard to the mainland. A decision has been come to. The dockyard65 words
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Article40 1901-08-03 1 Lord Cranborne, the Under-Secretary of State for. Foreign Affairs, stated in the House <JF Commons that there is no reason to believe that the Foreign Governments concerned desire to retain *heir troops pemupently at Shanghai.40 words
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Article29 1901-08-03 1 London 27 th July. V’arious reports are current that the Boers are again preparing for an invasion of Cape Colony on a large scale29 words
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20 1901-08-03 1 It is expected that there will be a phenomenal harvest of wheat in Canada.20 words
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Article21 1901-08-03 1 Later. The London Gazette publishes an Order in Council dealing with the administration of justice in the Sultanate of Brunei.21 words
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Article18 1901-08-03 1 The same journal also publishes an Order in Council for the government of Wei-hai-wei under a Commissioner.18 words
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Article34 1901-08-03 1 Lord Cranborne, the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, stated in the House of Commons that the negotiations on the Chinese Indemnity question were on the point of coming to a conclusion.34 words
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Article90 1901-08-03 1 London 2*th July. Lord Cranborne, speaking in the House of Commons, said it was understood that the occupation of Shanghai by foreign troops was only of a temporary character. Great Britain, he pointed out, was not90 words
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63 1901-08-03 1 London 29 th July. The new German customs tariff has been published subject to parliamentary amendment in details. It increases the duty on all cereals, agricultural produce, and cattle. The following duties have thus been increased per hundred kilogrammes:— tea, one hundred marks;63 words
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Article20 1901-08-03 1 Later. M. Doumer has started on his return to Saigon, to resume the UovernorGeneralship of French Indo-China.20 words
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40 1901-08-03 1 The War Office has published the statements of Lieut. Herne, three men of the Derbyshire Regiment, and three men of the Yeomanry, describing the shooting of British wounded by Boers at Vlakfontein.40 words
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43 1901-08-03 2 ljoiuion July 30th. i Mr. Barton, the Premier of the Aus-1 tralian Commonwealth, has brought forward a Kill in the Commonwealth Parliament, dealing with immigration, j The Bill embodies drastic restrictions, I including an educational test. j43 words
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59 1901-08-03 2 Later. A Message from the King has been laid before Parliament. The message sets forth that-in consideration of Lord Roberts’ eminent services to the Empire, and out of a desire to confer upon him a signal mark of favour—th€59 words
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Article12 1901-08-03 2 The Mad Mullah has been defeated with heavy loss.12 words
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Article23 1901-08-03 2 London, July 3U'f. The drought in the United States has broken up. The news of the crops is better.23 words
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41 1901-08-03 2 There was a scene in the House of Commons in a debate on the Rating Bill. William Redmond and Patrick O’Brien were suspended during the sitting for disregarding the authority of the Speaker.41 words
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43 1901-08-03 2 Later. The assumption by General French of the chief command in Cape Colony has taken m ilked effect. The offensive operations are on a larger scale, and a system of est ablishing blockhouses along43 words
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Article31 1901-08-03 2 London Ist August. The House of Commons lias authorised the raisins; of a loan ot two millions sterling to meet Britain’s share of the cost of the Pacific cable.31 words
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Article17 1901-08-03 2 The Education Bill has been read a third time iu the House ot Commens.17 words
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20 1901-08-03 2 Business at San Francisco has been brought to a standstill by a clock strike.20 words
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Article34 1901-08-03 2 Later. The House of Commons has passed the grant of £100,000 to Lord Roberts by 281 to 73 votes. The minority consisted of Irish representatives and a few Radicals.34 words
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Article14 1901-08-03 2 Russia is constructing submarine beats similar to the French ones, but smaller.14 words
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Article27 1901-08-03 2 A member of the Cape Parliament, Van Rhyn by name, has been arrested for treason* in connection with the Boer invasion of the Colony.27 words
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Article15 1901-08-03 2 London 2nd August, The American steel trade strike still remains unsettled.15 words
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Article21 1901-08-03 2 The Times, reviewing the situation in the Balkans, says that unusual anxiety is displayed in Vienna.21 words
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Article23 1901-08-03 2 A Boer commando with two guns has lentered Portuguese territory. It is believed that the commando is in search of supplies.23 words
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Article36 1901-08-03 2 fjaUr. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, speaking in the House of Commons, said he believed that the sums voted for the war would suffice until January next and possibly to the end of the financial year.36 words
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Article12 1901-08-03 2 The Thibetan Mission to Russia has left Moscow for Thibet.12 words
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Article19 1901-08-03 2 Mrs. Brodrick, wife of Mr. Brodrick, tbe Under-Secretary of State for War, has died suddenly.19 words
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Advertisement69 1901-08-03 1 pe of the Straits Time if&iir or The post free price isSi'O a year, or 40/to subscribe for a year. 15 .riptions for shorter periods are inoportionatc rate of price as Li; Hmlo<t can he sent to meet "\,J Premie'S from Kurope. If the en .l the name of his69 words
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Article815 1901-08-03 2 (Straits Times '25th. July.) While on the subject of education it may be set forth in a general way that what this town certainly does! want is some institution where schooling of a more liberal sort than any 1 now locally available can be procured by Natives and(Straits Times, '25th. July.) - 815 words
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Article544 1901-08-03 2 (Straits Times 25 th July) In India they are already discussing the subject of familiarising the Natives with the aspect of the King, so as to I gradually impress them with the fact I that though the great White Queen is dead, the dynasty is by no(Straits Times, 25th July) - 544 words
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Article781 1901-08-03 2 (Strait* Timet, 26th July.) Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska,and Kansas are four States, clumped together in the form of a rectangle with an area of 285,000 square miles, almost in the centre of the American Union and in this rectangle is generally produced from 40 to 45 per cent—over(Strait* Timet, 26th July.) - 781 words
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Article662 1901-08-03 2 (StmiU Times, 291/, j„, I As article criticising; f ne I educational facilities 0 f Sin* J 1 which was published in Us* Tn"" 4 issue, has elicited from a pondent, a letter on the subject 'tj is published in another solum* I which we commend for ,1(StmiU Times, 291/, j„, . I - 662 words
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Article900 1901-08-03 3 a ;t? Tin**, 30 ill July.) 10 ten that the Home Govern|S| t u-Jv steps in and interferes g* -.nipping interests of the j., r2 e; but it has done so in H <i( the P. and O. liners nneubil which was taken H netf-rmine the legality ofa;t? Tin**, 30ill July.) - 900 words
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Article469 1901-08-03 3 (Straits Times XUtk July.) In the really good old times it was practically unnecestary for a grateful country to shower pecuniary emoluments, as well as tlie cheap but customary laurels, upon the heads of its victorious generals. A general was expected to bring home his own rewards in(Straits Times, XUtk July.) - 469 words
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Article813 1901-08-03 3 (Straits Times, 31k July.) To-day the Singapore Art Club practi- oally enters upon a new existence inasmuch as it terminates an old one. Heretofore it has been rather a mutual admiration society, whose members assembled from time to time at the house of one of their number,(Straits Times, 31k July.) - 813 words
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Article616 1901-08-03 3 (Straits Times 1st Avg.) i ith feelings not entirely unmixed 1 regret one learns that the day of iLie nice white British warship is pretty nearly over, and henceforth a sober gray of sorts, or a dunduekety mud color, will prevail where whilom all was alabaster. The black(Straits Times, 1st Avg.) - 616 words
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Article1167 1901-08-03 3 (Straits Times 2nd Aug.) Thk alarmist news from the Balkans is not of very much consequence to people jthose lives and interests are concerned solely with the Far East and the British Empire; but, if all reports are true, the status quo in that* hot bed of unrest(Straits Times, 2nd Aug.) - 1,167 words
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Article4136 1901-08-03 4 (Straits Times 2nd *4w</ A nice kettle of fish is a-siturner just, now in the Straits Chinese British Association, anent the visit of Prince Chun; and a correspondent in another column, writes a very spirited letter on certain alleged evidences of disloyalty contained in the address which the(Straits Times, 2nd *4w</ ) - 4,136 words
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Article693 1901-08-03 5 11.M.5. .Eclipse left for Hongkong at 12.15 p.rn. yesterday. H. M. S. Rosario went outside for gun practice at daylight this morning. 240 deaths were registered at Singapore during the week ending on Saturday last. The ratio per thousand was 50.60. Work is about to be commenced693 words
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Article68 1901-08-03 5 All the legal preliminaries in the breach of promise action which Miss Portia Knight, the young American actress, is bringing against the Duke of Manchester, have been disposed of, and the case is set down for hearing. Col. Knight, the young lady’s father, has arrived in England68 words
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Article65 1901-08-03 5 (Boohed) Per P. &O. iSunda for London via Marseilles—Mr. and Mrs. Waddell, Mrs. Stewart, Messrs. J. W. R. Young, and R. C. Wylie. For London —Mr. Gray. For Penang—Dr. F. W. More, Tan 800 Liat, Tan Hup Seng, Dr. Chan Kim Shing, Mrs. Stitt, Messrs. J. D.65 words
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Article77 1901-08-03 5 A memorial* has been presented to the Marquis of Salisbury by the Council of the Royal Colonial Institute, praying that the Government will take the necessary steps to proclaim a Bank Holiday in substitution for Whit Monday, to be known as Victoria Day,” in perpetual memory for her77 words
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Article118 1901-08-03 5 This morning, a Eurasian was arraigned before Mr. Sarwar on the charge of extorting, yesterday evening, a dollar from a Chinaman residing in Tanjong Pagar Road, by putting him in fear of a prosecution for having! filthy premises. According to the; prosecutor’s story, the defendant went to the118 words
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Article191 1901-08-03 5 LAWYER’S NARROW ESCAPE. A lawyer at Colombo, named De Liver**, narrowly escaped, the other day, heavy loss at the hands of his dhoby. On returning home he through I forgetfulness left in his coat pocket 250 rupees in notes belonging to a client. The next morning,191 words
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Article295 1901-08-03 5 As the ten “scratch” but gallant men emerged from the river yesterday afternoon to struggle for supremacy in the now four-oared boats they were forcibly reminded of the one and only Williams’ refrain, which ran 44 The sea was very wet but the crew was very dry.”295 words
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Article314 1901-08-03 5 GOOD ENTRIES FOR THE COMPETITIONS ON SATURDAY. The programmes are out for the Horse and Dog Show at Tanglin Barracks on Saturday afternoon; and, from the number of entries it is safe to say that, with fine weather, the affair will be a big success. There314 words
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Article319 1901-08-03 5 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANK ROBBERY PRISONERS COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. I Ihe Hongkong Bank robbery case I occupied the attention of Mr. Brockman, I the Irirst Magistrate, this morning. Mr. tort, who appears to prosecute the ten accused on behalf of the police, said he had been considering the matter and be319 words
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Article469 1901-08-03 5 SUBMARINE DESTROYERS.” A BRITISH ANTIDOTE. The Dally Telegraph says:—As Las been announced iu these columns before, the staff of the torpedo ship I Vernon at Portsmouth have for some time been carrying out experiments I with a view to ascertaining a means oi' destroying submarine boats. The Engineer” gives some469 words
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Article93 1901-08-03 6 At the Assizes yesterday, a Malay policeman named Hamid was charged with trespass in a Chinaman’s house in order to commit theft. He was found not guilty and was accordingly discharged. A Chinaman named him Tui, who had two previous convictions against him, was found guilty of theft93 words
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Article210 1901-08-03 6 The Dean of Ripon, in a letter which appeared in “The Times,” says that all Europe, except Russia, show's a decline in the population, and England leads the way. He states that in 18<5 there were born in the United Kingdom 35 children for each 1,000210 words
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Article148 1901-08-03 6 Constant skirmishes between British and Boers in Cape Colony, the latter always retreating after loss. The Mohaa-k an American excursion steamer with 900 people on board w r as wrecked otl Castle Bar, going down in twenty minutes. When she struck the panic was indescribable, but fortunately the148 words
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Article282 1901-08-03 6 A terrible gun accident happened at Newport (I. of W.) last month. A party of Royal Artillerymen were engaged at target practice in the Freshwater Redoubt when the breech of a 12-pounder quick-tiring gun blew out. Captain Bray and Gunner Dorman were killed, and six men were282 words
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Article134 1901-08-03 6 The following appointments and promotions in the Public IV orks Department of the Federated Malay States have been approved with effect from the let January, 1901 To be State Engineers of the Second Grade: Negri Sembilan and Pahang, respectively, Mr. H. Caldicott and Mr. E. R.134 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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652 1901-08-03 6 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES. Sik,—ln your issue of July 20th, I see that you have a short editorial dealing with a letter which appeared over my name in the Malay Mail ol the 18th instant, and, as in it ldo not652 words
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Article856 1901-08-03 6 A TRUE BILL FOUND. At the Central Criminal Court on the 25th ult., the Recorder charged the Grand Jury in the Earl Russell, charged with intermarrying Mollie Cook, his wife, Mabel Edith, Countess Russell, i being then and now a live. He said that the charge, which856 words
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Article353 1901-08-03 6 ALBERT MEDAL AWARDED. In the London 4i Gazette,” it is announced that the King has been pleased to confer the Albert Medal ot the Second Class on Lieutenant Halton Stirling Leckv, R.N., for gallantry in saving life in August last w hen be wa6 superintending the353 words
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Article478 1901-08-03 6 Thk man who “knows things” is never tired of pointing out that a bye-law is not necessarily la\r, says a 1 «»r in Cassell s Saturday J.ou rtT July, under the title oF Bye-Laws that are not Law.” And for once in a way he is right. It478 words
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Article495 1901-08-03 6 4 4 *Z7 I A WSTIN0U8HKI. f A I shortly alter the UerrmA ''-V I Ktau-Chau, the Russian,V ad W and the British Wei bllu n £51 Chinese, described the <y fr I the various garrisons it nm Ar t ,,if ‘’J the military contingent (says495 words
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Article125 1901-08-03 6 The Secretary for War has notiLwd w the Army that the King has select# and approved the Royal Cypher to. worn on badges, buttons, and ouj devices through the Service v ier the Royal Cypher is at present The Cypher consists of K allC impaled, with “VII.”125 words
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Article144 1901-08-03 6 Mk. Baldwin, who is lo I the Baldwin-Ziegler American I tion to the North Pole, a* 1 I America, from Dundee. I he At# I formerly the crack whaler i I a w ell-found wooden ateame I especially for the Arctic rV]C w I lias144 words
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Article1513 1901-08-03 7 has temporarily taken over >lt-Secretary to the .^clangor t Chinese residents in the have been banished rated that the King’s first sporti:li xram-e since his accession will ,fo,ves Regatta. risen greatly in price at mainly to the poor Rising from the light -;fii > ea _;]pr<'d certain1,513 words
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Article98 1901-08-03 7 Yeo Kira Chew was arraigned yesterday on a charge of theft as a servant, and the charge having been proved he was given 18 months' imprisonment. He got another 12 months on a further charge of dishonest misappropriation of property, but as the sentences run concurrently he serves98 words
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Article135 1901-08-03 7 A tiger recently shot by Lord Amptliill, Governor of Madras has proved to be an interesting and remarkable animal. On examination of the skull, it was found to be a very old brute, and, in the opinion ot an expert, most probably the oldest tiger shot on135 words
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Article157 1901-08-03 7 In their weekly share report, Messrs. Latham and Mactaggart state in our market! W«S? °lii2S. e O2 r .SP<ifit extremely dull state. RaubB strengthened a little on a demand from Hongkong and rose to #l3; they have weakened again, howover, and close at $12.50, sellers. Temelongs have157 words
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Article241 1901-08-03 7 The report for 1900 etates that the events that have taken place in Northern China have not had the disastrous effect on the shipping trade which might have been looked for. It is true that the customary business with Chifu, Tientsin, and Newchwang has been seriously241 words
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245 1901-08-03 7 PROSPECTS OF THE STRAITS TEAM. It cannot be said, so the China Mail points out, that Hongkong is strong in cricket just now, and it is therefore a proof that they are imbued with a true sportsmanlike spirit when the Committee of the Hongkong Cricket245 words
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556 1901-08-03 7 URST ANNUAL MEETING. The first annual general meeting of the Malay States Salt Manufacturing Company, Ltd., was held at noon to-day at the oilice8 of Messrs. Joaquim Bros. There were present: Mr. Rowland Allen (Chairman), Messrs. E. ScottKussell, C. E. F. Sanderson, Dr. Lim Boon556 words
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Article156 1901-08-03 7 The following despatches in connection with the success of the submarine boat at the recent French naval manoeuvres, furnish more information on that important subject than any other reports yet to hand: The submarine vessel Gustave Zede has played a prominent part in connection with the French156 words
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Article265 1901-08-03 7 FRENCH PLAN OF CAMPAIGN. The Figaro devotes three columns to an article upon the urgent necessity for France to prepare for war with Great Britain. The article commences with the somewhat paradoxical assertion that the writer does not thir.k there is any danger of the two265 words
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Article328 1901-08-03 7 GRANTED A SEPARATION FROM HER HUSBAND. Mrs. Josephine Beecham on June 25th, obtained a judicial separation from her husband, the well-known pill manufacturer, of St. Helens, Lancashire, on the ground of his misconduct. Mr. Bargrave Deane, K. C., said that he would prove that Mr. Beecham had for328 words
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Article125 1901-08-03 8 The development of coal-fields in India has been one of the industrial features of the last decade or two and the outlook is continuing to brighten. This is howanlndiancontemporaryputs it: It should be good news for colliery proprietors that according to the existing programme over 1,000 miles125 words
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Article178 1901-08-03 8 A 8PANIBH VIEW. General Azcarraga has made fresh declarations respecting the Gibraltar question at Cadiz, saying that Ceuta must be retained at any cost and strongly fortified, like the rest of the Spanish stations on both chores of the straits. General Azcarraga is also reported to have178 words
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Article474 1901-08-03 8 IN AID OF ST. JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION. The Singapore Catholic Club intend to give dramatic performances at the Town Hall on the 6th, Sth, and 10th of next month in aid ot the building fund of St. Joseph's Institution. That Institution, which is also known as the Brothers' School,474 words
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Article237 1901-08-03 8 Thk tonnage of the port has increased from 90,000 in 1899 to 111,351 in 1900. According to the District Officer, the wharf accornrnodation is inadequate and I the difficulties of working cargo are unavoidably increased by the operations of the contractors who have undertaken the repairs to the237 words
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Article578 1901-08-03 8 THE CORONATION CEREMONY AS IT WAS OF YORK. The King’s decision to exclude from the “Solemnity of the Coronation,” which will take place in June next year, all those old-world ceremonies enacted in earlier times at Westminster Hail, will certainly relieve the College of Arms of578 words
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Article858 1901-08-03 8 That sailing by ships of phenomenal speed must have a strong fascination is 6hown by the fact that millionaires, to the bulk of whom time has ceased to be money, still elect to travel by the quickest steamer. For the privilege of enjoying the exclusive use of858 words
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Article549 1901-08-03 8 We see that Mr. W. Dunman has been playing cricket, in England, for the Incognitos. The Beresford Company have arrived here from Kuala Lumpur. Acting Inspector Macnamara, in charge of Rochore Police division, has been missing since yesterday morning. The lion. E. C. Hill, Lieut. Col. Whitley,549 words
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Article140 1901-08-03 8 The following information respecting tiie State of Johore has recently been received in London from the Corresponding Agent of the Imperial Institute, the Hon. Dato James Meldrura, F.R.G.S.The cultivation of gambier is beginning to languish, owing to the distance planters require to go from the water before they can140 words
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284 1901-08-03 8 A sai> accident happ ened tlie Br. cruiser TenSl o^th 0 Kobe, one of the crew U; the ikJ within a few feet ofthefe g,lt S w.t hi n hail of his shiDtDates^R 0 and o o clock about J were in bathing, and a284 words
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Article508 1901-08-03 8 Suffereth Long”. (.1 Tumble from the Malay.) I In the old days, before human bcim- I were yet upon the earth, the Kongkan; I and the Mawa lived, and were, asnov I of different races. The Kongkang i«i I soft, quiet and lurry little boat, oh I strange shy appearance.508 words
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Article35 1901-08-03 9 n Mattilia from London--V P T l Taylor, W A. jif: i. prom Marseilles Mr. Mr ,t:» ivnang—Messrs. W G. ffjn, L- B. Hilles, and Mr. Ada 10 i T, T-. ICT«J35 words
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Article685 1901-08-03 9 hn have read and been Mr Winston Churchill’s—\j r Winston Churchill’s— i > iT T,omance, Richard Carvel, will *V;. n ew and even stronger work. which is about the best novel t f hpen written on the theme Civil War. It is a charm- which one meets, two685 words
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Article301 1901-08-03 9 THE DEFENDANT DISCHARGED. A. De Silva and P. N. Klyne were again before Mr. Green, on Monday, the former for the alleged theft of a swan from the Botanical Gardens on the RJth instant, the property of the Forest Department; the latter for abetment. Mr.301 words
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Article481 1901-08-03 9 WRANGLING AND BICKERING. The Malay States Mining Association held a breezy meeting at Kuala Lumpur on the loth instant with Mr. J. C. Pasqual in the chair. Mr. Tamboosamy, the moment the meeting w’as opened, moved that it be adjourned because lie had received no notice to attend481 words
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Article673 1901-08-03 9 “In town let me live, then, “In town let me die, For, in truth, I can’t relish the country, not I Morris. London 5th July. Hot as Singapore is the comment on our weather for the past week, and there is no exaggeration about it. Clapham673 words
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Article142 1901-08-03 9 The Government at Manila intends to give that City a Charter by Bill. The Bill sets forth that the government of the city will be vested in a Municipal Board consisting of three members, to be appointed by the Civil Governor, by and with the consent of the142 words
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Article1058 1901-08-03 9 At further sittings of the Select Committee of the House of Commons, engaged on an inquiry into the effect of steamship subsidies, Sir William Ward, British Consul-General at Hamburg, was examined at considerable length. He said During recent years British goods to a considerable extent had been carried1,058 words
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Article544 1901-08-03 9 DESPATCH FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE. The Government Gazette publishes the following circular despatch from the Secretary of State Downing Street 10 th June 1901. Sir, —You are doubtless aware that a Committee was, in February last, appointed by His Majesty the King to consider544 words
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Article743 1901-08-03 10 HOME. At Leeds, in the return match, Somerset, has beaten Yorkshire by 279 runs, the totals being 87 and 030, and 325 and 113, respectively. For Somerset centuries were scored by Mr. L. C. H. Palairet 174, Braund 107, and Phillips 122. At Tunbridge Wells, Kent beat Lancashire743 words
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Article1519 1901-08-03 10 Once upon a time I used to imagine that I was favoured by Providence rather than otherwise in an acute sense of smell; but that was when the “Purple Orient was hut a dream to me, and the enuigence of its aromas was not even a shadow.1,519 words
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Article134 1901-08-03 10 Tien* lies the clay of Mitchell Coots, Whose feet yet occupy his lx>ots His soul bas gone—we know not where Jt landed, neither do wcl care. He slipped the joker up his sleeve With vile intention to deceive, And when detected tried to jerk His gun, but134 words
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Article670 1901-08-03 10 The F. M. 8. yacht Meran arrived from Klang yesterday with Mrs. Hamilton Wright, Miss EUerton and Mrs. N V. Page on board. Mr. Archibald W. Jamieson, of •the Tarentang Estate, Seremban, has arrived in Singapore on a short visit, and is staying at Rallies Hotel. The670 words
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86 1901-08-03 10 To-day is the anniversary of the assassination of King Humbert of Italy, at Monza, by Bresci. The Italian police, working in conjunction with the American police at Paterson, in New York State, have obtained complete details of the plot and also the names of the86 words
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Article2157 1901-08-03 10 ike I h rank bwettenhani ir r B J Dato Mentri Besar s P ir^ J i j C.M.G., Colonel o’.fcl V J Commander C. A W j COMMITTEE OF 1 > 111 E. L. Brockman, Esq.g f vt*** 7 O. 8. Oraue, E#q. u ,12,157 words
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Article191 1901-08-03 11 Lord Rosebery lias addressed a remarkable letter to the City Liberal Club. He says that tbe Liberal party’s attitude of neutrality and an open mind is impossible, and spells Liberal impotence. Lord Rosebery does not believe that differences will cease in the party’s ranks when the South African191 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article3373 1901-08-03 11 TO THE EDITOR OE THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir,—ln your leader of Thursday last, you make statements concerning the state ot education in .Singapore, with especial reference to the work done, or rather left undone, by Raffles Institution. J should like to make a few remarks upon the3,373 words
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Article125 1901-08-03 12 TO THE EDITOR OF THE 14 STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —I hope the following will catch the eyes of those concerned. Big game is getting so scarce in this island, where so much money is weekly spent by local sportsmen for a Sunday’s outing that there is faint125 words
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Article240 1901-08-03 12 Two teams captained by Upton (reds) and Penney (whites) met in a polo match at Katong yesterday, and after a hard and close game the reds managed to score a winning goal just on time, thus coining out winners by 3 goals to 2. Whites started wel240 words
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Article259 1901-08-03 12 S.C.C 2nd XI VS. R.E. AND II.A. A cricket match was played on I the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon between a second eleven of the S.C.C and I the Royal Engineers and Royal Artillery combined. The S.C.C. representaI tives batted first and knocked up 98 runs I e highest259 words
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Article594 1901-08-03 12 Mr. Adam, of the Malay States I Guides, will be going on leave shortly. The goods traffic from Klang is said to I be steadily increasing. Four and some-1 times five goods trains are run a day. The late Mr. Jacob Rogers, locomo- 1 tive manufacturer and594 words
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Article152 1901-08-03 12 i Last night there was a combined route march of the S. V.A. and the S.V.R. I l he men fell in at the Drill Hall at 8.30 and were marched out shortly before 9 o’clock under the command of Capt SargeaiiDt, R G.A., Acting Adjutant, I152 words
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Article1250 1901-08-03 12 (tram a Correspondent Seremban 27 th July. More burglaries —this time the burglar entered the Kuala Lumpor Aerated Water Company’s premises, and stole a quantity of essences, which are doubtless being retailed as refreshing drinks on the way-side stalls. Mr. Basagoiti’s bouse has been broken into,1,250 words
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Article104 1901-08-03 12 The Bayern, with Prince Chun on board I arrived from Hongkong this afternoon and went alongside Borneo W ha:: shortly after twoo’elock. The Prince wa? greeted on board by the Deputy-Gowr-I nor, the Hon. C. W. S. Kynnenley |As the Prince landed a Royal salute was fired from104 words
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Article228 1901-08-03 12 I Tnis morning, John Foley, ana* 1 I tant in the firm of Whiteaway lawM 11 Co., was charged before Mr. Stratton I with criminal misappropriation ot«- I belonging to the firm. The defendant pleaded guilty, I said the thing arose through a nitsta* I occasioned by228 words
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Article374 1901-08-03 13 r, i nWAVORKER’3 TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY. u .j n cr editorial tribute to the the late Mr. Arnot Reid, for r r ryr V editor of this paper, is ptf Cn the Mail of th e Mr. Arnot Reid, record ec a d and374 words
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Article323 1901-08-03 13 THE IMITATION STENGAH.” .usviivAt/r THE STRAITS TIMES.’’ M-Cudt-t the /leaning "toy the Ui > VtWTLVdV 8 issue there appeared :ngraph containing a suggestion rM'|!iiry might with advantage be as to whether there is any or authoritative measure for iispensing of spirituous and r li'i’iors in this Colony.” Well, r n323 words
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Article37 1901-08-03 13 i|£ nor I rrived a t Malacca on y He landed at 11.15 a.m., ead8 of Departr n rward8 wtmt to vi8it Th. i' BUe or a new resi'Penaag overnor Mt about 7.3037 words
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Article927 1901-08-03 13 CHINE8E IN JAVA. The ljocomotief adversely criticises the Government methods pursued in Java as to pauper Chinese immigrants who arrive there from Singapore. These methods are mostly noticeable at Samarang and Sourabaya. Pauper Chinese come to Java in the hope of making a fortune; but, after a few927 words
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Article86 1901-08-03 13 The Monthly Medal for July was played for on Saturday, 27th, with the following results: Monro 87 5 82 Gaffney 95 12 86 O’Sullivan 99 12 87 Ellis 96 5 87 Winter 93 5 tH Kynnmsley.. 106 18 88 Major Jones 89 scr. 89 Newmarch 10786 words
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Article140 1901-08-03 13 A curious anomaly, arising from past fluctuations of sterling exchange, was disclosed by the Chairman of the Southern Punjab Railway at the recent half-yearly meeting. While, on the other hand, the Company receives from the Government a rebate because its earnings are too little, the Government on140 words
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Article386 1901-08-03 13 RACK FOR THE GRAND CHALLENGE CUP. LEANDER BEATS PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY BY A LENGTH. This year’s Henley was attended by huge gatherings. The heat was excessive. All interest centred in the final for the Grand Challenge Cup between Leander and the representatives of Pennsylvania Uni verity. One correspondent said it386 words
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Article1865 1901-08-03 13 AN INTERESTING ITEM OF AFGHAN HISTORY. M. Lkssar’s appointment as Russian Minister to Peking naturally carried back the public memory to the excellent record of that distinguished diplomat on the Russo-Afghan frontier. It. is interesting that synchronously with this appointment, there appears in the new Monthly Review1,865 words
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Article620 1901-08-03 14 th* CHARGES AGAINST A EUROPEAN. defendant committed for trial. This morning H. A. L. Orchard was brought before Mr. Stratton on remand on one allegation of forgery and cheating, and on another of cheating. Mr. J. E. Tyler, the first witness, said he was manager of620 words
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Article768 1901-08-03 14 The Hon. A. Murray has arrived from Penang by German mail. ■4- We understand that Duhalloiv which won the Hill Cup at Penang yesterday, was bought in at $1,100. 4 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Cricket Club is to be held in the Tanglin Club,768 words
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Article90 1901-08-03 14 At the monthly meeting of the Royal Humane Society, held on the 18th June, Colonel Horace Montagu presiding, the Society’s silver medal was awarded to Mr. W. C. Swan, chief officer of the steamship Trigonia for attempting to save the ives of two Malay seamen at Singapore90 words
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Article85 1901-08-03 14 At the Assizes yesterday, a Sikh named Bickar Singh, otherwise known as Khosbal Sing, who was charged with theft, was found not guilty and was accordingly discharged. A Chinaman, named Lim Choo Liang was found guilty of criminal breach of trust as a servant, and was sentenced to85 words
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Article587 1901-08-03 14 TWO GERMANS ARRESTED. This morning at 9.30 two German Assistant Engineers named Harman Kuhls and Henry Claudus, of the German mail Princess Irene were found on Mount Faber in possession of a camera. They were handed over to the police. Later on they were brought before Mr. Sarwar587 words
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Article189 1901-08-03 14 Special Telegram to the Straits Times." Penang 30 th July. There was a large gathering on the first day of the races. Rain fell in the morning, but the weather cleared later in the day, and the conditions during the afternoon were fairly good. Two or three excellent189 words
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Article336 1901-08-03 14 While the recent sad accident, which resulted in the death of young Wilson at Katong, is still fresh in our memories, no apologies are necessary for reprinting the following wmcli is culled from a home paper:— There is a good deal of misconception as to the nature of cramp336 words
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Article85 1901-08-03 14 I Mr. Sam. L, Beresford and his Combination Company, supported by Miss I Maude Stamer, have arrived at Singapore en route for Hongkong and China ports, and we understand that Mr. Beresford is going to arrange to give I some performances here before proceeding north. As was85 words
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Article67 1901-08-03 14 PhofkBsor Deval’s circus on the Beach Road gound was well attended last night, when a varied and interesting programme was presented. Owing to the recent rains, the ground had become pretty well soaked with water; and for that reason the management have decided to give no performance to-night. A67 words
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Article64 1901-08-03 14 Per N. D. L. Prime ss Irene from Genoa—Dr. Page], Messrs. F. G. Shannara, A. G. Faber, E. Brande, W. Muller, F. Weilnig, W. Souksen, E. Oehlenschlager, L. Wiehnig, E. van Rynberck, W. N. de Meyer, Montyn, Mr. apd Mrs. Groelink, and Mrs. van Heide. v From64 words
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Article43 1901-08-03 14 D. L. Bayern in* r G. I>is«. For mar Von Krieggtien, A bach and Henri b 1 \S bo —Messrs. G. A Di RB j or tei? For Penang—The ral, Lo Tsong Yao n,l ‘is2 Messrs. G. S. Hobson, a.\v^43 words
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Article33 1901-08-03 14 The Autumn tenni* the Singapore Cricket Club i to begin on Wednesday her next. The entry «’h.i thS open at the bar. The Sept, oth, at 7 p.m. rifcB do.33 words
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Article614 1901-08-03 14 POPULAR OBCHRSTRAI. CONfj.. A large and appreci* t i.' C£t: assembled at the TSwn H^i 4^ and testified to thp n last fca Society’s Orchestral Couceru'^ St. Clair, when hi B towards the encouraeerne™* in Singapore finds sulficieS able to put before the public the absence of614 words
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Article775 1901-08-03 15 rI)ir0 B OK THE STRAITS TIMM.” !EE Ynur correspondent “N. U. T.” i3sue dealt WlUl ths J» ID education in a manner and, what is nurpose, he seems to je ''°hat he is writing about. He it-* tell the Public anything girding the working of the D775 words
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822 1901-08-03 15 OBSEqUIOU8 DEFERENCE TO THE ENVOY. At 2.15 p.m. yesterday, the German mail steamer Bayern with Prince Chun on board, arrived from Hongkong and went alongside Borneo Wharf. The Chinese Consul, accompanied by his Secretary, went on board the Bayern with the Health Officer in822 words
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Article1188 1901-08-03 15 (Via Ceylon.) HOME. At Bradford, Yorkshire, and Warwick drew. Warwick scored 401 in the first innings. Yorkshire scored 237 in the first innings, and 281 for two wickets in the second. At Worcester, Surrey won by 47 runs from Worcestershire. Mr. R. E. Foster for Worcester scored 135.1,188 words
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Article1006 1901-08-03 15 Via Australia.) MR. KKUGER’s CRIMINAL ACTION. THE SHOOTING OF BRITISH WOUNDED. A blue book has been issued containing documents captured from the Boers. They include an address issued by General Botha on March 15th, telling the burghers he had informed Lord Kitchener that they were fighting for and1,006 words
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Article69 1901-08-03 15 The returns from the Pahang Corporation’s mines for the month of June were as follows: 8UNGRI LEMBING. Tons of stone crushed 1,809. Oxide of tin produced 52 tons, with 40 heads of stamps running for 27 days, and working expenses $20,000. JERAM BATANG. Tons of stonfc crushed 300.69 words
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Article562 1901-08-03 16 Lieut. P. L. Ingpen left for London yesterday by the Ka mg air a Marti. Mb. W. L. Carter, we learn, is taking a cricket eleven up to Malacca, to play a Malacca team on Monday next. Mr. R. G. Watson's name is whispered at Kuala Lumpur562 words
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Article72 1901-08-03 16 A whole host of friends will be eager to congratulate Mr. Walter Makepeace, wjio is now at home, on his engagement with Miss Pitt, some years ago Mistress of the Rattles Girls’ School in Singapore. The news of the happy •event was received in Singapore by mail72 words
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Article122 1901-08-03 16 THE DUKE’ S CHILDREN. schoolchildren’s presentation. The State schoolchildren of Western Australia have during the last few weeks collected among themselves in tnreepenny pieces and coins of smaller -value no less a sum than .£l2O. rti!s amount they propose to expend in the purchase of a present for the children122 words
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Article170 1901-08-03 16 The following properties were disposed of yesterday at Powell Co’s, saleroom. Lot 1. Leasehold land, area 1578 square feet comprised in Government Lease No. 713 for 999 years subject to a yearly rent of S 3, together with the house thereon known as No. 20 Keng Cheo170 words
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Article162 1901-08-03 16 At the Assizes yesterday, a Chinaman named Litn Kam was charged with instituting a criminal proceeding with intent to injure. He was found not guilty and was accordingly discharged. Tang Ah Hoo, who was arraigned on a charge of fabricating false evidence, was also discharged. Daing Osman was162 words
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Article192 1901-08-03 16 Dr. Hiller of the University of Pennsylvania, and Mr. A. C. Harrison of Philadelphia, have arrived in {Singapore from Japan and are staying at Rallies i |-w TTII* lu v/118 OI lilt) IliUßk nolea of the anthropologists and ethnologists of the day, and has achieved high distinction by192 words
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Article231 1901-08-03 16 THE STRAITS TEAM FOR HONGKONG. We learn that the cricket team representing the Straits in Hongkong is expected to leave here for the northern port about the 30th or 31st of October next, arriving in Hongkong about the 7th or 8th November. The first cricket match will take231 words
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Article64 1901-08-03 16 The total number of vessels passing through the Canal was 3,441 ot which; British 1,935 Turkish 28 German 462 Norwegian.. 30 French 285 Danish 27 Dutch 232 American 22 Austrian 126 Belgian Russian 190 Portuguese Italian 82 Swedish 2 Japanese 63 <lreefc Spanish 34 Argentine 164 words
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Article96 1901-08-03 16 As was announced in our issue of yesterday, the King’s Prize at Bisley has been won by Corporal Ommundsen ot the Queen’s Edinburgh?, who scored 310 points. Last year’s prize winner was Pte. Ward, Ist V. B. Devons, with 341. The scores in 1898 and 1899 were 327 and96 words
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Article121 1901-08-03 16 Charles Cubis, able seaman on H.M.S. Wildfire, recently hired a boat at the Alexandra Palace, and as soon as he put out he pulled off his boots and dived into the water in his clothes. He maintained an aquatic performance for an hour, when a121 words
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Article164 1901-08-03 16 The regulations under the Quarantine Ordinance of 1886 have been amended by the following additiona rule, passed by the Governor on the 24th June Travellers permitted to land, instead of boiuB u.ider^ suiveillan^^^^r the Htiilfli Omcerbcfore lauding to sign a written undertaking to present themselves daily at164 words
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Article291 1901-08-03 16 The statistics of the production of tea and coffee in India last year show that, while tea planters have been producing much in excess of consumption, there has been a check to the cultivation of coffee. For this latter fact there is a three-fold explanation, the decline291 words
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Article202 1901-08-03 16 DEPARTURE OF TELEGRAPHISTS FOR THE COCOS ISLAND8, The Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.’s specially chartered steamer Giang Ann left Keppel Harbour this morning at 7 o’clock for the CocosKeeling islands with the first instalment of officers and apparatus, houses and materials, stores and provisions for the establishing of202 words
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Article121 1901-08-03 16 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir,—Yesterday, at the Supreme Court a case that had occupied all the previous day was heard afresh, owing to the absence of one of the jury. With the experience of the day before, it was an absolute certainty that the121 words
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Article162 1901-08-03 16 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES. Sir, —The fruit season being on now, a great number of fiying-foxes are about, affording sport for our tiukati*. But where are the Police, that this random shooting iu thickly populated districts should go on And what becomes of the162 words
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Article237 1901-08-03 16 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Your paragraph in last night's )aper comparing the score of this years ving’s Prizeman at Bisley with the scores in the three previous years has clearly been written under a misapprehension. The scores cannot be htirl} compared for the237 words
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Article264 1901-08-03 16 POSTPONED TiLL N EXI I At the Assizes this n- I Fort made an applicatj y I Law in regard to the r r t'‘ r **J nutted for trial by the chiVf? 75 >1 in connection with the ro 5r -v| Hongkong and Shanghai R?264 words
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Article469 1901-08-03 16 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. I The first annual general ineetii.. I the Singapore Catholic Club was ..-i:B last night at the Club House, over; fl members being present, with the Itev B H. Rivet, President of the Club, in chair. In opening &Jav Al tljo G2t a<<<u»■-. chut469 words
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Article1570 1901-08-03 17 in oi OoinniLooners met lim f ,rnooD tlie President, Mr. af The chair. The other r.-** present were Messrs. ...oner- i Barker, Evans, .r»»V'ist Mr Peirce, the Muni"as also P ,e ent--1*- I(E ST’« BTAIKMKNT. .r sT .aid the Commissioners the financial statement -"T’l'r.irait 111 tl.e Hongkong Daiiii1,570 words
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Article192 1901-08-03 17 WHAT IS “NO-BALL” WELL-KNOWN UMPIRE’S DECISION. In the cricket match which commenced at Manchester on July 11th between Lancashire and Somerset, Jim Phillips, the well-known international umpire, caused a sensation by persistently no-balling Mold, the Lancashire fast bowler. Mold was no-balled no fewer than 18 times in ten overs, including192 words
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Article492 1901-08-03 17 lx the King’s Bench Division on July 2nd, before Mr. Justice Bruce, Mr. J. Rutherford, M.P., an orchid-grower, brought an action against L’liortieole Coloniale, of Brussels, to recover damages for breach of warranty in regard to the sale of an orchid.— Mr. Horridge, in opening,492 words
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Article94 1901-08-03 17 A LOYAL bishop’s ACT. A sensation was recently caused at Our Navy Exhibition at Halifax, Nova Scotia. At the end of the entertainment, while the picture of King Edward was being shown and 44 God Bave the King’’ played by the band, a man got up94 words
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185 1901-08-03 17 REPORTED DISCOVERY OF THE RIO DE JANEIRO.” San Francisco papers of June 9th contain a statement that the wreck of the City of lilt d# Janeiro has finally been located. A Captain John Ross of San Francisco is reported as having filed a report with the Rio Wrecking Company, by185 words
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Article163 1901-08-03 17 The Asian contains a special telegram giving the result of the Princess of Wales’Stakes. Mr. Kincaid’s Epsom Lad, ridden by Gomez, a South American jock, beat Diamond Jubilee (who ran in the name of the Duke of Devonshire, and was ridden by Jones) by half a length, with Lord163 words
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Article185 1901-08-03 17 Has racing in Madras again entered on a career of prosperity and success Tills is the question an Indian contemporary is prompted to ask after reading the programme of the Madras j Races just issued by the Madras Club. According to the programme, there are to be185 words
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Article168 1901-08-03 17 William Gladstone Melior, a reporter on the Blaynev Advocate and Carcoar 44 Herald,” sought to recovei in the N.S.W. Supreme Court from Thomas Parker, a minister of the Wesleyan Church, £l,oo*l for alleged slanderous statements about his conduct with a certain young woman at Blaynev. Mr. Justice168 words
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Article84 1901-08-03 17 Donington Park, one of the stately houses of England, is to be sold shortly. Donington is famous as one of the most beautiful seats in the Midlands, with its magnificent park of great extent bounded by the Trent the oaks are of gigantic size—one called Chaucer’s Oak is84 words
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Article138 1901-08-03 17 Four cases in which the question involved was whether a tripe-shop could be a restaurant recently came before the Scarborough magistrates. The procedure when a customer entered the tripe-shop was as follows: —The tripe was handed to the customer in a piece of paper, and138 words
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Article541 1901-08-03 17 Kuala Lipis l8//< July MAY TIN ORE EXPORTS. The Kelubi Mining Company, which is working up the Teloni in the Jelai, exported 30 pikuls via Pekon From the Lepar alluvial workings the export was 31 pikuls. The Pahang Corporation’s output was 1.278 pikuls, 1,024 of which which were541 words
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Article1751 1901-08-03 18 H. tiie Governor arrived at Penang on Tuesday. Dr. Haviland, of the Perak Medical Service, is due in Penang by the next P. and O. mail. The F. M. S. yacht J terau arrived from Pahang this morning wi r ,li Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton Wright, Miss1,751 words
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Article85 1901-08-03 18 The actual bugle which sounded the famous charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava was used in a recent charity concert at the Crystal Palace. This historic instrument was purchased by Mr. T (i. Middlebrook about two years ago for £787 10s. Since then several people have85 words
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Article143 1901-08-03 18 FIRST QUARTER. —HEAVY DECREASES. The Straits Settlements return of imports and expoits for the lirst quarter of 1901 has been published. The imI ports, excluding treasure, show thus: 1st qr. 1901, $mj,0a$,042 .£6.741,370. 1st qr. 1900, $72,422,097 .1*7.091,389. Decrease in dollars $0,384, 600 DeI crease in sterling143 words
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Article323 1901-08-03 18 CoxttiDKUiKo threatening slate of the weather last night there was a fairly large house at Prof. Decal's Great Indian Circus. From the proprietor down to the ring attendants every man is a Mahratta and very clever and daring men they are, too. Amongst those present at the323 words
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Article1766 1901-08-03 18 (17a Australia.) THE WAR. London, July lltk. At the meeting organised in support of the Government held in the Guildhall on the 16th July, there was a very large attendance, and the stockbrokers formed a procession, cheering and singing. The meeting unanimously supported the Government in regard to1,766 words
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Article112 1901-08-03 18 Yesterday morning, Inspector man charged on summons seven 1 nese traders before Mr. Green offences against the Weights sures Ordinance. Ho Hoai, Tong j! Cheng Cheok Heng and Ho at 98, «2 and 45 .South Bridge h and 50 Merchant Hoad, respect l '.''j were fined112 words
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Article604 1901-08-03 19 I OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” be hoped that the will take notice ol the dis- r> eIK 0l the Straits Chinese B» :iJl1 iation in the matter of the Ev address to Prince E- was signed by nearly j niittee members of that B ljIli604 words
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Article44 1901-08-03 19 J J, fj "*Uana t on 3rd Augt., Boustead CM U d ™> due 6th -vni] H >, 1 Lo. VjK 4 due 14th Augt., M|)| j- on Tuesdays, Si v*V rd Au 8-co. S.s. (y^ r S an wkatt Hin every44 words
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Article120 1901-08-03 19 Special Telegram to the Straits Times? Penang, Aug. \st. j There was a large attendance at the second day’s races. Several excellent tinishes were witnessed. The results were as follows GRIFFIN HANDICAP. i Kooper’s Kongsi’s Simple Honours 1 H. S. Tann’s 8.P.” o COFFEE CUP. Mr. Van der120 words
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Article288 1901-08-03 19 The Melbourne Argus lately published the following paragraph It is surely one of the oddest revenges of history that Queen Mary who lost her own head on the block should to-day have a direct representative of her blood on every great civilised throne. It has a more288 words
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Article125 1901-08-03 19 NEW TRAIN DE LUXE. The Russian Press announces that a w special train will begin to run upon the Trans-Baikalian section of the Siberian Railway within the next few days. The train in question will be made up of first and second-class coaches, sleeping-cars, and a restaurant125 words
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Article416 1901-08-03 19 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Fazilka from Suva— Dr. T. C. Evans. Per s. s. (Jlenesk from Hongkong—Mr. and Mrs. Kromer, and Mr. Purcell. Per s. s. Lightning from Calcutta and Penang—Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard. Per s. s. Au*tralind from Fremantle Mrs Heggie, Messrs. H. Fisher, G. P. Lindsay,416 words
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Article134 1901-08-03 19 (Jndei heading cntpollowing abbrevi» tions are used :—str.—steamer sh.—ship; )<}. —barque; sch —schooner; Yet.—Yacht; >u.—Crui»9r: Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor.— torpedo; H.p.-Horse-power Brit.— British U. S.—United State?; Fr. French Ger.—Gorman Dut.—Dutch: loh.—Jobora Ac., (4. c..—Generalargo d.p.— V.—Uneerain T. P. W. —Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.— Taujong P.agar Dock B.134 words
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Article1246 1901-08-03 19 Arrivals Since Noon of Yesterday*. -a- R' it str. 2,879 tons, Capt Few 2nd Aug. FromhonijiwH S -uw .\.mS. \».c. and ?I1 d.p. Sarkies Mose«. For Penang, U —Rds. Han Fo Soon, Dut. str. 222 tons Captain (Klink, 2nd Aug. From Pontianak, 29th July. G e.. and1,246 words
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Article1651 1901-08-03 20 n’*m- S* To its i’iit* it I From Sailed. Consignees. a rjn i j Isui Sana Brit »tr. 1776 |faHd Hongkong July 16 Boustowl and Co. •>3 !Hong Bee str- 2iS6jPeters jAmoy July 12 Wee Bin and Co. o® Maria Valerie Aus str. 26*4 Berberovich.Hongkong July 17,Rautenberg d !cou"sdon1,651 words
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Article942 1901-08-03 20 inifi. Vessel's N t im<v FiagARu! Captain j I>«ti> atio* July 24 Mogul Brit str. Builey i Hongkong and Japan 24 Ataka sir. Leary Manila 24 Tai Cheong Ger str. Ahrens I Hongkong 24 i fJ. Ferd. Laeisz i str. Fu<*hs Calcutta 24 TambaMaru j Jap str. Wale Hongkong942 words
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Advertisement394 1901-08-03 19 L LEA PERRINS Messrs. LEA PERRINS beg to announce that, to further safeguard the public 11 V xunnwnpi against Original Worcestershire Sauce they are now printing their Signature, in white, diagonalLy across the upper part of the red label on each bottle. Anyone copying the same will be at once394 words
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