The Straits Budget, 31 August 1901
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section118 1901-08-31 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. I. c -mih> tn’KR118 words
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The Straits Budget. SATURDAY, 31ST AUGUST.
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Article25 1901-08-31 1 2?ml instant, at Kaffl* Hotel r. of il 8 *n. ■to -A’lree H*ll on tbe 2‘*th inet. B V K. Jai.o, of a son.25 words
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Article304 1901-08-31 1 B Articles. (it tii 31 '.111*!*. the Trees B.. e bungling. Bh Kikisha question. Birket Quotations. ■tipping News. Hteftiger List. Biice .News. B'aaii Riot. Bud Sa.e. ■>Australian Vaudeville Co. Bectvni.ng the Cathedral Grounds. Bo« we copy I’euang. Bi- l.C. iournameut. and the Law. B-- Kuiaha question. B«304 words
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Article562 1901-08-31 1 Singapore, 31st xAugust, 1901. PRODUCE. Gambier 1070 Copra Bali do Pontisnak 7.35 Pepper, Black 29.374 do White, (5%) 44 00 Sago Flour Sarawak 3.30 do Brunei No. ,2 95 Pearl Paco 3.95 Coffee, Bali. 15% basis 19'*0 Coffee, Palembang. 20% basis 25.00 Coffee. Liberian No. 1 17.25 Tapioca, small562 words
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Article365 1901-08-31 1 The mail for Europe, this week, eaves by the M. M. s.s. Occanien. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for lieP. <& O s.s. Massilia. The N. D. L. mail 4 for Europe by the Konig Albert (dosed on Wednesday. The N. D..L. mail365 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS,
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25 1901-08-31 1 London 22nd August Colonel Marchand, of Fashoda notoriety, has been appointed to command the French troops in China.25 words
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Article30 1901-08-31 1 The view taken on the Continent about the Tsar’s visit to France is that the yisit is meant as a rebuff to the reactionary party in France.30 words
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Article32 1901-08-31 1 Lord Kitchener, in a despatch reviewing the operations at the seat of war, estimates that 13,500 Boers are still in the field. He describes their resistance as insensate and unpatriotic.32 words
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88 1901-08-31 1 Latmr. The French Ambassador .at Constantinople has broken oft' diplomatic relations with the Turkish Government, and intends to leave Constantinople within from 48 to 72 hours. This step has been taken in consequence of the Sultan of Turkey88 words
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30 1901-08-31 1 London, 23 rd August. The French Press is surprised at the rupture between France and Turkey, and is still hopeful of an amicable settlement.30 words
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30 1901-08-31 1 The Austrian official reports state that attempts to grow tea in Transcaucasian territory are successful. The plantations in the neighbourhood of Batoum are flourishing.30 words
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Article69 1901-08-31 1 Later. Prince Chun’s mission will stay at the Orangery, Potsdam, upon arriving in Germany on the 26th instant. The Emperor William will receive the mission at Berlin on the 27tli. I*rince69 words
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32 1901-08-31 1 London, 24 th August. One thousand regular Venezuelan troops have sAiled aboard warships to invade the Republic of Columbia in support of the revolutionists.32 words
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Article27 1901-08-31 1 A Cape Colonist named Cpton, who was captured while endeavouring to pass the British lines, has been at Pretoria as a spy. '-W*27 words
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52 1901-08-31 1 Later. 1 iiree rebels have been shot at Graaf lieinet in Cape Colony and ten more rebels have been sentenced to penal servitude for life at the Bermudas. H.M.S. Ophir has sailed from Cape Town52 words
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Article21 1901-08-31 1 The British captured a Boer convoy consisting of 86 waggons and much stock, with eighteen prisoners, near Klerksdcrp.21 words
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53 1901-08-31 1 London 2 5th Any. The Sultan is yielding to the demands of M. Constans, the French Minister at Constantinople. The Sultan has issued an irade coninning the concessional rights of the Quays Company. The settlement* of the other French claims53 words
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35 1901-08-31 1 London, 26 th August. Commandant Delarey has issued a proclamation warning all Boers against Lord Kitchener’s last proclamation, and stating that he will continue the struggle.35 words
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Article36 1901-08-31 1 The Boers are pressing to the south into the midland districts of Cape Colony. In Cape Colony, Commandant Scheepers is threatening Oudtshoorn, and parties of Boers are active in the Dordrecht district.36 words
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41 1901-08-31 1 London, 27th August. There is an agitation in Germany against the removal of the ancient astronomical instruments at Peking. The German press urge* the restoration of the instruments to China.41 words
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31 1901-08-31 2 The French sugar bounties are causing a deficit of 14.000,000 franca. The Minister of Finance has ordered the bounties to be reduced 55 per cent.31 words
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46 1901-08-31 2 Later. A superior Boer force has surrounded and captured three officers and 65 men to the north of Lady brand. One was killed and four wounded. The prisoners were released. Lord Kitchener is holding an inquiry into the affair.46 words
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49 1901-08-31 2 Lord Kitchener has received letters from Bteyn and Dewet, containing an argumentative statement of the Boer case. They say they are going to continue the fight. A letter has also been received from B >tha to the same effect.49 words
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42 1901-08-31 2 London 2Stk August. Mr. Kruger has been interviewed by a representative of the Daily Telegraph He indignantly denies that tho warfare carried on by the Boers can be considered as irregular.42 words
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Article18 1901-08-31 2 Mr. Krugor says that Lord Kitchener’s proclamation will only intensify the spirit of resistance.18 words
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Article27 1901-08-31 2 He states that the only basis of peace is the independence of the Boer republics, and pardon to t lie rebel colo-27 words
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69 1901-08-31 2 Later. M. Constans, the French Ambassador, has left Constantinople. It is officially announced that this step implies a rupture of diplomatic relations between France and Turkey. The French Government is not satisfied with the Irade (or edict) on the Quays69 words
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Article26 1901-08-31 2 A detachment of Yeomanry escorting a convoy has been attacked, with the loss of nine ki led and twenty-three wounded. The attack was repulsed.26 words
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18 1901-08-31 2 Lord Milner has arrived at Cape Town where he had a splendid reception.18 words
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22 1901-08-31 2 Mr. J. X Merriman, the Afrikander leader in the Cape Parliament, is under arrest on his own farm.22 words
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Article54 1901-08-31 2 London, 29th August. The French Government has requested the Turkish Ambassador to Paris, who it now on leave of absence, not to return. The (Jerraan press is sceptical as to Prince CiAin’s (alleged) indisposition which, it is believed, arises from objections by him to the arrangements for54 words
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33 1901-08-31 2 PRINCE CHUN. What Indisposed Him Later. Mr. Brodrick, the Under-Secretary of State for War, has replied to a despatch from Lord Kitchener regarding the shooting of the British wounded by Boers at Vlakfontein.33 words
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Article69 1901-08-31 2 Decision of the Home tioveriunent. Mr. Brodrick, in the reply, says that Lord Kitchener should proclaim that all Boers convicted of having been present at such outrages should be held to be guilty. The leader of the commando concerned should be sentenced to death. The69 words
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54 1901-08-31 2 London 30 th August. Prince Chun’s delay in coming to Berlin is inconveniencing the German Emperor, because he now finds himself unable to go to Kiel at the time appointed. The Emperor will probably be compelled to modify his54 words
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Article12 1901-08-31 2 General Gaselee has arrived at Vancouver from China.12 words
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27 1901-08-31 2 The Committee on naval rations has recommended modifications in the present system, thereby entailing an additional outlay of .£287,000.27 words
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37 1901-08-31 2 Later. Prince Ciiun has recovered, but shows no signs of proceeding to Berlin. He has sent several long despatches to the Chinese Imperial Court at Singan-fu. t37 words
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29 1901-08-31 2 The retiring Chinese Ambassador to Germany lias arrived at Basle. He loft Berlin suddenly and unceremoniously, without bidding the Emperor William farewell.29 words
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Advertisement80 1901-08-31 1 ,pc?t free prue s or of the St edits Timex The post free price Bvd'iet yai- or 40/- 7..^, a i> to sal scribe for a year. tVi’['tiers for shorter periods are me proportionate rate of price as 1; V.0,N Kwi't' can be sent to meet rui**is from p:urope. If80 words
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Obituary11 1901-08-31 1 I DEATH. R: .*:hinst, at the General Hospital t?AYL!**;‘aged 39 years.11 words
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Article970 1901-08-31 2 (Strait* Timrx, 22nd Aug.) Coikcidkxt with the arrival of Mr. R. W. Duff* in Singapore, comes the news that he ha* drawn up an agreement with the Rajah of Kelantan by which ho virtually acquires the entire mining rights of that hitherto very exclusive territory, and by which(Strait* Timrx, 22nd Aug.) - 970 words
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Article676 1901-08-31 2 (Straits Times 2 2nd Aug.) illiam Cullen Bryant was never what might be called a popular poet on the eastern side ot the Atlantic, and even in America there are not many people nowadays who can claim that they have read Thanatopsis. At the same time there(Straits Times, 22nd Aug.) - 676 words
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Article457 1901-08-31 2 (Straits Times, 28 fh Aug.) Mr. T. C. Loveridge of Port Dickson I has enjoyed the experience of being I summarily arrested once, arraigned twice I before a magistrate, and finally being I find one cent —without costs—for I inadvertently driving past the I atap shed which is(Straits Times, 28fh Aug.) - 457 words
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Article6796 1901-08-31 2 (Straits Times, With Aug) Apropos of the contemplated matt in the cost of jinrikisha licenses, fiat* by it is contemplated to raise the eiistit* tax on each vehicle from *1 to pr month, a resident writes ciiuaj attention to the fact that while tr/re is a general outcry(Straits Times, With Aug) - 6,796 words
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Article717 1901-08-31 4 'Police Inmm;<tor 8TExiiocaEof"D* division leaves tor Europe stionlj« lone leave. The Austrian cruiser ZtsU left 6 30 p.m. yesterday homeward twN cm Penang. 4 The Pahang Kabang Ltd will commence to crush ore on its mines octhe first day of September. 4 Indian and Chinese eooiics aw717 words
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Article420 1901-08-31 5 25-knot Cunard Liner. [he British Mercantile Marine is to make an effort to regain the Hwitk record. For some time the has been held by the steamship BeiitschUuid. T1 Hi'dn Company, the pioneers in the speed with safety in sixty- .>ar$ they have not lost a single420 words
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Article70 1901-08-31 5 Mr. F. T. Velge to be a settlement officer, with effect from the 24th July. Mr. L. U. Mackay to be locom.»tive foreman, F. M. S. railways, with effect from the 21st June. Mr. Mackay reported his arrival on the 29th July. Mr. H. E. Byrne to be70 words
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Article94 1901-08-31 5 At Powell Co’s, land sale yesterday, land at Race-course Road, area 1 rood 7 poles, with the residence thereon known as 44 Race Course Road, was bought by Mrs. A. Grand for $.*3,000. Land at Minto Road, area 4436 sq.ft., with the dwelling thereon known as 10694 words
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Article107 1901-08-31 5 A curious incident is reported from Rangoon. A semi-nude Burman entered the Court the other day and took his seat on the bench. lie held a sharpedged dah two feet long across his knees, and, addressing the natives, claimed to be a Prince of the Royal blood,107 words
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162 1901-08-31 5 —Reuter. The 44 Neue Wiener Tagblatt,” commenting on Lord Milner’s speech in the Guildhall, says —Lord Milner proclaimed the necessity of treating the burghers with impartiality and generosity, of winning their hearts and of helping them to acquire the sentiment of British citizenship so.—Reuter. - 162 words
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Article320 1901-08-31 5 Mayor of Exeter Causes a v Sensation. During a recent sojourn in Italy the Mayor of Exeter met with an experience which has afforded English visitors in that country an unlimited tund of amusement. In due course of travel his worship arrived at Modane and submitted his320 words
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88 1901-08-31 5 The entries for the Derby and the Oaks of 1903 (for colts and Allies, now yearlings) have closed, and the subjoined table will show how they stand by comparison with previous years:— Year. Deroy. Oak*. St. Leger. 1894 237 215 21388 words
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Article167 1901-08-31 5 In Sooloo, the Sultan is hard at work fighting with two rebel Datus or Chiefs. The United States authorities do not interfere because the seat of war is outside the American reservation. Some of the American officers have been out to the scene of the lighting and167 words
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Article157 1901-08-31 5 I was out in the neighbourhood of Carrollton the other day,” said a New Orleans city salesman, “and dropped into a grocery not far from the levee to make some inquiries about an address. The place had the usual double-bar attachment, and while I was chatting157 words
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Article381 1901-08-31 5 Even if some persons took exception to some of the entertainment at the Town Hall last evening, there can be no denying the fact that the bulk of a very fair audience enjoyed it all immensely. It did not savour in the least of the Lyceum, and381 words
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Article178 1901-08-31 5 Coolie emigration in South India is on the increase especially among the outcast class or pariahs. Some villages, it seems, are admost depopulated, and in others a labour famine is seriously threatened. The explanation lies in the fact that emigration is confined to a single class, the pariahs,,178 words
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Article214 1901-08-31 5 BEDEVILLING THE CATHEDRAL GROUNDS. To the Editor of the 44 Straits Times.” Sir, —Can you tell me who is responsible for bedevilling the grounds of St. Andrew’s Cathedral Some of the loveliest shade trees in the Peninsula adorned its grassy compound until a few days ago, when the loveliest214 words
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Article417 1901-08-31 5 Thus the Vinang Gazette 1 1 It is gratifying to note that Singapore is taking a leaf out of Penang’s book, 1 and is determined to get up-to-date. Not only do the Municipal Coni- 1 missioners there meditate a Town Baud, but have even gone so417 words
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Article107 1901-08-31 5 Admiral Gervais recently issued lan order congratulating all the crews lin the French Fleet on the rapidity I with which the coaling was accomplished, and on the excellent average attained. Thus the average of the Gaulois was 185 tons, and that of the Saint Louis 172 tons107 words
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Article239 1901-08-31 5 The proposed alteration of the Royal title recalls the fact that, since the reign of William 1., it has already undergone no fewer than fifteen changes. The following list should be interesting:— Year. Sovereign. Koyal Style or Title. 1066 William I. King of the English, Normans, and239 words
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Article413 1901-08-31 5 The Bangkok Times contains the following account of the sad death at Bangkok of Mr. Fildes, late of Messrs. Howarth, Erskine’s Bangkok branch It is with the sincerest regret that we have to record the sudden death of Mr. A. G. Fildes, of Messrs. Howarth Erskine413 words
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Article126 1901-08-31 6 The total production of cofloe in Brazil, which amounted to 4,622,000 bags in 1889-90, rose in 1894-95 to 6 977,000 bags, and in 1899-1900 tc» IIOOU.OOO bags, the bag containing about 1321b5. Brazilian planters complain that only their inferior grades ol coffee are known abroad in their true126 words
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Article139 1901-08-31 6 The London Gazette states that the King has been graciously pleased to signify his intention to confer the decoration ot the ictoria Cross on the undermentioned soldiers, whose claims have been submitted for his Majesty s approval, for their conspicuous bravery in South Africa, as stated against139 words
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476 1901-08-31 6 Moke exact details are now to hand regarding the de luxe express train linking Hamburg, Bremen, and Genoa, planned by the International SleeoingCar Company, according to proposals formulated by Dr. Wiegaud, the general manager of the Xorddeutscher Lloyd The new line, bearing the476 words
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856 1901-08-31 6 Ax a meeting of the general committee I of this memorial held in London, for the purpose of considering the recommendations of the executive committee as to the proposed designs, the following recommendations ot the Executive Committee were agreed to 1. The committee recommend856 words
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1160 1901-08-31 6 Yesterday a representative of the Straits Times interviewed Mr. Nash, of Mains and Services and recorded the following story which has much in it to commend it to the earnest perusal ot those whom necessity drives to have recourse to1,160 words
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Article92 1901-08-31 6 This morning, Inspector Stenhouse placed twenty-three Chinese coolies before Mr. Sarwar, on the charge of having been members of an unlawful assembly, in the nature of a riot yesterday morning at Alexandra Road. Most of the men bore marks of the atfrav on their heads and arms.92 words
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Article213 1901-08-31 6 A contributor to M.A.P.” w r rites:— The recent heat-wave has made long” drinks a necessity. Many are mixed, but only a few are chosen. America is, as usual, our instructor, and the best brews come from the bars of New York. One called “John Collins”213 words
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Article240 1901-08-31 6 A good story is published of how Sandow’s strength stood him in good stead among the bullies who have lately been infesting the Bois de Boulogne, Their method of action is to have I one of the gang follow the proposed J victim. At a given240 words
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Article526 1901-08-31 6 The British I through the t or 1 I yesterday afternoon c OIR John f’arri I Justice of V J resignation owing Chan Tse I first Federated ship, left f„ r Enel-mH Coromandel. Lieut. II TTtT'* I of the Malay J or next month. k 1 HUMS526 words
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Article29 1901-08-31 6 Per P. A O. CoromMji lf* Capt. and Mrs. BlX r M*** K. H. McCleland, W. T. Shaw, and LK. For Brindisi— and N. Colazio. S29 words
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Article103 1901-08-31 7 trench ar.ny 9 t0 ave kl,akl U E her of infantry regiments, says adark k^ ki J 8 "L.ituted for the present blue l red trousers, and even among cavalry regiments the same 3fr e<> ir v. ill replace those [>U rr0J The use of khaki in103 words
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Article142 1901-08-31 7 Action at Penang. ,a of Mr. Hoopers asking for to deal with extortionate 'CHiy he noted that at Penang Vv' rl l iv a hackney carriage ,,o*sby Mr. Phillips, r ,.:rar of Hacknay Carnages {I) refur:ing to drive within a T’ \;';owr mile* and demanding n a is142 words
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Article453 1901-08-31 7 r Hf Australian Vaudeville and Spe:;V, Company drew another crowded at the Town Hall last night when A raviolis night’s programme was with great success. Every v. > w: 31 received and encores were in’ The ringing was splendid r, v. is greatly appreciated by it. and453 words
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Article99 1901-08-31 7 A COHREBPONDXVT sends the following cutting from an EnglUh newspaper to a Hongkong contemporary 4 Another attempt to force to the front the question of a Rent-Court for London is to be made by Mr. Steadman at the London County Council. At an early meeting Mr.99 words
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Article747 1901-08-31 7 German Crown Prince at Bonn University. Wilhelm, Kronprinz von Preussen, and heir to the Imperial title of Germany, the more distinguished because fie is the son of his father, is just about to end his first term at Bonn University. During the period since he was entered747 words
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215 1901-08-31 7 v T J? W eih iwei correspondent of the A/. C. Daily yews writes:—The f uture of the colony has been a matter for much discussion. A few days ago a telegram from London, the result it is said of a recent Cabinet meeting, put a215 words
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Article612 1901-08-31 7 A Remarkable Examination. Mr. T. Charters White, M. R. C. S., writing on this subject in Science Gossip,” says that palaeontology afford? many glimpses tending to the elucidation of the lives of our prehistoric ancestors, hut, though it provides information that may be gathered from a612 words
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838 1901-08-31 7 Meeting Called by the Governor. A large and influential gathering met at Hongkong, on the morning o r the 14th inst. at the invitation of H. E. the Governor to pass a resolution enabling the Colony of Hongkong to be fittingly represented in the proposed838 words
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Article629 1901-08-31 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times.” 8ir, —It is an axiom, which 1 think will be generally acquiesced in and received by at least the British*bom portion of your readers, that the man who takes no interest in the political life and welfare of his nation,629 words
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Article167 1901-08-31 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times.’* Sir,— With regard to the Tikigha question which has to be threshed out at no very distant dato, it is in contemplation to reduce the number of ’rikishaa (about 7,000) now plying for hire, and to effect tins it is167 words
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Article74 1901-08-31 8 The next concert of the Singapore Philharmonic Society will be given on Saturday, 31st inst., when Alfred Gaul’* cantata Ituth will be given by solo voices and choir, supported by orchestral accompaniments. Mrs. Wynter eings the music allotted to Ruth, Mrs Hooper that of Naomi, Miss Ellershaw74 words
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Article227 1901-08-31 8 A writer in PasselCs Saturday Journal professes to give what may be called inside information a 3 to the King’s likes and dislikes in the way of food. HnMajesty, he says, is possessed of a firstclass digestion, and it is seldom that anything which he partakes of227 words
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Article220 1901-08-31 8 At the monthly meeting of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce held on the 12th instant, there was read a letter from the Singapore Chamber of Commerce stating that as the question of the registration of Chinese parterehips —now before the Penang Chamber —is likely soon to come up220 words
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Article250 1901-08-31 8 Police Action Outside the Supreme Court. Yesterday morning, about 11.30, Mr. T. C. Loveridge was arrested on the road outside the temporary Supreme <Jourt for refusing to give his full name to European P. C. Coulston when the name was demanded. According to P. C. Coulston’s250 words
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1057 1901-08-31 8 Many Killed And Injured. The China Mail says that never in the history of house collapses in Hongkong, which is now an extensive one, has there been recorded such an appalling catastrophe as occurred late on the evening of the 14th inst., when1,057 words
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Article160 1901-08-31 8 According to Timber a journal devoted to the timber trade, there is a movement on foot to “corner” the world’s supply of teak. A similar attempt, it is said, was made not long ago and nothing but the fact that the British government controls the chief160 words
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Article389 1901-08-31 8 The report sent to the EmpressDowager by Yang Yu, the Chinese MiliibtCi to Russia, re a agreement between England and Russia not to interfere with each other on their respective sides of the Great Wall, has, so Shanghai rumour has it, greatly alarmed her. The Empress-Dowager censured Li389 words
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Article286 1901-08-31 8 H. M. S. Jiosnrio under Commander Hamilton arrived at Kuala Klang on the 22nd instant. Mr. Sutherland, of the Chartered Bank here, leaves by the Sappho to-day to take charge of the branch of the Bank at Kuala Lumpur. Mr E. C. J. Tranehell and Dr. Wright286 words
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Article128 1901-08-31 8 The German transport Aletia, Capt. Knuth, arrived from Taku this morning cn route for Bremen and anchored in the roads. She has 169 officers and men on board and is expected to leave to-day. The Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Voronej arrived from Odessa yesterdayevening and anchored in the roads128 words
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Article115 1901-08-31 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times.” Sir, —In view of the fact that there seems to be a considerable difference o r opinion as to whether a franchise for tramways in Singapore should be granted or not, —anyway on any terms that have been suggested,—and further115 words
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Article114 1901-08-31 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times.” Sir, —With reference to “Townsman’s letter in your issue of the 23rd inst. it may interest your readers to know that the following are the ’rikisha fares in Hongkong: 5 cents for 15 minutes. 10 half an hour. 15 one114 words
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Article193 1901-08-31 8 It is rumoured that tb* I Public Works, F.M S J> l rec V)ft/| Taiping his headquarters’ l 1 SCI Dr. Fox, the acting I will proceed on leave to Eum I return of Dr. Wright in Mr. Spooner, the General V r nt V Railways, F.M 8.,193 words
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Article655 1901-08-31 8 Coal Mining. I At Oiuhilien in West Sumatra, tv I Netherlands India Government CM long been experimenting with the h-1 1 T k '°Au 0t Coa l lni,les Coal «an.-l abound there and are worked with cor I net labour. The coal is not of very hS I655 words
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Article889 1901-08-31 9 Home. Suits beat Derbyshire ..\\elD* Jr# runs, Iremongei > i08 runs. Derbyshire, f >*'■* 51 n( Vs, scored only 44, ass .S* S, i Aet* for 17 runs In the ■(ir Derbyshire did very f 1 .."r .coring only 97, andItt ass o-rv successful, taking o The matches889 words
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Article98 1901-08-31 9 A man may be great by chance, but never wise and good without taking paius for it. The only passion which age does not blunt is avarice, which, the longer we live, only becomes the kneer. They declaim most against the world who have most sir ned against it,98 words
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Article419 1901-08-31 9 The Annual General Meeting. The annual general meeting of the members of the Singapore Volunteer Corps w r as held at the Drill Hall yesterday afternoon, Major Murray, the Commandant, in the chair. At the outset of the meeting, the Chairman enquired if representatives of the Press419 words
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Article2533 1901-08-31 9 W hen the P. and O. liner Coromandel arrived here on Thursday afternoon, all the sensible senior police officers had gone home. The office was closed for the day. The Coromandel had a few cases of opium dross on board. Now the local laws forbid the landing2,533 words
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Article384 1901-08-31 10 M. Doumer urged in France as a crushing argument for the Yunnan rail" way, the alleged wealth of that province in coal mines. Yunnan coal, so it was alleged, is of prime quality and is quite equal to the Cardiff article. This statement has aroused indignation in Tonquin384 words
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Article475 1901-08-31 10 Tav 1L S. attache with t.ho British troops in South Africa writes:— In this connection, cavalry and mounted infantry, I will state my belief that our cavalry, as drilled and instructed, is the best in the world to meet successfully the new conditions of war. That dismounted475 words
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Article1679 1901-08-31 10 London 2nd Aug. Glorious Goodwood. To-day the mo9t delightful of all English Race Meetings ends in sun- 1 shine leaving behind a record ofj high class and most enjoyable sport. Royal Ascot is no better than a rowdy picnic in comparison with the quiet beauty and1,679 words
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Article1272 1901-08-31 10 The King and Queen will probably spend a month in Ireland in the spring. Acytblenb gas lights have become very popular amongst the Chinese in Perak. The International Telegraph Conference, postponed from last May, opens in London on the 10th February. The official title of the Inspector1,272 words
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220 1901-08-31 10 On Saturday morning, a young belongmg to Mr. Wee Kay Nang out in a private eharry with two Near the Masonic Club the w became restive and bolted, Street it kicked the driver on his fracturing the lower part of one o legs, then collided220 words
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Article243 1901-08-31 11 j. e ting at the Town Hall. j representative meeting JU" 8 1 residents was held at the s«W**7 n Saturday afternoon with Goonetilleke in the chair r F read letters Irom several residing in the Native Lring their absence and sympathy with the then proposed the t|r243 words
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Article479 1901-08-31 11 Darul Afiah beat The Nationals. hi undecided tie between the Darul gah(Tanjong Pagar Malays) and the jjalu National 11 team (Chinese) in semi-final game of the National cv ili Challenge Cup was re-played i’jeTanjong Pa gar ground yesterday irnoon. By 4-30 a huge crowd, in &h were479 words
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Article435 1901-08-31 11 Apparently the recent order enforcing traffic to proceed at walking pace past the attap Supreme Court, to avoid noise, is found to be unworkable. At any rate a layer of tan has been put down, as was suggested in these columns in the first instance. The435 words
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Article328 1901-08-31 11 Kuala Lipis, '2oth Avgust. Chan Long, a Kuantan mandor, convicted of shooting a Chinese coolie and sentenced to death, was executed the other day in the Lipis gaol. Wan Ismail, lately Penghulu of Gall, near Raub, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for habitually dealing in stolen328 words
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Article362 1901-08-31 11 Peter Jackson, the well known colored prize fighter has died at Roma, Queensland. L ifteen months ago he returned to Sydney on the verge of death from pneumonia, contracted at Skagway while on the road to the Klondyke with Paddy Slavin. Doctors held out little hope of362 words
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Article407 1901-08-31 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Theconcise but vigorousdenunciation that appeared in a short leader published in Saturday’s issue ot your paper on the subject of public I lotteries, as dealt with in a notification in a recent issue of the I Perak Guveruoi&iit GazcAte t407 words
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Article1322 1901-08-31 11 24 th August. We hear it said in certain circles that Kuala Lumpur has at last awakened to the fact that she has been without a spiritual pastor of the Church of England persuasion long enough Mr. Severn's name is mentioned in j connection with the1,322 words
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314 1901-08-31 11 Rickshaws on Bicycle Wheels. A big stride towards rendering infinitely more Comfortable one of the chief means of locomotion in the East has just been made by a Colombo firm, through Mr. G. C. Gnapp, who has recently patented a steel frame, which can314 words
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Article167 1901-08-31 12 A comprehensive report by the Health Commissioner on food preservatives and adulterated and unwholesome food has been issued in Queensland. The report states that the specific gravity of beers and stouts is much below the standard of good English ale and stout. All the samples of ale167 words
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Article167 1901-08-31 12 The French transport Ambique, Capt. Loubati°re, arrived from Taku this morning enroute for Marseilles and anchored in the roads. She has G2< officers and soldiers on board and is expected to leave to-morrow. The German chartered transport E. F. Ferdinand arrived on Saturday evening from Kobe and Taku. She167 words
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Article419 1901-08-31 12 Tnr: Modicul lioport l* n H.C Colony for 1900 says that the -Public Health of the Colony for 1900, taking the deathiate as our guide, was not good all the Settlements, notably Singapore, showing very much higher mortality rates than for 1899. Zymotic disease existed in all the419 words
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Article1912 1901-08-31 12 Donkey rickshas are in use at Kiaochow. 1 t r 1 The French transport Ameriqne left I for Marseilles at 6 this morning. I A smoking concert will be held at the Masonic Club on Saturday, Sept. 7th. H.M S. Centurio'/i has reached Ports- i mouth, and1,912 words
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Article96 1901-08-31 12 A general meeting of the Perak Chamber of Mines was held at Ipoh, the other day, with Mr. Addis ?n the Chair, to fix upon the points to be laic before a forthcoming mining conference in that quarter. The principa points agreed to were the following:96 words
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Article89 1901-08-31 12 There was a fauly large house at the Town Hall last night when the Australian Vaudeville Company produced a new programme which metwith great success. The singing and dancing were greatly appreciated and encores w*ere frequent. Prof. A. Davies bewildered the audience with his tricks. He produced89 words
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Article147 1901-08-31 12 Mr. Belfield will be leaving for England on or about September 24th, when as already announced, he will be relieved by Mr. Clifford. It is likely that the Bingo Mara, sailing about the middle of next month, will take quite a number of Selangor passengers, including Mr. M.147 words
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Article158 1901-08-31 12 Apprehended at n ontrl I Acting Police I McNamara of r I'itijJ Hongkong Daily I> r M leave by the last and came to Ufl to work his way north situation m the Chinese' t service. WhUe waitinr r steamer northward he litJ 7* ne-ed the tiillerent hotel158 words
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Article261 1901-08-31 12 Extraordinary Case I An extraordinary case of cinepbj to defraud Government in connect! 1 with the Tirah Expedition has bet1 ieard Gy a Special Magistrate J 1 Rawalpindi. Kishm Singh, a purchasij agent, was accused of attempting tJ ootain payment of R22,402 f-J goods never supplied. The261 words
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Article224 1901-08-31 12 Some particulars of the trade of Singapore and Penang with the diaine* Malay States for the year 191*0, as com* pared with previous years, have beer* t received at the Board ol Trade, thiougi: the Officer administering the Govern' ment at Singapore: Imports into Singapore. From224 words
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Article162 1901-08-31 13 I the fW** ft*** 1 from outside sources that K t !K» r 1 hin k the Hongkong V*'ri u b very sporting to K<t'- t, iem again at cricket Kestf 11 t [,py are sending up tf° n r xi than three year? Mr s ?tr(162 words
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Article473 1901-08-31 13 n Itt Aiistraliff). ;i„u-o of Comm >n«, on the the Colonial Ofiice un'lei consideration, Sir leader of r; J Vtion, closely inquired into rh African situation. .;i;f»eilain replied in a weighty Husaid that regular warfare, r a time had been sue*bv guerilla tactics, had r J a473 words
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Article978 1901-08-31 13 Half-yearly Meeting. Tub ordinary hail-yearly general meeting of shareholders in this Batik was held at Hongkong on the 17th instant, the Chairman, Mr. R. Shewan, presiding. •The Chairman said: The report just read represents a very prosperous state of affairs at the Bank. It is a978 words
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Article802 1901-08-31 13 Farewell to the Discovery.** A Hearty Send-off. In the presence of a great crowd of well-wishers the good ship Discovery steamed forth from the East India basin on the afternoon of July 31st, and a few minutes later was gliding smoothly towards the -sea. On land802 words
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Article862 1901-08-31 13 To tho Editor of the Straits Timos.** Sir, —In jour issue of the 17th instaut, you quote the following extract from the Malay Maxi 44 Mr. G. Whyte is now passing through Kuala Lumpor after paying a visit to Pahang. We hear on good authority that862 words
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Article150 1901-08-31 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times.** Sir,—My attention has been called to the communication published .in your paper yesterday in which I am accused of trying to make Waterloo Street the happy training ground of my newly bought steed.” The horse in question formerly150 words
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Article410 1901-08-31 13 ARRIVAL OF H.M.S. ALBION. The huge new twin screw first class British battleship Albion Captain W. W. Hewett, arrived this morning from feheerness via Colombo and went alongside No. 7 section Tanjong Pagar Wharf at 10 o’clock to coal, bhe left Miecrness «>n July 11th and Colombo on August 22nd.410 words
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Article163 1901-08-31 13 Memorial Services of a very elaborate nature have been held in Taiynenfu for the massacred missionaries, which were largely attended by the Chinese officials with the exception of the liovernor, who was said to be ill. A huge procession was formed, in which some Chinese infantry were conspicuous,163 words
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Article970 1901-08-31 14 The .Japanese Government has issued a proclamation enjoining kindness to auimuls. The port of Tuluk Anson is notified to be infected owing to an outbreak of cholera. The Chinese Samkzyang Ilautu or presentation of offerings to the dead begins to-night. Me. L. Webster acts as general manager970 words
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Article51 1901-08-31 14 Per X. D L. Konig Albert for Hamburg —Mrs. Yon Rargen and Mr. P. Erichsen. For London—Mrs. Eden Paul and Mr. L. Perry. For Port Said —Rev, John Ohaleron, and Rev Xavia Daly. For Colombo—Mis. J. E, Edwards, and Mr. and Mrs. Mereeke. For Genoa —Mr. O.51 words
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Article77 1901-08-31 14 During the first half of the present year 1,910,1(35 tons of coal were shipped from Moji, of which 293,881 tons were sent to Hongkong, 241 sui to Shanghai, 47,535 to Singapore, 102,302 to Manila. Blinkers for foreign-going ships took 269,514, and Japan ports and bunkers for local steamers77 words
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Article113 1901-08-31 14 The following chapter of accidents is reported from Shanghai under date 19th inst: Mr. Cuthbcrtson, engineer of the steamer Luhrang was fatally shot here. The evidence put forward at the inquest points to the fact that the revolver was accidentally discharged. The engineer of the kerosene steamer113 words
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Article214 1901-08-31 14 A Tokio despatch to the Atahi states that Field-Marshal Marquis Oyama, Chief of the General Staff, will shortly resign. In this connection it is noted that the Marquis, who has always been foremost in entertaining foreign visitors of note, was not present at the reception given214 words
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Article137 1901-08-31 14 The German transport IWu'»wi/t,Capt W. Schweer, arrived this morning from Tsingtau bound for Bremerhaven and anchored in the roads. She has 23 officers, 14 subalterns, and 745soldiereon board, and is expected to leave to-night, l’he troops on board the Tucuman are the Ist Seebatailion belonging to the Guards. They137 words
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Article220 1901-08-31 14 One feature of the coloured labour problem in Australia is that arising from the pearlshell fisheries on the N. \V. Court. Restriction of Asiatic labour there means trammelling a profitable industry. The labour force engaged comes from Singapore and arq a mixed lot of Asiatics. They are signed on220 words
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Article197 1901-08-31 14 Caught in a Typhoon. The X-C. Daily Xeirs gives the following account of the wreck of the Russian canco boat, b'luanzrni/iixf* r Witle bound from Moji to Sing*pore with a cargo of coal, which left Moji on July 29th and was caught in a typhoon twenty-five miles197 words
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Article244 1901-08-31 14 Man to be buried three days and taken up alive. In the interest of science, Dr. T. J. Betiero, of Chicago, lias asked the Board of Iloahh of that city for a permit to bury a live hypnotised man. He means to show that there is a244 words
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Article201 1901-08-31 14 Fanny Kemble once gave a most amusing instance of the extent to which stage whispering may be carried on unknown to the audience. It was in a well-known theatre, and Romeo and Juliet* was the play. Romeo was at the words (stage version, not Shakespeare’s), Quick let me201 words
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Article173 1901-08-31 14 Thi*: Scha’clzeristhe MilUarzeitanj gives the following as the expenditure on their armies and navies of the six greatest European Powers at the three several epochs of 1880,1890 and 1900:— 1880. 1890. 1900. Germany...£*20,*2."»U,000 £29,800,000 £37,800,000 Russia ...£36,900,000 £38,900,000 £36,000,000 France ...£30,000,000 £31 ,*2.70,000 £38,300,000 Italy ...£10,000,000 £19,500,000 £17,400,000173 words
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448 1901-08-31 14 THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND THE DAILY MAIL. A good deal of interest has been I aroused by a contest between the I Houst of Commons and the Daily Muil I The latter paper recently published I several official secrets which, in the I opinion of Hie (Jovernment, ought I448 words
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798 1901-08-31 14 Judgment B Judgment has been 4 Justice Law, in the Sn Vfen bt B H.e action iiflfectin* they* hstat«( ilolyroo<l" •Singapore, which was rL B S® auction. Gently Hli Lordship Said the H property Jaffar bin Haii out a summons askingL that the purchaser,798 words
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Article175 1901-08-31 15 the coolest sight in London £Rfl 7rlP oa 10th ult. was the swim\t the Bath Club, when the Annual competition tor the I Challenge Shield was held. audience was restricted. 13' j! 1 the m aic ;and w,1 »ch last I en lV ed discreetly behind a screen175 words
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Article630 1901-08-31 15 I tier Appearance in the Far East. I \v 1: certain circumstances it is I for a prominent person to I h -trici incognito, even under I .*t .:1b* popular pationym ot I. and this especially applies I oi th-J public who have I L .yi unit*630 words
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Article328 1901-08-31 15 The Indiarubber (Mexico) Co. It is feared the failure of this Company, which is severely criticised in the Investors Review will make it difficult to obtain support from London shaieholders for rubber enterprises for some time to come No other end was possible than that proposed by the328 words
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522 1901-08-31 15 R. E. v. 35th Co. R. G. A. The replayed tie between these teams in the first round of the Warren Shield competition took place last evening on the Esplanade before a large crowd of spectators. Through some misunderstanding the goal posts were not up at522 words
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Article310 1901-08-31 15 Years of Shameful Neglect.” The following from the London Daily Telegraph will interest Volunteer Artillerymen in Singapore. It is taken from an article on the present position of the Volunteer force at home: There is, however, one branch of the oluuteers that requires encouragement. For years the Volunteer310 words
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Article466 1901-08-31 15 The report of the committee of the Singapore Temperance Club has been issued, from which it seems that the Institute lias maintained its popularity during the fourth year of the present committee’s management. Although it was feared the depaiture of the European regiment would he disastrous, the466 words
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Article634 1901-08-31 15 The duty on tin collected by the Selangor Government from January to July amounted to SI,(514,648, which shews an excess over the estimated amount of *447,98U. Mr. Skeat the author of Malay Magic has in hand a new book Fables and Folk-tales” to be published next month.634 words
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Article72 1901-08-31 15 Per N.D.L. Preuss&n from Hamburg— Mr., Mrs. and Miss Habekost, Mrs. and Miss Murphy, Messrs. Schulze and Teiehet. From Antwerp —Messrs.Heize, Van Mannen, Kleinhout, and Druse. From Southampton —Mr. Krosett. From Genoa-Mr. Stringer, Mr. and Lady Roxana Paterson, Messrs. Koppel, McLardb,Uulshoff, Brugmann. Van Tol, Thumann, and Miss72 words
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Article124 1901-08-31 15 Mr. R. 0. N. Anderson, the Engineer in charge of the Irrigation Works at Bagan Serai, will go on leave to Europe by the middle of next month. Probably he will be succeeded by Mr. C. LPark, the Assistant Engineer on the Irrigation Staff, who124 words
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Article159 1901-08-31 15 Close of the Tournament. Tiie Autumn tennis tournament' was brought to a successful conclusion Ia6t evening, in spite of the weather, when Mrs. Saunders (runner-up) met Mrs. Lovell (holder) for the Championship. The result was a great surprise, Mis. Saunders beating Mrs Lovell 3-6, 6-l,i> 4.159 words
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Article166 1901-08-31 15 A propos of the Chinese Indemnity regarding which Reuter has left the Far East in blank ignorance for some weeks past, the following are the dates of payment and the amounts and instalments of the indemnity to the various Powers which are believed to have been agreed166 words
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Article231 1901-08-31 15 Mr. Baird’s lecture on the South African war, last night, at the Town Hall was numerously attended. The lecturer rivetted the attention of the audience by spirited explanations of the slide views shown. Mr. Baird, who had worked at the seat of war for the spiritual231 words
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Advertisement72 1901-08-31 15 LAND SALE. At Powell and Co.’s sale-room yesterday, three out of the fifteen Govern meat building a lotments at Btanley and Cecil Streets were disposed of. Lots 1, 2, and 3 with a totri are i of 8,94d square feet were knocked down to Mr. G. Pertile at the upset72 words
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Article275 1901-08-31 16 Bishop Potter of New York uses language that’s free.” Bishop Potter of New York does not stop to allow his ideas or opinions to ferment before expressing them; but they are frequently very much to the point. When he described an incident with a jinrikisha man in Singapore275 words
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481 1901-08-31 16 Will arrive here in a day or so. The U S. transport McClellan with the American delegates who are to enquire into the administration of tin Philippines, arrived at Colombo on the 20ih iii6t., having left New York forty-one days before. The delegates areSenator Hon.481 words
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Article1972 1901-08-31 16 Home. At Leyton on the 15th inst. Yorkshire beat Essex by an innings and 33 runs but the champion county made its lowest score of the season. Essex batted first, but made only 30 runs, Hirst taking seven wickets, for 12 runs Yorkshire then scored 104, Mead capturing1,972 words
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Article364 1901-08-31 16 Mr. Morgan’s Ultimatum. I The New York correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph wired as follows on August 4th The Steel Trust yesterday rejected the demands made by the employe*, and the greatest labour war ever known I now threatens the steel industry. A general strike in364 words
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Article1950 1901-08-31 16 MUN ICI PAL COMMISSION. The usual fortniehtlv I Municipal I yesterday afternoon, the I J. O. Anthomw, in the S a *r I were also present Messrs s Tu,| Barker, Cuscaden. Tee T"’ *5 I Choa Giang Tbye, Choon Guan; with the ’u"' 1 W| Secretary, Mr. PolgUse an a1,950 words
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Article261 1901-08-31 17 The design of the new British battle- j slops of the King Eduard class represents a most striking advance, or, indeed, almost a revolutionary change from past British types. Instead of a battery composed of a few very heavyguns for the attack of thick armour, and many261 words
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Article32 1901-08-31 17 Said a certain poor ail ng King’s Proctor, If I do not shortly get better The calls of this fancy -priced Dr. Will make me forever hie Dr32 words
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Article553 1901-08-31 17 BRUTAL TRAGEDY ON THE STEAMER BENMOHR.’* An Italian seaman named Ercole Laura murdered Mr. Richard W. Jones, second mate of the British steamer Benmohr Capt. A. Wallace, .at the Tanjong Pagar Wharf, at about hall past three o’clock yesterday afternoon The sailor stabbed his officer in553 words
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Article141 1901-08-31 17 lie Turns up off Macao. The sea serpent has been seen near Macao While the Customs cruiser Kumnng was oft one of the small islands to the south of Macao, the other day, the sea serpent was sighted some little distance away. It was at tirs» taken141 words
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Article133 1901-08-31 17 Last year the Anti-I oot-Binding Society offered prizes for essays on the subject of its work. Over 200 essays were sent in, most of them strongly condemning the practice of foot-binding. A few, however, says Mrs. Arnold Foster, of Wuchang, defended the custom on the following grounds“ Bound feet133 words
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Article514 1901-08-31 17 CoL.-SkUGT. Glennie, 8.V.R. has been made Second-Lieutenant in that Corps. Second-Lieut. Ellis is promoted to Lieutenant. H. M. S. Lizard leaves for Sydney, N. S. W., on Sunday afternoon or Monday morning. The Brink is now on tier way down from Hongkong, and on her arrival the514 words
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Article72 1901-08-31 17 A return match between the S.Y.R. and the Rest was bowled at theTanglin Club last night, the 8.V.R. winning by 34 points. Scores 8. V. R. The Rest. Pie. Stratton.„ 720 A. A. Gunn f-90 Ptc. Cunliffe 716 W.fJ.Southam 068 Pte J.G.Mactaggart666 Capt. White.. 646 Ptc Catto 603 A.72 words
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Article125 1901-08-31 17 Events seem to be shaping toward the early incorporation of Fiji with either Australia or New Zealand (says the Sydney Daily Telegraph). In Fiji itself the hopes that were aroused among the white population by the New Zealand Governmeot’s recent island federation propaganda evidently continue undiminished.125 words
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1134 1901-08-31 17 THE MURDER ON THE S. S. BENMOHR.” INQUEST YESTERDAY. The inquest on the body of Richard W. Jones, second mate of the s. 8. Benmohr who was fatally stabbed on board the Benmohr at Taojong Pagar wharf on Wednesday afternoon was held at the General Hospital yesterday afternoon. The Italian,1,134 words
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Article1335 1901-08-31 18 This Morning’s Proceedings. The accused, Ercole Laura, was brought before Mr. Sarwar at the Police Court this morning on a charge of murder. Mr. Van Cuylenburg defended the accused by order of the Government. Mr. J. J. Watson, chief officer of the Benmohr stated that1,335 words
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171 1901-08-31 18 Messks. Itodyk and Davidson write to us pointing out that our report of the judgment by Mr. Justice Lhw in the Supreme Court in the matter of the sale of the Mount Victoria Estate, in Wednesday’s Strutts Times is erroneous. Messrs. Rod) k and Davidson171 words
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Article2317 1901-08-31 18 (Via Australia and Ceylon.) Horae. London August 8th. —Last session a measure was brought forward on behalf »f the London and India Docks Joint Committee to repeal exemptions from rates or charges of lighters and similar craft using the docks under the management of the Joint Committee2,317 words
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122 1901-08-31 19 II ir t »m*ral meeting ot tlie /srr fits Chinese British ieid las* night in the were about 150 ii i,: 1 he Hon'hle Dr. I/mi ,/dcd until Mr. Seah v j’iie report and ac- 1 r .L..: *n circulated among .*.{unmiraoudly v.'rc the olliccrs elected122 words
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Article254 1901-08-31 19 ..is-, d tho Siligr* »>;>;»• 1 1 Yivstoiii ly when i/» cv*is Si i 'kefl b\ .tore lvspoofiv«ly i ut Mr. .joiifiston s ri;inliin* at on«*e gaiticc! ,!.i 1) i 1 e inoiciisud grauu.qs about a l**ngtli alidad 211:10 siftrn chase v, in.-4- i tie distance bef\.‘i254 words
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Article849 1901-08-31 19 I bfcf'jJl'jwiug istiie text of the address P*'*!to Mr G. T. Hare, at Kuala p. l :r on Saturday last, by the Chip :r -he Federated Malay States. I N'j'K. K-q., Secretary for Chinese I i*di*rated Malay States. tlime-e of the Federated Malay849 words
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Article166 1901-08-31 19 Wednesday's Play. Ladies' Singles. Final. Mrs. Adams beat Mrs. Far rant, 6-2,6-3. Mixed Doubles Class) Final. MiS Saunders A Mr. Mulholland beat Mr. Mrs. Gan slower 6-1, 6-4. Championship Pairs. Miss J. Gunn Mr. Green beat Mrs. Salzmann A M r. J.G.MacLaggart 6-3,5-6, 6-2. Thursday’s Play.166 words
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Article389 1901-08-31 19 Per s. s. Ban Liong from Cotei —Capt. A. I B Flak Per s. s. Ruby from Palembang—Mr. Noble. Per s. s. Sappho from Klang via ports— Messrs. Dunkerlev, Paxon, and Pasqual. Per s. s. A fud tea from Rangoon —MeB9r6. Jaques Faure, a <1 W. 11. Higgs.389 words
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Article196 1901-08-31 19 Undei iii'.sDealingtuefollowing ab'tn evlotions are used: —str. —steamer sh. —*hip cq.—barquo; sch —schooner; Yo;.-- Yacht Cru. —Cruiser; Gbt. —Gunboat; TorTorpedo; H.p.—Hor?9-power Br t.Sritieh U. S. —United Stales: Fr.~ French Gsr. —German Dut.- D itch Job.—Johore Ac., G. c., —General •argo d.p.—deck nassangers U U kmi tain T.196 words
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Article1329 1901-08-31 19 Arrivals Since Noon of Yesterday. Albion, Brit. 720 tons. Capt Curtis, 29tli Aug. From Bombay, 7 th A ug. Go. Borneo Cov. Ltd. For Bangkok, 30th —B. W. Betty Rus. str. 1,798 tons, Capt T* dd,29th Aug. From NovorosMck, 3oih July. G.c. Boustead A Co. For Port1,329 words
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Article1538 1901-08-31 20 J. Cl AO j k- amk A l To3- 1 a-m From Sailed. Consignees. d Rig j f i j i i JNr.g if 17 Timandra Brit bq.j 1500 Olive Port Natal July 8 and Co. 21 Ban Lioug Dut str.I 275 Koenig Cotie Aug 14 Ek Leong Chan1,538 words
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Article931 1901-08-31 20 Hate. Name Fi.aoAKm-! Captai* I>F21 r*«ati*»n Aug 21 Fob Aim Rrit *tr. Robertson Klang via ports 22 K'an Yang j str. Hoppen Muar and Malacca 22 Chow Phva str. Jellicoe Malacca and Klang 22 Sui Sang str. Tadd Hongkong 22 j Richmond str. Mann Fremantle via ports 22 Tydeus931 words
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Advertisement442 1901-08-31 19 COMMON SENSE'-NUTSHELL A new medical work on the cause* and moat scientific and effectual mean* of self-cur* ever discovered for nervosa itud fanclionmi dcbUtoy, «mW of vitality, (Uprutloo of Mil tit*, Me. .with practical observation* on marriage and fuB direction? tor removing certain disqualification* that deetroy the happiness of wedded442 words
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Advertisement123 1901-08-31 20 The Universal Remedy for A'-iduy o: t e otouao.i. Headache, Heartburn. Indices*ion. Sour Eructations, Bilious AQecuons. The Physician's Cure for Gout, Rheumatio Gout and Gravel; tto safest and most gentle luedicine for Infants, Children, Delicate Females, and the Sickness of Pregnancy. A A iDINNEFORDS [MAGNESIA Sold Throughout the World. M.123 words
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Advertisement94 1901-08-31 20 WAN! ED, for Mining Company in Pahang, competent Surveyor' and Astayer (with knowledge of mining and mine accounts preferred). Good Salary to really competent man. Apply to A. B Office c/o this paper. SCHWEITZER'S lie Best: Purest COCOA. Now ©specialty packed in double-lidded cinnenrujgfreshness for jean, in all climate*. <ftPIOL94 words
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Advertisement938 1901-08-31 20 peau, ami other?, combine, all rVf^ i a irtediciue of tne kind. a*d n employe*! ,Qr P»»**. Bh.»rtu.i.^j? Un 1 the unnaiy vi ga ug ,‘flectiiai'v r mr 1 I »‘U, of which L? n U r r Stricture .tml other seiiou* di**,*; V l tati..n o! the iower bowel938 words
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