The Straits Budget, 9 January 1902
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section112 1902-01-09 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” jb e 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. ir.u-HKi* OVER Half112 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 9TH JANUARY.
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Article24 1902-01-09 1 I Ox the tit it in>t. the wife of J. C* looi v \N of a daughter. I (Java papeis jd« ase copy.)24 words
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Article33 1902-01-09 1 It u.v-sEMAr-l’AHAcrET.—On the 28th ■f.vene.er. the Church of St. Antoi ne, [t Baris, Chak otte, eldest daughter of lladai!,* Veuve t Hague r DE Saint Imoi I;, to F.milk Es. Chasseh u.33 words
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Article172 1902-01-09 1 1ka!iin«. Articles. I 1 lac** Figures. I Admirals* at V arinnee. I Bangkok Snipping. |w.\L I Market tjuot .lions. I •'dapping News. I Passenger l.itt. I Holier News. I Vii.int: News. I Bowing Knees. I By ilie Wav. l-l’-dv,.g Enquiry. 'i k hunkering. I Bawling. iieport. hl172 words
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Article585 1902-01-09 1 n afoke, 9th January, 1902. 1 PRODUCE. P r Kali lS/'O kJ, 0 f'PPw, Black b B runw No1 1% P*ku- i5%'ba«i.;;;;; pS3Sr«v^;r :g! Tapioca, smalI Flake 5 35 do do 1st quality 6 66 do med flake 5.75 do small pearl w 5 50 do med. do 5585 words
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Article208 1902-01-09 1 Th« mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. O. s. Valettn. The mail for Europe, next, week, is fixed for the M. M. s. s. Indue. The mail from Europe of the 13th Dee. by The M. M. Lavs arrived on Wednesday the mail208 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article111 1902-01-09 1 London 4th January. The correspondent of the Times at Paris* published secret documents communicated to him by Dr. Uiar, who has recently returned from Manchuria. It is alleged fhat these documents prove that a bargain ha111 words
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129 1902-01-09 1 Later A luncheon has been given to the Marquis Ito at the Mansion House, at whicn there was a brilliant gathering The Lord Mayor delivered a speech in which he highly eulogised the Mikado and extolled129 words
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46 1902-01-09 1 London bth Jan. The China medal to be issued to the British troops will have three clasps—one for the capture of the Taku forts one for the defence of the Legation, and one for the relief of the Legations46 words
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31 1902-01-09 1 Dewet has ordered the Boer commandants to retard the work of the British blockhouses at any cost. As a result, serious fighting is expected.31 words
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Article16 1902-01-09 1 Since Dec. 29th, General BruceHamilton has captured one hundred Boers, including General Erasmus.16 words
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31 1902-01-09 1 London 6th Jan. The Panama Canal Company has formally offered its whole property to the United States Government for forty millions of dollars (gold).31 words
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Article14 1902-01-09 1 The situation as regards Argentina and Chili is again becoming critical.14 words
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15 1902-01-09 1 Twelve hundred goods waggons are iietng shipped to the Cape.15 words
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41 1902-01-09 1 THE WAR. SCOTS GREYS AMBUSHED. 6 Killed— 13 Wounded. London Ith January. A party of Scots Greys has been ambushed near Bronkhorstspruit in the Transvaal, with the loss of six killed and thirteen wounded. The enemy retired after two hours’ lighting.41 words
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Article47 1902-01-09 1 A correspondent of the Tim's writing from firmed (Transvaal), on the 29th December, says that General BruceHamilton’s column has been obliged to refit. Such respites to the Boers, are, he points out, regrettable, hut are inevi table unless more men and animals are available.47 words
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52 1902-01-09 1 Later A force of South African Constabulary, under Major Beresford, were engaged with a Boer force in central Orange River Colony on the 4th in9t. The British force killed a Field Cornet and 10 men, and captured two Field Cornets and52 words
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Article20 1902-01-09 1 Landau Bth Jan. The Marquis Iti has received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.20 words
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Article16 1902-01-09 1 Volunteers for service in South Africa are offering themselves in overwhelming numbers.16 words
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Article15 1902-01-09 1 Australia is expected to send 3000 Volunteers. Some have already been sent.15 words
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Article20 1902-01-09 1 An Army order gives officers of the Yeomanry the same status as those ol the Militia.20 words
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65 1902-01-09 1 Later General Plumer, to the north of Amersfoort, in the Transvaal, engaged Commandant Christian Botha on the 3rd and 4th inst. General Plumer drove off the enemy. But a portion of the force, under Major Vallentin, of the Soraemet Regiment,65 words
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Article21 1902-01-09 1 Several laagerß have been captured in different localities. 378 Boers were accounted for in the past week.21 words
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Article1000 1902-01-09 1 (Straits Times 6 th January.) Simultaneously with the publication of the British Board of Trade Report for November and the ten preceding months of. the past year, comes the issue of Mr. Lyman Gage’s annual report upon the finances of the United States for the fiscal year ended(Straits Times, 6th January.) - 1,000 words
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Advertisement83 1902-01-09 1 free price of the Stm t* iW« i-, P v,,r.»r.i The poet free price S'tniU Hvhft is St2i> a year, or 40 „ect—;irv to subscribe for a year. Isjl eript ions for shorter periods are tii -an, proportionate rate of price as YlJsnof., Hwltjet can bo sent to meet ltl83 words
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Article699 1902-01-09 2 (Straits Times 6th J muary When Admiral Dewey went horap from Manila, all America opened its heart to him. He landed at New York to find that city dressed in its best holiday finery, with Fifth Avenue, the favorite thoroughfare for parades, arched, festooned and lined with(Straits Times, 6th J muary ) - 699 words
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Article4339 1902-01-09 2 (StraitB Times Bth January.) The returns to hand from Bangkok by yesterday’s mail, may not justify broad conclusions regarding the growuh of German shipping in this region, but they present features that Will certainly appeal to commercial interest, lhe transfer to the German flag of the two principal(StraitB Times, Bth January.) - 4,339 words
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Article1049 1902-01-09 3 Bencoolen is notified to be an infected port owing to the prevalence of cholera there, Mk. and Mrs. Velge and Mr. Askir arrived by the lUin Ilin Quail troin Port Swettenham this morning. Vacant land in Kuala Lumpur, close to the town, has recently changed hands at1,049 words
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Article24 1902-01-09 3 The following telegram has been received from the manager at Raub “Crushing finished. 3 400 toP3 of stone realized 1,300 oz. smelted gold.”24 words
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Article28 1902-01-09 3 A telegram has been received from the manager at South Raub to the following effect: Crushing finished. 277 ton8 of stone realized 111 oz. -melted gold.”28 words
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Article564 1902-01-09 3 A Chinese General, whom the French call Marshal Sou, has done M. Doumer good service by keeping in check the brigands who used to cross the frentier into Tonquin for harrying purposes. Rumour lias it that AI. Doumer had gained him over by a present of $30,000 and564 words
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Article70 1902-01-09 4 Thk II irbour M ister at Penang rep >r K .a tint after J in. 1st tlieri has bd.5.1 ex-uoite i a 5&U ord ;r occulting light with an illuminated are of 270° at Tanjon Hwtu, Straits of M ilaeca, L it. 4° 18 5 >” X70 words
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Article70 1902-01-09 4 The rowing races tor boats manned by E aropean crews, which bad to be postpone 1 on New Year s Di v on account of tiie rough weather, came off yesterday evening TheK >yai Engineers’ boat did not pu in an appearance. Five boats from H. M. Brisk70 words
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Article243 1902-01-09 4 spice trade in the Moluccas especially in the island of Banda, which is famed for nutmegs and mace, has been brought down very low. The spices tind a in trket at. Amst erilam, where prices have fallen considerably. Growers fancy that they have not fair play at243 words
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Article433 1902-01-09 4 Finding of the Court. The Government Gazette published the following finding au»l order of the Marine Courlof Inquiry iield on the 17th Dec. to investigate the circumstances attending the stranding of the British steamship Amherst: The Amherst was a steam vessel of 107.88 tons registered tonnage, official number433 words
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Article1009 1902-01-09 4 An Appreciation. Under #the heading of 44 Students of Asia” the Spedatf/r hails Mr. Clifford as one cf the great writers of the day in his particular splieie—the portraying the East -and ranks him with Rudyard Kipling. The following extracts are from the article referred1,009 words
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Article1438 1902-01-09 4 The American Tobacco Co. send a handsome calendar for the year. The R IMS. Canning is expected I to arrive here to-day from Calcutta. 4— Mr. KeJaart came by the Poh Ann from Po t Swettenham this morning. —4 Mr. Ribeiro a..d Mr. Sbapira came by the1,438 words
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Article98 1902-01-09 4 The Ham burg-American li n f Liquid Fuel. ne «N| Thb Ham burg-American j; r Ferd. Laeisz took in 340 tons 0 f 7 1 fuel at Pulo Bukom on .Sat'ird*. lj l arrived a long-id** at 7.20 am '1 from Penang, finished 10 a m arid left98 words
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Article114 1902-01-09 4 I The December monthly played on Saturday. Dee. resulted in an easy win for 1{. B\n worth who handed in a nett :c scores returned were as follows J R. Hutterworth A. Thomson 47 7=4*. B. C. Stoker 45— <*=4; J. W. Stewart 53—7^ A. Dowie r3—f114 words
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Article65 1902-01-09 4 Teutonia Club v. Tanglin Club. A match was recently played the above and resulted in a victory for u Tanglin Club by 514 points. Append* are full scores TANGLIN CLUB. Cunliffe I474 Daib, shire l^i White 1.4J4 Southam 1.412 Mactaggart i :<ki Bowes 1354 Total s,4t>* TEUTONIA CLUB. Wolber65 words
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Article142 1902-01-09 4 Said to Suffer from Smokers Throat A cable from London to the Ne» York Sun adds another version to tia reports which have been circulated regarding the throat trouble with whitt it is alleged that the King is a 111 i dec This latest, report says It is142 words
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Article168 1902-01-09 4 The share market remains in a v, dull stale especially in mining The following table shows the p ,icV of some of the principal siiaies 1900, 1901, and 1902: Jan. 6, Jan. 5, -l*"- 4 1900 19ni lH,rj Tin Mines Chendariang $200.00 $175.00 Jelebu 11.50 5.90 ,i Temelong168 words
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Article324 1902-01-09 5 question of Machinery. of Agricultural Notes in rl as been asked by a T'Sut. living .on the Rewa r ;,e following questions: pheap machine on the tjieic LIJ has been proved to be a t and putting into .1 condition the fibre of the 1 l A \\',,iild324 words
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383 1902-01-09 5 The List of Fixture s. Tv rt<m’u say*:—We are in a -.’i n t*» > a c lii-P there is little a* t > a era her team visiting ii:d n- x’ sunnie r from Australia, ih i •ursuance of deliberations prior to ;e’ ar*383 words
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Article152 1902-01-09 5 St. Thomas’ Walk Again Suffers. Scarcely a night passes without some house in the Tanglin district being ransacked by burglars Sometime during Saturday night or in the early hours of Sunday morning burglars entered No. 3 Saint Thomas’ Walk, the residence of Mr Olto Sell we mer,152 words
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Article295 1902-01-09 5 A New Cadet Corps. Loud Curzon ti is evinced giv. it interest in the org tmsation of the i inperial Cadet Corps in India, winch he has founded for the tra> nine of young nobles to fit them f >. service as officers n the295 words
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Article122 1902-01-09 5 The Secretary ot State has approved the appointment of Mr. F. .1 B Dykes lobe warden of mines for Negri Sembilan and Selangor. Mr. C. R. Coiinac, assistant superintendent of posts and telegraphs, Selangor, to act as Superintendent of posts *nd telegraphs, Negri Sernbilan. Mr. N. R.122 words
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Article198 1902-01-09 5 The Rumoured Purchase by the Standard Oil Company. A telegram from New York to the London Morning Lea/ljer dated Dec. 7th, says: All reports as to a Standard Oil deal with the Shell Oil Company appear to have so far only come from England. The Staudard Oil198 words
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Article1708 1902-01-09 5 (By a Special Correspondent). Ijabuan B. AT. B. —Twenty years of direct government were preceded by I observations, more or less close, of conditions in the territory ever since this place became a British Colony in 1847,! that interval of do years having contri- j bated at1,708 words
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Article533 1902-01-09 5 The Hok Seng from Penang yesterday brought Mr. F. J. Batten as passenger. The new Army Corps for Loudon consists of 36,800 officers and men, and 90 guns. Detachments of the Malay States Guides to be stationed at Penang have arrived there. Capt. Warren R. G. A.,533 words
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Article172 1902-01-09 5 The Assizes opened this morning before the Chief Justice (Sir Lionel Cox). There are thirteen cases down for trial, the most important of which is that involving charges against Police officials of voluntarily causing hurt for the purpose of extorting information which might lead to detection of172 words
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Article97 1902-01-09 6 A meeting ot cue members of the New Harbour Dock Co. in liquidation was held at 1 Prince Street yesterday when the following resolutions were carried That the Account submitted to this meeting and shewing the inannet in which the winding up has been conducted and97 words
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Article349 1902-01-09 6 Ax informal nc ehng of shareholders oi the Bipiau Tin Mining Co. was heln yesterday at Gresham House, Battery Road. Mr. T» dre, the manager, was present, and gave explanations as to the delivery of the water from the ditch into the pipe-line, from which it349 words
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Article343 1902-01-09 6 It is rumoured that an English syndicate has olfered *250,000 for some mining land at Gem pa. The Government of Perak include in the estimates for this year a sum of $43,000, to he devoted to the ion of a new iron bridge at Tapah over the Batting343 words
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Article825 1902-01-09 6 Jan. 5th. At last tfie festive season is over and Malacca has resumed the even tenor of her wa)t Christmas Day is a great day in Malacca owing to the large percentage of Portuguese in the populat ion, they ail decorate their houses with green vegetable matter, pink825 words
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Article2250 1902-01-09 6 THE FIRST TEST MATCH. Full Account of the Game. The first of this season's series of test matches between Australia and MacLaren’s English team was entered upon on Dec. 13th last, on the h) dney Cricket Ground. At tiie outset the weather prospects were unpromising, for there2,250 words
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Article98 1902-01-09 6 Gieat Britain had still a great deal tc learn,.so the lecturer had said, before she could command the undivided admiration and respect of the whole world, and he was the roan to show her how it wa? to he done. What does this nation need? shouted98 words
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Article198 1902-01-09 6 A Professors Investigations e Doctor Ax* 1 Holst, Professor of M*‘* dicine in the University of Christiania, who is making a nine months’ tour <» the tropics with the special oljcctot studying plague and beri-beri, ha? *J m rived at Rangoon. He will reniajn about a month198 words
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Article1149 1902-01-09 7 t\ r ia Australia) goer Brutality. re *ults of tlia inquiry instituted TJd'Kitchener as fa> the atrocities &>’ liav e been committed hy the V*' it ill'* batdeol JLakeii La a-z to, L VUstern Transvaal, oil October 1 v»* inst been published. It is !l ;5 British prisoners1,149 words
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Article1132 1902-01-09 7 Mu. W. C. Cadi 11 and Mr. W. Ilutt* n are due by P. A* O. mail on Feb. Dili. What, is the difference between form and ceremony We sit upon the one and stand upon tire other. > The llebe from Deli this morning brought Mr1,132 words
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Article1132 1902-01-09 7 A DINNER IN LONDON. A dinner, at which between 50 anc 60 guests were present was given to His Highness the Sultan of Johore at the Carlton Hotel (London) on 11th Dec., by Mr. and Mrs. \V. G. Gulland and Mr. and Mrs. Cosmo G. Paterson,— L. <£• C. Express. - 1,132 words
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Article132 1902-01-09 7 Dr. W. R. C Middleton reported at the Central Police Station this morning that at 11 o’clock last night, he left his residence, “Clare Grove,” Orchard Road, and went to the Thompson Road Reservoir where he stayed for the night. He left his tukan aver in132 words
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Article127 1902-01-09 7 A strange scene was witnessed on board the German sir. Privzess Irene upon her arrival at Yokohama a couple of weeks ago, and just after Hhe had come alongside the pier. A seaman had just stepped over the side on the gangway ladder when a127 words
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Article252 1902-01-09 7 The funeral of the late Mr. Henry Minchin Simons took place on 7th December at St Jude’s, South Kensington, and the concluding portion of the ceremony at the Brompton cemetery. The service uas conducted by Prebendary Eardley Wilinnt, vicar of St. Jude’s. Between 50252 words
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Article778 1902-01-09 8 It is not often that sounds of revelry by night emerge from the quiet and high-walled premises of St. Mary’s, on Hill Btreet, where Sister Katherine and her kindly lady assistants bring up their scores of tiny protegees in the way that good little gir's ought to go,778 words
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Article28 1902-01-09 8 For Hongkong C. A pear due Jan. 0th o. Baltic Port* Siam in F**b. B»M. L mdon via porta Sinai due Jau. 16th vl«28 words
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Article258 1902-01-09 8 A gentleman may wander." —Beaumont. London YAih December. A Happy New Year will be a seasonable wish when these lines appear in print, and if wishing will make you happy then consider your happiness secured. The old year will not leave us, in these parts, much258 words
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Article1438 1902-01-09 8 MM. CHAMBKLAIN AND THE JO FIORE STATE RAILWAY SCHEME. The Sultan of Johore, who recently arrived in London, has had several interviews with Mr. Chamberlain at the Colonial Office on the subject of the proposed Johore Railway concerning which there is a strong difference ut1,438 words
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Article146 1902-01-09 8 Sir Alexander Swettenham had an audience of the King on 10th inst. on his appointment, as Governor of British Guiana. It is set forth in a West Indian Committee circular that Sir Alexander expressed to the Committee on a recent date his hope that the Government would146 words
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Article679 1902-01-09 8 The disclosures made in a recent case heard at Biisbaue of the modus operandi of the inine-salter are amusing and at the same time instructive. A man named John Franklin Monro Hall was indicted at the Criminal Court on a charge of false pertences by means of679 words
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Article2291 1902-01-09 8 Unfortunately I am not skill American law, but I think th l!i I Americans as nation—are ill in charging their own nation** seemingly exorbitant fee f, 8 privilege of visiting their own pos-essions. There was a man this past week. He was a *k*, 1 Texas Cowboy,2,291 words
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Article114 1902-01-09 9 E 'RLY this morning it was discovered that a large steamer was ashore at Pulo Sambu near the spot where the French transport Vinhlong went ashore some time ago. She is supposed to be a Norwegian oil-tanker. Later we learn that she is the British steamer Thyrn114 words
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Article36 1902-01-09 9 EXPECTED ARRIVALS. (Booked). Passengers for Singapore. Per P. O. e. s. China connecting with the 8. 8. Parramatta, at t-olombo, from London 13th Dec.,due UthJan. Mrs. Bqale, Mr A Cavendish, Mrs. Webb, Miss Holdcroft.36 words
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645 1902-01-09 9 The Decimal v. L. S. D. Americans and Canadians who have liv%d fur a considerable time in England, and those who have done a mort or less international business for nearly a lifetime, have often admitted that they never succeed in becoming entirel) at home645 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article109 1902-01-09 9 Uuder this heading the following abbreviations are used —str.—steamer 8h.— -ihip; bq —barque; sell—schooner; Yet.— Yacht; Cru —Cruiser; Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor. —Torpedo; H.p.-Horse-power; Brit.—British; U. 8—United States; Fell—French Ger. —German; Dut. —Dutch; Joh.—Johore; ire., G.c.—General-cargo; d.p.- deck passenger; U.—Uncert An T. P. VV.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P D.—Tanjong109 words
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Article1354 1902-01-09 9 Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. Ansfjar. Nor. gtr. 2,324 tons, Capt Hanneetad 8th J»m. From Calcutta, 28th Dec. coal Bcustead A Co. U—Rds. A#ama, Brit. str. 2,671 Capt Bernent, 8th Jan. From Hongkong, 2nd Jan. G.c. Gil- Allan Wood A Co. For New York, 11th— Kdft. Ay1,354 words
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Article550 1902-01-09 9 Nam*, fort, probable date of arrival, mad name of agent*. STBAMRR8. Alicante, Li verpool. left Dec 7; Barlow. Ajax, Liverpool, Jan 16; Mansfield. Au tralind, Fremantle, Jan 22; Boustead. Australia, New Nork, left Dec 7; Ambria. Hongkong, Feb 18; Behn Meyer. Annam, Europe. Jan 20; Behn Meyer. Annara,550 words
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Article778 1902-01-09 10 1 r L.w I j I t Vessel’s Name A I Tons. Captain From Sailed Consignees 5 Rio. i j 8 R. 8cbiff Baroe ,J ut str. 63 Nacodah jRhio Jan ii l’«rg Chai 3 Preussen* Ger str 3278 Prehn Bremen Nov 26 Behn Meyer A Co 3 Alboin778 words
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Article453 1902-01-09 10 Date. VBasel’s Name. Flag A Rig Tons, i Destination Jan 3 Van d. r Parra j Dut str. 3*1 Siugkawung 4 Kim Nam Seng j sell. I23 j Ponrianak 4 E. J. Suence Brit Hr 5*w Mauritius 4 Kedah j Oor *tr. «2*> j Sandakin vin ports 4 O453 words
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Article92 1902-01-09 10 L. A. V 9 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. i Flag i Date I I Divnx- ReDate 1 and Ship’s Name. Captain. of From where ation# mark I Rig. Sailing. i I 7 Dec 24 Ital bq. Nonno Angelo lfassa (.T uly 29;New York jAnjerfo. 24 Dut92 words
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Advertisement488 1902-01-09 10 r LEA PERRINS’ SAUCE. 71 Purchasers are requested to see that every bottle bears, upon its RED LABEL, the signature in WHITE of Lea <fc Perrins. None is the original and genufne Worcestershire without this. Persons infringing this label will be prosecuted. LEA PERRINS SAUCE. PERFECT DIGESTION is the h*gh488 words
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Advertisement644 1902-01-09 10 1?I0L&steel Pl Lf© A Remedy for e.(l Irregui* Paperted nf Bitter Apple. Pennyroyal, hi r Sold by Titnfjapore Dispensing 1 raffle j Place, 8ingapo^ Propi ietor t MARTIN. Cherniy SOUTHAMPTON. ENr,^ COMMON SENSE—NUTSHrii A hew medical work on the causes and most jid effectual means of self-cure ever discovered f644 words
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