The Straits Budget, 29 May 1902
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section127 1902-05-29 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THEJ STRAITS TIMES.” T pe 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. mtaB ushki» over127 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 29TH MAY.
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Article45 1902-05-29 1 irKr k> DF. FoNTAjNK On May ■fsnif- Church by the Kevd iear FX. a C vt- aspisled b> the Revd C. Victal, AukiulukiKA, of the hiugjtpore Mumihl N*r\ice, to Ki i-eme only daughter jj »hi* late A M. de Fontaine, of the inuidakiiß,and IVrakPolice.45 words
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Article231 1902-05-29 1 HMM. KTICLEi. Horj»HmSi!lon. *'%**»■t rjn». vuncse A flairs, t .«»lf -tlOliH. Tut* R».- '**Ut K tr^s. Ibarm m of Meat. Lwu Lrkf-l Quotations an Ncab. Fa* r l,i*t. Fouce Newt*. Tb** >iugapore Cadets. lN?aih Mr A L. U.wen. id* 4 Liter lilt. Breach of Trusts, Tim* fri*>u»231 words
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Article645 1902-05-29 1 Singapore, 29th May, 1902. PRODUCE. Gam bier buyers 13.25 Copra Bali 10.75 do Pontianak 10.25 Pepper, Black 31.00 do White, (5%) 58.00 Sago Flour Sarawak 3.90 do Brunei No. I 3.70 Pearl Sago ,,4.90 Coffee, Bali, 15% basin 25.25 Coffee, Paleiubang, 20% ba-i-... 28.00 Coffee, Liberian No. 1 19.75645 words
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Article284 1902-05-29 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. O. h.B Bullaarat. The mail fur Europe, next week, is fixed for the B. 1. s. s Zumania The M.M.mail for Europe closes on Saturday. The mail from Europe of the 2nd May by the M.284 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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53 1902-05-29 1 London f 21 st May. An Anarchist attempt on the life of the Emperor of Austria has been averted by the discovery of a bomb in the imperial compartment of a night train at Vienna, ten minutes before the Emperor started53 words
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Article33 1902-05-29 1 OVER too TOURISTS DROWNED. One hundred and nine tourists and four boatmen have been drowned at Killarney by the capsizing of a b*»at, which was caught in a squall.33 words
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Article28 1902-05-29 1 British Purchases in America Have Ceased. It is reported from America that wholesale British purchases of mules for the war in South Africa have ceased.28 words
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Article13 1902-05-29 1 The French Minister of Marine has ordered thirteen new submarines.13 words
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Article64 1902-05-29 1 Later. Reuter’s correspondent at Pretoria states that the majority of the Transvaal delegates, including the so-called Government, favour peace, while the Free Staters, excepting a few influential delegates, desire independence. The latter element is believed to be so strong64 words
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Article25 1902-05-29 1 Si nor Palma has been inaugurated President of the Republic of Cuba. ‘1 he American Governor of Cuba has left the island.25 words
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55 1902-05-29 1 Lonion, 2 2nd May. There is a panic at Fort de France, the capital of Martinique, owing to the alarming increase in the activity ot Mont Pelde, a volcano there. The inhabitants are taking refuge in their night clothes on board 6hips. Others aie fleeing to55 words
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59 1902-05-29 1 The Board of Trade returns show that the com-umptiou of tea in Britain 111*1900 excetded six pounds a head per annum, compared with live pounds a head 111 1886. The proportion of the consumption in pounds is: Indian; 2| Ceylon; and j China. Toe imports59 words
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Article12 1902-05-29 1 Later. The Australian eleven have beaten Leicestershire by seven wickets.12 words
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Article32 1902-05-29 1 M. Waldeck-Rousseau, the Premier of France, has resigned. It is stated that he retires from active politics in view of eventually standing as candidate for the Presidency of France.32 words
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Article38 1902-05-29 1 Six delegates chosen by the Boer representatives at Vereeniging and consisting of members of the two Boer “Government” along with Commandants De Wet and Oelarey, have arrived at Pretoria. Lord Milner has also arrived there.38 words
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36 1902-05-29 1 At a banquet held with every brilliancy, the Czar and President Loubet exchanged toasts, dwelling upon the brotherhood inarms between Russia and France,, and the defensive object of their alliance.36 words
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60 1902-05-29 1 IjOikJaja 21',rd May. There has been a fresh eruption of Mont in Martinique, more violent than the one on the Bth instant. Enormous stones were cast out which completely raxed to the ground the (uins of St. Pierre. A panic prevails also60 words
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Article36 1902-05-29 1 The French Government has cabled to the Administrator of Martinique to make inquiries whether he recosi* mends the evacuation of the island, and asking, if evacuation is required, what means are available to effect it.36 words
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Article22 1902-05-29 1 President Loubet visited at St. Petersburg the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, amid enthusiastic hurrahs from immense crowds.22 words
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82 1902-05-29 1 London y 25th May. A Cabinet Council has been summnneH to meet, owing to the receipt of net patches from Loids Milner and Kitchener. The ba\ly Chronicle says that peace is now practically assured on the basis of82 words
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65 1902-05-29 1 loiter. Reuter’s agency learns that the discussion of the terms of peace at Pretoria has been nearly concluded. The chief points have been settled. The details have been referred to the consideration of the Cabinet. The Boer delegates, on receiving a reply,65 words
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Article87 1902-05-29 1 .1 w .J r. I The Cabinet Council which had been summoned sat for two hours. Mr. Cham* berlaia afterwards bad an audience of the King. The Ministers subsequently left town. The Standard understands that the87 words
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Article16 1902-05-29 2 The Australian Cricketers have beaten Oxford University by an innings and fifty-four runs.16 words
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Article181 1902-05-29 2 Lord Pauncefote. Lord Pauncefote is dead. [T-ori Pauncefote of Preston in Gloucestershire wan the first Baron, of that title whi h was created in H?»9. The deceased, who was known earlier as Sir Julian Pauncefote, had b*«en Ambassador to the United tatesof America since 1 <91; was in the181 words
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70 1902-05-29 2 T.ondart, 26/A May. Mr. Seddon, the Premier of Ne* Zealand (who touched at Cape Town on his wav to the Coronation) has telegraphed to Mr. Ward, the Colonial Secretary of New Zealand, that he has had a satisfactory interview with Lords Milner and Kitchener.70 words
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Article36 1902-05-29 2 An important protocol is about to be signed between Chili and Argentina, providing for compulsory arbitration in mutual disputes, the limitation of armaments, and the cancelling of all their existing contract* for warships.36 words
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45 1902-05-29 2 LotuU/Hy M«y. Lord Pauncefote has been accorded a State funerai. The aniDasoadors at Washington, Secretary of State Hay, and the Presidents of the Senate and House of Representatives acted as pall-bearers. The body will afterwards be conveyed to England.45 words
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Article62 1902-05-29 2 ADMIRALTY LORDS UNDER WATER. Experiments have been made at Barrow in the presence of the Lords of the Admiralty who descended for the first time into a submarine. What the Experiments Teach. The experiments demonstrated the practicability of the submarine, hut showed also the necessity of a more62 words
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Article13 1902-05-29 2 Later. A Cabinet Council has been sum moned to meet to-morrow.13 words
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65 1902-05-29 2 Boars Still at Pretoria. y It is reported in the lobbies of the Boose of Commons that the Corn Taxi will be abandoned and that the extra penny in the income tax will be dropped, it is believed, in view of an early peace*65 words
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42 1902-05-29 2 Ijondon May 2Sth, Heater’s correspondent at Pretoria says that the feeling of optimism as regards peace prospects is hardly based on solid facts. The protraction of the peace conference is not, in his opinion, necessarily a hopeful sign.42 words
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Article67 1902-05-29 2 There still remains, he points out, an obstinate Boer minority favouring the resumption of hostilities. it is therefore unlikely that those favouring peace will abandon the struggle, so long as there is a fairly large minority of Boers desirous of continuing the war. The Daily News say67 words
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56 1902-05-29 2 At 5 lie rnsrance of the of Wales, a scheme has been prepared by the Admiralty whereby the British ileet, all over the world, will be enabled to join in the Coronation Celebrations on the 26th June A divisi in of men-of-war will visit each of56 words
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36 1902-05-29 2 Later. It is understood that Lord Kitchener deprecates all excessive optimism as to the peace-parleying, owing to his wish to save the public from needless disappointment should the result be failure.36 words
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Article37 1902-05-29 2 But for all that, it is believed in London that the prospects of peace being concluded continue to be satisfactory this is more especially the case because the Boer military position is now extremely precarious.37 words
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Article40 1902-05-29 2 ARRIVAL AT MALTA. Admiral Ijuin has arrived at Malta with the Japanese Coronation Squadron. He was received with all honours, and lunched with the Governor of Malta. The British and Japanese officers and men are showing mutual hospitality.40 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement77 1902-05-29 1 price of the Straits Tim** r. or W. The post free price y\Jr.t‘Hwl'i>t tasao a year, or 40- 1, n ,.,-r«s»r> tosuhteribe for a year. L'.uov Options for shorter perioos are proportionate rate of price as HvJ'jtt can he sent to meet Jr rDK from Europe. If the ,...r semi77 words
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Obituary37 1902-05-29 1 DEATHS. Ai Vienna, on the I tih May J. Hasswbb, the adelplii Hotel (by cable). 1: VAT —At 7 Lopan Road Rernr.. tn the .T»lh instant, WinfkfO Car»ui! the w:ft* ol U. M. JiUNi as-» on at.37 words
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Article1030 1902-05-29 2 (Straits 1 imes 2 Ind May.) Shipping is a subject of such vital and universal interest to a the commercial community of Singapore that the comments upon the latest Morgan combine, which appear over the signature of “Imperium” in page 2 require no apology for their publication. Imperium draws(Straits 1 imes, 2 Ind May.) - 1,030 words
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Article496 1902-05-29 2 (Straits Times 2 2nd May.) The letter from 14 Sergeant X. Y. Z.” of the newly formed Cadet Corps published in yesterday’s issue, is worthy of more attention than the authorities are likely to give it. To persuade boys to join the corps in the belief that they(Straits Times, 22nd May.) - 496 words
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Article690 1902-05-29 2 (Straits Times 23 rd May.) Miscegenation is a very material social problem in this part of the world, but it is unusual to find oriental nations awakening to its drawbacks. Thirty years ago the Japanese appointed one of the most extraordinary Commissions ever organised with a scientific object(Straits Times, 23rd May.) - 690 words
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Article830 1902-05-29 2 (Straits Times, On Saturday, we puMwl** by important of the recoromen the Inter-Departmental omm^ oW d cable communications as P in a Report which b» fg in the form ot a un The following extract r Report bears upon the P r0 line from Singapore to Mr. A.(Straits Times, - 830 words
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Article845 1902-05-29 3 Strait* Times 27 th May.) This Meeting’s racing—with the exce ption perhaps of that on the first day—was distinctly good the finishes on the second and third days were generally close and the unexpected did not happen quite as often as in most previous meetings. Gaylass and(Strait* Times, 27th May.) - 845 words
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Article2613 1902-05-29 3 (Straits Times 27 th May) Singapore can now begin to sympathise with the United States in the matter of the rise in the price of meat; though even at its worst, the cost in America, where wages are high, is nothing compared to the cost in these(Straits Times 27th May) - 2,613 words
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Article1033 1902-05-29 4 Thk Chore Phya brought down Mr, and Mrs. Napier, Mr. Bland, and Mr. VVesterhout, yesterday. Thebe were two wandering lunatics before the magistrates this morning Both the lunatics were sent to the Asylum. The French transport Cholon arrived from Saigon this morning and was expected to leave1,033 words
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Article65 1902-05-29 4 1382—At nine o’clock occurred a great earthquake in England. In Kent it threw down several churches. 1650—Executed Janiex Grahaui, Marquis of Montrose. 1730 —Born Duke of Bridgewater, promoter of caual navigation in England. 1772 —Born Lord Lyudlmrat, Chancellor of England. 1804—Thefamous Freuch national cemetery, l'ere La65 words
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Article55 1902-05-29 4 The Ceylon at Port Said. A telkgkam despatched from the s. s. Ceylon which reached P »rt Said yesterday, contains the followiug reference to the Straits Volunteer Coronation Contingent:— Contingent flourishing. Everybody well.” We are indebted to the courtesy of the manager of the E E.A. <fc C.55 words
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Article131 1902-05-29 4 The Shanghai Mercury learns that Vlr. John YValter will retire from thi London management of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in the course of th» next two or three months, when Mr. A M. Townsend, from New York, wil become the colleague of his brother-in-law, Sir131 words
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Article132 1902-05-29 4 A South China Viceroy has telegraphed to the Government at Peking a representation for an enquiry as to the cause of the death of Yang-Yu, the late Chinese Minister to Bt. Petersburg, who is rumoured to have been kicked down the stairs in the Russian Foreign Department.132 words
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Correspondence.
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Article221 1902-05-29 4 Sik y —I am a non-com missioned officer in the newly-formed Cadet Corps. We have to drill for two hours a week this is so much time taken from our r ecreation. During drill we must be twfully serious and very attentive to til orders and instructions.221 words
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Article232 1902-05-29 4 Thr current issue of the tikelch states that a Club for the men of the Colonial Contingents sent to England to take part in the Coronation pageants i* to be established in some central position in London—Dover Street most probably—and the men will find there reading and232 words
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Article357 1902-05-29 4 THE NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Bangkok Singapore Traffic The jSoi'ddeutaclier Lloyd, has published its report in the course ol which it refers as follows to the subject of local feeding lines: The steamers sent out for the purpose of further development of the tines run in connecti n with the East Asiatic357 words
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675 1902-05-29 4 The London and r,„ V Insurance Company t I Boustead Co. are t have issued their anm, 1901. The accounts for credit balance of ov> r rrJL** r «.*B this account over XoTfiVi buted in dividends, th’e' ball? Vi carried to next675 words
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Article176 1902-05-29 4 THE MEXICAN EART HQUAKE. A Central News telegram toed. York, April 26. states. Although only meagre details yet reached here of the recent earthquakes in the south-castor the “New York Sun” this gives some additional particular;,* testify to the widespread o* 1 1 the visitation. The shocks were hc a176 words
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Article951 1902-05-29 5 iiruEWETHER ,n08t fortunate heea elected to fill the post of Malta, ft u and Mrs. Merewether will r 00 uc-: rajsSt d n Kuala Lumpur,Jno cr J :'j be -elfish enough to wish to ne *L in in the tropics a day longer .e-P -l‘necessary. We951 words
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Article677 1902-05-29 5 A Comparison with European Labour. At the annual meeting of the Shanghai Society of Engineers and Architects, Mr. W. Stuart read a short paper on ‘The value of Chinese as compared with White labour/ The author’s comparisons were in all very carefully drawn, and the examples quoted might677 words
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Article1516 1902-05-29 5 (By F. A.) Low and menacing, a black cloud hung steadily overhead. A drop or two of rain fejl at short intervals Now and again little puffs of cold wind premised a storm before morning. Fireflies sparkled suddenly in the hedges, then vanished. Honoria gave a little1,516 words
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Article163 1902-05-29 5 A t.iger passed the Istana at Johore on Monday night. It was tracked the next morning, The Sultan set out himself in pursuit of the brute and overtook it three miles out from the Is'ana, yesterday evening. The Sultan killed the tiger which measured eight163 words
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Article260 1902-05-29 5 The report of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company states that the gross receipts have amounted during the halfyear ended Dec. 31st last to £324,209, against £360,889 for the corresponding half-year of 1900. The working expensee, including £29,447 for maintenance of cables, absorb £120,294, against £104,640 for260 words
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Article223 1902-05-29 5 Fortunately, fine weather has favoured the carrying out of the programme for the land and sea sports and general rejoicings at His Highness the Sultan’s return, and now the town is assuming its ordinary appearance. His Highness is already looking better, although he has had several very busy223 words
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Article195 1902-05-29 5 The “cowshed” —otherwise the temporary attap court-house on the Espla-nade-will soon be no more. The work of demolition is proceeding apace, and the unsightly thing will shortly be •*arted to the Reclamation opposite Rafiles School, where it will lie until called into requisition for the great children’s fete195 words
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Article119 1902-05-29 5 The output at Lebong in April was 1,862 ounces of gold and 10,682 ounces of silver valued at 109,120 guilders. About 2,223 tons of stone were milled out, of which 485 tons stood over for May. Rainy weather hampered work, and almost stopped cart traffic. Mr. Kubale, the119 words
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Article531 1902-05-29 6 At a meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute on 15th April, Sir Hubert K. Jerningham, kc.m.o., read a paper on the Colonial Administration. In the course of it he said that Colonial Administration is intimately connected with national characteristics. A very cursory glance at the results of531 words
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160 1902-05-29 6 The following is an official list of the Colonial Governors and Premiers who will attend the Coronation as Royal guests to represent the Colonies: Mediterranean (comprising Gibraltar, Malta, and Cvprus).—Gen. Sir F. YV. Grenfell, G.C B., G.C.M.G. Eastern Colonies and Protectorates, Fiji, and Western Pacific.—The160 words
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Article103 1902-05-29 6 We regret to le*rn that the serio illness of Mr. A. F. Bowen, Sher i and Deputy Registrar, Penang, te minuted in his death on Sunday, a the age of 45. Mr. Bowen was under medical orders to go home at once; and Mr.103 words
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Article166 1902-05-29 6 The P. and O. extra steamer Mazagon left Moji at 2 pm. on the 20th instant and is expected to arrive here on the 31st idem, en route for Bombay. Yesterday, Mr. F. D. McClaud prosecuted Lim Kee, for trespass in the godown of Messrs. Bagnall and166 words
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Article637 1902-05-29 6 General. Mr. J. R. Innes signs the Singapore Prison report for last year. The daily average of prisoners was 868 against 841 in 1900. Mr. Innes says that the daily average in 1901 was higher than it has been for 7 years. The total number of637 words
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Article1811 1902-05-29 6 Starling v. Houlder Bros. At the date of last mail advices (25th April) Mr. Justice Grantham and a special jury had been hearing an important shipping case at London. Many allegations, some of a very serious character, were made in the course of this action which was1,811 words
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Article486 1902-05-29 6 How they will be dealt with Aa was generally antic.pated L the London Morning Leade t h. V Office have accepted the offer <• Alexandra Palace Trustees to a modate the Colonial troops f t r 1 Coronation festivities, and in a weeks’ time the Palace grounds486 words
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Article112 1902-05-29 6 The Manila Tune gives e taking of a fort held by *1° jjfnrcfc in Mindanao by an America the telegraphed particular baihad already published. an j tfe tered down the w be&* fort was stormed. in f ebt d*!* stood their ground am ori(g !o* rately hand112 words
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Article1333 1902-05-29 7 Rtmt dy for the Combine. (By Imperium t last the truth is out and the Tmiblic DOW know that the conI F lhe protection of British wreBt8 on the Atlantic, I ilip u in h.ive been held during the last I ib,cn th were merely the preliminary1,333 words
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Article312 1902-05-29 7 Police Sergeant's Unique Experience. Detective Sergeant Cahoon had a unique experience last night. About 11.30 he was passing by the Adelphi Hotel when he was accosted by a Chinaman who invited the Sergeant to come with him. The Sergeant took no notice for a time, but as312 words
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Article79 1902-05-29 7 1498—Died Savonarola, the Luther of Italy and the hero of George Eliot’s novel, Romola. 1805—Napoleon was crowned King of Italy at Milan: with his own hands he placed the ancient iron crown of Lombardy on his head. 1816—Foundation stone of Bouthwarkbridge laid. 1850—Died Jane Porter, author79 words
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Article316 1902-05-29 7 Y eBTerday afternoon, the enquiry into the allegation of criminal breach of trust of $403-78 made by Fraser and Neave Ltd., against B. V. N. D’Silva, Chief Clerk of the JE rated Water Department,was resumed by Mr. Beatty. Mr. Carver was for the prosecution, Mr. Chopard316 words
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Article439 1902-05-29 7 Begins a Journey to the Orient. John Barrett, the CommissionerGeneral for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to Asia, Australia, and the Philippines, left St. Louis on April 1st for the Pacific Coast to begin his extended journey to the Orient and to execute his high diplomatic mission for439 words
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Article823 1902-05-29 7 Ac been. News comes of an important success over the enemy in Pedir, a coast state beyond the bounds of Acheen Proper. Tunku Chot, one of their chiefs, led a numerous band, which had proved very troublesome to the Dutch authorities, since early in 1901. His plan of823 words
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Article345 1902-05-29 7 Ninety-four plague cases had been reported at Hongkong this year up to the loth instant. 4 Ninety-four plague cases had been reported at Hongkong this year up to the 15th instant. Mr. Bowen died at Penang on Saturday in hospital, from shock following an operation for *»n345 words
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Article411 1902-05-29 7 Military Reorganisation. Thus, a recent Bangkok paper :—The latest sensational announcement about Siam is to the effect that great military manoeuvres are on the tapis. It is said that 10,000 new rifles have been sent from Japan to Siam for the purpose of listributing them among the411 words
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Correspondence.
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Article150 1902-05-29 8 To the E(literr of the Straits Times." Sir, —May I crave a small amount oi your valuable space to ventilate a grievance I am a resident of Serangong Road. For the past month we (the residents) have had to grin and bear the most nauseating odour it is150 words
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Article630 1902-05-29 8 The following is the result ol the Kempton Park Jubilee Stakes: Mr. H. I. Hiuham’b b c Royal George, 4 years, bv Royal Sovereign—Queen ;>nne 1 Mr. Horatio Bottom ley’sb c. Warpave, 4 years, by Carbine—Warble 2 Mr. J. Gubbin s cn. c. Rt renut 4 years, by630 words
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Article286 1902-05-29 8 The Committee's Report. The report ot the Inter-departmental Committee which was appointed to inquire into the question of Imperial cables is concluded as follows “The committee recognise the great services rendered by the cable companies commercially and strategically, to British interests. Dealing with the proposal« for State purchase286 words
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Article307 1902-05-29 8 News of a sensational nature savouring of the adventures of Allan Quaterrnain,” comes, says the Perak Pioneer, from Grik in the new territory of Raman. A headman hard by, bethought him of increasing his available funds by capturing wild elephants, that always fetch such a good307 words
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Article183 1902-05-29 8 H. H. the Sultan of Johore was among the passengers from Europe on board the N. I). L Hamburg which got alongside the German mail wharf early this morning. At the instructions of His Highness, his yacht met the mail steamer off Sultan Shoal, ami His183 words
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Article465 1902-05-29 8 The Passage of Tank Steamers. The recent accidents to the tank steamers Bvlysses and Nerite in the Suez Canal has created some discussion, but the transport of petroleum through the Canal, in many respects unique as a waterway, is an old question, says the Egyptian G zettc.465 words
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Article359 1902-05-29 8 Mr. J. P. Wade Gardner at New York. An interesting item of current financial intelligence is to the effect that Mr. J. P. W ide Gardner, heretofore manager at Bhaughai, China, for the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, has just taken charge of the interests of that company359 words
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Article1360 1902-05-29 8 The Malacca Agricultural Show will be held on July 26rh. The Japanese torpedo boat destroyer Kasvmi has sailed for Japan. European Police Constable Morgan has been dismissed the service. A certificate of naturalisation has been granted to Chung Thve Phin. The Ceylon Volunteer Contingent left Colombo for1,360 words
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Article66 1902-05-29 8 bfcLAI>UUK t In the Wbit-Kuntido between Selangor an< an d df made 93 in the first 1U V for disposed of Perak very e On doing in the e< d for E j x improved, scoring 1 resp° Dl^ e out of which Mr. Hjywrw* g. sr66 words
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Article1700 1902-05-29 9 M UNICIPAL COMMISSION. ,..,,0 of the Municipal toi»- .ook place yesterday after- e President (Mr Anthony, in There were also present Jago hee Choon Mt \ksef, tvans, and barker President's Statement. Cholera Statistics. •»e E «ipENT said the available 'l- r lunce at the bank was a- d J 91,700 words
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Article43 1902-05-29 9 It has been arranged to hold the first Musical Evening of the Singapore Philharmonic Society, season 1902-03, on the evening of Saturday, June 7th, at the Town Hall. A feature of the programme will be a new string quartette party43 words
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Article139 1902-05-29 9 For a Cup presented anonymously a competition of medal play took place at Sepoy Lines on Saturday. The links were reversed and were thereby rendered much more difficult than usual. Dr. Gilmore Ellis and Major Winter tied at the head ot (lie list with the very139 words
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Article138 1902-05-29 9 On Saturday aiternoon, says the Malay Mail Mrs. Merewether was “at home at the Residency to enable the numerous friends of herself and Mr. Merewether to have an opportunity of bidding them farewell before they left Selangor. Nothing could have testified more fully to their popularity than the138 words
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302 1902-05-29 9 A London paper explains why fast steamers do not run to the Far East, India, Australia, and the Cape. There are many reasons, probably the chief of which is that passengers will not pay more than £7O or £BO for the longest journey eastwards,302 words
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Article891 1902-05-29 9 Johor 6, Friday. The preparations for the return of H. H. the Sultan have been going forward for some days, with the ieault that this morning the town was gay with bunting and decorations, and everybody appeared in holiday attire. The Government boats Pulai and ISayang left at891 words
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Article853 1902-05-29 9 The Duke of Col. naught has arrived in Madrid, and tlie acce-sion cerfmonies began with the reception of the Foreign Envoys. A remarkable feature was the United States Envoy. Mr Currv. formerly Minister at Madrid, being treated with especial distinction. lie was received first after the Papal Nuncio,853 words
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Article5864 1902-05-29 10 FIRST DAY. The first day’s racing of the Singapore Sporting Club’s Spring Meeting took pi too on Tuesday afternoon amid the usual gay and pleasant surroundings, and was altogether a successful function. There is little to say beyond what has been said of preceding race meetings, except perhaps5,864 words
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Article398 1902-05-29 11 horses Owners. 7 Owner ami Horse. 7* ~B ~E Jz C T. H. 1 iCong’b Yorkshire 3 Howden’s” Gaylass 2 J Stringer and Paterson Sharavogue 2 Tann's ’’Beauxite 1 2 Payne’s Sir Launcelot... 1 2 Pierau’s Melody 1 1 Owen and Roger’s Albatross I I 2 Howden’s"398 words
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Article237 1902-05-29 11 The following is the text of an address presented by Dato Meldrum to H. H. the Sultan of Johore, on his arrival home last Friday:— To H is Highness Ibrahim, Sultan and Sovereign Ruler of the State and Territory of Johore and its Dependencies, Sovereign of the237 words
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Article198 1902-05-29 11 A great hockey match between the Officers of the Garrison and the S.C.C. will be played on Wednesday afternoon at the Esplanade. M EBBRB. E Alfyrd, J. Leechman, Mitchell, Mr. andMrß. Van Dolder, and Mrs. Tichelman arrived by the Van der Parra from Sambas on Saturday. Messrs.198 words
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Article38 1902-05-29 11 The following is the result of the Club’s May monthly medal which wa9 decided on Saturday the 17th instant: Mr. Ferrier 39-1-I=4o Macdonald 45—3=42 Drain 68—3=45 Burt, W. 0 465cr.=46 Grieve 49—3=46 Criswick no card38 words
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Article574 1902-05-29 11 Jackson Millar Cup Race. Judging by the unusual number of men who went over to the Swimming Club yesterday, the race for the Jackson Millar cup seeins to be growing in favour. Over sixty went by the first launch, besides several who arrived by road, and the574 words
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Article1257 1902-05-29 11 The RuthlaruL Arms Neirmarket 1st May. Spring weather has helped to draw record crowds to Epsom and Sandown and, cold winds notwithstanding, the number of horses and visitors to Newmarket has been quite up to the average. The Epsom Spring Meeting was delightful in every way. Only1,257 words
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Article484 1902-05-29 12 A coconut- plan ter writes thus to a Ceylon contemporary: Have you seen the enclosed extraordinary document 1 received it from tlie local Secretariat with a letter from the Colonial Secretary of Mauritius for early icport.” It savours somewhat of the extravagant fancy of Jules Verne or484 words
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Article328 1902-05-29 12 To the Editor of the Strait Time*." >ik, —What has become of the effort.to establish a School of Cftnfucius in Singapore If it has not advanced too far, perhaps the gentlemen who are laudably interested in this scheme in the hope of benefiting the Chinese youth328 words
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Article333 1902-05-29 12 All Work Has Ceased. The reportof the directors of thcJelehu Mining and Trading Co. for the past half-year states that, in consequence of the very poor results obtained during the months of March and April, results w hich, even at the present high price of tin. shew a heavy333 words
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Article148 1902-05-29 12 We regret to learn that a cable has been received in Singapore announcing that Mr. J. Hasbner, proprietor of the Adel phi Hotel, died at Vienna on Saturday last. Mr. Hassner was well known and much respected in Singapore. He had been out in the148 words
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Article1018 1902-05-29 12 Mr. Chamberlain, in speech at Birmingham the other <tay, referred to foreign trust*, and subsidies endangering industries peculiarly British. We must.'* he said, look to ourselves, and must draw closer the ties of sympathy and the ties of interest. Me shall tieserve the inevitable disasters if, by adherence1,018 words
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958 1902-05-29 12 (The Field It is by no means a novel sentiment that proficiency in field sports and athletic exercises tends to make the individual the better fitted for fighting the battles of life, and especially those battles which entail public responsibilities and their due fulfilment. Oftentimes,(The Field ) - 958 words
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Article374 1902-05-29 12 Gruesome Story. I The dreadful custom I natives of Borneo of hunting heads of fellow-creatures, haUr I pily, not yet, been quite stamped ti bays a correspondent of the \f. I Leader There is strong I believe in a story current anion? n I Sea Dyaks dwelling along the374 words
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Article259 1902-05-29 12 1,000 Pilgrims Poisoned. The Aden correspondent of of India reports that i here between Mecca and Jeddah, attacks made by the tribes up piigrim caiavans. A large Ut" L f Aslan tribe hid in tlie hills route and captured a small rt nine of the guard. hen259 words
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Article1116 1902-05-29 13 Italian transport ilont-negro Iftft early this morning. of cholera, all fatal, were t l,e,.o r veeterday. -•ter noon to-day, His Excel Jvf o» Governor and party left for tb« Sea Helie I k h Constable Frayne of the I k iu-wdTt'f ent has been promoI c: N1,116 words
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Article79 1902-05-29 13 It will be remembered that Mr Moore, formerly an employee in the Municipal Abattoir, was in January last hlindod by having sulphuric acid thrown into bis eyes. A man named Ibrabim was arrested on a charge of committing this outrage, but as sufficient evidence w’as not forthcoming, the79 words
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116 1902-05-29 13 First List. His Excellency the Governor, KG.M.G. 10^ Messrs. Boustead A Co. HMi Guthrie <fc Co. HX) W. Mansfield A Co. 10< Jaeger A (’o. 10n Dr* w and Napier 1‘0 sjyed Mahomed Alsagoff 10U T. Snrkies Esq. 25 fames Graham, Eeq. 15 A. M. McNeil, Esq.116 words
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Article143 1902-05-29 13 1199—King John crowned at Westminster. lf>64—John Calvin died. 1000—Prince Demetrius and all of his Polish adherents assassinated in Moscow’. 1648 —Vincent Voiture, prince of the belles lettres of France in his day, died. 1679 —Habeas Corpus Act passed. 1703—8 t. Petersburg founded by Peter the Great.143 words
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Article1812 1902-05-29 13 Onb of the best ideas so far hit upon in connection with Mr. Buckley’s Coronation for the kiddies, was sent to me iu a pathetic letter the other day by a man of mature years who said he would like to see one more good old-fashioned and1,812 words
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Article712 1902-05-29 13 Experience v. Theory. It is difficult to trace the origin of the term captain as applied to the manager of a mine in Cornwall, says the Mining Journal/’ it is pretended by some that the title is of Roman origin, and is the liueal descendant of the Centurion712 words
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Article1097 1902-05-29 14 Saturday May. Vk. an:] Mi:. Merawcther left Kuala Lumpur by a morning train on May the 19th en route for Singapore and Malta —sailing from the Kuala in the 1 Es- t meralda.” Many of their friends were at the station and a guard of honor was drawn1,097 words
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Article1149 1902-05-29 14 Again expansion has taken place d uring April in the vilue of the foreign export trade of Calcutta. The total value amounted »o twenty-two and a half crores, *> r an increase of **ix percent. Tin?chief increase is under lin*e rt d—657 5K) cwln. exported, chiefly to the1,149 words
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Article1021 1902-05-29 14 Four cases of cholera, three of which were fatal, were reported to the police yesterday. The Asaehio, a sister torpedo-boat destroyer to the SShirakumo has undergone successful trials and is expected to sail for Japan shortly. The Married Women Property Ordinance comes into force on the 1st1,021 words
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101 1902-05-29 14 Second List. Brought forward 856 The Borneo Coy., Ltd JOU Messrs. Gilfillan Wood A Co. 1(H) McAlister <fc Co 100 Hon’ble W. Evans 2o J. L. King, Esq. 10 Haim Uuil*i 50 Seab Ku Chin’s family 30 Low How Kim and Bons 20 Chop Seet Yong Gtian...101 words
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Article289 1902-05-29 14 s c c v. S oth Co. p Teams representing th 1 last night on the s. Cup ties start next r ie interest was taken i n fe chances of the two t *l rn (unarely the Club had to el the whole game with ten J 7289 words
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Article485 1902-05-29 14 Accused at the Police Court At the Police Court yesterday, Marriott investigated a charge by Detective Sergeant Cahoon am Lee Chwee Heng, of robbery. The secution was conducted by Chief Iv*. tive Inspector Perrett The main facts of the n* already beeu set forth in our485 words
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Article1115 1902-05-29 15 \ Reynolds-Ball, F.R.Q.S.,) tha Vdiincr - By Reynolds-Ball, F.R.Q.S.,) tha Vdiincr oil wav which the young THK f johoreis about building to lun State with the railway onne* /the Malay States (which at runs from Wellesley Pro.u'i.<nfforl is of more than local S**'? In X* days of great railr;seH who knows why this1,115 words
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Article194 1902-05-29 15 1220—Pope Honorius 11. issued his decree at Viterbo, that no person in England shall keep in his possession more than two of the royal cattles. 1672 —The famous naval victory against the Dutch in Southwold Bay was won. 1759—William Pitt, the younger, born. 1770 Freemasons’ Hall,194 words
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Article135 1902-05-29 15 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used —str.—steamer sb.— *hip;bq.—barque; ach. —schooner; Yet.— Yacht; Cru. —Cruiser; Gbt. —Gunboat; Tor —Torpedo; H.p.-Horse-power; Brit.—Bri-i-b; U. S.—United States; Fch.—French: Ger. —German; Dut. —Dutch; J oh.—J ohore; GLc.—General-cargo; d.p. -deck passenger; U.—Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T.P.D —Tanjong Pagar135 words
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Article1029 1902-05-29 15 Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. Bormida Jtal. str. 1,499 tons, Capt Giaseffe, 28th May. From Bombay, 17th May. G.c., and 17 d.p. Behn Meyer A Co. For Hongkong, 29th—Rds. Calypso, Brit. str. 3:19 tons, Capt Lowry, 28th May. From Deli, 26th May Tobacco and 50 d.p. W.1,029 words
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Article1407 1902-05-29 16 jk f e j h sssh-s .\amh jt Ions (T:t*ik From Sailed Consionexs. Q, I RlG i j *20 Deramore Nor str. 1497 Borge Antwerp Apl 9 Boustewl and Co. 20 i Ben led i Brits’*. 1481 Mark [Nagasaki (Ma* H’P Simons and Co. 20 Tjiang SeDg Hin Dui1,407 words
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Article1019 1902-05-29 16 Date. Vessel's Name. Flag A Rio. Tons. Destination. t t May 18 Chusan PAO str. 2852 Hongkong, Shanghai A Japan 20 Deramore Nor 8tr. 1479 Via'ivostock and Nicolaivek 22 1 Cboloa Fch str. 2522 j Marseilles 21 Sri Pontianak Dut str. 233 J Pontianak 21 Sultan Brit str. 1021,019 words
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Advertisement47 1902-05-29 15 ur BUTTER. USE the beat and the purest B utter from the Prince of Wales Dairy Co. who are the suppliers to Aden, Colombo, Bombay, Calcutta, Rangoon and Straits Settlements at the lowest prices. Samples free to wholesale dealers. J. K. KOTHARY, AGBTVT, 11 Rebmum Road. •JO-747 words
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Advertisement946 1902-05-29 15 IftBfy IMkiae*f the kind emirten c. C ettl'cetc .’f ttt Calcutta fihit ilfO/lf h!. i-i art trim Rmmtirci> D R LALOR’S Trade Mark. PHDSPHDDYN HAS THE LARQE8T 8ALE OP ANY PH08PH0RIG MEDICINE IN THE WORLD. For fMtF jmn has maiataiaod ha vorld-wide reparation aa the Beat ana *nly iaf« mliuhls946 words
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Advertisement45 1902-05-29 16 LEA PERRINS’ SAUCE. Purchasers are requested to see that every bottle bears, upon its BSD LABEL, the signature in WHITE of Lea Sc Perrins. None is the original and genuine Worcestershire without this. Persons infringing this label will be proseouted. LEA PERRINS it .A*** %»>*'• SAUCE.45 words
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Advertisement20 1902-05-29 16 “HIRANO” The Best Japanese Mineral Water Case of 48 quarts S8/50. Case of 48 pints So/50. JOHN LITTLE Co. LIMITED.20 words
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Advertisement47 1902-05-29 16 BAGNALL H1LLE8 96, Robinson Road. HAVE ON HAND:— Electric Fane, Ceiling and Table, 40,90,60 *0,100,110. and 190 Volta. Designed to operate from Incandeaoent Circuits. Any Voltage to order. Direct or AHeraating Current Fans. For Table Use, 104 Volta. Inspection inrited from all people who hare Dynamos installed.47 words
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