The Straits Budget, 7 September 1904
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Title Section91 1904-09-07 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” Imwimnm over Half a Century Cable Address: Times, Singapore. .Straits Budget, 40 Cents. Stbaits Tdcv cxjrrs. VOL. LVIII. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER, 1904. NO. 4220 Ins STRAITS TIMES” circulates i \kgkj.y in Singapore and Penang THROUGHOUT ALL THE PROTECTED91 words
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The Straits Budget. WEDNESDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER.
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Article120 1904-09-07 1 WwiTi'ONi. —On the 21st August, at Hongkong, the wife of Arthur M. Whitton of a son. Kvfi.eigh.—On the 17t'i August, at Shanghai, the wife of ARTHUR Eveleigh, of a son. !*U*tau. On the 1st September, at Cassel, Germany) he wife of R Pustau, of a son. Lok» Yew. —O'*120 words
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Article35 1904-09-07 1 Ruu lii viAFIELD.--On the 10tb August, at the W»vJe\an Chapel, Sou f h Cheriton, by the Uev. Herbert Batler, cousin of the bride, Alkk. Khu. Singapore, to Emma Kathleen, <v John Bbnjafixld, Cheriton, Mi’ner-iet.35 words
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Article150 1904-09-07 1 Leading Articles.— Dengue Fever. Uarbour Trouble? i H;*e Rubber. Shipping in W&r Local.— Market Quotation?. Nhippiag News. tVaenger List. F*>l icc News. oiuoierce and Finance, bankruptcy Coun. Lbe Itlind luUior’d Case, \S ilheluaiua’s Birthday. poj Linra Gulf Club. Hypnotism. Detective Detective. Seating Extraordinary. of th.- Malacca Temple150 words
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Article224 1904-09-07 1 Thp St* ait* Budget this week is dee patched Ly the B. I. s.s. Zaida The Budget, next week, will be mai ed by to*P and O. s s CAu*an. Ihe mail from Europe of the 12th Aligns* by the P. and 0.8.8 Be»g »J, ariivtd224 words
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Article359 1904-09-07 1 British Football Team Defeated by New Zealand. The British team of footballers which has been touring Australasia met with their first reverse in Wellington, New Zealand at the hands of a representative team of the colony on August 15rh. The •Britishers were beaten by 9 points to 3,359 words
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LEADING ARTICLES.
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Article459 1904-09-07 1 (Straits Time*, lei Sept Dengue is such an affliction in the Straits, whence it seems to have originated of late years, that any news concerning its possible extirpation—or even its temporary alleviation—will be hailed with unmitigated joy. It appears by latest advices that Dr. Eberle, a military doctor(Straits Time*, lei Sept) - 459 words
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Article472 1904-09-07 1 Despite General Sakh&roff’s despatches to a contrary effect, it would seem that the official Japanese telegram announcing the defeat of the Russian forces at Liaoyang may be accepted as correct, and the oomb ned Japanese armies are now pursuing the immense Russian force into the walled city of(Straits Time*, 2 d Sept. - 472 words
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Article851 1904-09-07 1 Gkuat local importance attaches to a misfortune which has befalleo Colombo, but which may be accepted as a valuable warning by Singapore. Messrs Coode, Son and Matthews' Harbor Improvement Scheme for the Ceylon port, as designed by Mr. Matthews, ha* been completed. It is no good and a{Strait* Times, sth S*pt.) - 851 words
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Article526 1904-09-07 1 lx June lmt an ariipfo doneerntM the adulteration of gutta at Poetianjf- (Straits Timas, btk Btpi) and in the Straits, appeared in these columns. The article excited some local adverse criticism at the time—especially the paragraph in which it was set forth that the gutta exported hence i:(Straits Timas, btk Btpi) - 526 words
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Article4651 1904-09-07 2 Reuter's announcement anent the Volunteer Fleet cruisers, though in a manner reassuring, brings home the fact the Russia is cleverly using the opportunity afforded by the present war in the East to ruin, so far as may be practicable, the interests and prestige of the British mercantile(Sirait* Tim**, 6ih September.) - 4,651 words
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Advertisement90 1904-09-07 1 The post tree price of the Straits Times ft 1 a year. The post free price of the budget is 820 a year. It is not h < to subscribe for a year. The -ub'criptioni for shorter periods are at r} 1# ,ame proportionate rate of price as ror a90 words
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Obituary136 1904-09-07 1 DEATHS. •M.ly.— On the 9th August, at Khiniouo*eki, l;tpan, .Iamfs Jolly’, Chief Engineer e.s. •il'nfartf, aged 46 yGars. Gunn.— On the 2nd Sept, at Batu G ajah, ALEXANDER GUNN. Thimlktii Waite. On the 21st August, at >h:oii:hai, AUSTIN RICHARD THISTLETHWAITE late Manila), eldest son of the Rev. R. Thist!.trhwaits of136 words
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Article50 1904-09-07 3 Latest reports from Port Arthur are to the effect that the Japanese have captured all the outer fortifications, and that they are now preparing to storm the inner defences. The Japanese fire has been so accurate that many of the Russian guns have been blown to pieces.50 words
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Article43 1904-09-07 3 Play for the LacTTes’ Monthly Medal for August look placo last Monday. The scores returned were as follows Mrs. Whitabeai 03—18*4.^ Mrs. Allineon r> 9 B=sl Mrs. Hir*nell .*B 7=51 Mis? Cl irk* Miss A. Gentle 71 |v— s943 words
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Article153 1904-09-07 3 During the mgnt of the 18th inst. Tang Ah Sam effected an entrance into a c'othes shop 508 North Bridge Road, and carried of all the jackets and trousers he could lay hands on valued at $141. A detective shadowed him. He left the things and got away153 words
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Article569 1904-09-07 3 lu the Bankruptcy Court this morning, before Mr. Justice S. L. Thornton, the Official Assignee took Syed Omar al Junied through his public examination. Syed Omar al Junied said he had no occupation. He used to collect rent for his mother w’ho had since died. Her assets amounted569 words
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Article618 1904-09-07 3 BLIND AUTHOR’ S CASE. Yestebdav afternoon, Charles Ridg way was arrainged on remand before Messrs. Howard and Colman, sitting as a Bench Court, on the charge, that on the 16th inst., be threatened bodily injury to Dr. Least. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Dr. J. Leask said that on the 15th618 words
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Article227 1904-09-07 3 Thb Committee to select a site ior a Federal Lunatic Asylum will commence heir work early this month. The mem»eis from Perak, etc. Colonel Walker, c. M. G. and Dr. Wright will shortly proceed to Kuala Lumpur. The Sultan of Perak entertained Sir W. H. Treacher,227 words
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Article497 1904-09-07 3 SATURDAYS’ S CRICKET. The Veterans' Cricket Match. I Owing to printer’s error yesterday, the j first and second innings of the Veterans j report of the cricket match against the Rest of the S. C. C., were roll ed into one. The corrected score i« es follows Veterans. Lieut.-Col. Vizard497 words
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Article75 1904-09-07 3 It may he ot interest to some to know that from January 1 to-March 11 of the current year 1070, persons werearres'ed for playing in common gaming houses, of these 923 wgjfo convicted/ The amount of the flats imposed/eacbed $992. Prohjsbly the«<v were nojt all paid. Husband-— 1175 words
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Article1219 1904-09-07 4 Half-yearly Meeting. The Shareholders of the Hongkong mad Shanghai Bank met at Hongkong on the 20th August. Mr. A J. Raymond took the chair. The Chairman said— Gentlemen, From the report that I have just read and which has been in your hands for some time1,219 words
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Article386 1904-09-07 4 The Japan Timet estimates the Russian losses to date in killed, wounded, missing, and sick, at 50,000. The British steamer Heath Glen arrived this morning from Philadelphia with 167,000 cases of petroleum She leaves for Kobe to-day. The Paknam Railway Company—a Bangkok Venture—has distributed a I six386 words
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Correspondence.
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Article127 1904-09-07 4 To the Editor of the “Straits Times Dear Sir,—l believe a change in the train service lias occupied the minds of the Railway suiboritieefor a considerable time, but to the regret ol the season ticket holders nothing has yet been settled, which is a pity, as127 words
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Article83 1904-09-07 4 On the 19th ult. Mr. Bidwell, of the firm of Messrs. Swan and Maclaren, reported to the P. C. A. Dept, that he had seen the Chinese driver of cart 3,355 cruelly striking his animals with stones, an iron yoke pin, and a board. Insp: Pestana made enquiries83 words
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Article111 1904-09-07 4 The date of the Inr«»rport Shootim match has, says the Shanghai Times, been settled as the29ih and 30ih September. A suggestion has been mad* emanating from Hongkong, it is he lieved, that a subscription he g if. np»t the ports of the competing teams, namely, Hongkong, Singapore and111 words
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Article113 1904-09-07 4 ARRIVAL OF THE MALACCA.” This morning the P. and O. intermediate steamer Malacca, Capt. Street, arrived at Singapore. This vessel, it will be remembered, was held-upby the Russian cruisers Smolensk and Petersburg in the Red Sea. She was capt urea od Jul} 13th and was handed over to the British113 words
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Article166 1904-09-07 4 A St. Petersburg despatch of Aug. 6tk thus describes the death of Genera Keller: —Prince Shikmatoff, who was an eyewitness of General Count Keller’s death, says that when the artillery fire on the 31st ult. began to slacken, Count Keller proceeded to make an inspection166 words
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Article147 1904-09-07 4 When Greek Meets Greek, then Comes the War of Hes. On the 20th July, two Municipal Sanitary Department Malay detectives observed a nuisance at a house in Weld Road. They enquired for the occupant and a Chinaman calling himself Tian appeared. He offered the detectives 50 cents,147 words
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Article841 1904-09-07 4 Meeting at Kuala Lumpur. An important meeting of the above Association was held at the Selangor Club on Saturday morning Mr. Bailey, Chairman of the Associaton, presiding. Proceedings opened by the Chairman calling upon the Secretary to read the draft of the address which it was proposed841 words
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Article331 1904-09-07 4 Exhibition at i..c Town H«n Last night an exhibition of the' teries of hypnotism, or personal tism was given at the Town Ha]] performance was under the patronaJi Lieut. Col. Murray, 8.V.C. ‘LenorX* assisted by, or rather assisted Mr son Barnett. At first the audience not very keen on331 words
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Article152 1904-09-07 4 Hongkong Op nion. The South China Morning Post tLus comments approvingly upon the de monetisation action just taken by the Government of this Colony: The news that from September 1st the Straits Settlements will demonetise Mexico and British Hongkong dollars, and substitute its own dollars is of interest152 words
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Article273 1904-09-07 4 A typhoon passed near Hongkong on the 25th, 26th, and 27th August. Bad weather prevailed at Hongkong, and extra precautions had to be taken for the safety of shipping in port. A few vessels went ashore, but they suffered little damage. The storm had the effeot of273 words
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Article777 1904-09-07 5 Wonderful Me mods of Chinese Shawl-Buyer. i wo months or 60 ago, an accouni jpi eared in these columns of a clevct perpetrated by a Chinaman on b Japanese trader in Market Street. The Chinaman purchased a large number oi .ilk sarongs valued at several hundred* dollars. He777 words
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Article64 1904-09-07 5 ,Jt five police divisions whose cases deposed of by the Second Police d g*strate, but two had night oases for this morning, and the aggreof these reaehed three. It occasion--1 that one division may have but it is remarkable tha *;Ochonj, Sepoy Lines and Orchard Roac J lv64 words
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Article1231 1904-09-07 5 Weather Upsets Various Fixt jres. The weather conditions during in* past week have nut been at all favorable to outdoor sport? and post f one merits have been general with any decreed keenness among cricket-playing members. The Club match England v tie Rest” down for decision last Saturday1,231 words
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Article449 1904-09-07 5 For and Against. A large number of gentlemen—numbering over 30—were present at thf meeting of the Literary and Debating Society on Saturday night at KuaL Lumpur. The subject for discussion was: That this House does not approve .of State legalisation of gambling.” Mr. Kboo Seng Hock,449 words
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Article1001 1904-09-07 5 i.ipis 22 ii .1 The Farms. By the time these lines are published, I the date for the receipt of tenders for the Pahang Farms for 1905 and the two succeeding years will have passed. The current rent for the Revenue Farms —(including the Bentong and Toddy farms)1,001 words
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Article538 1904-09-07 5 Use hundred and eighty deaths were registered at Singapore during the week tiding on the 27th August. The ratio per thousand wa« 97. It is notified in the Government Gazette that Attillery practice will take place at Patsir Parjanp, between •bp i.Vh September ai:d the 15th November538 words
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Article87 1904-09-07 5 p T >v in the i» mjrfitly Championhip was concluded on Wednesday last, Mr. E. E. Colman strain winning the Championship and Fir«t Prixe and Mr. K. Gottachalk Second Prize. Fourteen olayers entered, but unfortunately four cratebed after a couple of rounds. The Champion’s fine score of 8|87 words
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Article848 1904-09-07 6 Friday, September 2nd. PRESENT. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.o. Hon \V. T. Taylor, c. M. o., (C olonial S»*r«*t*ry.) Hon. W. K. Collver l.s.o.dAitoiney-Genoral). Hon F. G. Penney (Colonial Treasurer). Hon. E. C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. A. Murray, C.E., m.M'.f., (Colo Engineer). Hon. .1.848 words
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Article154 1904-09-07 6 Mr. Chan Sze Jr.v the F M.>. Krng’s J cho!a r will, according to the Malay Mail, leave for England in a few da\s’ time to prosecute his studies. Wa understand that he is likely to take up Mr Chan Sze Jin is the son of Mr.154 words
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Article551 1904-09-07 6 A r.'U’T 40 070 piculs «i»i ««-ro exported from Muar during i.* 3 v«ai\ The erection of the Electric Tramway, Power Station in Mackenzie Road is estimated to cost £100,000. Considerable mutter of inreri -U, is •inavoidable held over owing pressure on spate to-day. There is quite551 words
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Correspondence.
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116 1904-09-07 6 To the Manager l) (he Strait* limes.' Fir I*l a«e aiihd ru w our ad vert se men* ofLux Gimp; for the present; our last, shipment, h.is completely solu out. Wj are pleased to inform you that116 words
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Article80 1904-09-07 6 Ir wit! bt» s tlisfactory to the cotnmunry tu kin.\v that thei,- is u-w an ample suj ply of u Her al the In.p.undn c R-'m iv ir to admit of a fu l supply h« ii g given to the put le. Owing, howc' pr, t80 words
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Article56 1904-09-07 6 Mr Powell Robinson’s application to be declarer! insolvent was heard on Fiiday last at Kuala Lumpur in the Senior Magistrate’s Court. During the course of his examination the ap plicant staled that his assets would cover hi? liabilities The application was allowed, and an order was56 words
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Article92 1904-09-07 6 THE SULTAN’ S BIRTHDAY. We hear that though 11. 11. the Sultan is absent in Europe, the birthday banquet at the Johore lstaua on the 17tli inst. will be au exceptionally enjoyable function. As well as the banquet prop er and its attendant toasts, there will be a Cinderella dance92 words
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Article134 1904-09-07 6 'Mr. Herbert R »berU asked several questions in Parliament recently regarding the sale of liqueur chocolate* in this country. In reply Mr. Austen Chamberlain said a general order hap been sent to the r Ulcers of Inland Revenue directing them to caution von dors that these articles could134 words
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Article129 1904-09-07 6 Mr. Go Rhek Khiam, second son of Mr. Go Boon Tjhan, who has been Bnidying at the Redruth School of Mines in Cornwall, has just finished his course there and obtained the School Certificate. He has also been successful in securing the First Prize of the129 words
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Article131 1904-09-07 6 Mr. Robert N *riuan Bland, who has been Inspector of Prisons in the Straits Settlement for the past seven years, now becomes Treasurer of the Colony Apropos of this interesting item of equatorial news, the JSeiccaHle Journal observes that Mr. Bland went out to Singapore as a131 words
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Article356 1904-09-07 6 P. O. MAIL CONTRACT. The text of the contract dated July 25th, 1904, between the Postmaster General and the P. O. Steam Navigati >n Company for the conveyance of the Eist India, China, and Australia nniis, w hich is supplemental to the contr iet of May 25 l»n3 hern issued356 words
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Article240 1904-09-07 6 Rangers vs Band and Drums. On Saturday afternoon the Rangers went up to the Tanglin Barracks to meet the Band and Drums of the Manchester Regiment in connection with the League football fixtures. The visitcr*| had a faiily strong combination and a fast game ensued, both goals being240 words
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Article114 1904-09-07 6 September Monthly Medal. There were twenty-five entries for the competition on Saturday last, in which Mr. F. H. Thomas came out victorious with a net score of 80. Only eight members returned their cards, with rcores as under:— P. H. Thomas 50 46 96—16 SO A. M.114 words
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Article99 1904-09-07 6 Considering the high rent maintained by landlords, it conus as a sm prise t« learn that the Commissioners are non refunding no less than Sl7,oooas rebat* of assessment on unoccupied house* during the first-hslf of the current year Building, nevertheless goes on Thishould prove of advantage to all99 words
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Article388 1904-09-07 6 Rowdy Sharp-Shooters Ptfs Highland and Mawson u Chester Regiment, went into i gallery kept by a Japanese wv^l ,n? Malay Street on S iturdav evening ln they were unsteady she A permit them to do any shoo‘m e Vo k° with they started to brrak down railings ul388 words
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Article271 1904-09-07 6 The Fateful 31st August. The Malay Mail of the 1st September thus describes how the last day of demonetisation closed there: The day of the old dollars has gone; for with the close of yesterday the time limit for their circulation as legal tender was reached.271 words
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Article146 1904-09-07 6 In the British Consular Court a Bingkok, the other day a Malay and a wc-year old child were brought beD IV Mr W. A. R Wood, an assistant Toe police alleged that the child exposing its person in the public >tr p e and it was therefore charge*!146 words
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2076 1904-09-07 7 .:k follov.ii i is a copy of the F.M.S. if r»eeedings of the .ter* Lf, ri to H. E. i he High <• i at aicoMi. on July fhh, i 1 made public Pif* c ent. —11. K Sir .1 iin Anderson, r2,076 words
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Article398 1904-09-07 7 Arrival 31st August. Per M. M. s.s. Le Tourone From Yoko hatna. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins Mr. Kocbirean Mr. G. Vatz, VI r P. Morris, Mr. If. Rodriguez, Mr. G. Manos, Mr. \V. Grant, Mr. 1 eter Haz-1, Mr, Thos. Fox Mr. SMney Philip, M*\ G. Warrington,398 words
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Article86 1904-09-07 7 Surer. Major Vig js, I ispector of Or I* auce and Machinery, has just left for Europe. The Marine Court yesterday sentenced two sailors from tbe s. s. Heath glen to eight weeks* rigorous imprisonment for desertion. Mr J. S. M. Rennie, for some years past with86 words
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Correspondence.
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Article324 1904-09-07 7 To th < Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —There is now a loud cry for help. It is from the consumers ot opium, who feel deeply the high price it the drug. They turn tu the Government tor help Will that help be giver, r I324 words
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Article391 1904-09-07 7 H, E. the Governor tter.ds the Concert Last night the Singapore Catholic Club was en fete in honour of the anniversary of the founding of the institution. A variety concert and garden party had been arranged for the occasion and the Club house was most tastefully391 words
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Article61 1904-09-07 7 POWELL AiND CO., Sept. 0—At Salerooms, Property Telok Ayer Street and North Boat Quay. 8ept. 8. —At Abrams* Horse Repository, Horses and carriages. Sept. 10th. At ’*5 Bras Bisah Road, Furniture, &c. H. A. CRANK. Sept. 12. —At no 8 High St, Stock-in-tradajIM.C S. Mahomed. Sept. 29~hP Salerooms,61 words
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Article801 1904-09-07 7 Extraordinary attempt at Extortion. Yesterday afternoon, Charles Rijgway, The Blind Anther,'* \va« again before the Bench Cour*. hut on an amended charge. When airested i.o was charged with threatening »«> do bodily injury lo Dr Leu.-k. When before the court on the dlst ult the evidence801 words
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Article384 1904-09-07 8 T wenty-three Ca»es on the List. The Assizes commenced at the Supreme Court this morning before the Chief Justice, Sir Lionel Cox. There are nineteen esses on the calendar and two from the last Assizes, making twenty-one cases in all. As is usual,the majority of the offenders are384 words
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Article1135 1904-09-07 8 Terrible Struggle Between the Fat Jagah and a Fatter Pis:. Raffles was again aroused to the stirring excitement of a pig hunt, at 9 o’clock this morning. On the last occasion it was a razor backed wild hog that invaded the aristoeratic precincts of the big1,135 words
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Article189 1904-09-07 8 Now the Kallang Tunnel contract Has been duly signed and sealed. And some fifteen hundred coolies Are working on the field; We may hope to see some progress. Though I rather fancy still, That to carry out the contract, They will have to shift the hill. This wild189 words
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Special Telegrams to the “ Straits Times.”
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Article51 1904-09-07 8 fldi oi 01 ?t August. A Pan?* telegram dated 29th Aueust contradict®, on the authority ot advices from Chefoo, the report the Japa neee had forced their way into Port Arthur. It is reported that the resistance of the Russian garrison wi'l last a long while51 words
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Article49 1904-09-07 8 Shanghai 2nd Bepteml*er. A telegram from the Russian Official Headquarters states that the Russian forces are offering a stubborn resistance to the Japauese at the oufcstations in the plains outside Liaoyang with the object of detaining the enemy temporarily while the troops retreat gradually from Liaoyang.49 words
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Article28 1904-09-07 8 The Japanese attack on those outstationß on the :iuth was repulsed. The Japanese report that Liaoyans was occupied by their foices on the Ist inst.28 words
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38 1904-09-07 8 Repairs to the Russian cruiser Askold have been stopped, by order of the British Consul. It is further ordered that the cruiser be undocked Kfcie highwater on the 10th inst.38 words
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Article13 1904-09-07 8 Meanwhile the Japanese fleet remains in wait at the Saddles13 words
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Article29 1904-09-07 8 PORT ARTHUR’ S PERIL. Chefoo, 2nd, September. It is admitted by Russians who have arrived here that several vital positions at Port Arthur have been captured by the Japanese.29 words
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Article29 1904-09-07 8 Ipoh, September 2nd. The August output from the Tronch Mines amounted to 5,360 pikuls, valued at $219,760. This eclipses all records of tin minniug in the Straits29 words
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47 1904-09-07 8 London, 2nd Sept., J p m. The Tokyo correspondents of the Mail and Chronicle wire that Liaoyang has been occupied by the Japanese, and the Railway cut between liaoyang and Mukden.47 words
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Article32 1904-09-07 8 London 4 th September. The Central News Agency’s correspondent at St. Petersburg reports that General Kuropatkin has wired to the Czar asking for the immediate despatch of six Army Corps.32 words
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Article30 1904-09-07 8 The Russian public is not informed of the details of the retreat, but is resigned to a (ong war, and the mobilisation of a huge array next winter.30 words
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Article12 1904-09-07 8 General Stackelberg lost 1,500(15,000)? men in the retreat on Liaoyang.12 words
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Article11 1904-09-07 8 The Japanese have improved their positions at Port Arthur.11 words
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Article32 1904-09-07 8 Ipoh, 3rd September. The Trouoli Mine is flooded Reports, however, are exaggerated, and the mine is working 21 hours to the day. The influx of water is sffeht.32 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS
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Article106 1904-09-07 8 London, Sift August. Reuter’s correspondent at Liaoyang, wiring on the 30th inst., reports that rifle firing began to the southward of the town on that morning at 5 o'clock. A steady cannonade is progressing, and it is believed that a great battle has begun. The Japanese arrived within106 words
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Article58 1904-09-07 8 Reuter’s correspondent at Chefoo reports that since the failure of the grand assault on Port Arthur, the Japanese are contenting themselves with desperate attacks upon individual positions, but have made little permanent impression. They have lost heavily. j The death is announced of the Ex Sultan Murad(who was58 words
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Article14 1904-09-07 8 The Baltic equadrou has retains! to Kronstud from a cruise.14 words
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Article27 1904-09-07 8 Mr. J. Chamberlain goes to Italy on the 10th October for six weeks. The fisc 1 campaign will be renewed immediately after his return.27 words
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Article29 1904-09-07 8 London, 3l*f August. Renter's correspondent at Shanghai reports a revival of Boxerism at I'araingfu in South-Western Chihli. American missionaries have left that place from fear of massacre.29 words
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Article12 1904-09-07 8 The Rev. G. Ridding, the Bishop of Southwell, is dead.12 words
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Article57 1904-09-07 8 London 1 tt Sept. The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce ha6 received a letter from the Foreign Office regarding contraband of war. The letter states that, in consequence of representations made by HU Majesty's Government, the whole question as to what comes under contraband of war is now57 words
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Article77 1904-09-07 8 A despatch has been received from General Sakharoff dated 31st August. The General sa>s that yesterdays battle concluded at nine o’clock at night The Russians recaptured many positions that had been occupied by the Japanese. The Japanese attempted to turn the Russian right but were repulsed by77 words
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Article72 1904-09-07 8 Ho says that the battle was then pioc >eding but that the foices engaged aLd t e cannonade were not equal to those oi the previous day. The J jpanese were t hen getting round the Russian left flank. in his opinion more the half-a-million72 words
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Article32 1904-09-07 8 According to Reuter’s correspondent** at bt. Petersburg, it appears that reinforcements have been pouring into Liaoyang in the past few weeks to the total strength of two army corps.32 words
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34 1904-09-07 8 Reuter understands that the autumn campaign will terminate, foi the Japanese, with the fall cf Port Arthur and the driving out of General Kuropatkin’s army from Liaoyang.34 words
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Article37 1904-09-07 8 It is pointed out that the fiscal position ot Japan w 11 enable her to continue the war for a long time yet. As long a8 Japan is victorious, her credit will be uudiminished.37 words
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Article38 1904-09-07 8 The match between Yorkshire and the M. C. C. at Scarborough resulted in a draw. The matches between Hampshire and Somerset, Sussex and Kent, and Surrey and the South Africans, were abandoned on aecount of the rain.38 words
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Article21 1904-09-07 8 London, 1st Sept. According to the plans entertained atprete.it the Thibet mission leaves Lhassa on the 15th inst.21 words
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Article45 1904-09-07 8 The steamer Clan Mutkeson, Sardinia and Den of Airlie are nnable to discharge cargo at M trseilies. A general strike, out of sympathy with the Marseilles strikers, will be declared to-day at ten Mediterranean ports including those in Corsica and Alger a.45 words
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Article49 1904-09-07 8 London 2nd Sept. Reuter’s correspondent at St. Petersburg states that General Kuroki mith a force of artillery, is crossing the Taitse River by means of pontoons. His cavalry is utilising a ford for the sa me purpose. One division is already across the river49 words
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35 1904-09-07 8 General Sakbaroff reports that there wa* de-perate fighting near Liaoyang, nil yesterday, on the south front of the Russian army. There were two separate engagements. The fighting was suspended at midnight.35 words
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Article28 1904-09-07 8 The Russians claim to have maintained most of the positions. There were great low.* on Generals btackelberp aa i O r r r «v.? were wounded.28 words
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Article13 1904-09-07 8 CANADA’ S NEW GOVERNOR Karl Grey has Urn appointed to*!* Governor-General t»[ C^13 words
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Article196 1904-09-07 8 London, 2nd Sept Reuter’s correspondent at Liaovaa. reports that on the evening of Aug 31IS (Wednesday) the Russians effected advance to the southward along the R a d way. The Japanese were pursuing them Reuter’s Shanghai correspondent say, there is an unconfirmed report there to the196 words
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Article62 1904-09-07 8 The Correspondent of the Z/uify Chronicle at Chef oo reports that the bombardment oi Port Arthur has been sus pended, and that the Japanese, having abandoned the idea of capturing the place by storm, have commenced its in vestment. General Stoessel telegraphed to the Czar on August 26th62 words
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Article62 1904-09-07 8 Reuter’s correspondent at Chef oo r* ports that the steamer Independent, with stores for the Japanese at Nevchwang, has been detained by the Chefoo Customs authorities on the ground that it would be a breach of China’s neutrality if she were allowed tc depart. The Japanese Consul62 words
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Article25 1904-09-07 8 Reuter’s corespondent at Mukden states that a Japanese force oi 10.000 11 reported to be advancing on the town from the northeast.25 words
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Article23 1904-09-07 8 Sir K. II. Kgerton, formerly British Ambassadcr at Madrid has been appointed to be British Ambassador at Rome.23 words
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Article24 1904-09-07 8 Sir James Rennell Ridd, formerly Secretary to the Embassy at Rome, has been appointed to be British Minister at Stockholm.24 words
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Article48 1904-09-07 8 London 3rd Sept. A report is current that Liaoyaiig has been captured by the Japanese. The Japanese press pay a tribute ol praise to the great feat of arms thus accomplished. These papers, however suspend their judgment as regards the ultimate issn# of that event.48 words
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Article30 1904-09-07 8 They consider that tile position oi General Kuropatkin’s army is one ol terrible danger. In their opinion the balance ot probabilities points to the destruction ol hit army.30 words
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Article18 1904-09-07 8 Popular estimates of the tail of *Poft Arthur place the date late in tins month.18 words
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Article33 1904-09-07 8 An official Russian despatch state that the Russian losses yesterday nunn bered 5,000. Reuter’s correspondent at PetertbuJ states that General Kuropatkin report* that the Russians retreated yesterday w their main positions.33 words
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Article35 1904-09-07 8 The Japanese shelled them, wreckifll the Liaoyang Railway Station. The Russians thereupon established 1 new station further north. The whole Japanese right wing ud* General Kuroki has now crossed tB Taitse-ho.35 words
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Article31 1904-09-07 8 Renter's correspondent at Tokyo ports that the city is ringing with sbou and cheers for the victory a: Liaovan* Lf0 *ds bearing lanterns are surging throat ,he 8trms31 words
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Article33 1904-09-07 9 OKU’ S ARMY CARRIED THE ASSAULT. Japanese Headquarters report that t t rd was a fierce and daring assault by (ifueral Oku’s army which finally brrke the Russian right. Thereafter, the Russians retreated.33 words
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Article28 1904-09-07 9 field Marshal the Marquis Oyama wires that his losses were heavy. General Kuroki s casualties, between tuc 24lh and 2Kii of August, numbered -:2'»28 words
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Article135 1904-09-07 9 Reuter’s Mukden correspondent wires :cat the train service with Liaoyang is corrupted and the roads are impassible Reuter’s Tokyo correspondent reports ♦hat the Japanese left began pressing the towards the Taitse-ho at dawn on Friday. The Japanese casualties since Monday R re officially estimated at 10,000. Reuter’s135 words
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Article18 1904-09-07 9 A Russian steamer, while clearing the channel at Port Arthur, struck a mine and was destroyed.18 words
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Article49 1904-09-07 9 The betting on th eSt. Leger is:—1 to 2 Pretty Polly, 7 to 2 St. Amant, 16 to 1 Andover, 20 to 1 St. Denis, 25 to 1 Almscliffe, Darley, Dale, Rydal Head, the Pace-Egger colt, Henry the First, and Q antry, 40 to 1 Admiral Breeze49 words
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28 1904-09-07 9 London, 4th September. Ueliter's correspondent at St. Petersburg reports that the telegraph to Liaoyang is working regularly, and has never been interrupted.28 words
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Article26 1904-09-07 9 The British fund for the widows and families of Japanese soldiers and sailors killed in the war, is now about .£20,000.26 words
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154 1904-09-07 9 London 5 th Sept. ‘•eheiui estimates that the Russian casualties on August 31st and >ept 1st were 7,<*00, and those on the 2nd were a,00O. General Kuropatkin wires that it was General Stackelberg’s enforced retirement several kilometers west of hiaoyar.g on the night of the154 words
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Article224 1904-09-07 9 ACTION AT LIAOYANG iieuter’s correspondent at St. Peterses states that the Russians evacuated •tooyang which was occupied by the inj[ aneHfe at 0 e l° c k on Sunday mornI The Russians are concentrating their WUons at Yentai. I nn u ret Siberian Army Corps, I r n R 5224 words
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Article162 1904-09-07 9 Reuter’s cor re? p*»ndent at St. ttersburg states that General Sakharoff wired on the 2nd inst, that his force was fighting at Sykwantun. General OrloSf, who was guarding the Yentai Mines, advanced to meet the Japanese, but was compelled to retire. General Orlofi was wounded. General Stackelberg with162 words
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Article34 1904-09-07 9 London 6th Sept. General Kuropatkin wires on the 3rd inst, that the area of the operations was covered with tall millet which greatly impeded the movements of the Russian troops.34 words
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23 1904-09-07 9 The Japanese concealed in the millet inflicted heavy losses. One of General OrlofT’s regiments lost 1,500 men.23 words
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Article22 1904-09-07 9 London Gth Sept. The evacuation of Liaoyang has shaken the public confidence in General Kuropatkin at St. Petersburg.22 words
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Article43 1904-09-07 9 Later. Reuter’s correspondent at Chefoo reports that a second general assault of Port Arthur commenced on the 27 h August and was continued until the 31st. It was repulsed on all sides save at Palungsban,which is firmly occupied by the Japanese.43 words
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Article32 1904-09-07 9 Later. The instructions of the Russian Government have been successfully conveyed to the Volunter Fleet cruiser Petersburg in South African waters. There is so far no news of the Smolensk.32 words
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Article17 1904-09-07 9 The Crown Prince of Germany is betrothed to the Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg.17 words
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Article27 1904-09-07 9 The situation at Marseilles is unchanged. The P. O. Liner Arabia that touched there as usual, proceeded to London without discharging her Marseilles cargo.27 words
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Article36 1904-09-07 9 M. Combes, speaking at Auxelle, (Auxerre declared that the maintenance of the Concordat was no longer possible. The only solution to the difficulty was a separation of Church and State by mutual consent.36 words
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40 1904-09-07 9 The horses in General French’s encampment near Southampton yesterday provided an exciting prelude to the manoeuvres. The animals careered in a gallop for miles. Many were killed, and injured, and several were drowned in the sea.40 words
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Article32 1904-09-07 9 Later. The work accomplished *at the embarkation of General French’s force at Southampton was more extensive than any of a similar nature carried out during the South African war.32 words
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Article22 1904-09-07 9 11,600 troops, with 2,700 horses and mules, 60 guns, 175 waggons, and 140 carts and ambulances were embarked.22 words
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Article41 1904-09-07 9 Mr. Durham White Stevens, Counsellor to the Japanese Legation at Washington, has been appointed Diplomatic Adviser to the Government of and Mr. Tanetaro Megata, the Director of the Board of Revenue at Tokyo, has been appointed Financial Adviser.41 words
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Article26 1904-09-07 9 These appointments are madt under th* Treaty wpniin Korea agrees not taceAtir iataasy engagements with any turn gn Powers without first consulting Japan.26 words
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45 1904-09-07 9 The following official telegrams from the Foreign Office at Tokyo hare been received by Mr. Tanaka, the Japanese Consul at Singapore. Received 10 am. Friday. Resume of reports received up to the afternoon of August 31st:—45 words
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Article87 1904-09-07 9 Since the 27th August our armies have been continuing the operations towards Liaoyang. On the morning o: the 29th, the First Army’s right and central columns occupied a position 9 miles east-south-east of Liaoyang, on the left bank of the Taitse-ho. On the 29th, the87 words
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36 1904-09-07 9 Severe fighting occupied the whole day of the 30th, and was still continuing up to the afternoon of the 31st. The enemy’s force appeared to consist of 12 or 13 divisions.36 words
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47 1904-09-07 9 (Despatched Later) According to telegrams received at headquarters on the afternoon of September Ist, our army corpg on the left took possession of the heights occupied by the enemy’s right wing, at dawn on Thursday, by a fierce and daring assault.47 words
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23 1904-09-07 9 Thereupon all the enemy to the south of Liaoyang commenced to retrtat. Our armies are now pursuing them23 words
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34 1904-09-07 9 Received 5.30 p.m. Friday. Field Marshal the Marquis Oyama reports that, (on the Ist inst.), the Russians, unable to resist our furious attack, are retiring towards Liaoyang.34 words
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Article29 1904-09-07 9 Our left and centre divisions are hotly pursuing the enemy, who are in great confusion, endeavouring to retire to the right bank of the Taitse-ho.29 words
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23 1904-09-07 9 The Japanese captured ten 10.5*centimetre cannon, which they are now using to bombard the Liaoyang Railway Station.23 words
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Article25 1904-09-07 9 Our army on the right is attacking (Ist September) the enemy stationed at Heiing-tai, fifteen miles to the northeast of Liaoyang.25 words
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14 1904-09-07 9 The Japanese casualties since Monday, Aug. 29th, number about 10,000.14 words
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37 1904-09-07 9 Received 7 30 pm. Sunday. Field Marshal the Marquis Oyama reports: After a battle that lasted through Saturday night and Sunday morning, Liaoyang fell entirely into our bands.37 words
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Article63 1904-09-07 9 Received 4 pm. Saturday. Field Marshal the Marquis Oyama reports:— The Russian forces in front of the Japanese left and central armies continue (on Sept 2nd) to retreat to the right bank of the Taitse-ho, except a portion of them who are occupying defence works running from63 words
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Article27 1904-09-07 9 Our armies are continuing the attack. Our right occupied part of the heights west of Hoiyingtai on the morning of the 2nd September.27 words
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Article43 1904-09-07 9 Reed 5.40 p m. Saturday Field Marehal the Marquis Oyama reports At 9 a.m. on the 3rd inst. a remnant of the routed enemy is still offsring some resistance outside Liaoyang. Our central and left armies are attacking them.43 words
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40 1904-09-07 9 Received. 7.30 p.m. t Sunday Field Marshal the Marquis Oyama "Sft o’clock to-night (3rd Sept) our central and left armies arc con- tinning to attack rh« «nemv nn the south and west Hides of Liab)ai»ei40 words
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Article18 1904-09-07 9 All tl e buildings near the Railway Station, apparently gociowns, were burnt on Saturday.18 words
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Article961 1904-09-07 9 FINANCE COMMERCE. September 6th 1904. To-day’s bank 4/m rate is 1/11^. In Jnly, 1,330 tons of stone were crushed at the Pahang Kabang Co.’s I mines 21 tons of stone were won with 1 15 heads of stamps running for 28 days at an outlay of Si 1,750. At Sungei961 words
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Article224 1904-09-07 9 8 Jo (Cube No. I) unpicked N 12.75 opr* Ball 8.45 Jo PontlanY* M 8.0(> epper, Black *2B tf» do White, (6% 37 50 *lgo Flour Bar aw an 3.75 do Brunei No 3.06 'earl S.ogo 370 ’offee Ball, 15£ taels 23 00 ,'offee, Palembang, 20% 24.5/ :offee, Liberian224 words
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285 1904-09-07 9 This popular establishment was again the scene of a very successful evening last night. A goodly number sat down to the special menu which was provided by the management and later *on the musicians treated their audience to various selec* lions. Le Trio285 words
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Article240 1904-09-07 10 j any **fr> Trarsac||BH||B y I I I tiona j I3,5u0 i S 10 fT-50 1 G. j 14.M( V» (Deferred)j 8.<»‘ I' 1 *V*W *10 IO;K«d»ooO. U. Co., 1*4. -j *3 5St •WJ 11 ‘J“ ti0 in i 9 (contnb.) 9 50 9.60 1» 700 i 1 1240 words
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Article153 1904-09-07 10 +«»»,000 1 < l I Dull Development; Co., Ltd. 2.900 S l« KK) I Federated Engineering Co., Ltd. t r»oo 8 8 50! Fraser Neave, Ltd. ...i 102.50 105.00, lo2.60 Mi’oOJ 8 125 8 125 I Hongkong and Shanghai Hank 365.00 i-j.UOO 8 loti 1MJ Howarth Eiakine, Ltd. ...y.12.50153 words
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Article51 1904-09-07 10 Howaith Erskine, Ltd. 7% 250,000 3% preiu. Riley. Hargreaves, Ltd. 6% 225,000 2*% prem buyers. Singai ne Municipal 6% 400,000 2% prem buyers. 1 5°/ 1,878,000 1% prem buyers. 4°/ 655,500 2% dia. nom. finu IDock Co., Ltd. 6% 5 250,000 j 2*% nrem buyers. 5% 1.365,500 j par.51 words
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Article459 1904-09-07 10 Special Dinner at the Adelphi. The anniversary of the birthday of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands wit celebrated in Singapore in a most enthusiastic manner at the Adelphi Hotel where the management had an “Oranje Dinner." The handsome dining hall was decorated in a most artistic manner,459 words
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Article160 1904-09-07 10 Under this heading the following abbreviaIf ions are used:—atr.—steamer; ah.—ship; bq.— barque; sch.—schooner; Yet.—Yacht; Cru.— Cruiser; Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor.—Torpedo; H.p. Horse-power; Brit.—British U. S.—United States; Fch.—French; Ger.—German; Dut.— Dutch G.c. —General-cargo d.p. —deck passenger U.—Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf T.P.D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B.W.—Borneo Wharf; K.H —Keppel Harboui160 words
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Article1216 1904-09-07 10 *iv*U since Noon of Yesterday. Bentong, Bril. str. 740 tons, Capt Olsen 6th Sept. From F. Swettenham, 4th Sept Q.c. and 103 d p. Straits Steamship Coy Ltd For Port Swettenham, 8th—Rds Calypso, Brit.str. 339 tons, Capt Terri nger 6th Sept. Fiom Deli, 4th Sept. Q.c., ahr1,216 words
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Article678 1904-09-07 10 Yowx, part, probable date of arrivn HTBAimS. Achilles, Liverpool, Sept 13; Mansfield. A dc Kersaint, Marseilles. Sept 7; M.Comte Agamemnon, Liverpool, Oct 10; Mansfie-d Alr.t in, Bombay. Sept; Pcrnco Coy. Ale; aous. Liverpool, Sept 18; Mansfield. A1 ting. Bandjermassin, Sept 16; Daendels. Andalusia, Hongkong, bept 1*^; B Meyer.678 words
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Article1121 1904-09-07 12 Kl*<j Vj«iw> \am» A Tom- Fuom Saii.RD Oowir.HH>. i to*. Fch str 2338 Girard Yokohama Aug 12M. Mari limes 81 Altona Ger str.' 28n5 Hellerich Batavia Aug V9B*hn Meyer A Co. 81 Nani Sane Rrit str 2591 Payne Hongkouii Aug 22 BousteAd and Co. «i Carolina Out str.' 2011,121 words
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Article84 1904-09-07 12 PASSED SUN DA STRAIT8 OR ARKIVED FOR ORDERS FL j 'DATE U*| UK0TM4- iWfiDatb Rig. j Ship's Name Captain, j Sailing From where ation. mark? Aug 18 Dut s.s 1 Tantalus Husband July 8 Amsterdam Batavia ltyNor tqj Tercia Forgeueen Delagoa day Anjer f.o. 21 Brit s.8. Islander Wright84 words
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Article701 1904-09-07 12 Dijfc Wmmto IW». A y Tows. D«*t?w4t;cx Aug 30 i Paired us i Scjljlr* j* J®ET Umigkorg, I|lf^ 31 i Sultan van Lingga lgt Mt. JRg Rbio 'Vk 30 Queen Alexandra i Btjf, r. gJJ*' Hongkong 31 i Resident Schifl str. og Phio 31 Giang Bee Bm#.. IwB i701 words
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