The Straits Budget, 13 October 1904
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section83 1904-10-13 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." Established over Half a Century Cable Address Times, Singapore. Straits Budget, 40 Cents. Btjuits Times 15 cents. VOIi. LVIII. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 13 OCTOBER, 1904. KO. 423 P The STRAITS TIMES” circulates largely nr Singapore and Penang throughout all the83 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 13TH OCTOBER.
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Article139 1904-10-13 1 N rr.k<*nxhk: On tlie 9tli October, at the Maternity Hospital, the wife of Norman rerem e Neubiorner, of a son. Mother ami i-hihi are l»oth wel.'. Hvxu.mw: —On the 2oth September, at >hanghai, the wife of Eng. II y mi man, .Ir. of a >011. <iir.»nN:—<>n the 27th Sept,139 words
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Article214 1904-10-13 1 >rr lUjssell—Riley:—On the Bth Oct. t' < ri-t rhnrch, Galle Face, Colombo, by the A. K. I>ibl**n, Edaund Scott-Russell, son of die laic Waltei Scott-Russell and Margaret N <*ot: kti'>ell, Richmond Surrey, to Emily K;ite Hi ley, daughter of the late Richard and KLzhlm-ili Ki!ev. of Liverpool and Singapore,214 words
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Article206 1904-10-13 1 U ,B t Article.i *J Question. Enterprise. J ielegraphy. *inicipai Assessors hip. lll-huk. Address. >* 'Dade. D'Wt Treaty Item' V? I th Mails. Uc« a^"f JoMice"■'k.i Vaatatieaa. Shipping News. Passenger List. Police News. Commerce and Finance. Sporting Notes. Marine Court. Bankruptcy Court. Alleged Trading in Women. Address206 words
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Article221 1904-10-13 1 The Straits Budget is despatched this week, by the P. and O. s s. Bengal. The Budget next week will be mailed by the I> 1. s.s. Zamania The mail for £urope by the M. M. s.s. Au8tralien t closed on Monday The mail from Europe221 words
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Article65 1904-10-13 1 On 11 Oct. before the Marine Court Capt. Townley prosecuted three Chinese stowaways who were discovered on board the s.s. Sultan. They were fined $lOO each or one month’s rigorous imprisonment. Before the same Court Capt. Townley prosecuted his No 1 fireman for hiding the three Chinese stowaways65 words
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LEADING ARTICLES.
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Article591 1904-10-13 1 (Straits Time*, ollt Oci Singapore is now within measurable distance cf having a regular supply of Australian refrigerated meat, and the arrangements of the Cold Storage Company as regards its refrigerating plant at Tanjong Pagar are so far com- pleted that the first consignment of imported meat will(Straits Time*, ollt Oci ) - 591 words
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Article889 1904-10-13 1 (Bfrails Times 6th Oct.) It was recently noted in the Times that, as a result of the discrimination shown by the Russian cruisers in favor of German and against British shipping, five German merchantmen had passed through the Suez Canai one day last month, as against only three(Bfrails Times, 6th Oct.) - 889 words
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Article697 1904-10-13 1 (Straits 'Vimes 6th Oct.) Manila newspapers are so prone to deceive their readers with absolutely gratuitous and wanton fakes/’ that they are rarely to be relied upon in respect of any novel assertion. Therefore we have some hesitancy in accepting as Gospel,” the reports just to hand from(Straits 'Vimes, 6th Oct.) - 697 words
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Article403 1904-10-13 2 (Straits Times 6th Oct.) In tbe Agenda of proceedings at the meeting o t the Municipal Commission to-morrow, we find, inter alia, that the Commissioners will consider the question of appointments; and we presume that his refers to the appointment of a new Assessor. No less than 37(Straits Times, 6th Oct.) - 403 words
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Article1275 1904-10-13 2 (Straits Times t 7th Oct. What with cholera at Saratoff, enteric at Port Arthur, and Kuroki at the gates of Mukden, the Russians are grievously out of luck just now, and the trend of general opinion, as expressed by the home papers to hand this morning, is to(Straits Timest 7th Oct. - 1,275 words
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Article641 1904-10-13 2 (Strait 3 Times Stk Oct Whatever other characteristics may be ascribed to H. E. Sir John Anderson’s maiden speech on the Estimates, there is no process of criticism—no matter astutely malignant, or how malignantly astute—whereby it can be construed into a startler. It runs with the even(Strait 3 Times, Stk Oct ) - 641 words
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Article434 1904-10-13 2 Waite Time*, \Kttk Oct.) Thk business of coolie emigration from Hongkong to the Straits Setfle* meals and Federated Malay States vis becoming a matter seriously calling Ipr the iuriber attention of tbe authorities, in the opinion of the llotigko\g Telegraph There were several men aud women charged atWaite Time*, \Kttk Oct.) - 434 words
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Article1067 1904-10-13 2 (Straits Times, 11 th Oct.) The Journal of fc$t. Petersburg, and other Russian newspapers, are violently attacking the Treaty between Great Britain and Tibet. The Journo! says that Russia will never acknowledge the Treaty. The Chinese Government is said to be dissatisiied with it on the ground that(Straits Times, 11 th Oct.) - 1,067 words
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Article734 1904-10-13 3 (Straits Times, 11 tit Oct) li is not often that a Civil Service t'adot of two years standing can so further liu* convenience of the Colony he s er.e< as to detain His Majesty’s mails ireun Home, destined for that Colony, hy i matter of 26 hours,(Straits Times, 11 tit Oct) - 734 words
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Article469 1904-10-13 3 (Straits Times, lltk Oct) In the Colonial Estimates submitted at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday last, there are practically no items of a character calculated to arouse discussion on account of their novelty. The anomalies in the way of bouse rent allowances to certain officials(Straits Times, lltk Oct) - 469 words
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Article3525 1904-10-13 3 (Straits Times ISth Oct) In another column will be found a report of the discharge of the persons accused of kidnapping a Canton woman in Hongkong, and bringing her to Singapore for purposes of prostitution. Technically speaking the men are not proven guilty; but no doubt whatever(Straits Times, ISth Oct) - 3,525 words
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Advertisement91 1904-10-13 1 I he post free price of the Straits Timex i-. vV« a year. The post free price of the Budget is $20 a year. It is not n*-r#*.>sary to subscribe for a year. The ,uo'<nptious for shorter periods are at rho >arne proportionate rate of price as for a year.91 words
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Obituary95 1904-10-13 1 DEATHS. i A t the General Hospital, on the •tni >.-toljcrCaptain Janies Young,of Penzance, 1 and f the Indo China Steam Navir «8. h.s. Suitang aged 50 years. a papers please copy. i Kr.it;—On the 25th Sept, at Pootung, v n J urrie, aged 39 years. —0° the 26th Sept,95 words
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Article286 1904-10-13 4 Thk Dutch gunboat Kdi will be docked here. Mr. C. W. H. Cochrane, Second Assistant Secretary to the ResidentGeneral, has been appointed to act as Assistant District Officer, Kuala Kangsar vice Mr. McCabe Reay, who has been transferred to Gc’peng. Yesterday morning, Inspector Bate’rikisha puller after depositing286 words
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Article148 1904-10-13 4 As reported in a paragraph in yesterday’s issue, F C. Cornelius was yesterday arraigned before Mr. Sproule and was discharged on the application of the Deputy Public Prosecutor on the allegation as it then stood, only to be rear rested on two allegations; namely forgery and148 words
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Article643 1904-10-13 4 4th October. Mtak was en fete on Tuesday the 27th nit., the occasion being the celebration of H. H. the Sultan’s birthday. The town, as well as the vessels at the whturf, were decorated. The Esplanade and its immediate vicinity, which always form the centre of attractions on643 words
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Article174 1904-10-13 4 Lovers of a good horse will regret to hear that there is very little hope oi getting that fine mare Vanity Fair to the post at the coming meeting. Yesterday afternoon she did strong leading work three times around the course and on pulling up was found to174 words
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Article734 1904-10-13 4 On Monday, W Aogustine citbefore Mr. Howard at the instar a Chinese ayah to explaiu why he r tonally chastised her. H in expl# ni S? r was unsatisfactory and tie was fi *2 *50 with costa, in default, two month.' imprisonment Things had for time been missing734 words
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Article65 1904-10-13 4 Hongkong, Kwneang cue 12th Oct., Bo’’stead. Hamburg via ports, Bcandi\ on i3tb Oct., Pehn Meyer Fremant'e via ports, Sultan on Mansfield. New York, African Prince due mid Oc*» Hottenbach. North Queensland via ports, (*utwnton !6th Oct., Bedstead. Port. i*W6ttenham, Avagyee every Tuesday Koe Guan. TeJuk Arson65 words
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Correspondence.
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Article340 1904-10-13 5 t/,r Editor of the Straits Times." >11:, I am much obliged to you for publishing my last' letter anent the Morphine Pill. Since then the Committee on the Bill has recommended some important rnendments which, according to the pro- dings published in your paper, have M-t-n accepted340 words
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Article217 1904-10-13 5 I he British Steamer Beechley arrived this morning from Moji with a cargo of coal consigned to the Mitsui Busan K'iisha ikk bundled and eighty-nine deaths were registered at Singapore during the >mk ending on the Ist October. The ratio per thousand was .39 87. Ihe Malay217 words
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Article33 1904-10-13 5 Entries Close on Saturday. k ire requested to remind owners al entries for the coming Race close at noon on Saturday, entries box is at Messrs. John L, Ule dr Co.33 words
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Article116 1904-10-13 5 i-kore Mr. Justice Thornton at the Court this morning, Mr. funders, the Official Assignee, fur permission to destroy certain -Umeiits in his office. The Official "m- Knee ex P^ a ne( i that his office was £ti&g filtod with old documents which °f no more use. r116 words
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Correspondence.
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Article198 1904-10-13 5 To the Editor of the Straits Tunes.” Sik,—l have read with interest the dear letters ol Alpha and Omega n or* this Bill, and 1 wish that interest was manifested in the Press oftener w.th regard to the details of legislation. At the same time I should198 words
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274 1904-10-13 5 The following is a translation of the illuminated address presented to Mr. J. Carapiet on the occasion of his Silver Wedding, by the Revd. B. G. Gasper on behalf of the Armenian Community. Our most esteemed friend, On this auspicious day on which you274 words
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Article217 1904-10-13 5 The free exportation of Straits dollars is expected to work against the quick development of Sabang, by facilitating the Straits Settlements trade with Deli and Acheen. The Netherlands India Government, says the Deli Courant cannot counteract this by forbid* ding dollar-importation, until it finds means to enable Sabang217 words
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Article55 1904-10-13 5 Yesterday afternoon the Rangers met the Rovers on the Esplanade in connection with the League Football competitions. Mr. Apps preferred. A good game resulted, both sides striving hard to obtain the lead. Owing to the bad light the game was stopped eight minutes before time, the Rovers leading55 words
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Article350 1904-10-13 5 Astounding Revelations. Yesterday afternoon, Mr. A. W. Bailey, Assistant Secretary for Chinese Affairs had three men, Leong Yow, Wang Tuck and Fung Tek before the Bench Court; the first on the allegation of disposing of a girl for immoral purposes. Mr. Bailey said he was not350 words
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Article324 1904-10-13 5 Lim Pet, Lim Cho and Teng Hong were arranged before Mr. Nunn, this morning on the allegation of having been in possession of 8300 work of illicit chandu, yesterday afternoon at No. 25-3 Coleman Street. The defendants put the burden of guilt on each other. The case was324 words
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Article104 1904-10-13 5 Bf fore the Marine Court on Tuesday the Captain of the s.s. Sultan prosecuted a Chinese fireman for abetting and biding three Chinese stowaways. The accused was fined $lOO or one month’s rigorous imprisonment in default. Before the same Court yesterday Captain Fox, master of the British sailingsbip104 words
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Article573 1904-10-13 5 At Christmas Island. A monograph of a purely technical nature has been issued by Dr. C. F. Giddy, which, despite the scientific arrangements of name and tables that baffle the lay mind, is nevertheless of local interest as embodying the beri-beri records of 1902-3, taken at Christmas Island, where573 words
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Article252 1904-10-13 5 About 3 o'clock this morning a fire was repor ed to have broken out at Rochore. There was very little, if any, glare at all and the spot was difficult to find by one unacquainted with the district. On arriving at the scene it was found252 words
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Article866 1904-10-13 5 The Idler Does a Good Gallop. The Betting. Conditions at the course this morning were pleasurable, the weather being splendid, and the going good. Easington opened proceedings by trotting slowly once round on the inside, he stills moves dicky, and his chances of winning the Governor’s Cup are866 words
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Article369 1904-10-13 6 The Times of Malaya hears that the Jeliai (oy. Ltd., has been oversubscribed. The Dutch gunboat Edi was undocked at Tanpng Pagar this morning, and anchored in the roads.. The lleechley went to the wharf this morning to discharge her coal from Moji fur the Mitsui Bussan369 words
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Article78 1904-10-13 6 Heavy Penalty on Seven Human ji Scarcerows. Yesterday afternoon, Inspector Branagaa charged seven wretched lo king Chinese with keeping a house No. 136 Victoria Street for the purpose of administering morphine injections. Acting Sergeant Taylor effected the arrest. Mr. Sproule discharged three of the men, but fined the78 words
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Article120 1904-10-13 6 On Wednesday night Asst. Supat Wathan with Inspector Dunne and Sergeant Nolan made a raid on No. 4 Sago Street. They managed to effect an entrance, but they encountered a door at the top of the second flight of stairs which had obviously been made with a view120 words
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Article189 1904-10-13 6 Yesterday, we noted the fact that the free export of Straits dollars will greatly facilitate the trade between these Settlements and the East Coast of Sumatra with Acheen included. The Planters’ Committee at Medan, the chief town of Deli, is doing its best to introduce the Straits189 words
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Correspondence.
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Article1139 1904-10-13 6 To tks Editor of the Straits Times/* 8ib,— Your leader on the subject of the Manila beef trade might lead people to infer that shipments of live stock from Australia are likely to take the place of frozen meat supplies, but I would ask your1,139 words
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Article352 1904-10-13 6 The 24th annual general meeting of thU Club was held on Wednesday tfterno' nat the S C. C. Pavilion. The Presidei t and Vice-President being absent, Mr. P. J. Burgess was voted to the ihair. After the report and accounts had been passed, Mr. A. E. Murray352 words
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Article146 1904-10-13 6 On the 19th of August last, a Chinaman cafring himself Pong Ah Chen presented himself at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He said he had that day crossed from Johore in a sampan and had walked to the hospital. He wa? admitted as a small-pox patient by Assistant-Surgtgn Norris146 words
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Article72 1904-10-13 6 THE HONG MOH AT PENANG The steamer Hong Moh which was detained at Singapore in consequence of a large quantity of smuggled opium being found on board her, has arrived at Penang. She was boarded harbour authorities, and afterwdras a party of Police took control. Mr. Newland, Chief Police Offioer,72 words
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Article529 1904-10-13 6 A short tine ago, a Kling named Nadersa incurred a penalty of a fine ot $lOO or a fortnight’s imprisonment for possession of smuggled bhang. The fine was paid. Yesterday, Mr. Parsor s applied to Mr. Sproule for an order to have that fine paid to the bhang529 words
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Article300 1904-10-13 6 October Monthly Medal. The links of the Club were well patronised last Saturday and twentyeight members competed for the monthly medal. Mr. Delay a limit handicap returned the winning card but, as will be seen from the nineteen scores put in, the competition was exceptionally keen. J.300 words
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Article349 1904-10-13 6 Heaps of Slai n A Chinese refugee coolie f roni p f Arthur who recently arrived at QhJ* tells grim stories of h's experience* grave digger for the Russians alon? other Chinese who had been imp 6 for the servic: —He was asked if? could form349 words
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Article550 1904-10-13 6 Chinese Demand For some Legal Marriage Regulations. At Penang, the Chinese community agitating for special legislation They want the Government to take steps for the registration ot Chinese u*iiiages and adoptions. The Governnent has prepared a Bill dealing &it b he subject. A meeting of Chinese to •onsider550 words
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Article536 1904-10-13 7 G. A. Robert - [By G. A. Robert* (Rev. TJ. Dipalam- hara)] Buddhism in Singapore was the reading of ao account which appeared in the columns of this journal on Monday last. It was of certain ceremonies that had been enacted at the Buddhist Mission. But Buddhism as enacted in536 words
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Article93 1904-10-13 7 We greatly regret to announce the uoath of Captain James Young of the Jardine liner Sui-Sang who succumbed to enteric at the General Hospital this morning at the age of 50. Captain who hailed originally from 1’enzance, was one of the most popular -kipp rs in93 words
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Article139 1904-10-13 7 J HE ii»CO Meeting al Kuala |*umpur has been tixed tor Decernbei '*> -9 and dl. j Ahe ss. Hong Molt returned from lJ tnaii4 this morning. Toe owners ol Moh. gave an undertaking of *15Ii,ijoo io bring her hack. Mu. K. \V. B d* itLc is139 words
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599 1904-10-13 7 A SINGAPORE TOURIST’ S EXPERIENCES. Visit to the Diana Peeling in Japan. A Singapore merchant who has just returned from a trip to Japan—having touched at Saigon, Hongkong, Shanghai and the principal ports in Japan—has been relating his experiences on the voyage. At Saigon he visited the Russian cruiser Diana599 words
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Article181 1904-10-13 7 A very successful and most enjoyable Children’s Concert was given at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon by the Singapore Philharmonic Society. The hall was packed with a gathering of children and grown-ups and all seemed to enjoy the treat. The orchestra, under Mr. W. G St. Clair, played181 words
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Article5313 1904-10-13 7 Friday, October 7th. PBK8BNT. Bis Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g. Hon. F. G. Penney (Acting Colonial Secretary). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Acting Colonial Treasurer). Hon. E. (3. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. A. Murray, C.E., m.i.c.e., (Colonial Engineer). Hon. W. J. Napier, D.c L. Hon. W. P.5,313 words
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Article142 1904-10-13 8 The Malay Mail bears that M. L. C. Jackson, K. C., late Judicial Commissioner of the F. M. S, who is at present at Dover, is very much improved in health. Mr. George, Bandmaster to the Selangor Band, is going on long leave to Hongkong, and142 words
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Article201 1904-10-13 8 THE SEA MEW.” At yesterday’s trial the Sea Mew, after being fitted with the new fan, gave good results. Four runs were made on the measured mile, giving an average speed of 12.8 knots and the vessel then had a continuous run for three hours, in which time she travelled201 words
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Article782 1904-10-13 8 The usual fortnightly meeting 0 f tw* Municipal Commissioners was uJa the Municipal Office yesterday noon. Mr. E. G. Broadrick (the p dent) presided and there were present:—Messrs. Rowland Allen Giang Thye, Lee Choon Gum* a? Watkins, D. K. Somerville, C. j'g, ders, F. E. Jago, and Mr.782 words
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Article1633 1904-10-13 9 KIKST DAY. TUESDAY, 18th OCTOBER. 1. the MAIDEN PLATE.—Value tetn A Race for Maiden Horses, and horses that have ran as Roadsters. Subscription Griffins, and in Races confined to horses imported as Subscription Griffins. Weight as per scale (lOst.) An allowance of I4lb. to ex-Griffins imported into1,633 words
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Article38 1904-10-13 9 Arrived. 9tb October. Per ’Zamania: From Madras Major Bremner. Mr. W. B. Elwes. From Penang— Mr 0. M Morrison. Per Kutna .-From Pmuu-Mt. H. U Hudson, Mr. C. O. Campbell, end Mr. F. W. Crane.38 words
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Article931 1904-10-13 9 Cricket. The iuterport match is rapidly approaching, but so far no attempt at practise has been made by the miscellaneous collection selected from the S. C. C. Doubtless the Lawn Tennis Tournament is a hindrance, but as it is likely to run for another couple of weeks it931 words
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Article672 1904-10-13 9 In the September number of the Century Magazine are some Songs of the Sulu Sea” by Edward Barron. One of these we reproduce. The Strait* Krho complains of the doggerel that the rhyming of “Outang” and “Penang” is a fault, which possibly the elastic term672 words
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Article433 1904-10-13 10 When work started this morning there was a sight mist at the back of the course which after a time passed ofl. The hurdles were out, and work was farted by Pawnbroker and Gold Bar putting in a good strong mile and a quarter, the former acquitting himself433 words
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Article706 1904-10-13 10 Mr R. R Martin, of Messrs Stearnsreturned from Bangkok yesterday and is staying at Rattles*. He is proceeding to India in a few days. Yesterday morning H. E. the Governor and party returned from Johore Lama where they had been out shooting It is understood a foir706 words
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Article50 1904-10-13 10 Before the Marine Court on Saturday the master of the Sabine Rickmers prosecuted twelve of his Chinese firemen for wilful disobedience to his lawful commands. They got three week’s each. A number of Tringganu Malay boatmen were fined $3 each for failing to register their vessels for 1904.50 words
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Article61 1904-10-13 10 A very enjoyable entertainment was held at the Teutonia Club on Friday night. A large number of the members of both the Tanglin and Teutonia Club? were present ana the band of the N. D. L. Frinz Heinrich helped to enliven the proceedings. The fun waxed fast61 words
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Article99 1904-10-13 10 A BAD BOY.” At 7-30 a.m. on September *2Bth a Chinaman living at Nelson Road went to his work at Tanjong Pagar. On returning at 10-30 he found that some clothing and sundry other articles worth 847.90 had disappeared, as also had his Hylam “boy.” The Police were informed and99 words
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Article117 1904-10-13 10 On Friday last Inspector Brace arrested at Pulo Obin lleng Hoo Sah, the fireman who was wanted for being concerned in causing the death of Chew Ho Poh at Ann Siang Hill on the 6th of June last. He was charged with culpable homicide not117 words
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Article142 1904-10-13 10 Mr. W. McKean, now partner iu the firm of Messrs. Adis and Co, Brokers, i was entertained at a dinner, given by i his former associates on the staff of I Messrs. Fraser and Neave, Ltd, at Raffles j Hotel on Saturday evening. Mr. “Sandy" j142 words
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Article97 1904-10-13 10 To the Editor of the “Straits Times.” Dbar Sir,— I shall feel much obliged ifyou will insert inyourpaperadenial that I am the Solicitor to a company about to be formed under the name of James Brown and Company Prospectuses ot the said company are being circulated round the97 words
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Article264 1904-10-13 10 Smart Work by the Brigade. About one o’clock this morning the call was given i hat a fire had broken jut in North Bridge Road near the junction of Arab Street. The Malay firemen, with the engine from Beach Road Fire Station, weie the first264 words
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Article345 1904-10-13 10 On Friday, J. Samuel, a Hebrew, was before Mr. Nunn on the allegation of haying mads a false statement during a judicial proceeding in the Supreme Court. The case was postponed for a week; bail of $l,OOO in two sureties being required. The defendant was arrested at the345 words
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Article85 1904-10-13 10 About 11-30 on Saturday night the occupants of a house at 72 Outram Road, Straits-born Chinese, heard someone cutting into the front door. The towkay shouted for the Police and ran after the man. A Police constable on duty in the vicinity heard the disturbance and captured85 words
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Article371 1904-10-13 10 tiennus —Robertson. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Cathedral at 4 p. no. on S aurday afternoon when Mr. Gilles Ilennuy, of the Netherlands Trading S >ciety, third son of the late Lieut. Gene» al Hennus, was married to Constance E hel, second daughter371 words
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Article428 1904-10-13 10 Mr-G* F. Hodgins and Miss Sarah Brooksbank. An exceedingly pretty wedding was celebrated at the Scotch Kirk on Saturday afternoonawhen Mr. J. F. Hodgins, assistant with Messrs. John Little and i Co., was united in matrimony to Miss Sarah Lucy Brooksbank the daughter of Mr.428 words
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Article841 1904-10-13 10 The Resident’s Travels The Resident has returned to v quarters by river, after a r/ J6a<1 1 absence. Starting from Lin^u’ 1 I Wray went overland by road anA. to Port Swettenham, and the Selangor Yacht EtmeralhL k Pahang, Pekan, and Singapore. While at Pekan th<U' > ident841 words
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Article2557 1904-10-13 11 Netherlands India. \}r. Alleyne Ireland’s studies in Tropical administration published in the 'l',,,!** now takes in Netherlands India. Before dealing with the method of <;,ivernment pursued there at the present fiav, he casts a look bark at the Dutch K.i-t India Company and thus sketches .1-2,557 words
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Article393 1904-10-13 11 The Entries. The number of entries for the coming autumn meeting are 281 as compared against 244 for the same meeting last year. Eleven are entered for the Maiden Plate which is an increase of four. Much may happen between now and the day and any comments on393 words
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Article377 1904-10-13 11 Thu following Handicaps were wirer this morning to Mr. C. C. McTaggart Acting Secretary of the Singapore Sporting Club. The Lawn Stakes. Blackwing 10.4 Felspar 10.4 Clydesdale 10.4 Mendoza 10.4 Glencoe 9.9 Apiary 9.4 Hasty 8.7 The Governor s Cup. The Idler 10. 4 Galtee More 9.10 Oberon 9.10377 words
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Article71 1904-10-13 11 On Saturday, at 11.50, the Board of Licensing Justices held its usuif quarterly meeting in the Court of the* first Police Magistrate. There were present, Mr. Ho war J, Dr Middleton, and Messrs. Gentle, Shelford and Thompson. The minutes of the previous meeting, leld in July, were read71 words
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Article718 1904-10-13 11 Mrs. R. Goldbert of the Singapore lotel, 45 and 46, North Bridge load, made an application to remove to No. 620-3, North Bridge Road. Mr Millard, on behalf of the licensee of the Mafeking Bar opposed this. He said he was sure that when the Board came718 words
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Article443 1904-10-13 12 Singapore wins with a margin of 55 points. At 7 a. m. this morning the Singapore team commenced shooting their match against Perak, the wind being slight and light good. This match is the first of a series of annual matches, the conditions being &ach443 words
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Article325 1904-10-13 12 Extraordinary Details of the Kidnapping of a Victim. On Friday afternoon, Wong Tuck and Fung Tek were again before Messrs. Howard and Colman on the charges of trafficking in women previously described. Mr. A. W. Bailey with the Deputy Public Prosecutor appeared for the crown Mr.325 words
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Article561 1904-10-13 12 no 3. Mr. J. Woods. A visit to this clever and painstaking young trainers establishment in Buffalo Road reveals the fact that the horses in his charge, are thoroughly well looked after, astheir healthy appearance denotes. Woods who has achieved considerable success here both as a trainer561 words
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Article127 1904-10-13 12 A correspondent draws attention to the fact that small-pox has of late taken advantage of the Tecent reductions in the Medical Department of the West Coast of British North Borneo. The disease has spread virulently in the villages of Putt at lan, Pappar, Membakkul and Beaufort. The127 words
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Article124 1904-10-13 12 The Noorul I*lam mentioned in yesterday’s issue, is a Mahoraedan paper and not a Hindu one. It is the only Tamil daily paper published in the Colony, and professes to advocate the cause of Mahoraedans. The Public Works departmental report for 1903 says that, in that year,124 words
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Article735 1904-10-13 12 Bela La Scotty.*’ In n recent lettei lo the Straits limes Mr. Steven*, of the Cold Sto age Co. pointed out that the import ot prime Australian beef to the Straits several year- ago was killed by the Canny Scotch »j>tem wh*.eh obtained here and pier ented the authorities735 words
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Article84 1904-10-13 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times.” Sir, —The paragraph in your issue of yesterday re sale at Padang of the steamer Tenby is incorrect. The wreck is still the property of underwriters. Yours faithfully Syme Co. Lloyd’s Agents. 11th Oct. 1904. [The paragraph was taken from the84 words
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Article665 1904-10-13 12 Gan Kira Chuan, a Chinese lad who has discarded the queue figured before the Bench Court yesterday afternoon cn allegations of house-breaking and the theft of a violin and case and a pair of boots, the property of Koh Boon Chinn, t he parties are employed at the665 words
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276 1904-10-13 12 C A. Robert - L Vy C A. Robert* Ren.(J. ItOC J Much interest ha? been aroused in Burma lately by the appearance 0 f the quarterly journal called RudAltiJ! which was launched by the Buddha’ Asana Samagama or International Buddhist Society of Rangoon of which the Rev. Ananda276 words
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Article426 1904-10-13 12 It was a very clear morning at the course, but the track was very heavy, a fact which caused some of the horses especially the Griffins to go up and down at the finish of their work. The principal topic of conversation was the handicaps which were issued426 words
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Article140 1904-10-13 12 Autumn Cup. First Round. A W. Stiven beat E. W. Cooley l up F. Ferguson beat J. Chalmers retiied.i -1 J.H.D. Jones beat A.C. Padday 6 up »v 4 R. T. Reid beat H. B. Salmond w.o. Second round. R. Ferguson beat A. W. S'iven 4 up140 words
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Article333 1904-10-13 13 A week ago, Teu bang and Leo Hok were before the Bench Court; the lirsi on the allegations of attempting to deliver counterfeit current coin to another person and possession of counterfeit coins; the second, for abetment. The prosecution was then dosed, and Mr. Theara Tew for the333 words
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Article23 1904-10-13 13 The Dutch mail steamer Koningin lit' left bingapoie on the 17th September and arrived at Genoa on the 11th inst.23 words
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Article498 1904-10-13 13 Wednesday’s Play. PROFESSION PAIRS. l'xier nnd F. Kuchwaldy beat H. A. Mason and F U K. Brown 1-6, 7-5, 8-6. W. K. Cleaver and D. Y. Perkins beat A. W bailey anil G. G. Seth w.o. A. CLASS DOUoLKS. and T B. Norrie beat T.498 words
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Article184 1904-10-13 13 This morning, Mr. J \V Owen, mertlian*, appeared befoie Mr. How ml in response to a sumn <ms issued at tin instance of Mr. Payne-Gall w*-v tor **.*fu sing to stop a motor i:-r near -iiv ga* pore Club when signalled to do so also for driving184 words
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Article292 1904-10-13 13 The Second Quarter of 1904. The return of imports and exports in the Straits Settlements for the quarter of this year which ende-» on the 30th June T ast has been published. Imports. The imports, exclusive of treasure, come out thuR on comparison with the corresponding period292 words
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Article328 1904-10-13 13 The s.s. Swanley one of the vessels chartered to take the Chinese emigrants from Ching-wang-tao to Cape Town, arrived here at 6-30 p.m. yesterday in a leaky condition and anchored in the roads. Capt. Dawson reported at the Master Attendant’s office that the SHanley left328 words
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Article742 1904-10-13 13 The Singapore Team totals 919 or an average of 9i 9* P*r man. The Singapore team fired off for the in nuil Interport match against Hongkong, Shanghai and Penang this morning and compiled a total of 919 Firing commenced at 7 a.m the light being good, and742 words
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Article160 1904-10-13 13 Defendants Discharged kstu.dav, Wong Tuck and Kung T«-k were again *>efore Mesrr«. H ard and Column on charges of trafli king in women already specified Mr. A. W. Bailey appeared f„r il»e Crown Mr. Raine for the defence. l)(. Barrack was called by the deence and160 words
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Article689 1904-10-13 13 Smuggled Chandu on a French Mail Steamer. Victor Blaline, a Frenchman, and boatswain of the French mail steamer /ai Seyne was, this morning, charged before Mr. Sproule with importing and possessing illicit chandu worth $180. He admitted possession, saying he had got it oil board the French689 words
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Article27 1904-10-13 13 Hanoi 4th Octotm. The wife of General Stoessel has been wounded while attending to the sick and wounded in the ambulances at Port Arthur.27 words
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Article55 1904-10-13 13 London 12th Oct. Despatches from Tokyo and St. Petersburg announce that a battle has begun at Mukden. The Russians claim that they outnumber the Japanese by 25,000. It is estimated that 600,0u0 men and 1,800 guns will soon be engaged. The Japanese are rushing their reinforcements to55 words
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Article26 1904-10-13 13 The Japanese gunboat Hetjcn is reported to have been sunk by a mine at Port Arthur. It is reported that only four were saved.26 words
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Article37 1904-10-13 13 London bth Oct. The Nagasaki correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports that the tunnel made by the Japanese into Port Arthur was finished on Sept. 24th, and was immediately used but the result is unknown.37 words
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Article80 1904-10-13 13 Mr Balfour made a speech at a Conservative banquet at Edinburgh, wherein be paid a tribute to the memory of Sir William Harcourt, and repudiated the idea that there was any bargaining betweeu the Conservatives and the Nationalists. Mr. Balfour also stated that he was personally80 words
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Article51 1904-10-13 13 He added that whether Mr. Chamberlain’s estimate of the Colonial offer were right or wrong, he (Balfour) agreed with him that we have reached a point at which the only way out of the impasse was to have a free conference with the Colonies and51 words
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Article64 1904-10-13 13 London bth Oct. The Tokyo coi respondent of the Standard reports that at a conference of bankers held there, it was decided tp undertake a third issue of a Domestic War Loan, of $80,000,000 (Yen). This Loan is to be issued at 92, and to bear64 words
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Article41 1904-10-13 13 According to Reuter’s correspondent at Aden, it is reported that the Mullah has looted the Ogadens, killing 000 of them, and capturing an enormous quantity of camels and sheep. The Mullah lately received a great number of rifles.41 words
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Article43 1904-10-13 13 The returning Thibetan Expedition crossed the Karola Pass on the 2nd inst, after enduring severe hardships from cold and privation. It transpires that the Treaty was not signed by the Chinese Amban and Lhassa, who Jacked the necessary authority from Peking.43 words
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43 1904-10-13 13 Lot+r. Reuters correspondent at Peking re ports that the latest information regard ing the unrest (in Shantung, Pechili and Honan) is more reassuring, and it is the opinion of the Legations that there is no cause for anxiety.43 words
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Article29 1904-10-13 13 It is reported at Paris that Spain and France have practically concluded an agreement regarding the delimitation of their respective spheres of influence in North Africa.29 words
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26 1904-10-13 13 Morocco, Tetnan, and Tangier are included in the Spanish sphere. This agreement, however, will not become operative fora :erm of years.26 words
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Article43 1904-10-13 13 London, 6ik October. Mr. Balfour proposes that representatives from the self-governing colonies India, and Britain shall meet to discuss in the freest manner, without being bound by special instructions, whether the policy of fiscal union commends itself to them.43 words
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Article56 1904-10-13 13 If the decision be in the affirmative, they must consider the means how such a policy can be carried out. It must be, however, expressly understood, so Mr. Balfour has it, that the decisions come toby such.a eenferenca ahali be submitted to the electorates o56 words
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Article29 1904-10-13 14 Regarding the Lhasa agreement ,tbe India Office states that the Convention still awaits ratification by the Viceroy. The terms of the Agreement are not yet settled.29 words
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97 1904-10-13 14 Later. Seven hundred Japanese who had been excelled from Siberia have arrived at Bremcrhaven where they are to einbaik for Japan. The battleship Orel has left Cronstadt to join the Baltic Squadron. President Roosevelt, after making enquiries at the European capitals, has decided to defer summoning97 words
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Article44 1904-10-13 14 Russian telegrams report a series, of outpost skirmishes in various districts alonj the Russian front. But three telegrams indicate no essential change in the military situation near Mukden. The Russians estimate that 200,000 Japanese are facing General Kuropatkin’s army44 words
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59 1904-10-13 14 Prices at VTadivostock are so high that steps have been taken to. fix a legal tariff, infringement of which is punishable with a heavy fine. The Chinese merchants in Vladivostock are winding up their affairs, but otherwise life in the town is normal. The navigation59 words
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Article36 1904-10-13 14 Th eTelegraph correspondent at Chefoo reports that, a fierce gale is raging in the Yellow Sea. The Japanese torpedo flotillas have been compelled to seek shelter, and have sustained much damage36 words
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Article101 1904-10-13 14 Later Mr. Balfour’s speech at Edinburgh is being most variously interpreted. Some consider that it gives a helping hand to Mr. Chamberlain’s policy, and others that it defers the proposed Imperial Zolverein to the distant future. A despatch from General Stoessel describes the Japanese attacks on the north101 words
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Article114 1904-10-13 14 General Stoessl especially commends Colonel Irmm, commanding the Russian Artillery for hie maginfieent disposition of his guns. He also commends the bravery of Lieutenant Rodgorskv who threw hand bombs into the trenches thus striking panic into the Japanese. Since the above attacks were made, the garrison has made114 words
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Article171 1904-10-13 14 London 7 th October, j Mr. J. Chamberlain has delivered a speech at Lufccn in which he dealt with the fiscal question. Mr. Chamberlain said Lord Rosebery has elicited from Mr. A J. Balfour a statement of the greatest importance, which is more momentous than any statement171 words
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Article92 1904-10-13 14 London, 7th October The Portuguese expedition to MosMined** consisted of 266 Europeans. Mid 244 Natives. 109 Europeans and 145 Natives are missing. The Portuguese Government h considered about despatching thither a punitive expedition, five thousand strong. The correspondent of the Morning Post at Moscow says that the92 words
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Article33 1904-10-13 14 General Orloff has received an appointment on the General Staff at St. Petersburg. General Stoessel reports that the Japanese resumed the attack upon Port Arthur on the 24th and 25th Sept33 words
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Article15 1904-10-13 14 The Japanese were again defeated wi»h heavy casualties. The Japanese admit a repulse.15 words
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Article30 1904-10-13 14 They are said to be intending to conduct the siege passively. It is stated that enteric fever ha? broken out among the garrison of tha f .rtress.30 words
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Article63 1904-10-13 14 General Sakharoff reports all quiet at the front on the 4th Oct, except skirmishing between scouts four miles from the Yentai Mines. There was a sharp fight in the vicinity of Hunlipu Railway 8tation in wh ch a Japanese squadron of horse and four companies of food63 words
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Article44 1904-10-13 14 Tenders have been invited for Exchequer Bonds to the amount of twenty millions Sterling at £98. 14s. 6d. Opinions are hopelessly divided as to the meaning of Mr. Chamberlain’s at Luton. It remains uncertain whether Chamberlain has captured Balfour or viceversa.44 words
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Article39 1904-10-13 14 The Commonwealth of Australia favours the suggestion to hold a fiscal conference. But statesmen there are disinclined to commit themselves to follow a definite policy on the subject until the British fiscal proposals have been formulated.39 words
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34 1904-10-13 14 London 8th October. Reuter 8 correspondent at Melbourne reports that Admiral Fanshawe has ordered H. M. S’s Cadmus and P■ lades to Torres Straits where Russian cruisers are reported.34 words
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Article101 1904-10-13 14 Mr. Arnold Forster, speaking at the Cutlers’ banquet at Sheffield, stated that the year of his administration at the War Office had been one of grave concern. He was not satisfied that we had learned lessons from the conflicts in t he East and101 words
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52 1904-10-13 14 Inter. Reuter’s correspondent at Tsingtau wires that a German steamer that has returned thither after runring the blockade of Vladivostock, reports that ships are constantly reaching Vladivostock. The city is heavily fortified and the harbour is mined. Lady Cuizon has suffered a serious relapse. Grave fears52 words
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Article57 1904-10-13 14 London 8th Oct Reuter’s correspondent at Tokyo reports that Count Okuma, when addressing the meeting of banker* (convened for discussing the issue of the latest domestic loan) warned the people to prepare for a long war. He pointed out that the cost of a two57 words
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Article39 1904-10-13 14 RUSSIA’ S VAST RESOURCES. Despite her weaknesses Kussiu possesses immense resourees Japan must make heavy eacriflees to attain success. Japan must borrow 60 millions sterRng in 1906* Count Okuma expressed every confidence in the ul imate victory for Japan.39 words
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Article39 1904-10-13 14 Reuter’s correspondent at Tokio reports that the Japanese land batteries at Port Arthur have completely wrecked one Russian warship in the harbour f The batteries severe)} 'damaged three other warships. Their names are not yet known.39 words
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Article62 1904-10-13 14 Reuter’s correspondent with General Oku’s army cays that the Japanese are bringing up to the front enormous supplies of ammunitioil for a winter campaign The Japanese are using the reconstructed railway at Liaoyang for this purpose. Additional soldiers continue to arrive at the front. The62 words
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Article43 1904-10-13 14 London 9th October. Lord Lansdowne, replying to a correspondent, stated that neither qt the belligerents having expressed a desire for mediation, His Majesty’s Government does not consider that it could advantageously appeal to Russia and Japan to desist from hostilities.43 words
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Article11 1904-10-13 14 THE SMOLENSK.” The Volunteer Fleet cruiser Smolensk is coaling at Havre11 words
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Article49 1904-10-13 14 London 10 th October. The Tsar and the Tsaritsa have arrived at Reval. General Kuropatkin has issued a general order to his army. In the order he justifies the retreat from Liaoyang to Mukden on the giound of the strength of the army being insufficient.49 words
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108 1904-10-13 14 General Kuropatkin announces that the Emperor of Russia is inflexibly determined to conquer Japan by sending adequate reinforcements to the front. The General then intimates that the time is approaching for his army to assume the offensive. The captain of the German collier at108 words
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26 1904-10-13 14 The meeting of the Hague Arbitration Tribunal to consider ihe Japanese house tax question is fixed for the 21st November. i26 words
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Article53 1904-10-13 14 The German Socialist papers, which are usually well informed, announce that submarines and also uaval engines and machinery are being made at Stettin and Kiel for Russia. The New York Herald reports that five submarines have been shipped from the Pacific coast of the Cnited States53 words
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Article17 1904-10-13 14 London 9 th October The Circuin-Baikal Railway is open for construction and goods trains.17 words
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Article56 1904-10-13 14 The Portuguese Marine Minister has a statement anent the disaster in Angola. He said that a foraging detachment was cut off and formed a square The irregular troops became panicstricken and confused but the square was unbroken, despite hand to hand encounters with assegais and bayonets. The56 words
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57 1904-10-13 14 October 10 a m. The latest reports of the disaster to the Portuguese detachment, attacked at Mossamedes on the Cunene river, show that the incident was more serious and the number of killed was greater than at first reported. The Portuguese Cabinet, is meeting57 words
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Article56 1904-10-13 14 Odd ter 9th. Th* Washington correspondent of the Morning Pod states that it is understood there that Japan will attempt to negotiate a loan in America shortly after the New Year. Russia is also endeavoring to persuade (American) financiers to floa* a large loan but56 words
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Article32 1904-10-13 14 The deepest anxiety prevails at VValmer Castle at the bad turn in Lady Ourzon’s illness. At 11 o'clock last, night her condition was stated to be still extremely grave32 words
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39 1904-10-13 14 TASHKEND RA ILWAY NEARING COMPLETION. The railway from Orenburg to Tasbkeod is being strenuously poshed, and the line will be completed in April. The Duke of York Stakes was won hy Robert le D*ab!e; Fermoyle second, Flower Sell*r third.39 words
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Article24 1904-10-13 14 The race for tue Prix Cornell Muni- cipal at Paris was won by Presto, with Pretty Polly second, and Zinfandel third.24 words
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Article49 1904-10-13 14 The strike at Marseilles appears to be collapsing. Five thousand dockers were at work on Saturday and five steamers sailed lrc m the port. Admiral Limbton has been appointed to command the Cruiser Division of the Mediterranean Squadron, in «uecessiou to Admiral Sir Baldwin Bl.ike Walker.49 words
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Article32 1904-10-13 14 London 11 th Oct The Bourse Gazette a St Petersburg journal, publishes a telegram dated Mukden 9th instant. it says that the Japanese main army is retiring to the south.32 words
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Article55 1904-10-13 14 The Japanese arc abandoning not. only the positions they occupied after ihe battle of Liaovang but also some they had occupied before the battle. The Japanese right wing had fallen back ten miles to the south of Mukden Within the last few days the Japanese lutve ev.i'Uii’fcd Siancbian,55 words
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Article34 1904-10-13 14 In is reported that this Japanese withdrawal without a struggle is interprted at St. Petersburg as meaning a decision to concentrate every available man on tlie defences quite close to Liaoyang.34 words
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Article21 1904-10-13 14 General Kuropatkin is taking every precaution against possible defeat. He will construct numerous defences on his line of advance.21 words
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66 1904-10-13 14 London t 11 th Octol>er. The Cz ir spent two hours inspecting the Baltic squadron at Reval. OFFICIAL NEWS OF THE WAR. Reuter’s correspondent at St. Petersburg states that no official news of the war is obtainable, but a private telegram announces the occupation66 words
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Article52 1904-10-13 14 London 1 \tk October. Reuters correspondent at Chefoo states that the increased activity of the Japanese ships in stopping merchantmen is due to the look-out being kept for three British ehip3 that are suspected of intending to enter Port Arthur with cargos of tinned meat52 words
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44 1904-10-13 14 Noth Russia and Japan continue to take large quantities of Welsh coal for their warships 150.000 tons are being shipped monthly from Cardiff. Considerable shipments are also being made from Newport and other ports on the Bristol Channel.44 words
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Article24 1904-10-13 14 Large quantities were recently shipped to an island on the West Coast of Africa, presumably for the Baltic Squadron.24 words
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35 1904-10-13 14 The Shanghai correspondent of the Morning Vost states that th* Japanese have captured many junks laden with military stores which were engaged in running the blockade at Port Arthur.35 words
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16 1904-10-13 14 Later The Mes&ageries steamship Satal leaves Marseilles to-day with the Mauritius mails.16 words
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Article24 1904-10-13 14 The Orient liner Orient is aground in the Suez Canal, blocking the traffic. Later —The Orient has been refloated.24 words
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28 1904-10-13 14 Mr. F. II. Grinliuton, C.M.G. late Surveyor General of Ceylon, has left England to organise the Survey Department of the Malay States.28 words
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Article27 1904-10-13 14 The deaths are reported of Mrs. Isabella L. Bishop, the traveller and author, John Hollingshead, author and journalist, and Mr. John llevwood Johnstone M.P.27 words
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Article45 1904-10-13 14 Reuter's Tokyo correspondent reports that the Japanese recently concentrated their sea and land fire on the west Harbour at Port Arthur, with the object of destroying the fleet. They succeeded in sinking three vessels of which the names and characters are unknown.45 words
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Article34 1904-10-13 14 12th Ot t>ber. Reuter’s correspondent at St. Peters- burg says that General Kuropatkin’s proclamation to his army, preparing it to assume the offensive, was only made generally known at that city to-day34 words
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35 1904-10-13 14 The Russian papers publish enthusiastic leaders on the proclamation and quote its most striking passages. These papers eulogise General Kuropatkin and anticipate a speedy Russian triumph over the Japanese.35 words
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Article37 1904-10-13 14 The proclamation has produced twofold effect at St. Petersburg. The great mass of the public i 8 undoubtedly dazzled by General Kuropatkin’s words, and are confident of his ability to crush the Japanese.37 words
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Article29 1904-10-13 14 In Russian Government military circles a favourable issue to ti e advance is anticipated. But a feeling of great turvous n nsion is observable,29 words
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Article22 1904-10-13 14 Ir, is presumed tha«. Gtu ral Kuropatkin has now 50,000 (150,000 men ten thousand more than be had at Liaoyang.22 words
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Article32 1904-10-13 14 London l2ih October. The dicker*’ strike at Marseille* is over. The difficulties that gave rise to it have been ended. The Messageries Maritimes Company has resumed all its sailings.32 words
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Article25 1904-10-13 14 Lord Milner resigns the Governorship of the Transvaal and Orange River Colonies, and the High C mmissionership of ftouth Africa, next Christmas25 words
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Article34 1904-10-13 14 A telegram has been received at St Petersburg from Mukden stating that there was an artillery duel in that quarter all last Sunday. The Russian right and centre were engaged.34 words
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Article14 1904-10-13 14 The Japanese were falling back everywhere on being pressed by the Russians.14 words
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39 1904-10-13 14 London i 12th October. Reuter’s correspondent at Tokio says that the Emperor of Japan has issued several rescripts to the nation. These rescripts declare that hitherto success had attended the Japanese cause.39 words
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Article28 1904-10-13 14 BE PATIENT AND STEADFAST.” But the ultimate accomplishment of the end in view being far distant, it is necessary for the Japanese people to be patient and steadfast.28 words
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Article52 1904-10-13 14 1 2tk October. Reuters Tokio correspondent sends an official announcement that the Japanese gunboat Seiyen with a crew, 311 in number, struck on a mine at Pigeon Bay near Port Arthur on the 18th September. Only four of the crew were saved The news had been52 words
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Article36 1904-10-13 14 It is reported tuat the Russia crossed the Hun River in force and attacked General Kuroki’s army. The Russians captured the position The Japanese on being strongly reinforced re-occupied the position.36 words
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Article18 1904-10-13 14 The Russians advance nas been checked. The losses on both sides are heavy18 words
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Article27 1904-10-13 14 Ine betting on the Lzarewncu stands thus: 7/1 Wargrave, 100/12 St. Patricks Day, 9/l, Dean Swift, 100/9 Gah/ai. 100/6 War W«»lf. 10l>/7 Foumd.ng27 words
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Article24 1904-10-13 14 The following official telegrams *****1 the Foreign Office at Tokyo has beer, received by Mr. Tanaka, the Japanese Consul at Singapore.24 words
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Article64 1904-10-13 14 Received 2 40 am. Wedfiet- i'J On Sept. 3J, a party ot R lls ,,rl cavalry, about 50 in number, w*-re burning native junks on the Hun-ho, n we/e prevented by the firing ui Japan.*'* troops on both banks of the river. Tne Russian report ot the64 words
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Article34 1904-10-13 14 It is believed that the report wa* intended as an excuse tor wanton destruction ot native junks j the Russians, in order to proven, t Japanese from usin? them34 words
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Article1016 1904-10-13 14 Received Afternoon Imperial Headquarters tuadt public reports of Port Arthur Investing Army up to the date of 31*t which the following is the summar} May 26th; Army occupied Nanshaii May 27th; Army occupied Nankwui ling. The enemy near Sanshihlipao rai way station driven towards the and Port Arthur.1,016 words
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Article20 1904-10-13 15 FINANCE COMMERCE. 1 2th Odof>er 1904. today 4/in bank rate is 1/11^ Tronoli Mines Ltd. shares have sold at $22.20 words
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Article96 1904-10-13 15 tuiolti I 9.12$ do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 13.50 'opn Bah m 8.45 do Pontlau&b 8.52$ •'eppcr, Black 29.62$ io White, (6% ,,39.50 'ago Flour Sarawak 3.80 do Brunei No i 3 65 Sa?:o 4 60 Jcftee Bali, 15% basis 23 00 Coffee, Palembang, 20% 24.5 Liberian No. 196 words
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Article127 1904-10-13 15 l»*»4«r Bank 4 m/s 1/110 Demand 1/11A Private 0 m/s 1/111 do 3 m/i l/ll ,V On Germany. —Bank d/d 1.96$ Private 8 m/s 1.99$ do 0 m/s— 2 01$ On Fra nee-Bank d/d 2.42$ Private 3 m/« 2.45 do 0 m/s 2.18 /r.dt i I*. X. 143$ Private127 words
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Article245 1904-10-13 15 Number p id lui 1 f Value up to Company s*"'™ Tramu, Shares tiom GOLD. I 13.500 10 $7.50 Bersawah G. M. Co., Ltd... 14.*(0 .503 missued. 4,000 10 10 i (Deferred). $.00 20,000 10 10 Kadana G. M. Co., Ltd. 10.00 noai. i0,000 10 6 (Pref.) 6.00 nom.245 words
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Article139 1904-10-13 15 400,000 1 1 Dull Development Co., Ltd. iv.oO 7Zoj OX) unissued. 2,000 100 100 Federated Engineering Co., Ltd. 185.00 4,500 50 50 Fraser Neave, Ltd. j 100.00 luO.OO SO,000 125 $125 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank 650.00 12,000 $100 100 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. 202.50 202.50 3,400 10 1« Maynard Co.,139 words
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Article49 1904-10-13 15 i 5 iowarth Erskine, Ltd. 7% 260,000 3% ex. dir. tiley, Hargrearea, Ltd. 6% 226,000 24% yrem oayers. Singapore Municipal 6% 400,000 2% prem buyers. 6% 1,879,000 1% prein buyers. 6% 2% dis. nom. Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., Ltd. 6% 250,nOO 24% prem buyers. 5% 1.366,600 par. nnyers.49 words
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Article113 1904-10-13 15 Under this heading the following abbreviations are need: —str. —steamer; ib.—ship; bq.— larque; sch.—schooner Yet.—Yacht; Cm.— Cruiser; Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor.—Torpedo; H.p. Horse-power; Brit. —British; U. B.—United States; Fch.—French; Ger. —German; Dut.— Dutch G.c. —General-carfg> d.p.—deck passenger U.—Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T.P.D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock; B/W.—Borneo Wharf; K.H113 words
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Article717 1904-10-13 15 Arrivals since Noon of Y esterday. Ban Hin Guan Brit. str. 199 tone, Capt Scott, 12th Oct. From T. Anson, 10th Oct. G.c., and 60 d.p. WeeBinACo. For T. Ansou, i4th—Rds. Dagfred Nor. str. 603 tons, Capt Milberg lllh Oct. From Bangkok, 7tn Oct. Teak. Borneo Coy.717 words
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Article1039 1904-10-13 16 5 Vxsfki/s Nam* F j j owighkuOet iU! a i 8 flaliotis t Dut str. 1070 Vhii Rijn iPalera hank Oct ISymeanuCo. 4 Teresa Brit air.. 763 (Jones Macassar Sept 2* Wee Bin and 4 I'nngganu <i«* sir j UX) peyer Moluccas 8ej t 30 Behn Meyer 4. Co1,039 words
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Article121 1904-10-13 16 PASSED SUN DA 'TRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS I Fl*.o A i (Dais of r Dkotin- ReDate Rig. Ship’s Name. Captain. 'Sailing. From where ation. marks Sept 21 Dut s.s. Gede Pagchus 21 Batavia Rotterdam 22 Brit ss. Vermor t Havnes July 30Carciffff Hongkong 21 Dut ss. Timor Koops121 words
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Article686 1904-10-13 16 lun Vessel** Namb. Flag A Rig Tows. i'e*tikatjoji. Oct 8 Isabella Dot air. ®4 Rhio, Singkep and Ling*,, 4 Baba Kudin »ch 66 Bamljerraassin 8 Giang Ann Brit air 667 Samarang via port* 2 Battersea Bridge *1™ ban 4 Rajah of Sarawak Sar *tr. 892 Sarawak 4 Ban LloBg686 words
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Advertisement540 1904-10-13 15 LAND SALE. The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powell <fc Co’s saleroom on the 4th Oct. Freehold land «fc houses known as Nos. 10 11 RaceCourse Road Nos. 7, 8, 9 Kerbau Lane, total area 4652 sq. ft. Bought by K. A. Somasumdarum Chitty for $*****. Freehold540 words
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Advertisement398 1904-10-13 15 Building land at Kubu, area 4064 square feet, comprised in Statutory Land Grant No. 5,310, quit rent S3. Bought by M R.M.M Rahman Chitty of 61 1st Cross Street Malacca for S340. Freehold land at Durian Tunggal, Malacca, area 11 acres, 3 roods, 26 poles comprised in Grant No 95398 words
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Advertisement17 1904-10-13 15 Lea and Perrins* Sauce. By Royal Warrant to His Majesty the King. THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE W0RGE8TER8HIRE.17 words
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