The Straits Budget, 27 October 1904
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section37 1904-10-27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OP THE “STRAITS TIMES.** ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Cable Address Times, Singapore. Straits Budget, 40 Cents. Straits Tikis 16 ciars. VOL. LVIII. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 27 OCTOBER, 1904. NO. 428(537 words
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The Straits Budget.
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Article112 1904-10-27 1 n NKV: —On the 11th October, at Paya i :i Dell), the wife of W. Percy Pinckney, i n. —At Hongkong, on the 7th Oct., the oi 1*. Angu?-, of a son. mould. —On Oct her 1, at Niugpo, the a., ■>? ttie Rev T Goodchild. of a son,112 words
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Article129 1904-10-27 1 aM-Haimoviich. —On October 4, at -n. rr.diai, A. Goldman, eldest son ot Mr. and \Ii -.Goldman, of Nagasaki, to Jowephine, hi- ingest daughter of M. Haimovitch, of Sli;»n^hai. I'kwis Wkbstlk:—On the 20th October, at >t. Andrew’s Cathredral, Gertrude Travis r«> .1. \i*orn Webster. 1 i \n*f> OVKNS: On the129 words
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Article273 1904-10-27 1 Gatlin* Articles. iGngeruu* Processions. H.itbour question. I It Lethbridge. I nor aud Foreigner*. I I’unning- ver. I *-ritti!i liaciug. I landing of ForeignerI d; ii.i.ur Improvement. I bocal.— I Juliet Quotation-. I "h .New.-.. I lV»euger List. I l***lu'v News. I 1 einmc'ce and Fiuance I l-ittrport273 words
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Article289 1904-10-27 1 The Straits Budget this week is despatched by the P. O s. s. Malta. The Budget next week, will be mailed by the B. I 8.8. Zaida. The homeward mail by the M. M. s. s. Salazie, closed on Monday. The German mail from Europe by289 words
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Article122 1904-10-27 1 The trustees of the Hindu Temple in the Kallang Road were summoned before Mr. Howard with failing to carry out a notice calling upon them to demolish the southern portion of a reconstructed wall of the temple compound under Section 151 of the Municipal Ordinance. Mr.122 words
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Article146 1904-10-27 1 The Annual Ordinal Meeting of theSempam Mining Co., Ltd., was held the other day. The report shows that it has been suggested that the Company should import Chinese coclies owing to difficulty of labour supply, but the directors considered that any such step would be fatal, as that146 words
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LEADING ARTICLES.
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Article557 1904-10-27 1 (Strait? Time?, 19 th Oct.) While appreciating the advantages of religious toleration in the hroadef sense of the tern, we think we aie voicing the sentiments of the more sensible representatives of every creed and sect in the Colony when we say that the pious ceremonies of no(Strait? Time?, 19th Oct.) - 557 words
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Article574 1904-10-27 1 (Straits Times 19th Get.) Mr Napier’* very interesting letter in favour of Mr. Matthew*’ Harbour Improvement Scheme has elicited a response from Mr. J. E. Romenij of Messrs. Mansfield Co. which renders it unnecessary for the Strait* Times to enter into any lengthy disquisition on the points that(Straits Times, 19th Get.) - 574 words
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Article1379 1904-10-27 1 (Straits Times 21 st Oct.) Sib Ropes Lethbridge is a retired Indian Civil Servant and a politician of some repute at home. As such his utterances are entitled to,and do receive a certain amount of confidence, whLb, we regret to say, Sir Roper abust 9 by misrepresenting(Straits Times, 21 st Oct.) - 1,379 words
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Article806 1904-10-27 2 (<>’/flits Tirueg 22nd Oct.) Sir John Anders n’8 reception of the Special Cumuli' tee of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday was a far mi re protracted and interesting function than was expected. The issue under consideration was doubtless of great local importance no measure involving such stupendous(<>’/flits Tirueg, 22nd Oct.) - 806 words
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Article476 1904-10-27 2 (Btraits Times, 2 \th\OH) 8omb nme ago we mentioned the ease of a European who ran over and it jured an Indian at Tanglin. Tbe gentleman subsequently notified tbe Police as to bis identr y f and, we believe, compensated the tuff-rer. On tbe 13tb inst, a wealthy Chinaman,(Btraits Times, 2\th\OH) - 476 words
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Article453 1904-10-27 2 (Straits Times 24 th Oct) A sporting correspondent sends uhe following suggestions which art imely at the present juncture To anyone taking an interest in th» r ring of the past few days, the though M Wnat is the object of a Griffin race must have occurred. The(Straits Times, 24th Oct) - 453 words
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Article913 1904-10-27 2 (Straits Times, 2ith Oct.) Though there are some wno think otherwise, the general consensus of ♦pinion in the Colony ,seems to be to .he effect that it would have been »etter for everybody bad the question f the status of foreigners in Singapore ♦een left, out of(Straits Times, 2ith Oct.) - 913 words
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Article2319 1904-10-27 2 (Straits limes. 26th Oct.) Referring to the letter contribute bv “Pro Bono Publico” on Harbour Improve ments, a correspondent writes that it would have been far more interesting reading, as coming from an old sailor if, instead of merely touching on one ot the details of the scheme,(Straits limes. 26th Oct.) - 2,319 words
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Obituary158 1904-10-27 1 DEATHS. iihoNc; ('hr on Kim:— On 20th Oct. at noon. i i.a r» sidence, Campong Java Road, Cheong Loon Kim M U’Ken/ie: —On the 13th October, at l; Clara, the wife of P. Mackenzie, (of ■tic Koyil Survey Department), aged 35 year.-. u:\ster:—On the 24th Sept. PalaciaAi i. u of158 words
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Article226 1904-10-27 3 The British collier Kirldee arrived this morning from Cardiff with 5,000 ions of coal consigned to the British Admiralty at Hongkong. The British steamer j Hinder Reunion arrived this morning lrom Saigon with a cargo of rice for Tamatave, Madagascar. Betore she leaves she will coal here.226 words
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Article102 1904-10-27 3 The following cards were returned for the Annual Gold Medal and th* October Monthly Medal. tH. 8. Hanxwell 101 —24 77 A. C. Padday 89 —lO 7* *J.H D. Jones 90 5 f*s *F. Ferguson 80+6—85 D. Simraonds 101 14 87 J. M. H. Butt 98 9—102 words
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Article922 1904-10-27 3 Snowy Mountains. An exploring expedition is new fitting out in Jivato travel in the unknown interior of Netherlands New Guinea There far inland is a range of mountains the snow-covered top9 of which point to a height of at least 18,000 feet The explorers will take an escort,922 words
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Article108 1904-10-27 3 At 8 p.m on The 14m inst. Worg Ah Phono forced his w>»y into a house in Tarjong Pagar Road, He disturbed Tian Swee who occupied part of the hou«e He made eff *n finding himself hscovered. He was arrested. Yesterday Mr. harrer explained the case to108 words
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Article153 1904-10-27 3 Holt Line Putting on New Steamers. Messrs. Alfred Holt A Co., of Liverpool, owners of the Holt Line of Steamers, commonly known as the “blue funnel" line, whose vessels call here regularly, outward and homewardbound, are making additions to their fleet. The first of two153 words
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Article173 1904-10-27 3 About 9 p in. on tne 17i!i inst the report of a revolver was heard in an alley way running at the back of a house in Race Course Road. It was found that the shot had been tired into No 21, and that it had left173 words
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Article529 1904-10-27 3 Journalism— by which is meant the field of newspaper effort— has nowhere been more justly treated than by the pen of Mr. W. H. Boynton, in the Atlantic monthly for June. The writer discusses the business, profession, craft or call it what you will, with that of529 words
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Article2035 1904-10-27 4 Duberij Memorial. subscription- were recently invited with the object of placing a stone over the grave of the late Mr. Frederic Duberly, Acting Resident of Pahang, who died in April last and was buried at Pekan. The collections have amounted to over 8350, but it now appears that2,035 words
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Article192 1904-10-27 4 The more superstitious classes of Chinese of Kuala Lumpur, celebrated, it is believed for the first time, the other day, the ninth dragon deity festival. The festivities, says the Strait* Echo included the street procession in which a barebodied Chinaman was given a prominent place on a192 words
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Article183 1904-10-27 4 Mr. E. M. Hawes, a well-known sporting gentleman of Kampar has secured his second tiger. For some time the Malays living in the district of Plikat, have been complaining of losses of goats and buffaloes, through tigers. On the 14th instant, Mr. Hawes paid a visit to183 words
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Article88 1904-10-27 4 The Governor-General of French Indo-China has given orders for the w’ork of fortifying Port Courbet to be begun at once, so that, in case of war. that port may serve as a refuge and meeting centre for the mobile defence on the coast of Tonquin. Barracks for the88 words
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Article915 1904-10-27 4 Progress Report. The General Manager’s Report for the four weeks ending 8th October, 1904. The mine measurements, and assay results of prospecting work, prepared by the Mine Manager, show a total of 125 ft. fer the period (4 weeks) under review, made up of 37 ft. sinking, 46915 words
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Article308 1904-10-27 4 On Monday before tbe Chief J URtice Tan Swee Liar applied h> petition for the delivery up ot Pung liofceng a child of four years of age. The defendant was Song fctek Rum. the owner of a printing in Amoy Street. Mr Chopard represented the petitioner Mr308 words
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Article151 1904-10-27 4 On Tuesdav, Mr. W. A. White of the General Post Office appeared before Mr. Colman to lay information against a postman named Abdullah bin liaji Hassan, for having yesterday when de livering a letter and a post card address ed to Lieut: J. V. Campbell, R.151 words
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Article235 1904-10-27 4 The shades of night were falling last As slowly through the dock there paired Two experts, who to put it nice Had no right there, at any price Surveying. Strike not those plates, the young man said They’re rather thin there overhead The other felt them with his hand235 words
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Correspondence.
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3053 1904-10-27 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Dear Sir,— The interesting letter contributed by the Hon ble W. J. Napier m the Singapore Harbour Scheme, published in your issue of 18th inst. will, I Htii sure, have had trie attention3,053 words
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Article461 1904-10-27 5 The royalty on phosphate exported from Christmas Island is expected to realize $54,000 in the coming year. Some days ago the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.’s office at Malacca was entered by housebreakers and the iron safe removed. They picked the door lock and removed the safe with461 words
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Article839 1904-10-27 5 Before Sir Lionel Cox, the Chief Justice, at the Supreme Court esteiday, Mr. Cleaver applied for an .*rtpr to restrain certain members of the Opera Stamboul Theatrical Company from leaving that Opera and joining the Yap Chow Thong Company. He «aid that there were several opposition Companies at839 words
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145 1904-10-27 6 To the Editor of the Straits Timur Dear 8ik, —Referring to the Hon’ble W. J Napier’s views on the Harbour scheme, a certain statement made by me is referred to in support of r the scheme for shelter in the roads. Ibis is hardly145 words
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Article327 1904-10-27 6 Yesterday morning, Hop Leng, Law Hinc and Hoh Chop /rere before Mr Sproule for preliminary enquiry into the allegvion of having on the 3rd inst. caused the death, at TaDjong Pagar Dock, of one Lee Ang Ann. Mr. Farrer appeared for the Crown, Mr. Raine watched the case327 words
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221 1904-10-27 6 F. A Cornelius was again before Mr. Sproule, yesterday morning, and the preliminary enquiry into the allegations of: I Forgery; II Using as genuine a forged cheque for $2,850 on the 3rd ult, was resumed. Mr Farrer conducted the case for the Crown, Mr.221 words
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Article99 1904-10-27 6 In June last, a young Malay with a bad record assaulted his father by striking him on the back of the head with a weapon, and rendering him unconscious. The offender got away and a warrant was obtained. Later he was sent to prison on another charge.99 words
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Article328 1904-10-27 6 The correspondent of the Malay Mail in Kelantan says that Mr. H. Richards has been appointed State Engineer, and since this energetic officer entered upon his duties much useful work has been accomplished. The coirenpondenfc also says that Mr. Toby, the manager of the Kelantan Gold Trading Co.328 words
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Article199 1904-10-27 6 Crossbetween a lost Leonid and a Wasp’s Nest. A rare and curious-looking exhibit of sorts adorned the legal table at the Supreme Court this morning. The members of the local Bar gathered around the object in interested groups and sagely discussed its probable significance and origin.199 words
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Article140 1904-10-27 6 On Tuesday morning Malay P. C. No 53 appeared in the Second Magistrate’s Court with his head swathed in bandages. He was on duty in Orchard Road about 11 the previous day when he became aware that Ptc.Walker of the Manchester Regiment was assaulting a Chinaman with a140 words
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Article119 1904-10-27 6 At 1-30 am on Tuesday, Inspector Dunne, Sergeant Nolan, and three constables made a raid on No. 80-4 Selegie Road. The object of the raid was to find the manufacture of counterfeit mone\ in full swing, and to light on counterfeit coin. The police were not119 words
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Article1596 1904-10-27 6 Mr. Warrack's Letter referred to by Mr. Napier. The following is the letter of Mr. Warrack referred to by Mr. Napier in the letter on the Harbour Scheme which we published on Tuesday. The letter here reproduced appeared in the Strait Time* in February 1902 To the1,596 words
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Article118 1904-10-27 6 Last Wednesday Low Kim Pong was cited before Mr Howard for cruelty to a horse, the horse’s hoofs being in a dreadfully bad condition. The defendant did not appear, and had not appeared a week previously, though cited. Last week, he sent a clerk who on118 words
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Article117 1904-10-27 6 The night before last. P q engaged an old puller. When reached Jalan Besar, the puller plained of fatigue. He was toldT must go on to Tanjong Katcng a could not, he was treated in the style. PC No. 659 witnessed cowardly assault and arrested117 words
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Article414 1904-10-27 6 The French steamer Brexz lzel arrival this morning from New York wi* 162,429 cases of petroleum for Shanghai Launches will leave Johnston’* p, er tor the Swimming Club on Suudav next at 7 30 a.m. and 2 15 and 3 30 p. In The Municipal Estimates for414 words
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Article70 1904-10-27 6 Chinese Baba Gets Six Months Rigorous. On Monday morning Mr. W. Duum discovered that $60 had been from his safe. The Police were and they found a duplicate key 0 safe in Mr Dunman’s clerk’s house clerk, a Chinese baJja named Wee 1 Wan, was arrested and70 words
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Article110 1904-10-27 6 This morning, further evidence taken by Mr Sproule in the T a »J Pagar murder case, the details Vj were educed in the evidence P” .j yesterday. Messrs. Farrer anu brau prosecuted; Mr. Kaine appear?? the defence. Generally the evi was corroborative. Dr. J* J Colonial110 words
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Article290 1904-10-27 7 j Malays belonging to the Sap y, bought soma Chinese medicine in Singapore a few days ago. After taking it they became s seriously ill that it wa a feared they would die on the arrlval of the steamer at Port Dickson, Health Officer examined them, and ordered290 words
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Article293 1904-10-27 7 STRANCE TROPICAL CREATURES Fasciculi Malayenses Zoology, Part 11., by Various Authors. London Longmans, 20s. net. The result of Messrs. Annandale and Robinson’s expedition to Malaysia, says the D rily Chronicle are being published with commendable rapidity. The present part deals with various groups of animals, and consists mainly of faunal293 words
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Article216 1904-10-27 7 Ihe Motiy Mail hears that Mr. J. B. KIcuin, the newly-appointed Financial Commissioner, F. M S., is expected in Kuaia Lumpur some time this week. It is reported that the survey of the remaining portion of Weld’s Hill is no* completed, and that a large nuxn0er of216 words
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Article959 1904-10-27 7 Mr. J. J. Wilkinson, a well-known Australian mining expert, has passed from the F. M. ft. to West Australia where he was interviewed with the following result, early last month: “1 leit Australia in April,” said Mr. Wilkinson, “with the idea of having a look at the959 words
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Article177 1904-10-27 7 The address of the Rev. H. C. Izard, Coionial Chaplain here, is at Slindon, Scott’s Road. Mr. Izard’s telephone number is 766. The Monmouthshire arrived yesterday from London with 110 ton* of cartridges and dynamite for Hongkong. 10 tons will be landed here. The British steamer InAravelli177 words
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Article54 1904-10-27 7 A murder occurred in Cumming Street this forenoon. It appears that a Chinaman was stabbed to the heart by a countryman while walking along in Kampong Malacca. The police have arrested the alleged murderer whom it is understood, they saw throwing down the knife with which54 words
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Article458 1904-10-27 7 Eulogy by an Expert. The following letter from Mr. H. K. Rutbeiford appears In the Aberdeen Free Press of the Sept. 20, and will b* read with interest by the planters throughout the Straits Sir, —In a recent issue of your papei there appeared an interesting artich on458 words
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4800 1904-10-27 7 The Committee of Four appointed by the Chamber of Commerce to memorialise the Government in regard to the proposed Harbour Improvement Scheme, were received by H E. the Governor in Council Chamber4,800 words
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Article1079 1904-10-27 8 THE GOVERNORS R EPLY. Question sf Foreigners If H. K. said that the dm p«i nt heh K to deal with was ra’her a dtlirar He had noticed that half the frig* 0 to the memorial were foreign f Ul Some of the heads of those firm? 1 jm personal1,079 words
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Article840 1904-10-27 9 W’k greatly regret to learn that Mr. Uurkinshaw is rather seriously indisI 1 at his residence, Mt. Elizabeth. A Court of enquiry will be held at 30 a.in. on the 31st to enquire into •he recent stranding of the Swanley at •h* Xatuna Islands. 1’hk Rev. Brother840 words
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Article57 1904-10-27 9 Mr. G A. Hall has been r.?zetted to be Magistrate at Singapore, besides acting as Inspector of Prisons Recognition has been given to Mr. S. Rosenbaum as in charge of the Belgian Consulate at Singapore. Mr H. B N. C Trotter, the Postmaster-General, has returned from leave. The57 words
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Article80 1904-10-27 9 The Winners* Night Dinner. An excellent limner was provided a* the Hotel de l’Europe on Saturday evening, and the large number of guests who attended, thoroughly appre ciated the best of good things which were provided. The Band of the 1st Manchester Regiment was present and played80 words
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Article93 1904-10-27 9 A Beachcomber named Woods entered the residence ot Mr. Morphy a* Glengarry, this forenoon, and helped himself to a straw had that was on the rack in the hallway. He left bis own odoriferous wreck of a headpiece in its stead. At about 10 30 o’clock, when the93 words
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Article123 1904-10-27 9 This morning a Hokien named We* King was charged before Mr. Nunn at the Police Court with murdering a fel low-countryman of his at Kamponp Malacca. The case was postponed. Ii appears that on Saturuay twro Chinese a big man and a little one, quarrelled and123 words
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Article142 1904-10-27 9 Beach comber in TroubleBefore Mr. Nunn at the Police Court this morning a Hylam cook employee by Boarding Officer J. Copen was chargee with theft, assaulting a public servant and escaping from legal custoday. A European beach comber named Johi Solteria was charged with assaulting t Chinese142 words
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Article360 1904-10-27 9 Friday, October aiat. PRESENT. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.G. Hon. F. G. Penney Acting Colonial Secret ary). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Acting Colonial Treasurer). Hon. E. C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. A. Murray, C.K., m.i.c.k., (Colonial Engineer). II. H Hu Ison, Acting Attorney General. Hon.360 words
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Article249 1904-10-27 9 P. C. No. 3 J. C. Luer was arraigue* before the Bench Court last Friday, oi rhe allegation of causing grievous but to Hong Ah Chee by knocking out fiv of his teeth. The defendant pleaaet gu«lty on provocation. Mr. Farrer said the prosecuto was not present,249 words
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Article125 1904-10-27 9 Owing to the crowd of guests that flocked to the Game Dinner at Rafll Hotel on Saturday evening, seveia parties had to wait for tables unti •ihei8 had finished their repa^ most enjoyable evening wa spent, the excellent menu being sup plemented by the band, which leu125 words
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Article1086 1904-10-27 9 Delightful Entertainment at the Town Mail. A very happy ending to the race week festivities was the entertainment given at the Town Hall on Saturday night by the talented amateurs of Singapore. These amateurs are always excellent, but on Saturday they, if possible, excelled any previous performance of1,086 words
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Article133 1904-10-27 9 On Friday afternoon, one Doraisainy, a servant employed by Messrs. Me Alister Coy., was arranged before Mr. Nunn for preliminary equiry into allegations of forgery, and using as genuine forged documents. Inspector Kirke conducted the enquiry for the crown. From the evidence elicited from J. Gurupathan, the Chief133 words
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Article217 1904-10-27 9 Departures. Oct. 20. Per Zamania :—For Pen&ns Mrs. Mind and child, Mr. W. H. Williams. For Madras Mrs. Wright, Mr. J. L. Joseph. For Ne* gapatam—Mr. Dan Wjlie. her Kistnn :—For f’enang—Mr. C. M. Henderson. Per Nevata :—For Calcutta—Mr. Otto Bartning, Mr. W. Pietzeker, Mr. Militia Halle,217 words
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Article139 1904-10-27 9 The match between J. B R >berf§ja’ti team and the Keppel Golf Cl no was played on Sunday a fern >on, at the Keppel links and ended in a win for the visitors by seven holes The scores were as follows Miles 0 Ferguson 1 Robertson 0139 words
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Article618 1904-10-27 10 w The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Office on Friday afternoon. Mr. E G. Broadrick (President) presided, and there were also piesent Messt?*. Rowland Allen, Lee Choon Gum, F E. Jjgo, C. J Saunders, A J. Watkins Dr. Murray Robertson, Mr.618 words
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Article104 1904-10-27 10 J. Samuel waa uciore the Bench Court on Friday on the allegation of giving false evidence in a judicial proceeding in the Supreme Court He asked ior a postponement. Mr. Farrer opp »sed this with the observation that the case had already been twice postpore 1. A large104 words
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Article1998 1904-10-27 10 Mr. A. Huttenbach Makes Some Suggestions as to what is Really Required. A PORT TRUST WANTED. At the time of the General meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, whereat it was decided to send a Memorial to Government requesting the reconsideration of the Harbour Improvement Scheme proposed1,998 words
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Article436 1904-10-27 10 17 th October. The cultivation of coffee has been sadly neglected here for some time past. As the result, the price, which was at from $8 to $lO a picul before, has now risen to about $2O with every prospect of a further advance. This is accounted for436 words
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5530 1904-10-27 10 A VERY PROMISINQ OPENiv DAY u AUTUMN MEETING. First Day. (18M October) Committe* C. Sogden, R, q Ch*,* H. Pavne Gallwey, Efq., D. P MaoDo i Esq., J. C. Nicholson, LVq., J. B. E. C. Ellis, hsq Lieut.-Col. R. DVi» j’ (1st Manch5,530 words
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Article1231 1904-10-27 12 £0 the Race week is over, and most of us are turning over in our minds, 1 the winners we should have backed, or the loosers we did back, while the fortunate few are shaking hands with themselves, and counting their gains. To a stranger in1,231 words
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Article358 1904-10-27 12 The annual inspection of the Penang Volunteer Corps has been fixed for the 5th November. A torpedo which was lost by H. M cruiser Astraea during practice in the Straits, has been found by some fishermen off Jugra. John Woods, the beachcomber that stole a hat from358 words
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Article65 1904-10-27 12 Messrs. Moine Comte and Co. inform us that the French steamers Chodoc and Cholon belonging to the Compagnie National have been bought by the Chargeurs Reunis. The Chodoc is a steel vessel of 4,686 tons gross and was built in 1898 by the Forges et Ch&ntiers, de65 words
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Article139 1904-10-27 12 Yesterday, Lee Kiow and Ong Pin Whee were charged before Mr. Sprouie by Chief Detective Inspector Perrell; the first for criminal trespass in the Smelting works at Pulo Brani on the 15th inst. the second for the theft as a servant of two catties of tin ore from139 words
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Article201 1904-10-27 12 Before Sir Lionel Cox, the Chief Justice, at the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Niblett was called upon to show cause why he should not be attached for not attending the Court on a subpoena served on him last week. Mr. Niblett explained to His Lordship that the201 words
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Article215 1904-10-27 12 An Exemplary Sentence. At the Police Court, Penang, on the 18th October, a Kling delivery boy of tho l*many Gazette office was charged with stealing newspapers from the ornce and selling them. Mr. D. A. M. Brown, General Manager Pinang Gazette said that on information received he laid215 words
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Article249 1904-10-27 12 About 4 a :n. on the 4th inst. trouble occurred outside a house occupied by coolies in Wayang Street. One Tay Boon Cheng, an elderly man who wore hair on his lace saw four men moving a box from the upper to the ground floor The box249 words
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Article284 1904-10-27 12 $600 paid for a Girl. Yesterday, a very young Chinese girl named Mak Cdiog, admittedly r year8 old by Chinese computation bn! really less, was placed on the witn stand before Messrs. Howard Colman in the Bench Court. A v miserable Macao woman, someth advanced in284 words
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Article258 1904-10-27 12 Shortly after 3 o'clock this morning the call was given that a fire had broken out at 24 Beach Road. The building was used by a Chinese firm as a rattan Bto re and a quantity of dried fish and Tringganu mats was also stored on258 words
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Article109 1904-10-27 12 The Straits Team for Hongkon* The final selection of the r41tr Cricket team for Hongkong is as fd Capt. L. I. M. Barrett. E. Bradbery. C. W. Cochrane. T. R. Hubback. J. G. Mactaggart. T. D. Parsons. D. Y. Perkins. R. B. Bm. A. dliuuudi. M. Id. Whitley.109 words
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Article87 1904-10-27 12 Consequent on Mr W. G. transfer to the Colony, the promotions are announced in Pera Mr C E. Donaldson to he Secon Assistant District* Officer, Laru C. W. Harrison, to be Assistant D«stn Officer, Matang; Mr. GB- Assistant District Officer, Ulu l* The following acting take effect87 words
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Article268 1904-10-27 13 ‘Chicks’’ allround not considered essential To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Without being either a local lawyer or an alien, I trust I may yet he permitted to express myself as -trongly in favor of the extended Harbour Improvement scheme put forward by your268 words
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Article252 1904-10-27 13 To the Editor of the “Straits Times.'* Dear Sir, —As a foreigner I desire to thank yuu for the attitude you have taken towards the foreign members of your British Chamber of Commerce. Not being a Chinese subject, either Hukkien or Teachew, and therefore not owning a252 words
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Article770 1904-10-27 13 '/<* Editor of the Straits Times." i, kak>ik —Without going into the i ami cons in regard to the cost of m Harbour scheme, or the ultimate U to he derived according to its 'D’orters, or the teriible and uncalled i- r -v; lists which are later770 words
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Article153 1904-10-27 13 An interesting and enjoyable series of games of Billiards (200 up) has just neen brought to a close. Ihe competing teams were 12 members from the ranjong Pagar (Blair Lodge) and Masonic Clubs, respectively. The first series took place at the latter Club where the home team won 8153 words
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Article198 1904-10-27 13 The band and drums and the brass hands of the Manchester Regiment played an excellent selection of music it the Botanical Gardens last night: The evening was an ideal one and theie were a large number of people present. Mr. Chapman, me Magistrate at Sert mbau, proceeds198 words
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257 1904-10-27 13 Yesterday afternoon, Mr J.S Good I enough of No 98 Cecil Stre* t laid an information before Mr. Coin:an to the fl>i t hat on the 28 h ult. h’< wifp Julia Good enough had bt en enticed on Sept. h, from her home257 words
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Article200 1904-10-27 13 Defendants Discharged. Yesterday afternoon, Tan Ho, Wee Ho and Gan Boon Kiat were arraigned before Mr. Nunn for preliminary hearing in the allegation of having caused the death of Wee Kai Chi on the 4th inst. in Phillip Street. Mr. Fairer conducted the case for Hie Crown. Messrs200 words
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Article355 1904-10-27 13 European’s close call at Pasir Panjang. Last Saturday night, between the hour> of 9 and 10, tw'o Europeans living at the sea-side at Pasir Panjang, decided to go out in a koleh and have a swim; it being almost full moon and high tide at the355 words
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Article116 1904-10-27 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times/* -As or.e ot the six co» d irien and !rue who are responsible for the Singapore Harbour improvement Scheme (Extension) I beg to suggest a substitute for chicks Let alftbetwakow coolies be supplied with smoked glass spectacles to protect116 words
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699 1904-10-27 13 Yrbteiday, Mr Teane, Manager, Singapore and Kranji Railway, with Detective Inspector Tyrrell, appeared before Mr. Colman to lay further in formation in connection with the charge of misappropriating railway stores that has already beeu reported in these columns. It will be remembered699 words
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Article390 1904-10-27 13 Cornelius Committed for Trial. This morning, the preliminary enquiry into the allegations made against F. A Cornelius of 1. Forgery of a cheque for 32,850 ou the 3rd ult. II. Using as genuine the said cheque, was resumed. Mr. Farrer conducted the case for the Crown.390 words
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Article423 1904-10-27 13 Yesterday, Messrs J. E. Elias, a broker, and C. Johnston, a Municipal Officer,were charged with occupying a new building without having first obtained a certificate from the Municipal Comm'ssioners that the building had been built in compliance with the Municipal building bylaws as required by Sec. 33423 words
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Article75 1904-10-27 14 Pari*, 16/4 October Ge, .-ral Kuropatkin .< iegraphs to Si Peter. t>un? 'hal the actions on the 1-tn and id'h instant to-day have cost him many men The centre and the right wins ot h-** army have had to abandon their main positions. The hi- wii.tr cor.’ii u75 words
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Article93 1904-10-27 14 ('tfieml ie'piit. iif- ti eat 0! w r u-u- iii -wc-rdme to ■fcwspiper correspondents*, it seems ceristiii u.<- tini-i-iana have met *itl, ncni-hir.2 r.v.r-e. Their losses in men ai d Hir.. are r> cr. a Tiie pe- p'e 1* r-biire are uj-*-ma\ed line -ays »*> a Japinese,93 words
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63 1904-10-27 14 Hanoi, 19'4 Oct A Paris de-patch bt-.ues that the Ruvims have been repulsed from the right bank rf the Shaho, losing 30,000 men. AccordingtoaSt. Petersburg telegram, Getiiral Kuropatkin reports that the Ru-.-im position along the bank of the Shaho was many tsmr-s63 words
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Article48 1904-10-27 14 Finally it wus taken and helu against a large of Japanese who were driven back beyond the village of Sbahopu The Russian rijht wing was tor a moment imperilled, but re-captured many villages thus preserving the line of communicati >ns vvi'n the Shaho.48 words
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Article21 1904-10-27 14 London 19/4 October. The Rev. Edmond Warre, tlie headmaster at Eton College, intimates that he will resign at mid-summer.21 words
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Article45 1904-10-27 14 Route r’s correspondent with General Oku’s army, wiring under date 15th instant, says it is believed that the Russians intend to make a stand on the Hun River. The Japanese propose to force an •ntrance into Mukden as soon as possible.45 words
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Article33 1904-10-27 14 19/4 Oct. The Foreign Otfice h is informed the Holt Uonpioy tuic railway material and raw cotton can only be shipped to the scat i f wir at the senders’ risk.33 words
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Article46 1904-10-27 14 Reuter’s .Agtuicy leaia* that there is every probability ot tne British occupation of the Oa un )i V tlley on the frontier ol fliibet continuing for seventy-five years while the war indemnity is paid. The rate ot payment is one lakh of rupe-rs annually46 words
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Article42 1904-10-27 14 Is tur»is on: that the Anioau (Chinese Resident) at L 1 issa remsed at the last moment to sign the treaty of peace witli fnibet. fhe Aiiiban said that Chinese Sovereignty over Thibet was insufficiently ivcognistd in the Treaty.42 words
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Article33 1904-10-27 14 He was ttiereup-ju told that Chinese Sovereignty aDo implied Chinese responsibility. The Am nan was, moreover, reminded tha! Britain had not spent one million steriuig [on the fnibet expedition] for nothing33 words
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Article52 1904-10-27 14 London 19fA October. Rente; s correspondent with the Japanese army in front ot Port Arthur has sent a message dited the llth instant. He -ays shat ihe losses in the siege of that i /i iiess up to the iilat July were 5,000 J id auti 152 words
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Article32 1904-10-27 14 According io Router s c »rre>poudent at 1 *kvt>, ihe Japanese headquarters inmate that 200,000 Russians with 95'J guns and 26 000 cavdlry were engagtiU in the Shaho.32 words
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Article32 1904-10-27 14 Joe Bo vk-r oi hl<igl md beat Kranky Neil of America in the Bantam Weight Champion'nip ot the world last evening in twenty rounds at the National Sporting Club.32 words
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Article39 1904-10-27 14 I he Kusaid i f»iid Japanese des* (fetches show that the Russians rallied. Tin-y were strongly concentrating ftgainrt the Japanese centre and left. it believed that the Russians bad pierced the latter when they captured guns.39 words
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Article83 1904-10-27 14 The Times correspondent at Peking, says that Germany which never loses the opportunity of attacking the British position in China, is taking the lead in inducing China to refuse to assent to the Thibet treaty Germany is even infiuencirg the Italian and American legations at Peking83 words
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Article60 1904-10-27 14 A smill Cnnnn»ric il M s*ion h lef Bombay for the Gulf From there the Mission will proceed inland by a circuitous route through Kerman. It will return to Bombay by way of Baluchistan. The Mission expects the tour to la«t six months. It will will60 words
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Article182 1904-10-27 14 Reuter’s agent at Tokyo sends a message dated 18th October. The message tells how tbe Russians fiercely attacked Generals Oku, Nodzu, and Kuroki on the previous night. The Russians were repulsed every wherewith heavy loss. Marshal Oyama reports that the enemy in front of General Nodzu182 words
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Article61 1904-10-27 14 The Italian Parliament has been dissolved. The dissolution had been resolved upon m view of the disturbed condition of the country, and to enable the Parliament to settle in serenity questions of vital concern. The Italian Government proposes to bring in Bills to increase the police, to prevent contempt61 words
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Article40 1904-10-27 14 Isondon, 19/4 Oct. Upwards of 500,000 tons of Welsh coal and quantities of patent fuel, are to be shipped to the Mediterranean, West Africa, and the Cape, during October, November and December on Russian account.40 words
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25 1904-10-27 14 The orders, which are mainly issued through the Hamburg-America Line, are divided between a dozen firms, all represented at Cardiff.25 words
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Article50 1904-10-27 14 London 20/4 October. The German Red Cross Society announces that, the Russian Red Cross Society having asked for further assistance, the German Society is erecting a hospital at It kutsk and is also equipping an ambulance train. The Society has offered similar assistance to the J ipanese.50 words
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Article13 1904-10-27 14 ■> v l The Baltic Squadron in now passing the Great Belt.13 words
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Article51 1904-10-27 14 ljondon 19/4 October. Reuters correspondent at Muk den, wiring on the 17th inst, states that the tenacity and bitterness ol the fighting line at the Shaho may be regarded as intimately connecteo with the position of the Russian Eastern Army, whereef little n*-ws is51 words
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Article11 1904-10-27 14 There is every prospect of further fierce fighting.11 words
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Article117 1904-10-27 14 London, 20th October. General Kuropatkin reports that the Japanese attempted to recapture Lone Tree Hill on the night of the 17th inst but were repulsed. No other figmiug is reported. Heavy rain has rendered the roads impassable. General Sakharoff reports that the Japanese are concentrating at Linshinpu,117 words
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Article49 1904-10-27 14 A Gibraltar ue-patchstatesthat when he destroyers Boxer and Ardent were eiving the Moorish coast yesterday morning to j >m the manoeuvres a 1 Giorahar, they collided and were badly .imaged. The oestroyer Dragon was also badly lamaged to-day (Wednesday) in a col-l.-ion with a h eal bteamer.49 words
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Article104 1904-10-27 14 It is otfioi *ily announced that sine* he accession of the present Ameei >f Afghanistan, there has been n< jppoitunity for a discussion of genera) opics between His Highness ann lie representative of 4the Government ol India. The Ameer has now proposed to Fend his elda.-t son to104 words
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Article21 1904-10-27 14 London 2\*t Oct. The India Office denies that thf British occupation of the Cbumbi Valley will continue for seventy-five years.21 words
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Article40 1904-10-27 14 Reuter's correspondent at Phari-yong says, under date the 17th instant, that the last column of the Thibet field force, with the headquarters staff, were then snow-bound there. Snow drifts had obliterated the roads. Two men had died of exposure.40 words
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Article94 1904-10-27 14 London 2 1 st October. Reuter’s Agency understands that it was settled ui Ltiasa that the Thibetans should pay the war indemnity at the rate of one lakh annually. The Thibetan Government assented to this arrangement, although it had oeen pointed out that the occupation of the94 words
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Article34 1904-10-27 14 It was also agreed at Lhasa that the representative of Butaiu at Gyctui’se should have the right of going t j Lhasa to settle questions which may require ms presence there.34 words
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Article34 1904-10-27 14 Reuter’s correspondent with General Oku’s army says that the Japanese armies have advanced about fifteen miles north of their starting point. Tney are resting and prooably will not move for several days.34 words
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Article43 1904-10-27 14 Reuter’s correspondent at Tokiu wires that the Rusbiaus have halted. Tiiey are entrenching themselves immediately m front ot toe Japanese positions, at a distance ot between six hundred ana one thousand metros [One metre is a little over three feet j43 words
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Article23 1904-10-27 14 Japan has protested against Ru9* siau troops using Chinese costumes. Japan declares that combatants improperly uniformed break the laws of war.23 words
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Article44 1904-10-27 14 The correspondent of the Standard with General Kuroki’s army reports a Russian disaster. A battalion which crossed the Taitse River was almost annihilated. Japanese cavalry overtook the battalion. The battalion was mowed down with machine guns while it was recrossing the pontoon.44 words
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Article35 1904-10-27 14 An Army Order has teen issued to the effect that all enlistments in the infantry will, in future, be for a term of nine years with the colours and three with the reserves.35 words
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Article79 1904-10-27 14 London, 22nd October H M. the King has commanded a special medal to be conferred on th* members ot the Thibet mission and on the field force engaged. The Medal serves as recognition of the teveie labours undergone and the excel ent conduct shown during the expedition. The79 words
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Article119 1904-10-27 14 London 22nd Oct. !tou*er‘s correspondent at Chefoo st; tes that the Japanese, on the 3th in-1. failed in au assault upon the Erungshan forts at Port Arthur But, on the 9th instant, the Japanese captured a position, five hundred yard?distant from it. The Russians have since made severs’119 words
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Article21 1904-10-27 14 Reuter’s T< kio correspondent 6ayF that General Oku’s losses in the fighting on the Shaho were abou* 5,00021 words
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Article10 1904-10-27 14 The Russians there have received reinforcements, 30,000 strong.10 words
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Article112 1904-10-27 14 The semi-official NorddeuLch*> Zeitung has made a statement with reference to what the Times alleged on the 18th instant as to Germany having objected to the Thibet Treaty. The Norddeutsche Zeitung says that German diplomacy has never taken a *tep with reference to the treaty anywhere. After the112 words
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Article32 1904-10-27 14 Reuter’s correspondent with the Russian centre sends a message, dated Mukden 20th October. According to him the two opposing armies had practically worn themselves out in the recent battle.32 words
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Article72 1904-10-27 14 The two armies were facing each >thcr with the Shaho River as dividing line. An artillery duel continued on the 18* h and 19th instant. The Russian centre was advancing slightly each day The Russian left held a good position on a high h U overlooking72 words
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Article71 1904-10-27 14 The Times strongly urgea the prompt ratification of the Thibet Treaty. The Government doubtless, so it points out, has decided to modify certain points in that hastily concluded Treaty. The modifications are said to be it' accordance with the assurances it had generously given to Russia. But. so71 words
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Article52 1904-10-27 14 General Sakharoff reports that there was no fighting on the Shaho yesterday The opposing Armies maintain their positions. Reconnaissances are being continually made. The Russians during a fog brought in another Japanese gun. Ihe gun had been abandon°d close to the Japanese position in front of Lone52 words
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Article25 1904-10-27 14 At the tequest, of the Russian Red Cross Society, the Italian branch of the la ter is also sending an expedition to Manchuria.25 words
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Article69 1904-10-27 14 President K >o*evelt will in a few days despatch invitation* to the C» nferenee it the Hague mentis ned in the in< ssage dated the 25* h September. He will ask the Powers to suggest a da»e for holding the meeting. The statement made on thesth»rst that the69 words
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Article33 1904-10-27 14 Ijondon 2 -tod Oct. It is announced at St. Petersburg that the number of Russians wounded at «he bat’U of Shaho was 55,868. The number killed is estimated at 12,000.33 words
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Article63 1904-10-27 14 Later. A St. Petersburg despatched states that an Imperial ukase has he«„: calling out, for immediate vice, the reserves in i20 Mditar. r? r tricts hitherto untouched 5 1,,s The Supreme Prize Court i elershnrg has annulled the M of the Vladivostoek Prize Court ,2 mg the63 words
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Article91 1904-10-27 14 X 1 f Lmidon ,mo,u,' r 1 lie Baltic bieot lay afternoon going westward Vr It is rumoured mat it i all sank two Hull fishing Bm cks N #rrh be i drownmj -i fi ue iuen. The French Chanr.hf-r h 'l’ e religious policy id the91 words
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Article55 1904-10-27 14 London, 2 -M 0,-lohtr 'i'ne oarrespoDdeut of the Stand*,,, wilh General Ktiroki at Yentai .hat General Kuropatkin is conctntra tinj his troops lor the nee of Mukden within three lines ot works The first of these is along the Sha-ho the second along the Hun ho, and55 words
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Article30 1904-10-27 14 Tjoruion 24 tk 0 dober. The Baltic Fleet fired on the Hull trawling fleet in the Norih Sea, einkinc two boats, killing two men and wounding many.30 words
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Article82 1904-10-27 14 Lorn ion 24 tk October. The trawler fleet arrived at Hull last night, and reports that the Baltic Flee on Friday night attacked the trawlers u the North Sea, sinking two and killing two men, as well wounding many others The solicitors for the owners of fift.82 words
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Article57 1904-10-27 14 The remainder turned their beard lights on the British trawlers for wni time and then opened fire. The trawler Grant waa sunk. The decapitated bodies of her skippc and mate were brought to Hull by tb boatswain. The others who were wounded are iw* on board the57 words
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Article32 1904-10-27 14 The trawlers Moulmein and M\no hav arrived at Lull seriously damaged TV latter has sixteen shot holes. If is feared that another trawler i> sunk with all on board.32 words
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Article48 1904-10-27 14 General Ku»opatkin reports that tbp Japanese abandoned precipitately the village of Shaho-pu on the south hank of the Shaho, leaving a quantityot armB and ammunition.^ Renter’s correspondent with the iLssian headquarters on the 22nd instant, reports that both armies are comparatively inactive, replenishing their ammunition.48 words
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Article55 1904-10-27 14 The indications point to an early renewal of the battle The Russians intend to again rake the offer.give. Reuter’s Tokyo correspondent report? *hat it is officially stated that the Russians are massing against the Japane 4 R-ght. Two hundred cavalry have crossed the Taitse ho to the east55 words
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Article83 1904-10-27 14 The Russian military Attach I Berlin has been attached to the p er snnal staff* of the Kaiser, vihile ttw German Attache at St. Petersburg has been attached to the I of the Czar, the same a* D u davs of Alexander II and \Vill' anl The83 words
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Article57 1904-10-27 14 General Sakhar* fl* n-p'-rts that ti ,r,r was no serious fighting on S.iturdav Apparently the iff n**ive movenieu agdn«t the Japanese Right i* not sufficiently developed to lead 1 encounter on a large sca’e. The Cold is very severe The Russians are suff ring theref* severely57 words
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Article62 1904-10-27 14 Reuter’s corr*>p< nderit with t ,t,ner Oku reports that the casualties L*ft Armv up to the 14 h infant w only 5.100, whereof the greater Dlinl are only slightly w unded The casualties of the opposed to General Oku’s Army estimated at the strength of an en Army62 words
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Article44 1904-10-27 15 Londjon t 2nth Oct. The papers consider that the North i outrage was a blunder due to panic, out they unanimously insist upon action by the G «vo nrnent, demanding immediate apology and reparation aB well as the punishment of the44 words
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55 1904-10-27 15 COLD- BLOODED ACTION OF THE RUSSIANS. it is pointed ou* tha the most serious ,-oect of the incident lies in the fact hat the fi -et steamed off at full speed Ai ho’r attempting to rescue the crews f p sunken boats, and did nor r< por* j afiYir any55 words
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Article55 1904-10-27 15 ?r W a> ann uneed at Hull at midnight :1 the trawler Wrtn was sunk with all m hoard. It is stated that there are 29 wounded ju board the mission ship which is =*ill at sea. Some boats are still missing \rcordir;2 to some accounts55 words
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Article48 1904-10-27 15 It is oflicialiv stared that urgent re- esentations have been addressed to ;he Russian Government at St. Petersburg. It has been explained that the situation. in the opinion of His Majesty’s Government, admits of no delay. Lord Lansdownesees Count Benckendorf, the Russian Ambassador, tomorrow.48 words
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Article24 1904-10-27 15 It is understood mat the Russian explanation of the incident is that they had reason to fear a Japanese mine attack.24 words
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Article32 1904-10-27 15 Jjoniton 2, Ah. Oct. Marshal Ovama reports that the total number of Russian dead discovered after the battle of the Shaho was 13,333. The number of prisoners taken was 767.32 words
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Article25 1904-10-27 15 The Standard uem iiu& toe immediate recall of the Bibic Fleet. In its opinion the fleet will other.vise become an international nuisance.25 words
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Article42 1904-10-27 15 It appears that the Baltic fleet Jreaded an attack [by Japanese in the North Sea. The Russian press has been full of the wildest stories regarding Japanese plans to explode torpedoes lashed to fishing boats and so forth.42 words
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Article31 1904-10-27 15 The fishermen ut-ei*re tnat the fleet approached close. The searchlights showed the men to he bu«y working at the fish. Moreover, the trawl* rs displayed the international fishing l»gh»s31 words
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Article19 1904-10-27 15 The B ti ic 11 K stoppeil a *>teamer off :he ls'e of wi*>ht on Sunday afternoon.19 words
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Article33 1904-10-27 15 London 'Mk October. Count Benckendorf has arrived in London from Germany. A small crowd hooted him at the station, and a youth attempted to break the windows of his carriage.33 words
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Article47 1904-10-27 15 Universal indignation is expressed by the foreign press, including that ot Germany, whicn describes the Baltic Fleet as a disgrace and a danger, and adds that it it ever reaches Japanese waters it will be sent to the bottom like paper boats.47 words
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Article57 1904-10-27 15 Mr. Balfour replied to the appeal of the Mayor of Hull for strong measures You may have full confidence tn tiie action of the Government.” The indignation of the country is aioat intense. 1 hei associations of trawler owners in the various ports have sent strongly57 words
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Article27 1904-10-27 15 Later. h *rd Lansdowne has demanded due as well as compensation for autierer*, and a prompt enquiry into and the punishment of those responsible27 words
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Article38 1904-10-27 15 London, 26th Oct. Ihfc King has to the layor <d Hull his profound sorrow at be unwarnntable action committed tue finning f fi *s given guO guineas to the lilies of Bllf f r^rs38 words
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Article42 1904-10-27 15 papers declare mat an apology compensation wou n*b e inadequate, ’h ,3li must be asked to punish the gui,t y officers, and interrup' tho» V age the Baltic Squadron for L* Ule rousing trawlers! have been for.42 words
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Article38 1904-10-27 15 A DEPLORABLE ACCIDENT.” Count Benckendorf has authorised the Daily News to inform the people of England that he is absolutely certain that the occurrence was a deplorable accident which he regretted hi irself, as also did his country.38 words
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36 1904-10-27 15 The Censor suppressed the news in St. Petersburg. The morning papers published nothing, and the evening papers only report- d a coll sion that resulted in the sinking of two trawlers.36 words
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Article39 1904-10-27 15 Hr Arthur Haidinge, the Britt*-)) Aruba*sacor at ?t. Pete r -luig, or his owfi initiative, a«*ked an ex plana’inn of Count Lamsdorff, who said ihat the only information he had received was derived from London telegrams39 words
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21 1904-10-27 15 No report ot the incident of the Baltic Fleet had been received at Naval Head-uu-rters.21 words
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Article41 1904-10-27 15 Liter. The Russian press is disposed to be apckgetic, but thinks the trawlers must somehow have been at fault. The French papers are convinced that Russia will comply with the British demands. Mr. Balfour has returned to London.41 words
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Article39 1904-10-27 15 The total Japanese casualties at the battle of the Shaho numbered 15,879. Sir Henry King, M P. for the Hull Central Division, has taken a leading part in bringing the case of the trawlers before the G'*vernment.39 words
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Article53 1904-10-27 15 Tne Czar in a telegram to the King says that he has received no news from Admiral Rosheetvensky, and could only attribute the incident to a very regrettable misunderstanding. He would take steps to atT >rd complete satisfaction to the sufferers as soon as the circumstances53 words
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Article25 1904-10-27 15 We are indebted to Mr. Tanaka, the Japanese Consul at Singapore, for the following official telegram from the Foreign Office at Tokyo.25 words
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Article79 1904-10-27 15 Rec'd 1 a m. Wednesday. One Column under Brigadier-General Yamada proceeded on the 16th inst. (Sunday) to reinforce a detachment of the Japanese Left Array in attacking the enemy at the north of Shahopu. It defeated the enemy near Weechialoutzu, capturing two guns and two ammunition waggons; and,79 words
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Article59 1904-10-27 15 After a fierce hand to hand fight, it succeeded in breaking through the enemy, and regaining its original position. Meanwhile our artillery, losing their horses and men, were compelled to abandon nine field guns and five mountain guns. The enemy is reinforced in front of our Central Aimy.59 words
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Article50 1904-10-27 15 Marshal Ohyama reports that on Monday night, the enemy twice made fierce assaults in front of the right column of our Left Army, and some smaller assaults in the direction ot Central and Right Armies. We repulsed them all. The enemy retreated, leaving many corpses on the field.50 words
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Article32 1904-10-27 15 Received 0 45 Thursday. Field Marshal Oyama, telegraphing on Tuesday, reports The enemy in 'the direction of our Right Army seems to be gradually decreasing his force.32 words
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Article24 1904-10-27 15 Only a small detachment is continuing in activity there. The enemy defeated at Pen°iho is retreating in a northeasterly direction.24 words
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Article46 1904-10-27 15 The enemy made assaults in the vicinity of our Central Army last night, but all were repulsed, and to day (Tuesday) there i* only an occasional exchange of cannonading In front of our Left Army, the enemy is occasion dly sending an indirect fire46 words
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Article63 1904-10-27 15 R ceived 11 45 pm. Saturday Marshal Ohyama report s. —No change of situation any where in the front on Friday. The number of Russian guns so far captured by Left Army, totals forty-three, where* f twenty-seven were taken by the Left Column, and sixteen by the63 words
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Article52 1904-10-27 15 Received .0 20 cl tn. Sunday. Marshal Ohyama reports Investigation«, complete 1 up to the 22nd in«tanß regarding the Ru««iah losses in the .Shahc battle. show:— Prisoners about 500, and i Russian corpses 10,550. The booty taken was: Guns 45 shells 6 920, Rifles 5.474, ammunition52 words
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Article26 1904-10-27 15 The enemy's dead were all buried with military honours. The Russian total casualties are estimated at sixty thousand. Further invest!rati •n- ve still proceeding.26 words
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Article50 1904-10-27 15 Received, at 9 p. m on Sfondav. Marshal Oliyama rep >rs as follows Further investiga ion shews ilia* the number ot Russian pfi-i.oners is 709 The number of Russian corpses found comes to 13 333, apportioned as follows: Right army: 5 209 Lett armv 5,603 Central arrnv 2.53050 words
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Article29 1904-10-27 15 H reived 0 20 a n»- Wrdnesdi.y The total Japanese casualties in the Shaho battle, up to the 25th October, were 15 879. includirg officers.29 words
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Article14 1904-10-27 15 FINANCE COMMERCE. 26//i October 1904. I’o day 4/m bank rate is 1/11 T V14 words
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Article484 1904-10-27 15 The output of tin from Selangor during September amounted to piculs 9,941.44; and tin-ore (reduced to 68 per cent, of the gross weight) piculs 16,158.35; or a total of piculs 26,099.79 (1,554 tons). The total approximate value of the output, calculated at the average rate of $/6.84484 words
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Article99 1904-10-27 15 'suibloi 9 80 do (Cube No. I) unpicked 13 50 lopra Bali 8.75 do Pontianak 8.35 Pepper, Black buyers 29 00 do White, (6% 44 10 'ago /lour Saiav.a- a.'g do Bruce. V„ 3 02$ Sago 4 6<. Jofiee Ball, 15% i.asli *23 3ofifee, 2»)% 24.5 Liberian No. 2599 words
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Article132 1904-10-27 15 Hank l nif* 1/11/ 4 Demand l/l 1£ Private 8 in/? 1/11;; do 3 tn/« 1/11* ■Jn Germany bank d/d 1.97 Private 3 m/« 1.9$$ do 6 m/* *2.(iii j) t Franre Hack d/d 2.4? Private 3 m/a 2.454 do 8 m/t 2.1 9 15 > 1 *^<1liij.uk X.132 words
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Article239 1904-10-27 15 Number n, j Last of ue I l l< Coni pan v Buyer* Seller* TransacShares Valae “P t0 i tioos 1 5 GOLD. 13.500 10 $7.50 Bersawah G. M. Co., Ltd... 14.00 W *4,000** 10 10 j (Deferred) 8.0oj j 30,000 10 10 Kadana G. M. Co., Ltd. 10.00239 words
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Article160 1904-10-27 15 400,000 1 l Dull Development Co., Ltd. 10.00 ,000 uatodued. i j 2,000 8 100 100 Federated Engineering Co., Ltd. 185.U» 4,500 8 50 50 i Fraser 6c Neave, Ltd. 100.00 loO 00 8 126 8 l2o I Hongkong and Shanghai Bank 650.00 65 00 l2,OU0 8 100 loo160 words
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Article50 1904-10-27 15 iowarth Erskine, Ltd. 7% 26o,uuu 3% ex. div. iUry, Hargreaves, Ltd. 6% 225,UUU 2|% rein buyers, uueauore Municipal 6% 4UU.UU0 2% prem buyers. 6% l,878,t*IU 1% prem buyers. 4% 860,600 2% die. uom. taniong Pagar Dock Co., Ltd. 6% ..j 260,000 2$% prem bu>ers. 6% I 1.3*6,690 par. bayers.50 words
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