The Straits Times, 29 August 1900
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Title Section16 1900-08-29 1 The Straits Times. EST. OVER I A CENTURY SINGAPORR WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 29. 1900. No. 20,22 C16 words
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Advertisement807 1900-08-29 1 ln««I».:r. »O-t). at tmr isw>» l'..m|«n; I Kir. I k» f Lif» »«»<irMM>- S.»i»tv. rb.VM Hmrmr \msnnma- ''•unpMiy Tk. Okiaa ««-l Bt_ Man(mt>oa <o.p»y. Tb. *Uri»MS<* lasmne. I'ompaay. Ltautjd. Ji J^!lL.t of TH1B6»H»» COMrANT. UMITKD. STEAMSHII' (OMIANIES. p Office. Tei t<^»i n Stkebt. yt?T WHABTBS.KEIIEI HABBOPB. BAI NAVKJATHiN (KIMrANY. STBAMEkS807 words
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Advertisement759 1900-08-29 1 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. T-ONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore: Ship AoEacY, late J. Dabndelh A Co.. 2-4, CoLLTIB Qdiv. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steamer From EM*-cteu Wf* be r>eapatched for On HaetsMitckrr Batavia. AugVT. B»t»>i» (Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya,) Macassar Dongala, Menado, Ternate,759 words
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Advertisement461 1900-08-29 1 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIOA TION COMPANY, LIMITED. 10 PENANU, RANGOON, 4 CALCUTTA me of the I 'ompauv's steamers is intended •o leave Tanjong Pagar Wharf every week. Passenger* and Cargo booked by the ibove steamers at through rate* to all port, in India and Ceylon, also to East African Porte,461 words
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Advertisement639 1900-08-29 1 INSURANCES. THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIXE INSURANCE COMPANY. Caoital £3.127,M0 Paid up Capital £.'12,760 Reserve Fund £1,073,680 Tbe undersigned, Agent* for tbe Cornany, are prepared to accept fire risk* at current rate* of premium. ROUSTKAD A Co. rK CHINA TRADKKS [NSOBINUE COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital Subscribed $l,nco,OOli. Amount Paid up BOO.UOO.639 words
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Advertisement182 1900-08-29 1 INSURANCES. Two Great Necessities. VIZ. 1. FAMILY PROVISION. 9. PROVISION FOR OLD AGE. Easily and Economic nlly met by a Policy in THE BRITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL LIFE OFFICE, Brtablisrid 1847. Chairman The Right Hon'ble Sir John Gorat, M. P. Kiiml»--Ks. 420,00,000 Claims Paid— B*. 4-M),n0,000 LAKE MUSES IJKEIiAL r«IMTI«'.S uw182 words
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Advertisement680 1900-08-29 1 Ideal Milk ■n nn ln quality to 4*^g&s*± Enriched 20 per H J r** t cent, with Cream. every other DEAL Mfl* brand of STEEILIZED(^g/^ NOT SWEETENED. Unsweetened I Milk. A Perfect Substitute for Fresh Milk. BANKS. UONUKONO AMD HHAfOHAI BANKING CORPORATION. 1-AID-W CAPITAL 110,000,000. RESERVE FUND 111,600,000. RESERVE LIABILITY680 words
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Advertisement641 1900-08-29 1 CHANGE OF ADDRESS. DRB. Mto***f and Kirk hare removed their consulting rooms to No S, Raffles' Plai-, next building to that occupied by Rodyk and Davidaon. bolicit S,V ST. ANDRISWB HOUhE. A CHURCH of England Boarding House for European and Eurasian boys wbo desire to attend the schools of the641 words
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Advertisement767 1900-08-29 1 FOR SALE EMPLOYMENTS TO I ET ANn_PERM>NALS fltr nun. 1» crate llm tod arid ard limn, 10 cents Him 4th to Oth time* 6 eante a line; 7th to 18th lima* locate* line afterwards, S orate a lint bat ao charge )*m than one dollar. Thoa Ikrm «w advertisement, olom767 words
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Article382 1900-08-29 2 It is remarkable how the interest nf the public has lately been drawn from South Africa to China, and from China to South Africa according to the importance of events in either country. Just now the interest in affairs in China is pretty well over-shadowed by382 words
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Article174 1900-08-29 2 The < >range River Colony is not yet clear of 11 ,-r- 1): Wet hi- retreated south of the Vaal and was last heard of near Heilbron, though his following .inn be a large one. There are also some other small commandoes about, all of whom are probably looking for174 words
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Article10 1900-08-29 2 The cable-ship Mieranl Otliorne came in yesterday from Malacca Straits.10 words
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Article14 1900-08-29 2 I iik German transport llatmia left for China via Hongkong at 6.:*0 p.m. yesterday.14 words
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Article17 1900-08-29 2 The Ctuengi, came in this morning, and is anchored in the roads near the T. B. liuffak.17 words
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Article16 1900-08-29 2 Koi'K battalions of the second regiment of the Foreign legion have embarked at Algiers for China16 words
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Article26 1900-08-29 2 It is expected that at an early da'e a complete hospital will be prepared at Hongkong fur duty with the British troops in the Far East.26 words
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Article26 1900-08-29 2 Thk Hongkong Hotel Company made a profit of 594.0U0 in the second hah' of \-'J'J The dividend for that period is set at eight per cent.26 words
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Article22 1900-08-29 2 Onk hundred and fifty-five deaths were registered at Singapore during the week ending on Saturday last. The ratio per thousand was MM.22 words
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Article30 1900-08-29 2 The i "■mi. hi mail steamer llainlmnj, with dates from Loin lon to the 6th inst., left Penang at 1 1 p.m. yesterday, and is due here at daylight to-morrow.30 words
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Article27 1900-08-29 2 The British transport Pamlm (No. 41), with a wing of Native Infantry and Section C 61st Native Field Hospital, pagKed through early this morning bound to China.27 words
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Article40 1900-08-29 2 A daily paper says Lord Uulierts is reported to have sent home to the War Office early in August a cipher telegram indicating that hostilities in South Africa will come to a much more speedy end than the public imagine.40 words
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Article40 1900-08-29 2 Thk freightship QlmgyUs, which is bringing out from home two small launches, with guns, for river work in China, and large quantities of other warlike stores, was to leave Penang this evening, and may be expected here on Friday morning.40 words
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Article40 1900-08-29 2 Wak is the greatest modern teacher of geography, remarks the Montreal Gazette. Two years ago, we learned all about the Philippines, Cuba, and Porto Rico Then followed a thorough course in South Africa. China is apparently next upon the list.40 words
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Article44 1900-08-29 2 A fbikndly game of "sovker" has been arranged to take place at the Darul Adab Club ground at Jalan Besar on Saturday next, between the Police team and the Old RalHesians Kick-off at 5.15 sharp. The police eleven is captained by Mr. T. Connor.44 words
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Article64 1900-08-29 2 Thi half-yearly balance-sheet of the National Telephone Company shows that by June 30 last 12.U0U new subscribers had been added during the preceding six months, being at the rate of 2,000 a month, and making a total of Inj.OoO telephone stations, London alone being represented by MH,:iB2 subscribers. The company64 words
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Article808 1900-08-29 2 HALF-YEARLY MKETIMi The ordinary half-yearly meeting o' the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was Held at Hongkong on the 18th instant. Mr. N. A. Siebs presided. chairman's address In the course of hia remarks, the Chairman said— Uentlemen, the Directors present a good report of the808 words
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Article57 1900-08-29 2 No cases of cholera have occurred at Pulo Brani, and the authorities believe that the outbreak has subsided. The houses where the three deaths took place are Mill in quarantine, and the well which was supposed to have caused the disease is also guarded. No water57 words
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Article58 1900-08-29 2 (Lan Ho, a Hokien trader of 7, Stanley Street, has reported to the police that a raft, made of timber, valued at >j, has been stolen from TanjoDg Rhu. Another rait in charge of a Chinaman got stuck in the river yesterday, and this tbe police found58 words
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Article89 1900-08-29 2 Thk Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company held its half-yearly general meeting at Hongkong on the 20th August. The report and accounts submitted were passed. The report stated that the amount available for appropriation was $9211,647, which was distributed as follows:- A dividend and bonus of MB or89 words
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Article168 1900-08-29 2 This from a correspondent —On Friday, 31st msb, that well-known combination, the Fossilized-Crocks which claims, without fear of contradiction, to be East of Suez what the Loretto-Fettesians are in Great Britain— will meet theS.R.C. inafriendly contest A game may be expected well worth the attention of snap-shooters, lunatics, Boxers,168 words
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57 1900-08-29 2 NEWS FROM PEKING. FIGHTING IN THK STREKTS. CHINESE roBCn REPORTED APPROACHING FROM THE SOUTH. Hongkong, Tuesday eeening. A despatch from Peking says that street fighting was then still going on in the city. The foreign cemetery has been shockingly desecrated. I^rge Chinese forces are57 words
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Article14 1900-08-29 2 The whole Chinese court is believed to have escaped to Shansi14 words
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Article9 1900-08-29 2 Wholesale executionsare taking place of su-called Reformers.9 words
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Article14 1900-08-29 2 PROBABLE TROVJBLH AT WUCHANG. The outlook at Wuchang i-i threatening.14 words
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Article80 1900-08-29 2 AN UNCHARTED Ro< K KKSI'ONSIHLK. I'enaug, Wetlnerday, iwon News has been received that the steanihoat IWM was wrecked on the 23th inst. about half-way between Penang and Tongkah. The steamer is missing, having it is supposed, struck on an uncharted rock. One Chinese passenger is80 words
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Article61 1900-08-29 2 A I'ROKAKLK \YKE< k We learn that the steamer Mattel, of tin- Koninklijke raket-Maats-chappij, (Singapore Agents, Daendels ,i l'») i- badly ashore on the north coast of Celebes, between Gorontalo and Menado. The JfW is the newest steamer of the company, being launched last year and is61 words
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Article59 1900-08-29 2 I'er N. D. L. s. a. Wrimar for Port SaidMessrs. A. rUachelberKer and B. Armoweil. For Genoa- Messrs. M. A. Mohr, A. Urultuan, U. (Juaita, (i. A. Maccia, and Uehrts. For London— Mr. McKerhnie. For Hamburg— Mifs Bertha Stremfel snd Mr. 8. Schmidt. Kor Bremerhaven Mr. LandschuU59 words
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Article115 1900-08-29 2 In connection with the fact that a hundred men ut the Ist Chinese Regiment went with the Peking relief force to help pull the guns, while the remainder stayed at Tientsin, the A.-C. Daily Hum quotes an observer, who says I think they are good under115 words
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Article238 1900-08-29 2 Thk Musical Kvening of the Philharmonic Society, in the Town Hall last night, was fairly well attended. The programme was dmd«d into three short parts, with lengthy intervals, and was well received. Mrs. I^echman's pianoforte solo was much appreciated, as also was the vocal duet contributed by Mrs.238 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article74 1900-08-29 2 HEAVY FIGHTING ON SUNDAY. ■0888 UHBI BIUBBOIJTLY. h'flon, Wednetday (ieneral Buller to (lie south-west uf Dalmaiiutha, (ieneral Pole-Carew in the centre, and General French to the north of Belfast were engaged throughout the whole of Sunday. The enemy offered stubborn resistance, and kept-tip a hot fire from three74 words
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Article46 1900-08-29 2 THK (iUARI)S KNUAGKD. LORD ROHKRTS VISITS TBE BATTLEFIELD. (ieneral French repulsed tin on the extreme left on Sunday The iuards, who occupied a ridge and were enfiladed by the enemy, behaved splendidly. The firing continued until sunset. Lord Roberts visited the battlefield.46 words
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29 1900-08-29 2 Commandant Dewet has appeared in the neighbourhood of Heilbron. There are three small Boer commandos in the neighbourhood of Senekal and Bethlehem.29 words
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Article36 1900-08-29 2 THE RAILWAY THREATENED The Boer raids into Natal show increasing daring The objective of the enemy is the railway there. The .Natal Volunteers are entrenched at Dundee in expectation of h ru*li by thu enemy.36 words
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Article17 1900-08-29 2 (ieneral Bruce-Hamilton has repulsed Winburg, and has captured Commandant Olivier with his three sons.17 words
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Article12 1900-08-29 2 The railway between Johannesburg and Krugersdorp has been nit12 words
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Article36 1900-08-29 2 The Admiralty has held a conference with the coal-owners at CardirT. It is understood that the Admiralty is negotiating for the purchase of floating cargoes of coal, to replenish the depots abroad.36 words
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Article25 1900-08-29 2 fiafcr HI CAPTURES A STRONG BOER POSITION. General Bnller guined a decided success yesterday, and captured a very strong position. The battle continue25 words
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Article25 1900-08-29 2 SHU l-alir. AIM'oINTKhTo STOCKHOLM Mr. Kax-lronsidt', formerly of the British legation at Peking, has been appointed Secretary to tbe British Ambassador at Stockholm25 words
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Article61 1900-08-29 2 IRISHMEN TO THE FRONT. BOKK COMMANDANT CAPIUUKI). (ieneral Buller's success was at Bergendal, to the northwest uf Dalmanutha. Tbe Royal Irish Rilles and Mm luniskillings carried the position at the point of the bayonet. /.iips or Transvaal itrnied I'olue, defend*! the position to the last Their commandant was61 words
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Article96 1900-08-29 2 I'hk I'ahanj! Corporation tin mining returns for July were 4\! tons of oxide from J. 003 tons of stone at Sum;, i Lenibing, with forty heads of stamps running for L'oi day» at an outlay of 521.000. At Jcram Batang, the output, was eleven tone and seven hundredweight96 words
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Advertisement417 1900-08-29 2 Mill XOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY LD. QLABGOW. Manufacturer* of Dynamite, Oelijfnite, Gelatine Dynamite, Blasting Gelatine, Detonators, ALL MM OF Salety Fuses, MB Electric Blasting Apparatus. The abort Eiploei™, Imng all manuf: lured in Great HriLtin, an made to paw the kigk standard of mftty and purity t«st* imposed by the British417 words
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Advertisement522 1900-08-29 2 NOTICES. THK ROBINSON PIANO CO. 3 CHEAP AND GOOD NEW PIANOS. Om In the Bridgeport PiaßO Co. $29.') One by A. Allison immuU iiiikli'l) 275 One by Jluni 15ms 375 THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., 88, UATFUta FLACK, SINGAPORE. X H K CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COY, LTD Hun Urrici No.522 words
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Advertisement711 1900-08-29 2 LATEST ADVERTLSEMENTS^ WANTED DAILY Ciovernn* to teach a girl ol 14 English, Music, and Fainting. Apply in first instance with copie* of tettimonials to A. B. OL, c/o straits Times. l/» NOTICE OF REMOVAL. I WE Standard Oil Coy., of New York, hare r«moved their ofllcea from (irexham House to711 words
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Article1193 1900-08-29 3 PRKSINT v I Kniwnlei (H llor of Ptaang). Hon. W. Egerton (Acting (Mesial Secre tary 1. Hon W. K. ("Oliver (Attornov General). Hon K C H Hill (A,i.litor(i-nenil). Hon E M HarewetlMi (Acting Colonial Hon. f. 8t G. OmltelM (Acting Colonial ■agiaurj. Hon Dr. Mm Boon K< nf.1,193 words
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Article789 1900-08-29 3 MTt ATIIIN AT TIENTSIN. Tifnltin. H//, Aiiguti. Tin Legations at Peking were bombarded from the first to the sixth ImljMil. wlun the tirinc ceased, probably on account of Peitsang being taken by the l'ekini: relief force The Imperial troops and Boxers threaten Tientsin. A Japanese column going789 words
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Article3324 1900-08-29 3 THE RELIEF OF PEKING. THE IMB AT PCTTSANQ. llonrjknng Daily I'rers CorretpumUnl.) Tirnlfin, 6r/> August. Thk Allied army after a Council of War held on Friday morning began its inarch north towards evening. The main body of the troops, however, did not leave till Saturday, August 4th. The Russians3,324 words
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Article78 1900-08-29 3 D«m. Viam/g Kadi Fuo<kKi< c»i n> l)misin>» iug» Pultan Brit.tr. Ablert Muar sod Malacca Farfalla Ital Mr. Cbopard. Muar anil Muliuvn 29 Malacca Brit »tr. Daly Teluk Adkod via port* a» Adelina Patti itr. Sin.'latr Colombo via Rangoon JP 'amorU «tr. Morton Madras via ports Kian Yanc plr. Shinim.78 words
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Advertisement774 1900-08-29 3 L. L. T. C. TOURNAMENT YESTERDAY'S PLA\ I.ADIKS' OOI'BLBS. NNAL. The Misses Gunn, owe 15 4. beat Mrs. Waddell and Mrs. Braddell, owe o, 6-6, 1-6, 0-6. CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRS. FINAL. Mrs. Magrath and Cart, hewing beat Miss Ounn and Mr. Upton. U-3, 6-1. Owing to the rain, the final for774 words
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Advertisement1004 1900-08-29 3 AUCTION SALES. COLLYER QUAY, SINGAPORE. PARTICULARS OF VALUABLE OFFICE AND GODOWN PROPERTY. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION AT POWKLL&CO.'t SALC-BOOM. On Wednautay, the 12/ A SepUmUr, 1900. AT 2:10 PM. By order of the Executor of William Bibb). Valuable property in ths commercial centre of the Town of Singapore comprising1,004 words
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Advertisement774 1900-08-29 3 AUCTION SALES* DISTRESS SALE. D. W. 79 1900. IN THE CAUSE OF Tkgrax Sarkim Landlord. E.G. Edgar Tenlnt 'PHE undersigned has received instrucX tions to sell hy Public Auction at hu •J 1 "om, No. 13 Raffles Place, on Friday, tneSlst August, 1900, at 11 a.m. About IAO.OOO Inked bricks774 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous190 1900-08-29 3 AKRANu&MJfMU Wkhnuday, jutii Al'uubt. High Water. U.4U p.m. 8. V. A. r Drill, ft Hi. 8. V. K. Drill. 5.16. Lamp Practice. -.I.. 8. C. C. Cricket Tournament Match. Thuhsday, SOth August. High Water. Usla.m. l«p.m. Uernian outward mail due. 8. V. R. Signalling <«16. Football. Volunii tr» v«. Kegulara.190 words
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Article578 1900-08-29 4 s.Kiiruu, JOTH Atovnr, 19U0.' PROLHJOE. (Bah* an eorrwtad to noon) Uambler buyer* f 7.70. i opim Ball, 6.40. do Pontlanak, 6.00. Pepper, 81ack.. buyan 29.-A1 do White, (8*) 4«.0O ■)agoFlourBar*irak »S0 do Brunei So. 1 2.90 Pearl Sago 4 07). OoHee, Bali, 1.">% basis SUM OoSee PalemLang 16% basis..578 words
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Article45 1900-08-29 4 MAI LS CLOSE. "or Per itr. limr. To-Morkow. Malacca Linggi HtUenc I p.m. wuraliavu Al iiul'r a p.m. ilHlH.-ca A Klang CKor Pkya 4 p.m. Dauvis De Carpenter 4 p.m. SlTURlUY. i-enang via D.-li II. h. r m Ivlann via porM Cumg Seng 4 p.m.45 words
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Article133 1900-08-29 4 Fbx>m bunur. By the M. M. s. t. Indut, due on tbe Ist eiept. with dates o .be lOlb Aug bbc brings replies to th« mail which left Singapore on tbe lath July. Tbe Ha hurt, with dates to tbe 6th vugust is due to-morrow morning. h133 words
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Article300 1900-08-29 4 AKMVALS Per s. s. Kanajuui Man. from Yoko-imma-Mr. U. W. Ueru, and Madame M. -xluller. Per N.h.L Wnimar from Shanghai Mr and Mr*. Tn. Tallock, and .Mr.. Way. num Hou.koug -Mcs.i>. O. M. Main, CBrandt, autl U. E. M ilauli. TO ARKIVK. {For Mnju)iort.) Per N. 1). L.300 words
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SHIPPING
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Article235 1900-08-29 4 Inderinu beading th« following abbreviations are used str— steamer sh.— ship iq.- -barque sen schooner Yet.-Yacht Cru.— Cruiser 'ibi.— UunlK*»t Tor Torpedo H.p. -Horse-power Brit British U. (J.— United SUtes; Fr.— French; Oer.— German Dut.— Dutch: lob.^Jobore 4c., O. c, -Generalnargo I d.p.— deck oaasengera U.—Unceruin: T.235 words
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Article964 1900-08-29 4 ABBITAIS S|»O1 MOO* Of YLHTIKDAY Bon Whntt Htn, Brit. str. 196 tons, Cap Olsen, 2Wh Aug From Klang, 2^th Aug U..:.. and —dp. 8. Dteamsh' p Coy. Fu> Klang, 31st— Rds. Casmgo, Port. str. i.:i22tons. Capt Kei«. 2Mth Aug From Hongkong, 'JSr.l Aug. U.c Hutt- nba.h Brothers.964 words
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Article890 1900-08-29 4 ffamu, pert, probabk imi* ol arrival, and name 0/ aunts. MMSJ| Vgamimiion, I. pool. Sept X; Mansfield. M.lerney. Kuchlnot^u, Auif 30 U. B. K. llanca, H'kong, Aug J» V. O. Hayern Hamburg Oil II B. Meyer. Bengal, Hkon«. Ol (;H.4 Uenvorli h, Antwerp. Auk P. Simoon. Bisa.no, Hongkong,890 words
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Article69 1900-08-29 4 I Bw_ Sher»rd toboro ,Brit »>r. S7H ;Uonmall M»i»<;c»rtr Aug J» Ul«p »ph Co U. 1 S»:Fliwo I; «r.| 188'ru.ter K.lanUn Au S 2ft r K TMmOo Likl. K.,,«»w»iC»rqJ»p .tr 3813 McKeui. \okoh«r» Aug 1 1 P.< i< moo. .»od t* 29 ll.inWh.ii Hin.llnt .tr.: IM Ol«n M«n« Auk69 words
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Advertisement322 1900-08-29 4 NOTICE iStats for LEA PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE SABCL By Special Warrant J3|| K^Tlie Qo«m Purvegors to *&o^sg!So»J l Empress of Sttiia. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES. yr m'njfottr ?aith to c^ >^FRASER NEAVE'S Aerated Waters. Th«y are THE BEST, And therefor* THE CHEAPEST. FSASER NEAVE. Ltd., 100, Robinson Roao. SINGAPORE. HIDOOOPE OQ LTD.322 words
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Advertisement825 1900-08-29 4 "TIMKS" ANU "BULKrIiT. 1 Straits Times, $30 a yea.-, or l-'t a roonlh or fifteen centa a copy. Post Free, $Hj a quarter. Straits Budget post free. t.O a year, or 15 a quarter, or 40 cents a copy. The advertising rates are: first time, IS cents a line; 2nd825 words
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Advertisement725 1900-08-29 4 NoIICKs. J^RflflflCfl of Japan TOILET WATER Appreciated dr its drltcate prTfome and Ibe fening of MriM and Iresi.nfss whicb It imparts io tte skin Kananga Extract A M UOOni KX'ITH" Hfftif FOR THE lU.NDKLBCHIEF Al on;c original, g'lleful snd peni&tenlly frsgrsnl RIG AUD S: C", 8, rue Vivienne, PARIS PORT725 words
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