Campbell Defends Water Rate Rise In Honolulu
Public Works Superintendent Marston Campbell defended a proposed water rate increase saying it fixes inequities under the old system. He argued the move does not aim to raise revenue for the water department but to balance rates for harbor shipping and property owners, noting the port’s growth depends on fair charges and that current rates burden shipping.
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Yale
Honolult
Public Works
Marston Campbell
Campbell
Treasury
Winter Works Department
Honolulu
Arbor
Water Department
Marden
Kapaa Lands Deal Reaches Settlement In Hawaii
The Kapaa lands on Kauai move toward disposal under terms agreed after a weeklong conference in Governor Frears office. Deeds and documents are being prepared to implement the settlement with water rights leases and land exchanges central to the plan, as Makeo Sugar Company officials sought to protect plantation interests. The final meeting is due this afternoon to set the machinery in motion.
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Kauai
Ment Oficlalt
Frear
Salena
Koval
Sancernad
Frear Wan
Makeo Sugar Company
Preadent Spaulding
Fairchild
Local firm supplies fixtures for Yokohama building project
H B Hendrick of the local firm provided interior fittings including porcelain fixtures, reinforced concrete vaults, and armored locks for a new Yokohama spectral building. The furniture includes bronze railings and stairs for both upper and basement levels. The vaults feature one hundred million lock combinations and dynamite anti-tamper systems.
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Yokohama
H. B. Hendriex
H. B. Hendrick
Bronan
Hanitrlok
Canal Caprice or Necessity Seen by Poultney Bigelow
Poultney Bigelow labels the Panama Canal project a caprice while noting the engineering debate at the Heston University Law School. He argues liberty and justice are required for true trade freedoms in Colon, contrasting U S officials’ stance with local realities. The piece cites Roosevelt and invites engineers’ opinions, signaling a pivotal policy crossroad and congressional patience or caprice.
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Tathrvtis
Panama
Heston Universalty
Poultney Angelow
F. K
Th Watterin
Colon
Alexandria
Singapore
Fus
Bulletis
Ant Ariod
Washington
Chika
Glenitte
Roonevelt
Hedau Amd
Reception Hour Extended For Chinese Prince Visit
Delayed arrival of the liner Chiyo Mari prompts the extension of the reception to the Chinese prince from 11 to 1. Bulletin office and editorial room numbers provided for contact.
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Chiyo Mari
Census Takers Begin Work Across Territory
Acting chief deputy in charge Dy Clark announces census operations start today with 135 enumerators assigned to plantations. George Clark, former Kwa plan ton staff member, assists in supervising canvass work while the team surveys the cane areas of Hawaii.
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Clark
Kwatol
George Clark
Kwa Planton
Hawaii
Rublee Death Reported in Sudden Illness
In a brief late edition notice, Rublee is reported dead after a sudden illness on a date in April. The terse item names the event with no additional details, reflecting a local obituary notice style from the era.
Reception to Prince Postponed
Governor Frear received a wire from the 8 8, Chiyo March stating the reception for Prince Teal Tao will be postponed until tomorrow. A detachment of the Twentieth Infantry will escort the prince to the Young Hotel in the morning. Fifth Cavalry will escort the party to the capitol for a state reception. Admiral Corwin P. Roos will host a reception at the Chinese consulate from 7 to 11 o'clock.
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Frear Hay
Chiyo
Thin Bas Wail
Prince Teal Tao
Emperor of Chin
Young Hotel
Capitol
Frear
Atate
Gunn
Corwin P. Roos
Naval Station
Chiness
Honolulan To Join Matson Line Fleet
The eight thousand ton steamship Honolulan, built for American Hawaiian and currently operated between Honolulu and San Francisco, will be chartered to Matson Navigation Company after the Newidan completes its round trip to San Francisco. The Honolulan will run Honolulu to the Pacific coast and then the Hawaiian Inland route, with expected service starting late in the year.
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Horn
Elvan Pasingern
Censtal
Georky
Honolulu
Port
San Franciaco
New Vaden
Japanese convict Kuabara sentenced for murder in second degree
In Wailuku Hawaii on April 16, Kuabara, a Japanese convict, was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced by Judge Kingsbury to thirty five years in prison. The case involved one accomplice and references to penal terms and warrants were noted during the proceedings.
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Boelal
Wailuku
Mal
Kuabara
Kingsbury
Annas
Silk Hosiery Ad Specials At Monday Tuesday Sale
Ladies and girls hosiery in all colors offered in double runs and original full stock. Special prices apply for the first pair only this Monday and Tuesday. Jordan store advertises limited sale on sock and hose items for early shoppers.
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Tadies
Hone
Tupaday
Ay Jordan
Roosevelt Will Not Run Declares Indignation at News Report
Vienna dispatch reports Col. Roosevelt dismissed as false a circulating cable claiming he authorized ex-Chief Forester Pincket to announce his 1912 presidential candidacy. Roosevelt says he has not authorized any such declaration and condemns the report as unfounded.
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Vienna
Col. Rooseer
Forester Pincket
Roosevelt
Taft hissed at suffrage convention on pure food move
Washington April 15 Prof Wiley a government pure food expert approved the action of the Woman's Suffrage Convention where President Taft's utterances were hissed He refused to present a petition from New Jersey women to the House urging legislation favorable to the pure food service recommendations
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Washington, D. C
Wiley
Taft
New Jersey
House of Representatives
Pure Food Service
Investigators to Probe Subsidy Irregularities Across Cities
Washington April 15 Investigators will likely visit many cities of the Union to gather evidence on irregularities connected with the subsidy program.
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Washingto!n
D.C
Union
Beets Up Sugar Down in Market Brief Line
Market notes show sugar prices mixed with beets as readings on the parity index influence agricultural commodities. Analysts cite fluctuating futures and local demand as factors shaping early trading.
Roosevelt visits Emperor in Vienna private apartments
Col. Roosevelt received an audience with Emperor Francis Joseph in Vienna on April 15 in the private apartments. The Emperor will reciprocate the courtesy at the Roosevelts’ location, marking a notable diplomatic exchange during the visit.
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Col. Roosevelt
Emperor
Vienna
Austria
Emperor Francis Joseph
Emes
Storm wrecks Aero Factory at Maurmelon
Apr 15 report says a tornado hit Far man's workshop in Maurmelon destroying nine aeroplanes under construction and killing three men. The incident follows a day of severe weather across the region. Authorities investigate damage and assess the site for salvage and safety.
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Maurmelon
Farman
Gunboats Aiding Misssions as Riots Rage in Hankow
In Hankow China on April 15 natives rioted and were destroyed. British gunboats were dispatched to the area to aid missions and restore order.
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Hankow
China
Burton Speaks For Rivers and Harbors Bill Minority Report
Senator Burton voiced support for his minority report on the Rivers and Harbors Bill in a Washington, D. C. speech. He urged passing the measure in its current form, framing the debate around funding and projects for national waterways and harbor improvements.
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Washington, D. C
Burton
Murderer Escapes in Kapiclani Park
Grace Anderson, a confessed murderer of Mahu the late Watertown night watchman, escaped custody at noon. Police and High Sheriff Henry lead a wide manhunt with detectives and warders from the jail scouring the area as rumors swirl about motive, possible wife involvement, and a possible late capture before dark.
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Anderson Grace
Mahu
Watertown
McDuffe
Henry
Wan
Bishop Branch Bank To Open In Hild Lilstrop & Co
Rumor of a new Bishop branch bank in Hild Lilstrop is reported as opening July 1 with Bishop & Co. partnership to run all non insurance business. Headquarters city and branch location details remain unclear amid cautious official comments.
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Lilstrop & Co
Hilo Bank
Bishop & Co
Nership
Hivhop & Co
Tte Varhone
Ihiee! Te Tite Action
Honolulu
Fitriota
Hawaii
Richards Pleased With Hawaiian Laborers At Honolulu
Captain Richards expresses satisfaction with Hawaiian laborers in Honolulu as the Niigata Maru is set to sail for Talkan Formosa. He praises McCabe, Houston & Renny and the tool stevedore efforts handling heavy machinery, noting faster work than expected and denouncing protests by recent arrivals as futile. Continued on Page 4.
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Richards
Talkan
Formosa
Honolulu
Tam
Richard
Carlio
Formany
Richarde
McCabe
Houtton & Renny
Olaht Ave
Cate
Charles Bon
Hamilton & Renny
Thomas Melwwn
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Poahean
BSE
Dr. Clark
Rublee
Saben
Renen
Prince
Honolulan
Matson Line
Storm Wrecks
Aero Factory
Kapiclani Park
Liberty
Bishop Branch Bank For
Hild
Hilo
Niigate Maru
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