Taft and Bryan Hold Talkfest in Washington
Reports from Washington indicate a high level meeting between Taft and Bryan focused on policy and party unity. A presidential aide noted the talks emphasized generalization of aims and avoided abstention debates amid public speculation. Local observers described the session as a strategic exchange shaping forthcoming political moves.
Horsburg Marries Frances Bull in Sanborn
April 19 report from Sanborn notes General Passenger Agent Horsburg of the Southern Pacific wed Frances Bull win Sanborn. Also mentions promotion of Payn Showy to assistant general manager and Roosevelt's departure for Paris from Budapest.
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Firey Appendage Seen in Sky Over Koko Head
A striking celestial display described as a six fathoms firey appendage appeared yesterday morning between 4 and 8 o clock. Captain Penhalion reported the luminous object, likened to a comet, about ten feet long with a forty five degree ascent. The Alten Cooke crew witnessed the spectacle in clear weather as the ship Patrolled near Koko Head.
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Hubson's Choice in Collision Between Car and Hack
A car unknown in number struck Hack No 10 at speed and pushed it. The car did not stop and fled the scene, leaving the hack damaged. The chauffeur faces a choice: pay roughly 50 dollars for the loss or report to the police station and face charges for running into the hack.
Citizens Condi Water Rate Increase Debate
A historical notice discusses water works funding and rate changes. It notes the water department’s revenue use for maintenance and improvements, the shift from general funds to dedicated funding, and legislative influence on expenditures. The piece argues for a flat rate tied to artesian supply and questions prior profit reliance.
City Water Rates Opposed for Public Welfare
A Honolulu reader argues public utilities should prioritize service over profit and opposes water rate increases. He condemns past water waste and meter trials, urges system reconstruction over price hikes, and cautions that higher costs would hurt residents and deter cleanliness and growth.
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