Honolulu Post Office Rates and War News Talk
A Honolulu newspaper column from August 17, 1904 discusses postal rates and wartime updates. It references the sinking of ships near Vindlvoa, the Japanese demand for Surrender of Hort Arthur, and political maneuvering around Bryan and Cleveland. The piece comments on constitutional amendments, party strategies, and campaign plans in a broad view of national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taggart
Tiv
Kant
Abestamlp
Bryan
Cleveland
Tvath
Avyiling
Retrenchment and wage standards amid hard times report
The document discusses maintaining essential wage standards during economic hardship and the need for ongoing retrenchment measures. It references reform pressures, national policy alignment, and potential long term outcomes for workers and industry.
Trials of candidates on a special train tour described
An extended portrait of presidential candidate campaigns by rail, noting public excitement and fatigue. It cites crowds at stations, committee scrutiny, and the strain on candidates like Roosevelt and Bryan. Anecdotes depict hospitality and discomfort, ethics and perception shaping voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hekturlows
Anguet Rvers
Bryan
Roosevelt
Jalan Canwaae
Phowhat
Eavini
Nual
Wintak
Aneeth
Avelt
Tan
de Hota
Ronnevelts
Tralaman
Mitleemen
Pralysen
Alaige Freer
Tryan
Hegan Hind
Joritt
Maud
Frank Antorent
Vilaaity
Hirgan
Grmeton Jeald
Jair Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Not Disposition Good Fellowship In Universal Supply
A fragmented note asserts that fellowship and universal supply of diptenany hinge on a man who is more than average. It emphasizes character over status and hints at moral leadership in supply lines or communal aid.
WILY CHINESE CAUGHT AT RUSE OF BLUFF AND LOAN
A Chinese man Ah Sang used a fake rich father story to obtain $20 from Mrs. Dickey by showing a gold pocket watch as security. He then hired Japanese servants, fled, and was caught after the watch revealed the scam. Police say he has a history of similar schemes and may face charges for obtaining money by false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Ab Bane
Bie mi Jlandlady
Iit
Ah Sang
Mra. Dicks
Dickey
Holme
Alt Bang
Mim
Fedoom
le Pollen
H. H. Williams
Ab Lang
Nina Street
Ching
Wale
Tote
Ah Bang
Nuwann Street
Sang
Police Court Notes on Larceny Conviction
Sailor F Fisher appeared before Judge Lindsay facing three larceny charges. Alleged theft included ropes and gear from the Government and items from the Schooner Chis. Woodbury testified purchase of the goods. Fisher convicted on one charge and sentenced to one month in prison. other two charges nol pros. White had both cases nol pros for selling liquor without a house. Mais Adam discharged from assault and lottery charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Fisher
Lindsay
Harris
le Woodbury
Hoouse
Nolle
Mais
Adam
Kepa
Perune Medicine Promoted by Public Works Official
Public Works Superintendent Ae Lawington of Lexington KY endorses Perune as a cure for catarrh and digestion issues, claiming it strengthens the throat and lungs and acts as a preventative. The ad touts Martian’s endorsement, Dr Hartman’s Life, and available supplies through Henson, Smith & Co in Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmipplegate
of Public Works
Auk
Lexington
Martian
Hartman
8. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
A. Henson
Republicans Aim to Hold Home Rule Stronghold in Texas
Amid a heated campaign in the Fifth District, Republicans push to carry the Home Rule base against Democrats. Name candidates include Lane Broad Jakicla Shaw Mabelutiay and Makaiin. Vita denies candidacy while observers weigh the political lineup and party prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abont
Fort Arthur Henry
Vita
Tamaya
House of
Jone Makaiin
Lant Veunion
Tontalninee
Harbor Improvement Plan for Honolulu Harbor Under War Department Review
Secretary of War Taft may authorize Lt Slattery to draft a project for Honolulu Harbor improvement. The plan seeks extending wharves toward the lighthouse promontory and building new war docks to expand commerce, backed by Territory funds and federal aid, with actions pending Navy and Rivers and Harbors Committee decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howernar Carine
Taft
Waaningtemn
Department
Lieuk Mlallery
Engineer Corps
Atea Army
Monnial
Wai- Kiki
Bigboute
Honolulu Harbor
War Department
Tare
Belby
Carter
Slattery
Hawaii
Cyrtain
Mooolity
Dextved Ix
Supreme Court Opens Fall Term Amid Damaged Room
Judge George D Gear plans to open the September term in the Supreme Court room as repairs proceed in the Ramakakal corner of the Judiciary Building. The chamber, deemed unsafe by the Bible Works department for its rotted flooring and beams, prompted consultations on reinforcing the beaming and preparing for a large crowd of defendants witnesses and officials at opening day. Gear may start on September 11 with the room recently repaired, though concerns about the woodwork persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Gear
Chreuit Court
Rwamakal
Bible Works Department
Lowzere
Gear
Supreme Court
Ube
Iun
Demands libel suit over professional conduct claims
On Maui, Attorney Birney M. Ballou faces charges of unprofessional conduct from Samuel Parker over statements about Elizabeth Knight. Parker warns of a $60,000 libel suit if a satisfactory public retraction is not published within forty eight hours. Wonk Kong, a public school teacher, seeks a postal appointment and notes the board will assign duties soon. A new slate of officers for the upcoming year is reported in the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birney M. Ballo
Samuel Parker
Kelieabeth
Fay
Mr Parker
W. A. Kinaiy
Parker
Mise Wonk Kong
Las
Nome Lex
Ihs
Ing
Malena
Miew Wong Kong
Convictions in Lihue Court Prompt Stiff Sentences
Deputy Attorney reports a string of criminal verdicts in the Lihue Court with multiple defendants convicted on charges including intent to murder, manslaughter, and larceny. Several perjuries were exposed during a liquor cave case, leading to prison terms of one year for the involved perjurers. Japanese defendants faced indictments and convictions amid a rapid disposal of cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wire Premwar Returne
Edna
Lihue
Kasun
Oltatang
Bacquintal
Jidee Hardy
Tapriaot
Ami Wenteney
Bherlif Coney
Hquor
Jonroyd
Aly Tat
Financial despot at the helm of a large corporation
An impression of Henry HM Rogers is painted by a meeting scene where he dominates as a powerful director, interrupting discussion with peremptory votes and tight control. references to the Am erican financial world and the era’s corporate governance frame his iron hand in high level boardroom politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry HM. Rogers
Amoried
Thomas W. Lawaon
Linoleum stock offers durable long lasting flooring
The shop notes linoleum as more than cloth being built from linseed oil and stresses thickness for longevity. It sells several grades priced from 0.25 to 1.50 per square yard, promising no cheap lines and highlighting new stock with plain and print patterns.
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Evening Bulletin
King Street
Honolulu
the Bulletin Publishing Co, Ltd
K. Farrington
Hono’ Yalu
Uhetuo Baying Wook
Lea Srey
Linship
Japan
Hort Arthur
Hawtin
Bretter
Varker Ranch
China
Imu
Benincras
Cormer
Intel
Mlb
Aince Kauul
Georgie
Awit
Ereat Democracie
Anstone
United States
Port Artille
Toxo
Bhanghal
AiMhoninions
Kulio
Fis
Uis Tor and
Avcomplisives proRren
Murpheing
oMidlala
Hila
Aee
Feminda
Nat
Republic Spa
Reid
Miehert
Investors
THE
Henry Waterhouse Trust Company, Limited
Corner Fort and Merchant Streets
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ae Lawington
Wy. Rae
Perune
Edna Esa
J. Hippleg
Oma
Chi
Moury Waterhouse
Brunt Cu
Polite & Co
Tewanon Honokas Dinkuwall
Damon
UU & Buy
Phoenix Savings, Building and Loan Association
Judd Building
Guaran Capital
Henry E. Pocock
Ballou
Lome
Offtvere
Commeron Lp
Willcox & Gibbs
Hove Eetiring
Pacific Hardware Company, Limited
OLE AG
HO Department
Stanley Stephenson
King St. RE
baHoLo
Prosser
Coney
Raat” Carde
Esis
Bulletin Ihe
Kaale
Waianae
Oahu
Church
Atifl
Haleiwa
S. King Street
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