Freight rates spark shippers’ direct port threats
Dispute over rising freight charges AI and island shipping tensions. Major shippers warn of direct voyages to ports as schedules inched toward higher rates by L1 8 N Co and Wilder 8 Co. Banks of islands report tighter capacity, higher insurance costs, and crews demanding more pay, with Mauna Lua example showing reduced cargo per trip.
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N. Co
Wilder 8
B. Co
Camerons
Othr Island
United States
Mauna Lua
Newcastie
Shortages haunt Honolulu as San Francisco strike bites
Honolulu news reports severe shortages of provisions and feed as a strike impacts shipments. Barley, bran, oats, flour, onions, potatoes vanish from markets while meat and sugar grow scarce. Ships Olympic and Bonoma bring limited loads, with imports delayed or cancelled. In legal news, Supreme Court decisions on habeas corpus and appeals are debated, with Justice Gainraith criticizing certain proceedings and Frear and Perry reversing lower court rulings.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Wight
Olympic
Aden
Bonoma Dus
Asabetas
Iis
Gerardy Violin Virtuoso Concert at the Opera House
Thursday night Gerard y concert at the Opera House draws large advance ticket sales after a successful Australia tour and a Honolulu stopover arranged by local management. Prices are set for all classes, promising a varied program showcasing both cello and violin, with social and artistic appeal in a rare opportunity to hear a renowned artist in Honolulu.
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Gerardy
Ventura
Cettint
Australia
Honolulu
Honolua
Gerard
Federal Court Adjourns Amid Bankruptcy Adath and Death at Sea
The United States Federal Court convened in the morning and set hearing for Monday September 9 on the Lum Mau Suck bankruptcy and the admiralty case of Pearson and Potter. Judge Estee issued orders as Wm 8 Brown of Maine died at sea. The court adjourned and will reconvene November 8 with Judge Kate taking a vacation at Walalua.
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United States Federal Court
Pearson & Potter
Dark C.D. Bryant
Estee
Brown
Maine
Beneember
Walalua
College Hills Work Opens At Wilder Avenue Site
Excavation proceeds opposite Alexander Street with foundations prepared for bolting down high lift pumps. The project aims to supply water to College residents and improve transportation and water services within two weeks.
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College Hille
Robertson Increases Lead In Voting Contest
The bulletin outlines a coupon based voting contest for players with names such as Robertson Gorman Thompson Leslie Herrick Morleman Bagbitt and Williams among others. Subscriptions earn votes: one month 40 votes, three months 180 votes, six months 300 votes, one year 750 votes plus an annual subscription for the weekly edition. Votes are detachable with coupons from the first page and ballots placed in the box. The prize is an exhibition window display at Hy Wichman, 617 Fort Street, awarded to the player with the most votes at the close of the contest on January 15.
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Robertson
Gorman
Thompson
Leslie
Herrick
Akoten
Morleman
Bagbitt
Joy
Wwe Williams LL
Chillingwort
Dayton
Jackson
Louises
Marcallino
Eldon
Wee
Bullock
Moore
Jay
Castle
Perry
Judg
Santos
Hy Wichman
Fort Street
Adjourning Sine Die By Supreme Court At 10 OClock
Chief Justice Frear convened the Supreme Court and adjourned sine die at 10 oclock in the morning. Observers expected rulings on income tax cases, while clerks indicated the day would be filled with duties. The proceedings included upcoming assignments and a note that citations would be placed on May 2. An arrival by steamship from New York noted in the morning dispatches.
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Frear
Supreme Court
Supreme Court upholds part of income tax validity
A majority of the Supreme Court sustains portions of the Territorial income tax law while striking or questioning other clauses. Justices Frear and Perry concur with rulings on invalid provisions, including self incrimination and excessive penalties concerns, but allow remaining sections to stand. The decision addresses apportionment and exemptions affecting individuals and corporations within the Territory.
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Supreme Covet
Frear
Perry
Territorial
United States
Supreme
Circuit
Vtwr
Hielianien
Dnetyoo Galbraith
Colle Ge Tay
Dwatien
Asmaris
Territory
Hawaii
Congress
Wall
United Eastes
Justee Galbraith
Robertson
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Wallan
Lis
Watkins
Witoon
Olaud
Galithere
Etl
Black Yards Co Board Considers Future Conduct of Business
A meeting of the Black Yards Company board at Henry Waterhouse & Co. discussed continuing operations, with a later shareholders meeting to decide on capital changes. The firm plans to stay in the city, secure suitable fittings, and restore normal operations within days, while commemorating rescuers who saved horses during a morning incident.
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Dtr
Black Varde Co
Henry Waterhouse & Co
Elty
Sylva
Ward
First Fire Claim Paid to Hall and Son Ltd
Gentlemen we thank you for the prompt settlement of a merchantine stock insurance claim destroyed by fire. We acknowledge your draft on San Francisco and express gratitude for the prompt adjustment. This is the first settlement among several claims we have. Very truly yours Hall and Son Ltd Paris secretary
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Moanie Gear
Lansing & Co
North America
San Francisco
Hall & Son Ltd
Paris
Yams of
Wailuku Sugar Co Faces Equity Appeal In Supreme Court
The Wailuku Sugar Company sues in equity seeking a junction to restrain conduct as it seeks ownership of a property in Wailuku Maui. The Circuit Court denied the relief and the Supreme Court Chief Justice Parry with Justice Girthaead concur.
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Wailuku
Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co
Supreme Court
Cheeni
Etme
Maui
Cirewit
Wailuku Sugar Co
Justion Parry
Merchants' Parcel Delivery Ad Readies Prompt Service
A fragmented advertisement urges patrons to use the Merchants' Parcel Delivery Co for downtown shipments. It promises prompt delivery and careful attention, instructing customers to call BLUT B21 for sending items and to request their dealer to send ties home. The text remains garbled but signals service reliability.
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D. Co
Band Visit Delayed as Public Hearings Highlight Local Issues
In a lengthy session the council discussed attendance at a Governors Count event, with residents anxious to see a ship band perform, while plans for a new road to Tantalus and a proposed liquor license faced scrutiny. Officials reviewed a range of public works topics including the Iron dorm, school status, and potential industrial site land, with a decision to defer the band trip and progress on road and license matters.
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Ibis Corenaan
Kavtul
Scott
Maui
Heritt
Ile
van Peak
Butte Works
Tantalus Init
Alexander
Witich Ita
Titani
Conwell
Boyd
Wonala-Hleete
Walil
Wehoel
All & Sons Build Three Story Block
Hall and Son plan a three story block with a new store move next month occupying Pas volte Cycle Company space The warehouse wall hoods will be moved to the store and stock arriving from San Francisco will be ready for retail trade The Stock Yards Company has joined the Automobile building sequence amid ongoing business preparations
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Hall & Son
Everyboty
Hoenoulu
Fort Aut King
Pas Volte Cycle Company
Meade
Franvieco
Bonoma
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Tioto Hayeo
Mata Ichigoro
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St Galbraith
Prank Pablo
Gear
Perty
Juader Galbraith
Groverina
College Hills
McClellan, Pond & Co
Castle & Lansdale
Unite Baten
Joe
Kaual
Gvernor’s Council
Twatalus Road
ALL & Sons
the Workingman’s
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