Profit-Sharing Rates Raised For Gane Growers
The Planters Association authorized a general increase of thirty percent in profit sharing contract rates amid recent labor troubles. The move aims to sustain equitable pay under the contract system, with Living wage cited as a key factor and no overall rise planned beyond the agreed rate.
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Faxon
Caltan
Jabor Committee
Wali
Planters’ Association
Jaborore
Bilal
J RL Paxton
Sibert
Cheney
Swith
Mir
Paxton
Planters Association
Weeklong Honolulu Auto Tour Schedule and Events
Program for the week lists Aug 31 to Sept 5 with an auto tour of Honolulu to Port Wedger and Diamond Head, Governor’s residence reception, Pearl Harbor voyage, cavalry review, polo, a birthday event, a fund ball at Young Hotel, merchants’ reception, pineapple plantation visits, and a Mauna Kea trip to Kauai and land. Notable dates include Sept 1 departure, Sept 4 cal day activities, and Sept 5 departure.
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Toenday
Honolulu
Diamond Head
Governor Rears
Pearl Harbor
Rees
Hincheen
Lilekulent
Young Hotel
Oo Friay
Fern
al Senide
Mauna Kea Fur Kaual Bs & Land
Hoyt Named Counselor to State Department
Henry M Hoyt is appointed to the new role created by the last Congress as Counselor to the State Department. In Lewiston Oregon a passenger train was robbed by a lone masked bandit who held up the coach and escaped on August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry M. Hoyt
State Department
Lewiston
Ore
Moana Hotel Dance Tonight for Visiting Congress Party
The Moana Hotel hosts a dance tonight arranged by the Entertainment Committee to honor the visiting Congress party. The Royal Hawaiian Band will perform during intermission and it is expected to be a grand event inviting all to join and give a royal welcome.
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Congressiow
Moana Hotel
Royal Hawaiian Band
Inter Intvatong
Ruyal
Honolulu Exhibit Tour by Congressmen Delays Parade
A visiting delegation explored Fort Ruger and Battery Harlow revealing early fortifications planned to defend Oahu. The tour, directed by Frank Thompson and TH Petrie, started late, with R C Mathewson as guide leading the line past landmarks including the Federal site, post office, and Waikiki, as readers await continuation on page 8.
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Hoholla
Fort Ruger
Frank ‘Thompson
TH. Petrie
R. C. Mathewon
Honolulu
Waikiki
Watabe
King
Federal Site
Hethot
Post Office
Ctty
Will of C M Cooke Filed in Circuit Court
The will and estate of Charles Mothigie Cooke was filed in circuit court Monday October 4 as probate petitioners Alan C Cooke C Montague Cooke Jr and Clarence H Cooke seek administration. The estate lists 24 1 2 shares of Charles M Cooke Limited stock valued at about 245000 and other personal property estimated at 15000. Recipients named include Anne Cooke Montague Cooke Jr Clarence A Cooke George P Cooke Richard A Cooke Alice T Cooke Theodore A Cooke and others with executors named. The will dated January 20 1809 was witnessed by C Huntace Je F C Atherton and F G Damon. The first paragraph bequeaths all real estate and stock and all personal property to the named heirs.
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Charles Mothigie Cooke Hi
Hobison
Alan C.cooke
C. Montague Cooke, Jr
Clarence H. Cooke
Consiate
Charlee M. Cooke, Limited
Anne Cooke
Montague Cooke
Jr Clarence A Cooke
George P. Cooke
Richard A. Cooke
Alice T. Cooke
Theoden A. Cooke
Anna C. Cooke
C. Montague Cooke
George P Cooke
Rehard A. Cooke
Theodore A. Cooke
Anoix Montague Tar Her
Amos Francis Cooke
Logateer
Ann €. Cooke
C. Monsergte
M. Cooke
Mr. Cooke
C. Huntace
FC. Atherton
F. G. Damon
Whole Block for Honolulu Public Building Questioned
The Supervising Architect in charge of the federal project questions why the government should not acquire the entire block bounded by Fort King Mishop and Merchant streets for the Honolulu public building grounds. He notes such a plan would require more money but offers a centrally located, expansive site with room for future growth and enhanced city beauty and public convenience. The site would include current occupants Wall Nichols Co Hawaiian Trust Co Hawaiian Office Specialty Co and Hull and Co.
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Fort King
Mishop
Honolulu
FM. Hatcc
Waxtington
Hatch
Wall, Nichols Company
Hawaiian Trust Company
Hawaiian Office Specialty Company and &. C. Hull & Bon
Honolul
Fleet of Admiral Sebree's armored cruisers gathers
SAN FRANCISCO August 31 eight cruisers of Admiral Sebree's armored cruiser fleet assemble for a voyage to Honolulu and the Philippines. The fleet is set to reach Honolulu on September 10. Also noted are commodity price quotes and market data with parity and previous quotations.
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San Francisco
Admiral Sebree
Honolulu
Philippines
Red Cross Calls Aid for Monterey Refugees
The Red Cross issued a call for aid for Monterey Mexico refugees after a disaster. More than 2,000 people were killed and about 1,000 bodies recovered while others were swept into the sea. Telephoned numbers of the Bulletin office are listed.
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Washington
Red Cross
Monterey
Mexico
Children Burned Alive at City Home Fire
Fire at a children's home in New York burns a wing, killing several children. Firefighters battled flames as the burn area spread, preventing rescue of those trapped in the scorched section. The blaze caused extensive damage to the facility with casualties confirmed.
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New York
Fetheday
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Raward H. Harriman
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Tower Hili
Biltmore
Georges W. Vanderbilt
Sorth
Carolina
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the Kash Co., Ltd
Fort and Hotel
Hoyt
Ruger
Harlow
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C.M. Cooke
Lurline
Palm Cafe
Insurance Department
Hawaiian Trust Company Limited
Sebrees
Francisco
Rome
Red Cross Call
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