Poker Dan Explodes Self While Preparing Giant Powder Mine
Peter Quinn known as Poker Dan blew himself up with eleven pounds of black powder and twelve sticks of giant powder placed in a twelve foot well at the Empire Saloon premises. He was intoxicated and fell eight feet after the blast. He survived in hospital with severe burns and expected recovery in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Quinn
Dan
Queen's Hospital
Peter
Empire Saloon
Bob Gardner
Gardner
Quinn
Stone
Quion
Honolulu man travels coast for rubber tire wheels
An afternoon item reports a Honolulu businessman went to the Coast to secure rubber tire wheels for vehicles, noting the Rubber Tire Company is already represented in Hawaii by Charles J. Walsh at W. Wright's Port Street shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Rubber Tire
Hawaii
Charles J. Walsh
W. Wright
Port Street
Christmas tree progress reported at Central Union church
Col. de la Vergue for the committee on Christmas tree reported progress after the midweek meeting in Central Union church parlors last evening. A program was submitted which will undoubtedly prove satisfactory. The report was made to the teachers of its Sabbath school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Church
Col. de la Vergue
Best Baking Powder Gains Respect and Trust
It is urged that economy comes from using top baking powder as it saves time eggs butter and effort. Schilling’s Best is praised as a preferred leavening powder, noted for quality and reliability by Amehiveig and Kocupens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schilling
Amehiveig & Kocupens
Government vs Railroads over Honolulu Harbor Land
Government seeks injunction to stop Oahu Railway and Land Company from taking possession of harbor land and coal plant rights to expand Honolulu dock facilities. Court debates 1897 notice to quit and compensation offer of 810,100 for condemned land and rights while preserving public use of waters. Local clerk and lawyers report ongoing proceedings and possible arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. King
Republic of Hawaii
Oahu Railway and Land Company, Ltd
TL. A. Thurston
Honolulu
Loase
Theovernment
Republic
Saywine
A. W. Carter
Stanley
Oahu Railway & Land Company
Kinney & Ballou
Postal Club Merete Meeting at Lind's Restaurant
A new social club event will be held at Chas Lind's restaurant at 7:00 in the evening. Committees urge attendance from interested locals and report on hall sites for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Lind's
Thous
Catalogue of Hitchcock oil and water color paintings
The exhibition at Pacific Hardware Company displays 53 studies by D How ard Hitchcock with prices from 80 to 500 dollars. “The Village By Road” is priced at 500 dollars. Other island studies and “Eventide” depict fishermen at twilight and coastal scenes. Miss Towne’s china paintings attract attention with several pieces sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Howard Hitchcock
Pacific Hardware Company
Tire Agency Seeks Hawaiian Coast Clients for Rubber Tire Quote
Hubber Tires announces Chae J Walsh the exclusive agent for the Rubber Tire Wheel Qo of San Francisco for the Hawaiian Islands. Interested parties may call at 613 Fort Street opposite Club Stables for information and price quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chae. J. Walsh
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Fort
Sireat
Swamp Shanties Along Waikiki Road Draw City Censure
Residents condemn a cluster of shanties in the Kewate swamps near Waikiki road as eyesores and a public disgrace. A movement seeks legislative condemnation on grounds of public health and safety, with support gathering from locals to curb the nuisance.
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Waikiki Road
Kewate
Union Express Company Plans Improved Bond Delivery System
A local express firm introduces a new method to speed cargo handling. The Union Express Company aims to meet vessels outside port and remove cargo faster than the old approach, signaling a modernization effort for faster service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Esxpress
Christmas Watches Sent From Australia to Frank Keniger
Frank Keniger received a large shipment of Christmas watches from Australia via the Mowon organization. The gesture connected distant communities and highlighted gift exchanges across continents during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keniger
Australia
Mowon
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J. M. Webb
Golden Rule Bazaar
Dremed
Fort Street
M. &. Grinbatm & Co, Thee
GEAR
Sansome Bt
BOF
Gear & Lawyers
San Francissco
Honolua
Seid
George D, Gear
King and Bethel Streets
William A. Henshall
Kaohowann Street
Charles F. Peterson
Notary Public
Kaahumanu Street
W. S. Edings
Law Corner
Rathel
Ietog Bievotaquelula
Gilbert F. Little
LAW
Hilo, Hawait
A. GC
Wall, D. D
Love
Fort Htrest
T. McMillan
Hayal College of Physiciane and
Burgeune
Edinburgh
Bis
Orr Bt
Haeaat
G Waldo Borges
Hewldenve
Poker Dan
Captain Davidson
Waterfront
Allroad Company
Low
Timoteo
Strangers’ Friend Society
Wilder
Stars
Moore
Mayne and Gorman
Ther Battery
Lemon
Dayton
Mr. Low
Dole
Noa
Comen
Agai
Walden Island
Clarly
Davideoo
Won
Auckland
Commodore
Malden Island
South Pacific
Hosoldu
New York
Guasa
Davidson
Anedin
U. S
W. G. Neill
Dunedin
Mackerray and Hazlett
Postal Club
Merete
Arrencoc
Hubber Tires
AVA
Maye
Niemi Lauveh
Tartar Pawdar
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