Truant Embers to Feed to Secure Chamber Quorum
A Hawaii Chamber of Commerce meeting opens with Cooke presiding as secretary Spencer pursues a quorum. Members Lange Bowen and Damon attend while rules force missing members to be marked as present. Reports cover $4000 requested for Fire Claims Commission expenses and financing for Castle Cooke debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooke
Chamber of Commerce
J. Gordon Spencer
Lange
W. A. Bowen
B. Damon
Chamber
Merchants’ Association
Bishop & Claus Spreckele & Co
Bank of Hawaii
First Na- Hons Bank
Pfotenhauer
Castle & Cooke, Ltd
William Haywood
Washington
Pittsburg
J. P. Cooke
W. C. Weedon
Buffalo
Heo
Weedon
King
Indy's Exhibit Leader Missing Islands Knowledge
At the chamber meeting a white Indy in charge of the exhibit showed no understanding of the Islands. Mr King praised Mr Weedon’s lectures as worthy of support if attendance was available. W C Smith, invited by the president to address the Chamber of the National McKinley Memorial as vice president for Hawaii Territory, did not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Weedon
W. C. Smith
National McKinley Memorial
Territory of
Hawaii
Steamer Storrs arrives San Francisco after delay
The Storrs reached port after a lengthy voyage from San Francisco marked by favorable weather and a popular return of notable passengers. On docking, a Japanese evangelist's megaphone sermon disrupted the scene until Customs Guard Farmer enforced orderly boarding, causing some delay for travelers with business aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storrs
San Franchero
Golden Gate
Thin City
Ev “Gelist
Taulookere
Wyoming Delegation backs Breckons for Hawaii post
Attorney General Van Oradel of Wyoming withdraws from United States District Attorney candidacy for Hawaii Territory. The Wyoming delegation in Congress endorses R. W. Breckons of Cheyenne, a state legislator and former Laramie County attorney, as the likely appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wantiington
Geneal van Oradel
Wyoming
Hawaii Territory
R. W. Breckons
Cheyenne
Hilt
Breckana
Laramie
J. A. Bikhckons
Grand Jury session delayed in Bishop Estate case
Kinney opened for the defense as the Grand Jury asked for specific instructions and the trial paused until 2 PM. The foreman noted the panel adjourned to that hour and court warned the questions required careful handling. Postmaster Madeira and wife Jessie Woodward Pratt returned to San Francisco after travel and a brief Chicago stay. A vagrant case concluded with the man charged as insane helping Fernandes, while the witness declined to pursue the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr. Kinney
Exton
C. H. Brown
Finck
Madeira
Sierra
Jessie Won'tard
Madson
Wis
L. Woodward
Chicago
New Orleans
San Francisco
Madlern
Honolulu
Mallitant
Pollen Court
Fernandes
Flood of Bills to Enforce Chinese Exclusion
A long federal bill package aims to bar entry of Chinese nationals, detailing detention by masters, transport penalties, seizures, and strict reporting. Provisions require immigration officers to funnel applicants through formal channels, with heavy penalties for noncompliance and potential deportation for those who return to China or fail to meet maintenance and credential rules. The measure outlines exams, identity checks, and limits on employment, stressing enforcement across ports and ships.
New Land Swap and Bridge Issue Featured in Council
Council reports unsafe Nuttany avenue bridge condition and a land exchange ratified below Kalil for road widening. L L McCandless linked to land swap. Port department warns of trail danger from Molokai settlement. Kewalo residents petitioned for road repairs and sanitary improvements. action deferred. Council valued property at 16 000 and awaits applicant responses.
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Nuttany Avenue
Ne Warke
George Lyourgus
Port of Thcal
Molokai
Kalil
Walubole
Ute Ialand
Barrel of Money Rumor at Rest in Hawaiian Transit Land
Reports claim Stan Ager and W H Pain of the Hawaiian Rapid Transit Land Company hold a barrel of agency from London to buy out an enemy. Mitty Winaten of Honolulu Rapid Transit changes the morning at 90. Last month the Rapid Transit receipts reached $19,000 as the count climbs. William Rickard of Honokaa returns after a long illness from foot surgery. He can walk without a cane now after the operation to close the wound proves successful.
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Peru
Pan
Auen
Lubiien
Pune
Stanager
W. H. Pain
Hawaiian Rapid ‘Tranalt @ Land Company
London
Mitty Winaten
Honolulu
Rapid
Wm. Rickard
Honokaa
Reciprocity Treaties Extended Amid Secrecy and Debate
Washington reports the President sent to Congress a list extending Jamaica and other reciprocity treaties run by Secretary Hay and Ambassador Pauncefute. The Dominican treaty extension is noted but not the French. California Senators clue ongoing reluctance to rush ratifications. Officials assure California no harm to state industries or products. pacific trade remains a focal point for committee action.
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Washington
Dec
Banate Sayral
Hayne
Pauncefute
Hellah Lalande
California
Lodge
Aledrich
Foraker
Parkins
United States
Torlure
Kona Kau railroad promoter reports stock sold and survey work to start
J Coerper promoter of the Kona Kau railroad returns from a trip to the States. He says stock nearly sold with about 2000 shares unsold and that survey work will begin at once. Mauna Loa district teams will be sent to begin construction as contracts are let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Coerper
Stator
Buving
Coorper
Walt
Coarper
Mauna Loa
Sho Kone Diatriet
Rierta'r New Stacks Improve Draft On Vessel
Met engineer Nelman of the Sierra company praised the new smokestacks placed on the Yenwel in San Francisco. He said the increased draft and steadier fire improved efficiency, replacing the previous weak draft that hampered operations at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gegineer Nelman
Sierra
Ban Francisco
Farewell Salvation Army Meeting at City Hall
A Salvation Army farewell gathering was held at the Army Hall near King and Nuuaau as critics praised Critain Sullivan and mourned Lad health. Speakers honored tireless Salvationists while news reporters recorded the scene as new pictures arrived at the piers Morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Ordora
Tomigh
An Nuuaau
Critain Sullivan
Reciprocity With Cuba Discussed By Wood and Senators
General Wood and Military Governor Low conferred with senators in Washington on Cuban reciprocity. The talks centered on measures affecting Cuban sugar imports and the broader aim of stabilizing Cuba under the American influence after the conquest.
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Washington
Low
Wood
Gulia
Benatora
United States
Evictors Arraigned and Jury Panel Exhausted in Trial
William Savidge Harry Juen and four others faced trial before io Humphreys on charges of assault and battery during eviction at Kapena near Diamond Head. Defendants pleaded not guilty as jury selection stretched the morning. A new trial motion was filed in a separate manslaughter case and other appeals noted as proceedings continued.
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William Savidge
Harry Juen
W. Sehnack
Io Humphreys Approing
Kamakew
Thia Cane
W. la Wilcox
Viige
Muvinphireye Ae
Ka= basen
Diamond Head
Kaluta
Hendrys Confirmation Chooses Discussion
The Senate spent time in executive session debating the proper committee reference for Eugene R. Hendry's nomination as Marshal of the Territory of Hawaii. The nomination shifted from Porto Rico and Pacific Islands to Territories and then to Rules for a governing decision. Also noted is the battleship Wisconsin departing for Mexico as Moana hotel hosts bid farewell.
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Washington
Dec. S
Senate
Secnson
Eugene R. Hendry
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Pacific Islands
Foraker
Bacon
United States
Committee On Territories
Teller
Spooner
Committee of Rules
Court of Inquiry Near Ready Query on Admiral Felled Actions
A New York Herald digest reports the Behley court of Inquiry examining Admiral Dewey and Nia asavelatrs on alleged derelictions. The panel weighs whether Dewey failed to determine if the Spanish squadron lay in Pensacola or Santiago harbors and questions actions taken toward Key West. The Brooklyn, Brooklyn crew and Lt Hodgson are noted in debates, with no substantiation of cowardice claims.
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New York
Deel
Ce Herald
API
Dewny
Nia
Behley Court of Inquiry
Feliley
Clentigia
Key West
Santiago
Santogs
Liewtenant
Amander
H.C. Hodgson
Texas
Katsttawa
Mientuegos
Santiago Wan
Crooklyn
Sebtey
Bulletin 5 Superior Advertiser Advertising Question
A reader questions why the boasting Advertiser cannot supply two weeks of steady advertising. The writer notes receiving the Hale after a single small ad in the Bulletin. Mentions Manoa Ranch and a Kodak for Christmas from Honolulu Photo Supply Co.
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Mostor
Tate
Manoa Ranch
Kodak
Honolulu
Hoto Supply Co
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