Ruined by Sisal Boom in the Bahamas Island’s Cash Crop Craze
An American teacher and others chased sisal cultivation after discovering the pulque agave in Nassau. Investors from New York and local landowners sold or rented land at high rates as a sisal boom swept the Bahamas. Government funding shifted to waste crown lands as crops flourished briefly, but the venture collapsed, wiping out many fortunes.
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Gahan Istande
Islands
Wlands
Indy
New York
Bahamas
Nassau
Mexico
Blake
Jamaica
Jamies
Ambrose Shea
Nogsan
Lwt
Sisal fiber costs and labor in the Yucatan compare poorly with rivals
The New York Times reports that Yucatan employs West India colored slave labor at low pay, making sisal and agave fiber costly to extract. Worse, most bales fail to reach market, while agave prices recover. A European invention promises cheaper vegetable fiber production, potentially shifting profits away from island planters.
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Yucatan
New York Times
Aod
Ambrose
Howse Af Sila
Flying Off the Handle on Hawaiian Annexation Debate
The piece argues annexation requires consent from both the United States and Hawaii and cannot be forced by the presidents alone. It cautions against aggressive propaganda and urges patient, prudent framing to show Hawaii would gain lasting welfare under the American flag and constitution.
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Hawaii
Mr. McKinley
McKinley
Way
Cleveland
Congress
United States
Mutual friendship drive for Anglo American treaty heralded
Mr. Cleveland signals gatt of mutual friendship as a treaty of arbitra tion for settling all disputes may soon be fixed. The likely pact would assure Western Hemisphere peace more than old world alliances. Most disputes between Britain and the United States stem from Western Hemisphere issues and any clash would be fought in this region.
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Mr. Cleveland
Great Britain
United States
Western Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere
President Cleveland in a Changing Public Phase
The passage notes that critics label his allies as enemies and deserters as his star wanes. It argues no U S president has faced similar mixed public judgments, reflecting on political perception during Cleveland’s era.
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Cleveland
United States
Fragmentary reflection on Cleveland era policy clarity
A dated fragment discusses how clear explanations of national policy emerge after rough political waters. It notes Grover Cleveland's leading topics and suggests commentators will cite his principled stance as a benchmark for fortunate settlement during evolving public opinion.
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United States
Grover Cleveland
Banquet Scenes and Toasts Highlight Honolulu Event
Eastern Oysters and lavish dishes filled the banquet as Chief Justice Judd introduced speakers to debate science versus classical education. Notables including President Dole and Minister Smith delivered speeches amid collegiate songs by the Pacific Male Quartet and merriment from guests as the evening closed with anticipation for future gatherings.
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Judd
Colston
Justice Frear
Crawley
Ballou
Hyde
Hosmer
Birnie
Emerson
Monroe
Maxwell
Justice Whiting
French
Jamie Wilder
Honolulu
Theopians
Peanut Club
Dole
Minister Smith
Messrs
Wood
Ingalls
Babbitt
McCurda
Hood Selection Elects Co G Officers
Hood Selection Co G volunteers N G H elected officers John M Kea captain unanimously re elected Louis Kekumano first lieutenant Gus Rose second lieutenant First lieutenant Chas Wilcox declined to stand for re election due to poor health
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Honolulu
The undersigned David Dayton Administrator of the Estate of Charter Hamer of Honolulu Oahu issues this notice to all creditors to present claims within six months or be barred. Indebted parties must settle accounts at the administrator's office.
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Charter Hamer
Honolulu
Oahu
Timely Topics Cart and Buggy Harness and Equine Goods
Last week featured gift ideas and now with tax and water rates due the store promotes savings on cart and buggy harnesses. Prices range from 15.50 to 35.00 with items including dash boards for brakes, chamois skins, brushes, bits, whips and lanterns. Special Dietz lanterns offer savings on driving at night.
Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited Fort Street Notice
The Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited located opposite Spreckels Bank at 307 Fort Street presents a property or business notice, reflecting street address and business identification in a historic Honolulu context.
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Hawaiian Hardware Co. Limited
Honolulu Contest Seeks Original Letters for a Doll Prize
Wall, Nichols Co acts for Santa Claus to award a French doll to the Honolulu child under ten who writes the most original letter. Entries accepted from 9 am November 28 to 12 pm December 24, with letters placed in the store box. The doll is displayed in a show window and judges will be chosen by local press representatives.
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Santa Claus
Nichols Co
Honolulu
Dorflinger Cut Glass Dominates U S Market At Haires
The ad touts Dorflinger cut glass as superior and widely trusted from Boston to Richmond and Denver. It notes warehoused stock at Haires, highlighting affordable sterling silverware with napkin rings priced at 31 50 and claims middle class access to luxury pieces through this line.
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United States
New York
Dorflinger
Boston
Richmond
Denver
Dorflinger’s
Haires
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Kates
Kapoaiwa
Andrew Brow
Prude Ut
Eal Logas
Vathay
UEC
Kawaii
Honmolata
Gevorsl
Pnoyrrseoych
David Dayton
Ness
Equine
West Horse
Dietz
Spreckels Bank
Fort Street
the Manufacturers’ Shoe Co
Honolulu, H. T
Ramayaotl of
Allis Gator
M. McInerny, Haberdasher
Fort and Merchant Sts
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