Fortune arrives to study Hawaii and Philippines labor issues
T Thomas Fortune, famed New York journalist and editor of the New York Age, arrived as Treasury Department commissioner to investigate the colored people's labor problems in Hawaii and the Philippines. He plans to tour the islands, meet planters, and report to the President. He praised customs officers and said he would stay to thoroughly study the gold question and Chinese labor prospects.
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T. Thomas Fortune
New Fork
Dorie
Treasury Department
Hawaii
Philippines
Hine Haw
New York City
New York Age
Fortune
Charles A. Dana
New York Ua
Dana
Custom House
Peking
Wilcox
Wilcox Arrives in Washington for Prosit Session Entry
Delegate Wilcox reached Washington on Tuesday December 6 during the early days of Congress session and immediately began consideration of the president's recommendation. He appeared eager to engage in deliberations as he opened proceedings.
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Washington, D. C
Wilcox
Capital
Burton's Labor Amendment Sparks Senate Clash
Senator Burton faces strong opposition as he seeks an immigration bill amendment to admit Chinese agricultural laborers to Hawaii. Senators Bailey Hoar Mitchell Bacon and Tiliban challenge the plan while Chairman Penrose and subcommittee chair Mitchell dispute its merits. The proposal would allow limited Chinese entry for agricultural work with deportation bonds, but risks clashing with existing contract labor and exclusion laws.
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Washington
Warton
Ranmie
Senate
Hawaii
Bailey
Hoar
Mitchell
Bacon
Tiliban
Burton
Penrose
Wf Fotaker
Pacificlands
Porto Hico
Hawati
Benatore
Sumner case hearing ends in continuance request
Morning wrangling over a motion for continuance by Humphreys on behalf of the Ellises delayed the Sumner case. Judge De Bolt postponed Bishop Guistan’s petition to resign as trustee of John K. Sumner until Monday at 10. McCants Stewart declined to object but would refer the matter to the court with the circumstances known. Geo A Davin urged immediate hearings, while Peters supported moving ahead. Humphreys pressed for delay, interruption noted.
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Sumner
Humphreyn
Ellises
de Bolt
Guistan
John K. Sumner
T. McCants Stewart
Geo. A. Davin
Stewart
Mr. Peters
Huphreys Easgened
Shlorotorn
Davis
Contiqued on Page oe and trade listings fragment
Fragmentary OCR note shows continuation marker for page oe and an advertisement fragment for baby carriages sewing machines stoves safes with a dealer Hoffachineger Co Ltd referenced.
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Hoffachineger Co., Ltd
Hawaii Claims Leases Backed By President
Washington insiders expect Congress to approve payment of Hawaii burdoule plague claims from 1899 1900 with adequate appropriations early in the session. Senator Foraker and Representative Mondell back the measure despite Cannon opposition. J O Pratt aids the effort as Hawaii hopes for favorable action in Territories committee and House votes.
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Washington, D. C. Dee
Hawaii
Roosevelt Road
Congress
Pacife Inlands
Committee On
Senate
Provopt Congress
Foraker
House
Houssie
House Committee On
Territories
Washington
J. O. Pratt
Tte
Pratt
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Representative Cannon
Committee On Appropriations
Joe
Sugar Stock Slump and Sugar Price Rise Report
Sugar price increases spark consumer cost jumps while raw sugar leads the climb. Honolulu and San Francisco markets show varied quotes on Hawaiian stocks and bonds as traders react to a broad sugar rally and a possible temporary stock pullback.
Harbor lights plan to aid mariners at night
The Superintendent of Public Works asked Sheriff Brows to stop Japanee Ashermen from aiming Hgts. The Honolulu Harbor M. & P.A. requested shade for front lights to reduce glare toward the sea. A Harbor petition proposes nightly upkeep of buoys and lighting, with island captains welcoming the move.
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Superintendent of Public Works
Honolulu
Mao
Ruperintenis Cooper
Aiaht
Cap Intas
Founders Day at Kamehameha Schools to Honor Memorial
Tomorrow the Kamehameha schools mark Founders Day with a 10 am grave-rite at the Mausoleum in Nu’uanu valley. Students from each school form, sing Only Remembered, and march led by the Kamehameha Band. evening memorial at Bishop Chapel features Rt Rev Henry Hod Rew Javick and Rev Henry Parker.
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Kamehameha
Nituann Valley
Hawaii Pond
Judd
Lutha
Het
Kameha
Meha Toye
Henry Hond Rew Javick
Henry Parker
Addrewaon
Tishop Chapel
Farner Stailfnth
Cheachooin
Iteletly Wehoo
Circumventing the Nero Deep Valley Exploited by Cable Crew
Honolulu arrivals include Dickenson of Commercial Pacific Cable from Manila. He explains Colonia scouted landing sites and measured routes for a cable from Manila to Manila area, aiming to bypass a deep Nero gap near Mitway Island. The Colonia completed Soundings and will report to San Francisco after Cuba trip.
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Honolulu
Dickenson
Commercial Pacific Cable Co
Manila
Colonia
Here
Maniia
Mantia
Masuijs
Nero Deep
Mitway Island
Guam
Thia
Munonestul
San Francia
Promotions Spark Army Reorganization in Honolulu
Major Davis of the artillery district in Honolulu has been relieved and ordered to Sanita to be promoted to a high rank in the adjutant department. Details of his exact position remain unclear as orders are awaited. Major John McClellin arrives from Fort Greble to command at Camp McKinley.
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Ioan Francisca
Orme
Davis
Honoluhun
Sanita
Flo le
John McClellin
Fort Greble
Camp McKinley
Solace Hers Transport Bounce Toward Port from San Francisco
The Solace left San Francisco about two hours after dawn and stayed in sight of the other vessel for three days before slowing to arrive at the port in the morning. It carried few officers besides Captain Singer and a small crew including Lieut Craven and Lieut Commander Arnold, with 48 men total. The ship lacks Annapolis graduates as some papers claimed. The vessel has repair and provisioning needs, plus sea stores for cargo and a new steam launch.
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San Francisco
Cnes
Singer
Roger
Craven
Arnold
Arma
Drake
Kerr
Annapolis
Bowrd
Solace
Hawaiian claims payment bill sparks House debate
Delegate Wilcox of Hawaii introduced a bill in the House to pay judgments issued by the Hawaiian Legislature for property destroyed during the suppression of the bubonic plague. The New England Bakery is stocked with Christmas goodies.
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Washington
Wilcox
Hawaii
Treasurer Kepoikai Reports Surplus for New Period
Treasurer Kepoikai FPIQURES A SURPLUS for the new period. The executive council discussed an allowance of 810,000 for expenditures beyond fixed charges during the first three months of 1900. Details of public works, land estimates, and legislative expenses were reviewed, with monthly receipts and expenditures showing balances and proposed allocations through midyear.
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Executite Council
Kepotkai
Puntic Works
Halange
Sun
Cable Laying Under Way for Pacific Cable to Honolulu
The planned trans Pacific cable linking San Francisco and the Hawaiian Islands moved forward with the arrival of Clarence H Mackay and officials at the Palace Hotel to witness the shore end installation. A first piece of steel wire was laid from Forty seventh avenue toward the ocean as part of the work. Mackay said the cable from Honolulu to Shanghai would be laid and in operation by July 20 next year. Ben Brumwell, a Cincinnati worker, was killed in a live wire incident while aiding a visit to the area.
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Silvertown
San Fran
Taclae
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Palaee Hotel
Clarence H. Mackay
Pacife Commercial Cable Company
Mai
Mid-Ocean
Shore
Forty Seventh Avenue
Clarence Mackay
Hopoluli
Islands
United States
Mackay
Honolulu
Shanghai
Guat
Manila
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Oka
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San Francisco Chronicle
Francisco Btock and
Bond Exchange
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Makawell
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Makewell
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Paauhau
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BCG
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Mutchinson
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Olan
Cuba
Mito
DANS
Kepoikai
Ater
Balanee
Sonoma
Comat
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Jan Brana
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