Honolulu Envoys Debate Delegation for Federal Revenue Inquiry
A Honolulu delegation debates which local leaders to send to Washington to argue for a larger share of federal revenue. They favor Coffin, Robertson, Thurston, Kinney, and H. Coofer as capable delegates, stressing informed, practical support and familiarity with land laws and the Organic Act. They suggest a key lawyer join and emphasize preparation for tough questions on territorial finances and governance.
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Washington
H. & Coo
A. G. M. Robertson
A. Kin Hey
Larrin Thurston
Hawaii
M. Hatch
Collent
Kay Ie
Doinga Y Matawan
Honolulu
Neast
Stich
Safe Deposit Vault Advertisement Promotes Security
An aged advertisement encourages renting safe deposit vault boxes with the promise of safety. It emphasizes affordability with a yearly or higher rate and urges timely action to secure valuables. The copy leverages trust in secure storage.
Pratt Sues Gilbert Over Wood Conversion Action
Pratt Max Mod sues John Gilbert in the Attorney General's Department seeking judgment for 777.70 the alleged value of Algeroba wood cut on government lands at Lualualel and carried away by Gilbert. The suit contends the timber was converted by Gilbert and used or disposed of.
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Pratt Max Mod
Attorney General's Department
John Gilbert
Algeroba
Gilbert
Lualualel
Governor Carter to Return for Funeral Services
Governor Carter Ih expected to arrive back from Wile where the cruiser Chicago bore him yesterday afternoon. He will attend the funeral of Hy He who died in Palama two weeks ago at age 105. Widow Melef in Young is noted, with details unclear and figures around the estate.
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Carter
Mooleloky
Palama
Yeaterday
Melef
Could Have Held Back The Bonds In Hawaii Bond Controversy
Senator McCandless said injunctions were almost used to block Treasurer Campbell from sending $750,000 in bonds out of the territory. He argued a delay could hurt appropriations and that better to hold some bonds than none, noting governor's actions and legislative wishes. The piece cites proposed injunctions and court risk, plus a divorce notice for Bila K. Baker.
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Hawaii
AfcOnnt Loas
Campbell
Ventira
MlcCandlens
Dinteret
Legic
Legiva
Choice Bananas Order a Bunch at Wells Far Office
A note from the Wells Far Office states a banana order is to be sent to Alameda for shipment to the coast with a sailing due on January 3.
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the . S. Alameda
Land Offers Hover If Kapaa Plan Fails
A colonial-era report details talks between Molokane settlers and Makee Sugar Co. with land advances and possible mill plans. Commissioner Pratt voices uncertainty whether a settlement contract with Castle and Makes Sugar can proceed, noting potential delays and a looming contract expiration.
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Land Commissionar
Pratt
Castle 1
Makee Sugar Co
Patterson Planned Visit to Honolulu Trial in Sew ark
Nan Patterson, accused of murdering Cuewar Young, planned a trip to Honolulu with her husband Statin to promote a show. The couple had nearly finished travel arrangements after marriage and received a $9000 wedding gift. Martin, tied to a hotel project in Porto Rico, is with Patterson in New York, and a possible winter voyage is discussed.
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Nan Patterwn
Willie Fine Age
Sewark
Cuewar Young
Leon J. Martin
Honoluie
Statin
Hawaii
Aiud Patterson
Bae Juan
Porto Rico
Martin
New York
Hin Wits
Postoffice Menace, Island Curio Store Agitation
Jamen Steiner of the Island Curio Store on Fort Street agitates to take the port office position. He doubts the post office dignity allows hanging a label “Postomice.” A nearby house bears a label about tourists misdirected by directions to the post office, with a hint to seek the Letter depot near the harbor pole.
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Jamen Steiner
Island Curio
Fort Street
Fomm
French Ship Brocefey Held for Wharfage
A French vessel named Brocefey bound for Australia was detained for wharfage dues after docking at the harbor. Local maritime authorities reported the ship remained berthed near the wharf while charges were assessed and paid.
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Brocefey
Australia
Staten Marabal
Aubeide
Meetings and plans at Kenith Board session
At a Kenith Board meeting this afternoon fenders for leper st supplies will be discussed. Pinkham will outline a plan to improve the wash-house system and report on bathe facilities for feablon at the dispensary. He and Pratt and Duncan visited the New Nouane reservoir noting potential contamination safeguards. The Eddyatone Lighthouse and Nah Water Hebothouse structures are described in reduced diameters and subsidence notes.
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Kenith
Hememt
Dent Pinkham
Lucas
Pinkham
Pratt
Adalyet Duncan
Pew Nouane
Czar's Messages Refused and Betting Ban Highlight Paris Reports
In San Francisco a betting ban dominates chatter as bettors scout the Fiteaime mont versus O'Brien bout with odds skewed toward Fire Simmons. Paris dispatches note General Laussier is dead, with details sparse amid the tumult.
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Fitz
Francisco
Fiteaimemont
O'Brien
Fire Simmons
Saussier
Paris
General Laussier
Mandamus Sought Against Treasurer Campbell Over Pharmacy License
A writ of mandamus was issued directing Treasurer Campbell to show cause why he should not grant a pharmacy license to Yamamoto. The petition alleges Yamamoto, a Japanese pharmacist, is fully qualified with a two year history running a drug store, and that Campbell refused the license. The petition was supported by an affidavit from pharmacist W. Matsushige and a judge ordered Campbell to appear and show cause. Public record notes the hearing set for December 22.
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Yamamoto
Bie Attor
J. W. Cathcart
Campbell
Heonsem
W. Matoshige
Die Holt
POKER O S APPEL 5 PROBABLY FUL POKER O S APPEL 5
In a Hawaii case, Attorney CW Andford seeks a writ of possession after a judge dismissed the defendants’ injunction. Kinau sails to Lahaina to press the claim while Washington contacts delay the process. Kinney McClanahan Conpour represent the plaintiff as errors in Washington are alleged.
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Mose Meheula
Kinau
Washington
Ernie Hin Ieainid
Kinney, McClanahany & Conpour
Supreme Court arrival and appeal chances discussed
The Supreme Court arrival to Washington was expected but not yet finalized with no word from the plaintiff or mother. In all probability the defendant has just missed his chance to appeal, and the case remains tied to the premises as time runs out.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Dredging Work Begins to Reclaim Harbor Land
In Honolulu harbor a government contract dredging project will reclaim and deepen the harbor to accommodate ships. The Hawaiian Dredging Co. under Captain Connor will remove 35,000 yards of material from the harbor bottom, pumping it 300 feet through pipelines. A tract behind the Oaly prison will be reclaimed for the railroad, aiding rail line expansion.
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Honolulu
Connor
Hawaiin Dredging Co
HM Wee Aow
Yielmity
Builet
Oaly
Railrnd
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