Japanese in Kauai Face Population Shift and Labor Roles
The article notes a thinning Japanese population on Kauai with many returning to Japan or moving to Honolulu. It cites 12,228 Japanese on the island including 6,997 men, 2,151 women, and 3,080 children, working mainly on 541 acres of irrigated land and rice, while water shortages cause worry. Some plant sugar cane and others seek work in catering, blacksmithing, tailoring, or carpentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Honolulu
Mawali
Mukinage
Reuai Shinpo
Kaual
Kanai
Mrs Kearns Seeks Divorce From Ralph Kearns
Mrs Atle Aubert Kearns files for divorce against Ralph Archibal Kearns alleging desertion for a year and no support. She claims he received 180 monthly as stenographer and seeks 1 1/2 month alimony. The case mentions a nine year old boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atle Aubert Kearns
Ralph Archibal Kearns
Japanese steals coin and confesses at Waikiki
Detective McDuffie arrested Okin a yard boy at the Beckley residence in Waikiki and he confessed to stealing 11.35 from a bowl. He led officers to the hidden money in a dresser and agreed to help recover it. He is to appear before Judge Andrade tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDuMe
Okin
Georg Treckley
Waikiki
Wax Noeusey
McDuffle
Beckley
Anon Aa McDufffy
Olin
Oki
Jude Andrade
Census Positions Open for Stenographic and Clerical Work
Census staff applicants must write in with a formal application. Verbal inquiries will not be considered. Dr Clark emphasizes personal submission only after an application form is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Two Parties Shake Hands After Court Session
In a police court, Edie Smith charged with using threatening language faced Judge Andrade. The judge suggested the complainant and defendant shake hands outside, which drew laughter. trial adjourned with next date set for January 15 as the court notes the case will proceed legally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edie Smith
Andrade
Bark Nutann
Tate
Amis
Igally
The
Pacific
Police Prepared For Town Parade Night
Sherif Jarrett says ample police will patrol city streets tomorrow night to control the crowd anticipated for the parade. Any rough conduct will be crushed. no talcum or flour throwing, confetti, or talcum powder allowed. materials may be confiscated and taken to the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherf Jarrett
Angel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sachs’ Dry Goods CO
Cor. Fort and
Beretania Sts
the Hawaiian Electric Co., Ltd
Young Glou
Kauai
Jupitor
Garden Island
Efor Fant
Wichman
H. F. Wichman & Co., Ltd
Brownie
Kodak
Kodaks
Fort Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!