British Now on Defensive Fears For Army in Field
London reports from Cape Town indicate a breakdown in communication with General Cranje and Walker. British leadership fears delays and further reinforcements as Boer resistance intensifies near Ladysmith, Kimberley, and Mafeking amid heavy casualties and harsh conditions.
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London
War Office
Morestini-Walker
Cape Towns
Cape Town
Wedneaday
Methuen
Cranje
Chandos- Vol-Gel
War Threatens in China Amid Tonkin Boundary Row
Tacoma dispatch reports rising Franco Chinese tensions over Kuang Chow bay boundary near Tonkin. France demands expanded territory and an open port while China backs concession limits. Marshal Su arrives with 30,000 troops and Empress Dowager orders support if needed. clashes wounding six Frenchmen and sixty Chinese as standoff persists.
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Tacoma
Wash
Dee
Hongkons Mall
Kuang Chow Bay
Tonkin
Ching
France
Marshal Su
China
Liang Shan
Kuang Chou Bay
Empress Dow
Peking
Ejectment Suit Heads to Fifth Circuit in March Term
C K Rooke sues for ejectment in the Fifth Circuit against Ghuma kint Laika Moke Mru J W Lota D Kuanulo Nowleth ura Al Leo Deverill Origawa Kabalyash Wake Ah Sam J B Kannmu Soo Tal Wal over 106 acres at Hanale where defendants reside Judge Hardy to hear the case in March term J A Magoon appears for the plaintiff.
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C. K
Rooke
Sait
Ghumakint
Laika Moke
Mru
J. W. Lota
D. Kuanulo
Nowleth
Ura
al Leo Deverill
Origawa
Kabalyash
Wake ‘Ah Sam
J.B. Kannmu
Soo Tal Wal
Hana
Orders to Depart for Promotion Exam on America Maru
Commander J. F. Merry of the Naval Station received orders yesterday to proceed to Pan Favenaon By aboard the America Maru to undergo examination for promotion to captain. Departure cannot occur before month end due to extensive duties. exam duration estimated at about two days.
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J. F. Merry
Pan Favenaon
Posalb
Merry
Honolulu
Liquor Dealers Move to Poller Station Under Quarantine
Lovejoy and Company on Merchant Street to Co, liquor dealers, have customers in their place of business to the water offf to the Poller Station. Despite quarantine, customers will be served promptly at their premises.
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Lovejoy & Co
Merchant Street
Mereei
Poller
Quarantine Tightens After Suspected Black Plague Deaths
A major health scare unfolds as a Chinatown death is confirmed with plague signs. The Board of Health orders strict quarantine, National Guard deployment, and rapid inspections. Japanese and Chinese officials convene to offer aid while crews expand facilities and recruit staff to handle suspected cases and cremation.
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den Promisea
Board of Health
Yang Wei Pin
Goo Kim
Cooper
Kobayashi
Minles
Chinatown
National Guard
Swilel
Chonatown
Ke Chun
Kapookolo
Kakaako
Mitam
New Vessel William Carson sinks after collision near Diamond Head
The new American bark William Carson bound from Newcastle to this port with 12339 tons of coal was struck by the steamer Claudine off Diamond Head at 8:40 PM. The ship settled quickly, decks awash, crew saved aboard the Claudine. Captain Pilz aboard the Carson mourns the loss as salvage efforts begin. The Carson, valued at $65,000, carried $10,000 cargo insured in San Francisco. The Claudine's crew and captain faced persistent questions as a search by the Bleu tug continues for survivors or wreckage.
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William Carson
Newcastle
Claudine
Wilder Steamship Co
Diamond Head
Willam Carson
Bill
Harrison
Nelson
Pilix
Sean Chia
William Caren Ie
Vinnel
la Port Et Aate
Mark Donald
Wil- Ham On
Poet Ven Knote
le Set
Lonieuide
Claudh
Clandine
William Carden
Barska
Cal
Sydney
Honor Juli
Packnp Mail Steamship Co
J. Mackfeld & Co
San Prancisco
Piltz
Willian Carven
Pare
Cameron
Welsbarth
Willian Carson
Pike
F. Crocker
Hawaii visitor urges territorial rule and homestead plan
G F Little of Hilo Hawaii, opposing the administration, arrived in Washington to press for Hawaii as a territory. He seeks a territorial form of government and passage of a US homestead law granting 100 acres to settlers, while calling for rapid passage of the Callam bill and reform of rival property questions in the islands.
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Washington
G. F. Little
Hilo
Hawaii
Congress
United States
Talanile
Lamp gathering for Mabank police officers named
Mrs Hormee J Craft invites Marshal Brown Deputy Marshal Chillingworth Senior Captain Robert Parker and all Mabank police members to a lamp gathering on Thursday. The note hints at changes in service due to the plague and promises upcoming plans and calculations already provided.
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Luau
Tw Police
Hormee J. Craft Tan
Marshal Brown
Chillingworth
Robert Parker
Police
Furen
Mabank
Thurwlay
Sugar Trust In Dover Charter Rumors And Plans
Tonight in Dover Delaware a report outlines The Colonial Sugar Refining Co as a rival to the American Sugar Refining Co. The firm, capital 00 with option to raise to 100,000,000, is chartered to operate in Cuba Hawaii and Porto Rico. Refining to be via a special process on the Muntationa.
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Sugar Trust
Dover
Del
Colonial Sugar Refining Co
American Sugar Refining Incorporated
Cuba
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Letters From Hartwell President Dele Details
President Dele stated this forenoon he had received communications from Undfell Delegate Hartwell in Washington but could not disclose content until after the Cabinet meeting tomorrow. Likely information would be published then.
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Hartwell
Undfell
Washington
Automobilia Coming From Chicago to Honolulu
Mr and Mrs J Atherton lead a grand automobi lade in a snest carriage as authority announces that some of the finest automobiles will soon travel from Chicago to Honolulu for the newly formed automobile company.
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Chicago
J. 2
Atherton
Mr. Atherton
Honolulu
Automobile Company
Inspection of Galling Weasels Dr Howard Appoints Temporary Port Physician
City physician Dr Howard ordered to inspect outbound ships. Ada cleared for Makuwell after yesterday's check. Crew restraint noted, with strict access controls during port inspection.
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Howard
Ada
Makuwell
Losses at Stromberg in Boer and British actions
Boer forces at Stromberg numbered 800 with 5 killed and 14 wounded. British forces at Stromberg numbered 2,009 with 26 killed, 68 wounded, and 67 captured.
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Stromberg
National Guard Rushes to Enforce Chinatown Quarantine
At midnight a large group of National Guard members gathered and moved through Chinatown under orders of authorities. The whale regiment was summoned and stricter quarantine measures are to be imposed than during the first outbreak.
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National Guard
Chinatown
Miniater
Whale Regiment
Frwt
Li Hung Agsin Appointed Viewer of Canton
Li Hung Chang has been appointed voting viewer of Canton in a move believed to be preparatory to Li degradation in line with French demands. The White Star Line’s Oceania arrived from New York December 14 at 2 am, docking in Liverpool.
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Li Hung Agsin
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Canton
Liverpool
Oceania
New York
No 21 Officers Installed by Veteran Masonic Society
No. 21 HAS KEW OFFICERS Installation And Banquet Held by the Veteran Masonic Society. Officers were installed at the Hawaiian Lodge No. 81, P and A. M. with a banquet and speeches by W. M. Graham and others, including toastmaster Patt Newman, as the temple rang with Masonry praise and reminiscences.
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No. 21
Veteran Masonic Society
Ofcers
St. John's Tay
Andrew Frown
California
Toh
J. K. Ker
Htewarda
Jenas
Halland
B. Ri
Alex
Atuckintoahler
John Smithien
Jan Paul Newmans
Musiomtru
Braddick
Lang
Clarencr M. White
la Progrea Lodge
Mookn
Pacile
Thin Elty
Kilauea
Hilo
Gene Lartge
Col. Allen
W. Austin Whiting
Pacific Lodge
C. B. Ripley
P. M
Alex, Mackintosh
Neumaan
Lal
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Earl of Lonsdale
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Lord Roberta
Constanta
America
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Victoria
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Eugene
Allan Line
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Huller
Dev
Herald
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Combar 10Th
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Lieut
Ponsonby
Thorneycroft
Toro
Tbat Gatacre
Wareren
Ladysmith
Kimberley
Mafeking
Sheridan Avenue
Board of Health Office
Health Office
Legislative Hall
Board Health Office
Boy's Brigade
Kauma~ Kapl
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Hotea
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Clauaine
Diamond Head Charlie
Col. Little
Grand Lodge
Roster Lange
Temple
Dr. Posey
Masonto Temple
Fir Bemty
Shoe Co
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