Varying Opinions on Honolulu Municipal Government
Interviews with business leaders in Honolulu reveal broad support for a municipal form of government, while several caution delaying action. George Markham advocates immediate charter adoption, citing road improvements and tax equality, while Weedon pushes rapid progress. Others urge caution, suggesting study and a wait for next legislature before any charter.
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Awelmat
George Markham
Soare
Honolulu
Tamond Head
W. C. Weedon
T Hat
Hebron
Clergy of Hopolum Diocese Postpone Synod Meeting
A letter from ALFRED HONOLULU dated December 26 1900 asks Hopolum Diocese clergy and synodmen to postpone the extraordinary season of the Synod planned for January 7 1901. He cites new light on the principal matter and vows to consult on a surer foundation before any decision.
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Hopolum
Ince
Atven
Alfred Honolulu
Honolulu
Anglican Church Synod
Wession
Dioceman
Willy
Fragmentary Habeas Corpus Hearing Requests in Federal Court
In a United States District Court session Judge Katee oversees a habeas corpus matter for Yin Chay tat. Counsel Geli Preannt 10 argues the case amid questions on jurisdiction and preliminary procedures before the hearing proceeds.
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Katee
United States District Court
Geli Preannt
Habeas Corps Caer
Yin Chay
Uel
Hole
Chinatown owner denies black mark on new district
A Chinatown property owner, who asks to remain unnamed, roils against newspaper claims that the new Chinatown is dirtier than the old. He recounts sewer and plumbing costs, Board of Health demands, and asserts owners comply, questioning why authorities and papers darken Chinese reputation.
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Chinatown
Agerievet
New Chinatown
Board ‘of Health
Board of Health
Robbery Up Ruins In Japanese Camp Break‑in
Police report daily robberies in the city after two mounted patrolmen investigated a break in at a Javanese government nursery camp. Thieves entered the ramp during workers absence and damaged property while cash of 280 dollars was stolen. no suspect identified.
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Nuwand Valley
Mame Ote
Nisin
Foundry Move Signals Modern Upgrade In Industry
A group including Mesare HF Dill and Matager Hedomann visited the new plant at Kakuako to inspect a machine in full working order. They praised the facility's capabilities and argued no American city matches its equipped work establishment for its purposes.
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Hometihate Tang
Hia
Tng
Mesare HF
Dill Natin
W. Bh
Giffard
Matager Hedomann
Kakuako
America
Japanese Woman Charged with Intent to Murder in Police Court
A Japanese woman appeared in Police Court on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. She was unrepresented, and Attorney J.T. Bolt asked for a delay until Monday, which was granted.
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Sheri” Chillineworth
Nat Wight
Toma
Attorny J
Shells in the Coral At Port and King Corner
Rodolph Duncan saved blocks of corn from coral reef fossils at Port and King streets. The specimens, shown to Prof. Brigham of the Bernice P. Bishop Museum in Kahameha, were requested to be prepared for the museum. The blocks were dampened throughout the day as work continued.
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Port
King
Hackman George Green Arrested Over Fare Book Violation
George Green a city hackman was arrested for lacking a fare book required for hacks. He claimed another book was missing and refused a replacement fee. Judge Wilcox warned the rule must be followed and the case was treated as a first offense with a warning rather than a fine.
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George Green
Pollow Court
Wilcox
Temporary injunction in case over marriage and receivership
Hult and Huftechlac ker & Co sue P Akin and a Lalalue storekeeper for marriage related disputes and to appoint a receiver. The complaint cites promissory notes, property interests, and claims of damages in a contested financial matter involving multiple parties and institutions.
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Raune Toy Huftechlacker & Co
Thie City
P. Akin, & Chine Storekeaper
Lalalue
Maul
Murrieage
Pramiesary
Rooke
A. Marriens
Nakaine
Aude
Adar Healey
Dole to Luaksho in 00 Holle Under Gwernier Action
A garbled report describes a decision by a governing body to move forward with a project at a location called Laiamebe near Key Wa, with references to Hivernar Tule Naw and an expected expenditure on improved infrastructure and utility lines.
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Uline
Bowie
Probate Court Equity Rule in Fraud Cases Upheld
Chief Justice Frear writes for the Supreme Court in a case from Pekelo Akeau v Inkona Kahue and Now Kulki. The court affirms a circuit decree sustaining a demurrer and rules equity cannot ignore fraud in probate proceedings. The ruling clarifies probate power to admit or set aside wills for fraud and outlines related affidavits and party positions.
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Frear
Supreme Court
Pekelo Akeau
Inkona
Kahue
Kulki
Mardy
Willy Ne
Equity
Kinney, Hatton & McClanahan
H. A. Digelow
McCannel Stewart
William L. Hopper
Fe Eatale
Ffee Dainen
A. Hopper
Mary J. Peterson
Margaret le Hopper
Ellen H. Brown
Hawaiian Gasette Co
Hawaiien Trust & Inventment Co. Ve
Annie Darton
Helen AA
Dubaing and Gear & Lansing
Janawer
Helen A
Duvestibing
Birat
Canton Hotel
W. F. Allen
Jamen A. Aldeich
F. Horn
Geer & Lansing
Wali
Lanalite
John
Judd
Angi
Untitled Note From Pulley Area Incident Menaced
Fragmentary OCR describes an event in the Pulley area with mentions of a person named Gilawal Pomaealou and references to bush, tension, and a cautioned warning. Unclear details hinder full reconstruction.
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Liming Manet
Aimee Blue
Abe
Opium Case and Chinese Protective Union Meeting
Judge Wilcow dismisset a case against Ah Han for opium possession while Chu Kun’s case proceeds. The Chinese Protective Union held a meeting to discuss fund preservation and a 62,000 dollar reserve, recalling its 1888 origins and planning a general meeting to decide next steps.
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Ah Han Wae
Wilcow
Chu Kun
Chinese Protective Union
Wan
Guart
Il Booky
Lng
Chinatown
Charter Sub Committee Clash Delays Honolulu City Form Debate
In Honolulu tonight a Committee of Thirty meeting faces division over territorial scope for a potential municipal government. Chairman W C Smith is absent from the city as talks on charter drafts proceed with no firm agreement yet. Married notice for JlmOs Woodward in Honolulu records a December 27 1900 ceremony.
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W. C. Smith
Chartoyhina
Honoluu
Jlmos Woodward
Honolutu, TH
Puther Mathias
Manuva Olmos
Lesley Woodward
Japanese suspect in SwifeT assault turns up drunk at police
A drunken Japanese man identified as Kaga was captured after a failed assault on Toma in Swifet. He admitted alcohol use and was taken to the Japanese hospital. Deputy Shortt Chingworth and others noted the attack details while the injured woman stood by.
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Toma
Swifet
Stilton
Am Corm
Sheri Chitting- Worth
Motion Home
Bim
Kaga
Anye
Kage
Shortt Chiingworth
Japan
Elle
Agro
Etriek
Ponahon
Sailor Accuses Man of Biting Finger
A sailor claims a man bit his finger aboard the WG Irwin during a late voyage. The bite led to amputation and the sailor was hospitalized. Sam Baron was later arrested on a complaint filed by Hansée as the case heads to the Police Court tomorrow.
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Irwin
Vensel
Sam Baron
Son
Merit Keaton
Maron
Hansée
Ed Rama
Sacred concert at Orpheum to feature enlarged orchestra
The second sacred concert at the Orpheum will be next Sunday evening. The program aims to surpass last week's, with an enlarged orchestra under Paul Kery. Box office refunds and invitational tickets are available. Allott and house staff will ensure audience comfort.
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Orpheum
BaMbers Welcoted
Paul Kery
Seare
Allott
Twilight schooner survey orders necessary repairs before voyage
A survey by Captain Clark and Captain Rensch, under Judge Extoe, finds the Twilight in a distressed state. Repairs listed include caulking, deck planking, rigging, and pump work, to be borne by the vessel, pending court and survey approval. A new stock of shoes arrives at L. B. Kerr & One store and will be sold at minimal profit.
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Washington Island
Clark
Rensch
U. $ District Court
Auch Tooniea
Sam Fran
Cinco
Nur~veyars
L. B. Kerr & One Nor
Corner Fort
Hotel Arete
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Weedon
Elow
Ron
Boyd
Surveyor
Islands
Public Works Department
Maunst
George H. Paris
Ashley & Paris
Horotulu
Hopolul
Myere
Myst Wit
Sen Nina Ments
SaLi
C.J. Fishel
Lamalil
Pitiul
Sreets
Roam Bouw
Elec
Ay Inet
Tevintage
Aly
Lt Dtema
McClellan, Pond & Co
Ud Building
Willis
Andige
Ree
Koga
Equity Court
Hoffschlaeger & Co
Lahaina
Haga
Ceimne
Ljemcatiaa
Sailor
Atodke
Wuply
Ladies of
Reoguetartbont
Murad
Nant
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