Treaty Outlook Baffles Washington Senators Hopeful of Passage
Private letters update a U S treaty vote outlook. Republican Senators largely line up, Morrill excluded. Gorman mobilizes Democratic defectors with aid from Morgan and Silver party figures. Polls show 69 in favor with 4 or 5 doubtful. some expect a month or six weeks before a vote. Annexation prospects rise with Dole visit seen as favorable, though developing. Honolulu sources note ebb and flood tides before final annexation.
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Washington
San Francisco
Morrill
Vermont
Gorman
Contreras
Senate
Morgan
Lhey
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Dole
Charles Lane
National Silver Party
Democratic
Silver Senate
Hawaii
Honolulu
Hawaiian Annexation Debate Dominates Senate Dispatches
A Workington telegram dated the 20th notes the treaty vote appears safe with 58 votes and aims to gain two more, while several Democratic Senators remain doubtful. Reports say debates will run weeks and influence Hawaiian annexation, with White pressing Davis to set a vote date amid uncertain Senate support.
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Workington
Tomorning
San Francisco
Australia
Hawaii
Schilling's Beat Baking Powder Boosts Biscuits and Cakes
Readers praise Schilling's Beat baking powder for light biscuits and tender cakes while noting it harms no one. The letter questions how cheaper powders compare and hints at concerns about makers fueling quality.
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Schilling
Talmage Marries Again and Other Early 1900s US Notes
A rapid compilation of disparate items shows Rev. I de Witt Talmage marrying a Pennsylvania widow, a fatal Spokane fire case, and Postmaster General Gary urging Congress for 163000 to cover free delivery deficits. Also noted are Mint Director Preston resigning, George E. Roberts named as successor, McKinley’s Pacific Coast trip, and a host of political and financial snippets from McKinley to Hawaiian annexation debates.
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Gary
Congress
Preston
Mint
U. S. Treasury
George E. Roberts
Fort Dodge
McKinley
Pacific Coast
Elkins
Joseph McKenna
United States Supreme Court
Senate
Marine Hospital Service
California
San Francisco
Hawaii Mercantile Agency Report Signals Price Pressures
The semi monthly Hawaiian Mercantile Agency report states recent fort night sales show no alarm but prices trend down, retail lines tighten, and purchase power weakens. Collections drift, and the piece notes Speaker Rew’s non self seeking stance while Adjutant L K Kennke is set to be elected Captain of Company B tonight.
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Vertwin
Sun Yat Sen Turned Over to Chinese Officers
Hong Kong officials under Lord Salisbury surrender Dr Sun Yat Sen, the Chinese Harvard graduate once kidnapped by the Chinese Embassy in London two years ago and later released. He is now in Chinese hands and reportedly faces death by torture. Sun Yat Sen, educated at the Ola ni school in Honolulu, was said to be organizing an uprising against the present dynasty.
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Hongkong
Lord Salisbury
Sun Yet Sen
London
Harvard
China
Lolani School
Willis
Honolala
Willison's Circus draws crowds with reduced gallery pricing
The old favorites show at Willison's Circus drew a large audience last night with Chuira tickets at $1 and gallery seats at 24 cents. The program had many new features and ran smoothly. Another entertainment starts at 8 this evening, with seats kept at the same reduced rates.
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Willison
Amendment to treaty lets Hawaiian vote decide consent
Washington January reports outline Senator Biron of Georgia proposing an amendment to the treaty for Hawaiian annexation. The measure would require a public vote in Hawai i to approve the treaty before it binds the United States or Hawaii. The election would include all male natives and naturalized males aged 21. The plan faces opposition and is noted amid wider Senate activity on annexation prospects.
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Dole
Chicago
Morgan
Senate
Amon
Hawaii
Hoar
House
Senator White
Davis
White
Washington
Jan Quays
Oop
Houtington
House of Representatives
Hitt
Committee On Foreign Relations
Lewis
State Department
DaweRe
Bailey
Texas
Dinsmore
Wishington
Biron
Georgia
Bik Aston
Mongwa
United States of America
Republic of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
Glvetson
United States
New York
Reed
Davie
Lorpie
Teller
Pettigrew
Nelson
Farewell Reception Held for Retiring Pastor J M Lewis
Warewell hosts a farewell for Rev J M Lewis at Taehe Palsma Chapel with music recitations and expressions of regret. Lewis retires today to accept a pastorate in Wailuku after years serving the little church.
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Evan Ot
Hollister Drug Co., Ltd
Hilo Electric Light Co., Ltd
Copal
Her Fae Wee Ott of Sdn
Hilo
Ll. Turner, Eee
George D. Gear
King and Bethel Streeter
William A. Henshall
Kaabumanu Stre
Charles F. Peterson
Notary Public
Kaabumanu Street
Edings
Bethel and
King Streets
A. I
Gilbert F. Little
Attorney AT Law
Ilo, Hawaii
A. ©. Wall
D. D
Bort Street
Telephone
Ketel
Prey
Storemon Pv
LE Ba Street
Kua Ki
Kaatinann Street
Ay C. Croightady
Ticreds
Moray
Speer White
Talmage
Spokane
Parson Brown
I. de Witt Talmage
Pennsylvania
Charles Collier
Lodia
Charles F. Reed
Auburn
A.M. Davia
Hackensack
N. J
Spaulding
Seattle
Alaska
British Columbia
Charles E. White
Spokave
Waah
Rose Wilson
Tone Savith
Davies
C.C. Brown
Torner Pnator
First Congregational Church
Lad
Gireulor
Hawaiian Mercantile Agency
Chronicle
Rew
Tatesman
L.'l. Kennke
Royal
Nevada
Vom
Cirees Lamy
Niger
Uacon
Mewinn
Gaye
Troily Falls
Wiel
Rod
Rowrth
Warewell
Taehe
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