Pratt Has Unique Pen Used By Roosevelt to Sign Fire Claims
President Roosevelt used a unusual feather pen made from an eagle feather tied to the war bonnet of an Arapatoe chief to sign the Hawaiian Fire Claims bill. The pen, secured by Mr. Pratt, will be given to the Bishop Museum of Honolulu. William A. Richards arranged the feather and a General Land Office employee fashioned the pen, the latter the oldest worker in the office with fifty one years of service.
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Washington, D. C
Pratt
Bishop Museum
Honolulu
William A. Richards
Wyoming
General Land
Richards
General Land Office
Silver Coinage Par Value Debate Reaches Treasury
A 1908 Treasury memo directs Honolulu customs and Internal Revenue to accept Hawaiian silver coins at face value as payment to the U S Government. The change shifts from bullion status to par value, enabling deposits to the U S Treasury and potential minting guidance. The old practice restricted Hawaiian coin use to American currency and left coins stored as bullion worth about 260000 dollars.
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Washington
Honolulu
Hawaii
Maine
United States
United
M. EB. Aller
Howie
Gen Eine
Treasury Department
Ambiguous directive letter影 sparks market talk
A fragmentary note references a five hundred thousand dollar sum and a process described as taking and treating like an American silver coin. The passage hints at immediate circulation impact and broader financial effects, but lacks concrete details or context to identify the event, entities, or timeframe.
Custom House Offices Reassignments and New Uses
The collector of customs shifts several offices within the harbor complex. The current Weigher and other units move to a smaller building, the Weigher’s former space becomes a Marine Hospital emergency room, and the Ship ping Commissioner’s rooms are repurposed for inspectors. A tea room is established for tea handling.
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B. Griggs Holt
McCable
Hamilton & Reante
Queen Street
Customs
Shipping Commissioner
Customs House
Allen and
Kort Streets
Macaulay
Marine Hospital
Jompecora
Gauger Ingulla
Bragg and Pigs Tail in Cuban-Spanish Diplomatic Row
Col B G Bragg a diplomat and consular official involved in Hong Kong intrigue was recalled after a private remark about Cuba and Cubs caused a political stir. The exchange, deemed private gossip, led Cuban papers to declare him persona non grata and he was sent to the Orient.
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B. G Bragg
Hongkong
Mildieler
Cuba
United States
Catan
Col
Brags
Cuban Republic
Orient
Mitchell amendment to Organic Act changes Hawaii law
Washington Jan. C. Senator Mitchell introduces a bill to amend the Organic Act for the Territory of Hawaii approved April 20, 1900. The proposed changes adjust age and residency requirements for Territorial officers, widen eligibility for governor and secretary, require bonds for officers, modify auditors bonds, and allow appeals from Hawaii Supreme Court to the U.S. Supreme Court in certain cases.
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Washington
Jan. C
Mitchell
Territory of
Hawaii
Territory
United States
Tenry of Hawaii
United States District Court
Senate of
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court of the
Regumons
Territory of Hawaii
Revolutionists Ready at Caracas
A Caracas dispatch reports a large force of revolutionists assembled at the city gates for a vigorous attack. Allies have warned Guayra officials that the blockading fleet will target the fort if Venezuelan troops enter the city. In Honolulu, legislative leaders meet to plan caucus actions amid party unity and debates over control of measures in the upcoming session.
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New York
Caracas
Guayra
eancuKe
Honolulu
Senate
BNL
Dill
Howlere
Howse
Netion
Aton
Allies Offer Three Months Preference in Venezuela Settlement
Washington February 4. A compromise for the Venezuela settlement proposes a three months preference for the Allies. France has indicated it will accept these terms, signaling a possible early agreement.
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Washington, D. C
Venezuela
France
Arms sold to Chinese reformers shocks Hong Kong
A sensational report from Hong Kong states that German arms dealers supplied weapons to Chinese reform forces. The disclosure, attributed to an Associated Press Special Cable, shocks observers as authorities probe the extent of foreign involvement in the internal Chinese conflict.
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Associated Press
Hongkong
China
Wrest
Germany
Rush Orders For Warships In Pacific Theaters
Vallejo California February 4 Rush orders to ready the Pacific fleet ships for service in southern waters. Admirals Gli jucetects and Casey are identified as command figures.
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Associated Prose
Vallejo
Cal
Pacific
Gli
Honduras Crisis Eases as Sierra Renounces Claim
The State Department was advised that former Honduran President Sierra relinquished his bid at a Council of Ministers meeting. Bonilla has proclaimed himself president, averting threatened civil war and restoring stability in Honduras.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Sierra
Honduras
Council of Ministers
Bonilla
Beet Sugar Factory Destroyed by Fire at Carlsbad
AP special dispatch from Carlsbad New Mexico reports the large beet sugar factory in town burned completely, with authorities investigating the blaze. The now dated wire notes various Hawaii auction bids and prices, including Hana and Paauhau lots, totaling several dollars in listed values.
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Carlsbad
New Mexico
Senators elected in various state legislatures January 21
Reports from multiple states confirm re elections to the U S Senate by joint sessions. Names include Platt Fairbanks Smoot Hopkins Stone Alger Vest and Clarke Jones among others with party lines noted. A weekly police-focused paper begins in Paris.
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Orville Et
Platt
United States
Indianapolis
Ind
United Staton
Charles W. Fairbanks
Salt Lake
Utah
Reed Smoot
United States Senate
Bismarck
Jun
General Assembly
Goveernor
William J. Stone
Bute
George G. Vest
Vest
Fon Tatay
Thom
Renato
Lansing
Mich
Humpell A. Alger
Atatee Sauster
James McMillan
Live Rock
Ark
Totay
Elvetad
Clarke
Benator
JK. Jones
United State
Renan
Jones
Tommett
Isabella Perry Dead in Chicago On January 1
Isabella Perry a Hawaiian woman linked to Muffato Bills Wild West Show died suddenly in Chicago on January 1. She belonged to a Manoa Valley family and leaves a brother and a slater at home. The article notes she performed with a Hawaiian matrel troupe formed from the Wild West Show contingent and gives details of an assault on Mounted Patrolman Gun Pearson by Kaihane, with Pearson wounded but expected to recover.
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Isabella Perry
Muffato Bill
Chicago
Manoa Valley
Slater
Mine Perry
Showna
Kauhane
Pearson
Kanne
Kaihane
Kanae
Cuba reciprocity fate debated in California Senate
Legislative note cites California senators and leaders on the Cuban reciprocity treaty. It reports Perkins and Cullom positions, fears of delayed ratification, and hints that support is dwindling as lawmakers weigh protectionist stances against foreign agreements. The piece suggests the treaty is “dead than alive.”
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Washiondrs
Elmo
Hans
Perkine
Bard
Ci Fornia
Metriorionk
Alent
Senate
Cuba
Benatar Dolliver
Han
Mora
Hawaii building funds debated in House committee
Washington January 22. William J. Eustis special Treasury agent urged appropriations for public buildings in Hawaii. He cited Honolulu and Hilo sites offered free. Committee members favored funding but questioned the scope and amount.
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Washington
William J. Eustis
The
Treasury
Hawaii
House
Ndt
Honolain
Hilo
Chis Semsior I
Mitchell Eyes No Passage For Hawaii Hills This Session
Washington January 21 Senator Mitchell said he did not expect to see any Hawaii Hills pass this session due to other duties. He anticipates a favorable report to back demand for legislation at the next session.
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Washington
Mitchell
Howwailan
Bass
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