Civil Arbitration Saves Time and Expense in Disputes
The article discusses arbitration as a faster cheaper alternative to courts, citing the New Zealand Government and Midland Railway dispute. Edward Blake, a British barrister, acted as arbitrator, avoiding years of litigation and large costs. It notes provincial use in Canada and Hawaii where juries are waived in nisi prius, and suggests arbitration could handle growing dockets and avoid chamber congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Midland Railway Company
Edward Blake
Great Britain
Canada
Hawaii
Irrigation Works Progress in Western New South Wales
The New South Wales government pursues extensive irrigation schemes in the western colony. Payment stands at five dollars per foot for sinking new wells, with 80 flowing and 12 pumping walls in operation. In total 85 structures are completed or underway, and the cost for two projects exceeds half a million dollars. This national enterprise, once proposed by the Butteries, aims to develop waste lands in the Hawaiian Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Butueries
Hawaiian Islands
Urgent measures urged as Boers threaten Uitlanders
Telegram from British residents at Johannesburg to appear in the London Times on January 20 describes the situation as very dangerous. Boer forces are dictatorial and opposed to reforms, with forces around the town and the executive selecting a fort site. A catastrophe could be averted only by urgent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
London Times
Disputch
Government selects Peel Island for female leper station
A late item reports that segregation of lepers extends to separate stations for women. The government has chosen Peel Island in Moreton Bay as the site for a female leper station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Iate
Peel Island
Moreton Bay
Franchising Bid Sees High Offer for San Francisco Garbage Plant
Contractors submit bids for the city garbage crematory franchise in San Francisco. The top offer is a percentage of gross receipts: 15 years at the high bid rate and 5 percent for the remaining 35 years of the 50 year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Highhy
Armenian outrages and Turkish reply in late news
Consular reports detail brutal Kurd soldiers torturing and burning villages in what is described as Armenian horrors. Senate memorials attack the Sultan and Islam, urging Turkey to stop religious killings and threaten decisive action against Ottoman power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saasonn
Inter
Origa
Phillip Currie
Turkey
Gheligazan
United States Senate
Turpie
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Supreme court orders Wisconsin court as primary in mortgage foreclosure
The United Supreme Court rules that for ongoing foreclosure proceedings of the Northern Pacific Railway Mortgage, the Circuit Court of the Eastern District of Wisconsin is the primary court and proceedings there are auxiliary. The Western division faces upheaval as receivership ends with the Washington Idaho Montana division, forcing Burleigh and general manager George W Dickinson from their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Supreme Court
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Circuit Court
Eastern District
Wisconsin
Northern Pacific
Washington, Idaho and
Montana
Burleigh
George W. Dickinson
Supreme Court Chief Justice Baker Charged in Arizona Case
Ex-Clerk L. C. Jordan accuses Chief Justice Baker of the Arizona Supreme Court and presiding U S Circuit Judge of collusion unkenness and levying tribute upon his appointees in a formal charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Supreme Court of Arizona
United States Circuse
L. C. Jordan
Disappearance of Linnel V Redpath Linked to Embezzlement Charge
The Honolulu Gazette reports the sudden vanishing of Linnel V Redpath, a former collector for the Gazette Company believed to have embezzled up to 1800 or more. Police pursue warrants. Redpath last seen near 6:30 pm, with suspected voyage to Kahului and Hilo aboard the yacht Spray or aboard a vessel with Captain Paddy Curtis. Redpath had recent ties to bicycle renting on Merchant Street and previously worked on the Andrew Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandden
Linnel V. Redpath
Hawaiian Gagettes
Hammer
Orler
Gazette Company
R. P.rithet
Spray
Paddy Curtis
Lionel V. Redpath
Kahului
Hilo
Claudine
Redpath
Captain Drew
Cabin Bey
Andrew Welch
Gazette Office
Episcopal
New York
San Rafael
Los Angeles
California
San Diego
Waikiki
Barkerings
Temperance Promoter Praises Beer Popularity
A temperance advocate rails against Prohibition and extols beer as a wholesome, invigorating drink enjoyed in homes and public houses. The speaker claims beer is the nation’s beverage of choice and contrasts it with other alcoholic options, highlighting the appeal of brands like Neattle Roan Mal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara
Drake
Nyvers
Tribune Wheels Praised by Scientific American as Superior
The January 4 issue of Scientific American lauds the Tribune as the best American bicycle. It notes American makers now outperform English and Continental wheels, praising Black Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania, for producing the Tribune Bicycle with consistent quality. The article highlights 1896 Tribune models in Tan dem, Racers, and both sexes’ wheels and invites buyers to view improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Scientific American
United States
the Tribune
England
Black Manufacturing Company
Erie
Tribune
Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited Fort Street Ad
An advertisement listing the Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited located opposite Spreckels Bank at 307 Fort Street. The line notes storefront placement and address for this hardware retailer.
Watch This Column Real Estate Sales Friday February 28 and 20th
Real estate auction notice by Jas Morgan, auctioneer lists multiple parcels in Honolulu area. Properties include lots and buildings at foot of Paneh street, rented houses with monthly rates, Kamakela taro land planted with tare, and peninsula parcels in Pearl City and Kalihi. Describes rental values and potential profits. sales held at 12 o'clock noon on Friday and February 28.
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Pelledere
St My
Innda
Honolulu
Taland
Morgan
Panehhow
Hotine
Els
Asia
Kamakela
Avan
Rettlet Voor
Bork
Pearl
Onder
Hove
Hal
Hokaloa
Kona
Hawaii
Cotter Laval
Eceoud Wonnne
Kane
Cotter
Pers
Kuleana
Victoria Kama
Important Sale of Coffee Lands and House Lots in Hawaii
Auction notice for land and property across Kona and Oahu including shares in Hale Hokaloa and Kawailoa parcels. Describes Royal Patents, acreage, leases, houses, wells, and a 10 year lease from 1889 with 9000 per year rent, plus multiple lots near Beretania Street and Kahului. Auctioneer F Morgan advertises sale of these estates with details on title, boundaries, and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kur FC Saing
Kamanuwal
Beroiania Street
Berotania Street
Bimith's Bridge
Honoka
Prem
Kailbl
Kose Street
DH Kabaulolo
Roy
Jerry Coughlin
Kalil
Ramahomehe IV Road
Makal
Mure Lith
Het
Ee Liber
Wong Wa Fey
Manubos
Kamace
Ille
Hawaii
Wong Wa Soy
Wong Wa Voy
Wing Wo Tal
F. Morgan
Howalutn
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Daniel Logan
Pga
Portans
Timor
Aaleon Aranght
Ou U
Tribune Wheels
Hawaiian Hardware Co
Spreckels’ Bank
Fort Street
Coffen Estate and Land G
Houkenn
Coifes
Drylu
Gordon
J. F. Morgan
State of California
State of
Tate
Telephone
A. V. Gear
King Street
Patr
Gold Eye
Gdaskka
Obain
Nagane Avenue
Honky Iain Lane
Pontofice
Bolero
Wiley’s
Bale HY Hopp & Co
Klug
J. W. Wiley
F. H. Bertelmann
Opsite New Republic Building
Aly Ba
Drews H. Waterhouse
P. J. Lowhey
Portland
Pacific Mail
Barrie Best Exae Cement
Exae
J. Pager
Wolters
Bremerhaven
Jaa
Anotio
S.L.B. de
ABOVE
Board of Directors
Tunovan P. O. Box
V. O. Teixeira
the German Benevolent Society
H. J. Nolt
J.B
tYackfald
J. #. Eokardt
Trua ‘Kooratary
P. Eokardt
Decorutary
G. i. Boalety
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