Military preparations in southern Russia surge toward war
Associated Press Special Cable reports Moscow February 24 that preparations for war in southern Russia proceed rapidly. All army units and reserves are held in readiness for field deployment, with Balkan unrest seen as unlikely to calm without Russian influence. Diplomacy is viewed as driving a wider conflict, implying inevitable war with the Turks.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Russia
Balkan
Balkane
Senate bill on Philippine currency stable basis
The House accepted the Senate bill to place the Philippine currency on a stable basis with a few amendments. Passage is expected this session.
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Associated Prena
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Germany denies intent to harass Venezuela in settlement note
Berlin February 24. German Foreign Office issues statement aiming to calm public concern over its shifting positions in the Venezuela settlement and to deny any intent to harass Venezuela or to impose a harmful front. The note seeks to reassure interested parties and maintain steady diplomacy.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Venezuela
Wright Defers Plea in Embezzlement Case as Jury Chosen
In a crowded court, Benjamin Haywood Wright reserved his plea on embezzlement indictments while prosecutors moved to require two peremptory challenges per panel. Jurors were exhausted and a special venire summoned, with fourteen jurors seated from the original pool of eighteen. Several cases were scheduled or submitted, including appeals from First Circuit and tax appeals involving prominent firms and local entities.
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W. Binnadell
W. Lucas
McKeague
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A. E. Lloyd
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Supreme Court
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G. A. Davie
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Honault
Runtoe
Castle & Cooke
J. J. Castle
M. W. McChemney
B.C. Allen
F. J. Tents
T. Mel Teunts Stewart
Independent
Pipi
McCandless Bill Advances in Territorial Assembly
In a heated session Senator McCandless presented an act to regulate corporate elections and directors. The measure, aimed at minority protections, passed first reading after debate on republican governance and potential impact on shares and proxies. Senator Achi urged fiscal diligence while noting related resolutions to audit foreign claims. The House also heard reports from Secretary Carter about translation needs and approved joint statehood resolutions.
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No Mosquitoes Evening Skeet Go Device Ad
A unique device promises mosquito relief with powder smoke that does not sting the throat or leave smoke odors. It is marketed as ten times more economical, complete with brass tamp, and returnable if not effective.
Republican notes on Speaker election and court sentences
Honolulu readers learn that F W Beckley was not elected Speaker and a group of Republican lawmakers blame others for caucus shifts. Hanna Kealoha receives a three month hard labor sentence for larceny while Willie Crawford faces contempt proceedings in court today.
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House
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Vida
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Jonah Kumalab
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R. Kalama
Keliinol
Dlawis
Hanna Kealoha
Degron
de Bolt
Bard Labor
Robinson
Cnue
Willie Crawford
Wells Fargo Express Shipping Rates Ad Fragment
An OCR snippet advertises Wells Fargo Express shipping from San Francisco with low rates. It mentions office at Masonic Temple, American Messenger Service, and main phone number 199, highlighting varied weight and route details in garbled text.
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Masonic Temple
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Senate Appropriations Act Targets Queen Liliuokalani Claim
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to amend the bill to provide 200000 dollars for the rent to discharge all claims of Queen Liliuokalani. The move follows the Mitchell Commission's findings and aims to settle the federal payment, though success in the current session is uncertain.
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Asoctated
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Liliuokatani
Mitchell Senatorial Commission
Uncle Sam Sets Two Cuban Ports
President Roosevelt signed the agreement with Cuba granting the United States the Port of Bahia Honda as an American coaling station and Guantanamo as a naval station. Bahia Honda lies on the northwestern coast near Guan tanamo, while Guantanamo sits near Santiago on the southeastern Cuban coast, establishing strategic ports on Cuba’s shore.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
United States
Cuba
Hondo
Guantanamo
Bahia Honda
Santiago
Rejection of Two State Plans by Democratic Caucus
Washington Feb 24 The Democratic Senatorial caucus has rejected a two states proposal dividing Arizona and New Mexico into one Montezuma state and Oklahoma with Indian Territory into another. Territories supported separate admissions, arguing it would likely yield four more Senate seats for Democrats if New Mexico, Arizona admitted separately.
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Washington, D. C
Arizona
New Mexico
Montezuma
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Bowen's Latest Plan Aims Arbitration Over Venezuelan Claims
Washington February 24 Minister Bowen continues efforts to resolve Germany pressure in the Venezuelan settlement. He proposes the Allies request the Russian Czar to name arbitrators for general Allied claims and that The Hague decide the issue of preferential treatment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bowen
Germany
Czar
Russia
Hague
Statehood Bill Blocks Senate Action in Final Days
Omnibus Statehood measure in the Senate slows passage of major bills as the session nears closing. Reports from Washington and San Francisco show market figures for Paauhau and several Hawaiian sugar stocks amid the political delay.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
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