City of Columbia Sale Case Bursts Into Appeals
Judge Perry undecided on the steamer City of Columbia and ordered a sale at noon Wednesday. Reports say two bids of 3000 on each for the vessel were added to the hearing. Attorneys Davis and Dickey appeal on maritime law issues and seek a writ of prohibition and writ of error to move the case to the Supreme Court, arguing probable fraud and lack of jurisdiction.
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Eiyars
Supree Court
Circuit Jaga
Supreme Court
Admiralty
President McKinley Set for San Francisco Visit
California bound trip expected next June or summer. Hon. Juthis Kohn reported the president’s likely stop in San Francisco after a call in Washington. The president hinted he will meet Mr Kohn there during the summer plans.
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Washington
McKinley
San Francisco
Juthis Kohn
Elest
Kahn
Steamship line to Hawaii announced by Saunders Ward
Tacoma February 17 James Ward of Saunders Ward reports establishing a steamer line between this port and the Hawaiian Islands. The British steamer Maivenke will be the first vessel out and sails next week. Ward also hints at a possible Sound to China and Japan route with backing from Clyde Bank Engineering and Shipbuilding and several steamers ready for the trade.
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Tacoma
James Ward
Saunders & Ward
England
Thia Port
Hawaiian Islands
Maiwenke
Ward
Sound
Mani
China
Japan
Clyde Bink Engineering and Shipbuilding Company
Burglar Steals in Roseville Residence Near Sacramento
Late last night a burglar entered the residence of Mrs. Dickey in Roseville Placer county and stole $40 from her daughter Mrs. Fred Whitney of Honolulu on a pleasure trip. A valuable diamond ring and a gold watch were also taken.
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Sacramento
Mra
Dickey
Roseville
Placer County
Atole
Fred, Whitney
Honolulu
H 1
Americans Land at Iloilo in Fighting but Seize Jaro
News reports recount that a battalion of the Eighteenth Infantry captured Jaro near Iloilo after rebels gathered there. Lieutenant Frank Bollew and four men were wounded, rebels withdrew, and Manila and Cavite actions continued with California Volunteers advancing near Poteros and San Pedro Macati. The War Department notes cautious, humane policy toward Filipinos while supporting Dewey and Otis with local grasps of the situation.
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New York
Manila
Jaro
Hailo
Eighteenth Infantry
Lavon
Doilo
Ensigo L HW Everhart
Li Atenant Niblack
Tia Boatnr
Mariues
Dsuliory Gring
California Regiment
Caloosan
California Volunteers
Poteros
San Pedro Macati
Pasig
Tloilo
Admiral Dewey
Otis
Bushwhacking War Rages Around Manila Water Works
A Manila dispatch reports Filipino forces concentrating before water works and King's Brigade. The First Washington Infantry crossed Passig River to flank and support Macati position as Sixth Artillery bombarded insurgents. Fifteen Filipinos killed, four wounded. two American soldiers wounded by rifle explosions. Red Cross aid workers target of sharpshooters. a wounded carrier slain by insurgents in a tree. Red Cross crews now armed.
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New York
The
Herald
Manila
King
Washington Infantry
Passig River
Macatl
Thvo
Sixth Artillery
Scott
Macati
Aguinaldo
Red Cross
Chaplin Pierce
Macarthur
Provisional Hospital
Ship Edward O'Brien Runs Aground Near Waikiki Channel
The 8500 ton ship Edward O'Brien laden with coal for Inter-IJood Co. ran aground on a coral reef near Ewa Miowera at about four o'clock. Tug Maui and steamers Iroquois and Elea aided, seven feet of water over the hull, risk of sinking if not freed. It was to load Alexander & Baldwin's sugar for New York when this accident occurred.
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Edward O'Brien
Lathrop Maater
Departure Bay
Inter-Ijood Co
Waikiki
O'Brien
Miowera
Macaulay
Elea
Maui
Atempt
Alexander & Baldwin
New York
Hawaii Govern Reform Faces Doubtful Passage in House
Washington reports indicate House members backing a Hawaii government bill fear it may fail with twelve legislative days left. Committee on Rules promised a time for debate, while leaders Knox Hut and Cullom press for action. Senate figures Fairbanks and Carter weigh Alaska and anti contract labor angles as crime seeks to extend Chinese exclusion and head tax rules.
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Washington
House
Hawaii
Committee On
Committee On Rules
Renator Cullom
Wonk
Cullom
Hill
Fairbanks
Iowa
Carter
Parking
Newlands
Gage Opinion Affects Hawaii Shipping Law Extension
Lyman J. Gage contends the Treasury Department supports allowing foreign vessels under Hawaiian duties, marking a shift tied to Hawaii’s independence and influencing the push to extend American shipping laws to Hawaii. The move aims to shape legislation on maritime trade and territorial policy.
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Lyman J. Gage
United States
Fragmentary political note on island laws and emergency legislation
A partial text discusses affectations to the islands, alien deportation, and a push to consolidate emergency laws. It notes opposition and possible derailment as lawmakers debate labor, navigation, customs and revenue measures. No clear bill is moved as a substitute.
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Ielands
Friends of the Islands
Mystery vessel arrival shocks Hawaii harbor scene
A ship named Amelia Mara appeared at Koko Head around 7 AM surprising locals. Report from San Francisco notes the voyage lasting 5 days and 16 hours, a near-record, with a prior trip also 5 days 16 hours but delayed eight hours by fog, delaying a reward.
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HS Amentes Mare
Choe
America Mara
Cape
Koko Head
San Prancixeo
Vecy Denly
China
Amelia Mara
Sao Franisco
Oateile
Trustees of Hawaiiaw Sugar Planters Call Special Meeting
Reports received from W A Kinney indicate an emergency for the Hawaiiaw Sugar Planters Association. Trustees are summoned to a special session at 8 o clock in the evening to discuss internal matters and disease concerns affecting the organization.
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W. A. Kinney
Washington
Hawaiiaw Sugar Planters’ Association
Col W O Mohson Named New Commander of Uraud Army
Col W O Mohson of Cincinnati is announced as the new commander of the Uraud Army, succeeding prior leadership amid ongoing efforts to reorganize the force and strengthen regional command.
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Col. W. O.mohson
Cincinati
Uraud Army
War Department Report From Manila and Island of Negros
War Department dispatches from Manila note General Miller reports insurgent activity on Panay Island and small forces near Cebu are being contained. Officials from Negros arrive for protection as American flag flown and government restored. Casualties include several wounded and two killed on February 20 and 21 among units such as the Eighteenth Infantry and California volunteers.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Washinton
Miller
Thet
Negros
Cebu
Washingtin
Cree Ellis
Elven
Pevates Aletay
Reinhart
John B Adu
California
Arthur Bul
Thumbs John We Barneysaring
Max R Kruz
Army
Thomas Haley
Joei
Panay Islands
Eighteenth
Infantey
Willed
Ay Carpors
Robert S. Grieshy Wand
Ruert Jenings
Thigns Cay
Jy Carport
Janes H. Saunders
Vippte
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Perry
City of Columbia
Evans
Crockery Aiseful and Mental
Cialty
Waterhouse
Lendere
Whitney
Iloilo
McKintey
Liotlo
Royal Baking Powder
vRices
Hawaiian Ship Registry
Mty
Hullo
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