Plague Advances Amid Chaos and Calls for Funds
A Manila era style report describes fear over a plague spreading through Chinatown and Kaumakapili area with quarantines, burials, and fines. Health officials push for a $250,000 appropriation to combat the outbreak while Japanese carpenters join detention work. Washington debate grows on creating a Department of Commerce and a possible Mines and Mining bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of State
Olnense
Board WC Health
Chester Doyle
J. Mitchell
Mail steamer Moana skips Honolulu dispatches and mail
The Moana under Captain Carey arrived near port in the early morning but only dumped mail for Honolulu into a pilot boat. Nine passengers bound for Honolulu were sent on to San Francisco, and no letters were boarded. Captain Carey said he would not risk quarantine or fumigation in San Francisco if Honolulu were infected, even at the cost of delaying the Royal mail steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moana
Carey
Honolulu
San Francisco
Fred Whitney
Irwin & Co
United States
Justice
Royal Mallateamer
Ity
San Fancinco
Pinoy
Superbly Illustrated Limited Issue On Sale This Week
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Hartwell Called Down Over Hawaii Annexation Talk
Washington Dee reports a Hawaii affairs incident at a dinner for Congressmen and Senators allied to the island cause. Delegate Hartwell argued Hawaii not annexed, was sharply corrected by a fellow guest who stated the islands are fully annexed and cannot be separated from the United States.
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Washington
Dee
Hawaii
Dole
Hartwell
W. O. Smith
Commission
Supreme Court
Congress
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Plague Measures Backed by Council with 260000 Plus 20000 Appropriations
The Council of State, led by President Dole, convened to approve an appropriation totaling 270000 for health and sanitation, including 260000 for immediate needs and 20000 for a garbage crematory. The motion passed nine to three after referencing President McKinley’s authority on permanent improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of State
V'Elock
Dole
C. Dolle
Mott Smith
Young
Damon
Paul R. Monders Johnna
W. ©. Achi
John Nott
A. M. Robertson
A. V. Gear
Mark Luwon
B.C. Jones
Kane
A Kennedy
Cecil Brown
M Gonwalves
Board of Health
McKinley
Resignation and Appointment on Board of Health
David Kellipio resigns from the Board of Health and F M Hatch is appointed to replace Nas. The Board meeting recalled his valuable suggestions for stamping out the plague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kellipio
Board of Health
F. M. Hatch
Nas
President C. B. Wood Appointed Health Board President
This afternoon Dr C B Wood was named President of the Board of Health while Minister Cooper remains a member. The action follows a routine board meeting with no immediate policy changes announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Wood
Board of Health
Cooper
Returning Exhibits From Pasture and Plains Trade Show
Returning exhibits include fine seed corn from Nebraska and mineral specimens from Colorado for St. Anthony's School Walluka. The corn is described as bushy headed with round grains suitable for chicken feed, donated by a Douglas County Nebraska superintendent. Brother Principal requested the exhibits to aid local farmers.
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Radia
Austalia
Nebraska
Colorado
St. Anthony's School
Walluka
Francipal
Egypt
Douglas County
Ebraaka
Irwin Home Project in Waikiki Awarded to San Francisco Firm
The Irwin Manaton Campbell & Pettus of San Francisco will build W. G. Irwin’s new Waikiki home. The contract, signed December 26, totals about 56 000 dollars. Ripley & Dickey are the architects. Concrete details note terra cotta roof replacement for 5100 from Akron Tile Co of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley & Dickey
Irwin
Campbell & Pottus
Honolulu
Ice factory boom amid debates over American cargoes
A Washington dispatch to the Tribune reports rising confidence that Britain will repair any damages from detentions of American cargoes shipped to Delagoa Bay during the war. Officials note delays in formal replies, caution over international responses, and outline the evolving policy on contraband and prize rules as U S interests seek redress and avoid provoking greater tensions. Meanwhile plans in Philadelphia and other cities push ice and cold storage ventures, with Governor Stone rumored to lead a new company and local capitalists financing plants and machinery amid a hot market for ice and related storage.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
State Department
Afl
Temal
Minervantie Eireles
Delagonay
United States
Amelia
Great Britain
Spain
Paria
Pertapa
Fh Dolagoa Bay
Brotieandor Choate
London
Conwal Holly
Pretoria
Choate
Follis
Londdon
Africa
Fred
Sighbee
Tondlula
Ucles
Pennsylvania
Btone
Honatl
Lh Thie
Enlil
P.H. Baynette
Stork
Rus Mor
Mae
Jooker
Philatelphta
Wolfe & Co
Chica
Governor Stone
Philadelphia
Bustiew
Alles
Rapital
Ables
Bulletin
Fiete
Alan
Petthie
Ware
Theo, Holtman
Tawadlan Electric Company
People's Jee Co
Four Ot
Kewalo
Lee Machinery
Chicago
Merchants Protest Captain Carey Fumigation Policy
Business men denounce Captain Careys handling of the Moana voyage to San Francisco. They argue proper fumigation of the ship or port could have prevented harm, and question the decision to bar passengers from landing at this port.
Stamp Machines for Olan F Owens Arrives in Mariposa
Olan F Owens of Grit premotion arrives in Mariposa bringing four stamping machines and a thirty ton power engine to operate them. One slumper can clear three acres without changing position, using a pulling force through a cable. Owens has Klondike experience and claims what he does not know about that gold region is not worth learning.
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F. Owens
Grit Premotion
Mariposa
Owenstine
Klondike
Omaha Exhibit Items for Paris Exposition Display
Omaha stores and museums prepare exhibits for the Paris Exposition. Nearly four hundred framed pictures accompany displays from Kameha meha and St Anthony schools plus a variety of other articles. American Mseens Service Mae yonle Temple and Pel atl are among items to travel.
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Omaha
Kamehameha
St. Anthony
American Mseens Service
Mae Yonle Temple
Pel Atl
Resignation Report On Chief Justice Judd Refired
President Dole today reaffirmed the bulletin report regarding Chief Justice Judd's resignation. He said Ire has sent in his resignation but no action has been taken yet. He noted a written letter to President McKinley was prepared as the matter is important and he preferred consultation before proceeding.
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Uara
Kaumakapiti
Amig
Medical Association of
Hay Il
Hunt
Fire Department
China
Town
Tone
Saphsees
Dole
The
Bulletin
Justice Judd
McKinley
Chinatown Rounds Stir Panic Over Masked Visitor
A report from last night describes a lone Japanese man named Ite entering a rear vestibule of a River Street church, prompting the Board of Health to send Dr. Garvin to investigate. Residents claim he moved from place to place seeking shelter but was barred due to crowding fears, and he reportedly sealed the doorway with oil and cloth to keep rain out.
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Chinatown
Sinews of War: Executive Council approves emergency funding
In this morning's Executive Council session the wartime committee recommended to the council a $20,000 appropriation to build a garbage crematory and $250,000 for the upkeep of the place. The Foreign Affairs Minister may incur extra costs to maintain the National Anant during special duties of the emergency. The Finance Minister and others consider freight costs from infected ports and relief for the wharf state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Cou Wat
Paria Exposition Work Delay and Quarantine Request
The message from Milleter Mott-Smith discusses Paris Exposition exhibits during plague presence. It notes steamers refuse freight from Cite port and asks for a concession to hasten all exhibits in April or May. Quarantine could last two months and a list of exhibitors is to be sent by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milleter Mott-Smith
Hue
Cite
Jnst
Mall
Oriental War Clouds Prompt Growing Tensions
Report notes Missia and aan gathering forces near Chinese lands with England and Japan buying large rice stocks. The piece warns war may erupt in the spring amid encroachments and shifting alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missia
Aan
England
Japan
Maancotte at the Orpheum and Muscotte program
Tonight the Boston lyrics present Muscotte at the Orpheum with a catchy score and humorous play. Tomorrow matinee offers 25 cent admission for children, with further showings Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Boston Lyrics
Band Concerts Move Through City Squares This Week
The band will perform Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the Resolitive Building at a certain o clock instead of Em ma Square. Monday night features a concert in Bmma Square. Tuesday brings a show in Thom as Square. Wednesday moves to Mahee Imand and Thursday returns to Thurnos Square.
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Emma Square
Bmma Square
Thomas Square
Mahee Imand
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Jes
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Marl
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Ile
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Waikiki
Geo. Mason
Sunny Bouth
J. H. Boyd
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Long Branch
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Walkill Road
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Permond
Mr. We. Kbnley
Department of Commerce
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House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
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Hepburn
Canada
Department of Mines and Mining
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Committee On Mines and Mining
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Michigan
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