Dastardly Fire Destroys Robertson Home in Punahou
A morning fire destroyed the Robertson residence in Punahou, with strong suspicion aimed at a discharged yard helper. Mrs Robertson witnessed the suspect near the kitchen as flames quickly engulfed the house, sparking a broader blaze that endangered neighboring properties. Fire officials blamed lack of hydrants and weak water pressure, noting artesian wells could have aided protection. The North residence nearby suffered extensive fire damage, while police and firefighters saved valuables from other buildings.
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George Rovertson
Punahow
Vanis
Indaw
J D. Dougherty
Pegrenta
Dirs
Dougherty
Rovertson
Mee
Alles Robertson
Robertson
Kapopale Ranch
Whelew
Bre Department
Robertson Fre
Thurston
Punahou Street
Robertson House
Punabow Street
Chillingworth
Taft Visit Highlights Honolulu Farewell Ball
Governor Taft and Mrs. Taft arrive aboard the Korea for a Honolulu stay before heading to Washington to assume the Secretary of War post. The program includes a special train to Ewa plantation, a Co F drill, a Capitol reception, and a Youn hotel ball. Taft outlines continuing Philippine administration with a future elected legislative assembly planned after census data, noting gradual self government for the islands.
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Taft
Ewa Plantation
Palace Square
Carter
Legislative Hall
Capitol Building
Honolulu
Youn Hotel
Dell of Company
Capitol
William H. Taft
Philippine Islands
Korea
Mra
Tart
Philippines
Russian Peace Plea Aims at Keeping Status Quo
St Petersburg dispatch reports Russian officials stating all European powers urged Japan to uphold the current Oriental status. Russians claim responsibility for any war remains with Japan, signaling a push for peace through maintaining the present arrangement.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Emperor William Regains His Voice at Prussian Diet Opening
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William presided at the Prussian Diet opening in good health. He read the throne speech in a full voice, easing fears of a dangerous incident after his recent threats.
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Berlin
Germany
William
Vase
Guard at American Legation Eased in Seoul Korea
The guard at the American Legation in Seoul has been eased. Foreigners in the city are not considered to be in any danger. The easing follows reports from local authorities and reflects a calmer security situation for expatriates and residents alike.
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Beoul
Korea
Mutinous Turkish Troops Threaten Sacking Ottoman Bank
Be irut January 16 A band of mutinous Turkish troops threaten to sack the Ottoman Bank. The soldiers have long been without pay or part of the administration’s regard for the present situation remains unclear.
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Beirut
Turkey
Ten
Watchman Brown Arrested On Capitol Grounds
Brown, a Capitol watchman, was caught by Mounted Patrolmen Pearson, Reuter and Pearce climbing a tree near 10 o'clock just as Kaiulani Home for Girls girls retired. Police had monitored the area after complaints. He was released today as there is no Hawaiian law to prosecute.
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Brown
Capitol
Pearson
Reuter
Pearce
Hopper
Opposition Figure to Visit Mainland in Hawaii County Act Fight
Lorria A. Thurnton will travel to the mainland tomorrow as a passenger. He has shown strong opposition to the county government plan for the territoires. He spoke at Governor Carter called citizens meeting in the Legislative hall on Thursday. He plans to go to Washington to influence opposition to any measure creating a Hawaii county act. Territory Secretary Atkinson said Thure-
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Lorria A. Thurnton
Kores
Thureton
Thene Tnlands
Carter
Legislative Hall
Supreme Court
Thurgto
Washington
Hawaii
Territory
Atkinson
Thure
Death of Four Japanese Workers on Kukub Hale Plantation
The steamer Noeau brought news of the death of four Japanese laborers at Kukub Hale plantation on the Hamakua coast. One man was killed last Thursday when his clothes were caught between two cane train cars and he was thrown under the moving train. The train dragged about fifty yards before stopping, and the victim died on recovery with a severely mutilated body.
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Noeau
Hamakua
Kukubhale
Gerta & Co
Taft to hurry through Frisco on way to Washington
Secretary of War Taft arrives in Yokohama and cables Washington that he must proceed directly to the capital from San Francisco. He will not stop in San Francisco, and instructs his secretary to cancel engagements there. Taft plans to board a Central Pacific train out of the city at 10 p.m. for Washington.
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Taft
Honolulu
San Francisco
Philippines
Washington
Sape Francisco
Yokohama
San Fram Cieco
Korea
F. W.carpenter
MacArthur
Fect
Central Pacific
Lost cousins die in Iroquois Theater disaster news
C J Cooper of the Custom House reports the deaths of two cousins in the Iroquois Theater fire in Chicago. The deceased are W W Cooper, manager of Black Cat Hosiery Co in Kenest Wisconsin, and his brother C J Cooper. W W Cooper was a year Prohibition governor candidate in Wisconsin.
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C. J. Cooper
The
Custom House
Cousiin
Chicago
W. W. Cooper
Black Cat Hosiery Company
Kenest Wis
Wisconsin
Macfarlane ranch sold at Morgan’s auction for 28000
The Macfarlane sheep ranch at Pualo Hawaii sold to the Parker ranch for 28000 with A W Carter bidding. Fifteen shares of N B Sadie Dry Goods Co sold for 65. A H Poker arrived from Maut and says Maul cricketers want a match with Honolulu eleven this summer. Maul team to be Puunene and Pata players, practicing nightly.
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Morgan
Macfarlane
Pualo
Hawaii
Parker Rach
A. W. Carter
N. 8
Sadie Dry Goods Company
Poker
Maut
Honolulu
Puunene
Pata
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Mr. North
Brewer & Co
Benjamin Byness
Benjamin
Parkers
New York
People OF
Legislative Assembly
Secretary OF War
Alexieff
Port Arthur
China
Alexie
Emperor William
Ching
Wells, Fargn & CO
Manonie Temple
Manufacturers’ Shea Co., Ltd
Fort Street
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