Water rate reform condemns high coastal charges
The bulletin compares new water and irrigation rates across cities, arguing the schedule favors the poor while widening gaps with Honolulu. It cites San Francisco Sacramento and Honolulu as benchmarks, notes a gradual rollout, and details proposed charges for homes, grazing, and animals under the revised system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works
Ahowet Bulletin
Fatew
Mikatecemsor
Public Works
McCandless
San Francisco
Oalland
Sacramento
Honolulu
Aulmala
Gacramento
Privilege Holders Face Mixed Rates Under Reform Plan
The plan would shift charges so some privilege holders pay higher rates than before, but not beyond their fair share, while others pay less. EW estimates revenue from the old system would vary little with the number of privileges, implying a largely neutral effect on total collection.
Fire Walking Exhibition at Wall Nichols Tickets Sale
Admission for a fire walking exhibition will start at 6 p.m. on Saturday with doors reopening at 7 p.m. The show runs until 9 20 p.m. Outsiders may not be allowed to try the experiment and the management is not responsible for any consequences. Tickets are on sale at Wall Nichols for 1 and 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Nichols
Boston theatre death toll rises with Pneumonia at Tremont Hotel
Denver Jon Mies Mele Fremon dies at the Tremont Hotel from pneumonia. Home listed as Washington D C. This marks the second death in the local theatrical profession within a week, following Mia Weat Tenants from the My Friend From India company who died on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Jon
Mies Mele Fremon’ Prima Dovpa
Bostontany
Tremont Hotel
Washington, D.C
Mia
India
Harrison's Trouble Heard In Forenoon's Police Court
George Harrison faced sentencing in the Police Court for an old assault and battery charge against his wife Mary Harrison. Attorney Straus sought to change the plea from guilty to not guilty, but Judge Wilcox refused, noting the defendant’s awareness of the charge and the eight-month gap since. The judge advised walking away from quarrels, while Mrs Harrison testified to the attack. Harrison was fined $10 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harrison
Polie
Mary Harrison
Ath
Wilcox
Hursn
Sherif Chiltinewneth
Straun
Mia
Harrieon
Cantomera
Welles
Hartlion
Witcox
Chinaman Crushed Between Steamer and Wharf at Wharf
At the wharf of the U R L Co this forenoon Leong Yin, an elderly Chinese vegetable vendor, was crushed when the steamer Kaual moved away and squeezed him between hull and wharf. He was taken to Queen’s Hospital then to the Chinese hospital. internal injuries are suspected.
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1. Co
Leong Yin
Tong
Ane
Kaual
Harbs
Queen's Hospital
Chidene Hospital
Kahuku ranch and Kailua capital debate in Hawaii
Fragmentary remarks from a colonial era dispute about Hawaii’s capital location. Col Bam and others argue over Hilo Kailua and Kahuku, noting Kailua as pepper capital and calling for a suitable urban center. The text hints at power shifts and printed suppression.
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Honohate
Col. Bam
Novia
Kahuku
Hilo
Honolulu
Norte
Kailua
Iland
Hawaii
U Ely
Kallia
Coroner's Jury Reports On Chinese Girl's Death On King Street
The coroner's jury sat in the deputy sheriff's office on Wednesday to hear witnesses about a Chinese girl killed on King Street. Wah Len, the father, and two witnesses described the wounds found on the body and speculation about possible internal injuries. The session adjourned to 1:00 PM to continue testimony and consider evidence presented by Wah Len.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Street
Sheri
Walter
Leo
Correa and Melquire Testimony on Accident Details
The report notes Correa the driver of the back vehicle and bystander Joseph Melquire gave similar accounts of the incident. The Bulletin published their testimony, which differed in places, while Hagry’s second violin recital is announced for Thursday night with social notices and ticket details.
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Correa
Deiver Correa
Joseph Melquire
Bulletin
Hagry
Honolulu
Morl+ Amith
Mies Fola Marler
Meanes
Neilvon
J. Bowen
Othedro
Pancanic
Eye's
Rot
Tlekete
Mule
Wall
Nichole
Jan Fet
Porto Rico Immigrants Bound for Hawaii and California
Minyielle, in charge of Portoficans, describes arrivals in New Orlean and transfers to Hawaii. He notes a 400 immigrant group and another 450 due in March. Porto Ricans, native to Porto Rico, seek steady work, face earlier tornado devastation, and express confidence in American rule and future employment opportunities.
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Awb
Minyielle
Peking
China
New Orleune
Hawaii
Maret
Minviette
Hele
Porto Rico
Hawai
Owkandi
Mivielle
Interpreter Curtin Renigna Takes Immediate Business Step
The article notes Curtin Renigna resigning his post and entering private business immediately. Curtin’s successor has not been named, with several candidates discussed as potential replacements. The piece references earlier staff changes surrounding the resignation and past personnel moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin Renigna
W. W. Curtihy Dapatinie
Ander
Joshua K. Brown
Renigno
Ely
Curtin
Vneety
Flexy
Curtis
Elveo
Reaw
Tly Wawatton
Pastor Declines Honolulu Church Pastorship Offer
Reverend W A Moore of Bt Lewis Mo hie declines the pastorate of the Cheliosthan church in Honolulu, citing personal reasons and continuing duties at his current congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Moore
Lewis Mohie
Chelios
Church of
Honolulu
Legal notices and civil cases in Honolulu court notes
A lengthy OCR fragment lists various Honolulu area civil actions and probate matters. It notes cases including Henry Smith v Haiinkua MIM Co and Wing Wo Tai Co, demurrers in the Gee case, guardianship and probate actions, and an outfit of local magistrate proceedings. Also reported are personal injuries to a horse rider, hospital treatment, and Harvard University president Wheeler’s obituary note.
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Bupreme Court
Chink Duntien
Hae
Henry Smith
Mr. Smith
Kopotaleie
Harmakua
Gee
W. Marfartane
Robert Catton
Julien Humphreys
Pam Plain
Wo Tai & Co
Hoy
WH. Hershall
Tehir
Trannance Co Chane Sau Moi
Chang Tai
Honolulu
Ping Nai
China
Chang Sau Pal
Patate
Sylvano de Nodeega
JM. Lang
Liliana de Nobrema
David Dayton
Ciuatian
Thonn Metenif
Paul Newmatt
Honoluli
Wim Wolf
Haland
James A. Low
David W. Low
Tahitian Fire Walker Examined by Observers
The Tahitian fire walker was examined by several observers from the phye plane at the M. C. A. They noted his physical strength and took observations from an interested spectator. The feet resembled the bare feet of others who habitually travel barefoot, though the feet were large. Waterman Ideal Fountain Pin. F. Wichman.
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Papa Tui
Mit
Patrolmen Collide Early Morning in Honolulu
Patrolman Maitland of the police force was badly hurt in a collision at the corner of Alakea and Hotel Streets early this morning. He is at Queen's Hospital under Dr. Wood care. Maitland and Sherman reported for duty and were heading home when the collision occurred near Hotel Street.
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Maitland
Alakea
Hotel
Hele
Queen's Hospital
Wood
Sherman
About & O
Maittan
Leading Lights Lead At Meeting At De Sloggett Office
Report from the Mand Cram tall committee lists consented members for the lady PALFOReKEE event. Names include Sir SM Damon Mire Puat Seenborg Sts Mrs G O Wilder Mrs J J Cantle Mrs Allan White Miss Montague Turner Mrs Mary Wide diflect Mrs Francie M Swanay Mrs T R Walker Mr PA Schaeter Mrs Joe M Downett Mrs Harold Mottenith Mrs James J Spencer Mrs Geo Herbert Sir Allan Atkinson Captain Slasher Arthur Brow Mr Alex Howes.
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Mim
M. Damen
Palforekee
Lowel
SM. Damon
Mire
Mes
Mary Wide Diflect
Francie M. Swanay
T. R. Walker
Mew
Schaeter
Mr B
PF Dillingham
Joe
M. Downett
Harold Mottenith
James J. Spencer
Geo. Herbert
Alatan Atkinson
Capt. Slasher
Arthur Brow
Alex. Howes
Win
M. Graham
Ac Histon
Mimsen Paty
Minwee Scott
Juliet King
Low
Haya
Stalo Robertson
Atre Kirnest Parker
Mem Rott
Stat
Melvin Vawiman
Judes
Meg
Alex. Joontorg
Howard Hitctcok
J. Tucker
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College Hills
Oahu College
Rocky Hill
Boston
Harrison
Husband
Hitet Street
Mokihane
Mornikana
Walanae
Weis Harbor
Manaluin
Sesterday
Egry
MR. Minvielle
Hawai's
Hemry Late
Humphreys
Chinatown
T McCants Stewart
Alexander Matohove
William Mat‘oho
WO. Smith
Margaret Fl. Hitchroek
Guartanado
California
Kwa Whee
Wheeler
Harvard
New York
Jan Jreuind
Cambridge
Mina
Kot
Manchester
Pitteture
Cheontole
Papa Ita
Waterman
U F. Wichman
Dr. Sloggett
Warner
Acoh
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