McQuaid Testimony Details Jealousy and Late Rides
In court this morning Mrs. William McQuaid told her husband at Queen's Hospital she would never give up Volney C. Driver after his gunfight. The cross examination covered past letters, alleged misconduct, and a late night automobile ride with Food Commissioner Edward B. Blanchard present.
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Driver
William McQuaid
Volney C. Driver
Cathcart
McQuid
Hisernan
Tilo
McQuaid
Douthitt
Ife
Honolulu
Blanchard
Mrs McQuaid
McQuald
Hextat
Legislature to Name Permanent Police Commission
Sheriff William Jarrett urges the Supervisors to seek passage of a bill to appoint a police commission by the Legislature. The body would set qualifications, oversee examinations, and operate under civil service rules, potentially reforming policing and reducing political entanglement.
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Permanent Commission For Police
William Jarrett
Senate
House
Police
Commission
Pa Police
Pineapples Rise on Optimistic Pineapple Stocks
Pineapple stock on the local market rose amid optimistic reports of future pineapple production in the Territory and talks of deals with mainland packing firms. The last sale was around 4, opened at 5 3/4, spiking to 3b, with holders seeking 30 1/4. James D. Dole left for the Coast for negotiations on a larger scale. Bond activity remained frequent but market weak as holders seek buyers. Hawaiian irrigation bonds traded heavily. McBride bonds moved at low figures. Hot All Rapid Transit & Land Co. announced 560 treasury common shares issued pro rata to current holders, and dividends rising from 1% to 11/2% quarterly.
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James D. Dole
All Rapid Transit & Land Co
Board of al
Holstein Leads in Hawaii Speakership Battle
The report outlines Holstein of Hawaii as leading the race for Speaker with sixteen projected votes, while Kellinol of Maui trails. Oahu, Hawaii, and Maui delegates show Holstein gaining support, with Hawaii neutralizing positions and the Republican central committee keeping a neutral stance. Holstein is favored to secure the speakership as ballots approach.
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Holstein
Hawaii
Sam Kelimo
Maui
Oahu
Republican Territorial Central Committee
Tmembera
Statmenta
Big Sand
Honolulu
Holstin
Kellindl
McCrosson Fight Over Oceania Water Rights Tied to Congress
A letter to the Merchants' Association from G M McClellan, secretary to Delegate Kuhio, says John T McCrosson will not abandon his bid for the Oajiu military reservation water rights and will urge his case before Congress. The association will meet near Wednesday afternoon to discuss acting on this information and McCrosson’s intensified effort.
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Merchants’ Association
G. McK. McClellan
Kuhio
John T. McCrosson
Oajiu
Mechants’ Association
O. White
McCrosson
Congress
Chinese commissioner to investigate Honolulu census controversy
Special Chinese Commissioner Liatie Lean Pang arrives on the Sierra to arbitrate disputes between local Chinese leaders and residents. He will begin with personal talks with Chu Gem and Yee Chin before any public statements, as the flourishes of an ideal Honolulu and the Floral Parade promotion unfold.
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Liatie Lean Pang
Washington
Kaniaas
Liang Lean Fang
Prngue
Chu Gem
United Chinese Society
Yer Chin
Lav ‘Tong
Wons Rowal
Chun Ming
Bierra
Sheridan Street
Yee Chin
Snowstorm Delays Oceanic Mail to Honolulu from Nevada
A major Nevada snowstorm holds up Oceanic mail and passengers for Honolulu. Rail blockades strand hundreds, telegraph lines fail, and Western Pacific trains suffer delays while ships Wilhelmina or Tengvo Maru expected to carry much of the affected mail to the islands.
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Nevada
Honolulu
Sierra
San Pran+Obie
Oakland Mote
Western Pacific
Portola
Ont
Matson
Wilhelmina
Monoliin
Tueada
Recommends Fair At New Orleans Exposition Fight
The Panama exposition of 1915 moved toward New Orleans after the House committee on industrial arts and expositions voted nine to six for New Orleans. Senator-elect John Sharp Williams led the advocacy, with a minority report anticipated for the dissenters. The panel included reps Rodenberg Gardner Langlay Southwick Steenerson Murphy Woods Poindexter Maynard Rhinock Heflin Collier Gallop Covington.
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Cable
Washington, D.C
San Francisco
House Committee On Industrial Arts and Expositions
New Orleans
Aix
House
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Rodenberg
Illinois
Gardner
Massachusetts
Son
Wisconsin
Langlay
Kentucky
Southwick
New York
Steenerson
Minnesota
Murphy
Missouri
Woods
Iowa
Poindexter
Washington
Maynard
Virginia
Rhinock
Heflin
Alabama
Collierssippi Gallop
Indiana
Covington
Maryland
Carnegie Gives $10,000,000 to Carnegie Institute
New York January 20 Andrew Carnegie announced a ten million dollar gift to the Carnegie Institute at Washington D C for general purposes. In the last three months the ironmaster has given away over thirty million dollars.
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Associated Preas
New York
Andrew Carnegie Today
Carnegie Institute
Washington, D.C
Ironmaster
Battleship program outlines new construction plan
The House naval affairs committee released next year’s building program listing two first class battleships two colliers eight torpedo boat destroyers and four submarines If approved work on the ships will be rushed and pushed forward promptly in Washington D C.
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Associated Proms
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Chinese youth jailed for 14 years in San Francisco incident
George Fong, a Chinese youth, was sentenced in Oakland today to fourteen years in prison for an attempt on Haun, uncle of the emperor, during the prince's visit to San Francisco several months ago. The Associated Brewin Cable report notes the conviction followed the incident in which Fong tried to attack a high official during the imperial tour.
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Associated Brewin Cable
Oakland
Cal
George Fong
Haun
San Francisco
Santo Domingo Troops Advance Toward Hayti Clash
From Port au Prince reports say Santo Domingo troops have moved on Hayti amid a boundary dispute and war is expected. The situation worsens near Santo Domingo and Hayti with border tensions escalating as January unfolds.
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Port AU Prince
Hayti
Santo Domingo
Preas Calsto
Miners Union in American Federation Bulletin
Washington D C January 20 The saliites council of the American Fed for Miners announces a bulletin detailing union activities and policy directions within the miners’ federation.
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Pseinl
Cabte
Washington, D. C
The
Saliites Council of the American Fedfof
San Francisco Opposes Suspension of Coastwise Laws
San Francisco interests bitterly oppose a Washington bill to suspend coastwise laws. Local merchants and tourism groups argue the measure would harm regional commerce and traffic, with officials from California figures and Pacific Coast delegates lobbying against the proposal amid claims it would boost ship subsidies and tourism.
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San Francisco
San
Senter Perkins
California
Coast
Ar Atic Exilusion League
Washington
Anatratian Patten Charged With Sugar Cane Larceny
Munroe Patten of Palama, an Anatratian, faced a court in Jaige Lymer’s angrodla for larceny of a single sugar cane stick valued at twenty five cents. The case arose from theft at Ahin’s plantation where the cane was grown, with a twenty Hollare time charge noted in the report.
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Munroe Patten
Ahin
Palama
Jaige Lymer
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