San Francisco Wins Panama Pacific Exposition Bid
In Washington on January 31 the House approved 259 to 43 a joint resolution recognizing the Panama Pacific exposition to be held in San Francisco in 1915. A preliminary vote favored San Francisco over New Orleans 188 to 159, and the chambers pledged congratulations to the city and its promoters.
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Associated Prews
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
San Francisco
House
New Orleans
California City
Senate
Honohiiu
San Wrenehee
Hay
Golden Gaty
San Wranchee
Sucine Exchange
San Francisco Marine Executire
Bastien
Cylidornia
Congress
Volcanic Eruption At Mount Taal Kills 400
In Manila on January 31, reports from the volcano's eruption of Mount Taal state that four hundred people have died from lava floods and collapsing structures. The death toll grows hourly as more shocks are recorded and the disaster aftermath unfolds.
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Casnochited Press
Manila
P. I
Mount Taal
Railways to double track from Missouri to San Francisco
New York January 31 Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railways plan to double track their lines from Missouri River points to San Francisco and into Oregon. Estimated cost exceeds 75 million dollars.
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Ahhohited Brom. Cable
New York
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Missouri River
San Francisco
Oregon
Naval Officers Up for Promotion
Nominations before the Senate Committee on Naval Affairs place Colonel Biddle for commandant of the Marine Corps and Colonel Robert Evans as brigadier. The report outlines recent postings and a reshuffle including Wilckt’s retirement and Cavite command.
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Battetin Gable
Washington, D. C
Biddle
Marine Corps
Robert Evans
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Washington
Wilckt
Jie
Philippines
Cavite
Tarvin
Nieura
Iren Chere
League
Ponrayviene
League Island
Marine Headquarters
Watlington
Bnt
Parliament Opens With Expected Exciting Session
London January 31 Parliament opened today amid anticipated heated discussions over political differences stemming from the recent elections.
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Jnolal Buttetin Cubhe
London
Rivers and Harbors Bill Passes Senate
The Senate today approved the rivers and harbors bill with provisions for improving Hawaiian harbors as part of its measures approved in Washington D C on January 31.
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Senate
Andocrates Bread Cable
Washington, D. C
Bonding Act 15 May Bring City Hall Building
City and county leaders say a bonding act 15 could allow Honolulu to issue bonds for a permanent city hall to house all departments. Estimated cost ranges around one hundred thousand dollars, with potential rent savings and permanent street improvements tied to the plan.
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Honolulu
Cfty
Frisco Exposition Victory Delights Hawaii and Honor
Hawaii leaders greet San Francisco winning the 1915 exposition. Governor Frear and business figures praise the decision, expecting economic benefits for Honolulu and Oahu. Officials note Honolulu’s exposure and Hawaii’s industries will benefit, while celebrations spread through the Promotion Committee and local firms.
Kirmess Postponed As Poultry Show Delayed
A report from the Poultry Association shows the 1911 poultry show cannot be held this spring and likely not this year. Officials cite scheduling conflicts with the Nation Guard armory and related events. ROO Brown, on behalf of the directors, notes the next exhibition will be in January 1912.
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Brow
Direct Primary Bill Appears Unchanged on Island
Reported by the Republican legislative committee the direct primary bill for all elective officers on the Island of Ooh except Delegate to Congress remains unchanged. The committee doubts constitutional questions and plans to submit the measure to party caucus for final action.
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Ooh
Death of Dr Hutchinson A Noted Honelary Resident
Prominent Honelary figure Dr Huteldaxen Mrandehike Huteldaxen, long a Board of Health member, died in Switzerland while visiting. He lived here for years before moving to New Zealand in 1888. Born in Engine and educated in London, he held degrees in America as well. Survived by two sons and three daughters, he was twice married.
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Honelary
Board of Health
Ootarioth
Switzerland
New Received
AO To
Atkinson
Wellington
Hinchinon
New Zealand
Engine
London
Deeréex
Ameren
Jonves
Ciew
Wate
Nik
Death Towke
In Foreign Ports Notice From Yokohama and San Francisco
Port report lists arrivals in Yokohama including Mi BO BL Aimerion Maru and Tulge Wo Te Whities aiding. San Francisco shows arrivals Jan 1 and Jan 7 with drafting in progress. Fragmentary text mentions committees and a cycle from Sh Merchant Exeluure and Sunday sagas We Get Pair.
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Yokohama
Tulge
SAN Fancisco
Sierra
Tence Dan
Exeluure
00 000 Club Out for Clean Honolulu
Fragmented OCR notes detail the 00 000 Club in Honolulu, outlining progress, leadership, and finances. Thurlow A Stanton reports to the executive committee on membership totals, costs, and the club’s formation plans. Items reference promotion, secretary roles, and a Nov 8 meeting date with 308 members and 43.50 dollars in fees.
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Honolulu
Thurlow
Stanton
Catia
USA Club
HL P Wood
Treamuier
Simne
Hundreds of Children in Line at Moral Parade
The executive committee of the Moral Parade planned for Saturday reported about two thousand schoolchildren would join on February 22, with a large contingent from Royal and Central Grammar schools. They discussed crowd control, parade organization, and prizes, including cash for best decorated automobile, with $50 and two automobiles to be awarded.
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Univetitas
Ame
Joanthas
Hiideo
Royal Wid Central Gragamar Selioath
Hower Lobe
Ehude
Vanmlites
Seoite
Kunehemeba
Me Automobile Committee
Ite
Sugar Ban in San Francisco Sparks Market Voices
A fragmented report notes sugar policy talks in San Francisco with mentions of stocks, parity, and price quotes. Key figures such as Rabe and Ader Beety appear in passing while analysts discuss market impacts and upcoming tests. The piece hints at preparations and previews of related analyses.
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Ban Francisco
McQuaid Lane Trial Recap of Violent Incident
Fragmentary report outlines a legal case involving McQuaid Lane and a home invasion style shooting near Nowean. It mentions charges against a defendant named Cooper and references an eviction or discharge from an eatery, with court proceedings and statements by Judge P. The text is garbled but centers on a murder or violent crime trial and related testimonies.
Wahiawa Japanese Defying School Law Faces Arrest and Imprisonment
A Wahiawa family defies local school enrollment rules prompting arrest threats as authorities enforce territory orders. The report notes the community’s stance against forced attendance despite police and official pressures.
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Wahiawa
Hines
Plan Change in Clerical Departments of Circuit and Supreme Court
A proposed plan to reorganize clerical staff across the Circuit and Supreme Court sections will be submitted to the next Legislature session. It outlines a division of duties between the Circuit and Territorial Supreme Court, aiming to streamline the two bodies under unified administration.
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Circuit
Supreme Court
Fidertval
Eyroque Court
Territorial Supreme Court
Cire
Barpremie
Secon
Siharad Nyy Weverdt
Jivlgen
Jensty
Romi Mentel
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Kirmess
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