Makiki Rock Quarry Dispute Involves Territorial Land Line
Surveyor Jared Smith reports a disputed line between a proposed Makiki experiment station and a Territory owned rock quarry. The conflict centers on land use, ownership, and a 109 yard discrepancy in Governor Cooper’s survey. Also raised is Territory revenue from black sand taken from the Naval Reserve for road making and private use, prompting calls for accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jared Smith
Walt Oi States Experiment Station
Cooper
Agriculture Wilson
McKinley
Dole
Brubheax
United States
Smith
Washington
Ton Acres
J. H. Boyd
Wall
Marston Campbell
Mr. Stith
H. BE
Jarod Araith
Lodgarde
Tne
Hoyd
Campbell
Smith Tion
JH. Boyd
Naval Reserve
Discrepancies Alarm Hawaiian Quarry Distance Readings
A viewing committee contends for an accounting of all material removed by the Territory of Hawaii or private individuals. Captain Pond of the Navy Department and purveyor Walter Wall are involved. The source notes difficulty in judging distances by eye as instruments misestimate, causing readings to exceed the actual objects, complicating the measurement of the quarry ground.
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Territory of
Hawaii
Pond
Navy Department
Walter Wall
Hin Vfew
Watau Plantation Stockholders Seek Information
Wata plantation stockholders complain of limited data on the plantation and its attire. Agents deny withholding details and say bonds issued aimed at property improvements, not dividend payments, noting the corporation cannot currently pay dividends while stock value declines. Blue 11 appears in reference to groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Tenney
Castle & Cooke
Wanntia
Aiire Lnprove Iente
Hawaiian Delegate Wilcox in Washington on Hawaii’s political rift
Robert W. Wilcox, Hawaii’s delegate to Congo, arrived in San Francisco from Washington after meetings with the Administration on the Dole and Humphreys dispute. He urged Honolulu to settle disputes locally to push toward statehood and suggested a nonpartisan governor for Hawaii to ease factional tensions. He noted Attorney General Knox’s stance and discussed Judge Humphreys’ pending arrival to present his side.
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San Francisco
Robert W. Wilcox
Congo
Washington
Occidental
Honoluli
Fiale
McKinley
Dole
Bawg
Knox
Honolulu Bay
Wen
Honolulu
Koop
Hinds
Hum[preys
Frederick Hankey
Bar
Hondatt
Mumph Teya
Bcene
Mankey
Worthington
Humphreys
Humphreye
Humphrey
Rom
Hawaii
Dol Dda
Notice from Imperial Chinese Consul on laborer fund
The Imperial Chinese Consul and Vice Consul in Honolulu publish a proclamation stating concerns over a 290000 dollar Chinese laborer return fund. They note contracts null and void under Hawaii laws, discuss transfer attempts to cover current expenses, and urge meetings to protect the fund and Chinese laborers whose wages funded the travel money. They reference communications with the Bureau of Immigration and First National Bank of Hawaii and report sending a protest to authorities in Washington.
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Hawaii
Yang
Gao
Honolulu
Pass Saxe
Board of Immigration
Mickel National Bank of Hawaiian
Ching
Teretory of
United States
Aaid
Chingwis
Wpa
Bureau of Immigration
First National Bank of Hawaii
First National Bank
Washington
Murder on Hawaii trial for Japanese laborer killing
July 17 report from Hilo states Joan Kalamaa is bound for trial for murder of a Japanese worker at Kau. Evidence described as complete. Other notes reference civil actions and restitution orders in various local cases.
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Hilo
Joan Kalamaa
Kau
Humphreys 1s Upheld by Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court today upheld Jude Humphreys of the First Circuit in a specific performance suit over land. The decision notes that a power of attorney is not revoked by granting a similar power to another person and that an oral acceptance of a written offer may be enacted through a third party not routinely authorized.
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Aipreme
Wong Sealve
Lydie K. Domine
Jude Humphreys
First Circuit
Landa
Katial
Senator Brown Speaks Plainly Against Extension
A Bullets filled report notes Senator Brown opposes extending the current session and any action by the Acting Governor on two appropriation bills. The piece outlines GOP resistance, independents’ stance, and ongoing clashes over the Organic Act, bond use, and veto possibilities.
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Coct Frown
Senate
Benate Keawtons
Organic Ac
Mamshal AG
Kilovokalant
Uth
Wil
Isaac
Bia
Said Win
Ruli Eomytev
Bern
Iene
Republicana
Guvernor
Haywood Returns From Washington Trip With Candid Remarks
WH Haywood, former C B Cons Mul official and tentative Planters Association figure, arrived in Washington this morning. In a brief statement to a Bulletin reporter he downplayed the trip, saying nothing significant occurred and that he plans to return soon to the city of Peking to continue talks with Planters Association officials on unsettled issues.
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Mi. Haywood
C. B
Planters’ Association
Washington
Heywood
Honelitie
Elantra’ Association
Peking
New Boned Roomen Stock Exchange Opens Brightly
The Honolulu Stock and Bond Exchange took possession of and opened the first session in their new board room in the tangenwald building this morning. The caller's hand at the end of the room and a crowd watched as trading began. Business was active with notable falls in prices, Owl at 133, Kwa at 825.25, and Wain at 87 per share, with most trades in five share lots.
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Honolulu
Bae Jhange
Tangenwald
Hornig
Kreund
Defeat Imperial Troops Reported Near Atehichou
New York dispatch from Peking cites a clash where Imperial forces under General La Pen Yuen were defeated by allied villagers at Atehichou, forty miles southeast of Lo Ting Fu. The district magistrate seeks Li Hung Chang to send a thousand reinforcements under Colonel Chian from Le Chion Fu, where 2000 Shan Tung troops wait for allies to permit their move.
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New York
TA Diapater
Peking
la Pen Yuen
Seylon Prom Layban Arrival Amid Severe Weather
The bark Ceylon arrived this morning from Laysan Island consigned to Hickfeld & Co. Ltd laden with guano. Mate Howore reports very heavy weather off the island requiring two-sea pitches in one day. The vessel rode at anchor without further disaster as fresh winds and rough seas persist despite efforts.
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Ceylon
Laysan
Hickfeld & Co. Ltd
Mate Howore
Isnand
Max
Layali Marbfete
Eka
Lot
Ventura AI Witnesses Aboard Vessel From San Francisco
A fragmentary report notes a venture named Ventura AI The Ventura sailing with 112 passengers from San Francisco to Honshu. The list includes inland travelers and colonies.
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Ventura
San Francisco
Honshu
Yin
In Judge Geae's Court Probate Granted in Local Case
In Federal Court today the case of Kat Yong was considered with judgement deferred. Jury matters were called and dismissed. The will of John W. Lanning was admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to Marion Maybla Luning as executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katt Yong
Kat Yong
Beton
Gene
John W. Lanning Wan
Marion Maybla Luning
Lennon in Court Faces Charges as Delays Push Case
Lennon, attorney M, EB, appeared in police court on charges of cross cheat. With the defendant unready, the case was postponed to July 1 018. May haw been appointed Head Engineer under the Department of Cube Works. His term of office Wyn duly 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon
Hun
Kross
Department of Cube Works
Fractured Legislature Faces Veto Delays and Special Session
The acting governor granted a ten day extension as lawmakers wrestle with funding bills. A special session may be called to pass or veto county appropriation measures, with fear of cuts and a contested path to revenue. Republicans note potential friction if bills return unsigned.
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Daglelature
Parket
Hameed
Rusn
Ula
Wilcox Coming Home From Washington
A letter from Delegate Wilcox to Senator Kalanokatuni reports Wilcox’s imminent return to Tahiti. Hawaii's representative in Washington says he will soon be back. Independents pursue him by steamer as Wilcox is expected to arrive shortly in Honolulu.
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Kalanokatuni
Wilcox
Atenmor
Hawaii
Washington
Thurston Heads to Washington for Kihel Plantations Matter
L A Thurston departed by the Sterna for the Coast and Washington to attend matters connected with Kihel plantations and the Raplit Transit Co. He will be represented by Attorney Hankey in carrying out the action against Judge Humphreys.
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L.A
Oregon anchors lost warship recovery attempt
The Iroquois plans an effort today to recover the Oregon’s lost anchor and chain from the seabed near Cape Ann Pond. The captain hopes to locate the iron wreckage and fifteen fathoms of line awaiting sighting.
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Oregon
Cape Au Pond
Cashier Whelan Leaves for Mainland Health Reason
Phil RK Whelan, cashier of the Internal Revenue office, who had been ill, developed consumption symptoms this week and left by the Maripons for his Mainland home last night. He may not return until his health improves.
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Phil RK. Whelan
Internal Revenue Office
Miss Gassman Leads Ventura World Entertainers Sendoff
Miss Gassman of Lee's World's Entertainers receives a hearty farewell in Ventura as the troupe departs for colonies. The company was well received here with excellent performances and a warm reception honoring her twenty third birthday amid a day of sightseeing and general good times.
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Miss Gassman
Lee
Ventura Forie
Josephine Gassman
Clerke Plans Loan for Weelven With Senate Hosts
Clerks and other owners of the Senate and House arrange a loan to Weelven likely at Senator Ka fanokalani's home. The event honors the Senator and Representatives, on Friday or Saturday before country members depart for their respective hegnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Weelven
Kafanokalani
Prisoners Escape from the Hermudas Reported
In July in San Francisco Captain Dowdell and the command report the team arrived after a voyage from a distant port. Three Tour prisoners have escaped from the Hermudas, with details of timing and transport unclear.
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San Francisco
Dowdell
Honoluiy
Tetani
Non
Hermudas
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McClellan, Pond & Co
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Wong Chan Akane Va
F. Coburn
Fred Vandenbure
Jorge Gear
Brown
WH. Haywood
Seylon Prom Layban
Geae
Thurston
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