Honolulu Letters on Politics and Progress in 1909
A fragmented editorial style missive discusses taxation, judiciary funding, Pearl Harbor projects, sugar tariffs, and transport plans in Honolulu. It references Taft’s presidency, arbitration treaties, and local viewpoints on urban development, roads, and public works amid a skeptical lens on governance. The piece mentions Hawaii’s economy, regional politics, and the impact of national policy on island investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Europe
Honolulu
Land Commissioner Judd Faces Hawaii Land Issues
Land Commissioner Judd will tackle a long delayed Hawaii land record with enthusiasm and resolve. The debate centers on whether the commissioner's role is to actively manage land matters or serve as a buffer for the governor. Calls arise to empower Judd to reform public land administration and end prolonged delays hurting homesteaders seeking prompt information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd
Aidu Intatention
Hawaii
Radical land laws echo Irish reform and Honolihi inquiry
An interview with Richard Croker contrasts radical Irish land reform with Hawaii’s approach as land commissioner Judd arrives to oversee schemes. The piece notes Ireland’s law promises homes for the poor and critiques local policy favoring large estates, framing a debate on property and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sottintnion
Richard Croker
Treland
Honolihi
Judd
Tawall
Ireland
Bim
Government land sale prompt disrupts local rights claim
Fragmented text shows a resident alleging the government plans to buy land for a cent of about $2,000 and to transfer ownership through the local board. The speaker contends no payment is owed and describes resentment toward government actions and potential property seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jocal Board
Mico
Advertising talk and a stage misfire inspire a campaign
An early advertising talk extols persistent promotion with the example of The Man From Home, noting audience indifference but later success from continued ads. The piece cites William K Hethne and a Philadelphia curtain moment, urging Keep on advertising regardless of immediate reception to win returns. The column also reports a real estate sale tied to the Wright and Hustace business, a mortgaged property auction, and ensuing company restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuninens
William K Hetne
Philadelphia
W. W. Wright Partings Co. Ltd
Netion
Avauit Deeler
John Henry Magoon
Eeorgany
Crate of Bix Selected Pines or 4 x Large Bananas
The note offers a simple order promise with phrases about crates and banana bunches. It reads like a quick ad or ad-like line encouraging customers to place an order and let the seller handle the rest. No clear names, dates, or locations are given.
Governor Frear Advances Plan for Girls' Home Start
Governor Waller F Frear directs the Board of Health to authorize construction of a girls' home in the Katih distelyt area. A detailed inspection viewed the site with a clear plan, and a contract was awarded to commence immediately. The project originally had 15000 dollars but required an additional 1000 to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller F Frear
Board of Health
Mart Hh
Marston Campbell Pal
Katiht
Distelyt
Court session outlines housing plan and continued cases
The United States District Court opened in the Model block with several matters continued. Cases Haremant v Henry and The United States v Chan were adjourned or pushed to a later date as attorneys change, and the grand jury proceedings yielded no definite housing news for the Center Comte project. The session paused with no firm action on the new court facility, and editorial notices from DISH editorials list the scene and location.
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United States District Court
Va. Henry
Frank ‘Thompson Lelie
Thaltest Staton Aainet Cort
Staten Amwtiet
Grand Jury
Humauma Prospects Seen After Stockholder Meeting
Reports from Mamiuima indicate 1000 prospects despite a stockholder meeting noting nine shares. The mill Todder revival ties to work, with well debt at 2020 feet and casing at 1700 feet. Early outlook was discouraging, forces explore deeper borings to prevent cave-ins, while invested leaders expect good results deeper underground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khan
Grand Jury In Session Again
The grand jury continued to develop matters this morning at the Motel block premises. Jurors discussed handling federal items and opium dates, with Chief Stewart of the Pacific Milter Siberia case deferred. Some jurors may be excused and others called to fill spots as a rotation is arranged, likely to be decided Wednesday evening.
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Brond
Develon
Otewr
Clr Stewart
Pacife Multeter
Siberia
Thott
Hlewart
Courtnialoner Charlton & Davis
Weather Today Brief Report From Morning Observations
Reported 8 am temperature 72 with absolute humidity and relative humidity readings. Wind speeds range from 4 to 6 mph with directions NE, NNW, and N. Rainfall data for the 24 hours ending 8 am shows total movement of 166 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moan
How the Federal Courts Are Being Located Now
Fragmentary OCR describes the planned layout of federal court offices from the grand jury room to the United States District Court. It notes the US Attorney’s office, the stenographer’s room, and the clerk’s office with Chief Clerk Gus Murphy and several judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medel
United States
WT. Tewing
Robert W. Breckonie
United States District Court
Gus Murphy
Clemons Coom
Dole
Fragmentary Names from Maul and Motokal Area
Readable OCR lists numerous individuals with varied spellings and titles such as Mrs and Mra, tied to Maul and Motokal regions. The text reads as a chain of names: Kuhala, Sidter Suxinpa, Mra, Silva, Devauchalls, Devanchette, Ming Bt Mart, Ear Mucomber, J H Jones, Mrs Jones, Mrs Fernandes, and others, with prefixes indicating marital status or courtesy. No clear event or action is presented.
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Per Atime
Maul
Motokal
Sidter Suxinpa
Mra
M. Silva
M. J. Devauchalls
Aie Devanchette
Milky Th Mart
Ming Bt Mart
E& Mucomber
Wagot Ly
He. Bipeh
Mini
Furch
W. Lung
J. 1H. Jones
Behader
W. F. Jones
Foreign Port Ship Movements and Visitor Notices
In foreign ports a July 22 report lists arrivals and departures including Areivod from Mahakona for Honolulu and Zane from Hilo, with July 11 arrival notices. A ship detailing 14 passengers and 62 crew bound for Honolulu sails, dockings at Rockford Wharf noted. Mrs Harold Dillingham of Honolulu plans a September visit with her mother and sister, accompanied by her late daughter for several months.
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San Francisco
Areivod
Hkt
Hawaii
Mahakona
Jgonaga Harbor
Horeulty
Hilo
Grays Harbor
Balled
Behr
Carrier Dove
Kahiin
Searrie My
Hyaror
Honolu
Isan Francisco
Salled
Antiow Weleh
Honolilt Jonays Harhor
Arelved
Zane
Harold Dillingham
Honolulu
Mra. Hydesmitth
Mra. Baldwin Wood
Dillingham
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Kerr Building
Alakea St
Territory of Hawaii
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Eorror
Smevaliere
UB Coe
Canada
Tel
Tiditorial
Rooma
Nerpetimand
Dirk
Alia
Emerson
Boston
Fife
Honoluta
Bulleta
Rome
New York
Taft
Bill
Ketan
Nfo Frato Sporteman
Minpive
Chey
Ereatmahlp Hoes
Panama Canal
Averace Honoluti
Washington
Hywall
Mawaltl
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Mr. Judd
Huveau
By Merk
Uwntre
Jay
Brandext
Yatie Tata
Waialae Heights
Trent Trust Co., Ltd
Bishop Trust Co., Ltd
Bethel Street
Gurrey's
Wireless
Shirs Meisaare Unth
Land Fruit Company
Wells, Fargo
Muratony
Ter
Bremont
Alice
Matias
Waterhouse Trust
Puupueo
Manoa Valley
Fiest
Fort and
Honoluld, T
Borving Inn Wits
Ue Abelson Navin Fon
Lurlite
Sian Fransenico Iq Dun Ty Werive Marly Wennen
Hoontitin
Pammengers
Agenoy
Castig
Cooks Gnaniniges
Honotale
Kahulul
Weedon
Humauma
Manufacturers’ Shoe Co., Ltd
Fort Street
North Wine
Hockford Wharf
Yokohama
He, Wichman &C
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