Molokai Board Criticism and Leper Settlement Proposals
The Evening Bulletin questions the Board of Health after the Legislature’s Molokai visit uncovered alleged lax surveillance and suspect provisioning at the Settlement. The piece urges open-session scrutiny, cites canteen conditions as scandalous, and proposes employing Molokai lepers in silkworm farming and mulberry forestry to provide activity and cost savings.
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Board of Health
Japan
Molokai
Cat tax prompts wave of pet animal destruction in Dresden
The Dresden government imposes a 1 mark tax on household cats. Owners rushed to destroy pets to avoid the levy, while the issue sparks public outcry. A Chicago Post quip about cleaning houses contrasts with the harsh tax reality.
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Dresden
Legislature in Seustion Deliberates on Hilo Road Franchise
The Senate debated granting a road franchise in Hilo with officials noting no company would be funded and control lay with the Interior Minister. Critics urged a general bill open to bids, while others warned streets must be widened first and opposed exclusive franchising. Adjourned after a long session two days into the term.
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Senate
Baldwin
Rice
Hilo
Lyman
Waterhouse
Richards
Kapiolani Park
Winston
Clancy
Cooper
Judiciary Committee
Thomas
New Park Commission
Public Lands Committee
Bond
Liquor Commission
Mortuary Report of Honolulu Deaths in May
May deaths totaled 65 with 16 unattended. Nationalities include Hawaiian 89, Chinese 7, Portuguese 10, Japanese 1, Great Britain 2, UNLA 5, other 1. Causes range from consumption 6 and diarrhoea 4 to old age 8 and sudden deaths like apoplexy 1 and accident 1. May mortality compared with prior years shows varying totals across periods.
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Honolulu
Great Britain
Timely Topics Aermotor transforms sugar plantation operations in Hawaii
Sugar planters optimize profits by cutting waste and labor. An Aer motor powers a 12 foot geared unit at Kapaa for Makee Sugar, feeding stock and pumping water, reducing crew needs. Trustees of Queen's Hospital replace an old mill with an Aer motor, praising its performance. A brief plug for Westenholm pocket cutlery follows.
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Kapaa
Kauai
Makee Sugar Company
Queen’s Hospital
Westenholm
Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited Address Notice
The Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited lists its address opposite Spreckela Bank at No 307 Fort Street.
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the Hawaiian Hardware Co. Limited
Spreckela’ Bank
Fort Street
B. F. Ehlers & Co
the Hawaiian News Co
L'd Merchant Street
Honolants
Spectacular Gold Chatelaine Watches Displayed for Sale
Last week’s Steamiet featured ornate gold chatelaine watches enameled in red and blue, with diamonds or pearl gem settings and reliable timekeeping. Prices start around 80.00, including a 14.00 non magnetic silver watch. the store claims vast stock, exclusive Swiss designs, and a guarantee on every screw.
Cameo Ware and Wedgewood Items Hit Houseware Sale
The ad lists Cameo ware also known as Wedgewood in blue and white and black and white for flower pots vases jugs cups saucers and ash trays. Edgar nutmeg grater offered at a quarter praised as finger safe. A no slam door check is advertised for 30 conta.
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Daniel Logan
PSE
Seustion
House OF Representatives
Mortuary Report
LENOX
Dorg
the Manufacturers’ Shoe Co
Big Shoe Store
Oceanic
San Francisco
THM
Australia
Fen
Wedneoway
Dane 3d
United States
Turkey
ASD
Africa
Edwin M. Bliss
Port Street
H. F. Wichman
Jas. I. Morgan
Frenne
To-Morrow
Robinson Block
Hotel Street
Publica
Chittagon
Tokawabe
Morgan
Westermayer
Hoffschlaeger & CO
A. Long
J Alfred Magoon
Frank Lillis
Baad
Bothol Arid King Streets
Mishop & CO
McGiveney
Dimond
von Holt
Pioneer Bullading and Loan
Antonio de Lopes
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