Hawaii Envoy Praises U S Friendship in 1897 Credential Note
A May 8 1897 dispatch reports Harold M Sewall Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to Hawaii presenting his credentials to President Sanford B Dole. The exchange underscores the deep U S interest in Hawaiian welfare and a policy to cultivate intimate ties between the two nations. The President William McKinley letter requests Dole’s favorable reception for Sewall and expresses mutual goodwill.
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Harold M. Bewall
United States
Republic of Hawaii
McKinley
Mer
Sewall
Teleran
Hawaii
Ameren
Agores
United States of America
William McKinley
Sanford B. Dole
Giwavang Goov Furenp
Harold M. Sewall
Washington
Jons Sunray
Henry Be Cooper Named Minister of Foreign Affairs
Henry Be Cooper is appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs by the Department of Foreign Affairs on June 7, 1807, marking a historic change in leadership within the ministry in 2016 context.
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Henry Be, Cooper
Department of Foreign Affairs
Balance of trade with Hawaii in the reciprocity era depicted
The San Francisco Examiner argues the Hawaii reciprocity trade boosted U S wealth. It cites 1877–1896 data showing imports of 170,144,801 and exports of 62,587,346, with gold flows of 1,170,607 to Hawaii and 10,758,208 from the islands. It claims the net effect funded American investment and growth in California, urging against ending Hawaii trade.
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United States
San Francisco
Tts
Hawaii
Spreckels
Hawaii Ia
California
End of Jurisdiction Confusion at San Francisco Quarantine
Washington has decided that only the Federal quarantine officer may grant entry at the port and that local authorities lack priority of inspection. Ships arriving there faced delays and double health checks, with disputes such as a Panama steamer diverted to quarantine by a second doctor. The conflicting system is now terminated.
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San Francisco
Washington
Panama
Canada Rejects Japanese Immigration Treaty in Dominion Debate
Premier Luther questions Imperial authority as Dominion says it will not be bound by the Japanese treaty. Canada remains out to reserve options on immigration. A Danish professor reports anesthesia could speed plant growth, potentially boosting sugar cane and coffee nursery crops.
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Luther
Dominion
Canada
Alpha Dee Laval Cream Separators Boost Dairies Economy
Timely Topics urges island dairies to economize amid extended year. Alpha Dee Laval cream separators offer 20 plus benefits including 10 to 50 percent skimming savings, 5 to 50 percent butter value gain, labor and ice savings, product purity, and improved cream density. Agents arranged to sell cheaper.
Minister Sewall Credentials Seen Favorable to Relations
The communication of Minister Sewall in presenting his credentials to President Dole arrived too late for comment beyond noting that the spirit displayed is exceedingly favorable to prospects of closer relations in the future than in the past between the two countries.
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Sewall
Dole
What the Secretary Said If Bryan Won in 1896
The secretary notes that McKinley’s victory pleased bimetallists, implying Bryan’s win would have aligned with their aims. The remark highlights the split over currency policy and the broader political mobilization around bimetallic standards in the era.
General Weyler's Horse Hit Three Times in Scrappy Clash
In a recent engagement between Spanish and Cuban forces General Weyler's horse was struck three times. No bullet found in the pacifier's writing arm, a phrase suggesting luck for Spain amid the melee.
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General Weyler
Spain
Ballet
Pacificator
One thing at a time in the House of Commons
In the House of Commons a cautious approach is urged toward the Irish questions as members from Ireland press for action while colleagues call for orderly procedure. The debate centers on pace, procedure, and political considerations shaping future measures.
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House of Commons
Postmaster General on Suppressing Foreign Newspapers
In the Dominion House a member asked if attention had been called to a scurrilous attack on Queen Victoria in the New York Saw and whether Canada would allow its circulation. The Postmaster General said he had not seen the article but that the Department never practices suppressing foreign newspapers.
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Dominion House of Commons
Queen Victoria
New York
Private carriage entrance and social club access at 136 Berelania Street
A historic notice describes a residence with a private carriage entrance on Emma Street and a social club parlor for patients, listing directors and management. It also advertises Kingsbury pianos with advanced construction and a pedal designed for beginners, inviting inquiries through manager Scrimgeour.
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Emma Street
Banker W Gilford Acts under Power of Attorney in Honolulu
During Mr W Gorwin’s temporary absence Spalding acts for Claus Spreckels Co under power of attorney from Honolulu dated June 2 1897. W M Gilford will not act for me under power of attorney on Hawaiian Islands. Honolulu June 1 1897.
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W. Gorwin
Spalding
Claus Spreckels & Co
Honolulu
Hawaiian
W. M. Gilfard
Attar
W.girwe
Tbs
Public Auction of Hawaiian Land Interest by Court Order
By order of Judge A Perry the First Circuit Court sells at public auction the right and title of Arthur P Peterson estate to four acres in Waikane, Oahu. Auction at 12 noon on June 2, 1807, at the Honolulu court house. Cash only, deeds at purchaser's expense. V Gea, administrator of the Peterson estate.
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A. Perry
Cirronic Court of the First Circuit
Arthur P. Peterson
Waikane
Honolulu
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Honolulu Iron Works
Waikiki
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the Hawaiian Hardware Co. Limited
Fort Street
Spreckels Bank
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Tenartone
King and Nunante
Howtist
EGF
Universal Stores
Davy
Allons Westeux
Price
Waar S Raxag
Appollo Rawak
Nches
PacIFIC_ HARDWARE Co
Hagey Institute
Kingsbury
Honolulu, HT
Berelania Street
Emma and
Fort
Pattonta
Lex
W. R. Castle
J. A. Mapoon
A. V. Gour
Bwan
Kash
Hotel
Waverley Block
Boston
Fle
Miller
Wall
Nichols
V. Gea
A Peterson
Decenan
N. Fernandez
Orrick
Merchant Street
Cammobell Block
Cartor
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