Page text from Honolulu post office 1904 debate and concerns
A fragmented 1904 Honolulu Post Office page discusses subscription terms and long political rants. It laments teacher salary retrenchment, Hawaii school standards, and public education finances while debating labor shifts, private schools, and the influence of mainland business. It praises reform and criticizes incompetence in public schooling and governance.
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Allon
Kawat
Ernis Lo Nelda
Everlfy
Port & Family
Ilva
Hawaii
Mawall
Inefficient School Retrenchment Sparks Public Debate
A letter to the Garden Island questions Kauai Government waste and embezzlement, urging strict economy without punishing teachers or taxpayers. It argues teachers show strong interest in educational progress and cautions against broad blame for fiscal excesses. The writer calls for calm, thoughtful discussion among parents and voters.
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Ntl
Garden Tel Und
Sugar Trust Manipulation Hints Rise in Local Prices
Willett & Gray report on sugar conditions dated May 26 warn of a price rise for raw sugar, citing shortage in Cuban supply and trust influence. They note forecasts support producers in the Territory while Hawaiian sugar faces price slump as imports arrive, suggesting market manipulation by the Sugar Trust.
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Willett & Gray
London Axuren
Trade talk and suspected market manipulation in Hawaii
A cryptic report notes someone aiming to manipulate Hawaii’s market under a ruse to rob the territory. The account mentions needing to persuade real men and to demand the full deal if trades lack proper markings. The fragment hints at unclear schemes and warnings about undisclosed terms.
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Hawaii
Whit Mawali
Territorial Grand Jury Adjourns After Quiet Session
A territorial grand jury met in Judge Robinsons court with good attendance. Deputy Attorney General Menning attended, and William Tell appeared as a defendant. The body investigated alleged liquor sales without license by Franklin and heard witness Captain Harry Pilot. Several women in the lobby were noted as purportedly connected to liquor sales. The grand jury will file its discharge and final report on or before the 26th, ending the term.
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Territorial Grand Jury
Juvge Robinson
Menning
Wiliam Tell
Nawallan Fibre Company Sees Profitable Year Ahead
The Nevadan trade note reports Ghпip More Sisal by Nawallan Fibre Company sold well this week to San Prandieen. This is the second shipment and, with steady demand, the product is priced to yield a profitable year for the firm.
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Nawallan
Whinbell Aity-xeven Hales
Wom
Nevadan
San Prandieen
Priece
Sale of Dainty Laces With Deep Price Reductions
Quaint laces offered at weekly sale are described as dainty and underpriced. Patterns include Black White and ecru with Point de Venise Recurial and applique. Various lace qualities sell from 6c to 40c, reflecting steep discounts on a range of items.
Unexpected Good News Of Taffeta Silks
These highly desirable silks are reduced despite purchasing delays. From top makers in plain solid colors with good shades, 1.00 values now 65c and 76 values now 50c.
Graduation Concert Dazzles San Rafael Audience
In Ban Rafael a spring graduation featured a robust musical program with four graduates: Miss Anita Ena of Honolulu, Miss Katherine Hedkes Hall of San Jose, Miss Angalite Louie Hohewelater of San Rafael, and Miss May Marriott of San Francisco. Archbishop Montgomery presented diplomas as Miss Hohewelater acted as vocalist. A large audience applauded the performances including Miss Ena, Miss Marriott, and notable instrumental numbers such as four-piano pieces and Verdi selections.
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San Francico
San Rafael
Daisy Gna
John Ena
Thin City
Ban Rauel
Ban Rafael
Mien Daley
Anita Ena
Honolulu
Katherine M
Hedkes
Montgomery
Mian Hohnelater
Dominican College
Maale
Novara Cansinelli
Calatnelli
Pines Fuor
Muse Department
Irene
Athens
Renamonde
Irene Chpricuy
Hhelley
Misses Rotation
Ga Walter
Irene Ciprico
Alla Stella
Robandi
Teresa Oneta
Mian
Agnes Maroney
Obligato
Mine Ena
Polonasse
Dvorak
Beatrice Willisne
Princes Murphy
Helen Jonas
Bertha Savage
Elsa Beblo
Alma Krauwe
Ruth Neale
Caroline 1
Polo
L’itte
Agnes Maloney
Miga
Clarice Bam
Pavin
Miu
Kathering Mall
Noto
iSancon
Detlinhy
Clarice Na
Stina
Mary Gi Rigoletto
Verdi
Smiswoe Daly Ena
Clarice Ena
Mary McGraw
Frances Murphy
Marjorie Howes
Mary Wolfing
Josephine May
Mary Ena
Marguerite Tourney
Cornelia James
Aliee McDonnell
Lute
Minn Agnes Mar
Disputed Pacific Heights Trespass Trial Ends In Dismissal
In a case involving Desky Oliveira and others, claims of assault and battery were challenged as unwarranted. Judge Linde found no proof of assault or battery and discharged the defendants, while Sousa was later arrested on a concealed weapon charge based on a warrant by Manuel Olivera.
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Desky
Manuel Oliveira
Madge Lindaay
Anqault
Manuel Bouma
Rowe
J. A. Mi Oun
Pacific Heights
Magoon
Vinen
Oliveira
Souza
Honan
Ronan
Sr. Dewy
Jo A. Magoon
Booth
Hetky
Sousa Wax
Dooth
Cathcart
Aneault Wee
Maxoon
Bowen
Linde
Bouse
Manuel Olivera
I Fl
Prosecution Attends Court Over Statutory Citations
The court discussed methods to verify statutes and rely on authorities or the Attorney General to prevent errors. Deputy Attorney General Vleming Winbod explained the approach and the need for careful citation to avoid future missteps by the court.
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Iowa
Berm
Genecal
Siew of the Law
Vleming Winbod
Court debates delayed ruling on misdemeanor argument
The court debated the misdemeanor argument in the Zint case and considered delaying the decision until tomorrow morning. Judge De Bolt and Stewart discussed whether to reverse a prior ruling as parties argued the bond condition and damages of 2892.85, amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.
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Gear
Pro Tone
Tut Stewart
Bondsmen in water works case face shortage tale
The Pabile Works suit alleges Edward Richardson Vivien Echardson was appointed clerk of the Bureau of Water Work on July 1 1901 with a $1000 bond signed by D Kawananaakoa John Colburn and W H Cornwell. After Cornwell’s death letters of administration were issued to Water House Trust Go. The plaintiff contends Teebardson collected $2622.59 for the Water Works between July 1 1901 and March 7 1904.
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Pabile Works
C. A. Holloway
Edward Vivien Richardson
D. Kawananakoa
John F Colburn
Cool Brown
Henry Waterhouse
Nruni ‘Co. Ltd
W. H. Cornwell
Devenred
Vivien Echardson
Bureau of Water Work
D. Kuwananakoa
John ¥. Colburn
W. Hi. Cornwell
W. MH. Cornwell
Waterhouse Trust
Teebardson
Tor
Labor Unions Watchful On Hawaiian Labor Strife
In a summarized note from the World’s Workers column in the Coast Beumen Journal dated May 25, labor unrest in Hawaii is noted. A strike involving about 1600 workers on the Weipalia plantation led to demands for the removal of a head foreman accused of running gambling games and coercive mistreatment of laborers. The foreman resigned and striking workers returned to work.
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Hawaii
Coast Beumen
Weipalia
Sugar Supply Figures From Historic Bulletin
Sugar production and consumption figures are cited for the United States and other regions. The text notes production around 910,000 tons in one year, US consumption near 2,570,000 tons, and per capita usage comparisons including the United Kingdom and several European countries.
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United
MugHr
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