Frauds in Registration Spark Federal Officials Tension
McCabe and Chamberlain clash over Chinese registration in Hawaii as Provoked by fraud suggestions. McCabe defends federal checks, claims no duplicate certificates issued, cites 22 000 estimate cap. Chamberlain counters with census data, confirms extensive registration including mixed blood children, notes plantation managers aided the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H. Chamberlain
Internal Revenue
John A. McCabe
Bureau of Chinese Registration
McCabe
Chamberlain
Chambberlain
Cooke
Sland
Mr. Chamberlain
Rawallan
Final day rush disrupts graduation preparations
Amid heavy activity, staff faced a frantic final rush on graduation day. A misstep during the earlier setup caused delays, with the deputy overseeing elements as the crowd gathered. A notable incident occurred during the closing moments, though details remain unclear.
Breach of Promise Case In Judge Gear's Court Today
In Judge Gear's court today the trial of a Japanese defendant in a breach of promise case proceeded. The forenoon was devoted to testimony as attorneys filed motions and petitions. Michael Lennon was admitted to practice law in the Territory of Haven, with oath administered by Chief Justice Fear Kinney Ballour McClanahan. The plaintiff led a motion in the Supreme Court to docket the case of James J Byrne vs P J Voeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gear
ABA
Michael
Lennon
Haven
Uhlet Justice Fear, Kinney
Ballour McClanahan
Attordeya
Japanese Leaving Honolulu Signals Labor Shift
A Honolulu report notes Japanese plantation workers being moved from the city as the Immigration service and employers redirect labor. On Tuesday 175 left Ewa plantation for Oahu, with hundreds more possible, as contracts pay roughly $1 to 1.90 per day and workers are sought for Experiments, transit work, and plantations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewa Plantation
Oahu
French Journalist Turot Visits Peking and San Francisco
Henri Turot of La Journal visiting Peking, San Francisco, Honolulu and Yokohama describes meetings with French residents, receives warm welcomes, and notes impressions of ships and the sea. He plans to continue to Windivostock, Biberia and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Turot
la Journal
Paris
Peking
Phinoas
Verne
San Francisco
Turot
Paria
Honolulu
Yokohama
Windivostock
Biberia
McKinley in Restful Condition at White House
President McKinley’s physician reports he has had a comfortable night and continues to show rest and improvement. Washington notes the round of discussions with Dre Rixey Sternberg and Johnston occurred about an hour after the morning departure of Secretary Corllyou. Sugar market updates from New York list steady prices for refined and cane sugars with minor fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Washington
Rixey
Sternberg
Johnston
Corrilyou
Abe
Aguinaldo Peace Maker Interview Reveals Proclamation Clash
Aguinaldo’s adjutant Gueverra reports a three hour interview with General Callies who doubts Aguinaldo’s capture and contends a proclamation to Filipino people was crafted by an American telegraph source. Generals Wade and Sumner demand Callies decide by next Monday, while rewards offer in Modoo County lynching case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Gueveren
Callies
Aguinaldo
Wale
Sumner
Gueverra
Page
Pay Roll Controversy and a New Passenger Resolution
The House of Representatives discussed irregularities in the Board of Education pay roll ledgers, noting wide salary disparities and a proposed reform to standardize teacher pay. Mossman Emmeluth and others debated, revealing cases from $40 to $1000 monthly and accusing partisan influences. Kawainoa introduced a resolution to justify limiting Steamer Lehua passengers to Molokai and sought Board of Health explanations, amid a list of natives retained aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kawathoa
Dasage
Lehua
Mo- Jokai
Wilder Steamehip Co
Board of Health
Honolulu
Molokai
Territory of
Hawaii
Accidental Yacht Mast Collapse Off Brenton Reef
In Newport on June 4 a yacht named Conet tion suffered a collapse of its steel mast while sailing near Brenton's Reef. The top and spreader failed, the mast broke several feet above the deck, and only the boom struck the hull while the crew remained unharmed amid a disordered scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Brenton
Shamrock III enters dry dock for hull inspection
The Shamrock III was sent into dry dock today for hull inspection. The yacht racing off this port on June 17 and 18 will be postponed while repairs and refitting are completed, with an estimated ten days to two weeks before she can race again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouthampton
Orpheum double bill delights with Burglar and sketches
The Orpheum offered a strong night of entertainment with The Burglar staged unusually well led by Baby Lillian and Watson as the barrister. Ellgard and Jessie Norton supplied merriment in Senator McFee sketches. New songs by Baby Lillian added freshness to a well performed program.
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Orpheum
Tung
Barch
Wataon
Briefleas
Ellegard
Jessie Norton
Wenty
Senator McFee
Lillian Bass
Federal Officers From Washington to Start Civil Service Work
Washington officials will begin establishing examining boards in the islands, with a Honolulu center and a second in Hilo. William A. Rodenberg and A. R. Severn will oversee cler k carrier exams and civil service classifications for about forty positions in the Islands. They plan to start soon, after coordinating with Honolulu Custom House and Post Office officials, and depart for Washington on July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Willam A. Rodenberg
Eastet
Louis
Congrenat
Prewief
United States Civil Ber Commission
A. R. Severn
Commission
Tnlands
Roxen
Hutletin
Severn
Islands
Aften
Custom House
Post Office
Honolulu
Milo
Custom House and Post
Washington
Investigating the Harbors Delegation Departs Washington
Chairman T Burton leads the House Committee on Rivers and Harbors with several members and spouses on an extended trip from Washington. The party will travel to Mobile New Orleans and then west to Texas California and the Pacific Coast to study rivers and harbors in territories they will visit.
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Washington
Jung
T. Burton
House
Rivera
Harbors
Mobile
New Orleans
Texas
California
Pacife
Traverne
Actress Porubay's Affair Ends in Tragedy in Sedalia
In Sedalia Missouri actor and assistant to touring theatrical companies killed Mine Edna Stokes an actress once from Keniew City now Sedalia home. The two were deeply in love. Authorities report the tragedy and investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Chicago
Sage
Porubay
Keniew City
Oalgit Hot
Edna Stokes
Sedalia
France Put In Command Of Cape Colony Operations
London dispatch from Lord Kitchener reports Jamestown Cape Colony fell to Kreitzinger on June 24 after four hours of fighting. Casualties included 41 Boers killed and 61 Brits wounded or killed. General French placed in charge of Cape Colony operations as reinforcements move to Vinkfontein and Minkfontein engagements unfold with 1200 Boers attacking Dixon's column.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoris
Jamestown
Cape Colony
Kreitzinger
French
Cape Colon
Kogan
Nel
al Vinkfontein
Johannesbats
Vinkfontein
Omy
Fred
Vetery
Geo Gids
Minkfontein
Dixon
Dowts
Kemp
Coptic Steamer Faces Chinese Passenger Trouble at San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 6 news reports outline the Pacific Mall steamer Coptic’s failures to properly account for Chinese passengers. Incidents include a Chinese traveler escaping at Masatlan, another failing to answer roll call, and a third missing. The collector reports negligence by ship staff, with potential penalties under immigration rules. United States District Attorney Woodworth may pursue action, though doubt remains about broader blame. An attempt to smuggle passengers aboard City of Peking is also noted, with Customs Inspector Liddy involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific ‘Mall
Cole
Btratton
United States
Woodworth
Peking
Bt Combar
Liddy
Unclear fragment from crime report surfaces
The readable text shows a vague note about a suspect and an arrest, but essential details such as names, location, and exact actions are missing. The fragment mentions locking up a person but lacks concrete dates, places, or outcomes to confirm a full report.
Dunne Returns to Honolulu After City Health Board Role
Tan Franclach, Junie Joseph J Dunne, an attorney, served as assistant attorney for the City Board of Health, then left to Hawaiʻi for health. He returned last month and plans to resume general law practice while uncertain if he keeps his city post or if it will be reassigned. He will be joined by Reward a Dowhit, a former fire department official who also plans to practice law.
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Tan Frénclach
Joseph J. Dunne
Howlin Wind
Board of Health Books
Oleh” Wi & Ampoe HI
Hawai
Tie Health
Wan Nea
Honolulu
Fire Brother
Leo Manolsiti
Chief Justice Frear Finds Loophole in Habeas Ruling
Chief Justice Frear discharged a contemnor jailed for contempt of court after habeas corpus proceedings. The Grand Jury’s questions were deemed privileged, and Thurston was held on a technicality. Appeals suggest the court refused to compel answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chit
Fewar
Territorial executive opines against land donation to Victoria Hospital
In a Capitol session Attorney Gemein states the executive branch lacks power to donate land or a building site to Victoria Hospital for Incurables. W A Castle attended to discuss partition of Tantalua land. Two petitions by Rapid Transit and Land Co seek tracks on King Street and an electric road. Offices to close tomorrow in honor of Flugtay. a 38 foot Bug from Adiovision Day will be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Gemein Ie
Victoria Hospital For Incurables
Bistop Willis
Tatinion
Juventh
Tam
W. A. Castle
Seas
Rapid Transit and Land Company
King Street
Victoria Street
Waikiki Road
Lithia Street
Ertvot
the Cougalb
Capitol Building
Bonor
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Feral
Row Islands
McClellan, Pend & Co
Stangenwald
Hd Doutta
Hicken
Chinatown
Experiment Station
Rapid Transit Co
Minstrels
New York
Healans Minatrels
Gage Han
Vanite
Hall Boys
Modoo County
Cal
Ation Board
Mossman and
Emmeluth
Kawainoa
Lehos
Board of Education
Weachern
Mogaman
Tim
Committee On Public Education
WM. Mosman
Haaheo
J. K
Himio
Mosman
Emimerith
F. G
W. F. Allen
Dole
Nornally
Nowabe
Moonman
Mise Brickwood
Messrs
Rodenberg and Severn
Hilo
Gard
Kitchner
Eanent
Dunne
Frear
Patent Kid Shoes
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