James I Dowsett dies after eventful career in Honolulu
James I Dowsett, known as British Jim for his sharp mind and local influence, died at Queen's Hospital after an illness. Born in Honolulu 68 years ago, he was a merchant, cattle rancher, and key figure in the legislative and civic life of Hawaii. His diary and memory made him a living encyclopedia of Honolulu and the islands.
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Honolulu
James I. Dowsett
Cowsatt
Queen's Hospital
James Tense Dowsett
Union Street
New South Wales
Sydney
Dowsett
Piscadores
Pierce
United
Hers
Husband
J. J. Dowset
Dowartt
Dorsetshire
Hogland
House of Nobles
Lunalilo
Privy Council
Dowautt
G. Wilder
Mr. Dowsett
W. Luther Wilcox
Cecil Brown
Ibuvigens
Queso’s 'Hoepitel Corporation
Sailors’ Home Society
Chamber of Commerce
Downett
San Francisco
Dowenlt
Hawaiian Islands
Mr. Cowsatt
Waikiki
Palama
Bicycle repairs and parts offered at old relias shop
The item lists bicycle components and repair services including seat posts with roller bearings tempered cones ball caps axles sprockets chains gears cranks and special pieces. Made to order at the old relias shop with forgoings a or.
Honolulu Cyclery Repair Promenade Prompts Prompt Care
A fragmented ORG named Honolulu Cyclery promises prompt bicycle repairs and attentive service. The readable text hints at entry prompts and heavy emphasis on quick work, suggesting a repair shop note or advertisement. The source remains unclear but centers on bike repair service.
Employment Agency Bill Before Senate Mixes Politics and Policy
A House passed measure by Minister Cooper proposes a general employment agency to be run by an Employment Agent in Honolulu. The agent would collect applications, match jobs, publish needs, and charge fees, with salary funded by appropriation and a 25 cent recording fee. Also notes Mas tice Co. coal loading capacity and Consul Haywood’s coal purchase efforts amid delays.
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House
Senate
Cooper Thut
Honolulu
Ork
Treasury
Intertat
Mella
Fate Prine
Haywood
San Francisco
Monterey
Mohican
Ludy
Nicely furnished rooms at the Cop House hotel
Rooms described as nicely furnished available at 4 Fort Avenue, with rent starting at 81.00 per week. Details suggest a lodging house listing offering affordable weekly rates.
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Cop House
Fort
Friday Eve Program Promises High School Concert
Advance ticket sales promise a good house for the High School concert Friday night. Students practice daily and the program features overtures, solos, mandolins, choruses, and scenes from illustrated pieces, with performances by multiple high schools.
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Salo—Rouvenue de Bowen Wayne
Moe Mt Bas
Vee Lowi Bonutinuts
Bette
Cleverland Vialaw
Seseavserves
Deel Mosima
Kaul
Marios
Motel Arrivals Hawaiian A Constabel and Guests
List of guests including Geo M Boote Jobo Modan and Dr O R Blake at a city hotel with attendants from Arlington Waipaho Kamehameha Kailua and San Francisco figures.
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A Constabel
Koloa
Percival
Scales
Geo M Boote
Spreckelevilly
E Halutend
Woinelua
Jobo Modan
San Francisco
Donald Ross
Geo A Davis
City
O R Blake
O P Co
L R Lincoln
Nasleha
Arlington
W B Johnson
EE Battelle
Waipaho
F Tita
W Hall and Attendant
Kamehameha
Geo McDougall
Alex Cockburn
Kailua
Dante Impresses Audiences at Opera House With Sleight Tricks
The Hanaiion Opera House hosted Dante last evening, hailed as the country’s best magician in years. He performed quick sleight of hand acts, a flying bottle, a flower-appearing paper, a mysterious cabinet illusion, and mid air bicycle maneuvers, ending with a cheering flag finale. Dante announced more shows on Thursday and Saturday.
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Hermann
Dante
Hanaiion Opera House
Kellar
Kabey
Milo Bermanda
Opera House
Hilo Railway Bill Faces Franchise Report
Special committee of five senators reviewing the Hilo Railroad Bill is expected to back a franchise for an electric railway in Hilo town and suburbs. The panel believes the general railway law grants all necessary privileges for the planned Volcano Route through Hamukon district.
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Fondana
Amott
Akin
DR. Ayer
Sarsaparitia
Erent Honett
Takif
Ayer
Hollister Drug Co., Ltd
The
Republic of Hawaii
AL. Ouar
Kensome St
Benghy
George D. Gear
King and Bethel Atroots
Charles P. Peterson
Notary Public
Kashumann
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Kashumann Strat
Tele
Edings
Bethel and
King Streets
A.C. Wall
D.D.S
O. E. Wall
Lowe'n Building
Fort Street
Gilbert F. Little
LAW
James 1. Dowsett
Honolulu Cyclery
King Street
Merdy
Maustace
Oceanic
Pacific Mail
Hustace & Co
United States
Consul Haywood Buy
Royal
Hed Cross
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Reay
Gestat Palonin Yradior
Ernest Kai
Lotus Kat
Tennyson
Minwostice
Gievin and Stewart
Manlug
Part
Opera
Fair House
Hilo
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