Freight and Locomotive News From Oceanic Rail Yards
In the railroad yards at the Fourth of July celebration, a new Baldwin ten wheeler locomotive arrived and heads to the machine shop. Master Mechanic Roberts calls it a top tier freight passenger engine with new features, likely in service within a month on the Hilo road. Also shown is the McCabe Double spindle lathe now used at Honokaa, Honolu a, Onbu, and Waialaa plantations. A road jury report, police cases, and a congressional visit by I W Mondell of Wyoming are noted as part of island activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onbu BR. R
Ourtis
Roberts
Dilingham
Hilo Road
McCabe
Hatohineson Co
Honokaa
Hawaii
Honolula
Onbn
Waialaa
Australian Yorkshire Drawn Test At Bradford
At Bradford the Australians faced Yorkshire with 273 for 9 in Yorkshire's second innings when play closed the match was declared a draw to permit the Agathians to reach London for the week and test routes with an all England clover starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bradford
Yorkshire
Agatralians
Single Tax Plan Fails in Michigan House by One Vote
Lansing Mich June 14 news reports that a bill to submit to voters the option to levy a land value tax at 2 percent failed in the Michigan House by 60 to 51 after passing the Senate. The measure would have let cities tax land value, but was defeated by one vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Senate
House
Waterhouse firm notes business split with two successors
Circular letter announces that on June 1 1899 the Grocery and Provision department will be absorbed by Henry May Co Ltd while Hardware and Crockery will move to the Pacific Hardware Co Ltd. Waterhouse remains tied to the named corporations and asks patrons to extend goodwill to the successor firms. Honolulu May 28 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Jd. T. Waterhouse
Henry May & Co., Ltd
The
Pacific Hardware Co., Ltd
Bethel Street
Immigrants to Timor scheme revived in Honolulu
The Timor immigration project resurfaces in Hawaii with Portuguese leaders forming the Timor Portuguese Colonization Company to promote settlement in Timor. Funds pledged, government aid promised, and plans include free transport, housing, and agricultural tools. A meeting elected officers and discussed concessions and rail access. A separate family reunion marked the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Henry and Mrs. Macfarlane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timor
Hawaii
Isla Downia
Portugal
Honolulu
Holland
Cimor
O Laso
Timor Portuguese Colonization Company
Portugases
J. M Vivas
Treasury Board
A. G. Silva, Jr
J. M. Vivas
J. 8
Ranos
United Statsa
Canade
Vivasis
Abesd
Esch
Asanvistion
Transvaal Compromise and court notes headline
Transvaal compromise case notes include Tanna va v Pics over Mill Co and Joho Li Estate v Mrs Helen Boyd advisement. Judge Perry and Judge Stanley rule on several judgments and writs. Cabinet meetings on Hilo Honolulu railway drafts, liquor licensing in Kohala, and budget authorizations. Milner and Chamberlain debates on Transvaal aid contrast with Pretoria conciliatory dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanna Va
Pics Over Mill Co
N. OL
Seattle
J. K. Nahalo
Perry
Joho Li
M. A. Py Reis
A. F. Frauen
Fanny Stranach
Parry
Iene
Stanley
Vascongelles Va
Wilson & White
District Court
Nichols Ve
Alpha Coffee Co
Newspaper Men Toasted at Waikiki Annex Anniversary Party
A Honolulu gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Macfarlane honored reporters from the Advertiser Independence and Bulletin. A silver loving cup was presented by the hotel employer, with photographs taken by Davey as keepsakes. Attendees included Alatau Atkinson Nor rie Towse Anetia Barrington Coney and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Macfarlane
Mra. Macfarlane
Davey
Waikiki
Alatau 'T. Atkinson
St. Edmand
Alaskan Boundary Question Communique Report
London report says a Foreign Office dispatch to US Ambassador Choate outlines a two year temporary approach to the Alaskan boundary issue. Officials avoid detail while signaling no final settlement before the High Commission meeting next month. A London health board plans a special afternoon session to address important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jane
United States
Foreign Office
Ober
Nearra
Board of Health
Water Supply Extension Report By City Superintendent
City water works report details progress on new pipelines in multiple districts. Eight inch lines laid along King Street to Sunny South and around Rapidant Park. Four inch mains relaid beyond Waikiki road. about 1000 feet of pipe laid and surplus pipe cleaned for future use.
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Rapidant Park
King Street
Dismout Head
Kealawai
King — Atreet
Waikiki Road
Port Albert Steamship Delayed Arrival Expected Midweek
The Port Albert is not due until the 18th or 20th instant with Henry Waterhouse & Co reporting the first news of the steamer's broken machinery after departing San Francisco. Waterhouse says no direct despatches have arrived and estimates arrival around the middle of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Albert
Henry Waterhouse & Co
San Francisco
Yeaterday
Mr. Waterhouse
Marquey-Pires Wedding In Portuguese Protest
Miss Laura Le Pires and J D Marques marry in a Portuguese Protest tonight officiated by Rev A V Soares with Ada Whitney ward of honor and Fred Angus best man. Afterward the couple will honeymoon in Pearl City for a week. Acknol completions note Hawaii shipyard activity and new freight arrivals.
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I. W. Mondell
Wyoming
Islands
Cowra
Halawe Ronit Jury
Geo Campbell
HM von Holt
Oscar White
Charles Lucas
Frank Haates
Winston
Rowell
My Lovekin
Bishop Estate
Mareha Hitchcock
Pollen Court
Henry Busnel
Chos
Paria
L. P. ‘Ancing
Tramways Company
Austaling Cricketers
Family
Hellaion
Widemann
Macfarlane
Bred. Macfarlane
Ovenson
Andra
Grist
Supreme Court
Nolala
Transvaal
Chamberlain
Productye
Caen
Perry and
Moba Colfie Co
Sid
Lagos
Ultlanders
Hilo-Honolulu
Dole
W. O. Smith
Mr. Smith
Interior Department
Hi Jo Honolula Rrco
Kohala & Hilo Rrco
Moening
HK Macfarlane
Rosa
Olan
South Africa
Alfred Milner
Joseph Chamberlain
Brussels
Lauda
Europe
Transvaal Republic
Pretoria
Jet Castime
Orient Chins
Crane
Advertiser Business Office
Jon Qastian
Guam
Sam
Alankan Houndary Aprarr
Port Alek
Goot Bene
Abrahan Fernandez
Hawiiign
Hartwere
Inter
Heland
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