Sumner County Corruption Trial Evidence and Flood Tragedy
The report covers a prolonged court argument over Sumner County estate matters and the distribution of a trust in which Killian heirs are central, including Ambers and a contested will. It shifts to a devastating flood near Lexington that wrecked towns, killed many, displaced families, and damaged property valued at about 500 000 dollars, with scenes of panic and rescue efforts.
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Fie Alter
Wally Unye
Lybie
Lhnitandent
Ruaier
Bunner
Fela
Buninor Hiver
Travalers
Lena
Sumner
Taith
Jaseing
Perry
Wittow Crow
Iit
Etreste
Periah
Thawe
Wieneas
Heppner
Alt Oleh
Severas
Fe Het Committees
Uusluens
Lexington
Ever & roMmh
Stony Road
Michore
Lexington Hue
Tone
Congress
Unclear political turmoil and court actions cited
Fragmentary report describes political figures Maraon Campbell and Tule Kalua amid court battles and allegations of theft. Mentions Governor Duly, a German election, and education debates with vague references to documents and compromises.
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Maraon Campbell
Bink
Guveriar
Insular politics and wartime talk swirl in Honolulu notes
In Washington and Hawaii the talk centers on postal scandals, immigration limits, and political alignments. Governor Dole, Carter, and Halley figures surface amid rumors of reform measures and public opinion shifts. Nat Goodwin and Maxine appear tied to a stage drama while a surge of conflicting reports keeps readers watching official actions and court prospects.
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Washington
Carter
Dole
Carter Haw
Details of Heppner Flood Reach Spokane
Spokane report summarizes eyewitness Harry Tooker of the Fairance Morne Company of Portland describing the Heppner flood. He arrived after the disaster and provided a graphic account of the rushing torrent at 6:29 PM last evening. The flood struck during meals, trapping residents and destroying homes and stores.
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Spokane
Wash
Lew
Woh
Ore
T. Tooker
Fuiricante
Morne Company
Portlan
Hoppner
Immigration Bureau chief warns of Pacific Coast crackdown on Japanese labor
Washington June 16 Commission er General Sargent of the Immigration Bureau says reports of widespread Pacific Coast opposition to Japanese immigration will likely trigger organized demands for restriction or prohibition. He notes locals view Japanese as undesirable laborers and plans to tighten measures, with improvements in Honolulu inspections and concern over weak processing on the Puget Sound. He also cites border tensions and tax changes affecting immigration, while recounting broader debates over Chinese exclusion and plantation labor needs in Hawaii.
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Washington
Sargent
The
Immigration Bureau
Hie
Jape
Cay
Grees
Bargent
Honolulu
Chi 4Omo
Mehan
Etratun
Tighlys
Ateamship
Puget Suan
Aba
Canada
Sears
United States
Bishop & Co Banking Department Ad for Services
Transact business in all departments of Banking Collections attended to Exchange bought and sold Letters of Credit issued on The Bank of California and N. M. Rothschild & Bowers London Correspondent The Bank of California Commercial Banking Co of Sydney Ltd London Drafts and cable transfers Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation and Chartered Bank of India Australia and China Interest on term deposits Seven days notice 2 percent Three months 3 percent Six months 3.5 percent Twelve months 4 percent Mortgage Manage estates real and personal Collect rents dividends Safekeeping valuable papers wills bonds received for safekeeping Accountants department Auditors for Corporations and Private Firms Books examined Statements of Affairs prepared Trustees on bankrupt estates Office 924 Bethel St Savings department Deposits interest 4 12 percent Insurance department Fire marine life liability insurance 924 Bethel St office detects
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Exchange
California
N. M. Rothechild & Bows
London
Bank of California, Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney, Ltd
Hongkorpee Shanghai Banking Corporation
Chartered Bank of India
Australien
China
Mortiagen
Booka
Bethel ST. Savings Department
Bethelsta
Banking Firms and International Credit Network Listing
Claus Spreckels and Co. and partners operate as bankers with San Francisco agents and draw exchanges on Nevada National Bank. London and New York banks listed include Union of London and Smith's Bank and American Exchange. Global firms from Berlin to Hong Kong offer deposits, loans on approved security, and travelers credits with bills of exchange bought and sold.
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San Francisco
Nevada National Bank of
Nevada
Netonal Bank of
London
Union of London
Ad Smith's Bank, Ltd
New York
American Exchange Neval Bank
Chicago
Corn Exchange National Bank
Parle—Credit Lyornals
Berlin
Dreadner Bank
Hongkong and Yokohama
Hongkong-Shanghai Banking Corporation
New Zealand
Australia
Bank For New
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Bridget
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Cooke
Chamber of Commerce
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Juelf
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Postofice
Japan
Roosevelt
Caer
Kureela
Nome
Cilone
Halley
Kansas
Hardy
Nat Goodwin
Maxine Isott
True Goodwin
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Carrara
Pacific Hardware Company, Limited
A. R. Gurrey
Dr. Hotel and
Alakea Sts
Ss. Stephenson
ABC Goneman
Wm. G Irwin & Co. Ltd
Cae
Sonny
Scottish Union National Insurange Pelee Tera
Associated Insurance Company
Munich
Alliance Marine & General Assurance St Srtenon
Royal Insurance Company of
Liverpool
Alliance Assurance CO
Rochester Greman Insurance Company
Oceanic Steamship Company OF
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Castle & Cooke, Ltd
Ewa Plantation Co
Watatua Agricultural Co
Kohala Sugar Co
Waimea Sugar Mill Co
Fulton Iron Works
St. Lovie
Standard of Co
Geo. F. Blake
Weston
Act of Fire Inc. Co
Hartford
Alexander & Baldwin
HP. Baldwin
W. ME. Alexander
PB. Cooke
W. C, Smt
Geo, R. Carter
Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co
Hoiku Sugar Co
Pula Pisajahiku Sugar Co
Kibel Plantation Co
Hawaiian Sugar Co
Kebului Railroad Co
Nhlat Sargent
Bul
Corea
Delaware
Wesleyan University
Jon Brout
Joely
Lim
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Port How
Prince Bul
Minshut
Italy
Hay
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Bt Wouls
Arthur W. Becker
J. Becker
Jacob Becker
the von Hamm-Young 60., Ltd
Alex, Young
Bulletin
C. Brewer & Co
Ween Buvet
Honolule T
Hawaiian Agricultural Co
Ookalu Sugar Plant. Co
Onomea Sugar Co
Honomy Sugar Co
Wailuku Sugar Co
Mahee Sugar Co
Aleakala Ranch Co
Chas, Brewer & Co
Boston
M. Cooke
George Robertson
KF. Bishop
Col. W. F. Allen
P. ©. Jones
H. Waterhouke
Geo. R. Carter
Honolulu Investment Co
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UDB Building
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NEW England Mutual Life Insurance CO. OF
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Aetna Fire Insurance Company OF Hartford
WM. G. Irwin & Co., Ltd
Aventas
Wergan
American Savings and Trust
Hawaii, Ltd
Sapiprs
Brown P. Flebineos Cooper
Fort and King Sica
Bishop & CO
Claus Spreckels
WM. G. Irwin
Claus Spreckels & Co
Bankers
Pioneer Building and Loan Association
Absets
J. 1. McLean
J. A. Lyle
Geo
P. Denivan
J. L. Melean
A. A. Wilder
A. V. Gear
P. Sem Sison
J. D. Holt
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Yokohama Specie Bank Limited
Yokohama
Yok Naw Republic
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