Uncle John Brings Lumber to Hilo Wharf Tests New Landing
The barkentine Uncle John moored at Hilo Bay to discharge lumber for Hackfeld Co. The test showed the wharf can handle the vessel under calm seas, with lumber hauled to Hackfeld's yard. In rough weather the risk to bulwarks makes the approach less viable for heavily loaded ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo Bay
Hiwaii Herald
Kinaa
Honolula
Kina
San Francisco
Uncle John
Lambor
H. Hacktoll & Co
Tava
Manka
John
Hackfeld
Hackfeld & Co
Gehr to Lead Hilo and Kohala Railway Work Begins
Herbert B. Gehr, newly elected president of the Hilo and Kohala Railway Company, sails to meet Wade J. Browne in San Francisco and plans immediate railway construction in Hawaii. He pledges good faith backing and denies paying the Dillingham Thornton Company or engaging in scandalous dealings regarding charter objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert B. Gehr
Hilo
Kohala
Mr. Gehr
Wade J. Browne
San Francisco
Hawaii
Dillingham Thornton Company
Honolulu Plantation Row Ends in Bloodshed at Hospital
A hospital steward at Honolulu plantation clashed with a Japanese worker this morning, striking him and opening a scalp wound. The Japanese mob pursued the steward, who was captured in a house but saved from further harm by the manager and others. Dr McGrow treated the wound. the town was alerted as the BULLETIN reported. Mrs Guon plans a Kauai vacation, visiting Makaweli and Lihue with the Gaya family.
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Honolulu
Ilo
Lavas
Waterhouse firm notes transfer of grocery and hardware
Circular letter from J. T. Waterhouse announces that on June 1 1899 the grocery and provision business is taken over by Henry May Co Ltd and the hardware and crockery division by Pacific Hardware Co Ltd. Waterhouse will stay with the corporations and asks customers to continue their support. Stores at Bethel street will host the grocery line, hardware stock moves to Pacific Hardware Co Ltd locations. Honolulu dated May 28 1899.
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Messrs
J. T. Waterhouse
Henry May & Co., Ltd
The
Pacific Hardware Co., Ltd
Bethel Street
Pacific Hardware Co.,, Ltd
Honolulu
Desertion and affairs at Camp McKinley and Pearl Harbor
Private Frederick Bryan of Battery NI is discharged after three years and plans to stay in Honolulu with a promised mounted police position. Major Samuel Mil, Captains Adam Slaker Charles Satter loo and D W Ket cham visit Pearl Harbor to scout bar racks and quarters. Private Forest J. Youngs of Battery I faces a general court martial for desertion tied to a love affair. Captain Foote joins Battery N as Sixth Artillery commander. Emergency rations at sea and desertion cases noted. Battery A remains undefeated in three games, Makiki park hosts a recent match. Target practice for the Artillery Battalion set to begin July. Continued on Page 5.
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Frederick Bryan
Sam Ho
Honolulu
Samuel M. Mil
Adam Slaker
Charles B. Satterloo
D. W. Ketcham
6Th Artillery
Pearl Harbor
Forest J. Youngs
Camp McKinley
Younga
United States
Aptain
Youngs
California
W. R. Shafter
U.S. V
Stephen M. Foote
Foorth Artillery
Sixth Artillery Andin
United States Army
Leslie Morgan
Rogiaty
Hawaiian National Guard
Slaker Io
D. W. Kocham
Queen Dowager Kapiolani lying in state in Waikiki
The body of Queen Dowager Kapiolani lies in state in the private reception room at Paeleilani Waikiki. Visitors admitted until 4 PM. The scene shows royal regalia, guards, and attendants in feather capes, with arrangements reflecting her coronation. Separate notes cover Bar Association discussions and local reactions to court decisions.
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Kapiolani
Paaleilani
Waikiki
Evereno
T Kalakaua
Guard of Honor
Ka Kalukaon
Diamond Head
Col. Soper
Major Potter
Pun Leilani
Major Potlat
Shoe
Atnto
Pualeilant
Hilo and Kohala Railway Charter Granted by Cabinet
The Hilo and Kohala Railroad Co. charter was amended and granted by the cabinet. The company, led by Browne Gehr Walker Swanzy Wilder Jones and associates, may build operate and own rail lines on Hawaii Island from Hilo to Kohala with power to issue stock and bonds and to acquire land on Hawaii. The charter names a principal office in Honolulu and awaits ministerial signatures.
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Hilo and Kohala Railroad Co
Wade J. Browne
Herbert B. Gehr
Thomas Rain Walker
Francis M. Swanzy
Gardner K. Wilder
John 8. Walker
J. Walter Jones
Kobals and Hiley Company
Atty Yeara
Hilo Jet
Kawaibae
Kohala
Hawaii
Iowa Lota
Ths
Hares
Allan Ilande
Hawaiian Islands
Hovolulo
Bakery firm plans Homa Bakery incorporation
A bakery corporation announces the Homa Bakery will be incorporated and a two story building with a restaurant below and private dining above is planned. Shares will be issued. Auction note referenced for Saturday at Jay Morgan's rooms on Queen Street.
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Aan Aneion
Honomu Ae
Jay Morgan
Queen Street
Sea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Honolulu Plantation Row
Manila
Bulletin
Reteya
Dar
W. R. Castle
Supreme Court
Bar Association
Bar
Toas
Gear
Bara An Association
McKinley
Horolulu Bar
Islands
Senate
George D. Gear
Imac
Hilo and
Kohala Railway
Hestee
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