Senate approves salary increases and Hawaii prohibition ballot details
Special Bulletin dispatch reports Senate and House approval of salary hikes and a plan for a territorial prohibition election in Hawaii. The article outlines the ballot form language, voting instructions in English and Hawaiian, and the process for appointing challengers, alongside notes on Organic Act amendments and loans for settlers.
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Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Hawaii
Wall
Bulletin
Territory of
Hawaii Prohibition Question May Go To voters
Senate committee discussions on Hawaii domestic affairs mark a shift toward home rule as a joint resolution could send the issue to a Hawaii ballot next November. Delegates and anti prohibition figures debated whether to leave final choice to the people, with laughter and tentative support from several lawmakers.
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Washington
Senate
Pacific Islands
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Ha ‘Waii
Congress
People ‘of
Depew
People of
Watchers for Each Voting Precinct and Poll Power Rules
A report discusses precinct watchers and voting power, noting conferred authority by territorial election law on party representatives or candidates. It describes a $10,000 emergency fund, drawn from Treasury funds, to cover expenses upon approval by the Territorial Secretary. The Merchants’ Association received a reply from Geo H McCrellan, secretary to Hawaii’s delegate to Congress, regarding a cablegram.
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Territory of
Hawaii
Merehants' Association
Geo. H. McCrellan
Congres
Minnesota Messages Moganges for People In Honolulu
Wireless station at Kabuiku relays Morse code from Yokohama bound Minnesota ship The big Northern Mayfield liner reports position 1600 miles north of Honolulu 746 miles from Scott Heeling to arrive at Beattie Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
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Honolulu
McBride Leaves Post Amid Territorial Political Turmoil
Fragmented report indicates secretary Claudive H. Melicide and Governor Frear face departure pressures. Text hints at McBride resigning, with possible return to Mawali, amid disruptive political and business concerns affecting staff and Territory governance.
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Claudive H. Melicide
Prear
Thoma
Batur
McBridy
Nie
Pers Seta Biunigen
McBride
Frear
Saya
Mawali
Ature
Transcontinental Line Finishes Deadly Storm Route
A damaged report notes that a deadly storm disrupted the southern transcontinental line. The text mentions San Francisco and trains, with partial, unclear details about the route and impact on service due to the storm.
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San Francisco
Dent
A Soutern
Ohio Flood Mess Spurs Cleveland Woes
Floods from swollen Ohio River hit Cleveland area causing damage and disruption. Weather warnings persist as authorities assess impact along the riverfront and nearby streets. Local residents brace for further rises while emergency services respond to flooded blocks and evacuations.
Irrigation Bonds Pass Amid Government Funding Debate
A fragmented report notes approval of irrigation bonds as part of federal funding efforts. The item references state authorities and mentions Grey Wales and Sea en D. Deh in connection with bond measures for water projects. The text is incomplete but indicates a financial step toward supporting irrigation infrastructure.
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Grey Wales
Jeff Davis Cannot Retract Privilege Denied
Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas failed to secure approval from the Senate to strike from the Congressional Record his statement about receiving a fee if a bill he proposed passed. The privilege request was denied.
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Washington, D
Jef Davis
Arkansas
Senate
John O. Has His Plan for Disposing of His Great Wen
John O presents a plan to manage his prominent feature, detailing methods and aims. The outline centers on reducing the wen’s visibility and impact through targeted care and cosmetic approaches.
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John O
Bane
Wen
Seine Rising Paris Afraid of Further Disaster
Reports say Paris fears renewed danger as rising waters threaten streets and infrastructure. Officials warn of potential floods and damage if the Seine continues to surge, urging preparedness and evacuation plans where needed.
40 Dead In Spokane Train Wreck
Spokane dispatch reports a deadly wreck aboard Northern Limited, a premier northern route train. Authorities say 40 persons perished and several injured after a catastrophic stretch near the city.
Holt Acts as Good Samaritan in Japanese Colony Incident
Christ Holt, the city meat inspector, aided a partly drowned Japanese girl during a morning visit. The infant, about one year old, fell from a chair near a restaurant pool on Zine nu street while the mother was in the kitchen. Holt rescued the child from drowning.
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Christ Holt
Gtri
Ood Samaritan
M. ‘Tada
Zinenu Street
Loiy
Pollitz Prophecy on Sugar Market Prices Cited
A fragmented dispatch recalls Pollitz prophecy on cane sugar futures with prices around 4.284 per ton and a predicted rise beyond the 2009 average, mentioning an augur and a five cent forecast. The note references Uta & Co and the Beney Waterhouse Trust Co with wireless messages from Vancouver and a distant arrival.
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Dw. Poli Uta & Co
Jorer
Beney Waterhouse Trust Co
Russians Squat Officials Confer On Harbor Eviction
A hurried conference at the governor’s office brought together officials and plantation managers to move Russian migrants from Bishop wharf to Channel wharf. Some insisted on staying in Honolulu while others demanded labor terms and protection for families. The planters offered work on plantations or relocation to Hew Howth with housing, meals, and medical care, while authorities pressed for orderly removal and quarantine compliance.
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Eitheir
Rear
Bogar
Territorial Board of Immigration
Sherif Jarrett War
Caar
Bishop Wharf
Channel
Honolulu
Ubowe
Intest Russie
Planters’s Association
Mead
Babbitt
Planters’ Labor Bureau
Fisslang
Rema Viet
Mr. Mesa
Planta Hone
Territorial Board
Af Amina
Carey
Blanti Fc
Ininiime Remaak
Byeauty
Vielady
Auto Speeders Delay At Air Show Court Hearing
A chaotic scene at a city matinee featured a crowded audience and a distant sense of order as Judge Ant rade presided over a speech ordinance case. W K Young pleaded not guilty for himself and numerous co defendants amid delays and requests for continuances. The proceeding, with many names listed, was postponed to the next Tuesday morning as attorneys argued for time and the court prepared further actions.
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Antrade
W. K. Young
Sohbening
Node
Welle
Warren Benford
Doe Clark
Rourlenoe
Geneelchkele
McWayte
Dy Armatreny
Chi
McCanilliven
Altarney
Polore
Lawis
Judee
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John G. Woolley
Antifialoan League of
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Missouri
Mr. Woolley
A. J. Dinwiddie
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Mr. McClellan
Senator Curtin
Minnesota
Gale” Carde
M’bride
Ain
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Cleveland
RED Cross
Jeff
Davis
Seine Rising
Paris
Spokane
Wash
Mar
Northern Limited
Holt
Good Samaritan
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Pollitz
Ura
Janlight
Thin Port
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Peters
Alandanee
Khirty
Ceorge Dayle
Paul Donia
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