Little Change In County Act In Honolulu Debates
A 1911 Honolulu House committee debate centers on a proposed City and County Act. Advocates push for an elective road superintendent and broader people’s powers, while opponents warn of political influence. The judiciary committee plans to report by March 21 with limited changes to the existing county act.
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House of Representatives
U. S
Washington, D. C
John
Lane
Honolulu
Tianship
Etyay
House
Wdiciary
Judiciary
Board of Supervisors
Psscent
Judiciary Committee
Kauditch Resolution Introduced in Senate for irrigation bill
A concurrent resolution introduced in the Territorial Senate asks Congress to approve a Carey Act style irrigation bill for Kau district lands. The measure, with Senator Cecil Brown, urges water delivery to fertile public and private lands, proposes a fifty year lease at one dollar per year, and outlines land withdrawals and district water infrastructure to support irrigation. The article notes the bill mirrors federal irrigation laws and includes specific ditch and water delivery provisions.
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Congress of the
United States
Territorial Senate
Cecil Brown
District of
Kau
Leginlature
Banda
Nottc
Ditel
Hilo
Potala
Howe
Wuild Benoit
Hib
Ani
Mold
Teak Coons
Lima
Hawaiian labor official to tour Orient and Philippines
A Babbitt, assistant director of Hawaii’s sugar planters labor bureau, will depart tomorrow on the Chiyo Mara for the Orient and the Philippines. His mission is confidential and connected with recruiting and inspecting Filipino laborers for Hawaii. The trip is tied to government officials returning from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi A Babbitt
Hawaiian Sugar Planters’ Labor Bureau
Orient
Philippines
Tte
Hawaii
Bablitt
Warceater
Interior
Philippine
Warlington
Treasury Agent Thomas On Way Here
Treasury official Bert M Thomas slated to arrive as a shakeup at the internal revenue office continues. Notes from a private source suggest Thomas may be involved in reorganizing the office upon Cottrill's arrival and Drake's departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Agent
Thomas
Bert M Thomas
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Office
Walter B. Drake
Cottrill
Howall
Hopolyla
Thoma
Cuttrill
Drake
Hawaii Exhibit Promotion Resolution Introduced in House
Representative Towse introduced a resolution in the House calling for a $5000 appropriation to research and plan advertising for Hawaii at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. The measure was referred to the finance committee for consideration.
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Towse
Hawaii
San Francisco
Hawaiian Band at Seaside Hotel Tonight
The Hawaiian band will give a public concert this evening on the grounds of the Seaside Hotel. It promises a specially selected program with a full moon over Waikiki making the beach a romantic spot for an enjoyable evening.
New Paymaster for Hawaii Assigned from Federal Post
Captain Blentherow H. Cook, paymaster, with headquarters in San Francisco, relieved from duty at Le Tranelieo and ordered to proceed to Honolulu, Hawaii for duty. Major Krneto Vo South, Wayman Lor relieved.
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Blentherow Fh. Cook
Paty Doanter
Ban Francie
le Tranelieo Wis
Honolulu
Duu
Krneto Vo South
Wayman Lor
Fragmentary Names and Phrases From Unknown Page
Fragmented OCR text includes scattered names and words with no clear event or context. The readable fragments show personal names, places, and stray phrases, lacking a coherent news item or outcome to summarize into a titled event.
Territory Consider $1 260 Monthly Settlement for Queen Liliuokalani
A House bill proposed by Representative Rice aims to grant Queen Liliuokalani a permanent monthly payment of 1260 dollars from the Territory for life, payable via Territorial treasurer on warranty from the Territorial auditor. The plan seeks to secure her support while blocking a lump-sum settlement that could invite claims.
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Liliuokalani
Riual
Chaiman
Congress i
Liluckslant
Trug
Territorial
Bill Aims at Divorce Evil Introduced in House
A bill introduced by Representative Towne of Cuba targets the divorce evil. The measure delays effect of a divorce decree for at least six months after a full hearing. The draft, reportedly from a local judge, defines steps for a court to grant divorce and sets minimum six months and maximum one year delay before bonds of matrimony are dissolved.
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Towne
Cuba
Jonds
Deere
Eure
Caraga
Praytelva
Pheteiic
Bill Ware
Migane
Nile
Comnriver
Roberson
Delewition
Nnt
Philippine Commissioner Worcester Faces Manila Probe
Commission of Inquiry turns to extended examination as Worcester, secretary of the interior and Philippine Commission member, sails from Manila aboard the Chive Maru to Hong Kong for Manila bound passage home. The Friar Lands controversy and alleged irregularities in American interests have dominated inquiry, with Worcester exonerated by a Taft summary as other officials return to the Philippines.
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Washington
Dean
Worcester
Jeland
Hong Jana
Islands
Manila
Malinland
Aft
el Renacimiento
Philippines
Ing
Armerican
Friar Lands
Commission, Oy
Carpenter
Public Lands Sleeper
Sheer
Friar Landa
Taft
Deming and Gould Stock Purchase Report
Deming and Gould of Chicago take up stock in the Hawaiian Pineapple Company at around $30 per share. The move involves related entities and capital stakes, reflecting a bellwether in mid market activity.
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Deming & Gould
Chicago
Apple Company
Bntock
Hin
Thawallon Pineauplett
Meall & Macking
Bishop Harris to Lecture Tonight at Melodihot Mission
Bishop Harris is slated to give a talk tonight at the Melodhot Mission House. The event, featuring the Beapier, is expected to address community concerns and spiritual guidance with speakers and attendees from local churches.
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Bishop Harris
Navy Captain Kills Singer in San Francisco Tragedy
San Francisco, Mar 14. R. R. Mostyn, turret captain of the cruiser California, killed dancehall singer Bi Cook and a hotel night clerk during an incident at a local hotel before taking his own life.
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San Francisco
R. R. Mostyn
California
KiMed Bi Cook
Mexico Asked To Release Men
The State Department Intervened on behalf of two Americans imprisoned at Juarez. The two men, Bird Converse and another, were arrested on American soil. Troop border relief announced but no force increase. Rebels threaten Juarez as General Madera advances on the city. skirmish expected soon. Many citizens flee toward the countryside and Americans seek passes to cross the border.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Juarez
Mexicali
Mar
Cable
EL Paso
Tex
Madera
Juarne
Primary Bill Seeks Three Week Campaign Lead In Territory
Committee 10 reports a new direct primary bill shortening the campaign period to three weeks before the November general election. The change, urged by the judiciary committee after a public hearing last week, aims to curb lengthy campaigning and party influence. The bill moves through Republican channels with anticipated support and possible revisions before a House vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generis
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Judiciary
Republican Legisistive Committee
Ivometien Fy Pofermins
Tom Kay Dies of Pneumonia in London Memoir
Fragmentary letters trace Tom Kay death from pneumonia after staying in London for business with Mr Miller and associates. The note from Mackinnon cites travel to Ban Fraveloeo, then north visits, and references Mrs Greenfield and other named figures in a delayed obituary context.
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Tom Kay
Deh Mackinnon
London
Rebrusey
CD. Miller
Honokas
Hamakun Sone
Kay
Miller
AlsNg
Dorie
Mc Kay
Beotlind
Etay
Mire Grant
Oreenfield
Hotarkai
Patras
Anema Chalo
Thi
Caepiel
Maslow
Regulation of Poll Factories Debated by House Committee
A House committee onDemitty discusses proposed measures to regulate polluting factories, seeking stricter oversight of industrial manufacture. Hearings reference Hewitt and other figures as the plan advances toward crafting detailed provisions and enforcement.
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Han
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Edie Meee
Tire Villa
Hecke
Hie
Paul, A Tae Pheer
Baibal
Ayebttabe
Uty
Weie
Bill
John A. Martin
Colorado
Howell
Coats Baler Medien
Elie Oy
Wien
Michaela
Lenin
NAVY
Mexico
Penn
New York
Senor
Jose Limantour
Europe
Capo
Chapman
Gayle
Derren Doope
Wally
Kawnwett
Haaweytt
Hemeditajian
Miler
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