Cuba sugar prospects and Hawaii planters debate free trade
The discussion centers on Cuba's agricultural potential to become the world's leading sugar producer and Hawaii's response to free trade. Key figures compare labor costs, irrigation, and shipping, noting Hawaii's labor shortages, import experiments from Porto Rico, and the impact of annexation on production costs. The testimony cites market access, isolation costs, and the need for cheaper labor to compete with Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iarger
Yeas Han
Cuba
Hawaii
Hawaii No Jongar
Planters’ Association
Porto Rico
Manuel
Vulon
Hwa
Porto Rigane
Haywood
Newlands
Mr. Haywood
Air
Hawai
Mrs Maywood
Trate
Reforms by Trained Officials in 20th Century City
Renowned professor Ely argues municipal reform must rely on trained officials rather than businessmen. He cites German city mayor structures offering pensions and tenure, urging expert administration, broader representation, and sustained reform to build a well run city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawai
Chiba
Mtr
Willa Bonnet
Robert P. Porter
United States
Ube Cranernie
Warren
Colimbun
Etty
Weenths
Hichart T Ely
Economica Agm
University of Wisconsin
Ely Imperfect
asaMcirat Tdem
Natare
Lopal Ats
King
Germany
England
Minn
W Clry
Bly
Schioh Lian
Ely
Arauke
Women Who Must Work And The Advice They Gave
A fragmented reminiscence describes a widow who learns to support her child by taking up needlework and writing. It recalls social pressures, self doubt, and the shift from ornamental roles to practical labor, highlighting a journey toward independence and self sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyon
K Kit
Rimmatwe
Faye
Huey
Janice Ant Jia
Larry the Bookmaker and the Cattle Steamer Scheme
A long tale recalls Larry the bookmaker who amassed 915,000 in a week, then a money seizure left him with 18,000 lost and jailed. Mentions of bookmakers, a truck driver, and a plan to sway bettors weave through this narrative of greed and downfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Brand City
Uile
Jean
Hin
Thim
Larry Bai
Larry
Bubet
Dhurt
Boris
Liverpool
New York
Bond
Nery
Amd
Werlier
Lawrence
Hin Brothers
Hanied Weaver
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Mosler Safes
Beat Insurance
Hawaiian Iron Fence and Monumental Co., Ltd
Tal
Main
King Street
Honolulu
David Dayton
Merchant Street
Misa Elle Dayton
Cotton Bros. & CO
Sillageys Furan
Honofuli
Poanat
Joane
Acme
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Hopotala
Hue
Browink
San Prancine
Maywood
Mr Long
Telande
Vie Petroleum
Mr Lang
I DE
Turk’s Wines
Fly
Oaha
Vsissione Blue
Hoffman & Tlarkhaa
Beretania Ave
Punch Bow
St. AY
Abadie & CO
Rly
Rior
Imuelval Consell
B. W. Quinn
Union St
B. T. Dreier
H, Hackfeld ¢ & Co., Ltd
General Commission
Rt and
Queen Streets
Uncle Gam
Chicago Record-Herald
Dame Fortune
Perils OF
Supway
New York World
Prnicraeireirew Iy
A.A. Montano
de Sogne
A. A. Montano Millinery and Dresemaking House
Bear and Wine Dealers
Brooklyn
Alakeart
M. Cunningham
Ino
Bchaster
Gonsalves & Co., Limited
Queen St. Honolulu H
M. Phillips & Co
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