Radical Land Changes Urged in Territorial Reform Debate
A committee proposes sweeping reform of land tenure including state ownership of cultivated lands and rents to fund education and health. It urges withdrawing lands and water from restrictive acts, creating a five member board led by the Governor to harness rents estimated at 100,000 yearly, with homesteading to supply feasible support while addressing opposition over rights and developed properties. Continued on Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uli Ie
Cingrens
Kome Indy
Horestendere
Sanitation Bills Signed Expand City Health Powers
Governor Frear signs two sanitation bills creating a five member sanitary commission and a $50,000 fund for general sanitation, giving the Board of Health and Public Works authority to advise and act to meet required standards. The measures aim to prepare the city for health emergencies and improve preventive work, including in the Hualo district. A separate relief bill for the Hawaiian Cement Company also begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitation and Sanitary Commission
Frear
Hour of Health
Department of Public Works
Hawilian Cement Company
Queen Lilluokalinte Penlion Finis Approved by Congress
The House approved a monthly penlion of 1250 dollars for Queen Lilluokalinte as settlement of her claims. The measure, set to draw from the territorial fund, passed narrowly in the troawethie mora committee and will be withdrawn from Congress. The queen has not commented publicly on the territorial appropriation though she is understood to accept the amount with no further objections.
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Lilluokalinte
Elaine
I Ig
Congress
Virline
Woverdnr
Sipt Campbell
Club Buys Over R. T. Franchise Discussion
A public meeting of the Improvement Committee is set for March 1 at 4 o clock in Room 145 Young Motel building to discuss amending the Honolulu Rapid Transit and Land Company franchise, currently pending before the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho- Halal Menchiont
Young
Honolulu Rapid Trinalt
Wreckage Found From Mol Wahine Near Molokai
Wreckage of the schooner Mol Wahine was found near the channel between Kahuku and Molokai. Coast guards reported debris and likely remains, prompting search efforts and safety warnings for local shipping routes. Authorities continued monitoring as rain and seas affected visibility.
Wreckage of Mot Wahine Washes Ashore at Waikiki
A fragment of the Mot Wahine, a once prominent steamer tied to Hilo, washed ashore on Waikiki Beach and was identified by Pete Hagon from his cottage window as Queen's property. The 12 foot piece, with rib remains, signified the ship's weakened condition prior to its wrecking and drew attention to its royal-property status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal- Kiki
Whieli Waaheed Amhore
Pete Haron
Waikiki
Wae
Pete
Excape
AEN
Aaron
Admiral Togo to Visit Haswall in July
Report from Hawaii wires that Admiral Togo, hero of the naval battle in the Japan Sea, will visit Haswall in July. General Nogi, noted for Port Arthur victory, will also pay a courtesy call. both will be accompanied by Prince Higashi Pushknt as part of a ceremonial tour through Europe and the United States, with engagements planned in London, St Petersburg, Washington, and San Francisco.
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Aciien
Toxo
Japan Sea
Haswall
Gen Nogh
Port Arthur
Aol
Japanexe Residente Fh
Hawaii
Dai Nippon
HL RR
Hignahi Fushini
Kimporot Mut
SS Petersburg
Mimliral Togo
United States
Thiehie Alin Advo
Onolittin
Aid For Schools Of Hawaii Urged
A public hearing in the territorial chamber examined education needs in Hawaii. Senator Farrington outlined the School Fund bill to fund salaries and teacher certificates, with a special fund and continuing appropriation. Attendees included W. O. Smith Am Paxton J. P. Cooke and other prominent men.
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Hawaii
Robinnon
W. O. Smith
Am Paxton
J. P. Cooke
Pairchild
Kann
Stalin
Educatia
Terr Hewin
Attor
Heavenway
Farrington
Rev Scudder On Tenements And Politics And Coin
Reverend Poremus Scudder argues for better housing for the poor in Honolulu and for reform to reduce money in politics. He cites Ray Stannard Baker and criticizes campaign contributions, naming Mr Blank of Zero & Co. and questioning the recent plebiscite, as he urges action on housing and political reform.
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Poremus Scudder
Tnt Honalult
Scudder
Yorkie Sun
Ray Stannard Baker
Wbrest
Helly
Honolulu
China Responds Satisfactory to Russia in Trade Talks
Telegram dispatch from St. Petersburg notes China’s reply to Russia on commercial relations under the 1881 treaty is generally satisfactory. The report mentions Senia rovian modifications to be requested and references political maneuvering around money and observances connected to Woolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Russia
China
Woolley
Rumor claims Russian minister killed in Peking
Unconfirmed report from St. Petersburg on March 20 alleges Korostovetz the Russian minister to China was murdered in Peking amid a bitter dispute over commerce and policy. The item cites local chatter with no official confirmation.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Korostovetz
China
Booker Washington Victim of Assault in New York
Booker T. Washington, the noted educator and head of Tuskegee Institute, is hospitalized after a severe beating. The assailant says he caught Washington peering through a keyhole at his flat, but Washington says he was reading the nameplate on the door. Local police investigate the incident in New York City.
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Balberin Cubh
New York
Booker T. Washington
Washington
Campbell cites need to cut costs on Havwall topographers
Marston Campbell says operations on Havwall must run more economically and that federal topographers have been recalled due to Territorial funds. He hopes to rename the work later but denies plans to cease entirely, and notes the aim to avoid bringing staff to the mainland. A personal tax deadline of April 1 with a ten percent penalty is urged.
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Marston Campbell
Campbell
Ube
For Sale Ocean View Properties on Bishop Street
Property listing in Honolulu area offers Palalogil Ocean View at Keimuki Kapahulu and Nuvanu Katihi locations. JOSE J. DIAS advertises Bishop Street below King Street with contact phone 248 for inquiries.
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Palologil Ocean View, Keimuki Kapahulu Nuvanu Katihi
Jose J. Dias
King St
Stolypin Resigns from Russian Cabinet
Premier Stolypin has resigned from the cabinet and Minister of Finance Korovtsoff succeeds him in St. Petersburg.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Stolypin
Korovtsoff
Heavy firing heard near Tecate reported in San Diego
San Diego dispatches report heavy firing from Tecate as a general clash unfolds between Mexican federal troops and rebels. Sources note intense gunfire drawing regional attention on March 20.
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San Diego
Cal
Tecate
Rebel General Demands Surrender of Hermosillo
General Cabrera, leader of about seven hundred insurgents, demands the surrender of Hermosillo, a federal stronghold in Sonora, as reported from Nogales on March 20.
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Nogales
Mex
Cabri
Hermosilo
Sonora
Warwick named Supreme Judge for Canal Zone
W. W. Warwick was today appointed judge of the Supreme Court at the Panama Canal Zone in Washington. San Francisco reports a cryptic line with figures following, dated March 20.
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Canal Zone
Washington, D. C
W. W. Warwick
Supreme Court
Panama Canal Zone
Commission To Handle Harbors in Territorial Bill
A harbor commission may oversee harbors and wharves with a proposed $250,000 expenditure. The bill, nearing introduction in the House, would reduce current powers of the Public Works Superintendent and appoint a governor-named engineer to the board with funding flow per the board’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phar
House of Representiatives
Nianee
Sarcasm Flung In House Over Resolution 15 And Committee
An awkward morning session saw the House reconmittee on concurrent Resolution No. 11 report a favorable measure while sarcasm flared over the introduction of anti pest funds and the governor’s salaries. Towne faced questions as Sheldon and Kellind defended the report, and the body sent the bill back to committee. A separate petition urged raises for deputy sheriffs and reform of settlement aid, with debate continuing into Page 2.
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Foroity Board
Dorkar
Sheldon Ot Katial
Sheldlon
Pecomadt Fed
Keliinal
Maul
Ute Commission
Signel
South Hilo
Lourie
Towse
Molokai
Hale
Hawetl
Lt Col Biddle Reviews Honolulu Fortifications Tour
Lieut Col John Biddle of the Engineers arrived at the river Craneport to inspect fortification work around Honolulu. He will review harbor projects, then proceed to Kuhului to oversee progress before possibly returning to Manila or San Francisco.
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John Biddle
Corpa of Engineers
Honolulu
Heene Cortinents
Miles
Kuhulol
Lok
San Francisco
Manila
Leper Settlement funding rise to twenty dollars
A House session discussed doubling the annual inmate allowance at the Leper Settlement from ten to twenty dollars. J. S27 Hate of Mawell Mule proposed the increase, noting a possible 8% tax impact and urging Territory support. Several members argued the sum is excessive while others saw it as necessary to aid inmates and fund the settlement visit.
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Mawel Mule
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