Russians Deception Shown at Hearing in Honolulu
Immigrant testimony before territorial officials painted a picture of manipulated workers on Russian plantation schemes. An attorney advised immigrants to pursue payments of up to 1500 dollars, while comparing promises to return home with cash incentives. The hearing revealed widespread belief among workers in large, unattainable sums as Lightfoot and associates pushed to secure labor contracts and payments, raising questions about exploitation and official oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaul
Axati
Keven
Adans
Honolulu
Ribadana
Honolutu
Vlna
Rusany
Horolin
Russin
Lichttoot
Pereletraun
Mijaalan
Visiting Brokers License Duty in Honolulu Scrutiny
Officials in Honolulu question whether mainland brokers selling foreign stock in the City and County should pay the $100 annual license fee. City Treasurer Trent seeks legal guidance from the City and County Attorney as to proper classification and fee applicability amid rumors of mainland brokers eyeing local opportunities.
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Grompiere
Anne
Actioy
Honolulu
Fox
Trent Han
Ast
Amide Iie Aetion
Beale
Trent
Seale
John W. Cathcart
Chiy
Cownty Attorn
Beni Lnman
Califearania
Négaia Corporation
Patalog Capital
Te Purpariston
Mointaine
Honnlilant
Peli Mafilent Hhoufii
Hla Mu
Richard Gs Trent
Hondamare
Fred W. Milliorton
Merchants Marine League Subsidy Committee Named
A special committee was named today to consider charges against members of the Merchant Marine League over ship subsidy legislation. The panel includes Ol ity Serena ey me jo, Hawey of ep cans, Humphries of Mississippi, and Garrett of Tennessee, Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene D. C
Agas
Merchant Marine League
Hawey
Humphries
Mississippi
Garrett
Tennessee
Trade SAN FRAN Oceanic Steamship Alameda
A fragmentary report describes a trade involving the ship Alameda and the Oceanic Steamship line with references to a person named Alana and a forthcoming action.
Robbers Are Arrested In Special Bulletin Cable
New York March 90 report states robbers seized the post office and police captured one suspect believed to be Eddie Fay. Rewards totaling 20,000 dollars are offered for his apprehension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Powhe
Eddie Fay
Penn System Raises Wages Across Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia March 30 The Pennsylvania Railroad Company today voluntarily raised the wages of their 195000 employees six percent reflecting broad labor cost adjustments announced by the company in a surprise move that affects a large workforce across the system.
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Philadelphia
Mar
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Fij's Banana Crop Destroyed
The banana crop on the island has been completely ruined. Authorities and farmers assess damage and seek potential aid as crop losses impact local food supply and income.
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Fij
Island
M'Bryde Shows Strong Year At Molryde Sugar Co
The seventh annual Molryde Sugar Company meeting heard manager William Brodart report a profit of 517,098.94 for the past year. Favorable climatic conditions aided growth. The new eight million gallon four stage turbine centrifugal pump at Electric Station No. 9 operated well, with a duplicate to be installed and running this summer. Personal taxes unpaid by April 1 may affect Macomb County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molryde Sugar Company, Ltd
William Brodart
Miners in Cincinnati Threaten Walkout Over Strike Action
A garbled 190,000 miners threaten a walkout amid tensions over conditions. The report cites threats of industrial action and mentions miners in Cincinnati facing unresolved grievances, with limited readable detail on dates or parties involved.
Roosevelts S i ALEXANDRIA Naples event crowd
A distinguished company gathered in Alexandria for a Naples themed party. The crowd included notable figures and a lively social scene with wine and entertainment.
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Alexandria
Barns
Naples
Mfe
Unclear entry about Menelik death and Martin May escape
Fragmentary notice reports Menelik death and potential escape of Martin May. Names and details are incomplete, text is garbled and raises uncertain historical context.
Sugar market commentary signals cautious hold on supply
The market remains waiting and held by buyers and sellers amid ample supply. Refiners show willingness to buy at current costs and freight, while wholesalers show confidence in postwar prices. About 40,000 bags sugar are offered with bids around 4.60 duty paid, while others quote 3 and 4 cents for March delivery.
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Holier
Sng
Reception Ready Kitchener Not On Marana In Honolulu Report
A damaged Honolulu port note claims Lord Kitchener did not sail aboard the Marana from Sydney on March 14. The crowd at Alukea Street Wharf mistook a Beattie general for a passenger, prompting rumors of his voyage to America via Tahiti.
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Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Hrttiah
South Afeles
Sydney
Honolulu
Port
Ad & Pamenger
Lord Kitchener
Alukea Street
Beitieh
Marana
Hai Fmd
Lord Kitshener
Pasar
Kitchener
America
Comet May Bring Hawaii Meteor Shower Observers Scout Hawaii
Professor Ferdinand Kilerman from the Astronormian and Astrophyntent Society of America plans a Hawaii station to photograph Halley’s comet as Earth nears its pass. The project aims to capture meteor activity near Honolulu during a two hour window with a 60 inch telescope and multiple cameras.
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Hawaii
Ferdinand Kilerman
Astronormian and Astrophyntent Society of America
Hawaiian Islands
Halley
Lick
Mt. Hamilton
Cal
Australia
Bilerman
Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America
MS Wilson Observatory
California
Washington, DC
Pasadena
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Lightfoot
Territory
Mott-Smith
Lindvay
Ruwatan
Rierlang
Honotulu
J. Lightfoot
Honotala
EA. Gorr Smite
Irornia Corporation
Tennemwe
Puget
Wiehor Ayres
Golden Gate
Soath Bake
Pacific
Aare Teland
United Biles Wavy
Alacka
Penn
M’bryde
Cincinwati
Vane
Roosevelts
S. i
Menelik
Non Efenelik
Wif
Martin
Marama
Mariposa
Maries
Dan Francine
RIRAE
Porster
Baya
Hiiahane
Atarel
Maravia
Elites
Mainland
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