Cable Franchise War Sparks Pacific Communication Risk
A fragmented 19th century letter warns that American cable pricing and Hawaiian legislative delays could fall to British control. It stresses that securing a direct U S link is vital for Hawaii to maintain outer world communications, while noting fears of higher costs if Britain dominates a Fanning Island route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Hawaii
Condionton
United States Congress
Reheme
Fanning Island
Removal of Honolulu powder magazine from town zone
A lightning explosion hit a dynamite magazine in Pittebary diariet of Peguayl vadia. Six or seven sons perished in the disaster. Officials have stalled for years over moving the powder magazine to a residential area. Many homes now lie within danger zones. The legislature faces pressure to act decisively to resolve this safety issue. Voters made it a key election issue amid fears during storms of further catastrophes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittebary
Peguayl Vadia
Honolulu
Legislature urged not to delay Nanana valley road funding
The article urges lawmakers not to withhold the appropriation for the Nanana valley road. It argues the route is vital for travel and commerce on the island, a tourist draw to Paliscovery, and notes recent scenic improvements after prior dangerous conditions on the pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouana Valley
Pali
Honolulu
Atlantic steamers to be built under Admiralty rules
The article discusses imperial and imperial Dominion plans for subsidized Pacific and Atlantic steamships, their naval armament, and the aim to align Pacific services with Atlantic routes. It notes government expectations, suspected Japanese and Australian involvement, and calls for Honolulu to establish a general hospital funded by public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Corporation
Montreal
Imperial
Dominion
Admiralty
Pacific
Hospitals and charity care in Hawaiian press conflicts
A letter discusses hospital funding and access in Honolulu, noting fees of 65, 85, and 100 dollars subsidized for those unable to pay. It argues that the Queen’s hospital has long direct and indirect treasury support, yet nonnative Hawaiians gain no guaranteed benefits without payment. The piece claims recent policy changes push costs higher, with indigent rates exploited by some paying members while public hospitals still offer aid without questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Queen's Hospital
Anchor changes hands as William Carlyle takes helm at Anchor
William Carlyle succeeds P F Ryan in managing the Anchor, assisted by Charlette Andre. The Seattle beer on draught remains available along with fine whiskies including John Dewar's Bootoh, and a full stock of other liquors, wines, and ales are kept on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carlyle
P.F. Ryan
Charlie Andre
Tte
Seattle
John Dewar
Kroeger pianos for sale or loan and repair services
All styles of Kroeger pianos for sale or on instalment terms. Old instruments exchanged for new ones. Pianos rented tuned and repaired. Telephone 821. J W Beresam at Masonic Temple. Evening Bulletin 75c per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroeger
J. W. Beresraom
Masonic Temple
Notice to creditors of Charles A Gulick estate
All creditors of the Estate of Charles A Gulick deceased must present their claims with proper vouchers verified to Sarepta A Gulick Executrix at No 259 King Street Honolulu within one month after publication or be barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Gulick
Eatate
King Street
Honolulu
Sarepta A, Gulick
Charles U, Gullek
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Mhoamanne P.O
JV Can
Publier Ead
Lame An Spietlaar Coa
Kimo
the Hawaiian Hardware Co. Limited
Fort Street
Spreckels
New York
M. E. Killean
Mechanics and Carpenters
Sporting Goods
Pacific Cycle & Manufacturing Co
Willison
Eg Roma
Ola
Ary
New Fish Market
Goo Kim
Nuuant
Usar Hotel
Wall, Nichols Company
Hawaiian Sugar Co., Ltd
Win, G. Trwin & Co. Ltd
Transtar Books
W. L. Hopper
Queen, Alan _Kea
King Or
Fort Wurcot
Annie Ap VY
Omloe
Portland
Cascadia
Dayton
Olympic
H Hackfeld &Co
D. Dayton
Merchant Street
Besfore
A. V. Gear
FL. Dortoe
N. Fernandez
Camp Vel
Carter
Wheel Co
Hawaiian Islands
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