Letter on Father Wendelin Removal Controversy in Molokal Leper Settlement
The letter dated April 3, 1903, from Secretary Chartock to the Bishop of Panopolis discusses the Board of Health action from a 1902 meeting that resolved to remove Father Wendelin to promote harmony at the Leper Settlement. It notes prior promises of publication withholding and a discussion with the Board president about removing someone loved and cared for, with further details continued on page 4.
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Father Wendelin
Board of Health
Panopoli
Honolulu
Chartock
Eng
Hoard
Wendelin
Rupert Gulstan
Panopolis
Kanal
Father Valentin
Eity
Kaual
Settled Howe Case in Very Quick Time
Waterfront workers praise Captain R. C. Walters manager of the arbonr Frank W. Howe for resolving a libel case within twenty four hours of arrival from the Coast. The schooner was cleared, crew removed, and a compromise reached on two pending matters. The Howe will resume the marine run and await the Bound on Saturday, possibly proceeding to Almslea or entering the Bound trade. Captain Walters plans to sail the schooner up this morning.
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R. C. Waltera
Frank W. Howe
China
Howe
Walters
Ivan
Catain Walters
Almslea
Honolagaith
Captain Walters
Fender Saves Child on Transit Track
Last Saturday a Rapid Transit Company fender saved an infant named Harry Quinlan who crawled onto the track chasing a dog near his Kalil home. The car struck the dog Dogsie, but the child was scooped up unharmed as the motorman dropped the fender.
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Harry Quinlan
Kalil
Harry
Tug of War Tonight at Auto Warehouse Tournament
Two tug of war matches are scheduled tonight near the depot as part of the tournament. The Longwhore nin will tug the Lumberyard foam, starting at o'clock sharp. A second contest pits Paelfe Hardware against Kant Ke AW, with both teams aiming to repeat a prior tied result.
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Paelfe Hardware
Kant Ke AW Toume
Paetile
Kant Ke Au
Public Works
Prevent
Inbound Sugar Ships and Customs Watch Change
The stowmer twalant arrived in port at five o'clock with 4120 bags of sugar from Hanamaidi. The W G Hall remained at Mo hawoli with 2050 bags. The Nithan changed freight at Kleote. Winds shift to northeasterly as the Customs House captain now serves monthly periods after previous two weeks.
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Custom House
Mayday Frolic Brightens Honolulu Parade Day
Primary students enjoyed a band concert and May Day frolic in Caplio park. Kindergarten and elementary pupils joined a lively celebration with dancing around a bandstand, street cheering, and a broad crowd watching from fences and windows as families and residents filled the scene with municipal joy.
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Gem
Honolulu
Caplio Park
Wey
Uand
Wharf Contract Case In Honolulu Court Of Claims
Petitioners Cotton Brothers & Company seek $8500 from the United States for a wharf building contract in Honolulu. The case details added work, alterations, and delays caused by naval officials and the government, including extra dredging, walling, and labor costs, with attorneys from San Francisco and Honolulu representing the claimants. The petition outlines altered contract terms, added costs, and alleged delays affecting payment under the 1809 construction effort.
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U United States
Honolulu
Willian R. Divia
San Francisco
W. B. Malling
United State District Court
Court of Claims
Ernest J. Cotton
Charles B. Cotton
James
Agan Lz
Cotton Brothers & Company
United States
BH. Matthews
Vlna Jants
Charles A. Ketgwitz
Councot
Oakland
California
TR ‘Tl Bradford
Navy Department
Andes
Tormstroes
Honoluli
Corrain Materials
Tnior
Admiral Bradford
Ehiree
Vincent @ Helver
Elaimante
Ay Cotton Brothers & Company
Unclear wartime dispatching and pursuit report
A chaotic wartime update describes Navy Department actions on disputed claims, followed by a dispatch about police pursuit of a Japanese suspect, Muranaka, in Manila. The report mentions casualties, transport ships, and evasive movements with officers failing to detain the fugitive promptly.
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Navy Department
Accidental Death on Mo lokai Road Near Kamalo and Katnakehal
A native rider was killed in a road accident on the Kamalo Katnakehal route yesterday afternoon. He toppled from a horse after drinking, the horse dragging the man for about Abmila until the stirrup broke. He suffered a severe head wound but was moved to a nearby house as a doctor was summoned. the horse then wandered back toward Ke jauato.
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Molokal
Kamalo
Katnakehal
Aton
Kusmalo
Kaunakakal
Japan
Ion
Tyine
VESSEL'S TROUBLES OVER IN U S COURT
The schooner Frank W. Howe and master Captain Al Kitsos faced court action with judgments of 440 dollars to each of two sailors for rations. A new suit for 10,000 dollars by the same sailors, and another suit by other crew members, arises from voyage from New York to Honolulu via Port Townsend. The voyage suffered delays due to crew illness and ration issues.
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Frank W. Howe
al Kitsos
United States District Court
Illene
New York
Honoluli
Port Townsend
Hongluls
Becomsky
Reception at Capitol for Daub hoax community leaders
Acting Governor Cooper invites members of a local group to a reception this afternoon in the Hall of the House of Representatives at the Capitol to meet John Tarren, representative of a regional exposition. Further details and timing are announced by the organizers.
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Cooper
Capitol
John Tarren
Greiwily
Meir
Phiten Wolock
New Superintendent Faces Mixed Reception at Health Office
AFFAIRS ON MOLOKAI RAPID SUGAR HANDLING NO HOSTILE DEMONSTRATION MET NEW SUPERINTENDENT. McVeigh and Reynolds returned from the leper settlement and were welcomed by reporters. McVeigh denied reports of clashes with authorities and cited a lack of decisive move by opponents. Reynolds hinted at rising opposition but a strong doctor’s outreach continued. Cotton planned San Francisco travel was halted by work, while Mrs. Cotton expects to return to Honolulu soon.
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McVeigh
Reynold
Bight
McVeleh
Hia
Vetoré
Tom
Mr. McVelih
Reynolds
Nome
Cotton
San Francisco
Alameda
Honolulu
Work on S S Alaskan progresses at port and repairs
The S S Alaskan arrived midday and remains at the railroad Wharf while rapid handling machinery is tested. Two conveyors with chutes process up to 64 bags per minute, enabling about four tons per minute. Preparations for cargoes include 5000 tons of sugar, 2500 tons from two other ships, and a diver works on the propeller after a tangled chain incident. The Hyades transshipment rumor is denied, with a May 1 departure for Nome from San Francisco in question. The GAR meeting, postponed by May Day events, will discuss Memorial Day arrangements in Capitol office.
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Iwalant
Kabulul
Alasiung
Hila
Aidvertiner
Maul Shipping
Hyades
Nome
San Francisco
Wilyport
GAR
Tom
Opera House
Rt. Greenw
Capitol Building
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McKinley
Guystan
Bishop
Rice & Perkins
Union
Fender
Iwalani
Berger
Sven
Atri
Abe
Cotton Brothers & CO
Philippines
Teeee
Mauila
Murunaka
Nuwand Street
United
Qreen Anil
Walkuch
Vernoon
Nowa Street
Qiven Street
Port Street
Biter
Miranna
Queen Street
Mali
Watahara
Mura
Naka
Muranaka
Kilobana Art League
McKinley Memorial Fund
Mandat. Andrew's Priory Hchool OA Vensie Ir
Beart Daten
Urinley Richaria
Britt Chorne
Chorna
Old Kentucky Home
Gettn Ni
Tleenoal
Kawalahap Ee
Dahy College
Chorin Chorie
Nowana
Kamehameha Glee City
Kamehameha Boye
Behool
Quarte
Wleh School
Pritacke
Giaiddews
TEL. Main
Mauonle Tempte
Amarican Messenger Service
B1 Erott
Jantivw
Molokat
Dr. French
S.S. Alaskan
Steamer
Heywood Patrol Shoe
Manufacturers
Fort Street
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