Cable Bill Report Urges Hawaii Japan Cable Link
The Special Committee on the Cable Bill reports that telegraphic communication with the United States, Hawaii and Japan should be prioritized next to annexation. It proposes an exclusive twenty year franchise to Japan within narrowed limits and amended sections to allow other Pacific islands, with a path to prosperity comparable to the Reciprocity Treaty. The panel urges passage and foresees Hawaii joining the Pacific cable era within two years.
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Brown
Baldwin
Wilcox
Schmidt
Holstein
United States
Hawaii
Japan
Queenstown
Pacific
Honolulu
Pacific Cable Co
Hawaiian
Pacific Ocean
Australia
New Zealand
Tere
Amie
Latituda
Hawaiian Islands
North Pacific Ocean
Han Islands
Islands
North
America
Repairing a Sound Gate Delays New Purchase
A local homeowner opts to repair a worn gate mechanism rather than replace it. The decision favors a durable fix and sensible spending over buying a cheap, new unit.
Baseball trouble as Union team faces reassessment
Association officials said the Union team cannot play Geld again in its current form. The season may be completed by Regiments and Horolulus, drawing disfavor from some members who consider disbanding. Town players refuse to sign with the Union, and a meeting to decide the plan will occur during the week. A proposal to rework the season to 15 games before the Regiments and Hono salus was prepared.
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Pase
Honosalus
New Shafts Mut In at Hawaiian Electric Works
A large gang of workmen has been employed all week to install two new shafts at the Hawaiian Electric Co works. Superintendent Hoffman states one shaft was placed yesterday and the second will be in position tonight. He adds that the light problem will be permanently settled in a day or two.
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Hawaiian, Electric Co
Hoffmaon
Po Itin
Cement Shortage Ties Up Island Trade
Cement remains extremely scarce with dealers nearly out. A large merchant halted cement sales at all prices this morning. Prices have hovered around 450 for several days. Cement shipments are en route to the island, but arrival times are uncertain.
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Islanda
Quarantine Island to Send Out Last Japanese Labor
The final Japanese laborers aboard the steamer Mogul will be shipped out from quarantine. Pekin and Inet Land workers are being assigned and will depart early next week. An additional batch of Japanese is expected to arrive in about two weeks.
League Reorganizes with Union Club Exit in 1898
A 1898 league meeting in Honolulu considered the Union club withdrawal after a heated session in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Goudie offered $20 to cover Union expenses. he then resigned the Union club. The season was to restart with 15 games, payments to clubs arranged, and advertising plans set. In the Senate, bills advancing included alcohol for Queen’s Hospital, duty reductions on sake, a road from Kailua to Nabiku, and various appropriations with hearings and amendments ongoing. The House discussed the Rapid Transit bill, amended sections, and a barbed wire bill advancing unanimously, with adjournment after routine business.
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Chamber of Ohiamerce
Whitney
Lionel Hart
A. Coyne
Regiment
James Thorpson
Horolulu
Goodie
A. Duncan
Goudie
Mlore
Coyne
Thompson
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Nabiku
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Uoravel
Repa
Paris
Kahwuleko
Rep
Leenberg
Deeia
Maine Fund Game Set For Thursday At 3:30
The Maine Fund hosts a ball game between Kamehameha and OSU. Bennington for the Maine fund will coach as the cause attracts community support. organizers hope for a large audience this Thursday at 3:30.
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Kamehameha
0. S
Bennington
Maine Fond
Causa
Beattle Rainier Bock Promises Revival at Criterion Saloon
A vintage newspaper note touts Beattle Rainier Bock arriving at the Criterion Saloon. The long awaited release is described as a prime favorite, expected to satisfy demand and quell concerns as revelers anticipate a strong season.
Demand Boosts Klondike Supply From Taraena Makers
Report says Taroena manufacturers will struggle to meet next year’s Klondike demand as the tara based product is touted as a pure tara food for infants invalids and strong men.
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Taroena
Naquare Concert Draws Big Crowd at Emma Square
Emma square concert drew a jammed crowd last night with crowds in driveways and carriages. Miss Kanobo sang two pretty airs that were well received and widely applauded as the night proved perfect.
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Emma Square
Kanobo
Cyclery Sweeps Cyclomere Race. Tom King Tops Field
Vites Bre Tom King's Pacific Cyclery dominated the Hagetal event with a 4 broom sweep. The wheels bandied by the concern swept everything in sight at Cyclomere last Saturday night.
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Tom King
Pacific Cyclery
Cyclomere
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