Senate and House clash over sugar policy and bird poaching saga
Reports from Honolulu recount a Washington battle over sugar policy while U S authorities claim no powpowder sites on Lavwan and Lyatanvky islands. Captain Cochran led a reconnaissance aboard Thetis visiting Laysan and Lisianski to probe Japanese bird poaching near Hawaii.
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Loan Fund Commission Faces Opposition From Contractors
A disputed plan by the Loan Fund Commission has contractors threatening to oppose the act. Officials and represented by the Supreme Court are to decide the course of action as work continues and funds are spent. The meeting was held Thursday afternoon with tense exchanges over payments and responsibilities.
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Extra on June for Hawn Com yields dividend doubt
An unclear report discusses an extra dividend of fifty conte and mentions possible payments related to Hawaiian commercial interests. The garbled text references anger over a policy or decision affecting property values, market movements, and potential profits. Names and specifics are obscured, but the piece hints at financial maneuvers in the Hawaiian market with mentions of companies, brokers, and brokers’ cables.
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Osha Sideur
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McHeyde
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New York
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Pieden
Smoot Proposes Tariff Cut If Sugar Bill Passes
In Washington on May 4 Senator Reed Smoot of Utah will unveil a substitute for the House free sugar bill. It calls for about a fifteen point tariff cut, smaller than Bristow’s proposal. Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee favor a 33 1/3 percent drop, abolition of the Dutch standard, and a preference for refined sugar.
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Senate Finance Committee
Reed Smoot
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Bristow
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Board Warns Rabies A Serious Menace In California
A health board meeting in California declared rabies a serious menace amid concerns over wildlife and livestock. Officials urged urgent quarantine measures and stronger regulatory actions to curb spread, citing increased risks to public health and agriculture.
Roosevelt Sees Big Chance With National Convention
A Roosevelt supporter reports delegates favor him for the Republican National Convention, while noting no delegates are certain to back Colonel Roosevelt. The cable news is incomplete and unsettled due to limited reports from the mainland.
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Roosevelt
Kansas City Strike Over Non Union Worker Hurdle
May 4 in Kansas City two thousand builders on the new union railroad station walked out over the hiring of a scab nonunion stone worker. The stoppage centers on union pride and the presence of an outside worker delaying progress at the site.
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Union Railroad
Rebels Defeat Madero Army in Torreon Revolt
In Torreon on May 4 the rebel force of about 7000 defeated Madero’s troops. General Orozco leads the rebels, and Gomez has taken provisional presidency of the revolutionary republic.
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Commerce Court Judge Probed
Washington May 4 The attorney general submitted to the Senate judiciary committee charges that Judge Robert Wod Archbald an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court was involved with the railroads He recommends further time for the investigation President Tall has sent a message replying to a request for the papers in the Archbald case stating it is not expedient to make them public
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Robert Wodnow Archbald
United States Supreme Court
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Chicago Freight Men Strike For A Raise
Chicago freight workers go on strike over wage hikes with about four thousand members involved, protests shutting major rail lines and prompting citywide disruption as talks continue.
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Honolulu Sails On Monday Under U S Flag
Honolulu voices insist that Hawaii should not forget the Pacific mail steamship service era as Jobe F Hackfeld defends American steamship lines. The piece notes lobby talk before Congress about interisland routes and canal issues while Chamber of Commerce trustees prepare to discuss the matter and Hawaii’s maritime stance. The Hawaii Moon liner Hawaii sails Monday for California with limited crew and passengers aboard a staged ceremony.
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Hawaii
Mongay
Mawaii
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Big Chance for Homesteaders to Hold On
A garbled report discusses a 19th century land case involving homesteads, Henderson, and state authorities. It references an Organic Act, a Supreme Court decision, and potential extensions of time for compliance. Governing figures Frew Tucker and the Attorney General are noted as preparing a forthcoming decree in the Lake case. The piece centers on whether existing rights can be preserved or expanded under executive guidance.
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Elaine
Alfred T Henterson
Henderson
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BUILDING FALLS SIX DEAD IN TORONTO AREA FIRE
A five story building collapse in Toronto leaves six dead and several injured. Governor Meear and Commissioner Tucker assert authorities moved to locate the claimant and act within lawful bounds as the disaster response continues.
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Cathey
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Gary May
New Orleans Sees Historic River Flood Rising
May 4 New Orleans faces growing flood danger as the river reaches a new high water mark. Sporadic reporting shows a tense city mood with rising water threatening homes and streets. The chaotic OCR text mentions weather and flood conditions but lacks clear details or names.
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New Orleans
Wore
Maxwell Car Sets New American Record
Santa Monica report notes Maxwell car achieves an American speed record by hitting one hundred one miles an hour in a free-for-all race. Capelal hik been Cab details unclear.
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Santa Monica
Maxwell Car
Taft and Roosevelt Stump Maryland Politically Strong Day
Roosevelt and Taft campaign across Maryland drawing crowds in Baltimore and surrounding counties. Both candidates robustly push platforms amid tense political climate as voters head to primaries.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Maryland
Three Newsboys Win April Prizes At Contest
The Newsboy bulletin reports three prize winners for April in a contest where boys sold papers and earned coupons. Contestants include Anon of Hawaii and other American youths. prizes announced in May with plans for ongoing yearly competitions and coupons showing where sales occurred.
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Anon
Hawaii
Fubaelle
Youne Chinewe
Norewman
Y Dowtte
Soane
Hattin Alte
Anerley
Tewshaye
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