Lost Hawaii Fruit Deal Hobbles Local Market
A disputed wireless contract wrecked a planned citrus shipment to Hawaii. The deal would have delivered a large quantity of fruit weekly, boosting growers nationwide but collapsed at the last moment as competing interests intervened and altered prices. Court action and market movements followed as buyers and sellers scrambled to adjust to the new terms.
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Heenan
Ban Brats
Roy Tal
Alte Muci Company
Lin
Taxes Pour In Record Broken Says Assessor
Honolulu tax data show a surge in income and conservation taxes with a higher market value for mougar and plantation outputs cited by Assessor Wilder. Noon figures project income tax near $450,000, up from last year's $258,000, while conservation taxes rise to about $426,000 from $21,000.
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You Ihi
Tully Algo
Saaller
Ater
Clie
Honotilin
Outaldo
Captain Smith Battles Violent Passenger Aboard Liner
Captain Smith faced a violent passenger during a voyage from Europe aboard the Hoya liner Bite Beedertok. Antonio Biles, among deported Spaniards, attacked when restrained as the ship neared warm water. The assailant, later stopped, caused injuries before police and crew halted the melee. The voyage proceeded to New York with the violent incident prompting notes on immigration conditions.
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Efnay Wuinbrant
Simone
Bartagnene
Han Swath
Hoya
Bite Beedertok
Sith
Europe
Mnutal Krants
Tury
Abehorimen
Hentl Earries
Sears
Wan
Antonio Biles
Kaya
Smith
Gibraltar
Gortman Lloyd Ns
Reedarirk
Motus
Singapore
Ainith
Severst Taiey Builth
Amin
Autrahaty
New York
Spain
Portugal
Part of Kona Tobacco Sold by Kona Tobacco Company
Manager Daniels reported by telegraph that five thousand pounds of tobacco were sold with good prospects for the remainder. He noted demand eastward and that the market may improve. Investors in the Kona tobacco venture feel they have made a start and milling may begin soon.
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Kona Tobacco
Daniels
Kena Tabycco Company
Cable Theater Day
Plans to fill condemned tract reviewed by officials
Attorney General Lindsay and Superintendent Campbell met Acting Governor More Stith to discuss filing plans for a condemned tract at Ward Avenue, Ala Monon and King Street. Bids for the project will open May 20 as plans already drawn are advertised for tenders. Tax payments due May 15.
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Lindsay
Camptell
Goveror
Ranth
Ward Avenue
Ala Monon
King Atreot
Democrats Back Plan for Sugar Tariff Cut and Standards
Democratic Senate Finance Committee members back a plan to cut the sugar tariff by one third, remove the Dutch standard, and eliminate the refined sugar differential. The proposal aims to shift protection toward refined sugar while preserving some support for raw sugar, with debates over price impacts and refinery protection.
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Roosevelt
California
Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Fate of Chung in Jurist's Power
A historic court debate centers on whether the judge should decide between the death penalty or life imprisonment for Chinaman Jotodt of Cetniliul in a whiter girl assault case. Jurists argue the statute gives the court choice, while critics say the burden should not rest on judges alone. The matter proceeds to the continued discussion on Page 4.
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Jotodt
Cetniliul
Axsault
Fottow
Wriete
Manna Couf
Joe
Matis
Juriots
AtFarnnye
Landay
Athelietie
Faithless Wife Held in Ugly Manuka Murder Case
Attorneys in the Manuka site argued over juror use of expert witnesses. The judge considered whether a juror may rely solely on experts or also on his own knowledge when valuing property for the government’s seizure related to the Hawaiian Trust Company case.
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Manuka Site
Mahuka
Dole
Phowld
oUse
A. Vo Gear
Hawaiian ‘Trust Company
Won't Change Kihet Wharf After Plea
Harbor commissioners decided to make no change to the prewar plan for Kihet Wharf after a petition urged moving the wharf closer to town. The board ruled the petition was watered down and found no valid reason to alter the existing layout. The wharf will be hall and unchanged as previously planned.
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Te Maul Chamber
Collumeroe
Kihet
Levee Break Reports Reach New Orleans Area
Fragmented desolate notices describe a levee breach near New Orleans and widespread disruption. Reports mention crowds, rising waters, and emergency responses amid conflicting details and unclear sources.
European crops benefited by weather report
Weather news from Europe boosts crop prospects as markets show quiet activity. Reports note favorable growing conditions and improved expectations for European harvests. An unrelated freight sale in New York and shifting market tone are mentioned as background.
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Alexander & Baldwin
New York
Europe
Taft Leads Fourth District With 15400 Vote Plurality
In San Francisco on May 15, President Taft won the Presidential preference in the Fourth Congressional District by a sizable plurality. Returns from 2845 precincts show Roosevelt 122,707 Taft 62,907 La Follette 40,825 Democratic Wilcony 15,694 Clark 35,481. Potential contests on delegates noted.
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Hathaighle
Ban Francisco
Gal
Taft
Roosevelt
la Folletts
Democration Wilcony
Clark
Death of King Frederick Crowns Christian XI King
Reports from Copenhagen confirm King Frederick died overnight after a stroke while incognito. He died in a police hospital at ten o'clock last night. The crown prince Christian XI was proclaimed king today as the nation mourns. Earlier dispatches noted Emma Goldman’s arrest and tar and feathering in San Diego.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Ry Willy
Frederick
Christian XI
Hamburg
Hawaii Delegates Arrive for Republican Committee Meetings
Two delegates from Hawaii arrive to attend meetings of the Republican National Committee. Names referenced include Colonel Sam Parker, with other details unclear due to damaged text. The passage emphasizes Hawaii's early involvement in party proceedings.
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Chicago
H. L. Holeatein
Sam Parker
Hawaii
Six Miners Rescued In Ironwoois Incident
Mid May 15 report says six of the entombed miners have been rescued from Ironwoois collapse while rescuers continue work at the site. Authorities provided no further details on conditions or cause, pending official updates.
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Ironwoois
Train Bandits Make Off With 140000 Near New Orleans
Two masked men dynamited a train near Hattionburg late last night and escaped with a package containing about 140000. Authorities investigated the New Orleans & Railroad line for clues as officers and railway officials traced the heist to the remote countryside, seeking suspects and directions.
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Hracetal
Lee
Clarence Darrow Trial Opens in Los Angeles
Los Angeles May 15 The trial of Clarence Darrow famed defense attorney opens as he faces charges of jury bribing.
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Clarence Darrow
Los Angeles
Cal
MoNs Mora
Record Class Diploma Ceremony at University of California
San Francisco May 15 1979 a record breaking number of graduates received diplomas as the university held a record class commencement.
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U. OF C
San Francisco
Cal
University of Caliefornia
Field Artillery Fires Real Shell and Shrapnel in Drill
Field artillery opened with real shells and shrapnel during morning exercises near the station. Lieutenant Colonel Bell and Captain Apple led the unit as batteries maneuvered under a rehearsal for movement and readiness.
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