Site Shifters and Civic Honesty Controversy Rages On
Citizens debate a proposed change amid a heated petition drive aimed at the Treasury Secretary. Proponents claim the reform aids the Popular Party while opponents accuse supporters of manipulation and misrepresentation in the drive to reshape the mediating structure. The dispute recalls earlier petitions during Prohibition era reforms as lines form between factions and the public weighs the potential impact on governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Hornig
Chaeresa
Sania
Mederat
Contested Maluku Site Purchase Sparks Government Debate
In the heated discussion surrounding the Maluku site, advocates argue a government purchase would reopen the controversy and delay progress. Critics claim officials accept funds for a purpose then ignore moral obligations, seeking legal validation before any condemnation moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marly
Maluku
Hong
ConKrowe
Wenklon
The Shippers' Wharf Tax Controversy Erupts in Public Protest
The passage attacks a voluntary tax levied by city leaders and handled by unnamed individuals. It denounces lack of public accountability over revenue sources, expenditures, and reserves, calling the system feudal and contrary to enlightened civic practice. The writer insists taxpayers have the right to see how funds are raised and spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin
Merchants Debate Wharf Tax Reform and Representation
Members of the Merchants' Association debated the shippers' wharf tax and sought formal representation on the Shippers Wharf Committee. They pressed for official merchant appointees, signaling potential further meetings to push changes to the tax and governance of the fund. The exchange included letters from Fr. Waldron and A. Soper, outlining positions and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association
Agaly
Waldron
Col
Soper
Macfurhine
Bhippers Wharf
Lax
Weldrog
Werner
Honotis
Hawaii
Maya
Fred J. Waldron
Spercial Commmltien
Honohun
Sle
Shiners
Yikes Committee
Prometing
Tk Port
Enu- Milton
Panitine
Waldiron
Petrie
Art of Pétrie
Lotter Bextning
Merchants Association
Waldeon Gaya
Merchants’ Association of
Honolulu
Honetiht Chamber of Commerce
Hawaii Promotion Committee
James Wakefield
James Te Moran
Aly Wakefield
Yellow fever fears fade as public duty grows
The text reflects a shift from fear of yellow fever to a call for public action and vigilance. It references cities along danger lines, water works, and the need for citizens to participate in safeguarding their communities. It highlights responsibility to combat the disease and protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurion
Panawa
Wile
Wwe
Irregular Fruit Order Notice From Island Fruit Co
A partial receipt fragment shows Island Fruit Co at 72 8 King Street handling an order for mainland friends. The note mentions bananas and a choice pine, with reference to Fargo Express Co. and delivery nearby.
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Ibland Fruit CO
Welle
Fargo Expres
Navy Yard Defenses Planned Near Mare Island
A naval official said fortifications will guard the Mare Island navy yard in the northwestern city sector. The plan involves a coastal defense layout to protect Mare Island and surrounding facilities as a wartime precaution, with coordination by federal and local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallejo
Elty
Mare Astanid
Taey
Treley
Helatil Lee
Merchants Split Over Wharf Tax and Emergency Fund
The correspondence between Mr Walden and Mr Petrie centers on the shippers’ wharf tax and a proposed emergency fund. Merchants oppose new conditions, urging continued tax funding while weighing representation on the wharf committee, with Petrie urging a plan that satisfies the merchants’ association and preserves funds.
For sale by Bengon Smith Co Ltd and others
A sale notice lists Bengon Smith Co Ltd Hollister Drug Co Ltd Chambers Rug Co Ltd Milo Dri Co Ltd and all Wholesale Signer Dealers as sellers in a general merchandise transaction with various named firms helping conduct the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengon, Smith & Co. Ltd
Hollister Drug Co, Ltd
Chambers Rug Co. Ltd
Milo Dri Co
Fragmented talk on shippers committee and business groups
The text shows disjointed negotiations involving a shippers committee and leaders from the chamber of commerce and merchants association. It mentions a proposed arrangement and a demand for representation, with resistance and timelines implied, but the overall intent is unclear.
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reangHs
Chamber of Commerce
Te Merchante’ Association
Oil Oiling Program Applies Across Koolaupoko Roads
In Koolaupoko district strong advocates push crude oil use on County roads. Work reported by city and county officials shows oiling crews traveled from Kaneohe to Kailua and Kailuloa, completing about 600 tracing feet of road with crude oil. About 100 84 barrels of crude were laid in April as the main activity, with little other road work noted.
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Menibere Dwight, Murray and
Law
Koohumpoke Rouk
J. K Panke
Inch Gil Haw
Thie Jalan
Rineer Gere
Puele Waynes Giling
Kaneohe
Hin Boun
Agel
Favoralie Reuue
Bern
Kaulekata
Pineah
Paniol
Paele
Bulletin Kaitorial Room Phone ZIS5
Bulletin business item notes a phone number 2256 and references Kaitorial Room. The fragment mentions contact detail and a room identifier, indicating a small office or notification entry in a local diary or bulletin page. The text is incomplete but preserves the basic identifiers and numeric contact.
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Bulletin Kaitorial
Bulletin Busines
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Territory of Hawaii
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Mati
Voay
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Telpusineas
Neered
Portattion
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Con
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Ty Wedworth
Winnie
Tole Cho
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Positung
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Ste Me
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Meals
Catal
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Barie
Wen
Onttenetive
Trent Trust Co., Ltd
Ftealty Auction Co
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Alippere
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Makiki
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Bishop Trust Co., Ltd
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Navy Yard
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Waterhouse Trust
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Jane We Athol Valiw
Meiralie Wat
Fort and
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Actio
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Roper
Maurice Hraveh
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Neue Jumsing
Thie Association
Tren
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He Tex
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Crete
Aisimon
Wuommelion
Olleanat Ted
Koolaupokg
Huth
H. F. Wichman & Co., Ltd
Dewnlere
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