Covent reveals high treason plot in Transvaal unrest
May 17 1918 Pretorius Transvaal Republic coven alleges revelationista looking like loafers conspired in a high treason plot. About 200 men allegedly enrolled for military service. plan to seize Johannesburg fort for 24 hours on signal. Government deems incident local and not altering wider politics. London reports arrests of five Englishmen on treason charges and a colored troupe sailing to the colonies.
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Pretoris
Transvaal Republic
Revelationista
Alfitavita
Natal
Rand
Johanneaburg
Britiah Trove
Krieger
Cape Colny
South Africa
Alfred Milford
Biormfontein
Orange Free State
Minister Damon Decorated by France for Service
Hon Samuel M Damon minister of finance received the Order of Education and Fine Arts from France through consul Poulla in Honolulu. The Owlet jewel honors his hospitality to French naval officers and connects to Louvre guardianship lore.
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Samuel M. Damon
Republic of France
Monsieur Poulla
Tetas
Mr. Damon
France
Louvre
Japanese rioters indicted at Kabaka riot trial
The Kehake factory to both sides and sworn to try the four teen Japanese indicted for committing riot at Kabaka. Wilder Jr, LO Singer, Wm Laon, P Pfeiffer, OC J McCarthy, Fred Phillip, Waterhouse Jr, A 8 Prescott, A V Peters, J Emme loth, A D Laroach and W F Ord way, Attorney General Corporia resisted by W.O. Smith for the prosecution, and Robertson & Wilder are conducting the defense.
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Kabaka
Wilder, Jr
LO Singer
Wm Laon
P Pfeiffer
J McCarthy
Fred Phillip
Waterhouse Jr
Prescott
A V Peters
J Emmeloth
D Laroach
W F Ordway
Corporia
W.O. Smith
Robertson & Wilder
Policy Court Dockets Threemen and a Tobacco Case
In policy court this forenoon Yan Kan a lawful pos teason of opinion was disposed of. Kakalia a treancy received six months in reform school. Two Chinamen were fined ten dollars and costs for selling tobacco without license. Dr L Mobbins returns to the city after a twelve months tour through Europe. The doctor occupies premises lately held by Dr Raymond at 135 Beretinia street. See New Poduy.
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Pottee
Yan Kan
Reform School
L. Mobbins
Thin City
Europs
Peetice
Raymond
Beretinia Street
New Poduy
Moana Engineers to Build Samoa Coal Wharf at Pago Pago
United States government rushes the Samoa coal port project. Engineers Lt F Chambers G A McKay and E R Naylor aboard the Moana join contractor Tibbetts and 25 skilled mechanics. Plans describe a massive steel wharf at Pago Pago, 50 by 50 feet, forming a T shape with 50 foot water depth and 33 by 49 foot approach, to accommodate the largest naval ships. work expected to start after July with a six month stay and a $25000 government appropriation. Harding details, consulate events, and a separate arrest in Kewalo are noted.
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United States
Paggi-Paga
Sa‘moa
Samo
Ea Aberenda
Norfolk
Simon
Pago-Pago
Honolulu
Samoa
Goishet
Lawton’s Manila advance and Hawaii rail talks
Reports from Washington May 17 note Major General Lawton’s column driving insurgents north from Balsean toward San Pedro as he consolidates gains with entrenchments along strategic points. In Manila rebels retreat from San Fernando while trains mend broken bridges and boats return to Apalit, with transport improving and damaged rails being repaired. Colonel Whyte promotes Hawaii rail expansion, cites active Kilauea area, sugar belt prospects, and plans a mainland lecture tour with Smithsonian slides.
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Washington
War Department
Lawton
Balsean Prominey
San Ledro
Rio
Manila
San Fernando
Apalit
Rive
Berg
Hill
Paar
Summer
Otey
Minnesota
Oregon and
North Dakota
Socute
Scott
Artllery
Balunrte
San Sabtro
Surmer
Albert Whyte
Hilo Railrad Company
Salood
Hawaii
Klages
Joel Whyte
Big Island
North
Hilo
Willer Curveys
Gulcries
Peter
Sugar
Tivet
Doctora
California
Whyte
Jobo M. Horner
Esther
Jooloors
Illinois
Waimea
Hawaiian Islands
Lone Star Line to Pull Fleet from Galveston to San Francisco
The Lone Star Line agrees to suspend its Galveston service and sell its remaining steamers to a Pacific firm for service between San Francisco and Honolulu. The three vessels, including the Morgas and the Meet, have faced wartime losses and postwar shortages. New ownership aims to rebuild the Gulf trade as ship prices rise and pricing for replacements becomes feasible. J Hogan & Sons own the Lone Star Line, with ties to D O Milla and Reid as stockholders.
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Galveston
Tex
Looe Star Line
la Sevice
New York
Pacific
San Francisco
Hon Ldla
Line
Star
Atlantic
Southwest
Galverston
Lone Star
Mallory
Morgas
Spr
Huntington
Gvernment
Merrimac
Hobson
Santiago Harbor
Memeorica
Wade
Lone Star Company
Aerote Cutting
Pavite Company
WOO Eveh
Mints
Galeveston
J. Hogan & Sons
Lone Star Line Hoyane
D.O. Milla
Mily
Whites Jaw Reid
The Orphenen Change of Program At Evening Show
A change of program to feature The Ten Thousand Dollar Beauty as the farce tonight. Queen Pele plans to return from her fiery couch, while Frank Barton debuts new tunes and Violet Dale performs new dances. The rest of the cast contributes fresh business.
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Pele
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Anderson
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Hoare
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Mias Hoare
Dole
Mtt Smith
Dawon and Cooper
W. O
Kewalo
Si Ie
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Colonel Whyte
Bath
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Naot
Henshaw
Smithsonian Institution
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Mainland
Lone Star Line
Ila
D. C. Mills
Weilelew Reid
Pacific Coast
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