Molasses Duty Dispute Over Moisture Test Ruling
New York Board of Appraisers weighs a San Francisco protest over duty on 1009 casks of molasses aboard Socotra. Initial test showed moisture under 20 percent entitling free entry, but a later outside test found 21.7 percent moisture, triggering 20 percent ad valorem duty. argument centers on sample reliability and settling of molasses affecting moisture readings.
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General Board of Appraisers
New York
A. J. Brandenstein & Co
San Francisco
United States
Death of W. C. Hammond Aged Drug Clerk News from Far East
Obituary note reports the death of W. C. Hammond a young drug clerk formerly in Honolulu the shooting gallery operator on Bethel and Hotel Streets and later with customs. He moved from Honolulu to Shanghai then Singapore and Malaysia before his death in the Straits Settlements.
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W. C. Hammond
Honolulu
Straits Settlements
Hammond
Customs
Bethel
Shanghai
Singapore
Remnants Galore in Honolulu Stores Offer Bargains
Remnants galore promise bargains with a new line of Honeycomb and Toilet Quilts at lower costs. Linen Turkish and Cotton Towels are advertised at deeply discounted prices. Silk counters feature a wide range of weights and colors, while Honolulu offers shirts made to order cheaper than ready to wear. Ceylon Shirting Flannels appear in many designs and native hats come in various shapes.
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Honolulu
Ceylon
Morocco Ruler Offered Four Bicpeles Refuses Gift
The Sultan of Morocco is offered four bicpeles as a gift but declines. His Grand Vizier, the real power, would not allow the Sultan to ride a bike fearing a fall and injury, a risk the ruler himself might have taken.
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Morocco
Iolani School Defeats Chinese YMCA In Tight Baseball Clash
A highly spirited Saturday baseball game featured the Chinese YMCA team against Iolani School. Iolani emerged victorious with a 19 to score unknown, showcasing strong pitching and clutch hitting from key players.
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Iolani
Naval chaplains face civil service exam plan
A Philadelphia Press remark notes naval chaplains could fall under the term sky pilots as a civil service examination is proposed. The ad for Medeiros and Decker invites readers to join their Suit Club at $1 per week.
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Philadelphia Press
Medeiros & Decker
Pioneer Building and Loan Association Meeting Notice
The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held at the Chamber of Commerce on Monday evening November 1 1897 at 730 oclock. Payments are required in Gold Coin. 748-21 A V Gear Secretary.
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Ostu Lumber & Builtle Co
Lal
Tal Bing de Coy
Oxtu Lumber
Salt Talshe & Co
Bethel Street
Uly Onbu
Jung
Worcester Shire
Thor
Roe Cerler
Lotter Bolle
Jas, Morgan
Queen Street
Honolulu
Oanu Luanen & Burtpine Co
L'p
Lee Nrw
Chamber of Gotamerce
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People 'S Expass CO
Hotel Stre
Fine Iea Crean
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Howe
J. J. Egan
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Pioneer Building and Loan Association
A. V. Gear
George D. Gear
Hawaiian Islands
J. A. King
Interior
Interior Office
Evening Bulletin
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Stockholm
Dixon's
Graphite
Dixon
Stretuthens
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Lawaiian Fertilizing Company
A. F. Cooke
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