Chamber politics and finance debated in 1809 article
Friday November 10 1809 commentary discusses W O Smith facing Chamber opposition over his views while Porto Rico Hawaii clash with old and new power structures. It questions Chamber Instructions to Smith, Planters Association commission, and the Auditor General funding for Pacific cable. It notes Hawaiian land reports and War Department authority and independent representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
W. O. Smith
Planters Association
Corble
War Department
Eecutive
Hartwell’s Washington Post profile links war records to lobbyist role
The Washington Post features Hartwell as an “unofficial delegate” and “special agent” whose war records are cited in interviews with political figures in Washington hotel lobbies. The piece mentions a Maryland colonel, a Western lawyer, and Hartwell’s Pacific cable push, plus his Hawaii territorial stance and a Virginia sheep rancher among associates.
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Washington Post
Washington
Maryland
Kentucky
West
Pacific
International Commercial Congress
Hartwell
Hawaii
Pacific Cable
Virginia
Navy Department
Unclear Official Report Mentions Pacific Cable Question
Local government sources note the Attorney General is open to hearing remarks on the land. No mention appears in the unofficial delegate report to the Hawaii Executive about Pacific cable plans or instructions. The piece hints the cable business may be a side line like many commercial travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Of+ 1 Organ Jr
Auditor General
Progress
Honolulu
C. B. Wood
Pacific Heights
Honolulu Rapid Transit Co
Pauoa Road
Katulani Drive
Bruce Waring & CO
Taussig report lauds Bennington crew at Malabon action
Commander Taussig publishes a detailed account of the March 4 engagement at Malabon. Ensign Campell and Assistant Engineer Winship receive special commendation for gallantry and steadiness under fire while Balanga's gun crews and other sailors supported the Bennington. The report highlights cautious tactics, photo reconnaissance aims, and the crew's bravery despite injuries. Also noted are New England volunteers departing for the Philippines, and a Hastings account on General Hartwell’s Washington visit and Hawaii policy implications.
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Washington
Navy
Taussig
Bennington
Malabar
Salors
Malabon
Balanga
Winship
Taussie
Sithough
Une Hth
Terry
Tunssig
William McKaty
Ataris
Kirkman
E. H. Campell
Onone
Bennbaton
New England
South Paviington
Mass
New
Atkinson
Forty-sixth
Full Dress Goods and Outfits for Open Night
A local advertises full dress outfits from two stores for the open season. It touts full dress suits including tuxedos and skirt coats, vests, shirts, ties, gloves, studs, cuff buttons, and crush hats. Stock from top U.S. makers promises no alterations needed. Also showcases new straw and felt hats from the S S Australia arrival, plus a large neckwear line and silk scarfs in varied designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Australia
Non-Shrinking Patent Red Wood Tanks and Agricultural Gear
Patent red wood tanks range 500 to 10000 gallons in assorted sizes. Best Rubber Hose includes suction and steam hoses in varied sizes. Packing, wash-out closets with improvements. Lawn mowers 10 to 15 inch. Steel road scrapers, tubular and Pan-American wheelbarrows. Champion canal wheelbarrows and heavy breaking plows. Avings steel plows and rice plows in assorted sizes.
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Aving
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W. O
Smith
Them
King
Pacific Cycle & Mg Co
R. A. Dexter
Japan
Philippines
Intelnet
Dimond&co
Crockery, Glassware and Lamp Department
Soltie
Dimond & Co
uTmportert
Gueney
Olsen
Primus Stover
Root & Barton's
von Holt
King Street
Merchant Street
Paci Hardware Co
Lida
Kash
General Merchandise
Penn
Temple OF Fashion
Palau
Patent Office
Salter’s Grocery Telephone
Orpheum Block
Fort Street
Ewr
Paci Heights
Mary E. Poster
Honolulu Stockyards Co
Withers
Bazaar
Markham
Makapala-by-the-Sea
Islands
Miss Prescott
Staley & Co
Kipling
David Harum
Westcott
Richard Carvel
Churchill
Askoden
Landor
Marchmart
Wales
H. A G. Wells
Peck
Patten
Justin McCarthy
Bengon
Billett
Cross
Merriam
McManus
The
Hawaiian Hardware Co
Fort Streets
J. M. Webb
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