Editorial clash over Hawaii labor, trade, and policy.
A Hawaii Island newspaper letter complains that the Hilo Tribune lacks balance and fairness in criticizing government policy and wages. It accuses the Star of endorsing a cheap labor agenda affecting Hawaiians and Portuguese, while condemning the Tribunes own protest against labor costs and Asiatic workers.
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Hilo Tribune
Monry
Tribune
Board of Trade
Colien
Village Improvement Association
Star
United Steies
Hawaii
the Tribune
Brains Peye
Tribun
Hilo
Samoa Land Case Shapes American Policy in Samoa
American interests in Samoa rise after a lawsuit awarding a large land Percession. The article hopes the United States will heed Samoan calls for better governance than the Berlin compact provides.
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Samoa
United States
Anglo American arbitration clash looms over Venezuela row
The sealed decision by the American Venezuelan commission favors Venezuela, setting up a fresh confrontation between Great Britain and the United States. British hardliners oppose accepting the arbitration as final.
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Venezuela
Great Britain
United States
Longshoremen’s Strike Threat Looms Over Global Commerce
A threatened longshoremen strike would be among the most damaging conflicts between labor and capital the world has seen, risking untold harm to commerce during its duration.
Digging in South Africa Faces Authorities’ Health Clampdown
Reports indicate that mining sites in South Africa face health challenges as authorities impose stricter controls. Workers report poor conditions and reduced access to medical care amid regulatory crackdowns.
British pledge could settle Armenian crisis, czar hints
The text notes that Russia would back stern measures for Armenians if England showed what it claimed. It suggests the British government could easily guarantee good faith to satisfy the Czar and enable action without delay.
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Russia
White House damaged by recent hurricane expected repair
New Zealand reports the White House damaged by a recent hurricane but repairable in time for President Bryan's reception. NZ imposes strict Asiatic restrictions ahead of a Japanese steamer arrival. London cabbies strike against horseless carriages while printers oppose steam presses. English Cyalists' Union sets a precedent for clean wheel sports.
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New Zealand
White House
Bryan
London
Cyalists’ Union
New Zealand measure tightens penalties on Asiatic labor
The draft law imposes penalties up to £100 for each Asiatic carried aboard a ship to New Zealand. The master and owner face penalties and seizure for noncompliance. A list of all Asiatics on board must be delivered to the Collector of Customs with names birthplaces ages and residences. A poll tax of £100 per Asiatic is due before landing.
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Callector of Customs
New Zealand
Samoa land case ends with trusteeship and claims
Chief Justice Ide delivers a five column Samoa Times decision in the Wellman Neylan and Hobbs trustees case against C A Harris and National Bank of New Zealand. The decree sets two payment tied outcomes and grants to either the defendants or the plaintiffs with no costs awarded. The Samoa Times notes American interests gain standing and foresees renewed U S naval attention.
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Ide
Samoa
Wellman, Neylan and Hobbs
C. A. Harris
National Bank of New Zealand
Samoa Times
Mesers, Wollman, Neylan and Hobbs
California
United States
the Times
Samoa policy debate and arms ban notice in Samoa
The article notes discussion of American and British interests in Samoa, criticizing U S attitudes since 1890 and referencing John Ball’s handling of Samoan affairs. It includes YT. B. Cusack Smith’s warning to British subjects against supplying arms or ammunition to Samoan residents, with penalties of up to six months imprisonment or a fine up to one hundred pounds.
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Pagopago
Tr Nleo
Orearly
America
John Ball
B. Cusack Smith
Samoa
Singer Sewing Machines Move Expands Show Rooms on King Street
Local agent B Bergersen enlarges Singer display by moving Achi to new quarters on King Street. Bergersen offers a fine showroom workshop and private office, with several machines for sale on flexible terms and a full line of spare parts and supplies. Visit 164 Bethel Street for purchase.
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B. Bergersen
Singer
Achi
King Street
Mr. Bergersen
Bergersen
Bethel Street
Two Women Arrive with 15000 Cash on Last Ma Riposa Trip
Two steerage passengers aboard the Ma Riposa to San Francisco appeared with 15000 dollars in cash, far more than the 850 dollars each slated. One woman identified herself as the owner of an orange orchard in Florida.
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Mariposa
San Francisco
Florida
Copper Plate Engraving and Printing Offered for Announcements
Prepared at all times to do copper plate engraving and printing on call wedding and society stationery announcements and related items.
Timely Topics Promotes Tribune Wheels in Athletic Era
Hawaii Hardware Co continues bicycle sales and Tribune agency while urging buyers to choose cost effective lamps to avoid police fines. They offer discounted bicycle shoes and remaining ZIMMY wheels, promoting cash deals and quick closeouts to focus on Tribune sales.
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Hawaiian Hardware Company
Tribune
Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited storefront ad details
Fort street location listed for Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited opposite Spreckels Bank. The brief entry notes address No 807 Fort Street. No further context or events provided.
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Fort Street
BasemLens Wheel Offer At Stable Price
A local ad promotes BasemLens at 75 cents, selling 1806 wheels first offered at a low price. Limited stock available, with Indies and gents models on easy terms. Visit the shop to compare and confirm the shop’s bicycle expertise.
Ride to Waikiki Promises Health and Strength Savings
An ad promises a stop and think approach to saving Nickles and Dimen with a wheel. A Waikiki ride offers pleasure and financial health gains. It stresses new vigor from muscles never before used.
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Waikiki
Keeping Constant at It Dimond’s Store Features New Goods
Dimond’s keeps bringing fresh woods to the sunlight with new and serviceable items. The store touts Pioneer egg cups for cooking and serving, a trouser stretcher to prevent baggy knees, patent roach traps, a combination kitchen fork with lid removal hook, cups and saucers from a dollar a dozen, and English Coalport ware from 75 cents to 5.80 each. A Silver White Flame oil range is highlighted at 87. Inspect the selection for insects, kitchen aids, and fine tableware.
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Buvere
Coalport
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H. F. Wichman
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H.f.wichman
Marshal Brown
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Kiriane Thorn
E. C. Hall & Son
Traine
Honesful
Dinas
Pearl City
Ewa Plantation
Waianae
Dimond
Ton Halt
A.W. Seabury
Jas, N. K. Keola
Tyrewarren
Coryist
Transna‘ton
CoLuecion
W. J. Castle
Alba
N. Fernandez
Notary Public
Orvice
Merchant Street
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