Maunaolu Seminary Fire Destroys Hawaiian School
A large fire gutted Maunaolu Seminary on Maui on October 1 1898 destroying the wooden buildings used as a home and school for Hawaiian girls. Miss Tilton raised the alarm, most pupils escaped with only clothes, and Miss Robinson was carried out ill as rescuers saved the school bus and safe. The property was valued near 20000 with insurance for 10000, and Maui residents prayed for a new, grander Maunaolu to rise from the ashes.
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Waturne
Makowau
Muanavla
King
Makuwas
Mise Mary Tilton
Miva ‘Tilton
Alwys
Thelion
Baldwin
Poyuo
Actiow
Alexander
Turner
Wailuka
Miss Robinson
Kawaiahao Seminary
Honolulu
Judge
Kalua
Wailake
Makeawae
Wailaka
Waituku
Coke
Central Station
Maunaou
Mra. Kalua
Hatvekala School
Maunaola
Maui
Hawaii
Alexander's History faces new Hawaiian edition dispute
The American Book Company plans a new edition of Short History of the Hawaiian People without author Professor W D Alexander. A newly added chapter to cover recent events provokes dissatisfaction. Alexander will contribute two new chapters. Joseph Simon is elected U S Senator from Oregon.
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American Book Company
W.D. Alexander
New York
Alexander
Honolulu
Hawaiian Department of Public Instruction
Norris Wins Specific Performance Suit Over Kahuku Ranch
Judge Perry rules in favor of Colonel Norris in the equity action against Samuel Norris for sale of the Kahuku ranch. The court finds Carter authorized to sell, but the credit terms sought exceed agent authority, and the proposed cash and credit deal is not binding. The bill is dismissed.
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Perry Hes
Hawaiian Agricultural Company
Samuel Norris
Colonel Norris
Joseph ©. Carter
Nortis
Kaboku Banoh
Kau
Hawaii
Mr. Carter
Norrie
Julian Monsarrat
Carter
Tewin
C. Brewer & Co
Hawaiian Agricultural Co
Noti Ny
Perry
Kinney & Ballow
Aot. FM
Trans Pacific and Trans Continental Contracts Awarded
The report details contracts awarded to Mr Jensen for road works in Hawaii with through rail and steamship connections from New York to Asia. It notes broader links between German and American lines, bids, and plans for extensions on Oahu and adjacent islands, plus sugar industry price shifts in New York and Hawaii.
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Trans Pacifi
Trans Continental
Jensen
California
Pacific Coast
Lieyde Steamship Company
Atchison, Topeka
San Francisco
O and O
Pacific Mail
Lavishc
Herman Odrichs
Bremen
de. Wiegrand
Jeft
Orient
Ooricha
Oorichs
Waimanalo
Pali Road
Waimanala
Jensen Ley
Meuniwili Raveh
Broner
Kona
Hawaii
Public Works Bureau
Executive Building
Ablow & Walton
Ripley & Dickey
Kuluokaha Plains
Comminge iv
Court Notes on Estate of Theo H Davies Administrators
Thomas Rain Walker and Franc is Mille Swanzy as administrators filed their inventory of Theo H Davies estate in the Hawaiian lands valued at 54 270 dollars in real estate and 41 741 2428 in personal property total 8 795 492 92 Kalow sues Kwa plantation Co in civil action for trespass in the same matter as W J Lowrie manager faced unsuccessful malicious mischief case and is tied to the plantation proceedings
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Thomas Rain Walker
Francis Mille Swanzy
Theo. H. Davies
Kalow
Kwa Plantation Co
W. J. Lowrie
Two Captains Elected in Local Company Meetings
At a Co. B drill shed meeting J. O. White was chosen captain after L t. Ke nake resigned. In the same evening Co. F elected OC. W. Zeigler captain with Lt. Ludewig as first lieutenant and I. A. Boyen as second lieutenant.
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Co. B
J. O. White
View L
Kenake
Co. F
OC. W. Zeigler
Ludewig
I. A. Boyen
Failure announced of financier Ernest Lambert in Huaneler
Financier Ernest Orger Lambert of Huaneler is reported to have failed. Liabilities are estimated at 1,000,000 with the outcome affecting creditors and markets.
Bailey's Bike Bits Fems of Interest to Bicycle Hiders
Bailey's Cyclery promotes new bicycle models and parts with emphasis on reliability and appearance. It highlights updated wheels tires and finishes while offering cleaning and maintenance services to attract buyers.
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Fry
Vast government gold chest taken to bank in depot heist
A large chest of gold intended for U S government safekeeping was loaded from a dray and moved toward a bank amid crowd attention. The precious metal was meant for soldiers stationed locally and was reportedly deposited in a water vault at the bank for safekeeping.
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Fort Mud King
Roots
Trout
Gauls of Tawar, Ltd
United States
Solllers
A Kind Act and Bank News in the Banners
Immigrant women aided after childbirth as volunteers gathered clothing for newborns and departed on a ship. The issue also notes The Bank of Hawaii Ltd as a strong monetary institution with global agents, and reports on street sales and local market bids for Oahu assessables and several companies.
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H. F. Glade
Mt Banking
Bank of Hawaii, Ltd
Lt In
Lawa
Republic of Hawaii
Power Hospital Oven on Panechbow Slopes Camp
A wlerial fever hospital camp on Panechbow slopes received eight or ten Dallanta transferred there with more to be moved today. The patients and staff showed marked improvement in spirits as they entered the clear mountain air.
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Panechbow
Death Toll Rises With New Military Hospital Death
Another death reported at the military hospital last night. Private Timberlake, a young private of the Ich Infantry Regulars, succumbed to stomach trouble. Funeral to be held at 4 PM today at E. A. Willinwe undertaker parlors. President Dolo ia expected back from Hawaii next week, with administration matters to be settled.
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Timberlake
Ich Infantry
E. A. Willinwe
Dolo Ia
Hawaii
Adinistration
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Maunaolu
East Maui Seminary
Alexander's
Joseph Simon
U.S
Oregon
Loyal
ROYAL
Norris German Lloyds
Judge Perry
Senithe
Hilo
Seattle- Honolulu Steamship Company
Jadge Ballinger
Seattle
Judge Ballinger
City of Columbia
Mavoule Temple
Ise Santa Fe
Orlemt Hermanelrichs
Plains
Rowil
Honollulu
Koow
Sugar Trust
Ite
Ibis Courke
Apen Aelling
Howell & Co
National
Mollenhaver
Arbuckle Brothers
Sugar
Hawaiian Comerciat and Sugar Company
Tadelphant Go A. Spreckels
Sao Francseen
New It
Thie Dwt
Thie
Ned Doavhor
Hawali
Nbereiy
Vrin
Cleghorn
Kwarinia
Lilimokeland
Doval Kawenatakoa
Bailey
Haileys Honoleuu Cyclery
King Iter
Bex
Atook Exelm
Hawaiian Sugar Co
Oaha
Ookwtn
Honokan
Pacific Sugar Mill
Popcoker
Hawaiian Electric
Mutual Telephone
Proneer Mill
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