Plans for portifications and fortifications amid repair and imports
Washington dispatch notes high officials have held talks with Army and Navy on strengthening port defenses in key locations. Focus includes Manila, Cuba ports, Porto Rico, Pearl Harbor Hawaii, and other harbor fortifications. Engineering estimates to follow in the president's message.
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New York
Washington Dnys
Army
Navy
Spain
Prearteent
Alger
Miles
Movila
Philippines
War Department
Manila
Cuba
Porto Rico
Sao Jano de Lally
Lng
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Nine Months 1898 Exceed Same Time May Have Quarters
Details of imports to the Hawaiian Islands for September 1897 and 1898 as reported by the Collector General to the Minister of Finance. The records compare duties on dutiable bonded and free goods and note a large year over year increase by $4,980,823. September 1897 figures are presented for reference.
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Allen & Rob
FB. McStocker
M. Damon
Manoa Wonder Challenge Sparks Local Bank Talk
The article reports a local race challenge by the so called Manoa wonder with $300 purse, funds split between contestants, amid broader remarks on Honolulu banking interest. It notes potential bank development in Allen & Robinson block and mentions Heath’s bank project with promised million dollar capital and local investor intrigue. Also covered is a counterfeiting case against Chas Aldrich and police pursuit after found counterfeit Hawaiian currency and photographic materials.
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Allen & Robinson
Qanen Street
Mr.Heath
First National Bank
Albert Rana
E.G. Lyons Company
San Francisco
Honolulu
Sch
R. Allen
Tam
Workmen Quit Work on Camp Mc Kinley Barracks
Camp McKinley and Camp Otis face relocation due to typhoid fever and unsanitary conditions. General King ordered cessation of barracks work as doctors Morris and Davis recommended moving the camps. Official word pending, but moves expected soon to a new site with public notices to follow.
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Camp McKinley Barracks
Cluax
Camp McKinley
Dismond
King
McKinley
Otis
General King
Majora Morris
Davis
Peor
Morris
Short Communications Reach Judge Wilcox in Hawaii
Judge Wilcox received a late morning communication from General King delivered by a lieutenant. The note, dated October 21, 1808, denies issuing defamatory statements about the U.S. commanding general and affirms respect for the Hawaiian district magistrate while forwarding a formal reply to Brigadier General Charles King.
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U.S
Charles King
U.S. V. Commanding
Wilcox
Snower
King
Honolulu
U.S. V. Bir
U. S
Remaie
Hovolulu
Preparations for Meeting Yang Wei Pin at Chinese Society Home
Elaborate preparations bloom at the United Chinese Society home for the reception of Yang Wei Pin. Officials, merchants, and consular representatives gather amid purple, yellow, and red decor, with a grand tea and banquet planned, marking Yang Wei Pin as the first Imperial Chinese envoy to the Hawaiian Islands.
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Unitd Chine Society
Yang Wei Din
Hallwa Pion
Mevare
Goo Rina Fai
Wong Kwai
View Consule
Chang Kim
Leong Pak Lam
Ying King Naw
Loa Tan Kees
Unitel Chines Society
Chew Kan
Wong Loong
Law Kam Ching
Wan Yeu Nam
Chinese Board of Protective Union
Reading
J. W. Chipman
Liaw Eharg
Lawartha Orobe
Ronsie
Bond Istilon
Yang Wei Pin
Eapira
China
Gin Evik
Goo Kim Foi
Wonn Kwai
United States
Water Supply Project Advances for Kaimuki Lots
Gear, Lansing & Co announces a noon water strike on the Kai miuki tract with a record flow matching or exceeding nearby wells. Water pressure 300 feet above ground ensures supply to all lots. a new pumping plant will run an 18 inch pipe to a one mile distance, using a small crater near Telegraph Hill as reservoir. Architect Traphagen is drafting plans for the first building, with construction to begin next week.
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Gear, Lansing & Co
Lota
Telegraph Hill
Kaimuki
Traphagen
Chin
New England Fakery and Candy Company Delights
Delicious cream chonttaten with nut cordial marshmallow law walnut sod almond centers. Satin dipped in New York style, a feast good made only by the New England Fakery and Candy Company on Hatel Street.
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New York
New England
Hatel Street
Correction of statements by Judge Wilcox in court
General King and Judge Wilcox discussed in initial correspondence yesterday. Pardew Wilcox reportedly offered to withdraw remarks if based on erroneous reports. Judge Wilcox requested a correction stating that facts were from believed reliable information and expressed regret if incorrect.
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King
Wilcox
Pardewilcox
Malarial Hospital Report Pleases Health Officials
Report today states patients at the malarial hospital on the Panchhow slopes are doing exceedingly well. The location is deemed ideal for malaria sufferers as officials praise conditions and care. Henry G. Ross sues the Osaka Railway and Lind Company for 2082.50 over work and services rendered.
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Panchhow
Henry G. Ross
Oshu Railway and Lind Company
Bailey's Bike Bits and Market Price Shifts
Fragmented notes describe price instability and market activity with references to bicycles, farmers and vendors. Mentions of costs, competition, and evolving tactics imply rising value pressures and planned promotions across a local trades scene. The text reflects a noisy market report with scattered observations.
Stock Exchange Morn Sparks Mixed O R L Co Notes
O. Re & L. Co. stock quotes appear on the exchange list this morning with 5 Honokan shares reported at 8300 and 1000 six percent bonds sold at 1000 on change. O R A & Li Co stock offered at 880, Ewa at 225, Kohaku 140, C. Brewer Co 8600, Pioneer Mill 8375, Waimea 125. other bids noted as well. Minister Gooper visits Foreign Office though ill, King confined at home. cabinet meeting with Cooper Damon and Smith discussed several matters but no decision reached. President Dole’s return aboard the Mauna Loa is noted. A debate on American Negro labor in sugar planting interests is described, with Davis and Bivens partner Eluwa of laborers possibly selected. The Alice Cooke sails for the Sound this afternoon.
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Minch Hexetaruees
Stock Exchange
Honokan
Ewa
Kohaku
C. Brewer & Co
Pioneer Mill
Gooper
Foreign Office
King
Cooper
Damon
Smith
Dole
Hawaii
Mauna Loa
Tang Ng Case At Onbo Plantation Court Continued
In Poly Court this morning Tang Ng faced a charge of assault with a deadly weapon involving Chan Lang on the Onbo plantation. Attorney Hato defended, McClmphin prosecuted. Witness Chao Lung testified with part of his right ear missing from the alleged attack during a prior Chinese camp relocation.
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Tang Ng
Onbo Plantation
Poly
Chao Lung
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Haa
Ouston
Mr. Ross
Arkant
Aldnec
Chas. Aldrich
Aldrich
Nagang Avenue
Heal Estate
Jane Vine Hargaine
Heliatte Pirm
LC. Ables
Ice Company
Bumherix
Ables
United Chinese Society
Kaimuke
Royal
Oya Rae
Bailey
Peetiaie
Witla Sree
Baguaran
Negro Lavoe
O.D. Davie
Kentucky
Davis and Bivens
R. Davis
Alice Cooke
Soaud
Max Norlan
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