Bank consolidations stir Honolulu banking scene
A potential merger between Bank of Hawaii and First National Bank could create a dominant island financial group eclipsing Brewer & Co. agency consolidations. Spreckels & Co. would stay independent, while Bank of Hawaii would name Clarence Cooke as president and manager following C M Cooke. The plan would strengthen capital and shift commercial operations to the First National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer & Co
WC. Irwin & Co. Ing
Bank of Hawaii
First National Bank
Fone
Geo. R. Carter
National Funda
First National Bank of Hawaii
Second National Bank
Bank of Mawali
First National
Areck
Bank of Spreckels & Co
Spreckels & Co
Honolulu
Cecil Brown
Fleet National
L. Tenney Peck
Clarence Cooke
C. M. Cook
Henry Brodek Resigns Post and Kaluna Tragedy At Kolibi
Henry Brodek announces resignation from his recent appointment at the plantation office amid accusations against Postmaster Pratt over misconduct and supervision. Separately, Kaluna, a young resident near Kolibi, reportedly threw himself before a freight train after threats, dying at the city morgue as Coroner Rove and a jury prepare an inquiry.
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Kane Kalioa
Kolibi
Oatu
Rove
Kullbl
Kalutin
Match for Bic Fight Set Between Jeffries Johnson
New York Oct 29 Jack Johnson and James Jeffries agreed to a 45 round championship bout under Marquis of Queensberry rules with five ounce gloves. Proceeds split seventy ten with a $50,000 side bet and $5,000 preliminary stake. Venue bids to be opened before May 1, 1909. Referee and stakeholder to be named.
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New York
Jack
Marquis of Queensbury
Aah Cpa
To Declare Freedom To Declare Freedom Special Hellaste Cable
The bulletin notes preparations to proclaim independence for the Atlantic coast states of Nicaragua. A second dispatch from Athens on October 29 reports meat activities in progress, reflecting ongoing wartime or political developments.
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Estrada
Nicaragua
Athens
Mrs. Astor Files for Divorce in New York
Exclusive society circles report Mrs. John Jacob Astor has filed for divorce in New York. Longstanding family tensions were known, but even close friends are surprised by the move, signaling a major shift in American high society.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Astor
Promoters Must Dig for World Championship Match
In San Francisco on October 29 promoters signed articles between Jeffries and Johnson for a world heavyweight title bout. They must deposit 5,000 dollars to bid for the contest, with the bid enabling rights to stage the event.
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San Francisco
Jeffries
Johnson
Appointment of Special Deputy County Attorney in Hawaii
The Hawaii County Supervisors appoint Carl 8 3 Smith as special deputy attorney to prosecute cases before Kalua Court in Hilo Hawaii. Born in Walt he graduated from Kamehameha School in 1905 and later studied at the University of Michigan before joining the Hawaii legal system. He served as Hawaiian Interpreter for the Legislature in 1899 and held a clerk position in the County Clerk's office in Hilo prior to his appointment.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Bearn
Charles Williams
Carl 83
Smith Haw
Chaibaat
Kalua
Walt
Kamei Fhamena Nehoot
Iaw S Department
U Uiversity
Michigan
Bea
Aveorney
Offce
May Eracarae Leads Revolt in Greece
A major revolt surfaces as eight ships fall under rebel control. Navy units led by a recent commander seized torpedo boats, challenging government authorities and exchanging fire with shore batteries as the uprising escalates.
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Anna
Greece
Reeent
Efile
Doreen
Torpede Toute
Tes Arbor
Damages Awarded in Pacific Mail vs Dredger Pacific Case
United States Judge Dole issued a thirty eight page decision in the case of Pacific Mail Steamship Co. v. the dredger Pacific. The award to the seaman for injury stands at 920 469.76 after lengthy proceedings. The newspaper notes the case continued from page 4 as the dispute over harbor cable fouling was argued.
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United States
Dole Thie
Pacife Mail Steamship Company
Pacific
Pacific Mall
Ither
The
Northern California Oregon quake causes shock
A strong earthquake struck northern California and southern Oregon this forenoon. The tremor caused alarm and property concern but inflicted little damage and no lives were lost.
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San Francisco
California
Oregon
Taft Cables Condolence on Japanese Assassination
President Taft cabled his sympathy to the Emperor of Japan over the assassination of Marquis Ito and deplored the incident, sending official condolences.
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Washington
Dion
Taft
Japan
Marquis Ite
Entered for Record Oct 28 1909 and related transfers
Fragmented clerical record shows entries for property and deeds including Peter Hale to Guardian of Immatine Wollaew, Clarence G White by Rexr, notices for Barah A Swinton Tong Hing Katagawa Laelia L Binnell to Morrie J Binet, and various assignments among Morris Binsell Hamm Young Co Lad F Wonk iB Ret, Mary Cullen to Le L McCandions, Anna Konaaihele to Lt MeCand Hy, Robinson ltd to George W Macy, plus later entry Oct 29 1900 for Goria Swind to Manvel & Ratbelho and Arthur Akina to Joan Corggo. references to Fidelity Trust and JH Borland et al, with Rev PA William Suvidko and Solomon Meheula assignments noted.
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Peter Hale
Parti
Clarence G White
Rexr
Notlee Barah
Swinton
Notlee Tong Hing
Katagawa Yo
Laelia L Binnell
Morrie J
Prodortok
Saseetenes
Hamm Young Co
Hamm Young
G Potter
Mary Cullen
Anna
Konaaihele
Goria
Manvel & Ratbelho
Arthur Akina
Joan Corggo
Fidelity
Alt Guarry Co
JH Borland
William Suvidko
Boloman
Solomon Meheula Ani
Nation
Automobile for Sale in Good Condition at Price
HP Winton automobile model in good condition offered with payment terms. Apply A.B.P. via fax 710. Contact details include phone listing 4459-0 for inquiries.
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HP Winton
A.B. P
Pine Growers Form 2 Million Dollar Pineapple Combine
A Hawaii pineapple industry surge prompts two leading businessmen to plan a new corporation capitalized at 2,000,000 dollars. Offices would be in Honolulu with control over thousands of acres of farms and growing facilities. The aim is to expand planting and secure options on prime plantations while avoiding supply bottlenecks.
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Hawaii
United States
Hilo
Honolulu
Cig Mites
Akalixe
Planta Hon Aernage
Crisia
Cube
Savidge Declines Senate Secretary Post
William Savidge announced he will not accept reappointment as Secretary of the Senate during the current Legislature. President W. C. Smith has been informed and George Low and George Smith are mentioned as possible successors. Savidge cites duties preventing acceptance and remains active in Territorial Legislature matters.
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William Savidge
Senate
Savidge
W. C. Smith
Bavids
Jones 15 Now Attorney Examined in Perritambat District
Jones 15, heir to the late Wy Jones and former Attorney General, appeared before Judge Wy J. Mable for examination in Perritambat District Courts. The examination found him duly qualified to practice law in those courts during the monarchy.
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Hiysnes
Themen Capitot Police
Kootanpoko
Perritambat
Wy J. Mable
Wy Jones
Gener
Bulletin Business Office and Editorial Room Numbers
A fragment listing contact lines for the Bulletin shows the business office at 256 and editorial room at 185, reflecting typical newspaper internal contact details. The text is incomplete and reads as a partial telephonic header from a bygone period.
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Bulletin Business Office
Dulletin
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Henry Brodek
Kaluna
Henry
Mrodek
Pratt
Brodok
Ante Ptletin
Hollister
Hilonian
Palm Cafe
Fres Survery Dam
Oty Waite Hotel
Union
Mrs.Astor
Honger
AL Kaljiyl
Oot
Mie Bowers
Iar
Wiliams
Dole
Dredge Pacific
Hawaiian Trust Company, Ltd
Fort Street
Cuba
Smith
George Smit
Aypener
Ite
Bavnge
Mt Helene
Galeh Yaerwon
Cie Deni
Jueemtare
Savidew
Hin
Jones
Manufacturers’ Shoe Co., Ltd
Tel
Fort St
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