Immigration Board Denies Setback Claims Amid Reports
The Victor Immigration Board, led by Secretary Atkinson, rejected chatter of a setback and said it remains active. A plan to gather planter reports on immigrant inducements for permanent homes, fuel, water, and wages is under way, with 52 firms to be heard from as reports come in. Judge Robinson also reassigned probate and equity matters to Judge Lindsay.
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Averted Fire at Moana Hotel Sparks Quick Action
A potential disaster at the Moana Hotel was prevented when Max Kuhn, Moana’s engineer, spotted smoke and a gutter fire above the kitchen. He battled the flames with water until responders from Beretania and Makiki stations arrived. no damage occurred and spectators dispersed.
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Harry Jeffery
Rice Goes Begging
A quoted speaker criticizes emphasis on sugar and questions support for other industries in the territory. He notes Hawaiian rice price drops and labor costs, warning producers are losing money while foreign markets offer higher prices. He mentions exporting rice, with six hundred bags sent to the Sierra, and asks if planters want diversification.
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Honolulu
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Governor Carter Sends Children to Public School
Governor Carter's eldest Elizabeth and Phoebe Carter entered public school as term opened in Hawaii. The two girls enrolled at Kaakopua School as part of the public education system. Court calendar includes civil cases and a jury return set for tomorrow morning.
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Criminal calendar opens as Takata murder case looms
Assignment of Rubiason and Perry to defend the murderer Takata continues. Court schedule lists embezzlement cases against K S Boyd nolle prosequi as he remains jailed. Other defense teams challenge the lapsed term of court while trials set for Ab Lum Kawasaki Nakookoo Umajima Wishimura and Fushimura proceed or await bills of particulars.
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Joban K. Nakookoo
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August death list shows decline in City fatalities
The Board of Health reports August deaths fell 29 from the previous August. There were three accident deaths, no murders or hangings. In Honolulu 66 died during August, including 87 males and 29 females, with 6 Americans and 2 British, among others. Typhoid, fever, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and other diseases caused deaths. 28 births were recorded and four divorces noted, with 47 marriages claimed from 1 to 3 victims.
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