Orpheum Block Sold and Plans for Hotel Theatre Upgrades
The Orpheum Co Ltd buys the Fort Street Orpheum block for 867,500 and expands capital to 100,000 with three fourths subscribed. The lease of the Orpheum Hotel will run with the theatre, with major changes including a cafe and billiard room, new chairs arriving soon, and possible move of the current company to Hilo if arrangements permit. H. L. Kerr & Co oversees alterations while government conditions govern private wharf plans and charter amendments.
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Orpheum
Fort Street
Orpheum Co. Ltd
Harry Klemmes
Natin
Maoks
Louvre
San Francisco
Hilo
H. L. Kerr & Co
Captain Paul Smith Promoted to Captain in U S Army
Captain Paul Smith of the National Guard was heartily congratulated by fellow officers aboard the transporters City of Puebla and the transport RM and others on being promoted to captain in the United States Army. He noted his appointment is not yet official and cited political back and forth between governments. The article also lists upcoming theater productions and a local lumber company notice, reflecting mixed Honolulu news.
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Paul Smith
Transporteriam
Puebla
United States Army
Smith
Snator Clarke
Philippines
Beyoy
Irwin gifts 500 to British Benevolent Society and YMCA plans
The British Benevolent Society receives an 8500 donation from Mrs. W G Irwin of Honolulu, boosting the society. The YMCA committee meets at Mr. and Mrs. W C Weedon’s home to plan for the year, including an upstairs recreation room and smoking policy. Also noted: Bob Gardner faces liquor charge and Wright's Villa activities with a Sunday high tide at 8 p m and dinner at 5.
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The
British Benevolent Society
Botwerin
W. G. Irwin
Honolulu
Lewin
Ely
W. C. Weedon
G. J. Howard
Board of Directors
Wright
Waikiki
Cunningham Leads The Tribune Bicycle Race Standings
A Tribune bicycle race among Rocherly newsboys kicked off Saturday afternoon with lively effort to win Tribune prizes. Contest rewards include a Tribune bicycle, suit of clothes, shoes, and a pocket knife, plus theater tickets for the top twenty finishers. The Tuesday standings list the leading competitors before the close.
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Great Tribune
Orday
Iat
Tribune
Butue
Lands for the Army Describes Military Land Grants in Hawaii
Major Mills of the Sixth Artillery reports War Department orders setting aside certain tracts on Oahu and Waianae for military reservations. The orders detail boundaries and survey markers, with an official note that no immediate work is ordered or planned.
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8S. M. Mills
BaLteria
United States
General Oeters
Adjutant Geneal
Washington
War Department
Wil
Osho
Hawaiian Islands
Daly
Hovolula
Kaiwaiki
Kona Detriot
Oate
Tesued
FB. Bickertoo
Boanduries
Oahu
Weli
Kaikikapa
Hauiki
Noksnes
Waianae
Uka
Oaba
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
W. D. Alexander
Kawaieli Gulch
Waianaeuke
Honoulinti
Poubala
Diamond Head
True
Maunagua
Maili
Rana
Mills
Battery A patrol to guard town nightly near Palace grounds
The Battery A 6th Artillery unit, twelve privates and three NCOs, now stationed at the barracks near the Palace grounds, will conduct nightly patrols while a transport is in port to maintain order. The colonel vows to end troop trouble and all soldiers without passes will be disciplined. Sergeant Daniel Huffer of Battery A 8th Artillery discharged today to join the mounted police. At the Opera House last night the Maggie Moore troupe impressed with The Golden Giant despite a borrowed baby. In police court this forenoon, a nolle prosequi was entered in the case of Jacob Mancio vs. assault with intent to...
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Maggie Moore
H.R. Roberts
Hans
David Garrick
Honolulu
Dean Maitland
6Th Artillery
Mills
Sixth Artillery
Daniel Huffer
Bth Artiller
Secretary of War
Hovolula
Opera House
Roberta Company
Naval Reservation Plans Near Pacific Mail Wharf
Commander Merry outlines construction and fencing for Honolulu naval reservation near Pacific Mail wharf and Kākako. He describes a new Richards street slip, a second wharf near Kākako, a 60 by 26 foot commandant’s office, coal sheds with 20 000 ton capacity, and an army of repairs. He seeks 20 acres for a hospital with farm facilities away from the city. An exhibition at the Y M C A hall features the Okayama Orphan Asylum.
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Merry
Pacific Mail
Kaknako
Merty
Pacific Mail Dock
Richards Street
Kaksako
Naval Reservation
Honolulu
Richards and
Allen Streets
Finh Market
Unfounded Race War Rumor On Board City of Puebla
Military aboard the City of Puebla dismiss a sensational, false reports of a race war on board during the San Francisco to port voyage. Officers and 651 enlisted men, white and colored, denounce the claim, noting harmonious relations and visible camaraderie in work and games aboard.
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U.S. A
Puebla
San Francisco
Freeland
Tugerd
Pasbla
Ascormia
Athertons Plan Extended Trip to States from Australia
Mn Athertons left Australia for a long tour of the United States and Canada expecting about six months of travel. Mr Atherton said they aim to visit San Francisco Washington New York and Hawaii as part of checking up on political landscapes and interests during the voyage. The piece notes focus on the Avuninaldo campaign in Manila and broader implications for the campaign.
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J.B Atherton
Australia
States
Mr. Atherton
San Francisco
Washington
New
Hawaii
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Executive Council
H. Hackfeld & Co
Orpheum Co. Beincorporates
Whart
Kaboku
Kannapali
Maui
Notios
HH. Harklel & Co
Kasnapali
Cuha Lumber Company
Pereira
School Street
Dewey
Manila
ARS
Irwin
Notle
Bob Gardner
H. R. Hitchoook
Chillingworth
Knapa
Mrs
Cunningham
Stone
Souis
Opera Co
Bouterin
Boucertx
Hoya
Ewa
Boston Lyric Opera Company
C. Louis
George Crowell
Henry Keki
Ee Ahieu
Sy Solomon
Os Townsend
Bill Riedel
Jon Vincee
Johnnie Rod
Gabriel U Wallace Sa
Ino
Sha Oe Man
Alves
Ivan Shunk
Ataretn
Guilder Giant
Nolle
Jacob Maniooski
Asdaalt
Navy Department
Davies & Co
Naval
Panchbowl
Allen Atreote
Navy
Katiaike
Okayama Orphan Asylum of Japan
Mine Ourrie Castle
Cmeers
Athertons Tree
Avuinaldo
Qubo
Pune
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