Death sentences for Ferris and Kimura stalled by defense
The Hawaii court denied delaying George Ferris and a Japanese defendant Kimura from being executed for murder. Attorney Reynolds pressed for a new trial motion before sentencing, arguing delays could prejudice justice, but Judge Gear refused to postpone beyond the term.
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Reynolds
Ferris
George Ferris
Thun
George Ferrie
John Watson
Gear
C. F. Reynolds
Kimura
Waialua
Antil
Cathcart
Kald
Reynolda
Reynold
Rosehill recalls Marcus Island expedition fears of Japanese opposition
Captain Rosehill described intense Japanese vigilance during his Marcus Island voyage. He dismissed a Gazette report that suggested armed landings, noting coastal guards, watchful sailors, and scientists observing from shore would have made a nighttime assault futile. He stressed any forceful landing would provoke serious complications and likely fail.
Volcano erupts with renewed activity near Hilo
The steamer Helene arrived from Hilo with news that the Volcano erupted Wednesday night after two days of inactivity. At 7:15 pm guards and passengers reported large rocks ejected high into the air and a grand display. Excursion members praised the event.
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Seine
Hilo
Helene’s
Dr Jenner on Fashion Lecture Promises Humor and Insight
A lecture by Dr Jenner on fashion promises entertainment and humor while examining fashions past and present. His world wide experience of men and manners will guide a lively, witty talk likely to attract a large audience.
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Bouke
Memorials From Local Business Groups To Commission Bankers
The Senatorial Commission met at 9:20 AM to hear memorials from the Planters Association the city bankers and the Merchants Association. Attendees included W G Irwin F M Swaney Cecil Brown J G Spencer A Catton W W Dimond Gee Smith W Macfarlane WW F A Schaefer M Cooke Alex Ingenberg James Wakefeld J F Hamburg delegates Robert Wilcox W C Smith J F McCrossen Senator Thurston F M Hate Judge Silliman Bruce Cartwright A W Sireekons Purnf Mr Trwih representing the Chamber of Commerce. Swaney presented the Planters memorial noting labor supply issues in cane fields and reliance on Chinese Japanese labor due to US exclusion and annexation impacting Hawaii's sugar industry.
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Senatorial Commission
Planters’ Association
Bankers of the City
Merchants’ Association
W. G. Irwin
F. M. Bwaney
Cecil Brown
J G, Spencer
A. Catton
W. W. Dimond
Gee, Smith
W. Macfarlane
F. A. Schaefer
M. Cooke
Alex
Planters Association Presents Labor Problem
A Hawaiian Sugar Planters Association memorial to the United States Senate Committee outlines labor needs for Hawaii’s sugar industry. It details plantations, capital, taxes, and a labor shortage, urging Hawaii-specific immigration policies and noting Japanese and Chinese labor imports as critical. The document argues for favorable modification of US labor laws for Hawaii and stresses the impact on sugar, coffee, and commerce if labor is insufficient.
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Honavte
Commission of
United States Senate
Hawaiian Sugar Planters’ Association
Wigan Planting Corporations
Territory
Nhow
Japan
Hawaii
Mainland
United States
Congress
8Wangy
Senator Hurton
Swangy
Benator Burton
Burton
Erist
Horton
Swaney
Awanay
Foreman Charles Gibbs Killed by Falling Hammer
The foreman of a piledriver crew near the pilot wharf died after being struck on the head by a hammer released during a blast. The accident occurred about 1 30 o clock as a large wooden block dropped from height. The blast charge broke loose, sending the hammer into Gibbs, causing fatal injuries.
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Charles Gibbs
Federal jury ghlled'street railway merger scheme
Rumors swirl over a potential quarter million dollar purchase of the Hawaiian Tramways Company by the Honolulu Rapid Transit Land Company. Officials deny any completed sale while noting negotiations and a cable recommendation to sell. Commissioner in Honolulu and manager W H Pain oppose divestiture, and stock terms imply a merger ratio of one Rapid Transit share to four Tramways.
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Hopelwin Rapid Transit Land Company
Inter Oats
Hawaiian Tramways Company
M Mreker
Hawaiian ‘Tramways Company
Rapid Transit
Tramways
Col
J. H. Fisher
Rapid Transit Company
Concord
Honolalu Rapid Transit Company
Hawaiian ‘Traimways Company
Pariculars
Honolu‘lu
Gentlaman
Ventura
Rapid ‘Trawalt ‘Company
W. H. Pain
Welling Out
Corporaton
Appeals go forward to San Francisco transcript case
The United States District Court panel for the October term lists trial jurors including J.8 Andyhde M. Philliys Joseph F. Clyne and Albion F. Clarke among others. The Honouliuli Plantation Co case and the Income Tax Act matter, totaling about 1000 pages, were adjourned to Wednesday. Clerk Maling dispatched the appeals to San Francisco aboard a steamer after a long transcription effort. The court allowed mailing weights up to four pounds per package. The Honouliuli Plantation Co case was sent in two volumes.
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United States District Court
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Andyhde
M. Philliys
Joseph F.clyne
M. G. Bila
Albion F. Clarke
A.W. Pearson
H. Mf Mott-Sm ‘Wentworth
H. Buchanan
John R. Giland
Pook
Henry A. Giles
Herebert Gates
HW. Cannon
Andrew T. Gunnteter
Walter P. Dillingham
Herbert”. Kakin
J. Mf. Camara
Arthur ‘Derg
H.W. Green
C. Hustace
FW. Meardaleo
James Sweiner
Honolulu
cAndrew Chalmers
W. von Graeve‘weler
Hilo
Gun Pearson
Sweden
Pacheco
Portugal
Huigefetee
Maling
Dorte
United States
Ve. Honoluly Plantation Co
Honoluld Plantation Co
Saturday Yachts Rage Set for Great Local Race Around Rabbit Island
Tomorrow promises a major yachting event in Koolau waters with a race around Rabbit Island and back to port. The expected time is about nine hours, with Dewey and Hawaii possibly finishing about half an hour later. Wind conditions are unsettled but favorable forecasts keep sport promising. In Police Court the Mari assault case against Japanese cook Mari was continued as Mrs Hartman remains unable to appear due to injuries and slow recovery. Three weeks is the estimated wait for her to testify.
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Rosehill
Marcus Island
Liie
Arma
Gazotte
Dorlo
Harai
Rabbit Island
Koolau
Satth Jntance Ie
Atty Allen
Tirachis
Dewey
Hawaii
Mari
E. Hartman
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