Cabinet debates land grant as Hilo Railway wins sublease
The Hawaii Cabinet debated terminal rights on Hilo harbor and Wailoa river amid a sublease announcement by Kohala & Hilo Railway Co. for waterfront land. Government concerns include land grabbing and rights of way while Coastal contractors Cotton Bros. & Co. prepare Inland labor for two government wharves with copper piles and lumber shipments arriving on schooners Annie Johnson and Olga.
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Hawaii Railway Companion
Naval Tire
Hilo Railway Co
Hilo Harbor
Wailoa River
W. C.J. Bumnith
Kohala
Ilo Harbor
Ilo Ponds
Nuileland
Smith
Ares
Kobala and
Hilo
Wainkon Sugar Company
Hilo Railway Company
Dole
A. 8
Hartwell
Cotton Bros. & Co
Annie Johnson
Olga
Orient
Pacific Mail
Inet
Pearl Harbor Naval Station land option discussed
Commander Merry and Mr. Dodge visited Pearl Harbor on business linked to the proposed naval station. Commander Mace said an option on certain lands had been applied for, trustees not yet deciding, and that the Solace is expected any day after leaving Manila on the 8th. the vessel is a fast boat.
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Merry
Mr. Dodge
Pearl Harbor
Mace
Manila
Anxiety in Rand as debate heats up during crisis
Journal notes heightened anxiety in Johannesburg on Sept 8 as the Rand debates intensify. Railroad offices report heavy crowds seeking exit from the country while commentary recalls the supposed wealth and pleasure drawn from America’s invasion force at Honolulu.
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Johannesburg
Rand
America
Honolulu
Manis
Opera promises delightful comic performances in Boston
The Boston Lyric Opera company opens an eight week season this fret week in November in Boston. Critics nationwide praise this musical organization as among the finest comic opera companies to appear in major cities. Season tickets available daily at Wall Nichols Company from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Boston Lyric Opera Company
Prensa of
America
Mucceas
New York
Boston
Cincinnatti
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Denver
Soldier falls from wood pile near depot
A soldier sleeping on a wood pile near the O. B. & L. depot was awakened by the sun and rolled off, suffering broken bones and injuries. He was taken to Buena Vista Hospital for treatment.
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Buena Viste Hospital
British cabinet dispatch handed to Pretoria on Friday
Pretoria receives the British cabinet dispatch dated Friday at 11:30 9. m. through the Transvaal government as the week’s late telegraph news. The report notes the transmission just completed and awaiting further transmission to local authorities.
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Ueilien
Pretoria
Travavaal
Cornelius Vanderbilt Dies after Stroke at Fifth Avenue Home
New York reports Cornelius Vanderbilt died at 5:15 am after a stroke at his Fifth Avenue residence. He arrived from Newport with Mrs. Vanderbilt at 9 pm. His son Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. faces questions over succession amid estate doubts. Vanderbilt had led thirty railroad firms as president or director.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Fifty-Seventh Street
Fifth Avenue
Vanderbilt
Newport
Chauncey M. Depew
Vanderbilt House
William K. Vanderbilt
Nmin
Mr. Depew
Gladys
Mr. Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Grace Wilson
R. T. Wilson
Miss Wilson
British Cable Survey Ship Egeria Highlights Pacific Findings
The British cable survey ship Egeria completed work on the Malm line and remains in Naval Row after arriving Sunday from a southern cruise. It may extend a Honolulu branch and connect Britain with Hawaii and Australia, with deep sea soundings showing no special significance. The crew also repainted Cook's Monument in Kealakekua Bay.
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Egeria
Malm
Cook
Crain R! Egeria
Naval Row
Esquimault
Veosal
Theao Islands
Pacific Ocean
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Australia
Hawaii
Kealakekua Bay
Partion
Big Island
Fanning's Island
Vanderbilts Rise From Shoes to Railroads
New York reports Cornelius Vanderbilt born on Staten Island in 1843 rose from a shoe and leather clerk to head of the Vanderbilt railroad system. He accepted a modest raise, became assistant treasurer of the New York and Harlem railroad, then led the family empire, marrying Alice Gwynne and siring five children.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Staten Island
William H. Vanderbilt
Commodore
Cornelius
New York and Harlem
Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Cincinnati
William H
Yale University
Death toll and strange omens in Kona and Wailuku cases
In Hawaii, the deaths of a five month old and an eldest daughter followed quickly after a mother’s death, with the father falling ill but recovering. locals attribute the coincidences to a Kahuna’s doing. Separately, Sir Alfred Milner reports to Pretoria that Britain’s response to the Transvaal note has arrived. In Oporto a plague death is noted as mild, with Dr. Irving of the United States commenting on the disease’s form.
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Wailuku
Meluikuli
Kona
Wailau
Wailiadoring
San
Keliikuli
Abe
Cape Town
Joseph Chamberlain
Transvaal
Alfred Milner
Pratoria
Pingas
Oporto
Irving
Portuguese laborer fall near pilots' office on pile driver
A Portuguese laborer working on a pile driver near the pilots' office fell from a height in the afternoon. He sustained internal injuries and was carried to an ambulance and removed to a hospital.
Stowaways Among Japanese Be Returned, Says Inspector
About twenty stowaways are among the last group of Japanese to be sent back to their homeland soon. They had no money, and during yesterday’s examination by James Haknole, the Custom House interpreter and immigration inspector, they claimed they came to be merchants.
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Mpanie
Tames Haknole
Custom House
Yeaterday
Movement to boycott Paris exposition continues in London
Sept 13 London reports the boycott movement persists with further fires. A number of organizers announce plans to suspend exhibitions until the Dreyfus affair is resolved. Unclear on train and ship changes near Goat Island. Captain Book to be relieved by Captain Goodwin on the Adama.
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Femdom Mexcott
London
Dreyfus
Adams
Adama
Goat Island
Book
Goodwin
Amunition consignment funded for Transvaal shipment
Sept 12. A consignment of 745 cases of amunition for the Transvaal has been funded here. Government bills for August will be paid tomorrow.
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Traermat
Lourenzo Marquez
Delagoa Jay
Transvaal
Campfire of the G. A. R. Post to be held in Harmony Hall
The George W. De Lang Post G. A. R. will host a campfire gathering in Harmony Hall on Saturday evening. Dr. Povey, eye, ear, nose and throat specialist from the Masonic Temple, will be in attendance.
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Sorial
George W. de Lang
Harmony Hall
Police raid and arrests sweep Saturday night through Sunday
Dome Poller Mazda Deputy Merehal Chillingworth and officers patrolled Saturday night and Sunday. Early Monday morning raids targeted Chase's place on the new beach road and John Epa's area. Officers found drunken crowds, seized a seven on game in Niploy Valley, and one principal was arrested while cooperating with police.
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Dome Poller Mazda
Merehal Chillingworth
Chase
New Beach Road
John Epa
Chillingworth
Spillner
Kikibale
Kamonowai
Niploy Valley
Mauna Loa Edges Claudine in Hawaii Coastal Race
The steamers Mauna Loa and Claudine raced from Honolulu to Kaunakokai Molokai on Sept 16 with Mauna Loa finishing in 4 hours 36 minutes and Claudine in 4 hours 58 minutes (22 minutes apart). Capt Simerson of Mauna Loa reported the finish as the two ships tying up near Kalneokslaan Point.
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Claudine
Wailoka
Mauna Loa
Honolulu
Kaunakokai
Molokai
Capt
Simerson
Matant Loa
Thoure
Kaonakokai
Kalneokslaan Point
Gladys on La Paloma Race Challenge Announced
T W Hobron owner of the Gladys challenged Clarence W Macfarlane to a La Paloma to the ahaina buoy and return race. Macfarlane agreed this morning with a possible 2 PM Monday start. If Hobron leaves for the States first, Minister Matt Smith will take charge of the Gladys and La Paloma. The winner will receive a silver cup.
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T. W. Hobron
Gladys
Clarence W. Macfarlane
Macfarlane
Bulletin
Hobron
Matt Smith
Waialua Halawa Sunday school music exhibition and picnic
Sunday Mehoot xmibieien Waialua Sept 16 the quarter exhibitions of Waialua and Halawa Sunday schools will be held at Halawa Church Molokii next Sunday the 24th inst Natives favor good church music and rare pieces will be performed after the exhibition a lawn gathering will follow on the church grounds
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Wailoka
Waialua Sod Halawa Suoday
Halawa Church
Halawa
Molokii
Oceania Athletic Club Plans Exhibition Bout
Reibition Inoxime. Another athletic exhibition is soon to be given by the Oceania Athletic Club. Kroeter and Deck er, who made the hit of the evening on the opening night, will appear again in a two round box in match. Martin Denny sochah nnknown will also give a fiftees round exhibition.
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Oceania Athletic Club
Kroeter and Decker
Martin Denny Sochah
Briefs Filed in Soper v Dillingham Case
Two briefs have been filed in the Soper v Dillingham case. One brief is by F. M. Hatch and the other by A. B. Hartwell, counsel for the plaintiffs. The documents analyze testimony and echo each counselor's arguments.
Trixie Coleman Falls Ill During Early Show
Orph soul actress Trixie Coleman suffered a red spine injury after a heel slip during the opening farce of the performance. Ma scal advised a brief appearance, as friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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Trixie Coleman
Trizie
Heavy northeast gale damaged brig during voyage
A heavy northeast gale on August 28 drove the brig WO Lewin from Honolulu toward Francisco to lose several sails, have the forecastle doors stove in, and lose the figurehead. The incident was reported in the Sept 9 edition with the vessel listed as damaged but afloat.
Sister Albertson Appointed Trustee In Stel Coukert Trust
Fragmentary notice indicates Sister Albertson was appointed as trustee replacing Bruce Wartwright in the Stel Coukert trust matter. The readable text confirms a designation change and mentions the trust and involved individuals.
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Albertson
Bruce Wartwright
Stel Coukert
Kinwa Steamship Schedule Flows to Hilo Next Monday
The Kinwa steamer will depart for Hilo next Monday the 25th at noon, with regular runs announced. Local officials urge passengers to arrive early and verify voyage times.
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Ivetant
Kinwa Commoness
Hilo
Noom Ba
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W. C. Smith
Kobela and Billo Railway Co
Lange
Bilo Bay
Westal
Lamber
Pearl Marhon Naval Station
Johanmtebary
OPERA
WAY
Homelale
Hamakan
Aleo
Labaing
Pune
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