Rumors of a Major Mani Riot and Mill Fire Debunked
Rumors of violent unrest on Mani spread after a rumor claimed Japanese laborers burned Pioneer Mill and killed workers. Captain Johnny Dower investigated and found the tale false, noting Lahaina workers had mostly returned to work after wage demands were settled. A trash fire near Kaanapali was reported by Captain Dover and the pending labor lawsuit against the plantation was to be heard Saturday.
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Mani
Lahaina
Gumike
Pioneer Mill
Johnny Dower
Lehua
Kaunakakai
Ab‘born
Moloka
Dover
Kaanapali
Plague outbreak reported in Sydney city
Sydney authorities announce 111 cases and 38 deaths from bubonic plague in the city on April 13. The notice confirms a significant health crisis with rapid fatalities and ongoing transmission. Public health measures are expected to follow as officials monitor the situation.
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Sydney
End of an era Hawaii sugar planter James Campbell dies
James Campbell, long prominent as a sugar planter and business leader in Lahaina and Honolulu, died after a long illness at his Emma Street residence. Born in Londonderry around 74 years ago, he rose from carpenter to founder of the Pioneer mill and owner of vast estates. He faced a dramatic kidnapping attempt in San Francisco, showing grit and resolve. he pursued the criminal Winthrop to San Quentin. He leaves wife Givepipe Bright and eight children, with four surviving.
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James Campbell
Hawaii
Emma Street
Pusigeas
Londonderry
Ireland
Lahaina
Barla
Hannah
Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Kamehameha V
Islands
Kamehameha
Lahalna
King’s Mill
Harry Turton
Givepipe Bright
Abby
Notre Dame
San Jose
Alice
Muriel
England
Mary Beatrice
Mr. Camp
Europe
Ehlers
ElIis
Bishop's Bank
Fort Street
Queen
Hotel Stree
First American Bank of Hawaii
St. James
San Ime
Panatizan
San Francisco
California
Winthrop
San Quentin
Abigail Ble
Funeral of the late James Campbell
The funeral for James Campbell was held yesterday from the Ommsa street residence with large attendance. The service, led by the Bishop of Honolulu and Rev. W H Kiteat, featured a quartet and hymns Nearer My God to Thee and Jesus Lover of My Soul. Interment followed in the Nuuanu Cemetery vault. Pallbearers included Godfrey Brown, J O Carter, J M Dowsett, Samuel Parker, H von Holt and A S Cunha.
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James Campbell
Ommsa Street
Honolulu
W. H. Kiteat
Kulumanu Ward
von Hott
Mess
Arbuckle Brothers Raise Refined Sugar Prices
In New York on April 106 the Arbuckle Brothers boosted the refined sugar price by 5 cents per 100 pounds. Earlier two weeks ago they cut the price by 5 cents per 100 pounds after a raw sugar advance. The American Sugar Refining Company did not change, so Arbuckles’ price return aligns with the Havemeyer Company.
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New York
Arbuckle Brothers
Arbuckles
American Sugar Refining Company
Havemeyer Company
Roberts long delay hints at winter campaign near Pretoria
British commander Lord Roberts faces a prolonged fighting season as winter campaigns loom. Reports from Wepener describe severe daylong combat with Boer forces, heavy casualties on both sides, and Boer command movements toward Wepener and Mafeking. Dispatches note shifting objectives, with rail protection and remounts prioritized while preparations to defend Bloemfontein continue.
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London
Lord Roberts
Kimberley
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein Aghbiet
Lord Kitchener
General Brabant
Gatacre
Free State
Mafeking
Cape Town
Orange Free State
Daily Mail
de Wet
Meerkatsfontein
England
Jobh
Pretoria
President Dole Birthday Serenade by Government Band
The Government band led by Captain Berger serenaded President Dole at Waiki i residence at 8 am marking his anniversary. The breakfast room ceremony featured hidden fiests, refreshments, and a program including Bach Beethoven Mozart Wagner and the tunes Old Hundred Aloha Oe Hawaii Star Spangled Banner and Tannhauser.
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Dole
Birch
Berger
Hiandred
Waikiki
Bach
Hasdn
Wagner Benolt
Aloha Oe
Hawaii
Senate Approves Pacific Cable Bill for 3 Million
The Senate passed a 3 million dollar project to build a San Francisco to Honolulu cable under Navy supervision as an experimental link. The measure, a Hale substitute, would test feasibility and shape future government policy including potential northern routes to Japan.
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Washington
Senate
San Francisco
Honolulu
Committee On Naval Affairs
Hale
Navy Department
Seattle
Japan i
Russia and Japan dispute cited for potential conflict
A London Times cable notes rising tensions between Russia and Japan over Corea independence and the Saghalien fishing area. Japan imposes prohibitory salt fish duties on Russian imports as retaliation while Russia seeks to curb Japanese fishing. The dispute has led to deferrals of decrees but remains a fertile ground for continued friction.
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New York
Times
London
Japan
Lnose
Corea
Russia
Saghalien
St Petersburg
Sugar Stocks on Tap for New York Listing
Edward Pollitz of San Francisco tours New York on a mission to have Hawaiian sugar stocks listed on the Stock Exchange. He stays at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and voices confidence that officials will not object. The move would aid business ties between Honolulu and San Francisco.
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New York
Edward Pollitz
San Francisco
Stock Exchange
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Pollitz
Honoclulu
Passion Play Decree Provokes Resentment in Mexico
In Mexico City on April 15 the Archbishop's decree banning the apeir or Passion Play costume distribution met strong resistance. Locals in Yautepre Morales demanded the usual garments and assaulted the priest, who refused and was driven from town amid vows to preserve ancient Holy Week customs. Conan Doyle note on a veldt fighting compares Tommy Atkins to an American cowboy.
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City OF Mexico
Mexico
Valley of Mexico
Yautepre
Morales
Parrish
Conan Doyle
Tommy Atkins
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