Inquisition Report on 1902 Honolulu Fire at Winston Block
An inquest in Honolulu Hawaii on August 15 30 and 2 1602 before High Sheriff A M Brown investigates a 1902 fire at Winston Block River and Hotel streets Honolulu Oahu. Jurors find fire started around 3 10 am from an accidental lamp break at Wong Tai Co store. Water supply allegedly inadequate fifteen minutes after fire department arrival.
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Hono- Tutu
Oahu
A. M. ‘Brown
Territory of Hawaii
Winston Block
River Street
Honollulu
Oshu
Wi Wong Tai Co
Honolulu
Wong Yee
Kwong Ne Tai
M. Brown
Territory of
Hawaii
J.A. M'Candless
BE. R. Adams
Fire inquiry verdict clears incendiary rumors in Chinatown blaze
An inquest jury empanelled by High Sheriff Brown found the Chinatown fire was accidental, started by a burning oil lamp left by Wong Yee at the Kwong Wong Tai store on Hotel Street. Evidence suggested a neighborhood cat may have caused the breakage, with five Chinese workers awakened by cries and the flames spreading from the counter toward the rear.
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Brown
Chinatown
Wong Yee
Kwong ‘Wong Tai Company
Winston Brock
Ahful
Hotel Street
Kwong Wong Tai
Ah Sul
Fle Wat
Ah Sut
Fire ruins driveout and rescue bring surprise returns
A chaotic escape left the firm’s workers in a hurry with one nonmember friend from Ewa. A Chinese man thought burned reappeared alive on the morning after the fire. A Japanese man was reported missing but later surfaced, as searchers combed the wrecked site for others.
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Alcli the
Ewa
Thurston to Open Republican Campaign in Hawaii
OHN M. THURSTON of Nebraska a noted orator will open the Republican campaign in Hawaii at the Orpheum Saturday evening. Lorrin Andrews will preside with a Hawaiian synopsis after Thurston’s address. The event aims to draw a large, nonpartisan audience including ladies, with plans for a post address by Chairman Robertson if time permits.
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San Antonio
Camara
Messrs
M. A. Silva
Frank Andrade
J. M. Vivas
M. C. Pacheco
J. F. Durao
M. A. Gonsalves
Portugal
Hawaii
D. F. Durao
Anuditora
J. M. Vives
Ohn M. Thurston
Nebraska
Young Men’s Republican Club
Honollulu
United States
Thurston
Publican
St. Louiis
Orpheum
Lorrin Andrews
A. G Mobertson
Col
J. H. Fisher
Republican
Territorial Cooke
W. C. Achigligitm
Young Men's Club
Robertson
Territorial Committee
Democrats Refuse To Unite With Wilcox At Last Minute
A prolonged meeting between Wilcox Home Rule leaders and Democrat organizers ended without a firm agreement. They discuss fusion ideas, candidate endorsements, and a possible plan for cross party ticketing on Maui and nearby districts, with no definite conclusions and future talks planned.
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Democracy
Wilcox
Coypress
Roth
Democrats
Ekenator Blackburn
Wile. Com
Exo
Ridgar Caupleas
Home Rule Party
Cornwell
M. Damon
Democrats balk at Wilcox endorsement amid union talks
A union meeting split when Coypress pressed an unqualified push for Wilcox's reelection. Democrats feared a Republican ticket and adjourned until after the GOP convention. Rank and file debated whether the union could still form, with some backing Wilcox opponents in the fight.
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Coypress
Wilcox
Congress
Reception for Bishop Restarick at Royal Hawaiian Hotel
The Right Reverend H. B. Restarick, Bishop of Honolulu, was formally presented to Honolulu at a reception by St. Andrews and St. Clement's congregations at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Cosmopolitan guests, officials, and business leaders attended. The event featured tropical decor, a Waikiki lanai reception, a concert by the hotel band, and structured committees handling decoration, refreshments, and introductions to the Bishop.
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H. B. Restarick
Honolulu
Royal Haweiian Hotel
St. Andrews
St. Clement’s
Waikiki
Restarick
Miss Restarick
Waikik Lanai
John M. Thurston
Burton
Kansas
Henry Highton
San Francisco
T. Clive Davies
F. A. Jordan
Solomon Meheula
J. M. Wakefield
William Thompson
Guild
Airs
E. D. Tenney
Rycroft
Emory
McGrew
A. Young
St. Clements
Co. T. Day
G. H. Schmidt
Tinker
Blarte von Holt
Schmeidte
Bt. Clements
Herbert Mist
L. Rhodes
Osborne
F. J. Church
Ernest Kopke
George (. Beckley
Freeth
M. Graham
Australian Mine Disaster at Mount Kembla Colliery
In Sydney on August 4 a deadly explosion at Mount Kembla coal mine caused tunnel roof collapse. Coal dust ignition trapped many miners, with 84 confirmed dead and over 100 escaping. Rescue teams recovered a few more as efforts continued.
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Sydney
Mount Kembla
Supreme Court Again Hears Bailiff Payment Appeal
The Supreme Court sat in special session to review Judge Humphreys appeal of Auditor Austin's denial to allow drawing 36 040 from general expenses for bailiffs. Judge Gear opposed the bailiffs payment and questioned court legality while Humphreys argued the title and amendments show legislative intent to pay bailiffs from the appropriation.
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Supreme Court
Humphreys
Austin
Judiciary Department
Justice Perry
W. C. Smith
J. T. de Bolt
Gear
Ilegal
Everytian
Amicus Curae
Frear
Attorney General
M. Smith
Robertson
Dickey
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Iesbeumenein Works
Pirat
John M.thurston
Caypress
Republicana
Waynh
Means
Democrate
Maui
Col. Cornwell
William White
Palmer Wood
Manash
Dole
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