Free Duty Coal Act Reduces Honolulu Tariff Burden
Honolulu importers expect savings near 36000 as coal cargos reach port under the Free Duty Coal Act. The act rebates duties on all coal forms for one year, with specifics on anthracite and bituminous rates, affecting 34 ships from Newcastle totaling about 384000 tons.
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Congress passes resolution on Cuban treaty opposition
From San Francisco January 29 the legislature instructs Senators Perkins and Bard to oppose the Cubarr treaty. Manila January 29 Major Glenn acquitted in court martial for cruel treatment of Filipinos. London January 29 Britain Germany and Italy respond to Bowen note on equal basis in claims settlement. Havana January 29 Cuban govt alarm over German photographing fortifications and harbor soundings. Washington January 29 Senate keeps army transports plan, San Francisco remains main port. Washington January 29 Venezuelan talks pause as US dignity urged and allied demands press Germany. France may protest.
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Incorporation sought for Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of Canada
Ottawa Jan 299 The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of Canada has filed notice of an application to Parliament for an act of incorporation to transact business across British North America the British Isles Europe and on Atlantic and Pacific oceans and nearby islands. It seeks powers to lease or purchase existing telegraph telephone or cable companies.
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Notley Will Case Dismissed in Hilo by Judge Robinson
In Hilo on January 29 Judge Robinson dismissed the Notley will case. Kinney plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. Funakoso and Watanabe were sentenced to thirty and twenty-five years respectively for kidnapping and ransom murder of Motchiro, the carpet seller, whose throat was cut.
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Italian statesman Prinetti stricken by paralysis in Rome
Report from Rome dated January 29 states Foreign Minister Prinetti has fallen ill with paralysis causing a sensation. The text notes his business background, departure from Lombardy to Rome, and a planned duel with County Belgrade amid political tensions.
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Milanese engineer founds famed European firm after duel
An account details Prinetti, son of a rich Milanese merchant, who after coming of age founded Stucchi Prinetti & Co, renowned European manufacturers. In a controversial episode, he refused to retract his words and faced a duel, where he struck, cutting off one of his opponent's ears despite dueling being illegal in Italy.
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George R. Carter Confirmed for Hawaii Secretaryship
The Senate confirmed George R. Carter as Secretary of the Territory of Hawaii replacing the resigning Henry E. Cooper. A Roosevelt administration message to Congress proposed parity of silver and gold in the Philippines, with China and Mexico agreeing to the arrangement.
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The Venezuelan Deadlock
San Francisco July 29 reports say the situation remains unchanged as Minister Bowen continues to expect a favorable negotiation result.
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Senate panel backs 77 million army funding bill
In Washington on January 29 the Senate Military Affairs Committee recommended an army appropriation of 77 million dollars. Paris reports Thy Worgan and Rockefeller clashed in a bid to win a lighting franchise for the city.
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Naval parity pact between Chile and Argentina
Buenos Ayres reports a definite agreement between Chile and Argentina to maintain parity in naval forces, outlining a shared understanding on fleet balance and maritime defense between the two nations.
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Texas coal shortage sparks alarm across state
Fort Worth dispatch reports growing alarm over a coal shortage in Texas amid energy fears. In Durban on January 28, factional fighting escalated among the tea faction. forty people were killed in the clashes.
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