Leprosy debate sparks House fight over federal control
The House debated the Senate leprosy resolution and the plan to hand over Molokai patients to the United States. Kumalae and Kantho clashed over federal control, while others warned of harming the sugar industry and local duties. The session also moved to approve expenses and printing plans amid accusations of price rings and translation costs.
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Kumalae
Kaniho
Harris
Honolulu
Senate
Azilio
Paele
Alvares
Kalihi
Heath
Paris
Es Chillingworth
United States
Bulag
Kantho
Hawaii
America
Maul
Kanfho
Flere
Helitmol
House
Fernandes
Committee On Printing
Fernandez
R Greenwell
Harrid
Knudsen
Beckley
British Amphion Ordered to Honolulu in 1900s Report
The article notes orders issued for naval movements toward Honolulu with the British cruiser Amphion expected to arrive from China about March 25 and discussions on strength versus weakening forces. It mentions the battleship Wisconsin and a South mission context, reflecting late 19th to early 20th century naval concerns.
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Wen aRort
Atroyers
Mierie Pre
Haquimaus
Honolulu
Chi ‘Dt Company
Geasela
Hono
Aomdth Mner
China
Wisconsin
Henolgty
Labor federation leader linked to arbitration board amid Hawaii bureau irregularities
Frank P. Bargent, successor to Powderly, heads the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and sits on a Civic Federation arbitration board. Rumors circulate about irregularities in the bureau's administration in Hawaii, with connections to Japanese interests noted.
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Frank P. Bargent
Mr. Powderly
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Ami
Civic Federation
SIRI
Treaties to be Ratified Move Through Senate
In Washington on March 5 Republicans in the Senate agreed to expedite the Cuban and Panama treaties, signaling swift action on the international pacts.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Panama
Inventor Muir Dead in Morristown
Morristown mourns inventor of the paper carwheel Muir who has died on March 5. The notable figure, credited with pioneering the lightweight wheel, passed away leaving behind a legacy in early transportation technology.
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Morristown
N. J
Muir
Ira Sankey Stricken Blind Gospel Singer
Brooklyn dispatch reports Ira W. Sankey, famed gospel singer and former Moody associate, stricken with blindness at nearly sixty three. Once a leading evangelistic soloist, his songs reach Sunday schools worldwide with over fifty million copies in print. Sankey, long based in Brooklyn with an office on Fifth Avenue, aided church work and YMCA projects.
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Ira W. Sankey
Dwight. L. Moody
Moody
Oxford Street
Brooklyn
Fifth Avenue
New York
Korea Seeks a Loan Amid Currency Crisis
A Korean consular report warns of dire economic straits from famine and stagnant trade. It cites a flawed currency system with nickel coins at a fraction of value, lacking gold or silver reserves to redeem. Foreign competitors fear the unstable money supply harms exports to Japan and beyond.
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Korea
Nomination fight over Crum for Charleston port post
The President nominated Dr Crum a Black man for collector of the Charleston port. White southern influence pressed to block confirmation while Crum supporters push for a Senate vote on strict party lines. The committee reported adversely and no vote was taken.
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Washington
Dr. Crum
Charleston
Crum
South
Senate
Committee On
Negro Friends
Dr. Crump
Emigrants for Canada Increase as UK Sends Settlers
London report notes two thousand emigrants have left for Canada this month. The Canadian immigration bureau in England actively promotes settlement in the northwest, distributing extensive printed material and statistics. Ottawa reports this year may set a records for immigration.
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London
England
Canada
Canadian Northwest
British Isles
Ottawa
Destructive Blizzard Hits Texas Stockmen Hard
A blizzard at Austin on March 5 caused losses to stockmen amounting to about half a million dollars, with many cattle and herds impacted and property damage reported across the region.
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Austin
Tex
Last Allied Warship Leaves Venezuelan Waters
CARACAS March 5 The H M S Pallas the last warship of the allies has departed Venezuelan waters after duty in the region.
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Caragas
H. M. S. Pallas
Venezuelan
Perils of the Deep and Wartime Notes Across Regions
A Sydney report notes a schooner lost with several men. In San Francisco area prices for Paauhau and other Hawaiian cane values are listed. Tacoma reports a fire in the Arizonian holds causing delays. Washington states troops in Cuba will remain to guard new stations at Guantanamo and Bahia Honda. Constantinople reports steady war preparations as Turkey buys munitions in Germany. In London Balkan tensions rise as Macedonian incursions clash with Turkish troops and reform aims seem unlikely to avert war.
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Cal
Guantanamo
Bahia Hondo
Constantinople
Turkey
Germany
London
England
Balkans
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Waii
Ira‘ D. Sankey
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Foan
Brussels
Emigrants For
Sydney
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