Pearl Harbor case tests jury right in condemnation suit
In Federal Court yesterday the United States argued over a jury trial in the case against the Estate of Bernice Bishop and others. Judge Estee considered whether defendants may demand a jury to value the condemned property, while the government seeks to strike a jury demand from the answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estee. Beard
Pearl Harbor
Naval Station
United States
Bernice Bishop
Dunne
J. C. Baird Wa
I. Dunne
Merry
Pong
White
M. Hatch
Stanley
H. A.bigelow
Batch
Hatch
Estee
Mn Defautt
Crop report on Spreckelsville cane output and mill tote yield
Cane to be ground this year at the Spreckelsville mill. About Abb acres of cane in this year’s crop. Tote yield estimated around 27,908? tons. With adequate Leber supply, the mill could reach near 30,000 ton weekly target.
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Spreckelsville Mill
Porto Ricans Seen as Best Labor for Hawaiian Plantations
Washington officials note Hawaii has shifted to Porto Ricans for plantation labor after long shortages. Immigrants sent from New York cost planters over 100 per head, with delays for onboarding and care. Porto Ricans adapt better, stay longer, and climate suits them, though initial starvation in Porto Rico left many weak on arrival.
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Washington Btar
Washington
Hawaii
Sugar Planters’ Association of the
Islands
New York
Sugar Planters’ Association
Porto Rico
Professor Jenks Named War Department Special Commissioner
Ithaca Sept Ward announces the appointment of J W Jenks head of Cornell Political Science as Special Commissioner for the War Department. He will depart Sept 1 for Europe and Asia on a year’s leave to study economic and tax, money and timber conditions, and monastic industrial systems for Philippine administration insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithica
L.ward
Washington
Prat
J. W. Jenks
Cornell University
War Department
Orient
Europe
Asia
Oriental States
Jenks
Philippine
Amd
Jers
Anti Mosquito Plant Observed By Professor Starr
Professor Starr of Chicago University notes the castor bean plant Palma Christi drives away mosquitoes. The idea, though not new, reinforces malaria and yellow fever prevention. Castor oil or growing the plant may aid in repelling insects, with potential for tub cultivation and broader use next season. References Boston Herald commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
Chicago University
Christ
Boston Herald
Hilo Railroads New Trust Deed Approved
The Hilo Railroad directors approved a new deed of trust securing bonds for the present road and harbor extensions, including dock and terminal privileges. The deed allows future sections without disturbing the existing trust and anticipates beginning the bond issue promptly to replace current bonds.
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Hilo Railroad
Hilo Fastroads Company
Hilo
Sugar imports show Dutch East Indies led 1900 supplies
Mr Frank M Fittchcock of the Agricultural Department reports on 1900 sugar imports with Dutch East Indies and Hawaii as top sources and warrants of 324,770 from Dutch West Indies and 320,50,000 from Hawaii. Other major suppliers include Cuba Germany and the British West Indies. Also contains Theodore F Dredge's observations on East Asia trade tension, Hongkong business, and Japan’s military buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Fittchcock
Agricultural Department
Dutch East Indies
Hawaii
Cuba
Germany
United States
Dutch West Indies
British West Indies
British Guiana
Santo Domingo
Forto Rico
Porto Rico
Austria-Hungary
Egypt
Brasil
Peru
Washington Star
McKenzie Goes to the Coast to Upgrade Hilo Stable
Volcano Stables manager G. McKenzie departs Hilo for the mainland to secure full feed supply, new equipment, and electric barn machinery. Directors aim to cut labor costs by hiring skilled mechanics and blacksmiths to ship to Hilo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. & McKenzie
Hilo
Sierra
McKenstein
McKenzie
Directore
McKenne
Poesihik
Murphy and Hartley to inaugurate Gospel Temperance pledge drive
Murphy accompanied by Rev. Dr. Hartley departs for Hito to inaugurate the Gospel Temperance movement pledges and badges. They plan to stay about a fortnight with meetings to be held there and in Magi led by Mr. Murphy after their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Dr. Hartley
Hito
Murphy
Gospel Temperance Movement
Mr. Murphy
Burglars Raid Fort Street Stores Across Block
A band of thieves broke into multiple Fort Street stores between Merchant and King, entering via shattered windows and a broken pane at McInerny’s and Imperial cigar shop. They pried open cash drawers, but largely left merchandise untouched, netting about $100 from one drawer and leaving doors resecured as police note several prior similar incidents. Authorities warn that more burglaries may follow as tenants fear further intrusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bany
Ewa
Fort Street
King
Knights of the Night
McInerny
Hebron
Stangenwald
Castle & Lansdale
Stanwenwald
Lawere & Cooke
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Long Dela
A. Whal
Straits Settlements
Federation Malay States
India
Japan
China
Philippines
Mawata Exporter
T. F. Dredge
Oriental Business
Theodore F. Dredge
Hongkong
Peking
England
Russia
Shanghai
Arma
War Office
Mitsui
Rothwechilds
Kenzie
FORT
Down Town
Nhiewepa
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