Japan and Korea and the race to civilization
A reflective piece argues Japan’s rise as a civilized nation, detailing its reforms, conflicts with Russia and China, and its aims for Korea and Manchuria. It contrasts Western influence with Asian policy, warns against Russian expansion, and calls for justice and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Peter the Great
Pete the Great
China
Europe
Attila
Berlin
Korea
Russia
Manchuria
France
Germany
Empire of
Peking
Mukden
Amoor
Tun Fou Chan
England
United States
Hagland
Parker Buys Hig Tract Waikaloa Waimea Hawaii
One of the era’s largest land deals records its transfer from Lucy Peabody et al to Samuel Parker and his granddaughter Annie T K Parker. The 95000 acre Waikaloa pasture land fronts Parker ranch holdings. Purchase price 112500 dollars. The nine tenths shares include Lucy Peabody, Lucy Henriques and husband, Manele Laa Nui, and C A Reeves and wife. The remaining one tenth is disputed but likely belongs to Samuel Parker. Land has long been leased to the Parker ranch for pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Land Office
A. A. Wilder
Robertson & Wilder
Waikaloa
Waimea
Hawaii
Samuel Parker
Annie T. K. Parker
John Parker
Lucy K. Peabody
Lucy Henriques
E. Henriques
Manele Laanui
C. A. Reeves
Parker
Parker Ranch
Alaskan boundary dispute moves toward London hearing
Washington reports the counter cases in the Alaskan boundary matter have been exchanged. The United States delivered its counter testimony to the British Charge at Newport, and Britain handed its counter cases to the American Embassy in London. Preparations begin for the arguments to be presented to the Commission in London on September 3. Otis T. Cartwright of Nebraska will assist with handling the original maps sought by Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Newport
London
State Department
Otis T. Cartwright
Nebraska
American Orders for Steel Reported by Cologne Paper
The Cologne Volks Zeitung says American orders for 50,000 tons of steel rails ingots billets have been placed in Westphalian establishments. Subscription notice for Terninx Island at $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Cologne Volks Zeitung
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ASP
San Francisco
New York
Jayant
Near East
Young David
Goliath
Niroku
Sonoma
Alameda
Ventura
Sierra
White Rock Mineral Spring Company
Waukesha
Wisconsin
W.C. Peacock
Territory of
Wm. C. Irwin & Co. Limited General Agents Oceanic
8. Co
Union Barber Shop
Davertea Ae
Usion Buinpisa
Watonvenue St
HIG Tract
Fresh Films
Hilo Drug Co., Ltd., Hilo
the Hawaiian Fertilizer Co., Ltd
Coral
P.O. Boy
B. Atherton
P. Cooke
Geo. T. Robertson
E. D. Tenney
E. P. Bishop
Directors
C. M. Cooke
GEO
Carter
Manag
T. Crawley
Hawaiian Islands
Hilo Tribune
Hino
Hawa
Hilo Tribune Publishing Co
Svea
Gothenburg
Sweden
Tome
U.S
Pacific Coast Department
Edward Brown & Sons
California St
H. Hackfeld & Co., Ltd
Hilo
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