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Portland to Honolulu steam line announced by Matson
Captain William Matson announced in Portland that Matson Navigation will establish a permanent Portland to Honolulu steam line. The Hilonian, 4500 tons, will sail to Hawaii within four weeks with monthly trips planned. Enterprise may join if demand supports it. He spoke with Portland merchants and Chamber of Commerce officials about permanent service and Portland cargo opportunities.
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Portland Oregonian
Wm. Matson
The
Matson Navigation Company
Matson
Portland
Oregonian
Honolulu
William Matson
San Francisco
Hilonian
Hawaii
Enterprise
W. A. Mears
Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic Coast
Captain Matson
Honolulu Plantation Company
Steamship Company
Hawaiian Islands
Seattle
Tacoma
Puget Sound-Honolulu
Puget Sound
Eugene Wolf