Military Board eyes Oahu and Hawaii for post site
Army Board head Col. McKenzie and colleagues visited Demosthenes Cafe on Wednesday to discuss locating a military post on Oahu but noting Hawaii's appeal and potential use of its back country. They praised Hawaii climate and healthfulness while hinting a report may highlight Oahu and island needs including a breakwater for Hilo bay. The party also heard from local leaders at Peacock parlors about the visit.
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Alex. McKenzie
Army Board
Owhu
Demosthenes
Hawaii
Oahu
Ismely
Col. McKenzie
Hilo
Hilo Bay
United States
Tit for tat in Hawaii tax talk sparks uproar
Hilo residents discuss withholding taxes for the new county government. The island fears a Territory move to withhold funds for East Hawaii projects until after year’s start, with the Advertiser noting the fairness of the two sides appears similar.
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Hilo
East Hawaii
Jolt to Hilo Public Spurs Notes on Hawaii Statehood
The Hawaiian Star reports mixed views on the current Congress session and Hawaii’s needs. Col. McKenzie and officials anticipate limited new appropriations unless persistent local effort yields results. Governor Carter’s governor-ship status and public works leadership are debated as Hawaii eyes extended land laws and regional visibility.
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Col. McKenzie
Congress
Hawaii
Wa 1S
Carter
United States
Hikului Store Promises Better Deals This Christmas
A brief teaser notes Hikului Store invites shoppers to wait for forthcoming Christmas specials and better particulars later. The message emphasizes savings, timely help, and a welcoming store experience for the holiday season.
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Hikului
East Hawaii Republicans rally behind Andrews in bitter conflict
East Hawaii was swept by the Home Rulers. The result signals a protest against Sheriff Andrews who headed the Republican ticket. The convention that placed him there caused historic bitterness and left East Hawaii Republicans with little hope, though they offered early party support.
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East Hawaii
Sheriff Andrews
Andrews
German aims in oil to block Russia and America coalitions
The article notes Romania’s petroleum field nearly exhausted and Galicia’s output declining. It argues Germany seeks to prevent any coalition between American and Russian oil interests by raising demand for Russian product, while German buyers reportedly view Russian oil unfavorably.
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Galacia
Germany
Pittsburg Dispatch
Good tennis on the Hilo courts this week
The Hilo tennis week featured tight doubles semis with Prouty and Balding defeating Madeira and Hapei 6 3 6 4 while Mellor and Hale beat Balding and De Eliot 7 5 6 2. The doubles final saw Prouty and Harding prevail over Mellor and Baldwin in three sets 6 5 6 1 6 3.
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Prouty
Ralph Balding
Madeira
Hapei
Mellor
Hale
Balding
de Eliot
Harding
Baldwin
Eliot
Emma Rose
Mes Lindsay
Vicars
Hardy
F. W. Thram
Thram
Pacific Tennis Club
Honolulu
Took Returns to Capitol in Election Busybodies
T M Rowland delivered county election returns to Registrar Buckland from Honolulu aboard the Kinau. Three precincts Hilo Olaf Paauilo were not represented yet, delaying certificates of election until a full count is received. United States Marshal Hendry arrived, to summon last Legislature members as witnesses in a Federal Court voucher burning inquiry.
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Pacific
Honolulu
Hiki
United States
Our
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Hilo
T. M. Rowland
Kinau
Buckland
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Paauilo
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Henley
Kawaihae
S. Army
Milo
Hamaleus Highway
Congress to Meet in November Without Major Financial Steps
As the special session looms for November 9, journals note likely inaction on reciprocity with Cuba and broad financial reform. Washington sources say leaders expect no significant policy changes in the extraordinary or regular sessions, with secretary Shaw's limited currency ideas failing to gain banking support. Cuba’s strong prosperity is cited by papers arguing against reciprocity, while bridge work on Wailuku and Wainkea abutments progresses toward ready timbers.
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Cuba
Washington
New York Journal of Commerce
Boston Herald
Senate Finance Committee
Shaw
Steinhart
The
San Francisco Chronicle
Sugar
United States
Wailuku
Wainkea
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