Honolulu Letter: From San Francisco to the Island Welcome
A 1901 Honolulu letter describes the voyage from San Francisco aboard the Ventura, arrival in Honolulu and the city’s scenery. It notes the tropical lushness, notable districts on King Street, the Hawaiian hotel, and local popu lation mainly Chinese and Japanese. The piece highlights Pali views, Punchbowl, the Oahu climate, and a sugar plantation economy centered on Kwa Co with large labor forces and extensive mills.
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Sidney
Bay Pianelysnd
Molwkal
Oahu Oo
Honolule
Ventura
San Francisco
Hondluta Ie
Gabo
Koko
Diamond Ihende
Equator
Ka Cly
Bol Bouts
San Franciecole
Yougeioville
Pacific Heights
Honolulu
Portugese
Chines
King Street
Kamela 1
Alaskea Street
Bandswich Irland
Halsell
Elvdes
Waialua
O+ko
Waislus
Hal
Ite
Kwa Co
New York
L Decker
Killing at Tulsa Ends in Double Homicide
Reports say Dud Hangers was shot dead in Tulsa on Thursday after an argument at Liyoun's store. Witnesses VG Hughes Jerry Morison and Bid Hargess were drinking when a pistol discharged. Burges was fatally wounded minutes later. Hughes and Morrison were arrested.
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Hangers
Tulsa
Hughes
Jerry Morison
Bid Hargess
Burges
Morrison
Kilitor Chiefs Favor Treaty and Seek Clarification
A Cherokee citizen writes to the newspaper supporting ratification while raising objections about mineral and townsite clauses. He argues the mineral clause may affect companions and suggests occupants’ tithe payments be shared among Cherokee citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Curtis
Lee
Egg Market Purchases In Vinita Collected
Reporters note a large number of eggs bought by Vinita area dealers on Saturday. The piece lists dealers F G Cowan L P Garrison F M Chilson and A B Nickols as participants in the day’s egg trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G Cowan
Cowan
Vartega
Vinita
F.G. Cowan
L. P. Garrison
F. M. Chilson
A. B. Nickols
Indian Territory Press association meeting at Muskogee
Executive committee of the Indian Territory Press association met in Muskogee with officers B P Jobe and F B Amor present. Checotah won the bid to host the next meeting over Muskogee by a 4 to 1 vote. Excursion plans were discussed, and several conference topics were selected for debate at Checotah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indian Territory Press Association
Muskogee
B. P. Jobe
F. & RB. Amor
Mirtora Eddleman
K. W. Whitmore
T. D. Neabits
Gltsons
Checotah
Mine Eddleman
Whitmers
Muscogee
Muffalo
Kogego
W. HL
Ard. Mor
Rend
Indian Territory
Checatab
W.G. D. Hi
Atoka
A. L.J. Kater
Cherokee Nation Election Proclamation 1901
The proclamation sets dates for a special Cherokee Nation election to approve a U S act treaty with the Cherokee and Five Civilized Tribes. It designates polling rules, vote certification, and the National Council gathering to count votes, with Tahlequah as the meeting place and May day set for council activities.
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Congress
United States
Washington
United Sates
Cherikee
Dawes
M. Hetting
Cter
National Council
Tablegnals
Dawes Commimion
Arensbers
Gover Themelves
Cherokee Advocate
Tahlequah
Mila
T. M Durrineros
Cherokee Nation
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Tor
Rotary Public
Juan
Ouoe Bonnor Blus & Wilson
Howe Miers Roshare
Vesitas F
T. Martin
Ind
Notary Public
Ile i Ry Tii
Nan V. Darker
D. Meredita
D. V
Verentwaby Puveidar
Bunokow Ap Dawrisr
Giuntey
E Statin
D. Taye
Atunnay
Cottkor Ban Dewry
New Halvet Roading
Tra
White Plymouth Rocks
Nate
Hewes
Harrie
Frank Franklin
Rox Wo
Vieda, J. T
Spruce Grove Poultry
J.P. Christian & Co, Cubs, Maesourt
Hereford
Prom We
Aise
K. Holderman
Raed & Coat Creak
Muller Ee
B. Frayser
Vintta
Nogan
Pryor Crook
Ver
Aponion Ork
WM. Howell
Fairland, Ind, Ter
L. Decker
Talain
Talala, 1. T
Preeas
M. R. Pooler
Afton
Miami
Frieco
Oneroma Grove
Peivoo
Grove
Fairland and
Wyandotte
Rat Vinus
Frisco
Rune
Magasine Eestion
Culore
Duis
Gomie Sesbion
Humorods
Republic
Malage
Mra. Kahl
Coampain
National
Evan
Texas
M. ‘Keller
Blapler
Pac Low Grare
Prese
Deball
Mibished
Dec
Prisco Tna
Los Angeles
San Diego
Vinita, D. & Wataten
Chet Buttington
Macksmith
Port Utiles
Capitol
F. T
Wasson
Suger
Browning
Cba
Friecs
Kansas
Kansas Mutual Life
Kansas TV
Life Insurance Company
Topska
Somone
Jos. P. Scott
Geni. Agt
TER
N. B
Cobb Hotel
Will Devine
HM. Arter
Oliver Magty
Ure
Palitige, Cae
National Bank
Ateeg Boaty
Rm Hortons
Frageer & Lyon
Wee Downs Sale General Banking
ECO
Ming Fur
Waly Pee
August Schliecker
Leuis Wilson
Viaita
Deweler and Upticaan
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