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The history of today

JULY 13


The will of the late Hawai'i banking pioneer, Samuel Mills Damon, set aside Moanalua golf links and polo grounds for public use, the July 13, 1924, Honolulu Advertiser reported.

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1912: Duke Kahanamoku is a member of the swim team that wins the 800-meter relay at the Stockholm Olympics.

1946: Honolulu is without public transportation as a result of a feud between the Honolulu Rapid Transit Co. and the union because of drivers who had been fired for not accepting fares. The dispute lasts three days.

1947: Ninety-three striking pineapple workers and sympathizers are arrested on O'ahu for obstructing a public highway.

1954: The Rev. John J. Scanlan is appointed auxiliary bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Honolulu.

1957: Moloka'i's first air terminal is dedicated.

1964: The Advertiser reports that Alexander & Baldwin Inc. has bought control of Matson Navigation Co. A&B already owns 33 percent of Matson and purchases the 41 percent owned by Castle & Cooke, C. Brewer and American Factors.



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