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September 6, 1917
Honolulu Star Bulletin
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii
What is this article about?
Red Cross workers in Hawaii shipped 12 cases of medical supplies via steamer Maui, planning 30 more on Hyades; 40-50 volunteers worked, with dedicated leaders Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Rice, and Miss McAllister overseeing packing amid improving attendance.
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TWELVE CASES OF RED CROSS EQUIPMENT ON MAUI GO TO MAINLAND
Twelve cases of surgical dressings and hospital garments were shipped in the steamer Maui yesterday by the Red Cross workers of the Hawaiian Allied War Relief.
There will be 30 more cases sent on the Hyades.
Between 40 and 50 workers devoted their time to making surgical dressings yesterday morning.
The attendance at the Red Cross headquarters last week was better than during the previous week, but there is still room for more workers.
Mrs. Henry Holmes, who is in charge of the packing and inspecting, and her assistants, Mrs. M. L. Rice and Miss Estelle McAllister, are proving very faithful and devoted workers and are rushing their work along.
Twelve cases of surgical dressings and hospital garments were shipped in the steamer Maui yesterday by the Red Cross workers of the Hawaiian Allied War Relief.
There will be 30 more cases sent on the Hyades.
Between 40 and 50 workers devoted their time to making surgical dressings yesterday morning.
The attendance at the Red Cross headquarters last week was better than during the previous week, but there is still room for more workers.
Mrs. Henry Holmes, who is in charge of the packing and inspecting, and her assistants, Mrs. M. L. Rice and Miss Estelle McAllister, are proving very faithful and devoted workers and are rushing their work along.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Red Cross
Surgical Dressings
Hawaii
War Relief
Volunteers
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Henry Holmes
Mrs. M. L. Rice
Miss Estelle Mcallister
Where did it happen?
Maui, Hawaii
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Henry Holmes
Mrs. M. L. Rice
Miss Estelle Mcallister
Location
Maui, Hawaii
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Twelve cases of surgical dressings and hospital garments shipped on steamer Maui by Red Cross workers; 30 more on Hyades; 40-50 workers made dressings; increased attendance but need more; Mrs. Holmes and assistants packing efficiently.