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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1903
Page
1
The Hawaii Senate reports favorable action on the insurance bill and recommends amendments. Also discussed are park reservations, a liquor bill, police funding, judiciary matters, and local district reorganization. A motion seeks immediate action on a related bill, with several committees reporting and tabled items awaiting consideration.
A Rapid Transit car struck a 2 year old child on Kamehameha Road near Honolulu. Mobrici, the motorman, allegedly forced the fender down and pushed the child aside. The child died at the Japanese Hospital. a coroner's inquest is underway and no verdict was returned by 2 pm.
At noon today secretary Carte opened bids for the Territorial bonds but found only one offer from Samuel Harrick of Herrick & Co. Washington D C. Harrick bid 1009 cash. W G Cooper of the Mint National Bank stated the bank was prepared to take all bonds at par. The 5 percent bonds fetched 9 38 percent recently and the 4 percent felts could bring about 80 dollars per bond at current rates. Cooper said the bank was ready to pay the implied premium if declared depository for Territorial funds.
Hawaii lawmakers attended a parade and inspection of the National Guard at Kix plolant Park, with Senators Kalauokalani Kaine J T Brown and Representatives Koalawan Kalama Nakaleka and Daeger present. They voiced strong support for a sizable appropriation to maintain the militia, noting that duty to the country and high standards require ongoing funding and Hawaiian troop advancement. Col Jonen and Surgeons Cooper and Garvin spoke as delegates, with W J Coelho interpreting, and Brown and Kaluaokalani urging further actions to extend Hawaiian units and future funding.
A fragmentary notice references the Masonic Temple office with a telephone number Blue 581 and measurements noted as 100 on 75 and 100 lbs, indicating a small, technical listing within an older newspaper segment.
A lengthy digest of Senate and House actions includes readings and amendments to bills on liquid explosives corporate regulation and territorial water works, plus appropriations for road, water, and public works. The reports note committee recommendations, con currence announcements, and ongoing debates, with several items tabled for the Appropriation Bill and continued on Page 4.
W R Chilton of Port Town relocates his barber shop to Hotel Street next to Honolulu Tobacco Co. on Fort Street. He invites old customers to visit and notes new cuts and services available.
The young son of HM Cooper, Superintendent Public Works, fell into a burning heap of rice husks at a pit near Walau Pearl Harbor after green milk was poured on top. He suffered severe burns to thighs and body and is to be treated in town this afternoon. Speaker Beckley noted clerical errors in the County Hil net and ordered action with the Governor. Honolulu Price Supply Co. offers is reasonable charges for Kadaks and cams.
London on April 20 reports a government statement in the House of Commons showing Britain’s liabilities totaling 800 billion. The high figure underscores fiscal pressures as ministers outline the nation’s financial obligations and prospects.
Reports from Bakersfield Jamestown Topeka Shenandoah Havana and surrounding areas detail violence and disruptions. A man shot in a street clash dies while lynching threats loom in Bakersfield. A wagon wreck near Jamestown kills six. A tornado devastates Topeka with casualties. Miners in Shenandoah strike over nine hour work limits. Cuban treaty talks resume in Havana as negotiations continue.
WOU Nine G Wolte seeks permission to administer the will of her late husband Christian Frederic Wolte. The estate includes a house and lot valued at 5000 and a life insurance policy of 2000. The will gives the widow life use, then halves the remainder to son Charles Frederic Wolte and adopted daughter Ethel Horle Wolte, with safeguards on sale and future distribution after three years. The petitioner is executrix named in the will, with details of the Beretania Tenia Club, Young Street.
An invitation tennis tournament for Ut Indy players of Hanaluty will commence tomorrow with matches to be held at local courts. Organizers urge participants to arrive early and bring proper equipment for a scheduled daily slate of singles and doubles bouts.
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