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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1904
Page
4
The Evening Bulletin reports on prominent figures including Rockefeller withdrawing from official posts to focus on Standard Oil, and notes about naval matters and Japanese affairs. It references U S and British industry, labor, and manufacturing districts, with commentary on American workers and foreign competition.
A detailed report notes Americanization of English markets through British manufacture using imported American workers. It describes tube welding methods, wage incentives, and the transfer of American craft to Birmingham plants. Imported workers from Pittsburgh face higher wages and adjust to local life while praising venture dynamics and taxes. The piece cites housing and living costs vs home, and the employer’s provision of on-site dormitory-like facilities for workers near the works.
A riot erupted at Nawiliwili after a steamer arrival linked to twelve Japanese indictments for selling liquor without Neepee. Police arrested four Japanese. Officer Tapaka led crowd control while witnesses described clashes near the bridge and at nearby shops.
Judge De Bult signs decree in Url Ny court case Bishop v. Fasen Mishop et al. The July 23 1904 decision held the trust deed was executed by mistake and void. plaintiff’s petition granted. Second deed of trust to be executed, revoking and enlarging the original trust, with defendants authorized to carry out the new deed.
Willett & Gray's July 18 report notes no price changes in the week, with continued firmness from sellers and limited buyer activity. Prices for Java and Cuba shipments hold near parity, with European demand easing and U.S. imports steady, totaling about 225,000 tons globally.
The Mongolia departs for Yokohama Nagasaki and Manila with over 1200 tons of cargo and a mix of missionaries Navy officers and travelers aboard. Captain Porter praises the ship as a monster while detailing inspections and crew changes. Local dignitaries Mrs Frear and delegates Hoogs and Myers return from the mainland as the vessel heads toward the Orient with passengers including Commander Asher Maker and Captain Morrill.
In Honolulu, sake stock is scarce as prices surge from 49 to 10.50 a tub. Officials cite an unexpected delay in shipments from Doric and Bavaria, with fewer than fifty tubs reportedly available citywide. The anticipated Liberit shipment is not due until late next week.
San Francisco July 19 Hawaii asks the Government to fund for the leper colony and scientific study of leprosy. Hawaii's Health Board appeals to Washington for relief from humanitarian duties amid a large settlement population including 901 native Hawaiians, 34 Chinese, 1 Portuguese, 10 English and German, 5 Americans, and 4 other groups. Leper residents, mostly infected by close contact, require care while evidence of local containment exists. San Francisco hosts a small colony with mixed races. Charleston, S C, and San Francisco are noted as U S leper settlement sites, highlighting the need for official scientific study.
A weekly Bulletin note sets marine insurance at 2 percent for goods shipped from San Francisco to the Orient aboard American steamships. The rise targets contraband and war risks, with higher rates expected for vessels leaving the northwest and Columbia River regions. The Japan mail service, carrying hundreds of tons of freight to Japan and China, is cited as likely to command elevated war risk charges.
The benefit dance scheduled for Saturday August 3 at St Antonio Hall is postponed to August 20 1904 per order in Honolulu dated August 4 194.
Members of the Eighth Precinct Club Forth District are notified that delegates will be elected for the Territorial Convention and District Committee. The event will be held at the club meeting place on July 28, 1904. Polls open from 2 to 8 pm on August 6, 1904. GEO L Debha, President.
Proposals for construction of a steel bridge with two concrete abutments on Oahu Kaupoo District Wainina due by August 17 1904. Bidders must submit sealed bids with verified check equal to eight percent of proposal and deposit plans. The Superintendent reserves right to reject any or all bids. BY AUTHORITY H Holloway Superintendent of Public Works Honolulu T H Mountally TH Aum rd 10d saya
The Chronicle reports the Pacific Mall steamer City of Peking ran aground at Corinto while entering Coronemouth forks near the lighthouse on July 9. Under Captain Robinwen the ship steadied and departed toward Panama with no serious damage, echoing a past safe escape by Captain Robinson aboard the Barracouta at the same point.
Washington Kuhio writes on page one style about Trane Pacific and local Hawaiians aims. He lists priorities for next session including dredging Monolaly Harbor deepening Honolulu Harbor and entrance channel and securing federal buildings in Honolulu while balancing national defense needs.
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