08 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
1
Amateur clipping lists batting and selling averages of wartone players with fragmented details. The text mentions Miranda and Abbott obliquely and appears to be from a 1902 1903 era sheet. Content is partly garbled with missing context and names.
Tong Kai, once convicted of bribery in Hawaii, dies in petition for writ of error. The document argues trial errors in the Circuit Court and questions grand jury procedures and indictments. The petition seeks relief citing uncorroborated testimony and issues with jury participation.
A brief classified notice indicates The Owl Cigar brand is now OC and offered for sale by all dealers. No additional details given.
Captain Whiting vigorously denies a report that Mrs Whiting has smallpox. The cable states his wife Iso Whiting is suffering from a severe illness, with no confirmation of smallpox. The exchange reflects wartime censorship and cautious wording on health rumors.
Foreclosure action over a 1900 mortgage in Kapabala led to a sale at Morgan’s auction rooms with Lembart purchasing the property for 1050 dollars. The later foreclosure matter involving Look Son and others was postponed, settled, and sale canceled.
The day features events across the Peninsula with a yacht club house opening, band performance, and cup presentations. A 74 p.m. train departure and return, along with a charity dance by the Killarney club, headline a schedule including a reception for Bishop and Mr. Res Wk. Colin Campbell, an American citizen born in Cumberland, England, aged 27, was admitted to practice in territorial courts.
Bankers in Honolulu consulted Governor Dole on the legality of Treasury notes issued to bridge temporary deficits. Attorney General Lorrin Andrews to rule if the territorial government may contract with banks for such funding. Officials expect his opinion by Monday as the city considers continuing paper for urgent needs.
A large enthusiastic audience gathered at Kalihi Detention Camp for a County campaign rally. Speakers led by Prince Kuhio urged Republicans and wavering citizens to unite, support honest administration, and elect capable county officers under the County Act, with several speakers outlining plans and duties of citizenship.
A fragmented ad promises high quality ingredients for soda fountain drinks. It asserts every element from water to fruit is top notch and urges customers to taste more of their beverages at the fountain.
BALONICA Aug news reports the Russian Consul in Constantinople assassinated by a Turk, worsening tensions and prompting talk of Russian intervention. In Macedonia renewed unrest shows insurgent violence as Bulgaria reports a dynamite attack on Phillipopolis, causing multiple deaths and severe property damage.
Rome reports talk centers on Cardinal Vannutelli as Pius XII’s probable Secretary of State choice. Rampolla is expected to remain in his current office. Bishop Harry is slated to be elevated to Archbishop of Manila by Cardinal.
General Young formally assumed command in the War Department, with Secretary Root on hand to congratulate him as successor to Miles. Miners’ lives were reported in peril after an oil mine explosion at Dickson, Indiana, threatening 200 workers. Kansas faced severe weather with destructive rain and hail across Parsons. Sugar market notes and a typist shortage story from San Francisco also appear in this period.
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