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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
1
PEKIN Aug 14 The Chinese proposal seeks further negotiations on issues arising from the Antung Mukden railway and the broader Manchurian situation.
The Powers announced plans to eject forces from inland Crete and remove posing from the territory while pledging to Turkey that restrictions will be eased. The August 14 timetable underscores international efforts to stabilize Crete amid tensions involving direct intervention and regional diplomacy.
In St Petersburg on August 4 an explosion aboard a Russian submarine killed two sailors and injured thirty. A dozen crew were imprisoned as General Liakhov rejoined the army and took command at Sevastopol.
In Santa Clara California on August 14 robbers who had held up the Valley Bank and were captured confessed they planned a series of further bank robberies.
Mr. Bishop and Mr. Iver dispute claims by the Higher Wage Association about Japanese workers on plantations. Ivers says many returnees are ill from food shortages yet cared for on site, while Bishop asserts most are back at work with some not restored to former positions.
Eight people were killed today in a wreck on the Denver and Rio Grande road. Early reports say the crash occurred near a junction with Hullo newsboys reporting a Giants defeat by a score of 12 to a.
It now seems probable the Merchants Association will partner with the Chamber of Commerce for a dinner honoring Congressmen. Trustees of the Chamber resist a single man’s dictates with a special meeting planned for Monday to seek a compromise. James F Morgan defends his stance denying claims he would force the Chamber to withdraw. Merchants Association members insist political interests must be set aside for the community’s commercial welfare.
Mayor Korn and Secretary Rivburg seek a hall for 600 guests for a possible city luau tied to Congressional Delegates with potential Pacific Fleet officers excluded. Target date around September 1 remains tentative as the governor and entertainment committee consider a suitable schedule to support a native feast.
Exchanges between the Territory and Paina Haika Moliko and other plantations were approved to enable new roads. The Pal a Plantation trades land for the Pale Makawao line and a fifty foot road, Halku supports road links, and Maliko plantation lands fund the Kaua Maliko route. Samuel M Damon swaps land near Kaithi for a road station.
The voluntary bankruptcy petition of Chan A Williaman was granted by a federal judge this morning in the district court. The filing details include a notation about fees and quotations, with figures such as 41-24 per ton or cent values mentioned in the scattered OCR text.
The Merchants Association met to discuss funding for an Armory as editor Mr W. G. Bimttif faced criticism from Colonel Soper for discrediting the National Guard of Hawaii. Local supporters alleged persistent attacks in the Advertiser and on public corners.
A public service alert stresses that an 18 year old or adult faces daily injury risks and urges readers to obtain proper accident insurance. It notes costs are low and protection is high, encouraging immediate action.
A controversial letter column complains about sensational headlines and local accuracy in Honolulu papers. The writer challenges editors and the attorney J Lightfoot, accusing them of crude notions of honor and quick arrests, with remarks about editorial bias and local trust. Continued on page 4.
Maui August 11 large celebration as Manager Baldwin completes yearly setup. Honolulu players show strong tennis including four matches with Honolulu leading 3 to 1 at half. Officials report busy social events and arrangements for a forthcoming gathering at Kalutul Park and Wailuku recreation facilities.
George R. Carter reports C P Platt of Automatic Telephone Co proposing installation of automatic service with Mutual Telephone Co to replace present equipment. A special meeting Monday will decide the plan and Platt will speak on benefits. About 22 hello girls and many office staff may lose positions. equipment may be discarded. The board has yet to decide the company’s stance.
Deputy Sheet Charis Rowe captures sailor John Anderson at Moilitit quarry after he deserted the Ocean Queen. He faces deportation to Norway or England and is held pending examination by Commissioner Davin. The man reportedly left his boat with a mate and was brought to Oahu jail for possible deportation.
Antone Fernandes, supervisor of the Hamakua district in Hawaii, decided to remain in office after an unclear analysis. The report notes Fernandes will continue his duties amid local governance questions.
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