15 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
1
Police report a citywide fraud attempt where anonymous letters and Chinese plain lottery tickets promised large prizes to lure residents into buying tickets. Courts warned the public and conducted arrests as authorities investigate the scheme and its organizers.
President Roosevelt approved key conditions for the Pacific Commercial Cable Company to lay a transpacific line from San Francisco to Hong Kong and on to the Philippines. Attorney General Knox advised on protections for government and private customers, ensuring government rate control and wartime priority. The company must complete a China to Manila cable with arbitration-set valuation, subject to Congressional approval.
Attorney General Knox supported suspension of sentence as a government cable line plan advanced under a treaty with China. The disputed venture would bind American firm PacifiC Commercial Cubby to land in China and gain Chinese terminals, with talks pending on jurisdiction and pre construction steps.
The Tax Appeal Court calendar lists cases with values and losses. Winston and Brown win 81, Swaney shows $12,000 return and $210 assessment on $42,000, Rooke represented by Swaney with $87,759 return and $120,500 assessed on $12,750 appeals. Davien & Co. with Swaney shows $51,700 return and $140,000 assessed, Emily add with Swanzy shows $8,008 return and $25,56 appeals, Lam Wo Sing with Swanzy shows no return and $19, appeals on entire amount. Hawaii Land Co. Acts & Johnson Attorneys return $29,000 and $15,550 appeals. Allen Holmes & Stanley represent $49,000 return and $29,000 appeals, Mra Allen Holmes & Stanley bond $20,000 amended to $20,000 with $16,000 appeals. Jon Kanite with Pitown shows $51,080 return and $4,500 personal, coal operation $E7OGNU and $13,000 personal. Appeals on real estate $58.80 and personal.
The Hawaiian ship Ha waiian delayed at Honolulu due to weather and port confusion. Captains Heamer Howaiian and Niekule plan to sail for New York via Puget Sound and the Pacific, weather permitting. Arrival and departure details remain unsettled as delays persist.
A fragmentary royal message from King Kaward expresses gratitude for prayers and acknowledges public fear during the coronation eve. He pledges guidance to the empire, notes heavy empathy toward the people’s trials, and thanks the Hope for support while warning of ongoing tensions at Howes Wield.
A Hawaii Territory suit filed in the U S District Court seeks judgment against a British consul in Honolulu for unpaid supplies and services on a ship’s crew, alleging indebtedness of $272.85 and related claims. The plaintiff, Samuel Oven Tory, representing M Rosenberg & Co, claims the defendant held consul duties and seeks monetary relief with interest.
The transcript details a June verdict favoring Gebrivg Hhiraky against W We Alaa for damages at S281. The case involved ejectment actions at Kak tid River Hreaee, with the jury ruling after a lengthy trial. The Bulletin notes the public record and subscription price of 75 cents per month.
Tracy, an outlaw linked to Creston, was hunted by a posse from Creston and Davenport after a gun battle near Fellows, Washington. Wounded twice, he allegedly killed himself or was mortally wounded by deputies as the group closed in, with his body recovered near a ridge above the Edy ranch.
Readable lines describe a court trial with references to individuals and timing but OCR lacks coherent details. Mentions relate to a defendant, witnesses, and a presiding official with scattered dates and actions, indicating a partially legible public record of a legal proceeding.
The coronation morning carries gloom yet cheers as King Edward VII is crowned at Westminster Abbey at 12:99 p.m. Officials announce the event. the Queen crowned earlier at 12:58 p.m. The royal procession ends with salute from the Tower and crowds fill streets. Reports reflect national joy amid long preparations and ceremonies across India and London.
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