Evening Bulletin circulation figures for Aug 1909
Official sworn statement reports weekly and daily circulation for the Evening Bulletin, August 1909, with totals for Saturday August 7 to Thursday August 19 and weekly delivery on Hawaii Island. Signed by Rockus Hillsitwr Manager, Sworn statement dated August 1, 1909, in Oahu Territory.
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Honolulu
Oahu
Rockes
Hillsitwrs
Bulletin
Hawaii
G. Bockus
Hus
Peace and hazards in naval history and politics
A reflective piece compares peace versus war and recalls deadly naval accidents aboard the Hennington and other ships. It cites fatalities and near misses to argue that peaceful years still bring risk, and notes political debates, public figures, and a large philanthropic gift to Chicago University as context for public concern.
Wu Ting Fang Comments on Hawaii and Labor Policy
Former Chinese minister Wu Ting-fang advocates for a labor policy that includes coolie labor, arguing there is no reason to prohibit it. He frames Hawaii as a key example in the broader crisis surrounding exclusion and boycott efforts.
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Chinew
Wu Ting Fang
Hawai le
Jamue
Hawaii debates Wu remark on immigration policy
The Hawaiian discussion centers on Wu's controversial statement about attracting educated workers while excluding lower elements. Critics warn the plan could backfire, risking backlash if the exclusionary rule and education test under the immigration law are pursued. Local observers weigh Hawaii's place in national policy and potential political consequences.
Six Children and a Degree Earned by Mrs Mayer
Mrs Sophie Mayer of New York City, 42, graduated from New York University Law with high marks of 95. She supported her family, translating in seven languages while studying, rising at 5 am and seldom stopping before midnight. Her six children, five boys, are described as healthy and robust under her care. Her husband is an attorney, and she will be the low partner. The Mayer family are Russian Jews.
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New York
Department At
New York University
Sophie Mayer
Mayer
Mayers
Am Attorney
Rockefeller Cornered Linseed Oil Market
John P. Rockefeller through the American Linseed Oil Company has cornered the linseed oil market and forced three large mills to close. Oil prices are raised by 40 cents a gallon, threatening many industries including oil cloth and paints, with potential mass layoffs. Rockefeller would gain an estimated 20 million dollars profit on a capital investment of 4 to 10 million, placing factories and workers under Standard Oil control.
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Buffalo
John P. Rockefeller
American Linseed Oil Company
Partic
Rocketfeller
Rockefeller
School Ribbon Sale Opens Monday with Wide Ribbon Range
School will open short days and offer a large sale on MOIRE and TAFFETA ribbons in colors green white blue and brown. Reduced prices list ribbons by yard and by roll with quantities, plus ladies black kid driving gloves offered at sale price $1.25 per pair.
French And British Amalgamation Scheme
France and Britain consider closer cooperation in China and the Far East. The commission recommends negotiating a commercial treaty with China, joint railway interests, and a framework for Sino French Japanese economic relations. It also seeks Siamese recognition of French import rights and independence of Ethiopia, while keeping the Jub Was railway under French control.
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Parla
M. Dedohanot
Commission On Foreign and Covenant Affaire
Rousier
France
China
Great Britain
Far East
Japan
Siam
Ile Muna Valley
Dunne Denounces Attacks On Municipal Ownership Drive
Chicago mayor expresses disgust at critics of his plan for city ownership of street railways. He cites a shelved Seoteliman report as showing strong signs of pressure from vested interests. Expert Dupont to map a 250 mile system within ten years, reducing tracks from 600 miles to about 850 miles between Chicago City Railway and Union Traction. A Cleveland study notes 10 million one dollar bills stacked would reach nine times a 10 story building.
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Chicago
Dunne
Crittetam Anwumed
James Dalrymple
Seoteliman
Dupont
Anor
Chicago City Railway
Union Traction Companies
Parsusale
Cleveland
Chinese Exclusion Debate and Hawaii Treaty Remand
Wu Ting Fang argues for equal treatment of Chinese workers, rights to counsel and appeal, and admission of coolies to Hawaii. He notes Hawaii’s labor needs, condemns coercive examinations, cites Roosevelt’s courtesy order, and discusses boycotts and education as tools to resolve the dispute.
Labor conspiracies and Chinese exclusion protests in Washington
Washington reports allege a vast labor backed conspiracy by Chinese officials and American capitalists to boycott Chinese goods and pressure relaxing exclusion laws. Samuel Gompers to lead a national campaign against easing the bars as labor centers mobilize. In New York rioting marks the Hebrew bakers strike with police called to restore order at Allen Street bakery. Uncle Sam’s longest serving Naval Observatory employee is celebrated as a naval history authority.
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Washington
Mies
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Thor Leas
Howe Wee
Roosevelt
Haw
United States
San Francisco
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Toronto
New York
Allen Street
Wu Ting Fang Controls China Treaty Negotiations
Washington reports authenticate that Wu Ting Fang the former Chinese minister has full control of negotiations for renewing the exclusion treaty. He reportedly acts directly from the throne and seeks to influence commercial discord to favor China for a favorable treaty. Aware of the boycott movement and anti American sentiment back home, Wu is seen as a skilled but controversial diplomat amid rising tensions.
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Wu Ting Fong
China
T Hety
Cheng Tung Liang Chong
Wu Ting Fang
Tenett
Americnne
Canton
Wu Ting Pang
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