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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
1
Pittsburg, Aug 23. Six men were near death as wires sparked and workers clashed at a steel works riot. Four are dying and others injured amid a strike as lawmakers and the State Constabulary monitor the situation. Wires on a new building front caused danger to line crews under contractor Harrison.
RHEIMS Aug. 23 Curtiss aeroplane shatters record by flying six and one-fifth miles in eight minutes thirty-five and three fifths seconds. Curtin aeroplane also participates in aviation contest setting a new mark within the event.
After an afternoon hearing before Judge De Holl, Dening cannot depart tonight. Attorneys argued for expert evidence to the Federal Court. Lightfoot opposed the motion, and Kane plans to return to Japan today unless further orders alter the schedule.
The TK K 88 Nippon Maru docked at 11 o'clock with $2,500,000 in specie, including $500,000 in silver, consigned to Chinese banks and two million in gold for the Yokohama Specie Bank at Kobe. Captain W B Pilmer led the voyage with most officers and crew returning, and Dr Fred Bassie listed among officials.
The condition of C M Cooke shows slight improvement this afternoon. His father’s condition is more encouraging, though doctors warn the improvement may not be permanent as Mr Cooke remains very weak and fatigued by the effects of his second paralytic stroke.
The article reports a conflict in the business community over a hiking program and a summit led by Governor Frear. Delegates clash with merchants and chamber leaders, with negotiations involving the Merchants’ Association and Chamber of Commerce presidents. An independent program may be sought if possible.
August report from San Francisco notes applicants for the City Physician post, with financier and political figures visiting the city. Rumors say C. B. C. Pile Ponta is favored, while the position had not yet been created, prompting interest from Congressmen and business leaders aboard the Siberia bound for Honolulu.
Sugar figures for San Francisco on Avenue 23 show wholesale quotes with 68 amalvhia and beet components. parity quoted at 442 cents with prior quota or auction notes around 41 24.
Rabha Sheba, plucky Japanese editor of the job Bhin po, describes a brutal assault as Mort accosted him on the street. He says Mort stabbed him thrice in the head, then in the neck and arm after an exchange about wages and peaceful negotiations with planters. He plans to return to work within a week.
Paris Aug 23 A dirigible balloon bolt for the Russian government fell into the Seine during a trial trip. The occupants were saved.
Chairman Lindsay leads the Insanity Board meeting tomorrow afternoon to consider Dr John Atcherley charged with helig of Inkatio pen son. Attorney Harrison says a hearing will proceed and, if Atcherley loses, the case may go to the Federal Court on a writ of habeas corpus challenging the law constitutionality. The proceedings arise under the 1909 Legislature creation of the commission.
Amoy China reports 110 deaths from plague and 35 from the tholera in the city during the fortnight ending Friday. Public health officials note a sharp rise in fatalities as authorities monitor the situation and implement measures to curb the outbreak.
Federal commissioners will visit Hawaii for two weeks to study local immigration conditions and plan public meetings. Representatives from the Federal government will assess labor needs, discuss a broad immigration program, and address concerns about settlement, education, and defense. The inquiry aims to ease population balance while promoting diversified growth.
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