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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
8
An advertisement-style plea touts Dr Shoan’s Restorative as a cure for weakness and illness. The writer asserts the product strengthens internal organs and nerves, promising rapid results and urging readers to send for a book explaining the remedy.
Shipping notices list arrivals, departures, and sailings including vessels such as Kawailani Lehua Kalulani and Mikahala with routes to Hawaiian ports. Passenger lists from San Francisco aboard Ventura include numerous travelers and dated entries. weather data notes Honolulu readings with a 67 degree morning low and 40.0 barometer details for February 5.
A government notice states $50,000 in Hawaiian silver coins will be deposited today. It explains that Hawaii coin exchanges may require Tax and Treasury involvement, with instruction given by the Treasurer. Shipment of coins to the U S Mint will follow standard counting and exchange procedures.
The report notes Congress will delay action on Hawaiian matters, a decision causing disappointment among supporters. W. O. Smith’s Washington trip as city business envoy may be in vain if Congress remains preoccupied, though some believe he can still push the mission during his stay. Also reported: Dr Wile’s lecture on the Passion Play at the Bridgport Scientific Society and two Arctic dogs treated for hydrophobia after bites from a mad dog.
A proposed bill in the state legislature would impose penitentiary terms on football players for certain actions related to the sport. If convicted, a player could face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both, with penalties varying by offense and prior conditions. The measure, described as severe, awaits referral to the Public Health committee for consideration.
Calcutta celebrates the centennial of the first Government Home with feasts and illuminations. Viceroy Lord Corson hosts a ball attended by 1500 guests, none in period costumes. Lord Curmon wears a Wellesley era attire among rich emblems while Lady Curmon features embroidered robes. The Bulletin costs 79 cents per month.
Ben Bruns, the comedian, appeared bright on Honolulu streets arriving from Ventura. He plans to promote patent medicines and plans a broad island circuit, aiming for a stronger stage presence and large social circle across the islands as he tours. The report lists local names and mentions Rev D J O Mahoney, a pastor from Andover, Massachusetts, among attendees and linked figures.
The article cites the archdiocese of New York as a major center with about 1,260,000 Catholics. It contrasts crowded Italian cities like Rome, Naples, and Milan with European jurisdictions such as Cologne, noting population scales and regional concentration.
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