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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1904
Page
4
The text details financial pressure from sugar prices and public funds, noting Governor Carter’s planned visit to discuss territory finances with Treasurer Kepotkal. It calls for cooperation to stabilize credit, reduce taxation burdens, and support economic relief amid market decline.
An analysis based on Colonel Oka’s interview to the New York Herald discusses Japan’s diplomatic aims and the likelihood of a first strike at Chemulpo, with predictions on troop movements toward the Russian fleet and possible naval engagement as tensions escalate in the Far East.
The territory faces a weak financial condition with low money circulation and a drop in staple sugar prices. Bankers and merchants will curtail loans and discounts as plantation proportions dictate cuts. Business confidence wanes as old customers depart and new buyers are scarce, forcing price concessions to move goods. The outlook stresses plantation operations for the year ahead.
The meeting failed to reach a quorum as sixteen members were needed but not present due to a rainstorm and late attendance. An adjourned session is set for next Saturday at 7 20 o clock to discuss delegates for the National Republican Convention in Chicago and other party matters including a protest by Charles Wilkow against the committee executive.
The Federal Court in City hears the information against attorney George A. Davie, charging unprofessional conduct and seeking suspension. Judge Dole and U.S. Marshal arrange Monday appearance as witnesses and officers prepare to proceed next week. Listed witnesses include Sumner, Navin, Davis, Ellis, Bitte, Elite, Hurtandeau, and others.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a booking or reservation at Wall, Nivtr ae Co with prices listed as $1 and Toe. The readable items include vague references to a product or service and a simple price point, but the text is incomplete and names are unclear.
Tomorrow evening in Honolulu hear Friedenthal perform a varied program. The renowned pianist, who tours the world, will play Chopin sonatas and nocturnes, Gounod, Wagner, Schumann, and more, before soon taking engagements in Australia and beyond.
A Kauai writer reports a violent storm with thunder and lightning that unsettled residents. Large hailstones covered the ground then a heavy downpour swelled yards and roads, turning streets into running streams and leaving roads in bad condition as night fell.
Superintendent Galen of the Cable Company told the Bulletin that the prior prohibitory order restricting cable messages to Japan has been lifted and now any form of message could pass. The change, described as radical, leaves officials unable to explain its meaning. Police investigate thefts involving Mrs. Fox and Miss Horner and the sale of stolen goods linked to Asa the Japanese burglar. The Favorite Saloon, owned by W. M. Cunningham, closed its doors this morning.
The Pacifie Mail steamship Korea docked at Naval Wharf No. 2 around eight this morning after a calm voyage from San Francisco. Passengers include J.T. Wilkinson from Portland headed for Honolulu, and several Tokyo and Hongkong bound travelers. Minor docking damage noted. weather inland cloudy with rain last night. Article also mentions court docket and local notices.
The steamship China reached the Hackfet wharf at about 11 o clock after a voyage bumpy with rain. It carried 481 tons of freight to Honobata and San Francisco bound cargo including 2000 bales of milky valued around 600 each and 787 ta xen of opium worth many hundreds of thousands. Among passengers were Captain B A Jonas Lieut W A Bde ymaster Kf G Pyne and Pay master G P Venable U S Navy officers returning from Asiatic duty, plus prominent Japanese travelers and a couple of Hindoo passengers with garish attire. The ship is to wait for San Francisco tonight.
Mr and Mrs Carl M Taylor marked their tin wedding with a gathering at their Date Street home off Sheridan. Friends of the Trades and Labor Council secretary and wife filled the house, leaving with gifts that filled a store. The couple, who celebrated the anniversary, faced a lingering look at how the night’s abundance might influence future steps.
A grand charity dance dubbed their last dance will be held in San Antonio hall on Saturday February 13 at 8 o'clock. Proceeds benefit the Kabit chapter treasury with tickets priced at twenty cents. Mr and Mrs George C Morgan are aboard the China. Morgan is a son of J Pierpont Morgan and Mrs Morgan is Japanese.
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