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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
4
Fragmented text shows Evening Bulletin reporting on labor unrest and strikes amid war coverage. The piece mentions public readings, funeral arrangements, and blame placed on labor workers for a recent disaster. The source emphasizes union and employer tensions and the role of associated press reporting.
A Senate bulletin summarizes congressional remarks on a proposed large scale electric franchise. Critics warn of lax franchise controls enabling rapid capital expansion and unbridled power to sell lighting and energy. The 30 year term promises development of electric light, power, and possibly transportation while debates focus on above ground wires and city versus territorial control.
Territorial legislators weigh general franchise laws to curb corporate influence, arguing the need for modern corporate regulation. Meanwhile a string of maritime storms hampers transport, flooding ships, scattering passengers, and triggering emergency landings across Hawaii ports with crews and locals working to secure safety.
The steamer Manon Low arrived from Kan Kona and Maui ports with 7 000 A Co sugar 137 bigw taro 1 boxes oranges 21 bane banana 17 bags coffee 17 pier 4 boxes chickens 1 donkey and 115 pupriiies. Weather remained unsettled during the voyage with a southeasterly storm near Hawa and Manton delaying landings at several ports. Heavy rain and high seas hindered cargo operations at Nipooa and Hookena though Maines Lahaina Hoopilon and Hookena saw some freight and passenger movement. No coffee was loaded at Napooa due to rough seas.
In Judge De Bolt’s court this morning Frank J. Tack sues for divorce from Extrotia Turk amid a noisy session. Turk accuses abuse and cruelty, claiming she supported the marriage while detailing plans for a lodging house and police protection. The crowded courtroom saw both sides and Turk wore jewels as she testified.
A Breeze of wartime rumor describes Japanese aims to capture Port Arthur and Niuchwang, with Russia defending and China urged to resist. News notes possible naval moves via Tangier, Red Sea stops, and Hakodate defenses, plus local police motor vehicle training and a cruise ship schedule amid rough seas.
A fierce cyclone struck Pearl City and the Peninsula causing widespread damage. Winds uprooted trees, smashed furniture, and damaged homes and yachts. The yacht La Paloma lost moorings, steering chaos across the harbor, while Dewey and other vessels sought safety and anchored offshore.
Cable dispatches from the war zone claim Dridgen on the Manchurian line was blown up by secret Japanese agents amid reports of a distinct Japanese league active in Korea. About 200 men, sent from Japan to Korea two years ago for business, formed a secret society to map and study Korea. They funded their work independently, forwarding gathered data to Tokyo. The material, now aiding Japan’s strategic aims, will be detailed in tomorrow’s Colored Supplement of the Bulletin.
B F Ehlers & Co advertise Byron Hot Springs ninety minutes from San Francisco on the Southern Pacific line. The complex features hot salt, mud and sulfur baths, warm swim tanks, and waters praised for rheumatism gout and catarrh relief. The modern steam heated hotel offers comfort year round. For booklets visit the Bulletin Office or contact J K Warner, manager.
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