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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1904
Page
4
A fragmentary report describes efforts to revive a sugar industry tied to coffee growers and rural labor. It notes persistent, planned work in labs and communities, urging decisive action to realize a “great idyll” of prosperity through a cooperative venture.
Fragmented report notes mournful sentiment toward Japan in ongoing war. Vague references mention three Ruslan ships damaged or sunk and fire damage to Japanese tape through Kow a. The text implies broader barriers to advance and fears over the absence of Mr Andrews in Washington affecting the Attorney General department.
The meeting adjourned past midnight without a decision on regularity for nominating delegates to the national convention. The Bulletin predicts most mainland committees have set a date for their conventions. The piece notes unusual rain and war abroad as distractions and calls for timely action to set primaries and convention plans, with Chairman Crabbe urged to act.
Director Jared Smith leads the experimental agriculture effort in the Territory focusing on practical work at a working site. Before his arrival only KH Organization and sugar planters held influence, monopolizing agricultural power, with intermittent constructive efforts noted in past periods.
Senator Marcus A. Hanna who died in Washington drew high praise as the greatest political organizer of his time. The funerary reflections note his influence on national campaigns and his stand as a conservative business type shaping party strategy and presidential renomination efforts. His absence leaves a gap in party discipline and national policy direction.
Captain Searle of the J. A. Cunb mill plans a voyage to Koolga and Wale towns with freight and passengers. He notes long floods and heavy rain, weather dulling visibility, while foreseeing a crop boom and increased local prices. He will carry timber and provisions, and warns of continuing rain dampening mariners’ spirits.
Tension rises as Koreans beat Taylor sparked calls for swift justice at Ewa plantation. Authorities dispatch patrols to arrest ten leaders amid fears of mob violence. In federal court, Judge Dole weighs contempt charges against Geo A Davis as trials proceed. local cases include forgery and debt matters with judgments and notices to parties.
By authority notice is given to members of the D McKensie and D K Manu hoa Settlement Associations that applications for their respective job in Kanmeo tract Hilo Hawaii may be filed at the Office of Geo H Wilitand Sub-Agent Land Office In Hilo Hawaii Jas W Pratt Commissioner of Public Lands Public Land Office Honolulu February 16 1908 2600 38
The Italian cruiser Puglia docking at Naval Wharf No 1 in Port today after a long voyage from Italy via Madeira and South America. The ship, 285 feet long with 2080 tons, carries two 6 inch guns, ten Nordenfelt 1 inch guns, and two torpedo tubes. Officers include Captain Ubico Pescetto and Lieutenant Gaetano Rowsl. The Puglia will remain in port likely until next Sunday and coal about 490 tons here. A public inspection is planned from noon to sunset each day except today.
The Canadian Australian steamship Miowera reached the Pacific Mail wharf at 4 30 AM after a rapid passage from Suva. Purver Hockwell’s log notes departures from Sydney February 1 and Brisbane February 4, with variable winds and heavy showers near the Fish Group. The ship carries many passengers for Vancouver and Victoria, with only three bound for this port and a planned wait for Vancouver and Victoria at 4 PM.
The report notes a joint role with the Department of Justice in Washington to push acquiring part of the late Judge Morris M. Ketee’s law library for local reference, including Federal Reports. Details mention the cargo ship Alden Berne and sugar, with uncertain fate for the Besse and awaiting underwriter instructions in San Francisco.
A large Honolulu audience attended a cantata concert featuring Gerald Barton as conductor and Mrs. Barton as accompanist. The program opened with songs by Geral Barton and others, followed by Barton’s conducting of Longfellow’s Hiawatha. Proceeds benefit St. Andrew's Cathedral organ fund.
In Judge Robin Son’s criminal court this morning Territory v. Kondo concluded with a guilty plea for alleged assault with a dangerous weapon. Kondo changed from not guilty to guilty on the charge of unlawful use of a weapon and was fined fifty dollars.
Q F Ehlers Co advertises Byron Hot Springs California 68 miles from San Francisco on Southern Pacific line. Features include hot salt mud baths and therapeutic waters for rheumatism gout and solar cures. Modern steam heated hotel, year round comfort. Address and contact details provided by H R Warner, manager.
Cast listing includes Castle & Cooke Ltd Commission Merchants sugar factors for The two Co The Waialoe Agricultural Co The Kobila Sugar Co The Walmes Burger Mill Co The Fulton Iron Works Louis Mo The Standard Oil Co ioe ee Se Fei Tempe eston s Centrifugals The New Mugiasd Lifs Insurance Co Boston of The Aetna Firs Ins Co of Hartford The Alliance Assurance Co of London.
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