18 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
1
A disrupted event leaves Tillman unable to speak as a mysterious condition causes partial paralysis. Attendees describe a sudden loss of voice amid the Wednesday gathering, with medical staff assisting.
Dr. Washington reports the President nominates Jos G Pratt as postmaster of Honolulu in a Washington DC briefing dated February 18. The short item records an official appointment in the federal postal service.
Thieves entered Katalshao ehoreh premises last night and tried to rifle a safe containing records and valuables. They seized the poor box with a small sum of money. Entrance was gained through a window. Chief McDufft says rapid action is expected and suspects will be arrested soon.
A mixed group of over five hundred recruits from Manchuria and other regions gathered at the Alakea wharf awaiting entry to Hawaiian sugar plantations. The party included 184 men, 68 women, and 70 children with families seeking new labor opportunities. Port authorities reported precautions to prevent agitation and disruptions as the recruiting drive continued.
The Mongolia did not leave for the Coast without an opium of wealth? Fourteen pounds of opium were discovered secreted in the bunk of a Chinese sailor. The opium and the sailor were turned over to United States District Attorney Dreckonn and will face the attention of the Federal Grand Jury.
Alameda steamer Alameda reports it can still travel in the same class as Ocean greyhounds touching at Honolulu. Purser Smith notes sixty five to seventy cabin and steerage passengers arrived, with a welcome floral leis ceremony for a visiting party from Honolulu including R J Hayes and family from Pocatello Idaho. The voyage from San Francisco experienced light seas and minor weather, with a hoped-for speed record pursued by officers and crew.
The coast export arrival spurred a lively sugar stock market with over a thousand shares traded yesterday and today at 687. McBryide rose on the board to 7aTh while Gahn climbed to 37 and Hopokaa moved to 28. Mawalian Commercial hit 38.75 and Hawaiian Sugar stood at 3 as Pioneer touched 17.00 amid broad market activity and renewed investor interest.
A turbulent incident aboard the Oceanic vessel Alameda led to a brief inquiry and the detention of Miss A B Van Hiek. Authorities linked a note found in a handbag to a claim of alleged insanity and crime. The case involved Mr EM Cope of Grove Avenue Pasadena and city officials asserting the woman’s perilous predicament.
Mina Van Kirk appeared before District Magistrate Andrade in a case of alleged insanity. Doctors said she seemed unfit for travel, and she was committed to an asylum. Police tracked her by Alameda passenger list as Ade Yan Kirk, a nervous visitor with past Honolulu stays.
They are sparing no pains to prepare the Sierra for sea at San Francisco. The Alameda has been at the coast yards for overhaul and is to sail March 26. After one more San Francisco Honolulu run, the Sierra will take over the route as a larger, oil burning vessel with extensive refitting and new fittings.
Governor Frear announced the appointment of Abe Lowla Jr as a member of the Commission of Insanity to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Alexander Kindeay, who became Attorney General. C K Homenway is referenced in the reshuffle.
The document outlines the Henry Waterhouse Trust Company in Honolulu as a trustee and executor for wills and estates, administrator, guardian, and receiver for sinking funds. It highlights roles in trust management, investments, court appointment, stock and bond handling, real estate, rental departments, and insurance including fire and automobile. It concludes with contact details and addresses.
G J Curtis manager of W Jordan & Co returns from New York buying trip with the largest ready to wear display ever seen in Honolulu. He reports misconceptions about the islands and notes he secured top styles from leading manufacturers and added a new ready to wear expert for the Honolulu shop. Most purchases arrive on Alameda. more to follow after Monday. Continued on Page 4.
Kansas City report states Elkins attempted self harm during tests and is dying. Special baseline notes indicate immediate danger with unknown motives and ongoing medical assessment. Authorities have not released further details or statements.
Cable from Teganoo Harbor in Teganoo Island reports Major Winslow sent an unfavorable assessment of the Blaele Harbor site. The War Department has not yet received the full text, delaying decisions on harbor improvement. Honolulu delegate K. Kalanianaole weighs whether to push a survey for a deep water port or await the Rand M Board’s reaction.
Two Chinese boatmen pleaded guilty in the United States District Court this morning on opium smuggling charges. Leong Lai, chief boatman of Ania, admitted guilt, as did assistant boatman Leong Hee You. They await sentencing as others indicted by the Federal Grand Jury also pleaded guilty, with sentences continued to April.
An earthquake devastated the village of Vatneley near Crete on February 18. Local reports confirm casualties and damage across the town with six named residents identified among the affected. Rescue teams mobilize as authorities assess the extent of destruction.
The attorney for The Kean Gane genheim patine testified before the Senate Committers of Territories that his clients had no means of any industrial influence in Alaska.
In York on February 18 the Was veal Baseball fever Mead announced a 154 game season for the same.
Cairo Illinois on February 18 reports one person killed and four wounded as riots over a race issue unfold. Militia has taken control and the scene is described as quieting down despite earlier unrest.
Fragmentary text asserts Inspector Glavis testified before a congressional inquiry about motives behind an attack on the Secretary of the Interior. It mentions Ballinger, cross examination by counsel, and references to a drowning case and a tragedy in Orange, NL.
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