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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
4
Advertising shows subscription rates for Evening Bulletin published in Honolulu by Bulletin Publishing Co Ltd. Rates listed include monthly quarterly yearly options and foreign postpaid, with references to local and US delivery areas. Some OCR errors present in the fragment.
A reader letter from Hawaii urges replacing county political appointments with elected officials and broader public participation. He criticizes the current system, proposes district precincts, independent candidates, and a paid staff model, and argues for local control of education certificates and records.
In a fragmented adverane style item the piece discusses a foundation and boat incident as a metaphor for a public query. It questions how decrees and official actions are received and asks why anyone believes the contrary when the reality is evident. The tone mirrors 16th century oration with a focus on authority, reform, and perception.
Ambiguous text discusses centralizing power in Oatra county favoring Mopotulu and debates over separate county or city government for Honolulu. It accuses Republican managers of shifting House of Representatives duties onto Hawaiians and divides opinion on parliamentary law and goapel, with unclear specifics and damaged phrasing.
Chinese woman Mark Win Li appeared before Judge Wilcox on a charge of illegal liquor selling. Defense by W. W. Ashford, prosecution by A. B. Harris presented witness testimony from local officers and a former page who admitted past police assistance and employment struggles. Judge found Li guilty, sentencing set at $100 fine. case referred to Circuit Court.
The firm lists a full range of services in banking and trust operations. It details departments for banking, trust, accounting, savings, and insurance at 924 Bethel St. including letters of credit, drafts, cable transfers, and safe-keeping. Interest rates on farm deposits are noted, with varied terms from seven days to twelve months.
Claus Spreckels & Co and San Francisco agents connect to Nevada and London banks. Credit services note deposits received loans on approved security and traveler credits. Bills of exchange bought and sold while elections are promptly accounted for.
The Yokohama Specie Bank Limited is described with capital figures, head office in Yokohama, and sections covering exchange, drafts, letters of credit, and general banking. It notes interest on fixed deposits per annum and mentions a Jose B branch.
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