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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1904
Page
1
Rumors spread that the Marines may enter the league by joining the Malletlima club. The Malletlima captain and members met with Bulletin reporters amid questions about a possible lineup change. Four Intines were willing to play with Mallon, raising questions about the team’s future structure.
Mearns Burnette and Savidge faced a forenoon incident when a Confederate note pass nearly caused a loss of a hundred dollars. They were with Mr Burnette at a bank when the note was offered and the money could not be retrieved as the bank was closed. The note bearer pressed for payment, arousing Burnette’s suspicions.
Governor Carter reviews the Tawail National Guard unit at drill grounds with Lt. Lewton and Sec. Atkinson in attendance. Sergeant A. G. Blackman receives a gold medal for guard duty, inspection, and leadership as the regiment parades through city streets. A Confederate note inquiry and a Washington’s Birthday salute at the Naval Station are noted.
A report from Minister Takahira to Consul General Saito states the Japanese steamer Nagoura Maru and its passengers were shelled and sunk by Russian warships near the Taku Straits. All but two were saved by Russian crews and brought to Vladivostok, later transferred to a German vessel and sent to Nagasaki. The Nagoura Maru, a 650‑ton steamship, carried passengers and freight.
Severe rainfall on Molokai on February 19 caused rushing waters to flood ravines and homes. Two houses were blown from their foundations near Halawa, and a family narrowly escaped as the cottage underpinning was undermined. Water swept through kal o patches, fish ponds were damaged, and debris wrecked a veranda as streams ran alongside dwellings. Residents awoke to rising floodwaters and frantic cries before escaping.
During his Hawaii tour Governor Carter criticized old ranching methods harming forests and warned that modern grass sowing and paddocks will push older workers out. He cited overfilled public schools and crowded classrooms as signs of unhealthy ambition, noting schooling on verandas where rooms were lacking.
Rumors swirl in Honolulu over President Roosevelt naming K P Dole as Justice of the Hawaii Territory Supreme Court to succeed Justice Galbraith. Cablegrams and political maneuvering loom as Delegate Kuhio weighs Dole’s appointment against other candidates including Judge Ed Jogs, amid rival calls for a Democratic successor.
Governor Carter comments on the fate of Sheriff Andrews of Hawaii amid rumors of removal. He cannot confirm the charges or deny all hints, noting Andrews in a peculiar position regarding his marriage service in Hilo. The governor suggests possible reimbursement for money spent for the Territory as a condition for resignation.
San Francisco lawyer John Garber is appointed by the President as a member of the Panama Canal Commission. Garber is noted as a prominent attorney from Gen Francisco. The announcement comes amid reports of widespread disaster in flooding and a deadly dam burst near Hong Kong. The battleship Kentucky is at Hong Kong for repairs on the docks.
Istanbul dispatch reports the Ottoman Government as favoring Russia's plea to let the Black Sea fleet approach the Dardanelles possibly allowing a naval move toward China. It notes heightened tension as a warship sails east, aiming to counter Britain activity, while Japan imposes strict censorship on Empire news reports.
During a tour of the My Island Governor Carter said he was unsure what changes would be made. He noted several vacancies or understaffing in various departments were below standard.
In the absence of his father A. A. Young was interviewed today about the alleged moving of the Pepechoo plantation agency from T. J Davies & Co to W. G. Wwin & Co. At five, Mr. Young
A speaker declares he knew nothing about the matter and adds there is not one whit of truth in the entire story, issuing a flat denial of the reported events.
Federal court sits tomorrow morning as Geo Davis motion to cite idk tor Smith of the Advertiser for contempt will be disposed of and a decision may follow. Territorial Grand Jury reports to Judge Koblodm with numerous indictments expected including several fire vouchers. Supreme Court to hear Deputy Attorney General Flowing's motion to strike Davis' petition for re hearing in disbarment from the files.
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