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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1905
Page
4
The Evening Bulletin advertises subscription prices for UV and postpaid foreign at monthly quarterly and yearly rates. The piece mixes rate details with a column of war era commentary about Port Arthur Hawaii and political promises, railing against diplomacy and urging legislators to defend public interests.
A convoluted excerpt discusses war aims and strategies in the Russo Japanese context. It references Port Arthur, battles, and the need to commit resources, noting Japan's position and enemy expectations, with opinions on defensive and offensive plans amid ongoing conflict.
The piece touts a 105 edition Cardal Weather Chart and Calendar for wall display in homes and offices, printed in large quantities for widespread use. It links weather predictions to notable figures and events, cites stock-market and international tensions, and mentions wartime and political references surrounding Germany, Russia, Japan, and Britain.
The article recalls Auropatkin's initial leadership and Japan's opening strike that crippled the Russian fleet, noting European plans for a defense of Port Arthur. It argues the fortress was well prepared, yet the war quickly tested its strength as Japanese forces attacked on Russia's strongest ground.
A Kona man believed his wife vanished days before a funeral, with her body later found near Holnalow seawane. The corpse showed severe decomposition and mutilation. An autopsy by Dr. Goodhin failed to determine cause of death, though the husband is a prime figure in the case.
A Hawaiian woman Nahuyina died suddenly after her body was found in Kalina on December 22. The report notes a pig attack on the corpse and implicates relatives of the deceased in the incident. It mentions Rev Dr Arthur Lloyd of New York and Rev Dr John G Murray of Baltimore both being elected to bishoprics and declining.
Judge Lindeny presided as a police court opened with seventy cases, many described as driftwood from New Year festivities. Fourteen gamblers, all Chinamen, faced $5 fines. another batch of ten Chinamen had cases adjourned. Larceny, assault, and drunkenness saw multiple defendants fined from $1 to $10, while others faced delays and further hearings.
Dec news from New York notes Mayor McCiellan backing a municipal ownership platform and opposing Hearst aligned trusts. He aims to rally public support for fair taxation and ethical city governance, with plans to push the issue to Brooklyn division for action.
After a short holiday the Honolulu Stock Exchange resumed, with Hawaiian C & B Co listed at 73.70 and 642.25 for dividends. Transactions included 100 Honokawa at 10 and 1 Geweh at 27.75 amid talk of an uptick as Wailua and Wilder’s issues traded and dividends were noted across multiple Hawaiian companies.
A large pageant honors Japan’s victory with Berger's band leading a procession from Ania Park along King Street to Judd and Niwanu streets, ending at Thomas Square. Governor Carter will greet dignitaries, Prince Fusimi may land and be met at the wharf. Local Japanese celebrate the Port Arthur surrender with banners, decorations, and coordinated citywide arrangements.
The Haleiwa Limited, a first class train, departs Honolulu every Sunday morning at 3:22, making the two hour run. Round trip fare is about $2.00, with travel time and a pleasant day offered, and evenings spent at the Hotel Hal.
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