10 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1903
Page
1
Senator Burrows pressed the Cuban Reciprocity treaty with President Roosevelt arguing for a fixed five year tariff reduction term. The Washington delegation plans to oppose ratification unless the five year limit is set. Roosevelt’s stance remains undecided.
A store advertises perfumes and accessories including perfume atomizers toilet waters fancy cases kodaks calendars brushes fancy soaps and other items suitable for holiday gift shopping. The message emphasizes affordable prices and broad supply for friends and loved ones.
Honolulu dispatch reports Governor Sanford Dole praising Hearst and Mackay for annexation influence while noting local comment and the Examiner is sending cable news. Historical Society announces its annual meeting with officers, papers, and a talk by De N. A. Emerson on Kamehameha the Great and a canoe paddle incident.
Local dispute at Lanai ranch centers on an execution against the Gibson estate in probate. Attorney C W Rankford warned officials to avoid interference as disputes over ownership and a note for twelve thousand dollars unfold, with resistance to levying cattle and livestock.
Early today Japanese sailor T Omouko visited Fred Makino on Merchant Street recounting a three day and two night ordeal clinging to an overturned sampan off Kauku pa. He drifted with rain water scarce, ropes and a cloth flagged hope. natives sheltered him after he reached shore.
A fractured report notes that locals including Joby Ste Venus and Kalant aided a sampan crew after a landing. On the next day the Japanese visitor, in Honolulu, held a feast for his saviors at a Kakaa ke house and offered $40 for the rescue, which the natives declined as excessive.
Two equal thirds of Kahololoa land on Oahu coast transfer from John K. Sumner to Oahu Railway and Land Company and Dowsett Company, sold to Witter & Co. The Wilder Company plans lumber yards with rail links ready by March, enabling direct shipment along Oahu rail and coast. Mi. Hackford & Co. Ltd. serve as agents. steamship Gaalii departed Yokohama January 3, due January 13.
A Loulaon of Hamakua argues a four cent coffee bounty could draw mainland capital and American workers to Hawaii’s islands, boosting export revenue and securing long term protection. He cites private Washington contacts and ongoing discussions with local growers as evidence Congress may grant the incentive, predicting a major industry resurgence if implemented.
Washington report notes the House Committee on Territories unanimously backs the Fire Claims bill. Hawaii Senatorial inquiry prompted a $2,000,000 Treasury payment plan to fund awards from the Fire Claims Commission. Honolulu cheers as Pratt’s Washington work bears fruit and Chamber of Commerce leaders foresee broader prosperity.
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