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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
1
The bill to raise the duty on coal to the present tariff level passed Congress and goes to the President for signature. Senate amendments to halt duties on anthracite have cleared both chambers. It is expected to end the coal famine and increase supplies by prompting imports and releasing coal now held by operators for higher prices.
Washington January 14 The House Judiciary Committee chairman introduced a resolution seeking authority to report the committee opinion on Congress powers to seize coal mines and railroad lines transporting coal.
United States Minister Bowen arrived in Kingston on the way home and expressed optimism that U S troubles will be settled without resort to The Hague tribunal. In San Francisco, market notes show Hawaiian Commercial at 4212, Honokau 13.84, Makaweui 15.34, Paauhau 1534, with no buyers for Onomea.
Chaotic report claims a large portrait of Queen Emma and a Neiman artwork appeared in the Capitol throne room. Officers note the Emma image likely belonged to a hospital or charity event, while another exhibit was reportedly tied to a local estate.
In a Pallee Court morning session a domestic disturbance involving Ayako and her husband ended with Judge Wilcox urging the couple to mend their quarrel. The judge warned that rifts in family life are common and advised them to get along. The article references a 62 year old Ah Shun and mentions a Pantheon balloon tied to a hunting season, with unclear specifics.
The Rapid Transit line expansion aims to run 10 cars in May or June, opening up about a thousand acres in the Kaimumi tract not yet on the market. Property owners expect growth as the line progresses toward Waikiki and Kalihi, with the route extending past Beretania Street to Kapalama Park and potentially toward Telegraph Hill, bringing new homes and cooler climates to Kalakaua and Waialae areas.
Music of muddy rumors surrounds a potential race between Racine Murphy and Agaravation as horses linger in the stable. A rumor about a forthcoming challenge circulates, with mentions of Helene Weing and a planned port visit on Saturday.
An appeal by Sumner fills the court with contention as Mr Davis argues the decree should be enforced. Witnesses describe errors in records, while questions arise about stay of execution and equity. The proceedings emphasize enforcement and potential stays as the court weighs mandamus limits.
Collector of the Port A Blackall reports a statement by Masry Fortune one of three sisters ent auhiere aboard the Vincennes claiming they were stowaways. Fortune and companions Daniet Ota ro and Charley were placed in the bow given a compass water and provisions as the French captain arranged passage toward land the voyage began around 1:80 o'clock and ended with arrival at the Quarantine wharf where the ship’s crew secured the craft and documented the incident apology
Governor Dole weighs a federal program amid talks of a policy shift and funding conditions. The decision centers on public building space rules and possible government backing, with officials debating timing and impact.
A Honolulu chamber meeting at the Mackfeld building, presided by View President My Cooke, discussed various members and the upcoming vote on J. Crawley as examiner member. The quarantine wharf committee submitted a claim settlement for Menara Cantle & Cooke, Ltd., detailing payments of 4288.4 and interest, with a settlement dated September 16th, 1900, noted by Hackfeld & Co Ltd and Cartle & Cooke Ltd, directors.
Washington January 14 The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations adopted an amendment to the Cuban reciprocity treaty. The amendment states that the twenty percent tariff reduction on Cuban sugar cannot be further reduced by a preference given to another country.
Berlin reports deny Germany seeks Colombia’s interests in the Panama Canal. Rumors spread uncertainty about German motive for Colombia’s action. At Nanaimo an explosion of nitroglycerine at Departure Bay killed seven men and injured many. A draft commission for Withiam and Haywood was discussed, with postponement of consideration. A joint chamber report urged a new information bureau and a ten cent tax to aid tourism, while local merchants faced wharf and enforcement issues.
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