14 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
1
Citizens meet at the Capitol to discuss county government and the failed County Act. Ex Governor Dole and Attorney Robertson weigh whether the Legislature can draft a workable act, and the need to authorize immediate appropriations while a new plan is formed.
The text discusses a clash between congressional control over Hawaiian affairs and local independence in county government. It references Section 80 of the Or Bane Act and contrasts governors judiciary appointments with local self rule, noting uncertainty about immediate steps. A 1904 notice from Local Inspectors in Juneau to Honolulu outlines duties of inspecting vessels and licenses in local waters, signed by Whitney and Lahners.
In a keenly contested Sunday game at Laupahohoe the picked nine defeated manager A C Palfrey's team 10 to 5. The crowd filled reserved seats and bleachers as the Hamakus coast champions contemplate a Hilo rematch before any further games, with no coast games planned until teams brush up or import players. The family of the late Vincent Fern has a card of thanks in today's Bulletin.
F. M. Germyn recounts narrowly escaping the Iroquois Theatre blaze in Chicago. He and companion Smith missed seating choices and fled as gas tanks exploded, seeing the hall collapse and victims piled in the exit area. Germyn stresses lack of fire safety measures and exits in the crowd, and safety failures surrounding the tragedy.
A revolver in Detective McDume’s coat pocket discharged at the Waverley barber shop on Bethel Avenue after he removed his coat. The bullet shattered a window four to five feet from the ground, narrowly missing barber Antone Braga, and drilled a hole in the pane. Witnesses report no injuries beyond the glass damage.
After the installation of officers of Mawatian Lodge No. 21 in the Mae Sonie Temple, a well attended banquet was served. Dr. Wood presided and toasts followed for the Grand Lodge of California Masonic Home, the Eastern Star, and Masonry.
Berlin reports Japan will relinquish Manchuria claims while preserving Korean influence. Japan also proposes neutral Korean borders. Port Said notes two Japanese cruisers and a Russian battleship leaving for Lae. Washington reports favoring consulates at Mukden and Antong. Montevideo notes revolutionary forces pressuring the government. Balonca records a Turkish powder magazine explosion killing thirty Turkish guards.
A Tuesday dispatch reports High Sheriff Brown ordering an arrest via wireless telegram from Sheriff Cones of Kauai seeking a Youutake with about 1100 in coin for embezzlement. Searches for the man Mikahala and others yielded no trace. unrelated notes mention court actions, naval movements, and a manslaughter case set for July.
The High Sheriff dismissed a morning report calling Kapal the Red Light Head of the group and accused the paper of misrepresenting events. He praised the police as efficient and trustworthy, saying Kaual remained a quiet, bland community.
Mystic Shrine Aloha Temple installs officers at a banquet after a ceremony. Key positions filled include Illustrious Potentate M. Ke Grossaian and Chief Rabban C. L. Crabbe, with several other officers and trustees named. Attendees included Charles L. Patton, Pete JL, Grigey Holt, and Henry J. Highton.
The Medmarket superintendent, amid the unsettled County Act status, moved all market revenues from bank deposits and paid them to the Public Works Department under Molloway. The Lai Koolau schooner delivered 200 units at the airlock, with further details unclear from the fragmented report.
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