22 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
1
A damaged account from St Louis discusses Hawaii considering sending a state exhibit to the 1904 fair. Governor Carter, Commissioner Macfarlane, and Secretary Reeves weigh finances, timing, and the need to display Hawaii’s products abroad. Officials fear delay could doom the exhibit and hurt Territory prestige.
A letter from Delegate Kuhio describes the arrest of Prince David Kawananakoa in Washington D C as part of a downtown disturbance. The narrative covers a bowling alley outing, a billiard hall incident, a bar altercation, police arrest, and ongoing court proceedings with remarks on privilege and potential reprimand.
Treasury statement from January 4 1904 confirms Hawaiian silver coins ceased legal tender January 1 1904 but will still be redeemed by the First National Bank of Hawaii Honolulu under prior 1903 instructions. Letter from Assistant Secretary C H Keep explains continued redemption until directed otherwise.
An old advertisement promotes a pleasanter cough remedy claiming it cures coughs without nauseating mixtures or harsh medicines. It markets a well known family formula as an easier alternative to traditional tonics.
An old advertisement touts Putnam’s Cherry Cough Comfort as a pleasant and curative remedy for coughs. It claims broad effectiveness and promises a money back guarantee, pricing the product at 25 and 50 cents.
The steamer Maui arrived from Hawaii with 650 bags Pasuhau sugar and 83 head of cattle from Kiholo. Strong head winds forced Paauhau work stoppage, weather halted discharge, and a breaker struck the boat at Laupshowboe. The vessel was lost on the rocks but no serious injuries occurred. Purser O'Brien reports details and the ship’s delay amid rough seas. Wong Kai Kah, Chinese exhibit agent, toured town before departing. Shippingmaster McCarthy’s case continues in Federal court Miyamura, tied to peonage police action.
The article says Williams and Barry will clash in a ten round fight on Saturday January 30 with the winner taking all and a draw possible if the bout goes the distance. Barry’s manager Billy Woods cites the purse and the competitors’ readiness while noting the public knows little about Williams.
London Jan 22 The Associated Press reports Japan will not accept mediation by European powers in its disputes with Russia. Meanwhile the Empress Dowager of China is said to have secured freedom from foreign control over Manchuria. January thaw triggers floods in Ohio with wrecked steamers and damaged bridge. Also reports on ice break in Pittsburg, river hazards, and a tornado that wipes out Moundville Alabama with 37 dead.
In the Podwenl Court, Yamakawa Kanazawa He kimoto and Yanehara admitted guilt after prosecution evidence. Judge Dole warned of strict prosecution as sentences may not be lightened by pleas, with trials revealing a brutal system of organized prostitution involving Japanese suspects. The hearing also covered the estate of Helin D. Friel, where F W Macfarlane’s accounts were approved and property ordered distributed to heirs.
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