05 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1902
Page
1
In a favorable agreement a Hag ent was reached pledging 2,000,000 dollars for construction of buildings and an enlargement of military posts, with a notable outcome involving 574,350 and 1,283,950 figures discussed.
The Deficiency bill passed the Senate with an amendment to Honolulu fire claims. A reasonable chance was noted that the fire amendment would be retained in the measure as it moves toward final passage.
Article outlines a fraud suit against N Taketa to set aside alleged fraudulent funds linked to K Taketa. Thayer and Hemenway represent the plaintiff. Judge Robinson orders a temporary injunction to limit defendant control of disputed goods. Wes Fleming appointed special commissioner to oversee sale of assets. T Davies & Co suit against Taketas discontinued. Henry Smith files second annual account in will case of Robert William Holt, reporting receipts and balances. Breckens prosecutes criminal information against Charles Hers and Kahanann for operating as brewers without tax. Lorenzen v Island Navigation Co. damages case pending before Judge Katee.
Kid McFadden of Ban Franci was knocked out by English pugilist Ben Jovian in the fifteenth round at the National Sporting Club London. The bout featured a coronation spring tournament and drew a large crowd with Jordan the favorite early before Jovian mounted a strong assault.
Judge Humphreys announces resignation from the First Circuit citing inadequate salary. He aims to leave by September with intent to resume private practice at King and Baker streets office. Julie Humphreys notes the resignation stems from salary, and expects it to take effect earlier if Washington allows. A July Fourth tramp in Pablo valley by the M C A drew little success amid rain and mud.
Reports from London indicate King Edward’s condition improved after surgery with doctors upbeat about recovery. Bulletin notes outpouring of relief as palace communications confirm no immediate danger and public plans for coronation festivities proceed. Meanwhile courtiers and foreign dignitaries depart as London braces for a scaled yet historic coronation era.
A London to Sun cable reports King Edward's illness due to an abscess in the upper abdomen. Doctors say the condition worsened after ten days, requiring removal of diseased tissue and imminent surgical intervention to save the monarch. Public reaction mixes awe with anxious mood as the nation faces potential regency and coronation disruption.
London June. The American flagship and embassies chief Whitehall and Mr Reid depart after appointment to the Prince and Princess of Wales luncheon. Reid will visit Portsmouth to meet Rear Admiral Crownhield, commander in chief European Station aboard a U S Navy ship. Watton went to Paris, and General Wilson’s aide John Middle will return to America.
London July 7 reports a dramatic outflow as coronation events prompt visitors to depart. The city notes rising crowds leaving for rural provinces and surrounding areas, hitting capacity and altering local traffic and lodging dynamics.
President Roosevelt gains complete power over a canal route across the isthmus with the House approving the conference agreement by eight dissenting votes. Representative Hepburn warned the Panama Company negotiations might fail and favored the Nicaragua route, calling the conference report not canal legislation.
The Navy Department has contracted to load coal from Cardigan ships for its fleet. Four ships will sail directly from Wales to Honolulu to deliver 1000 tons, with 1400 tons remaining for Mare Island. Total cargoes amount to 115000 tons. Consul Donovan reports Nicaragua coffee crops largest ever gathered.
Sidney Jordan returned from a months long inspection trip in Montesuma and surrounding areas. He traveled with Ariel Columbia and FG Beatt, who later moved to Vancouver. Jordan sent a telegram from Winnie noting plans to head to England, while Booth discussed completing the work and winding up in Hamilton.
The American bark Alden Henne, commanded by Captain Kesnel, arrived from San Francia with a cargo of general merchandise. The voyage was notably swift, completing its trip in roughly thirteen days.
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