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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1909
Page
1
Fragmented notes discuss a KAPAA project with a legal act basis and long term water use. It mentions leasing Territory land for a plantation, a twenty five year term, and potential water privileges managed by an appointed official under the Organic Act. Governor's letters to California are noted.
Neighbors discover 94 year old widow Ada LoD Mod dead in Kahuku plantation home. Investigation finds peaceful death due to old age with no foul play. Filipino workers and plant company officials discuss welfare and employment conditions while planning burial at Kahuku.
The Honolulu post office adopts International Reply Coupons for foreign correspondence. Coupons can be exchanged for foreign postage stamps equal to a cent unit. Countries listed include Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, and more. Public awareness urged as officials note coupons are not valid for postage outside certain exchanges until national consent.
In morning session at the Inver tination county jail, Attorney Brown led a second probe into the Waikiki disturbance near the depot. McCandress and Walkite faced examination. Walkite claimed McCandives acted alone while Brown pressed for removal to jail. A heated exchange showed prior privileges affecting the case.
A proponent argues for preplanned finances urging purchase of life insurance at a fixed rate and return. The advice emphasizes that predictable outlay and known income prevent disappointment and stress the certainty of such financial products.
A major fire in Osaka on July 31 has destroyed a fifth of the city as fire crews struggle to halt the flames. In Tokyo a flood near Kuriai results in about 1,000 deaths with seven thousand houses submerged.
Chinese oil worker Tok ak Wing was shot in New York on July 31. The New York Consul reports serious injuries, with a Tapencee named Matada involved. Further details are unclear from the fragmentary report.
The Bulletin team defeated London 10 to 2 at City diamond this noon to claim the lightweight championship.
In CITY OF MEXICO the great cathedral and the American school house have been condemned as unsafe after earthquake damage. A severe shock was felt at around noon. no loss of life reported.
Point Arena California July 31 the steam schooner Winnebago went ashore and is a total wreck no lives were lost authorities report the vessel foundered on the coast near the harbor with all crew accounted for and ships stores lost to the sea
Major Winslow reports an expert lampist will visit August 12 or 15 for a general inspection of lights at Makapuu and Molokai harbor lights and to confirm they are operational before approval. The red light at the harbor will not be commissioned until outside buoys arrive. The west side buoy will be a light buoy and Molokai light is expected ready by September 1.
Word reached the city that twenty five Japanese workers returning to the Walpahu plantation were met by pickets from the Higher Wage Association. They were intimidated and fled to town. No injuries reported. Manager Bull alerted authorities and an investigation is underway. A meeting of indignation is planned this afternoon.
The Senate today passed the Urgent Deficiency Bill carrying the appropriation for the traveling expenses of the President. This action funds presidential travel costs and related allowances.
The best results from fresh fruit shipments are secured by placing orders with those who know how.
A translated copy of a Japanese Higher Wage Association order, circulated in Honolulu around May 24, urged servants at various plantations to strike during the general labor action. The document, later rescinded, described funds and coercive measures, with committees planning actions and a police chief-like coordination under the Higher Wage Association leadership.
The 160 foot long Dikses Boing dredge from the Hawaii an dodging Company arrived at Pearl Harbor after a noon harbor entry from San Francisco. It will be used by Hawaiian Dredging Company for Pearl Harbor work and can move 2000 to 3000 cubic yards per day.
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