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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1902
Page
4
A historic report details the so called water cure torture used in the Philippines with American soldiers supervising. It describes victims bound and forced to swallow water as a method of coercion, including procedures, safeguards, and the role of observers during the procedure.
An administered torture in New York nearly killed Stocks as he was forced to drink water. Dr Simon, monitoring his pulse, halted the flow and removed restraints as signs of unconsciousness appeared. A stimulant revived him and he later regained strength, leaving in good spirits after an hour.
The report lists measurements from a water cure trial including mouth temperature 97 degrees and pulse 66, then 94 irregular with 30 respiration. Total water 88 ounces poured in 6 minutes with various smaller amounts. Symptoms include stomach distention, rapid heart action, coughing, dilated pupils, facial and throat muscle contraction, strangling sensation and severe chest pain.
Testimony details a physician watching Henry Stocks subjected to forced water torture as part of a trial. The account describes repeated pours of water through a narrow tunnel, intense physical strain, rapid breathing, and near exhaustion before the procedure paused and resumed. The text notes the doctor monitoring vital signs and the subject's struggle to swallow.
May 20 report notes Premier Wald Rouaneau plans to resign before June 1 while Loubet forms a new government. Rouaneau meets with President Loubet and Cabinet aides, saying unity work is done and he desires to reconvene the cabinet with majority support. A separate health note discusses a vinegar remedy for a stomach ailment.
A readable fashion piece describes blouses in light fabrics with eyelet and embroidery trims, smart collars, and front plackets. It notes machine stitches, dainty ornamentation, and varied colors suitable for summer wear, highlighting differing sleeve and neck details and overall feminine appeal.
A new Chinese Bernhardt named Mutio arrives in San Hranelerg captivating the Colontiale by offering fashionable outfits. The piece notes elaborate patterns, lace, and needlework as patrons admire the showpiece garments and the exotic appeal of the design.
An unknown male underwent a careful exam showing no organic disease. Vital signs were near normal in morning, then a water intake test caused abdominal distention, facial spasm, pallor, dilated pupils, irregular pulse, and rapid breathing. Reflex vagus stimulation and brain center impact indicated nearing danger. after the test the subject showed severe pain, floating sensations, and a final irregular pulse with labored respiration.
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