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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
The article recounts the plight of leprosy patients sent to Molokai for decades and the mistaken diagnosis that doomed many to isolation. It notes recent steps by the Legislature to recall residents to Kalihi Receiving Hospital for examination, with eleven marked for reexamination and ten found fit, while one awaits a final decision.
Sugar harvest progress reported as shipments of roughly 200 000 tons are afloat and about 80 percent of the harvest has been cut. Major producers Cortie & Cooke and Castle & Swank ship substantial portions, with 3 871 tons arriving aboard the maltetaned ship. Continued discussion on page 5.
Reports from Walala and Ewa plantations indicate Japanese workers return to some fields while others remain out. Notices warn that laborers must report to work or quit and risk loss of pay. Deadline set for Tuesday noon June 8, 1900, with managers enforcing the order.
A well known Madison attorney Vives received a tempting offer of ten thousand dollars to travel to Portugal, detour potential emigration, and oppose Japanese labor harm in Hawaii. Vivien, arriving by the Claudine, claimed the plan aimed to block Japanese influx but admitted a Honolulu representative sought him to counter emigration and recruit Japanese workers for high wages.
The Central Committee recommended A F Dudds to Governor Frenr for a Board of Public Instruction seat to replace Judge Perry and named Alexander Lindsay George Herbert and W L Moore for the Lunacy Commission as provided by the recent Latatats. All names were endorsed and expected to be appointed. The governor planned announcements but took a day off.
Report from the Board of Health details seven deaths from contagious diseases in Honolulu between May 17 and May 21, listing spinal meningitis one, whooping cough five, and diphtheria one, alongside price quotas for sugar and beets in San Francisco.
The message advises sending business to the speaker for delivering messages and parcels. It guarantees satisfaction in all cases and promotes prompt service.
Agrarian agitation spurs laborers to wake up as townsfolk meet to reconcile and urge Japanese workers to return. Sheriff Jarrett reports half of Wataina villagers back at work. Kawailoa men at work per statement from the agent. Continued on Page 3.
Governor Frear took a day off to hike with naturalist John Murc roughs to Konahuani, a mountain near the pall. The party plans a careful return, defending the governor against any naturefake claims. The recent gambling arrests involved Territorial Messenger Service staffers.
A chaotic court scene emerges as a protester files a suit alleging a biased rat suit setup. Community leaders and legal observers weigh motives, with tensions rising as reports describe behind the scenes influence and disputed claims in the case.
Justice Stafford of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia set aside the $11,000 judgment secured by Dr. English against ex Queen Liliuokalani. The ruling cites lack of awareness of summons service amid English claiming a large fee for sending the Queen during a serious illness.
Newport News Shipbuilding Company awarded contract to construct four steamers for Southern Pacific Railway service from New York City to Gulf ports.
Trustees announce end of league games in Honokeda with competition deemed wrong. A sale plan was proposed at Frank Thompson’s office to sell land and improvements, pending Rapid Transit Company approval. Proceeds would be used to retire debts and distribute remaining funds to trustees and contributors over two years while the league seeks professional baseball ventures.
The State militia arrived at McCloud on June 8 and took possession of the town. Light and power plants have resumed under guard. Martial law is expected to be declared. In related news, King James won the Brooklyn handicap race in a large crowd with betting widespread.
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