Druggist Newman Ends Financial Troubles
Druggist Newman, recently toiling over a struggling Honolulu drug store venture, killed himself in his McCully Homestead cottage after failed attempts to raise capital. Neighbors and authorities noted mounting debt, sleepless nights, and a deteriorating mood before the morning gunshot. A coroner’s inquest was convened as details of his past business struggles and questionable funds emerged.
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KR. Newman
Fort
Mulcide
McCully
Pawan
Newman
Himeult
Coleman
Newman Cottage
Neman
Smith & Wesson
Hor Xcreame
Mr. Diets
Mee
Chillingworth
Boon
Kaman
Benson & Smith
Honolulu
Maleland
Bis
Banka
Inolor
bin Ute
Mra Newman
Bay
Legislature Clarks on Stand in Territorial Court Testimony
In Judge Gear’s Hawaii court this morning the County Act case Board of Public Institutions versus Superintendent of Public Works Cooper et al was heard. McClanahan sought to amend, the Journal issue was debated, and Secretary Carter testified to receiving Act No. 1 from the Governor. The session involved demands to produce House and Senate journals, questions of custody, and debates on legality of compelling custody and production of documents.
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Geary Court
County Act
Board of Public Intitutions
Superintendent of Public Works
Cooper Et al
McClanahan
House
Senate
Andrews
Journale
Gear
Representa
Cooper
Docimente
Davin
Thielen
Loucks
Iuvidae
Mather
Senate Hill
McClanatian
Geo. N
Territory of Hawaii
Tim
Carlor
Davie
Territory
Carter
Cuvier
Mystery of Koa Posts Forensic Post Theft Recount
A 19th century labeled report claims a tall Englishman, Cresswell P. Rooke, entered Queen Emma hall to steal iron posts. Police hunted the culprit as a crowd watched a carriage exit, while Rooke’s actions were described with irony and local gossip in the Evening Bulletin. The tale mixes crime, social commentary, and a printer’s ad note about tender calls and real estate.
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Queen Emma Hall
Noone
Cresswell P. Rooke
Allaht
Rooke
Bety
Mas
Wells Fargo & Co Express Low Rates Ad From San Francisco
An old advertisement from Wells Fargo & Co Express highlights reduced shipping rates from San Francisco. It lists various weight tiers including 40 pounds, 10 pounds, 1 pound, 20 pounds, 75 pounds, and 100 pounds with a blue designation 681.
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Blue
Unpaid Bills and Senate Communications Featured in Hawaii Session
The Hawaii Territorial Legislature reports discuss unpaid bills through June 100%. A Senate request seeks to insert 400.23 in Senate Bill No. 4, amid committee actions on special appropriations. Majority and minority views address a health board claim and Kalin’s Home expense case, with ongoing testimony noted.
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House
Gear
BH Cane
Senate
Lam
Territory of Hawaii
William Bavidoe
Mir. Hareia
Finance
Offien
W. W. Jineria
Damien
Jonah Kumalae
H. M. Kantho
Prank Andrade
Nakaloh
Minand Hyd Kaloka
W. P. Hale
Ninkew Ihe
J. W. Kalin
Harrie
Oour
Ben
Kalua
Ohio Republicans Nominate Herrick Endorse Roosevelt
The Republican State Convention in Columbus nominated Myron Herrick for governor by acclamation with no opposing candidate. The party endorsed President Roosevelt and Hanna and Foraker in the Senate, signaling continued protectionist policy and likely stance on tariff revision. Herrick is seen as a strong candidate whose fate depends on future interparty and statewide alignments.
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Columbus
Ohio
Myron Herrick
Merrick
Roosevelt
Hanna
Foraker
United Alee Senate
Herrick
Middle West
Roosevelt's Tour Near the End
President Roosevelt arrived in Springfield after a brief stop at Lincoln. He will visit Decatur and reach Indianapolis tonight where his tour ends. Tomorrow morning he departs Indianapolis for Washington directly.
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Springfield
Cowboy Battle at St. Francis Ends in Seven Deaths
A deadly gunfight between Berry family members and cowboys in St. Francis Kansas left seven combatants dead. The clash arose over cowboys cutting wire fences around the area.
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AT. Francis
Kan. Jung
Berry
Cotton Market Flurry Shakes New York on Crop Shortfall
New York June 4 prices surged on the Cotton Exchange after reports that this year’s American cotton crop will fall short of official estimates. Traders watched for further USDA or weather news as futures climbed and trading activity intensified across the session.
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New York, N.Y
Cotton Exchange
Chinese Starving Million Canton China June 4
Reports from Kwang si province indicate severe hunger as crops fail across the region. Officials warn conditions could worsen without relief measures and prompt aid efforts. Local residents report rising food shortages and price spikes amid the drought and disrupted harvests.
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Canton
China
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Henson, Smith & Co
Alameda
New Knox
the Kash Co., Ltd
Waverley Block
Gory Agt RQ In
Navneas
Jobron Drug Co
Waskly Bulletin
San Francisco
Unpaid Bis Agl
Taken UD
Prias Committee
Arrow Brand
Paeinres Fonenas
Iran
Manufacturers
Honolulu, T. H
ST. Petersburg
Russia
Tropic
Port Stephens
Australia
Tropic Wa
Kansas
Kansas City
Kan
Mississippi
St, Louiet
Louis, Mo
Cal
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