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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1904
Page
1
Honolulu reports Admiral Togo's fleet actions on June 13 at Port Arthur. Japanese torpedo flotillas laid mines and returned safely. Novik led ten destroyers out of Port Arthur. a gun exchange occurred with no damage. Chitose heard explosions at 4 p.m. local time. Takahira.
Attorney George Davis plans to resume his practice in federal court tomorrow morning. His petition for admission to all courts in the Territory is before the Supreme Court with a hearing set for next Monday. Justice Waterh is onboard the Siberia and arrives Friday as the new Supreme Court prepares its first session. Davis also has a petition before Circuit Judge Robinson to practice in District Courts, expected to be acted on soon.
A Japanese man named Menouchi attacked Oste's wife with a knife in Kolos early this morning, inflicting severe throat wounds. He then slashed his own throat and cut his abdomen. Deputy Sheriff Kahlbaum took charge. both victims are not believed to be fatally injured. The motive is unknown.
An anxious letter from the Rev Kolopapela of Pelekunu Molokai requests an in person audience with Acting Governor Atkinson. He praises public service and hopes for a gracious reception but notes government affairs prevent a favorable reply. Also reported are payrolls of National Guard for Washington dispatch and Parker ranch dispute submitted to Judge Dear for resolution.
The Territory of Hawaii petitions against Wm. McCandless for unlawfully obstructing a highway from King Street to Hee Mill by erecting a fence on March 11, 1904. The obstruction spans about 100 to 150 feet in width 10 to 15 feet and is claimed as a permanent obstruction. The petitioner seeks an injunction and removal of the obstruction.
At the 1904 board meeting President Lo Plukham presented a table of supplies for July to December, noting delays and legal issues. The report covers food inspections, destruction of questionable sardine shipments, sanitary improvements, and plans for a new insane asylum building with references to inspectors and the Attorney General on various opinions. Also noted are forthcoming actions on importations of livestock, inspectorate requests, and a map of local legal cases including embezzlement and land fund indictments.
A Maui political struggle centers on whether Home Rule or Democratic factions gain the island's backing for Delegate to Washington. Rumors say Maui may shift toward Home Rule if July convention adopts liberal policy. else fusion with Democrats could loom. Observers warn a split Home Rule could leave Maui with limited legislative influence.
Kalihi-waena school held morning joining exercises with opening song America and a sequence of recitations and songs. Students performed The Children’s Story Welcome pieces and group numbers across rooms 1 2 3 4 5 6 with titled songs and choruses.
P C Martin died at the Hospital for neuabien at 41:30 today after a lingering illness. Funeral tomorrow at 1 p.m. from the parents residence on Vineyard street in charge of Excelsior Lodge. Born in Honolulu, he was under thirty, a bookbinder by trade and held offices in the city. Deputy Attorney General Fleming entered nolPross in cases of embezzlement against B Vivian Richards under five indictments. The Japanese servant Takade's quarters were robbed last night between 7 and 6 o clock. The Star Dairy properties will be sold at private sale. Juror absence delayed Judge Gear's court proceedings this morning. Territory Grand Jury convenes. J Rntell oreman holds a lesson tomorrow.
A June 15 disaster on the excursion steamer General Slocum off New York’s East River left many women and children dead after a fire broke out aboard. The ship, crowded with 200 to 500 passengers during a Sunday School outing, burned as panic spread and victims leaped or were overwhelmed by flames. The boat was beached at Hell Gate and burned to the waterline. 212 bodies recovered so far with total fatalities unknown.
Three Japanese transports in the Straits of Korea report encounters with Russian warships. Two escaped. the fate of the third is unknown. Admiral Skrychoff sails from Vladivostok toward disrupting Japanese lines. Novik sighted at Port Arthur and returns undamaged.
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