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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
8
Chicago photographer Matthew J. Stef unveils an automatic device that creates tiny photographs in twenty seconds. A dime triggers a camera shutter, exposing a subject through a small hole. the developed plate drops into a chemical bath for final image output valued as a compact, stand‑alone picture.
London June 6 The District Railway sanctioned Charlen T Yerkes plan to electrify the system with work estimated at two years. An electric traction company will be formed and Yerkes group pledged up to 1 000 000 to aid the railroad while the syndicate has bought shares totaling 2 125 000 and may acquire more. The Honolulu Photo Supply Co. advertises plates and cameras.
A Hawaii island drought cripples water access from Hamakua to Hilo with inland wells vanishing. Residents fear continued dry spells and demand relief, including importing mainland rainmakers as boats schedule arrivals and departures, and government notes two to three months of dry weather ahead.
In San Pedro California caving bank reveals a long buried whaling captain’s remains on Deadman's Island near the harbor entrance. A rope shows the crew hanged him after mutiny, and the bones suggest a century old grave. Evidence points to a hangman’s rope still wrapped around the skeleton.
In New York June, Thomas W Lawson is barred from competing in the trial races preceding the America's Cup events. The Independence will not be chartered for him by members of the New York Yacht Club, despite a challenge committee's decision to reconsider. Secretary Oddie released the correspondence after today’s meeting.
Wray Taylor has returned and the Amateur Orchestra will resume work to be in shape for the Fourth of July. He stated he will likely call a meeting next Tuesday night to organize with new music and eager members ready to begin.
Washington reports Lieutenant Richard H Townley of the Navy has been court martialed in Manila and sentenced to dismissal. The ruling concerns recent commissary irregularities. The sentence requires presidential approval to take effect.
The University of Pennsylvania crew failed to compete at Henley on the Thames racing from July 5 to 6, as the varsity party of fifteen rowers plus coxswain and two substitutes, coached by Ellis Ward, did not reach the course.
Judge Hurnham of the District Court ruled the town cigarette tax law constitutional and that penalties may attach to cigarette sellers and property owners of buildings where sales occur. The American Tobacco Company said it will appeal.
Three new two story houses rising on Beretania street near a building offer five bedrooms parlor sitting dining reception rooms kitchen pantry and baths with large yards and cement walks connected to sewerage ready for occupancy around late June rent 460 per month Also a separate two story house on Kinau street available for 50 per month
London reports a heated Commons debate over War Office horse buying for South Africa. Sir Blaower Maple cites alleged price gouging and broken horses bought abroad, calls for a committee. Lord Stanley says inquiry planned. Broderick cites funds spent in Finland Canada Australia Hungary and the US. Kitchener telegram notes 60,000 troops mounted.
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