21 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
1
An early June earthquake shaken Tonga caused heavy rains and landslides at Pagopago. Reports indicate damage to the naval barracks and surrounding areas as authorities assess aftershocks and impacts from the tremor.
San Francisco June 21 telegraph operators of the Western Union and Postal Telegraph systems in San Francisco and Oakland have gone on strike demanding a 25 percent raise in wages. The action affects both networks and follows negotiations that stalled over pay.
Paris dispatch reports more than 100 soldiers wounded in ongoing clashes across Southern France as authorities seek ceasefire. The brief notes continued hostilities and casualties amid intensified fighting between opposing forces.
Secretary Woot submits a statement to the Promotion Committee showing the California Sierra excursion plan is meeting a snag. The document notes that the plan, long in preparation, faces a delay and references continued discussion on page 3.
The Ilawall Promotion Committee endorses sending all young women of the Territory on a Pacific Coast tour under Mrs Weatherred supervision as proposed by the Evening Bulletin. The Secretary is authorized to assist to make the trip pleasant, to broaden knowledge and interest in the Territory. The resolution was unanimously passed at the afternoon meeting in Saint John s New Brunswick.
H. R. Stackable, an agent of the Board of Immigration, spent months in Europe, the Azores, and Madeira Islands and has sent three shipments of laborers from these places. He has returned, with continuation noted on page 2.
The celebration committee met at the Executive building at noon and settled a tentative program for Independence Day. Prizes totaling $25 will be awarded for park events and a big parade features infantry and Marines. A military parade is scheduled and admissions for sports are arranged at Ash Park. Key organizers include A Thompson John Wise and Col Samuel Johnson. The day includes fireworks at 2 pm and a program of songs, readings, and a national salute.
Word came of the death of Samuel Lowden at his Santa Cruz home on the ninth. Funeral services were held on the tenth and he is interred in Cypress Lawn Cemetery in Santa Cruz. Lowden was well known in Honolulu where he formerly lived, and his widow has the sympathy of many friends in her bereavement.
Ex mayor Schmitz asks authorities to release him from prison citing ill health. The appeal appears to be submitted from San Prancisco on June 20 and hinges on his medical condition.
The home team edged the Seals as Joy saved the day by striking out seven in seven innings and batting for power. Waliey Diy returned to form on the mound with a four inning relief performance pushing a late rally over the Seals. The Commuters and Seals combined for 28 hits and 10 two baggers with two $10 fines levied on Moriarty and Higbee for umpire criticisms.
San Francisco telegraph operators, the focal group in a labor dispute, are expected to strike tomorrow after negotiations stalled. The move risks interruptions across commercial communications and swift attention from business leaders and local officials.
The petition seeks removal of Robert Emmett Burke as executor of Mannie L. Burke estate for misappropriation of funds and failure to perform duties. It alleges Burke and C. Taylor diverted about $40,000 in stock proceeds, valued around $10,000 in estate stocks, and failed to account to the estate. Territorial court action would replace Burke with Will W. Chamberlain, with Judge Robinson to hear Monday morning, June 24.
Tokio reports Premier Hayashi rejects claims that Ambassador Aoki will be recalled from Washington. The denial comes amid ongoing diplomatic notes and a steady Tokyo Washington line, with no change announced.
Miss Sadler moves up several spots after the latest vote tally in the Pacific States Contest. She climbs from a lower position to within reach of Miss Rose, with Callie Lucas of Hono Into and Miss Todd remaining notable contenders. Five weeks remain until the official count and schools close for vacation, inviting greater voter participation as communities rally to support preferred candidates.
An OS WH writer arrives in Hawaii with two cameras to cover the islands and take photos for articles. She is greeted by the Promotion Committee and plans to produce a strong advertisement for Hawaii. The text notes long service and changes in leadership at a royal institution and mentions correspondences with the acting governor.
Sydney reports a new gold strike near Ballarat spurring a rush of prospectors to stake claims. The discovery draws crowds to the cemetery area where the gold vein was found, signaling potential mining activity and increased local interest.
Paris reports ongoing disturbances in the south of France. An odd note mentions retired heavyweight James J. Jottries buying a local annual event on Spransy street, Laos, with a strange implication of a September 1 deadline. A confused mention of Dr PT Vai Paewel’s disappearance adds to the unsettled tone of the item.
The piece notes frequent robberies outpacing wars and urges individuals to use a safe deposit box. It suggests a 50 cent monthly rate and emphasizes personal security measures as prudent amid rising crime.
Fragmentary text suggests a coastal trade note mentioning alligator pears pineapples and hanaves with unsure context and disrupted phrasing. No clear event date location or organizations are readable.
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