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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1904
Page
1
A San Francisco sugar quotation reports 5.09 cents for M degree Centrif ugale with a prior quote of 3.84375 cents. A cablegram from J Poltitz, San Francisco, to the Waterhouse Trust Co. disseminates the data.
New York June 16 tragedy on the General Slocum reports a mounting death toll feared to exceed five hundred after a fire swept the steamer near Hell Gate. Divers recover charred bodies as reporters recount heroism of tug crews and the community mourns. Captain Van Schaick faces scrutiny while crew statements vary.
On the waterfront a feud between the whippine masters known as the crimp era renewed. Frank Turk had William McCarthy arrested for embazzlement after Turk claimed McCarthy took $2 from a sailor to hand to Turk. McCarthy says the money came from a ship carpenter to aid his partner Turk. The incident echoes a past war between Turk and Oscar Lewis and draws curious interest along the docks.
The Fourth of July Literary Committee requests a meeting at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon in the root garden of the Young Hotel to discuss celebration activities.
The jury retired at 2:20 PM to begin deliberations in the Kamalee Johnson conspiracy case amid high public interest. Court observers noted the proceedings included detailed testimony about the alleged scheme and defense arguments challenging the prosecution's timeline.
The Hawaii Supreme Court granted George A. Davis immediate admission to practice in all courts. Chief Justice Frear announced the decision after a prior suspension through October 1, 1904, noting previous unseemly conduct but granting full and immediate admission. Davis expressed gratitude and pledged to uphold court dignity while seeking equal treatment among the bar.
J W Jones elected chairman and a general committee of twenty one appointed to organize the Fourth of July celebration. A separate finance committee was named to raise funds, with subcommittees in literary, musical, printing, and sports. Meetings set for Friday at 11 in the Capitol building to draft the program.
CHICAGO June 22 The second day’s session of the Republican National Convention opened with Temporary Chairman Root presiding Joseph G Cannon was elected permanent chairman The platform endorses protection and reciprocity with care to American industry labor and capital equal rights Chinese Exclusion Act favored Hawaii delegation seats and rules amendments discussed The National Committee men elected Opposed nomination of Fairbanks for vice president. RUSSIANS AMBUSHED. NEWCHWANG Manchuria June 22 Russians ambushed near Kiachou sending 1200 men. TEXAS FOR PARKER. SAN ANTONIO Texas June 22 Democrats defend Judg er of New York. TRANSPORT CARRIED COIN. VLADIVOSTOK Siberia June 22 The transport Sado fined 1 000 000 in gold.
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