26 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
1
The concurrent resolution was presented in the house today and adopted by an overwhelming vote. It requests Hon. H.H. Cooper to withdraw his resignation and retain the office of Superintendent of Public Works in Kalminot, representative of the third district.
The House discussed a resolution regarding 2880 barrels of cement owned by the Public Works Department, noting only 754 barrels drawn and none recorded in government work. A three member special committee was appointed to investigate the missing cement and its path, amid concerns over centralized governance and political factionalism. Continued in Page 8.
Attorney General Andrews presents a report to the Supreme Court of the Territory of Hawaii regarding alleged unprofessional conduct by attorneys in the Sumner case. Humphreys and Thompson & Watson face charges, while others are exonerated. the document responds to requests for investigation and outlines initial findings and actions.
Police continue search for Yanagi the Kwa murderer. A trunk search tied to a suspected shipment by train from Walesa to Moflinl yielded nothing suspicious. A Japanese helper traced to Hwa aided police and recovered the cane knife used in the killings in a cane field 20 to 400 feet from the scene. Further inquiry identified the murderers by the evidence.
Attorney General Andrews reported to the Supreme Court urging swift investigation of charges against Attorney A Humphreys and Franklin Thompson in the Sumner matter. Humphreys asked the Court to hear the case promptly, waive citation, and allow voluntary appearance to proceed without delay.
Judge De Bolt authorized a clerk to issue a First National Bank of Hawaii check for 48025 to John K Sumner. Sumner collected the funds early this morning at the Judiciary Building, with Supreme Court Clerk George Lucas present. The notice also advertises the Weekly Bulletin and local promotions featuring warm weather beverages and sales at Sacha’s, with Hodges’ soda fountain offering free cream soda to customers.
An OCR fragment from a Wells Fargo and Co. Express advertisement mentions low rates from San Francisco andrieben bogus garbled figures, referencing mortgage tools, the Masonic Temple and a telephone, with unclear metrics and misread text. The readable bits indicate travel or express service rates and locations but lack coherent data or dates.
Notice to fire claimants holding insurance warrants up to number 1000 inclusive. Submit certificates of award to First National Bank on or after June 22 to receive payment. Special Disbursing Agent W. MacLennan announced this clearance and payout instruction.
In colors too that will not fade See our new stat parting suits for Nan and Cilem ATA BADIM.
Bogota June 2 The Colombian Senate elected an active opponent of the Hay Herran Canal Treaty as its president at a special session. The move is seen as a test of strength that could jeopardize final ratification of the treaty.
Sgrade Servia reports on the throne accession and the likely stance of the government toward the assassins of King Alexander. The piece notes urgent measures and anticipated retaliation as authorities seek to restore order.
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