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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
6
A heated dispute over a new base ball rule divides players and supporters nationwide as teams and leagues weigh deviations and potential bans. Boston and the American League clubs plan strong positions while protests rise from fielders and fans ahead of spring training.
In Angeles February report Perry Aung details the death of a famed quarterback Lugo on a football field. The San Bernardino County coroner investigates a kick to the chest as the cause while the body rests near San Manuel reservation. The incident underscores the dangers of football in the region and honors Lugo’s storied career.
Opponents of light batting push for rule changes as baseball leagues debate foul strike, fair ball calls, and the distance of the pitcher’s box amid calls to adjust strategies before the new season. The American League faces heated opinions as Chicago and other cities weigh adjustments to the rules that govern fouling and pitching pegs.
Berkeley reports the University of California baseball team has most positions filled by veterans with eight of nine hitting Stanford last year returning to college. Seven of nine roster likely to win spots. two fringe candidates compete with fr eshmen for outfield roles. Captain Adams and Kennet Hamilton are out. freshmen Butler Reed Cunha Schmidt Jordan contend.
The article reports a statement by William Whithy, brother of the deceased George B. binith, after the funeral. It estimates South’s estate at about 2 million dollars. The phanrner maintained residence in New York for the past seven years.
Two Vincent de Paul priests from Manila arrived aboard the Thomas in Flandula en route to a California college to study English. They praised fellow passengers and the improving Philippine scene while noting unrest and political tensions. They cited Governor Wright, Secretary Taft, and Agipay as sources of controversy, and praised Archbishop Harty handling of church matters.
The union advocates Congress action to standardize seamen skill levels and set required crew numbers to prevent undermanning following the Slocum and Rio de Janeiro tragedies. Andrew Furuseth and others urge investigations and a broad letter to lawmakers, arguing unsafe crews endangered passengers and that owners oppose changes for cost. The San Francisco court cited inadequate manning in the Rio de Janeiro case, underscoring the need for reform.
A fragmented, partisan Honolulu era notice targets Thurston and other figures. It defends Hawaiians, questions editorials and conduct, and warns against insinuations while urging fair treatment and public accountability amid Hawaii territorial politics.
Ah Sing alias Ah Choy the Chingsa, recently jailed for thefts at the Young Hotel and $45 trout, died by opium self poisoning in his room near Smith and Kekau streets after bail release. An inquest was ordered with coroner’s jury to reconvene. Also notes on Manchuria pagoda classifications.
A fragmented report notes kidney disease mortality rising in the 19th century census era with deaths threading through 1860 to 1900 figures. References to Wrights data and American Aid society discuss fears and patterns prompting concern over potential toping of deaths from kidney trouble.
A lengthy critique of J. K. Funk’s The Widow's Mite, praising its earnest appeal for psychic research and noting references to works by Savage and Crooks. The review discusses questions about fraud, spirit communication, and subconsious faculties, with attention to scholars like William Crookes and Harvard’s James. It mentions accompanying art monograph notices and other Bulletin items.
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