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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1903
Page
4
A fragmented report describes varied subscription prices for the Evening Bulletin and adjacent foreign language notices. Amid garbled text, references appear to a legislative committee, a Hawaiian display proposal, and opposition from District Attorney Breckeney regarding a county bill.
Citizens discuss extending the Hawaiian Cable Company franchise and delaying competition. Officials note Honolulu’s growth may support another firm in ten years, while advocates urge a thirty year extension for stability and pricing control. The paper highlights resistance to broader franchise terms and a push to align with legislative actions.
Lawmakers clash over a proposed $49,000 appropriation for a territorial exposition. Critics and supporters cite educational value and costs, with arguments that past funds yielded little return. Officials warn the money may be wasted without clear benefits to residents.
A historical discussion notes Dartmouth College v Woodward and asserts the charter cannot be impaired without violating the U S Constitution. It questions Hawaii territorial contracts, urging prompt appropriation to cover unpaid bond obligations for road projects from Waianae to Kahuku, amid legislative contention and public notices. The piece cites the Evening Bulletin pricing and a business index.
Transact banking in all departments with collections, exchange, letters of credit, drafts, and transfers. Terms include deposits at 2 to 4 percent annual interest, trust and safe-keeping, accountants for corporations, savings with 12 percent, and insurance agency for fire marine and life. Office at 924 Bethel St.
Claus Spreckels & Co bankers list San Francisco agents and affiliated banks in London New York Chicago Hong Kong Yokohama Sydney and Vancouver. Deposits received loans secured commercial and travelers credits issued and bills of exchange bought and sold. Collections promptly accounted for.
Pioneer Building and Loan Association announces Twenty-fifth Series of Block IV now opened along with a monthly deposit plan. Officers listed include J. L. McLean as President and J. A. Lyle as Vice President with Geo. Denison as Treasurer and A. Gear as Secretary. Directors named include J. L. Meleas Wilder A. V. GearGeo Fe Sem bieon J. D. Holt and others. Judd Building Merchant.
The Yokohama Specie Bank Limited reports subscribed capital of yen 24,000,000 with paid up capital of yen 18,009,000 and a reserve fund of yen 1,810,000. The bank conducts collection bills of exchange drafts letters of credit and general banking. Interest on fixed deposits offered at monthly rates. Branch of the Yokohama Specie Bank.
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