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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1910
Page
4
A vivid caution touts Ruberoid roofing as a superior fire resistant and heat retaining material. It claims coal sparks won’t ignite roofs, while Ruberoid’s gum gives seven teen years of wear, flexibility, and color varieties in red brown and green.
English papers mock Patten as he sails from Liverpool to New York aboard the Mauretania. The dispatch notes criticism of Patten’s methods in the cotton market and suggests rising scrutiny of his deals, while signaling sympathy from the Pall Mall Gazette toward his recent setbacks.
A violent eruption on Mount Etna sends a twenty foot lava wall over villages. Twelve new craters open. observatory destroyed. Martial law declared in affected district as engineers, soldiers, and doctors rush to the scene. Lava devastates fertile land and forces evacuations.
Dr Jordan, president of Stanford University since 1891, announced plans to retire at age sixty five under Carnegie Fund rules. He will seek Carnegie Pension Fund benefits and a reduced yearly income of 400 dollars, aiming to devote his remaining years to research and scholarly work.
A new bank run by women for women will open locally, with a single male messenger allowed as a token exception. Five hundred women have joined the effort, and funds are set at $25 for the entry, while general access plans and transfers from male staff are described, though some details are unclear.
In Washington the House Naval Affairs Committee weighed the fate of Peary proofs on the North Pole. National Geographic Society members urged public disclosure while Peary declined, wanting exclusive use for articles. The committee adjourned without a vote and planned to reconvene Tuesday.
Gustav Litenthal and his brother Ottar claim to hold a patent that could invalidate the Wright brothers patent on flight. He says their device uses controlled power and could launch a person from a home to fly like a bird, and expects royalties from the Wrights if infringement is proven. He criticizes the Wrights for slow progress and anticipates court action to enforce or block the Wells patent.
A recount of early aeronautic experiments discussing weight tests and single operator effort. It notes the idea of powered flight by a single person, mentions albatross observations, curved wing adjustments, and Wright brothers' pursuit of motor power to achieve controlled flight.
Niagara Falls New York March 6 two men swept into the Canadian channel of the Niagara River were carried over Horseshoe Falls. A wrecked boat and debris marked the foaming torrent as rescuers and workers heard a yell before the men disappeared. Authorities later identified one man as Dr W M M Gray of Washington and noted the other as Merrick Gray an army medical museum official.
Police head to St Francis to protect natives as Sugar Cane Strikers pillage surrounding country. French cruiser moving toward the area to aid in safeguarding the region and wildlife, including elk, amid a broader confrontation with local forces and governors.
The article discusses Burban k or Mr Burbank and his seed experiments in Santa Rosa during March. It describes ongoing plant variety testing, soil selection, and dedicated efforts over years that shaped great plant possibilities. It notes public impression of Burbank's work and the significance of his horticultural innovations.
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