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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
1
In San Francisco on May 1 the steamer Whittier towing the ship Fullerton departed for Honolulu carrying 25 000 barrels of oil.
Community laments delays in distributing emergency funds. Citizens fear a blockage between Governor, Secretary, and Treasury. Authorities discuss progress as Treasury Agent MacLennan works to resolve fire claims and payments. The money sits idle in vaults, hoped to circulate to assist claimants and the public.
Evening Bulletin quotes Joseph G Pratt cautioning against raising interest on Hawaii fire claims bonds. He notes their tax exemptions and congressional authorization make the bonds strong investments. Pratt declines support for increasing the rate, emphasizing prudence and patriotism over premium raises.
Manila May 1 reports say fanatical leader Rios believed to surrender and aid pacification of Mindanao rebels. Military observers note improved conditions on Luzon as the general situation develops.
Constantinople May 1 reports Salonica is in a state of siege due to rebel outbreaks. Extraordinary military procedures are being undertaken across the Turkish empire.
The Amphitrites face a torpedo boat destroyers Virago and Sparrowhawk at Maklit tomorrow afternoon at 4 15. The local team admits past defeats but vows to test the rivals courage with sharp play as the match portends a lively naval contest.
A rumor circulated on the waterfront morning that the whaling vessel Whitney has arrived at Kahulul yesterday. Agents Alexander and Baldwin deny the report and state the Whitney will sail out over Whitney day from this port toward Kahului. The distance to Kahului is eighty seven miles and the crew prepares for light winds while the ship remains away from the windward. J Day's grocery sells coffee at 25 cents per pound.
An office theft unfolds when a clerk notices a change pouch missing from his coat. He moves near the head clerk and watches a co worker steal the money, then confronts and dismisses the thief, Portiscene Hoy employed by the firm. A May Day concert on Capitol grounds attracts a large crowd of locals and kindergarten children.
A Hawaii legislative session reports progress on two year departmental appropriations ending June 2, 1908. Senate action includes an amendment by Senator Achi to boost resources for Hawaii at the St Louis Exposition and production of a 10 000 copy handbook. Debate over road damages continues with proposed reductions.
A telegram from Honolulu reports the U S S Iroquois en route to Midway with Captain Pond and two officers aboard the Alameda due May 8. The ship will likely wait for Midway May 9 for the landing of the expedition with detailed plans not fully known.
The operating forenoon dimension sees Speaker Beckley pressing the committee to hand over to Clark all reports Mey mitt will Teortinved on Puro. This fragment notes a procedural move during the session and hints at forthcoming documentation transfer.
The notice outlines Wells Fargo & Co Express offices at the Masonic Temple. It lists weight categories from 20 to 100 pounds with corresponding rates and contact by telephone Blue 581.
W R Chilton of Fort Street Odd Fellows Building relocates his barter shop to Hotel Street next to Honolulu Tobacco Company near Fort Street. He invites all old customers to visit the new location now open for business.
Lot Kaulukou son of JL Kaulukou of Honolulu won the cattle elocution medal at St Marys College in Oakland California, besting California talent in the oratorical contest. He is a brother of Abram Ikautukou recently enlisted at Yale.
Secretary Hay forwarded a note to Russia expressing thanks for its declaration of principles on Manchuria. The note notes the declaration creates a permanent record of the Russian program in Orient problems and reflects U S acknowledgment of Russia's stance.
HALIFAX May 1 A serious riot is reported from Port of 5 dad Fifteen men from the British cruiser Pallas were killed s Trini.
The United States tug Iroquois stationed at Honolulu has been ordered to proceed to Midway Island for cable work and the establishment of a lighthouse.
At a morning session of the Executtus Council Cooper, public works head, voiced objections to plans on harbor development and the Organic Act. He argued Hawaii Territory governance limits, statehood implications, and transfer of public property, urging careful review of appropriations and authority before any action.
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