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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1904
Page
4
Reports touch on Japan Russia and Germany in warfare ideas and diplomacy with references to Yala river, milk products, ginseng trade, and ministerial notes. Observations on U S politics, Croker and Hearst, and local civic efforts urge unity, improvement and cooperative progress across islands and towns.
A fragmentary note recalls the inauguration of the Hilo Board of Trade and the Watluku Improves Association. Citizens, regardless of politics, aimed to advance their district, improve surroundings, and strengthen Territorywide public spirit as a step toward broader welfare. Political feeling is hinted at but not defined.
Governor Odell seizes control of the New York Republican State Committee chairmanship, becoming executive representative of the people and de facto party manager. He wields vast influence over state policy, while party loyalty and public accountability become tightly linked to his actions and outcomes. The shift signals Odell as the party’s central power, with national ramifications for Roosevelt’s support and party alignment.
Many men especially youths seek new shirts in the coming two months. Wives often surprise them with patterns from Ehlers. The Cluett Peabody line offers Monarch shirts with or without cuffs at 1.25, Gluett brand at 1.75, white shirts with cuffs 0.85, linen pleated shirts 4.50, brown linen 2.75, pongee chambray 2.50, silver collars two for 0.20, plus cotton and lisle thread halter.
The Honolulu Republican convention discussion reveals Hawaii delegates led by Carl Smith maneuvering for a Chicago nomination. Secretary Atkinson had promised forty votes from Oahu, but Maui and Kauai protested and Smith faced a 23 vote result, jeopardizing Maui’s chances and leaving Smith’s fate tied to a Hilo judgeship nomination.
Delegat Kuble introduced a bill in the House on April 18 to grant occupants of crown lands on Punchbowl slopes in Honolulu a purchase option. The measure proposes a three‑person commission to set a fair market price after the lease expires, enabling about 6,000 residents, mostly Portuguese descent, to buy their improved tracts.
Governor Carter earns praise from all sides for the tactful and expeditious conduct of the special legislative session. Observers note his treatment of members enabled passage of essential measures, avoiding reliance on private fundraising or humiliating treasury appeals.
A nervous man at a bar rejects another drink as a last beer satisfies him. A friend urges another round while a stray line about a phonograph and a comic unrelated aside appears. The text also notes a business index published in a periodical.
Detective McDumie and crew aboard the Penmehip Gaelic pursued Amana after an alleged San Francisco arrival. Reports varied whether Amana landed or remained aboard, with three Chinese deportees found aboard and Amana unaccounted for, authorities promising continued pursuit in the Islands. A separate notice mentions land tenants may receive a price reduction equal to the improvements’ fair market value.
Pignig and D ang mooted vessel drew over twenty four feet of water. Captain Minch suspects Mongolia cannot reach the harbor due to depth limits and dock availability. Hackfeld & Co. doubts port access and naval dock privilege. Moonlight dance at Pearl City by Rathbone Sisters draws large turnout with 200 plus attendees. Mrs. Richardson of Hilo visits family amid local hospitality events. Williams of Hilo Railroad may settle in Honolulu.
Reports from San Francisco describe the Mongolia bound for Puette Malt Steamship Company's new gueeter not entering the harbor on arrival May 13. The ship will offload passengers and freight offshore then transfer them by neti to shore as Captain Pinel of the Gallo notes. The Mongolia was light on departure but heavy conditions near the harbor complicate entry.
S Stephenson Decorative Art Shop manager Richardson files protest against awarding Saturday’s game to H A Gs arguing it violated Rule 22 by starting within two hours of sundown. Letter to D P Reenberg of Honolulu Baseball League demands ruling set aside and game replayed between Elles baseball team and Honolulu Athletic Club on April 30, 1904.
Andrade tables join Club stables in a complete consolidation. Equipment from Andrade stables on Bet Uanla xtront moves to Fort Street. Andrade becomes assistant manager under Chas H. Bellina. Over thirty rigs added, Bereiania street barn closed. No capital stock increase. Andrade becomes stockholder. Hack stands merged. Club stables harness shop reorganization.
F A Betnofer and Company filed in the Circuit Court to foreclose a mortgage on Maui Sugar Company property. Mortgage details show 150 478 15 dollars secured by notes from Maui Plantation Corporation. Judge Robinson appointed James Morgan as commissioner to oversee the property during hearings with authority to hire assistants.
Sunday at Haleiwa Manager Church hosts a welcoming luncheon as Kvesta timber resupplies the haunts with a growing crowd. Guests praise the home style dinner by Chet Weyman Healy and note special Saturday night and Sunday lunches attract Honolulu residents seeking a pleasant outing with mountain house, spa bathing, golf links, boating and tennis. Train schedules permit long stays with city return by 6 30 pm and 7 40 am departures to Honolulu for weekday business. Haleiwa aims to be the season’s most popular tallying resort with comfortable surroundings.
Waipahu port office reported at 1:80 this afternoon that Japanese workers had not returned to work and no trouble occurred during the day. A clock 100 years old made entirely of wood will be shown at the World’s Fair.
A local broker ban protesting duty on a Japanese jelly named miayame was upheld as customs duties were reversed, reducing charges by about 4000 dollars in favor of the consignee. Gov. H Renton and Mrs Renton hosted a community event for children at Fairview near the plantation manager’s residence, drawing nearly 800 participants.
During a fierce storm at sva the text notes four faye were worn without a drink. Skinner Soaker calls out Pree Prean and questions sobriety amid Manitoba references.
Paris reports via Petit Parisienne that a Bt Petersburg dispatch from Port Arthur states many mutilated corpses have washed ashore. Admiral Makaroff is mentioned among the casualties in this early war update.
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