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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
1
In Pittsburg on May 4 the Standard Oil Company announced a five cent per barrel reduction in crude oil prices signaling a drop in sharp fuel costs.
United States Senator Dolliver of Iowa delivered an elaborate May 4 speech advocating general reductions of tariff schedules. He argued for broad tariff relief and a streamlined import tax approach in the tariff bill debate.
SITKA Alaska May 4 A Japan sealing schooner with thirty men was seized by U S revenue officers for violating sealing laws. Wakels Kapuhun fled suit for divorce against Henry K Kuyuhuy et al for desertion and non support. Clem Quinn attorney for Abel tant.
Unclear if insurance on the cargo of the ship Fort George, overdue and declared lost by agents, has been paid. Matson Navigation Co and agents Cate & Cooke deny knowledge, while Buchanan of TH, Paving & Co notes the matter remains private with no settlement reported.
On May 4 in San Francisco officers of Admiral Yoichi’s fleet toured the city visiting points of interest in Automobiles. A luncheon at the Presidio honored the visitors who were guests of the army.
May 4 report from Adana describes ongoing killings from the Constantinople upheaval, with conservative counts around 35,000 dead and an equal number homeless as conditions grow worse daily.
After hours of talks the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors reached a compromise on March first half pay and salaries. Auditor to issue warrants at noon, totaling 1 842.42 dollars with 1 008.22 for pay and the rest for salaries. Road Committee and officials sign off, quelling a long dispute between governing bodies.
Contracts for a pumping, pipe, and storage tank system at the Mid Pacific Institute were awarded. Three wells on campus supply high quality water for home and drinking use. Two 10 000 gallon tanks will serve school buildings and grounds, plus a 3 000 gallon tank for daily needs. A gasoline motor driven pump unit and associated equipment will be installed, with George St Parts awarded the contract.
Lavan wireless dispatch notes that United State transport Lavan departed and is due Wednesday at 4. Henry Smith filed an action to quiet title to Lot 3 of the Machado property on Asylum Road, involving Kala Kaathue, John K. Promergast as trustee, and K. Mati Noto.
The brief asserts that those sent on errands are trusted by the public and can be counted on at all times. It emphasizes reliability and public confidence in designated messengers.
A Hawaiian congregation marks fifty years since the Sacred Heart Convent opened in 1870. The celebration featured a dramatic church service at the Cathedral and an afternoon program in the Entertainment Hall with a musical lineup and decorations from Kail Valley to Maidenhead.
London reports that the Shah of Persia has ordered general elections and summoned the National Assembly. The chaotic dispatch mentions various unrelated figures and events, with fragmented names and terms weaving through a confused narrative. The item suggests political upheaval but delivers a garbled account with unclear connections.
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