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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
1
A burglar suspect eludes capture after breaking into homes on Virginia Street and Campbell Street. Cronk fires five shots but misses. Police arrest a suspect named Chen at Nelie Wood Hust, as officers piece together the trail and seek the man described by witnesses.
Sugar prices in San Francisco on May 4 show centrifugals at 3.86 cents or 77.20 per ton for beet sugar parity at 4.16 cents. Previous quotations were 3.89 cents for centrifugals and 4.16 cents for parity with 10s 4d.
Dr Brinckerhoff, Honolulu mayor, and local officials discuss an expected extra dividend of fifty cents by Hawaiian Commercial, bringing the monthly total to seventy cents. The board meeting is set for June to vote the extra, with market conditions and sugar prospects influencing the decision. authorities note a cautious but hopeful outlook.
Major Kyvleth Winslow and Core Eneinionyn of the US Army led a harbor survey at the harbor port to assess safety. Territorial authorities warned of discrepancies in the survey map that must be resolved before decisions. A meeting invited Wellitawn residents to share views as Mayor Winklow directed a follow up on harbor conditions.
J Cooper of the Promotion Committee will head a puberty bureau at the Maska Yukon Exports Hall as part of the exhibit. He will serve as receptionist and assist in coordinating media coverage for the Hawaiian exhibit and territorial display. Cooper leaves soon and is expected to arrive in Seattle before June.
The Moana Hotel hosts a dance tonight honoring officers and local citizens. Special music during dinner by the Royal Hawaiian Quintet will accompany the event. Hotel guests, tourists, visitors, and local people in Kona are invited.
Secretary Mot-Smith and private secretary to Delegate Kuble will arrange initial costs for a congressional visit to Hawaii. No adjournment date set for the special session and invitation timing remains uncertain. About 40 members and relatives are expected, likely split into smaller groups to ease travel and expenses.
Debate centers on who should pay for promotion work with a $3,000 need and whether Supervisors of the City and County of Honolulu will make an appropriation. A representative argued the matter should be left to local Supervisors as described in the ongoing legislative discussion.
A Moana hotel event hosts an Army and Navy dance this evening for Transport Logan officers of the city and their wives, who are cordially invited. An informal social gathering aims to foster camaraderie among military personnel and spouses.
TOKIO May 5 The steamship Stewart was launched here today as the first ship built for the Pacific service of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. The vessel will primarily handle freight as the line completes its trans continental connections with Seattle.
A convict planned to abduct Governor Gillett's son at San Quentin on May 5 to force a pardon in exchange for his child's return. The scheme was uncovered today and details center on the governor and the attempted ransom.
Constantinople May 5 announced that Hi hui Pasha has been proclaimed Grand Vizier by Shiek Ulisiam. The appointment places Pasha in the top governing post of the Ottoman capital amid ongoing political maneuvering.
TEHERAN Persia May 5 The Shah proclaims a constitutional government amid reports of a famine. In Hadjin on May 5 residents face severe hunger as relief efforts struggle to reach the area.
Japanese visitors aboard warships were entertained by city officers in Oakland on May 5 before touring Berkeley University. The itinerary included a lighthouse tender and other naval vessels as officials hosted the guests, reflecting a cordial exchange between the visiting forces and the local community.
A tragic incident details a loaded gun firing at a child, killing the infant in a Hawaii harbor area. The event leaves bereaved parents and witnesses, with responders joining a rapid medical effort then relief staff and officials assessing the aftermath.
The Industrial Edition of the Evening Bulletin, wrapped ready for mailing, 50 cents at Bulletin office.
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