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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
1
Senator Cummins of Iowa demanded a greater reduction in tariff schedules in a Washington speech on the finance bill. He attacked the measure and aligned with leading tariff revisionists as a former Iowa governor who fought standpatters and helped shape the Republican platform.
The Pearl Harbor harbor dredging project progresses as work near Bishop's Point nears completion. Only one dredge remains active while others have been moved or cleared, marking a key stage in the ongoing construction effort.
The America Maru of Toyo Kisen Kaisha reached port from Yokohama this morning and anchored offshore at seven. She carried no passengers or freight and will not take Japanese immigrants to Mexico this trip, contrary to widespread expectation in port. Immigration officials found no examination needed.
San Francisco reports a grand banquet at the Fairmont Hotel hosted for Japanese officers of Mate a squestron, touted as one of the citys most elaborate functions. A Boston consular issue follows with Charles Adams, Liberia and Wi consuls, arrested on charges of conspiring to defraud in Nicaragua.
A break in the Stockton levee today in California caused damage estimated at $200,000. The incident occurred in Stockton and prompted emergency measures as engineers assessed the breach and potential further flooding risks.
Old stockholders in Ookala plantation will likely receive more than par value as Davies & Co buy the estate for about 200,000. Original holders, with par 20, may see around 24 per share, while shares trade near 21, suggesting favorable returns from sugar sales and distributions to vendors.
Community on the island gears up for the Kawalatao Church convention in June with open air feast and Buty fay School exhibitions followed by a Hawaiian funy. Swan rituals once drew crowds to honor visitors from outside districts and fund-raising contributions were collected from each Sunday School.
Bareheaded and barefooted, a crying baby girl wanders Fort Street while a crowd of women consoles her. A Hawaiian officer speaks to the child, who cannot talk, as locals search for someone who can communicate with her. The scene ends with a six-foot officer guiding the tiny girl through the crowd.
A memorial service will be held next Sunday morning at Kawa cemetery to dedicate the marble tablet placed on the gate leading into the cemetery, near Kawalihae church. The tablet commemorates the late resident and is described as a memorial marker.
The American-Hawaiian freighter Columbian, under Captain Nicholx, arrived at the harbor this afternoon and docked at the railroad wharf to discharge 000 tone of general cargo. She sailed from San Francisco in seven days and delivered 300 bags of mail.
May 6 Sugar San Francisco report notes price quotes for beets and ruy, with 18 cents. Grand Jury indicts a murder suspect, Stephanie Was placed on the secret flux. Bids and tenders revived at the Superintendent office. pile new works venue noon Wednesday June 18. notice issued.
Secretary Matt Smith reports negotiations with 8M. Damon for renewing the lease on land now housing the Kusiht Receiving Station. The lease has expired and a move has occurred thrice as the city grows, with a preference to obtain fee simple land rather than renew the lease, anticipating further relocations.
The morning paper stated the United States Court will be without a second clerk due to Congress not approving funds for a second clerk. The reality is two judges share one court, with only one judge on the bench at a time, so a second clerk is not required.
Arehns prisoner held for arson and malicious burning at Honolulu harbor is to be released awaiting transfer to Germany. Governor directs release. German Consul had pressed for repatriation. Judge Andrade ordered a seizure of kin dollars. unclear outcome if treaty limits return.
In New York on May 6, Roosevelt comments on immigration from the Orient. He supports restricting emigration to the United States and argues that if Japan cannot curb outflow, the United States must protect itself. The article reflects Roosevelt's positions carried as he addressed the Japanese issue, sparked by the San Francisco school question.
Mercer Pennsylvania reports J A Boyle was convicted today of kidnapping the Whitla child after a trial that began yesterday. In New Orleans a separate item notes the battleship Mississippi arriving there today May 6.
Koji Murakami editor of The Onaku Mutnichi Shimbun in Onika Japan says people face burden from the special war tax. He notes government inaction and plans travel to South America, the United States and other cities before returning to Japan in October.
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