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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
4
The article discusses Russia's offensive and defensive alignment with China as a diplomatic lever, examining Faure bonds and Western reactions. It questions territorial gold claims, US treaty concerns with Colombia, and the looming tax delinquency issue in Hawaii while urging economy and prudent appropriations in Congress and Senate.
Hawaii faces a choice in exhibiting at the St Louis fair. Some urge a robust Hawaii building with social and industrial progress, while others push for sparse displays and pamphlets. Proponents warn vague promises harm Hawaii’s chances and stress concrete action over rhetoric.
The piece vents at length about smoking in theaters, arguing it harms both spectators and performers. It notes Honolulu venues permitting smoking only in one theater and questions restrictions, humorously contrasting self restraint with public tobacco habits.
Court led by Judge Robinson convened to hear the case of Yuen Niu and Chong Yuen charged with receiving stolen bonds from Metropolitan Meat Co. Witnesses include Jax J. Byrne and various jurors. Also noted are a battery case involving Joum Kupoxo and a petition to appoint J. Crawford as administrator. Arlington records show several witnesses released on bonds and a schedule of demurrers and motions.
Fragmentary text hints at education and work training themes with mentions of work already done and past activities. No clear events, people, or organizations are identifiable within the readable portions for a definitive card.
The article notes talk of forming a Citizens' Party before county elections, with cross party coalitions across the islands to support governance. It also reports four Chinese men arrested for opium sales under tightened license law, and mentions other local political shifts including a Republican committee resignation and a steamer layup for repairs.
Agents for Hawaiian Agricultural Co and multiple sugar companies are listed along with the Planters Line of San Francisco Packets and Chan Brewer & Co Boston Packet. Officers named include C. M. Cooke as President, George Hobertson as Manager, Re. F. Bishop as Treasurer and Secretary, Col. W. F. Allen as Auditor, P. Jones, H. Waterhouse, and Geo. & Carter as Directors.
A Honolulu cricket note from the Amiphion club evokes laughter at a harsh Advertiser critique. The writer defends the game and players, urges better understanding, and deflects to lighter alternatives like dumbbell or childlike games.
Bishop and Co offers banking services across all departments with careful collections and letters of credit internationally. Rates include 2 percent for notice deposits, 3 months at 3 percent, six months at 3 1/2 percent, and twelve months at 4 percent with departments for trust, savings, accounting, and insurance duties backed by the Bank of California and international correspondents.
Claus Spreckels & Co. Bankers announce agents in Honolulu with San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Paris, Berlin, Hong Kong, Shanghai, London, and other centers. They offer deposits, loans, travelers credits, bills of exchange, collection services, and prompt accounting.
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