08 May 1903
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
1
The Hollister Drug Co Ltd reports strong vegetable and flower seed sales after advertising in the Weekly Bulletin. They claim the front page promo generated Malt orders from Ha Maat and Kanal and increased land trade, calling the ad a paying investment.
In Constantinople twenty Albanian chiefs were banished by the Ottoman Government. In Salonica rebels’ explosives were uncovered and seized by authorities. The $178,000,000 Transvaal loan authorized is promptly taken in London. In New York the Presbyterian creed revision proposal has been adopted.
Afternoon session notes reimbursements and budget changes for the voyage and public works. Items trimmed include steamer costs and freight guarantees. new passenger steamer service between Molokai and Lanai added. hospital and dispensary improvements funded. water supply expansion for leper treatment increased then cut to ten thousand. Miscellaneous remarks and oddities follow.
United States Treasury agent Mr. MacLennan said the fire claims will be paid pro rata after receiving the transcript of awards from the Territory and completing preliminary legal reviews. He expects full payment within two weeks, with funds to be deposited at the First National Bank and district attorney consultations to resolve questions.
United States Immigration Commissioner F P Sargent arrived aboard the City of Peking and stayed at the Hawaiian Hotel. He aims to inspect immigration officers, learn station site details, and review plans funded by a $20,000 appropriation, with project to begin as soon as possible. He will also assess industrial relations and land exchanges affecting public works and government lands in Hawaii.
Josiah Willard Gibbs renowned professor of mathematical physics at Yale University died suddenly at his New Haven residence on April 28. The scholar of international fame collapsed in his home, prompting immediate removal but life could not be saved.
A young Japanese student perished while rescuing the Emperor’s portrait from a burning school in Victoria. Firemen found him dead with the painting in his hands, describing a tragic act of bravery during the blaze reported by Kobe papers.
In Peking and Washington reports, Russia reoccupies Newchwang, reviving Manchurian tensions. The United States considers joining Britain and Japan in protests against the Russian move, signaling renewed vigor in the Oriental question.
Yokohama Japan protests Russian move toward suzerainty over Korea in a sharpening rivalry between Japan and Russia. Formal protest adds pressure to a diplomatic contest that has so far remained orderly.
Washington May 8 Postmaster General suspends Superintendent Machen who ran rural free mail delivery. Action follows investigation into his administration and reflects pressure from the President after Payne had resisted prior action.
French squadron ships departed from Toulon today bound for Salonica. Roosevelt Visits Los Angeles Arrives to a brilliant reception as the city streets glitter with decorations and enthusiasm.
The piece notes The Business Man's Handy Index in the Saturday Bulletin and Weekly Edition, recording legal calls for tenders judgments building permits and real estate transactions. It includes a humorous courtroom exchange about truth and occupation, referencing the Weather Bureau.
Wells Fargo and Company Express advertises its row rates from San a0 with figures for series 75 pounds 200 pounds and related weights. The notice lists an office at Masonic Temple and provides Blue 581 as a telephone contact.
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