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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1903
Page
8
The House discussed traveling allowances for officials with vouchers and proposed adjustments to items including a $1,000 travel stipend and a $5,000 steam tug to fire boat conversion. Amendments by Kellinas and Kalama passed, while a fire-related claim and other appropriations were referred to committees for review.
Unclear text describes a vaudeville show with Fred Anox and Harry Davenport performing stunts before a crowd. Jo Le Sadler appears, a performer dons a character, and a Lipschin imitation causes amusement while some audience members are disturbed by a water hazard. Mention of Downe Patent Closet issue and plans for Charles Elston and Mrs. Elston leaving for the Mainland to pursue further studies and work.
A student named Cunha was assaulted by several peers after leaving a game with the Ifleh School team. He was bound and beaten, then taken to a doctor with possible internal injuries. A Finance Committee meeting and tax amendment discussion followed in the House.
In the Circuit Court of the First Circuit Territory of Hawaii In Probate the petition of K Yamamoto brother in law of Tokujira Nitya seeks letters of administration for Tokugite Nitya who died intestate in Oreka Japan on April 11. The court sets June 6, 1903 at 10 oclock AM in Honolulu for hearing and orders notice to be published in English in the Evening Bulletin for three consecutive weeks.
Burred forecast notes morning low 69 and midday high 76. 9 am thermometer 00.08, humidity 70 percent. Light north wind, otherwise calm. Sunday May 10 shows 88 in some stations. Shipping updates list several vessels sailing today from various ports with departures around 5 pm and 3 pm.
A confidential discussion reveals bribery rumors involving the sheriff deputy and police officers. The High Sheriff confirms no proven bribery but admits past approaches by would be bribers to avoid police intervention. Deputy Sheriff Chillingworth recalls repeated offers, though few were accepted, as bankers and gamblers faced cover stories.
Ty Shorift states it is nearly impossible to convict bribers due to their silence when witnesses exist. He notes police records of arrests for prostitution, gaming, and related offenses show few long-term outcomes before and after Attorney General Aiiews. Legal loopholes and technicalities prevent decisive verdicts, leading to splits among bankers and their chief aides over key testimony.
The Up-to-Date Minstrels present a varied Honolulu bill with a lively Thursday and Saturday show. Acts include a Chinese Ket, Captain Joha Jone drill, and the Floradora stunt costumed. Rehearsals for the gen He maidens begin, with two sessions today. An attempt to reorganize a local chess club prompts a meeting at 7 30 p.m. Monday in the Moston building. A ship crew item notes a Bhanghal river ballast overboard to prevent infection.
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