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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1904
Page
4
The piece notes a year’s supply of foodstuffs for the Port Arthur garrison signals strength and foreshadows public interest in troop numbers. It questions officer decisions on war logistics, criticizes Attorney General’s handling of juror pay, and comments on Hawaii banking, tourism, and economic resilience amid hard times.
An overview examines the evolving balance of battleships and torpedo craft, noting advances in armor, propulsion, and weaponry. The piece weighs how submarines and torpedo boats alter naval power, with commentary on future military implications and the uneasy fate of large warships. It references reviewers like Brisbane Walker and reflects public interest in maritime innovation and defense strategy.
In a local discussion the Honolua core respondent Kamehameha is described as well known in the Washington Star community, with criticism that he cannot authentically claim his presented role. The speaker urges fairness and honesty from leaders who uplift the community, contrasting with ostentatious claims of superiority.
Senator Hale led a speech on the Senate floor challenging the continued construction of battleships. He cited Japan's impact on Port Arthur and warned that assigning 44 million dollars to another hull is risky, questioning the necessity of massive modern battleships amid wartime lessons.
In a series of Honolulu Court sessions, W Pike and T Maddock were discharged then recharged for assault on Frank Lilie. both plan to flee to avoid law. Joe Brover faced theft charges dismissed. Gilney pleaded guilty to assault on Kabuna, a Hawaiian woman, while Akona Hawaiian admitted larceny in a Government laundry case and received one month hard labor. Kaupe and D Kekona faced assault and drunkenness issues with light penalties. Sixty seven Chinese gamblers had cases continued to tomorrow.
The courtroom faces a late session as Judge Gear presides over the malicious prosecution case of Axtell against Hendrick. After weeklong proceedings, final pleadings occur this afternoon with the jury expected to decide damages. Hendrick testified amid extended cross examination, while Robertson appears for the defense. A sub-surface irrigation system is described for the British World’s Fair building grounds, promising drought relief for lawns and mowers. The National Creamerymen’s Association is slated for an October assignment.
The ribbon sale continues with the New Silks featuring Burlingham Shantung Pongee. It promises to replace last year's soft pongee, offering a coarse heavy silk akin to men's suit silk from China. Colors Navy Blue and Royal price two dollars fifty cents per yard.
A New York fabric item offers Luisine silk in small checks fashionable this season. It wears well and is priced at 1.00 to 1.26 dollars per yard.
Popular neckwear features Bulgarian cross stitch patterns for collars and cuffs. Patterns priced at 25 cents and 35 cents each.
Jone Tare a Porto Rican prisoner serving a five month term for war crimes escaped from a guard detail yesterday afternoon at Kaplolani Park. He fled toward the city but was spotted by Mikasobe a former special police officer who pursued and recaptured him delivering him to the jail. Tare had served one month of his sentence. Warden Henry described him as a habitual offender but not particularly vicious. Near the World's Fair Australian pavilion Vienna school artists displayed works drawing mixed reviews from orthodox critics.
Bornx Bil and his mule wagon 1 arrive at the World’s Fair, settling in Mining Gulch BU. The veteran traveler, long known as a celebrated character in the Far West, has spent over twenty years in pilotine caravans across Death Valley and the arid western expanse.
The article reports ongoing debate over road improvements and liquor sales, detailing district candidates for road board positions, opposition to saloons, and liquor licensing争. It notes mainland imports by liquor firms, police challenges in enforcing sales, and calls for better water power and valley trail development on Kanalet. The Governor and Secretary visit Kanalet, praising natural attractions, while reunions at the World’s Fair loom with families like the Taylors and Ramseys.
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