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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
8
Fragmentary survivor notes from a volcanic eruption report at least thirty deaths and widespread damage. Messages describe disrupted communications, ongoing rescue attempts, and fears of further eruptions affecting nearby towns and travelers.
Reports from Washington detail Mont Pelee eruption on Martinique causing massive destruction. Debris and lava obliterated Guerin factory and St Pierre area, while ships Roddam Avianon and others report extensive damage. Consul communications hindered, widespread alarm across nearby isles.
Shipping notices note temperatures and wind directions with arrivals and departures. Vessels including Nippon Mart Grace and Twalinl Greene are listed with origins San Francisco Kauat Port and Ran Peamelton, detailing dates in May and arrivals in port.
Fragmented OCR notes describe the impact of population shifts on Et Pleere and Martinique trade. References to English and American residents, island leaders, and merchants hint at looming commercial disruption driven by migration, shipping constraints, and uncertain colonial governance.
A historical report outlines proposed upgrades at a quarantine station. It notes potential costs and funding ideas, including possible appropriations and unexpensed funds. The text references officials and ongoing discussions about channel readiness and broad authority.
A garbled OCR item lists numerous arrivals and local names tied to the Oceanic wharf scene. It mentions families and individuals such as Miss E 1 Dellinger, Geo. Krinterg, Mrs Nelson, Mr. Nelson and child, Mrs North, and many others, indicating a crowded social notice of people arriving or associated with the port area.
Immigrants arriving in Honolulu will undergo medical examination before landing under federal authority. Port chief Stackable explained inspections aim to curb contagions and keep alien diseases from Hawell, with emphasis on preventing entry to “homes” tied to Japanese subjects.
Fragmentary advertising text promises relief for eye strain. It references warnings and personal assistance, hints at a medical or optical product, mentions Klaies due and proper adjustments, but content is garbled and incomplete.
A Washington DC report outlines a forthcoming amicable settlement over the Quarantine Island affair. Key figures and agencies discuss procedural steps, with officials indicating a formal agreement will end the dispute between the involved parties and the territory authorities.
The document records a court order about a claim by Clay Le Barcnet Maint and others, requiring appearances and filings in the Territory of Hawaii. It cites judges, the circuit court, dates in May, and a seal, with references to witnesses and copies of original instruments. It mentions bakery goods and chocolates in an unrelated note at the end.
Auction notice offers two parcels to sale by JAS PF Morgan, AUCTIONEER. First parcel 10 feet frontage on Beretanta Street near C Huntace Beg, 174 feet deep, price 9000 dollars, one half cash, balance mortgage at 7 12 percent. Second parcel on Kinny Street front 161 2 feet, depth 121 feet, room dwelling, price HO, one half cash, balance on mortgage at 712 percent. Directions to Borntanla Street provided.
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