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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1909
Page
1
The article details a major mortgage transfer involving the Kapiolani loan. Campbell Kavatenny assumes the mortgage previously held by Germin Heelies with a loan believed near 200000. Plans include petitioning Hawaii officials and arranging terms, with interest and property security to remain in place. The deal is described as one of the most significant recent shifts in the area.
In a morning session Alameda officials and agents from Captain Dowdell discussed transfers and pending matters. References to German Savings and related corporate activity surfaced, with hint of political reaction and potential hearings looming in Washington.
The article reports Almy confirming an arbitration inquiry into claims by the Tars' party about discomfort and misconduct aboard a Cape Horn voyage. Captain Goodwin and the kickers are named in the dispute, with delays as Almy postpones investigations until health improves.
A distorted report claims Hawaiian Elks plan a large Pacific coast gathering during a national convention in Los Angeles from July 10 to 17. It alleges Jim McCundivee organizes Hawaii headquarters at the Hotel Lankerwuin and notes a 26 member delegation plus a potential influx of Hawaiian Elks into San Diego and Los Angeles.
The Interteland Steam Navigation Company plans a new combination freight and passenger steamer. Directors favor a design to boost cargo and passenger space with larger staterooms and improved accommodations. A final decision is pending as the plan is refined.
Superintendent W fpenin announces resignation from the Telephone Company after seven years of service. He intends to relocate to Portland Oregon for a year or more to pursue private interests and will step down at the end of the term. No successor named yet, local officials await appointment by the Paethe Atates Telephone Company.
Jolph Spreckels testifies in San Francisco against Patrick Calhoun, recounting Abe Ruef offering a general strike to pressure the jetty sale to a syndicate, detailing graft links to city supervisors and railroad indemnities, amid a broader Hawaii connection and a sugar carrier movement.
A garbled shipping note lists Lurl ine Hite and Wells as cargo handlers for Honolulu bound freight. It mentions twenty six Castle and Hoakw items and twenty two passengers. Arrive timing is unclear with many unreadable fragments.
ST. PETERSBURG May 18 General Stoessel who surrendered Port Arthur to the Japanese and Admiral Nebogatoff who surrendered his fleet to Admiral Togo in the Tsushima straits were released from prison today. Both officers were sentenced to death for surrender but the punishment was commuted to imprisonment.
Washington May 18 reports Walter E. Cook a Seattle journalist named by President as Governor of Alaska. Also on May 18 Mrs Taft, recovering from nervous exhaustion, was said to be much better.
William Washburn of New York has been appointed Civil Service Commissioner. He formerly chaired the Philippine civil service and authored several papers on civil service and related topics.
Two Japanese storekeepers arriving from Aiea report that Honolulu plantation workmen met last night and plan to return to work with about half the men ready tomorrow morning. The situation involves housing, warnings, and possible eviction if labor continues to falter, with management prepared to monitor turnout and address housing moves as the plant continues operations.
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