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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
4
Reports say Jamaica and Kingston have had no communication since Monday. Widespread disturbances cut off the island from the Caribbean, with other islands also mentioned as isolated. Sources note a general outage affecting telegraphs and ships, though details remain unclear.
The report notes canal work advancing but cites conflicting figures and timelines. It contrasts French and American efforts, stating excavations reach partial milestones while misdating events, with long durations of French and American labor across earlier years. The piece underscores uncertainty over when the canal would open.
Washington November 10 President Taft, after facing a heavy travel schedule, states he plans to announce appointments to political posts after the New Year. He has delivered numerous speeches and receptions amid the busy flow of duties.
In Los Angeles on November 10, Aq peintt reports that primary results for mayor show incumbents Alexander and George Smith as strong contenders. Contested bids aim to overturn the mayoral outcome as officials deem the primaries conducted properly and the ballots fair.
Chicago November 19 1907 firemen of forty rail lines have presented demands to managements for a 26 percent increase in their pay. A refusal by managements will likely lead to a strike involving 25 000 men across the railroads.
Washington November 19 A petition has been filed with the appellate court seeking a review of the trial of Charles M Marae, lace king, who two months ago was sentenced to a term of fifteen years in prison for embezzlement.
A police court heard nine Japanese defendants in a morning gambling charge. Small dice found on one defendant and a banker’s clothing with a fortune in coins and bills sparked scrutiny. Judge Andrade postponed the prelimary hearing to Monday as police investigate hidden dice and concealment schemes.
A pioneering aviator plans to visit Hawaii to demonstrate heavier than air machines over the city. The exhibition aims to show flight capabilities to a spectators, with the aeroplane circling the area for extended periods. A government tax notice warns of a ten percent penalty on unpaid taxes before the fifteenth instant.
A Honolulu notice from Office Supply Co Ltd signed by Chas Ny Marques states that an advertisement on Hed Seal Carhotin resulted in increased sales and orders. The message asserts the ad did not solicit personal sales and credits the June box with measurable activity in the local market.
In a bustling local feature, Sachs Dry Goods Co invites shoppers near Forth and Beretanta streets to view an ornate porcelain doll on exhibit. Voters visiting the store note a charitable promotion with a call to support a community ballot, inviting friends to see the doll and participate in the vote while supplies last.
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