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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
1
A steamship rate war has begun among lines on the South Pacific Coast. Today the rate from San Francisco to Los Angeles stood at one dollar. Busy traffic and a potential surge to the Portola Festival are expected if the price war lasts.
Fragmentary obituary item noting birth in Kiinturesh Bentham October 16 1868 and vague naval career references. Mentions University of Penneyivent graduation in 160 and unclear appointment details. Describes as noted writer and authority on naval affairs with repeated garbled phrases.
The Wilhelmina, a Matson Line freighter and cargo steamer, was launched at Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company. Captain Johnson attended as the vessel slid into the water at 10:58 AM, with a small group of guests witnessing the ceremony. The event marks the third major hull of its type built at the yard, as reported by The Daily Crew of Newport News.
A fragmented report details Speaker Holstein denying wire transfers for entertainment of Congressmen tied to the Elgin event. It notes inquiries about vouchers, committee directions, and a claimed $15 to $17.85 sum for hospitality, with references to Senate leaders and party chairs and a continuation in the next page.
Potentate and Alpha Temple officials report ninety four percent of responses favor an excursion to Kilawon. The organizing committee expects to spend around twenty thousand dollars to prepare the Sierra voyage, aiming for Lloyds approval and a formal meeting on September 2 with prominent Shriners Crocker Filmer and others voicing support.
The article describes compensation for the families of Mannie and Hoo kaon, Hawaiian laborers who died in a fatal Diamond Head tunnel accident on September 20. Each family is to receive about 500 under an April 4, 1998 act aiding workers employed in federal projects.
Fragmentary plea questions safety and protection for injuries, urging consideration of security for victims. The readable text shows concern over daily injuries and seeking assurances or services. No clear names, places, or dates are identifiable in the fragment.
A short policy note outlines accident coverage for a period on the fifteenth day. It references an unnamed company and generic terms. The fragment lacks specifics on insured parties, coverage limits, or claim procedures.
In Portland on October 2 a man attempted to reach President Taft by forcing through crowds toward his automobile. Guards stopped the individual who carried a camera and was found to have a revolver and ammunition in his pockets. He identified himself as Arthur Wright a tourist from Massachusetts.
At a San Francisco board meeting of the Hawaiian Commercial & Sugars Co, Alexander & Baldwin announced an extra dividend of 2 percent on the central wreck of the company. The payment is due October 15, 190%, totaling $46,255.10 for three months. Sugar market notes follow with centrifugal prices and beet analyses.
Francisco October 2. Results from today show Brooklyn defeating Boston 6 2 and 0 1 in two games. New York beat Philadelphia 5 2. Cincinnati toppled St. Louis 3 8. darkness halted play in the tenth inning.
Pablo Alein, a territorial convict, slipped from custody last Wednesday at Kaplolant Park. After four days on the run he wandered back into the territorial prison, saying he was hungry and wished to eat, then surrendered without resistance.
Ex Governor Carter reports Mutual Telephone plans are halted as the Board of Supervisors delays street excavation ordinance. The company agreed to revise its routes and extend service to police and city wires, with a $20,000 commitment to standardize the system across county districts. Continued on Page 2.
Trustees of Bishop Mitrowm open bids for a new laboratory with wide variance in estimates. The lowest bidder is Chalmers at 48 thousand 93 dollars, with estimates around 50 thousand dollars. Other bids include Craig 66 thousand, Locus Brim 60 thousand, and Concrete Construction Co 53 thousand 500 dollars.
A Monday afternoon match pits elect feet officers against local club players on the Pacific course. Officials Bradford Holmes Marion Nicholson Henderson Lat 1 Manex will represent the feet as the local club teams are chosen today. The Finest Real Glee Club will perform at the Beanide Hotel tomorrow afternoon and during dinner hours and in the evening.
The cutter crew of the battleship Minnesota won the Battenburg cap toray in the international races tied to the Hudson Fulton celebration. The Inn of the Lowinan finished second, and the boat from the British warship rake placed third.
Boston Republicans nominate B. S. Draper at the state convention for governor in the fall campaign.
MADRID Oct 2 Spanish authorities say they will retain territory gained in recent battles with the Moors and demand an indemnity of twenty million dollars from Morocco.
Fleet notes report a Monday talk on Our Navy by Captain Finke was postponed. The crew of the Olactor continued unloading stores while other ships prepared to sail with the fleet on Thursday. Maryland moved into the harbor and dock space, and a Pett y Officers Dance was planned amid naval activities.
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