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Local and General Items From Peking Sailings and Social News
Local notes report the City of Peking sailing for China and Japan at midnight and passengers seeking wants in today’s bulletin. Henry Vierra appeared as a Chinaman at Kickapoo and plans to perform as a negro tonight. The W. J. Lowrie case proceeds in police court with witnesses arriving from Eva, and two children sent to reform school for disobedience and truancy. Andrew Olson travels as a gunner toward Manila to join the Olympia. A ship damages suit sees Russell Colegrove awarded $1000 against the Olympia’s vessel. Judge Perry’s ruling referenced. Lodge events include Work in third degree at Lodge to Progress No. 124 A. and A. 5. Rite. Marshal Brown sues W. J. Coon on an opium bond. $500 paid on bond. Freeman named purser of City of Peking, replacing Jerome, praised by staff. A Hawaii wedding unites Bertha Smithies and James Spencer at St. Andrew’s Cathedral with ceremony and reception at the Fernandes cottage. A mislaid burglary incident notes loot of gold and silver from baseball field lockers as players left their practice.