20 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
1
J P Cooke tells a Bil Verin rep the Formosa typhoon damaged sugar crops but Honolulu Iron Works mills escaped. Cablegrams from Formosa firms said their mills in Hawaii were undamaged, while local experts note impact on output and tariff uncertainty with hope for stability. Cooke arrived from a mainland trip aboard the Sierra.
Mr. Cooke voices confidence in Taft earning strength and California aiding Interne. He has long argued that tariff revision could cut Hawaii sugar rates by one quarter to one third, benefiting islanders with a steadier industry over the next eight to ten years while sugar interests face smaller profits. He notes surprise at dull sugar rock and cites ongoing speculation of a tariff revision, insisting any change must be scientific and well studied.
San Francisco October reported Pat Mlane a well known Hawaii figure who claimed he found labor plentiful in Porto Rico and that his company earned a net profit over 800000 that year with a capitalization of two million. The note hints at further details continued on page three.
The court voids the Dreier Clark divorce decree, holding thirty days must pass between service and decree. Mrs Dreier Clark remarried Heney Chirk, face complications over land deeds and signatures, with the case referencing Cunha versus Comba and a Paris epidemic noted in Tanis.
Captain Walter HL Johann U S A inspector instructor assigned by the War Department arrives in Honolulu after a week studying militia conditions. He speaks enthusiastically on the new government plan for training the organized militia and notes infantry officers are now assigned to duty with states or territories. The report cites August detentions under the 1911 act and mentions Rhode Island’s Coast Artillery exception.
The message expresses thanks for the congratulatory cable upon Sam Rolph’s election as mayor of San Francisco. Due to absence, he could not answer earlier. Commissioner Chari ox and Davin report Tom Moon, charged with perjury, appeared and was committed for trial.
Hibernia New Jersey October 20 Twelve workers perished when a partition collapsed in an iron mine trapping and drowning them. Rescue teams battled debris and rising waters while authorities investigated the accident and its causes.
Two unknown English steamers collided near the Elbe off Hamburg. One sank while the other landed to prevent sinking. details were sparse.
In San Francisco on October 20 Licht estimates Europe facing a total sugar shortage of 2,120,000 tons. He forecasts higher prices amid the shortfall. Farrington.
In Hankow China on October 20 rebels claim complete victory as royalists retreat northward. Imperial warships move upriver for reinforcements while rebels mass for a major strike. About a thousand rebels advance on the royalist camp amid fears of a Mohammedan uprising at Kan.
Philadelphia Oct 20 rain prevented the scheduled game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Armistice for the world's championship. Game postponed due to weather.
Austin Rodgers the intrepid birdman lifted off smoothly from the ground and flew southward in front of hundreds who watched him ascend and gradually disappear toward the south.
Los Angeles October 20 further examination of jurymen in the McNamara trial continued today of those questioned as they opposed the death penalty. two others were dismissed as not suitable.
In Benghazi salvage reports say Italian troops pressed a fierce assault throughout the day and have captured a small portion of Tripoli. Turkish defenders resisted but could not stop the advance, leaving Italians in control of part of the city.
Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson was arrested in Gabler Mass for allegedly poisoning Lennall, a university music student. The charge, reported today, has stirred great concern among students.
Rev Daremus oversees a program to deliver Henry by way of a committee to use a fraternity for cornerstone laying. Muvless Quartet led by A Be Wal adds to Stanford Wate versity ties. Masonic ceremonies depict a dignified cornerstone event at the public Harwey with afternoon proceedings and a long roll of library related acts and agreements dating to 1908.
The War Department debates site selection for new army barracks along the U S southern and western borders. Officials consider elevated sites covering thousands of acres near Honolulu, with troops, excluding Coast Artillery, to be moved to the new barracks. The plan faces indecision as various locations and designs are proposed, delaying action.
Honolulu dates affect the Seattle trip as the Chamber of Commerce in Honolulu cites uncertainty over cancellation or postponement after receiving the cablegram. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce reports the schedule may be altered depending on further instructions.
Readable fragments describe street scenes in Honolulu and the cornerstone laying for a new library wing. The piece notes a $100,000 gift enabling the project and credits cooperation among donors and officials. Continued on Page 6.
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