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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
1
Supervisor Aylett objects to a rushed public telephone agreement saying residents should know what they are agreeing to. He questions cost per foot and street rights, fearing the city may be protecting the telephone company and risking valuable right of way without clear benefit to the people. Continued on Page 4.
Territorial Grand Jury refused to proceed with the Atcherley charges alleging conspiracy among Hawaii officials to influence Dr John Atcherley’s case. Judge De Bolt instructed the jurors on their rights before they reported they would not pursue the matter, listing officials named in the alleged conspiracy.
San Francisco October 21 crowd pleasers filled the Portola festival as the largest civic and industrial parade yet staged drew wide attention. A horse and rider in the grand entry stumbled but caused no injury and the pageant proceeded with elaborate displays from Chinese and Japanese merchants and other Oriental nation representations.
Flooding from a large dam break causes extensive damage in Francisco and costs four lives. Officials report the dam face cannot be examined due to overflow, while plans begin for emergency response as investigators assess the scene. River transport preparations continue for McCannie to depart on the Rivera to the States tomorrow.
Standard Oil announces rate reductions on crude oil and refined products in Pittsburg headline news from October 21, detailing a strategic pricing move affecting supply and distribution.
On Oct 21 unrest prompted resignations as the cabinet dissolved. The former premier was asked to organize a new cabinet to restore governance amid political upheaval in the country.
In Bluefields Nicaragua rebels say they have strengthened control of strategic points and expect President Zelaya cannot hold out beyond a month. Separate item reports a forest fire near Lee, Alberta where Mrs Frank Grover’s two children were burned to death. Blinwin died after a Tow hours setback.
Reported by George W. Smith and 1 Provident Pred Waldron, merchants ask to be fully informed about the proposed agreement between the telephone company and the Supervisory Board. They stress not taking sides, only seeking clarity to protect everyone’s rights amid arbitration concerns. The piece notes immigration discussions and tensions surrounding labor and port issues connected to the deal.
The jury examined the site on Smith and Riga streets where an attempted assassination occurred on August 3. Territory Attorney Cathcart outlined the prosecution’s evidence, asserting Mort believed Sheba to be an enemy to the Japanese people in Mawaui.
The historic figure Schlatter, famed for healing crowds in the late 19th century, was found dead in Hastings. He had drawn vast followings by claiming divine cures and later faded from public view.
The University of Washington faculty has added a course in the Japanese language to the curriculum, reflecting a closer union with the Orient. The bulletin office can be reached at 268 and the editorial room at 185 for details.
An anarchist threw a bomb in Munich streets causing a blast. In the Wiscomin bank heist robbers escaped with cash and are surrounded by police at the Heedville bank, which was robbed of 6000 dollars. suspects remained at large or at bay as officers pursued them.
A fragmented report outlines Lewis explaining contract processes and County Board actions. The text mentions the Board of Supervisors, Deputy County Attorney West, and references to allocations and duties during meetings. The account hints at concerns over spending and potential penalties.
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