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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1909
Page
1
Newport News reports the Wilhelmina, a Matson Line passenger steamer, launched with ceremonial christening by a woman identified as Teritey. The ship, a 15 knot vessel with heavy passenger capacity, aims for Pacific service between Seattle and Honolulu, under Capt. Peter Johnson.
Consul General Thomas Sammons tours Beoul Korea visiting the Pall Aquarium Pearl Market and Moon Hotel during a city itinerary. The Chamber of Commerce plans to present him this afternoon and his remarks focus on cultivating sugar, mining and American machinery production in the Hermit Kingdom. He notes Korea’s 1907 water consumption value of 336 02 and urges development of sugar production. the speech continues on Page 4.
Regatta Day proved triumphant for the Myrtle Club as they dominated the contests with large margins. The Healanis, Alliance crew, and a large spectator crowd filled the harbor as waves and wind challenged crews on a lively Honolulu holiday morning.
President Taft lands in Minneapolis after a morning fast and luncheon at the St Paul auditorium. He plans to address a city banquet this evening. Separately, dispatches note the October 5 start for a new tonnage tax under the 1886 reciprocal exemption law, detailing rates for ships from various regions and a goal to raise revenue by ending British light dues. George Harvey of Manakauau suffers major injuries in a bar-related incident.
In Berlin on September 18 Orville Wright flew a monoplanes record duration today while Pat Hergown sustained minor burns from a small alcohol stove used to heat water. Mrs. Helen feland, widow of Cyrus Leland, auditor of the Lake Shore road, died from burns in New York.
A fragmented ad-like rant questions home danger and promotes cheap home and personal effects insurance, urging readers to escape high risk and secure coverage amid repeated fire warning sounds.
A grand opening is planned at Waverley Hall corner of Hotel and Duthol Streets starting at 7 o clock tonight. Tickets include a nickel per dance with a 10e admission at the door. Kawalhau Oleo Club will furnish music by a noted orchestra and promise a lively evening for attendees.
Governor Johnson shows signs of recovery in Rochester after a health scare. Reports indicate he is well enough to resume duties, with officials noting a cautious return and no immediate schedule changes.
County Treasurer Latukea says he will arrest Drummers Veoet and Spitzer next week. The move follows a dispute over license payments between authorities and merchants in Hilo. Merchants condemned Hawaii officials’ stance and warned of legal action if the license payment is not resolved. Latukea’s plan aims to enforce the tax amid heated clashes over the salon sale controversy.
Senator Dillingham of the United States Immigration Commission praised the Hawaii visit saying the evidences of material resources show the American spirit is dominant. He noted data collected will help Congress address immigration questions, while acknowledging labor and territorial regulation challenges discussed during the visit.
A large gathering last evening hosted by the Hono Iuia Society bid farewell to visiting Congressmen and their families. The event featured a massy dance as representatives from Kanade praised Hawaii's industries and culture, signaling strong ties and a hopeful future for local enterprise.
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