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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
4
The article reports on wages and living costs, noting shifts in wage levels, hours worked, and a general rise in prices. It cites a government wage report comparing 1905 and 1907 figures, highlighting increases in several industries and variations in weekly earnings across regions, with emphasis on wages per week and price trends.
Fragmented text outlines wartime themes touching on Pearl Harbor and national memory. It mentions Hawaii, ships, and a general sense of education and war influence, with unclear references to people and events in a period voice. The readable bits hint at impact on the nation and Congress.
Fragmented text outlines a local political scene in Cleveland Ohio with references to labor aid corporations, candidates for mayor, and transportation issues in Honolulu. Mentions of Roosevelt, Willtem J. Dervin, Matt Quay, and Penny Yana hint at a broader political discourse amid confusion and garbled phrasing.
After four years away Myre Morton reported her jewel missing upon returning home to Moki. Police were notified. Authorities found it a mistake as Morton had stored the jewel in the Honey Waterhouse Trust Company vault for absolute security at four dollars a year.
Real estate notice offers a splendid home in a desirable city area for 2300 with easy terms. Purchase terms emphasize affordability and prompt ownership potential in a thriving neighborhood.
Industrial wages rose in 1906 with double digit increases in several sectors including street and sewer work and iron and steel while food prices also climbed. Across manufacturing and mechanical industries hourly pay rose, and overall purchasing power of wages showed gains despite higher living costs. Prices for food were higher every month in 1906 than 1905, ending December 1906 up 6.1 percent from December 1905.
The article analyzes price increases in 1906 over 1905 and compares 1900s figures with the 1890 to 1894 decade. It notes the rise in meat and dairy prices, declines in some vegetables, and shows wage and purchasing power changes, including per week earnings and hours worked. It cites specific items like bacon ham pork and apples and provides percentages.
Weather Bureau report by WM. B. Stockman notes 70 degrees at 6 a.m. and 72 at morning union, with relative humidity and dew point details. Wind velocities range 8 to 12 miles per hour with varying directions. rainfall not recorded. 140 miles total wind movement in 24 hours ended at noon.
The Navy boys staged an impressive waterfront reception for ITV at Honolulu with decorations from the Admiral’s party, dancers from the flagship band, and a street crowd watching from all vantage points. Governors, admirals, and guards joined in dances, with souvenirs handed to attendees as rapid transit cars ran late.
A public moonlight band concert lists a program including Our Duck Overture French Comedy and Hobemian Girl as part of Part I. The Belgian Parliament notes a member demanding brandy or beverage at government expense while waking a lou snoeeh.
A string of burglaries on the benchene lamond Head targets include Judge Doles place and the homes of ex governors Mawall and Carter. Police report a Hawaiian suspect, described as wearing a thick coat with collar up, fled each scene. Officials say little progress and no net loot confirmed, while business consolidation rumors involve Waterhouse Trust and pineapple companies.
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