10 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Hawaiian Gazette
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
1
The House derailed time with debate over making Hawaiian and English official languages while the Governor asserted the veto on a malt liquor sale bill. Senate actions included sustaining the veto on the language measure, reconsideration debates on the liquor bill, and a bank bill passing narrowly amid Republican opposition.
The Hawaii Territory House debates the governor veto on a statehood related measure. Knudsen Kellindr and supporters push for delay, while Pulaa and Aylett advocate bold action. Aimed at pressuring Congress and safeguarding assimilation, the session includes roll calls, time-saving devices, and warnings of potential retaliation.
A large memorial service for Ballard Atherton drew mourners from many walks of life and included representatives of government, foreign nations, and local officials. The crowd filled the auditorium as floral tributes surrounded the bronze urn containing the deceased’s ashes, and prayers urged enduring manhood and service.
A fragmented report notes a midweek committee meeting where attendees urged unity and discussed a planned bill passage likely Saturday. It mentions debates over county naming and seats with West Hawaii proposed, Wailyku and Lihue named for different counties.
A terrible tornado swept over Altamont Kansas this afternoon without warning destroying principal buildings and causing heavy property loss. Many lives were lost and most residents were injured or killed. aid is arriving from nearby towns as the disaster impacts the surrounding countryside.
In Amsterdam on April 9 the strike movement spreads further with 25,000 workers out. The government is powerless and the public faces severe shortages of all kinds as disruptions continue.
Hillary Bell died in New York at age 46. Born near Belfast, Ireland, he moved to the United States early and painted portraits before turning to journalism. He served as critic for the New York Press and wrote essays and sketches. He also edited the Insurance Economist and directed the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Insurance Association.
Rome indicates a peaceful end to the strike with no disturbances recorded today. Manila notes island smallpox concerns. order prevents landing troops until vaccination is completed.
ABSCCIATED PRESS CABLEGRAMS reports a twelve inch shell exploded aboard the battleship Iowa in Pensacola killing three crew and injuring five. The Iowa under Captain Thomas Perry had been at the naval station for weeks. This follows a prior Massachusetts turret incident with eight inch shells causing seven deaths. The ensign in charge was court martialed but exonerated.
San Francisco insurers warn they will pull out of the Hawaiian field if the Territory’s proposed 25 000 cash deposit bill is enacted. Executives say no company will post such a sum, and demand Territory liability protection before operating.
Shamrock III defeated Shamrock I in a thirty mile leeward and windward test near Weymouth England. The newer Lipton challenger beat the old boat by seventeen minutes and is touted as the fastest boat yet built in England, thriving in light and testing conditions as tuning up events continue.
The Sao Paulo legislature approved a tax of 2 cents per pound on all exported coffee as part of a scheme by Brazilian statesmen to curtail production and raise prices. The state also imposes a prohibition tax on new coffee trees planted, amid broader efforts ahead of a July Brazil coffee convention to limit output.
In Detroit on April 9 a fatal riot broke out between union and non union dock laborers. One man was killed and many were injured as police struggled to disperse the crowd.
Madrid April 9. Sultan forces gain a great victory over rebels at Frogala. Government troops make a decisive stand and drive rebels from the field with heavy losses.
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