22 May 1906
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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
1
Acting Governor A L C Atkinson announces Hawaii Territorial offices will be closed Wednesday May 30 for Decoration Day a legal holiday. Executive Building Honolulu May 10 1906.
The Athenians report the Americans have won the most events at the Olympics, with Greece second, Sweden third, and England fourth. Notable results include Leahy of England winning the running high jump, Goeney of Hungary second, Kerrigan of Multnomah Club tied for third, Sherring of Ontario winning the marathon with a 2h 51m 23s, and Pilgrim of New York AC taking the 800m title.
Tax Assessor Holt expects $300,000 in cash taxes by tonight as large taxpayers rush to clear half year payments. The tax office remains open late, with about $140,000 collected by morning and officials forecasting the total to reach $300,000 by close. The crowd persists through the day with all extra windows busy.
Fred Harvey of the survey department draws plats for lands proposed to be allotted to Molokans on Kapaa in severalty. Each family would receive about forty acres with ten acres of cane below the ditch and fifteen acres for cane planting plus fifteen acres of pasture above. Unplanted cane land is lantana covered and must be cleared. Maps expected ready next Tuesday before Harvey returns to Kapaa.
Reconstruction Committee of San Francisco reports favoring no height limit on buildings along wide streets. The decision follows inspection of city skyscrapers and reflects little earthquake damage to these structures.
Acting Governor Atkinson signed reprieves for five Korean murderers, saving them from execution tomorrow for one week. The Social Science Club committee will review the case transcript and advise potential commutations.
Washington May 16 The House Committee on Insular Affairs reports favorably the bill granting citizenship to Porto Ricans a step toward full Territorial government There would be two legislative chambers for the island the House of Delegates with 35 members elected by the people and an Executive Council The Governor Secretary Attorney General Treasurer Auditor Commissioner of the Interior and Commissioner of Education plus five presidential appointees Porto Rico would manage its own customs and internal revenue taxes with no change for national defense while bearing the cost of a Federal court
May 15 reports from Zululand describe serious fighting. Separately Nome Free of Ice notes Nome port open for the slummer trade as of May 15. Stockholm reports universal suffrage bill adoption by the First Chamber of Parliament. Cordelia Botkin, the poison candy murderer, has been sent to San Quentin from Oakland. London and Lancashire Insurance Company raises capitalization to 2.5 million dollars amid California losses totaling six million.
May 15 report from St. Petersburg notes the Doumain reply to the Emperor’s speech calls for radical reforms. In Zenica coal mines striking miners clashed with gendarmes, resulting in three workmen killed and five wounded.
May Day in St Petersburg saw about two hundred thousand workers observe the day with widespread work suspension. A riot occurred at Volgoda with reports of numerous wounded. The Cabinet announced a limited amnesty measure short of popular demands.
Marshall Field Co of Chicago plans a San Francisco branch with temporary quarters on Fillmore near Bilis and Eddy. Representatives toured during the crisis to arrange the setup and signal the firm’s strong faith in the city’s future, boosting local retailers and real estate agents.
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