01 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1907
Page
1
A fragmented 19th century dispatch describes Tehuantepec Isthmus conditions at Te Huahtenee Mp. It notes quarantine officers, examination details, and mentions Banen defenses, port conditions, and local labor. The text cites ships, landmarks, and population figures with mixed clarity.
President Roosevelt issues a letter opposing state ownership of railway systems. In Chicago he endorses the Republican candidate for mayor while William J. Bryan supports Mayor Dunne for re election.
Abe Ruef has applied to the Supreme Court for a writ of habeas corpus to gain release from the custody of court officers who now constantly guard him and restrain his movements. Labor strike in San Francisco and Alameda sees twelve hundred laundry workers in the city and six hundred in Alameda walk out for an eight hour day and higher pay.
Senate and House fail to agree on key measures as debate over tax rates and property exemptions continues. Reports from committees address bills on taxation, foreclosures, private rights, and county pediatrics while a monument proposal for Latin America is tabled for lands committee review.
The Hawaii all Hawaii starts balloting for Hawaii girls contest opens today as voters select the six most popular representatives to tour the Pacific Coast. The Bulletin defers to public judgment on age and appearance while ensuring contestants are credit to the Islands. Voting instructions are printed in ads and ballots remain valid for a month with weekly counts.
Disjointed OCR text hints at Hilo seeking an initial campaign stop for a congressional journey. Mentions a foot march and a raffle tied to a party event, with unclear references to Ohio and Los Angeles.
An average salaried man faces an accident that halts family income and triggers debt, turning the journey toward independence into a bitter struggle. A policy from Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co offers cheap cost and substantial returns as fortification.
A chaotic session centers on Wallach’s proposed six month trial to treat leprosy at the Kalli receiving station. Kaloo leads opposition while Kaleo supports the plan, arguing for a chance to aid those afflicted as the discussion spills into March and continues on Page 2.
Conference committees were appointed in the House this afternoon to meet the Senate on bills related to county assessments and the exemption of certain municipalities from taxation. After the routine adjournment, the House proceeded with the appropriations bill amidst bulletin notices.
A dramatic meeting in Washington BC discusses the King Street site for a Honolulu public building, with the Treasury and Henry Waterhouse Trust backing plans for a Bishop Street throughway. Governor and Public Works oppose rapid opening, urging delay amid petitions and land talks.
There will be a reception at the Hetine Jnlu Beaside Hotel in honor of Quartermaster Captain Frank C. Jones and officers and men aboard Abe Araniapoet Login. The farewell to Mrs Jewel, wife of Captain Jewel, follows two months ashore near their departure for San Francisco. Henry the loa Army and Navy and local society invited.
The Pacific Mall, under a Huntieh flag, arrived from San Francisco this afternoon en route to the Orient and Australia. It carries passengers for onward travel to the Orient with a stopover in the city. The ship, described as carrying a large mail cargo, will reach its final destinations after port calls including Honolulu and Australia.
Constantinople reports a damaging quake at Bittle with unknown death toll. Many missionaries affected as homes destroyed. In San Francisco Agent Halaey of the Pacific, tied to a bribery case, will sail back aboard the Chi na, due to arrive in Honolulu on April.
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