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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1905
Page
1
The Senate debated the McCandl e d railroad bill with Downett absent and others off the floor. A motion to indefinitely postpone failed 6 to 6 and the bill was reset for 2 p.m. A communication from the Secretary dated April 14, 1908 was read, noting government implications.
The cruiser Boston, en route to Puget Sound ports, anchored at Naval Dock No. 1 in Honolulu. Residents expect a brief visit of about three weeks under orders from Admiral Goodrich, with wireless messages and possible reshuffles to come.
The Hawaii House narrowly sustained a veto on H B 198 a liquor measure amended by the Senate. Rep Coelho objected that the veto message referred to a different act and the floor debated ownership of the bill’s title. Fernandes’s adopted child inheritance bill faced extensive discussion before a third reading as lawmakers weighed hardship and past personal stories. Easter millinery advertised by Kerr’s follows the legislative proceedings.
A revised office scene shows Finangier TM speaking of improving times with hope for new money, despite doubt from others. He predicts banks will be overwhelmed by autumn and that April deliveries will bring funds. He asserts confidence and anticipates a lively period ahead.
An afternoon House session discussed a finance bill with oil trade implications. Rep Ka riho from Monee Hill presented a 120 degree proposal for week end reading, with two committee reports showing minority and majority positions. Harris Rive and others urged passage while Kale and Fernandes pushed amendments.
The Federal Grand Jury has opened a probe into the shipping of sailors. On a recent session seven sailors shipped aboard the Title Starbuck by Captain Bray were summoned for witness testimony.
The opening of the afternoon session saw debate over the Governor’s veto of the liquor bill. Achi argued the vetoed bill had a different title from the submitted one, a logical error noted by Dickey who moved to refer the bill back for correction. McCantilton’s railroad bill was debated with amendments to route traffic away from Damon Head and Queens Street, while Ack faced questions about killing the bill. The Governor offered to correct the veto error if the House revisits it. A motion to appoint a two member committee to study the matter passed with Senators Shop and Achi named.
Metropolitan Meat Co markets will shut tomorrow at 1 oclock noon for Good Friday. An Easter hat you want for reply at Kerr's. an upper cut and a hale trim offered.
Russian forces in Manchuria report a turning movement as several thousand Chinese bandits and Japanese cavalry approach 60 miles northeast of Chanchun with 22 guns. The action signals intensified maneuvers near St. Petersburg dated April 20.
A hearing recounts a Rapid Transit car speed test on Beretania Street with car No. 20 and witness Howland from the Public Works Department. Measurements claim a 680 foot run in 14 seconds and a 2:28 pm timing, noting instrument reliability and questions about exact car speeds and operator familiarity. Also notes an Eagles event, a promotional call for replating ware, and a gold-bearing quartz specimen inspection.
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