04 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
1
Law figures in a tense city council dispute over road department funds work allocation and control. He warns fellow members against overreach and accuses others of improper plans while tensions rise over scheduling and authority for August projects.
An investigation will probe the fire origin that destroyed the girls dormitory at Oahu College between nine and eleven last night. Trustees met at eleven this morning and announced plans to determine how the blaze started and why the building burned in two hours, causing about 570,000 in loss. Spontaneous combustion is suspected by some, but others blame careless acts or improvised oil and matches left to smolder. Insurance adjustments for housing the students and rebuilding were discussed, with 8100,000 total coverage cited. A new dormitory is contemplated, aided by funds from grants and donations as officials work to restore operations. The fire was one of the worst in years, with debris and burnt timber strewn across the area. Continued details promised on Page 3.
City council members introduced a new screen ordinance detailing penalties and enforcement. Officials discussed provisions affecting property owners and operators, with testimony about past tower incidents and the need to regulate public displays while preserving safety and order.
Supervisor Harry Murray announces an extension of the garbage system to cover Honolulu with more comprehensive service. City engineer and foreman cost are coordinating, more wagons to be added as demand grows, and road department improvements foreseen under Gere and Wilson who will lead new staffing decisions.
The island themed publicity and Hawaiian characters will be featured in a deme in the United Etalix, with a secretary and officials mentioning a forthcoming promotion and production details. Further official clarification is awaited as discussions continue with Mr. Wout of The Maw.
Readers note wide planning activity at Kamehameha Schools with major shifts in administration and construction. The report mentions new play productions, ongoing renovations, and a push to increase student enrollment while outlining changes impacting staff, facilities, and overall school operations.
In San Bernardino California on August 4 authorities believe an incendiary is responsible for vast forest fires scorching the region and destroying prime timber. The losses are estimated near a million dollars as the blazes continue to spread in the area.
Washington Aug 4 a senate committee report condemns the use of third degree methods including forcing confessions and summary arrests. It criticizes legal kidnapping and transportation in the case involving the McNamaras as part of the investigation into police interrogation practices.
Atlanta August 4. Orders have been received to recruit more Negro soldiers for service in the Philippines. The orders have attracted much attention from army men and others as officials consider the implications of expanding service for African American troops in the Pacific theater.
New York Aug 4 Edward ay attorney for the wire trust fined 54,000 in federal court for forming pools among wire men. This action marks a legal blow against attempts to coordinate laborers through illicit pools in the industry.
Aug. 4 report states the reapportionment measure allocating 433 members of Congress has been sent to the president for signature. The action follows earlier moves in Taft era politics as the proposal faces final presidential action.
Secretary of War Stimson visits New York to attend canal ceremonies honoring Admiral Togo of the Japanese navy. Gaynor participates in official exchanges as part of the commemorations.
A terse report notes August developments in Berlin involving a Moroccan settlement. The piece mentions health improvements and a move toward an agreement, with attention to banns and formalities in Berlin.
SIMON FLEES HAYTI August 4 1900 President Simon has sailed for Jamaica leaving Hayti in the hands of revolutionists. The dispatch notes authorities and governors holding meetings to discuss the power struggle and the forthcoming trial against a complainant lawyer and others.
Governor Frear announced apportionment of funds from the territorial bond issue for public works across islands. Half of the authorized bond money will be realized this year, with several projects including water works, harbor work, and school construction funded. Smaller allocations target libraries, reducing impact on other building needs and delaying some items to later years.
A garbled 19th century paragraph describes a grand jury returning three indictments. It mentions a Hawaii woman, a Ne Wilkie, and references to trials, a jail, and accusations involving assault and related acts. The legible items imply a court proceeding with multiple defendants and alleged offenses.
Fragmentary report mentions a village blacksmith and a public notice involving deaths fines and a ship passenger list. It references Hawabitu city county, Petreniment, and a voyage with passengers to Honoluli, Kas holt, and Hilo with a planned arrival Saturday morning.
Fragmented text references dairymen and a meeting or action about milk, with scattered names and places. The readable portions hint at preparations or livestock events, but details are obscured by garbled OCR. No clear outcome or date emerges from the fragments.
The article reports Nicoll’s marked strength gains following a retinal procedure. It notes a sequence of medical events, recovery progress, and implications for performance, with emphasis on the surgeon’s role and the patient’s renewed activity.
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