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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1905
Page
4
A mixed clipping notes Honolulu circulation figures for the Evening Bulletin, local taxes, and governance comments. It references federal intrigue in New Girvan a Hawaii-wide push for reform, and debates over republican governance, with cross mentions of Japan, Russia, and American trade policy. The piece also alludes to labor pay, lynching rumors in London, and upcoming political campaigns amid calls for unity in Hawaii.
The editorial criticizes centralized governance and recalls a Porto Rico dispatch tied to a governor’s message and calls for territorial reform. It argues that the current system shows flaws and warns against favored colonial governance, urging readers to scrutinize political directions.
A Honolulu-like account reports delegates from municipalities in Porto Rico advocating home rule and autonomy under the Foraker Act. The Porto Rico Municipal League forms with Mayor R. H. Todd presiding, urging an election to protect local governance and resist centralized authority.
A heavily corrupted ad style notice extols Peruna as a cure for digestion and rheumatic pains, citing testimonials including a venerable pastor and Bishop letter. It urges readers to write Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio for guidance, and notes supply through local firms for Hawaii and Porto Rico markets.
Clerk White of the garbage department says a paper over the payroll column could reveal why two percent discounts lowered actual pay. He notes the altered figures would require only the true earnings to be visible, suggesting a motive to hide undiscounted sums.
Witnesses recall money left after payrolls and Johnson aiding employees with loans without interest. Clerks reportedly lent money at interest, halted by Johnson. Auld White denies reports that Johnson forced men to climb a ladder for pay and calls the claim of seven Sundays in one month entirely untrue.
The big show at the zoo tonight features a blind pianist in a peculiar style, Japan ese Jin jiten artists, hula dancers, ballad singing, and new pop songs. A humorous Chinese sketch by two gents depicts Chic hutown. Manuel Phillips seeks guardian help as rents of 120 a year are due from land in Kahatuu belonging to Henry Katie Sarah Manuel Eva and John Phillips minors.
In a forenoon session Judge Dole heard the case of the Stanford Dollar Steamship Co versus thirty Japanese passengers. Davis argued agency by Kikutake and the lack of license to transport passengers. Peters countered that negotiations and contracts by Kikutake established agency for the Dollar Company. The dispute centers on advance fares and the route to Victoria versus Seattle with ongoing arguments planned for this afternoon.
The third installment in the Great Sherlock Holmes Series titled The Adventure of the Priority School will start in tomorrow's issue.
Metropolitan Meat Co Ltd appeals the Tax Appeal Board after a dispute over assessment. Original assessment was $300,000 based on company profit estimates. later shown profits were $22,000, leading to a compromise at $220,000. Tax assessor notes the return was $191,000 and the board may accept the reduced figure.
In a ruling by Judge Lindsay, 118 acres of Samuel Wilder King real estate in Kalli Koolaupoko were auctioned this noon. The parcels include six apanas at Oneawa totaling 675 acres, two parcels at Fohakapu, a 22-100 acre piece, another at Pohukapu of 38 27-100 acres, and the Mukalu tract. After spirited bidding with C Bolte, Harry Whitney, and R H Trent, Bolte secured the entire lot for 700 dollars.
A 9 o’clock morning train carried a party led by red.smith to inspect the ancient helau et Waimes remains. The Historical Society landmarks committee including W. A. Bryan W. T. Brigham W. D. Alexander N. B. Emerson and L. A. Thurston plus Dr. S B Blabop T. G. Thram and F. & Dodge totaling eleven. After inspection the group returned to Haletwa for luncheon.
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