06 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
1
Washington columnist C S Alber reports Congress will not enact sugar schedule changes during the current session. The President remains opposed to tariff alterations, and key leaders have indicated downward revision is not pursued now. The Tariff Board stance and vetoes on wool and cotton measures are noted as influencing the sugar debate.
Reported tensions between troops and marines in Honolulu surface after incidents near Palace Bauite and Fort Ruger. Police say rumors spread of fatalities and danger as soldiers fear retaliation. officials consider stationing army and naval guards around Honolulu during Pacific fleet port stay to restore order.
The Water Chief of the Murti Geologic Survey outlines wasteful irrigation practices across planters and calls for new, centralized water measuring systems and reserves. He details inefficient ditch and pump operations, proposes expansion of reserve water and improved coordination with federal agencies to boost irrigation efficiency and land coverage.
Washington November 27 The next calendar year will favor active flag officers with retirement plans for not more than five rear admirals. The list includes Chauncey Thomas W P Potter S A Staunton Av Zane and S B Mason all currently holding important posts, leaving junior officers to vie for promotions rearrangements likely.
London report states that Asquith announced the House of Commons will attempt a home rule bill for Ireland in the current session. The notice comes as military officers test defenses in Oahu.
General Murray vows no detail withheld from interview about troop levels fortifications and plans. He plans to return as soon as arrangements for fortifications are complete, praising the year’s work with Army and Navy officers and noting support from Colonel Ebert and Major Gilmore.
The Attorney General Alexander Lindauy indicates the county cannot raise funds by extra taxation until 1919. The education department inquiry on additional school costs due to flooding prompted the opinion. The superintendent of education must prepare the budget by December 15, 1914. Harbor Commission hearing notes Matson Navigation company agents reading endorsing plan for the Milo wharf. Indorsement considered a strong point for Heine Dhan and the Arrowmont project.
Officials from foreign governments visited the fleet in Honolulu at 11 o clock, received with full honors including a salute of woven guns. The large delegation wore formal uniforms and the occasion resembled a city bombardment as cannons fired. The consuls and ex-consuls represented the entire consular force of the city aboard.
Ten beef packers in federal court face trial on anti trust charges as defense seeks writ of habeas corpus or stay. The report notes adoption of forestry plans by planters and plan to devote revenue to reforestation and water management in irrigation projects.
New York December 6 refined sugar has again been reduced by ten cents per hundredweight prompting claims the move will improve consumers finances. Analysts say the cheaper sugar will lower costs for food producers and households alike while market watchers monitor follow up price shifts.
Los Angeles, Dec. 6 Mayor George Alexander Reelected over Socialist Jeb Herriman by about 96 000 votes. Officials estimate that about 75 000 women voters participated in the tally.
Mrs Sawyer widow of a Times victim sues Namara in Los Angeles for damages. The action seeks compensation related to the deadly incident at the Times plant. Court dates and full claim details were not disclosed in the readable segment.
Washington December 6 W P Willett sugar expert testifying before the committee investigating the trust said beet sugar men did not profit from rising prices. He attributed this to the year’s output being sold before prices climbed high.
Grand jury reports evidence of fraud in collection of duties related to McMahan Franklin Spreckels case. Recommend action to save Spreckels and McMahan.
Peking December 6 reports the Regent vice Chun hae abdicates. Ghily Hasina Manchu and Heu Chi Gh Chinese succeed him. General Yuan Bhihe named as new authority in the transition.
Mexico City December 6. The rebel leader Jone Gomez and eight followers were lynched. The incident marks a violent crackdown by authorities against rebel forces amid ongoing conflict.
Sugar Ancinco and Dees meet in a parity battle as odds and quotations surface. The match results or stakes are unclear from the fragment but names and numbers indicate a sports or betting context. Exact teams and outcome remain unspecified in the readable text.
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