13 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
1
Senator Albert Cummins of Iowa opens debate on a tariff bill amid denunciations of existing schedules. He urges amendments to the Depew bill to raise salaries for Supreme Court and district judges, aligning with Taft's recent message and government payroll provisions.
Rear Admiral Corwin P Rees retires from active service after a long naval career dating to 1864. He bids farewell at the naval station with salutes, handshakes, and acknowledgments from officers and Marines as he departs in a carriage. The ceremony closes a half century of service to the country.
The Board of Health and Board of Immigration approved a plan to move immigrants from Portugal to the Isthmus via Tehuantepec. Dr Victor Clark will charter a steamer, with A J Campbell supplying passengers, to transport entrants by sea to Hawaii after crossing the Isthmus.
A secret session this morning in the Territorial Supreme Court led to orders that the Democrats will have to answer Thursday morning to allegations tied to the electoral content. Attorneys Judd, Dacis and Cur believe a merits hearing will follow, with claims of vigor and improper practices during the proceedings. Two men who supported the second petition said they did not know what they were signing and were aided by the petition’s attorneys.
In a fierce storm sweeping Europe and the Mediterranean, several ships sustained damage while the American battleships on loan to a cruiser force remain afloat. Reports from Brent and Widey indicate harbor damage but no loss of life, with crews continuing to maintain order aboard.
Washington December 13 Secretary of War Dickinson asked the War Department to appropriate 64607 dollars for a proposed power plant at Corregidor Island Philippines guarding the entrance to Manila Bay and the approach to Mundin Bay as part of new naval defenses.
George Kigay Vinewat, a former newspaper man, is named president by the University of Minnesota board of trustees. A Yale graduate, he previously served as dean at the University of Chicago, and has worked as a reporter in New York, writer, and lecturer on sociology and political economy.
London reports the government holding a lead as voting continues. The government has 206 seats against the opposition's 240, with the tally still unsettled as ballots are counted.
London report: Oxford defeated Cambridge 28 to 11 in the annual FuRby contest. The wrested clash was hard fought and marked by cautious play and tight defense throughout the game.
On December 13 an incomprehensible line of OCR text mentions a sugar ban, with fragmented terms including ages and names, leaving uncertainty about scope, beneficiaries, and authorities.
Robertson Wallace wedding solemnized in Andrew's Cathedral with close friends present. Bride Robertson attended by Mr George Rountree and Mr Habert McEldowney as witnesses. groom’s party included Mr James Dougherty and others. Damaged OCR yields limited ceremony details.
Secretary of Interior urges continued appropriations for harbor works at Honolulu Hilo Kahului and related buildings. Strong recommendation to suspend navigation laws for limited period to boost passenger travel between Hawaii and mainland, with emphasis on improving port facilities and transit options.
An Arizona man aboard the American-Hawaiian liner reported a broken blade on a propeller after arrival at Salina Cruz port. The ship slowed to repair, delaying passage to Honola, with about 2000 tons of freight to discharge, including cargo bound for New York. The vessel may be detained several days as protests over the damage are addressed and a sugar cargo is moved to lift the ship’s stern higher.
Advertising copy for Host Sale and Purday's Bulletin indicates space is in high demand for the upcoming issue. Patrons are urged to submit copy early to ensure printing Thursday evening.
A cablegram from Holstein supporters to Washington seeks to delay the Federal collector appointment. The message notes Holstein backs Goets for the post and aims to secure Governor Krone's vote, while not pledging support for John G. Rothwell. The dispatch involves National and Territorial leaders and pending approval signals.
A Los Angeles grand jury continues the Timex dynamite investigation with nearly a hundred witnesses questioned. The panel has yet to conclude hearings as two key witnesses from labor groups testified and the inquiry may stretch another week or more before closure.
Three men, Murry Denison, William Vengier, and Om ae Too Hany, are entitled to a reward connected to the Grace case. The remaining $100 reward was provided by the Terre trial Ravernment. The report notes a 21 pound girl with a wild desire to dance amid the confusion.
Residents and vendors in Honolulu oppose Ordinance No. 25 as supporters press Mayor Fern for signature. Attorneys for Wing Lock Hibg present formal protest, citing Chinese filth and market protections while officials defend the measure as safeguarding public welfare and safety.
Taft calls for expert government input to select federal building sites amid controversy over location and construction methods. He opposes overfunding unneeded structures and underfunding needed ones, urging alignment with actual government needs and economical transport and storage access. Page 6 continues.
The Kapaa land lease terms were settled with a fixed rental of seven thousand dollars. The session discussed water rights, expropriation provisions, and additional charges for water diverted outside the levee, with debate over exclusion for local needs and potential arbitration of withdrawals. Trent sought stronger safeguards, opposing private interests by Kinney and allies, and the motion directs a lengthy review of the lease terms and governance protections.
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