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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
7
Be not afraid of fire. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help cresuet the act.
The opening of the Pearl Harbor channel allows ships to pass into the harbor. The armored cruiser California leads the first warships inside, sparking local pride and recognition of Pearl Harbor as a pivotal point in world history with potential lasting impact on American influence and commerce.
President Spalding urges Chamber of Commerce trustees to mobilize business leaders for municipal and legislative races. The Bulletin says a canvass should identify suitable candidates endorsed by the chamber to energize public affairs, with elections shaping Honolulu’s government in the coming campaign.
Fragmentary reminiscence notes a character mentioning Kentucky frying wine and gin, a line about not drinking sparingly, and a vow never to go against Kentucky fears. The garbled text hints at a social scene, a warning, and a playful, uncertain memory of versus and temptation.
A call for open government and citizen involvement urges cooperation with the Citizens' Sanitation Committee and health authorities to speed Honolulu towards a model clean city. It supports Gov Frear licensing water power for the electric railroad in Hilo, balancing public interests with private enterprise.
History notes a naval officer sent a report opposing Pearl Harbor dredging contract to the Dillingham interests due to potential delays from island railway conflicts. The officer was to be shown a photo of the U S S California at anchor in Pearl Harbor a few months after the contract was awarded.
A grand naval ribbon breaking at the harbor entrance featured Admiral Cowles, Admiral Peutherland, Capt. John M. Lillestt, General M. Macomb, and other officers. A line stretched from the dredge Gaytari to a ship as dignitaries and guests assembled, with photographers and officials attending a city reception afterward.
The Pearl Harbor ceremonies featured a naval pageant as crowds lined dull streets during the holiday season. A large excursion train conveyed members of the Chamber of Commerce and spouses to witness the harbor welcoming events. A whistle from the Hawalian Electric Company started the signal, and the cruiser Callifornia led a parade of five ships with mag decor. Hundreds traveled by rail to attend, hoping for a grand display that did not fully materialize.
Fragmentary report describes a tires crowd and merrymakers affecting travel by rail. The text mentions a Howey rat delay and an excursion train pulling a ticket, with women and men referenced, but details are garbled and specifics are unreadable.
Fragmented history notes Pearl Harbor’s strategic value and U S policy from early 19th century to McKinley era. Mentions Secretaries of State Marcy and policy against Hawaiian occupation by any power, and ties to US treaty rights and British interest. References to Hawaii’s monarchy and US did not permit loss to foreign control.
The article traces U S policy from McKinley to the Pacific, noting initial neglect of Pearl Harbor’s naval station though its strategic value was long warned. It explains the Hawaiian islands’ annexation and the need to secure a naval base in the Far East, with Pearl Harbor expanding into a major naval station on a vast site.
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