26 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
1
The article details a political confrontation within a delegation over proposed territorial recognition and representation. Key figures include Howell, New York, and New Mexico delegates, with emphasis on party alignment and procedural disputes during the convention. The outcome hints at contested credentials and a split over affiliation and strategy for the coming year.
Quarantine rules do not hinder shipments of selected Wahiawa Pine Apples to the coast. Next lot per ae Hilonian Deo Sist. Leave your order with Island Fruit 66 King.
Court sessions suspend for a holiday week with adjournments inclining to morning chambers. Suntenne Court, Lindsay Court, and Mebinen court approve final accounts for Bree Carwrieht executor of the Pikoa state. minor judicial bugle Hese Hrameneted not present.
In a maritime and local update, Koki bound over appears in a wartime era post. The report notes a vessel voyage from San Francisco to Honolulu and mentions American crewman RM Phelps wounded in Seattle. A schooner named Wholarston departed for Honolulu from an unspecified port on October 24. Nebrashatt arrives first at San Francisco in a warning notice.
Reported in Landmark Gone News, a Sunday blaze razed the two story House of Stra Mary Charman at Kolon Kanal. Built circa 1900 by Inigo Bolen, the dwelling was a local landmark and had no insurance. No injuries are noted.
European crop prospects are bleak with sugar futures volatile as harvests lag and shipments rise. The grain and cane markets show supply pressures, while buyers anticipate shipments to reach North America and alter pricing, with limited new offers for Cuban crops and ongoing regional adjustments.
The validity of the gutter ordinance is challenged by AG M Robertson on behalf of Link McCandren and James Armstrong. District Court found them guilty. defense argues the ordinance is invalid as it lacks a proper legal purpose and arbitrarily discriminates. The case proceeds before Judge Whitney with a demurrer by Robertson. Also discussed: cholera quarantine bans on banana exports from Kalihi Hay to Diamond Head, threatening growers and merchants with tens of thousands of dollars in losses, and efforts to modify regulations to ease shipments.
Mercy extended to many offenders in a local police court session after New Year’s revelry. Several individuals received fines or continued conditions, while a few aggravated cases, including a man posing as a police officer, faced stricter penalties.
A short note urges readers to rent a safe-deposit box to stay safe from fire and burglars, claiming home safes are antiquated and easy targets for burglars. The ad promotes renting from the company to keep valuables secure.
Washington December 4 A revision of President Roosevelt s order outlines testing of officers horsemanship for promotion to field grade. The reform aims for uniform methods and active participation in practice marches, adjusting previous scatter of procedures and ensuring standard criteria across departments.
A report of discussions between Waldron Lucan T H Petrly and Acting Governor Mott Smith about merchant regulation modifications. They seek changes to ease daily market congestion and improve port operations. The Governor promised a decision soon and was expected to address the issue at the next session.
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