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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1910
Page
5
A fragment discusses doctors and sages differing in morals, appeals to force the Territory back, and opposition to federal control. It warns against surrendering self government and preserving rights and privileges for Hawaii amid political pressure.
Fragmentary OCR reveals debate on government and Prohibition within a territory. Voters express concern about rule by a few and the potential to undermine independence, with emphasis on Americanism and protective policies amid heated rhetoric.
In a broad display the city’s voters strongly supported home rule measures amid federal politics. Chamber members and business leaders publicly debated the issue, with many expressing firm conviction that progress requires both moral and political advancement.
In a heated exchange, merchants and chamber members challenge the push for a Hawaii prohibition law. They accuse Thurston of manipulating the issue and claim a small, unrepresentative minority supports the movement. Several prominent local men, including Thurston, are cited as driving discontent within business circles.
Fragmented OCR reports trade figures for the United States with contiguous and noncontiguous territories. It notes a surge to about 172 million dollars in goods and 174 million in gold production from Alaska, citing the Bureau of Statistics.
An evening program at Prohibition Park Meter Minn featured a political debate with I Adwin Tete representing the Republican Party Md Ninly of Porhane leading the Democrats and Wl Citewe W Stewart of Chicagn as professionals. Speakers included Hew BB Mauda and Str Daly as arrival observers. The event, noted for its weather and unusual audience, recalled historical figures and a Yale centennial banquet chaired by Chauncey A Depew with President Nortimpy.
The Department of Commerce notes rising trade with Porto Rico Hawaii the Philippines Alaska Guam Midway and Tutuila. From 1800 to 1909 inbound and outbound shipments surged with Alaska’s total up to about 32 million dollars and the Philippines to roughly 14 million. Meat dairy products and wood goods rise for US shipments while imports from these territories include molasses fruits nuts and coffee.
The article reports a pro and con exchange on liquor prohibition in the Territory. Mr. Bright argues against immediate prohibition, urging exhaustion of female influence and compliance with existing federal tax laws. He notes federal licenses and taxes are aimed at revenue, not moral reform, and pushes strict enforcement to curb liquor abuse.
A notice describes rental availability for a 19-room house on Pacific Heights near High and Sightly Bastion, surrounded by a six-room house on Kalakans. The listing appears under Bishop Trust Company LTD Bethel Street.
The document cites Maine and Kansas counts on license holders, argues that local regulation may best handle liquor law enforcement, and features remarks from A F Judd and Tull about opposing federal prohibition but supporting territorial means. It notes the need for strong public sentiment and practical enforcement within existing laws.
An analysis recalling attitudes toward liquor regulation in Hawaii argues for uniform, complete prohibition only if effective, fair, and enforceable. It contends that unequal restrictions harm civil rights and urges strong enforcement rather than sweeping bans.
A Chagrin Falls Exponent editorial argues advertising drives sales, noting merchants wait for peak demand yet wise shopkeepers advertise during slow times. It mocks passive strategies, praising bold campaigns that force customers to notice and buy, even during lean periods, to grow wealth.
Berkeley January 7 7 Four nude male and four nude female figures forming the $49 000 Bather gate at the University of California entrance along Telegraph Avenue were covered with autumn leaves and blue and gold ribbons by students early yesterday. The groundkeeper was shocked by the decorations which drew considerable comment from the campus community. A source notes the figures are artistic but the scene prompted campus speculation about decorations in cold weather.
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