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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1910
Page
5
Fragmented remarks discuss whether a prohibition referendum should be placed before the people under the Organic Act. The speaker urges presenting a straight question to voters and resisting preemptive amendments, aiming for a clear, democratic decision on temperance and woman’s suffrage.
The text notes debates among Mr Woolly Delegate Kuhio supporters and Anti-Saloon League advocates over whether liquor prohibition or women's suffrage should be the next public issue in Hawaii. It claims advocates push a mixed question, urging federal action, while some warn against tying suffrage to prohibition. The article critiques the tactic of adding women’s voting rights to the prohibition question and predicts political friction.
Members of several women groups convened in Honolulu to petition Congress to grant women in the Territory the right to vote on prohibition. The meetings, chaired by Mrs. D Scunder and Mrs. W Hobdy, saw about 30 to 52 members present with proxies. A unified motion urged Congress to allow Territorial women to vote, with many named supporters from the Central Union church society and related associations.
The Women's Auxiliary of the Outrigger Club met at Royal Hawaiian Hotel to urge Congress to grant territorial women the vote on prohibition. Mrs McCandlow moved the resolution, carried unanimously, with Mra Swaney presiding and many charter members present.
A soldier named P Sullivan faced assault charges after a bottle attack near Kinki and Vineyard streets. He was fined 2 for the assault. Later, soldiers Smith and Pacce Conflone allegedly beat a Hawaiian boy, Hamid Willams, with a bottle near Royal Theakar. Conflone received a 100 fine, and Smith was fined 1 for the incident. both were warned by Judge Andrade to avoid future altercations.
Six room and up to date homes available near Alexander Street. Houses are in fine condition with large yards and trees. One five room unit in Pelton area, two bedroom cottage in Plage advertised with rent at seventy dollars per month. Some units connected to utilities and ready for occupancy.
A messy report from a Riverside High School track event describes a feature race from the start at the auditorium to the Williams Schoolyard finish. Hamilton and Chillingworth led early, with King, Gora, and Benjamin advancing as the field followed. In the final stretch Hilom, Rtewl, and others contended, but neither Kamshoyw nor Tet Brhvat broke clear as the teams finished tied in points. Runners listed include Klvo, Benjamin, Gora, Chile Witeworth, Marueht, Amos, Brown, and others with limited legible details.
A brief notice lists the Business Office telephone as 258 and the Rustatrastate register phone as 180, indicating contact numbers for local services in the periodical.
A fragmentary report notes Salt Lake Antlers due Friday amid chaotic carnival plans around the Mormon settlement. Details hint at a plot by a group to move people by a chartered line between Gan Frenchect and Hotolu, with local efforts to secure Alunchuria for safety concerns.
After a special meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Outrigger Club on the lanai of the Royal Hawaiian, the group unanimously voted to allow Hawaii women to vote for prohibition and to spend an additional 950 on cementing a floor for the clubrooms. Mrs Swanzy presided. a committee led by Mrs Holloway will oversee the work. funds on hand will cover the extra cost. The article notes concern over available funds and states there will be a willful effort to manage the expenditure.
A historic ceremony at Goldfield welcomes Ming Lavine Esther Cunningham formerly president of Tilelt and Mie F. Woodward. The bridal party wore white tulle and orange flowers, with romantic bridal attire described in detail. Reception details list guests including family members and local figures, followed by travel plans to Los Angeles and future home arrangements.
Yaranak, a Japanese woman, faced a heavy fine after a poller court hearing. Police testimony described illegal liquor and assorted wines found at a plantation residence. Witnesses stated laborers often frequented the site for beer and other spirits.
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