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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1902
Page
3
A local woman articulates support for the municipal board of aldermen to authorize loans and issue bonds to fund specific public improvements. She outlines potential projects and urges prompt action by the council to secure needed finance.
The document outlines broad city and county powers for the Board of Aldermen to issue bonds, regulate streets, bridges, and public works, control taxation and fines, preserve order and health, manage markets, wharves, and public utilities, and authorize land purchase or condemnation for parks, docks, and public buildings within Hawaii Territory.
A fragmented Honolulu discussion argues that improvements should be paid by benefiting property owners, urging municipal charter support to fund streets, drainage, and public works. Opponents warn against higher taxes and loss of local control, urging careful charter provisions and expert governance to avoid excessive public costs.
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