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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
4
A fragmentary 1930s style column discusses subscription costs, loyalty to Roosevelt, and political options for Hawaii. It cites local officials, advocates self government, homesteads, schools, and Loyalist government aims. It contrasts territorial, republican, and annexation promises with a plea for local governance and stability.
A local editorial urges the Hawaii Legislature to legalize and promote a distillery industry using sugar plantation waste and local resources. It argues restricting imports, creating homegrown alcohol, and shielding consumers from external producers while noting past barriers like grain costs and production hurdles.
The Jones murder trial reopens questions over a deposition by Mrs Read of Hilo about typhoid and mental capacity. The defense sought to admit the deposition from a prior case, but prosecutors argued it is irrelevant to the present trial. Readings of the deposition were halted by the witness’s death, leaving the matter unresolved as defenders push to reintroduce it.
In Hawaii Territory session notes, discussions cover road construction funding and supervision, bid procedures, and penalties for misused funds. Reports mention specific island road projects, island by island progress, and amendments to establish a joint county committee. Senate actions include education funding petitions, Diamond Head Road matters, and an invitation to a Kilohana Art League exhibit. The session adjourned after considering various committee referrals and motions.
A brief item notes a confusion at the Honolulu stock exchange involving names or terms like Took Ci and Mebryde amid unclear trading activity. No further details are provided in the readable text.
In Hawaii legislative session notes, petitions request road improvements and a $2,500 schoolhouse as district needs surface. The House considers bilingual speaking rights and translator roles, while a resolution proposes salary levels for clerks, assistants, interpreters and stenographers.
A fragmentary report shows discussions on salaries of officers and a push to refer the revolution to the Committee on Expenditures. Bills introduced include divorce reform, insurance polls, opium den bans, and taxation measures, with a focus on county affairs and printing committee referrals.
A Porto Rican, initially sheltered at the Police Station due to no room at the Home for Incurables, was returned there in the afternoon after discussions with Rev Father Valentin and High Sheriff Henry. The man, Fernandes, faced an accusation of stealing sugar by a Japanese attendant but accepted to return to the Home if space could be found and he would comply with rules. Dr Sinclair indicated possible admission later that day. The case highlights strain on public institutions and limits on housing destitute individuals. Also, a civil judgment of 1000 against Achuman Carriage Co., Ltd. by W. S. Withers was rendered. A new line of inexpensive shirtwaists was shown at Ehlers.
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