17 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1906
Page
1
Reports from Portu gal indicate Hackteld and partners plan to bring 1 200 Portuguese immigrants from the Azores to a frontier plantation system. Officials debate the numbers, timing, and method, with Governor Atkins and Board of Immigration weighing urgency and policy before action. Consul Canavarro offers cautious remarks as discussions continue at the agency level.
Governor Cleghorn visited the Bulletin office and said the hospital lacks funds for a curb and a new cook house. He noted plans to raise about half the required money and warned further funding delays could delay completing the cooking facility as authorities struggle to secure funds. Rowdies and rising costs threaten ongoing hospital projects.
The Kinay arrived this morning with items including 1 buggy 4 horses eraies machine 10 calves 15 crates chickens 17 bags potatoes cord wood 25 bags brackets 10 bags 30 empty kegs 36 boge 264 pack.
President Doremus of the Germania Life disputes the idea that Insurance funds should feed Wall Street. He testifies that his company’s $38,000,000 in a set are a select bond and mortgage. He warns of danger in equity and stresses absolute stability in bonds and mortgages.
The petition for better streetcar services was altered to request a two hour through car service on the Waialae Line. It names Waialae Kaimuki and Palolo Rapid Transit patrons and cites convenience as the motive.
The next consignment of Trapie rrult Gav's selected pinseplen will be forwarded to the Co Al office on February 14. The notice notes handling by Farao Office King.
A damaged report details a supposed wireless exchange at sea. The Lawton fleet, 150 miles out, towed by Barber Point station, sends a report to Naval Station as Hanson, a wireless operator, remains at the local office. The narrative questions the authenticity of the transmission and actions aboard the Lawton and Supply.
Deputy Attorney General Brower and judges appeared before Judge De Bolt this morning regarding the habeas corpus petition of Chin Hoon. The High Sheriff testified that Chin Hoon’s imprisonment stems from a district court judgment for one year at the Honolulu jail for running a die. The record notes the two jails are under the same management but not functionally the same, with photography and inmate identification procedures described and questioned.
Report from the Experiment Station led by Prof Shorey on two vessels the Fullerton and the Argyll as they tested oil quality. inspectors aim to mix low grade oil with higher grade to meet legal standards and allow market sale while unions dispute future shipments. Union officials insist changes in testing and standards are needed to prevent similar issues.
Admiral Heckley purser of the Kinau revisits streets of Hilo and Honolulu aboard a Reo automobile. A local incident during the Kinau voyage inspired a fundraising effort by a San Francisco tourist to support a vote fund. A collection aboard the Wout Contiruurlone raised about 4 dollars toward subscriptions in a bid to boost voter engagement.
The transport Lawton docked at the naval wharf after a Manila voyage bringing 151 men who completed their service and are returning to the Mainland. Officers listed include Commander Pond and Lt Cmdr Leon ard. The Oregon will soon return to the United States via Hong Kong and San Francisco. a Hawaiian passengering man heads to Honolulu for naturalization papers. A duplex cable plan between Honolua and Guan aims to complete the Orient system in March with Yokohama to Guan and Shanghai to be laid.
Mortgage by I A Vavrlcki to Dor uiguirie Henificent Battery, last at Ka: Wht, hough by the Bowlery for & Mortage by John Patow to WR. Cnatle, Cruaien, tod in Havana, with drawn, parties having mettled Mortgage by Go H. Ratisay and Chas, Ludwigin, land at Rapotuilis, Watkiki, sold to W. W. Chamberlain for $226. The above sales occurred at noon at the auction rooms of Jax Fy Margin, Kaohuinanu Street.
The telegram style dispatch reports urgent war preparations by the Venezuelan Government from Caracas on February 17. It also notes earthquake damage across Caribbean locations including Dominica and St Lucia with varying the intensity and aftermath. A separate Washington note quotes the Chinese Minister saying no danger of China heading to war.
Superintendent at ile Dinbenet to Habhit yesterday invited bidders for the Kalihiwaena school site. The plan fronts Hn Gallek wren and extends near ber bee ream. The effort seeks appropriation and aims to have the contractor back for the town. Ratbitt will reference the laying of the building with input from Alexander Young Donald McIntyrs and Park Commissioners.
Local listings show Arizona TM at the Orpnum followed by a matinee at 2 30 pm Hawaiian band performs at Mareball Park and a football game at Maceball Park Later a Gospel Mission gathering and an Orpheum theater program titled Arh jeona and the Radium Dance are slated A secondhand Kingsbury plane sale is advertised with shipping notes from San Francisco to Honolulu describing cargo and voyage details
Tourists respond with enthusiasm as volcanic activity draws attention from Hawaii and other observers. The volcano remains hot with glowing activity, attracting crowds and steady interest from visitors and locals alike.
Listings from a court sale show the Montane homesteads Valley area transfer by commissioner Woo Sime under Judge Lindamy decree. A parcel of 46,827 square feet with structures sold to W. W. Chamberlain for $1. another foreclosure sold Kalualon parcel to Yong Yue Bhoe for $1,080.
The Moana hotel in Waikiki plans an evening event in honor of officers and ladies of two transports, Buford and Meade, with a special native Hawaiian exhibition or cover. The gathering aims to celebrate the U S A officers and the transport crews tonight.
In Hawaii at Paukaa Hilo on February 4 1906 a infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Be was born at Wiam.
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