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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
4
A heated assembly discusses Davis case and Code Completion. Debate centers on fairness to Davis, judicial bodies, and calls for inquiry. Lawmakers clash over committee procedures as figures reference exoneration and justice.
Fragmentary notes from a Washington hearing discuss whether a dereliction by Attorney Geo A Davie Alabar warranted debarment. The record mentions Department of Justice involvement, references to Hawaiian law revisions, and committee votes on road and embankment items, ending with a Judiciary Committee report on Davisy Petitier and Revised Laws of Hawaii.
Vague OCR fragment discusses pledge adherence and political influence. Mentions members of the legislature, public sentiment, and elections. References a primary, conventions, and the people shaping government direction amid controversy. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
A garbled report discusses the election contest in Congress. It notes House validation, possible passage to the next Congress, and potential delays with remarks on parties, minority power, and the outcome’s impact on the law. The piece anticipates opposition pressure and notes likely challenges before final decisions.
Debates over alcohol at Kalaupapa focus on public health and moral concerns. Officials warn prohibition prevents abuse while opponents favor local sale to ease inmate comfort and avoid enforcing statewide controls. The discussion probes whether Territory authorities should permit limited serving to residents or prohibit any liquor at the settlement.
Honolulu February 25 1906 stock ledger lists districts Walalua 76.00 Plomexr 165.00 Kabuku 22.00 Rwa 32.00 Ewa 32.00 60 Honokaa 800 in aggregate. District totals show varied amounts reflecting agricultural commodity receipts and transfers.
Commissioners referred to the Hawaii Supreme Court Reports in marginal notes on Section 1701 of the Merited Laws. In the Geo A Davin case the court held misconduct by Davie, and the commission could not omit the decision without breaching legislative duties.
The passage notes the Commission did not cite DOJ communications or U S District Court rulings on the matter. It states Act 45 of the Laws of 1903 does not permit certain changes. The speaker asserts no amendment should be made to the revised love as suggested by Mr Davin. At noon responses and actions follow.
Amid scattered items, the article notes J G Pratt has been confirmed by the Senate as postmaster for Honolulu. A civil suit discusses a cake incident linked to Antonio Camilo and Alex Young Building Co Ltd denies all claims except corporate capacity. F J Lowrey and Theodore Richarda resign from Civic Federation roles, with J A Hughen and BR ML Trew set to assume offices. Judge De Bolt appoints Ree Voces Kealake as guardian of Anna K Jones, a minor.
The senate opened with prayer as Chaplain Parker led the forenoon. Reports from committees noted bills printed and a health bill debated over tuberculosis related spitting rules. A joint county committee of six members from each house was authorized to study the county law.
A Hawaii legislative report notes stalled spitting on clothing legislation with constitutional cautions from prior cases. It outlines readings on land registration, support for families of deceased, and county government referrals, plus a garbage system inquiry and juror examination measures.
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