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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1905
Page
8
Koloa Sugar Company reports drought ravaged the crop, with 1904 figures showing 1614 acres yielding 17154 tons. For 1905 expects 6000 tons from 204 acres plus additions, and 1906 plans 107 planted acres aiming at 4500 tons. Newland cleared, reservoir improvements pending, water storage rising to support future yields.
The Waimea Sugar Mill Company met at Castle and Cooke offices. Officers elected: W. J. Rowell president J. A. Gilman vice president W. A. Howen treasurer H. Atherton secretary W. T. Schmidt director T. Richard Robinson auditor. Manager Joli Fansoth presented a year summary noting 72 acres of ratoons harvested from the 1802 crop yielding 251,449 tons. delays in Waimea ditch construction delayed harvesting. grinding on the 1995 crop began December 30 1906. Estimated yield for 1907 crop 1,260 tons with 125 acres plant cane and 140 acres ratoons under cultivation, forecast yield 1,400 tons. Drainage work totals 85 100 feet of drains constructed with 5,000 feet more planned. Treasurer reported 17,078.02 in permanent improvements and operating expenses of 26,257.85 due to repairs on Waimea ditch cage.
A Honolulu region feature details a coaching drive to Moanalua Gardens showcasing tropical scenery and rice farming methods along the western division of Honolulu. It notes a 2:00 PM departure from downtown and mentions Kamehameha Schools, taro fields, and valley landscapes. The piece also reports Kamehameha Lodge of Perfection officers elected at the Masonic Temple and a Past Venerable Manter’s Jewel presented to J D Tucker.
Friday roster lists sailing from Kona, Kawport, Koolau and Maul ports with times. Names include Kawaileni Alunahele B.S. Rosecrans Oleon J. A. Cummins Searle Mauna Loa voyage Feb 26 passengers P Wilder HL Kerr A J Spline J Kekaula and many others noted on dock with ships Mauna Loa and wtmr.
The article recounts testimonies about coercion in an election contest. Frank Remillard alleged unusual voting activity at Ewa and a voter who claimed his ballot had been cast by another person. Road workers testified they were told by Road Supervisor Sam Johnson to vote Republican or lose their jobs, with threats against attending Home Rule or Democratic meetings. Big Jim Kuhiphea and the Red Shirt Brigade allegedly pressured government workers to vote Republican.
The case of Win Hoople alias Barefoot Bill went to the jury shortly before noon today. A verdict was expected this afternoon. The defense argued provocation as Hart measured Mill’s foot and footprints from Leworn & Cooke’s store. An expert from Metherny & Co. testified Mill’s foot was smaller by an inch than Hauer’s. The Attorney General noted Bill’s confinement in jail could have reduced his foot size due to lack of exercise.
Haleiwa Hotel Honolulu’s country resort on the Oshu Railway line advertises golf, tennis, bathing, shooting, fishing, riding and driving for guests. Tickets including railway fare and full day room and board are $5, sold at Honolulu Station and Trent & Company. Sunday service features a Ha leiwa Limited train to 4. m. and returns near 10:10 p.m.
L. Waldron writes to D P M Iwenberg and D P R Tsenborg of the Ho nolun Baseball League offering a $50 Arm or & Co. Cup to be awarded to the league champion in the 1905 season. He prefers the cup selection be left to the recipients and signs the letter respectfully.
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