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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
4
Honolulu Elks Lodge No 1 reports their maiden carnival cleared about four thousand dollars with net proceeds counted after expenses. Executive Committee thanks patrons and volunteers for strong support and credits donors from the Counties for aiding the effort.
Newark report quotes President Twit backing a budget reform to reduce deficits and fund naval expansion. He envisions Pearl Harbor on Oahu as the Pacific’s great naval hinge, arguing long term needs justify large wartime style expenditures despite current restraint.
Philadelphia calls in 200 state mounted police to restore order after clashes with strikers. Police chief fears further bloodshed as freight cars attempt to move with strikers, raising tensions and prompting swift intervention. Remains of unrest reflect broader labor strife and security concerns across cities.
Special Correspondence from Washington reports the administration ship subsidy bill moving to the House for early action. Representative Humphrey of Washington proposes three provisions: higher mail pay for American ships on Pacific routes, higher tonnage taxes on foreign trade, and free white ships to operate in foreign trade. The bill, described as crucial, would alter the 1901 act and could raise about a million dollars yearly, with opponents arguing it favors foreign vessels and burdens railroads.
The document outlines postwar mail service rules authorizing the Postmaster General to issue contracts for steamship and mail transport only with entities meeting stated conditions. It sets fare caps by route, annual expenditure limits, and prohibitions on contracts benefiting railroads receiving special favors. It also imposes tonnage duties on ships entering U S ports from specified foreign regions and requires written consent for certain steamship contracts. It references prior acts and outlines enforcement and fiscal constraints.
A petition signed by hundreds of Hawaiians was submitted to President Taft and forwarded to the Interior Department. Honolulu officials report receipt but lack a copy of a bill amending a 1900 act governing territorial government. A Senate committee report on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico has been printed, with related tariff provisions and harbor regulations under consideration.
At the annual meeting of stockholders of Kekahe Ltd Weld the Offer ekfeld Co Ltd February 24 1910 the rowing directors and auditor elected to serve for the year Geo N Wilcox H P Paul Krlenberg A B Wilcox Protenhaver Geo Rodlek and Klamp directors Armini auditor. A subsequent meeting of Directors appointed officers for many years Geo Ny Wheux ees WP Maye det Vb Paul i Peenbere 6 5 eyes Becond Vicet W Protenbauer otee Klamp oo 4 wale Adoptat Secretaryy
At the annual stockholders meeting of Makaha Coffee Company Ltd in Honolulu for 1910, J M Dowsett presided as secretary and officers elected for the ensuing year include G N Wilcox, A K Wilcox, J M Dowsett, and Henry Barretary.
Amongst the passengers who paid the Wilhelmina voyage were Mr and Mrs Frank Cotton and Miss Marjorie Atherton. They plan a months long health vacation. After one week in California they will tour the United States and spend time near Chautauqua where Mrs Lown, manager of the store company, will join them. They departed November 1, 1909, and will return after travel.
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