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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
1
British steamer Andromeda bound for Port Arthur with teapint stores and surgeons has not been allowed to land, signaling continued tensions in the region as authorities restrict arrival of foreign aid.
Merchants meet in Honolulu to discuss a federal building for Hawaii. debate centers on site options including the Young block and Edinburg property on Queen Street. Many business leaders want a federal headquarters but split over which location to favor and how to push a Washington petition.
H. C. Birbe Jr. is appointed by the Board of Education as a Kanawnew school teacher after Rencher McCandlin’s recommendation. Claims arise about his bribe allegations and moral character, with Superintendent Atkinson denying political involvement while Senator McCandlin backs the appointment. The appointment is tentative and subject to investigation if credible evidence surfaces.
Merchants Association members balk at a petition for a Federal building in Hawaii urging swift action. They fear a Washington commission would delay a decision on whether to buy Young Block or construct a new building.
The Fifth District Executive Committee adopted a resolution barring government officers from holding appointive office or serving as party delegates during their elected term. It names several local officials as examples and notes a public vote at primaries will determine officials’ future party involvement. The Territorial Central Committee plans to meet Saturday to decide on the issue.
The article outlines ongoing mystery surrounding the three year contract terms between the Mavealian sugar plant and the Sugar Trust. It notes little difference from the old plan but favors the local platform, with prices tied to world cane prices rather than a London beet market parity. Mr Tenney confirms no further contract details and cites modest modifications aimed at closer near fair prices for sugar.
Governor Carter endorses making purchasers legally responsible alongside vendors for liquor sales. He cites improved enforcement and compliance, arguing the purchaser should be held to account just as the seller is, to curb violations. The idea draws attention to broader efforts to tighten liquor laws and reduce evasion.
From St Petersburg January 5 reports say General Stoessel, famed commander at Port Arthur, is ill with cancer. The announcement notes his condition as grave and could impact ongoing defenses and military leadership in the Far East.
Tim Chan leads this week’s vote for the $1000 premium as Thur ton edges toward the front. Charlie Lee’s backers push him toward a strong third with nearly four thousand votes. Keuger and Hanawaki gain, Sylva holds, Kohala Club adds support, and overall voting stays steady toward rewarding honest effort.
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