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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
5
A heated letter resists a push for new measures in Maui on prohibition and self governance. It warns against carpetbagger tactics, defends Delegate Ru bio, and urges civic virtue over reform that erodes popular government, praising the Golden Rule over anti liquor rhetoric.
The Friend critiques Christianity and prohibition, noting editorials by Doremus Servo and Frank Scudder. It discusses Washington advices on prohibition, a reintroduced bill in Congress, and local Territorial changes. It argues federal prohibition as preferable to local rule and emphasizes Hawaii's fight against drink traffic.
Pay Clerk Tommy Dunn resumes work at the annval station today after a two month absence due to a broken leg from an automobile accident. He spent a month in the hospital and remains on crutches, but is back at his desk as of today.
Mayor Fern oppose withdrawing county funds for the Hawaii Promotion Committee. He favors perpetuating the $250 monthly appropriation to support the committee and keep it from losing support. He opposes diverting funds to the Hawaiian band and urges continued public involvement in the Floral Parade for children’s civic virtue.
Sergeant Tim Riordan of the Manila police force returns to duty aboard the transport Shierhan in Honolulu known as Big Tim. The veteran officer, among the oldest on the force, helped lead parades and has a storied history from the Spanish era. A public auction of YMCA property at Ala Ken and Hotel streets is set for Saturday with expected bids up to 29000.
Fragmented text notes a holiday event with scattered names and places. It mentions a December issue, Miss Lillian Horgeury, Mr and Mrs James Sotton McCaundless, and a gathering at the Alexander Young Motel in Honolulu. The tone implies a social column activity and upcoming events.
Okolehao Company conducts annual meeting January 7 electing M A Gonsatyos as president and others to officers. The Kealakekua operation in Kona Hawaii is run by G B Molly with local workers. 118 gallons produced over two and a half years under current administration were shipped to the U S Government and sold during the holidays.
Disagreement over appraised values stalls a proposed theatrical combine. Orphan, Empire, Savoy, Palace, Purely, and other theatres face unresolved valuations as committees fail to agree. A further meeting is planned to decide circulation changes and future steps.
The Orpheum opens this evening with Neb chess vaudeville acts from the Great American Show former at Anta Park. A new orchestra and brass band will precede the performance as a free open-air event near Young Hotel and Elite. The show features aerial acts, horizontal bars, rings, tumblers, and contortionists in Honolulu style, with new elements promised and a two-bet vaudeville program.
In Honowin the clever duo Jones and Greiner arrive for a Bijou bill after coast appearances. They perform The Actor and the Messenger Boy with witty exchanges and bright situations. Miss Middleton sings special requests and departs amid audience regret, wearing new dresses to complement songs. Perry and Rowe close the program with a unique act.
The Verarkade from Me wile contortionlets headlines the Savoy this week. Their act displays extreme flexibility with convincing feats of twist and bend and a stylish humor. The Mulan-Magrash Comedy Company presents A Midnight Intruder with Magrath as Snowball. Dot Raymond, George Stanley sing new songs, Snook performs mystifying feats. A color cinema show from Mexico rounds out the program.
The Empire theater in Honolulu showcases The Musical Bentleys with a rare vertical xylophone act as they perform The Poet and Peasant. Crawford and Meeker present a new comedy routine while the Gladstone Sisters entertain with acrobatics and dances. Reda Kandel offers high class vocal selections and film features are shown tomorrow night. A British crime information league promotes public awareness on safety.
The Welkom Warmer offers a safe substitute for water bags, heating quickly with a paper fuel tube for over two hours at a penny per use. It claims relief for rheumatism and other pains with dry heat and includes a complete outfit by mail for $1.00 in the United States.
The theatre was packed with standing room premium as WestaM 7 dmaieun nets performed. Winners included the Sehnol Street Quartet and Miss Mole Poeplige. The Hinwakins Quartet earned encores. Participants listed: Miss Mary Hao Miss Aldie Prestige Gabe Thornton and M Addison with a notable velvet voice Just One Word of Consolation. The School Street quartet features Ian Crowell Kell Kini and Lomo. The Hawaiian Quartet includes John Trowe Kalae Juhi Thomas Pukii and Foster Wond. The program closed with a sparring bout between two men famed as Decker Bros. A large cash prize will be awarded next.
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