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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
1
President Taft sent a message to Congress urging all administrative offices to come under civil service regulations. He asserts the change could save millions by improving economy and efficiency in the government service.
A long fragment discusses a 1912 wage increase tied to a ten percent bonus for workers in Hawaii and other places. It references sugar prices, market effects, and plans to adjust wages, with mentions of planters, labor bypcean, and commission oversight.
The article reports investigators Wakefiell and McCarthy collaborating on a personal inquiry into damages from a harbor incident. Cas and Cooke are named agents for the party in the case. Court proceedings consider liability for about 408 in damages.
Fragmented OCR text references Murray before a grand jury amid legal proceedings. Names and details are unclear, with garbled phrases and potential references to investigators, authorities, and county justice processes.
Fragmented OCR hints at dividend payment by Md Bryde with mentions of August and a household finance context. References to agents, dates, and names are unclear, producing a jumbled summary with limited readable facts and several likely typos.
Fragmentary phrase appears as a garbled OCR snippet. No clear names dates places or events readable to form a coherent news item or summary.
President Taft and Secretary Finn deny reports that a special agent was sent to Hawaii to investigate charges raised by Delegate Kuhio against Governor Frear. The denial comes as Washington emphasizes no ministerial action.
NEW YORK, Jan 17 Thousands honored Cardinal Farley returning from Rome where he received the red hat. A Wall Street telegraph dispatch says he was celebrated at a public reception. Hamburg, Ger Jun 17 The Hamburg American Line proposes to raise capital by 6.24 million dollars with early canal operations on the Pacific and a nine percent dividend last year on present capital.
A fragmentary report from Wilson details a contentious hearing with references to Judge Wilder, Attorney Wilder, and multiple officials. The document mentions a contract dispute, a statewide inquiry, and a continuation note for Page 4, signaling ongoing legal proceedings and unsettled allegations.
A warehouse of Terminal Storage Company burned to the ground causing losses of 1,250,000 dollars while a fire at the Knickerbocker Trust Company building in New York this morning produced about 100,000 dollars in damages.
House leaders indicate adjournment likely in August with no fixed date set in January. The note suggests uncertainty about scheduling and emphasizes an August adjournment target. Leaders weigh calendar constraints and legislative backlog as sessions wind down.
The notice outlines an upcoming edition focused on Hawaii with emphasis on American tile markets and industrial endeavors. It mentions Roalneon and EERE as beacons and invites readers to follow the publication’s February distribution and related pages for more details.
Listing from HW and Hendrick on Alakea Street seeks tenants for a first floor store and second floor offices. Options include single units or suites. Contact for details and pricing.
Partial OCR reads show a heated discussion over a pending report involving the governor and key figures such as Kuhio and Krear. Officials debate administration details and possible implications for policy, with responses from observers noting timing and potential influence on public opinion.
The Hawaii National Guard considers forming coast artillery reserve units to defend the territory. Plans include at least two artillery companies with specialized drill, miniature battleships on wires, and new armory enabling full gun drill. Colonel Jones notes timing hinges on armory completion and equipment readiness as the move progresses.
Washington January 17 Senator Cummins is likely to seek the presidency. The article notes his potential candidacy and possible impact on national politics.
The twenty third annual convention of the union here has declared for government ownership of the industries of the country. The Indianapolis meeting endorses state control as the remedy for national economic ills.
A foggy report from Sugar Ban discussions in California and nearby states describes arrests, investigations, and legal actions. The piece mentions a man arrested in Manila and a grand jury’s slow pace, with references to authorities and unresolved cases.
Havana Cuba January 17 The situation remains tranquil but the suppressed excitement grows as Spanish leaders express support for U S intervention to prevent interference by veterans organizations with pending laws.
A raging fire in the insane department of Gook County Hospital at Dunning spreads rapidly, engulfing five buildings. No deaths reported as crews battle the blaze amid dense smoke and alarmed evacuations.
The Turkish Senate accepted the petition for dissolving the Chamber of Deputies in Constantinople. The move comes as political turmoil grows in Turkey with ongoing debates over constitutional reforms and governance.
In Abuncion Paraguay gun battles left many dead as rebelling forces confront supporters of President Rojas in ongoing turmoil. The fighting disrupted daily life and raised concerns about stability across the capital and surrounding regions.
Fragmentary OCR shows a report about plans or outcomes related to Carter and a sea journey. Mentions Minne, Berra, Mongolia, and weather prospects described as propitious. The text is garbled but indicates a continued item from a prior page.
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