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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
1
The Territorial Grand Jury discussed the Strauch Society case at a recent meeting, referring the matter to the Attorney General for action. Officers and investigators weighed the implications of the inquiry, with focus on potential misuse of funds and the society’s contracts. The panel signaled ongoing scrutiny and indicated further developments would follow.
A local notice invites guests to a farewell ball at the Moana tonight hosted by Manager J H Hortiche. The event precedes the temporary closing of the Moana with plans for a lively evening. Attendees are asked to bring friends and enjoy a musical performance by Hirivat Kant's orchestra.
The President sent a special message to Congress urging reenactment of the Employers Liability Law with limits, compensation for government workers, anti injunctions in labor disputes, and government control over interstate railroads. He also calls to curb stock watering, overcapitalization, and gambling in stocks and commodities. Separately, New York reports Oriental Bank suspended amid banking turmoil with deposits around 8.0 million and a cash reserve of 12 percent during the October episode.
The Thaw case moves to a jury verdict as unrest grows in Odessa with townsfolk and European residents barricading streets and rebels taking control of Tabris.
From SAW FLEET in Cape Virginia Argentina dated January 31 reporting a battleship fleet passed there to lay. In SAN SALVADOR Guatemala Miguel Davila has been elected President on January 31.
A fragmented obituary notes the public figure Dr Wallagh drawn into controversy over a supposed hoard and wallet claims. The piece mentions a final ceremony at Aata Park on Saturday evening with cremation or rosting options in a contested farewell.
Sugar market report from San Francisco on January 30 lists spot centrifugals at 3.75 cents per pound, equating to 75 dollars per ton, and February 1 contract centrifugals quoted at 3.48 cents.
Kong Yong Soon, a Korean counterfeiter king, was captured and brought from Kal Jia to Honolulu by Marshal Hendry. He faced examination before the Commissioner and was bound over to the April term of court with bail set at $2,500.
An announcement from Kerr's store says there will be a sale tomorrow afternoon to clear space. Customers are urged not to leave the store as items are heavily discounted to make room for new stock.
Manila will be designated the main naval base in the Philippines, with official announcements detailing strategic role and future deployments. The decision underscores regional defense priorities and strengthens maritime facilities for naval operations.
Wagons depart town twice daily for Leez and Nuuana at 10 80 a m and 3 80 p m. A Waikiki run leaves at 10 30 a m and a Kalihi run at 80 p m.
A dispute among Holt, James the Hult, Treasurer Pumpbell and others has triggered an investigation led by Secretary Mutesmith and Attorney General Hemenway. Harbottle claims Holt paid unowed commissions to a tax collector to shield him, while Holt denies wrongdoing and says the inquiry will clear him. Campbell reportedly seeks Holt’s removal. Harbottle’s testimony centers on alleged double commissions and improper practices during November collections.
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