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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
7
Local officials debate safer water and sewer improvements for the city funded by loans. Speeches reference persistent absentee landlords and plantation history, urging prompt action to fix drainage, extend sewers, and strengthen infrastructure despite limited time.
The piece argues the Honolulu City Supervisors must back the road department ordinance to avoid delays and blame. It warns voters the Republican Supervisors will be held accountable if they stall progress, urging installation of honest, effective leaders who will deliver taxpayers a fair day’s work for every dollar.
A shaky OCR fragment voices frustration with city administration. It laments mayoral inadequacy and supervisory burdens, urging accountability and noting political tensions in Honolily with references to Republicans and civic duties.
Governor Frear signals proclamation to designate Makiki Valley as a natural park area. He opposes mislabeling city lots and warns wasteful surveying. The Bulletin endorses Territory control of upper Palolo and Panline water resources for future city needs.
The Territorial Board of Immigration outlines a businesslike approach to European immigrant movement. With prudent spending and a chartered steamer coinciding with Agent Campbell’s departure for Europe, officials express confidence in steady, orderly immigrant flows.
Odd dialogue mixes romance and poker humor as a groom-to-be jokes about elation and bets, while the bride questions his fit as son-in-law. A brisk, comic exchange features a defeated candidate and a mistaken trip plan, with references to money and bets slipping into the banter.
An editorial argues that opening the Panama Canal will shift immigration from New York to California and beyond, enabling a larger flow of European settlers. It predicts reduced Oriental immigration and claims whites will become homegrown citizens, easing labor pressures and boosting Pacific states.
The article discusses limited appetite for territorial bonds in Hawaii, noting that only the Flint National Bank holds government deposits with adequate security. Banks other than the local ones show little interest, and European bidders are not expected. The piece also mentions the Massachusetts House advancing the “Lawn Shark” bill to create a state securities supervisor.
The notice outlines a business association between Land Fruit Company and Wells Faraa Express Company. It references joint logistics, shared branding, and potential service cooperation. No specific dates, locations, or financial figures are provided in the readable text.
President Mott Smith of the Board of Health and Dr Pratt inspected the pineapple factories at Switel this morning. They report sanitary progress, with sewage systems and wood work improved, and a plan to tackle holes and cleaning in the next three days. The area includes King Street to Ward Lane, Kakaako and Kew. a consolidation is planned to manage many small plants.
Officials discuss the upcoming congressional visit to Hawaii with unclear timing. Secretary Muttsanttte indicates ongoing work but no concrete itinerary or extended plans. lawmakers aim to balance duties and travel.
Although work along the plabe will extend for some time there is little chance of actual progress. Owners are coming in readily with me on the subject and Tai Ole tae Fogle fored any Riek. The dock remains under cautious planning as questions about the $260,000 grant loom large.
The third drawing this morning split Kan division with twenty one lots shown but only those on application. A future drawing will cover Panny Hil and Hamakua areas on Hawaii. Names listed include Anta Pontamina and Thomas K. Forrest Jr among others.
Funeral services were held yesterday at Cypress Lawn cemetery under Pacific Lodge No 14 AM for Senator Herbert T Moore a southerner by birth who moved to Hawaii after annexation and later to San Francisco. A Democrat in both petition and in the Islands he was popular with natives and won a strong vote for Territorial Senate. He later moved for his wife’s health and engaged in San Francisco wholesale cigar business before his death.
The governor announced higher tax collections this morning. Total gross receipts reported by the tax bureau reached $2,607,611.55, up from $2,050,955.06 prior. The overall tax increase was expected and noted across general income and special assessments, with detailed figures for property, federal income, and other categories. The governor also received a letter from Superintendent Willy T. Pope describing visits to institutions in the mainland, including reformatories and detention houses, and noting trips to the George Parental Republic in Los Angeles and the George Junior Republic in Chico, Cal.
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