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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1909
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text discusses who should run the system and timescales, mentioning high wage men and various regional notes. It references a petition or estimate figures and locale markers, but readable facts are scarce.
A detailed indictment alleges that Japanese workers and leaders formed a covert Higher Wage Association to pressure for higher wages across Hawaii's sugar plantations. The article asserts coordinated campaigns, intimidation, and a press network linking planters, newspapers, and labor organizers to manipulate outcomes. It claims secret committees, directed propaganda, and punitive actions against dissenters to sustain the movement.
On June 5th a confrontation erupted as officers attempted to arrest a worker for alleged assault. A crowd blocked police, detained officers and the prisoner, while the High association tried to force surrender. Five defendants faced conspiracy charges tied to stopping plantation operations.
A period record of real estate transactions and conveyances dated 1909 detailing transfers in Hawaii. Names include Uwiil Auld, Bernice Y, Georg Galbraith, Yuen Wen Hingy, Chang See, Yim Keon Leong, Willams Ay Chapman, and others. Describes properties in Oahu and surrounding areas with prices and dates from 1897 to 1909.
The Oahu Polo team faces the Army men in a Belfotae bout with the game slated for 3 pm. Local crowds expect higher attendance than the first game, with potential venue changes and player efforts noted at Leilehua and Hehefield Marinels.
Dayton and Co. prepare for a keen cricket match at Makiki with 11 a side on a wet field. Bishop’s team is confident, though not in top form, while H and Co. have strong players and aim to field a packed lineup. Spectators expect a close contest as both sides have practiced and many players will be seen in action.
The Fort Shafter swimming pool project aims to provide a 90 foot wide and deep facility to improve soldiers comfort. Plans call for rapid construction and eventual busy use with swimming programs and races. the pool will join other future enhancements on the post.
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