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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1911
Page
15
The fragment presents a quotation from William James about discipline and resilience, noting a man who trains daily in focused attention, willpower, and self-denial will remain steadfast while others falter.
The editorial urges Honolulu to rise above petty politics and focus on big duties. It warns that the city must improve sanitation, prepare for Panama Canal traffic and Pearl Harbor, and maintain efficiency to avoid being overwhelmed by national authority or epidemic risk.
The territorial administration faces criticism for delays in funding and completing the Judiciary building project. Although an appropriation was passed, work is halted as architects warn that plans require revision and safety concerns persist, delaying the reconstruction of a key island facility.
A reader criticizes the draft city plans noting two or three departments were omitted from architects memoranda while the departments remain in the building. The complaint argues these omissions imply inefficiency and delays.
The article accuses so-called polly ticians of misleading readers about the direct primary law. It asserts the bill has been defeated at every opportunity by representatives of wealth and intelligence, and claims the record is clear and unsullied by doubt or deception.
A businessman questions those who fund campaigns about schemes to finance elections for machine politics. The text notes witnesses urging primaries law changes or padding, stressing there is no guarantee of outcomes and encouraging public action based on facts.
A historic editorial voice urges universal peace through American European cooperation. It praises Edward Everett Hale and President Taft, calls for faith in diplomacy, and notes Parliament figures and church leaders backing a peace movement. The piece highlights a Lake Mohonk conference platform and a joint continental treaty vision.
A noisy debate erupts over four score or more laborers allegedly paid for work not performed. The public questions municipal payroll graft and compares the small wages to salaries already paid, signaling concern about misallocation of funds.
An unclear local dispute questions Milverton’s attorney department over work not performed and calls for action against a Hitie figure for alleged money misdirection. Deputy Sheriff Tate visited Hilo on private business, sparking no formal absence or wage adjustments.
A fragmented discussion traces how strict orthodoxy clashes with free inquiry across American and English churches. It notes liberal bishops, Unitarian moves, ordination disputes in England, and calls for inner vocation over formal ordination amid evolving religious climates.
A fragmented trade notice from Island Fruit Company promoting pineapple and banana sales. Mentions Wella and Fargo Express Company in relation to delivering fruit orders.
The Hilo Meat Co is formed with capital of 20000 dollars, divided into 200 shares of 1000 each, all subscribed and 15000 paid in. Shareholders include W. H. Shipman and Hawaii Agricultural Co Ltd, with trustees named for multiple shares. The company will operate a butchering trade and ranch business and may pay small dividends to shareholders.
Rumors swirl over the steamer General Hubbard sailing from San Francisco to the Hawaiian Islands. Honolulu officials note no chartered vessel. Navy tug Navajo reportedly knows the ship’s home. The 1300 ton steamer allegedly departed San Francisco with Pearl Harbor as a listed destination, fueling speculation on its mission and cargo.
William Keoul, a Hawaiian, was brought from Makura by orders of the Americas Consul at Toronto. He was held in a police station pending examination by doctors. By morning, Dr. Emerson reported Keoni was sane and harmless.
Dr. Arthur R. Tiel of Mattwawan finds about 440,000 in money and valuables buried under an old house cellar. Local authorities note the discovery was made recently and remain assessing the items found in the ground.
Superintendent Marston Campbell returns from Hawaii after attending a shooting incident and reports plans for extending the Hawaii belt road with a federal expert, noting opposition and a proposed 200 dollar monthly salary for the specialist. He cites a projected 11.8 million needed for a proper job and says funding discussions were generally favorable.
Local discourse on Belt Road contracts heats up amid political maneuvering. The piece questions probable issues, noting press attention and possible bids, while suggesting most discussion is partisan posturing without solid outcomes.
A New York engineer describes a maritime compass advance that promises absolute accuracy by aligning the magnetic needle with an even absolute access raise and a revolving gyroscope. Tested aboard the destroyer Dayton, the device aims to be installed on all U S warships to reduce wrecks and navigation miscalculations at sea.
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