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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
5
A sprawling 1910 era column critiques Prohibition zealots and political figures in Hawaii and broader debates on law enforcement. It laments enforcement gaps, notes leaders like Captain Berger, and warns that prosperity hinges on practical governance. It also references Theodore Roosevelt era sentiment and public frustration with partisan obstruction.
A Grand Jury returns a manslaughter indictment against an automobile driver previously cleared by a coroner. The piece argues the shift in public and legal sentiment toward stricter action on dangerous driving, urging accountability beyond sensational cases and calling for stricter highway standards. It also links the issue to broader political chatter on prohibition and governance, reflecting era unrest.
Fragmentary OCR notes accuse Prohibition supporters in Hawaii of stoking race prejudice to sway Hawaiian American votes. The text alleges misleading promises about island governance and rights, naming unnamed leaders as promoting deceitful strategies under a banner of reform and “Government by Committee.”
Fragmentary Hawaiian newspaper text shows tension over shifting liquor control away from native leaders. Critics accuse reformers of manipulation and deceit while arguing the current law reflects the people’s will amid ongoing Prohibition agitation.
Honolulu June 1 1910 editorial argues prohibition fuels blind pigs and speakeasies. It contends licensed saloons exist and enforcement reduces illicit sites, while absent sales drive bootlegging and mountain hideouts, urging policy to curb illicit liquor in Hawaii.
The piece honors two men, an Englishman and Mr. Rain Walker, reflecting on their character and the heavenly fortitude they embodied. It recalls Tow May and offers a solemn remembrance of their lives and conduct.
The report notes a close to acquittal in a graft case. On September 15 Kekaula visited the venue and observed a bedroom torn down and a room intended for a store converted into a bedroom. He confirmed the Japanese statement and returned the money with a receipt produced in court. The jury included Mestre Washman Joe de Mello Chas Macomber Chas Moingeke Costa Machaito P Kapolino George Smith David Knupiko Morero. the court adjourned last Tuesday.
Sheriff Pua brought Hawaiian John Kalua from Kallua to Hilo jail awaiting the Kalas court term. Kalua failed to appear on a burglary subpoena. a bench warrant was issued and Honolulu police sought him for weeks before locating him. He claims lack of funds kept him from paying steamer fare. Judge Matthewman likely to start trials around June 85.
The article notes the subscription period closing at month end for a new oil venture. Frank Payne prepared the prospectus outlining the scheme and floated the proposition.
Investors in the Mikhorn Valley oil venture, capitalized at a million dollars with one dollar par shares, report land valued at 140 dollars per acre and 70 000 shares paid in. Pacific Coast capitalists key figures say property worth three times the value. Local supporters inspect the acreage and conditions, with San Francisco backers ready to boost subscriptions. Active development of wells to start immediately following a cable update about a neighboring property bringing in a producer.
The discussion cites opinions from Mtareker and W. Kuulth on independent storekeepers facing potential shifts due to price controls. A study concludes there will be little practical effect from the reduction order, with mentions of possible moderation if threatened ruin or injustice to independent stores can be shown.
The report notes a murdered person and a clairvoyant promise to locate Gracey's hiding place this evening. It says Grace may be in custody before the next session, with the faintled description from this morning thought to be completed.
Attorney General Linday states Judge Parrson’s boundary ruling is a government victory. The Popeekee Sugar Co brought the case. its potential appeal remains possible. Local papers are criticized for overstating the issue as an international affair.
Oswald Lutted, once in bakery and confectionery, now promotes Rawailan Tabasco for dinner tables on the Pacific coast. He claims a gold medal for producing a tropical liquid hot sauce and seeks distribution through promotion channels and exhibitors at the Beattie Exposition.
Three widely circulated publications namely the Railroad bus Book and Hotel Director Summer Prips out Touring the product of the Peckst dah Company of Bat Francisco Son Aparles Portland and Seattle are cardh carrying several pages of cuntrated matter pertaining to the Hawaiian Unda and Honolaru in particular. In addition to the promotion Uttravire Nt corporated the general write ape a number of Toval hotel and businesy concerts are reprevented by emtehy diaplay advertionenta. Copies of the works have been inr erived at the headquarters of the pro motion committee.
Costa stops Grace's would be assailant as a clairvoyant predicts a new public appeal. The report links a prior New Zealand murder scene and a water cave hideout described by the medium. Authorities and experts debate the case while the puzzle of the missing man deepens.
In Hawaii and Maui, six tax appeals have been filed, guiding the formation of two tax appeal boards. Treasurer Conkling announced recommendations for three members per board, with appointments due soon and hearings scheduled between June 8 and June 20.
A Saturday report states the land board, appointed by Governor Mrear under the amended Organic Act, will be named if the remaining executive wind up hearing by that time. Positions on the board are honorary but the governor suggested the legislature should consider nominal salaries for the roles.
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