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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
5
A collection of quotations reflects on wealth, progress, and science. Horatio W. Dresser praises measured judgment, while remarks on Rockefeller Carnegie and the idea of a world improving. A Harvard professor defends microbes and debates whether life would vanish without them. The text links labor, unions, and the persistence of the microbe family.
The piece denounces Prohibitionists as intolerant and attacks their campaign against Bishop and opponents in Hawaii. It argues voters will support the current law and reject efforts to influence Hawaii’s governance, condemning allied factions as deceitful and out of touch with public opinion.
An excerpt discusses John G Woolley’s stance on local option and national prohibition. The piece notes his shift to independent voting, loyalty to his vision, and criticism of aligning with the Prohibition party, while referencing his past positions on Hawaii law and local option.
The article reports on Honolulu’s struggle to secure $250 for the Fort Street federal building site amid Congressional action. It notes Delegate Ruby’s stance, the involvement of Chairman Martha Holt, and the risk that the appropriation may fail in the Senate, leaving Honolulu facing political jeopardy and public scrutiny.
President Taft wins approval for a Tariff Commission with a $150,000 appropriation as insurgents weigh its potential. La Follette’s weekly outlines a proposed scope, urging questions on commodity definition raw materials production cost and domestic and foreign competition to guide Congress.
The excerpt discusses La Follette condemning a tariff plan linked to Payne Aldrich and questions what portion of the proposed duty yields a fair profit for American manufacturers. It notes he challenges political rhetoric intended to reconcile the people to the tariff outrage and suggests initial approval may have arisen after reconsideration.
A historical questionnaire asks for ruling prices of a commodity in this country and competing nations, total production cost per unit domestically and abroad, labor share of total cost, transportation to main markets, and the production discrepancy between foreign competitors. The item seeks comparative economic metrics and cost structure details.
Editor Hoening argues that prohibition should be determined by need and public desire, not blanket bans. He contends some individuals cannot drink responsibly and that broad prohibition unfairly punishes many while focusing on a few unable to control themselves.
A letter argues for regulated liquor control, praising the Hawaii law while urging improved enforcement to curb cheap toxic spirits. The writer notes opposition to prohibition, cites Honolulu’s seaport status, and urges voters to reject prohibition at the July plebiscite, predicting no prohibition outcome.
Editor notes recurring demand for sake among Japanese laborers on Kauai plantations. Observers say alcohol helps endure hard work and food intake, warning investors on rising discontent and potential stock repercussions if wages or conditions worsen.
Fragmentary 1919 note describes attempts to prevent laborers from haying gako or other whims. mentions KAURIAN, Lahud, Katal, and dune 4, dated 1919. The text is garbled but signals labor control conflicts on islands.
In Mericana on June 16, a Portuguese warship parade through Hilo sparked debate about local identity and governance. Citizens questioned who among Americans could claim true birthright and leadership, as patriotic spectacle met civic unease.
Kaneohe beat Hoginedr 12 to 2 on Sunday at Kaneohe with a large crowd watching. Lanky Kaneohe lineup included Johnny Sylva George Byioa and A Chong among others. Engineers scored two runs, while Kaneohe exploded with three in the third, three in the fourth, and multiple runs across remaining innings.
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