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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1904
Page
3
A Hawaii editorial essay calls for a united effort to secure fair sugar pricing, arguing unity is crucial for progress and political influence. It discusses the Republican national scene, Taft era policy, and local politics, noting tensions over cable services and the territory’s representation.
Gorge A. Davis presented a petition for admission to practice before the Circuit Court of Hawaii Territory. He argued the court's inherent power to admit attorneys rests in judicial discretion, contending the Organic Act and U S Constitution invalidated prior Hawaiian bar requirements. Davis asserted no notice of disbarment existed and that the court should grant admission without Supreme Court review, while Judge De Bolt reserved judgment.
The text discusses Hawaii's historical statutes and court powers over admission and readmission to the bar. It notes the Supreme Court’s role in dictating eligibility, the inherent powers to admit or readmit officers, and the discretion of the court in authorizing practice. It emphasizes oath requirements and the balance of executive and judicial authority in licensing attorneys.
At the Kihel Viantation Co. Ltd annual meeting held at Alexander and Baldwin offices officers were re-elected. The report by Manager James Brot ts notes unusually wet and pest-affected weather in 2003, cane output losses from the leafhopper, acreage reductions, and revised crop figures for 1904.
The notice urges keeping cellars scrupulously clear to prevent disease germs. It promotes applying a coat of whitewash or fireproof water paint to waste and woodwork, claiming a paint machine system does the job faster and more effectively than a handyman, with lower cost.
S Stephenson describes crop planting for the 1903 season on Maui, detailing early May start, 270 acres planted by late July, and tunnel work at Station No 8 for more water. By mid October water development allowed 44 more acres, finishing in November, with 961 acres total for the crop and ratoon. Ditch water from H C & S Co and other ditches improved supply, with a future cost cap of five dollars per million gallons from January 1904 under a Maui Agricultural Co contract.
The report details reduced labor force and operating expenses for the year, noting 950 workers after cuts and lower wage costs. It cites a $1,000 saving on milling, land sales, and debt interests reducing expenses, with total stock accounts and assets totaling $2,556,466.08 and liabilities including capital stock and agent dues.
A petitioner seeks a temporary injunction to enjoin defendants Holloway and Gilcas Bros from signing a construction contract for $35,616 that allegedly deviates from published specifications. He claims the bid of $36,285 remains the lowest legal bid after deductions, and asks the court to decree the bid of $36,507 as the lowest compliant bid under the advertisement and plans. He asks for further relief and for the petition to be granted to prevent irreparable damage. The case centers on alleged specification changes and improper contracting procedures.
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