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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
4
The article discusses global tensions and economic policy, noting Japan, Germany, and other nations amid wars, finance, and trade pressures. It highlights opinions on U S and European responses, with references to figures like John Darrett and discussions of national bias toward foreign policy and learning institutions.
A historical column praises Jem Bareett for promoting U S South American relations among college men. It notes his prior service in Panama and Argentina and describes his plan to offer a prize for student essays on U S relations with Northern and Southern American republics. The piece critiques prevailing views and Monroe Doctrine reverence while urging informed discussion.
The House met late morning with several members absent. A communication from resident Pinkt read to the Board of Hearth inviting action on a special committee to examine negotiations of the military department. The Finance Committee reported favorably on a bill. A request for $15,000 for a memory for the Circuit Court in Northona was debated and referred to the county committee. Favorable action on certain items followed.
The council circulated resolutions for Patolo and Kailua road funding. Several measures faced favorable or unfavorable action, including extensions for Kailua road and a wharf project at Kailua Bay. A letter from the Hoowla Ate Moola Lahit Society invited a speech at Kaplolaut Maternity Home at 12:30 tomorrow.
A disputed measure tied to a board of commissioners for public archives and education faced a first reading and heated debate. The report urged a $25,000 appropriation to fund teachers, while discussions on government debt collection and a second reading for Dickey’s bill highlighted divisions, including a split vote of ten yes and ten no.
A Hawaii trial hearing reveals witness Kalwi testified defense sympathizers tampered with him to alter testimony. He said Johnnie and Arthur Jones urged him to claim Jones showed twitching eye and odd neck movements and suffered from pain. Prosecution witnesses Bourloe Colburn and Karratt described Jones on the night of the shooting. A US ship, the U S S Petrol, will sail for Midway Island after cargo arrivals from the Logan.
The committee report was adopted after Dickey supported his plan and proposed amendments. The bill underwent section by section reading with reductions from ten to three dollars and a proposed $1500 appropriation. A petition from Mrs Lawhire of Hilo on land claim was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Sabbath law discussion moved to a special committee, recess taken.
Governor Carter requests a $2,000 emergency appropriation to combat Kona forest fires amid extreme drought. The aid aims to contain the blaze within four miles by two, with efforts to cut lanes and prevent spread toward Kipahoehoe lands and Frans Burhholts fruit farm. Firefighters work from Kanpuna, advancing eastward while authorities monitor progress and reserve any unused funds.
Two theories attempt to explain motive in the Stanford poisoning case. One theory cites jealousy among nervous, discharged servant Wought revenge and placed poison to hurt Mr. Stanford. The other theory suggests an alternate attacker and hidden intent. Police and investigators pursue leads from Frisco and Honolulu records.
At the annual stockholders meeting in Hopolulu on Monday February tenth 1905 officers and directors were elected for the ensuing year. Elected were F A Gehaefer treasurer E A Mottamith secretary auditor H Focks W Lane W Plotenhauer J F Hamburg E H Wodehouse and W Lanz as secretary.
The article outlines competing theories in Mrs. Stanford's poisoning attempt, naming Miss Richmond, Miss Hopkins, and Miss Benner as parties of interest. Sheriff Henry pushes a second theory that Mrs Stanford’s death could profit someone, with San Francisco authorities and several suspects to be examined. the report also notes ongoing horse racing discussions and a visit by Chilean sailors.
Horsemen debate whether Honolulu’s annual race meeting will occur this year after a long break. Preparations focus on silken coated runners and harness horses as the festival nears, with fans lamenting the possible absence of the historic event tied to Kamehameha Day.
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