16 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1912
Page
1
A partisan dispute in the Territory of Hawaii centers on a sugar tariff bill. Democrats pressure for passage while a central committee delays and maneuvers through congressional procedure. Contained is mention of officials and potential votes affecting the bill’s fate as the page notes it continues on further.
Proof firing of E2-inch mortar for next Monday by Captain Heramen Aleparte from division headquarters. A general inspection and testing of ordnance will take most of the day with steel projectile trials and activity observed by Fort Ruger personnel.
Washington reports Navy Department orders require the cruisers California South Dakota and Colorado to sail immediately from Honolulu to the Philippines. Their stay is described as indefinite with no clear timetable.
Two private corporations prepare to supply water cheaply amid a proposed sale and shipment scheme. Officials discuss pricing around 28 dollars per 1000 gallons and potential auction actions as plans for delivery and rationing are outlined.
Fragments describe a tense session about tax values and potential increases. The text mentions an Equalization Board meeting, timing in Lewes, and concerns over conditions and outcomes. Names and clear actions are obscured by garbled OCR.
Two morning accidents were reported in the valley area near the railway depot. One person was struck by a train fender and badly injured, rushed to hospital for treatment. Details remain unclear as investigators seek the cause and identities.
Royalist forces approach Peking China report victory over Republican troops in the march toward the city on March 16.
London dispatch reports the oceana wrecked after colliding with the bark Pisagua off Beachy Head. Five million in coin and bullion were lost and four sailors drowned in the incident.
Pittsburg March 16 Reverend Dr W D McFarland was found guilty of causing the death of his former secretary Elizabeth Dodds Coe. The trial covered testimony about the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and the accused’s role. The verdict concludes a high profile case in the region with further proceedings anticipated.
Chicago carpenters announce a massive strike on April 1 with about fifteen thousand workers set to walk out. The action, disclosed in a March 16 statement, aims to press wage and working condition demands across the city.
Fragmentary distressing notes recount cavalry losses and troop movements, with references to German forces and New York events. The passages mention a retreat, heavy fighting, and wartime headlines implying a tense military situation abroad. Names and specifics are garbled, but the sense of battle and strategic pressure remains clear.
Washington March 16 The free sugar bill passed the House yesterday and has been referred to the Senate finance committee. Cable from Alexander & Baldwin notes 24 insurgents with Democrats, seven Democrats against. Likely to be killed or amended in Senate and may face a one cent per pound duty proposal. The Cuba reference implies Cuban sugars retain a 20 percent reciprocity advantage under the scheme.
Local government report notes a field of candidates for the City and County Engineer post. W Stewart Johnson of the engineering department leads the list as the likely successor after a long tenure with municipal services. Supporters cite his experience at the water and road departments and his work with the maintenance and traction division.
A fragmented civil war era memo discusses Army adjustments under the President. It addresses officers in the cavalry and proposes reducing personnel strength and transferring duties to align with a leaner force. The document cites executive authority and the need for proportional drawdown across commands.
A damaged report from Havana notes the Maine sank or was buried today amid wartime ceremonies. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR but reference phrases include burial and formal rites. The fragment mentions numbers like 2.000 and a mix of unreadable terms.
John McCandless purchases the F. Klamp residence in a notable local deal. The exchange involved a mortgage or title transfer and reflects McCandless expanding holdings in the valley area.
Fragmented OCR reveals a Belt Road appeal sparking a heated legal fight. Attorney White argues for the defense while opposing counsel questions the credibility of witnesses. The piece hints at a lengthy court proceeding and a continuation on Page 3.
Unclear OCR text outlines an opening program for the Christian Extension Movement featuring sacred songs and a ceremony at a theater. Mentions notable figures and the event schedule though details are garbled.
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