Unclear Office Battle Marks Vote in Hoare Year Assembly
A fractured report describes a contentious session where Rep Fernandes and allies oppose creating a new street and highway superintendent post. Arguments center on potential corruption and unnecessary offices. The vote tally shows 15 in favor and 12 opposed. The routine business lists multiple bills and appropriations, including errors corrected and holidays clarified.
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Fernardee
Monotulu
Oahu
Perundes
Castle
Alfonso
Archer
Cohey
Cooke
Huddy
Long
Marentlino
Moaniull
Rice
Rickard
Sheldon
Tavares
Watking
Williamwon
Noel —Corbett
Correa
Fernandes
Hale
Kanekoa
Kawaakoa
Kawewebi
Keliinol
Manioe
Makekau
Towe
Yates
Supreme Court
Williamson
Neill & Co
Hi. R
George Kauwe
Lats
Renal
Texas
Boards of Supervisors
Echoes of 1895 Riot and Justice for Treason Fines
A Honolulu letter discusses John A. Cummins and W K Hutchingon, natives fined for treason after 1895 unrest, urging passage to refund their fines while noting most sentences were commuted. The piece questions justice for poorer men and cites railroad workers testing telephone communication on trains. It also notes a Brown University professor resigning amid a debate on rhetoric.
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Ritter Evening
John A. Cummins
Waimanalo
Senate
Reechoes
A. Cummins
Honolul
Territory of Hawaiian
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oatory
Brown University
Wilfred Hidfuntoe Haw
Reptember
Gehl Necklace Incident Sparks Burgeoning Scandal
Fragmentary report describes a Gehl necklace case triggering a wider inquiry. No clear names or places are readable, but authorities appeared to initiate investigations and involve multiple parties. Further details remain obscured by the damaged OCR.
Legislature as Baker Sees It in Hawaii News
Senator Raker of Konapaki travels to Kalipand missing a train, delaying a Hilo visit. He backs a belt road bond plan for Hawaii Island and favors a county bond issue likely to pass, with pro rata borrowing limits. He discusses a proposed commission government and railway measures, noting opposition and timing uncertainties.
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HILO
Mirgo
Raker
Konapaki
Ely
Kalipand
Pashoa
Hite
Honolulu
Baker
Tilune
Alfonso
Hook Wall
Senate
Walpiogileh
Sam
Afforno
A.W. Carter
Meg Carter
Ming
Affonso
Une
Taker Wis
Ure
Hawath SD
Lam
Trirwet
Fraelioe
Hee
Minstulit
Leper Settlement Store Profits and Government Funds Criticized
A letter from Molokai dated March 25, 1911 criticizes the Leper Settlement store system. It argues officials skim profits from $5 orders, questions the Board of Health appropriation of $60,000, and calls for direct state funds to residents. The piece notes delays in housing and lack of government help for repairs, urging lawmakers to address injustices.
Legislature Debates Best Bill for Franchise Reform
A senator urged selecting the bill that best serves the people regardless of who seeks the franchise. He predicted the Senate will kill the house favored plan for electing three supervisors from each side plus one at large. House approval was noted, but Senate opposition and Hawaii delegation sentiment threaten passage.
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Senate
Leeward
Windward
House
Relund
Hawaii
Increase in Leper Settlement Allowance Planned by Legislators
Readers are urged to question and correct misinfo about leper settlement payments at Molokai. The letter argues the issue misrepresents finances and living conditions, noting not all residents receive yearly cash allowances, and many nonlepers serve as helpers funded by the Board of Health or other sources.
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Evening Bulletin
Molokal
Chicago
Anle
Manuwenint
Board of Health
Abd
Saliren Wowlde
Warships Ready for Trouble at Coronado and San Diego
The Navy plans full readiness of Pacific fleet warships on the Coronado target range next month with 200 tons of armor piercing munitions loaded on lighters at the magnatic wharf in San Francisco bound for the Glacier carrier. Hopkins destroyer to join Mosquito Hill near San Diego. dirigible and aeroplane costs and performance cited in Paris report.
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Mare Island
Navy Department
Coronado
Magnatic
Pacific Fleet
San Diego
San Francisco
Glacier
Hopkins
Witch
Winder
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