02 May 1912
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
1
Hawaii harbor factions and Roosevelt allies publicly press for the governor to be reappointed. The debate centers on whether the governor will attend the National Republican convention and how far party factions will back his possible renomination.
Gov Frear announced he will leave Honolulu on the steamship Chlin for the mainland on May 14 after discussions with the Attorney General and department heads. He met with Linday Andres Adatie and Superintendent Campbell to arrange for immediate departure and to address the next stage of the trip.
Fragmentary account shows Roosevelt supporters in a tense convention clash with rivals over delegate votes. The scene centers on Ballot disputes, party jargon, and charged rhetoric as both sides press for influence at the gathering.
A local engineer, H K Bishop, turned down the Superintendent of Public Works role despite strong local support. Rumors linked him to the position and potential successors, including Marston Campbell or Albert Horner, but Bishop stated he has other plans and would not assume the job. The governor was expected to announce any tentative appointment soon.
A raid led by Chief Detortiven Me uncovered an operating still in Pagal Kool Island. Two Japanese suspects, Okalehao and AhiRexo Ohara, were captured with a distillery and gear. Authorities describe the operation as a recent illicit manufacture site. the scene included a square house and a boat-sized transfer effort. The report notes allied police actions and a continuing investigation.
The supreme court this afternoon set aside the decree of Chief Judge Parsons of Hawaii in the noted Unk ator land cow case involving alleged homestead frauds. The territorial government wins the case according to the ruling and sets a new path for the dispute.
The Senate commerce committee approved the rivers and harbors bill carrying about 32 126 000 in appropriations an increase over the House total. Hawaii projects were retained with no new changes while provisions for Mississippi river levees and harbor improvements were outlined. A truncated report also covers a sensational prison case in Hawaii involving alleged corrupt practices and a witness recount of a cell door being unlocked during the incident.
Angola La May 2 flood waters from the Mississippi break flood levees at a convict plantation. The force protecting the state convict plantation has broken and natives are in flight as flood waters inundate thousands of acres.
A damaged fragment from a New York brokerage cablegram notes an upward trend in the market as experts await further confirmation. The garbled text mentions Henry Waterhaitine Bridat Go and initial signals from the brokerage department.
Sugar ran findings show a 12 percent parity reading and underline a need for detailed parity analysis. Mayot Hagar Mh dnuraestet Ke Pree Whone quatat These Hewbes AN Analysie.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a distant event or scene with names such as Francine, Walkie, and Huntly. The text references stations, a mile count, and a final note about a Melie Wrens party or group traveling through a locale, but many words are unreadable or distorted.
The next hearing in the Mahuka site case moves to Federal court, with a trial date set for Saturday and a plan to file the text dury fil as the second Mahuka matter. Proceedings will proceed in Hawaii, with the preliminary hearing and company involvement noted as part of the trial calendar.
Washington May 2 The House has passed the postoffice appropriation bill in a special week session. The move allocates funds for postal services nationwide and outlines department priorities for the coming year.
Washington May 2 The Hoare committee of merchant marine has sanctioned the bill from Chairman J W Alexander of uri to equip all American vessels with lifeboats enough to care for all on board both passengers and crew in case of disaster
London reporters note the inquiry led by Lord Mersey starts with twenty five questions to frame the Titanic disaster investigation. The proceedings open amid intense public interest as details of the wreck unfold.
Berlin May 2 The list of warships bound for the United States will begin their voyage on May 11. The announcement stated that several cruisers and destroyers under the German flag are scheduled to depart in orderly convoys toward American waters, signaling intensified wartime exchange moves.
In Constantinople Turkey a tugboat sank after striking a footing mine in the Dardanelles, killing officers and twelve soldiers. The disaster occurred as the vessel fouled a mine near the strait, with casualties reported among patrol and crew.
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