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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
5
The lettered column discusses Roosevelts ideals, immigration, and Prohibition with sharp attacks on public figures. It notes Hawaii voters face a July 26 choice between saloon regulation or expanded alcohol access, framing the stakes as national and territorial. It cites local advertisers and frames the debate as a conflict over temperance and governance.
Agent John G Woolley testifies before a United States Senate committee describing Hawaii’s liquor traffic as inadequately policed by local government. He warns that conditions are growing worse and urges urgent territorial action to enforce Prohibition amid criticism of the native population’s needs and governance.
A letter criticizes Prohibition agent Woolley for claims that opponents are “guerillas of evil and timidity.” It argues his opening insult denies others the right to hold opinions and accuses Prohibition supporters of misrepresenting sincere opponents who see Prohibition as worsening liquor problems. The piece condemns the speaker’s inconsistency and urges fair debate.
A contested address circulated by an anti temperance faction is accused of misrepresentation and prejudice. The Prohibition organ is cited as repeating old attacks on personal liberty and temperate living, while supporters argue the plan remains a dangerous experiment.
The article notes prior neglect by the United States to honor sailors lost with the wreck in a foreign harbor. It reports a possible new plan to inter sixty sailors with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Officials aim to ensure the Nation’s honored dead receive proper burial rather than rest overseas.
The text discusses proceedings of the License Board and conversations by Woolley on prohibitionist sentiment. It notes the board’s stance as cautious, seeking moderate progress and maintaining the status quo while acknowledging public demand for stricter beverage control.
Public notice offers three beachfront lots at Sea View Manoa for docking. Listed price is 1000 dollars for all three with light, high access and good value for potential buyers.
Bishop Trust Company discusses the burden of effort to curb liquor, arguing for conservative regulation rather than full prohibition. The piece notes police attitudes and the complex mix of local sentiment, with leaders citing enforcement difficulties and the need to balance licensing with public order.
Dated remarks recount Dikey and Agent Woolley arguing for local option and a plebiscite on prohibition in the Territory. Woolley touts a phased approach, requests public decision, and warns of consequences for governance if the law is rejected.
Report from yesterday outlines a conference involving Governor Freer and federal officials as they discuss stepped up actions and diplomatic maneuvers. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the focus appears on northern frontier issues and potential mobilization.
Officials from the Federal Immigration service and local quarantine discuss migrants from Kobe. Twenty five percent show diphtheria, others free of mumps but some infectious. Governor says no legal way to force contract labor. migrants decide whether to take contracts offered in Monstia or seek work upon arrival.
Entered for Record transactions list multiple grantees and holders including Frank Gonsalves A. Tavatch Antone Pereira and W Y Anne d Hiwakini Rew Mattie Ganset and heirs to various trustees and property owners in Hawaii with many names and entities. notes dates and recording window from morning to late hours and references to attorneys and counties.
Philadelphia April 24 District Attorney Blakeley accuses men tied to the wilianie scandal of funding efforts to sway jurors in Pittabueg and to influence outcomes. He cites a delinquent tax collector from Alleghany county as indicted in the same case, amid changes of venue and related charges.
Chief McDuffe and his men hunt Grace Tat Wight after a string of clues lead to a possible breakthrough near Kaplotant Park. A boy’s tip and hours of searching failed daylight, but new information suggested a capture soon if correct. Residents urge discretion as a suspected arrest looms.
Fragmented OCR text discusses doubts around Woolley and cautious commentary on Japanese aid, implying political uncertainty in Hawaii. The passage references ongoing debates and possible impacts on governance, with unclear details due to the damaged source.
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