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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1901
Page
4
The Evening Bulletin from Honolulu reports on personnel reshuffles at public works with Montiay now superintendent Boyd and Martin Campbell appointed as assistant superintendent. It praises Campbell’s energy and capability and questions former leadership while urging diligent public service and honest governance.
Report from Cumberland County describes clergy and sheriffs pushing Prohibition enforcement amid brand evasion and illicit sales. Deputies raid operations while courts contest sobriety definitions and dealers shift to new labels like Lithia and Portamotth hop as arrests rise and penalties loom.
Fragmentary text indicates a Reverend Pearson challenges a prohibition by law as protectionist or impractical, citing motives of reform yet debating enforcement and effectiveness amid a back drop of local store and bottle sales confusion.
The Has Wailan Tennis Association prepares its annual event with men singles and doubles, ladies doubles, and mixed doubles. Defending champion Frank Atherton faces potential challengers Blaton and rivals Brock Adams, Elston Rows, and others as entries close tomorrow noon.
Plans for the 26th Triennial Conclave of the Knights Templar of the United States to be held in Loustile August 27 to 30 are advancing. Honolulu Commandery officials discuss pilgrimages, local preparations involve over 1,000 members and a $100,000 fundraising goal, with grand arches and floral displays planned for First Street and Fourth Avenue intersections.
The exposition plans variable exhibitor coverage and a fire policy of 2.5 million, backed by 20 million in total insurance. The first premium exceeds 40 thousand with tiered premiums for attendance beyond eight million, and a 1 percent average fire policy rate reflects strong firefighting facilities. Personal exhibitor policies target 80 million total.
Victoria April 1 The Government of Canada expects the Pacific cable project to begin removing obstacles. A first expedition will depart the Thames in January 1902 to lay the cable from Queensland to Norfolk Island and on to the Fiji Islands. A second expedition will follow in August to connect Vancouver Island to Fiji. The 15 mile cable will be shipped by a vessel built for 10,000 tons. The contractors promise full lay and operation by December 1903.
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