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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1910
Page
7
A fragmented passage reflects the era's political rhetoric as candidates argue over Prohibition's impact in Kansas. The text hints at party rivalries and public sentiment about religious zeal versus personal industry, suggesting a pivotal moment in the campaign.
Maple of Pawnene critiques labor views on plantation store pricing and profit taking. He argues extra costs paid by suppliers to San Francisco instead of Honolulu benefit distant markets, not local buyers. The piece warns philanthropy may fade and urges fair sharing by associations to prevent consumer price hikes.
Two Maine articles defend and attack the state prohibition law, arguing enforcement is weak and tourism pressures blunt bans. Fernald and Owen are central, claiming operators and summer residents influence Maine’s Prohibition stance and hotel bars remain commonplace in Bangor and beyond.
A report traces Governor Cobb’s administration and the Sturgis Commission as it ties Maine Prohibition to election battles. It notes Cobb’s 1904 reelection votes, Hale’s Senate bid, and political reactions within the Republican camp amid enforcement debates and proxy endorsements by Hert M. Fernald.
The piece critiques Maine prohibition, noting hotel and bar owners facing police court fines while industry persists. It argues intelligent Maine residents see liquor demand persists, enabling thriving industries despite laws, with licensed sources feeding supply and enforcement uneven.
The article discusses varying approaches to alcohol regulation in states like Maine and Hawaii, noting raids on liquor frames and the need for strict enforcement. It contrasts proposed Prohibition measures with existing laws, arguing better control under current statutes and warning against sacrificing effective rules for a weak policy.
In a reader letter exchange the editor recalls the tied issue of plantation stores lowering daily brew prices to aid workers. The writer questions whether independent traders are public charities and if reduced prices truly help laborers or merely shift profits, urging careful consideration of economic impact on workers and communities.
Fragmentary letter-like passage questions multivarions and shows public discontent with self interest, taxes, and military influence. It references a statesman and a demand to resist harsh measures while invoking a sense of shared grievance and distant causes.
An unlisted Honolulu citizen questions the merit of publishing a 125 name anti and pro prohibition committee set. He suspects a grandstanding display and urges scrutiny of member prominence, predicting many will abstain or vote against prohibition. May 21.
During a port call in Honolulu, Prosser hosted Douglas Robinson and his family guiding them through the city with local officials including Governor Frear. An auto tour followed before the Korea’s sailing, as the party returned to the ship in late afternoon.
Koela Andrews, a Hawaiian, faced murder charges in the police court for the death of Aloo Garner. Defense attorney Sean M. Strauss pleaded not guilty and requested a hearing before Judge Anirade, with the case adjourned to tomorrow morning at the prosecution’s request.
A fragmentary prison note reports a convict escape from a penal gang. It describes a prisoner named Tuna Kee being moved to an old farm market to cut grass and clean, with others like Louie Martini, a Porto Rican serving a year for vagrancy, working at the time. The escape appears to involve disguises and a sheriff’s search near Nice station as authorities pursue the missing inmate.
A Hawaiian man died last night from injuries after a fall at a pool area last week. The coroner cites accidental death with details limited to the preliminary ruling and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Governor Walter Mrenz and Consul Ralph G. Forster express appreciation for the general Abe service in Honolulu and the large attendance at the memorial services held at the cathedral. The report blends unrelated notes about weather and a stray anecdote about impressions from a mother's slipper.
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