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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
7
The article notes political chaos on the mainland while Hawaii remains solid for Taft with votes counted to the last ballot. It references Edward Dyer and mentions Democratic and Republican figures, raising questions about leadership and influence in local politics.
The piece lauds Duke Kahanamoku as a world beating swimmer and urges Honolulu and Southern California to support him to attract attention and ensure Olympic success. It compares him to May Sutton and praises his sportsmanship and potential impact on regional pride and future contests.
An editorial laments the state of road infrastructure, arguing that high spending on roads has not yielded satisfactory results. It cites American and New York examples, noting neglect of maintenance, misguided contracts, and calls for citizen action to stop ongoing waste and improve road conditions with accountable planning and proper funding.
Reading a garbled OCR page, the text shows stray quotes and jumbled phrases about matches, throat, a person named Hannibal, a Pock's wife, a telescope tune, and color references to Helm and white. The readable content is minimal and disjointed.
The article discusses the state of roads, urging better upkeep and conservation alongside construction. It contrasts European road repair habits with American methods, questions contracting versus planned development, and calls taxpayers to demand accountability and adequate funding, noting a pending $80,000,000 expenditure bill.
Acting Chief Kehet Huds led a rare clampdown on numerous gamblers in a daytime hearing. Defendants including Kellett, Brune Deive, and Charis faced fines for illicit gaming while Otter, Saya, Kellett, and other names appeared. The court action concluded with forfeitures and penalties announced this morning.
The Empire State should have roads as good as Europe but road construction alone won't solve the problem. The keynote must be road conservation and a careful course provided for. Beware of unchecked expansion as we pursue improvements.
A detailed Decoration Day program is announced with a parade at the Capitol, flower offerings to graves, and ceremonies led by General Montgomery M. Macomb. Military and civic groups will assemble at 9:30 a.m. at the Capitol, with a march to Vineyard and Transportation provisions for comrades and veterans. Affected groups include the Grand Marshal, U S Marines, National Guard, and veterans organizations.
A furnished house on Wilder Avenue near Gahu College lists a rate of 100 dollars with a one year lease. The Tantalus residence of General Davia is also described with a reasonable rent offer for a one year term.
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