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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1911
Page
5
Kansas officials plan to install individual paper towels in every school before the next term. Trials succeed and health boards note no diphtheria outbreaks since cups were banned in various places. A push to replace cups in hotels follows, with towels expected to cost little more than roller towels.
The Merchants Association and Wharf Committee reached a tentative accord after discussions over the wharf tax. A resolution presented by Wo Hi and Melnerny invites Merchants’ Association representation in reform talks while preserving the tax proceeds to support shipping and port interests.
The merchants supported a resolution to authorize the association to name three members of the partnership to serve on the shippers wharf committee. The motion passed and will take effect when merchants finalize terms. Metherny noted the proposal balanced interests of both sides and aimed to prevent further contention.
A list of sale items features Regular 10-4 Sheeting at yard rates, pillow cases and pillow canons, with bale and bale price notations. The garbled text lists unit prices and bundle counts, including 75 per item for certain muscled sheeting and 12.00 for pillowed goods.
A historical exchange discusses compliance with wharfage tax terms, alternatives proposed by merchants, and potential suspension of collections from July 1 if no agreement is reached. London sources note divisions over continuance beyond a two year term and the broader impact on merchant representation.
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