13 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
1
Kahului region reports a heavy northerly gale washing away about 200 feet of the new breakwater and damaging the beach road from Kahului to Wailuku. Experts forecast serious potential damage while officials assess the extent and safety implications.
A meeting of The Planters Association covered forestry and cane diseases with input from Experiment Station scientists and veteran planters. Topics included import risks, top rot causes, and disease resistance across cane varieties, with calls for stricter import controls and planned future experiments.
President Pinkham presided over a Board of Health session at its Kalawao Molokai location this afternoon. Reports from department officers were read. A permit system between US officials and the Molokai settlement was discussed to control movement to and from the Kalaupapa reservation. Chief Inspector Howman noted a plague epidemic in Hilo was contained with no human cases, agents praised efforts. Attendant reports from several officers are attached. The inmate count at the Anylumn facility fell to 204 by September 20th from 217 in July.
The Bulletin girls will be welcomed on their arrival home with a date of dance and reception to be announced by the Roy al Hawaiian Hotel. Local social circles await full details and timing for the event.
Acting Governor MoU Smith seeks harmony among National Guard Hawaii personnel and to resolve misunderstandings from recent trouble. He notes a January 21 deadline for access to a $2,000,000 federal appropriation and emphasizes compliance with Army regulations to obtain funds.
The Mahaka site case stalled as Judge Bole withdraws from presiding, amid turmoil over who will act as trustee of the Bishop Kétatr. Proceedings hinge on whether to appoint a trustee in the Territory and who can officially handle the case.
A partial report notes certain Christmas shipments to the city will be delayed until December 20 as the Alaskan returns from San Francisco. The subject will be taken up by the merchants if a general conspect proves warranted.
A chaotic report notes plans for a 277 acre area near Nihon to be turned over to Aubrey Robinson with interior and exterior cleaning work at a Capitol building. It mentions a cleansing fluid experiment, and a temporary three day underwear clearance by B Kort & Co with Christmas stock reduced.
Honolulu tax authorities report 1907 first half collections near 541 407 for period one and 240 910 87 for period two. By year end total expected receipts approach 400 000 in second half with poll and vehicle taxes driving late payments. Delinquency risk noted and office hours extended to 8 pm for late filers.
The Mormon case proceeds in Judge Doles court with uncertainty about reaching a conclusion today as Dunne plans to call witnesses in rebuttal to challenge the witness’s testimony. Continued on page 9.
The new Enginew of the Department of Public Works, Mr. Kluegel, arrives today from San Francisco aboard the Mutord. He will assess the Nuunnu dam project and draft plans to complete it, with work possibly done by day labor if the appropriation suffices, and assume immediate charge.
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