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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1909
Page
5
In dispatches citizens debate the territorial land act and salaries for legislators. The extra session is urged for business, while concerns rise about Governor statements and public approval. Debate touches on liquor licenses, immigration, and agricultural funding for Hawaii.
Governor Frear calls an extra session to amend the Organic Act, prompting a commission chosen by the people to review the Territorial Charter. The Legislature must avoid fogging or straddling while shaping laws, including the land law section, to reflect the will of Hawaii’s voters and prevent a deadlock.
The market shows general demand for cheaper stocks with steady interest at the lowest rates while higher priced issues see buyers only if prices fall enough to spur activity. Hawaiian Commercial, Onomea, Oahu, and Keown notes traded strongly or at firm levels with limited interest in Walalua and Olaa bids.
Brief notice lists houses to let with monthly rents in dollars. Entries show figures such as 18.00 and 16.00 for OB R and BBR lines, plus 45.00 ABR and 100.00 for other listings, indicating multiple rental options and price points.
Raymer Sharp chief examiner of the local customs service departs Honolulu by steamer Alameda to Washington for the annual conference of general appraisers. He is regarded as one of the ablest Treasury officials and has served the local office for nine years.
The Hoard of Supervisors of the City and County of Howolulu will hold a meeting tonight to discuss the telephone agreement and related matters. Additional county and city issues are slated for action. A Hawaiian woman, Sarah Meliaal, reputedly insane, was brought to police for examination on concerns about her conduct.
Reluctant witnesses delay proceedings in a case before Judge Andrade as the defendant De Ponte faces charges of illegal alcohol handling at a Peninsula event on July 31. Readers see tense exchanges, evasive testimony, and disciplined remarks from the court as attorneys clash over facts and witness candor.
A compromise verdict was returned in Judge De Rots court this morning in the Territory case against Kawakami and Fushimo. The jury found both defendants guilty as charged in a prosecution by City and County Attorney Cathcart and Mr. Promo. The trial concerned compelling three other Japanese to appear before a tribunal of the Higher Wage Association to explain their desire to return to work.
Ill boxer Johnny Murphy rumored to be confined at Laautit Home for a week or more. He plans to travel to Hawaii district then to Kana district where he hopes to join young athletes. The piece notes auticeable rates and a number 185, with room 2656 and office contact details.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a laundry wagon in Pilikia and mentions various garbled names and events. No clear persons, places, or outcomes can be confirmed from readable content.
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