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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
5
An extended commentary discusses Honolulu City Supervisors negotiating a street franchise with a telephone firm. It argues officials must secure fair terms for public service wires and condemn overbearing corporate pressure while considering eventual federal action. The piece warns against rushing concessions that would burden taxpayers and invites scrutiny in upcoming elections.
Perusal of the proposed terms shows efforts to underground wires for fire alarms and gain city control, while the city faces burdens on the telephone company. The discussion centers on amendments, franchise rights, and whether the city can secure protections without hamstringing the utility.
From Mr Aylett's copy a reader may find that a misprint appeared in the Bulletin regarding the city supervisor and telephone company accord. The official copy held by the County Clerk shows the omitted words in capital letters clarifying the intended text and the extension clause.
Country residence listed for sale featuring rural setting and price details. Includes basic property description and contact line references for inquiry.
The Company plans to lay a duct in the same trench as city work and install an additional duct at cost excluding excavation. The Company will bear maintenance costs for the life of the charter. The City and County must, within twenty days of written notice, signal approval for future extensions.
The text discusses underground cable work and the political debate over city granted privileges to the telephone company. It questions whether such privileges are sweeping and valuable and notes a potential campaign issue about municipal wires at no city expense in exchange for compa ny profits. It also references editor claims and shipping books for the Bulletin office.
Charles Bivin, a noted marksman once famed in Hawaii, died at Kaimuki last night. A popular local figure, he had long resided on the islands and counted many friends across the shooting world. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Williams' Wadertahing Parlors at 2 o'clock.
Andrade entered the case of B. J. De Ponte charged with unlawfully disposing of intoxicants, but the defendant was discharged after evidence failed to convict. The picnic at the Peninsula on July 21 drew witnesses, though their testimony yielded little.
Testimony details Mori defense strategy citing Japanese editorials as mitigating influence. Key witnesses Sheba McCandless Ogata describe the struggle on Smith Street with Mori under bounds of assault and a knife. Witnesses recount scenes of violence and attempts to separate combatants as authorities arrive.
Ramillard was badly slugged and taken to an inn for several weeks to recover from drink related hallucinations. Attorney Quinn represented the defendant and Attorney Etray aided the prosecution as the judge ruled on motions. Miller received a 40 day sentence after the hearing.
Kanagawa, a Japanese suspect linked to Mio the verrant Lindsar’s death, asserts a death pact motive and says he spoke to reveal why Rio called for help. Initial theories pointed to Tasaka, but investigators found him uninvolved. Kanagawa’s recent employment history includes Hepdeleks, Panahow, Dr. Baldwin, and the Mowna hotel.
A divorce complaint was filed by C H Brown against Ida Brown alleging mental anguish and adulterous associations with other men. Joseph Emory Harris was divorced by Harris in a separate filing. Decrees were granted by Judas Robineau. A divorce is sought by Mana Pajimoto from Fujimoto on grounds of infidelity and support failure.
Federal quarantine inspectors detain a Russian on the Aberin amid claims of anarchistic tendencies. The immigrant objected to detention measures and caused a scene, drawing police custody after a face to face with immigration officials.
The Nuwian reports no intelligent statement on fog Nimeclf and notes the detainee Enforced detention at the gate AcTe has ended. AUKInWOg and Mir Horrlstrouse led Territorial Board of Itrintge j Hon to New Jafa to inspect the situation. They suspect recruitment at Harbin by a socialist faction aimed at disuniting the party and dividing the group. The jailed man, aged and believed to feign illness, may avoid labor offered in Hawaii.
Thomas Quinn owner of a large automobile faces a warrant after a collision with a Rapid Transit car on Hotel Street. Andrew Tooken, Hawaiian, was severely injured and taken to hospital. The Quinn vehicle reportedly fled the scene and was later pursued. arraignment expected before Judge Andrade the next day.
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