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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
7
A heated meeting bemoans vast road work and poor projects across the city. Officials consider doubling payments to workers, reallocating funds from the September allowance, and assigning more crews to Queen Street. Funds for Koolaus road work, bridge approaches, and payrolls are debated as critics urge cost efficiency and durable results.
The meeting discusses fines and allowances for road work and numbering, police costs, and department expenses. It covers Makiki quarry rock supply, street repairs on Fort and Queen streets, and the adoption of budgets for sewer, garbage, and fire services. Overseer salaries and road maintenance staffing are set, with a $9000 bond for Deputy Auditor Mahelana and plans to regulate street lighting and spitting penalties.
Entered for Record Sept 9 1905 detailing numerous property transfers and deeds to David Kawananakoa and related parties, with various tracts including Kauke Hale and Liliany et al. Also recorded are entries for Sept 6 1905 and a notice about potential reappointment of Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief with leave details. The board adjourned subject to chair’s call.
J Alfred Magoon defends his role as pew trustee in a petition against Kalama Rodrigues and others. The account shows $214.25 cash to the estate and a balance of debt owed by the trust, with Magoon admitting paying nothing to Antone Rodrigues but claiming no entitlement himself. The accounting spans November 2, 11K to August 25, 1065, indicating the estate was left in debt to the trustee.
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