19 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1911
Page
1
The Navy announced the Pacific cruiser fleet and torpedo flotilla will delay their Hawaii voyage to be present for the San Francisco exposition ground breaking in which President Taft will participate. The shift pushes other schedule events and anticipates a later departure after the ceremony.
Fort Ruger drills report shows Higeon practise at Fort Ruger with mortars and naval observers monitoring the exercise. Details describe targets, movements, and delays as officers coordinate the firing near a harbor area, with continued coverage expected on page 4.
Officials of the Standant America Trading Company and their representatives face questions over why Naval Slip No 2 dredging did not reach the required thirty feet. The Pearl Bar dredger began work recently, but unexpected difficulties and coral formations hindered reaching the full depth, prompting probes into the contractor’s performance and the contract's terms.
Water Town residents petition city and county officials asking for funds to build a temporary Watertown school structure. The plan seeks a temporary building to serve over seventy local children while a long term solution is debated at an upcoming meeting. Local residents urge favorable sentiment from the board and colleges to support the project.
The Standard American Development firm led by TA Perry plans a major dredging effort in Hawaii starting in October, with the initiative funded by a prominent American company. The project, tied to a broader initiative, aims to extend harbor facilities and create new work opportunities, with potential government contracts and regional impact.
Madrid Spain September 18 Madrid is under near martial law after riots erupting in the city. Rioters have killed a judge and troops have wounded forty six in the crowds.
In St. Petersburg on September 10, reports indicate Kokosoff could assume the premiership succeeding Stolypin amid a political shift. A movement opposing a racial program is noted, signaling possible changes in governance and policy direction.
A federal indictment was returned against the United Shoe Machinery Company in Boston Massachusetts alleging Sherman antitrust violations. The case accuses the firm of unlawful monopolistic practices affecting competition and prices in the shoe machinery industry.
Official returns from the Augusta Malin election show prohibition repealed by a 26 vote majority. The result pauses immediate repeal and lets legislature decide, with saloons likely to be restored to serve patrons after decades of Prohibition.
President Taft spoke to large crowds at the Saulte Ste Marie junction and outlined a western tour. The schedule lists stops through many states and major cities from Syracuse to Salt Lake City.
Chicago news reports Judge Peter J. Grossoup will retire in October after a distinguished career. The veteran jurist, known for landmark rulings, confirmed plans to step down this autumn.
A man identified as Norman Smith, linked to opium operations, was arrested on the Pacific coast in Honolulu traffic. He allegedly refused to speak as authorities gathered details about the case. The suspect, described with resemblances to a Chinese man and various aliases, had prior trips to Honolulu and was tied to a broad opium network. Police pursued connections to a hotel and a sequence of meetings, with investigators noting a pattern of smuggling and intent to operate.
Five local concerns enter the race to lay a permanent pavement on one block of Queen Street. Bids close tonight at Elly Hall as officials review proposals from Prank Winners Honolulu Construction Subfrayine Co Gilman and Whitehowie. Evaluations will determine the lowest bid before forwarding to the road committee for street improvements.
Washington Sept 19 Secretary of War Bumson will visit every army in the country, it is announced.
Reports from Paris indicate negotiations may resolve the Moroccan difficulties. Observers believe a settlement could be reached soon, though details remain unclear.
Buckeye Powder Company sues for damages in New Jersey alleging violation of the Sherman Act. The complaint seeks substantial monetary relief and accuses the defendant of restraining trade in powder markets. The filing comes as a high profile antitrust action, with historic implications for competition law.
Police hunt an escaped man described as violent after he fled from authorities near the valley. Witnesses say he brandished a weapon and fled toward the river while nearby residents reported interruptions and a tense standoff with officers. Investigators urged the public to stay clear of the area as they coordinate containment and possible arrest.
Numerous claimants seek land rights tied to a Punehbow case as the Land Commission reviews 225 applications. The report details decisions, potential appeals, and the governor’s authority to call witnesses, with many cases yet to be resolved and the process ongoing.
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