26 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
1
The county will be richer by around $75,000 from recent license tax divisions. Oahu is set to receive about $40,000, enabling more road work and easing funds for laborers who have worked only a few days weekly.
Holt wins clash with Supervisors over road laborers taxes in Honolulu. Johnson refuses collection, arguing it lies with the Assessor. Holt proposes payments in installments, hoping to secure full tax from laborers within two to three pay periods amid family hardship concerns.
A new normal school to train district magistrates and deputy sheriffs will soon open in Honolulu. Many young men have enrolled to study law, with Senator W Achi to teach. Achi agrees to instruct if enough students enroll, aiming to prepare graduates for judicial roles.
Local speculations say the Hownt of Supervisors may deny paying A M Brown for police court services after refusing to confirm his appointment. Brown has acted as prosecutor, and a 15 day payroll request at 175 dollars a month was filed by the County Attorney. Officials are silent on their intended action as to Brown's pay. Meanwhile Menara Castle Cooke Ltd reports Maison Navigation Co agent. S S Hilonian scheduled to arrive Honolulu next Thursday from San Francisco.
The Civic Federation opposed the sale of city office property to Pacific Mail Co. arguing it would derail Otford Robinson’s city plan and reduce future city needs. A committee led by FR Dodge will meet the Governor at 8:30 to press objections and discuss the policy on government property sales.
A weekly report to the Promotion Committee notes additional yachts joining the Trans-Pacific Race. Commodore Binclair of the South Coast Yacht Club reports two new boats entering the season, about 68 feet and 60 feet waterline, with Lurline expected to sail again. A letter from H C Sturlow of the Chicago Association of Commerce confirms receipt of shipments, continuing on page 2.
Governor Frear seeks a special act to include Hawaii in the federal agricultural college appropriation. Congress approved 20 000 per college for the coming year but Hawaii had none when the act passed. A 60 000 yearly total could be reached after inclusion. Hawaii would need a special act to receive the funds. Legislature had set aside 15 000 for salaries and continued on page 2.
Alfred Magoon, defendant in cases involving Kid Drought Again at Kimaele and Hanitary Steam Laundry Co Ltd, asserts a loan of over 10 000 and disputes a 50 000 plant value. He says equipment deteriorated, horses and wagons worn, and lack of funds caused poor operations.
A summary of a 19th century question on intestacy notes that if a married woman dies without a will her husband is entitled to a life interest in one third of her estate if she has children. The remainder goes to the children or other lineal descendants. If there are no descendants the property to parents or siblings or their children unless a will directs otherwise. The passage invites making a will.
Hawaiian Trust Company Fort St. Genoluln appears as a disputed title in a damaged OCR item. The fragment suggests a corporate entity involved in a financial matter likely spanning real estate or fiduciary duties. No clear date, people, or locations beyond the firm name are readable.
An extract notes record rainfall around Hilo from Sept 28 1907 with 81 inches in a 24 hour period and 14 45 inches in twelve hours. It reports extensive damage from washouts landslides and bridge impairment. Public work halted as crews are decimated by the storm.
Cuban generals Parra and Theyees have been arrested amid reports they conspired to promote a revolt against the provisional government. The move follows a crackdown on military officials accused of plotting against the current regime.
Lipton's Challenge centers on the ninety foot days of American yachts. A slate of private Kohook statements is reviewed by Superintendent Babbitt, then by the Board of Education next Monday. Federal Grand Jury meets next growth. Wynne's case for a Rosecrans killing looms as key docket item.
Washington dispatch says President Roosevelt will approve the constitution adopted by the people of the new state of Oklahoma. Despite talks of possible delay due to its socialistic features the president is expected to give final approval, enabling full statehood.
Wireless dispatch from the cruiser Colorado reports all well on board and an uneventful voyage from Honolulu. In Washington, September 26, officials announce the names for new battleships to be North Dakota and Delaware.
On September 26 at Mellilie Morocco about one thousand Moorish rebels defeated Imperial troops and decapitated 28 prisoners in a harsh engagement reflecting ongoing resistance in the region.
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