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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1899
Page
1
Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll, famed orator and agnostic advocate, died suddenly at noon at his Washington County home in Dobbs Ferry. Heart trouble ended a long public career as family and doctors rushed to aid.
In Honolulu Fighting Joe Wheeler arrives aboard the U S A transport Tartar to report for duty in the Philippines under General Otis. He recalls Cuban service and mentions friends Dole Hatch Hartwell and notes his daughter Miss Wheeler joined the Cuba relief effort.
London reports say President Paul Krueger of the South African Republic may have resigned under condition, while the Volkraad and Volkarand clash over the dynamite concession. General Joubert and a Volkraad majority favor canceling the monopoly, Krueger supporting it, and a minority seeks a buyout.
Minister Mott Smith notes tepid downtown support for August 12 events. He says people will help the government celebrate but prefer not to organize locally, proposing a reception and ball with a band and flags while government offices close. The Fourth of July committee may stage fireworks if allowed on executive grounds.
The Trivete correspondent reports Admiral Dewey told Daily Mail correspondents that bad mail, rough seas, and poor coffee made him fear seasickness before the Manila battle. He plans to retire to America soon via Bremen steamship.
London July 25 The yacht Shamrock left Orby Bay for Greenock to finish fitting out for its Atlantic voyage set to begin in a week. Sir Thomas Lipton plans a crew increase to fifty. Captain Hogarth declined to speculate on winning the cup and advised Americans not to lay odds.
An order announces the appointment of a postmaster for the Island of Laval. The oath is recorded at Glain in the clerk's office of the Judiciary Department.
The Hawaiian schooner La Ninfa grounded on a reef off Pearl Harbor at four o'clock yesterday afternoon while en route from Hawaii to Kauai with 350 bags of paddy. Eleven aboard were rescued after dusk by a Kauai steamer. cargo reportedly leaky, ship possibly unsalvageable. The vessel, built in 1877 at Port Jefferson, New York, with home port San Francisco, was recently sold and partially insured. A tug attempted rescue at 11 a.m. today, while troops and officers traveling to Manila are aboard the transport. 17 tons of specie valued at $2.5 million remain in the cargo hold.
The Tartar carries General Wheeler Colonel Saidler Major Neefe Capt Adjutant Frank Melntyre and many others including Lt James Beadford Jr Lt Parviance of the 14th Cavalry Lt Weeka of the 16th Infantry and Paymaster Dowery. Also aboard are Mrs Miller Mrs Lyooh and Mrs Bun.
Washington, July 22. The Inez river and harbor bill provided funds for Pearl Harbor Hawaii to allow vessel entry but Congress will delay action. The Navy Department must secure and hold property for a naval station in the harbor before proceeding. Public interest and anticipated costs lead officials to withhold until a formal plan is ready.
Ottawa July 24 Canada’s stance on the Alaska boundary dispute is stated in the House of Commons as Premier Laurier insists settlement with the United States must come by arbitration or war if necessary. He warns against national concessions and underscores unity behind the Liberal government. The debate highlights a government determined not to yield any national rights.
San Francisco July 1 Professor Benjamin Ide Wheeler accepted the presidency of the University of California as Regents approved his terms. He will return to Ithaca and be here again by the opening of the fall semester to assume duties.
Packed with anticipation the Wainlun hotel announces the opening over the coming Saturday August 5. Manager Ptncks confirms preparations are complete and guests can expect a formal opening with services and accommodations available.
The Canadian Australian liners Milware and Aoring are due this week with Milware arriving Tuesday from Sydney and Aoring arriving Friday from Victoria according to shipping notices.
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