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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
7
Shipping news notes Dinmond Head Signal Station on August 10 with details of weather and signal timings. It records Lloyds time signals and mentions Norwich or Greenwich time references and standard time alignment for maritime operations.
Steamers due and to sail tomorrow and the next six days are listed with approximate schedules. Iowa routes and port calls are noted, showing departures and expected arrivals for each vessel.
List of ships and captains sailing Friday to Las Haina Kona Kau Kawail, plus passengers from Maui and the Colonies aboard the Moans yesterday. Major Frank X. Civott returns to New York after a world trip tied to railroading ventures. Mention of McCicott and Hayes in Mint appointments and a Wright's Villa note. A stockholders meeting for Ookla Sugar Plantations is set for Monday at 2 p.m.
Harbor front notices describe vessels discharging and sailing such as The Reaper, Andrew Welch, Irmgard, Kauai, Lizzie Vance, Kauikeaouli, Robert Lewers, Lakme, Mokalele, Concord, and Kinau. Cargoes include general merchandise, cattle, sugar, and hides with multiple trips planned and guards assigned or excused. Passengers list includes numerous individuals aboard San Francisco and Maui-Hawaii routes. Imports from Hawaii and Maui ports include potatoes, bones, corn, cattle, hogs, horses, hides and other sundries.
A meeting of the Commission of Education discussed transfers and appointments. Cyril O. Smith moves from Waianae to Hilo Union. A D Wishard from Pahoa to La Bainalanea. J B Onor from Holualoa to Pahoehoe. E R Gibson from Mana to Pahoa. Miss Abbie Gur ney from Kailua to Waiana. Miss Lottie Alexander from Mabukona to Honoiou. Several staff shifts and leaves were approved, including a year’s leave for Miss Harrison and a life certificate for Miss Moore. Two strangers at the police station left umbrellas with a local native and praised Inspector Macy’s efficient system.
In Waimea on July 28 1898 W Rathburn faced police court on a second degree larceny charge for allegedly stealing 23 pieces of milo wood from Arthur M Brown. The defense argues not guilty as witnesses describe buying and processing the wood. Mil o wood once valued for fine craft is now scarce and hard to obtain.
Dees Captain Parker watches the plan slip away as Palau strikes Ab Foo at Alakea Street. Parker arrests the assailant and must testify in court, hoping to depart this afternoon.
Eadok sentences show John Haake and Jas Carter found guilty of importing opium with two dissenting jurors. Judge Perry imposes eighteen months hard labor and a $500 fine each. Hamilton murder trial continues before Judge Stanley. The Kioau arrived from Hawaii and Manila with 92 deck passengers listed, including many named individuals.
Earthquake registered at Punahou weather bureau at 6 50 this morning. Hawaiian Relief Society benefit concert raised nearly 8200 in proceeds. L W Hobroo departed for San Francisco aboard the Charles Nelson replacing the Moana due to crowding. Mr and Mrs Robert Lowers and Miss Lowers to return aboard the Belgic.
Mr Miller representing the Chicago Chronicle and two individuals depart Mauna Loa this morning for a trip to the Volcano. They will visit Kona porte and surrounding areas, compiling a write up and returning on the next Kinwu.
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