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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1901
Page
6
A late 19th century account discusses tariff policy and Philippine relation debates. It notes the Dingley tariff import provisions, the Philippine Commission, and proposed free trade vs duties. Democratic and some Republican senators clash over passage timing and trade terms with the Philippines.
Senator C. K. Carbbo visiting Hilo expresses admiration for the town and its people. He recalls leaving Hilo nine years earlier as a collector and says the area has changed with development. He jokes about bringing his wife to live there, praising the simple pleasures and family feeling of the community.
A large telescope completed at Fulton Engine Works will be sent to Lick Observatory for exclusive photographic work. It features two 36 inch lenses, a mirror, and a steel frame weighing over 6000 pounds. The instrument will be tested at Mount Hamilton before a trip to Chile to mount on a tropical peak for three years of precise celestial observations.
The Honolulu team defeated Hackfeld-Davion 4 to 0 at Mukiki before a sizable crowd. Referee D. W. Anderson oversaw the game with Gleason, Roper, Harvey, Parish, Irish Anderson, McWhirter, Kay, and Goudie in the Honolulu lineup as well as Sinclar, Ross, and Dulsenberg for Hackfeld. Heavy rains disrupted nearby towns, but Lahaina reported improving weather by Sunday.
Nov 26 Brooklyn reports Mrs Heriram Clayton engaged to broker George Bain of Newark New Jersey while still married to Captain Bertram Clayton of the U S Army She is daughter of former millionaire William Beasher Captain Clayton seeks divorce Bain and Mrs Clayton met recently at a lake event observers say the engagement may lead to a formal decree in fault proceedings
The Wailuku court term features a nolle prosequi in a family mistreatment case and a discharged jury. Grand Jury sessions named cases including Karutha and others. several indictments were left unresolved. A variety of criminal and civil matters were postponed or reduced to the next term as prosecutors faced evidentiary and procedural hurdles.
U S Senators discuss harsh measures against anarchists and plan stricter immigration rules. McComas urges excluding alien anarchists and China labor, while Hoar of Massachusetts proposes international banishment as a humane penalty. Senate adjourns after resolutions and Cuba annexation note. George Whittaker dies in Hilo after gastric fever. funeral held with West Virginia ties.
A report from the U S Department of Agriculture analyzes samples of Hawaiian coffee showing high quality with strong flavors and good form and color. Samples include Harmakun and Peaberry among others with favorable observations, though no roasting test was conducted due to small quantity.
The Hig Coentthun club held its largest meeting to date at Dr W Stra Hayes home. Thirty members attended as new rules were approved including open nomination for membership and an executive committee of nine. A mosques dance is planned with decor by Mra McKenney and others. refreshments provided by several members. Tribune reports details and future plans.
Watloku October 14 reports Honohie retired from Lahaina by Kinonthin. the Commissioner of Public Lands arrived at Lahalin Friday and completed a six day round trip in the Alu lands with W. O. Alken. He visited government lands at Kapa gulch and Haleakala region, passing through multiple towns and expressing satisfaction with the inspection likely leading to more thousands of acres for Homentadors. Col. John Mshard hosted the commissioner at Lahina last Friday for a banquet with about twenty five guests. a Hawaiian glee club provided musical entertainment.
Mahomed Khan the East Indian magician performed at Walluku court on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings drawing a large audience. The show featured a vivid display near Wallaku with a wealthy audience watching operations and contracts tied to the East Indies and Africa through an advance agent. A daughter of Senator White, Mrs Kur Suvotto, will accompany her husband as part of the completion of a notable arrangement involving Mr Kahaulella and related sites.
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