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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
4
A colonial era column surveys local affairs from whiskey dealers to steamer Kinau arrivals, weather notes, and political opinion. It praises Benj Andrews for Oahu college leadership, mourns D L Hitchcock as a political force, and critiques land matter debates with references to Castle and Hartwell amid Dole administration reactions.
The Bulletin argues for funding education health and police as demands rise. It notes idle treasury funds and seeks appropriation to prevent crises, citing Chinatown funds and the strain of insufficient staff. The piece recalls cholera era inspections and questions if inadequate funds limit proper force and public health work.
The Health Department lacked funds to meet emergencies and the council must provide sufficient money to sustain ongoing and new work. Officials argue that proper administration requires prompt financing across departments to prevent failures in policing Chinatown, schools, and general municipal services amid possible federal dependency. Public opinion is framed as supportive of timely funding to ensure progress and safety.
President Cecil Brown of the First American Bank announced plans to open a banking business in Hilo during the first week of January. The bank will offer general foreign exchange through Honolulu and seeks local deposits, with no loans planned for six months while familiarizing with local securities and conditions.
The Supreme Court term began this morning with Justices Wilting and rear and Judge Perry presiding. The court heard calendar calls and motions, with several cases continued to March 1. Notable items include Scharsch v. Kilauena Co. and Wy of Lidgate v. Ha. Se quieting to be set, Hawwaltiby Li ivokatang dA. Cummins. Cartwright and Atkinson noted for upcoming hearings.
In the First Circuit Court of the Hawaiian Islands guardians J M Monsarrat and D Dayton petition for sale of real estate belonging to minors Genevieve Dowsett Marion Dowsett and siblings on Oahu and Maui. Next of kin and interested parties must appear January 3 1900 at 1 o'clock p m in the court room for an order.
Contractors stopped the crew detailed to the Kakaako sewer trench and terra cotta piping amid fears of plague and filth danger. Workers had faced piles of city dumped garbage on wet ground and were recalled for health reasons.
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