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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
6
Acting Governor A Mott-Smith announces December 25 1908 as a legal holiday in the Territory of Hawaii. Secretary Bulliog notes government offices close, and public business pauses on Christmas Day.
The Industrial Edition of the Evening Bulletin reports a wide range of notable figures and travelers connected to Hawaii. Major Jame F. Cane's injuries, civil service warpayeen ties to the Philippine government, and ongoing irrigation projects in the Philippines are noted. Several executives, bankers, and politicians including Richard Trent and J. J. McQandlons are described as returning from travels or campaigns. Jay Bell visits Honolulu with Olly Scott, while Mrs. Alexander Teenbarg returns to Hawaii for the winter with her children. The piece notes preparations for upcoming events and public notices amid a swirl of interstate and overseas activity.
A mixed local item page notes promotions, sales, and notices. It mentions a linotype operator post, a Christmas cleaning service, a clearance sale starting December 27, and various ads for confectionery, car care, and stamps. It also references an arriving ship, a funeral notice, and business cards from multiple firms.
Fragmentary police report describes a man stabbed in Watertown. Post incident confusion includes mentions of a struggle, blood, and dispatch to a station. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a violent assault with police involvement and potential court action.
A jumbled Honolulu shopping page lists numerous merchants and promotions from Braylon Co to Union Pack Transfer Co, praising low prices and prompt delivery. It mentions electric lamps, clothing, groceries, undergarments, and various trades, with scattered addresses and phone cues and promotional lines implying daily deals and new year themes.
By authority the county to appropriate 1400 dollars from the general fund for a pile bridge at Wataina with introduction December 21 1909. Regular board meeting December 21 1909 ordered printed votes show Ay es Abin Aylett Com Kaur Logan McCletin total six Rowe and Quinn absent and not voting Kalatokalani Jr Clerk Honolulu city and county record notes December 37 28 and 59 36 61 dates unclear.
Fred Weed of the police court district praises his wife for diving into the river near the wharf to rescue their two year old son who had slipped from sight and drifted toward the water. The mother, fully dressed, grabbed the child and swam to shore as onlookers watched in astonishment.
Weather permitting on New Year Day the Jayanons fishermen who own gasoline boats plan a race in the harbor. Some harbor workers oppose the plan arguing time could be better spent fishing along Hawaiian waters to supply the city market. Officials expect the event to proceed if conditions are favorable and the public market will benefit from local catches.
Seven cases on Judge Andrade’s morning docket. Look Keon fined five dollars for riding without a lamp. Ed Ladd and Carlene in a row. $5 each. Tita Quinonen of Puerto Rico charged with using indecent language. advised to plead guilty. Leon Birause represented the defendant. Others included a suspended thirteen month sentence for Matte after a girl named Juana’s remarks, Sal Kins fined, and a party of four men and three women fined eight dollars each for drunkenness. Several defaults and continuances noted. Xmas drunkenness prominent. Born notice: Shingle, Robert W. born in Honolulu December 24, 1909.
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