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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
4
An Evening Bulletin update reveals circulation figures and urges Honolulu to improve steamship service to sustain tourism. It argues Hawaii must match modern liner standards, enhance transportation, and support merchants with faster routes to keep visitors and business thriving.
Arrivals over the past two days show compassionate interest in Hawaii tourism as established steamers attract crowds. The piece notes that better equipped liners draw attention and compares overland travel to sea trips, arguing for a larger, well-financed tourist party to boost development.
Conflicting views on direct and indirect contempt appeals persist as the Attorney General presses to expedite a decision. Meanwhile the Grand Jury probes the Chinatown corruption case, questioning Ah Hoo and Ah Joo as it digs deeper into the alleged fraud and police connections with the rackets.
Fon Castle and Waterhouse Trust Company discuss establishing agencies with large New York insurers. Careful nationwide investigations prompt thorough vetting of firms as Canthe notes inquiries show satisfactory routes and negotiations underway.
Reports say Governor Carter’s condition is satisfactory and improving after illness. He rested well last night and remained in bed today, with temperature near normal and expected to be up and about soon.
Judge Lindsay announced appointment of Judge Kingsbury to defend the Waialua murderer defendant. After consultation, Johnson's plea set for next Monday at 9:30 am. Kingsbury's appointment met with mixed reactions. his long experience and municipal case background noted as strength.
Two special cars will transport guests tonight for the University Club ball. The Meat car departs at 12 and another at 1 30, with cars expected to roam in all directions as travelers arrive for a trip to the Voirand.
The Honolulu Merchants Association directors met to review the special committee report on founding a new steamship venture with J A McCains guiding negotiations between port and San Francisco. Report hopeful, capital nearly half secured, island shareholders urged to join mainland funds to launch the Independent Inc. Adjourning to Thursday, decisive action expected.
BELL and other Minneapolis residents arrive in Honolulu aboard the Bibs with many staying at the Young Hotel. John De Lalitre, a Minneapolis banker, draws attention for his visit inspiring locals to travel here for health or leisure. Dr. W. S. Laton and others from Indianapolis are en route to the Great, with several Bell family members and Shipton promotions guests also noted at Mona Hotel. The Bell flour brand, famed in Minneapolis, is highlighted as a leading local manufacturer.
Kamuwal, noted as the renowned native steward of King Kalakaua, died this morning. He helped plan many great feasts that brought world renown to the monarchy and, after the monarchy’s end, sought work elsewhere, having built structures in downtown Canp. The cause of death is unclear from the available text.
An illiterate-sounding report notes Ah Choong, a Chinese man in Oahu, released after five days in jail for a governmental theft sentence. He reportedly left prison drunk, failed to navigate, and Judge Whitney sentenced him to sixty days in the county jail. Harbor activity is described with vessels Siberia Nippon Maru and transport Sheridan in port nearby.
The Nippon Maru, sailing from Yokohama January 23 24, endured a seven day gale and reached Hackfeld port at 10 45 this morning. Among the passengers are two Russian naval officers Lieutenant Jelish Keviteh and Lieutenant V. Bovow and three others including Los Angeles residents A Kenney J Lakemer, plus a local Chinese merchant returning from the Orient. A notable passenger is Lieutenant N P Wake tngton linked to the Maine explosion. The ship carries 530 tons for Honolulu with 172Orientals and 12 Asians among 34 cabin passengers. The vessel plans to sail for San Francisco at 4 this evening.
The Siberia arrives with Mina Alten and passengers aboard, bound for Honolulu and the Orient. Captain A Zener presides as changes reshuffle crew including J Bourne and Dr C J Patton after delays in San Francisco for ship repairs.
Bidders will submit tenders for delivery of machinery to Honolulu. Proposals due by February 1 at noon, to the County Clerk of Oahu. The Committee on Public Improvements and Lighting reserves the right to reject all bids. Items include electrical panels, switches, meters, and related equipment.
The report discusses possible Oriental labor importation to Hawaii's plantations, noting high costs of European immigration and ongoing labor-market studies by Osawa. It mentions Osawa's trips to the Orient, the potential for long-term immigration from the United States, and a trip to Manchuria to explore labor options, with uncertain return dates depending on mission outcomes.
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