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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
4
A Honolulu filing reports weekly and daily circulation figures for the Daily and WeeklyBulletin with sworn statements by a Rotary Public official. The column then shifts to a satirical critique of the Grand Jury, the railway rebate law, and the political climate, noting public schooling debates, pineapple rent concerns, and Chinatown gambling trends.
The Civic Moderation Committee asks the Department of Public Instruction to provide distilled water for public school children, aiming to address clean drinking water needs. The letter highlights community concern about hydration in schools and the potential impact of civic action on educational workers.
A fragmented discussion covers a distilled water scheme, its impact on public schools, and the education department. The text argues for proper teacher salaries and standards, urging the legislature to fund first class instruction and reliable water provision. It notes the need for qualified teachers and the role of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in hiring.
McBhew’s home and the Parkner of Annexation draw interest as plans for rapid transit and a tour of Honolulu are discussed. The Bulletin notes $80,000 spent by planters and endowments of $200,000, with $160,000 in building improvements for dormitories and extra rooms. A survey for rapid transit extends ideas of an open air roofless tour, with plans for a funnel themed to link Manoa valley and the city. The trip aims to spark a tentative open air transit concept amid ongoing observations.
Judge De Bolt this morning sentenced Chinese suspect Chew Hing after a jury found him guilty of maintaining and conducting a lottery. Hing received a stiff penalty, with a fine of $500 and related costs. The judge indicated further penalties may follow as the case proceeds.
A Hawaii court discusses the authority and necessity of an oath of secrecy for Grand Jury proceedings. The judge holds the oath prescribed by a local court rule, not general law, and finds no contempt of court due to divulging Grand Jury transactions. The petitioner is discharged. release follows. The Attorney General urges immediate action by the Supreme Court to authorize secrecy measures.
A banker questions Honolulu fate in a brief exchange with a Bulletin reporter last Saturday evening. The story is promised in Saturday's Bulletin.
In the Circuit Court of the First Circuit Territory of Hawaii In Probate In the Matter of the Estate of Jane Wilson deceased Order for Notice of Hearing Petition for Probate of Will A document purporting to be the last will and testament has been presented for probate Notice is given that Monday March 10 1900 at 9 o clock a m in Honolulu court to prove said will and hear the application Notice to be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Evening Telegraph Honolulu Dated February 28 1900 Leander Lindaby Jr Second Judge Circuit Court First Circuit Attorney for Petitioners Feb 9 1900 Mar 2
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