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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1899
Page
15
A late 19th century style summary notes telegraph office questions on steamer days, Hawaii’s interest in war news, Philippine campaign heroes en route, a Wall Street stock boom, and Samoa’s reflected caution as Rear Admiral Kent and the battleship Philadelphia anchor at Apia, signaling continued U S support.
The National Liquor League plans to shut up all liquor outlets in Akron Ohio for two years. The boycott is an original temperance tactic and will test local sentiment.
In Pennsylvania politics Senator Quay, facing five indictments, is described as entering another high fight of life. The piece also notes Prof. M M Scott’s challenge to a Bulletin claim about Depew’s Japan representation and lists past American envoys. Analysts discuss Hawaii’s territorial bill and potential effects on September elections under Newlands Resolution and presidential timing.
Nashville correspondent reports Benton McMillin sworn in as Tennessee governor amid ceremonial pomp. Outgoing Governor Taylor delivers farewell address, seeming confident yet lingering on recent political clashes. Taylor claims the state rides a path away from Nash’s ark while recounting achievements.
The article reflects on ex governor Robert Taylor's retirement from office, his portrayal of political life as treacherous and comic, and his departure to private life with a dove of peace. It notes local remarks about the governor's demise, a Pole name on trial for desertion, and a quip about Hawaiian electric cars arriving amid questions to the Government.
A Uruguayan group, led by Colonel Tezanos and Mayor los Ismendi, has landed at Cole after disembarking from Argentina. Police faced the advance but offered little resistance as uprisings occur across the republic, though with limited impact. Separately, a Bar dinner honoring Chief Justice Judd for 25 years on the bench is set for next Saturday at 8 PM with about sixty members expected and invitations to all Circuit and District judges.
Report from Kihei describes a water well drilled with two 60 foot tunnels following underground veins. A 12 inch pipe is installed to pump water to the surface, with Mitchell predicting an inexhaustible supply usable for irrigation or other needs. a young pineapple plant is noted and the US tug Iroquois caused damage to harbor piles while towing coal scows.
The jury awarded Charles A. Hess 650 damages in his libel action against the New York Press. Hess sought 50,000 claiming the paper damaged his congressional bid by alleging he was not a resident, bought his nomination, and that the paper stated he was a bosom friend of a murderer.
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