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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment notes a public bulletin with unclear names and dates, providing minimal legible items and phrases. It mentions a publisher and advertisers in a terse, unfinished record, offering limited readable context for a brief newsroom notice.
Washington notes a fruit decree dispute with Germany affecting shipments and indemnity claims if rules apply to transit fruit. The piece discusses long standing commercial friction, potential naturalization rights for Japanese, and U S policy toward Japan amid imperial and annexation considerations, with Hawaii’s strategic role highlighted.
The piece argues that new U S relations with Japan may alter naturalization laws and suggests immigration limits could be tightened in any session of Congress. It notes Hawaii’s exclusion from entering the Union soon and claims no flood of Japanese immigrants threatens republican institutions, while states retain control of voting rights to exclude most Japanese.
In a Honolulu circuit court session Judge Stanley presided this morning with four jurors secured in the R W Wilcox vs J K Kawana na and Ho San ejectment case for lands at Kubialoko Waiawa Oahu. J M Poepoe spoke for the plaintiff and G Brown for defendants. Witnesses included R W Wilcox Kekn and Thos G Chhram. Another case L H Doe et al v M M Ferreira for a $200 covenant was continued, and Caxquilho v Kalanika resumed with Ney as prosecutor. The ejectment suit RW Wilcox vs Bruce Cartwright saw a jury waiver. The action concerns funds in Kapahalu. Telephone 907 advertised for gasoline in a hurry.
Rev Mr Palmer of Oakland is expected to succeed Rev D P Birnie at Central Union Church. If approved, Palmer would earn 4500 a year, an increase of 900 over prior stipends, reflecting higher work and the addition of 1200 yearly for Palama Chapel expenses borne by Central Union.
Heavy rains have overfilled reservoirs yet rainwater remains unsettled and discolored. The ad showcases four on view water filters holding 6 to 9 quarts, plus three larger options for higher drinking water needs, inviting readers to inspect the display in a window.
London reports a Perth dispatch describing Victor Lane and David Hooke, wandering near Mount Malcolm with no water or food for a week, sharing each other’s blood to prolong life. They drew blood from each other and grew delirious before Laure was found dying and Hooke’s whereabouts remained unknown.
A compact jar like device named the Roberts Ozonator is pitched as a wall hung disinfecting fixture for use in closets and nearby areas. The text invites customers to come in for explanations and demonstrations of its benefits.
The notice promotes a long established home and carriage outfitting headquarters at King and Fort streets in Honolulu offering a premier selection of hardware trim, riding and driving accessories. It mentions the steamer Australia arriving with goods and other items brought to the area.
Manufacturing Harness Company advertises goods including Ladies' Driving Whips and trimmings direct from tannery. Items cover hoods, shoots, salt sacks, collars, and hardware for harnesses. Encourages customers to select hardware and trim mings for orders and notes continued imports and future announcements.
Police activity remains sparse with only minor arrests in days. Swipes cases occupy the police court now under investigation. several concluded yesterday after lawyer De Bolt argued for the defense. Judge Wilcox said a decision would come tomorrow. Willie Foster skipped school and was locked up. Ab Lee, arrested for brutally knifing a horse near the Pali, offered a bribe to an officer and faces charges. Geo. D. Gear will appear for the defense.
Government seeks bids for printing, publishing and binding the Session Laws of 1880s in English and Hawaiian. Bids cover newspaper publication, page printing, and binding of 600 copies, with prices per page and per copy specified. Bids due Feb 21 1884. minister reserves right to reject all bids.
This morning E. D. Giberson secured 47 photographs for a group portrait of prominent business newsmen. The remaining three are expected before night. Artist Davey has begun on the photos, and the group, handsomely framed, will be ready for delivery soon.
An advertisement urges buyers to visit Schuman's Carriage & Harness Repository on Fort street offering bargains on carriages wagons and harness. The seller claims stock is priced lower than elsewhere and promises new goods weekly. A fragment mentions King Bros at 110 Hotel street.
In the Circuit Court of the First Circuit of the Territory of Hawaii probate matter for the Estate of G Alam at Kailua Kona. The administrator’s accounts will be examined and final distribution ordered. A hearing is set for March 28, 1818 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon at Honolulu Chambers. All interested persons may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. George Luc as administrator requests approval and discharge from further duties.
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