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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented notice from Bulletin Publishing Company of Arlington outlines city editor and subscription details. It lists annual rates and postpaid options, with unclear terms and partial pricing. The readable portions reference various publishing roles and subscription terms despite the garbled OCR.
A garbled 1899 item mentions canal fares, Pearl Harbor improvement, Filipino independence, General Miles and an army probe. It alludes to Silex, Sharkey, and Charlie Mitchell, with scattered phrases about English speaking groups and a distant debate over measured international custom.
A vivid forecast predicts Hilo's stock market boom will outshine Honolulu's optimism as the big island's gains draw attention. Analysts cite growing investment activity and stronger local firms propelling the market. The message emphasizes regional impact and potential capital inflows.
The Wallatrect basketball group urges the government not to issue mire bonds. The context hints the Popularity will push to advocate broad support.
An eye and ear infirmary is a fine addition to Hawaii's benevolent efforts and marks an appropriate accompaniment to the islands' days of progress, reflecting forward movement in health and public welfare.
They call it stock gambling yet Hawaii faces a dawning reality of a stable condition of affairs secured by a strong native power. The piece notes growing influence and potential consequences for governance and society.
Critics warn against siluran ideas shaping the stage as Palmer Cox's Brownies in the Opera Hon faces potential disruption. Community voices urge prudence and support for qualified performances.
Builders and contractura Ang iv face practical impossibility to forge a sustainable deal. A Baillera Exchange is needed, but it would require no Taw to hold the Exchange together.
Japan, after exhausting the Chinese war indemnity, seeks additional funds while the income from current assets loses value as it is set aside to maintain peace in the years ahead.
A fragment questions if Hawaii could become a colony, noting the Court of Experts on Territorial possessions would hear the matter. The speaker asserts that such intent is neither present nor likely.
A terse report states that Japan to Pormaas baarome and a tank oo bandas the United States in the Philippines. It emphasizes that benefits from either nation are not aligned with WWI or the evil of the program, and that the nations must continue their cooperation regardless of changes.
A New York based international correspondent notes Canada’s cabinet reshuffle as a potential step toward closer Canada United States relations, suggesting Americans may view Canada less as a foreign territory.
In Honolulu business circles, concern grows over inflationary effects from joint financial ships and external manipulation by New York and San Francisco. Observers note Britain’s expansion, ponder railroads and land in Asia, and warn against premature judgments that could strain Anglo American friendship.
Minister Cooper’s transfer to San Francisco for bids on the Beretania Schoolhouse undermines home industry and narrows contractor options in the territory. Local businessmen may be shut out as bids appear low, prompting calls to reopen bids as done in road projects when legislative estimates fall short.
Dispatches from Tientsin report Russia pouring troops into Port Arthur and Talienwan under pressure from local unrest. Authorities say about 9,000 men have landed recently, with plans to add up to 25,000 more before month’s end, expanding garrisons beyond 15,000 at Port Arthur and 800 at Talienwan.
The Senate Committee on Arid Lands today reported favorably the bill providing $50,000 for a reservoir in Wyoming and the Carter bill setting aside $6,000,000 for general dry land improvement through reservoir construction.
A misread estate notice notes a firing at noon today in Philadelphia in honor of Washington's birthday, citing unclear source lines and partial details.
A Honolulu letter from February 22, 1899, argues Kalihi residents oppose a proposed hospital for incurables in their midcity area due to fears of drainage, contamination, and disease spreading. The writer notes existing receiving station for lepers and contemplates moving the Quarantine Station, while praising humanitarian aims but seeking a safer site distant from homes.
A garbled OCR fragment touts hot meals and clothing items. It mentions a writer or brand, Ryid, and references men and boys eating meals while wearing described clothing. The text is incomplete and unclear about specifics or events.
A local bookstore announces a large variety of new novels by Grant Allen Stenklewicz Hall Came and other popular writers including Captain Charles King A Dumas A C Gunter Georgie Sherdon Mrs Southworth Beatrice Harraden Albert Ross Opie Read W Clark Russell Charlotte M Braeme May Ames Fleming Robert Louis Stevenson Marie Corelli St George Rathbom and many more. The listing also highlights lightweight stationery and Hawaiian themed goods with low prices and friendly service.
A large number of American vessels are festively decorated in port to honor Washington's birthday. The Philadelphia and Iroquoia show heavy adornment, Hawaiian flags feature prominently on the Willscott, while the Mary E. Poster stands out among the fleet. The Vine flies a small banner with its own name.
Men from Davies and Co and James Wakefield, manager of the dry goods department, departed on the Gaelic for a business trip to the States. W. H. Baird, from the general office, also left on the same steamer to bring his wife home from the States, though Mrs Baird has been quite ill of late though she was better at last advices.
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