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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1898
Page
4
The Evening Bulletin notes factional tensions as lawmakers seek to curb public revenue while weighing annexation. It highlights Senator Telet Jer's strong speech on annexation dated the 7th, amid ongoing House opposition following Teller's rejected resolution.
Late news says free silver advocates will try to seize the Senate via a triple coalition. Emissaries will enter California, Utah, and Nebraska to unite Democrats Populists and free silver men for reelection of White Cannon and Allen. Their return would give free silver control of the Senate and boost a 1900 presidential push.
Mr Henry Swith the Judiciary clerk explains a dispute over the Star’s use of crime figures. He notes the Chief Justice calculates criminality by convicted individuals and argues the Star misreads the method, citing Hawaiians and a hypothetical removal of 15000 youths to show percentage changes.
W B Stokes reportedly owns Tweed era documents including the Boss’s confession and a diary detailing bribes and the buying of individuals. He plans a book and notes more than 11 million dollars paid in corruption. Two Englishmen, Trego lan and Bennett, arrested for desertion. further charges anticipated.
The Flagship’s grand reception featured lively music from the band and a bright, cheerful scene aboard the ship. Officers and guests wandered the dance space amid clean white uniforms, tables in the wardroom, and courteous service from a diligent steward and waiters. Admiral Miller and Captain Dyer personally attended, underscoring past hospitality prowess. The event left a lasting impression in memories of Honolulu’s social season.
Martin Mulverhill a seaman on the Baltimore assaulted Kerr of the Bonnington during a street quarrel near Fort and King. A crowd gathered as blows were exchanged until police custody saved a wider clash. Kerr accused of robbing Mulverhill of ten dollars. Kerr denied the charge and requested a search. Officers later moved the combatants back to their ships to quell the disturbance.
Company A held a leading social ball in the drill shed last night drawing nearly 100 couples despite dampness. A central portrait of George Washington by Private Stift topped the decorated hall as a native orchestra played. Committees and staff included Captain Paul Smith and Lieutenants Vetter Klemme Fetter and O Fetter. The Salvation Army now has an eight piece brass band under Captain Simonson with regular rehearsals and plans to perform nightly on the street.
At the Safe Deposit Building this morning the American Relief Fund met with W. F. Allen as president and W. O. Atwater as secretary. Treasurer’s report shows receipts 2285.85 and disbursements 1705.70, balance 580.15. Committee to memorialize the Legislature named W. F. Allen, Ripley, and Emmereth. Officers elected include Allen president and Lowers vice president. Also noted was relief costs for Queen’s Hospital patients and An update on wharf progress at Paasa with J. Rowell reporting material needs and expected completion next month.
Heavy rains fill reservoirs beyond capacity yet runoff is used quickly, preventing settling. Water appears discolored and unfit for use. The piece urges readers to note the situation and consider cautions or actions in response.
A window sample shows four Stone Filters in sizes holding 6 7 8 and 9 quarts respectively. These filters suit areas needing larger drinking water capacity than a single unit provides, offering scalable options for higher demand.
Water coolers in three sizes are praised as the nicest articles of their kind seen here, highlighting a notable display. The piece notes another point of interest to draw reader attention, though details are incomplete in the fragment.
A compact jar like device designed to hang on a wall for disinfecting spaces such as closets. The explanation outlines its simple use and invaluable helper status for sanitation in home areas.
News item describes a prominent Honolulu showroom at the corner of King and Fort streets offering a vast stock of harnesses hardware and riding accessories. It notes the Australia steamer lower in the water and hints at other details from a past era.
The Manufacturing Harness Company announces a wide range of harness hardware and trimmings including leather, hoods, sheets, salt sacks, blanket mink, and related items from the tannery. Inspect goods invited for those seeking harness components with the next seasonal importation awaited.
The case in police court this morning against Messrs Norrie and Wright of the Independent was called before Deputy Judge Peterson and continued by consent until Monday next.
Public auction offers the entire household collection including rugs tables pictures wicker chairs a rosewood dressing table oak and ash bedroom sets mattresses pillows single bedsteads dining table and chairs crockery and glassware kitchen utensils and more from MIR 0G 1s No 807 King Street and No 1 Engine House.
The Hawaiian Glee Club will appear tomorrow evening at the Deere House with choruses and vocal solos by the Kawaihan and Mr H Vierra presenting a sketch titled Washin Birthday in Honolulu. The program promises life and spirit and pleasing entertainment as Coelho's Zobo band also appears.
A catalog style notice listing multiple book titles and authors including The Wooing of Markatoon Commodus by Low Wallace Life and Letters of Harriet Beecher Stowe edited by Annia Fielda The Great Stone of Sardiy by F R Stockton and The Scholar and the State by Henry C Potter plus stationery items such as Red Stationery Office Supplies and Shared Songs No 1 by Ira Sankey McGranahan and Geo O Stebbins.
Stockholders of the NJ Bucks Dry Goods Co elect officers. NB Bach is named president, Birt KF as vice president, Charles Girdle as secretary, A.V. Gear as treasurer, with an auditor to be appointed.
A dated notice from February 21, 1898 requests the Senate’s attention to monthly payment decisions and outlines filing requirements. It specifies that credentials or affidavits must be filed with the Clerk at least two days prior, with references to the Accounts Committee and named individuals in the governance process.
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