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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
4
The Evening Bulletin notes politics on February 23, 1899 as contractors and workers argue over elections. It comments on property owners backing the republic and questions about the future of sugar and labor, warning that Americanization aims may alter the islands' economic setup.
A clipped political note discusses the Republican party organization, the Hawaii residents, and concerns over impending U S territorial revisions. It questions costs of the Alaska sale and the broader implications for the nation amid colonial expansion.
A noted captain plans to leverage City of Columbia funds to hire Rudyard Kipling for a literary piece. The project is pitched as a historical remembrance, aiming to produce a work reminiscent of Kipling’s prose and verse.
The writer urges an active promoter to bring an opera company to Hawaii and stage a first class production in Honolulu. They argue that opera companies seek profitable summer outings and warn Canada’s protectionist move could affect US education in freedom.
The Beretania school difficulties threaten to trigger a builders exchange, risking higher prices and distrust in the local building trades. Industry officials warn that while fair profits are needed, the drive to protect ripteoria harms honest work and may worsen disputes in business circles.
Fragmentary line warns that abandoning business tenets could provoke swift adverse reactions across sectors, likely impacting the agricultural industry and workers resistant to argument, signaling brewing tensions and demand for oversight.
In Marquee ville Ponabou a joyous church dedication is followed by mourning over the death of a young Portuguese woman during childbirth. Controversy arose as critics blamed the priest for Catholic burial despite the woman's divorce and remarriage. The public learns why she was buried on Catholic ground after family efforts to reconcile with the church.
The tent show opened the Mina Tral season last night with a lively program of specialties and choruses. Prominent Honolulu society figures attended and joined in the applause as each number drew an encore. Twenty young native boys in fancy costumes sang with researchers noting the colorful stage and a planned weekly repeat with new dialogue and songs. Sol Ber liner, the manager, earned credit for supplying popular amusement at accessible prices.
The Honolulu Cricket Club plans a large concert a week after Easter, likely one of the season’s biggest events. Local musicians have agreed to perform, with Opera House as a provisional venue. Committee members include Judge Stanley, R A Jordan, JH Hervig, ABIM Mackintosh, J W Horace Wright, and H J Herbert.
President Dole said the cemetery committee’s ground discussions were highly valuable and representative. The committee would not rush a decision as Punchbowl site undergoes thorough investigation and is viewed by expedition members yesterday.
In the forenoon session Ah Lo pled guilty to unlawful possession of opium. Sentence suspended for six months. Tong Ming fined 50 dollars and costs for unlawful possession of opium. Kawai charged with assault and battery. case set for February 4. Newcomb’s case was adjourned to February 4.
The letter lambasts Minister Cooper for claims that contractors wanted to stand him up and calls contractors highway robbers. It argues contractors build homes and churches and deserve fair wages, warns price rises due to scarce materials, and urges paying for good work to avoid hollow walls and faulty results. The piece criticizes inconsistency and urges honest pricing.
Captain Neilsen of the schooner Alton is seeking a crew. He has not yet secured hands. If successful this afternoon, he will load tomorrow and sail for Kahuini, then proceed to Kailua.
A dated 1899 Honolulu note from Race J. Craft, manager, asking the advertisement desk to reserve space. He cites busy work selling Remington and Crescent bicycles and promotes a large shipment of 99 Model Sterlings now in transit.
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