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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1899
Page
4
The Evening Bulletin reports on political and transportation notes, including dismissive views on Minister King, the rail and mail service improvement proposal for Kahoka, and Hawaii’s future uncertainty. It notes July workforce growth, the country’s rapid development, a mistaken church reference in a lawyer photograhic case, and a moral remark tied to a church affair.
The minister proposes a cautious financial approach to shield income, even considering handing over the custom house to the United States. While draining the treasury might seem advantageous, the potential consequences threaten the community more than stock speculation. A sudden government income disruption could trigger widespread business panic.
Promoters urged to construct bhonsea rentals in the city resilience district as Honolulu outgrows Paelf in business and residences. Land is selling rapidly to buyers who will build their own houses, creating a housing demand outpacing supply and pushing rents higher with rising sugar prices.
The text discusses funding a housing project to cover much of family income for a roof. It notes opportunities for financiers or corporations to build small cottages with fair returns. Returns in other cities have been large, justifying the experiment in Honolulu despite perceived risks.
Continued from page 1, the San Francisco Seamen Institute under Rev Fullerton guides sailors with chapel worship and advice rather than coercion. It emphasizes practical Christianity, fellowship, and sympathy to draw seamen to Sunday services, while allowing recreation and letters home. Other institutes in London Calcutta Hong Kong and Knowloon promote missions, sports, and self funding apprentices clubs with mixed religious affiliations.
The American schooner American Girl, Ole Nilken master, arrived in port this morning from Port Townsend after a wait at that port since January 26. Her cargo consists of lumber ordered by the port authorities.
Reports indicate a near-miss for a Public Works official amid debate over unfinished Nuawna stream work. The Legislature advised steps to protect residents, while questions rise about accountability and continuing in office after a committee’s findings. Alumni meeting here failed to form quorum due to weather, with J H Wise seeking to recruit Kamehameha School students for a struggling baseball team hampered by a catcher gap.
The Keauwakapili church has enlarged its platform to allow more room for future performances. The Amateur Orchestra will rehearse there Thursday night, and the date for the Orstorio event will be announced soon. Honolulu Feb 23 1899. An advertisement note asks for space reservation due to time limits.
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