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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
1
A suspect case triggers quarantine and guard postings as Honolulu Health Board tracks plague fears. A Chinaman tied to a reported cane is sent to Kasaska hospital for observation while a paralyzed Hawaiian woman resists removal. Officials express doubt over a Japanese patient linked to moon sickness.
At a forenoon session President Dole and most ministers debated splitting the offices of Attorney General and President of the Board of Health. A decision to separate was likely, with further action to be considered in the Territorial Act. The council also addressed news disclosures, appropriations past January 1, 1900, and ongoing health matters including quarantine barracks at Kakanko and surveillance around Merchant Street plague concerns.
Arthur Sewall, visiting Hawaii, says Congress will extend American shipping laws to the islands with minimal opposition. He notes strong American business ties and predicts full rights for new territories like the Philippines and Cuba once orderly the law, while dismissing a chance for a free ship bill. He cites potential opposition from English and German interests but expects the Hanna-Price subsidy bill to pass the Senate.
Hon. LP Milligan died at 87 in Huntington after a storied career tied to treason charges and a controversial 1865 military trial. Commutation spared execution. life imprisonment followed, then release after Supreme Court arguments by James A. Garfield. He resumed law practice until 1897 when hearing loss forced withdrawal.
The Honolulu Transit and Land Co. filed for an injunction to stop a second tram line tract. Judge Stanley did not sign the restraining order but set the Tram Company to appear tomorrow at 9:30 AM to show cause why an injunction should not be issued. The case will raise the debated question in court.
Baltimore authorities battle contract laborers entering from Germany. Thirty from the Munchem were sent back. The Hannover brought 100 destitute men bound for Pennsylvania, suspected as contract laborers, detained at Locust Point immigrant base pending investigation.
In the forenoon police court, several cases were disposed of including Ja cinto Banavitz for slaughter in the Frat degree, January W, King for assault and battery on Kainl with $1 and costs, George Houghtaling for per. committed forth Carl lemme for selling spirituous liquor without a license, W. A. Peixoto for assault and battery on Al Ming with $1 and costs, James Kupthea for deserting contract advice ordered to return, Kane for vault and battery on Ab Mo with $5 and costs, and Shimahara for cruelty to animals with 10 and costs.
Nick Breham was arrested this afternoon on assault and battery charges against Q H Herrey. Breham followed Berrey from an alley on Queen Street and struck him with a cane, then tackled him and sat on him until police arrived. Berrey sustained scratches on his right hand and face from the cane blow. The dispute arose over a DIN that Berrey was attempting to collect.
The government leases about twenty five acres from the Bishop Estate at Wala kamilo in Kapalawa district for quarantine barracks. The Evening Bulletin notes the lease at seven and a half cents per month.
The Hulletin inaugurates a vote contest for the most popular captain of the Inter-tnland steamer. Bardow's Tamotin binoculars, from H. F. Wichman & Co, offer the prize. Coupons print for votes with subscriptions, plans grant 40 to 365 votes per period, weekly tallies announced, contest aims to crown the best captain among traveling crews.
Japanese tried to break past quarantine at Bost 1k, Kalu wud River streets. Privates Kalama and Pedro stopped them, a knife slash wounded Kalama. a shot drew Corporal Mitchell and others to arrest Tanegawa and three women. The women were released after headquarters intake. Tanegawa admitted three years in the country and work in Shima mata’s tore. Extra guards sent to Kukul and river street post after the incident.
Ab Chung, Ab Kat, and Ab Chin were arrested at 246 oclock this morning by a guard at Pont 10 Kukul Lane after offering money to pass from the pene district. Ah Song also attempted bribery, similar treatment by Guard Kalawa at Kukal and River streets. Prisoners detained at King Street military headquarters.
The Boston Lyrics at the Orpheum reports strong turnout with Erminio again drawing a good crowd last night. Tonight and tomorrow feature Martha, with Mascotte scheduled for Friday, Saturday matinee, and Saturday evening performances.
Jack Lucas Hart, while traveling near Makiki, collided with a derident and sustained bruises. A horse frightened into a fence caused a wheel to detach from the carriage on Heretania street, injuring Hart’s back and face as the carriage remained derailed among trees.
A dead man, believed Chinese, was found in a pond behind the old Chinese theater at Aube yesterday afternoon. The deceased had about $20 in his pockets. Coroner's inquest ruled accidental drowning with no identification available. A possible escape from a quarantined area was suggested as a motive, though unconfirmed.
A Japanese driver of a garbage wagon was arrested by Humane Officer Mrs Craft this morning on a charge of cruelty to animals. The horse he was driving showed sores and appeared neglected, with authorities reporting evident mistreatment.
An angry colored parent addresses the President with a fretful inquiry about a son who left with the soldiers. The letter asks whether his boy is alive, if he cooks for the Philistines, and describes a missing eye and a song reference. The note ends with a loud demand to preserve Opera Glasses made by Le Maire J F Wichman.
An historic site once famed as a premier beauty hub in Australia sees its latest revival as 7000 mains hoes are opened, signaling renewed activity in the area once known for its glamour and social scenes.
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