04 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1896
Page
1
A compact notice highlights events or items dated from January first to the juvenile first in 1896. The item surveys happenings and notable moments within that time frame, emphasizing period language and local reporting style.
Lieutenant P. J. Werlich of the United States ship Philadelphia faced a court martial at Mare Island on December 23. The proceedings noted his drunken on duty conduct after a Seattle leave, with the case centering on one charge. Werlich pleaded guilty and the sentence was sent to Admiral Beardsley for action.
The passage notes Miral Beardalee seek approval from the Secretary of the Navy while a penalty remains unspecified. It says strong efforts are underway by the lieutenant's frigade to persuade authorities to overlook the matter.
The tariff bill as amended would extend current duties to August 1, 1896 and restore 60 percent of McKinley rates on wool woolens lumber and carpets with a 15 percent general uplift except sugar. The measure passed 206 to 150 on a party line division with two absences and one pro forma showing support from Newlands of Nevada.
President has approved Utah's constitution and will issue a proclamation admitting Utah as a state on January 4, 1896. State officers will assume duty on Monday, January 6. Attorney General advised Utah Chief Justice of the pending action.
The Hawaii Supreme Court, in a decision by Justice Frear, overruled husband’s exceptions to a divorce decree and an $18 alimony award. The ruling holds that a divorce decree stands if evidence supports it and alimony rests in trial court discretion with limited modification. It also addresses cases on magistrate jurisdiction and certiorari, reversing circuit court dispositions in debt and probate matters and noting procedural details from clerical notices and appeals.
W A Whiting rises to Second Associate Justice of the Supreme Court replacing the late W F Frear who moves to First Associate Justice. Alfred W Carter becomes First Judge of the First Circuit. Alfred Perry promoted to Second Judge of the First Circuit, George de la Vergne appointed District Magistrate of Honolulu succeeding Perry.
This afternoon in Emma Square the Hawaiian band performs a Saturday concert with a program including Harman Overture and Rameralita.
The Australia celebrates its first Christmas ashore in years as Captain Houdlette marks 36 years at sea and Chief Steward Tou Jones since age 18. Crew enjoy a rare holiday ashore with a festive spirit, while sailors receive payoffs to observe the day. The U S S Boston, from Mare Island, returns to form with a trial reaching eleven knots after repairs, improving from nine.
A December report discusses a bluebook with an old evaluation of the Schumberg case between Great Britain and Venereadie. It notes Britain claimed the land but lacked jurisdiction, cites 1841 explorer statements, and mentions a 1840 court ruling on foreign territory. A commission may ease tensions with Genoa Britain, and the State Department will handle the documents.
The Foreign Free Kindergartens will open at Queen Kom Hall on Monday January 6 at 9 o clock. Hawaiian Chinese Japanese and Portuguese Fame Kindergartens will open at their respective places Monday January 13 at 9 o'clock. Manager Horrin secretary Free Kindergarten and Children's Aid Association.
The S and Company steamers Kinan Olaudine and Motos raced at sunset with the Olaudine firing her smokestack as the Kinan led by about four and a quarter minutes, finishing at Leihan at 12 09 a m. The excitement aboard the Kinan was high, recalling Mississippi River races of old. Crowd stayed aboard until the rival ship Gaston mere arrived.
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