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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
1
The visit of Rabbi Levy to Honolulu marks a historic moment for the small Jewish community. A permanent fellowship is planned under the name Emona-El with initial meeting set for Sunday, June 25. Levy has not fixed his speech topic but is described as able and forcible.
Martin Veney from Australia, noted light weight champion, staged a six round friendly with local amateur Alex Hanson at Long Branch Inn. Hanson proved taller but Veney kept him busy in a lively exhibition. A few couples danced after, and the audience dispersed quietly. The piece also mentions Draken Thomas Gay injuring his left arm in a horse incident, with remarks on age and recovery.
A special Board meeting at the Chamber of Commerce approved boosting capital stock to 3.6 million dollars and issuing 1.2 million dollars in new stock. Half of the new issue goes to present shareholders as fully paid shares while 600 thousand dollars becomes assessable stock to fund two new pumping plants. The projects aim to generate power for several thousand acres.
The event features Music groups and ensembles including Archer and Quartets, Bar performers, Elaton and Marsh, Wallon and McVay, with Mandolin and Guitar acts. Entertainment starts at 173 o clock followed by a general mix. All members and male friends are invited. Shari? J A Coney of Kauai arrived in Mikabaln for about a week.
Circular letter dated May 28 1899 informs customers that on June 1 1899 the Grocery and Provisions business of Messrs J T Waterhouse will be taken over by Henry May & Co Ltd while the Hardware and Crockery departments pass to the Pacific Hardware Co Ltd Both Waterhouse firms will remain connected with their successor corporations and patrons are urged to continue their goodwill The grocery business remains at Bethel street the hardware stock moves to Bethel street stores of Pacific Hardware Co Ltd Honolulu B May 28 1899
The fourth annual Hawaling Chirmien Bulow Union convention gathered a large crowd at Kawaishao church. President Southwick led in choir and spoke on unity and Endeavor progress with greetings from other states. Officers listed include Theo. Richards as president and D L Noone as vice president. Prof. Rolfe to lecture on Thoreau at the high school tonight.
The Hawaii Supreme Court rules Masters and Servants Act actions are civil and not criminal. It holds that certain US constitutional provisions are not in force in Hawaii during the transition to amendments, affirming lower court and dismissing appeals. Chief Justice Judd and Justices Whiting and Perry sign the opinion.
Reports from Hawaii describe Japanese laborers working steadily on the Koon estate with most issues resolved. Managers Cooper and Hendry reviewed tensions, declaring no serious trouble and confirming ongoing mill construction and planned planting areas. Other local news covers a cabinet meeting, contracts, sewer bids, a murder case, and an upcoming dance at the Hawaiian Hotel.
Wyoming congressman elect Mondell and his wife arrived at the Waikiki hotel aboard a steamer. He said he aims to be in position to protect personal interests and favor establishing a government in Hawaii, with annexation favored by most Hawaii supporters and the Democratic opposition mentioned. The couple noted Hawaii’s coffee industry remains active and unaltered by potential policy shifts.
A damaged OCR fragment describes Deputy Mitehel challenging Elination Soiuway Company. It mentions injury to a plant or worker, a heavy item, and claims for wages or attendance pay. The text is fragmented with misspellings and unclear details about parties, dates, and amounts.
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