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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1899
Page
4
The article opines on the 1899 Fourth of July celebrations amid debates over American policy in the Philippines and Hawaii. It notes political tensions, questions majority age, and suggests contrasting celebrations reflecting competing American ideals and local authority.
The Supreme Court debates whether parts of the U S Constitution apply to Hawaii during transition toward full annexation autonomy. It questions if any provision can operate there without explicit Congressional action while noting certain amendments may affect personal rights cautiously.
The article argues that constitutional provisions apply uniformly to Congress, the Executive, the Judiciary, states, territories, and the people, with Congress unable to alter the core operation or extend it by mere legislation. It notes declaratory acts cannot replace inherent constitutional vigor and hints at further discussion in the next issue.
A boys brigade is formed with members aged twelve to eighteen as committees are named by the president. A nighttime murder at Paunhiet is reported with a Japanese husband and his wife found slain. authorities say the husband stabbed his wife then attempted suicide as neighbors heard threats and police were alerted. The wounded wife was taken to hospital while the husband remained in police custody.
City notes on May day activities include bicycle races at Kametometa Bay with the Manoa Wonder and Pacific Cycle and Mt. Co offering a trophy and a new 1899 Sterling bicycle display. Police court scene reports arrest of ALF Mangers and Ab Kui on vagrancy charges. Rev O P Emerson spoke on family life at Central Union Church. Mrs Hanna Williams drew a refined audience with a Midsummer Night's Dream recital at the M C A, with another performance planned at the Y M C A.
The day’s market activity outlines beam transfers and vessel movements. Ships Ka Mid Ada and two others departed for Oahu, with Waimanalo and Maonale listed among destinations. Movements include cargo details and port discharges, reflecting changing balances in the harbor trade.
A promotional note extols value on Brown Tumblers Crackery pieces and Plated Tearboar while praising Nickel Reading Lamp Jewel Stove and Gumey Cleanable Refrigerator. It touts Wickless Blue Flame Oll Stoves from Australia selling fast, invites inspections, and promises courteous service with free delivery.
A compact advertisement lists Gurney Cleanable Refrigerators Detroit Jewel Staves Fer al and Woods New Blue Flame Oil Stoves Primus Stoves and Success Fillers from W. W. Dimond & Co Limited at Von Holt Block King Street.
A local shop lists Boys Rough Riders garments including Beywinderoy Blouses in white and color, plus Mother's Friend Shirt Wats at 90 cents. They advertise washable Linen Suits for boys and children from 1.75 to 5 dollars, and White Pique and Luck Suits in all sizes from 2 up.
A United States government slip project on Richards Street is preparing with the UM Dredger in rental service. The Planter delivered a large dipper from Bay Finnessee to be used in dredging coral beds as part of the expansion. Crew members Stamer Keaton Mikalann Kawi Molestii depart for dal and porte this afternoon.
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