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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1898
Page
4
The piece praises the Baltimore ship’s role in the war effort and notes the need for a large extra legislative session to digest committee reports. It highlights Red Cross ladies’ impressive charitable work and urges continued support for local charities amid wartime enthusiasm.
The Rapid Transit committee is urged to preserve Thomas Square while providing an electric road. The public echoes a cautious father’s advice to seek money honestly, urging rapid transit for the city and the protection of the square.
The piece argues opposition stems from tax evaders and anti American sentiment. It notes the Supreme Court defeat of the income tax but claims it remains viable, aided by clever politicians touring the country. It asserts the tax would pass if put to a constitutional amendment, even in New York and Massachusetts.
A note on shifting U S attitudes toward foreign policy cites conservative papers like the Orgonaut of San Francisco as examples on the western coast. The piece argues the body politic realizes the United States cannot remain bottled up and hints at a protective policy.
The piece argues that American buyers and manufacturing interests drive policy while the public grows favorable to free trade despite McKinley’s protective stance. It predicts Democrats may gain in elections but wartime unity strengthens the administration amid tariff questions. It also notes possible competition for sugar from Cuban and Philippine producers after annexation.
The High School staged an aid to Red Cross at the Opera House last evening under Prof. Lightfoot. Mr Yaradley Capt Henri Berger and his orchestra led the musical program with tableaux vivants. Forty girls performed Salute of the Leia with Miss Cartwright reading while the group acted. Ernest Kani played La Paloma on the mandolin Miss Needham assisted on piano and Dr O E Wall showcased violin. The Last Rose of Summer by Miss A Gertz and Miss Louise Boardman’s recitation drew warm praise. The event was a marked success reflecting credit on all involved.
The Commercial, the city’s oldest drinking place, now under J E Ryan is hailed as a fully renovated, cool and comfortable saloon. It offers John Wie land bear on draught and all top wines and liquors at Corner Beretania and Nunanu, phone 823.
Captain Gridley, who commanded the flagship Olympia at Manila, died at Kobs aboard the Peru while returning home invalided. Commodore Dewey had advised departure at Hongkong due to illness, but the commander declined the guidance.
Base ball today features the Regiments versus the Honolulus in a high stakes matchup after the Honolulus won three straight. The Regiments aim to derail that streak and gain ground in the standings.
Frank Wilburton, a seasoned stevedore, leads a labor party of 76 Japanese and two Hawaiians aboard the Pern for Clipperton Island. The Pacific Island Co. of London, owner of the former Enterprise renamed Kaimilon, funds the voyage with a chartered steamer to carry crews and equipment. Wilburton’s wife plans to join later. the expedition is described as well managed and led by an experienced organizer.
In Oakland Maryland the Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as a trusted family medicine for coughs and colds. Jos E. Harned of Oakland Pharmacy endorses its repeated use and recommends it through Benson Smith Co as general agents.
Tolani College bids farewell to head master R J Fenn who departs at term end for the United States. Pupils and audiences recall his lively interest in pupil welfare and his elocutionary efforts at charity entertainments.
A combined Christian Associations rally at Oahu College last night drew a crowded Pauahi Hall. Members from Kamehameha, Oahu and Honolulu Associations attended. Rev. DOP Birnin delivered an address on current issues that was noted as very interesting.
The Hawaiian News Company reports all Eastern newspapers and periodicals sent via the San Francisco News Company were loaded aboard the bark Mohican, now about sixteen days at sea. An advertisement urges savings on groceries from J. Hutchings of 627 Fort Street, P.O. box 402.
Timely Topics notes thatChoosing appropriate gifts for weddings is important and presents a selection of sterling goods. The ad highlights spoons forks soup ladles oyster forks and tea spoons as examples in plate ware including tea sets crumb trays and brushes for coffee on chocolate and egg spoons.
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