09 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1896
Page
1
British firm Mum and Co secures the Svebiga Inland contract, signaling a key expansion in its regional operations. The agreement outlines project scope, timelines, and expected benefits for local industry partners.
The Hawaii Senate opened with routine orders as President Wilder outlined a large education report. Bills were introduced to curb Chinese immigration and regulate opium sales, with several appropriation items debated including school, fire, electric light, parks, and hospital funding. The session adjourned at 11 40.
The House met at 10 with Speaker Naonw presiding. King reported bills signed by the President. Rep Halualani presented a petition from Ewa seeking 87000 for four bridges over the Wainwa stream. Rep Robertson reported a favorable Judiciary Committee bill on safe archiving of district court records. Ryevelt presented a Land Act inquiry on philic lands and internal improvements. recommendation to embrace the Land Act terms and table the bill for debate.
Rep Robertson reports on registering male residents universal approach with 1892 base. debates on district court records, land act amendments, and foreign affairs duties. ministerial notices and schedules for third readings, adjournments, and forthcoming committees. deaths and funerals of local residents listed.
The government band performs this evening at Emma Square starting at 7:30. The program features an overture, solos, choral pieces, and a display of embroidery work and fashion items from the World Fair, with awards announced for notable performances.
Deputy Marshal Hitchcock and a police posse searched Custom House staff led by appraiser C. J. Fishel. Papers and a sack of silver were found. several Japanese nationals, including Howkind and Iwate, were arrested. Investigation suggests long running graft involving underpaid duties and opium shipments. Additional details indicate money changing hands and broader systemic theft by customs workers.
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