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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1899
Page
4
A tattered 19th century newspaper fragment rails at political maneuvering and press factions. It laments harsh clashes over official organ writing, questions public trust, and hints at broader debates about influence and accountability amid sparse readable details.
President McKinley names Senator Graton to a judgeship as a political debt repayment. Graton, a Democrat, left reelection prospects to support the Peace Commission. He stood with the President with steadfast integrity and earned the great reward.
After a holiday recess the Fifty Fifth Congress leaves Hawaii without decisive action. The territory remains on its own for another year with no cable to U.S. headquarters. Local government is muddled, and residents express dissatisfaction yet optimism for a year of prosperity without sovereignty. The people are urged to push forward American progress locally.
The Advertiser declines to dispute the Bunner statement and notes discussions about replacing Minister King. It counters a prior mockery by asserting King holds his commission from President McKinley, and urges the public to watch official actions closely.
The article reviews political maneuvering over cabinet resignations as Mr Dole weighs a stance on Minister Kings possible resignation. It notes actions deferred by Congress and argues the president holds sole removal power, with Doles approach and Damons position shaping the discourse.
A dramatic wartime scene as Congress ends with patriotic fervor. General Henderson leads a salute with a flag as crowds sing Auld Lang Syne and The Red White and Blue. John Murray Mitchell raises a flag, Hall and galleries explode with cheers for Dewey, the army and navy, and Joe Wheeler. Dignity and tumult blend in a rousing Doxology finale.
Sunday Schools and Kindergartens discussed. The Hawaii railway scheme as the principal theme of the Executive Council meeting. An application from the Sunday School Union for grounds for a May rally. Petition from Free Kindergarten and Children’s Aid Association for removal of back stand near QueenEmma. Deposits withdrawal law for Postel Savings Bank talked. Pope steadily improving. Washington vote on government cable to Hawaii rejected. Clothing ad notes broad stock and low prices, inviting visitors to shop.
The Sterling wheel is advertised as indestructible with high tensile spokes and direct end to end stress. It claims front wheel 750 pounds rear 650 pounds and stresses head. Consumers urged to buy Sterling for roadster and ladies models at 60 dollars from Pacific Cycle & Mfg Co.
Negotiations closed for construction of two, possibly three, large ships for the Oriental and Queen Breamship Company led by president John D. Spreckels. Each about 69,000 tons with twin screws, averaging seventeen knots, sailing between San Francisco and Shanghai, with Honolulu as a call.
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