31 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1896
Page
1
A readable fragment notes events or items interesting to readers in the United States between January 1 and June 1, 1895. It mentions dates and possible notable occurrences but lacks clear subjects or names in the readable portion.
The Hawaii Senate discusses license rates for barbers per Honolulu and other districts, meat and beef industry concerns, and various license fees. Officials consider licensing horse shoers and physicians and surgeons, with referrals to committees. Adjournment occurs at 11:00 after debate on unfinished business and tax questions.
J A King minister of the interior answered questions from Rep Kamauolia. He cited a registrar rule barring recording documents when the acknowledging agent lacks proper water changes or emmates, traced to a 1800 interior order to Thow and others, with ongoing confusion.
The article reports on the Treasury situation and policy mentioned by the Minister of Finance in the Senate Committee on Finance. It criticizes the payroll burden, calls for a prepared revenue statement and a revenue-raising plan, and questions the cabinet's courage and fiscal strategy amid deficits and borrowing. It also notes public reactions and the potential impact on bond investors. The piece then shifts to highlight Miss Nolte, a Honolulu artist, praising her teaching and artistry and predicting a permanent addition to the local artistic guild.
In Honolulu the rise of industrial art shines with house and furniture decoration led by young local women. Frederika J. Nolte, daughter of HJ Nolte, pioneers pottery and porcelain ware decoration from her Kapio Juni Park studio. Her work features alvin and fancy chinaware with natural color schemes and decorative motifs, reflecting a broader talent growth in the home arts scene.
The British warship Comus sailed from Honolulu under sealed orders with an uncertain destination. Initial reports suggested San Diego as a return point within days, likely Central America. Naval officers link the mission to Britain’s Venezuela dispute, indicating Britain will keep warships in Southern waters to block outside aid if diplomacy falters and the United States becomes involved.
At about 1 30 pm a lively fire broke out in the rear of W C Kings picture store when a lamp toppled and ignited shavings and other combustibles. Chief Engineer Hunt and his men used Babcock extinguishers to quickly contain the blaze before it spread, noting its potential to worsen due to surrounding inflammables.
The Supreme Court continues to hear a bribery case from Wailuku not about fishery rights. Evidence includes two casks of akule for the defense and the coin involved in the alleged bribe. Judge Kolua suspended District Magistrate Olekunihi. the rule to confirm the suspension is before the court with Attorney General W. Smith opposing and Kinney and Richardson representing the respondent.
Professor Maxwell presents a talk titled The Ale phiobet of Matton this evening. Slipsters who plan to attend may need to check details at the venue for entry rules or timing.
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