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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
4
Holders of water privileges or those paying log water rates are notified that irrigation pure pav es hours are from Botalock A.M and from 4 to 60 oloeke me SOKEW BROWN Sat b votain Water Works Appreets JA KING Minister of Titer Aowarking FE Nor 6 HO atta.
The Evening Bulletin reports on Fiji land claims dating to before 1874, involving American British and German interests. Prince Bismarck sought German titles relief, while British and American contenders press Washington for settlement. The British annexation era saw titling disputes, with Chiefly feudal tenure replaced by patriarchal lines after Sir Arthur Gordon’s reforms, complicating rights and inviting further appeals.
The discussion in Parliament centers on a compulsory country of origin labeling on imported agricultural produce. J K Wingfield Digby cites dangers of frozen meat and cancer fears while others contest the claims. Separate news notes mention the Antipodes profit sharing bid at Union Steamship Company of New Zealand and a proposed employee insurance scheme aimed at reducing strikes.
England reports a year’s launch plus eleven more 800 ton steamers under Nippon Yusen Kaisha contract for a twin screw service linking Europe and Japan. The move signals Japan’s push to run its own foreign trade and rank among the world’s largest traders. At London’s Aborigines Protection Society meeting John Morley denounced West Australia’s indenture of natives as slavery in disguise, criticizing the Premier’s defence.
Reports indicate the Japanvew beetle is destroying both sugar cane and taro across the island. Prompt heroic measures must be adopted to exterminate this pest.
Reports note Premier Richard Seddon of New Zealand passed through Honolulu recently while traveling under a different family name. The sighting underscores his discreet movement during regional tours.
A shipping notice mentions a new invention designed to replace the house for dropping messages at sea and argues it should soon enter general use. The item is presented as a practical improvement for maritime communication.
Frank Greenwell becomes North Kona police captain while Amala is set as South Kona district magistrate from May. Daniel Bush, postmaster at Hookena, builds a residence. A girl from Mr. Miller’s family has a broken arm. New homes rise along the upper Government road between Napoopoo and Hookena. An elderly man at Keauhou, Kova, claims to be 100 and recalls 1820 missionaries. Mr. Ain marries Miss Louise Alika. Ain resigns as Pahonboo assistant and becomes head clerk at Menara store in Kailua.
The association presented addresses to Minister Shimamura and Attache Hirai congratulating them on the new appointment and the establishment of the legation here. Mr. Takata delivered the addresses due to the chairman’s illness. A reception at the Legation is planned from 2 to 6 pm for the congratulation party and attendees from Luce's auction rooms, with a second event at 5 pm for hosts at the Hawaiian Hotel.
The Hawaiian Cycle and Manu Facturing Co. advertise top quality bicycle repair work in town. Contact Telephone 660 for a first class job.
Fragmented rental notices describe multiple cottages and rooms available for rent. Locations include Pros street, Tin tre JF Srhood wirwile, Punchbowl street, Mokiki street, Arab class condition, and Fort street. Some properties mention yards and newly repaired interiors.
We list CHAMPION ROASTER portable oven priced at 2.50 pounds, able to sit atop a stove and regulate heat for fish flesh fowl or cakes. STROUDS SELF BASTING PAN sold at 1.50 dollars. TELESCOPE COFFEE POTS offered in several sizes. BLUE FLAME OIL STOVES two sizes three or four burners priced at 22 or 25 dollars.
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