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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
4
Representative Kani pushes fellow lawmakers toward action on the cemetery issue and possible cremation as an alternative to burial. The piece notes public cost of funerals, a conservative stance, and mentions reformatories urged by the Attorney General. Police court mentions a petty larceny case and potential reform school placement for a girl.
Senator Brown unveils a proposition to allow traffic under strict government control as a health led initiative and a test of the Gothenburg system for liquor regulation. The Philadelphia Times notes only four of every 100 men qualify for US Army enlistment, urging locals to assess fitness before leaving.
In April 1898 the article discusses boiler covering progress now presenting sectional pipe covering in four sizes and notes strong endorsements from steamship companies. A top sugar plantation engineer supplied a comparative diagram testing asbestos Scotch compound and the new composition, highlighting superior performance.
In a police court this morning Ab Sam faced a charge of creating nuisance by leaving his horne tulled on a public thoroughfare but was discharged with a lecture. Lepoka a native girl pleaded guilty to larceny and received one month on the reef for stealing a holoka and underwear while wearing them in court. Ah You the opium smoker had a case continued to tomorrow. Ferreira a local gang youth robbed Mrs Simpson’s brake on Punch Bowl but was caught at the baseball ground and made to surrender the booty and endure a thrashing. The morning saw only a trifling amount involved in the pores.
The Asiatic squadron of the United States Navy awaited orders as the Peking departed Hong Kong. Captain Smith reported strong sympathy and enthusiasm for the American cause among British residents of Hongkong toward the action.
Amid large crowd a close game is anticipated between the Kennington nine and the Ka Mehamebs. First pitch is at 3:30 this afternoon at Mokiki Hall, with admission set at two ta. Proceeds will benefit the Maine fund.
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