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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1899
Page
4
The bulletin lists subscription options for the Hawaiian Islands and overseas destinations. Rates include annual postpaid options to America and Mexico, with varying prices and delivery methods.
A May 9, 1899 update notes Hawaii's Omaha Exposition success may spur business confidence in a larger plan. A Bath telegram hints Special Agent Sewall has returned from Washington and is in good health while the government curbs interviews on the Governorship and private matters. Reports of anti Asiatic labor views surface from the Government.
Critics challenge an executive move enforcing an additional oath to United States allegiance for Hawaiian electors. They accuse officials of disenfranchising voters by altering requirements set before annexation, urging direct appeal to Washington as the election approaches.
Former Consul General Haywood disputes an State Department claim that Hawaiian imports largely shifted from foreign countries to evade duties. Data show 1898 import increases across the United States, Britain, Germany, Britain’s colonies, China, Japan, and France, with U S growth outpaced only in some nations. The piece argues tariffs should apply equally if goods enter the United States, and stresses revenue protection as vital to national interests.
The fragment mentions a sugar cargo weighing 66,677 bage left on the Garden Lele, a cargo of $40 bage, and a press offer from the BoLLRri gaoee. It also notes The Evening Bulletin selling all the news for 75 conty a month, all in an unclear, OCR-like garble.
A mixed report notes stock change and civic matters in Hawaii. Two men being examined for a jury in a Kahuka Japanese oath case claim they forgot taking the oath to support the Republic of Hawaii, with prosecutors doubting. both say they did forget. A May lawn party by Missionary Gleaners, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. Castle on the 27th, promises new features and a large gathering of friends.
In Honolua today evidence of American rustling energy shows. The Pacific Bicycle & Mfg Co on Fort Street advertises Crescent and Reversing bicycles as low stock clearout to make room for Sterling's new in transit. Quick buyers gain wealth by seizing opportunities, as shown by bicycle industry stories.
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