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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
4
Sense bulletin questions why Hawaii should hold a September election when a territorial law for a new legislature may be enacted in December. It asks if the Hawaii government sought Washington’s opinion, why not, and asserts taxpayers deserve answers about preventing needless public spending on elections.
A harsh critique notes a room of three square feet per family as unsanitary and deplorable, arguing this cramped space reflects broader policy failures. The piece condemns authority figures in Hawaii and questions the era when room capacity was measured in square feet, pondering ventilation and living standards.
Reports note Colonel Faneton recommended to Brigadier General of Volunteers, Lt. D J Lasher dies from injuries after a Monterey runaway, Otis returns to California, Altgeld ill, San Francisco shaken by a quake, tariffs favor Britain in Australian colonies, George W Asvie appointed Military Governor of Porto Rico, Sixth and Sixteenth Infantry bound for the Philippines, Apalanthe linked to peace talks denied, Henry B Hyde of Equitable dead, General Hale wounded, Lilisu Cabinet resigns, Fauston wounded in May 4 charge, German Consul in Apia disobeyed proclamation, peace efforts for the Philippines abandoned, Aguinaldo seeking recognition, Oliveira refuses.
May 1 1899 Honolulu military and public notices detail cavalry movements from Manila and ship assignments aboard Leo, Connemaugh, and Tacoma with June retirements. A court martial may convene May 16, and officers for the panel are named. Various public health, licensing, and infrastructure actions are recorded, including water filtration talks and sanitary improvements. Delegates Weed and Wood sail to attend the M O A convention in Michigan, with estate matters mentioned.
War transport of Matta J M gonnson is detailed to head a railway mail service transfer in Honolulu for Philippines Australia New Zealand and the Orient. Dispatch mail from the city will be faster by three days. Aborenda started today from Fort Monro for Samoa via Magellan Strait. The Vix en ia is detained briefly but will depart for the same islands.
Sales reported show unclear data with fragmented terms and possible misreadings. The text mentions Agios and Whale with scattered financial phrases and numbers, making specific entities and values hard to identify.
The outdoor performance to be held on the grounds of Oaba College for charity features Miss Waldorf and her troupe presenting Shakespeare's pastoral play. Reserved seats limited to 300 with ample space for nonreserved and carriages. tickets selling fast with strong student and community interest.
An editorials style piece urges seizing opportunities to gain wealth. It cites Honolulu as an example of opportunistic energy and markets, praising quick action and courage. The piece promotes Pacific Cycle Mfg Co in Fort Street offering Crescent or Remington bicycles as affordable stock nearing clearance for a carload in transit.
An old notice offers hats and caps for sale with a promise of cheerful refunds if not satisfactory. It notes agents for Dr Delmel's Linen Mesh Underwear and invites readers to send for a catalogue.
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