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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1901
Page
1
The Senate debated salaries and staffing for the Supreme Court and judiciary items amid partisan moves. Proposals merged offices to raise pay, with motions to cut or preserve stipends for clerks registrars and messengers, reflecting tensions over spending and race.
In Honolulu business district reports show the sixth floor of the Stangenwald Building commanding about ten percent higher rent than other non-ground floors. Observers note the premium follows after painter and painter work, with tenants hustling to secure spaces amid the Brangen wall cycle.
The fragment describes upper floor offices with brisk sea breezes blowing through corridors and a sweeping view from a balcony along Morahint Street. It mentions Arma A Carter and others, a Japanese contracting firm, and a vacant loft, noting a mountain route and heated rooms during a hot term.
Walalua stock dropped in morning trading with 10 shares reported sold at 105 per share. B D Tenney could not explain the decline, suggesting brokers may know more about the fall. Rumors point to crop shortfalls at Waialua and nearby plantations due to heavy rains, dampening demand and triggering a cautious market.
Theodore Richards plans a new hotel at the King and Panchbow streets corner, near the Hopper residence, stirring neighborhood concern. The deal is not yet fully approved but faces organized opposition from several unions while progress remains tentative and uncertain.
The Orpheum box office opened for sales of the Elleford Company's elaborate Quo Verdun production. The Ellefords, highly recommended from the Coast, present a renovated theater with new scenery. Season opens Thursday evening at popular prices. note misprint on Saturday.
Around the Islands three well known young men rode around the island via Kahuku yesterday returning to town after a light ride. They rode Columbia chainless wheels with booster brakes and found the trip easy though downhill sections were slow. A cyclometer logged eighty something miles in thirteen hours.
Fragmented OCR outlines a planned launching of a constitutional or organizational initiative in New York, with references to Butler Liu van Monte but contains many garbled words. It mentions May as the launch window and lists officials or figures such as King Willan IV and Milward Vel, hinting at a ceremonial or governmental unveiling.
The court convened a Special Grand Jury to probe bribery allegations touching the Legislature. Judge Humphreys explained the Grand Jury powers, secrecy, and the duty to indict if evidence shows corruption among lawmakers, with William Carter named foreman and a panel of fifteen jurors sworn.
The docket shows cases including Mary Tibbetts v. Damon and A B Titlow v. Whyte continued for the term. A motion to vacate an order was led by Holmen and Stanley. The matter also notes a petition to sell real estate, and a partnership dissolution suit filed by J M Vivas against M Cuamao Bitya.
The America Maru arrived from the Orient with a large passenger list and cargo. A Japanese stowaway, refused landing at San Francisco, was removed from the ship by court order. On return, Collector Stackable considered fines for officers but delayed action awaiting Washington guidance.
The Stanton family hosts a farewell evening featuring Miss Stanton in a celebrated performance. The event, part of a long local theater tradition, aims to express the high regard of Honolulu’s theatergoing community for the beloved actress.
A Palama gathering featured the Boys Brigade from Kalihi Kakuo and Punchbowl joining the Palama Chapel service led by Rev. J. P. Braman. Boys delivered principal parts of the program, with addresses by Turner Theo Richarde Waldron and Keidman. The Mant and Kawmakapitl quartets performed hymns.
Road supervisor in Quill and his assistant John Kiat oversee repairs along Vineyard Street Walluku with Road Board and citizens offering thanks. The street has long been noted for poor condition especially in rain turning it into a treacherous path for residents and travelers.
The United States Supreme Court ruled that a coal stock pledged by Stephen V. White is subject to taxation under the war revenue act at three cents per one hundred dollars. The decision follows a dispute over what constitutes stock and its taxable value.
Lewin's team lost Saturday afternoon as Lewin went down to a 10 run margin. The match featured early overs where Morre and BlacXhief delivered key plays while Ander Fou contributed with early strikes. Onalals and Maokman posted notable scores of 29 and 49 respectively.
Unclear fragmentary report mentions Brule Hie Prntny Wallin Muyif and Jalen perite with references to work and locations in an unclear context. The text includes names like Navin and Vetrylinew with scattered phrases about a place or event under a regional banner. Further readable details are insufficient to confirm full facts or outcome.
Executive Council scenes produced limited business while Superintendent of Public Works Rowell presented his resignations to take effect in May. Names of gubernatorial appointees were sent to the Senate for confirmation, including J. H. Boyd W. Wright and J. Boyd for the Public Works post and changes in clerk and stenographer staff.
In a lively House morning a resolution urged Officers Chuir vacate their quarters. Robertson and Makekan defended the lab as the Court of Claims seeks space for hearings. The measure proposes moving the Officers Club from the bungalow to Hangatow and using vacated space for the Court of Claims operations.
Debated measures affect court claims and public grounds as lawmakers consider funding for a legislative expense and poller payrolls. The House passed a bill authorizing 24,000 for legislative expenses and 240,000 for improvements while adjournment followed to allow committee work.
Details note a ship loading at Kahulul then sailing direct to New York after discharging freight. Manager Percy Moore plans to travel to Kahulul to confer with the Honolulu line captain on freight arrangements. If discharge at Kahulul delays, the big steamer may not arrive until the 18th.
Eight year old Artes, a native girl, drowned while swimming in Niuaana stream at noon. Maurice McMahon, in the neighborhood, heard the cries and worked over the child for an hour but could not revive her. A doctor arrived too late to save Artes.
The meeting of Auto Stockholders at Castle & Cooke discussed manager and treasurer reports. A key topic was replacing the battery with a four new and improved model, to be debated at a forthcoming special meeting. Officers named: President J B Atherton, Vice President L T Grant, Secretary K D Tenney, Treasurer W A Bowen, Directors F W Macfarlane and W H Hooge.
The Fire Claims Commission met at the Chamber of Commerce Toome today and considered notations but not the forms. The commission plans to reconvene tomorrow and prepare to organize for active work.
Federal Court heard motions to amend the records in the Territory case of FP C Bodergren and W A Addreus. Proceedings paused at noon when court adjourned for midday recess.
Oliver Hainbridge, a renowned traveler, will visit Walalin on the coming Thursday to collect plantation notes and sketches. In the evening he will entertain residents there in his usual good style.
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