26 May 1899
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
1
A report states Andrew Brown, Watery Works Superintendent, ordered cutting off the Lower Nounnu reservoir from Honolulu’s supply under interior minister guidance for public health. Rumors cite hospital and tugboat movements, with conflicting notes on personnel and travel plans.
Early scene on Kapiolani track features Welson Hao clocking two miles in 2.14 with Violin and crowding rival as the crowd notes a thunderbolt finish. Also reports Orpheum matinee and magic acts by Prof Mack with Hindu mystery. Honolulu railroad franchise, direct signs contract bid, and district court jury trial details follow with multiple names and defendants in a riot case.
The schooner Ka Met arrived from Hamakan around noon with a full cargo of sugar. Near the channel’s last bend she drove onto the shore but the crew worked quickly and within ten minutes freed the vessel and anchored by Als tey Robinson's wharf.
The British Cable Commission report to parliament discusses duplicate cables and touching the second undersea line at the Hawaiian Islands. It notes orders for the steamer Egeria from Admiralty at Esquimalt and implies Imperial readiness to meet colonial views following support from British Columbia.
A box containing a deceased child was found near a beach area in Kakaako and moved to the police station. Deputy Marshal Chillingworth suspects foul play, noting decomposition and possible digging by animals. a coroner's jury will report next week.
At the Associated Charitira meeting in the Safe Deposit Co. office President Dale presided and Miew Hopper acted on receptory. An executive committee of representatives from each society and two unattached members was appointed including Mea Dillingham Mrs Fuller Mr Prokaws and others. Dole was unanimously elected president. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon next.
A large attendance is expected at the Makiki recreation grounds tomorrow for the season opening series. Star and Kamehameha teams will compete as boys have trained hard with practice sessions. Plans include bringing in the band for the initial game amid strong community interest in sports.
An item reports the birth on May 25 1890 of a child to the wife of DeWsnoblittya Wun. The brief entry records the event with a genealogical tone typical of the period.
The W. G. Hall reports very heavy rains in Koua for days. Upon arrival Saturday, water rushed from Cooper's reservoir above Holanlos and the levy rains caused a break. By departure, floodwaters continued to carve a new bed.
A government raid on Napoo poo area left the district in a bad state as several travelers arrived at W.G. Hall. Over the past week a cloudburst or similar heavy rain caused water to wash out the road at the site, making it impassable. This marks the second washout in about ten days.
A chaotic scene at a policy station shows torn hallway coverings and lowered window parts. A new passage to the Police Court is planned from the site, while the police clerk's desk is temporarily outside the Deputy Marshals' office amid ongoing work.
Dr Peterson returned from Kona and Kao in the W G Hall today after visiting the plantations in those districts. He reports Kao is in good shape and then proceeded to Kona to review plantation affairs there. He expected to find Inborera at the Kona plantation hut but it was mistaken. The workers there are carrying out the small farming proposition.
A rush of investors moves into the Wahiawa sugar plantation deal, flocking to FLW Macfarlane’s office to join the ground floor opportunity. Clarenow Mc White’s remarks hint at long negotiation, while reports note Chinese interest and shifting power between SIUDUF and 82 to win voltage.
London questions the Barmah viaduct contract. The Indian government says it had no role. the Barmah Railway Company invited Polish and two American firms to build there. A steamer sank near Punalan, with loss of the crew and cargo. the ship and crew went ashore after a blaze in the engine room. The captain and crew attempted to save the vessel. The telephone inquiry yielded an unclear account from the Chinese responder.
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