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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1898
Page
4
In a bold and humorous editorial, the Evening Bulletin ridicules local opinion leaders and boasts that the Advertiser uncovered a so called Alabama cruiser tale. The piece mocks neutrality debates and hints at a sensational historical scoop hidden in Honolulu Harbor during 1861.
A special feature of the theatrical season will be new song The Alabama Coons sung by two esteemed contemporaries. Some of Bankrupt Hooley's friends regret allowing his failure. His disclosures prove more interesting than pleasant. Occupation of Cubs by the American dupe sow begins in carn ext. With winter approach, the positiveness of the American section becomes clearer to the Spanish.
A jumble of names and issues surfaces: Wood and Cuban policy sparks critique, Day’s diplomacy with Prance is noted, Oregon and Iowa tensions with Honolulu mentioned, ships heading toward Philippine waters speculated, historian Prof. Alexander sidelined, and John Wanamaker’s arrest on slander linked to Quay opposition. The piece hints at political gamesmanship and partisan maneuvering.
The Navy Department is said to have dropped the scheme of building more Spanish cruisers. The Merritt Wrecking Company is contracted to work on the Colon at $329.25 per day. Hobson will get one large souvenir from the Spanish navy as memorabilia. The ships are too costly for Uncle Sam.
A caustic critique mocks the Advertiser for claiming the 1861 Confederate warship Alabama visited Honolulu. The piece dubs the paper a monument of moral reptitudes and questions its neutrality stance amid U S war with Spain, hinting at hidden ties and sensational inside knowledge.
A Havana correspondent argues Cuba should receive American schools and experienced educators to build a modern system. The piece urges adopting best U S state school features, Hampton and Tuskegee models, and religious school options, asking how the United States can help without moral backing and humanitarian policy.
The Elite Barber Shop in Kin near Alnkea Street employs W J Bogle as a barber. The notice confirms staffing and local employment within the town.
Having this day disposed of all my interest in the firm of Ordway and Porter, all persons indebted to said firm are requested to make payment to K B Porter who assumes all liabilities of said copartnership. Please call and settle GEO A ORDWAY.
An advertisement notes new shipments arriving in transit across various lines to meet public demand. It invites public inspection and opinion, promising prices from 15 cents to 875 and a wide selection to satisfy customers.
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