Ship Slip Off Port With 400 Filibusters On Board
A report states a large slip occurred at port this morning aboard a vessel carrying 400 filibusters. The incident is tied to the arrival of the German submarine Moric Hoekfeld.
04 Oct 1895
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1895
Page
1
A report states a large slip occurred at port this morning aboard a vessel carrying 400 filibusters. The incident is tied to the arrival of the German submarine Moric Hoekfeld.
At yesterday’s Board of Health session bids for beef cattle for the leper settlement were opened and awarded to W. J. Cornwell at 17 per head. A long debate on reopening district schools followed, with restrictions on infected districts and boiled water requirements. The Chamber of Commerce urged loosening interisland travel and trade restrictions, proposing selective export of goods and temporary travel freedoms. The meeting later adjourned to a committee report amid calls for coordinating with the Cabinet, and a note on wartime measures and a planned executive session. The Hawaiian Hardware Company highlighted new shipments from Australia and two cholera suspicions were reported. Fort Street pupils face reassignment, and Dr. Kryshtofavich applied for medical license.
A chaotic morning report describes a whaleboat full of armed men landing near the Kalihi receiving station. Police pursued along the shoreline as the boat drifted to Paulos, with shots fired and a tense search for the suspects. The fleet, including two Canvary officers, fled toward Diamond Head, while public alarm spiked over opium and island lore.
Kahoolawe lies near Molokai covering about 365 square miles or 30,000 acres. The island is used mainly as a sheep range with some cattle, leased by Messrs. Kynneraly and Burnhardt and in charge of Thomas Gay. One living family remains on the island, encouraging smugglers to use it as a base.
The late Princess Poomaikelani was honored in Hawaiian language rites at St Andrew's Cathedral with Bishop Willis officiating. Wray Taylor led organ music as ex princes Kowananakoa and Kalaniannole and many dignitaries attended. interment followed at the Mausoleum.
In a Police Court session this morning Jourdan pleaded guilty to vagrancy. Several defendants faced opium and liquor charges with one case dismissed for lack of evidence. Ah Ying and Ah Mun were linked to perjury trials, while Ah Lung, Ah Hu, and others faced various charges. Several defendants were held for the next Circuit Court term with bail set or forfeited. Gagran cy sentence included for a defendant, and preparations for upcoming elections and examinations noted.
The High Court docket includes motions to reopen the McCrow estate case for sale of land in Honolulu harbor to raise debts, with a $1,000 offer noted. Separate petitions seek removal of an administrator, guardianship for a minor, and probate actions including Queen Dowawe Kapiolani for the will of Winners Poomaikelani with financial requests to several churches and institutions.
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