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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1899
Page
4
The Evening Bulletin reports the accidental death of James A. King, Minister of the Interior. Citizens honor his memory as a trusted public servant, noting Hawaii’s people hold his career in high regard.
A heated editorial argues the social evil in Honolulu should be treated as a municipal issue rather than territorial or national. It condemns blackmail by pimps on Pauahi Street, calls for local city charter reform, and emphasizes that future governance and annexation benefits hinge on honest local action. The piece warns that only Honolulu will shape municipal rules and curb violence and corruption surrounding vice.
The piece argues that fallen women are a national disgrace and urges Honolulu to acknowledge the evil, protect or guard women from danger, and address the growing social vice with practical measures as army barracks and port growth bring more men and prostitution. It condemns reviving moral rhetoric and calls for concrete action.
The Pacifie Tennis Club plans an invitation doubles tournament to foster tennis interest in Honolulu. Two silver cups named the P T C tropics will be awarded annually in November to the two gentlemen who win three tournaments. Entries open November 1 with secretary F C Atherton under U S N I A rules.
Antieps's four hundred tons of rock ballast are aboard the Antiope and most cargo has been discharged. The ship prepares to sail once word arrives from Grace & Co of San Francisco who hold a sizable claim. Honolulu firms offer to buy, but Captain Murray delays sale unless needed. He expects a definite ruling upon the America Maru’s arrival from the Coast.
Soldiers aboard the City of Pars aboard the tin attached line to the whistle-cat of the steamer Jobo A. Cummins at Oceanic wharf amused themselves by pulling the line and making the Cummins screech loudly. Wharf observers objected and demanded they be removed, prompting the boys to stop.
Three witnesses testified yesterday in the coroner's inquest into a Chinese fisherman's death in the channel after a run in with the Alameda. The proceedings were delayed as witnesses questioned by the jurors slowed proceedings, and nine more witnesses were to be examined this afternoon.
The majority of the 35th Infantry aboard the transport Sikh landed ashore this morning. The men are tall and well built, presenting a soldierly appearance as they rejoined land forces.
A humorous dialogue spoof about Sterling bicycles and a salesman, with quick quips on money power and enemies. A purchaser teases a manager’s marriage linked to a Sterling Tandem, implying the bicycle brand’s supposed influence and the firm’s service to refurbish old wheels for six dollars.
General Merchandise lists low prices on non shrinking patent red wood tanks in multiple sizes from 500 to 10000 gallons. Best rubber hose in various sizes, suction and steam hose, packing in assorted sizes. Patent wash out closets with latest improvements. Lawn mowers in several inch sizes. Steel road scrapers, tubular wheelbarrows from Pan American and Champion brands. Extra heavy breaking plows, Aving's steel plows, perfect rice plows in assorted sizes.
A local merchant promotes a large stock of world goods for the holiday season. The store features Hawaiian souvenirs Chinese figures bronzed ornaments jardinieres and various novelties from leading factories with years of buying experience and broad Pacific trade connections.
A catalog of new titles from The Henry Books with authors including Lang Hag gard Haggard Kipling and others. Highlights list From Sea to Sea The Days Work Nada the Lily The Wizard Heart of the World Joan Haste The Black Douglas and more with many works by notable writers. Prices noted at 75c per volume for The Henry Books.
Honolulu offer from Bruce Waring & Co proclaims an elevated site near Pauoa Road with grand marine views and pure spring water piped to storage reservoirs. Purchase terms include varied cashings and a six month guarantee of rapid transport to highest lots via Honolulu Rapid Ree line. Inspect at Progress Block offices. Nina J. Adams opens physical culture classes at YMCA gym on October 9.
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