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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1899
Page
4
The Evening Bulletin reports J W Girvin resumes secretary post at the Chinese Bureau and questions local officials handling of land purchases at Tartalus land and delays in Wailuku water project. It accuses the President and executive officials of mishaps and urges accountability amid public concerns.
The text contrasts acceptance of seven hundred Japanese workers with the hostile portrayal of American soldiers and their families. It notes government propaganda denigrates the American military while praising Japanese laborers as desirable citizens, highlighting a bias in official messaging.
A request for a list of land sales leases and transfers by the local government since July 7 1898 was refused as the document would be prepaid and sent to Washington. Officials offer no public explanation for keeping the details of the public land business private.
Editorial argues that government land sales and leases in Hawaii are shrouded from public view. Officials allegedly withhold lists of transactions, claiming prerogatives not granted by Washington, risking public interest and transparency in land orders and exchanges.
Resolution from the trustees of Oahu College dated October 16 1890 expresses deep sympathy for the family of Rev Dr Charles M Hydes who died after months of suffering. The note lauds his faithful service as a trustee and educator, noting his calm faith and discriminating judgment and stating his absence will be felt in ongoing developments. W F Frean secretary notes his long and kindly service will not be forgotten.
Job F Colburn was arrested yesterday on a charging assault and battery on a man named Akana the Chinaman who was expelled from a store at the corner of Alskea and King streets Akana once acted as agent for Queen Kapiolani Colburn now represents Princes David Kawananakoa and Cupid Kalanianaole who hold the late Queen Dowager Kapiolanis estate Attorneys McClanahan for the defense Creighton for the prosecution the case was continued to tomorrow
A fragmented column recalls a sales scene at the P C M Co discussing Sterling bicycles and customers. The dialogue weaves requests, misunderstandings, and a joke about enemies and affection toward a bicycle brand amid a sales pitch for repairs at six dollars.
Listing of assorted industrial items including patent redwood tanks 500 to 10000 gallons, rubber floats, suction and steam hoses, packing, lawn mowers 10 to 15 inches, steel road scrapers, various wheelbarrows, heavy plows, and steel plows in mixed sizes.
A fragmented ad from a Tepee dealer markets silver items Hawaiian china and French style pieces. It claims wholesale experience and broad Pacific Coast trade reach and invites patrons to visit the Francisco store for a selection of goods and novelties.
Miss Nina J. Adams will open glasses in the Y M C A Gymnasium at Pacific Heights on Wednesday October 14. Applications start at 9 o clock on that day with details in the Bernice Museum temple livre message.
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