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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
8
A Monday start on April 12 features a Temple of Fashion sale with 25 percent discounts on shirt waists and matching ties. New designs and latest styles are promoted, urging shoppers to note the actial cost and base pricing.
The ships and sailors report from Hilo, Honolulu, and San Francisco show the Mariposa sailing routes, with the steamer Helene due to Ha waii, Highland Light bound for Puget Sound, and the Kaena and Lwalani vessels active. Notable notices include purser changes, passenger lists, and daily tidal times.
Amid anxiety over Hawaii fate the public contemplates annexation and a potential return to monarchy. The piece notes uncertainty but cites Rainier beer as a stabilizing bright spot and mentions Diaz decoration and Criterion Saloon stocking Seattle beer. It also lists printed ducks for boys shirts and Kerr fabric offers eight yards for a dollar.
A city streetcar conductor who had a man arrested for spitting on the roof of a car has sparked discussion of erecting a monument in his honor.
Port and naval yard notices list numerous vessels including Amable W F Babcock at Port Blakely and Am ship Lavmon Rack at San Francisco with April sailing notes. Other entries mention Hawkins Diamond Hou Ward Blakely McKensis and Mt Saunders among several ships awaiting orders or in port at San Diego Kobe and Port Gam te with dates in March April and May.
The Senate confirmed Charles Magne Tower to be Minister to Austro Hungary and William Hallenberger as Second Assistant Postmaster General along with Penrose McCinin and Alexander Thackery for various consul and revenue roles. Major Robert Craig from the Signal Corps is slated for promotion, with other army and naval postings listed.
The Warrimoo due April 16 from Victoria will bring a large consignment of Original Bock Beer for the Anchor Saloon. The new shipment is said to surpass any Bock on Honolulu shelves, as it is aged longer and matches the annual quality. Expect a top tap after the Warrimoo’s arrival.
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