27 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1898
Page
1
ES Vinces pursues pianos suited to changing tastes, with Fischer brand offerings adapted to modern needs. The retailer emphasizes versatility and value as customers seek updated keyboards and cabinets for homes and schools.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a vandalized site and vague references to actions and people. Details are unclear, with multiple garbled terms and missing context around locations and events. The readable bits point to a disturbance at a cemetery with unrelated phrases interspersed.
The purser of the steamer Mariposa announces that war has been declared between the United States and Spain. The news comes from the United States Consul at Auckland via dispatches from Auckland papers dated April 16, before the steamer sailed.
Dispatches detail rising war fever between the United States and Spain, with Madrid and London reporting distrust, Senor Bernabe ordered from Washington, and arms buildup including a flying squadron and cruisers. Journal notes McKinley approval of intervention and Spain's naval purchases as the crisis intensifies.
Honolulu Rapid Transit Company's measure authorizes construction maintenance and operation of street railway in Oahu with a 30 year term. It names Clinton Ballentyne Frederick Lowrey Theodore Lansing James Kennedy Charles Desky Joseph Gilman James Morgan George Carter and J H Sopr as initial holders or assignees and outlines routes from Wyllie and Nunanu streets through Lilina King Hotel Palace Walk Printer's Lane Young Street Alapai to Kapiolani Park and beyond toward Waikiki with rights to bridges turns and conduits.
Reports from Auckland indicate war may be declared as cablegram information reached the US Consul there. The Mariposa’s arrival and consul statements sparked town talk while editors prepared an extra. officials sought confirmation from Honolulu and questioned the Alameda’s status and possible conversion into a cruiser under international law.
The piece notes that a declaration of war would be rare, citing Mr. Haywood’s remarks on past conflicts and the unusual timing of a dispatch related to Captain Bamaon’s squadron. The article reflects skepticism about rumor accuracy and emphasizes the significance of an official declaration before hostilities.
JW Chapman, a well known caterer, has secured a leave of Remond Grove near Manana station Pearl City and will open refreshment parlors Sunday. His establishment will be a clean family resort with notable viands and orderly grounds. Adjacent springs may be used soon for bathing and swimming facilities.
Company B enjoyed a royal evening with a drill opening, opened rooms for refreshments, and an orchestra. Highlights included Legend of Bregends read by Mr Hulin, songs by George Allen, stringed pieces by Peaghy and Guele, Fraser and Halatead, W Bea, more songs by W Tuompeon and W Holster, and A Davis. Caythin Keonke closed with remarks on company matters.
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