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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
4
By authority, bids will be received at the Interior Office until noon August 20 1806 for constructing two room schoolhouses at Honauan Kona Lowali and Honaku, a teacher's cottage at Honokea Homenteada, and other buildings. Specifications at the Superintendent of Public Works office, not bound to accept the lowest bid. J A King Minister of the Interior. Interior Office August 6 1896.
Sealed tenders will be received at the Office of the Minister of the Interior until 12 o'clock noon Friday August 1 1806 for construction of three to five room school houses at Macman Honolulu Royal School Premises Pearl City Kalinka and a teacher's cottage at Kalinka Kool auloa. Specifications at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Works. The minister does not bind himself to accept any bid.
Sealed tenders will be received at the Office of the Minister of the Interior until 12 o clock noon on Thursday August 5 for the construction of foundations of the Central Fire Station. Plans and specifications are at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Works. The Minister does not bind himself to accept the lowest or any tender. A KING Interior Office Aug. 5, 1806.
Notice recalls census law requiring all residents to answer questions for the Board of Education. Appointed district superintendents include Wilton W. P. McDougal, Mus BL W. Lyons, Waldemar Mutter, T. Mille, Harry Rycroft, and others for Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and associated districts. Names cover Lahaina, Nawiliwili, and adjacent regions with several placeholders and damaged text.
Holders of water privileges are notified of the official hours for irrigation and factorization purposes. The notice cites Taluk A and references ministerial authority. Details appear in a formal government communication dated Pin, month unknown, signed by the responsible water ministry official.
A meeting notice states members of Font Lear Xo are to attend the regular meeting scheduled at 7 p.m. The notice lists attendees and notes a need for punctuality and participation in the agenda.
The Evening Bulletin cites Collector General J B Castle claiming most Hawaiian planters oppose annexation, contradicting years of reports of general pro annexation sentiment among foreign residents. He implies monarchy restoration with Kalakaua on the throne and a British gunboat to maintain order, a view tied to instability if annexation stalls.
A dated column laments influx of Chinese and Japanese workers in Honolulu housing trades while many first class mechanics depart to South Africa. It notes a ship nuisance at the harbor, long school hours at the Summer School, and a San Francisco Chronicle attack on Minister Willis, contrasted with local reaction and government endorsement.
The piece compares the Democratic party to a twisted passenger in a sleeping car and mocks campaign windiness at the Chicago convention. It then touts the Aermotor wind mill as a simple steel device that reliably powers water irrigation at Queen’s Hospital, noting improved water supply and ongoing demonstrations of its working model.
An entry for The Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited located opposite Bipeackers Bank at No 807 Fort Street.
A San Francisco printer touts at home card work with strict adherence to local prices and high quality materials. They promise superior wedding and society stationery, business cards, announcements, bill heads, and embossing for professionals, aiming to capture future orders by proving dependable local service.
Bargain notice promotes Brevere at 75.00 and 1895 wheels with a proven fitting, with limited stock of 1896 wheels for ladies and gents. Emphasizes not lowering the price, urging customers to inspect offerings and buy on easy terms.
WW. DIMOND'S markets refrigerators and stoves and notes a surge in fridge sales. The ad touts the Cut Easy knife sharpener, American grass hooks, a Kauai planter’s purchase, lawn mower sharpeners, sprinklers, and a compact coffee or tea maker as essential home items and value offerings.
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