Auction Notice From Honolulu Fire Dept Office
By authority, will be throrived at pan office of the Chief Engineer, Honolulu Fire Department, till noon Tuesday, Sept 1th, 1806, for 100 feet 2) in ply Cotton Howe rubber Hned, warmatted, to maintain a pressure of 500 lba, per equare inch. The Board of Commissioners, Honolulu Fire Department, does not bind Hself to accept the low fiat of any bid. J. A. Hont, Obie A, F.10 Llonutaly, August 12, 1806, 80 At
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PAN
Honolulu
Irrigation Notice From Water Works Authority
Public notice from the Honotity Water Works Superintendent dated January 16 1896 states irrigation water times are from 6 to 7 oclock and from 4 to 6 oclock daily for water privileges.
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Honalaty Water Works
JA. Ring
Interior
Honotity, Dinky
California clergyman cycles Britain tour revealed by 196 miles
Rev. Garton Terry, recently back from a Great Britain bicycling tour, reports on social and economic conditions seen across England and Scotland. He found few unemployed and praised cycling as a boon for tourists with limited means, enabling closer observation than travel by palace car.
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California
Garton Terry
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Parliament sets committee to probe Jameson raid origins
After political wrangling over the Queen's speech the British Government agreed to a select committee to examine the British Chartered South Africa Company. An opposition amendment adds an inquiry into the Jameson raid’s origins, targeting Cecil Rhodes and the autocratic influence in South Africa.
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South Africa Company
Nibood
South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Bicycle therapy praised by British Medical Journal
The British Medical Journal endorses bicycle riding for both sexes to improve health. It reduces excess body fat and helps thin bodies gain tissue, due to acids expelled by the activity. Moderate cycling also alleviates chronic ailments including insomnia.
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British Medical Journal
Cuban Invasion Forecast Near Havana Province
The latest reports indicate Cubans may launch a second invasion of Havana province by mid September. Spanish authorities appear not to have strong defenses ready to stop the uprising, suggesting war could begin in earnest within a month.
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Havana
Closure of Bere Tania Street pumping station sparks concern
During a hot dry spell the Bere tania street pumping station closes for boiler cleaning, described as nearly a public calamity and underscoring Charla Webb Howard of the Syring’s strong statement.
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Beretania Street
Charla Webb Howard
Syring
Spreckels hailed for vast sugar works and political clout
The article lauds Claus Spreckels for expanding sugar beet cultivation and notes his influence in California politics. It warns Hawaiians may be edged out by the scale of his California enterprise, while praising his role in developing resources and employment. The Call credits Republican gains in California's Fifth District to his support and electorial influence.
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Claus Spreckels
California
Thistle ban in Oakland and noxious species curb ordinance
Oakland enacts ordinance making tolerating thistle growth punishable. Similar prohibition in Samoa targets the Santana. Advocates a broader law to prevent importing cultivating or tolerating any noxious plant or living creature as sensible precaution for these islands.
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Oakland
California
Samoa
Government warns against forest fires in dry season
The government vows a strong warning with full penalties to deter fires in the mountains. A blaze in the public forest of Tantalus could ruin over a dozen years of valuable cultivation.
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Tantalus
Real estate gains steady despite boom hints and gold standard stay
The real estate market shows healthy conditions with homes being bought by residents rather than frequent speculative trading. Local life insurance policy holders can feel secure as long as Hawaii upholds the gold standard, shielding against risks from potential free silver coinage in the United States.
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United States
Hawaii
Professor Foster Compares Queens Amid Empire Reign Hope
Professor Foster weighs two queens as hopes rise for Victoria to surpass the record length of reign in the imperial throne domain, a goal viewed with earnest anticipation by observers.
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Foster
Victoria
Water in Pearl Harbor Delays Regatin Day Observance
Message notes the water issue in Pearl Harbor awaiting settlement and that Regatin Day events in Honolulu harbor will proceed on another day, signaling a postponement of planned observances.
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Pearl Harbor
Honolulu Harbor
Government Employee Husband Quips About Twenty Five Years
In a Washington Times humor quip Mrs. Wigbald says her husband has not done much for twenty five years. Mrs. Oldbrain asks if he has Lich been invalid all that time. The exchange notes he has been a government employee.
Steamer Kinan Schedules Altered For Honolulu Trip
Notice from Honolulia dated Aug 1, 1896, states the steamer Kinan will depart Hilo Sunday Aug 12 at 8 o clock p m and arrive in Honolulu Monday morning Aug 2. The new time replaces the regular advertised schedule due to weather and logistics.
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Kinan
Hilo
Suniday
Honolulu
Victor Safe Ad Promises Fireproof Security and Testimonials
A promotional piece urges protection of vital papers with Victor safes, citing fire endurance and customer testimonials. It notes four sizes priced from 50 to 137.50 dollars, plus vaults and doors, and adds piano polish from Merten & Co at 25 cents a bottle.
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J. Jarvis
North Carolina
U. S
Brazil
Vance
Victor Safe Company
Merten & Co
Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited Ad
The Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited advertises location opposite Spreckels Bank at 307 Fort Street.
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the Hawaiian Hardware Co. Limited
Fort Street
Local Card Printing Emphasizes At-Home Quality and Prices
A San Francisco based printer promotes durable engraved visiting cards and a full line of stationery. They claim superior workmanship and adherence to local rates, offering business cards, wedding and society stationery, announcements, bill heads, embossing, and related work, urging customers to plan ahead.
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San Francisco
Limited Wheel Offer on Brovenx and Rammexs
A local ad promotes Brovenx wheels and Rammexs priced at 75.00, warning no lower price is expected. It notes only a few 1805 wheels remain and details a wheel fitting not completed in the snippet.
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Brovenx
Ferns and pottery entice Honolulu shoppers at Dimond's
Despite many depravatory bugs, Honolulu women show interest in plants and Fern pang of English pottery. Dimond's window displays ferns and a range of pots from Monmouth Illinois pottery with top glazing, plus assorted flower pots and stone jars. An inspection may benefit buyers seeking house and garden items.
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Honolulu
Fern
Mionmouth
Monmouth
Illinois
United States
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J. A. Hont
Obie
Llonutaly
Daniel Logan
Citizens’ Sanitary Committee
Wieder
Honolulia
Groonyilie
N.C
Victor Safe and Lack Co
Vitor Pate
Thotal
Greenville
Hob. J. Jarvis
Spreckela’ Bank
Orl
H.f.wichman
Archer
Castle & Cooke
Orient
the Manufacturers’ Shoe Co
Big Shoe Store
Port Street
Kiawe Thern
Waikiki
E. C. Hall & Son
N. Russel
Dimond
Hawaiian Baseball Association
Kamehamehas
Honolulus
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