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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1896
Page
4
Importers are reminded to declare each case by number and contents under the new customs regulation. Mixed shipments require single entry designation. incomplete invoices cause delay and risk seizure. Signed by Deputy Collector F B Meato cker and approved by Finance Minister 4 M Dastos.
The Chief Engineer of the Honolulu Fire Department invites sealed bids in Honolulu until noon on Sept Mb 1496 for a 101 ft 2 in supply item described as Seply Cotton Hone quilier lined. The Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid. J A Hunt Chief H F D Honolulu August 12 1806 80.
Irrigation notice informs water privilege holders of rates from 610 to 6 o clock. Andrew Brown, superintendent of something, signs as master of lateior. Date July 15, 190M.
The Evening Bulletin notes a movement to inaugurate an international memorial for submarine telegraphy linking Cyrus W. Field Sir James Anderson and Sir John Pender. It questions why F N Gisborne is omitted despite his early Atlantic table proposal and lasting influence.
A San Francisco paper reports Glasgow will levy no taxes after January 1, 1897, funding all public expenditures from street railway, lighting, and water plant earnings. Opponents warn exclusive corporate franchises need government regulation and profit sharing to avoid public fraud. Citizens face issues with refuse disposal as garbage boxes clutter sidewalks while collectors fail to deposit them properly.
The text notes sidewalk obstruction by carl collectors and criticizes thoughtlessness in collection practices. It also reports a government committee closing the Chicago Stock Exchange after Moore Broad failure, claimed to avert a panic and reflects on U S government power to curb speculators during manias.
The King of Portugal as arbitrator rules that the island of Trinidad, occupied by Britain for a cable station, belongs to Brazil. Great Britain accepts the ruling, though Prime Minister Lord Salisbury faced criticism at home for hesitating to adopt arbitration on the Venezuela boundary issue.
The Canadian artillery team won the Queen's garrison prize at Shoeburyness while their opponents carried them in chairs. The Canadians had not seen a 4 pounder before this contest, which was held last week.
The San Francisco Chronicle suggests the National Press Clay cover moving Kate Field’s body from Hawaii to the Adirondacks where she wished to be laid to rest. It argues annexationists who benefited from her labors should not block the expense and notes she earned the world’s last tribute of six feet.
A garbled historical OCR fragment discusses nerves and proper nourishment. It mentions pure blood, nourishment via a treatment called Hoo upathin, and references a family with names Cay Loyte and Hloow's Py artic in an unclear context. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse.
Lo 0 F Harmony Lodge No A Wilt Meet at Harmony Hill Monday Evening August 17 at 7 30 Work In the Javitory Degree Members of the Order invited to be present Beet U T Rodgers Ni u
The Board of Fire Commissioners invites applications for an Engineer at No. Station for a two month term beginning September. Applicants must be fully qualified. Address the Board at 383-8 for submission by August 25.
A fragmentary notice directs P. H. Brooks Division and Avery Member to appear at the Canthe Hwtt wounded Lodge on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock to attend the anniversary and other activities, with Captain Campbell in command.
An advertisement extols the fire and theft protection of Victor safes, urging business owners to invest in a lifetime durable safe. It cites a Greenville NC example, notes high fire survival rates, and lists four safe sizes with prices plus vaults and doors. Also promotes piano polish from Merten & Co.
Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited located opposite Spreckels Bank at No 807 Fort Street appears in the notice.
A local printer touts engraved visiting cards as the correct standard. They pledge home production, adherence to San Francisco prices, and careful work across wedding and society stationery, business cards, announcements, bill heads, and embossing, urging customers to plan ahead.
Local cycle shop advertises Brevonn wheels at $75 and Raweiens at $70 while supply lasts. They list 1895 wheels with a proven feature, plus 1896 ladies and gents wheels at low figures and easy terms. Customers are urged to visit and confirm the shop remains in the bicycle business.
A Honolulu seller touts genuine cut glass salt cellars at two bits each, with sets including a tray pepper and salt for two dollars. They showcase 150 glass patterns, cheap tumblers at 50 cents a dozen, engraved decanters, and lamp chimneys, promising wide selection and low prices to dress the dining table.
Edw Ingham shows all kinds of painting contracts for work in Union Street near Sterling, the painter's shop at Usk.
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