19 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1896
Page
1
J. T. Waterhouse advertises chances to save in a department store clearing old stock to make room for new goods. Odd pieces and discontinued patterns in Haviland ware are offered at quarter off regular prices, with selections including asparagus dishes mustard cups toast racks after dinner coffees mush sets and plates. Single pieces or full sets available.
A historical note records that no sprinkler had ever been installed on the inert prior to a referenced event. The remark underscores a unique precaution or procedure mentioned in the source text.
About two hundred fifty attendees celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Pythian institution in Hawaii at Sans Souci Honolulu. The event featured a bus and carriage parade, a supper served to ladies by escorts, and a full dance program from 8:30 pm to 1 am with no speeches.
The Kuba Chronicle cites Kwansai Shogyo Nippo that Nippon Ynsen Kaishi appoints Japanese captains to the Tokio-maru Kobe to Windivo stock and the Aigo-maru Kobe to Tientsin line. Yoshi nava Shinkichi will command the Tokio. Murai Tamotsu takes the other vessel. This marks the first time Japanese captains command NIK steamers abroad, amid Russian discontent with an English commander.
A band will play Professor Berger's old favorites at Thomas Square this evening starting at 7:80. Program includes Overture Murmure at the Forest and selections by composers Moyllton, Bolwetian, Mateless, Riviere, Wagner, and Hawaii pieces.
A reader asks Wheeling Post readers for space to offer advice on wheel riding posture. He praises riders’ skill but notes discomfort with the seating and stance of some cyclists, urging better carriage on the steel ponies.
Complaints allege Japanese carpenters and painters on government jobs. Contractor Cornwell links Swi lei washhouses to this issue as two Japanese workers whitewash the exterior. Bids from firms promising white labor may prompt contract clauses banning Asiatic labor in future tenders.
The article notes strong beers suit colder climates and praises a Milwaukee brand as a superior thirst quencher. It mentions Loy al, Cosmopolitan and Pacific saloons carrying the beverage cold and pure and references tokens used at popular resorts.
Captain John Kea of Company G National Guard of Hawaii was found yesterday afternoon near Hotel and Smith streets by Officer D. Nahoolewa. He asked to be left alone and resisted contact with authorities, amid rumors of insanity and allegations he performs three men's work in the Attorney General's office. The incident hints at a possible commitment to the asylum, while other notes describe a humorous railway scene and a siren of ice cream rewards.
A Saturday school excursion by Wai Aude teachers drew a large, mixed crowd. The trip yielded lively discussion on Waiauae coffee prospects, with James Holt and others showing promising cultivation results and rich, sheltered soils. Prof Scott, Board of Education, guided the party and kept women focused on the journey.
An afternoon alarm from the railroad depot reported a fire in a wooden shed behind a Chinese cracker bakery adjacent to T. W. Rawlins residence. The blaze started among oil boxes and cracker box shocks near the Rawlins dining room window. Rawlins' eldest child dumped water on the flames, delaying spread until responders removed the burning materials and engines arrived to extinguish the fire.
Niemann, a volunteer soldier who shot Jack Frye in the breast during a drunken dispute about two weeks ago, was sentenced by Judge de la Vergne to one year with hard labor after pleading guilty to assault with a deadly weapon. The Kaumakoli liquor selling case was postponed to the 21st. Kalona Kuailela pleaded guilty to failure to register as required by her class, with sentence suspended.
The Shanghai Mercury reports new Japanese stamps to be issued on the 1st of next month in two issues of two stamps each. Denominations are 2 and 5 cents, colors vermilion for the smaller and blue for the larger. One series features the late Prince Arisugawa and the other Prince Ritashirakawa, both noted for their roles in the late war and engraved with care.
Mise Jennie Miller a secant arrival from Glasgow married John Anderson of Makaweli plantation at Central Union Church last night Rev Palower officiating.
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