07 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1897
Page
1
Long interview with Senator Perkins discusses annexation and the reciprocity treaty. He notes Democratic opposition may delay action, cites public sentiment in California, and asserts support from most newspapers except The Call. Also mentions court actions in San Francisco and ongoing trials in December term, with Kinney and others involved.
Customer notice promises money back if not satisfied with Schilling's Best baking powder or tea. It asserts the buyer is the judge and jury on quality and flavor, stating a simple return policy and confidence from Schilling Company.
Prominent Hawaii figure John Baker of Hilo, once in Kalakaua’s circle, hosted by the royal family and serving as a stabilizing presence in the islands. A Kamehameha statue near the Judiciary building draws visitors who photograph Baker rather than the monarch, reflecting his longstanding public fame and hospitality.
The Wrawleys present a strong performance of the drama Men and Women with notable humor from Harry Carson Clarke. G. Bosworth scores as a bank director in a midnight meeting making a keen hit. Lost Paradise souvenir show to follow with every audience member receiving a gift.
W L Howari bookkeeper for Castle Cy, returning from an eastern trip, cites his old Massachusetts home. He traveled through Washington New York Philadelphia Heaton and other centers. He says annexation is a general topic and that the passage of the treaty is conceded, though not by all bands. Mr Howard has aged a bit from his trip.
President Dole and Mrs Dole arrived in Lahaina Sunday evening and were hosted by Judge Kalon at Judge Kahaulelio's residence. A grand luau followed with a large crowd, richly decorated with Japanese lanterns, before the presidential party departed after about four hours.
A brief advertisement lists peaches, pears, plums, grapes, cauliflower, celery and horseradish with contact at H. E. Molyrong & Bro and telephone number 92. The line hints at a grocery or wholesale display from a local merchant.
Famine threatens Klondikers as Blanther confession contradictions surface while Durrant case looms. Reports say San Francisco fight plans and court battles to save nickels on slot machines. Chaplain A M Goodwin aboard Wabash eyed for irregular voyage. Freshets along the Ohio wash earth from a village near Portmouth. Baron Hollebon presents credentials to President McKinley on November 29. Branther confession re murders tied to a Texas crook. Ban Jodo officials question a photo of a suspect in Arkensee. Central Trades and Labor Union at St Louis votes against further immigration limits. Henry Oxland presses for higher Dutch beet sugar duty. Nate Guiberson claims to have played through a football game between California and Nevada in a trance. District Attorney Barnes signals Durrant’s lawyers may compel a stand in the Chandemard case. execution timing debated. Wheeler becomes chief engineer for the Nilbertigee Canal Commission. Expedition led by Admiral Walker set to sail on Sunday the eighth. Dawson City famine reports grim with 2000 Yukon residents at risk. 1000 in Dawson without provisions. prices sky high. looting occurs. Beattle reports Dawson miners must trek 400 miles to Fort Yukon for food. Treasury deficit for November hits 8,572,109 with a fiscal year shortfall of 46,081,120. customs receipts likely fall short of estimates. Hayti appeals to the U S against German aggression. Marblehead sent to West Indies to protect American interests. Port au Prince harbor anchorage advised. Berlin notesGermany seeks only reparations, not U S interference. Portland Chamber of Commerce asks for national food transport help to relief Northwest surplus.
The notice confirms Harry Miller is dead after a wreck on September 9. Five letters from Australia and St. Louis reveal Miller’s route via Pueblo to San Francisco, with train No. 1 wrecking near Newcastle Colorado killing thirty. Brewers of San Francisco and a Denver Granite railroad claim agent review follow-up evidence.
An Examiner article on Vice-President Schwerin’s Pacific Mail tour to Yokohama claims a new three-way Pacific trade pact with Occidental & Oriental and Avano lives, with three vessels each and a price cut to Honolulu. W M Giffard of Wm G Irwin & Co. denies the contract and dismisses the rumor as typical sensational chatter about the Oceanic Company.
Two Chinese workers at Alex Young's Waikiki place were attacked in the afternoon. One man received a rock blow to the head, the other was struck as a chair was brought in by police. Dr. Emerson went out on a telephone call but had not filed a report by 3 o'clock. The scene involved police officers and an unfolding investigation.
Rooms at the Popular House on Fort Street are offered in good condition with attractive furnishings. Rates begin at one dollar per week, appealing to budget-minded tenants seeking comfortable accommodations.
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