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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1896
Page
5
On and after January 1, 1897 importers making entry at the Custom House will file with their justices a receipted Bill of Lading covering the number of packages arriving per vessel for which entry is made. Deputy Collector General of Customs approves.
Public Lands notice outlines multiple tracts for lease and sale across Hawaii, detailing parcels in Kaula, Hilo, Hamakwa, and Kawaipapa plus shrimp ponds and wells. Terms include 5 to 15 year durations, upset rents from 25 to 1000 dollars, and conditions for road and roadbed construction with the government retaining rights. Signed by J. I. Brown, Public Lands Agent, November 25, 1896. The article then discusses native Hawaiian concerns, annexation debates, and the strategic push for U.S. annexation amid political opposition and a broader push for native rights acknowledgment.
The Evening Bulletin notes Judge C F Hart urges the governing party to heed native Hawaiians in the annexation discussion. The Bulletin has long argued that the United States government and people should take strong action while considering the native population’s attitude toward annexation and the long process needed to address it.
Hor Poul Lienberg, once a prominent legislator with wide financial interests, argues that annexation demands serious, well argued responses rather than the theatrical tomfoolery common in the new journalism. He frames the current campaign as information and conciliatory discussion, not chorus of slogans or insults.
At the regular meeting of Hawaiian Lodge No. 21 F and A M officers were elected for the coming term. Worshipful Master A Gilfillan Senior Warren J M Little, Junior Warden J L Spalding, Treasurer W M Giffard, Secretary T C Porter, marking the tenth term for Giffard and Porter. Harmony Lodge L O C E also chose new officers: Noble Grand C T Rodgers, Vice Grand Paul J Voetler, Secretary George A Turner, Treasurer J A Magoon, Trustees W O Atwater J C Lorenzen L CG Ables. with one exception all were re-elected.
Public confidence in the purity and general excellence of SxartLe Bren grows daily endorsed as a wholesome nourishing tonic drink made from the finest hops and malt. Available on tap or in bottles at the Criterion Saloon.
A brief note promotes transparent photo colors that let the image show through while coloring. It claims no skill is needed and mentions King iron as the only item for sale.
The San Francisco retailer showcases a two to four quart dual chamber coffee pot with inner lift out chamber and adjustable cloth filter. Benefits include full extraction, quick straining, heat retention, lifetime durability, and zero sediment. Also offered are earthenware tea pots and new tea strainers with a full line of tin and agate kitchenware.
A San Francisco based importer touts pure fresh game fish and delicacies from France and the United States. They claim direct buying saves profit and promise a larger Christmas stock and timely steamer arrivals. Orders are urged before the holiday rush and Christmas trees for children are mentioned.
Wall, Nichols Go. acts as Santa’s agents in Honolulu offering a French doll to the child under ten who writes the most original letter. Entries may be mailed or placed in the store letter box from Nov 25 to Dec 24, judged by Honolulu press representatives, with the doll on display in a show window during the period.
After weeks of waiting for the S. G. Wilder shipment, WW. Dimond's announces its holiday display will open within 24 hours. The store expanded by doubling show counters on the second floor to showcase cut glass wares and a hundred other gift items including chafing dishes, decanters, lamps, shades, and onyx tables.
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