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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1897
Page
4
A Honolulu Evening Bulletin summary notes multi group unity for charity New Year baseball game planned and praised. Coast reports Japan’s line to San Francisco begins soon with Pacific Mail, plus more steam calls. Ontario cattle testing instructor sees high demand under government oversight as stock owners seek TB relief. Credit given to authorities and stockmen for efforts.
In an interview regarding a sensational book on New York politics, Ross Croker claims Tammany Hall prevented the people’s will yet the people won. He argues the base was correct though Tammany lacked a majority vote, as the majority aligned with faction’s idols and bullheaded leadership.
Citizens demand a state action to abolish the Mutual Telephone Company franchise amid chronic inefficiency. They cite failed connections, wrong numbers, noisy lines, and rude treatment by “Central” as proof the system is a rent device. A telephonic system replacing the current firm is urged to restore service.
Bishop Hofman, a Catholic missionary visiting British Columbia on the way to Rome, claims his Chansi district field holds the richest gold deposits. Chinese miners work to bedrock with primitive methods, hoarding wealth as outsiders are barred from digging.
In harsh frontier lore a figure called the foreign devil is feared as outsiders seek the Klondike. Courageous souls who endure Arcbe terrors and privations will seek paths to overcome a celestial dragon guarding a golden inn.
Jailor Low summons Rev Timoteo from Karunakapili church to comfort Noa as he faces execution at 9 40 Monday inside the jail. The ceremony will be private with law officers and two disinterested signers, likely press representatives. The rope is being prepared to hang by the method used here.
The New Zealand Herald reports that the Ministry proposals lay before Parliament to renew the San Francisco mail service for one year with 87 500 guaranteed minimum, reduce Auckland to San Francisco days to 19 from 20, and establish a four weekly Wellington to Vancouver service also at 87 500 minimum with 21 days voyage. The contract would run December 1, 1897 to March 31, 1899. The Herald criticizes the move as expedient for the government, arguing it undermines permanence and may deter new steamers, noting the long San Francisco route history and labeling the Vancouver plan speculative.
Second Lieutenant Spillner of the Mounted Patrol is promoted to first lieutenant to replace Dunbar who has been discharged. Charles Huston rises from the ranks to second lieutenant after years in the United States cavalry noted as a competent man.
Dr and Mrs Alvarez were aboard the steamship La Gascogne when a mid Atlantic storm struck delaying the ship a day. For hours it seemed the vessel would be lost as decks were swept and bridge supports torn away by heavy seas.
Town rumor claimed H H Hackford and Co offered first class Doric tickets to San Francisco at 875. Inquiry at their offices showed the rumor was utterly false. A warrant was issued this afternoon for ex mounted patrolman Dunbar, accused of a serious crime.
By order of M A Gonanlvos Ane sigtee of the Bankrupt Entiste of MT Lavinho F will sell at Public Auction at my Salesroom Qaven street on Saturday Dec 1 1897.
Cornwell residence at 33 Queen Street in Honolulu, occupied by Mim. The 4.7 acre estate features a two story wall dwelling with drawing dining and bedrooms, modern plumbing, cottages, stables, carriage houses, and tropical grounds with a valley stream. Largest and finest residence offered at public sale to close estate. apply at the office.
The store touts a strong line of dolls including the Doll Line in three inch to thirty sizes, dressed or undressed, with accessories like heads, arms, hats, and shoes. A wide array of toys for boys and girls, books by popular authors, Dresden and Crepe Tissue papers, wire leaves, and craft supplies fill the display window and stockroom. Orders receive faithful attention.
Untitled fragment mentions Stalloxen Ere Ere and Brewer s Block with a Fort Biwoet location. No clear event or action is shown.
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