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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1895
Page
1
A historical note recounts an exchange or transition from the last to the first in a sequence dated 1896, with named entities including Nomethine and Juventus. The fragment implies a sporting or organizational shift, framed in period language.
Surgeon General Wy man urges a national hospital for leprosy with federal funding, likely on the Pacific Coast near San Francisco, to consolidate care and prevent disease spread. The proposal cites immigration and public health arguments, notes state and municipal calls for centralized control, and discusses possible asylum use for difficult cases.
Last night the Sharpshooters voted unanimously to keep Lieutenant W. E. Wall in his post rather than run for First Lieutenant of Company D. Wall declined the election offer, thanked the group, and chose to remain an officer and member of the Sharpshooters of Hawaii.
The tug Eleu brought in a schooner believed to be the missionary Robert W. Logan overdue from San Francisco. Capt Bray and crew with wives travel with two passengers. The logan left San Francisco November 19 and reached the islands last Saturday. The ship will likely stay two weeks, no contraband found, and no stores taken aboard. A building lot sale at Ponchaostnow proceeds with several lots sold to Mrs Cruga, Dr C B Wood, and Ralph Turner.
The article reports Mis Dr. McLennan remains in a precarious state this afternoon at 2 o clock. Nellie McLennan is improving rapidly and expected to recover from the accident's effects in a few days.
A grand dance at the Benton residence on December 7 1895 featured electric lighting, elaborate decor, and a fashionable crowd from Hamakua and nearby districts. Hosts Mr and Mrs Benton and Mrs Madden led hospitality while numerous guests in elegant dress mingled, danced, and enjoyed late refreshments into midnight.
At a company gathering last night, First Lieutenant J M Kea was elected captain following Henry Kain's death. Second Lieutenant Charles Wilcox was named first lieutenant, with Joseph Morne agos also elected. A proficiency board led by Majors Jones and McLeod and Captain Comers will examine the new officers.
Vi delegates from the American Board of Foreign Missions arrived in Honolulu aboard the China, met by Chief Justice Judd and Rev. Dr. Hyde. They toured government buildings and schools, dined at Central Union church parlors, and heard remarks from Rev. Dr. Prie ford and President Dole before departing for the steamer.
The Board of Education announced a series of staff moves. Osmer Abbott becomes principal of Labainaluna with J. D. Lenhart as vice principal, Mrs. Abbott as assistant, and Mrs. Duwas named High School assistant. Miss Crane resigned. Night school teacher J. Lightfoot starts January 6. Alice Winter becomes principal of Ookala. Misa Bylgin William named fifth assistant at Honokau. Nora Rickard promoted to fourth assistant. J O G McCartiey of Walple resigns due to ill health. Honorary life diploma granted Ariuateong Smith.
The steamer Ghia endured a three day storm one day overdue from Yokohama. The ship, less seaworthy than China, rode out waves and heavy seas with 70 tons of coal jettisoned overboard. Passengers praised Captain Sunbury and officers. Oriental steerage and 38 Japanese laborers were quarantined for seven days before departing for San Francisco at 6 o'clock with two local passengers aboard.
Mrs C M Walton wife of the Pahala plantation manager died this morning of consumption at the Angas residence on Richards street. Husband rode 66 miles from Pahala to Hilo in six hours to be with her. Funeral from the Angas residence tomorrow at 3 o'clock conducted by Kier and Birnie. Maiden name Emon Towne born April 15 1856 in Boxford Massachusetts. She leaves a son aged four or five.
The Salvation Army event drew attendees in Honolulu and Hilo with Emile Adjutant Egner presenting program details. Reported figures include 48,227 total attendances, 671 open air meetings, 634 hours visiting, 80 200 sales, 4 950 children at meetings, 353 converions, 28 soldiers on roll, and an average officer salary of 92 65 per week.
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