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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1897
Page
1
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is promoted as a universal remedy for coughs bronchitis sore throat influenza and incipient consumption. The ad claims it soothes inflamed membranes breaks up mucus and induces sleep, stressing its value as a family emergency medicine and its usefulness for croup whooping cough and other pulmonary troubles of the young.
The Regimental bar contest reports seven silver and fifteen bronze bars awarded since Friday afternoon. Top scorers include Sergeant Burnette of Company D with 46 points and Captain Bergstrom of D with 88, followed by Kiester of E also at 88. Other notable finishers include Dahlstrom of F at 87 and Morse of G at 39, with many entries across F, G, and A units.
About 386 people attended the Christmas tree exercises at the Portuguese Mission church on Miller Street on Friday evening. W. A. Bowen, Sunday school superintendent, directed the program of 28 numbers including songs recitations dialogues and appropriations. A Merry Christmas monument was created by the children as a feature.
The quarterly review at the Portuguesa Mission Sunday School was held yesterday in the infant department to the main room. Superintendent Bowen led the exercises with Rev Mr Soares examining the classes. J M Lewis of Palama chapel gave the customary graduating address to the graduates.
The finance officials led by F Carter extended a loan to the asylum guards and staff on Christmas day. The distribution spread under the trees on the grounds, and the event was described as a refined affair. Patients at the institution were invited to enjoy the treats.
The church on Fort Street hosted a Friday evening service conducted by B. W. Damon with Myf Damon present. The exercise or exposition appears in both English and Chinese, reflecting a bilingual observance.
Rumors from Washington and San Francisco describe Senate Foreign Affairs hesitancy on Hawaii annexation, with Reed and Morrill cited as possible opponents. Reports note Supreme Court hearings in Hawaii cases and a string of civil and criminal actions in District Court, plus foreign policy updates from Berlin and Shanghai.
Interior office opened tenders at noon today for a new stone crusher with five sections. Five bids were received. total bids ranged around $10,000 for the entire contract.
Fragmentary text mentions firing, best wa and biking powder with a money back promise. No clear entities or outcomes present.
E O Hall and Son report early calendar shipments are delayed after the Peking carried calendars that were wrecked and burned. They expect a replacement order by the first mail and hope to have calendars before February ends.
The Anchor remains under P.T. Ryan with William Carlyle in support. Beattle beer on draught is available along with top whiskies including John Dewar’s Scotch. A full stock of liquors and wines is kept on hand.
A Cabinet meeting heard Washington telegrams and letters on annexation, with some forecasts discouraging and others encouraging. The consensus holds the situation similar to three weeks ago, reflecting ongoing debate and resolve among officials.
Shela teaches on Kouni as Mabel Banter comes back to the W. Gi. Hall to stir up events at the hall. The scene centers on local figures and a small town dispute over yesterday’s routine.
A terse telegram from Washington downplays a suppression issue, framing it more favorably than the typical prone reports suggest. The message implies a softer approach or mischaracterized significance, inviting caution about broader interpretations of the incident.
The article reports that sugar trust influence failed to weaken the Hawaiian treaty in the Senate. It cites William E Curtis saying most Republicans will back Administration aims, with Hoar and Morrill unlikely to oppose. Democrats Morgan Gorman Mane supportive, House Republicans split, and passage anticipated. Critics accuse sugar interests of shameless vote buying.
Government and Bishop estate agree on a purchase price of B1200 for Fainte Kiln point below Hishmark An exchange with Allen includes a street border transfer. Settlement with Emmes estate for part of the property. Government plans a new wharf at the point early next year.
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