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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
6
A real estate prospectus describes Kaiulani Tract on the east side of Kalihi Valley with Pearl Harbor views from Honolulu. Soil is deep with no stones, water will be laid before building, and a Kaiulani park memorial space will be set aside. Lots offered at the lowest prices with applications received at the office in order.
Notice states that W G Irwin & Co Ltd have been appointed resident for agents for the Hawaiian Islands for Royal Insurance Company of Liverpool Alliance Assurance Company London Scottish Union and National Insurance Company Edinburgh Alliance Marine and General Insurance Company London Mr John S Walker to be associated on the business as general agent and attorney at Medcraft 13781m.
New York December 16 British forces action in the Boer war sparked protest from Charles Pierce of the On Page State after he learned a shipment of oeme and ammunition from Bridgeport to South Africa was sent. Pierce cited Dr Hendrick Muller noting 6 million cartridges and other aid to the British government and received a Washington reply denying State Department action in wartime belligerent trade.
London December 19 scenes at the War Office reveal daily crowds of women awaiting casualty lists with palpable emotion. A rich fringe and a worn woman are shown carried from the room as officials post lists on a green board to inform the public quickly. Washington December 16 reports unsettled rumors spreading among coastal towns about defeats and a potential peace prelude. The Brooklyn wins Manila race. New Orleans sails from Singapore to Manila. The Anchor Saloon advertises cocktails and Rainier Beer. In court, attorney Creighton seeks delay to obtain quarantine permits for documents.
If you are fond of pictures drop in for Copley and London prints at KING Bi 440 Hotel street. Honolulu Messenger Service provides air and pack delivery by a reliable driver. Carriage painting offered at yards, with weekly rates. Various sewing machines advertised. pricing and details partial from the historical notice.
Notices warn of strict quarantine boundaries in Honolulu as government schools reopen Tuesday after a prior postponement. The Board of Health orders, issued December 28 1869, restrict entry to the designated quarantined district and require authorization to move in or out.
A catalog of holiday foods and treats arrives in Honolulu featuring objects such as Mistletoe Cauliflower Nut cheese and Camembert selections. The listing highlights fancy fruits and cheeses including Neni Fancy Navel Oranges Lemons Grapes Apples Pineapple Swiss Cheese and Gmenhagers Chocolates. Chickens Geese and Turkeys are also noted among the offerings as the largest assortment yet brought to the city.
A brief notice reports an exchange handling letters of oar with all parts issued. The itemized actions include purchase and sale of components, with governing terms noted in the public record. The transaction appears to involve parties trading the full set of issued letters and related parts.
Transact a General Banking and Exchange Business. Letters of Credit issued, available in all principal cities worldwide. Interest on fixed deposits as of January 1 1898: 6 months five percent, 12 months four percent.
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