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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1896
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR item notes a designation to the United States with room 7AN and a dated reference “Ist, 1895” likely indicating a first to Jones. The readable text is sparse and lacks full context or actions.
Macfarlane and Co are noted as role agents for G H Mumm and Co for the Hawaiian Islands. The line ends with the number 124th, indicating a possible ledger or designation. No further context is provided.
The piece reports Kamachatka letters dated 1819 announcing King Jammeamoa of the Sandwich Islands died in 1819. It describes a six foot ocean rise and fall near Owaihi, Jammeamea’s deathbed, and the appointment of his son Reo-reo, educated in Europe, as successor. It notes Jammeamea left half a million jagged jiastres and half a million in goods, and that he subdued all the islands after Vancouver's 1795 visit. The account reflects early Western misrenderings of names and places.
The Kiloham Art League issued invitations for a reception honoring artist W. H. Hilliard and his sister Mrs. Anna Truwball. A musical program is planned by members of the tie and Mr. Hilliard will give a short talk on art. Donald L. Monroe, a deceased Presbyterian minister in Jockton, Cal., runs a faith care hospital at his home. Miss Fannie Parker, singer with Oakland First Baptist Church choir, has been missing for a week. She is 27 and not romantic, and would not elope.
A sensational 19th century chronicle describes Paris Boulevard de Clichy with the Cabaret du Neant. Deadly theatrics feature undertaker waiters, coffins as tables, and a coffin ritual with a decaying volunteer. The show blends death imagery with lively nightlife, drawing foreign visitors seeking risqué entertainment.
Ashford’s stables are ordered sold at public auction after a Hawaii Supreme Court hearing. The case involves Alima M. Kahananui and V. V. Ashford relating to claims assigned to the defendant. Bid before noon Friday at the upset price of 8475. Piipilani stands trial for larceny in fourth degree for stealing a quilt, mosquito net, and spurs, while divorce hearings proceed in the second court.
In Beni Germany a private funeral was held at the late Ambassador Runyon's residence with only family and embassy staff present. Mrs Runyon, grief stricken, was escorted in by her son in law. The coffin was moved to a vault at the American church after a brief service. A prayer was offered by Rev Dickie of St Georges Church. August Morris 66 died at Teen s Hospital of consumption after years tending yachts for President Dole Wilcox and others. Funeral service set for this afternoon from the hospital.
A Boston area wire service summary recounts the sinking of the steamer J W Hawkins with 75 to 100 men bound for Cuba and the rescue of survivors by vessels including the Helen H Benedict and Alice B Cromby. General Garcia reports substantial arms losses as the Hawkin sank forty five miles southeast of Barnegat after a night crossing.
Mr Gladstone letters on the Armenian question condemn the Sultan’s murderous rule and call for prayers. The British Government issues two blue books containing consular dispatches and Armenian Commission proceedings, with continuation on page four.
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