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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
1
From January to June 1st 1895 Macfarlane and Co sole agents for G H Mamm and Co for the Hawaiian Islands publish a period notice detailing agency arrangement and territorial coverage.
A notice promises 250 dollars to any person connected with The Commercial Advertiser or the Hawaiian Gunette Company who reveals a line of immoral publicity in the December issue. Judgment on the matter to be given by the New York Morning Journal the Evening Post or the Times. Submissions due within sixty days.
The Senate opens at 10 am in the Executive Building with Wilder presiding. notices to introduce bills on opium regulation and street improvements in Hilo are filed. House officers are elected and committees named. opium license auctions set at up to 20 000 on Oahu and 15 000 on Maui and Hawaii. Senate discusses revenue from opium, rules, and seating arrangements. session adjourns to 10 am tomorrow.
The final papers awarding the contract to George W Lincoln were signed in Architect Ripley s office this morning. Construction begins tomorrow with lumber on the ground and work focused on preserving the standing walls. The building will be finished by August or September with 1000 seats, modern stage features, and six large boxes, contract price near 23000 dollars.
The Hawaii senatorial election case was before the Supreme Court with Thurston urging the court to hear both Holstein and Young petitions together to determine who was elected for the Island of Hawaii. The court took the matter under advisement as counsel for petitioners and respondents were noted.
The newly appointed Japanese Viscount Consul to San Francisco, Hisumgatahid Fepane Vie Com Mr. Fanakoshi, arrived in the city signaling a fresh phase in Japan United States diplomatic ties amid ongoing regional events.
A Lahaina accident after a carriage ran away left Mr and Mrs Abbott unconscious. Dr Armitage and Dr Davidson responded as Kinau letters conveyed the news from Lahaina. Wirths circus manager J J Cameron recuperated, praising Dr Ryder. Senator Waterhouse said liquor commission not ready to report. Public funds agent J F Brown announced a sale of three Jotas in Waianae for March 31 with hotelUse requirement. Piano maker G S Harrison advertised factory references and Hawaii News Co outlets for Ondine.
Andrew Cox and a group of special officers raided a native woman Kakau’s house near Silva rice plantation to crack a Chinese gambling ring. About forty Chinese fled through a rear door, opening fire during the pursuit. A Chinese shooter wounded Deputy Cox in the leg, Dr. Reid removed the ball, and the Chinese warned of further action. Cox left under terms arranged by Dr. Reid, while authorities considered charges against the Chinese.
Evangelist Romig preached a powerful sermon on sin with clear deductions from Moses and Israelite history. He warned that disobedience bears inevitable judgment, citing biblical imagery of the brazen serpent and urging repentance. Singer Harvell performed a moving solo and the congregation sang with spirit.
Deputy-Marshal Hitchcock issues notice that a police officer who fails to pay personal taxes for 1895 by March 1 will be dropped from the force.
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