Quarantine Station lighting bid call Honolulu 1891
By authority the Board of Health Honolulu invites bids until eleventh hour Wednesday February 24 1891 for wiring and lighting at the Quarantine Station using the Hawaii and Government Company's system. Specifications available at the Board of Health office. Bid not binding to accept lowest bid. Charles Wilcos secretary board of health.
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E'Elnekoon
Hawaii~ Ao Givorrio Company
Board of Health
Bonet of Health
Charles Wilcos
Fragmented 1807 note on streets and government consent
An unclear 1807 communication discusses restructuring streets under a council approval dated February 4 INT. It mentions consultation with the Minister of the T ju regant and a government approval step before holding a ball court meeting, as recorded in a minute. The text is garbled but preserves names such as KING and references to officials and timing.
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Executive Council
Notlew
Legation
Labor and servitude in Hawaii and U S parallels
A 1897 article discusses the Arago decision, noting sailors may be jailed for refusing duties while other workers are discharged. It argues Hawaii’s labor system mirrors American coercion, cites contract labor in iron industries and Western wheat farms, and compares Chinese labor camps to sustain vast fruit ranches under single management.
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Kawaii
Supreme Court of the
United States
Hawaii
South
Western States
Hawaii Labor Conditions and Annexation Debate
The passage discusses contract labor, migration of workers between plantations, and the use of labor protections to prevent desertions as sugar cane harvests peak. It notes evils in U S and Hawaii labor systems, the Hawaiian public’s cautious reform stance, and argues annexation should not be weighed down by labor issues, as Hawaii could become fully Americanized.
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Emall Entiere
Cincolns
United States
Hawaii
Great Republic
Grand Concerts Aim To Form Honolulu Choral Society
A notice signed by D W Yarndley calls all Honolulu choral groups to a High School meeting tomorrow to form a city choral society with a small admission to fund concerts. The project, backed by Minister Cooper, seeks regular performances to educate tastes and rival public band offerings. It urges broad participation to boost Honolulu as a musical metropolis and notes Planters Monthly will publish P Jones on Profit Sharing.
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D W. Yarndley
Honolulu
Cooper
P. ©. Jones
Promoters Propose Hawaiian Outdoor Cyclorama at Opera House
W T Porter, scenic artist, cites a plan for an outdoor cyclorama of a Hawaiian tour to be shown at the Opera House. He urges immediate consideration as the time for action is short and the cost to the public is about 1600 dollars.
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Hawaii
W. T. Porter
Opera House
Bunner
Porter
Privateers wets aoke propose theater aid plan
A fragmentary note questions if the aims of patrons would fund a performance for a cause at the theater. It suggests asking an influential person in that line to respond. The piece also proposes the Volcano House Company's directorate take the initiative and act.
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Wets
Aoke
Aimtears
Enoluln
Valcano House
Umpire Lapses Beget Dead Letters in Baseball Rules
A Jet Page note argues umpire failures to enforce established rules undermine baseball dignity. It laments key roles and regulations becoming inoperative and calls for strict enforcement rather than changing rules.
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Vmpires
News on Hawaii annexation doubts and Buffalo Beer relief
The article notes anxiety over Hawaii's annexation prospects and the public debate between monarchy supporters and annexation backers. Amid uncertainty, Buffalo Beer is described as here to stay, with continued availability at the Royal, Pacific, and Cosmopolitan Salons for patrons of all views.
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Republic of Hawaii
Royal
Rainy harbor scene on Colonial Steamer docked in town
A wet passenger and his Honolulu friend await customs near the gate as casual chatter mentions rain and a place called Baloon and a lunch spot serving Rainier, hinting at local color and a casual port-side exchange.
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Honolulu
Gillows
Baloon
Mikilan and Waianae Butter Now Available in Honolulu
Island Hutter presents Mikilan and Waianae Butter arriving fresh by rail direct from the dairy to Palama Grocery opposite the railway depot. The store advertises butter at 35e per pound, with Palama Grocery contact via telephone 765.
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Honolulu
Palama Grocery
Opposits
King Street
Cottage on Wilder avenue with stables and servant's quarters
A G-roomed cottage on Wilder avenue offers well groaned grounds with fruit and ornamental trees. One full set of furniture and a cooking stove may remain. apply to A V Gear, U0 King street.
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Wilder Avenue
Stuvet
Painter Sterling Prepares Roof Painting Quotes
Sterling, the painter, is prepared to quote prices on roof painting using a composition of sual tar and cement. He advertises the cheapest and best roof preparation in Honolulu. Goods arriving for lots steamers include Art musling and printed Lappel movin, Victoria Lawns, India Linens and Persian Lawns to be sold at Kerr's for very low prices.
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Sterling
Honolulu
Art Musling
Lappel Movin
Victoria
India
Kerr's
Fresh supply of New Process BLUE Flame Oil Stoves
Timely Topics announces arrival of New Process BLUE Flame Oil Stoves praised for blue flame no smoke or smell and safety. Golden Anvil Steel Range offered at reduced price now $50. Also new Pansy Stoves in 6, 7, and 8 sizes lauded as best value with latest improvements.
Lewis & Co Promotes Premium Groceries To Patrons
The shop boasts Armour's Sliced Bacon in tins as a top seller, with weekly demand near a dozen cases from about 1800 customers. It markets Block Butter at fifty cents per pound and California Creamery at 25 cents, plus California Pig Pork from select young pigs. Also recommends Salmon Bellies and Bloater Mackerel as delicacies with flexible kit sizes.
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Armour
California Creamery
California
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Office
the Board of Health
Minlater
Tnteriar
Daniel Logan
Everyhony
Jet
Ouroe
Island Hutter
Meme
Hawaiian Hardware Co. Limited
Spreckels’ Bank
Fort Street
Temple OF Fashion
Nuvanw Street
N. Fernandez
Notary Public
Orrica
Merchant Tivat
Campbell Block
Roar of J. 0
Cartas
Offlde
P.O
H.f.wichman
H. Hagepeld & CO
N. F. Burgess
CIA
Savings Bank
Claus Spreckels & Co
Oraus SprxcKus & Co
Hirth
Harmen
Olba
Requiem Maas
Lewis & Co
Lewis & Co, Grocers
Golden
Australia
Pupetertey + Co
J. M
Fort Bureet
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