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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
8
Promoter Nigel Jackson plans a Honolulu boxing card at the Asahi Theater with ten scrapers and a main event to unfold soon. Promoter notes a tough market for paydays, with ring earnings differing by fighter and many demanding upfront pay before stepping into the ring.
The YMCA basketball team suffered a 36 to 4 defeat last night in a championship series game watched by a large crowd. Key players Biart, Marcailing, and Rleese starred for the winning side, while Unt sagredation led the losers. Standings show E ahead and C dropping, with more games planned Monday and a big baseball event at Kapiolani Park next Sunday featuring Corks vs crew of the Wilhelmina for $100.
In Tacoma Keb tmf, 1200 attendees plus more names on petitions protested Mayor AV Fawcett after the municipal commission halted the Lester Martin fight. The decision followed prior arrangements and a large crowd had gathered, drawing widespread protest and criticism from reformers and others against allowing the bout.
The article notes King conceding a fair defeat to Kaen at the marathon distance. It praises Kaen as the best man in the world over that distance. The editor highlights the sportsmanlike spirit and hints at a rematch after twenty miles of track.
Impressive ceremonies yesterday unveil a monumental statue of President McKinley in front of McKinley High School. The design by Gordon Osborne features a towering bronze figure, funded by public donations from Hawaii. Notables including Judge Sanford and Rev. Westervelt spoke, while two boys pulled the cords to reveal the plaque as crowds watched, with discussion of building a memorial park and school naming.
A sequence of notices lists events from Athletic Park on Sunday February 26 with Biegely Raves and the Japanese Dealers Association, through March 1 Wall Cap Tournament, March 4 fights at Asahi Theater, March 9 meeting for Osha Baseball League, March 10 Grammar School Track Meet, March 45 Hall Cup Tournament begins, and March 26 Anna Haletwa Row Race at Awa Mark with promoter Jackson noted.
The piece discusses how advertising cooks and advertising chefs use attractive phrases to entice buyers. It contrasts ordinary ads with ones that spark broader interest, arguing strong, appealing copy draws the general reader and increases purchases beyond those already seeking the item.
The text extols Min with praise for intelligence perseverance and judgment while noting the trust of peers and concern for family. It lauds private integrity and devotion to his invalid wife, describing deep sympathy among friends. The principal M. M. Beothaf of McKinley High responds with a pointed pledge to guard Handits as a petition.
An antiquated advertisement describes nervous dyspepsia and related remedies, listing various ingredients and formulations. It mentions a price of 2.50 per box and references a mail order company, with scattered names and locations embedded in the damaged text.
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