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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
1
A fragment mentions a tranquil facility at Kellogg with references to traines Nurem Shaan and a “Bwedigh Movement” alongside baths electricity and physical training. Supers may involve P eight pages and a superintendent.
A Honolulu sale of a late 19th century Hawaiian stamp album, donated by Dr. Charles H. Wetmore for a Hilo church, drew top collectors T. G. Thrum W. M. Giffard C. A. Brown F. L. Stole and Hustace Jr. The haul included rare 1852 stamps and a 18 cent variant, both valued by Scott at 87 450 each. The auction netted far beyond expectations and confirmed the stamps’ genuineness and historic use, with the buyer noting unique postmarks proving authenticity.
A 1897 reminiscence describes purchases of letter stamps and related Hawaiian postal artifacts. It notes pages in Hawaiian Annuals, mentions Rev E Bond posting cancellations, and cites H M Whitney as a former postmaster general and authority on early Hawaii stamps and postal service.
In Adelaide a South Australian branch meeting heard KE Borchgrevink outline an Antarctic voyage seeking support from colonial geographical societies and possible government funds. He aims to hire or buy a whaler, depart London by September end with 12 companions, land sledges and provisions, and reach the south magnetic pole to aid navigation, planning a one year voyage with two years of provisions.
A San Francisco search of Butler’s baggage revealed a scrap stating Captain Lee Weller’s will was with London solicitor Mr. Donaldson, who confirms possession of Pap Lee Weller’s will made in 1880. Donaldson recalls a October 26 Sydney letter noting plans to leave for gold prospecting from Sydney.
A major blaze ripped through the Dominion Parliament buildings in Ottawa, starting yesterday afternoon and burning past midnight. Fire brigades fought the flames as hydrants failed, destroying the Mackenzie wing and south west tower, with water damage and loss concentrated in the old Western department building. The event highlights Ottawa as the early seat of the Canadian government, with grand Stalisn Gothic architecture valued at millions and housing a vast library.
Large crowd of elderly residents attended the funeral of Warren Goodnan at Central Union church yesterday afternoon. Reverends D P Birnie S E Bishop and O H Gulick led services. A special sextet including Mrs A F Judd Mrs Walbridge Albert Judd and W Forbes provided music. Rev S G Lop delivered a tribute. Masons escorted the body to Nansen cemetery with police and cadet escort for the rites, body placed in the Paton vault pending arrival of the deceaseds son from Hawaii for future disposition.
Sir J J Thurston, governor of Fiji and British Commissioner for the Western Pacific, died at sea on the Mianora voyage to Melbourne after seeking special treatment. He arrived with his family in Sydney on February 3, with his son granted a British government position and influence among Polynesian communities.
The Government band will give a concert at the Hawaiian hotel this evening featuring a program of marching and classical selections. Concertgoers are invited to attend as the troupe showcases a mix of patriotic airs and instrumental pieces.
Fragmentary report shows a big lace sale at Jordan's No 10 store in Atillon with odd prices and large quantity on a central store table. It mentions items offered at 250.5, 50c reduced to 5s and 0c with a claimed 75 percent cut across the lace line and invites customers to select.
A shipment of textiles including Art musting printed Lappel muslin Victoria Lawns India Linene and Persian Lawns arrives for late steamers and will be sold at the very lowest prices at Kerr's.
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