04 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1897
Page
1
The readable text appears as fragmented OCR with stray words and no coherent event, names, places, or dates to summarize into a factual card. No identifiable person or organization can be confirmed from the fragment.
A discussion among maritime figures centers on cable communications from San Francisco to Honolulu and the value of rapid telegraphs for orders and refitting vessels. They weigh costs against weeks saved, noting Honolulu as a convenient Pacific port for ships bound to Portland Australia China or the United Kingdom.
Reverent obituary from Honolulu notes the 1890 deaths of longtime island residents and natives, including Joseph Nawahi and David Pos. It honors their service to Hawaii and laments the lonely years for the living ka manina community. The piece closes with a call for kindness and support for the elderly remaining residents.
In Clyde navigation days a Renfrew bound steamer bogged in mud. The skipper, angered by delays, shouted at a girl fetching water, promising to warm her if she spilled a drop. The tale reflects harsh language used amid tide delays and river traffic.
The Board of Education approved numerous staff moves and salary increases across Hawaii schools. Changes include Miss Mary McKinley to Lanpaluehue, Miss Mile Morris as Waihee assistant, J. Kealaiho to Kulana, Flora Smith to Washes, Helen Severaned to Hilo Union, Florence Richardson to Hilo Select, Samuel Amaln to Alae, and S100 yearly raise for Hane, principal at Masrichonl, plus $360 raise for M. Mills at Napoopoo.
Keele held a festive Christmas Eve at Mr Prod Hayseldons residence with Mrs B D Heapy leading school children in carols. The 12 foot Hawaiian tree filled the dining room with fragrance and hundreds of lights. Presents filled the tree as nearly the island population gathered, with many gifts for absentees on other islands.
Early report summarizes Honolulu deaths in December with 54 total deaths. It lists age groups from under five to over seventy, and notes nationalities including Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, British. The text records per thousand mortality and mentions specific local figures.
A compact title page for an 80 page pamphlet compiling personal places of interest and a street, wharf, park, church, and business directory for Houalala. The book fits a breast pocket and serves as a convenient memory aid for visitors leaving the islands. Typography is described as fairly legible.
Members of the Y P S of Christian Endeavor Kalaupapa extend gratitude for Christmas gifts from the Y PLS of Christian Endeavor Honolulu Hawaiian News Co Henry May Co Hollister Co Hart Co Theo H Davies Co and ae ae akae PLS C B Kalaupapa Per Wa Treasurer Kalaupapa Dec 31 1896 Also Palama Grocery promotes New Year grocers bargains and affordable prices Celestinia shoppers praised by H Cannon Palama Grocery opposite Railway Depot King St Tel 755.
The British bark Velocity of 616 grow and 491 net tonnage was auctioned in Hongkong and bought by Nils Moller of Shanghai for 89600. The vessel belonged to the estate of the late Captain Martin, who for years owned and personally sailed her between Hongkong and Honolulu.
A miscellany of court actions and notices including a private sale stipulation for a property, partition suits involving M. F. Scott and Nettie L. Scott, a partition report in a Koloa Sugar Company case, a desertion case against Gr. Bohunine, and a jury waiver decision in Spooner v Spooner Rice. The San Francisco Call comments on royal travel plans and railroad competition over the queen’s Eastbound departure.
Anticipating McKinley’s election and the tariff shift, American industry protection is said to be felt already. Wool is expected to be taxed, with East merchants rushing to import from Australia before Cleveland leaves office. The Mariposa carried a large Boston-bound consignment and more Sydney departures in the coming months promise big shipments. Early wool sales aim to beat any future tax.
Local notice announces Jos W Bergstrom as sole agent for Wateroome at G West's Masonic Temple and Thram's Book Store for tuning and repairing, with telephone 87 listed for contact.
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