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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1897
Page
4
The message notes a January 17 observance of the 674 National Holiday for government workers across the Republic. It references Minister JA King of the Interior and dates including December 81 196 and January 1 1897, with mentions of water works, payments due, and related notices for public utilities and authorities.
Representative Loud of California explains his reasons for introducing the Sparling enable bill. He argues Spalding holds the only concession to land a cable on Hawaii and warns of broader implications if the bill fails. He says the measure serves American and Hawaiian interests and cautions against partisan manipulation in Washington.
Senator Chandler renews devotion to annexation, favors Hawaii’s entrance. He suggests a visit to the islands and aims to become a sensible, well-meaning friend. A Cuban independence recognition issue stirred Senate discussion with uncertain outcomes and possible withdrawal signals.
The article explains the then common practice of using a home phone handset by lifting the ear piece to the ear and dialing a number to connect through Central. It notes etiquette around reciprocal inquiries and etiquette of disconnecting, claiming service improvements will occur after new material arrives. It references the Central office and the idea of being connected via a wife’s number in some exchanges.
Judge Carter overruled the demurrer in the bid to foreclose mortgage in the suit Poronbelo et al v Pourmey et al. Attorneys Croighton & Corea for plaintiffs, McCarthy for defendants. Other filings include motions to dissolve injunctions, petitions to sell real estate, and a guardianship sale order in Spooner v Rice and related cases. The Hawaii Supreme Court enters into the third day of the Levy bankruptcy appeal after a brief.
Ex queen Liliuokalani travels on the Southern Pacific Bunnet Limited from San Francisco via New Orleans to Boston for Christmas with Mrs Ellen Graham and a small party. She denies any interview and says she is a deposed queen seeking privacy amid public interest.
Timely Topics urges business savers to buy Colorado Brand lubricants for the sugar season. It touts Diamond C Cylinder Oil Colorado Cylinder Oil Extra Valve Oil Red Seal Valve Oil Engine Oil Dynamo Oil and Machinery Oils as best and cheapest, plus a full line of plantation mill lubricants and hand painted sixty gallon oil containers that save costs.
Land sale for Waikiki property to be sold at public auction in the sales rooms at corner of Fort and Queen streets. Magnificent beachfront residence with excellent bathing, cocoa nut trees and lawn grass. Plan available at auction room. inquire to W. S. Luce, Auctioneer.
Detective Koapa and bia men raided a suspected location near the Mua Man churchyard and arrested four Chinese. The bank yielded about 80 in email change and tickets in Hawaiian and Chinese. The Chinese were charged as agents in conducting a lottery but were bailed out by friends at 250 each.
Tomorrow January 6 is a holy day of obligation known as Epiphany when the Infant Jesus is revealed to the Magi from the East. Low Masses at 6 7 and 6 30 a.m. as usual. high pontifical Mass at 10 30 a.m. with rosary and benediction at 3 p.m.
WW. DIMOND reports direct from the factory a fine assortment of French china with two new stock patterns offering single pieces or ten dozen for replacements at low cost. Also showcased are decorated toilet sets on fine crockery to adorn wash stands. A Miss French exhibit at Gulu College displayed pupil works rivaling professional pieces abroad. The stock opened recently includes varied pieces and sizes, all designed for decoration and kept affordable.
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