11 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1897
Page
1
The Evening Bulletin issue provides a faded postal subscription note from 210 King Street Honolulu Hawaii. It mentions monthly rates, payment in advance, and a P O box contact. The fragmentary text records a general subscription and address details with unclear dates.
An advertisement promotes Ayers Sarsaparilla as a reliable alterative and tonic. It asserts effectiveness for scrofula boils ulcers and various skin disorders it also supports digestion liver function nerves and general health. The copy touts wide demand and superiority over other blood purifiers.
An old notice promotes piano tuning and repairing services by B Harrison, highlighting experience and first class artistry. It claims reliable piano and organ work with guaranteed results and a prompt response from the Honolulu area. The Honolulu Sanitarium at 1082 King Street advertises a quiet, homelike plan with trained nurses and physical therapies.
Report from Honolulu dated January 10 1897 covers the inter regimental match at Creedmoor with Private W H Smith scoring 44 leading the field, Captain Schaefer miscounting a shot, Colonel Fisher and Sergeant Kilvin noted as top marksmen, and Colonel McLean urging Colonel Macdonald to surpass the Americans. Weather favored good shooting despite wind and water reflections on the range.
This afternoon Wilder Broomship Company employees presented Commodore George Sphekley with a purse of money. He is to use it to buy a Hawaiian flag during a trip to the Coast to fetch the company’s new steamer. Viggo Jacob delivered an accompanying address.
E A Galaspo longtime Pearl City restaurateur dies recently. His widow and three children were brought from Ewa this morning. The woman is to be examined for insanity and one child may be sent to Kalibi as a leper suspect.
A controversial excerpts from a Japanese source argue for bold overseas expansion to extend Japanese influence and homeland emigration in the Pacific and Americas. It critiques Spanish ties in the Philippines and calls for a Minister Plenipotentiary in Hawaii to protect emigration interests. A separate note reports on the British cruiser Powerful achieving 24,886 horsepower in a forced-draught trial and steady 22,000 horsepower in a four-hour natural-draft run with favorable boiler performance.
Smt Lowe Hy the lant and Mr George EB Boardman learned the first steamer of the San Francisco and Yokohama Transportation Company would leave Yokohama around February 5 for San Francisco with a stop at this port en route. The exact sailing date and vessel name will be cabled to Honolulu agent Mr Noarding. San Francisco agents likely Chap man Co. Boardman believes the line will attract small shippers at both ends, highlighting Hone Inula as a growing port.
The Tillie K Blurback met a terete hurricane 2 North in the North Atlantic. Sails blown away, mizzzen topmast and yards lost, gale lasting into the next two days. Starbuck completed voyage in HG days and sugar cargo undamaged. Also a band concert program listed for Emma Square with selections from Rimulences and Pavority Menidion Hawai.
In Judge de la Vergne's court this morning about a half dozen defendants faced charges. One man received thirty days for opium possession, another named Chris Bing was fined fifty dollars for the same offense. Abram and Ab Bing were fined ten dollars each for gambling, while Chu Kong and Pin Chow paid twenty five dollars each for possessing chafa tickets. Dozens of other opium cases were set for trial on the lathe.
A New York Times despatch argues that despite resentments over Britain’s land grabs and tariffs, free markets and colonization reflect Britain’s global business instincts. The piece contends Britain civilizes through commerce, with profits from colonies aiding national interests and the shipper’s ethos intact.
The Kindergarten Association meeting on Friday drew a large attendance and school reports showed solid progress. Portuguese and Japanese schools are crowded, and the Palm Beach area opens a new program under Miss Bookey. The Kwa plantation adds a dedicated building for the kindergarten directed by the association with plantation funding. The association thanks Mr Lowrie for his personal support and Miss Lawrence for training progress. Donations from Mrs Crabbe and Mr and Mrs Cooke, plus other supporters, bolster the fonds as many friends outside formal ties contribute.
Mr N O Harlan and Mr Mike Belt Eliott will wed today at the residence of Rev DP Birnie at 5 pm. Miss Elliott has recently arrived from the Colonies and Mr Harlan works forCatle & Cooks.
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