Fiji sugar plantation and Japanese labor experiment failure
A Melbourne Leader correspondent recounts a Fiji sugar industry experiment with Japanese workers that failed after eight and a half months. The piece contrasts Fiji's outcome with Hawaii where diplomatic, medical, and supervisory measures helped maintain labor supply. It notes mortality, patient care, and eventual repatriation, while detailing local attitudes and recruitment controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Fiji
Hawaii
Beribert
Thrum's Annual 1896 Deferred Publication Notice
Notice announces delay of Thrum's Hawaiian Annual for 1896 due to mislaid editor's copy. The issue, a local institution for 22 years, promises statistics, almanac data, tourist information, and eclectic Hawaiian articles by scholars and curators, with appeal to patrons to send copies abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Brewer & Co
Danes B. Hannewell
Charlestown
Mari
W. T. Crigham
Kamehameha Museum
Haventi
Gener Atkinson
Colonial statesmen and laborers in Queensland report
A newspaper detail notes a misprint where the phrase Colonial statesmen of wealth appeared as Colonial statesmen aid men of wealth. Another error changed Javanese to Japanese, altering Minister Philp s quote. The piece mentions about 10 000 laborers in Queensland mostly Kanakas with a few Malays and Javanese and under 1000 Japanese. The Buberty holiday edition received a fluttering reception despite managerial issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philp
Queensland
Buberty
Carl Kiemmo Pleads Guilty in Hawaii Entry Case
Judge Wilcox accepts a guilty plea from Carl Kiemmo for entering Hawaii without a permit from the Foreign Office. Charles Creighton and A. G. Correa appear for the defendant and enter a guilty plea as charged. Government moves to advance the sentence pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Wilcox
Carl Kiemmo
Republic of Hawaii
Charles Creighton
A. G. Correa
Bubverbe for the Evento Boi LeTin plan
Bubverbe outlines a monthly yield of 75 sales for the Evento Boi LeTin project, detailing target volumes and revenue implications for the upcoming quarter. The note emphasizes steady production and market pacing to reach the monthly goal.
Timely Topics on the President of Venezuela and More
A humorously biased column profiles President Crespo of Venezuela as tall, abstemious, and a keen cattle rancher with leadership backbone. It jests about his possible picks for fine cutlery and hardware in Honolulu, praising a local supplier’s expansive stock and sales appeal, including knives, carving sets, and novelty items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crespo
Venezuela
Honolulu
Hawaiian Hardware Company
Australia
Islands
Grover Cleveland
The Modern Bath as A Reflection Of History And Luxury
The Boston Herald notes the rise of the modern bathroom, tracing its roots to Roman baths and Eastern origins. It contrasts lavish, artful fittings with hydropathic devices, praising clean living while describing New York and Boston tastes in porcelain, marble, and silver plumbing as symbols of urban elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven
Jaya
Sie
Europe
Eany Bonne
Kageldjal
Cleunlness
London
Paris
States
York
Boston
Boston Herald
Pole cornices for windows and doors at King Brow
Pole cornices ranging from four to ten feet in length offered with wood or brass trimmings at King Brow Horel Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Brow
Horel Street
Anniversary of Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial
The Samoa Timon notes the death anniversary of Robert Louis Stevenson marking a day of recollection for relatives and friends. Floral tributes were laid at his grave on the mountain, reflecting on his influence and the lasting impact of his writings during times of oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
Samoa
Timon
Stevenson
Simon
Europe
America
Dan Long
Berlin
Wirths eireia in Hawaii audience favors Mani visit
Wirth's eireia drew enthusiastic reception in Wailoku Mani with Hawaii and Mani patrons surpassing expectations. Wilder Co enabled all engagements, Hilo ladies adopt Hwan riding style and preferred it to side saddle. Mr Cameron returned to Honolulu to arrange future movements announced in the Butherix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirth
Wailoku
Mani
Mauger Cameron
Hawaii
Mani Bhave
Cirous
Hilo
Lales
Hwan
Cameron
Honolulu
Hewalinn Cycle Company Opens On Merchant Street
A new firm named Hewalinn Cycle Company has taken the lower portion of the old Bulletin premises on Merchant Street and started business this morning with a large stock of bicycles for rent by the hour, day, week, or month. Manager B. H. Phillips, from New York, oversees the concession with ladies and gents wheels in top order available at a moment's notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bas
Bulletin
Narrow tale of General William Mahone’s frostbitten leg
In a December 1864 Virginia hillside scene, General William Mahone, already described as small and thin, naps beside a tent. His enslaved servant Uncle Davy accidentally disturbs him, provoking a chase and a recounting of Mahone’s exceedingly slender naked leg shaking with cold. The story, attributed to the New York Mail and Express, captures a humorous moment amid war memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mahone
Virginia
Uncle Davy
Davy
Masoa Willian
New York Mail
Asproas
Monster Ship Potosi Claims World’s Largest Sailing Vessel
The Potosi, a German ship built in Luck lenbor yard and launched Janos last, is 426 ft 6 in long, 52 ft 5 in beam, 32 ft 9 in draft, with 6150 tons capacity. It uses 5,511,500 pounds of iron in its construction and will sail to the western coast of South America for saltpeter, carrying about 13,227 bags. A rail equivalent would require 600 double cars over three miles. The ship has thirty rig sails of canvas nearly two feet wide. all sails sewn would form a strip nearly one and a half miles long. It can carry as many people as Bremen’s city population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putosi
Lucklenbor
Janos
Wrstern
South America
Potosi
Bremen
Races Begin January 17 1686 with Honolulu Trots
A historic racing card lists multiple events including one mile and half mile handicaps, Hawaiian hardware trophy, and prize money. Entries number around two dozen with races for juveniles, weight for age, and free for all. The program notes special admittance, carriage access, and a streetcar service for race day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere Hig Raow
Valua
Firet Hore
Firat
Long
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Daniel Logan
Japan
Kohara
Legation
Abbey
Frank B. Pas & Co, F
Tribune
Monarch
THE
Hawaiian Hardware Co
Spreckels’ Bank
Fort Street
Atevesson
Hewalinn Cycle Company
Tawailan Dockey
Dames
Olor
Charles David, Plo
Box Azz
Munager
Wana
Alma
Watkike
Haussinger Street
Hawaiian Safe Deposit and Investment Company
Eagle House
Nuu and
Ave
Beretania
School Streets
Lom Sing & Co
Lom Bing
Y. Lumbing
Port Street
Honslatn
Woodward & Brown
Addrony L. T
Matt Boueris
Woodlawn Fruit Company
Walker
Spireskols
Burt
Tor Sorrow
Jan
Vith
Secret
Honolulu Cricket Club
Adlington
Kingstreet
Auerbach
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