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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
5
A weekly edition of the Wall Nichols Company bulletin appears, dated with the year indicated as a weekly publication item from Wall Nichols.
A dynamite blast killed Glennan at his camp near Makawell Ditch on Priday night. Suspects include a Japanese laborer or fellow campers amid rumors of vendetta and theft of explosive material. The scene was investigated by police led by Berit Coney as clues are pursued and a funeral was held at the plantation church for the California resident.
A garbled news snippet reports varied items from Honolulu including advertisements for paint and rent rooms, local arrivals aboard the Mikahala, public works appointments by Superintendent Holloway, and photography services. Mentions Pacific Hardware Co and Globe Cloth Co with scattered product notes and notices about local trades and classes.
In a report from St Louis the Chinese Commissioner to the World's Fair states that four Chinese will proceed to the mission in China. One brother of the present face-head emperor is to travel with Wong Kai Kah on the return journey after the minister arrives home, signaling a reshuffle in official duties.
The steamer Lehua reached Kalaupapa early morning after a rough crossing. One boat was smashed on rocks, kerosene and redwood cargo scattered, crew swam to shore, and a boat was hauled out by a donkey engine. The ship could not land at Halawa due to surf. Freight included 240 barrels, 20 logs and packages.
The Mikahala arrived from Kanal ports with sugar rice and bran consignments and 4200 ngs K. Reports note 9700 bags moving to Mak, 15000 at Mol, and 881 bags discharged by Purser Wright. Edward May and Henry Vilard sailed to Makawoll and Mteole with general cargo and coal respectively. Weather troubled by French trade winds and choppy seas.
Sister Laurentine Layer of the Order of the Sacred Heart died at the Cathole Convent on Mortatreet aged 70. She served nearly forty years as the doorkeeper and retired amid declining health. Final rites will be at the Cathedral at 4 oclock this afternoon with interment at Cymore Cemetery on King nifeot.
Bargains now through January 2 1904 to reduce stock before moving from the Hotel and Union corner store occupied by Pearson Potter and Mrs Hanna. Cash only. Lowest prices ever offered, goods moved to storage to cut moving costs.
This item recounts a morning transit incident aboard a King Street car where a tall woman and her husband nearly fell after a strap mishap. The husband quipped about his tongue, and onlookers noted the pair slipped. The note ends with a humorous aside about a new closet fixture and a contact line.
By authority sealed tenders will be received by the Superintendent of Public Works until 12 m l of February 1904 for building a laborers and maternity cottage at Kipahuli Maui. Specifications are on file in the Engineer’s Office. Superintendent Holloway reserves right to reject any or all bids. Tenders must be enclosed in envelope labeled Tenders for Room Cottage Kipahula Maui. Department of Public Works. January 5, 1904.
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