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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1897
Page
5
A bustling evening unfolds with a diverse range of notes from civic and cultural life. A Portuguese offender faces public morality charges while a U. S.8 alert drill attracts attention. local tradesmen announce stores for rent as a variety of civic and social events fill the schedule.
A series of court actions report fines and sentences for opium offenses and public morals. William Rich received sixty days hard labor. five Chinese gamblers were fined ten dollars each. others were discharged or given suspended sentences. A. Sieg paid one hundred fifty dollars for opium possession. Minor cases include disobedience, larceny in second degree, drunkenness, and a pending trial.
The Victoria Times notes eastern provinces may aid British Columbians in pushing higher taxes on Chinese laundries. Toronto laundries report a drop in business due to Chinese competition, affecting workers and owners who seek relief, while western advocates foresee a higher head tax and expect city council to back the move.
Christian Gertz died early yesterday from general debility at age 67. Funeral services were held at 4 30 p m with Rev Alex Mackintosh officiating. He was a boot and shoe tradesman for many years in the city and once was well off. He leaves a widow a son and several married daughters.
The Victoria Times notes Dominion Premier Laurier declined knighthood following Gladstone Bright George Brown Mackenzie and Blake in Canada. It says the honor now worn by the premier is a gift from the people and is a high distinction for one devoted to serving his country.
Advertised as a superior remedy for lingering coughs and weakness, the product claims to ward off pneumonia bronchitis and consumption. It emphasizes palatability and includes hypophosphites of lime and soda as added value.
Classified notice announces the residence of F A Jemiry at a corner house featuring a modern telephone. Brief item highlights amenities and contact detail.
A Honolulu trade notice says the J C Glade cargo, largely for this market, was delayed by head winds. Goods for the holidays failed to arrive, forcing a sale to clear space, with White semi porcelain, dinner ware, cups, saucers, toilet sets, cheap Japan ware, tumblers and glassware offered at fraction of regular prices.
Lewis & Co promotes canned goods and bottled delicacies at wholesale rates in Honolulu. It touts Chutney as a top relish and lists seven cocoa brands including Ghirardelli and Epps. The ad asserts large Honolulu stock and superior customer service, urging 1897 resolutions to buy locally.
Sale notice lists five 75 by 125 feet parcels at the corner of Lunalilo and Ponsscola streets. The ad mentions a prior residence site and indicates sale to bidders or an eligible buyer via MRA, with contact by telephone. The message is partly garbled but preserves location and parcel size details.
The store reports night work to stock up for a spring campaign after recent vessel arrivals from the Coast bring novelties. Highlighted items include the Primus oil stove, Manns green-bone cutter, wire soap savers, Crown self-basting roasting pans, ice picks, and extension toast forks, all pitched for practicality and value in Honolulu.
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