20 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1897
Page
1
A Tit Bits description notes the murderer sought money but Jorkin had all funds deposited in the bank the day before. The report says the deceased lost only his life and nothing else.
Messrs Bruce Waring & Co invite submissions for the most fitting name for the lake under construction at Kowalo. A deed will be issued to the winner, with entries to be sent to the firm’s office. Green fruit donations noted as part of the campaign.
The Queen's Hospital trustees meet at the Chamber of Commerce to approve bathroom cesspool renovations, address unauthorized hospital entries for paid procedures, and record a 86000 permanent bed gift from Mrs. W. G. Irwin. The quarterly report notes 72 patients, 178 admissions, 158 discharges, 22 deaths, and 407 prescriptions with 10 major and 20 minor operations plus one post mortem.
A London press critique targets bribery in ads and paid reporting by financial papers. It cites Times, Morning Post, and Daily Telegraph using paid puffery for swindling promoters, while miners and investors suffer. It also describes ministers Cooper and Draper inspecting troops and quarters, noting strict but popular oversight and orderly drill.
In a vacation hearing the Supreme Court upholds the trial court ruling that exclusive possession began when the grantor and plaintiff’s ancestor shared occupancy. The opinion, by Chief Justice, dismisses defendant’s exceptions. the case references Kalope v. Kana et al. and includes related chambers arguments.
The police court opened with James Sherwood facing a liquor license charge for serving beer at his Waikiki resort Saturday. Prosecutor Conley testified he bought two beers with marked silver dollars given by Marshal Brown. Other witnesses said the marked coins were found on Sherwood at arrest. Trial adjourned till tomorrow due to civil business.
The article notes six denomination stamps with thumbed portraits by Thurston in sepia time rose carmine 12¢ orange 25c. violet. Canceled samples available at face value from Post or Foreign Office. It also mentions Cambridge and Mose caloon licenses and a high drunkenness arrest count, plus Harry A. Garfield’s mayoral bid in Cleveland.
A dated letter from Honokon reports W. H. Kiskard is recovering slowly from a nervy illness that confined him to his room for two weeks. This marks the regular vetting day of the Board of Health.
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