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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1897
Page
4
The article surveys European tensions with Germany at center, noting discontent among German merchants and debates over restraining free speech. It argues Emperor William II will pursue domestic reform to appease subjects, avoid foreign war, and prevent a peaceful revolution, while warning that aggression could isolate Germany if war erupts.
Twenty four representatives from military companies met to arrange a proposed annexation meeting. Authorities warned the event could be misunderstood in the United States. Resolutions adopted oppose a militia annexation demonstration, reaffirm civilian support for annexation and promise to boost attendance at Annexation Club meetings.
Osman Day appears in Spokane amid claims he joined the American Volunteers after fleeing Salvation Army bolters. Reports say he received a British pardon for treason in Sydney for leaking defense plans to Kuasia, a sentence of death. His past includes labor drive failures in Honolulu, lectures ridiculed as parroting oddities, San Francisco notoriety, and a possible bigamy. The piece hopes his current reform lasts.
The Lenrus, a small American sloop of about 970 tons, arrived at the harbor under orders with a crew of 130. She left Hong Kong earlier and headed to Honolulu, facing fair weather most of the voyage but heavy winds and seas recently. A whale boat was lost from the vessel on January 13 during the voyage. The ship, commissioned in 1895, carries eight 65 inch breech-loading rifles, four 6 pounder guns, and other smaller pieces. Commanded by Ernest J. Fleet, officers include John Watson, William Slayter, Hubert Holland, Arthur Edwards, and others. The length of the stay is indefinite as the ship remains under waiting orders.
A London broadsheet portrait discusses female labor in bars with a Wickham notebook case featuring a girl who defends her work for money and freedom. The note contrasts prostitution with drudgery, and cites a Philadelphia Times quote on male perception of work. In China a man near a murder scene is charged and must prove innocence or face punishment.
The Pacific Club will hold its annual meeting at the Club Room at 7 30 on Monday evening February 1 1897. The agenda includes amendment of by laws. Members unable to attend should notify proxies. J M Monsarrat secretary.
An immense consignment of new goods arrives to excite sale. Highlights include the Gem Ice Suaver and Gem Ice Shaver for ice saving and easy use. Also offered are fish scalers, French slicers, carvers, bread knives, and Silver Plated spoons and forks in ivory, wood, and metal handles. A metal fork and spoon basket is advertised as cheap, durable, and indispensable.
Fragmentary OCR notes list a Hawaiian singers group and venues, mentioning Danes Music, Pieni Luann, and a reception. Telephone references and unclear names appear, with partial address cues such as Louvre and Wall. The readable items imply a club event or listing with contact details present but incomplete.
A fragment suggests a preference for items with a larger price tag and an appetite for something unusual or distinctive. The context remains sparse, with no clear names dates or locations to anchor a fuller report.
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