Guessing Contest Riddles on a Business Policy
A playful word puzzle presents four clues. The first hints at a sensible business policy, the second sits at the front, the third is a third of any ace, and the fourth appears at the fast end of a fire.
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1904
Page
6
A playful word puzzle presents four clues. The first hints at a sensible business policy, the second sits at the front, the third is a third of any ace, and the fourth appears at the fast end of a fire.
A grand jury indicted Finn for intent to murder in connection with the shooting of Hugh Mooney. Other defendants named by the grand jury were arrested. the text notes a village scene as the event unfolds.
A distressed man attempted suicide by hanging from a tree in a yard near Nowtni and Meretuut streets. Neighbors reportedly discussed buying a rope as police intervened, while the would be victim was seen struggling and soon restrained. The incident is described in fragmented terms with unclear names and details remaining obscured.
In a ballroom scene Mrs Chantry and her brother discuss European politics with a young observer. They compare Napoleon Bonaparte and the Bourbons, debating kingship and the idea of a French monarchy while watching an elegant crowd and noting the aura of aristocracy. The discussion broadens to history including the revolution and the dauphin.
A fragmented account recalls a Burns program with readings, songs, and recitations by local residents, including names such as W. Te Stanley and J. A. Hughes, plus a brief mention of a Baronial event and musical pieces. Also listed is information about the Pioneer Building and Loan Association of Hawaii detailing stock withdrawal terms and a call for subscriptions at 122 King Street.
A fragmented advertisement lists Spreckels & Co bankers and a network of global banks. It notes letters of exchange drawn on Nevada and San Francisco institutions, London Smiths Bank, New York American Exchange, and others. It mentions acceptances, credits, bills of exchange, and prompt collections.
Alexander and Baldwin announces officers with AL P Baldwin as President and J B Ceatle as First Vice President. W M Alexander serves as Second Vice President. The group acts as agents for Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co Haiku Sugar Co Pais Plantation Co Nebihu Sugar Co Kibel Plantation Co Hawaiian Sugar Co Kabulul Railroad Co.
A historical excerpt lists banking, trust, accounting, and insurance services. It notes letters of credit with Bank of California and London connections, drafts to Japan via Hongkong and Shanghai, and interest rates on term deposits. it also outlines trust and accounting duties, mortgages, bankrupt estates, and insurance agency details with Bethel Street addresses.
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