28 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
1
A historical note extols Sehiting’s Best baking powder as safer than go cent brand, claiming it performs better and is gentler for cakes and steamed dishes. It mentions available varieties at local grocers and implies enhanced reliability and usefulness for home baking.
Hilo styled Waianae hotel project moves ahead with Win Wagener as contractor. Lumber on site, large crew, and rapid construction near the bridge site chosen months ago. The building features a bamboo verandah surround on two floors, a spacious hallway, dining room, office, and ocean views, with upper sleeping chambers and separate baths. Also notes improving quarantine and health inspection practices for emigrants and calls for Yokohama as the sole port for preliminary quarantine.
Commercial drummers from Honolulu report flourishing business as direct trade with San Francisco grows. Honolulu shops see rising trade. New Year celebrations end soon with varied durations across sectors. In Honolulu festivals last from one day to a week while Chinese observances vary by trades. some stores close a week, others up to a month or more.
Florence Marvin the noted prophetess predicted a wheel of sterling materials would dominate the century. Recent market entries by Paville Cycle & Manufacturing of Kort Street, Maury, and widespread financial speculation noted. Sam Parker liquidated debts in a day, paying merchants first and taking up interest bearing notes. Hawaii figures cited Parker as independent and successful. The text then shifts to a local meeting with W. AL Bowen and W. AL Lowe present, reporting on education, enrollment, and library and publication matters.
Broad concerns arise over a new attempt by Alf est Dihee to organize a piano trust with major makers including Steinway and Chickering. Local music shops fear higher prices despite promoters claiming cheaper manufacture. Public interest also grows in Honolulu and Harmony Hall events and sales notices amid scattered typos.
Tom Me Tighe faced trial before Oaha Lodge last night charged with affection theft toward Misa Jones. Jury convicts him though leniency applies. a fine is set and much of the amount benefits Attorney Davis and Misa Jones. A local grocery promotion follows in court-house chatter.
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