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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1897
Page
4
By authority a notice to pay delinquent tax papers within the stated period. Jonathan Shaw, Anwenat Te Davbebon, listed as the recipient authorities.
Minister Dawoulina issues the treasury statement showing December 1896 current account balance 22,501,832. No government bonds sold in December. large increase in ordinary receipts driven by Post Office. Expenditures rose, including higher interest payments, with total December outlay 506,972.09 and net indebtedness up to 5,014,608.35. Emphasis on improved revenue, lower military costs, and ongoing raw sugar development on Hawaii.
The Government awarded contracts totaling 20 540 for new roads in North and South Kona. It aims to enable thorough island travel by road and bicycle, turning a holiday pleasure into a practical ride, replacing arduous horse travel once required for business.
The Commercial Journal argues the Pacific cable issue centers on a Canadian Australian line linked to the Canadian Pacific Telegraph Company and a powerful U.S. telegraph consortium. It suggests British promoters may gain access via Hawaii and predicts long-term dominance by a cross-border, multi-company alliance across the Pacific.
A fanciful account claims a vessel from Oahu spotted the North Pole near Honolulu. It describes ice, seals, and whales with bullets bearing explorers marks. The tale jokes that Peary and Nansen failed to find it as it drifted toward the Antarctic, melting ice and cooler nights returning with a mariner’s tale and a sunken truth about teeth.
A happy sociable at the Methodist church last night drew many friends despite other engagements. Mr Bailey and Dr Burgess sang individually, Mrs Petrie recited, Mr and Miss Abernethy sang, Rev H W Peck substituted, and another vocal trio performed. Ice cream and cake concluded the program for Ladies' Aid Society benefiting good works. Bless be the tie that binds was sung at dismissal.
Just arrived large invoices feature Wade Ralph English Razors Westenholm Razors and Pocket Cutlery Green River American Butcher Knives and Seymour Scissors Bankers Shears and various clippers for sailors barbers and horses A fresh supply of Hawaiian Special Aluminum Cane Knives emphasizes strength durability and lightness An extensive assortment of recently imported novelties in cutlery is available for viewing at any time.
The listing touts a wide variety of instruments available this month with monthly payments. Sue names Alaten and AIL as the sellers, inviting buyers to compare prices across the inventory.
Eight room house with modern conveniences, large grounds, located at Rexidoven in St Mendry near the corner of Kian and Pensacola Streets. telegraph Tol 301.
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