06 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1898
Page
1
Frank P. Peacock of Given Terrace Paddington Queensland shares a testimonial about an indigestion and loss of appetite remedy. The account claims his experience aligns with thousands of others and presents a consumer perspective on the remedy’s effectiveness.
In the Senate this morning eleven members were present. After approving journals and hearing related communications, Holstein read a member’s letter from HH Davies & Co urging omission of duty on chicory. McCsudless asked Minister of Foreign Affairs if Spain protested the U S use of the islands. The Accounts Committee reported May bills totaling 817.16.
A fragmented old notice lists bicycle repairs and parts including rollers rearings gears chains cranks and sprockets. It mentions ready or made to order services at an old shop with generic gear names and specifications.
A fragmentary note mentions attention to will events and a bicycle brand “Mal foy’s Best Bicycle O11” while referencing “HOOD WORK” on a bansia. The text is unclear but suggests warnings around bike deals and possible illicit activity.
The Commercial, the city’s oldest drinking place, has been fully renovated and is now the coolest and most comfortable saloon in town under P F Ryan. It offers John Wieland beer on draught and a full range of wines and liquors at the corner of Beretania and Nuuanu streets, telephone 323. Also, the Blue Barber Shop on King street near Alaken invites patrons for shave or haircuts.
Items for improvement of Union Street and nearby roads inserted in appropriation bills. Representative granted two weeks leave due to family illness. Senate Bill 4 current account appropriation debated. various macadamizing and road widening projects listed with costs. amendment referred to Special Committee. action deferred until committee reports at 2 oclock.
Niagara Falls city declares May 24 a holiday to honor Canadian fire companies who crossed the river with a band to greet volunteers. City offices close and officials will cross to join celebrations. Funds from bridge receipts aid families of local soldiers at the front.
The Honolulu boys return with their best variety show hoping to wow old audience faces. They plan a lively night with coordinated acts and a focus on entertaining the crowd.
Hawaiian correspondence and Pacific Coast press note the nomination of Colonel Harrison Gray Otis editor of the Los Angeles Times as Brigadier General of California Volunteers by President McKinley. The piece asserts Otis’s strong leadership, wartime discipline, and potential Manila and Honolulu duty, while noting another General Otis in the regular army.
Plenannt Home F J Datro general traveling agent for Germoine Tifa Dompance Co expresses deep gratitude to friends and Honolulu residents for warm reception of San Francisco boys. He notes surprise at meeting troops and mentions C P Richardson, head salesman in San Francisco, who forfeits $125 monthly to fight for his homeland.
A local retailer describes its wall finishing products with a playful note claiming houses need walls and homes need pictures. The message highlights King Bros at 110 Hotel Street and promotes wall coverings as essential finishing touches.
Dr Wayson leads effort before Committee of 100 to organize a Hawaiian Red Cross Society at the Y M C A hall this afternoon at 4. It aims to provide hospital care for Manila expedition sick and wounded en route, with committees boarding arriving ships and a tent hospital planned on beach. Possible residency for Mrs Herold Sewall and vice presidencies for Princess Kaineolani.
A Saturday yachting trip in the channel ended abruptly when a squall cracked the Bay L mast. Sam Dowsett threw a rope to a buoy to steady the craft, as high breakers loomed. Beepington launch arrived to tow the damaged vessel while preparations were made for rowing ashore.
A local report notes Senator Goo N Wilens and Representative Bogus trimming a planned town visit for a yeoter boy event. The officials engage with residents, discuss local issues, and outline upcoming duties.
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