Evening Bulletin in Honolulu, Hawaii

Era of speculation puffs flood newspapers face fraud risk

London papers describe a boom in adverts for dozens of new schemes including cycles, cars, beer, and gold mines. Promoters profit while the public risks loss as stock tips and offers flood the press, with warnings rarely given and royal dinners used to lure investors. Local ads note King Bros. in Honolulu selling enamel paint, vestibule rods, and household goods, while a New York style speculative scene plays out in the pages.