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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1898
Page
4
An Evening Bulletin note discusses supporters of the American Union party and rumors of a shell warehouse near a quarantine area for a 24 hour explosives supply. The item hints at legislative moves and a proposed magazine under Manauoloy authority, reflecting unstable post election tension.
A suggestion requests converting the powder magazine area into building lots, estimating a value of about 810,000 and potential sale income of at least 400. The plan follows a long policy of opening public lands for the people, while sensational headlines cite a San Francisco style blast that remains unsettled.
The Hawaii Herald discusses an earnest street railway project for Hilo powered by abundant water power to keep costs low. It notes Honolulu’s electric streetcars proved viable, while current plant neglect stems from debates over electric versus mechanical traction and government policy.
The text describes a proposed traction line to speed traffic between public buildings and the waterfront, promising time savings for hundreds who would instead write or walk short blocks. It mentions extending a line through a coffee town to the volcano and matching growth with a new road and an electric track to the Nugana Pali.
Miss Eileen O Moore the renowned violinist to appear with Prof. Oscar Herold at two entertainments in the Opera House next Thursday. She studied under Eugen Yaevace and Remenyt and was named Mendelssohn scholar at Leipzig Royal Conservatory. Also notes a new cottage project and Manon Valley water petition seeking 325000 for a reservoir.
Members and Officers of Excel Lodge No 1 100 Fy are invited to meet at their hall tomorrow at 240 o'clock pm to attend the funeral of their late Brother Cran per order by the secretary Pierre Hevrevetary
An 1870s style residential feature describes a 20 by 24 foot cottage with 6 by 6 foot kitchen extension, portable range, warm air furnace option, and simple plumbing. It discusses building materials, finishes, costs around 1170 dollars including range and boiler, plus 125 dollars for plumbing, and notes color choices and lighting effects on perceived size.
In our era of labor saving devices sewing by hand is rare as most people own a sewing machine. Yet some have not yet purchased one and we are offering the item to buyers.
Wertheimer offers the Triplex Sewing Machine to the public for 35 dollars. Described as the greatest bargain in sewing machines in Honolulu, the latest German make machine performs plain, lock and chain stitch, with a new stock arriving.
Victoria Hand Sewing Machines highlighted as a specialty for the week. These popular machines must be seen to be believed. Visit to explore and you likely will want to own one.
An old Honolulu trade card invites readers to the time honored headquarters for horse sod carriage outfits and riding accessories. It promises the most select and largest stock of hats trimming and riding gear ever offered in the city. The fragment references the steamer Australia and suggests a note on water levels and imports.
A local advertisement touts a manufacturing harness company’s broad stock including lathes silvering and a select assortment of ponpensbuggs for drive and harness items direct from the tannery. It notes an arriving steamer Zea Jandin with more goods and promises solid value and varied trimming gear prior to the Zealandin return.
A fragmented listing item shows stair carpets and rugs offered in Smyrna with silk portieres and jute portieres mentioned among the textiles.
Short notice frames service offered at King Brow street location. Frames suitable for photos diplomas and keepsakes. Contact available at shop for quick pickup. Local business serves the area with affordable framing options.
A mixed newspaper item lists new book bulletins by Lew Wallace and others along with an advertisement for stationery and fresh dry goods. It notes diverse titles by various authors and announces new stock at 210 Nuuanu near Hotel Street with competitive prices on White and Colored Mattings and new furniture pieces and trunks.
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