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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
8
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula and impure blood. It claims outward products do not cure and offers testimonials from a Woodstock Vermont user describing relief from a year of facial sores, chest, back eruptions, and general debility after taking the preparation.
Cloudy conditions and light wind report from Disuond Head Signal Station. Tides noted with faint movements as marine weather observations continue.
A public meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms and a Hawaiian hotel event are scheduled for 7:30. The drill company and Unity Night actions are noted with the Military headquarters and a research committee meeting at Dr. Birnin's at 7:80.
Transit with cargo for Frisco Baltimore. Fresno lumber arrives, sugar piling from Windward, steamers sailing tomorrow. Bark Frome discharging at Fort Street wharf. Planter sails to San Francisco. Rain with southerly winds. heavy swell at Labaina. Wa Bowdon discharging coal at Fort Street. Robert Lewers and Aldeo Besse en route from San Francisco. Cane transport disrupted by rain. Waiwilan plantation shut down. NW winds, rough seas, Nawiliwili hindered passenger landing aboard WG Hall. Air bark Mobrown noted for striking harbor sight sailing past lightouse, Captain Saunders guiding. Pilot Maewulay praised for navigation. Molokai to Maui steamers listed. various cargoes and routes mentioned.
A lengthy report covers Sander son Reed of Portland advancing a new version of the Clara Nevada tragedy. He asserts the steamer hit Eldred rock in a gale, oil lamps ignited, a fire and explosion followed. Foster Beck, brother of Mrs Adams of Honolulu, is linked to the effort to recover his friend’s body. The piece also notes cruiser Baltimore’s harbor delay and related port chatter, plus other ships and local notices.
Fragmentary OCR style list mentions Soh Adi and Hamakus with various near locations and people such as Kohala Puuiki Lahti Stmr James Makeo and Port Townsend. Reads like transit or crew roster notes with multiple person names and ship references including San Francisco and New York currents, lacking coherent narrative or dates.
The Board of Health discusses the Insane Asylum Authorities request for a new building this afternoon. Existing facilities are deemed inadequate for growing patient numbers. A submitted plan awaits the Board’s opinion, with Dr Herbert expected to attend. A permanent brick building is favored by Smith if improvements proceed. A new electric light system for the asylum is also debated.
Beginning tomorrow morning, cars on Beretania street will run to town every ten minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. This new morning service mirrors the evening ten minute runs that have become an established convenience, helping busy people avoid rushing to catch the car after breakfast.
Fort Street carriage repository advertises imported carriages of all descriptions and latest styles. Goods come direct from manufacturers and are guaranteed to be as represented. Prices are claimed to be lower than elsewhere.
The article notes Germany could back Spain in the Cuba dispute with the United States as a plausible pretext. It suggests Germany might aim to seize control of Rainier beer supplies as a strategic motive. Telephone 83.
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