Oceanic subsidy dispute faces Congress over $80,000
Captain Codman attacks the Oceanic Steamship Company for seeking an $80,000 added compensation to carry Australian mails. The Boston Journal backs the move, arguing a British line subsidy undercuts American ships. The piece notes a rival British service and argues the increase would balance subsidies and protect American interests.
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Boston Journal
John Codman
Oceanic Steamship Company
Codman
San Francisco
Antipodes
Vancouver
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Congress
Call for Modern Benches in Emma Square Parks
The old benches in Emma Square are dilapidated with some broken for firewood and others rotted. Some lacking backs or seats remain while Commissioner Marsden reports slow progress from the Public Works Department. The call urges comfortable, modern benches in public parks.
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Emma Square
Marsden
Department of Public Works
Ex-Queen No Longer Factor in Hawaiian Politics
Minister Willis told a San Francisco reporter that the ex-Queen no longer influences Hawaii's politics and that the Dole government enjoys favorable reception, with harmony reportedly prevailing. He may have added the remark about the Queen's absence.
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Willis
San Francisco
Dole
Most Beautiful Women Rise in The Mame That
A vivid promotional line claims the most beautiful women rise through a popular phrase urging consumers to ask their grocer for the product. The message emphasizes allure and consumer demand in a period advertising tone.
Hawaiian Court Actions In High Court Session
Judge Perry presided as jurymen and court officials worked through cases. Ke pana was sentenced to thirty days hard labor and costs after a pending sentence for house breaking. Lono faced fines and prior cases involving a lottery scheme. Ali Hoon and four others received three months hard labor each in the Waialua obstruction of justice case.
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Perry
Seawion Kepana
Costa
Bin
Ine Eeny
Nolle
D. June Davis
Republic of Hawaii
Dole
Kahookano
Ali Hoon
Waialua
Ladies Wheel Demand Rises as Bicycles Target Women
A coastal paper notes the bicycle trade shifting from men to women with rising demand for ladies wheels. It cites Tribune Ladies' Wheels aboard a ship, plus racers and men's roadsters, and introduces Zimmermann beauty models. The article also advertises extensive cutlery selections including pocket and carving knives with various handles and uses.
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Tribune
Zimmermann
Australia
Advertiser
New Cooperative Cleaning Service Plans Doorstep Care
Tenerauxe 641 P O Box 298 advertises a new cooperative system offering home pickup for cleaning pressing and repair of clothing for a dollar per month. Consumers are invited to telephone to schedule visits and secure first class results.
Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited Address in Honolulu
The Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited is listed with an address opposite Spreckels Bank at 307 Fort Street. The entry records the business location details for the hardware supplier in Honolulu.
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the Hawaiian Hardware Co. Limited
Your Watch Deserves the Best in Watchcare and Repair
A Detroit repair shop pledges ten years of satisfactory work and offers to convert old key winders to stem winders so they wind as smoothly as melted butter. They claim to handle all simple and intricate tasks with renewed quality and pride.
H F Wichman Reliable Process Stove Ad
An advertisement touts the H F Wichman Reliable Process stove as simple safe with no smoke or odor. The handsome nickel finish is highlighted and the unit is described as strongly built for baking cooking and even washing if needed.
The Dials Khow Whether the Burners Are Closed
The fragment notes a concern with dial indicators showing burner status. It suggests a design aim for simplicity and safety in controlling fuel valves, implying a system that clearly signals when a burner is closed to prevent leaks and accidents.
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Khow
Uleo
Coffen Estate and Lands For Sale at Public Auction
Announcement for a public auction on Wednesday May 27 1896 at 1 pm in Honolulu listing Coffen estate lands on Kona and Olowoloanu Island Hawaii near Hookena. Describes 700 acres prime coffee land 1000 acres usable for pineapples and sisal with landing and plantation facilities. Terms cash or mortgage with interest and costs. Map and details available at J F Morgan sales rooms.
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Tam
Wil
Anton
Queen Strvet
Honolulu
Anlemn Saner
Privat Ate
Kolo
Olelomoanu
Tsland
Hawaii
Hookena
Gordon's
Kona
D. HL. Nahina
J. We Kualioky
J. F. Morgan
Englands Doon cargo arrives at WW Dimond store
The list notes Rockingham teapots and stands fish-globes tea trays engraved decanters glass jugs and assorted colors plus cork bath mats garden and horse equipment glassware white china whiteware and toilet sets. Also mentioned are Hubbuck white lead linseed oil Day Martins shoe polish and a broad array of crockery including Limoge stock patterns and various wares.
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England
Rockingham
Hubbuck
Day & Martin's
Quito
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Daniel Logan
Oo Davis Yrags
Bicy
Tenerauxe
P.O. Box
Medeiros & Decker
Hotel Street Tailors
Arlington Block
Hotel Street
ATS
Y.M. C. A. Hall
Ah Bam
Kaneoha
Koolan
al Sams
AH Hoy
Kaneohe
Abbey
Frank B, Peterson & CO
Spreckels’ Bank
Fort Street
H. F. Wichman
Boz
WELO
Manufacturers’ Shoe Company
Hawaiian Islands
Jas. F. Morgan
Castle & Cooke
Coffen Estate and Lands
Frank Lillis
Bethel and
King Streets
Marian Moreires
Nuuanu Street
Henry Davis & Co
Duliendon
Autralia
Dimond
Oceanic Steamship Co
Steamship Australia
Eckots
United
Wigrvor Turber Yartenlars
Passige
Wa. G. Irwin & Co., Lp
General Agenta
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