12 May 1898
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
1
A fragment from a medical sales text touts remedies for fatigue insomnia and weakness. It promises relief from persistent drowsiness and low energy through tonics and stimulants despite failing medicines. The language hints at a historical advertorial tone urging readers to seek cures for chronic malaise.
Senate action covers House bills on public cemeteries and appeals, a National Guard measure, and a joint resolution to form an Income Tax Commission. Minister Cooper introduces Senate Bill 43 to establish a marine park east of Honolulu harbor, reserving 11.54 acres for a free public marine park and aquarium, with a bridge to Bernice Bishop Estate trustees for museum ties. Senate Bill 44 regulates openings of streets on private land in Honolulu District, detailing application steps and Interior approval, and noting the President signed the liquor duty bill for Queen’s Hospital funding. The session adjourns at 11 am.
Honolulu death notices list several individuals with causes of death such as consumption or old age. Notable entries include Kalikoka Akana Hawaiian woman 60, Marin Moraes Portuguese girl eight, W Keaweamshi Hawaiian woman 45, and Aj Chow’s infant. Other ages range from newborn to 74 years.
Officers at Ringbolt clamp down on careless drivers leaving horses untied in public thoroughfares. A batch of violators appeared before the magistrate this morning, receiving fines and warnings. The carriage inspector hopes this crackdown will reduce railway accidents. Uchids sed Fuijama, two small subjects of the Mikado, were fined $2 each for drunkenness as their brief sake indulgence led to misbehavior.
At the hotel the Government band will play this evening featuring a varied program including Overture Amorivativ.os, Lets be a Hot Reminindencen of Bullihy, Like io a Lake, Mims Annie Kanoho, Coristia Sola, Tramp, Frame, Barnhoue Me, Charles Kreuter Medley, American Airs, Waltz, Sue a Galop. Also noted is the trial of Edmond Norrie charged with libel with Pepe J Ch 0 Perry and Humphreys and ton as defense attorneys.
A Hawaii House session discusses a bill creating a Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to license veterinarians and a stiff penalty for practicing without license. The debate on foreign corporate and banking restrictions elicits strong opposition. Separate notes summarize Pacific cable franchises held by numerous nations and a Hong Kong repair ban signaling possible British naval actions.
Native Hawaiians vocally denounce portions of Queen Liliuokalani's book published in the Hawaiian language. They condemn references to Queen Emma as low born and criticize donations and aid cited in the text. A local source says the publication has destroyed her goodwill among natives, leaving few friends in Hawaii.
Herr Wilhelm F Brand author of Allerlei aud Albion arrives on the Doric and is touring the world while writing a series of articles for a syndicate of German Austrian Swiss Rusian and English papers. He stays at the Hawaiian hotel.
A fragmented item notes a place called Moonsuits Bane offering rooms on Terma and Nuaenu streets with nightly rates around 60 cents per night. The text also mentions a penalty or limit of one and sixteen versions per term, with varying day week or month references.
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