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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
5
Lillian Hirdie Brown files for divorce from Edward A Brown alleging a brief marriage begun July 29, 1904 ended by August 17 when the husband deserted her and has since fled to California. She seeks an absolute divorce and restoration of her maiden name, citing failure to provide maintenance.
The notice lists candidates and potential slates including Crane, Aylott, Forster, Walker, Hughes, and Wilder among others. It describes intra precinct talk of amending the state by urging votes for fourteen men, with mixed positions on Brown, amid open but cordial opposition and active discussion on election strategy.
A fire last night largely destroyed a cottage in Kaimuki owned by Senator Palmer Woods and F. de Costa. Authorities suspect arson as a Portuguese resident narrowly escaped death, while water and materials hindered firefighting efforts. Grandfather J. K. Clark, the former owner, was the lone occupant and is said to be around 70 and in poor health. The loss is estimated near 9000 with buildings and furnishings insured.
In Katmuki district a home burned last night endangering an old man barely escaping with clothes. Neighbors suspect burglary tied to a Porto Rican intruder seen around the area. theft traces were erased by flames. A nearby incident involved a burglar who targeted Percy Husgell, manager of Singer Manufacturing Co., with a similar description recurring. The burning house, built in 1808 by TK Clark, was later deeded to Senator Palmer Woods.
Miscellaneous items fill the page including theatre plans, film and camera ads, book notices, travel mentions, and local society notes. Activities cover novels, a new story, zoo arrival picture, business ads, a volcanic excursion, and a call for the Saturday Bulletin. Names and places include Honolulu vendors, the Alameda, San Francisco, Mauna Lona, and Ewa plantation.
Yesterday afternoon in the Alexander Cup tournament W P Roth defeated W H Babbitt 4 3 63 and A T Brock beat E R Adams 2 63. Finals to be played today at 4 p m on Panel Club courts between A T Crock and W P Rath.
The advertisement markets the finest French perfumes from Roger & Gallet, Houbigant, Guerlain, and Boirgois. It lists extracts including Ideal Cytise PEAU DE ESPAG NE Marechale Alsatan Clover Chypre Jockey Club Hejtrope Bouquet Des Amours Jickey La Treffle Manon Les Caut Prima Violeta.
A noisy catalog of recent titles and authors including Alice Hogan Rice Alfred Henry Lewhe and others. The jumble presents multiple book names such as Inset Trail Gonatance Treacot The Archid and The Prize to the Hardy with varied spellings and unclear attributions.
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