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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1898
Page
4
Reading notes reflect a wary view on annexation, Hawaii’s speed to war readiness, and local industry aims. The author proposes Honolulu built transit cars with possible tax relief to favor local production, urging legislators to create a small incentive provision for domestic car manufacturing.
About a month ago a local notice called for men to join a company destined to go to the front to aid Uuelo Sim in his dispute with the Dons. One hundred forty seven men responded. 100 strong were enlisted and a five thousand dollar subscription plus remises funded delays. The Secretary of War backed the offer but declined proffered aid, prompting evident disappointment. Owlers saticited for special mona or dinner cards at King Broa Hotel street.
A first person account describes Dewey’s dawn attack on Manila Bay. The Olympia and Baltimore pound Spanish ships across the harbor as the fleet advances past Cavite forts. Sailors cheer, fires blaze aboard the Reina Christina and Castilla, and the American line presses the second phase with multiple ships taking major hits but sustaining no KIA.
Washington reports Admiral Dewey's triumphs may be echoed by Admiral Sampson's fleet. By Monday or Tuesday the Key West fleet could reach San Juan harbor for a potential sea battle, followed by a bombardment if defenders resist. Fortifications resemble Havana with protected emplacements and long-range guns.
Aermotor steel windmill pumps more water than any other mill but its performance depends on a good pump. The store stocks a 16 ft geared mill model and suitable pumps to complement it.
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