18 May 1896
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1896
Page
1
Official program lists events starting 1a.m. Bhuarp features a bicycle race for a gold medal valued at 30 dollars and a 4 mile running dash called Honolulu Purse with a $200 prize. Entries due to Secretary by 2 p.m. Monday June 8 1896. Entrance fees 10 percent of purse unless stated. Horses expected to start unless withdrawn by 9 a.m. June 1st 1896.
Public notice warns all buyers of the Standard Dictionary and the Columbian Historical Novels that B. RK. Foss is not authorized to sell or collect payment. B.W. Lederer issues the statement from Honolulu dated May 15, 1806, reference 305-Lw.
The Volkstrand opened by President Kruger amid crowded Boers, amid shock over cipher telegrams tied to the Jameson raid. He urged peace and closer links with the Orange Free State, signaling possible offensive aligned defense against British interference. Elsewhere, American, American Medical Association, and California Republican events unfold with McKinley prospects strong.
The senate debated a five year duty-free wine clause for wines under 18 percent, with projected revenue losses of 6,000 to 15,000 but claimed temperance and California wine market benefits. Other actions included Hilo Electric Street Railway franchise readings, birth and marriage records transfer to Health, and bond loan bills advancing with amendments rejected. Adjourned.
The Hawaii House discusses a hospital for Chinese, a street curfew with guardians, and stricter liquor education in schools. Bills on postage stamp penalties pass to judiciary review. tax exemptions for firefighters debated. Section 35 tax cap raised from 300 to 500 dollars fails to pass. House adjourns for 1:30 pm.
Fragmentary report states money given to Hey Mr Kiteat before departure for England. The authorities deny Bishop Wi's involvement in fundraising or payment, claiming funds were handed directly to Kiteat without church intervention.
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