18 May 1897
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1897
Page
1
To let homes listed across locations including Robello Lane Palama with three bedrooms dining room kitchen and yard features. Also Borotania Street Doar Piikoi area offers four rooms dining kitchen bath and an empty lot. Prices start around 9200 with various lot and street details.
Francis Dunn listed as architect and superintendent at 305 Fort Street Spreckels' Block Room 5, with office details included.
The Morning Star endured a severe northwest gale off the Pacific coast at the end of April. Fifty six hours on deck left Captain Bray and Chief Officer Garland exhausted as the ship narrowly avoided ferryboat collision and steered to anchor. Sandy Bowker, a Buk carpenter turned temporary engineer, ran the vessel, praising Christianity’s spread in the South seas as the Star heads to San Francisco for overhaul.
Washington reports Harold M Sewall's nomination as Minister to Hawaii confirms administration support for annexation. He conferred with the President and will depart for duty with instructions on the process. Attention also focuses on moves to repeal the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty.
Reports from Lima say the U S State Department has ordered the U S charges at Lima to secure the release of the mate of the American bark Uncle John. He was ashore at Callao December 10 and arrested for insisting on Baller Beer at the Criterion Saloon.
Japanese papers comment on the frequency of telegraphic communication between the United States legation in Tokyo and Washington, linking the dispute to Honolulu’s refusal of emigrants. Anodyne soda-water order appears as a postal joke referencing the Hawaiian Bod a Works.
The Man Who Meld the Michim fan Capitalist, Oliver C. Winthrop, convicted a year ago by Judge Wallace, was removed to San Quentin yesterday. He had terrorized Mil lionaire Campbell of Hawaii to extort ransom, and earlier was tried and acquitted for poisoning Jenny Mathews. A Supreme Court writ delayed removal, then a jail transfer sent him to Marin County. He resists but will serve life in striped confinement.
Yu Shi Yi former Consul General to Hawaii and Cuba now in Victoria is named Chinese Consul General for San Francisco. Chang Sen Tong selected as new Consul. The two diplomats will arrive in a few days. Both are related to prominent Chinese officials and to others in the European diplomatic service.
Tacoma May 1 government aid ends for Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamship line to Yokohama. Cabinet ministers who own shares pushed 8.4 million yen annual subsidy but Parliament committee smothered the bill. Oriental Steamship led the opposition.
England readies Victoria s chariot for the royal procession drawn by eight horses. The coachman will be among the kingdom s best drivers with a livery attendant beside each horse. Months of training aim to keep the tempo steady amid drums and flags.
Bren ar the Hane Bieet reports on Centrifugals and Doric rates with advances to 34 and 35 16 by 400 bag and 5000 bag sales. Beet prices rise from 8s 9d to 10s 4d, sugar stock up to 114 common and 103 preferred, with later reductions. Arrivals include Molican Mariel Dimond Spreckels from Honolulu Mahakona and Hilo, with sailings and berths listed for several vessels.
The Muriel, a new schooner, sailed from Hawaii with sugar and reached port in four hours after being 27 miles southwest of the Farallones. She logged 14 knots and completed the round trip in 35 days, challenging the John D. Spreckels for fastest brig. Captain Carlson repeatedly beat the pilot boat, sailing in without pilotage on four of six trips to this port.
Washington May 1 It is stated on good authority that William Haywood son in law of Judge Jeremiah Wilson noted criminal lawyer will be appointed secretary of the legation and Consul General at Honolulu Haywood was formerly a clerk in the State Department
The article advertises the finest breakfast snus available at Central Meat Market located on Nowanu Avenue with telephone contact 104.
Chief Justice Judd of Hawaii and Mrs Judd entertained at home with Mrs Foster and guests from the islands. Notables at the reception included Chief Justice Fuller, Justice Harmon, Baron von Thielmans, the German ambassador, and many high officials. A dinner was hosted by Admiral and Mrs Walker. The Judds were later received at the White House by President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley before leaving Thursday for Philadelphia.
The Kilohwua Art League opened its spring exhibition yesterday for members and friends. The catalog is shorter than before but shows improved quality with long-standing contributors like Hitchcock among the featured artists. The show is free to the public and runs for three weeks with hours listed in a separate news item.
The article advises summer care for palms and ferns used as home decor. Palms thrive after a summer outing if planted in a shady yard area with rain, not in direct sun. Use two centerpieces to swap when one droops, and avoid keeping plants constantly under bright chandeliers. Continuous watering and light spraying extend life of these graceful plants.
The document recounts Captain Cook's 1779 death during clashes with Hawaiians after a dispute over landing and seizing a king. It notes his inland discovery the prior year and describes the ensuing hostilities that led to Cook and his companions being killed. It also provides unrelated household cleaning tips involving ammonia and turpentine.
In prome Court Brothes Liquer Case a verdict for plaintiff was rendered in ejectment against Pain Plantation Co over operation on a Japanese laborer at Malulani hospital. A foreign jury awarded Dr. J. H. Raymond $250 against Pain Plantation Co with one dissenter. Supreme Court Justice Whiting affirmed Ako ni of Molokai’s liquor conviction. Creighton for petitioner and W McCherney for bankruptcy assignee discussed. Financials show receipts $8050.85 and creditors paid $337.56 in April. $2100 balance due on joint bond. Akina et al pursue title. Perry to hear jury-waived matter.
A blank cartridge exploded during the United States naval battalion drill at Kamehameha School. Aliani Lemon, a student and son of Mrs. Lemon matron of Kapiolani Maternity, received a minor leg wound, treated by a Philadelphia surgeon and Dr. Herbert. The injury is temporary and not serious.
Residents of Thomas Square will hear the band play tonight after feeling neglected. Professor Berger announces the program for the evening.
Magautes ona Pepetens announces new inventory exhibited at the Club Stables. The display features fine buggies phaetons cargo wagons and harness gear ready for the Hawaiian trade, inviting public viewing.
Rithet has received a full line of phastona road wagons and carts, barners and related items on display at the Club Stables for public viewing.
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