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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1896
Page
4
May 1 meeting of the Hoard of Health records Dr N J Emerson elected President while William O Smith of Kan resigns as secretary. Charter details show health board actions and numbers.
Tenders are invited for bidding on cleaning and maintenance work at Belmontion offices. Submissions due May 16. The Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Published by Joan Scott, Secretary of the Town of Belmontion.
Obituary notes the death of Miss Kate Field, a journalist, actress, lecturer, and writer famed for exposing Mormon polygamy and shaping public opinion. Her career included founding Kate Field’s Washingtonian and reporting as Chicago Times-Herald Hawaii correspondent, with bold, truth-seeking writings despite financial and health struggles.
The writer, famed for her quick probing questions, would have excelled as a lawyer examiner. Her intense information gathering hinted at future publication about Hawaii. Her letters boosted Hawaii’s image, though some doubted their trustworthiness. Kate Field’s death leaves Hawaii and the U S with a respected but controversial figure gone.
A Tacoma April dispatch cites a Gaelic ship bound for San Francisco as likely introducing the black plague to Yokohama. Cables warned Honolulu authorities of a Chinese passenger who died there, and reports say the disease has spread rapidly east to west in the Orient. Dr. Arnold asks for foresight to prevent entry here.
A visiting representative reports strong disapproval among Hawaii coffee planters over the reservation of a deep forest belt along Volcano road. They say the rule was driven by a few faddists and argue that valuable coffee crops deserve careful government consideration. The plan, they contend, makes coffee secondary to an unproductive forest.
Two days after a predicted record, Dorie arrived quietly in San Francisco Harbor from Yokohama. She completed the voyage in 12 days 22 hours 14 minutes, the fastest Orient to Pacific passage on record.
A fragmentary item references beauty and homeliness themes with phrases like drifted snow flour and a cryptic line about Ak Your Geoveer Bor De, lacking clear context or dates. The readable parts suggest a literary or humorous note rather than a news event.
Timely Topics notes a shift in bicycle demand toward women with Tribune Ladies Wheels and racers, plus Zimmermann models. The Australia carries a large cutlery display, including pocket knives for pencils and nails, carving knives, butchering tools, and knives with corkscrews.
The Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited advertises its store opposite Spreckels Bank at 307 Fort Street with location details and business emphasis.
Last War's Steamer offers a tempting display of hand enameled chatelaine watches in red and blue with diamonds pearls and gems. Prices from 50 dollars with a small oxidised chatelaine at 34 dollars. Swiss watches offered with exclusive designs and non-magnetic silver models around 14 dollars. Guaranteed screws and large varied stock.
An advertisement touts the H F Wichman stove as simple, safe, and odor free with no smoke. The text highlights handsome design, japanned finish, and dual baking and washing capabilities, claiming efficient multitasking in one appliance.
The article notes that dials indicate cloning status, claiming the system ensures prosperity and offers a safeguard for future yields. It highlights technology use to verify lineage and prevent fraud in breeding operations.
Three physicians report on Honolulu water quality and urge choosing proper life insurance, cemetery, and undertaker planning. The ad touts a natural stove water filter called the Success, with a cylindrical disc easily cleaned, plus Gurney refrigerators and ice boxes with water tanks for cooled filtered water.
Coffew Estate and Lands to be sold at public auction on Wednesday May 27 1896 at noon in Honolulu. Includes about 22 000 acres in Kona Hawaii with coffee on 50 acres and potential for pineapples and sisal. Features a dwelling, store and works, a Gordon’s Pulper, laborers quarters and walls. phrases indicate land suited for a mill near a landing and an excellent extending area. Terms cash or part at purchase, deeds and stamps at purchaser expense. A map and details available at J Morgan Auctioneer sales rooms.
Per order Committee 8 6 Wilder secretary Hawaiian Jockey Club as announced by the club.
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