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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
4
The Evening Bulletin denounces any extension of the speculative cable franchise. It criticizes Mr Spalding for amassing wealth and lacking proof of good faith, arguing the executive and legislative branches should not back his proposed charter while urging caution against political influence.
A historical note discusses looming cosmic shower predictions with a third of a century cycle. Forecaster Frank Brow argues the near display explains recent oppressive weather, while Farrington endures personal tragedy with public sympathy for his bride and himself.
Nat Goodwin, actor, is described as a Dickens in epigram both on and off the stage. He quips as a Butterin representative that he has spent so long in Australia he is too light to sink.
This morning three individuals were taken into custody. One was a Portuguese backdriver described as drunken and abusive. A kaonku faces assault and battery charges. A Chinese suspect was detained for sitting and abetting a criminal gain.
A new Ring Street hotel by Mrs Woller receives an approved fireproof frame with cement plaster. Architect Duon reports the design includes an arcaded first story iron veranda, second story canopy, polished cement columns, and a roof garden with colored canvases, vines, and tropical terraces overlooking Honolulu Harbor and Diamond Head.
Captain Sterling of the Patrician recounts a coal laden voyage from Newcastle to Littleton New Zealand. In a fierce easterly gale the Patrician was wrecked at 34 15 S 10 11 E and abandoned as upper works were swept away. The Fifeshire rescued all aboard and landed them at Bluff New Zealand. No cargo insurance was found on the Patrician.
A Honolulu citizen with a fondness for rice pudding avoids divorce after a late night feast. His wife suspects, then forgives him when a new ENAMELED IRON PORTABLE BATH tub from Hawaiian Hardware Co. arrives. The ad touts the tub’s moisture-free feet, nickel fittings, and dual faucet system.
Prepared for copper plate engraving and printing on corda wedding and society stationery announcements. Also offering fine mono bossing, address dies and stamping in color or plain. Corda from your plate 8150 per hundred.
Local advertisement touts Wichman Fort free offer and promotes trust proof cases for Waltham watches, urging customers to rely on a dependable timepiece from the store. The brief notice emphasizes durability and the brand Waltham in a sales pitch.
A dealer touts bargains on timepieces from 7.50 up to 200.00, inviting customers to choose from a large stock and promising full warranty and reliable quality across makes while stressing low prices that won’t strain budgets.
J T Waterhouse reports strong demand for garden and plantation tools and states orders to Eugliod are in proportion. The firm prides itself on selling good goods at low prices and expanding market share with a large Edward May invoice of garden and plantation goods.
A local bicycle shop advertises Brove wheels priced at 75.00 with a few left and claims the 1895 and 1896 wheel lines, including Great G. J. Tire, are available at low figures on easy terms. The ad urges customers to visit and verify the shop’s bicycle offerings.
An investment stop and think how many Nick les and Dimes you might save had you a wheel. A ride to Waikiki is not only a pleasure but a sure saving of health and strength. You will find new vigor by the use of muscles never before brought into use.
In Honolulu buyers source solid silver ware from three large U.S. factories via San Francisco. The piece notes a 25 percent duty as excessive and argues dealers should share savings with customers. It offers cash purchases and sets priced to match San Francisco rates, with a child’s set at 6.75 dollars and ten-set options described as unmatched in quality.
The Henlant Yacht and Boat Club will hold their adjourned annual meeting Friday evening November 1 7 30 at the Club Boat House. Election of officers and business of other importance will be trans noted. A V Gear secretary 450 3
The annual meeting of Wilder's Steam Ship Company Limited scheduled for Monday November 16 at 10:00 a.m. is postponed to Wednesday November 18 at 10:00 a.m. Secretary pro tem WM. G. Brash, Honolulu, May 1, 1806.
The Anpit Meeting of the Shareholders of the Ewa Plantation Company will be held on the 1st at Wooloek a.mi. at the wfthey at Ganthe & Vooke, Ld ED. Honolulu, Hawaii. Meeting date November 1, 1890.
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