17 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1896
Page
1
Headlines from London report unsettled diplomacy after McKinley’s inauguration. The Pacific Cable Conference resumes in London with technical talks. Napoleon Sarony dies in New York. The Battle sship Texas sinks in dock. Ohio and New York figures reveal varied political maneuvers and bond activity.
A historical discussion argues against extending the existing franchise for a cross-ocean cable. It suggests government funding via bonds to build a home-controlled system, outlines capital stock and bond breakdowns, and proposes two bond series with varied interest and repayment terms.
A proposal outlines intergovernment control of a cable line with bonds and stock divisions. It envisions Hawaii and the United States plus Australian interests sharing bonds, stock stakes, and annual payments over 15 years to secure favorable rates, free cable access, and enhanced westward messaging. Dissenting voices note uncertainty but support a joint framework under BF Ditassonan.
Judge Hanford orders $26,800 to Canadian Australian line and $20,500 to Pate Improvement line for salvaging the Strathnevis after it was disabled off Cape Flattery in December 1895. The ruling awards crew shares up to $12,000 for the owners and assigns payments to captains and sailors, while criticizing Captain Stott for towing delays that reduced salvage value.
Yesterday afternoon a meeting of planters addressed profit sharing for sugar plantations. President Dole and trustees candidates Atherton Bald win Bolte Irwin Jones Hackford Schaefer Swany Young were named. An Australia mail delay pushed adjournment to 1 30 this afternoon.
Beautiful weather favors the Ladies of the Methodist church lawn party at Haalealea Lawn Richards and Hotel streets. The festival continues this evening with attractive arrangements. Frames for Citizens' Guard Certificates available to order at King Bros Hotel street.
A Waikiki dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs B S Cauln honored Mr W Ef Shipman of Hilo with guests including Mr Saw Parker Mrs Parker H M Whitney Mrs Carrie Robinson Geo Kruegel Julian Monsarrat W F Coney and Mr Baker of San Francisco. William McKinley and Vice President Hobart stopped by for coffee. Nearby, spectators viewed boat houses and native 100 yard race winner Kimokee clocked 1. The boys 100 yard race went to Arthur Harris in 1 15 and the men half mile to John Marshall in 16 10 with Harris again winning the boy’s last yarda in Alb.
Sante Chang Thos. G. Thraum announces port street store replete with holiday goods and Christmas novelties. The shop closes Wednesday for final preparations and will reopen Thursday at 9 am with a holiday opening. Nicely furnished rooms at the Popular House 154 Fort Street offered from 1.00 per week.
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