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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1897
Page
4
Fifty four years after Britain and France recognized Hawaiian independence a period of mixed feelings remains. The piece discusses national autonomy, early economic shifts, and proposed transit and industry changes including compressed air transit and future streetcar expansion.
The city favors faster transit than horse drawn cars, wary of overhead electric wires. Politicians discuss underground conductors but cost likely blocks such an option for a town of Honolulu’s size. Storage batteries and replenishing stations are noted as a possible alternative for light traffic needs.
A fragment from a New York Tribune report describes Elks clergy attending a meeting, the rector urging unity, and a later church gathering where many Elks filled the front pews. The Rev addressed brothers and invited them to hear his sermon the next Sunday, prompting an unanimous invitation turnout.
An 19th century catalog note offers Fine Leather Goods Pyraline Novelties Christmas Cards Calendars and stylish papeteries. Itinert supplies for library Bainbridges new Dresden and Crepe Tissue decorations are noted with colored and cut tissues wire leaves and dower work. Orders receive faithful attention this season.
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