Something Interesting From Jas to Jr Ist 1895
A compact note records a dated exchange from Jas to JuSE Ist in 1895. The fragment hints at a correspondence or event bridging two names across calendar years with no further context.
30 Nov 1895
Page 1
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1895
Page
1
A compact note records a dated exchange from Jas to JuSE Ist in 1895. The fragment hints at a correspondence or event bridging two names across calendar years with no further context.
Macfarlane and Co serving as bolo agents for G I Man Company for the Hawaiian Islands with Lett in charge of liaison and distribution efforts in the territory during a period of expansion and trade negotiations.
Admiral Walker argues the United States must pair coast defenses with a strong navy to deter war. He says the nation is unprepared for war against first class powers, needs more battleships, and advocates distributing ships among major yards to reinforce coastlines and deter foreign aggression.
A collage of late 19th century items notes engagements and lawsuits including Lieutenant-Commander W. B. Cowles of the United States Navy in London, set to marry Miss Roosevelt, sister of James R. Roosevelt, the US Embassy secretary. Edith S. Trowbridge sues a New York boardinghouse keeper for $7,000 for injuries from a collapsing bed. Mrs. Stanford anticipates a favorable Supreme Court ruling as the University costs her $1,900 daily. Reports claim the Congo Free State paid $30,000 in indemnity over a British tract case involving Charles Stokes. Postmaster General Wilson issues a fraud order against lottery firms and directs clerks to mark their mail as fraudulent. Paonia Railroad Co plans new Pacific coast and New Orleans to Colon steamship lines, warning of a rate-cutting push unless Pacific Mail accepts its terms. Huntington reportedly ready to compromise. Archbishop Nicholas visits the United States. W. W. Brooks, Nashville editor, jailed for contempt over questions about allegations in his paper. Mrs Potent of Calvary Baptist Clarel condemns Yale as a ruinous influence on youth. The Heulan Boat Club Thanksgiving party is briefly noted. about 200 attendees enjoyed dancing, boating, and ample refreshments amid space constraints.
The fragmentary text surveys ancient ads including the 1652 first newspaper advertisement in London and a 1660 dog theft notice for King Charles II. It notes the tone, humor, and enduring quirks of early commercial prose and public notices, with later 1722 self balance and staged boxing-style disputes among women as examples.
The steamer Keaukou departed at 9 PM carrying the Board of Health and a party on a dominational visit to the Leper Settlement. The expedition includes J T Waterhouse president H E Cooper minister and attorney general Dr P F T Day David Kelipio Charles Wilcox and others. The group sails to review conditions and will return tonight leaving Father Pamphile and the Brothers with the afflicted people.
Professor Predlevick of the University of Chicago will depart December 20 for Cuntemula for about three months. He will visit Guadalalajara to study a submerged city in Lake Clap Iv and the Mountain Idiots in the mountains nearby. He aims to determine if this dwarf race is inherently small or disease induced, with Archbishop Gillon's approval. He mentions pygmy communities in Guatemala caves and language unknown to white men.
Merchant Mr Barnes received 600 casks of Russian petroleum oil from the Orient. Flash test showed 107 degrees, below the legal 11 degrees limit, rendering the oil unmarketable. Efforts to shift the oil to fuel use failed in the Legislature, likely leaving cases to follow the Helen Brewer’s shipments. Invoice price cited as $2 per unit.
In the higher courts today Judge Whiting and Judge Magoon handled multiple cases. Letters of administration were ordered for Mele Hao Moroule’s estate with a $2000 bond. Libel defendants Vivan and J M Tessera were fined $50 each plus costs. Albert Locus faced three embezzlement indictments with recommended penalties totaling $8000. Briefs filed in several civil cases and a mortgage redemption suit were noted. An interlocutory injunction restrained a lawsuit over Queen Street property awaiting further action. Divorce hearings also occurred in this session.
A local event by the Young Hawaiian Institute aims to raise funds for a school library. The program features an overture, chorus performances, solo pieces by AJ Ordway with Hearnesey on piano, and selections including Violeta and Ya Wk B Gavotte, hoping for strong attendance tonight.
A city carriage firm offers hack services with horses and drivers available at Telephone 118. Contact at the corner of Fort and Merchant Streets for pickup and all hours.
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