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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1896
Page
4
By authority, the Postmaster General states a rate of interest permitted on Metal accounts. The new rate stands at 4.5 percent per year, effective immediately, with details sent to local post offices. Public notice warns account holders to review statements and ensure compliance.
The Evening Bulletin editor argues against hasty appointment to the Circuit Judge seat. He praises Rosa as a highly qualified native advocate but notes Rosa’s reluctance to leave practice. He urges the President to examine all eligible local lawyers before acting, citing residence and experience as key factors.
A historian argues that Honolulu has not experienced a building boom in recent years. More funds were likely spent on public and business structures a decade earlier, with major projects completed before 1910. Residential growth continues, but labor demand in building trades is not notably high now.
Brazilian immigration agents urged French speaking Quebec habitant to emigrate to the South American republic. A Montreal steamer packed with emigrants left for distant shores despite press warnings about unknown dangers. An immense crowd of compatriots gathered by the river to bid them farewell.
In Honolulu discussions the crowd denounced the French Canadian emigrants action as unwise and unpatriotic. Many passengers recovered baggage and left the gangways. The article notes French Canadians could enrich Hawaii as laborers and settlers, praising their industrious nature and potential school contributions. It also criticizes teaching methods and mentions an eclectic piece on nobility in hard lines referencing Premier of Great Britain and Lord Salisbury.
Petroleum V Nasby revisits his cross roads philosophy and the silver question from eighteen years ago. He argues the core issue is whether free coinage would devalue the currency and remains cogent for today's debate.
A French convict finds clandestine liberty intolerable and seeks ease by returning to penal exile. Bicycle clubs should curb street scorchers to prevent accidents as the practice spreads.
The Pacific Hardware Co. received two consignments from Australia for picture moulding and mat board and plans to execute orders at lower prices than ever seen before in Honolulu.
The assignees in bankruptcy proceed in the Hawaii circuit court announce a settlement and discharge hearing. A hearing date is scheduled for Friday October 4. The notice names the assignees and the estate under the bankruptcy case.
A humorous piece notes Tribune editorials turned interrogative and absurd reader questions. An advertisement lists six product prompts from a Hawaii shop, highlighting an meat and vegetable chopper, brass bird cages, painted bird cages, Hartman steel wire mats, rain gauges, and a portable bootblack stand with prices.
The Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited lists its address opposite Spreckels Bank at 307 Fort Street.
We offer copper plate engraving and printing for cards wedding and society stationery announcements and monogram embossing address dies and stamping in color or plain. Cards from your minute 31 00 per hundred.
H F Wichman on Fort Street advertises watches including dust proof Walthams. Emphasizes reliability and dependability of timepieces for daily use. Identifies Fort Street as the shop location and invites customers to purchase.
S'75.00 if you are thinking of getting a Breve, now is the time to gut one while they last. This offer of Ramacens at $75.00 is not a cut in price, so don't wait expecting to see the price come any lower. We are offering 1895 wheels at this price and there are but a few left. This wheel is fitted with the Great G. & J. Tire which has proven so satisfactory in this land of the We also have a stock of the 1896 wheels both ladies and gents which we are offering at a low figure and on easy terms. Come in and have a look at our wheels and satisfy you there that we are in the Bicycle usiness.
The dealer touts a large stock of samples not common in Honolulu including tumblers in various sizes and cut glass. Engraved clear flint glass offered at the same price as unengraved. Prices range from 2 to 4 dollars depending on size and design, with emphasis on durability for warm climates.
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