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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
4
The Evening Bulletin reports Admiral Dewey honored as a national hero, with a grand pageant and widespread praise from the American people. Roosevelt calls him up to date and truly American, while the admiral modestly credits his duty and the fleet's efforts for his place in history.
Local officials faced criticism as transfers of land since July 7, 1808 are challenged. The Board of Agriculture approved a public recreation reserve on Mount Tantalus, but a private citizen gained access to public works without board consultation. Questions arise over six and a half scores of land exchanged with Mr Castle and the Executive’s influence on the deal.
In a fragmentary discussion the Executive Council’s authority to purchase land for public works is questioned, with emphasis on limits tied to debt and legislative appropriations. A long aside questions Castle tract usage, while advocates push for land reserve for recreation and public service, citing the Board of Agriculture and the need for transparency. Local quotes touch on philosophy and a humor session about bicycles.
A vintage advertisement touts King Bros framing services at 110 Hotel Street. It highlights long experience and offers an array of items including railroad tins, hay bales, pipes, and hardware clearness tied to a ship cargo list.
A brief item notes galvanized perce staples available in kegs and assorted sizes including 18 0 and 2 inch.
A catalog of miscellaneous oils and related goods lists items such as No. 1 Engine Oil, W Lard Oily in tins and barrels, Sperm Oil in barrels, Neats Foot Oil, Carbolinium, Coal Tar, Axle Grease, Best Refined Tallow, Cotton Waste, Varnish, Packing, Asbestos, Soup Stone, Sheet Rubber, Pipe Covering and assorted sizes. The dealer notes these articles form part of a large in stock assortment and pledges competitive prices with other dealers.
A catalog entry lists glassware and tableware items including fruit dishes saucers cracker jars and vases. The brief notes focus on table items likely for sale or display with emphasis on glass and ceramic pieces.
W W Dimond & Co of the Van Holt Block King Street advertises coal and wood stoves including Wickless Blue Flame stoves Germ Proof Filters Primus Oil Stoves and related house furnishing items for sale. The notice appears as a trade promotion aimed at Crockery Lamps and house furnishing goods and mentions miscellaneous stove models.
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