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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
4
From January 1 S07 the rate of interest allowed will be four per cent per annum. The Postmaster General, K McCREW, is empowered to limit interest for customs purposes. F J ME STOCKER, Deputy Collector General of Customs, signs for agreement.
The column attacks street surfacing in Honolulu as flawed, warns of government backlash, and urges radical improvements in grading draining and surfacing to prevent storm damage. It recalls past newspaper battles and contrasts with the Bulletin’s criticism, noting political tensions and calls for scientific road engineering.
The text argues no solid basis exists for suspecting Glad stone’s lack of humane regard for Armenians. It notes the aged statesman would not act to embarrass political opponents, while mentioning Attorney-General Smith quoted on the coast about the silver cause. It suggests Hawaii could be disadvantaged if a Hawaii government member opposed the March 4 silver administration.
Great Britain shows scant satisfaction from the Russian Czar visit compared with the Viceroy of China. The Czar leaves only a blur of impenetrable stolidity, while the Oriental chancellor departs with polite gratitude for honors and a trail of interrogation points suggesting interest in Occidental civilization.
A U S press correspondent quotes an effort to sway public opinion, focusing on the Portuguese and the government's stance on annexation. The piece comments on the value of discreet news-gathering and the high value of uncovering inaudible or impalpable efforts.
Fred Carlton was elected Grand Sire by unanimous vote showing he is a worthy man for the order. Hawaii’s absence from the sovereign grand lodge is noted, with emphasis on island representation in supreme councils of benevolent and fraternal organizations to spread correct information.
A columnist argues that reciprocity between Canada and the United States would benefit both nations, emphasizing agriculture as the key interest and criticizing tariffs that keep goods from crossing the border. The piece frames tariff barriers as the main obstacle to mutual gains.
Report notes vast gold shipments headed to the United States across both oceans. The steamer Monowai is due to dock next week, likely bringing more gold beneath the Hawaiian flag than ever before.
The writer questions Government willingness to provide proper street crossings and keep them clean. Private owners must maintain sidewalks, yet links between them and government are lacking.
A complaint to the Bor LETIN urges stopping sidewalk cycling where roads are suitable for wheeling. The note argues sidewalk riding is unsafe and should be prohibited to protect pedestrians and riders alike.
A humorous note on the Tribune under Whitelaw Reid, recalling a postal complaint about constant questions. The piece pivots to hawking six Hawaii shopfront items with mock questions about meat and vegetable chopper, brass bird cages, painted bird cages, Hartman steel wire mats, rain gauges, and a portable bootblack stand priced from $1.25 to $4.50.
Prepared to engrave and print on cards wedding society stationery and announcements. Fine moneyram Kim bossing address dies and stamping in colors or plain. Cards from your plate 8150 per hundred.
H F Wichman on Fort Street promotes dust proof case Waltham watches for sale. The short advertisement urges readers to buy a reliable timepiece.
The notice marks Hawaiian Hardware Co located opposite Spreckels Bank at 307 Fort Street. It outlines business location, street address, and nearby landmark for public orientation.
WW. DIMOND'S offers a wide sample table of tumblers and glassware not sold in Honolulu for under 2.50 per dozen, now available at a dollar. Engraved fine clear flint glasses with Dorfinger's cut are offered at the same price. New goods, small in size, with various capacities for medicine or general use.
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