20 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1896
Page
1
J. T. Waterhouse advertises inexpensive white enamel picture frames for short term use when costly options are unnecessary. The frames offer a practical solution for customers needing temporary display pieces.
A description notes exceptionally rich Cut Glass in England with burnished gold rims. The text emphasizes opulence and refined aesthetics, presenting the items as luxury tableware likely aimed at high-end markets.
A correspondent urges building a large drydock in Honolulu to accommodate the biggest ocean steamers. He argues it would turn the harbor into a central Pacific repair shop for merchant ships and warships, attract business, and offer opportunities for sugar capitalists to invest, with or without government aid.
A female passenger on the Coptic dropped a 300 diamond ring into the water at the Pacific Mail wharf. An Indian native diver failed to recover it due to murky bottom. C V Sturtevant, a Sorenson and Lyle book-keeper, offered 50 for recovery. John the marine railway diver found the ring after Sturtevant paid the diving fee. 45 went to John after costs.
A J Derby D D 8 operates a dental office in Cottage No 100 on Alakea Street The telephone contact is 615 Office hours run from 9 a m to 4 p m daily
An article reviews Knapp’s proposed sea vessel able to sail at sixty knots and cross the Atlantic from Labrador to Galway in a little over a day, crediting advances in naval design and the impact on perishable goods transport, while noting public skepticism and ongoing demonstrations. It also reports a Y M C A gathering in Honolulu celebrating the Yorktown anniversary with dignitaries including President Dole and various officials, featuring speeches on Washington’s campaigns, French alliance, and Cornwallis’s surrender.
Bulletin reports President Dole described a Hawaii trip aimed at opening new lands for settlement. He detailed alcohol free, fertile estates near Kohala Awini and Poanabalu, proposing Kenimnana style settlement with instalment payments and government patent after improvements.
The annual meeting of the W G T U began at 2 30 this afternoon in the Woman's Trade building. Reports read include Recording Secretary and Treasurer. Mide M E Green will discuss her work among natives. Secretary M A Chamberlain and others present committee reports. Mrs J M Whitney will read a special paper on women's exchanges and the Lenove in particular.
Judge Perry appoints B. Kansilalan administrator of J. P. Kuie estate in Makawao under a $250 bond. Petition for condemnation of finds against Cr. Bishop and others denied for lack of joinder and jurisdiction. Kalvikini files estate Kahula Drow account showing receipts 07.75 payments 102.99 balance 85.24. Judge Carter continues hearing bill to cancel deed against W. G. Walker and Hakalau Plantation Co.
A. B. Scrimgeoar reports a badly swollen hand has temporarily impeded his ability to conduct business, causing a pause in operations until recovery.
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