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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1904
Page
5
A reader asks where the economy stands and discusses choosing five paints for a house project. The note mentions reliable wind and fire resistance, with emphasis on suitable paint types for safety and durability.
The annual report by Public Works Superintendent Holloway outlines the year’s department work, noting repairs to rows and pilings, road maintenance funded by the department, and improved water front and bridge considerations. It discusses cost estimates, loan funds, labor use, and policy questions on employing citizen and Asiatic labor for future Low Fund projects.
A large Republican rally in the Fourth District featured speakers stressing party unity and the ticket. Lorrin Aneui, W. Harris, Jane Major Camury, and others urged voting straight and cited past legislative balance. Officials discussed island projects including a new jail, crematory, sewer expansions, and reservoir plans with ongoing capital expenditures and public works across the Territory.
The page lists varied items from retail ads to notices, including a march of events and social items. It mentions a wedding of McG Halverson and Mary Ann Layne, a reputation of shipping and theatrical news, and a police court case involving Hiram Kelomoku for assault on Mrs. Kolomoku. It notes a forthcoming visit by ships and a diverse mix of local business notices.
High Sheriff Henry Uhl states new detective service will be secret. He says detectives will not be imported but publicly known, with crime-fighting handled by officers and informers under Sheriff Brown. Raids will target gambling in private clubs and similar places with no exception for high officials.
The article notes that contracts for the work on the engine room have been awarded to Hogelulu and Catton Neill. It mentions the dome’s emission and related tasks starting the morning, with proceedings overseen by local officials.
The Hewlani Hout Club will host the second annual masquerade at Mona Hall on November 2. The arrangements committee vows a premier social affair with notable members including Crabin Pit Armatrong A. J. At Avivon AM. Webster and A. Walk Prizon named for prize hand, nonvent costume. The Weekly Edition provides a complete news summary.
A fragment notes a latest sugar quotation around 4.25 with references to Stoge nee and possible market movement. Details are sparse but indicate a price point near 4.25 and potential supply concerns affecting liquidity.
A Portland firm with ties to a national expositions commission mailed a dozen bright souvenir dollars to M Philips. The items feature two coin heads, Captain William Clark and Meriweather Lewis, with inscriptions related to the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The coins, issued under an act of Congress and President Roosevelt approval, are valued by experts at rising significance.
Fragmented OCR lists players and teams with many garbled names including mentions of Calion, Herbert, Jordan, Van, Maree, Tucker, and Beardmore. No clear match, date, or event details to confirm a specific game or outcome. The readable items suggest a team roster or box of players rather than a reported result.
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