01 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1896
Page
1
A compact ad notes J. T. Waterhouse offers a complete shelf hardware stock for frame houses with low rates. It emphasizes all needed articles are available, bought to sell cheap and at a profit, excluding only a few items.
Dr Smith presents an aerial ship plan to connect San Francisco and New York in forty hours using an aluminum airship with hydrogen lift. The Atlantic and Pacific Aerial Navigation Company, incorporated August 10 1896, aims for a two ton craft, 120 by 30 feet, with 89 000 cubic feet gas and 62 40 pounds lift, seeking private capital and avoiding public assessments.
An editorial in the Foreign and Colonial Importer and British Trade Review laments a drop in Britain’s transshipment trade as direct communication links between foreign countries, colonies, and India grow. It notes a rise in total exports but a fall in shipping, driven by competition and reduced central market role, while some orders still favor English firms though this may fade.
An advertisement extols the Gurney refrigerator for its health benefits and low maintenance. It claims superior air circulation, reduced odor, easier cleaning, and less moisture buildup, plus it doubles as attractive dining room furniture. A second item notes Sunday rainfall of 2.38 inches, heavier at Waianae where sea water turned muddy inland.
Jane Y Carter moves to libel the master and owners of the stranded bark Gainsborough with Marcus R. Colburn as libellant. Judge Carter orders appearance to show cause why process should not issue. Police interference alleged as crew signs and cargo salvage efforts are described. In a separate matter, the Reciprocity plantation property sale in Maui netted 80,000 at auction to H. S. Bishop for C. Brewer & Co.
The ladies of the Methodist church are organizing a musical and literary program for the church social this Thursday evening at 7:30. Admission is free, with ice cream and cake sold afterward for a small charge.
The competitive drill of volunteer companies will be held at Armory Square Hotel and Millerstroet at 7 30 Thursday evening. Sterling the painter is prepared to quote roof painting prices using a coal tar and cement composition. Cheapest and best roof preparation in Honolulu.
Arthur Coyne first lieutenant of Company E in the Hawaii National Guard has been commissioned by President Dole as Captain, replacing John Good who was discharged. John Evensen has been promoted from sergeant to first lieutenant after previously serving as second lieutenant and being reduced due to budget cuts. Evensen remains trusted by superiors.
Mr Cunningham touts a free lunch at the Anchor saloon as a model banquet event. He touts opposition to rival dispensers and promises to prove superior catering to Hovolula residents. His skill in serving meals is described as remarkable and palatable.
The passage on page 87 of the Compiled Laws, section 360, states it shall be the duty of the marshal, sheriffs and their deputies to take charge of and preserve wrecks and wrecked goods cast upon the shores of their jurisdictions under the direction of the governors.
No word reached Allen and Robinson's office by this afternoon on the wrecking progress at Gainsborough. Charles Peterson phoned Ponerey the Shug bone about ablutions of sails from the vessel, while movable goods were being moved in small boats to the anchored schooner Laka nearby.
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