15 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1897
Page
1
A legal notice announces an auction of a valuable property on Friday October 14 at 10 o’clock in the morning. The item is described as a valued parcel, with further details to be provided in the official notice. Prospective bidders are advised to review the conditions and register prior to the sale.
The Supreme Court hears the appeal by the Court General of Customs against Judge Perry to grant a Hawaiian registry for the steamship China. Other cases before the term include probate petitions, a motion to confirm a referee report in a trust matter, and a minor tobacco sale ruling. Justice Frear writes the Kun Yan decision upholding the tobacco sale statute to minors.
On the steamer Australia returning from Honolulu a farewell entertainment was staged led by C. M. V. Forster and William Blaisdell. Hon. J. G. Cannon opened with remarks on the voyage and politics. Performers included O. & Eagan, Dr. Blake, G. O. Rayndale, J. B. Levison, Miss Michaelson, A. H. Small, Hon. A. Tawney, Sen. A. S. Berry, Miss Cunningham, Mr. Eagan, T White, and a vocal quartet. The event closed with Auld Lang Syne and was described as a social finish to a pleasant trip.
A readable fragment lists items such as Grapes Cherries Apricots Plums Currants Celery Cauliflower Salmon Flounders Crabs Oysters Oranges Lemons Olives Potatoes Pickles Apples Pears and other goods. The line preserves old market nomenclature and catalog style with several misspellings and typographical errors.
At 1 20 this afternoon a fire started in a Chinese pot shop near the foot of Hotel street. Chinese workers were cooking taro when a nearby clothing line caught sparks. The chemical engine arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze before the full department came. Strong wind prevented a larger fire in the wooden vicinity.
A parish meeting in the cathedral precinct appointed Solomon Mehe- Uy EB and Tomyshe Ties Waoude as delegates to the Diocesan Synod of the Anglican Church. The session will convene soon after Bishop Willis arrives from Wogland in November. Similar meetings were planned for other diocese parishes.
George H. de la Vergne formerly district magistrate of Honolulu and D. H. Case establish a law firm with offices at 206 Merchant Street. Case brings extensive railroad and mortgage experience, including assisting the special master in settling the Santa Fe railroad mortgage valued at 160 million dollars.
The Japanese diplomat is gradually receding from the bold initial position, signaling a softer line. Meanwhile, comfortable rooms at the Popular House on 154 Fort Street are offered from one dollar per week, appealing to budget travelers.
A BuLery interview with a prominent Portuguese citizen outlines colony views on annexation Hawaii and U S relations. Portuguese desire guaranteed representation in local government, fear Asiatic immigration, and prefer statehood within a stable territorial framework while wary of shifts that could empower distant rulers. News also reports Seaman T Wolf of S Philadelphia suicide in confinement and upcoming burial at Nonana cemetery.
Senator Morgan recuperates after the voyage and a lively reception in San Francisco. He spent hours at the government building answering questions, with a Cabinet member noting his solid knowledge of Hawaiian affairs. Later, Hon. P Jones and Senator McCandlese planned a city drive to sights.
A fragmented OCR list catalogs Tokay grapes Rose of Peru grapes Muscat grapes Silver and German Prunes Sickle Pear Bartlett pears Verches Apples Oranges Fresh salmon oysters celery cauliflower bulk potatoes onions nuts and other produce. It also notes a corner location Andrews Prop Corner King and Union Line Celophone 484 as a contact reference.
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