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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
1
Ex burglar Ah Nam testifies as details of the McDuffie case unfold before Judge De Bolt. The trial centers on bribery allegations against Arthur McDuffie, with Ah Nam described as a key witness amid prior gang ties and police involvement.
The inquest into the death of Frank Toro, a Porto Rican who died in a Sunday morning fight with Gonsales at a Honolulu plantation, was postponed yesterday afternoon. Deputy Sheriff Rawius plans to visit the plantation to conduct the inquest.
The marwon Inez Enterprise departed for the coast via Hilo shortly after 10 o clock. The vessel called at port to take on mail and several passengers. It loaded 1 000 tons of refined sugar here and brought slightly over 200 tons of… from Hilo.
The coroner's jury ruled the death of Maul, an elderly Hawaiian man found near Wat-Wikt road Monday, was due to heart disease. The report notes Kerr's window display of new outfits and exclusive designs, with one suit fly each hind.
The 1905 Legislature passed over one hundred acts, many Administration measures. Notable laws include the County Act 8. B. 198 over a gubernatorial veto, the Quinn Sunday law, the liquor bill HB 168 signed, and the Rapid Transit Speed bill. Several measures on taxation, public welfare, and licensing were enacted, with costs running tens of thousands. The session also saw modifications to statutes and new standards affecting both rich and poor.
The Palolo settlers including Thomas Quinn faced tax disclosures and land allotment actions. Tax delinquencies were found, some resolved after payment, while others awaited decisions. Auctions are planned for several lots to form a vacant area near Punchbowl, with a jury system and legislative measures highlighted as two months of work conclude.
High Sheriff directed verdict in McDuffie case finds McDuffie not guilty as prosecutors fail to prove he held executive office or was appointed by the High Sheriff. Judge De Bolt instructed the jury at 2:18 p.m. that the promotion did not establish McDuffie’s appointment or pay status.
Judge Robinson appeared in court today for the first time since his ten day term. He has been suffering from neuralgia in the stomach caused by overwork during January. He is weakened but hopes to continue to perform his duties with treatment. The judge’s chamber was crowded with callers offering congratulations.
The Kaimuki residence of B C Bunzell was broken into at night via a skeleton key left on a veranda post. Jewelry valued at 880 diamonds and other items were stolen, trunks upset, can opener bent, and a suspect familiar with the home is suspected. Mrs Hugeetl reported the break and police were notified. J A Cunningham, recent Hawaii settler, moved to Mexico after failing to close a deal on Col Norrie’s Hawaii ranch. City street cleaning costs last year totaled 828000.
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