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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1905
Page
1
A joint legislative committee studying the Department of Public Instruction faced a split verdict on the extra session report. Readouts allege reduced teacher salaries, dismissals, and recommendations on staff reforms, with named figures and Maui to Oahu transfers cited amid uncertainty over final conclusions.
The piece surveys candidate talk for county offices in Oahu with mentions of Clarence Crabbe Jim Quins A. M. Crown Monty Vida and others as potential Sheriff Treasurer Supervisor at Large and County Clerk candidates. It notes party support from Republicans Democrats and Home Rule and references further coverage on page 2 with a Supreme Court demurrer and a midship voyage by the Iroquois.
The Civic Federation committee on legislation debates testing the County Act in court. Discussions cover supervisors powers and education board appointments, with mention of potential Supreme Court action and anticipated costs. The group plans to report to the executive committee and hold a stockholders meeting at the federation office.
The Hapll Transit Co. received permission from Holloway to raise car speeds noon today. All lines, except Manoa Valley Walalae and King Street, now run up to twenty miles per hour. Increases range from 12 to 28 percent, with overall speeds up about forty percent on most routes.
A coroner's inquest heard that Pran tisco Torres was killed in a confrontation at a Honolulu plantation. Witnesses described a fight after a Puerto Rican dance while Torres allegedly carried a knife and whip. Gonsales confessed to the crime, claiming self defense.
A fragmentary report cites Attorney General Andrews with Wy Castle in the Capitol corridors amid speculation on County Authority validity. A Portland telegram notes a short wind transport arriving portside with expected passage to Chicago and Governor Carter delaying return to office during legislative work.
From Hawaii comes word that the grand jury refused to indict individuals alleged to be involved in liquor selling in Kona and Kau. The panel cited insufficient evidence of violating the liquor law and found no proof of wrongdoing beyond public talk. The decision is read as a victory by supporters of enforcement.
The article notes that only four applicants have qualified and had their quarters taken by small farmers. Ronald King takes 3 145 acres, Anton Nunes takes Lot 1 163 acres, Birney V. Turner takes Lot 12 244 acres, Edwin K. Stone takes 16.5 acres forfeited by A. P Patekatihi, while the decisions on Jean Nowr and W. W. Carlyle remain pending as their qualification is not yet decided.
The energetic judge missed court today due to a relapse In tines and weakness. Friends advise caution as the judge has faced a rare decline after decades of service. A local printing firm is noted for fine job printing at The Bulletin.
A Honolulu area affair reports an embezzler known as Ugan receiving a light fine of 500 after a jury recommended mercy. Defense attorney Ashford argued for a new trial and arrest of judgment, contending insufficient evidence and accusing the indictment of nullity. The judge denied the motions, noting the verdict may reflect a compromise. Page continues.
The newly proposed liquor bill has been widely discussed with some concern over its exact provisions. Tomorrow the law will be officially published in full in the Bulletin, clarifying stakes and details for interested parties.
Circuit Court notice regarding the estate of Nicole in Water Wells, Eien, and Outil. The matter involves the proceeding to deprive and the appearance in Thy tenue.
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