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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
1
Jury verdict on Brett Makino Higgins and three co defendants triggers appeals plan as defense fights possible retrial. Proceedings note careful trial, with counsel Kinney and Hallow leading the case, and continuations hinted as the judge contemplates final action.
King Arundel, owner of Ocean Queen and other ventures, acts for the Pacific Radio & Telegraph Co to install a wireless system on Ocean Island. Phelps, current wireless operator on the US ship, is expected to take the post, moving to Vancouver then the Canadian coast to establish Pacific outposts. He recently set a long distance ship-to-ship record and will oversee installation and operation across stations.
W J Bellin narrowly escaped serious injuries when his car lost control on a Kalminicl road grade near S o clock. The machine overturned and Bellin was partially pinned, but escaped with light bruises and scratches. He credits luck for avoiding more severe harm after the high speed crash toward a telegraph post.
Directors of The Mutual Telephone Company met to discuss Pratt's $81,760 offer for new equipment. The Automatic Company will install the system for $20,000, signaling a complete shift to automatic dialing. Rival Pacifi States Telephone Company official Bradley is in Honolulu for vacation and not opposing the upgrade. The board expected a fierce dispute between the two firms over abandoning the old arrangement.
Mori Nippu Jwiji faces trial as prosecutors press strong evidence of ties to labor agitation leaders. The case, tied to plans to raise wages, stems from an attempted murder plot against Sheba and involvement with a Japanese political faction. Court dates set for the September term. a public subscription drive supported Mori on bail.
A force of men landed today and shot down the Greek flag over the city fortress at Samerian. There was no resistance and officials announced penalties for offense in the incident.
In court this afternoon Atcherley sought a warrant to arrest Dr Peterson of the Insane Asylum. Mrs Atcherley filed a long document charging the doctor with overdose of poisonous drugs. Judge Andrade ordered the complaint referred to the County Attorney's department.
Aug 18 San Francisco reports Fran k J. Heney will not be a District Attorney candidate in the upcoming contest though he may secure the Democratic nomination. Returns are not yet complete.
The report covers a gambling case with defendants led by Charlie Chillingworth who appealed after defense. Judge Amade tiied the language, bonds discussed, and the court adjourned with bondsmen pending. Separate items note Cramps Shipbuilding winning a Wyoming battleship bid and shifting courtroom movements.
Publicly released letter threatens judge and jury in the Makino Negoro Soga affair. It urges acquittal, warns of danger to attorneys and jurors, and calls attention to the Sheba case as a precedent. The note, allegedly from Japanese conspirators, is read to Mori and translated by Prof. Dening for context in the trial.
The Daughters of Hawaii announce a single business meeting to be held at the residence of Mrs Coney. Details are scarce in this fragmentary notice but indicate a formal gathering and the organization’s upcoming activities.
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