10 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
1
A wireless telegram from the Catholic mission reports Bishop Gulstan dying with no hope of recovery. The bishop was moved from Dr Kuneet’s place at Olme to the Hilo mission, and it is believed he was taken there to die.
Unanimous Supreme Court opinions by Justice Galbraith rule that a default setting and jury verdict in the Kakaako property dispute are not reviewable absent abuse of discretion. The court affirms lower court rulings denying equity relief and cautions on calendar delays affecting remedy adequacy. Attorneys Kinney, Ashford noted.
The court noted indictments for Jude De Holt and others, including counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. Nakayama Daikichi faced tro l allegations. Roseell Fleming Robinson and Alfred Severt a charged with weapon offenses. J A Dowthitt prosecuted. a verdict of guilty yielded one year hard labor plus counts payment. Rob inson hearing adjourned with John K Sumner present.
Cooper, Superintendent of Public Works, briefs on a comprehensive program for rail and road improvements across the Territory. He cites estimates from road boards, plans for waterfront development, reservoir expansion, and power for government use, with tours of islands to gather public input and prepare for appropriations.
A writ of habeas corpus is directed to J W Cathcart A M Brown and jailor William Henry to produce the petitioner in court. Returnable at 2 PM the aim is to reduce bail of $8000 in the First Circuit Court of the Territory alleging lack of property and denial of a speedy trial.
Mounted Patrolman Bortfeld earned praise yesterday for stopping a dangerous runaway. After a wild chase through Bethel and King streets toward Waikiki, he reined in the horse near Punchbowl, securing the animal outside the Castle kindergarten and again near Thomas Square. The incident ended with the reins wrapped around the saddle before the horse halted. The Lehua steamer arrived from Molokai at 12:35 with weather hindrances hampering freight at Halawa and Pole Kun.
A committee appointed by Governor Dole met in Alexander Baldwin’s directors room to propose sites for a federal building in Honolulu. The group discussed expanding sub committees, inviting representatives from multiple business and civic groups, and debated the Palace Square site versus the post office location as a potential federal complex. A future meeting was planned with various officials and associations to harmonize plans and secure federal authorization.
Drafted inexact notes describe an upcoming New York Yacht Club race night, detailing timing, rules, and the intention to defend a celebrated American Cup challenge. The entry mentions a late August window and a ceremonial briefing, with organizers urging readiness for weather and safety considerations.
A garbled account from a local page mentions officers of a penitentiary and cryptic statements about a person named Ey the Ad Watch. The text references a steamer from the Orket and cargo for Cam erines, with locations at the corner of Prt and Alskes.
Sugar market notes show Demerara sugar nearing four. References to buyers, traders, and firms like Kinsey and Cooke indicate active commerce as markets adjust prices amid ongoing shipping and production considerations. The fragmentary report mentions New York operations and references to Chicago events shaping the trade outlook.
Reported interview with Menty Savage Lawtor, noted traveler and writer, detailing plans to travel toward Hong Kong and possible return route via Calcutta. The man expresses curiosity about past journeys and recalls the 1807 and 1999 eras while addressing interest sparked by his explorations.
Fragmented OCR reads a mixed list of names and items including carriages sewing machines safes and stoves. It mentions Ames and a Chinese steerage pat, with unclear dates or actions. The readable entities include Wittman & Co. King and Chima.
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