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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1905
Page
1
Governor Carter, speaking to a Bulletin reporter, doubts the new Legislature will be as harmonious as the last. He warns that honest policy differences could split along nonparty lines and urges that divisions avoid racial fault lines to prevent harm to the Territory.
Oahu and Hawaii clash over the next House Speaker with factions for Carlow Long of Maui and Holstein of Hawaii. Rumors swirl about native Hawaiian alliances and white majorities, while observers warn against factional scheming as the race nears a decision.
Cooke and Jones rebut rumors as untrue and harmful. They deny Bank of Hawaii insiders divesting on Mofteyide and say outsiders with ties to the bank are talking. They insist the bank’s loans favor cautious borrowers and stress the tale is gossip. New fashion hits Kerr's with Sorosiy shoes.
The Young Hotel hosts a dance tomorrow evening in honor of Captain Taggart and the Twenty-first Regiment. Hausport Sherman is due to arrive in the morning aboard the 0. 8 Army, with Hawaiian airs and expert music planned for an elegant evening.
Frank Nichols the pug trainer and owner arrived in the steamer Argyle from San Francisco and will be back to the Coast on the Young. Friends are anxious to arrange wires between him and Jack Wendy to take from the Comet in April. At a meeting of Nichols friends the purse of 150 could be gathered for the mill.
Deputy Sheriff Chillingworth testified in a tense court session about the confession Jonr made to him on the night of his arrest. The defense objections to the evidence were overruled as the proceedings referenced the shooting of Mrs. Parmenter.
Superintendent of Public Works S Holloway announced no word yet from the Gas Company on laying a pipeline along Nuuanu Street. The department will proceed next week to improve the street from King Street to the cemetery, with the gas line to be accommodated by restoring the roadbed to its former condition if laid later.
Charles W Leadbeater delivers a first time lecture on Reincarnation at the concert hall of the Alexander Young Building. Theosophist attracts many interested people beyond the society members. Admission is free but a collection will be taken.
The article reports on the debate over Speaker W. W. Harrie b and the Senate presidency, with voices arguing friction unlikely regardless of the election outcome. It notes potential shifts among legislators, the impact of race on the vote, and plans to focus on legislative work within the session. Also mentions a real estate ejectment suit involving Dowsett Co. Ltd against Malle Kamuky for land in Kabalolon, Hogoti I. PHMIRUT seeks restitution and damages of 1000 dollars.
The vessel Vettura arrived in port this morning from the Colonies and Samoa after a pleasant voyage. Passengers include Major Upham, recently touring the world, who will remain a short time to assist the Volcani and study Pacific routes. S. Meyer, a local carpenter, reports Samoa offers little work for businessmen and notes conditions for workers. He plans to stay only briefly before heading to Vancouver and the Pacific coast.
A damaged clipping notes a traveler from New Zealand named Ke Parone and a reference to a voyage near Bago Pago. It mentions sports, blood, and turmoil amid unclear dialogue about a southern region and the people involved. The text is partially illegible and fragmentary.
The record describes a tense confrontation over Jones confession given to Deputy Sheel Chillingworth on August 26. J W Kinney, the Bulletin’s police reporter, transcribed the statements as the primary evidence amid a strenuous trial. Direct examination by A G M Athertson questioned Jones’ account.
At the police station the suspect appeared wet and shaken and gave statements under interrogation that conflicted with the overall account. The witness testified the defendant had been warned that any statements would be used against him, and jurors were later excused as arguments on admitting the confession as evidence continued.
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