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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
4
The Bulletin reviews proposed reforms and policy directions in Colorado and national politics. It praises Governor Adams and President Roosevelt era strategy, calls for legislative balance and independent committees, and urges durable, educated governance while noting electoral accountability and the need for reform.
An 1881 report notes the alleged year of the world’s end as unlucky yet Chester Doyle’s case shows the superstition to be overcome. Details indicate a legal or civic matter tied to Doyle’s representation and the era’s belief in fate versus rational outcomes.
A historic vote in the House confirms Eric Knudson as Speaker amid a square, well contested race with rival Mr Long. Both candidates are praised for capability, honesty, and experience as lawmakers look to a stable 1905 session. The process is marked by lack of bitterness and strong party unity across divisions.
The governor lauds the legislature for stabilizing finances and urges adoption of modern voting machines and updated election laws. He praises the code commission for compiling a single volume of statute law to guide the territory and stresses honest elections as the foundation of government. The message cites New York New Jersey California and Massachusetts examples and calls on Hawaii to adopt progressive methods.
The article discusses the need to restrain spending and avoid higher taxes while balancing the Territory’s accounts. It notes recurring deficits and the threat of issuing warrants, praises recent budget cuts, and thanks officials and employees for their restraint during a tough year.
The Jones case advances slowly with only two insanity witnesses examined. Archie Robertson and George H. Angus testified about Jones's conduct at Theo. H. Davies Co. Jones drank heavily and sometimes acted peculiarly. Valer Baron, who worked with Jones on a prior wrecking, said Jones behaved normally until marital troubles emerged then grew tormented and spacey.
James E. Fullerton through attorney George Davie moved to quash an indictment for assault and battery returned by the last grand jury. The motion cites a prior conviction for wrongful assault on Mary Bertelmann on February 15 1904 and a sentence imposed.
An advertisement from The Peruna Medicine Co of Columbus Ohio extols Peruna as life saving after a severe cold and catarrh. It cites testimonials and notes a booklet The Tale of Life included with each bottle. Available from chemists and druggists at one dollar per bottle or six for five dollars.
Judge Lindsay fines $10 and the defendant appeals to the Circuit Court where the Attorney General enters a nolle prose. The Grand Jury indicts Bertelmann on the same facts for the same offense, claiming the AG's action violated the defendant’s rights and risked double jeopardy. The motion is set for Saturday February 14. Captain Johnson plans to sail W. B. Flint along the coast once a mate is found. Coast officers scarce on the waterfront. For Rent notices available at Bulletin.
Haleiwa Hotel on Oahu Railway line offers golf tennis bathing fishing riding and more. Tickets including railway fare and full day room and board sold for 5.00 at Honolulu Station Trent Company. Sundays hasten Haleiwa Limited departs 8:22 a.m. returns 10:10 p.m. Weekly Edition of Evening Bulletin summarizes daily news.
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