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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
4
A cropped newspaper page includes subscription rates and postal details for King Bulletin, plus disjointed commentaries on legal issues, colonial politics, and imminent races at Ho roily Harbor. The fragment references Justice Galbraiths reputation, Delegate Kahlos letter, and congressional views on Territory affairs.
New York publication compiles coffee industry statistics from 1900 to 1902 showing 49 000 plantations worldwide producing 1 481 000 000 pounds annually worth over 255 million dollars. Property and equipment valued above 1 100 000 000, with over 5 000 000 workers earning 135 million dollars in wages each year. Average plantation size 7344 acres.
The text outlines averages per plantation including 300 trees planted, 870 pounds produced per plantation, 4800 pounds per acre, and laborers per plantation. It cites a traveling salary of 1.26 and labor costs per pound of coffee at 4.7 conte. Also notes value per plantation area including equipment and machinery and a 20.4 percent share of the produce.
The document records a protest against arrest with claims of improper motive and inflammatory remarks during a street incident. The subject argues the arrest stemmed from alignments with Ny for jaywalking, while police accounts describe a street confrontation with Morris. The verbose testimony questions police conduct and seeks release from the entanglement.
Supreme Court rejects extra compensation for guardians or attorneys from ward's funds. Majority led by Chief Justice Frear holds such allowances rest on unclear grounds and may be pernicious in practice. Ward Rebecca Panes Humelin seeks termination of guardianship. Jas Magoon the guardian faces scrutiny over $1150 claimed for legal services.
A court's opinion questions guardian compensation limits and the use of estate funds for attorney and expert fees. It cites statutory standards and criticizes high annual percentages while weighing philanthropic aims against avarice. The ruling addresses trustee expenditures and the propriety of adding attorney charges amid trust administration.
About a third of the 36 summoned jurors appeared for the morning call. Several men offered reasons for excusing themselves, including contractor duties, health reasons, and critical work obligations. A few individuals expressed due to responsibilities at local businesses and ongoing contracts.
The record lists Stanley Stephenson and Stephenon as jurors amid a messy roster of names. Several individuals including Frank Hustace Lowie King and David Goldstein were excused or absent. The cane case of W W Brew v Frederick J Church began with judge Goar noting confusion over the jury list and attendance.
Mrs Jacintha Batlita known as the Punchbowl Terror caused a scene in Police Court this morning. She faced assault and battery charges from Mary Govern after an iron rod incident, talked and yelled in court while Judge Lind Wy struggled to quiet her, and was found guilty with costs.
The fourth Continental French dinner is set for tomorrow at 6 30 PM in the Hawaiian Hotel dining room. Seats or a special table should be reserved at the hotel office. A Hawaiian quintet will provide the music. A schooner sighting near Koko Hod was reported to the Houolpa Otlo, though the vessel may be the Robert Hind en route from Gray's Harbor to this port.
Henry Martin of Et Lote faces a petition from the Superintendent of the Brigade. Rich ards and officials anticipate Martin will assume leadership soon and lead the Junior and Senior mortals at the city meet. The Boys' Brigade shows strong support as colors are adopted and Kapalama station prep continues. Frank Atherton will focus on other organizational duties, with George P. Cuntle named treasurer to relieve the former treasurer's role.
Moana, the Canadian Australian steamship line vessel operated by Davies and Co Lit, will depart Vancouver February 2 for Sydney direct. The ship has been laid up for repairs after running on a rock and will not stop at Honolulu or other usual way ports, a change to regain schedule momentum.
Joe Finn faces assault with intent to murder charges in Police Court. A motion by Deputy Sheriff Chillibeworth led to a continued hearing until tomorrow as the Grand Jury prepares to hear the case. Witnesses had been subpoenaed to appear before the grand jury.
Wong Kai Kah, Chinese Government representative, leaves for business in China regarding the St Louis Empire exhibit. He will travel via ship to Peking then return to escort Prince Pu Lun, the Fur commissioner. The exhibit aims for about 2000 tons. a dinner at the Young Hotel honored Wong Kai Kah with Honolulu’s prominent Chinese community in attendance.
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