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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1905
Page
1
Justice Hartwell dissents from the court’s rehearing order regarding rent and lease questions. He stresses no dispute on law but claims the record lacks reason to grant reconsideration and emphasizes respect for colleagues while criticizing the majority’s decision to reargue.
A Hawaiian newspaper notes enormous business on the Stock Exchange in January with about four hundred transactions and three and a half million dollars in value. Meberyde stock led activity, with shares trading 4.50 to 9. The market shows no bottom yet. Dividends are posted: Ewa Brewer & Co Hawaiian Electric interisland Walinanalo Halky Pala Pioneer and others, with mostly one percent or one and a half percent increases. The market remains buoyant despite volatility.
County Act Commission members meet in the Hall of Representatives to merge preliminary plans into a single county bill for presentation to the legislature. The open session expects many legislators and business leaders to offer objections before the final draft is ready, amid general interest. The Sugar Factors Company chartered vessels to transport sugar to Delaware Breakwater, with ships like the Erskine M. Phelps and Dirigo sailing soon.
A large party of Indies and gentlemen, including Mrs Taylor and Mr Taylor, Mr Bout, Dr Colburn, Miss Clapp, and others, embarked on the Kinau for a visit to the Volcano. The scene shifts to town topics with a playful exchange about a mysterious figure.
Mrs. Marcus Parmenter testified as an eye witness regarding the shooting, describing Jones facing his wife and the sequence of threats and shots. The court sustained a defense objection on some points, while noting that testimony about prior threats could be material if the couple’s reconciliation had failed. the trial is expected to run long with numerous objections. The issue pauses after 60¢ of testimony as proceedings extend into noon. The sailing vessel Footing Buoy arrived from New York with cargo for Brewers' Co, while Andrew Welch carried George F. Henshall back to the Star after six weeks in San Francisco.
A three year old Portuguese child, near her mother, was fatally injured in an elevator shaft when the car moved and her head was crushed by the wheel combing. Mary Carmilla, carrying washing for Mrs McClellan, witnessed the wounded girl as the elevator cage descended to the basement. The incident occurred at the Young Hotel on Bishop Street. The elevator boy, W Oly Hong, was on duty but other staff filled in as needed. Page 8 continues.
Philip Peck seeks an extension of time from the Governor to complete Kohala Railroad work. The scheme spans Hilo and Hamakua to Wailuku, with costly bridges needed through deep valleys. Peck cites New York capital interest and prior franchise issues as factors, noting current delays and potential for grant if others show stronger claims. Continued on Page 6.
The Supreme Court, in a decision by Justice Hartwell, affirms sections of the case Kekal and Lilana Kekal vs Waiplo Limatay and remands to the Hilo Bhovl Court for further proceedings. The ruling discusses ejectment involving an infant who lent land to the defendant and died while a minor, deeming parental action to ejectment at law sufficient under the circumstances.
BT PETERSBURG Russia Jan 31 Russians continue to hold the village captured from Japanese forces in Manchuria.
Weather Bureau report from the Young Building records temperature 80, noon 67, 6 am 90.08 barometer 29.92, humidity 84 percent, dew point steady. Wind speeds vary around 12 to 15 mph with multiple directions. total wind movement over 26 hours ends at noon at 430 miles.
Jury deliberates after defense rests as T McCapta Stewart concedes no evidence will be presented. Court work proceeds with instructions to jurors, who retire to render verdict. Public Works Department seeks bids for a court device jail and cottage at Hookena Mawati. Harold Gear solicits orders for fancy violet shoes at a discount.
The Supreme Court reversed a district court ruling finding lack of jurisdiction due to improper service in the case Young et al v Yon Hamim Young Co et al. The court held proper service was made, striking down the prior judgment and remanding.
The document notes Associate Justice Hay sending in a resignation and mentions Governor Car Verthik. A San Francisco arrival reports 40,000 tons of sugar afloat or arrived in July, with an expected 75,000 by month end. Public Works seeks bids for water pipes of varying sizes. The Walanae Co Ltd annual meeting is set for February 8 at 2 PM at JM Dowcett's office.
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