21 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1904
Page
1
Testimony centers on Elisa Kentwell, her marriage to Albert Christian, and the alleged arranged match. Witnesses describe jealousy over control of the heiress and debate whether Christian cared for her. Prosecutors and spectators react as the long trial unfolds with questions of motive and wealth.
President Pinkham of the Board of Truth submits to the Acting Governor a set of regulations aimed at governing the importation of animals and birds. The plan outlines oversight and restrictions to be enforced by state authorities.
In the Policy Court the morning featured a heated exchange between Judge Humphreys and Judge Davis over a bond for Chin Mun Fook and Chun Mun Nan charged with perjury. Humphreys pressed for a surety bond after noting the defendants were released on verbal assurances, while Davis argued this was standard and not discriminatory to any party. The matter was postponed with further proceedings to July 28. (Continued on Page 6.) Money for Russia and Jewish rights loan rumor circulates as bankers consider a 2 billion francs offer. London reports a French Belgian syndicate ready to fund Russia with no commission if Jewish rights reforms are advanced. Emperor William sends De Chabensee to St Louis to study American horse breeding methods.
A Hawaii Promotion Committee aims to lure the wealthy and idle in Southern California by distributing Hawaii literature directly to homes and hotel racks. Letters from firms in Los Angeles describe plans to reach discontented residents seeking profitable investments and easier work.
Acting Governor Allison signals a broad call for recommendations to fill Tax Appeal Board vacancies. Merchants Association submits Theo F. Lansing as a pick. Messages go to the Merchants Association Chamber of Commerce and inland trade groups requesting names for multiple territorial Tax Appeal Board posts as commissions near expiry.
Work has started on the Fort Street extension to Paywoa road. When finished the road will enhance Honolulu’s drive network. Construction progresses from both ends of the new arterial section.
Two jurors awaited disposition in Circuit Court for Hilo waterfront case involving Spreckels et al. The jury was discharged with no verdict after a disputed meal bill from Upton Grill and a lodging charge by Hawaiian Hotel. Witness testimony and trial details were unsettled as Clerk Sima and Judge Gear’s court consider who pays the bills.
Acting Governor A L C Atkinson told reporters this morning he favors Kahlo Hawaii’s delegate to Congress. He spoke in the Capitol during an interview and repeated his support for Washington representation.
Judge W Rawlins takes the bench after Judge Lindsay’s departure as Deputy Sheriff Chillingworth and court staff observe a sparse scene. The absence of ceremony marks the moment while Gibbs, Gordon Bennett and D K Geneon await call. Lindsay heads to Kauai for his sister’s wedding as Gus Brettcher previously sentenced to six months’ imprisonment.
The case before Judge Gear concerns Annis Holt Kentwell, heiress to John D Holt with property valued near 100000, seeking to annul her marriage to Albert Christian on grounds of alleged minority lack of consent and conspiracy. The Guardian cousin disputes the match amid a web of sizable estates including Waianae and Waialua holdings. Continuation of hearing noted as testimony unfolds in court.
Acting Governor Atkinson discusses a difficult issue as Maud M Kinney of Honolulu, visiting Europe for musical study, finds herself in Dresden without the required passport. Police demanded documents, and Kinney wrote home for the essential papers. (Continued on Page 4.)
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