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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
1
In St Petersburg on July 24 a fourteen year old girl identified as Princess Alexandra Mestcher Sky suffered fatal injuries after a housekeeper attacked her with an axe. The assailant severed the girl's head from her body in the gruesome act.
Paris July 24 Brun Payrere has been named to the new French cabinet. The brief dispatch notes his appointment as part of the reshuffle with no further details provided.
Mil Berndt criticizes Delegate Kuhio for ignoring a revival of the bill and urges coordination with merchants to aid the turf matter. He says he has addressed the Prince and questioned why the request was renewed, pressing Kuhio to confer with Wy and use influence in Washington to advance the measure for Hawaii’s interests.
Ernest Kaai and his Hawaiian musicians draw huge crowds at the Alaska Yukon exposition in Seattle. Manny Hartche praises the trip as a fine time and notes steady pineapple sales at a counter, with Canapas given away. The Bulletin reporter learns Hartche vacationed June 20, missing a Bulletin iris, and remarks on the busy night performances and audience enthusiasm at the exhibit. Continued on Page
Jotaro Mikawa and nine others face retrial for conspiracy and riot related to assaults and unlawful imprisonment. Co-defendants Fushino Minuchi and others await trial. police report arrests include Toshino Miauchi Makino and others for unlawful detention and possession of obscene literature as Judge De Holt and Judge Robinson preside.
Fushino and Miauehi, noted leaders among ten Japanese, face retrial charges for allegedly imprisoning Officers Scoville and Wills at Wipahu on June 8. Bail was set discussions ensue as Judge De Bolt, with Lightfoot opposing the high amount, and Proser arguing for stricter terms in earlier and related cases.
The defendant, along with others, seeks an injunction through the Baget Company case. He claims no connection with associations or papers that could endanger him, though he admits owning stock in the Nippy Jil. His answer was filed under a court order to appear or answer within a set time, represented by Attorney B C Peters.
A fragmented note notes that the Queen Insurance Company of America carried large lines and always paid dollar for dollar amid great conflagrations. The text emphasizes steady financial backing during disasters and reflects a historical insurance stance.
Mikawa Jotaro Mikawi attended the Ateherley trial in a case before Judge De Holton. Bail set at 201 dollars per count, 400 total, with security sought from Chiya who proved ineligible as bondman. Further security added when Hert Lightfoot aided, while others face remand if bail not posted by 2 p.m. Monday.
Fred K. M. Higgenbotham was arrested on a charge of possession and sale of obscene postal cards and photographs. The lead is linked to Fred Makino in court records. Makino was seen around the courthouse with compatriots on various charges during the weekly roundup.
In a tense police court session former deputy and chief of detectives of Len nas clashed over the Kanabaku and Hawaiian case. Charles Chillingworth accused the chief of beating a Chinese boy in his office after arrest. Witnesses described bruising as the trial continued amid heated exchanges.
Revenue for the past year ending June 30 1909 rose to over 920,000 from 079,000 in 1908 due to military and travel plans. Postmaster Pratt notes higher expenses and only one extra clerk authorized, with pay scale changes under the 1907 act boosting clerks to 1200 yearly. The rise reflects improved efficiency and reliance on capable clerical staff.
Portland: Dr A M Collins was shot dead today by his wife in a domestic incident. The couple, married recently, lived in Portland and the gunfire ended a troubled relationship. No further details on motive or arrest were immediately available.
Washington reports Admiral Moore retires after long service. The promotion list follows, elevating Thomas to Admiral, W. S. Benson to Captain, Frank Marble to Commander, and C. M. Overstreet to Lieutenant Commander.
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