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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1905
Page
4
Fragmentary Evening Bulletin subscription rates mix with a garbled Tuesday column. It references Los Angeles terms, Hawaii, Ute, Supreme knowledge tests, and Russia’s military strength, along with bank loan remarks and a senator’s stance on security and currency.
The document records Secretary Atkinson's testimony before the Congressional Committee on Elections about ballot theft and fake marking. It details a scheme where a marked ballot is returned as unmarked, funds offered for cooperation, and the involvement of politicians to manipulate votes during a period of electoral reform.
A concern is raised about who printed the ballot and how it enabled election fraud. The notice emphasizes transparency and accountability in determining the responsible printing source and safeguarding future ballots.
The Bulletin weighs public interest over private gain in Honolulu rapid transit and utility franchises. It notes praise for the transit system while urging government oversight to prevent monopolies, calling for franchise terms that protect public welfare and ensure lower future transportation costs. The piece echoes Roosevelt era calls for public good over vested corporate rights in shaping Hawaii’s franchise policy.
Territory v J J Fullerton decision upholds double jeopardy concerns, rejecting the claim of renewed prosecution for the same offense after prior indictments. The court notes the defendant faced multiple indictments for malicious injury and assault and battery, with questions on speedy trial and prior jeopardy. The majority overrules the exceptions, remanding for further proceedings.
The big Pacific Mall steamship Siberia docked at the Naval wharf after sailing from San Francisco on March 8, making the run in six days. It carries 100 cabin passengers and 8,000 tons of freight destined for the Orient, with 53 passengers booked for Honolulu including Mr and Mrs Pax Mi Lewin.
The 1905 fashion plates are on display in the Tailoring Department featuring late nobby patterns including Blouse Suit No 6 and No 7. Early callers have first choice as only suit-length fabric remains for each pattern.
The Honolulu Stock Exchange shows Propesr Mill at 102 with 16 shares and Pioneer Mill at 163 with 5 shares. Co. Bonds trade around 103.60 with 60 units, Kihel at 12, and Pioneer at 102 with 2 shares. Latest Aug quotation notes 4 875 cents.
The text notes a voyage to Hongkong to accept a portion with Pacific Mail. It lists cabinet figures bound for Los Angeles and Tokyo, plus Marble and Lieut Marble as Naval Attaché at the American Legation in Tokyo and Peking. Admirals Whiting and Miller are summoned to Manila for court martial duty and will return in weeks. Lieut Comdr Rodgers will report to the Asiatic Squadron commander. The steamer Biteria will sail for Ort at llam with a larger mail awaiting.
The British warship Bonaventure entered the harbor shortly after 8 AM and anchored off the Fort street wharf at 8:45. It sailed from Raquimalt on the 4th for a Hong Kong voyage, carrying about three hundred men and ten boats. The vessel will remain four days in harbor before joining Admiral Knowles’s Chinese squadron, with no definite role announced beyond a friendly greeting.
A morning filing states the motion seeks civil recovery of the funds deposited by the plaintiff from the KeLoa post office fund, noting it does not relate to any criminal action against Rego, which remains pending. The judge reserved judgment on the civil recovery matter.
Real estate transfer notes list numerous parties including Olay Sgr Co Ltd, Olina Sgr Co Ltd, Abiko area firms, and various magnates such as Magnani Italo and Hackfeld & Co. Law. The fragmentary OCR shows transfers among corporate entities and individuals, with a dense mix of Kauai and Honolulu sounding names and firms.
Representative Kalino introduced a measure in the House to send three physicians with the investigation party to Molokat next Saturday. They would examine recently segregated alleged lepers and discharge those not lepers. Action postponed until tomorrow. Senate invited. Health committee to arrange Kalaupapa transportation.
Saturday March 1 the steamer Kina is chartered to depart Honolulu at 10 PM and return from the leper settlement at dark Sunday. TheHouse invites Senate members to join the investigation trip. The session discusses Dr Milton Rice treatment suspension and various finance and public works items with adjournment and funeral arrangements noted.
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