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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1904
Page
4
A fragmented report from May 2 1008 discusses Marine risks, Home Rule party questions, and political maneuvering. It notes debates in Republican and reform circles, calls for fair judges, and concerns over judicial appointments and territory governance amid military and railroad tensions.
A New York and Hawaii report notes Democratic and Republican papers spar over the recent New York Legislature and its handling of bills. The New York World is contrasted with the Press in calling the session malodorous and fraught with partisan rancor, yet orderly.
A garbled 19th century transmission discusses Hawaii Territory self governance. It references Governor actions, legislative criticism, and hopes to restrict native governance while comparing to New York standards amid political tension and colonial policy debates.
Federal prosecutors, aided by an interpreter, recount a troubling case where multiple Japanese prisoners, including a man and woman, were kept together for questioning. Witnesses described coercion and trafficking as the case expands beyond a Kanai incident, with a man recalling his daughter sold for 4200 and now seeking freedom through trial. Authorities say such cases reveal a broader pattern of peonage and sexual slavery among the lower-class Japanese community, prompting more arrests and future trials.
Many men especially young men seek new inexpensive shirts in the coming two months. Ehlers offers a wide stock with quality materials, workmanship, and exclusive patterns. Monarch and Cluett Peabody shirts with cuffs, white silk with cuffs, linen and pongee options, and new summer neckwear priced from 1.25 to 4.00 with silver collars at 2 for 25 cents.
Testimony shows a husband and wife group involved in a scheme where a woman was lured into servitude by a cook arranged for money. The accuser says he feared for her safety as the plot deepened, with several conspirators charged and held for grand jury action.
Radward Mitchell Jones charged with the murder of his divorced wife appeared in Judge De Rose's court as prosecutors signaled readiness for trial. Defense sought delay citing Federal Court obligations and juror availability. Judge De Holt postponed jurors to Wednesday morning and considered open venire legality.
A large Wailuku gathering debated advancing a major school improvement. The group aims to secure endorsements from Governor Carter and public works leaders before proceeding. A committee will seek approval, naming changes to the Improvement Association of the Ben ond Judicial District. Died April 24 Manuel Ross, funeral at Catholic Church. Community sympathy offered to four orphaned children.
The Wauebet and Nu Hote seasons produced tight action with undecided outcomes. Debate focused on a fourteen inning Malle-Punehon contest and a Marine-uniform controversy as teams faced rules about startup times and attire. Manager Richardson declined a protest, sparking mild city-wide discontent and plans to discuss at the West League meeting.
The funeral of the late Gardner K Wilder was held Sunday at the family residence with many friends paying tribute. The service, conducted by Rev W M Kincaid, featured a choir and hymns, and the casket lay in state with floral arrangements as pallbearers including Justice Galfraith and Judge Stanley. The procession moved to Nuunay cemetery for interment with final rites and more flowers present.
The court contemplates continuing the case to the January 1905 term when fresh jurors would be available. After debate the case was set for Wednesday morning for final disposition. Judge De Holt may review open center proposals as proceedings proceed.
Proposals for a concrete arch culvert at Kaluanui Maliko Gulch Maui are invited by May 23 1904 with plans and specs available for $5 and submitted on black forms in a sealed envelope to C S Holloway Superintendent. A legal opinion states jury names drawn may be returned to the box. Attorney General will provide a written opinion.
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