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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
1
Jury reports non verdict in Yong Vai wave vault and battery case. Judge Robinson instructs jury about detaining a suspect and searches for cherta tickets. Deputy AG Peters prosecutes while Robertson and Brooks defend. Conviction later in district court yields sixty days hard labor.
The Occidental and Oriental steamer Coptic arrived off port from Yokohama last night and docked at Bishop Wharf around 4 30 this morning. It carried a large list of passengers including Philippine schoolteachers returning to the mainland, French engineers from China, and others associated with Gerdin Rubber Company, Hercules Gas Machine, and English steamship interests. The vessel also reported Yorktown and Amphitrite movements, with ten Chinese and 109 Japanese steerage passengers for Honolulu and 460 tons of freight. The Coptic was scheduled to sail for San Francisco at 4 this afternoon.
At yesterday’s One CaseDail League meeting the president said construction on the new grandstand will start at once. The Punahou grounds are prepared for tomorrow’s games with H. A. C. versus Punahou at 1:80. The Hike versus Kamehameha follow around 3:80, with gate closure at 12:80 to limit admissions and band attendance noted.
Protests by landowners blocked sale of Kona Sugar Co property reported by telegraph. Judge Bolings and Attorney Ashford arrived from Kona as sale of the plantation's assets to R. W. Shingle for 12150 was completed, with receiver expenses first to be paid and creditors' rights to be judicially determined.
A trustees meeting in Oxbu roge yesterday discussed actions after a beating of a young Cunha. Benny Cunha said a written apology signed by all participants, including a teacher present, should be drawn up and submitted to the Cunhas amid witness claims of a disgraceful incident. Additional items include land title records and legislative committee reports from Honolulu dated May 15 1903.
OAH resumes 115 dividends with firmer tone noted along the line. Kahuku resumes payment early in year and OAHU 8 first since that time. Stockholders rejoice as the company declares a one balt per cant dividend and promises monthly payments through the year with potential continuation. The total capitalization reaches 9,600,000 and will be distributed to stockholders this month. The company halted dividend payments last June.
Attorney General Lorin Andrews announces action against Superintendent J. E. Cooper under Board of Public Institutions resolution. Case aims to compel Cooper to surrender to the Board and permit immediate access to works and property. may be argued at the June term of the Supreme Court and possibly reach Washington within the year. The notice appears in The Business Man's Handy Index edition.
In St Louis on May 15 ex-Senator Bumche confessed to extensive corruption in the Legislature. He is believed to have uncovered the details of bribes and bribers, with many registri tors and public figures implicated as investigations unfold.
New York May 15 Tom Sharkey was seriously injured in a wrestling match with his trainer. It is feared the injury will interfere with his upcoming bout with Munro the Montana wonder.
Washington May 15 The Navy suspended recruiting at naval stations due to an outbreak of scarlet fever and spinal meningitis in the fleet and training centers.
President Roosevelt arrived in Wawona Yosemite May 15 for a brief visit after a rapid sequence of events in San Francisco. He appeared somewhat tired but in good health and enjoying the surroundings.
CHICAGO May 15 Rail magnate E H Harriman is seriously ill with appendicitis and may need surgery. The prominent railroad executive has been confined to a hospital and his condition is being closely watched by associates and stockholders.
The first trial of Lebaudy's airship was completed in Paris on May 15. The feat is described as a complete success and the builder claims to have outstripped Santos Dumont in speed.
The Wonder Millinery Store announces a rapid sale of new hats wire frames ribbons straw braids mourning goods and more at reduced prices. Mrs Cressman has suddenly left the coast and will depart soon. Fixtures for sale next to Davison Dressmaking Parlors with assorted box and job lots advertised.
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