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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
1
Hawaii drought and water rights dispute centers on Kohala ditch case as A C Gehr argues before the Governor. Officials Eye neutrality, while Gehr asserts government assurances and writing backed by Washington contacts. The matter touches Governor, Boyd, and the Hawaii Ditch Company in a tense Capitol hearing.
Tom McKay, passenger agent for major lines, predicts a winter influx to Honolulu for Pacific travel. He cites the Hongkong Maru voyage and notes many ships and routes via Yokohama. He mentions forthcoming refits, new staterooms, and the Shine of Comfort, with Gin ar rives and a flush of travelers this winter.
An account describes a Wilder Avenue street car scene where George A. Davis faced threats and a potential shooting. Governor and Mrs. Dole were present as Davis, aided by Thurston’s editor, calmed a tense crowd while Smith threatened violence over a handkerchief amid an audience including F. Davis and Walter G. Smith. The incident ends with no discharge, though fear and bravado marked the ride.
Governor Dole closed a Kohala water hearing after lengthy debate between Kohala Ditch Company led by A C Gehr and Hawaii Ditch Company led by I B McClanahan. Gehr claimed bad faith by Hawaii Ditch forces while McClanahan denied an agreement, with both sides and observers weighing past actions and possible further discussions. A new hearing was scheduled to discuss admission of proposed conditions for a possible settlement.
Washington dispatch reports Minister Leithman in Constantinople says several governments have landed marines to guard embassies amid unrest. The US considers advising increased embassy guards while watching developments. Constantinople notes Turkey urges higher guard levels at embassies.
The Governor orders one thousand state troops to Cripple Creek to guard the mines provoking strong miner anger. Officials say troops are unnecessary while miners denounce the action as overreach.
Captain Mosher aboard the steamer describes a sudden pillar of fire seen about 1110 g elowe while near the volcano. The flare resembled an explosion and vanished quickly with darkness following. Subsequent sightings at 1620 and another time were equally brief and lacked lingering light.
A human fetus was discovered in Waikiki this morning, wrapped in a cracker box and dumped into the water. Authorities say the fetus likely white in parentage with blue eyes, and the box showed signs of being thrown over a fall before entering the water. Police have no crew yet to investigate further. In other brief items, Ros Andermark and Hbele Frank Andermark seek divorce amid cruelty allegations. Fifty more shares of Kwa gold at $22 traded on the Block Exchange this forenoon. Judge Gear grants divorce for Mary Cont from Vile Cont with noted differences in the filing.
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