Juror Drink Allegations Slows George Ferris Retrial Motion
Proceedings detail affidavits alleging jurors drank beer and whisky in Judge Gear’s chambers on September 4, tainting deliberations in the George Ferris murder case. Witnesses describe beers, sandwiches, and a partially used whisky bottle during the night prior to the verdict, prompting defense and rebuttal testimony and questions of juror impartiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ferris
C. Reynolds
J. ©. Peters
Cate Wan Berng
Weat
Humphrey
Cathcart
Thomas R. Livcap
C.F. Reynolds
J. C. Petwrat
FB. Richardson
George H. Paris
C. P. Reynolds
E. C. Peters
Peters
Reynolds
Auld
Chambera
Petere
Juen
Gear
Richardson
Duscam
Harsald Lucas
Tehardson
West
Eichardson
Judge Gear
Reynolda
Petars
Adan Foster's voyage and a senator's immigration debate
Adam Foster, a former Mozambique police sergeant turned California-bound traveler, recounts perilous years in South Africa including clashes with crocodiles and escapes. The session then covers the Senatorial Commission meeting on Chinese and Japanese immigration, labor, and school demographics, with officials debating limits, costs, and impact on local society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Foster
Janos Taft
South Africa
Foster
Cairo
Ron
Mozambique
Poller
Mavequasl
Poart
California
Dignitary to be buried with honors in Chinatown funeral
Pang Pook high priest and chief of the Tong Ming Society Mawatt died Tuesday. His body lies in state in the Boloty building with ornate Oriental ceremonial setup. Funeral planned for September 28, expected to draw thousands from the society’s global membership.
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Gelet
Chinatown
Tong Hing Society
Beritania Atreat
Bear River
Pang Pook
Tong Ming Society
Mawatt
Towgs
Boeloty
High Pright
Mawali Nol
Only Two Yachts Leave for Rabbit Taland Forenoon Run
The La Paloma and Gladgs were the only yachts that went on the run to Rabbit Taland this forenoon starting at 10 o'clock. The southwest breeze was high and the two boats struggled to clear the harbor. They passed the pilot house together with the Gladys slightly ahead.
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Gladgs
Rabbit
Court Rules Alimony and Contempt Risks in Lancaster Case
In the Lancaster divorce case Clerk Loucks ordered $75 payment today and $19 weekly to the clerk of the court with $212 alimony to date, plus later installments. The husband faced contempt penalties for defaults. The judge also addressed alimony in another case and noted continuances for criminal matters. The report also discusses political commentary on the Galician and Porto Rican labor situation and Judge Gear’s involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Loucks
Fleming
Manuwal
Torney
Comte
Ht. Huckfull & Co
Judge Gear
Washington
San Francisco
Humphreys Neat
United States
Opponents of Kohala Ditch Reach Inning of Testimony
In a delayed session at the Naval Station, Judge Humphreys faced witnesses as the Kohala Ditch proposal faced scrutiny. Attorney McClanahan answered questions while Parker and others asserted landowner claims, local government rights, and opposition to the water scheme amid political tension over who controls construction and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brate
Btatea
Humphreys
Hae
Harwall
Chines
Cooper
F. M. Swansy
Moe Dim
Sea Commission
Naval Station
Holt
McClanahan
Be Jow
Waipto
Walmany Lewave
Hla Perension
Sam Parker
McClanatan
Mitchell
Tite
Counell
Parker
Min Parker
Conway
Herbert B. Gehe
John M. Thurston
Kohala Ditch Company
Arthur
Mile and Kohala Maliway Company
Bret
O'Bhanglingwey
Amrienn Sugar Company
Tin Awulu
Occidental Forte
San Francicn
O'Shmughneasy
Mikment
Dillingham
Peek
Hilo
Clanahan
Gebr
Weo
Ankay
We Jones
John &. Walker
John Brown
Golr
Bwaney
Smith
Brown
Wearborn & Co
New York
Dearborn
J.T. McCrossen
Hawaii
Athena
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Ferris
South Arann S
Pang — Commission
Blue Fook
Senatorial Commission
Watbird
Robert W. Wilcox
Oat
L. T. Kenake
A. J. Campbell
J.T. Mc Cromsen
Samuel Parker
J. A. Magoon
W. Ls Stanley
Chariea Notley
Burton
F. M. Swanky
Supreme Court of
Territory
Oahu
Hed
H. Hackfeld & Co
H. ‘Kfeld & Co
Dritieh
Tong Hings
Imperial Cigar Store
Port Street
Honolulu
M'Clanahan
Herbert B. Gehr
Paget
Honolula
Ant
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