Name not reported

A Japanese man held at the Hilo Jail fell ill and was taken to the hospital for several days before being returned to the jail. He died there the next day, on February 11, 1905. The prison physician, Dr. Holland, attributed the death to beriberi. A rumor of poisoning led to a post-mortem examination, in which the stomach and spleen were sealed for further analysis. An inquest was held into the death.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Dr. Holland, the prison physician, attributed the death to beriberi, and a rumor of poisoning led to a post-mortem with the stomach and spleen sealed for further analysis.

Reported by: Dr. Holland, prison physician (the agency that held him); inquest jury.

Source

• The Hawaiian Star, February 18, 1905, page 8 The Hawaiian Star, February 18, 1905