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Hilo electric railway franchise debate in Senate
Franchine Senator Brown and Honolulu on March 26 discussed the Hilo electric railway franchise. The Kohala and Hilo Railway Co faced delays and funding issues, amendments limited operation to two miles from Hilo courthouse or bridge, and provisions included fare rules and free travel for officials. A royal matter on silverware was resolved with delivery to Princes Kawananakoa and Kalanianaole. track supervision and a 30 year term for the franchise were noted.
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Honolulu
Hilo Electric Railway
J. T. Brown
Kohala
Hilo Railway Co
Peck
Hilo Court House
Dickey
McCandless
C. Brown
Woods
Hilo
Baldwin
Kalakaua
Liliuokalani
Lolani Palace
Kalidkaua
Hawaii
Kalakaya
House of Representatives
Senate
David Kawananakoa
Jonah Kalanianaole
Akron
American Cycle Company Jurg