County Government Bills Spark Public Protest in Hilo
In a fiery critique, the writer argues against the proposed county government and tax bills, urging voters to oppose schemes that siphon local revenue for territorial use. The piece calls for a fair split of taxes and criticizes McCants Stewart’s bill for empowering legislators to set county salaries and appropriations, urging Senate action aligned with pre election promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat
McCants Stewart
Honner
Legislators Labeled Dishonest Over County Tax Power
A letter accuses Hawaii legislators of a deceitful effort to shape county government by stripping counties of tax collection powers. It argues the proposed tax bill diverts half to the Territorial Treasurer and only half to the county, while the rest funds the legislature. The writer calls county government a sham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Islands
County Act Commission
Senator Achi
Senate
Representative Broad
House
Post Office Changes Hands Under New Honolulu Entrant
Postmaster Geo. Desha arrives to assume duties with a formal turnover set for Thursday morning. Mr Marlesen departs for Honolulu then Ventura to take up a new post in St Louis. Reduced office staff follow resignations of Miss Marlin and Win Weight. Madeira’s rapid ascent praised. he has served in Honolulu, Hilo, and brought high efficiency to the posts. Board of Agriculture and Forestry in Honolulu discusses inspection of mainland and Orient plant shipments and possible paid inspector to oversee direct shipments and inter island consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desha
Madeira
Postal Service
Post Office Department
Honolulu
Hilo
Board of Agriculture and Forestry
Crow
Orient
Holloway
Craw
Iie
Court Calendar Before Judge Parsons in Morning Sessions
The court calendar lists hearings before Judge Parsons including the discharge of a temporary administrator for Mary Pitman Allan, an administration petition for Hettie of Austons, a guardian appointment petition for Katte of Kawatkini, and a Sabbath-related note dated April 9, 1905, with biblical excerpt about Barnabas and Barnabas reference to Antioch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwige ‘Parsons
Mary Pitman Allan
Hettie
Austons
Katte
Kawatkini
Wee
Boaz
Barnabas
Antiogh
Hawaii Territory Redemption Law For Foreclosure Sales
Representative Aylett’s bill provides a one year redemption period for mortgaged lands sold under court decree or mortgage power. Mortgagor or heirs pay bid plus six percent interest and costs to redeem. sale remains valid upon payment. Act takes effect after passage, with no redemption extension for existing mortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aylett
Territory of
Hawaii
Sunday Law Passed Over Governor Carter Veto
New Sunday statute defines Sunday as the first day of the week and restricts labor on Sunday to necessity mercy and specified exceptions. It bans amusements and sets penalties, with carve outs for certain services and port or railroad activities and partial allowances for commerce and certain trades on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
E.W. Quinn
Resolve favors single Maui County with Hilo seat
A Kohala meeting endorses one Maui County for the island with its seat at Hilo, arguing two counties would burden taxpayers with doubled officials and upkeep. A Kohala correspondent notes opposition from prominent citizens and warns against ill advised pledges influencing legislature. A magazine offer is advertised for subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohala Court House
Matehaand
North
Kohala
Mawaii
Hilo
Hawaii
Proposal for Konawaena four room teacher cottage bid
Proposals are invited by the Honolulu Public Works Superintendent for a four room teacher cottage at Konawaena Kona Hawaii. Bids must be in sealed envelopes by 2 pm on the specified date and include the required forms and plan copies furnished for a five dollar fee refundable after bid return. The office will furnish plans on payment and reserves right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Public Works
jHonolla
T. HL
Konawaena
Kenn
Tawaui
T. 1
Public Works
Kila TH
Daria
Kona
Hawaii
I. H. Richards
Hilo
Four Roomed Teachers Cottage Proposal Notice
Proposals will be received at the office of the Superintendent of Public Works in Hawaii for a four room teachers cottage at Honaunau and for a similar project at Monies, Iowa. Bids must include plans and specifications and be deposited by the date shown. The Superintendent reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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The
Secon
J. Castia
Keitot
United States
Territory
Judd
Department of Public Instruction
Osler
First Foreign Church
NEW Sunday Law
Hela
Raver
Oar
Tondults
1. C. BL
A. N. Lindsay
Hamakua Soda Works, Co., Ltd
Honokaa
the Hamakua Soda Works Co., Ltd
Wes
Kukuie Hadle
A.B Lindsay
Charles Williams
Honokau
Ara
Sierra
Nevadan
Hilo Tribune
Aprie
China
Ventura
Mameda
Manuka
Sonoma
Marie
Marcle
Nobras
Keren
Wemels
Franciscus
Colin
Victoria
H.C
Yokohama
Kinau
Milo
Bruleent Poe A
E. N. Holmes
Balbriggan
Scrivan’s Drawers
Olan Property
Volcano Road
Higgins
Henry Waterhouse Trust Co,sted
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tenehers Cottage
Honaunman
Ute
Muhilc
Teneher
Moines
Kana
Tuwal
Pulte Works
Vind Iil
Milch Marks
Kowa Haiti
Btit
Shalway
Hieuluty
Vanaunin
Pyuttic Works
S. Molloway
Mabtig
Howsluta
Iggy
Vee
T. Hy Murch
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