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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1906
Page
2
The Hilo Tribune discusses Hawaii’s pineapple cannery potential and a banana based alcohol venture. It notes Washington's annexation talks, tariff impacts on bananas, and a proposed alcohol industry linked to banana and molasses production, hinting at broader economic benefits for Hilo and islands.
Tom Fay Kin president of the Chinese Cemetery association faces trial after removal of Lee Wa Fa’s body without health board consent. Lee Yep faction mobilizes two hundred supporters and hires counsel to seek cemetery division, amid deep Chinese state tensions. A Spreckels Hall vaudeville and dance promises to aid city beautification efforts in Hilo as Honolulu and other cities push for urban improvement.
The Banglore under Captain Bradahiw arrived Saturday night from Honolulu and anchored in port under Captain Pit¢genid's pilotage. She brought a cargo of angur and will load more there before sailing for the Atlantic coast in about two weeks.
A Honolulu capitalists tobacco venture seeks land near Hamakua for commercial cultivation. The Territorial Land Office lists 111 acres at the Honokaa courthouse with additional smaller plots. Separate items report a Korean escape from a road gang near Volcano road, a capture by Captain Coleman, and two Japanese men charged with larceny at Hamada's store.
Hundley Pineapple Cannery, a branch of the American Can Company, is being installed at the Hawaiian Pineapple Company's new plant. The building is nearly complete. machinery arrives aboard the steamer Alameda. Construction includes two additional buildings and a warehouse with capacity for 125,000 cases. Ground leveling, boilers, and new tracks by Oahu Railroad support operations. Superintendent Arnold expects canning to begin June 10 with 150 workers plus 40 in the can factory, and output rising to about 150,000 cases next season. The pineapple company currently owns over 400 acres, expanding to 650 acres next year. The library roundup lists numerous titles received by the Hilo Public Library.
Mr A Richley, pamenger from Honolulu aboard the Kinau on Wednesday, visited the Volcano and returned to Honolulu Friday. He is interested in promoting the Kroa lumber industry and has been in Honolulu for several months. The Advertiser notes Hilo is cooler than Honolulu and enjoys day breezes from the sea and night mountain winds.
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