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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
5
A compilation of local happenings including court, appointments, social events, a bridge project, a belt of legal notices, a grandmotherly wedding, a bankrupcy paper service, a jail boarder’s escape, a housewarming, and Sabbath study plans, all dated around 1904 with names such as McDowall Watt Holmes Reinhardt and Francisco Lopes appearing amid community updates.
A crowded public session debated permitting baseball on Sundays at the waterfront park. Trade executives and supporters argued for the use, while opponents called Sunday games a Sabbath desecration before voting to grant the privilege.
F H Berggram head carpenter at Hilo Railroad car shops lost four fingers when his right hand was caught in a machine early yesterday. Thumb remained intact. He received immediate medical care and is reported doing well under the circumstances. Local residents and several named individuals listed in notices.
A 14 year old baker’s youth Antone Crevella burglarized the Owl Drug Store on four occasions taking two to four dollars per visit. He was chased through Front Street, searched, and $3.80 found on him, with $5 left in the drawer. Magistrate Hopai committed him to Reform School for one year. The report also notes dress and posture tips from Miss White and a visiting natural living advocate E. W. Darling, the “Natuur Man,” who plans to remain in the islands weeks and study native foods.
The St Louis Exposition faces labor strife as unions push for higher pay while managers seek to avoid delays on a 40 million dollar project. Workers in plastering rise to seven dollars a day for eight hours, with strikes spreading as the fair proceeds. Meanwhile cargo details note ships cleared on April 14 and April 20 with sugar, bananas, coffee, hides, and general merchandise from Hilo and Hawaii, including ship Kenilworth and the 257,036.94 dollar value manifests.
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