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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
5
August 21, 1903 reports Cooper’s brief Hilo visit and a Road Board gathering not announced to the public. Citizens and merchants desired broader notice, charity of time, and greater participation in plans for Limpaho ehoe, Crescent City.
Citizens in Hilo express willingness to fund the Hawaiian Promotion Committee to attract tourists and settlers, noting neglected roads and disputed appropriations while still promising cheerful support and valuable land and forest resources. The letter mentions Maui and Oahu, a criticism of the Senior Senator, and a call to back tourism efforts despite infrastructure woes.
Honolulu lawyers say five year residence clause in the Torrens Land Act is unconstitutional, with state cases cited in support. Judge Little notes the three year clause in the county bill may face the same issue, stressing constitutional limits on class legislation. Mention of Republican rolls, Waiakea precinct clubs, and local road funding criticisms follow.
Tug supply of good oak timber for the various county offices is on the increase. The report notes growing demand and steady shipments to county facilities, indicating broader use and improved procurement efficiency for timber needs.
The week’s sensation in Hilo centers on J. T. Stacker, Privy Counselor to Sheriff Andrews, claiming Andrews will not run if rival candidates like William Todd appear. The piece questions Stacker’s certainty, notes public dissatisfaction with the sheriff, and cites road funding woes and a request for $50,000 to improve a hazardous 30 mile Volcano House route. It urges East Taawali Republicans to join precinct clubs and sign the rolls.
A Pacific Coast shipment of Hawaiian coffee failed to satisfy buyers due to unattractive appearance though cup quality was praised. The piece suggests coffee dealers may misjudge consumer use and notes potential for Hawaii's product, as discussed by Merchants' Review in New York.
Opinion pieces condemn a three-member tax appeals board as a government created judge in its own case. references to Governor appointments, Tax Assessor influence, and forest land assessments at $4 and $20 per acre. mentions upcoming services in Honolulu and a Hawaii court action regarding precinct subdivision for county elections.
A Sanitary Inspector Haweet outlines a town focus for mosquito control. The plan targets the intervention group of insects in the town and its immediate surroundings with steps to drain, destroy larvae, and educate residents. It calls for kerosene oil treatment in larval habitats, removing pools and weeds, and maintaining clean premises while seeking local funding. The board emphasizes local action over broad drainage and aims to prevent mosquitoes from entering the town, promoting community participation and a dedicated fund.
The Independent cartoon mocks Hilo residents as never satisfied, predicting within six months they will seek a breakwater overhead and a railroad to San Francisco, labeling locals as grasping in a satirical strip.
A searing editorial rails at a majority of the Territory's Supreme Court for disbarment and suspension rulings. It condemns perceived political manipulation and urges accountability, noting Justice Galbraith's dissent and praising his independent judicial stance amid factional pressure. Public notices seek Republican precinct meetings in Hilo and Papaikou with dates in August 1903 and 1905.
Fragmentary notes show a delegate tally of 51 for Mawati with unclear surrounding context. The fragment mentions four rats as an omen or side remark, but the main item records delegate totals and organizational references remain vague.
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