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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1904
Page
2
The Hilo Republic citizens promise strong hospitality as hotel space lags and delegates arrive. A reception plan covers lodging in private homes and public inns, with arrangements for personal entertainment and welfare of visiting delegates to ensure satisfaction and a hospitable welcome.
The Hawaii Board of Trade urges forming a single county for the island, arguing it is the most economical and fair solution. Splitting the island would create unequal tax burdens, costly administration, and duplicated public services. a unified county would simplify government and evenly distribute maintenance costs. The Kohala Hamakua East Hawaii region stands as the island’s wealthiest, making division inequitable.
A Honolulu editorial urges the Republican Territorial Convention in Hilo to mend internal rifts and avert defections. It calls for diplomacy to unite old party guards, balance factions, and ensure fair, harmonious deliberations advancing territorial cohesion.
An editorial argues the Territorial Republican Convention should be held in Hilo, praising its prior claim and noting Maui and Wailuku’s mixed recent political record. It predicts Maui will vote solidly Republican this fall, contending Wailuku may gain influence in the next year.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tense market scene as traders discuss the Hilo Hoard. The report highlights intrigue over the item’s authenticity and potential value while authorities monitor proceedings.
A correction clarifies that Drs Grice and Tewin do not receive the full monthly appropriation of 3354 for running Hilo Hospital. They will be paid up to 250, in exchange for housing an average of five government beds, never more than ten, with the Trustees retaining the rest of the funds. The Board of Health approved this arrangement for the current term, and hospital access for patients of other physicians remains allowed though the doctors may accept or reject patients with contagious or infectious diseases.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy after bereavement. In Hawaii Hawaii County Act meeting discussed distribution of supervisory officers by district, Hawaii County to have nine, Oahu seven, Maui and Kauai five each. Probate notice names Loropa Apolo estate administrator and creditors warned to present claims within six months.
The Repulsicans schedule a large gathering on Wednesday night at Spreckels Mall for the eighth enrty to the Teresterin convention. Delegates arrive by steamer amid a welcome with the Hile Band and a reception committee. A night of speeches, entertainment, and organized lodging for visiting members is laid out, with notable speakers and a promised festive program.
Born Bruton At Hilo Hawaii on Monday nghier 27 1904 to the wife of Corydon J Henton a son Stein Chansk In Hilo Hawaii Monday evening August 22 1904 at the parsonage of the First Forett Church by Rev Curtis J Shitelis Harry Stein and Maud A Crabbe Wicker On Sunday August 21 1964 at Hilo Hawaii Carl the infant son of Mr and Mrs Carl Wichert age four years seven months ten days Reth In Hilo Hawaii on Sunday August 21 1904 Mrs Jane Stobie Reed widow of the late William H Reed and mother of William J H and Oliver Shipman Aged 76 years 8 month
The Kepilniean District Convention Committee calls a convention to nominate a slate of candidates for senatorial seats. It will be held on Sunday September at Fireman's Mall in Hilo. W. J. BRK is Chairman and R.A. LYMAN IR the Secretary.
Schedule fragment lists vessels and routes with dates from June to December 1904. Includes names such as Poke store, Colewa, Halvali, Kapaa, Mawt A, Molwikous, and Puthwe, plus entities like Senator Wiewl and J. F. Woods, with times noted for Sept. 17.
Public works bids invited for Mooheau Hall Hilo Hawaii by the Honolulu superintendent. Proposals due August 29 at noon with certified check 5 of bid to C S Holloway. Bids on blanks furnished by the assistant superintendent and Richards. Right to reject all bids reserved. Public notices list sites and dates across Kona Hilo from Sept to Oct.
The Board of Registration for the First Election District announces meeting times and polling venues to register qualified voters. Locations include Hilo Fireman's Hall, Kurtistown, Kalapana, Opihikao, Waiakea, Paauilo, Honoka, Kukuihaele, Waipio, Kukuihaele again, Honokaa, Kukaiau, Laupahoehoe, Ookala, Paauilo, and Milo, with registration sessions from Sept to Oct and a subscription note for the Teinony at $2.50 yearly.
During my absence from the Territory of Hawaii TH Vicars will act for me under full power of attorney. A H Jackson Hilo August 1st 1900 (likely).
A sale listing offers a dairy outfit including various appliances and a full blooded Jersey bull with a herd of cows. The items are available through Mr W S Ward at Keanu including a fine assortment of dairy equipment and livestock.
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