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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
4
Nicolas Russell rebuts editorials and defends Andrews use of prison labor, argues high sheriff overstepped, questions authority of the King of Oahu. Letter criticizes Herald’s editor and plans for Olaa Sugar Plantation road naming, proposes alternate road names.
The Herald mocks A Fernandes amid ongoing legal norms about legislators and county offices. Critics say the satire crosses lines while supporters defend free expression and official conduct standards.
Horror Trask corrects Cooper's list of urgencies on a road between 21 and 22 miles, the Nicholas Russell Road. The Legislature once funded 10 000 for a Volcano road to connect with the Russian Settlement of fifty white families, but it never materialized. A recent petition sought reallocation of funds, but the Road Board approved 5 000 for a different route to reach homesteads, a material distinction noted by Trask.
A historical critique urges lawmakers to apply the Kirby decision to election precincts, arguing that general powers over elections do not justify creating extra voting booths. It cites Puffendorf and Plowden to illustrate limits on legal language and stresses that officials should permit citizens to be heard at the polls.
Rear Admiral Terry began his first inspection of Pearl Harbor with A S G White civil engineer of the naval station Lt Commander Niblack captain of the Navy Yard and Captain Rodman commander of the Iroquois aboard to tour the harbor sites for the proposed Navy Yard. He visited the commandant's residence site at Pearl Harbor and made a detailed survey of the general lay of the land.
A retrospective on the America's Cup history from 1851 to 1899, detailing Britain’s attempts with Cambria Livonia Genesta Valkyrie and others, the rise of Sir Thomas Lipton and Shamrock vessels, and Lipton’s policy of modesty under designer Fife as his Erin fleet prepares off Sandy Hook for renewed competition with Reliance.
Secretary of the St Louis Exposition commends Hawaii for its exhibit plans and urges centralized display. He notes Legislation provides 30000 for the St Louis exhibit, predicts strong returns, and invites Henry B Cooper to apply for space in Agriculture Forestry Horticulture Liberal Arts and Transportation buildings.
A collection of old Maui and Hawaii notices includes secretary remarks on state exhibits, a Ke Aanawai tale of Kaona declared 178, deputy sheriff Makekau appointment in Kohala, and multiple Republican precinct club meeting notices for August 1903. Names include Char M Reeves, R H Makekau, W. Cook, Day, Hutchart, and Thos Ridgway.
By authority GR Cartee secretary of the territory Honolulu details an exchange related to a machine and a Singer product. The notice mentions Moses and Raymond in Hilo and references a date in August. The item presents as a government authority posting with local business names and a trade offer.
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