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Newspaper

Hilo Tribune

Location

Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1904

Page

5

Hilo postmaster row and banana market concerns

The Hilo paper argues against appointing an outsider for postmaster and backs local candidates Norman K. Lyman and W. H. Lambert, while praising Miss Marlin for promotion. It notes San Francisco reports Banana growers harmed by middlemen and calls for organized island production to boost profits. Banking ethics and advertising impact on assets and deposits cited with Pittsburg banks.

San Francisco Hilo Commission California Coast Pittsburg

Advertising drives modern banking and commerce, Star notes

The Washington Star editorializes that advanced banking methods rely on practical advertising. It cites advertising as a force shaping state governance, politics, city trade, university enrollment, immigration, and newspaper circulation. It forecasts savings for Hawaii if harbor lights are federalized, citing Sheriff Andrews notifying Capt. A P Niblack that Honolulu will no longer maintain them.

The Washington Star the Star Andrews A. P. Niblack Honolulu U.S. Lighthouse Service Hilo

Propriety of Action in Hilo Postmaster Endorsement

Local Young Men's Republican Club debated endorsing Norman K. Lyman for Hilo postmaster but referred the matter to the executive committee over questions of party rules. Governor Carter reportedly favors George L. Desha, who faces bonding hurdles, while other candidates Jennie Marlin and W. H. Lambert seek support amid internal party conflict.

Hilo Hilo U Honolulu Norman K. Lyman W. H. Lambert Miss Marlin Young Men’s Republican Club Republican Chaiman Robertson Young Men's Republican Club Acion Norman K. Lytian Lyman Robertson Carter Geo. L. Desha Desha Chas. Siemsen Jennie Marlin

Hearing on forest reserve lands urged on Hawaii island

A Hawaii governor letter criticizes holding a Honolulu hearing for a north Hamakua forest reserve plan. T. J. Ryan of Mountain View urges timely local notice and witnesses, arguing long sea travel harms island residents’ rights to be heard and questions executive overreach in 1904.

G. R. Carter Hawaii Honolulu H. T. Sie Hamakaa Island of Hawaii Commissioners of Agriculture and Forestry T. J. Ryan Mountain View

Sealed Tenders for Hirle Boarding School Project

Sealed tenders will be received at the office of F S Lyman until 12 o'clock December 21 1904 for furnishing all materials and labor to construct a two story school building for Hirle Boarding School. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of F S Lynn Hilo Hawaii.

F. S. Lyman Hirle F.S. Lynn Hilo Hawaii

Water rates due for term ending 1904 at Hilo Water Works

Under authority, water privileges and rate payers are notified that rates for the term ending December 31, 1904, are due January 1, 1905, at the Hilo Water Works. Unpaid after 15 days incur 10 percent. delinquents by February 15, 1904, may be suspended without further notice. Superintendent W Vannatta notices Hilo Water Works, December 19, 1904.

Hilo Office of the Water Works W. Vannatta

Hakalau Store showcases Xmas sales and buyer praise

This year’s Holiday sales surpass previous Xmas figures thanks to our buyer’s sound judgment. We still have strong lines in Needlework, Lacquerware, and Cloisonne with many items left in stock. China is cleaned out except Tea Sets and odd pieces. Money Back guarantee applies if not fully satisfactory.

Cloisonne Hakalau Store

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