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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1905
Page
2
The Hilo Tribune argues Governor Carter should extend Peck’s franchise for the Kohala and Hilo Railway, noting Peck’s funding pressure and the caution of rivals. It praises the governor for not blocking Peck, cites prior expenditures, and warns against new bidders delaying progress, urging focus on building regulations and sidewalks in Hilo.
The Masquerade at Spreckels Hall last Tuesday evening drew a motley crowd of rompers amid confetti and festoons. Jacques sat on a rock railing at Lady Fortune as clowns danced and the merry scene lingered before the night ended.
Manuel Lucas a Portuguese was arrested last week between Hilo and Kau while escaping with about 140 dollars of property of Kadiusmy a fellow countryman. He was brought before Judge Hapal and fined 25 dollars. Moci Hajimoto for the third time has been caught selling liquor in Klondyke Alley Smithville. She was fined 250 dollars and costs. Juan Ding was brought before Judge Hapai yesterday for assault upon Ramon Troga with a deadly weapon. The injury was a slight cut in the stomach from a quarrel over nationality. Ww. S. Terry has imported a light four horsepower survey automobile with capacity to carry four people to the Orient make manufactured by the Waltham Manufacturing Co of Mass. with maroon finish and natural wood. It speed of a few miles per hour and is guaranteed to run or back up or down 95 percent grade. Sabbath February 26 1905 at 1 a m. Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the Land of Meat Deut 34 5 7 0 p th Lest haply ye be found even The benevolent collection this month will go to the support of the Chinese Kindergarten in Hilo.
A 1905 Hawaii letter from F B Mestoeker complains of unfair cane profits under the Central Mill System. He details costs per acre, cane yield, and per ton sugar prices, arguing the mill takes substantial profits while small farmers lose. The document includes figures on expenses, freight, and the sugar trust, and references related court notices in Hilo and Olaa.
In the Fourth Circuit Territory of Hawaii at Hilo a petition for letters of administration in the estate of Mary Pitman Aslau, deceased, is heard March 26, 1905 at 10 a.m. Emma C. Maby petitions to appoint N.C. Williong as administrator. The court invites interested parties to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Court notice dated February 11, 1905. Clerk A. S. LatRARON GURNEY. Deputy Clerk Chas Hitchcock. Attorney W. S. Wish.
Notice to creditors and claimants for the estates of L B Swain deceased and Kawat Kuikahi of Kukuihaile Hawaii. Executors and Administrators are appointed with six months to file claims with vouchers. Court notices set hearings February 28 1905 in Hilo Hawaii. Clerks and attorneys named for petitioners and executors.
By authority Governor G R Carter declares a legal holiday on Wednesday February 22 Washington's Birthday observed as a legal Monday. Territorial offices to be closed on that day. Honolulu February 6, 1909.
Proposals for hauling and laying pipe for Waimea Water Works Waimea Hawaii are due by 12 o clock noon February 27 1905 at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Works Honolulu Hawaii For details contact Blake Anat Supervising Public Works or G H Gere Road Engineer Hilo The Superintendent reserves the right to reject any or all bids Honolulu T H February 14 1905
The Sept of Public Works Honolulu T H invites bids by Feb 27 1905 for constructing a road to Kawaihae Wharf Kohala Hawaii. Plans and specs available from Asst Supt Public Works E B Richards Hilo and M Koki South Kohala Road Board Hawaii. Bid forms furnished for $5 refund on return of plans. Bids sealed and delivered to C S Holloway Supt Public Works by 12 pm Feb 27 1905. Superintendent reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Public works notice invites bids for a concrete culvert at Makea Gulch South Hilo Hawaii. Plans and specs are on file with the assistant superintendent and H H Richards. Bid price and $5.00 plan fee required. envelopes must be delivered to Hon C S Holloway in Honolulu by 12 o clock noon on the day specified.
Public works issue call for bids to extend Keaukaha Road Hilo Hawaii with E E Richards as agent. A $5.00 receipt fee is required and sealed proposals must arrive before 12 o’clock noon on the specified February 1905 date.
A short term notice announces a subscription for Termunx Island priced at two dollars and fifty cents per year. The ad invites readers to subscribe for delivery or access through the local postal service or designated agent.
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