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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
4
Fragments show an item from Hawaii about a second class matter and a posting at the Mio post office. Names L. W. Haworth and Baitot appear in the readable portion with no clear date or action.
The Grand Jury reports incompetence in the police department under Sheriff Andrews. It criticizes license handling, calls for indictments of subordinates in court, and urges banning discharged employees from the department. The Herald notes strong opposition to Andrews and suggests Governor Carter needs a successor in Hawaii.
February term grand jurors report thirteen indictments and one non indictable charge. They note police extortion bribes cases and fear among Japanese residents hampers evidence. Recommend public notice in Japanese language papers and a dedicated license collector with bond. receipts book for licenses. restrict discharged officers from police work. thank Deputy Attorney General Rawlins and Sheriff Andrews for assistance. Foreman E J Richards and Secretary J T Stacker sign.
Sixty thousand tobacco plants are ready for planting on the Hamakua plains as the U S Agriculture Experiment Station tests leaf and wrapper tobacco. F E Counter, in charge on site, notes prospects are promising though profitability remains to be seen. About 40 000 plants will be set, with 12 000 plants per acre, to ensure supply if losses occur from pests. Counter says home steaders want seed but none is available. The effort has drawn attention as applications for seed increase. Governor Carter discusses court tests over appropriations noting possible use of bills as a financial base and considering a Supreme Court reference for further steps. He warns questions may arise and states he will review the situation. finances remain under another officer’s control and calls for a Treasurer of his own appointment.
A Hawaii newspaper column urges Republicans in Hilo to forget factional hostility and unite. It advises party leaders to reward unity, harmonize within the ranks, and avoid expulsions. The piece disputes claims about Governor Carter influencing Sheriff Andrews and notes AG Carter met with reception committee members.
The 82 foot Lurline, built by J D Spreckels and now owned by H H Sinclair of Pasadena, entered Hilo bay for a year long world cruise with Mrs Sinclair Miss Sinclair and L R Freeman. They left Los Angeles February 4. first port is Hilo with plans to visit Honolulu and Samoa before Japan if relations allow.
In the damage suit against Sh A Andrews HH 8 Overend et al brought by Wan Fernandez demurrer to plaintiff s complaint and amended plea were sustained by Judge Little this week Vivas Correa attorneys for plaintiff Wine Ross Ridgway Ridgway and W T Rawlins attorneys for defendants o
Rev Curtis H Shields pastor delivers evening sermon at First Foreign Church focusing on the health of faith and the disciple Thomas the Convinced Doubter with a reflective message for congregants.
The Knights of Pythias lodge in Hilo hosted a festive anniversary ball with full rooms, decorative ambience, and fine refreshments. A comedy farce staged a Greece-tongue court scene featuring H. J. Row as judge among others, followed by songs and speeches before guests departed. Honolulu reports Governor Carter praising Hawaii’s undeveloped potential and calling for improved public services and rail expansion to connect vast lands and support a larger population.
Kinau Arrty OBrien C Hurd O Ainsley W Eliott C Mackintosh and wife I Mat wuka J Iwasaki C H Rumsey G M Brown F C Mattenry H S Overend J B Murdock and wife Mrs C1H Siemson and child Dr J B McDonald Ly Desha Mes N E Tracy Miss M Notley Mes Dower Mrs M Scheader Mrs W Barry J H Morgan and wife W J Landers and wife B A Henry G W Kellogg and wife A M Barber F Wilhelm.
Treasury warns that warrant number 69 for sixteen dollars and twenty five cents is lost. Finder should return it to the issuing office.
Complete set of meteorological instruments including barometers thermometers anemometer polymeter evaporimeter hygrometer with hooks charts all in perfect condition. Asking about 160 dollars. Quick sale 50 dollars. Hilo Tribune notice.
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