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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
4
fragmentary notice from a 1903 issue noting post office entry and editor roles in a Kentucky area paper. reads as a brief archival item with limited readable details about the issue date and staff, lacking full context or events.
In Hawaii the ailing Republican caucus split as seven bolted to support Beckley for Speaker after Kumalae’s 13 to 7 caucus win. The seven aimed to send a whip lash lesson to the thirteen member majority, risking a dangerous precedent and prompting calls for party unity under Speaker Heckley.
The Treasury fixes no limit to abrasion from use but bars mutilation. Mutilation includes scratches, cuts, stamping initials, blows, or perforations. If much coin is not redeemable at face value due to mutilation, the Legislature should appropriate funds to cover the loss, distributing it among all the people rather than the last holder.
A local campaign for school system control prompts one sided calls for renewed effort from all school community members to defend and assert that their system is the best.
The Hilo merchants press the Inter-Island Navigation Company to inaugurate a freight steamer service connecting Hilo and Honokaa and other coastal points. They argue the service would aid local business and benefit communities along the route.
The Tuk contest of G. W. Paty for a seat in the House of Representatives was not pursued by Republican managers in Honolulu, deemed fully canvassed earlier. Fernandes, the Home Ruler from Hilo, was seated with no opposition.
The Third District inspector of schools cites seven House Republicans as being up against it and urges them to make good by pushing the County bill along early in the game. The remark frames the minority as under pressure to advance the measure promptly.
The Bulletin envisions a united Hawaii County and a Hilo municipal government as railroad growth expands. The project, seen as enriching promoters, would unlock Hawaii’s agricultural potential, healthful living, and tourist attractions, while local candidates jockey for support ahead of a pivotal county bill vote. The governor’s signature could spark a historic political contest across the island.
The Hilo merchants demand freight carrier facilities to Honokaa and Kukuihaele arguing the island’s natural goods flow runs from San Francisco via Hilo. The piece notes political maneuvering in Honolulu, talks of a public park for Hilo, and local efforts to influence county and state actions.
The Ohio River has reached flood height at Owensboro and threatens heavy losses along the valley as of February 22. Local authorities warn of rising waters and potential damage to surrounding areas and infrastructure.
Paris hosts the annual Carnival opening as crowds gather for the traditional scenes of merriment marking the start of celebrations in the city.
The Post Office Department issued new designer postage stamps with unchanged denominations and colors. The two cent stamp features a front portrait of Washington with birth and death dates added. At Hilo, Mr. Madeira received the first 13 cent stamps and the McKinley postal cards arrived in a large shipment.
The Kinaw list records individuals such as N. Gilmore Ono Rose A Himburg P Waldron and others with a Leland subscription set at 2.50. Entries include a wife and child and various surnames like Branco Tanman Dudson and McConkie.
CHAS W BALDWIN Normal Inspector answers petitions from Maui teachers defending Hawaii Island school governance. He lists nine island agents and an inspector, argues local control remains with agents, and praises English language efforts led by Edgar Wood. Also notes lawmakers by island and party in the 1903 legislature.
A list of Oahu Kauai and Hawaii names with affiliations and year marks, showing republican and Home Ruler counts. Totals indicate 14 names with 9 Republicans, 5 Home Rulers, and 1 Fusion Democrat and Home Ruler. The text resembles an old electoral roll or district slate with numerous abbreviations and unclear spellings.
Severe cold across Hawaii this week drives temperatures to 30 degrees at Panoo on Shipman’s ranch, 31 miles from Hilo, with 6 am readings dipping to 30 and 16 at the top of Mauna Kea. Winds whip the windward coast as blue noses appear and bed clothes come into use.
Mrs. R H Reid expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted at sympathy during bereavement. PIAUER LODGE No 330 MA special meeting will be held Saturday February 48 190 . Work in Third Degree. Subordinate brethren invited to attend by W M T C Ringway Secretary
For sale a lady's riding and driving horse with cart and harness saddle and wridle inquire at TRMUNE Office.
All accounts owing to the American Grocery Store must be paid without delay at the office of A E Sutton Co. A B Sutton Co.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of L. Turner Co. Ltd. will be held at the company store in Hilo on Saturday February 28 1903 at o clock for electing officers and transacting other business. KEITH T. MACKLE Secretary. In the Circuit Court of the Fourth Circuit Territory of Hawaii In Probate Chasinis In the matter of the estate of JOHN KANE deceased notice is given that administrator of the estate will solicit creditors to present verified claims with vouchers at Ridgway Ridgway Hilo Hawaii within six months of this notice otherwise claims will be barred. J CASTLE RIDGWAY administrator Ridgway & Ridgway Hilo Hawaii February 10 1903.
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