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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1905
Page
2
The Hilo Tribune notes its Tuesday issue dated February 24, 1905, with post office entry at Milo, Hawaii. J Castie Riveway is editor and D W Mans Boniters manager.
The text argues against Honolulu gaining a larger share of proposed loan appropriations for Oahu. It notes risk of deadlock if country members oppose what they view as Honolulu domination. Emphasizes that outside districts hold voting power and will resist monopolizing funds.
An Old-Line Republican column warns that legislators opposing county government despite ante election promises risk political death. Citizens are urged to hold representatives to personal and party pledges, emphasizing local self-government and political honor. Any effort to defeat county government will face scrutiny and possible retribution in the next general election.
The exposed drainage based water system around Hilo springs needs immediate land acquisition for a reserve to safeguard the public water works. Delays threaten a potential epidemic as impurities in the supply corrode boiler metal and may cause rising illness. experts link much disease to impure drinking water. George Lycurgus and party, Volcano House proprietor, arrived with tourists and depart for the mountain resort.
Hilo engineers and health officials warn surface drainage near the water source risks contamination. A Japanese cane planter and others are tied to land leases around Piihonua and Punahoa lands, with the American Board of Missions owning a 22.8 acre tract. The Board of Trade pushes for government reserve protection and title to lands around the springs to safeguard the city water.
Governor Carter submitted his recommendations for the next two years from the le at fund authorized by Act 42. The packet lists items for education roads and public buildings across Hilo, Waimea, Maui, Kauai and Oahu with a total appropriation of 1 100 000 for the two years ending June 30 1907 and a separate 50 000 for a Hilo government building. A split favoring Honolulu and Oahu draws scrutiny as some country members plan to oppose the loan fund division.
The US Coast and Geodetic Survey steamer Patterson, 850 tons, 170 feet long, arrived at Honolulu on October 13 after four months of soundings around Maui Molokai Lanai and Kahoolawe. Captain Pratt commands a crew of sixty, with wife and daughter aboard. Guests Conradt and Miss Wood joined a volcanic crater excursion before Patterson sails to Hovolul then San Francisco.
Appraised public lands at Kaineakea held by Lanpahoeh Sugar Co as tenants at will. Public lands of about 97 acres cane land under study for lease. Land Commissioner Pratt absent in Honolulu for legislative sessions. Thursday’s appraisement covered 330 acres at Kalele under lease to Ouomen Sugar Co with lease likely to be settled soon. Taune Island subscription offered at 2.50.
In the Fourth Circuit Territory of Hawaii a probate petition requests Letters of Administration to N. C. Williong for the estate of Mary Tea Aslau of Hilo. A hearing is set for March 8 1905 at 10 am in Hilo Courtroom with interested parties invited to show cause. Clerk A. S. Labaron Gurney and Deputy Clerk Chas. Hitchcock, attorney W. S. Wasit represent petitioner.
Notice to all persons having claims against the estate of L. E. Swain deceased that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Executor. Claims must be presented with vouchers within six months from the date hereof or be forever barred. CHAS. S. SWAIN, Executor. CARL S. SMITH, Attorney for Executor, Hilo, Feb. 7, 1905.
Notice announces voluntary alignment for creditors of Herman Ludloff conducting business as Hilo Bakery in Hilo Hawaii. Creditors must file claims within thirty days and debtors should pay promptly. All claims must be certified. August Hamburg asignee dated February 16 1905.
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