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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1906
Page
2
The 1906 issue announces new management for the Tri nuntiE in Hilo with commitment to public interests. It notes upgrades in the mechanical department, plans for up-to-date equipment, and a pledge to promote island needs while seeking liberal local support. The paper aims to advance commerce and development for Hilo and its Territory.
A New Year’s sermon argues for setting brave resolutions while noting human nature’s tendency to fail. It jokes that all progress hinges on falling and rising, urging self improvement and humility as the year begins. The piece ends with a note of editorial transition and a death notice from Kolon Kauai dated December 14, 1905.
Grand jury investigations into the Hilo Jail sweep indicts jailer J H Maby and officers. They must remain under restraint until trial next Monday before Judge Parsons. Officials deny disturbance at the jail as political maneuvering to remove Maby and install a new, party loyal staff. A deposed police captain seeks reappointment via Young Mens Republican Club influence. A county supervisor pressures to change jail leadership, claims prisoners serve at Maby’s house, hospital and courthouse instead of roads, while Sheriff Henry resists delegating duties. Sensational developments anticipated at trial for assault and battery among indicted sailors and jail officials.
A Buffalo News item presents a verse about the old and new years with themes of mortality and memory. It also notes the Blizzard editor’s refusal of a pass bribe from the Hilo Railroad Company, saying the pass is limited to Waiakea and Olaa Junction and not valid for the full line.
The Grand Jury for the November 1905 term censures the Board of Prison Inspectors for neglect and brutality at the Hilo Jail. Indictments include Jailor J H Maby Deputy Jailor Kaubi and Guards Kaili and Keanmoko for assault. It urges resignations and tighter rules, calls for Attorney General aid, and requests funding for a county secret service.
Notice that the Hilo Market Co Ltd disposes of its interests in Planters Meat Market at Kenan to the Hop Wick Co. All bills remain payable to the Hilo Market Co Ltd or to their representative J R Gomes as of January 1, 1906.
In the Fourth Circuit Hawaii Territory the executrix Anna Zimmermann has been appointed under the will of Albert C Zimmermann deceased. Creditors must present secured or unsecured claims verified with vouchers to Mountain View Hawaii Territory within six months from the notice date otherwise barred. Wm. S. West attorney for estate. Hilo December 26 1905.
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