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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1905
Page
2
The Hilo Tribune issue presents the weekly masthead listing J Castin Ripeway as editor and D W Makan as business manager. It notes its post office registration in Hawaii as second class matter and appears as a standard community newspaper front-page listing.
The Mooheau Hall dedication in Hilo honors George C. Beckley for a generous public pavilion. Admiral Beckley’s remarks urge rapid creation of parks and playgrounds to protect scenic spots from progress and inspire organized efforts to secure new park sites for Hawaii residents.
A column mixes New Year resolves with lines of verse urging optimism and effort in the coming year. It contrasts personal renewal with public discourse praising Governor Carter’s open governance and calls for balanced, moderated forest reserve planning in Hawaii, urging broad participation in future hearings.
Governor G R Carter responds to T J Ryan about Hawaii forest reservation protests. He explains public hearings are held and letters can protest, noting the impracticality of visiting all islands. Carter defends the process and asks whether Ryan’s criticisms are proper.
Attorney General advises eminent domain to seize land at Kaumana for a new Hilo jail. Governor Baker, owner under a thirty year lease, sought exchange for the current jail parcel at Pitman and Ponohawai streets. Survey and condemnation steps are underway with bids to follow, as Holloway pushes rapid progress and cooperation.
A Friday night Board of Trade discussion in Hilo focused on aiding homesteaders and small farmers. Speakers urged less rigid land laws, outright land sales, and road infrastructure to access homesteads, citing delays and failed leases. Sheriff Andrews and others stressed the need for roads before settlement, noting ten applicants awaiting action and exits to Mexico by those blocked by restrictions. Organizing a Dramatic Club in Hilo was also floated, amid enthusiasm after a recent Elks performance.
The text advocates letting the Board of Agriculture and Forestry meet on the land to hear speakers rather than fixing a hearing date. It notes end-year announcements of engagements and hints that remaining girls may not have kept busy during the leap year.
On Sunday January 8 at 11 a.m. the First Foreign Church presents a sermon titled Christian Confidence from Philippians 1 6 and a reception of new members followed by the Communion of the Lord's Supper at 7 30 p.m with a sermon An open door from Revelation 3 8.
Governor George R. Carter by authority of law declares a forest reserve covering 8,940 acres between Waipio Valley and Kabala District in Hamakua Hawaii. The act sets boundaries from Honokea Gulch to Puukapa and Waipio Valley head, including named lands Awini Honoken Monokane and Laupahoehoe, with total area and vested homesteads specified. Signed at Honolulu capitol December day, 1904.
Water notice under section XXIV 1866 directs water privileges or rate payers to pay rates due by January 1 1905 with a 10 percent penalty after 15 days. Delinquent accounts after February 15 1904 may be suspended without further notice. W Vannatta superintendent Hilo Water Works December 1904.
Section 446 36 Laws 1897 authorizes an estray pound in Honomalino South Kona Hawaii near the main Government road by W C Achi home. The stone walled enclosure serves as the pound. Joseph Holt Hoq appointed pound master. Honolulu December 10 1904.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Superintendent of Public Works until 12 o'clock m December 16 for furnishing 6 in sewer pipe plants and bends for Hilo Sewer Hawaii. Proposals must use blank forms provided and be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to Hon. C. S. Holloway. Proposals require full names and a certified check of 50 dollars drawn on Hilo or Honolulu banks. Pipe to be vitrified salt glazed stoneware with hubs and spigots, delivered in one consignment to the Hilo wharf in perfect condition. Inside circumference must be circular and straight pipe at least 2 feet long with standard thickness.
The advertised bids for 6 inch sewer pipe fittings and bends for Hilo Hawaii were postponed until twelve o'clock on January, as noted by Holloway of Honolulu, T H dated December 13 1904.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the First Bank will be held at the bank in Hilo on Saturday, the th day of January 1905, at 2 p.m. Secretary Ridgway signs the notice dated December 27, 190.
To Shippers. All freight sent to ships by our launches will be charged to shippers accompanied by a written order from the captain of vessels. R. A. Lucas & Co.
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