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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1906
Page
2
The Supreme Court naturalization ruling prompts Hawaiian legal debate on whether circuit courts may hear bankruptcy cases. A reader urged pride in Hawaiʻi and promoted tourism, noting potential belt line electric road and volcano attractions to boost island interest.
The territorial supreme court declares circuit courts may naturalize aliens, a ruling that stays for now but leaves open questions about bankruptcy proceedings and potential effects on elections. Also noted is a late Hawaii Primer issue featuring the Wailelu river mouth and the historic suspension bridge. The Board of Trade urged to aid the promotion committee with more engaging material.
Explanatory note accompanies a picture showing the old bridge replaced by a modern up-to-date span, touted as the finest on the island. The caption emphasizes progress and efficiency in local infrastructure upgrades.
The Hawaii Jockey Club plans a Washington's Birthday race meet at Hoolulu Park. Entries include Woods ranch Parker ranch Robt Hines Kau island ranches and horses from Hilo. Races cover three eighths five eighths three quarter and mile. A large crowd is expected with the Kinau serving as transport. The club owns the track and promotes island horse breeding and island bred horses.
Changes implement on the 1st reduce South Hilo officers from 14 to 8, sparking sheriff Keolanui’s concern that the force is too small to meet needs. North and South Hilo, Pana, Kau, Kona and Hamakua see varied reductions and salary adjustments under a Desha resolution cutting officer salaries starting January 15 to centralize department administration.
Governor Carter said he has not yet recommended a candidate to the President for Circuit Judge Robinson’s successor and expects a cable after next Tuesday when the term ends. Speculation centers on Carl Stith of Hilo or M. F. Prosser, the deputy attorney general, as possible appointees. Honolulu attorney Stith’s potential nomination would be a mark of recognition for Hilo.
A mother keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand saves disease and anxiety. Coughs colds and croup in children are quickly cured and early use prevents pneumonia or a full croup attack. The remedy contains nothing injurious and is safe for young children. Sold by Hilo Drug Co.
The Trisune surveys local business leaders on the Board of Trade past, present and future. E N Holmes praises its public value and health impact, Mason urges broad membership and public support, Andrews defends openness and broad public participation, and Wright endorses continued usefulness and reform.
A list of arriving individuals includes R. T. Rhodes Mones Mim Akan Miss Nailimu T N Watson N R Jamison G J Phelen Gerace T M Rowland Mrs W Fernand ad Child Richmond Ah Sam Mrs T F Landing Dr W H Schoening and Geo Lycurgun.
Dr Harold B Elliott named Assistant Veterinary Inspector for the Port of Honolulu Hawaii under the Board of Agriculture and Forestry. Robert Ray Elgie appointed Honorary Toapector in Entomological Division for the Port of Mahukona. Honolulu Hawaii January 12 1906.
Tax notice outlines 1906 deadlines for property and income returns in January 1906 with delinquency dates March 31 May 1 and May 15 November 15. Penalties include 10 percent plus 10 percent interest on delinquent taxes. Rates list personal, bicycle, automobile, and other vehicle taxes, plus property and income taxes with stated percentages.
On February 14 1906 at 9 a m applications for Right of Purchase Lease will be received at the Public Lands Office Hilo for Lots 49 and 50 Map 22 Maulua Hilo Hawaii area 12.06 acres appraised value 180 90 with improvements 150 00 to be paid in cash in U S gold coin upon rate of application for land. On February 17 1906 at 1 and after 9 a m applications for 999 year Homestead Leases will be received at the Court House Honokaa Hamakaa Hawaii for the following lot of Public Land.
Land auction for four divisions of Lot 1 to Lot 4 on Map 10 Abualoa Hamakua Hawaii will take place at the Court House Honokai on a shore noon date under Part VII Land Act 1895 with cash bids. Upset prices listed for each lot and details available from the Land Department Honolulu or Jos Pritchard Honokaa before February 1906.
February 1906 notices from the Board of Public Lands in Hilo and Honokaa Hawaii announce sales under Sections VI and VII of the Public Lands Law 1895. Applicants invited to file and pay fees. parcels include Abualoa and Ahualoa in Hamakua with prices listed. Dates February 17 and later in Honokaa courthouse with bid deadlines and commissions noted.
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