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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
4
The July Fourth edition reports busy business houses closing early in Hilo Hawaii and crowds gathering for a parade and fireworks. Admiral Beckley secures the Hawaiian band for the day and E N Holmes leads planning with praise for Peck's railroad effort linking Hilo to Hamakua. dengue is discussed as mosquito driven with growing confidence it will end.
A wave of complaints targets the North Hilo policy of hiring plantation Japanese laborers for road work. Citizens claim district residents should have first dibs and protests have been sent to the Department of Public Works in Honolulu. The Road Board hires ten to twenty Japanese workers, which supporters say should go to citizens. The Triton urges Road Boards to prioritize citizen labor as fair and wiser policy.
The Kinau enters Honolulu Bay with flags and band as Governor Dole consents to the ship’s departure for Hilo to participate in Fourth of July ceremonies and ground breaking for the Kohala-Hilo railroad. Admiral Beckley funded the trip, boosting Hilo’s celebration amid capital shortages. The issue also reports the Hawaii Supreme Court ruling that the Governor lacks power to suspend a department head without Senate advice, citing the Auditor case and the four year term constraint. The era’s public notices warn of remedies for Summer Complaint and promote Kamy’s Colic remedy. The Hilo Drag Co advertises and Punakabina case coverage continues on the Mainland.
Solicits the accounts of firms corporations trusts and individuals and will promptly and carefully attend to all business connected with banking entrusted to it. Sells and purchases foreign exchange, losses letters of credit.
Classified item notes rental terms offered by month or year with particulars available on request. Potential tenants are advised to apply for specifics regarding rates, duration, and eligibility. Properties listed include varied locations and terms may differ by unit.
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