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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1904
Page
2
An article from The Ailo Cribune argues for a new hotel in Hilo to boost tourism and local prosperity. It critiques the previous landlord’s greed, urges Spreckels involvement, and urges the Young Men’s Republican Club to push political momentum, stressing tourism traffic from Kinau and visitors from Honolulu.
Bulletin recalls Governor Carter praising Hilo for strong American sentiment and high energy, noting the town as a lively place. The remark frames Hilo as a community in a dreamlike, optimistic mood, reflecting general consent about its character.
Timakit enjoys good rain with 6.60 inches this month as Walker Ranch under Carter management continues. A grant concert is planned at Hamakus Lyceum. Mr Grey suffers a broken collarbone in an accident on the robb inst. Watt retires from Honokan plantation to take a similar post on Olan. Fourth of July sports at Honokaa prove successful with $200 in prizes, led by Kaiser, Grey, and Miller. Kinau arrivals list numerous names for Hilo events, including the Hilo Cotillion Club July dance at Spreckels Hall with committee details. Land auctions near Waimea offer three lots at $30 per acre, with 30 to 10 acres per lot. Several hundred acres of homesteads anticipated near Honolul see WC. Peacock & Co. petition in bankruptcy against George C. Stratemeyer for goods owed and deed transfers to hinder creditors.
The Board of Trade may consider laying sidewalks in residential areas as business districts have concrete paths. Rainy days expose the lack of footpaths on resident streets, making walking hazardous and mud prone while awaiting Honolulu led sidewalk provisions. Citizens already improvise by stepping into the road.
Republican prospects in the state are discussed with Cupid as a potential standard bearer. The piece notes past congressional service as a strength and mentions leadership divisions among Wilcox, Tiukea, and Kalatokalani. An aside advertises a sewing machine service and provides a phone number for repair.
July 6 to 7 1896 reports show Parker nominated on first ballot at 6 am amid wild enthusiasm. Bryan defeated 647 to 299 in credentials contest. Platform ignores money question. conservatives appear in control. Delegates from Porto Rico seated. Philippines representation refused. House of delegates, vice presidential nomination later noted with Davis over Turner. Also brief notes on Populist Watson Tyler Nebr and Socialist Labor nominations. Oceanic shipping and a Sunday church service in 1964 referenced in a scattered OCR mix.
In Port Arthur a sole compositor keeps steady at the press as cannon fire erupts. The Portland Oregonian notes the war’s creatureed bravery, praising a gallant printer who types beneath shrapnel while hosts fall. Amid victories at Nanshan Hill and Puze-wo, Japanese success dominates the dispatches.
Honolulu July 1 postmaster Kauhoe Kauhoe of Kapa Kauai examined by U S District Attorney Donte fore U S Commissioner Judd and committed to the Marshal in default of 4000 bail to await action of next Federal Grand Jury Inspector Hare testified that the shortage emerged June 15 Kauhoe appointed postmaster January 1962 penalty six months to ten years and fine equal to embezzled amount dissolution of Hyman Bros partnership closes a Maui business era Isadore Rubenstein becomes sole owner J Rubenstein & Co to operate from Queen street pepper industry note Maui pepper plants yield two pounds per year per acre potential new Maui industry Maui News
Fragmentary report notes Champerlin port damage from a cvetane and mentions Maybil ke to be released on a teketol drive before Adgust Lowlon. It also references all e Chiriatian riats with eighty five titles west of Chiefoo, leaving the text incoherent and highlighting broad regional disruption.
A fragmentary notice advises shippers about a freight shipment to altipe hy rir laanetes accompanied by a writ from the eye faith of Weewela. The incomplete text references R.A, LUCAS & CO and an order.
Citizens request employment through foreman J M Whitehouse in charge of the work for the new ram construction in the district between Qokala and Kukorian. They apply to the foreman at the site seeking labor.
Notice of a Republican Club meeting at the Christian Science Hall Wainkea to nominate delegates for the District and Territorial Conventions. The event is led by G. F. Alvonso and JAS Db. LEW, with dates and times stated in the notice.
In the Circuit Court at Chambers in Provo Hawaii a petition by Maria A Nawahi widow to appoint J Castle Ridgway as administrator of the estate of Albert S Nawahi of Hilo Hawaii is set for hearing on Tuesday July 26 1904 at 9 in the Courtroom South Hilo Hawaii. All interested may appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Date June 1904. Clerk Daniel Porter. Deputy Clerk Chas Hitchcock. Ripeway & Rineway Attorneys for petitioner.
In the District Court of the United States for the Territory of Hawaii Yosaburo Oka of Hilo Hawaii was adjudicated bankrupt on July 4 1894. The first meeting of creditors is set for July 25 10:00 in the forenoon at the office of Thos C Ridgway in Hilo. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and address related business.
Petition filed by Watton Apolo widow of the deceased seeks letters of Administration for estate believed to Kaohimann. Hearing set for Tuesday August 2 at 9 oclock in Chambers Courtroom Fourth Circuit Hawaii. Attendees may appear and show cause why petition should not be granted. July 6, 1904. Signed Lenaron Gurney Clerk with Chas Hitchcock Deputy Clerk and Rideway & Ripaway Attorneys.
A reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief who stole thirty mixed breed hens. Each hen had one wing clipped. The incident is reported in Chas, M, Lkelond.
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