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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1905
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Tahoma J. Cast and HN Hie-slat with roles Editor and Master Positions Manager. Unable to determine full article context or event.
Public health officials call for strict quarantine and thorough fumigation of infected premises. Emphasizes equal treatment for rich and poor, need for fresh air and sunlight, and public cooperation to prevent an epidemic. Mentions Honolulu Star plea and local police appointment issues as context.
Public road use of sprayed oil on Hilo streets reduces dust and yields a hard smooth surface. Rubber tires show no injury, and oiled sand colors fade after thorough packing. Road builders hail the oiled road as a major dusty country discovery, requiring firm foundation and dry conditions for best results. California reports about a thousand oil roads in use.
The Board of Supervisors approves police salaries for multiple districts including SOUTH HILO NORTH HILO HAMAKUA NORTH KOHALA NORTH KONA SOUTH KONA PUNA and others with monthly amounts shown for captains lieutenants policemen and a clerk to the County Attorney plus a Fish and Food Inspector salary. The Hilo Jockey Club plans a Flag Raising Day race meet at Hoolulu Park on August 1. Also noted are a reminder to buy Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Hilo Drug Co.
Fragmented OCR reads as a local item about a fire or safety incident with unclear details. Names and places are unreadable, but the brief suggests a fire event near a public area or hospital. The readable fragments indicate line items or an early edition notice with minimal concrete facts.
The Board of Health in Hawaii sanctions a resolution granting agents authority to inspect and disinfect buildings within one mile of any death or infectious case. Infected or insanitary premises must be vacated and kept closed until restored to sanitary condition, with all residents workers and property thoroughly disinfected.
The Territory Treasurer issues rules for adhesive liquor seals under Act 67 of 1905. Seals priced at one cent apply to fifth class licenses and may be sold to first to fourth class licensees or foreign dealers on written orders. Seals must be cancelled after use, records kept, and monthly reports required. Adhesive seals sized for quart and smaller containers available only from this office.
Notice to sead ers of the Oliver Settlement Association Wat applications for their respective Jate in Hawaii will be received at the Office of Geo HM Williams Land Agent Hilo Hawaii between 9 AM and 12 noon Saturday July 9th 1905. After that time applications will be received under the previous terms at the same office.
Public Lands Commissioner Pratt announces details on land eligibility and application methods. Information may be obtained at the Land Department Honolulu or the Sub-Agent Land Department in Hilo Hawaii. Publication date June 7 with references to July 11 15 and 25 milestones.
Notice is given that from 9 a. m. on Tuesday August Tat 1905 applications will be received under Part VII Land Act for Right of Purchase Lease. Lots 1 2 6 7 8 and g Berighelli Settlement Association Olun Hawaii, six parcels of 200 acres each, pastoral class, fee value per lot or fraction of lots. Full information on qualifications, method of applying, and other details available at the Land Office Honolulu and at the Sub Agent's Office Hilo Hawaii.
Applications will be received under Part VIT for Lot 61 Map 13 Kaiwiki Hilo Hawaii. The 25.10 acre agricultural parcel is appraised at $175.70. Plans and qualifications information are available at the Sub Agent's Office in Hilo Honolulu as of June 19, 1905.
Public notice dated June 1905 announces a sale under Hawaiian property law for a land parcel in Hilo Hawaii under Royal Patent Law of 1895. The document lists parcel location Apana 61 Palupala Aina 13 Kaiwiki and describes sale terms including a reserved price of $175.79 and required Philippines investors or agencies to submit applications by set dates. Komisina o na Aina Aupuni JAS W Pratt signs as official.
Board of Agriculture and Forestry announces a public hearing on a proposed land set aside in the Hilo district. The notice outlines subject matter, reading as a formal precursor to the matter, inviting interested parties to participate in the process under territorial oversight.
The government invites public input on setting apart a forest reserve in the Hilo district on Hawaii Island. A map and description are on file in Honolulu for inspection. Public hearing will be held at the Agriculture and Forestry office on King Street. A Atkinson signed the notice dated July 5, 1905.
Trains between Hilo and Puna operate with select departures and a Wednesday schedule aligning with Kinau steamship arrivals. Service runs to Olaa and Pana, stops at Pahoa, with through routing to Puna on Wednesdays after Kinau arrival.
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