East Hawaii political pot simmers amid ambitions
In Hilo East Hawaii a slow political pot simmers under the new county act. Sheriff Andrews recruits votes with suave tactics while remaining in office duties. Jonon Wiavorn to study law in the East, Governor Dole’s appointment raises questions. The Torres land system worries the legal fraternity.
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Hawaii
Hilo
Sheriff Andrews
Jonon Wiavorn
Dole
Torrens
Tyro i
Kohala-Hilo Railroad Stockholders Meeting In Honolulu
Philip Peck travels to Honolulu for the Kohala-Hilo Railroad stockholders meeting to decide the line’s fate. If harmony prevails and reorganization proceeds, the road’s future looks secure. Peck secured an extension of the franchise and arranged plans and funding for the Hilo to Hakalau segment with German bond interest. An upcoming stockholder ratification and reorganized plan are key, while a Japanese column in the issue offers cultural context.
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Philip Peck
Honolulu
Peck
Executive Council
Hilo
Hakalau
Mr. Peck
Hiro
Japan's Financial Crisis and Japan's Military Burden
A Yokohama dispatch outlines a ministerial resignation tied to budget troubles in Japan. It argues limited revenues, vast military costs, and costly Formosa possessions threaten prosperity, urging a shift from warlike aims to peaceful development and resource conservation. The Chronicle notes a damage suit in Honolulu faltering as Judge De Holt sustains a demurrer.
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Yokohama
Japan
Formosa
China
United States
Chronicle
Honolulu
de Holt
A. A. Mattos
Jones. Sermo
Hilo
Ilegal Hol. Highton
Whiting
Wise & Ross
Ser
Public works chief to tour islands and assign managers
Honolulu reports Superintendent Cooper plans a island by island review of Public Works to appoint a resident manager on each island, starting with Kauai, to speed projects and oversee exhibits for Hawaii’s St Louis Exposition. Ambergris find off Panaluu could be worth over $100,000, with Lane awaiting confirmation from authorities.
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Honolulu
Cooper, Ph
Peninsula
Marston Campbell
Department of Public Works
Kanal
Cooper
Katwl
Hawaii
Lot Lane
Panaluu
Lave
Lane
Jared Smith
U. S. Agricultural Experiment Station
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ambergris
Planters and Merchants Discuss Immigration Commissioner Duties
A July forenoon meeting in Monolula reviewed the duties expected of the new Immigration Commissioner. Plans include securing labor, encouraging settlers, monitoring the Mien population, and promoting tourism. The Governor and Attorney General were noted as holding key appointment authority, with election logistics and terms outlined by T Me Cants Stewart.
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Monolula
Kepoikai
Attorney-General
Andrews
Keppikal
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