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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
4
In a July 1903 Hawaii editorial, the writer denounces predictions that county governance will bring bad rule while warning against racial divisions among voters. The piece condemns outside domination by Sheriff Andrews supporters, led by J T Stacker, as they push for political control in East Hawaii and warn of a trade-based power grab that would sideline outer districts.
A sensational column reports Dr. Stiles of Washington claiming a germ will wipe out mosquitoes worldwide, ending dengue and yellow fever carriers. It also notes the Trans-MMississippi Commercial Congress meets August 18–21 in Seattle to boost western trade, and calls for a mosquito killing crusade led by Prof. Henshaw with subscription drives.
In Honolulu court Lightfoot, wearing spectacles, declares law and counsel are unafraid. Humphreys replies that Lightfoot is brave, comparing him to General Wilcox and noting a gas tank hidden within Lightfoot. Lightfoot responds, Thats one on me, in good humor.
The Hawaii Supreme Court opened the second series of disbarment trials with J. A. Magoon and Edward Davis. Both cases were not ready as service issues delayed replies. Magoon slated for 1:30 p.m. Davis to follow, with possible early morning sessions due to Davis’s duties as District Magistrate.
A Farm Journal summary explains that two distinct mosquito species spread malaria and yellow fever, with the female transmitting the diseases after biting a host. It notes historical demonstrations by Dr. Manson and Dr. Lazear, and urges draining swamps and destroying breeding sites to control both fevers.
FROM HONOKAN reports Andrews WI Heck and his Herald editor are pushing for Andrews nomination in a Honolulu district. Locals condemn the move as packing primaries and forcing party choice, citing his past plague-time acts and lack of broad support within the Republican base.
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