Land policy could drive settlers from Hawaii islands
In a Hilo Tribune editorial from June 10 1904 the paper criticizes a new Land Office rule requiring homesteaders to reside on their leaseholds for three years to gain patent rights. It argues the policy threatens to deter settlers and penalizes actual improvements, noting exceptions like six month absence under law and questioning bureaucratic overreach. It also comments on Honolulu grand jury coverage and criticizes the Attorney General's office for sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Office
Pratt
of Honohina Coffee Company
United States
Hawaii
Races and sports planned for July Fourth at Honolulu Park
A committee leaves race control to Volcano Stables while promising an extra race program with prizes. A wrestling match Japanes e vs an added baseball game between Union Specials and Black Diamonds is set. Notable attendees and supporters listed include Kinney, Bartels, Wai Feng, Malterre, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu Park
Volcano
Wright
Vie
Union
Black Diamonds
Baseball Giants
Fractious Horses Run Wild Injure Man In Bogey Ride
In a bogey owned by Sheriff Andrews a pair of fractious horses bolted on Sunday afternoon. Kimura Sinkicbi was violently thrown and dragged, sustaining injuries until Wednesday when he died from concussion. One horse belonged to Dr. Rice while the other was part of an experimental working team. The animals were unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Andrews
Kimura Sinkicbi
Stal
Dr. Rice
Wade
Former Sub-Agent Baldwin Formally Charged With Embezzlement
Land grant embezzlement charges allege subagent Baldwin received 789.67 from six Hawaiians for public lands near Kaimu Kalapana on 28 February 19.8. He allegedly signed receipts for full purchase price while one quarter was kept. Grand jury to investigate in August. Baldwin declines statement. Attorney General calls funds government money. locals accuse deception by a few prominent figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Baldwin
Baldwin
Tainunh
Kaimu
Kalpana
Andrews
Whd
Proxser
Sunday Advertiser
Rays ‘Dale
Public Auction and Road Reconstruction Bids in Hawaii
On Saturday June 18 at 2 p m the public will auction the buildings along Front Street from Nippon alley to the ditch crossing Monahawai street mauka of Front. Buildings to be removed. S. Holloway Superintendent of Public Works announces bids by sealed envelope for reconstructing and repairing a government road toward Waimea in North Kona Hawaii. Proposals due 2 o'clock p m June 18 1904 with certified check. specifications available in Honolulu Kailoa with I J Hime. right to reject bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Nippon Alley
Monahawai Street
Mauka
Pale Works
Honolulu
Hyelie
Waiines
North Kona
Hawaii
I. J. Hime
North Kens
Kailoa
Waimea
T. H
Holloway
Superintendent of Public Works
Kailua to Keauhou Road Bid Notice 1904
Public works invites sealed bids by June 27 1904 for constructing a road from Kailua to connect with Keauhou at Kalalau Hawaii Plans available at Honolulu office and with F H Hime Kauai Road Board. Bid forms furnished for $5 returned upon bid deposit. Include certified check as bid security payable to C S Holloway Superintendent.
Norick Neither Master nor Agent Liable for Debts
The notice states that neither the Masters nor the agent of the Matson Line will be responsible for debts contracted by the crew. RE I GUARD Agent. Dated April 16, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norick
Notice of temporary representation in Hilo
During my absence from Hilo Mr. K C Kubo will act for me in all matters under a full power of attorney. 324 T. IKEDA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo
Kubo
T. Ikeda
Transfer Notice For Wo Lee Laundry Debts
The undersigned purchased Wo Lee Laundry and informs all accounts must be paid before July 1st. New management will not assume debts of the old concern. 324 Chung Choi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Lee
Chung Choi
Special Meeting of Kilauea Lodge No 330
Kilauea Lodge No 330 Free and Accepted Masons calls a special meeting on Wednesday evening June 15 1904 at 7330 ppm. Work in first degree. Sojourning and visiting brethren invited. By order of W M H Vicars secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilauea
A.M
W. M. H. Vicars
Lost checks of Hilo Electric Light Co in 1902 1903
Lost checks on First Bank of Hilo. Check No 763 dated Nov 15 1902 payable to D Kami for 2 70 and Check No 384 dated May 15 1903 payable to D Kamai Estate for 2 70. Payment on both stopped. Signed N C Willfong treas Hilo Electric Light Co Ltd Hilo June 9 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo Electric Light Co
First Bank of
Hilo
D. Kami
D. Kamai
N.C. Willfong, Treas
Hilo Electric Light Co., Ltd
Hilo Electric Light Co Issues Stopped Checks
Hilo Electric Light Co draws checks on First Bank of Hilo to Robert Duncan for 2.50 each. Check No. 591 dated Sept 15, 1902, check No. 668 dated Oct 1902, and check No. 85 dated Feb 15, 1903. Payment on the same is stopped. N C Willfong, treasurer, Hilo Electric Light Co Ltd, Hilo, June 6, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo Electric Light Co
First Bank of Hilo, Ltd
Robert Duncan
N.C. Willfong
Hilo Electric Light Co., Ltd
Hilo
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Che Ailo Tribune
PrMnisitin
Avery Pria
J. Castine Ripeway
DOW
Meas + Business Manager
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Kina
O. Kinney
James Kinney
George Kinney
P. Bartels
A. Wai Feng
Silva
M. Malterre
Sister Helena
Hitchell
Miss Weight
Lorrin Andrews
J. H. Fisher
J. W. Mason
Hardwin
Late War News
Nagasaki
Japan
Nan+ shan Hill
Port Arthur
London
Fort Arthur
Cnvrals
Kuropatkin
Shanghai
Liaoyang
Manchuria
Chefoo
St. Petersburg
Volcano House
Volcano Stables and Transportation Co., Ltd
PublicsWorks
B. Atcuava
Public Works Deparament
Ane
Houkhue
Waimea Road
Hawai
S. Holloway
Prom Kailua
Kamaluu
Mawai
Honostly
Keaahou Road
Kalalan
F. H. Hime
N. Koua Road
C. S. Holloway
Public Works
J. Ivancovich
Wholesale CommiSsion Merchants
San Francisco
Cal
Co. Aianenue
Manacer Volcano House
Sherwin-Williams Bucey
Hilo Mercantile CO
Ted
Boz
Hoolulu Park
Volcano Stables & Transportation Co., Ltd
Hilo Railroad
Pumierce
Ise
C. E. Wright
Hilo Wine and Liquor Co
P. O
Church St
Saloon
P. O. Box
Telephone
King Near Front St
J. S. Canario
the Hawaiian Fertilizer Co.,ltd
Brewer Block
Queen Street
P. C
Box
M. Cooke
Twiles Heyond Prison
HD. Tenney
J. Waterhouse
W. M. Alexander
C. H. Atherton
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