The Quill And The Flag On Expansion In The Islands
Newspaper readers confront expansion era censorship in Hawaii and the Philippines with a critical eye. The piece cites San Juan News cases, government influence, and calls for press freedom against imperial power. It notes Taft commission authority and debates American principles abroad, then shifts to local hospitality for the July 4 celebration and praises a colleague’s journalism.
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United States
Hawaii
Philippines
Porto Rico
San Juan News
Internal Revenue
San Juan
Washington
Moody
Navy Department
Knox
America
U. S. Senate
White House
Taft Commission
Volcano Road Criticizes Road Board In Tourists Inquiry
Local concern rises over Volcano Road condition linking Volcano House to tourist routes. Residents and business figures blame the Road Board for neglect, citing potholes, washed-out upper sections, and unsafe stretches affecting travel and excursions. A bill for $10,000 to fix the upper end is mentioned, with calls for immediate overseer-led repair efforts.
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Volcano Road
Peter Lee
TRI- Une
Volcano House
Islands
Mountain View
Sea District
Hilo
Road Board
Mississippi Flood Peaks as Levees Overflow Drownings Rise
In St Louis on June 8 the Mississippi flood reached its climax with many levees overflowing and a score of people drowned. Losses are expected to reach about three million dollars as waters begin to fall. Subscription: Txonix Island $2.50.
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St. Louis
Missionary Liphén Melo Recounts Late Night Ride to Honomu
Last Sunday night at 11:30 a sick man died near Honomu, fourteen miles from Hilo. Missionary Liphén Melo and driver Michael rushed out with a two horse team under bright moonlight. They reached Honomu after 2 a.m. but found the Portuguese man, Frank Simao of San Miguel aged 55, already dead. They returned to Hilo by 8:30 a.m., tired but grateful for the drive and driver’s courage.
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Honomu
Hilo
Volcano
Michael
Ono Mea
San Miguel
Frank Simao
Honomaville
Boundary bridge contract bid notice for Wailuku Hilo Hawaii
Sealed tenders will be received by the Superintendent of Public Works until noon on Monday June 22 1903 for furnishing all materials labor and erecting abutments for Wailuku bridge in Hilo Hawaii Plans and specifications are on file in the Superintendent of Public Works Honolulu and in F J Richards Hilo Hawaii The superintendent reserves the right to reject any and all bids Henry F Cooper Superintendent of Public Works June 8 1903
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Wailuku Bridge
Hilo
Hawaii
Superintendent of Public Works
Honolul
F. J. Richards
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