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Sugar mills transform Hawaiian planters progress report
A Planters Association committee report traces sugar manufacture evolution on the islands from 3 roller mills to advanced maceration gear and the diffusion replacement. It highlights Waiakea mill leadership, new feeders, and multiple mill configurations boosting extraction to 93 percent while reducing maceration. Also notes J A Kennedy’s bid for a new 15 knot Hilo Honolulu steamer and a Hilo Rail timetable announcing July 1 1905 service to Volcano with routes to Puna on Wednesdays.
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Planters’ Association
Waiakea
Hilo
Honolulu
Wainkea
Monolulu Iron Works
San Fras
Alex
Ewa Plantation Co
Oahu
J. A. Kennedy
San Francisco
Kinau