Hawaii tourism push seeks to lure visitors with ocean to volcano tours
The Hilo Tribune notes Hawaii aims to attract tourists through closer ties with Honolulu merchants and steamship lines. A party of 128 tourists aboard the Siberia is expected to open a new era, with East railroad connections boosting arrivals. Emphasis on careful treatment of travelers, avoiding hotel grift, and showcasing a 10 day island circuit from Honolulu to Hilo, Kohala gardens, Hamakua promontories, and Volcano House.
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Hawaii
Oahu
Honolulu Chamber of Commerce
Merchant’s Association
Siberia
Hounduin
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Honolulu
Hilo
Pacific
Diamond Head
Hilo Bay
Kohala
Hamakua
Cocoanut Island
Mauna Kea
Sandwich
Olan
Mountain View
Placid Isles
Volcano House
Archipelago
No Band Appropriation Report Denies Local Private Band
A committee report states the Hilo band, a private institution, should be discouraged from receiving funding. It argues that granting an avenue could invite similar demands from other localities and that county governments may soon be established within the Territory, making such matters the province of future local governments.
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Hilo
Armory Funds Favored by House Military Committee
The House Military committee reported favorably on building an armory for Company D in this city. It set an estimated cost of 5000 dollars, contending 10000 dollars would be a proper cap for the project, noting the disparity between proposed and needed sums.
Boundaries Debate in Hawaii Island Gathers Support
In Hilo and from Hawaii senators and representatives the stance is to leave county boundary decisions to Hawaii members. Voters should express their will as opinions vary and a uniform view is not found. It argues for fixed boundaries that advance island prosperity and rail connections while avoiding overrepresentation from Hilo.
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Hawaii
Hilo
Congress
Islands
Legislature at Work in County Bill Push
The legislature, now pressing the County bill as the continuing order of the day in the Howe, aims to pass it in both houses within thirty days, with an extra session a possibility for other laws. Jans H. Boy was acquitted not for popularity but because the prosecution lacked sufficient evidence and Judge De Bolt instructed the jury to acquit. the piece notes public reaction and contrasts potential bias among press factions.
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Jans H. Boy
Honolulu
Hawaii Herald
de Bolt
Boyd
Gear
Humphreys
Tittle
American Doctor Cures Lepers in Canton Leper Village
United States Consul Me Wade reports from Canton that American physician Dr Adolph Razlag has developed a sanitation based treatment using antiseptic drugs that has cured three of four lepers and is under high level Chinese official attention. The work began in June 1962 near Canton and Razlag urges adoption in the Philippines and Hawaii.
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Washington
United States
Wade
Canton
Adolph Razlag
State Department
Philippines
Hawaii
No Mistake Granting Counties Self Rule in Schools
The Mani News argues counties should manage their own schools and elect district magistrates. It says Hawaiians grasp self-government and need responsibility to develop their potential, stating denial of rights is cruel like foot binding. It predicts pride and improvement if they control county education.
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Mani News
Hilo Board of Trade urged to boost local growth
Frequent inquiries from abroad and eastern firms about investment and business in Hilo prompt urging the formation of a chamber of commerce. A Hilo Board of Trade would disseminate timely information to spur growth, with steady progress seen only through united citizen and business efforts.
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Hilo
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Ihs
Hilo merchants urged to expand island trade ties
Hilo merchants are urged to boost island trade, noting two local houses recently shipped lumber and merchandise across the island. The piece cites Honolulu firms expanding presence and predicts proactive Hilo merchants will adopt successful methods to grow business.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Honolulu
Ing
Mabini Takes Oath Aboard Transport Thomas On Guam Voyage
Manila reports Mabini former President of the Filipino Supreme Court and ex Foreign Minister, who previously refused allegiance, took oath aboard the transport Thomas arriving from Guam, to which he was deported after surrender in December 189?. Landing time kept secret at Mabini’s request to avoid demonstrations. General San Miguel retreated to Morong mountains as scouting failed to locate him. Ladrones abandoned Bosolose on reinforcements arrival. Social notes list several local residents and a Sisters of the Star chapter meeting with a social afterward and light refreshments.
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Manila
Mabini
Filipino Supreme Court
Thomas
Guam
San Miguel
Morong Mountains
Ladrones
Bosolose
Race Horse Dies Amid Island Controversy
Race horse Fierro died last Saturday at Honokaa after a misadventure while being moved to the opposite end of the island. Owner A. Humburg planned a return ride but the event was deemed too risky, ending the popular racer’s career and leaving Humburg’s reputation in question.
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A. Himburg
Fierro
Honokaa
Gatling Gun Inventor R J Gatling Dies in New York
New York, February 26. R J Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun, died at the home of his son in law Hugh O Pente cost. Born in North Carolina, he assisted his father in early seed sowing devices and later devised machines for sowing wheat and other crops. His 1862 repeating gun and its improvements were driven by humane motives to reduce war deaths. He also invented a steam plow and a strong alloy cannon.
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New York
R. J. Gatling
Hugh O. Pentecost
Richard Jordan Gatling
North Carolina
Ericsson
Connecticut
Indianapolis
Gatling
Bent
Eral Butler
James River
United States
Ninty Onine
Dr. Gatling
Dividend Notice Declares 4 Percent Payout
A dividend of 4 percent is due and payable to stockholders of the company. The notice lists MACK TE as secretary and gives a date of March 4, 1903, with a contact at 95 Hilo.
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B. . Mack TE
Swetwlary
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