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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1904
Page
3
A reader recounts ineffective hunger cures and a testimonial about a remedy called Barexpari. Mr. Tobert Venss from Lomeraton claims his digestion improved after using it, noting his appetite returned and his strength restored, in contrast to prior suffering from indigestion and nervousness.
In the harbor at Chemulpo the Russian vessels Variag Koreitz and Sangaria fought Japanese forces. The fight left several dead and wounded as the foreign fleets tried to rescue Russians. Afterward the Japanese demanded surrender, which was refused by neutral ships. The incident touched Japan’s actions near Port Arthur and drew broad government responses. A separate Honolulu scene reports Mr. Sands, an ex-diplomat, traveling home aboard the Thomas and recounting Korea and Chemulpo conditions.
A C Gehr of Kohala ditch fame returned from Washington aboard the China after seeking an order to halt the Kohala ditch lease sale. Officials refused the request, upholding the territorial right to dispose of the lease without U.S interference. Gehr said he would attend the March 16 sale and would pursue legal or other means to contest the sale if possible. In St Petersburg Admiral Makaroff was hailed as a hero in a large demonstration.
A Porto Rican bandit known as Hawaii's "gentleman of the road" Francisco Lopes was arrested near Laupahoehoe after escaping in January. He was brought to Hilo, arraigned in Laupahoehoe, found guilty, and sentenced to eleven months in prison. Details suggest whether officials knew his notoriety remains unclear.
Editor Trisone prints a Mountain View Hawaii letter arguing the Territory is broke and begging. The writer criticizes Governor Dole’s tenure, questions Carter as governor, and urges salary cuts and opposition to incidentals while debating public lands, leper settlements, federal pay, militia funding, and county organization with staunch criticism from T. J. Ryan.
Washington coverage notes Representative Birdie Adams of Pennsylvania derides New York mayoral victory as ruin and immorality. Leon Bailey in New York meets at a Democratic National Committee gathering and recalls a western rep pleading for re election. Also brief items report Turkey Bulgaria peace hopes and bills on Hawaiian Electric franchise and postal frauds.
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