Electric Street Railway Franchises Stir Hilo Debate
The Hilo Electric Light Co seeks a franchise to operate a street railway across all district streets and bridges, prompting a public debate over the scope and urgency of road building. Critics warn the bill risks delays and conflicts with existing Kohala road plans while supporters urge community gains and proper safeguards.
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Hilo Electric Light Co
Hilo
Congress
Hilo Electric Light Company
Volcano
Waiannenne
East Hawaii
Hilo-Kohala Railroad Promoters Face Public Pressure
The people of Hilo insist on full accountability in the Hilo-Kohala railroad negotiations led by Philip Peck. They urge swift action to secure rail service to Hamakua and Kohala, stating private gains must not derail the public good and promote early settlement even at private sacrifice.
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Hakalaul
Hilo
Hilo-Kohala
Hakalaw
Hakalau
Congress
Peck
Gilroy
Washington
North
Hilo-Korala
Philip Peck
Hamakua
Kohala
Tximusi
Hilo-Kohala Road
Governor Dole’s Loan Act Funds Distributed Promptly
Honolulu dispatch outlines the governor’s plan for allocations from the Loan Act. It details distributions to Honolulu and smaller sums for Hilo and Hawaii, reflecting the territorial leadership’s approach to funding rising needs.
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Honolulu
Hilo
Hawaii
Dole
General Banking and Exchange Services Offered to All
A summary of our operations highlights extensive general banking and exchange facilities. We issue commercial and traveller's letters of credit and handle world wide principalities with special attention to island partners' drafts collections and exchange requests.
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D ‘Its
Board of Health urged for Hayes over Dr Stow appointment
Dr Henry Hayes urges appointment as Government physician over Dr Stow. Hayes, a Georgetown medical graduate and district resident, cites letters from J C Ridgway and General Hartwell and a petition from Clan residents. Salary listed at 50 for Hilo and 25 for Olaa monthly. Committee to review includes Dr Moore, Mr Andrews, and Dr Mays.
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Henry Hayes
Stow
Georgetown University Medical College
Alexander
Hartwell
I. A. Thurston
J. C. Ridgway
Hayes
Hilo
Olaa
Ridgway
Reid
Moore
Andrews
Mays
Illumination plan for Hilo Fourth of July fireworks
The town should plan a grand illumination of Hilo bay for July 4 with fireworks on the water. A waterfront display would showcase illuminated ships, sky rockets, and craft, drawing visitors from nearby islands. The piece urges a liberal public appropriation and merchant support for a dazzling show on Hilo Bay.
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Hilo
Hilo Bay
Hawaii Aims for Major Exposition Presence at St Louis
O G Traphagen arriving from Hawaii declares the St Louis Exposition will be the greatest fair yet planned. He notes Hawaii seeks a site for a building on the grounds near St Louis and that the legislature may consider an appropriation of 30000 to 60000 dollars, which he says is too small.
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Honolulu
St. Louis Exposition
O. G. Traphagen
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