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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
4
The Hull Tribune argues that Secretary Carter is returning the Chinese Fund to its rightful depositors, a remedy long urged after the fund was seized by Territorial Secretary H E Cooper. It contends Cooper and Dole spoiled the Territory, inviting embezzlement and scandal.
The Bulletin notes Hilo will host a big Fourth of July with Berger and his band, amid Hawaii's growing significance from the Pacific cable landing and Manila cable issues. It urges local support for the band and highlights limited public turnout at a Fire Department meeting, while praising Miss Turret Hapai’s legend of the three hills and warning cotton rag dealers of a market panic at the Termeni office.
A reader summary notes the Herald opposed labor organization and a former secretary’s resignation stance. It highlights praise for firefighters at Volcano Street, upcoming tax meetings to reorganize the Fire Department, and plans for Decoration Day services. Mentions Hilo Fourth celebrations and B P O Elks minstrel rehearsals at Spreckels Hall July 3 and 4.
Fragmentary OCR provides a jumble of soldier names and terms lacking coherent events. Readable items include BRORGE RICHARDSON, SMITH, NICHOLS, MARLIN, WETMORE, MARTIN and scattered initials. No clear incident, date, place, or outcome is discernible.
The report questions a claim about a boat sighting at Papaikea, noting Hawaii is in dry dock at Honolulu. It states Captain Dower leads the Kajuluni, not the Hawai, urging honesty in the account.
The Independent reports C L Clement resigned as secretary to the anti Asiatic labor movement under pressure from Japanese sympathizers. The piece mocks local supporters and notes the incident won't affect Kilauea or sugar prices, but underscores doubts about coordinated effort amid factional strife in Hilo.
The Hilo Teachers' Union held its final meeting of the year at F. B. Lyman's home with about twenty teachers in attendance. Miss Deyo discussed Roman history and a Modern Italy sketch, Mrs. Hyde showcased over one hundred European photographs. Next year will emphasize English literature, art focusing on Florence and Venice, and English cathedrals, with Current Events remaining central. Miss Deyo was elected chairman and Miss Severance secretary. committees for History, Literature, Art, Education, and Current Events were named. Refreshments followed.
Dec day observances in Hilo include a memorial sermon at Foreign Church by Rev. F L Nash Sunday morning and Decoration Day exercises at Hali Church Sunday evening presided by Judge G F Little. Program features songs, readings, band and choir numbers, and a grave decoration effort Saturday afternoon at the cemetery with participation from Miss Rivira Richardson’s home. The observance will have no formal ceremony this year.
A blaze on Volcano Street in Hilo damaged the rear building and the new portion of Mrs. Ross lodge house. Firemen policemen and volunteers helped extinguish before midnight but water and furniture loss pushed total to about 2500. Initial suspicion of incendiarism led to alibi releases. Sheriff Andrews convened a jury to determine the fire’s cause, with sessions held over the weekend and midweek.
Notice that Wong Sing Cho & Co a general merchants partnership at Olas Mas wall HT have voluntary assignment to the Hoder for creditors. Creditors are asked to file claims with the undersigned and anyone indebted to the firm should pay promptly. Assignee ATL TLIP Lellonn & Sacre attorneys for Assignee Hilo May 29 1903.
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