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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1905
Page
2
The article argues Hawaii land officials obstruct homesteaders, calling the land office a tragedy not a farce. It condemns discretionary power as a barrier to land titles, urging fair justice and urging reform to aid settlers and local development. It also notes molasses price issues and a tax tweak proposal affecting island revenues.
The article discusses Japanese emigration trends from California to Korea and Manchuria, noting a predicted halt and shift in labor flows after Portsmouth. It cites Honolulu planters and city park schemes as priorities, and mentions crude Louisiana molasses shipments to San Francisco offered in cans.
Coroner's jury in Wailuku Mali spends days seeking a document from Dr. Roote believed crucial to the Clement death case. They find the verdict supports suicide by a selfinflicted gunshot, while the deceased's farewell note to Dr. Boote remains withheld and contested as potentially incendiary.
The Hilo Free Reading Room and Library Association reports a shipment of fresh books, featuring titles from Macmillan, Rob ert Chambers, Grace S. Richmond, Octave Thanet, and others. The list includes The Sign of the Fox The Trident and the Net The Orchid Nancy Stair and more, underscoring Hilo Library’s strong current-literature selection. Also noted are engagements Miss Rebel Wight to C N Prouty and Miss Margaret Tutt to Captain Carroll I Armistead, with Tutt described as debutante from the South, and a court action in Honolulu where J G Wynn received a longer sentence for contempt of court after failing to attend as a federal juror.
Mr W O Reill Fogarty of Kingston Jama West Indies writes that one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy helped his troublesome cough and that continued use would have shortened the relief. he plans to obtain another bottle and notes it is sold by Hilo Drug Co.
The article notes California law makes directors jointly liable for acts by officers during their terms, amid concerns of embezzlement and misappropriation in the Pacific Mutual life insurance company. It emphasizes loyal policyholders deserve the best policies from a trusted company.
Wing Sing Co. doing business on Front Street Hilo assigned its assets for the benefit of creditors. Creditors must file claims within thirty days with the assignees Hamm-Young Co. Ltd or Ridgway & Ridgway. Debtors to the Wing Sing Co. should call and pay. Date November 15 1905.
A series of probate orders appoint temporary administrators and set hearings for wills and letters testamentary in Hilo and Paia. Included are probate actions for Ah Lee owners, Albert A Zimmermann, and L B Swain, with appointments of guardians, notices of hearing, and real estate sale orders for debts, with dates in November 1905 and December 1905.
On November 5 1905 the Miami Territory governor proclaims Thanksgiving Day as Thursday November 9 observing old customs. The proclamation asks gratitude for divine blessings and urges prayer charity abstinence from labor and social fellowship to benefit all citizens. It seals the document at the Executive Building Wig Hototola with the territory’s independence noted.
In the Fourth Circuit Court of Khuwait the matter of the estate of AHWO, deceased, comes for hearing on November athili upon the petition of CG. Ahip requesting the appointment of the petitioner as temporary administrator of the estate of Albio, shown to be for the beat interests of the said estate.
After an extended period of oppressive heat many people report lassitude low spirits and a general run down feeling. Medical officers warn that extended heat can worsen fatigue and reduce productivity across workplaces and public spaces.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla is listed for sale by Hilo Drug Company. The short notice highlights availability and the vendor offering this traditional tonic to shoppers in the area. The ad underscores a familiar product name and a local merchant connection.
The Hilo Railroad Company announces a July 1 1905 timetable for the short route to Volcano with passenger trains on Wednesdays and Fridays excluding Sundays. Excursion and commutation tickets are available, with twenty five ride and thousand mile options at low rates, to be used between Hilo Olaa Puna and other points as specified.
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