County Act conflict with Territorial board upheld
The Supreme Court invalidated parts of the 1903 County Act creating a Territorial Board of Public Institutions. The decision erases those provisions, allowing the County Act to stand. The editor notes the act’s pruning benefits as Hawaii moves toward January 1904 implementation. The piece urges action for Hilo fire protection funding and equipment needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Public Works
Supreme Court
Board of
Hawaii
Board of Public Institutions
The Proper Spirit
A Hue man deposits one thousand dollars at Milo Bank to aid the Kohala Hilo railroad project. He explains it is all his savings, yet the generosity signals a larger drive. a thousand such contributions could fund Hawaii’s two and a half million dollar road.
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Huemakwuii
Milo Bank
Peck
Kohula-Hilo
Hamakua
Island of Hawaii
Suggestion to overturn County law sparks debate
The proposal to challenge the County law is framed as calm patriotism while noting Home-Rulers led in several provinces. The remark implies strategic aims and political tensions without escalating rhetoric.
Territorial Committee Nominates Officials and Secretary
The Republican Territorial General Committee recommended Governor Carter appoint leaders for Public Works Attorney General Auditor Public Construction and Public Lands plus urging Hawaiian appointment of Secretary with Mark P. Robinson. Other items record Secretary Graham attack in London and Japan Russia trade delays with shipping stops and a list of cleared ships and passengers in Hilo. etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Territorial General Committee
Carter
Holloway
Lartin Andrews
J. HM. Fisher
A. T. Atkinson
W. Pratt
Mark P. Robinson
Grand Jury Report for November Term 1903 Fourth Circuit
Grand Jurors submit findings to Judge Gilbert F. Little. Indictments against ten of twelve calendar cases. two not proven or held in abeyance. No special crimes or government irregularities found. Jury commends Natalie Rodrigues for defending prison inmate Luna Clause Johnson from assault and thanks Deputy Attorney General John Albert Matthewman. Report signed by Foreman Av TL Richly and Secretary J. Do Raston. Hilo Mawati November 24, 1903.
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Gilbert F. Little
Circuit Court of the Fourth Circuit
Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit
Nunez Fernandes
Natalie Roderigues
Luna Clause Johnson
John Albert Matthewman
Av TL Richly
Grand Jury
J. DO Raston
Ve Hilo
Mawati
Tee
Petition for Final Discharge in Jones Bankruptcy Hawaii
In the District Court of Hawaii Hurrell T Jones files for final discharge in bankruptcy July 1903. Court orders hearing January 14 1904 in Hilo and publication notice in Hilo Tribune. Creditors to appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted.
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Hurrell T. Jones
Hilo
Hawaii
A.D
Acts of Congress
L. Jones
Sral] P, Clay
Fourth Circuit
District of Hawaii
Wid
Morris M. Katee
Sail Court
Honolwlat
Mid District
W. I. Maling
We Shipman Draw Exchange on
J and M Canaria HS Lyntiatl and others listed with Holler Jolie Grace and WW Patten in a display or exchange event. Details sparse but indicates shipping or draw exchange activities linked to named individuals and entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolie J. Grace
Patten
We Shipman
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Hye Hilo Tribune
Tyes
Ay Mil
Mae Wall
de Secnni Lehane Matter
L. W. Haworth
Baitor
Paralel
Herald
Messrs. Cooper and Brown
Honoluly
Department of Public Works
Sunitle
Graham
London
Bank of England
Tin
Japan
Yokohama
Russia
Hilo Shipping
Botterick Dh
Engalls
Amhurk St. Katherine
Saunders
Kinnd
J.T. Moir
Wmn. Pallar
J. A. Scott
Kennedy
J. Ison
Hadai
F. B. McStocker
A. Robertson
C. Kaiser
C.F. Parsons
A. B. Loebenstein
Ulrich
Otto
Adrian
A. H. Ennell
Tosh
T. Stevens
C.F. Pullman
R. M. Morgan
A. T. Lewis
Liquiry
Mme Damien
District Court OF the
United States
Territory OF Hawaii
Burrell
M. M. Estee
District Court of the United States
Territory of
W. B. Maling
Shipman Street
HL. Jones
Andrew Anderson
Wall, Nichols CO
Santa Claus
Nichols
First Bank OF
Orporsted
Peacock
Prok Vresident
MORK
Castier
AK Sutton
Retary
Canaria
Lyntiatl
Wmn. Holler
the Hawk of
Diondale Wells, Fargo & Co. Bank
San Francisco
Wells, Fargo & Co's Bank
New York
Hank
Glynn Mills
Chicago & Co
Hongkong-Shanghai Banke
Hongkonging Corporation
Hongkonge
Stanghid Tik- Shanghai
Ing Corporation
Ching Hongkong-Shanghai Tank
Inge
Matson Navigation Co
Steamer
Enterprise
Annie Johnson
Santiago
Roderick Dhu
Marion Chilcott
Falls OF Clyde
Chas. Counselman
Lurline
Anisteria
Callapon
Ino. D. Spreckels & Bros. Co
Market St
R. T. Guard
Hino, Hawa
Kodaks and
Kodak Supplies
Lundborg's
Colgate
Rogers’ & Gillets
Hilo Drug CO
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