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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1905
Page
2
The Hilo Tribune reports Governor Carter assures that all school appropriations will be spent as provided. He plans to enroll his children in public schools, signaling support for the system. The editorial argues public school funding sustains elementary learning and that Hilo High School should progress without hindrance.
The Honolulu Advertiser urges a Fruit Growers Association with island branches and an agent in San Francisco to aid Hawaii fruit growers. The Hilo Tribune echoes the need for organization as a salvation for banana growers. Private enterprise may soon establish a produce exchange in the local market.
The Board of Supervisors enacted a timely building regulation ordinance but did not appoint a building inspector as provided. The omission does not invalidate the law since a sanitary officer, Inspector Bowman, can ex officio enforce the ordinance.
The editor lauds Supervisor Makua Kane for aiming to widely publish the Board of Supervisors ordinances in the Trimexn, calling it a prudent choice of medium and a credit to his judgment in selecting the proper method to print the laws.
The Board of Supervisors appropriated $100 per month for support of the Hilo Band, praised as a commendable step showing the board's desire to cultivate music appreciation among the people.
Road Supervisor Ly enun reports from the South Mite District on bridges and culverts surveyed by Jas. D. Lewis. Many structures show decay, rust, or water damage. recommendations include raising Hakalan bridge, renewing planks, repainting ironwork, tar curing, reroofing, and replacing several culverts. The assessment covers Hakalan, Woaiaela, Kahakini, Kolekole, Kapahechee, Honomu, Kaapepa, Pepeekee sites, and more with notes on timing and materials.
County of Hawaii issues a building permit framework for the City of Hilo. The ordinance requires written applications, plan submissions, and inspector approval to govern erection, moving, or alteration of structures. It defines inspector duties, permit conditions, penalties, and officer terms, with geographic limits around Hilo Court House.
Territory of Mawail 1e records show the County of Hawaii Supervisors meeting at the county seat on September 6, 1905. An ordinance was adopted by a majority of present members. Samuel K. Pua, Clerk, attested with the county seal on September 1905.
The company outlines midweek and weekend train and steamship connections between Hilo and Puna with excursions and commutation tickets. Wednesday service departs Hilo by railroad wharf toward Olaa and Puna, arriving with the Kiwait steamship, stopping at Pakon both ways. Friday service, Sunday sailings, and special fare notes for excursion, commutation, and thousand mile tickets are detailed.
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