Ended Idolatry in Hawaii Brought by Kapolani’s Bold Stand
In 1820 Kapolani, wife of Kona chief Nathe, defied Pele by visiting Mauna Loa’s crater and eating enchanted berries after three years with missionaries. She declared a test for her people, and her safe return ended Hawaii’s ancient worship, shifting belief toward Christianity.
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Kaplolani
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Nathe
Kona
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Kapiolmni
Living a life of consistency builds community character
The piece argues that long lives with steady, unselfish effort create stability and improve society. It exhorts readers to seek bedrock truth in ventures, shaping a future where civilization rests on honesty and lasting results. It encourages personal contribution to a better world.
One of the Family Wedding Gatecrasher Dog
A September morning outdoor wedding described with elaborate floral arches and a procession led by the minister. The family dog joined the procession and calmly laid down at the altar during the ceremony amid festive remarks.
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Chicago Tribune
Courage in Spirit Over Form
Essay-like fragment extols true courage as inner spiritual victory not measured by body shapes or tips. It urges shaping the spirit to speak truth and walk uprightly, prioritizing depth of soul over external appearance.
Frightened Bulldog Holds Back Poodle at Gate
A bulldog named Peter, out for a walk, faced an all white poodle that barked at the gate. The bulldog showed warning bristles and growled, loud enough to imply intent to defend his space until calmer signals ended the confrontation.
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Peter
Entente Demands Germany Sign Peace Protocol or Face Military Measures
Paris notes from the supreme council on December 6 demand that Germany sign the armistice protocol to carry out peace terms. If refused, the allies warn they will use military coercion. The note calls for immediate release of German prisoners and will be handed to Baron von Leisner.
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Paris
Supreme Council
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Scapa Flow
Paul Dutasta
Baron von Leisner
United States Holds Independence in Coblenz Sector
Washington reports the United States will not join any further invasion of Germany unless ordered by the president. General Henry T. Allen commands 20 000 American troops in the Coblenz area and receives orders directly from Washington, not through Marshal Foch.
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United States
Germany
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Coblenz
Marshal Foch
Allen
War Department
Move Town for Mines in Hibbing Minnesota
Minneapolis reports Hibbing Minnesota will relocate its entire town to permit ore mine operations. Eveleth nearby with about 10 000 residents has moved three times in twenty years for mining access.
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Minneapolis
Hibbing
Minn
Stock and Barrel
Eveleth
Mantua Riots Overwhelm City as Troops Restore Order
Rioters attacked Italian troops in Mantua, blocked telegraphs, seized trains, burned prisons, and freed criminals. The mob, led by extremists and joined by 500 strikers, wrecked the railway station, looted arms shops, and briefly held police and soldiers at bay until fresh troops restored control. Six to eight died and dozens wounded. several arsons occurred amid chaotic violence.
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Rome
Mantua
Giornale D'Italia
Praise for Good Roads Law and Call to Extend Net
Washington reports the secretary of agriculture urges Congress to extend the good roads program beyond its fiscal year end. He argues the program brought greater benefits in shorter time than other recent laws and opposes moving federal work to a highway commission. The law, enacted in 1916, appropriated 875 million dollars to be matched by states.
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Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Proctor Heads Wood Campaign In Nomination Bid
Colonel William Cooper Proctor, a Cincinnati manufacturer, announces acceptance of chairmanship of the Leonard Wood National Campaign Corps, signaling his leadership role in the Wood campaign.
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Cincmande
Willian Cooper Proctor
Leonard Wood National Compalen Corns
Eta
Jenkins Released From Mexican Jail
American consular agent William O Jenkins was freed from Mexican custody in Puebla after being held on charges tied to his abduction by bandits in October. The release, conveyed to the White House, was seen as easing tension in the Mexican situation though officials stressed the incident remained unresolved.
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Mexico City
State Department
William O. Jenkins
Puebla
Mexico
Jenkins
Jenkin
White House
Hitchcock
Fall
Grayson
United States
Sugar Control Abandoned by U S Government
Washington announces end of government attempts to regulate sugar distribution and sale. After the sugar equalization board dissolves on December 1, the focus will shift to prosecuting sugar profiteering, said Attorney General Palmer.
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Washington
Poulmer
Sugar Equalization Board
Palmer
Possible Medical Benefit Cited by Patient in California
A reader from California reports relief from headaches and backaches using a product linked to Dr Kiree. The note mentions pregnancy, motherhood, and an easier time with a healthy baby, though the source text is fragmentary and unclear.
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Allejo
Calif
Kiree
P. Houston
Women Seek Relief from Ailments with Pierce Remedies
A reader cites Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as helpful for women's troubles and praises its effectiveness. The note mentions endorsement of the medicine for general well being.
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