The Star Defends Republican Stance and Attacks Bigotry
The Star argues it has always been Republican and questions the need to inform the public. It mocks officials touring Hawaii and warns the executive guard might escort the Commission to avoid Hilo anger. It notes Honolulu’s entertainment and mentions spending $14,000 on the police, calling the “family compact” a synonym for rascals and labeling bigotry as a better term.
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Commission
Hilo
Big Island
New Lines Needed After Oath to the Republic
The passage argues that party divisions should end once the flag is raised and questions of oath no longer matter. It warns politicians to avoid entangling sympathy with American principles, predicting severe political consequences if they fail to unify before the general election.
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Republic
Damon's Choice Named Wright to Finance Succession
Minister Damon appoints William H. Wright as Ashley's successor in the Finance department praising his judgment and capability. Wright's promotion is welcomed though shifts in the office may follow as Hawaii moves toward potential changes during territorial settlement with the union.
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Damon
Wm. H. Wright
Ashley
Wright
Missinn
Why Hawaii Citizens Demand Equal Franchise in U S Territory
In a public plea, Hawaiian residents argue for universal suffrage in the territory, opposing any race based franchise limits. They assert Hawaii’s native population understands American law and systems, and warn that restricting rights would contrast with American principles and invite universal condemnation.
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Hawaii
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Lawa
Commission
Congress
Wny
Jag
Mules to Philippines continue as war ends
The Tacoma program of shipping mules to the Philippines continues after the war, despite the official loss of W. George Ashley. Ashley will stay in active business life downtown. The question remains whether Mr. Wright’s commission comes from the Republic of Hawaii now a U S territory or directly from President McKinley.
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Tacoma
Philippines
W. George Ashley
Wright
Republic of Hawaii
The
United States
McKinley
Where Fruit Comes Free. Curfew Youth Admonished by Judge Wilcox
In a curfew case Judge Wilcox addresses a boy named Vivas noting two or three days of good behavior and warns that without law to paddle him across the Deputy Marshal Hitchock would have to enforce discipline. He urges obedience to parents and staying home at night and ends with a warning to sin no more.
Furloughs Granted to Sick and Wounded Soldiers
Washington August 12 A general order from the Adjutant General grants one month furlough to sick and wounded soldiers with transportation home. On return they must report to the nearest post or hospital if fit for duty or to the Adjutant General if not. Travel costs are covered and rations replaced by $1.50 daily during travel.
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Washington
Adjutant-General’s Office
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WR. Farrington
Daniel Logan
Aubarripoom
America
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Arntaimicn
Star
Hawaii Channel
Boys In Blue
Bitor
Massachusetts
Boston
N.S. Sachs Dry Goods Co
Rprovides
Eeople's
Fort Street
Etra Wide
W. W. Dimond & Co
King Street
Doug
Kash
Wilder
Inter- Island Steamship Co
Jerse
Pric
Foe Yard
Esas
Ality
Waterhouse
Old Queen St. Steve
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