Foot binding debate in legislature and Chinese reform seed
In the special session the foot binding ban failed due to vague wording. The piece notes outrage at the cruel practice among girls and cites a Chinese reform movement led by Alicia Bowicke Littley to abolish foot binding. It describes evolving international views and contemplates Hawaii's political future under U S authority and possible annexation terms.
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Elvis Naud Society
China
Alicia Bowicke
Littley
Werden
Suita
Wan
Compact Wien
Cynieciem
Terms for Hawaii Union with United States
Tawnii argues that as long as government maintains order Congress should allow forms of political union with the United States. An act proposing annexation via a mere declaration risks anarchy by duplicating authority. The Burrus society favors U S accession to Hawaii adopting the American flag under an independent cultural status as a step toward full statehood.
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United States
United States Executive
Congress
Hawaii
Republi
Hawai
Japanese Press on Corea Shows Decline in Trade Influence
Japanese papers lament the decline of Japan influence in Corea politics and commerce while denying ambitious designs. They cite a more than halved Japanese merchant activity in Corea since May last year and urge that force yields no real gains, comparing Korea’s sway under Russia without troops.
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Japan
Corea
Coren
Russia
Ex Queen Liliuokalani Leaves for United States
Ex queen Liliuokalani departs for the United States this morning, a surprise to the community not seen since her attempt to promulgate a new constitution on January 1st. Since that date, notable events have been largely anticipated by many locals.
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Liliuokalani
United States
Wine and Whiskey Imports Under Duty Effects
Over eleven months imports show 194200 gallons of wine and 181,?9, with November figures 12278 wine and 15475 wake. Japanese liquor appears steady despite differential duties, indicating resilient demand and ongoing market presence amid trade measures.
Masonic Article Signals Shifts in Catholic Stance
A thin issue carries an article of interest to masons, suggesting a weakening of the Roman Catholic Church's traditional opposition to Freemasonry and implying shifts in long held positions within the hierarchy.
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Homan Catholic Church
Trev Masonry
Fair coffee outlook prompts cautious buying stance
The article critiques Crossman & Co. for undercutting a 5-cent drop in coffee estimates while predicting a 14,000,000 bag supply against 11,500,000 required. It questions the 7 cent basis for No.7 Rio in New York, notes a 5,000,000 drag supply, and foresees a favorable 1897 crop with possible cheap prices. It argues liberal purchases may be risky if supplies rise and calls Crossman & Co. claims conservative.
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Crossman & Co
New York
Campain
Cotter
Crossan & Co. Diewlir
Annexation Club to Hold Meeting on Constitution Draft
A notice from the Annexation Club states a meeting to draft a constitution and appoint a committee. No meeting is called for 7 30 oclock p m next Friday at the Drill Shed where all in favor of annexation are asked to attend. Per Order of the Committee J H Fisher Chairman Dew 1806.
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Lereby
J. H. Fisher
Agent appointed for Liliookalani Estate in Honolulu notice
All tenants and others indebted to Liliookalani are notified that J0 Carter is appointed agent with full power of attorney. Prompt payment of indebtedness is requested by the merchant trust in Honolulu. Local notice from L4G 475 Lin unnamed initials.
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Liliookalani
Carter
BOS
Honolulu
Dee
Timely Topics on a New Coffee Pot Design
An advertisement touts a two chamber coffee pot that traps steam and aroma. It claims easy grinding, rapid brewing, and a removable inner chamber for washing while maintaining hot coffee in a double-walled pot. Available in 1 to 4 quart sizes with tea pots and strainers in a San Francisco retail setting.
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San Francisco
Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited Ad Card
The Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited presents a storefront notice at No 207 Fort Street opposite Sprockela Bank detailing address and location information for the business premises.
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the Hawaiian Hardware Co. Limited
Fort Street
Shoes on Display Show Latest Styles and Comfort
A store showcases new shoe stock for the season with modern shapes and styles. The collection emphasizes comfort and longer wear, featuring top makes in a wide array of footwear options.
Manufacturers' Shoe Co exclusive shoe dealers address
The Manufacturers' Shoe Co to Exclusive Shoe Dealers 9 516 Fort Street.
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the Manufacturers’ Shoe Co
Honolulu Toy Letter Contest Seeks Original Missive
Wall, Nichols Co acts as Santa Claus agent offering a French doll to the Honolulu child under ten who writes the most original letter. Letters mailed to Wall, Nichols Co store between 9 am Saturday morning November 28 and noon December 24 will be judged by Honolulu press representatives. The doll will be shown in a Wall, Nichols window during the period.
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Santa Claus
Wall, Nichols Co
Honolulu
Wall
Nichols Co
Press
Praing’s Sunday Schedule Change Notices Transit Times
Sundrys Praing will leave at 9 16 a m vod 146 p m arriving in Mou ful at 8 11 and 0 65 p m.
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Praing
Mou + ful
WW. Dimond’s Christmas Gifts Offered In Stock Show
WW. Dimond’s advertises a broad Christmas gift selection with numerous ornamental articles. It highlights Parian marble statues, Crown Derby cups and saucers, Royal Worcester pieces, solid silverware, bric a brac, glass vases, crockery and glassware suitable for all social classes and home decor.
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Lady Godiva
Struggles
Europa
Robinette
Comus
Ophelia
Apollo
Shepherd Bay
Sisters
Maitenhood
Venus de Medici
Diana
Crown Derby
Royal Worcester
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Daniel Logan
Priday
Chatelaine
Gan
Elf. Wichman
Dew
Sprockela’ Bank
Aml
Pearl City
Dimond
Wasi
Mear Kapiolani Park
BOR Sale
Hure
Ely
Loxtoo
Yoaukiol Kapiolani Park
Q. Brown
Hyd. Noltes
Thomas Hullinger
Thor Lota
Ule
Darien Ars Wy Hey Bo i ‘Keite & Co
Honpluln
N. Fernandez
Oreica
Merchant Street
Campbell Block
Ls Os
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