McKinley comments seen amid Hawaii politics and reform debates
In Honolulu's December 1 1899 issue observers note President McKinleys statements on Hawaii in Congress and the islanders' hopes amid imperial debates. The piece analyzes local political traits, police hospital needs, and Robert Wilcox ambitions while highlighting native Hawaiians rights to seek government positions and avoid being treated as a subordinate race.
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United States
Robert Wilcox
Washington
Municipal League Scheme Aimed at Youth Civic Action
A newspaper editorial urges non partisan youth involvement in municipal affairs and supports any organization that awakens public minds to the upcoming municipal charters. The piece calls for early, decisive action by both young and old to address future city issues.
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Young Mena Municipal League
Bulletin
Municipal Ownership Substitute in Indianapolis Debated
Public Opinion reviews a substitute for direct municipal ownership of city enterprises in Indianapolis. The Consumers Gas Trust Company forms a five trustee board, none of whom hold competing stock, aiming for a cooperative municipal control solution amid dispute over natural gas pricing and private pipeline interests.
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Robert P. Porter
Indianapolis
Consumers Qas ‘Trust Company
Standard Oil Company
Consumers Gas Trust Company
Stock Trusts and City Utilities Secure Public Benefit
The subscription contracts grant trustees irrevocable voting power over stock. After an 8 percent interest, fuel gas prices drop to cost, aligning investor returns with consumer savings. Ten-year operation shows satisfied patrons and nearly a million saved versus private rivals. Directors serve pro bono, insulated from political influence, ensuring competitive, nonpolitical management.
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Aud
New ships for Hawaii linking San Francisco and Honolulu
Will M Campbell leads a new San Francisco company organizing freight and passenger service to Honolulu. Two sturdy three masted ships are secured and a third three master with auxiliary steam power is planned. The firm aims to expand routes to China Japan and the Philippines, offering fast transport and material shipments.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Will M. Campbell
Islands
Campbell
Hue
Ovenale Transportation
Coran
Ching
Japan
Philippines
Senator Shoup Comments on Hawaii and Porto Rico Legislation
Boise November 26 Senator Shoup and family left today for Naito ton stopping a day in Salt Lake. In an interview he said the time was ripe for Congress to act on Hawaii and Porto Rico. He urged levies as needed, but doubted feasibility of Philippines or Curve legislation now.
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Shoup
Naitoton
Salt Lake
Congress
Hawaii
Porto Rio
Islada
Philippines
Dewey Denies Presidential Candidacy Support
New York dispatch reports Admiral Dewey again says he is not a candidate for the Presidency. He backs President McKinley’s reelection, praises his messages from Manila, and predicts the Philippine Insurrection is nearly finished while expressing satisfaction with recent news from the Philippines.
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Dewey
New York
Admiral Dewey
Washington
the Herald
McKinley
Imiral
Maralla
Philippines
Dewey remarks on hopes for escape by Adulnaide
Washington November 27 Admiral Dewey said he hoped Adulnaide could not be captured to relieve the government of a perplexing problem. He added that if captured they would be humane victors and allow him to live in secluded peace somewhere.
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McKinley
Hawaii
Washington
Congress
Admiral Dewey
Inaid
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