Hawaii churchmen denounce prohibition in island debate
Catholic and Anglican leaders in Hawaii condemn full prohibition as harmful to native communities and urge gradual reform through education. They argue Hawaii should handle alcohol policy locally, maintain religious freedom, and oppose outside interference while stressing temperance and orderly regulation.
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Lily Lane
Mr. Woolley
Hawaii
Woolley
Igen
Devan
Amat
Ruskin
Felmy on Prohibition and Christian Nations
The piece records Felmy’s views on prohibition, arguing inner self regulation over law and praising temperance. He contrasts American prohibition with European Christian nations, notes church division on enforcement, and calls for education over drastic legal action. Continued on Page 19.
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America
Higinus
Europe
Felmy
Blahey
Tein
Amu
Bette Volves
Lio
Abe
Ms!valpit
Bishop Restarick Voices For Existing Liquor Law
An article quotes Bishop Restarick opposing Prohibition while defending state regulation and police efficiency. He argues prohibition may harm temperance goals, notes past Hawaii Territory enforcement issues, and urges rational laws with judicial oversight. He cites experiences of sheriffs Severance and Smith and discusses personal liberty versus public welfare.
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Htestariel
Hawaii
Prohibi
Willow Mropawatita
Yenir
Wan
Ayer
Jude
Umm
Hawaiana
Luther i Severance
Hilo
Taft
W. ©. Smith
Kauai
Severance
Gohery
Plantatons
Morty
Roankind
Cluimant
New England
Commonwealth
United Bintan
Loolkey
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Geeman Lutheran
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Forte
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Jahor
Holt
Tyre
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