Prohibition debates and political shifts teased in Raw News
A fragmentary report from a Philadelphia school and political notes discuss Prohibition, a California Republican contest, and a perceived clash between reform and tradition. It cites Bernard Kent contesting McKinlay, warns of Prohibition opposition, and includes Dr. Robert Thompson on American college standards and spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
California
William Kent
Bee
Kent
McKinlay
McKintay
Howat
Congress
Robert Lis ‘Thompson
Philadripuila Yoya’ High Behoot
Yale
Colleges For Women
Smith College
Song and Daughtere
New York
Monkeying With The Water System
A critical, opinionated piece by the Superintendent of Public Works on Honolulu water meters and governance. It questions official acts, warns of overreach, and hints at political consequences in the next election and legislature.
Lane and Hawaiians oppose Prohibition forces
John Lane argues Prohibition harms the Territory and public trust. He urges public officials to state their views openly and boldly, contending the current Prohibition proposition strikes at foundational rights and reputation of Hawaiians at home and abroad. The piece dismisses success for Prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lane
Fragmented Twain quote echoes through a damaged evening piece
The readable fragments present Mark Twain remarks on drink, the law, and society. A cop questions a church, a Sandwich Jolaptorm line appears, and Twain reflects on memory, danger, and a mock critique of justice. The garbled OCR yields scattered excerpts with no clear narrative.
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Mark
Twain
Openly Hidden Prohibition Reform Debate in Territory
A historical letter argues against hypocrisy in government and prohibition enforcement in the Territory. It criticizes Lane Yeap and advocates for practical policy aligned with Hawaiian residents, stressing equality by birth and adoption and opposing blanket prohibition. The piece frames a debate on territorial governance, constitutional rights, and national loyalties.
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Wiel
Evalee
Tien
Ander
Lane
Mae Walling
Atueriista
Yan Homanita
Nykior
Tnne
Roosevelt and the Guildhall Honor in London Event
A fragmented report discusses President Roosevelt being awarded the freedom of the city of London amid Guildhall traditions. It notes historic ceremonies on Lord Mayor’s Day and describes the guildhall’s role in elections, plus notable sculptures and past pageantry associated with the city’s leadership.
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Loudon Galkshall
Roowvelt
London
Gog
London welcomes Kaiser Wilhelm event in Guildhall
A grand reception in London’s Guildhall honored Kaiser Wilhelm amid demonstrations by Londoners and Lancashire supporters. The speech urged universal peace, with Wurttemberg and allied leaders celebrating a long era of British royal progress on Oxford Street toward the city. The crowd pressed for end to hostilities seen in Africa.
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Prines
Lancashire
Kalaor Wilhelm
Oxford Street
London
Kalver
Guildhall
Roonvalt
Kalker
Africa
United States
Showld
Roosevelt Speech Echoes On British Critique Of Government
A garbled 19th century clipping discusses international reactions to U S policy. It notes the speaker’s stance on German and British influences, mentions Roosevelt, and hints at American sentiment about Hawaii and territorial questions.
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Hawaii
Roosevelt
Tien
Pheodore
Uncertain Harbor Rates Prompt Meter Debate
Local officials debate water meter adoption as a solution to high city charges. Campbell claims meters set at seven and one half cents per thousand gallons are the lowest in the region, with potential savings for metered households. He cites San Francisco examples and argues meters reduce waste and improve revenue, noting annual income from the system and the impact of stopping waste on city finances.
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Camplel
Campbell
United States
Buffalo
Toohester
N.Y
San Francisco
Gughale
Bbs Ee
Stora
A. J. Paleweather
Norman Paleweather
KR. Marriott
Kw Hrattir
San Francisco News Letter
Bpltzer
Honolua
Peter Peacock
Walter C. Peacock
Mr. Peacock
Archie Young
Deen
John A. Young
Young Brothers
Water rates debate unsettles Moholdin residents
Campbell urges curbs on irrigation and water taxes while presenting the city’s waterworks costs. He cites fear of high charges, a 140 million gallon supply, and waterfront subsidies as unfair to city users. Officials seek lower rates within a year.
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Charest
Anveral
Gomren
Cuamplet
Campbell
Days scancy ow teamer sterra
A fragmented passage notes personnel movements and travel between Honolulu and the mainland. It mentions Berger, former head of a Honolulu charity, returning after years on the mainland. Margaret Creighton, a Berkeley attendee, retires from travel and stays at Mopohua. General Passenger Agent Cockroft and his wife are referenced with plans to visit Honolulu. A theatrical impresario arranged for a company of twenty.
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Alngie Sapo
von Hamnt-Young
Sierra
San Branelyco
Waoeen Po
Mire
Berger
Honolulu
Haw
Margaret Creigthton
Berkeley
Ser
Mian Creighton
Mopohua
AL Ue
Hee Mater
L. Wf. Cockroft
Cockroft
San Francsecn
Oceanic
Wilhelmina
Joe Coben
Stra
Cobe
San Francisco
Marines Arrive at Honolulu For Pacific Station Duties
A large contingent of reinforced Marines arrived at Honolulu to join the Pacific theater forces. The ship carried officers and enlisted men, with a total complement of 1200 aboard the vessel, and additional detachments from the Army Navy transport command. The arrival reinforces plans to station units on the mainland and Philippines veterans, while Navy shipments and local visits highlight ongoing military activity during the period.
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United Biaten Marine Gory
Ologeaye
Oid Cavite
Philiine
Telania
Nive
Honala
Stutha
Aherran
Fourie CB
Ne Hearst
Ahernianello
Mtantin
Marivolo
Nagisaki
Jamin
Braisiork
Hatnanuel
Fonelola
Passomeorn
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TTD
King Street
Honoluis
Falk
THE
Associated Press
Wallace R. Farrington
Territory of
Claudianus
Harbert
Mawel
Sin Manuel Hilal Esate
Ted
Une Milne
Woolley
Conferme
Maraton Cambell
Turtles Works
Hielty
Tony
Executive Department
Executive Cielea
MR. Lane
Oul
Twig
Ai Atlank
Solleywubbles
Maine
Ely
Wiley
Sam Geeling
George
Tnt Dan Hoy
Appine
Watermrtons
Mark Twain
Stark
Ark Twain
Trent Trust Co., Ltd
Kaimuki
Bishop Trust Co., Ltd
Bethel Street
Waterhouse Trust
Matlock
Alexander
Lunalilo
Nuuahy
Manoa Valley
Manoa
Palolo
Zo Fay
Fort and
Sterra
Marine Corps
Sherman
Port Town
Honoula
H. F. Wichman & Co. Ltd
Fort Street
Hawaiian News Co., Limited
Alexander Young
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