Territory debate on railroad amendment in Congress
In a spirited, early 1900s style editorial a writer argues for a thorough public hearing on a railroad bill amendment. The piece stresses independent territorial rights, warns of private drafting and rushed action, and calls for careful scrutiny before federal measures shape commerce and water transport in Hawaii. It cautions against federal control eroding independence.
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Gating
Conran
Riilroad
Oxit
House of Rresentatives
Hultedy
Congress
Terrtory
Hawaii
Inter-State Laws And Hawaii Water Transportation Debate
The piece cautions Hawaii against extending interstate commerce laws to cover coastwise and island transport. It argues federal control would threaten local authority, question why Hawaii faces unique reach of federal rules, and urges careful public scrutiny before any Congress action. It emphasizes preserving local transportation autonomy for the Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chio
Hawaii
Hi Iafande
Washington
Jaton
Lisinese
Bonotuty
Rentiao
Balletin
Legislative of
Prohibition Debate Reflects Hawaii County Stand
John T. Male cites lack of complaints from Prohibitionists and Hilo representatives as evidence of ineffective action by the Prohibition movement. He argues the group’s standing pat shows impractical, dishonest rhetoric, while Hawaii County voters face the same law as Oahu and Kauai counties and must act within it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo
Hawaii
Oats County
Kawai
Hawaii County
Prohibition and agitators spark farm labor debate
A heated editorial warns against prohibition and socialist agitation, accusing both radical camps of fomenting unrest among plantation workers. It cites Theodore Roosevelt’s warnings about dangerous political manipulation and urges calm, orderly action to protect the nation’s social fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
California
Prohibition Debate on Law Enforcement and Public Will
Fragmentary remarks debate enforcement of liquor prohibitions and public duty. Critics argue drastic laws without enforcement erode respect for law, while proponents urge regulation to curb drinking evil. The passage reflects heated tensions over policy and personal liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munport
William
Prohibition and Politics in Hawaii’s Plebiscite Debate
A Honolulu Advertiser commentary questions how prohibition rhetoric could influence November politics. It argues prohibitionists mix political tactics with policy, warns against party machinery seizing power, and asserts Hawaii will govern its own affairs regardless of July results. It notes the July vote and suggests a future where prohibition fails would vindicate the current law and demand self-rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierlt
Huawalt
Hawaiii
Hawaii
Boi Ae
Avidae
Education funding praised in governor's message
A long extract reflects on state education spending, citing Governor Sanders of Louisiana and the Louisiana legislature. It notes two years of progress, increased school enrollment, richer curricula, and calls for continued funding for schools, not military or development. It contrasts Hawaii's governance with American ideals.
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Sanders
Loieiana
Louletans
Mwuching Agriculie
Sendars
Hawaii
Bey
Law and wine in Hawaii stir fear of ruinous prohibition
The text laments Hawaii's earlier laws exempting vineyard lands from taxes to boost wine from Hawaiian grapes. It argues prohibition campaigns threaten to undo progress, risking the livelihoods of settlers who planted grapes and built homes, warning that the "bogey man" of prohibition could destroy their hopes.
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Baiwr
Bullerin
Pommon
Bar
Tnein
Statenmanline
Tvertiic
Hal
Dehold
Prohibition Debate Rages Over Territory Laws 1910
A Honolulu letter from Kamaanina argues against temperance measures, declaring prohibition would harm breweries and vineyards on Hawaii Territory. The writer contends the proposed laws threaten growth, tax revenue, and honest governance, urging a gradual temperance path and midcourse.
The Cigarette Issue Seen as Threat to Army Honor
Fort Shatter Honotin 4 7. In a letter titled Claration and the Boll er the writer condemns cigarettes as a corrosive force inside the United States Army. He argues smokers face social ostracism and moral decline, urging strong action against tobacco to protect soldiers and national defense. The piece defends soldiers as the nation’s chosen protectors and condemns indulgence that harms public health and discipline.
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Kaito
Mallett
OKF popUlie Ati Ap Total
Karines
Lye
Claaretion
Boller
Yale Baru
Underworld
Perhope
Fort Shatter
Honotwin
Two Men Arrested After Stabbing in Porto Ricano Dance
Silvestor Cortes and Iterahndian Mailoria are jailed for questioning after the stabbing of Candide Mvera at Kehwki on Sunday following a dance. One man was wounded, the other men suspected. police moved victims to hospital.
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Silvestor Cortes
Iterahndian Mailoria
Cegarie Ts
Candide Mvera
Kehwki
Induet
Die Jong
Hemp
Rivers
Wong
Outlines Work of Summer School Continues
The article discusses Hawaii Territory's approach to teacher certification and the need for better preparation before examinations. It notes 20 percent of teachers lack required qualifications and salaries range from 89 to 27.80 monthly. To address gaps, the Department of Public Instruction plans a summer school at the Territorial Normal School in Honolulu to prepare teachers for certifying exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan
Americn
Department of Public Instruction
Hawaii
Walon
Department of Public
Flawalt
Paehoot Bedittnys
Abolish Cornucopia Wagon Sparks School Health Concern
In an Eastern city, doctors from the medical society urge an ordinance to stop cheap confections sold during school hours. They cite illnesses among students at Polytechnic Elementary as links to red hot tamales corn candies and cornuccopia treats. The city attorney prepares the ordinance while a local assault case proceeds in police court.
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Medical Society
Hom
McBride
Polytechnic
Ofmetend Wenertad
Akking
Venne
Oe Fujiahini
Japan
Quinn
Juilgy Au- Arado
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King Street
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THE
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Prohibition and Politics
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Waterhouse Trust
Manoa Valley
Matlock Avenue
Matlock Ee
Alexander St
Manoa Vi
Young Yale
Manoa
Kaimuki
Pulolo
Bishop Trust Co., Ltd
Bethel Street
Dave
Jwtn
Mt Howe
Matsland
Nemayem
Moniela
Tate
Walter
H. F. Wichman & Co
Port Street
Kahuku
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