Draft of Charter for City and County of Honolulu Sanitary Plan
Readable fragments describe public accounting system. Auditor as general accountant to supervise city funds, record receipts and disbursements, and audit departments. Warrants require approvals, receipts, and detailed vouchers. Mechanics pay rolls and city contracts require department heads' certifications and appropriation charges.
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Honolulu
The
Republican Commission
Auditor General Accountant
Avidit
Caume
Ali Hiewererl
Wil
Ely
Une
Koch Warrent
Harean
Labor unrest and union activity across the United States and Britain
A wide array of labor actions and organizational shifts are reported. Bakers in the Federation of Labor debate formation in Baltimore. Chicago hosts a permanent lodge for the Brotherhood of Halfway Elbow. Santa Fe discharges 200 white laborers for Japanese replacements. Massachusetts debates a half holiday. cigar makers seek union gains. Philadelphia workers strike over fraudulent manufacturing. Upton plant profits cited amid labor disputes. London reports 7000 curates, cooperative moves grow in size with capital figures. Washington and Canada unions wrestle for jurisdiction and alignment with broader federations.
Was He Sober Officer Courtmartialed In Drunken Spell
An officer faced a court martial for drunkenness and a muddled testimony from a servant named Tishaa who recounted a night of drinking. The court pressed questions about the timing of events and the servant’s responses as the parade day approached.
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England
English Obusteness and the Twain Mockery
A playful dispute between two English enthusiasts and Mark Twain surfaces in a battered snippet from the New York Times. The dialogue mocks English superiority and language quirks, with Twain responding in his characteristic wit and irony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Erytinhman
Mark Tita
Honolulu Faces Sanitary Reform Split Over Aid and City Plan
The article outlines two paths for Honolulu to achieve sanitation without federal aid: a territorial approach using condemnation to drain and straighten streets and widen waterways, or a municipal route under local government. It discusses funding, debt, and the challenge of securing legislative approval, plus a critique of charter systems and election methods for city leadership.
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Nunelja
Ban Franciscy Bay
Lower Market Y Virnet
Tivela
Atrvetn
Territoria’l
Handal
Honolulu
Jacy
Ie Am
Aldie
Honda
Yaryhie
Rammomius Juve Wharton
Rene
Method of Procedure for City Incorporation and Council Powers
The text outlines the method to organize and incorporate cities towns and villages. It details Council powers including investigation tax levy and appropriations and direct legislation and proportional representation in city elections. It references Reedon The Council and various provisions for governing municipal operations and reform.
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Council
Beetian
Carnell
Berthin
Reedon & the Counell
Connell
Ely
Vanes
Mayer
Hermatter
Freon
Sun Mannur
Little Boy's Lesson on Stones and Sermons
A minister narrates a child's mischief of throwing stones at a neighbor's boy. The boy defends his acts, while the father questions if sermons can curb such conduct. The tale parallels a preacher’s message about how words shape the heart and behavior in a moralizing household.
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Tapas
Jona
Detroit
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System of Public Accounts
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LABOR
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Brotherhood of
Halfway Een Ployns
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American National Hall
Santa Fe Railroad
Masachusetta
Gloucester
New England
Pollewmeins [Ratretive Association of Phirage
Maar Sargent
Atrthes Greaver
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United States
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HV Ceals
New York
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Chicago
Chmmakers
Samuel Hevieon
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San Pray
Mith
Tikbop of
London
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United Kingdom
Cooperative Cochting
Io Canada
Bieyen
TT Unione
Teamaters
Weaters
Walon
Washington State Federation of Labor
American Federatem of Labor
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Washington
Oplomlen
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Republicas, Democratie
Hercalors
Chamber of Commerce
Mercantile Association
Hautere’ Association
Jon
Artepierenty
Honotuli
Eniinell
Waeh
Elieinet
Hide
Fale
Pune
Wyatem
Maniipal
Earnell
Berti Council
Ehmposid
Leelee
Amelie Ely Treanirer
Naira
Subiool
Adimin
Cornell
Poupell
Thich
Aiwerson
Anna Alwaiu Rami
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Myer Lute
Nrailford
Bat Elever
Ann
Sammy
Tiet Wenemin
Marta
Amy
Lekelane
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