Political debate over governors power and official removal
An 1908 letter from T. McCants Stewart discusses the governor's duty to act with advice and consent of the Senate, argues no charges exist against Davies & Co, and mentions political pressure to remove Boyd. It notes varying subscription rates and public opinion framing the issue as Republican losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itv
Hold
Tie Davies & Co
U. Ve
Wenle
Boyd
Republican Party
Mr. Baltor
Mont
Preety T. McCants Stewart
Monahan
Political rally and election watch in the islands
The article urges Republican voters to turnout for a key election on election day. It emphasizes a strong campaign showing as vital for securing a capable delegate to Congress and a working majority in the area. It argues unity and enthusiasm will prove party strength and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uteer Lalande
Tereitury
Congress
Secielat
Islands
Prince Cupid
Reepublican
Indorsement and governance clash in territorial disputes
The letter argues against political interference in government, criticizing the Governor’s use of the Organic Act toSuspend officials and audit departments. It contends the Governor oversteps legal bounds by supervising the Public Works and other officers, challenging centralized control and urging adherence to law. The writer cites tension between partisan politics and constitutional duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Bulletin
Toxie
United States
Department of Public Works
Superintendent of Public Works
Tly
Balance of powers sermon warns against consolidating funds
A speech extols liberty and cautions that the Governor cannot seize or control Territory funds or appoint successors. It argues the Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Works must remain separate, preserving checks on power to avoid hardship and ensure lasting governance. The speaker condemns executive overreach and defends constitutional safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Mets
Hue
Ile Peurlle
Trewmurer
Berty
Debated Structure of Government and Executive Powers
The passage argues for a clear separation of departments to prevent despotism and preserve liberty. It questions executive overreach in territorial matters, notes doubt about executive validity, and hopes the President will clarify powers and duties for faithful law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orice
Cooper
Road Board Circular Seeks Road and Bridge Funding
A Public Works circular directs all Territory road boards to prepare estimates of appropriations for roads and bridges. It requests detailed plans for new work, expenditure reports, completed and pending improvements, and funding needs for opening new funds. The note ends with a political endorsement for J. M. Camara for the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Hie
Public Works Department
Tanbara Testimony In Bleak Prison Ward Tale
Fragmentary report describes Tanbara taking the stand in his trial. Witnesses including Captain Jacobsen, Jailer Henry, and Deputy Marschal Handy recount prison conditions and clothing found after events. Judge Heater orders records sent to the jury by night, with brief expectations for juror service and proceedings.
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Wasaiting
Gta
Jacobsen
Henry
Marschal Handy
Heater
Mme
Hreokane
Champdon
Kalow
Independent candidate Ashford seeks votes for Island of Oahu Senate seat
Clarence W. Ashford declares as an independent candidate for the Senate of the Territory from Oahu. He pledges to serve without party ties or cliques, promote honest government, reduce politics in government, and emphasize business principles. He calls for fair handling of five claims and settlement land issues, supports municipal government, and urges legislators with legal and practical qualifications. Equal rights to all, special private none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Ashford
Proclamation for Hawaii Territory general election 1903
Governor Sanford B. Dole issues the election proclamation for a general election to be held on November 4, 1903, across Hawaii Territory. It specifies polling districts and precincts on each island, with designated polling places and hours from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon, and lists district by district boundaries and electoral allocations for delegates and representatives.
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Territory of
Sanford B. Dole
Hawaii
United States
Iowa
Maui
Molokai
Lanai
Keboolawa
Dstrict
Kauai
Nithau
Kohala
Kona
Kaw
Island of Hawaii
Keti
Cirenit
Honaw
Ho: Hau
Sea
Tinee
Konawaena
South Kona
Keel and ii
Hookena Court
Howe
Pith
Kau
Papa
South Koow
Punaluu
Waroninu —Court House
Hmlunde
Maul
Motoocs
Jaanal
Kahoolawe
Serat
Malay Jal
Kalawao
Aalaupapa
Kalaupapa
Pakoo Court Hamo
West Maui
Waikapu
Honokawai
Circatt Court House
Laval Courtbe
Honakapo
Walhee
Kaanapali
Honghahas Choo Howne
Pitty
Nouapy Street
Nuuant
Mompu Point
Honolulu
Ala Moana
King
Manoa Road
Manoa Valley
Sheridan Street
Limaitio
Kalawahine
Tantalus
Wing Place
Makiki Park
Punchbowl
Konahwanut Range
Nuvans Avenue
Precinet
Heretanha
King and Mililani Stroets
Hing Place
Kapualwa Building
Mililan
King Punchbowl
Boretw Fia
Niwanwatreete
Ning Place
Honolulu Hale
Merchant Street
Tantalus Cone
Boretania Street
Pan Drain
Ewa
Homa and
Honouuuu
Pace
Polung Mace
Kwa Court Howe
Honolt
Makal
King Street
Kalint Valley
Reform Bohol Promines
Liliha Street
Juddstron
Nuuanu Valley
Liltha and
King Streets
Nunanu Street
Achoo
Kuakini
Nuuanu
Honoule
Kana
King, Liuba and
Sehool
Nuwinu
Beretanta
Nuvanu
Aixth
Iolande
Nilbas
Thetlands
Nithaw
Abe
Walton
Puauunua
Kekaha
Waimea
Hanapepe
Waimiei
Kekaba
Waimea Court
Kalehwo
Manapepe
Hanapype
Hoo
Kolow
Libtw
Land of Lawal
Kolow Court
Lihue
Lihue Court Home
Papaa
Watsun
Botting Place
Kapsehin
Whiwal River
Land of
Papas
Herowate
Hawai
Monolula Chisith
Sanford
Henry E. Cooper
the Territocy
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T. H
Bulletin Publishing Co, Ltd
Wallace
Padmington
Rome
Jonah Kumio Kalanianaole
Achi
Isenberg
Aylett
Frank Andrade
F. Chillingworth
W. Harris
Jonah Kumalae
Carlos A. Long
Nainoa Ben Naukanam
Ezera Henay Vida
Kaulukou
Bhawkimo KO
vAy
MR. Stewart
Robert W. Wilcox
David Kawananakoa
Edgar Crypless
J McCarthy MO. D. Holt, J. Gardner K. Wilder Harry A. Jajor Aba D. Keona
Pith District
Frank FR
Harvey David M
Kupihea
Daniel Damien JK
PARLE
KOU
K. Ole
Fongr
the Mutual Reserve Life Ins. Co
New York
Frank L. Winter
Mcintyre Block
Road Board
J. M. Camara
Tanbara
Bebale
Island OF
Oahu
IBY
Ana Tamagun
Island
Pina
Kevant
Olan
Kalapana Ool
Keaau
Ol Potting Place
Milen
Volcano Road
Hite
Pana
Po Dawal
Hilo
Honoll
Circuit Court House
Mito
Teeam
Malahonaton
Popalkou Echoot
Eeihet
Hie
Phu
Stern Nientiet House
Kavila
Laupahoebos Court Hove
Blain
Inn of Kalapa
Kaobe School Hove
Elehth
Mulanabac Gulch
Hovokas — Court Hotine
Tentu
First Section
Kukuihadle Howe
Oal
Kwhoe
Circuit Court Hawke
Wallukw
Pulebanis
Ketiaima
Krtlva
Hokuuia
Hamakiayoko
Pea
Ming Mace—Binekanithabop
Kahului
Kola
Bart Maul
Henwaula
Kupul
Ing Place—Hospital Budlding
Kihel
Kus Ja
Che Sa Hho
Court House
Hamakepoke
Hamahualoa
Kahaleni
Puhaku Pear
Line Pac School Houte
Bnet Maul
Opuola
Kapauta
Keansegehoo
East Maul
Twelfth
Onhu
Nuvany Street
Nuvany Pall
Mokapu Point
Koolanpoko
Nuuang Puli
Kaneohe Court
Koolantoa
Diamond Head
King St
W. M. Campbell
W. M
Counsellora-at
King and Bethel
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