The End in Sight as Boer Defiance Collapses
The British reach Pretoria after a siege driven by overwhelming fortifications and a commercial elite whose wealth shifts threaten Boer resistance. As the Free State and cities fall, remaining Boer forces retreat to the hills, signaling a devastating loss and a pursuit of revenge in wartime.
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England
Roberts
Pretoria
Jericho
Krueger
Bothas
Free State
Johannesburg
Ami Pretoria
Dom Paul
Portuguese Teritory
Lord Roberta
Paul
Europe
Don Carlos
Hawaiian Democracy Attacks Porto Rico Policy and Tariff Equality
The Hawaiian Democratic platform denounces the Republican Congress for approving a law granting Porto Rico equal tariff and excise claims yet denying full Constitutional federal benefits. It questions the territorial status, suggests colonial limits, and rejects the idea of immediate market parity with Hawaii within the United States.
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Porto ‘Rico
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Republican Congress
Congress
Hawaii
Statehood Path for Hawaii Narrowed to Republican Support
An editorial argues Hawaii can only achieve statehood by aligning with American politics, specifically the Republican Party. It warns independence or third parties won’t sway Congress and cites Nevada Colorado Wyoming and other states' admissions as political moves. The piece urges natives to join and support Republicans to secure admission.
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Cindy Couvines
Hawaii
Knurston
Hawaiiia
Suite Toudh
Congress
Valera
Arizona
New Mer
Amuican
Congress Alwa
Lincoln
Nevada
Honolulu
Colorady
Wyoming
Washington
Dakota
Republians
Republican Party
European Powers Eye China and Pacific Influence
The article discusses potential foreign interference in China by Britain Russia France and Japan, with influence zones in Manchuria Shantung and the Yangtze region. It notes U S interest in Pacific footholds, Belgian hare farm plans in California and local reactions to global power shifts affecting commerce and territory.
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China
Kang Yu Wei
Europe
Confucius
Russia
England
Germany
France
Japan
United States
Manchuria
Yoretse
Shantung
Italy
Last Term of Hawaiian Court Held in Wailuku
A Maui court term opened with a foreign jury at Wailuku on June 6 1899. Japanese defendant Yamamoto faced an assault with a weapon charge over a December 12 1899 stabbing. Judge Kalua and Judge Smith presided across two courts as sessions continued. Territorial Day events planned for June 18 at Spreckelsville and Kahului Harbor remains crowded with six ships in harbor and two at anchor.
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Republic of Hawaii
Wailuku Court House
Katua
Yamamoto
Win Paahao
Smith
Hilo
Wailuku
Kalua
Spreckelaville
Pain
Maui
Spreckelsville
Beotc
Kahului Harbor
A Baldwin
Hamakuapoko
Epidemic among Maui horses raises mystery illness
A Maui reader reports a new abscess type appearing on horses across East Maui, often at the rear between stifle and hip. Eleven local cases show a common location, with two other sites noted. Some animals recovered after lancing or natural healing. two Kaupo horses died. VETERINARIAN I. Von Tempsky seeks input on the illness’s cause and spread.
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Makawao
Maui
Hsupo
Kula
Kahikinul
Kaupo
I. von Tempsky
Mainland Hawaii Trade Growth Seen by Uratt Lodge
Washington May One reason Muratt Lodge cites for U S expansionism is to grow commerce with the Hawaiian Islands. Historical figures show Hawaiian trade with the United States rising from about 1000 in 1545 to 2720000 last year, reflecting rapid increase over five years and emphasizing the value of broader relations.
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Florin
Ture
Calfornia
Washington
Muratt Lodge
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Hongkong
French East Indies
Japan
Philippines
Russia
Australasian
Trade comparisons and Hawaii steamship sailings announced
The document compares Hawaii trade with Europe and the Americas, detailing percentages vs Austria Hungary Denmark Italy Portugal Russia Spain Sweden Norway Switzerland Turkey Greece and others. It lists sailing schedules for Wilder’s Steamship Co. Ltd and ships LN U Freeman, S CLAUDINE, and LEMUA visiting Honolulu and various Lahaina Maui ports with monthly, weekly, and return patterns. It also outlines carrier policies on freight, risk, passengers, and declarations, signed by C. L. Wight president and Captain T. K. Clarke Port Supt.
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Europe
Hawaiian Islands
Austria-Hungary
Denmark
Italy
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
Turkey
Greece
American
C. L. Wight
T. K. Clarke
Elgin Watch Advocates Right Time Keeping
A promotional line extols Elgina as standing for time keeping and lasting quality, urging readers to embrace the Elgin Watch as the right choice for wearers seeking reliability and durability.
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It News
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Bull Wailuku
New Spreckelsville
Queen Hotel
Hanatulu
Alluku School
Margaret Nape
Plano
Senator Lodge
Hood
S. Wykes
Easton
Josie Eaton
Stafford Springs
Wilder’s Steamship Co. Ltd
LN U
Freeman
Kaugakakai
Lahaina
Madines Bay
Kihel
Makena
Kawaihae
Manukona
Wanphoehoe
Claudine
McDonald
Honoulu
Kahului
Nahiku
Hana
Hamoa
Kipahulu
Nuu
Kaupu
Lemua
Kaunakakai
Kamalo
Maunalei
Karaupapa
Lahai States
Honolua
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Mves
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Mexico
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Pacific
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Elgin
Price
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Chas. Brewer & CO
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Helen Brewer
New York
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Boston
Pacific Mail Steamship Co
Occidental & Oriental Steamship Co
Toyo Kisen Kaisha
Steamera
DORIC
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Rio
Janeiro
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America Maru
Peking Public
Honkong Maru
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Aneh
Hongkong Maru
DORIO
Rio DE Janeiro
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