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Island Wants Hawaii Admitted to Union Again
Special correspondence from Washington outlines Hawaii seeking admission to the United States as either a Territory or a State. President McKinley’s stance remains uncertain, with Congress poised to act if he favors the move, while tariff debates, patent lottery complaints, and postmaster appointments show partisan tensions and ongoing political maneuvering in Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Hawaii
Senate
Harrison
Cleveland
Island Republic
United States
McKinley
Congress
McKinney
House
Hansbrough
Allen
Indianapolis
Reed
Currency Commission
Washington
Post Office Department
Postal Service