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Hawaii's ex-queen files a protest. Ex-queen Liliuokalani
The article reports Ex- Queen Liliuokalani’s protest against the annexation of Hawaii with her stating that this is an invasion and violation. The article also states that whilst the state accepted Ex- Queen Liliuokalani’s protest, ‘they give no…
Hawaii’s “Blue” Laws
A newspaper article which examines the ‘constitution and laws’ of Hawaii as suggested by missionaries after they arrived in Hawaii. Amongst these laws were those that were focused upon the Ten Commandments. However, this article deals with laws…
Honolulu Star Bulletin November 24th 1914
This source is a page taken from the Honolulu Star Bulletin featuring a variety of different adverts explaining what you need for Thanksgiving. This is important because Thanksgiving is an American holiday, and a key part of their national culture,…
Hot Springs News, Apr 20, 1892
This newspaper shows the adverts of two different businesses, who’s main product is mining supplies. Both ‘Green Bros’ and H. Giegerich’ both supply products such as clothing, mining materials, food and dry goods. With the large influx of miners from…
Ka Leo O Ka Lahui
This source is a contemporary Hawaiian newspaper which demonstrates two significant cultural changes in Hawaii. Firstly, it marks the gradual decline of the Hawaiian language due to the increasing American influence in schooling and other areas of…
Kamloops wawa
his is a newspaper advertisement in black and white from 1896, offering shorthand lessons to natives. This shows the willingness for Europeans to interact with natives by offering them lessons in shorthand English writing. The article is featured in…
Lili’uokalani’s vetoing the annexation of Hawaii.
Ex Queen Lili’uokalani’s resistance to the annexation of Hawaii is of the utmost importance when considering annexation. This newspaper article paints her in a power-hungry light and only leaves the last column on the page to discuss her veto against…
Los Angeles, December 17 1905, page 8, Image 32
This source is a newspaper article entitled ‘Grider and Hamilton’s Hollywood’ advertising the new housing development in Hollywood opening Monday the 25th of December. The source provides the prices of these houses being from $400-$800 and encourages…
Newspaper advert for Vancouver Island
An advertisement in the Daily Colonist newspaper for Vancouver Island in 1941, with illustrations of a cargo train hauling lumber along with cargo steamships. The advertisement was published in the leading newspaper for British Columbia, with a vast…
Newspaper Article; Chinese man murdered
This six-line article in Daily Alta reports a Chinese man (Len Jung) was stabbed and robbed by three men. They stole $450 from the labourer. Attacks like these were common for Chinese immigrants. This can be seen through not only searching “Chinese”…