HONOLULU, HAWAII, MARCH 25, 1902 – In a stunning revelation, Governor Sanford Dole has confessed to the dire financial situation facing the territory of Hawaii. Despite the government’s lean purse, Dole has surprisingly downplayed the severity of the crisis, citing the devastating storms that ravaged Ilamakua and Kohala as the main culprits behind the financial woes.
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Key Facts
- State: Hawaii
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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