In a shocking turn of events, a heated debate erupted in Honolulu’s legislative halls on August 19, 1890, as representatives Noble Widemann and Rep Marques clashed over government funding for Catholic schools. The controversy centered around St. Louis College, a prestigious institution renowned for producing the Kingdom’s brightest scholars.
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Key Facts
- State: Hawaii
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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