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Just another place that posts random articles from the Hawaiian Newspapers! It would be awesome if this should become a space where open discussions happen on all topics written about in those papers!! And please note that these are definitely not polished translations, but are just drafts!!! [This blog is not affiliated with any organization and receives no funding. Statements made here should in now way be seen as a reflection on other organizations or people. All errors in interpretation are my own.]

Kokua to be kicked out of Kalawao and Kalaupapa, 1894.

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To be Discharged.

Below is the list of names of the kokua who live in Kalawao and Kalaupapa who will be kicked out.

Kaaihue (m), Kawika (m), Kalaeloa (m), Keliikipi (m), Makakoa (m)–they are from Kohala, Hawaii. Nailima (m), Ku (m), S. Keanu, Kekua (m), Kaaikauna (m), Manua (m), Manua (m) Jr., Kaoo (f), Kealohanui (f), Malia (f), and Kaia (f)–they are from Maui and Mele Paulina. Pukooku (m), Nailima 2 (m), Kamakau (m), Kalehua (f), and Umi (f)–from Kona, Hawaii. C. Kopena, Hokela (f), and Keonaona (f)–they are from Honolulu. Mihi (f), and Pahukoa (m)–from Niihau. Alaala (m) and Hamea (f)–from Kauai. Kanuha (m)–from Ewa. Maiuli (m)–from Molokai. Kahananui (m), Kamaka (m), Auau (m), Pookela (f), Maleka (f)–it is not known where they are from. Kapoi (f) and Kaiakonui (f)–from Kalaupapa. Hanaloa (m)–from Hilo. Kapeka (f)–from Waipio. Apikaila (f) and Kekuni (f)–from Kohala.

These are the kokua who are married, man and [afflicted] woman: Kaaihue (m) to Kaoo (f), Kanuka (m) to Pookela (f), Kamaka (m) to Kapoi (f), Keliikipi (m) to Kaleiolono (f), C. Kopena to Konaona (f), Kaaikauna (m) to Apikaila (f), Alaala (m) to Hamea (f).

These are the kokua who are married, woman and afflicted man: Nailima (m) to Kealoha (f), Pahukoa (m) to Keoho (f), S Keanu to Maikini (f), Manua Jr. to Kaiwaokalani (f), Hanaloa (m) to Kalehua (f), Hokela (f) to Lopaka (m), Mihi (f) to Haili (m), Malia (f) to Punohu (m), Umi (f) to Punilio (m), Mele Paulina to Huelo Poki, Kekuni (f) to Kane (k). The rest of the kokua are living mixed up with the patients. Kaiakonui (f) is married to A. Hutchison who is the current Superintendent.

(Makaainana, 2/5/1894, p. 2)

Ka Makaainana, Buke I—Ano Hou, Helu 6, Aoao 2. Feberuari 5, 1894.

Queen Kapiolani given decoration, 1887.

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Gave a Precious Gift.

At Honuakaha on Saturday, March 12, a celebratory banquet was held by the members of the Hale Naua. That afternoon Her Excellency Ululani and Mrs. G. Kahalewai, on behalf of the organization, presented the Grand Cross of the Order of Kalakaua, set in diamonds [ke Kea Hanohano Kiekie o ka Oihana Hoohanohano Alii o Kalakaua, i kinohinohi ia me na pohaku momi daimana] to her Majesty, the Queen.

(Nupepa Elele, 3/19/1887, p. 4)

Ka Nupepa Elele, Buke VIII, Helu 38, Aoao 4. Maraki 19, 1887.

I wonder who would think riding this was a good idea, 1893.

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NEW MERRY-GO-ROUND.

On Hotel Street, on the Waikiki side of Kanekina.

There is the newest kind of Merry-go-Round, never seen before here in Honolulu. The wheels are run by steam engine, and when it is in motion, the horses jump up and down, and the car calmly rises and falls.

Follow closely the rules which I have advertised.

All injuries suffered by person or persons when riding this Merry-go-Round will be the responsibility of the person or persons; not mine.

This Merry-go-Round is in service every EVENING.

J. D. GUINN.
Manager.

(Leo o ka Lahui, 8/4/1893, p. 3)

Ka Leo o ka Lahui, Buke II, Helu 740, Aoao 3. Augate 4, 1893.

Hanged, 1893.

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The Newspaper, “The Bee.”

The writer of this American newspaper strongly stated, “Should Stevens (American Consul) and Wiltse (Captain of the Boston), be hanged from a Coconut tree by the Hawaiians, it is not clear if this Nation can lawfully demand payment for the damages of that action.” This is a great statement full of importance, and it would appear as if extreme anger has entered deep into the heart has taken seat deep in the heart of the writer pertaining to the overthrow of the nation here in Hawaii nei, and that is the reason he is able to speak in that way. As for us, we are not a people of rioters–there is one important thing, that is our maintaining the peace.

[Has anyone seen the article being referred to here?]

(Hawaii Holomua, 2/24/1893, p. 3)

Hawaii Holomua, Buke III, Helu 168, Aoao 3. Feberuari 24, 1893.

The new Iolani Palace, 1882.

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The sum of the people’s money spent to build Aliiolani Hale as well as for purchasing parcels of land for its foundation, reached $135,000! The losses from the Hawaiian Hotel and its foundation was $116,000. But if the two sums of money were added together, it would not be close to the expenses for the building of the new palace, which is known to be much greater than $300,000. We believe that there was fraud and unfair practices that went into the building of this new palace.

We would like our solon and the magi of this legislative session to properly investigate where the people’s money was spent aimlessly in this endeavor.

(Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, 5/6/1882, p. 2)

Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, Buke V, Helu 18, Aoao 2. Mei 6, 1882.

Hotele Hawaii, 1882.

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“The 116,000 Devil”

That Hawaiian Hotel, the building and grounds, which costed the government $116,000 which was squandered by a number of Ministers of King Kamehameha V. It stands in front of our eyes this day, a reminder of wasted money of the lahui. Its lease for the year is not enough to cover the interest of 30,000, and the government is losing 7,500 every year, and so forth everyday that the government remains the owner of the hotel which Chief Lunalilo has called, “the 116,000 devil.”

(Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, 5/6/1882, p. 2)

Have you seen an issue of this newspaper? Ka Leialii o Hawaii, 1892.

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A new newspaper called, Ka Leialii o Hawaii was raised from the grave of the Nupepa Elele which died from lack of greenery needed to survive. A writer of that Leialii says because of the very little salary of the boys of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser Press [Halepai Kalepa] that they are hungry. This is not true because the PCA Press is paying its Hawaiian typesetters high wages from eight to twenty-five dollars a week. The Leialii cannot pay such high wages. Therefore what this writer speaks of is a big lie!

(Kuokoa, 4/23/1892, p. 3)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XXXI, Helu 17, Aoao 3. Aperila 23 1892.

Translations of Manini, Francisco de Paula Marin, 1838.

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SOME OLD THINGS.

Here are some things translated from the writings of Francisco de Paula Marin [Manini], the Spanish haole who died the previous year. The writing was done in Spanish, and they were translated by Mr. Charles R. Smith [Mi. Kale R. Semita].

1814, Oct. 26, until Nov. 19, there was a kapu, and a feast for the Makahiki.

1819, Nov. 6, The word of the King, Liholiho, that the men and women would eat freely. The women ate pig, and other foods that were kapu to them previously; the heiau were burned down. It was the end of idolatry [hoomanakii].

1811, Oct. 9, Kaahumanu I was married to Kaumualii, the King of Kauai, at Honolulu.

1825, Sep. 27. There was a great noise heard in Honolulu, like the sound of canons; there were a lot of rocks which rained down upon the town.

Ke Kumu Hawaii newspaper asks the kamaaina, the ones who witnessed the falling of these rocks, and the sound of it [falling]. What was this like? Write to us how it sounded to you and how this amazing thing appeared to you.

Here is another thing that was clear through those writings of Manini. November is the month that there is much rain every year, and that is the month when there is much sickness. From the month of November to February there is much sickness; but some years, the sicknesses go on, along with fever, and also vomiting blood. Cold and heat, they are the same as many years before, as well as recent years. If it is a hot day, the mercury rises in the thermometer to 84° to 86° indoors; it does not go above 86°. There is much lightning and thunder some years, and in others there is none.

(Kumu Hawaii, 12/5/1838, p. 55)

Ke Kumu Hawaii, Buke 4, Pepa 14, Aoao 55. Dekemaba 5, 1838