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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.]

Louise Aoe McGregor registers to vote! 1920.

[Found under: “Nuhou Kuloko”]

On the very first day for the registration of women, Mrs. Louise Aoe McGregor proudly took the glory due to her being the first woman who entered her name in the voter registration book in the clerk’s office, from District Five.

(Kuokoa, 9/3/1920, p. 4)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LVIII, Helu 36, Aoao 4. Sepatemaba 3, 1920.

Another marriage announcement, 1920.

[Found under: “Nuhou Kuloko”]

In the expanse of Kapaa, at 7:30 p. m. on Saturday, July 31, 1920, joined together in the pure covenant of marriage by Rev. I. K. Kaauwai [Isaiah Kalunakanawai Kaauwai] were William K. Cummings and Miss Nieber Hanohano. Marriage is a fine thing for all.

(Kuokoa, 8/6/1920, p. 4)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LVIII, Helu 32, Aoao 4. Augate 6, 1920.

Birth Announcement and Genealogy to Boot! 1920.

This is something joyous for me, the makuahine to announce, so that my many dear ones will know; my kaikamahine, Adline Kuumanai and her husband Richard Swan have had their first child, a plump babe, and she is named Sophia Lucy Kaomealani, an ancestral name. Adline Kuumanai is a grandchild of John Kahikina Sheldon and Amy Kahakukaalani Cummings. This is something that I, her aunty, Mrs. Minnie K. Francis, is proud of.

(Kuokoa, 10/22/1920, p. 4)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LVIII, Helu 43, Aoao 4. Okatoba 22, 1920.

Arrival of the Alii, 1844.

Honolulu, August 6, 1844.

Pertaining to the Arrival of the Chiefs.

We awaited the alii but they did not arrive, and on the 30th of July, canon fire was heard from Punchbowl [Puuawaina] announcing their arrival. A little thereafter we saw the approach of the three double-masted ships: Hooikaika, Paalua, and Victoria. And at midday, they all entered the harbor. When the alii were close by the American warship, the Warren, they boarded and canon were shot off in salute to the king; the salute was a fine thing. The King went ashore and the soldiers were waiting; cannons and drums were sounded, and he and his wife along with the alii and the officers went into his house at Maunakilika, and it is there that he resides these days.

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Ka La Hoihoi Ea, 1844.

The Royal Anniversary Feast. The feast was on the 31st of July; this was the day that the nation was restored in the year 1843. It will not be over in a single day, as per what is heard. The king’s new pili-thatched house [Haleuluhe] was built in Beritania, upland of Honolulu; it was the old church that was demolished, and it was newly built there. Maybe 800 [elua lau] people would not fill it.

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Newspaper out of Makawao? 1865

[Found under: “HUNAHUNA MEA HOU O HAWAII NEI.”]

A Printer at Makawao.—A paper printed at the press of the girls’ school at Makawao arrived at our business office. And being that we see it is a new thing being done there, we therefore extend our great praise for the girls who perhaps set the type and printed it on their press. And here are the words printed by them in Hawaiian [olelo kanaka]: May the parents, friends, and neighbors know that Thursday, the 28th of Dec., will be the examination of Makawao College at the protestant church in Makawao. Come all who wish.” It is published in Hawaiian and in English.

(Kuokoa, 12/23/1865, 2)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke IV, Helu 51, Aoao 2. Dekemaba 23, 1865.

Restriction on fishing, 1922.

Notice of Tabu Fish.

By this, notice is given to all who sees this, as per what is designated in Section 614 of the Assembled Laws of Hawaii, 1915; I, the one named below, the owner of the fishery, known as the sea of “KEAUAU,” from the former property of the Alii William Charles Lunalilo, that being the sea in the Ili aina of Kapahulu, select and set aside for myself, an only for my own use, the fish called, “amaama,” from within those seas. All who take without my permission this fish that I make tabu, will be prosecuted.

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On the death of George Hueu Davis and the origin of the name Nahaolelua, 1896.

HUEU IS DEAD.

In the morning of Saturday, the 23rd of May, George Hueu Davis died, the son of Isaac Davis, the companion of John Young; from the two is where the name Nahaolelua comes. He was 71 years old; he lived with the girl, Miss Lucy Peabody, and died there.

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Patriots from Kauai, 1894.

[Found under: “NU HOU KULOKO.”]

Hawaiian patriots of Hanalei, Kauai were brought suit against by the Census Taker and Tax Collector of the district of Hanalei, Kauai; and they were fined by the court. The two agreed to do go and do road work. The reason they went to do road work was not because they didn’t have the money, but it was because they did not want even a bit of their money going to help the Peacock Government. These Hawaiians have great steadfastness and true patriotism. The reason that F. K. Nanui, Jr. was quickly prosecuted because he was instructing people not to pay their taxes to this government.

(Oiaio, 10/26/1894, p. 2)

Ka Oiaio, Buke VI, Helu 43, Aoao 2. Okatoba 26, 1894.