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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.]

Mikahala collides into the Mary E. Foster, 1894.

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A SCHOONER WRECKED AT SEA.

The Steamer Mikahala Cuts Off the Stern of an Island Vessel.

THE MARY E. FOSTER OUT OF SIGHT.

The Vessels Meet At Midnight In the Channel—The Disaster Is Said to be Due to a Mates Negligence—No Lives Lost By the Unfortunate Accident.

On last Tuesday, about midnight, the steamer Mikahala and the schooner Mary E. Foster collided in the channel between Kauai and this island. The bow of the steamer struck the port side of the schooner, near the stern, and cut off the end as neatly as if it had been done by a saw. The schooner began to settle at once, and at the end of three-quarters of an hour she sank completely out of sight. Captain Hipa and the crew of the Mary E. Foster were taken on board of the Mikahala and carried as far as Koloa, where they were picked up by the Iwalani and returned to this port.

The particulars of the disaster are about as follows: The Mikahala left this port for Kauai and Niihau. The…

THE I. I. S. N. CO.’s STEAMER MIKAHALA.
(From a Photograph.)

…weather was favorable, and the moon was shining. At midnight Captain Haglund came on deck, as it was the hour for changing the watch. He went aft first, and when returned forward he noticed a sail right ahead of the steamer. He jumped into the wheel-house and turned the helm in order to avoid a collision, but the vessel did not answer her helm quickly enough, and the bow of the steamer crashed into the vessel. The second mate was on watch at the time, and it will be a difficult matter for him to prove that the collision was not his fault. His excuse is said to be that the foresail was up and interfered with his sight. Then another story is, that he thought the vessel which was bearing down on him was the James Makee or some other island steamer, and he did not think it was necessary to shift the helm. As soon as the schooner was struck, her cabin and hold rapidly filled with water, and it was but the work of a few moments to drop a boat into which the crew bundled and pulled for the Mikahala. Captain Hipa remained on his vessel until the last moment, and did not leave until Captain Haglund assured him that his schooner would go to the bottom of the sea.

Captain Hipa made an effort to get out of the way of the steamer but the wind was not heavy enough at the time, and while his vessel was sailing at an angle with the steamer she was struck. If he…

THE MARY E. FOSTER.
(The cross marks the place where the bow of the Mikahala struck the illfated schooner.)

…had had thirty seconds more time he would have cleared himself and the collision would not have occurred. The schooner had 1400 bags of sugar on board which is said to be insured.

The Mary E. Foster was built in 1877 at Port Ludlow. She was ninety tons register and was valued at $5000. For years she has been running between here and Kauai taking coal to different plantations on that island and returning with sugar. Her captain is considered a good seaman and no blame is attached to him for the disaster, as a sailing vessel has the right of way on the high seas, and it was the duty of the second mate in charge of the steamer to steer clear of the schooner. Captain Haglund will return to port tomorrow morning when a full account of the collision will be obtained.

(Pacific Commercial Advertiser, 5/26/1894, p. 3)

A SCHOONER WRECKED AT SEA.

The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Volume XIX, Number 3698, Page 3. May 26, 1894.

Alapaki Smith for auditor, 1928.

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ALAPAKAI SMITH [ALAPAKI SMITH]

SON OF HENRY SMITH, FOR AUDITOR [LUNAHOOIA]

An expert in all types of books; he can care for all the finances of the county being that this is the office which watches over all the money of the county. He is conscientious in all ways and is fearful of dishonesty.

I worked with the American Factors Company for a number of years, in the tax department for a number of years, and a number of years doing the books for banks from the side of the government, and that is what I am currently doing; therefore I am fully capable in all aspects. Lift up this Hawaiian youth for the pride of the Hawaiian people.

[I think the inscription on the picture reads: “Announcing my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Auditor. Alapaki Smith.” And there is “Post” written in another hand on the right side.]

(Alakai o Hawaii, 10/4/1928, p. 4)

ALAPAKAI SMITH

Ke Alakai o Hawaii, Buke 1, Helu 23, Aoao 4. Okatoba 4, 1928.

Henry Lincoln Holstein for Representative, 1928.

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HON. H. L. HOLSTEIN

REPRESENTATIVE

You, my fellow makaainana, will perhaps not fault the many years which I was in the revered walls of the house of representatives as one of the tireless servants striving to make laws for our well-being.

I continuously fought without giving up for our good, and we can perhaps say, O My fellow citizens, that our toil during those years of perseverance against the rain and cold was all worth it.

Because of those long years that I lived as a public servant in our legislature, I am fully capable of not being offended by anyone.

Therefore, I ask you, all of my fellow makaainana of Maui, the island famed for the Lokelani flower, to remember a ballot for me on election day, and should I be victorious, then it will be a victory for all of us, and I will carry out all my duties for the good of the people using all my abilities, justly, and with patience.

(Alakai o Hawaii, 10/4/1928, p. 4)

HON. H. L. HOLSTEIN

Ke Alakai o Hawaii, Buke 1, Helu 23, Aoao 1. Okatoba 4, 1928.

David Paoo Jellings for Sheriff, 1928.

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DAVID PAOO JELLINGS

Candidate for Sheriff

For the peace of our county.

I am a native of this island. I was born on Desha Street, Palama, and I wad educated at Saint Louis College [kula nui o Sana Lui]. I served for fourteen years as the head of the finance department of the Post Office with good conduct, and I pledge to work diligently should you give me that post of sheriff, and I will strive with all my might to have peace dwell in our land.

(Alakai o Hawaii, 10/4/1928, p. 4)

DAVID PAOO JELLINGS

Ke Alakai o Hawaii, Buke 1, Helu 23, Aoao 4. Okatoba 4, 1928.

Nawahi paints Hilo Town, 1868.

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[Found under: “NU HOU KULOKO.”—”Oahu.”]

Painting of the Hilo Town.—We saw the beautiful painting of the town of Hilo of the Kanilehua rain, in the drug store of G. P. Judd [G. P. Kauka] here in Honolulu. The painting was painted by a Hawaiian boy, named Joseph K. Nawahi [Iosepa K. Nawahi], and he used his brush with detail in all the intricacies the painting. When you see it, it is so beautiful, and admiration for that Hawaiian painter wells in the hearts of all who sees it. This youth was not intensely educated in great art schools, but while he attended Lahainaluna Seminary, he was trained in that skill, drawing and painting, and his expertise in that exceptional discipline of the haole is clear for the first time. His name will become famous through his paintings.

[We all have heard about the awesome story of the 1888 painting by Nawahi of Hilo Town which was featured on Antique Roadshow, now displayed up on the campus of Kamehameha Schools, but the painting described here seems to be the one in the care of the Mission Houses Museum!

Check out this story about two more Nawahi paintings. The whereabouts of these two painting are not known (at least publicly) today… I really want to see the one with the Hiiaka sisters!]

(Kuokoa, 10/31/1868, p. 3)

Ke Kii o ke Kulanakauhale o Hilo.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke VII, Helu 44, Aoao 3. Okatoba 31, 1868.

John J. Pavao for mayor, 1928.

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JOHN J. PAVAO

Mayoral Candidate for the County
of Honolulu

WHO IS YOUR MAYOR

There are three of us running as Republicans. One of us is attached to sugar, and the sugar owners will ever more be his boss; another of us is in a higher class than us, and those of that class will be his boss should he win; as for me, I am of your class, and all of you will forever be my boss; and so who will you choose this coming October 6th? Will it be those out of your class, or will you select the one from your class?

I have faith and confidence that you and all of those of our class will choose me as a MOSES who will deliver this lahui from the burdens of Egypt, and our homeland, beloved Hawaii will come into MILK AND HONEY. Beloved is the land of our birth along with her ridges and rivers, and above all, my fellow makaainana who were troubled all these many past years. My victory will be a victory for us all; their victory will perhaps be our downfall. Don’t forget to mark my name so that I become a MOSES for us all. We are weak, but by standing together, we will be victorious; therefore all ohana work together and vote for J. J. PAVAO as your candidate for mayor.

(Alakai o Hawaii, 10/4/1928, p. 2)

JOHN J. PAVAO

Ke Alakai o Hawaii, Buke 1, Helu 23, Aoao 2. Okatoba 4, 1928.

 

Strong winds on Niihau, 1868.

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[Found under: “NU HOU KULOKO.”]

Kauai.

Strong Winds.—M. W. Keale of Niihau told us that on the 3rd of this month, toppled over were nine buildings on Niihau, for there were two in Kamalino; two in Kiekie; one in Puuwai; and three in Kaumunui, one being a Protestant meeting house, one a Catholic meeting house, and one a private residence. And most of the other houses were tilted to the side by the dirt-stirring winds.

(Kuokoa, 10/24/1868, p. 3)

Kauai.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke VII, Helu 43, Aoao 3. Okatoba 24, 1868.

Bernice Dwight Spitz for representative, 1928.

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VOTE FOR BERNICE DWIGHT SPITZ

(KAAIAKAWAHA KUAIKA KAPIKA)

DAUGHTER OF ELENA AND KALE KUAIKA

For Representative for the Fourth District. Born and educated in beloved Hawaii.

There are just men running and but two women; one haole and I am the Hawaiian. I ask you, my fellow Hawaiian citizens, to please give to me all of your ballots for the pride of Hawaii in supporting the Hawaiian mother, and I will work hard for our rights.

(Alakai o Hawaii, 10/4/1928, p. 4)

E KOHO IA BERNICE DWIGHT SPITZ

Ke Alakai o Hawaii, Buke 1, Helu 23, Aoao 4. Okatoba 4, 1928.

Mark A. Robinson runs for senator, 1928.

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MARK A. ROBINSON

(MAKA LOPIKANA)

The candidate for senator for the good of Hawaii and Hawaiians. I was born in our beloved land, and aloha for my homeland and her makaainana, my fellow people, lives within me; and should I win, this aloha will never go away, for love can never be severed by great floods.

I will always try my utmost to obtain fair laws for us all, and to always oppose all biased laws.

(Alakai o Hawaii, 10/4/1928, p. 3)

MARK A. ROBINSON

Ke Alakai o Hawaii, Buke 1, Helu 23, Aoao 3. Okatoba 4, 1928.