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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.]

The pillow mele for Kaahumanu, and the power of the newspapers, 1907.

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One reason why the newspapers were/are so important was because they were “immediate,” just as I suppose Facebook and Twitter is today. One person claims something in the newspaper one day, and a few days later you could see more information or contradicting information by someone else, and not necessarily even in the same newspaper. Because people back in the day wanted the latest news, they would subscribe to the different newspapers being printed at the time, or at least would share them with each other. Continue reading →

Kaahumanu’s pillow, 1907.

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A MELE FOR KAAHUMANU.

To the Editor of the Kuokoa, Aloha oe:

In the Kuokoa of the 26th of April 1907, I saw a Mele Kanikau for Queen Kaahumanu composed by David Malo in 1834, and this kanikau was printed in “Ka Hae Hawaii” in 1856. David Malo himself composed it. Continue reading →

Vital Statistics, 7/16/1870.

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DEATHS.

May 30, at Kahului, North Kona, Keaka (m) died.
June 29, at Waiaha, North Kona, [?????] (m) died.
Mar. 20, at Lahaina, [???????] died.
Mar. 22, at Lahaina, Naau (m) died.
Mar. 25, at Lahaina, Luahine (f), [??????] died.
Mar. 27, at Lahaina, [??????] (f) died.
Mar. 28, at Lahaina, Kawahinehula (f), Moi (m) died.
Mar. 31, at Lahaina, [??????] (m), [?????] (f) died.
Mar. 31, at Lahaina, [??????] (m), Kaikaina (f) died.
Apr. 1, at Lahaina, [?????] (m) died. Continue reading →

Vital Statistics, 7/2/1870.

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MARRIAGES.

Feb. 5, at Makawao, married by Rev. J. P. Gerina [Rev. J. P. Green], were S. F. Cleveland and Mary Keola.
May 7, at the same location, married by Mr. Green, were Kekua (m) from Halehaku and Kauwa (f) from Kuiaha.
May 14, at the same location, married by Mr. Green, were Daniela (m) from Kaluanui and [?????] from Halehaku.
Feb. 4, at [??????], Kauai, married by Rev. E. Helekunihi, were Mr. [??????] and Kaukai (f).
Mar. 10, at the same location, married by Mr. Helekunihi, were Kekua (m) and Kahalewai (f); Hookaaku and Hipo.
Mar. 14, at the same location, married by Mr. Helekunihi, were Kaili (m) and Mahoe (f).
Apr. 2, at the same location, married by Mr. Helekunihi, were Kalawa (m) and Luukia (f).
Apr. 30, at the same location, married by Mr. Helekunihi, were [??????] and Paupau.
May 9, at the same location, married by Mr. Helekunihi, were Keola (m) and Muliwai (f).
May 11, at the same location, married by Mr. Helekunihi, were [??????] (m) and Kilikina (f). Continue reading →

Vital Statistics, 5/14/1870.

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BIRTHS.

October 7. At Ulupalakua, Maui, born was Keaka (m).
October 26. At Ulupalakua, Maui, born was Nalaniowalu (m).
October 28. At Ulupalakua, Maui, born was Ako (Chinese) (m).
December 1. At Ulupalakua, Maui, born was Pepe Pookela (f).
December 3. At Ulupalakua, Maui, born was [?????] (f).
December 30. At Ulupalakua, Maui, born was Kaialiiliiopio, (m).
April 18. At Waihee, born was Samuel Kahinu (m) to D. Kapoi and Kanoho.
April 28. At Waihee, born was Kaana (f) to Kimo Kihamahana and Kahalaopuna. Continue reading →

Vital Statistics, 4/30/1870.

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MARRIAGES.

April 13—At Honolulu, married by Rev. H. H. Pareka [H. H. Parker] were Ah Cham (m) and Manini (f).
April 17—At Honolulu, married by Rev. H. H. Parker, were Kaulinamoku (m) and Kalehuamakanoe (f).
April 21—At Honolulu, married by Rev. H. H. Parker, were Kaopua (m) and Halekika (f).
April 17—At Waipio Uka, married were Kahele (m) and Kahinu (f), Maaikaloa (m) and Konohiki (f), by Kulekana [Gulstan].
April 24—At Hauula, Oahu, married were Ioane Naumiumi (m) and Kamaka (f). By Rev. H. Kauaihilo. Continue reading →

Vital Statistics, 4/16/1870.

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MARRIAGES.

March 25—Married by Rev. H. Manase were J. Kekehena (m) and M. Kekai (f), the two are from Waihee.
March 26—At Waihee, married by W. P. Kahale were Makaonaona (m) and Kahalemanu (f).
March 24—Married by W. P. Kahale were Wahapuu (m) and Kalawahine (f), the two are from Waihee.
April 8—At the same place, Nika (m) and Pine (f); Rev. W. P. Kahale performed the marriage. Continue reading →

Vital Statistics, 4/9/1870.

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DEATHS.

Jan. 8, at Honolulu, Samuela K. Molowaole (m) died.
Mar. 22, at Kaluanui, Koolauloa, Pahanui (f) died.
Mar. 5, at Puukaeo, Kailua, Oahu, Piiapoo (m) died.
Mar. 22, at Pawili, Lanai, Kaholowaanui (f) died.
Apr. 2, at Honolulu, Keikihookama (m), from Kahaluu, North Kona, died.
Mar. 28, at Kaumakapili, Miss Waialoe Pahia died.
Jan. 11, at Waimea, Hawaii, Inoaole (f) died.
Jan. 12, at the same place, Kapehu (f) died.
Jan. 22, at the same place, Kailioha (m) died.
Jan. 30, at the same place, Kaemoole (m) died.
Feb. 14, at the same place, Inoaole (f) died.
Feb. 18, at the same place, Kanohokuaaina (f) died. Continue reading →

Vital Statistics, 4/2/1870.

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BIRTHS.

Feb. 23, at Honokaupu, Honolulu, Born was Ioela Nakipi Keliimanawaole Kahanapaakai (m) to W. E. Kealakai and Mrs. Kamaka.
Feb. 25, at Pauoa, born was Kamahiai (f), to [?????] and Mokoi.
Mar. 9, at [?????], born was Samuela (m), to [?????] and [?????] H. Halai.
Feb. 24, at Pauoa, born was [?????] (f), to [?????] and Keamalu.
Mar. 1, at Kalihi, born was [?????] (f), to [?????] and Kahue. Continue reading →