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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.]

Fishing deaths, 1845.

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MANY DEATHS.

On the 27th of November, three people died in the Pailolo Channel, that being the sea between Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Six people went out to sea; three survived and three died; a woman was one of those who died. Here are the names of the dead: Kealiimahiai, Kahakauila, and Upai (a woman).

This is how they died. They sailed to Lanai from Lahaina to fish. They all went out to sea, got their fish, and returned. When they all returned to Lahaina, their canoe sank because of the stormy winds. They attempted to right the canoe, but it did not work. They left the canoe behind and swam; and three of them died. When their friends in Lahaina heard, there was much crying and grief.

(Elele, 12/16/1845, p. 150)

Ka Elele, Buke 1, Pepa 19, Aoao 150. Dekemaba 16, 1845.

Fishing gear advertisement, 1902.

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FISHING TACKLE AVAILABLE HERE

HERE among our goods are fishing tackle: Nets of all types and amounts desired at a good price.

Hooks as well of superior and fine quality at very low costs. So too Line and Poles and large Hooks fitting for large Fish, as well as other fishing supplies.

PEARSON & POTTER CO., Ltd. Hotel and Union Streets.

(Kuokoa,10/17/1902, p. 7)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XL, Helu 42, Aoao 7. Okatoba 17, 1902.

A. F. Judd, November 25, 1893

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Words of Alapaki Kauka

Here are some statements made by A. F. Judd at the Armory on 25 November 1893: “Either we work together or we will hang one by one.”

We ask A. F. Judd: “Will your working together save you all from hanging one by one because of your treason?”

We assure you, O A. F. Judd, that Queen Liliuokalani will indeed be reinstated in these coming days: “Can you show us reasons why this belief of ours lacks truth?”

Is it not true that you and your people know the clear reason for you all being terminated in the Provisional Government? Why have you falsely announced in the Kuokoa that the Queen will not be returned?

M. J. K.

(Leo o ka Lahui, 5/15/1895, p. 2)

Ka Leo o ka Lahui, May 15, 1894, p. 2

Death of Keoki Kiaaina, 1914.

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THAT GIRL OF THE SPREADING LEHUA HAS PASSED ON. ALAS!

Mr. Editor. Aloha oe:–By the grace of the Almightly Lord, the life of Mrs. Keoki Kiaaina was taken away; there were many friends and intimates who did not see her last breath.

She was born in Puna, Hawaii, and died at Ohua Lane, Waikiki, Oahu, April 26, 1914.

She was a daughter of John Heleluhe and was a member of the household of Liliuokalani and the alii knows all things.

S. K. KALOA,
Ohua Lane, May 15, 1914.

(Kuokoa, 5/22/1914, p. 5)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, May 22, 1914, p. 5

Hush, My Dear, Say Nothing Lest the Winds Arise, 1932.

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Kuu Lei Momi

He ono, he ono no ke kole maka onaona,
He ono, he ono no ka oio halale ke kai,
He ono, he ono no ka amaama lawalu,
He ono, he ono no ka manini pulehu,
He ono, he ono no ka luau pulehu,
He ono, he ono no ka wai o ka niu haohao,
He ono, he ono no i luna, i luna ae,
He ono, he ono no i lalo, i lalo iho,
Hamau ko leo e ke aloha,
Mai walaau o makani auanei.

(Hoku o Hawaii, 10/4/1932, p. 4)

Ka Hoku o Hawaii, Buke XXVI, Helu 17, Aoao 4. Okatoba 4, 1932.

Kuu Lei Momi

He ono, he ono no ke kole maka onaona,
He ono, he ono no ka oio halale ke kai,
He ono, he ono no ka amaama lawalu,
He ono, he ono no ka manini pulehu,
He ono, he ono no ka luau pulehu,
He ono, he ono no ke kukui inamona,
He ono, he ono no ke kamano lomilomi,
He ono, he ono no ka wai o ka niu haohao,
He ono, he ono no i luna, i luna ae,
He ono, he ono no i lalo, i lalo iho,
Hamau ko leo e ke aloha,
Mai walaau o makani auanei.

He hoi palua ka hula ana o ka laina hookahi no mua.

George Pooloa.

(Hoku o Hawaii, 9/13/1932, p. 2)

Ka Hoku o Hawaii, Buke XXVI, Helu 14, Aoao 2. Sepatemaba 13, 1932

William Wond fired, 1894.

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Fired with no Cause.

On this past 31st of December, William Wond (Bila Wanu) received from Marshal Hitchcock [Ilamuku Hikikoki] a document written on the 30th of that month, announcing that his position as deputy sheriff of the district of Ewa would be terminated, and Anakalea Kauhi would be appointed in his stead. He is to surrender all equipment related to law enforcement into the hands of Kauhi on the first of the year.

Wond was astonished that the Marshal did not make known his intent to terminate him days before. We say that in this the Marshal of the P. G. Government is very childish, and this is a cowardly act, the firing of someone without daring to call the man to meet face to face, and to reveal at that time the intent to terminate him.

Hitchcock nonetheless boasts that he tries to do the right thing in all he does. Is this the right thing you did, Marshal Hitchcock?

[It is interesting to note that the Hawaiian Gazette of 1/2/1894, p. 11, reports: “A. Kauhi has been appointed deputy sheriff of Ewa, in place of William Wond, resigned.”]

(Oiaio, 1/5/1894, p. 2)

Nupepa Ka Oiaio, Buke V, Helu 1, Aoao 2. Ianuari 5, 1894.

Abraham Fornander drawing, 1888.

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[Found under: “Kela me Keia”]

An ink drawing of the late Judge A. Fornander is on view at the King Bros shop on Hotel Street. It was done by an artist from San Fransisco from a lantern slide of Mr. Williams’.

[Is this image of Abraham Fornander still around?]

(Kuokoa, 5/19/1888, p. 3)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XXVII, Helu 20, Aoao 3. Mei 19, 1888.

Queen Kapiolani’s Gifts Lost at Sea, 1900.

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GIFTS FROM QUEEN KAPIOLANI.

Aboard the ship Doric returning to the United States, in a weakened state, was Captain T. Myers of the warship Charleston. According to him, the silk American flag and the beautiful wooden calabash gifted to Captain Glass, the captain of the warship, when it landed here in Honolulu in June 1898, as a gift to the warship Charleston for returning the remains of her husband King Kalakaua from San Francisco.

Captain T. Myers was aboard the Charleston at the time and was the captain of the marines. When the Charleston ran aground and sank in the lagoon off an island in the Philippines, it took along with it the gifts of Queen Kapiolani down into the bowels of the ocean. They did not try to save any of the property; the lives aboard the ship were all that were saved. T. Myers greatly regrets the loss of these precious treasures.

(Aloha Aina, 11/17/1900, p. 2)

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke VI, Helu 46, Aoao 2. Mei 20, 1900.