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Obituary search. 2012.

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I came across an ambitious work—alphabetical lists of names from newspaper obituaries, and thought i should post it here. There is a note saying, “The following information was acquired from index cards prepared and microfilmed by the Hawaii State Archives.  The following information is subject to human error. Indexing was of full obituaries only, not death notices.”

And they further state that, “All are incomplete, till I find more time to work on them.” I totally understand how that goes…

I think that these sorts of listings are important, as it allows you to browse when you aren’t exactly sure of who you are looking for, and maybe that would draw connections you never would have imagined.

One of my dream lists would be one master list, of births, deaths, and marriages, along with which newspaper and issue (and page) that information came from!

I hear this will be a good thing, but spaces are limited! 2012.

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Mai Poina: The Annexation Debate

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ANNEXATION REVISITED IN LIVING HISTORY PRESENTATION
Mai Poina: The Annexation Debate to be staged Feb. 23-26

HONOLULU – Historical figures Joseph Kaulia and Emma Nāwahī lead a compelling visit to pre-annexation Hawai‘i in Mai Poina:The Annexation Debate, a living history presentation to be staged February 23-26 at the Judiciary History Center in Ali‘iōlani Hale.
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[For more information, click here.]

Francis Brown and William Noble honored in France, 1919.

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The Song “Aloha Oe” is Heard in the Lands of France When Hawaiian Sons are Decorated with Honorary Medals.

[This is one of the articles from the page shown in the previous post, and you can see that the left column is mostly illegible. I can make out phrases like “the river Seine,” “gathered,” “American troops,” “General Petain,” “William K. Wells,” “Bwen,” “for their bravery,” “Noble of Honolulu”…]

…the cheeks of these boys, like what is customary of the French military; and that is when you immediately heard the song “Aloha Oe.”

And the crowd was awestruck as their fellow platoon members were watching attentively at what was being performed upon these Hawaiian boys.

And these Hawaiians became something great amongst their platoon, and then the band played French nationalistic songs.

These boys received much happiness, and so too did their families living here in Hawaii. Two youths, both native Hawaiians, they being Francis Brown and William Noble.

Hawaii is truly famous these days, and their great sea journey was worthwhile, they are still alive, received great honors, and made their parents and families happy.

And you, tiny Hawaii, amongst the great nations of the Earth, are elevated and made famous through the celebrated and fearless deeds of these Hawaiian boys.

(Aloha Aina, 3/28/1919, p. 1)

Lohe ia ka himeni Aloha oe ma na Kaiaulu o Farani ma ka Manawa i Hookau ia aku ai na kea Hoohanohano i Kekahi mau keiki Hawaii

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke XXXIV, Helu 12, Aoao 1. Maraki 28, 1919.

Why a lot of the pages need to be reshot (and probably unbound first). 2012.

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[This is what many of the images of the papers look like. Why? Because they were bound like a book. Binding is both a blessing and a curse. Because they were bound, they are for the most part intact and complete, but on the other hand because they are bound, the side that is sewn will usually get cut off when taking a picture of the page. The binding in the image below is on the left-hand side. (Click on the image for a closer view.)

There can be no searching done when you can’t even make out the words. And as a result, a lot of knowledge is not accessible!]

Ke Aloha Aina, 3/28/1919, p. 1

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke XXXIV, Helu 12, Aoao 1. Maraki 28, 1919.

Hawaii’s Historical English-Language Newspapers Exhibit, 2012.

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Hawaii Digital Newspaper Project

Check out the new exhibit at Hamilton Library on the 5th floor in the Hawaiian/Pacific Collections, of articles from Hawaii’s historical English-Language Newspapers. It sounds fun and informative. I will be headed over to check it out soon!

[Maybe there should be one done of the Hawaiian-Language Newspapers as well!]

Click here for more information!

Death notice, 1912.

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[Found under: “Local News”]

This past Tuesday [1/30/1912], Waihokaea Waiwaiole (f) expired, at 51 years of age, at Manamana. She is a blood relative of Captain Duke Kahanamoku.

[Notice that in the previous Vital Statistics column, it gives “Waihoikaea” passing away on Aloe Lane, January 30. Here, the name given is “Waihokaea Waiwaiole.” To get all possible information, it is important to look at all the different newspapers available, because you never know what additional information will be given. Name variations like the one here are also tricky…]

(Aloha Aina, 2/3/1912, p. 4)

Ma ka Poalua nei...

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke XVI, Helu 5, Aoao 4. Feberuari 3, 1912.

Death announcement for George W. Lincoln, 1912.

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OUR BELOVED FATHER HAS GONE.

Mr. Editor of the Newspaper Kuokoa Home Rula, we are full of emotion:—Please allow us a space in your columns for the headline written above, and it is for you to send it before our dear readers who live throughout the Territory of Hawaii nei; and that being this below.

Exactly at the hour of  twelve on the night of the first of January, 1912, our dear Papa, George W. Lincoln grew weary of this life, and passed over to the other side of the black river of never-ending death. He was ill for six months and tried medical treatments, but to no avail. It is he who giveth and he who taketh away. Blessed be the Almighty Heavenly Powers, who gives protection on this earth, and aloha to the children of man.

He was born at Keawewai, South Kohala, Hawaii, in the month of December, on the 15th, 1839, and died at Kailua on the night of the 1st of January, 1912. Therefore, our beloved father had 72 years plus seventeen days of life in this world of strife, and then passed on.

He left behind his new wife (Mrs. Kaohe G. W. Lincoln), along with his children with his former wife, Mrs. Rebecca Bell, who previously left on that path taken alone (death); they grieve and lament for him for all times; and he also left behind many grandchildren. Therefore, with this short prayer, we end here, with grief and heavyheartedness for our beloved father who has gone.

We, his own children, who witnessed his last breath.

MR. JOHN G. LINCOLN,

MR. WILLIAM G. LINCOLN,

GEORGE K. LINCOLN,

Kailua, North Kona, Hawaii, Jan. 20, 1912.

[Other than the regular Vital Statistics Column, there were many, many personal announcements, like this one.]

(Kuokoa Home Rula, 2/2/1912, p. 2)

KO MAKOU PAPA ALOHA UA HALA.

Kuokoa Home Rula, Buke X, Helu 5, Aoao 2. Feberuari 2, 1912.

Vital Statistics column, 1912.

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BIRTHS.

To John Frank and Olivia Frank, a girl, Jan. 9.
To K. C. Doo and Edith Kaukau, a boy, Jan. 15.
To Albert Kauwe, Jr. and Matilda Leleo, a boy, Jan. 14.
To Thomas K. Rice and Nina Joe, a girl, Jan. 17.
To Henry Wilson and Hannah Mahuka, a girl, Jan. 18.
To John E. Rice and Lucy Rice, a boy, Jan. 13.
To Lily Keanini, an “illegitimate” girl, Jan. 19.
To Edith Pulei, an “illegitimate” boy, Jan. 6.
To Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Kauahi, a girl, Jan. 22, 1912.

DEATHS.

Kaupe Kepano (f), at the corner of Queen and Richard Streets, Jan. 18.
William Alohikea, on Hustace Avenue, Jan. 18.
Julia Aleleka, on Mokauea Street, Jan. 18.
Henry Kapoonamanu, at 2149 King Street, Jan. 18.
Emily Kalainaina, at 752 Kinau Street, Jan. 19.
Hale Nakaluhi, at 2330 Liliha Street, Jan. 19.
Baby of Lily Keanini, Alapai Lane, Jan. 19.
Baby of Hattie Akana, on Beritania Street, Jan. 19.
Elizabeth Wilson, in Kakaako, Jan. 20.
Joseph Iona, on Alapai Lane, Jan. 20.
Haona Kaeo, at 513 Keauhou Street, Jan. 21.
Baby of Elia Jones and Bela, on Gulick Avenue, Jan. 21.
David Kanakaole, at 934 School Street, Jan. 23.

[For some reason there were no marriage announcements in this issue. Maybe one day, all of the newspapers will be searchable for vital statistics like these (and so much more!). And speaking of searchable texts, hopefully typescripts of the Hawaiian-Language Newspapers are being done as carefully as possible—one letter off on a name may well result in that name being lost in that location…]

(Kuokoa, 1/26/1912, p. 8)

NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XLVIII, Helu 4, Aoao 8. Ianuari 26, 1912.

This would be a powerful picture to see, 1893.

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The picture was taken of the Committee who delivered the Memoriala of the Hawaiian Nation and placed it before the Honorable James H. Blount (Balana) on the 1st of April, 1883 totaling 19 members. Should there be anyone who wants a copy of this, go to the Office of Ka Leo o ka Lahui and ask John Kapamawaho Prendergast for the cost to purchase an image and he will tell you.

[Anybody know if there is a copy of this somewhere?]

(Leo o ka Lahui, 4/25/1893, p. 3)

Ua pau i ke Pai ia...

Ka Leo o ka Lahui, Buke II, Helu 691, Aoao 3. Aperila 25, 1893.