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Hawaiian dies at war, 1917.

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ALLY PAMA KUA

HAWAIIAN BOY IS TORPEDOED AND DIES.

The picture [above] is of a Hawaiian sailor, named Ally Pama Kua, who just died at sea when the steamship Kansas was sunk by a torpedo from a German submarine. This, according to a telegraph sent to this town from New York, on the 11th of this month.

The Kansas was torpedoed while it was carrying a full load to France from New York. When the steamship was sunk, A. P. Kua drowned, along with him was a American haole, and two others. As for the captain and the rest of the sailors, they all were all saved.

Because of this sad news received in town, it caused the family of Mr. Kua to be heartbroken. However, there is one thing that made it better, and that was the knowledge that the death of this Hawaiian boy was because he sacrificed his life for his country.

Ally Pama Kua was twenty-seven years old when he met with this tragedy at sea. He is the child of Fritz Wilhelm Kua of the corner of Makiki Street and Beritania Avenue. Aside from his father, he has three sisters and two cousins who are left behind grieving for him.

Ally Pama Kua was employed for a long time as a sailor aboard the steamship Kansas, from when it was sailing Hawaiian waters. And when it became a ship transporting food and other goods for France, he continued working aboard it, all the way until he met with his death on the ocean.

The last word that his family here heard from him was when they received his letter from Philadelphia written last February, and within the letter, he spoke of his marriage to a French woman.

(Kuokoa, 7/20/1917, p. 2)

ALLY PAMA KUA

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LV, Helu 29, Aoao 2. Iulai 20, 1917.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

John P. Keala to Margaret Kapehe, April 2.
Joseph Kuahine to Edna Moa, April 11.
James Marsh to Helen Kini, April 12.

BIRTHS.

To Sam Kalama and Emily Hatton, a son, April 11.
To Abraham Kamaalea and H. Thomas, a daughter, April 12.

DEATHS.

Samuel Hanapi, on 8th Avenue, Kaimuki, April 12.
Edwin Apa [? Edwin Aoa ? Edwin Ana], in Iwilei, April 12.
Solomon Williams, on Kukui Street, April 13.
Daniel Kuinae, on Smith Street, April 13.
Lukela Kauakahi, on Christiev Lane, April 13.
Willie Conley, at the children’s hospital, April 13.
Joseph Keawe, at Lunalilo Home, April 14.
Kaiewe, on Waikahalulu Lane, April 15.

(Kuokoa, 4/18/1913, p. 4)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 15, Aoao 4. Aperila 18, 1913.

More on the death of Keanu, 1902.

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KEANU DIES ON THE SEA SHORE

Shortly after 8 o’clock yesterday morning the body of Keanu, a high chiefess and reputed daughter of Kamehameha V, was found upon the beach at Waikiki, opposite the premises of the late Queen Dowager Kapiolani, now occupied by Princes David and Cupid. The woman had probably been dead about an hour when discovered, and her death is believed to have been due to apoplexy. She was well when she left the Dowager’s premises early in the morning. She wen across the roadway to the bathing beach, donned a muumuu and entered the water for a swim. Just how soon she was overcome is not known, but it is evident that she was upon the beach when the attack came. The fact which led to the belief of apoplexy was that the face was much discolored. There is nothing pointing to foul play and it is not believed that she was drowned.

A jury was empanelled yesterday morning and the body viewed at the morgue. An inquest was to have been held last night at the police station but was postponed until this afternoon.

Keanu was a woman of imposing appearance and always commanded the attention and respect of Hawaiians wherever she went. She had the manner and dignity of a chiefess of the royal blood and was looked upon by the natives generally as one to whom homage was due. She was a great friend of the late Princess Ruth and in later years was much with the late Queen Dowager. She has been residing on the premises at Pualeilani for several years and was protected by the two Princes, as well as by the Dowager before them. For some time past she had not been right in her mind. Several years ago her husband went away into the mountains and nothing more was heard of him. She leaves several children.

At the breakfast and reception given by Queen Liliuokalani last year Keanu was among those who called and her appearance was much commented on at that time, for, believing herself fully entitled to respect and homage, she swept majestically along amongst the throng as if she were a reigning queen.

(Hawaiian Gazette, 7/1/1902, p. 4)

KEANU DIES ON SEA SHORE

Hawaiian Gazette, Volume XXXVII, Number 50, Page 4. July 1, 1902.

Keanu, daughter of Kamehameha V and Keelikolani, passes, 1902.

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That Royal Descendant of the Land has Passed.

KEANU DIES ON THE SHORE OF WAIKIKI.

Right after 8 o’clock in the morning of Monday, June 30, the dead body of Keanu (f.) was found out near the residence of the Princes Kawananakoa and Kalanianaole at Waikiki. On that morning she was seen coming out of the Princes’ place, and went all the way to the ocean. There she put on her muumuu and went into the ocean. From here, that was all that was known of her until her body was found. It is believed that she had a stroke [ma’i huki] while in the water, and while being so afflicted, she could not help herself.

Keanu was a chiefess, the daughter of Kamehameha V and Princess Ruth Keelikolani [Ruta], and it was he who housed her at Pualeilani, Waikiki, and it was there that she lived until this unfortunate accident.

She had a regal stature, and she became an important presence in our chiefly circles. She fearlessly appeared at royal audiences with elegance, and some who had not seen her before thought she was an actual queen.

Some time ago, her husband went into the mountains, and since then nothing was known of him. Keanu lived in sadness, and it was this that made her lose her senses. She left behind children who grieve in their love for her. How pitiful.

[Anyone have more information on Keanu?]

(Kuokoa, 7/4/1902, p. 1)

Hala ia Pua Alii o ka Aina

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XL, Helu 27, Aoao 1. Iulai 4, 1902.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

Phillip Paul Frendo to Alice Lei Brickwood, March 22.

BIRTHS.

To Willie Brown and Polly Mitchell, a daughter, March 24.
To Edward Pulawa and Dorothy Campbell, a son, March 25.
To Louis James and Emma Silva, a daughter, March 25.
To John H. Akana and Eliza K. Brown, a daughter, March 27.
To John Kaimi and Jennie Iokua, a daughter, March 28.
To Charles Kalaiwaa and Lizzie Kamakaokalani, a son, March 29.
To Frank Nakapalau and Elikapeka Lelemanu, a son, March 29.
To Daniel Kelii and Kupuna Akana, a daughter, March 30.
To Clement Enoka and Minnie Hookano, a son, March 31.

DEATHS.

Mrs. Paepae, on Punchbowl Street, March 26.
Kaiaka, at Lunalilo Home, Mar. 26.
George Mahunalii, at Leahi Home, March 26.
Sam Makaalu, on Keauhou Street, March 28.
Alexis Kalanipoo Komomua, on King Street, March 28.
A baby of Kalaiwaa, on Kunawai Street, March 29.
Lewa Kalai Iokia, on School Street, March 30.
Rose Manners, on Hustace Street, March 31.
Mrs. Julia K. Sanford, on School Street, April 1.
Mrs. Mahuna Kalei, at 1624 Piikoi Street.

(Kuokoa, 4/4/1913, p. 8)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 13, Aoao 8. Aperila 4, 1913.

Awesome follow up to Princess Kaiulani funerary buttons, 2013.

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Last month, we posted articles about buttons produced for the funeral of Princess Kaiulani. JR kindly responded with an image of an example of one of these buttons! Here is the image sent, with the description: 3 15/16″ in diameter. Printed on the backside: “pin lock, patd. May 31, 98”

For the previous posts, click here:

Mourning of Princess Kaiulani, 1899.

and

More on Kaiulani buttons, 1899.

Kaiulani button

Kaiulani funerary button

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

Levi Nakea to Abbie Nakea, March 22.

BIRTHS.

To David Nakea and Annie Kawainui, a son, March 15.
To Antone B. Cruz and Emalia Napai, a son, March 21.
To John Helekahi and Kahuakainui, a son, March 22.
To H. Aomi and Maialoha, a daughter, March 22.
To John K. Panai and Mary Kaainoa, a son, March 23.
To Joseph M. K. Kapaona and Rosalia Kapaona, a daughter, March 23.

DEATHS.

Nicholas Kawaauhau on Liliha Street, March 19.
H. Paalua, on Emma Street, March 19.
Mary Hilo, on Luso Street, March 21.
John A. Cummins, on Alexand Street, March 21.
Ema Kamokunui, on the corner of Winam and Mooheau Streets, March 22.
Lahela Moke, on Bishop Lane, March 22.
Maryann Makalipo, at the Insane Asylum, March 22.

(Kuokoa, 3/28/1913, p. 8)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 12, Aoao 8. Maraki 28, 1913.

Deaths in Kalawao (continued), 1885–1886.

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THE DEATHS IN THE COLONY OF KALAWAO DURING THE YEAR OF 1885 AND THE YEAR 1886 WHICH IS GOING ON NOW.

DEATHS IN 1885 A. D.

(Continuation from  Issue 28 [Issue 38].)

Aug. 1 Kekolohe m, Waihee, Maui

2 Paulo Kaluna m, Hamakua, H.

6 Keliaka m, Kaanapali, Maui

20 Kahiamoe f, Honolulu, Oahu

23 Emele f, ” “

25 Hoomana m, Hilo, Hawaii

27 Kaoihana f, Wailuku, Maui

Sept. 11 Palaika m, Moanalua, Oahu

12 Kumukahi m, Hilo, Hawaii

13 John Nalau m, Waihee, Maui

26 Kipi m, Kalawao, Molokai

27 Kaoo m, Honolulu, Oahu

Oct. 1 Akamu m, Hana, Maui

3 Hookano f, Ewa, Oahu

6 Kuhuluku m, Hana, Maui

8 Kaenaokalani f, Kohala, Hawaii

11 Kamana m, Waimea, Kauai

15 Kamakee m, Hana, Maui

” Huleia k, Waialua, Oahu

20 Kanoonoo m, Honolulu, “

21 Oliva m, Kona, Hawaii

22 Kahue m, Kaunakakai, Molokai

28 Kaaipohepohe m, Hana, Maui

Nov. 1 Nalole f, Lahaina, “

” Kaahanui m, Honolulu, Oahu

13 Marie f, Kaupo, Maui

15 Pahaole m, Waikapu, “

16 Pau m, Kalawao, Molokai

17 Haehae f, Hamakua, Maui

21 Kaenaokala m, Waihee, “

24 Napua f, Kohala, Hawaii

25 Wainee m, Waikiki, Oahu

29 Pua m, Kohala, Hawaii

30 Kalamau m, Honolulu, Oahu

Dec. 2 Mahoe m, Hilo, Hawaii

10 Kaenemi m, Honolulu, Oahu

” Kalawaia f, ” “

11 Hiku f, Hanapepe, Kauai

14 Paaluhi m, Kohala, Hawaii

17 Keliipupule m, Honolulu, Oahu

18 William Kapua m, Wailuku, M

27 Kanohoanu m, Hana, Maui

30 Petero m, ” “

” Lino m, Honolulu, Oahu

31 Kahalewai f, Honokohau, Maui

” Kaiweo m, Honolulu, Oahu.

DEATHS IN THIS YEAR.

Jan. 3 Kanekoa m, Lahaina, Maui

7 Haaleleia f, ” “

20 Kahue Kamana m, Waimea, K

” Kaulahuki m, “

” Lono m, Kona, Hawaii

” Kalua f, Honuaula, Maui

26 Manini m, Manoa, Oahu

29 Palaile f, Koloa, Kauai

” Kapela m, Honolulu, Oahu

30 Miel Thompson f, Waialua, “

Feb. 5 Maloi m, Lahaina, Maui

12 Kapuo f, Olowalu, “

” Kini m, Honolulu, Oahu

14 Lilia f, Lihue, Kauai

17 Kalehuamakanoe m, Waiala, O

25 Kamakahiki m, Kalepolepo, M

Mar. 18 Uhai m, Waikiki, Oahu

24 Kaaihue f, Kona, Hawaii

” Elena Makaike f, Honolulu, O.

29 Malo m, Lahaina, Maui

Apr. 6 Kanakaole m, Hana, “

11 Kaiakea m, Lahaina, M

13 Ua k, Honolulu Oahu

” Opiopio m, Hamakua, Hawaii

19 Akona Chinese m, Honolulu, Oahu

23 Barenapa m, Kawaihae, Hawaii

25 Haaheo m, Koolau, Kauai

May 4 Kanohola m, Honolulu, Oahu

7 Kamai m, Hana, Maui

” Umi Deviki f, Waianae, Oahu

8 Aku f, Honolulu, “

13 Kaloma f, Waiehu, Maui

15 Pooiki w, Waimea, Kauai

19 Kalaaupuhipuhi f. Kilauea

21 Kakio m, Waianae, Kauai

23 Nika m, Lihue, Kauai

26 Lose f, Honolulu, Oahu

28 Kamakola f, Makawao, Maui

29 Kii f, Waiohinu, Kau

30 Kaomeo (f), Kaanapali, Maui

June 2 Naliikapu with Honuaula

7 Paulo m, Makawao, Maui

8 Keliiaukai m, Laupahoehoe, H

12 I m, Kohala, Hawaii

16 Kaluakini f, Kalihi, Oahu

23 Ani Chinese m, Honolulu

July 2 Piilani f, ” “

11 Iosepa m, Hilo, Hawaii

19 Alama m, Ewa, Oahu

” Apela m, Honolulu

24 Kuaaina m, Hilo, Hawaii

27 Kahaleula f, Waikiki, Oahu

29 Kane m, Kau, Hawaii

30 Kamaha m, Wailuku, Maui

31 Unele m, Kapalama, Oahu

Aug. 1 Kiliona m, Kohala, Hawaii

9 Samu’l Kaukau m, Waimea, K.

11 Paunini f, Puna, Hawaii

” Ahu Chinese pake, Waialua, Oahu

16 Kalanui m, Ualapue, Molokai

25 S. P. Kahelenaue f, Wailuku, M.

With much aloha,

P. K. Kalanilehua,

Vice Secretary

(Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, 10/9/1886, p. 4)

NA MAKE MA KE PANALAAU O KALAWAO ILOKO O KA M. H. 1885 ME 1886 E NEE NEI.

Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, Buke IX, Helu 41, Aoao 4. Okatoba 9, 1886.

Deaths in Kalawao, 1885–1886.

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THE DEATHS IN THE COLONY OF KALAWAO DURING THE YEAR OF 1885 AND THE YEAR 1886 WHICH IS GOING ON NOW.

Mr. J. U. Kawainui, Editor of the Newspaper Ko Hawaii Pae Aina—Aloha oe:—

This past July, I sent to the newspaper Elele, the Name List of the leprosy patients who died in this Colony; however, the Elele didn’t publish the names of those who died as per what I sent them. Why would that be? Could it be the editor of the Elele is not interested in publishing the names of those who left hardships of this life? Does the Editor of the Elele think that putting before the public the names of those who departed this life is something trivial?

Therefore, O Untiring J. U. Kawainui, I ask of your kindness, if your newspaper can take and insert the names of those who died in the Colony, so that our friends living from Hawaii to Niihau can see, being that the friends of some of these people might believe that their patients brought here are still living; some sent letters but have received no response from here, because it is too late [ua hala e ka Puulena aia i Hilo], and therefore I thought to make this known to the public, but that Elele was too confined; that information being this:

DEATHS IN THE YEAR 1885 A. D.

Jan. 2 Kalina m. Waiahole, Oahu

7 Kauapaliloa f. Kona, Hawaii

9 Wahine m. Honolulu, Oahu

10 Alohikea m. ” “

11 Kela f. Waihee, Maui

11 Solomona m. Honolulu, Oahu

16 Kekiele m. Hanapepe, Kauai

17 Noa m. Pukoo, Molokai

20 Monika Haina f. Heeia, Oahu

23 Palu m. Kula, Maui

23 Loke Pahia f. Honolulu, Oahu

25 Ani Chinese m. ” “

26 Kaoiliokalani m. ” “

26 Nalima m. Olaa, Hawaii

26 John Peka m. Koolau, Oahu

27 Kamauna m. ” “

27 Daniela m. Lahaina, Maui

Feb. 3 Haupu m. Kohala, Hawaii

5 Maalo f. Hanalei, Kauai

9 Ohialau m. Honolulu, Oahu

11 Kaaihue f. Koolau, “

18 Meleliilii f. Honolulu, “

19 Kahae f. ” “

20 Nawahineelua f. Lahaina, Maui

24 Hanahoikaika f. Honolulu, Oahu

25 Aukai f. ” “

26 Mana m. Haiku, Maui

28 Keoholani f. Kona, Hawaii

Mar. 1 Papohaku m. Wailuku, Maui

5 Kanekapolei f. Honolulu, Oahu

6 Kikoola f. Kaneohe, “

7 Pahia m. Kaunakakai, Molokai

12 Mahi f. Kona, Hawaii

19 Kaaihue m. Hilo, “

19 Kaai m. Hana, Maui

22 Kamalo m. Kau, Hawaii

23 Danielapalu m. Makawao, Maui

24 Kailikapu m. Puna, Hawaii

26 Leialoha m. Waikiki, Oahu

29 Namakaokeawe f. Kaluaaha, M

30 Hookaumaha f. Hilo, Hawaii

Apr. 3 Marie Waaole f. Honolulu, Oahu

6 Manu Emalia f. Waimea, Kauai

11 John Kaaikumu m. Hilo, Hawaii

11 Kalua f. Hamakua, “

13 Kinona f. Wailuku, Maui

13 Kaanaana f. Honolulu, Oahu

17 Luahiwa f. ” “

17 Kalua Lapana f. Ewa, “

25 Kalihi f. Wailuku, Maui

27 Kalehua m. ” “

29 Naihekukui m. Puna, Hawaii

30 Helepo f. Hamakua, Maui

May 1 Keeialiilii m. Kaupo, “

4 Kahaolekuewa m. Kawaihae, H.

6 Kekanaka m. Waianae, Oahu

6 Naluahine f. Kau, Hawaii

7 William Enos m. Waikapu, Maui

9 Waiwaiole m. Honolulu, Oahu

11 Lepeka f. Lahaina, Maui

12 Kalua f. Kahakuloa, “

15 G. Kaapali, Honolulu, Oahu

21 Kainolau f. Kona, Hawaii

22 Ikiiki f. Puna, “

22 Mauki f. Lahaina, Maui

29 Paahao f. Honolulu, Oahu

June 1 Kulolou m. ” “

1 George Piulu m. Kohala, Hawaii

2 Opili f. Lahaina, Maui

6 Liaea f. Honolulu, Oahu

7 Daniela 2 m. Makawao, Maui

9 Kapelauai m. Hilo, Hawaii

10 Kahoinea f. Pauoa, Oahu

11 Kahoohuli m. Waihee, Maui

12 Puuloa f. Koloa, Kauai

15 Mele Kapohaku f. Honolulu, O.

16 Kali m. ” “

22 Pahukapu f. Hamakua, Hawaii

24 Naili Kaimu f. Wailuku, Maui

24 Samuela m. Honolulu, Oahu

26 Kaake m. Kaluaaha, Molokai

27 Kapea f. Honolulu, Oahu

29 Kua m. ” “

July 1 Poepoemakua m. Kaupo, Maui

1 Kaaihuaale m. Wailuku, “

10 John Nakanaela m. Waialua, O.

10 Ane Kalaina f. Kohala, Hawaii

11 Kaleo m. Hilo, Hawaii

11 Kaomealani m. Hana, Maui

12 Ioba m. Waialua, Kauai

12 Nohonoho f. Huleia, “

15 Kanowelo m. Kahaluu, Hawaii

16 Makanoenoe f. Kula, Maui

17 Kawai m. Wailuku, “

31 Kealakai f. Hamakua, “

31 Kailiula f. Heeia, Oahu

Not completed.

[These lists are very helpful, because they not only give whether the patient was kane or wahine, but also where they came from. Many later lists will not.]

(Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, 9/18/1886, p. 4)

NA MAKE MA KE PANALAAU O KALAWAO ILOKO O KA M. H. 1885 ME 1886 E NEE NEI.

Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, Buke IX, Helu 38, Aoao 4. Sepatemaba 18, 1886.