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Another Hawaiian son away at war, 1917.
A LETTER TO HIS PARENTS. Dear Papa and Mama, much love:–It has been a very long time that I have not written back to you, my Parents. Please forgive your child for his neglect. There is one thing I...
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Lady Jane Franklin in Hawaii nei, 1861.
[Found under: “NOTES OF THE WEEK.”] A Memento of Hawaii.—We strolled into Mr. Lafrenz’s cabinet shop a day or two since, to see some specimens of domestic cabinet ware, recently made by him. They...
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More on Lady Franklin and ahuula and upcoming events, 1861 / 2015–2016.
While in Hawaii in 1861, Lady Franklin enjoyed the company often of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma. According to newspaper reports, the relationship between them was very cordial. She was given this...
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Episcopal Church in Hawaii, 1861.
[Found under: “NOTES OF THE WEEK.”] We are frequently inquired of whether anything definite has been done towards establishing an Episcopal Church at Honolulu. By the following, which we extract from...
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Hawaii at the Great London Exposition, 1862.
The Sandwich Islands.—During the last few days a stall has been fitted up near the department of the Ionian Islands which represents the latest and most distant echo in response to the invitation given...
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Who was threatening whom? 1893.
THE TROOPS OF THE AMERICAN WARSHIP. Here on land are the troops from the warship, as they go around town with their guns and their ammunition belts. They came ashore this past Monday. Let them be to...
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Who was threatening whom? 1893.
Martial law in a situation of this kind is a ridiculous and absurd proceeding and does not reflect creditably on the part of those who designed it or who still keep it enforced. The late Ministry and...
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Reformist Party, 1893.
O True Hawaiians, don’t fall for the sweet talking of the Reformist Party [pohai hoomaemae], for here they are wanting to push the land into annexation. (Leo o ka Lahui, 1/17/1893, p. 3)Filed under:...
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Aloha Aina, 2015.
Expressing aloha ʻāina on the anniversary of the overthrow By The Hoʻokahua Cultural Vibrancy Group January 16, 2015 It happened 122 years ago today. President Grover Cleveland describes it in his...
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Local news column from a hundred years ago, 1915.
Local News L. M. Whitehouse was reselected as City Engineer [Luna nui o na Hana o ke Kalana], in place of W. A. Wall who will be terminated. * * * Prince Kampengpetch of Siam arrived yesterday...
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More local news from a hundred years ago, 1915.
LOCAL AND GENERAL Regular meetings of Schofield lodge, Leilehua, this evening at 7:30 o’clock. ——— On the ground of non-support Judge Whitney today granted a divorce to Julia Nott from Wallace Nott....
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Even more local news from a hundred years ago, 1915.
Local News On the coming 13th in the month of March, an election for county seats will be held, outside of the City and County of Honolulu. ————— On the Sierra of this past Monday, Mr. and Mrs. A. P....
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Mele for Kauai and Kukuiolono Park by Mrs. Wahineikeaouli Pa, 1917
HOOHENO NO KA POLI LAUAE. Nani wale no Kukuiolono, Ke kikowaena o Kauai; Paka hooheno a ka lehulehu, A ka ili ulaula ili keokeo. laila makou ike iho ai, Na pua like ole oi a ka nani; Hoohihi ka manao a...
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Sale of Kukuiolono lands, 1906.
GOVERNMENT LANDS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANNOUNCING THE SALE OF SOME GOVERNMENT LANDS KNOWN AS THE “KUKUIOLONO LOT,” KALAHEO, KAUAI. At 12 o’clock noon, on Monday, January 7, 1907, at the front of the Judiciary...
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Walter McBryde purchases Kukuiolono, 1907.
[Found under: “COMMERCIAL NEWS By Daniel Logan”] LAND MATTERS. All of the interests of the estate of the late L. Ahlo in the rice industry were bought at auction sale on Monday by Jas. F. Morgan,...
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Kukuiolono Park dedicated, 1911.
KUKUIOLONO PARK IS DEDICATED TO PUBLIC Flag Pole Exercises Mark the Dedication Of Beautiful Park to The Public By Walter D. McBryde. RACE TRACK IS INCLUDED A Gift Which Will be long Appreciated by All...
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Kukuiolono Park opens, Nov. 3, 1911.
BIG DAY IS ON FOR NOVEMBER 3. IN PARK Hanalei School Items Show a Continued Interest is Still Kept Up in Our National Sport C. MASER WINS THE FIRST PRIZE Many Entries Enlivens The Contest S. E. Lucas,...
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Last words of the King, 1891.
Kalakaua’s Last Words Preserved by Phonograph. Outside the little circle of immediate friends and attendants upon the late King Kalakaua who were admitted into the sick chamber it is not known that for...
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More “last words” of King Kalakaua, 1891.
[Found under: “NU HOU HAWAII.”] These are the very last words of King Kalakaua at the colony of Kalaupapa before he left Hawaii nei for California: “You all are good, and gracious; your dwellings are...
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Report of Kalakaua’s death from the “San Francisco Chronicle,” 1891.
KALAKAUA DEAD Last Hours of the Hawaiian Monarch. Solemn Scenes at the Royal Bedside. The Succession and the Political Situation. Sketches of the Dead Sovereign and of the Heirs to the Throne. Kalakaua...
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