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KE KUMU HAWAII, Honolulu, Oahu, [Hawaii], Sept. 12, 1838
The very first newspaper in Hawaii was essentially a student newspaper, titled “Ka Lama Hawaii” (The Hawaiian Luminary), done by Protestant missionaries at their school at Lahainaluna on the island of Maui.
But it was just a few months later when the second newspaper in Hawaii–and considered the first “regular” newspaper on the islands–was published. “Ke Kumu Hawaii” began publication on Nov. 12, 1834 (some references cite an October…

THE NIPPON JIJI, "Leading Japanese Daily Newspaper In Hawaii", Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A. December 8, 1941  

* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* U.S. to enter World War II
* Imperial Japanese Navy

Interesting to have this banner headline: "U.S. CONGRESS DECLARES WAR AGAINST JAPAN AS FDR ACCUSES HER OF TREACHERY" in a newspaper for the Japanese citizens of Hawaii.
Among the subheads: "No Japanese Raid Since Last Night Up to 8 A.M." "President Says America to Fight On Until Victory"…

THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, March 12, 1959

* Hawaii statehood
* Joins the Union

See the photo for this very dramatic & displayable front page.
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Congress Says YES ! " in huge letters dropped out of a large red box, above which is printed: "Statehood Extra". The banner headline beneath the box is: "Hawaii To Become 50th State" with other related subheads. One of the front page photos shows Hawaii politicians celebrating in Washington,…

THE NIPPU JIJI, "Leading Japanese Daily Newspaper In Hawaii", Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A. December 8, 1941  

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Interesting to have this banner headline: "U.S. CONGRESS DECLARES WAR AGAINST JAPAN AS FDR ACCUSES HER OF TREACHERY" in a newspaper for the Japanese citizens of Hawaii.
Among the subheads: "No Japanese Raid Since Last Night Up to 8 A.M." "President Says America to Fight On Until Victory" "Governor Issues Proclamation of Hawaii…

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College and Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, March 13, 1959 

* Hawaii becomes 50th state
* Statehood vote

The front page has a two column headline: "State Status For Hawaii Within A Year" which tells of the passing of the Hawaii Admission Act passing both the House and Senate. This set the stage for President Eisenhower's signing (5 days later) which would enable Hawaii to become the 50th state.
Complete in 16 pages, loose at the spine, nice condition.

SANDWICH ISLAND GAZETTE & JOURNAL OF COMMERCE, Honolulu, Oahu, Aug. 20, 1836  

* Very rare publication
* 1st English language

This was the very first English language newspaper published in Hawaii, known as the Sandwich Islands at that time. It is the volume 1, number 4 issue. It was preceded by only two Hawaiian language newspapers, which began in 1834, with this title being the first English-language newspaper printed in the Hawaiian Islands - and the first to include commercial advertising.
 
The…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Feb. 2, 1898 

* Stanford B. Dole illustration
* 1st president of Hawaii

The top of the front page has a print of: "President Dole, of Hawaii" captioned: "Who Was Entertained at the White House Last Night by President and Mrs. McKinley, Where He Met Distinguished Americans."
This was Sanford Dole, the first President of Hawaii, serving from 1894 thru August, 1898. He would also become the first Territorial Governor of Hawaii, serving from 1900 thru…

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 29, 1927

* 1st flight to Hawaii from the mainland
* Lester J. Maitland & Albert Hegenberger
* Fokker C-2 "Bird of Paradise" airplane

This 26 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "FLIERS LAND IN HAWAII" with subheads and photos of the two pilots. A historic issue in aviation. Nice for display.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, some margin wear, tear and chipping, irregular at…

HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN, Hawaii, March 12, 1959 

* Best Hawaii statehood issue 
* Terrific for display

This would be "the" displayable issue to own recognizing Hawaii becoming the 50th state in the Union.
The huge banner headline across the top of the front page--in red ink--reads: "STATEHOOD" with an 8 1/2 by 6 inch color print of an American flag with 50 stars, the 50th highlighted to mark the historic event.  The image and banner headline take nearly the entire top half of the front…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 9, 1898  

* Annexation of Hawaii asked for by the president 

The front page has content both on the Spanish-American War, and the work towards Hawaii being annexed to the United States.
A one column heading reads: "TO ANNEX HAWAII" with subheads. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 4 pages, small library stamp within…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 11, 1849 

* California Republic for statehood ?
* Early Hawaii relations w/ America

Page 3 has: "California Matters" "The Revenue of California" and:  "Close of the Convention & Signing of the Constitution" being fundamental reports on California becoming a state. Also: "Commerce of San Francisco, with all of the above taking a full column.
Also on page 3 is: "Treaty With the Sandwich Islands" which would shortly result in the historic trea…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 29, 1959

* Meldrim, Georgia
* Train gas tanker explosion
* Trestle disaster
* Hawaii votes

The front page has a five column headline: "17 DIE, SCORES HURT IN RAIL CAR BLAST" with subheads.  This is 1st report coverage.

Also on the front page is the report "Hawaii Votes By Over 17 to 1 To Join Union" "Entry Likely in August; 3 Orientals Named to Congress Races".

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 1843

* British occupation of the Hawaiian Islands

 Page 3 has a full column headed: "From The Sandwich Island", now known as the Hawaiian Islands, which concerns the Paulet Affair.
This was the unofficial five-month occupation of Hawaii by a British naval officer. It was ended by the arrival of American warships sent to defend Hawaii's independence. 
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE FRIEND, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1855  A very early newspaper from Hawaii, containing various religious content but other items as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Eight pages measuring approximately 12x9 inches. Note: Other years are available as well - but may be priced differently. Be in touch if you may have interest.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 25, 1843

* British occupation of the Hawaiian Islands

Page 3 has a full column headed: "The Sandwich Island", now known as the Hawaiian Islands, with much detail on the Paulet Affair. This was the unofficial five-month occupation of Hawaii by a British naval officer. It was ended by the arrival of American warships sent to defend Hawaii's independence. Half of the article is a letter: "To King Kamehameha III & the Principal Chiefs of…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1934

* United States Navy flying boats
* Airplanes flight record flight to Hawaii

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "SIX NAVAL PLANES REACH HONOLULU IN RECORD FLIGHT" with subheads. First report coverage on page 4 with related map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, light even toning, minor spine wear, nice condition.

wikipedia notes: A flight of six United States Navy Consolidated P2Y flying…

THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, (Hawaii), Feb. 5, 1859 

* Very rare 19th century Hawaiian publication

A quite rare newspaper from such an early date, in fact outside of "The Friend" which was more of a missionary newspaper, this is the second oldest Hawaii newspaper we have offered.
It is formatted much like other newspapers of the day with the front page containing both ads & news items, page 2 containing mostly news, and pages 3 & 4 a combination of both, but mostly ads.
Four pages, never…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 8, 1898 

* Annexation of Hawaii
* William Mckinley signs

The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "Naval Officers Not Sorry To Hear of Destruction of Alphonso XII" "That Vessel Was in the Havana Harbor When the U.S. Battleship Maine Was Blown Up".
Nice graphics also with: "Morro Castle, Santiago's Strongest Defense" with views from before & after the bombardment. Graphic also captioned: "Lieutenant Hobson & His…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 10, 1898  Full front page illus: "With Our Troops in Puerto Rico." Inside has  two full pages of illus. of: "With Our Troops in the Philippines." Full page illus. of: "The Homecoming of the 71st Annual New York Volunteers, August 29, 1898. Full pg. illus. of "Montauk Point - Visitors in Camp." Full pg. illus. of "Hospital Scenes at Camp Wikoff."
Doublepage centerfold of "Life at Camp Wikoff." is by  W. A. Rogers. Half page illus. of: "Raising the Flag over…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 13, 1898  Two full pages with 13 photos of: "Santiago After the Surrender". Fullpg. with 3 prints of: "Hawaii Receives the News of Annexation". Nearly full page: "Off For Puerto Rico--Scenes at Newport News" includes 3 prints.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1868  The front page features a full illustration 'Columbus Explaining Discovery of America to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella'. A full page is comprised of two illustrations "Impeachment - Scene in 'Newspaper Row,' Washington, on the Night after The Vote" and "Impeachment - Reporters and Citizens in the Senate Lobby Seeking Information During the Secret Session".
The doublepage centerfold has 6 scenes of: "Commercial & Geographical Relation of New York to…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 11, 1934

* United States Navy flying boats
* Airplanes flight record to Hawaii
* San Francisco to Pearl Harbor

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Six Navy Planes Racing to Honolulu on Longest Mass Flight in History" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: In January 1934, six U.S. Navy Consolidated P2Y‑1 seaplanes completed the…

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 15, 1859  The ftpg. has a nice print captioned: "View of Honolulu, Sandwich Islands" which shows Diamond Head (presumably) in the background (see). The balance of the ftpg. is a nice article titled: "View of Honolulu, Sandwich Islands". A very early image on Hawaii.
Among the other prints in this issue are: "The New Appleton Chapel, Cambridge, Mass.", "Skating & Fishing on the Back Bay, Boston", "Steamers in a Gale, on Long Island Sound" and "Scene in the City…

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Feb. 21, 1893  The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "Objections To Annexation" "Arguments of Those Who Prefer to Ignore Hawaii at Present" "No Naval Advantages To Be Derived" "Present Treaty with the Kingdom Granting Pearl Harbor to the United States Said 5to Be the Only Desirable Feature".
Beneath this report is: "Death Roll" "General Beauregard Passes Quietly Away..." (see). The report notes he was the last of the Confederate generals to pass away.
Eight…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore,  Dec. 2, 1820  Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young prince, son of the king--and the queen mother reigns in his stead..." with more. The Sandwich Islands are today known as the Hawaii.
Among other reports in this issue…

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, Jan. 12, 1935  The front page of this highly dramatic issue showcases a historic double-header of 1930s aviation and true-crime history, making it an exceptionally displayable piece.

Dominating the front page is a striking two-line, four-column heading: "Miss Earhart Flying Solo From Hawaii to Oakland", with a subhead reading: "Only woman to Cross Atlantic Alone, Leaves Wheeler Field for California Over 2,400 Miles of Pacific, Flying Stretch Never

SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 1852  The front page has an early print headed: "Mountains Of Lava and Missionary Station at Kaluaaha, Sandwich Islands" with a related article. The Sandwich Islands are Hawaii.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1874  The front page has: "A Highway Robbery In Texas--Passengers of a Stage-Coach Robbed" which is a classic report from the Old West.
Page 4 has an interesting article: "Ten Hours, or Eight?" which is a detailed report--taking over half a column--on the debate as to whether a work day should be 8 or 10 hours.
Page 5 hs: "the Expedition Against The Sioux" as well as "Hawaii" "Ceremonies At The Inauguration of the New King", being King Kalākaua.
Eight pages, four…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore,  Dec. 2, 1820 Within is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young prince, son of the king--and the queen mother reigns in his stead..." with more. The Sandwich Islands are today known as the Hawaii.
Among other reports in this issue are: "National…

FREEDOM, Manila, Island of Luzon, December 10, 1898  Two line, two column-wide headline read "U.S. Gunboat Helena En Route To Manila" with subhead "She Is Now at Gibraltar -- The President's message To congress Excites Unusual Interest -- Germany Would Like The Caroline Islands -- Uncle Same Says She May Buy". "Hawaii Will Soon Have a Governor And a Complete Territorial Machine..."
Inside the issue is an article "Adventures Among Cannibals" and also a full page ad for Schlitz beer of…

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 21, 1857  The front page features a very nice: ":View of the Capitol Montgomery, Alabama which in a few years be the capital of the Confederacy before moving to Richmond. There is also a related article.
Inside has a full page article: "Scenes in Hawaii, Sandwich Islands" with 6 prints: "Hawaiian Girls" "A Chieftain in His Hut" "An Hawaiian Belle" "A Sandwich Island Feast" "The Place of Sacrifice" and: "War Canoe".
Also a full page print; "The Lake Denghein,…

CONNECTICUT OBSERVER, Hartford, March 30, 1829  The front page has: "Sandwich Islands" which is an early account of the mission work in what is now called Hawaii. Various other religious reports.
Four pages, some staining on the ftpg., otherwise good.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1899  Full front page illus. of "The True Jeffersonian Simplicity - Mr. Bryan Has a Little Dinner of His Own." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "Manila - With the American Battle-Line." Full pg. illus. of "Samoa - Photographs of the Scenes of the Recent Fighting." Doublepage centerfold and a full pg. of "The Klondike Country - The Quest for Gold, and the Life of the Argonauts." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Honolulu - The Funeral Procession of the Princess Kaiulani of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 10, 1888  Several: 'Sketches in the 'Back' Country, Australia. Halfpg: Cane Sugar Culture in Hawaii'. Fullpg. showing a Black family: 'Hoe-Cake & Clabber'. Halfpg: 'The Product of a Day's Sport Near Webster, Dakota' showing hunters with hundreds of geese & ducks. Fullpg: 'The Ardor & Joy of a Game at Football' is mostly a crowd scene, but game action is visible.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in sixteen pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1893  The full front page is a print captioned: "Easter Sunday On Fifth Avenue, New York". Other prints within include a full page of 10 photos of: "The Proposed Site for the Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York"; a full pg. with 6 photos captioned: "The Annexation Question--Views In Honolulu"; small prints of "Princess Kaiulani of Hawaii" & "The U.S. S. 'Boston' at Anchor in the Harbor of Honolulu" & "The 'Claudine' Leaving for San Francisco...".
Also:…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1898 A nice full frontpage illustration 'Santiago de Cuba--Field Artillery in Action'. "Diary of the War" is in an inclusive feature. Two pages with three photos on 'Operations Against Santiago'. The doublepage centerfold is 'The Invasion of Cuba' includes 11 photos. More photos on the war.  An article on "Captain Gridley's Funeral" also features accompanying photos and illustrations. A full page "The Harbor of Honolulu, the Capital of our New Territory in…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 12, 1899  Front full pg. illus. of "Admiral Dewey at Trieste." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Admiral Dewey Homeward Bound - Scenes Along the Route." Full pg. illus. of "Honoring Admiral Dewey - The Proposed Triumphal Arch and Colonnade at Madison Square, New York City." 1/2 pg. illus. of "General Alger Congratulating Secretary Root."
Full pg. illus. of "Hawaii - The Eruption of the Volcano of Mauna Loa, July 4." Full pg. illus. of "An Incident of the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 7, 1897  The full front page is an illustration of: "Rembrandt's Father". Terrific doublepage centerfold: "The Hawaiian Island--Scenes in Honolulu & the Island of Oahu" with 11 scenes, being very displayable. Nice fullpg. with 8 photos of: "The Gold Discoveries in the Klondike, Northwest Territory" with a one-third pg. photo of Juneau, Alaska. A full page has 9 illustrations of: "The Dedication of the Monument to General John A. Logan, Lake Front Park,…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 10, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon showing Boss Tweed. Fullpg. Nast cartoon showing Uncle Sam. Small illustration: 'Natives Of Honolulu, Sandwich Islands'.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1881  Full ftpg. political cartoon by W. A. Rogers: 'Can Not New York Protect Her Little Ones?'. Fullpg: 'Excursion of Newsboys & Book-Blacks'. Nice fullpg. with 4 scenes: 'The Lava Flow From Mauna Loa, Sandwich Islands'. Nearly fullpg: 'Hardships of Travel in Colorado'. Quarter-pg shows: 'The Oelrichs Lacrosse Trophy' & 'The Lighted Buoy, New York Harbor'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 6, 1873

* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* Hawaiian - Sandwich Islands

 Pages 4 and 5 contain an extremely lengthy--almost two full columns--under the heading: "THE SANDWICH ISLANDS - Schemes of Annexation" but mostly taken up with: "Views of Mark Twain" - A Characteristic Letter From; the Humorist, to the Editor of the Tribune". And what follows is Twain's very lengthy & descriptive letter, signed at its conclusion: Mark Twain. Since this letter was written to…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1893  Full ftpg: 'Pres. Harrison Raiding the Flag on the Steamer N.Y.'. Fullpg: 'The Kansas Trouble At Topeka' & 'Sketches of the Hawaiian Islands'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'Pres. Cleveland & His Cabinet' is nice. Fullpg: 'Dangers of Canadian Frontier Life'
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 22, 1899  Fullpg. of 8 photos of: 'Honolulu--Scenes in the Chief City of Our Mid-Pacific Territory'. Fullpg: 'Samoa--The Scene of the Fighting...'. Nice doublepage centerfold shows troops marching thru Caloocan after a battle. Much text with several photos on: 'The Reconstruction of Cuba'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 28 pages and is in good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 7, 1897 

* Klondike gold rush
* Hawaiian Islands

The full front page is an illustration of: "Rembrandt's Father". Terrific doublepage centerfold: "The Hawaiian Island--Scenes in Honolulu & the Island of Oahu" with 11 scenes, being very displayable. Nice fullpg. with 8 photos of: "The Gold Discoveries in the Klondike, Northwest Territory" with a one-third pg. photo of Juneau, Alaska. A full page has 9 illustrations of: "The Dedication of the Monument to…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 19, 1898  The front page has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called: "'Don't Shoot! You Might Hit the Old Veteran!'".Two full pgs. with 11 photos of 'With the Cuban Insurgents--La Esperanza'. There is a full page illustration called "St. Valentine's Day in New England".
The doublepage centerfold shows: "Washington's Last Birthday, February 22, 1799". There is a full page with photos on the "Effects of the Great Storm on Cape Ann, Massachusetts" and some…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 19, 1865  The front page includes prints of: "Emma, Queen Dowager of Hawaii" "Brevet Major-General Nathaniel A. Mills" and "Elisha Kingsland, Chief Engineer of the N.Y. Fire Department". Prints within include a full page: "The Electric Union" celebrating the union of England & America by telegraph; "College Regatta--Boat race between the Yale and Harvard Boys on Lake Quinsigamond" and has prints of crewmen Isaac Pierson, Rdmund Coffin, Wilbur Bacon, Edward…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 16, 1907   There is a front page illustration, " 'They'll Do' " by W. A. Rogers. There is an article called, "Hawaii's Lesson to Headstrong California" by William Inglis and also photos of "Four Celebrated Champions who will Compete for Honors at this Week's Dog Show" and "Louisville Under Water." There is also a map illustration of  "The Future of Rapid Transit in New York" and other advertisements of the day are included as well. See photos for full…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Get Out of the Way? I Guess Not!' " There are photos of "America First at Olympia" and American Laurels at Olympia." There is then a photo of "The Republican Battle Front" which is a photo of George R. Sheldon, William H. Taft, Frank R. Hitchcock, and Postmaster-General Meyer. Also in this issue are photos of "New York's Newest Bridge" and "A City that Was." There is a double…