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Death of Kahaleaua, 1892.

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[Found under: “NU HOU HAWAII.”]

Kahaleaua has passed away at Hilo, Hawaii, after suffering a long illness and after more than 62 years of life, on the 11th of July, the mother of Mrs. A. E. Nawahi [Aima Emma Nawahi]. In front of her were her three daughters who saw her breath leave her. Not there was her favorite daughter who was here in Honolulu. Aloha to that mother who was gracious and welcoming to malihini of the land. O family in grief, please accept our sorrow, those who were lovingly welcomed by her and who now think of her.

(Kuokoa, 7/23/1892, p. 3)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XXXI, Helu 30, Aoao 3. Iulai 23, 1892.
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More on estate sale of Emma Aima Nawahi, 1936.

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Valued Relics Of Hawaiian Royalty Offered At Auction

Days of old Hawaii were brought to life yesterday morning when historical pieces of rare Hawaiian furniture, clothing, jewelry and ornaments belonging to the late Joseph K. Nawahi and the late Mrs. Emma A. Nawahi of Hilo were displayed and sold at auction at 1633 Nuuanu street. Valuable koa furniture, ancient leis made of feathers of extinct Island birds, tapas belonging to royalty and exquisite inlaid koa calabashes and cabinet articles were among the numerous varieties under the hammer. Continue reading →

Excerpts of “Strangling Hands…” appearing in the Hawaiian-Language Newspaper. 1897.

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NA LIMA KAKAUHA MALUNA O KA PUA-I O KEKAHI LAHUI.

[This article is taken from the famed “Strangling Hands upon a Nation’s Throat” article by Miriam Michelson, which appears in the San Francisco Call, 9/30/1897, pp. 1–3. The introductory paragraphs go:]

For the benefit of our readers, we are taking some ideas printed in the newspaper San Francisco Call, written by the pen of Miss Miriam Michelson, on the deck of the ship, Australia, on the 22nd of September.

Remember that this woman newspaper reporter was the woman reporter present at the meeting of the Patriotic League of Hilo held at the meeting house of the Salvation Army in Hilo Town, and this is what she reported: . . .

(Aloha Aina, 10/16/1897, pp. 6 & 7.)

NA LIMA KAKAUHA MALUNA O KA PUA-I O KEKAHI LAHUI.

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke III, Helu 42, Aoao 6. Okatoba 16, 1897.

Mai ka aoao eono mai.

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke III, Helu 42, Aoao 7. Okatoba 16, 1897.