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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
6
King Leopold of Helgia dies late morning at age thirty two. He is succeeded by heir apparent Prince Atlert, Count of Flinders, a nephew of Leopold. Philippe and Marie are cited as the royal couple, with Leopold having three children and unclear succession details.
Washington reports that news of Nicaragua President Zelaya resignation was sent to the Nicaraguan Senate and received at the state department. The move is welcomed with gratification, but it will not spare him government accountability before the United States.
Washington December 16. The home committee on elections endorsed moving inauguration day from March 4 to the last Thursday in April. The committee appears leaning toward the proposal and seems to favor war.
A chaotic inquest in Pearl City details a fatal traffic accident involving Miss Smith of Boston and Miss Hegemann, with witnesses describing a late night collision near a culvert. Medical examiner Dr Hodgins notes skull fracture and facial injuries as the cause, while testimony critiques road danger and lighting. The inquest adjourned after testimony at dawn.
The Sa Serra plans an excursion voyage with possible trips to the Hawaiian Islands. The Alameda may operate between the inland ports and coast until the Serra finishes its excursion business. Decisions depend on passenger bookings and freight demand, with profit motives shaping continued service.
Weekly price reductions on Starr Piano shown in Thayer Piano Store window begin October 1st. A 4% note Coellilan Player is advertised as a Christmas gift option for shoppers seeking a popular piano. Meanwhile the British steamer Bwantey, carrying 800 Portuguese immigrants from the Azores to Honolulu, was diverted for New Zealand ports yesterday.
The Nourmahil, a palatial private yacht of John Jacob Astor and his son Vincent, was feared lost after a Caribbean hurricane cut cable links. It later surfaced near Port Antonio as rumors swirled about Astor’s divorce filing, while the vessel’s luxury and fireboats drew public interest amid the broader news.
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