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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1909
Page
1
A fragmented report details alleged poisoning linked to the estate of Charles Montage, with multiple named individuals noted in a convoluted narration. The piece recounts funeral arrangements, police action, and a downtown incident where witnesses describe ingesting a toxic drink and its effects, including a suspect being investigated for potential criminal involvement.
A disputed payment case arises as the Makee crew alleges nonpayment by Captain Gulin and other officers after a voyage to Honolulu from Kukuihaele. Crew members claim offers and wages of $1.50 per day were promised but not delivered, leading to police or court involvement. Captain Miller and Khon Low reportedly declined to settle, prompting appeals to Sheriff Jarrett. A separate note records T. Turner fined 100 in Pee Wee Court for selling a Myer without a license.
A garbled message questions personal injury safety and urges attention to potential accidents. It references hearing about injuries and asks what security is in place to protect the public, indicating a plea for awareness rather than a report of a specific incident.
A brief notice regarding accident policy terms from a general insurer. The item mentions policy type, coverage scope, and the issuing company. It indicates standard details like date and policy line but lacks specifics on beneficiaries or amounts.
Attorney General Wickersham asserts the Secretary of the Navy may assign a surgeon to command a hospital ship. The question arose during the Atlantic fleet cruise and was referred to the Attorney General for opinion. The ruling clarifies naval authority over hospital ship command.
Officials plan to fill a vacant county supervisor seat after the resignation of Coke. The board of supervisors meets Wednesday to announce the appointment process and the candidate likely to fill the role. The period for nominations and the timeline for the new appointee’s service will be clarified at the session.
New York October 4 Wilburl Wright piloted a remarkable flight near Grant's tomb circling warships and cruising over the river for about twenty miles before landing. The weather was perfect and the day yielded one of the best demonstrations seen near the city.
Governor Gillett met President Taft at an early hour in Redding California and welcomed him to the state. Taft proceeded to a public reception to be held in the capitol building this evening.
New York October fourth a formal ceremony occurred on the battleship Minnesota as a ten thousand dollar silver service from Minnesota and a color stand presented by the state were formally accepted aboard the ship by officials and crew.
SABASTOPOL Oct 4 The government has decided that the battleships Texas and Thetis are to be broken up for sale and scrapped.
WINNIPEG October 4 Forest fires in the Alberta district have destroyed two million dollars worth of forest. The blazes spread rapidly, causing widespread damage to timber and giving concern to local industries and officials.
Amoy records seventy deaths from bubonic plague and fifty four from cholera in the last fortnight. The steamship to Honolulu is expected to relieve congestion here and San Francisco by Thursday afternoon. Passengers face delays and limited space as vessels sail for Honolulu and San Francisco.
Albert Pulitzer, once a New York newspaper man, died by poison and pistol in Vienna. Born in Mumgary, he came to the United States early, worked for Staats Volting and Morning Journal, later sold to Hearst, and left active work in 1895 due to ill health. Meanwhile Waikiki Beach was crowded with evening crowds and surfboarding in full swing.
A meeting held this afternoon to elect a member to the stock exchange board resulted in William Po Roth being named. Any disputes over membership changes were reportedly resolved during the session.
Governor Frear plans a private conference at the capitol tomorrow afternoon with invited leaders including the Delegate to Congress, the President of the Senate, and House members. The aim is to discuss amendments to the Organic Act and other matters of Washington concern, to be handled in a closed session.
An inquest on the Fort Ruger deaths of Mannely and Hookaca returned an accidental death verdict. The jury credited the heroic efforts to save the car after it ran away, noting both men died while attempting to safeguard Uncle Sam property.
A fragmented court decision challenges Lloyd in a high profile legal fight. Justice Hartwell and Deputy Attorneys discuss proceedings while a key motion faces review and potential redirects on the Lloyd matter, with further details teased to continue on Page 6.
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