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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1911
Page
9
Washington reports a brewing crisis as a worldwide beer shortage looms due to hop scarcity and rising costs. Brewers face unprecedented prices and potential supply cuts while plain beer could reach 10 cents a bottle. European crops suffer from a blue moth outbreak, influencing global prices and availability.
In a dramatic naval exchange off Hampton Roads Delaware misfired while targeting a vessel believed to be Texas. The Delaware opened fire leading to shells landing near the Obie and causing water damage to the dock area. The Texans returned fire with two additional salvoes as the action unfolded.
A proposal in a Texas county seeks to build shell roads using shell material rather than macadam. County officials including W. S. Connor and Colonel Stevett advocate a shell road program linked to a $500,000 county investment in shell roads.
An interview in the Liberal features Son of Senor Cetate, a monarchist, claiming King Manuel personally directs propaganda efforts. The piece notes various rulings and mentions millions in influence, with Cetate alleging a major royal fortune is pledged to promote monarchy.
Dozens of Philadelphia observers report a luminous aura surrounding a human body during experiments led by Dr Artie Vale. The team described a dark inner band near the torso, a bluish glow around the figure, and distinct light bands outlining the body as the vision intensified and stabilized under dimmed conditions.
Washington reports Col Anton stirs lawmakers with calls to advance uniform divorce legislation. The issue draws attention from senators and representatives amid tense debates on marriage and legitimacy, with Kanawa Senator Curtis voicing strong interest in standardizing divorce laws.
Fragmented OCR text shows a court proceeding with names like Patrick Medians and Abe related to a trial. The readable parts mention detention, a hearing, and possible sentencing or charges, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertainty about specifics or outcomes.
The readable text hints at a national concern over uniform laws and marriage rules. It mentions appointing a committee to determine the best way to establish nationwide uniform laws and references restrictions on marriage and related matters. The fragmentary language suggests a legislative or constitutional discussion rather than a completed action.
Stanford University reports a Brazilian scientific expedition describing encounters in the Amazon region. The account by Wo Me Mane notes twenty two foot crocodiles and giant butterflies, plus dense jungle and treacherous tributaries. The party, armed for protection, faced a dreary landscape with rare vegetation and strong river scents, returning to New York after a perilous trek.
In Pern on August 26 a German report notes that Krupp’s new rapid firing gun failed to meet expectations as proofs and trials showed unusually few hits. Engineers are refitting the design and expect a revised model within the year to satisfy military demands and rearm the Kaiser’s forces.
Army department leaders plan a post inspection tour with ten officials led by General Linnwood. The group will visit September events and participate in a forthcoming exposition while reviewing arms and defense measures at the post.
Tokio Aug 2 Prime Minister Katsura acknowledged defeat of his plan to build a mammoth battleship fleet by resigning and handing to the Emperor the resignations of his cabinet. Marquis Saionji to lead the party in the Lower House. ministerial changes include Foreign Affairs Interior War Navy and Agriculture ministers. The cabinet collapsed as funds and support waned, with consultations to proceed in the Diet.
Berlin report notes German bitterness over British and French pressure in the Morocco dispute. Premier Axquith warns Parliament of the seriousness of the situation and the risk of misreadings in Kaiser Wilhelm’s Moroccan policy. The article shows Kaiser Wilhelm with senior army officers.
The man known as Little Praying Andy Toth leaves Pittsburgh for New York to return to his Aunteta home and spend days with his 40 dollar monthly Carnegie allowance. Once doomed to die for a Watchman Quinn murder, his death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment after a real killer confessed on his deathbed. The two co-defendants died of tuberculosis while imprisoned.
In Absecon on Shere road a mother employed to punish two youths quarrelled with him and others nearby. She ordered discipline using a slipper and belt and struck both men after they fought and stumbled, applying the blows to their ears as they attempted to flee.
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