26 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1909
Page
1
Deposed dictator Telaya seeks asylum aboard a Mexican warship after being allowed to steam out of Corinto harbor without interference by American warships. The incident follows tensions in the region as forces reposition themselves.
Zelaya, former Nicaraguan president, slipped from Corinto at night with armed guard aboard the Mexican gunboat Guerrero. U S ships watched as he headed to Lancina, amid reports Madriz will pursue reforms without resigning. Soldiers and crowds bid farewell as the Guerrero sailed.
President Madriz admits no funds in the treasury while Zelaya’s paper currency faces rejection as illegal tender. A 3000 man army prepares to advance toward Acoyouapa on the Rama to Lake Managua line. General Toledo seeks terms with revolutionists but will not surrender unconditionally. Leon shores Madriz, while Granada and Managua fear taxation without representation.
News from Corinto of President Zelaya’s departure and the murder charges against him generates varied emotion in official circles. Some favor pursuing the case under Secretary Knox’s note while others welcome his exit, citing asylum law and precedent like Nord Alexis. No protest was filed by American authorities, and Mexican commander aided Zelaya’s departure.
Mexico City December 25 Jose Santos Zelaya private citizen granted asylum aboard the Mexican warship General Guerrero. Officials said they anticipate no objections from the United States and could not confirm Zelaya’s final destination. The ministers noted Zelaya has the right to request asylum and may travel to any foreign port or land in Mexico City as a private citizen.
Rev. Wather Edward Wiesner rector of St Josephs church was assaulted entering the chapel for mass by a drunken man. The priest sustained painful injuries and the assailant fled.
Oklahoma City reports six deaths and four serious accidents during yuletide, including killings by white men, a tram fatality near Okemah, a murder in Ardmore, a freezing death near Tussey, and related violence across several counties. A Durant banker lost a forearm to a firecracker. a Sulphur boy suffered a broken leg. Washington discusses Syrians naturalization rights and Syrian contributions.
Three miners burned to death in a house near Harrison Virginia. Two other men who boarded there are missing. Police pursue a clue that the blaze started after a Christmas celebration by a man who had been ejected from the party.
Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain endures the death of his daughter Jean in Redding Conn and directs body removal to Elmira. The casket leaves Stormfield this evening for the 7 PM train to New York with close friends and household staff aboard.
Shawnee Oklahoma December 25 workers at the Rock Island railroad shops report several men still missing after yesterday’s engine explosion but have no names awaiting official count of about 600 employed nearby. Morgue lists Robert Kerr and John Johns. an unidentified boy death hoax was revealed as false Albert Cook reported missing yesterday is alive and uninjured guard company remains on duty.
Dr Kirrep alleges the United Syrian Society of New York raised over 16000 dollars via Arabic language campaigns to assist Syrians in obtaining U S citizenship. He has begun steps to have the money returned amid the dispute over the fundraising.
Pittsburg incident leaves many crushed as an interurban rear-ends another car two miles from Mount Pleasant. Several injuries involve foreigners with four perhaps dead. Highland Light Massachusetts reports Cuba and Central America scenes via wireless telegraph linking Key West Colon to the cruiser Des Moines in Nicaraguan waters.
Brussels report in The Twentieth Century claims an authoritative source confirms King Leopold’s deathbed marriage and notes Baroness Vaughan received Holy Communion days earlier. The piece emphasizes the religious nature of the events and cites a government organ as source.
Ora Galloway told police he had been ill and that a headache medicine given by his wife the night before caused a lapse of reason. He claimed he cannot recall shooting his wife, who was 30, leaving two young sons, ages 2 and 5, and he is jailed awaiting further action.
Denver reports a chance telephone call reunites Charles Harrison of Colorado with his brother John W. Harrison of Wyoming after two decades apart. Each revealed later life success as a mining prospector and Union Pacific construction engineer, ending with plans for a reunion.
In Madison New Jersey Dee 215 oxygen was used in an attempt to prolong the life of Afamiltean Twombly brother in law of William Vanderbilt. Little hope is held for recovery due to critical heart trouble with uncertain prospects.
In Washington Indiana a riot at the General Baptist church left Willie Ellis and Ed Heron seriously injured by bricks. Several women and children escaped through windows as officers discharged four rioters. Women protected children by tossing them out windows.
Omaha Tec 21 Dr Leonard J Schneider a dentist died today of polye mylitis a strange spinal disease puzzling local physicians.
The Mayflower with Secretary of War Dickinson and party was reported by wireless about 400 miles from San Juan en route to Porto Rico. The crew and passengers were rescued by companions after an in-house mishap. As far as known, no one was hurt. The vessel is expected to arrive in San Juan Monday morning.
Miss Myr Hicks, one of three women mail carriers in the United States, was fatally injured today by a train in Spartanburg, D C. The accident occurred on December 25 as she performed her postal duties.
William J. Bryan, en route to Cuba and South America, pauses in Fort Lauderdale to inspect state drainage efforts. He will reach Miami this afternoon for a brief visit before continuing his journey.
Morning Journal dispatch reports optimism from Governor Eberhart on an early resolution to railroad strike woes. He cites progress toward reinstatement talks with switchmen and aims for a Chicago conference reference. Chicago conference resumes Monday with union leaders and western railroad reps.
The Salvation Army distributed meals to about 25 000 poor in New York while also providing gifts for roughly 3 000 destitute children. The effort aimed to ease hardship during hardship season.
A New York Christmas brings a heavy snowstorm and widespread charity with over 100000 meals for the poor. The Salvation Army served 26000 at Grand Central Palace and a Christmas tree with gifts for thousands. Big Tim Sullivan organized a special dinner, while 1000 sailors from the battleship squadron dined near Riverside Drive.
Morning Journal reports federal revenue officials prepare tax forms for Colorado New Mexico and Arizona corporations under the new tax law. Returns due by January 1 with penalties after three months if unfiled. Agents from across the state audit records and prepare blanks showing paid up stock, gross income, dividends, depreciation, net income and taxes.
In Halifax the Bank of Commerce faced a close call as a blaze swept the business district. Several shops were reported in flames as firefighters battled the rapid outbreak amid chaos.
Reports from San Sebastian say the great storm caused incalculable damage across Spain and Portugal. Railroad links to Portugal are cut except through the Medina Campus route opened recently. Twenty villages in Leon province have been inundated.
A northeast gale dumped over five inches of snow across Greater New York. Daytime traffic stalled streetcars and trains, disrupting telephone and telegraph lines in New York Pennsylvania and Maryland. Only 13 pedestrians moved between 26th and 42nd streets in 36 minutes.
A grand pine tree in Pasadena is described as the world's tallest tree used as a Christmas centerpiece on Mount Wilson. Visitors decorate its snow mantle with tinsel and trimmings while gifts are stacked nearby. Mountaineers climb to adorn branches as dancing and music mark the celebration.
In Shelburn Indiana two Hungarian miners were killed by a passenger train on the Vanceville and Terre Haute line near here early today during a blinding snowstorm.
Dispatches report the Cintra stranded in the Duero river with two officers and four sailors saved while the captain and rest of the crew are feared drowned. The Nestor lies on rocks at the Duero river entrance and the Gascon, Ellida, and Hullusa are aground near the harbor entrance.
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