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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
6
In Bluefields on December 21 revolutionists led by General Estrada routed Zelaya's forces near Rama. The retreating troops are pursued as Estrada's forces claim victory along an eight mile front and have captured Recreo, Vasquez's strongest position.
Washington reports via consul Thomas Moffat that Estrada forces defeated Zelaya troops at Tatumbla and Recreo near Rama after hours of heavy fighting. Zelaya casualties include many killed with 190 wounded and 150 taken prisoner. Estrada aims to renew attack and force surrender.
The latest in Paris evening wraps and coats featured on the colored fashion page. Next Sunday's Post highlights new silhouettes and fabrics to watch for in seasonal wardrobes.
Washington dispatch says both R. A. Ballinger and Gifford Pinchot face Senate led investigations. Partisan support from both sides promises a lively inquiry, as Taft shifts stance and Congress moves to lift the lid on the estrangement in the administration.
Investigation into Alaska coal land frauds traces English and Cunningham syndicates, Ballinger and Taft fallout, and the Glavis dispute. The McClure publication outlines coal deposits valued at 1.5 billion and the sequence from 1901 to 1909, detailing law changes, audits, and internecine clashes within the Interior Department.
The article praises Carmen as Bizet’s enduring masterpiece, detailing the plot from Carmen the cigarette girl through Don Jose and Escamillo, with Micaela’s steadfast love. It highlights vivid melodies, bold innovations, and the opera’s lasting vitality across four acts in Seville, inn, smugglers haunts, and the bullring.
Workers found W. B. Rogers lying between the third and running rails after a jump under a tunnel car. Medical examiner and undertaker details placed age about 2? height 5 feet 7 inches and weight 140 pounds. Percival Roberts confirmed Rogers’ identity and described ties to J. A. Strickland of 41 New Street.
Congress adjourned today until January 4. In the Senate, initial steps were taken toward a probe of the Ballinger Pinchot dispute. The House was in session about ten minutes with Mann reporting a white slave traffic suppression bill and Richardson filing a minority Panama government reorganization report.
Marcus M Merritt Dr Edward S Johnson and Ernest H Johnson quit the Chelsea Health Board amid disputes over office conduct and cow keeping within city limits. The Board of Control accepted the resignations and a new three member board led by Dr George B Fenwick was sworn in replacing them.
George Copeland, pianist, and Mrs Graves, soprano, performed Debussy pieces in Chickering Hall last night. The program, largely the same as last season, featured distinctive songs and representative piano works by the French composer, whose unique beauty in nature continues to surprise.
A 15 year old boy named Roy Ash from North Weymouth stood in Superior Court with three co defendants before Judge Wait to hear sentence for participating in the robbery of a 78 year old man. He received five and a half years in the Massachusetts reformatory as a revolver was involved and the act described as bold.
Edward J. Stafford, 20, drew seven to ten years in State prison. Herbert Cassavant, 16, four to six years. John Barrett, 16, an indefinite term in reformatory. They aided in a robbery at Edward Randall on Tremont Street on November 22, while the 78 year old proprietor watched about $300 in stock.
Peter McDonald aged 65 was struck by a runaway horse at Front Street and Warren Avenue Charlestown and died later at Relief Hospital. He worked for the street department as a street sweeper and was preparing to start his shift when the accident occurred. The horse belonged to Hubbion & Co Forest Hills Express.
The Post presents eleven fresh drapery patterns in a descriptive feature by a seasoned house decorator. Expert tips cover fabric choices, color coordination, and window styling to brighten homes for spring.
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