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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
14
Zelaya issues a manifesto from Managua on December 22 explaining his resignation was to spare Nicaragua from humiliation and looming outrages by a powerful foreign nation now set to influence Nicaragua’s destiny.
Zelaya defends Nicaragua’s sovereignty against US tutelage and Knox’s note. He cites letters from John Gardner Coolidge and claims of lawful executions of Cannon and Grace. Rumors of Honduran refugee forces in Guatemala threaten invasion of Honduras at Ocetepeque. General Gonzales reports victory over revolutionists after a noon battle, with losses on both sides and prolonged defense at Rama.
General Estrada defeats government troops near Rama with heavy losses on both sides. About 600 killed or wounded and 1900 Zelaya troops surrender led by General Gonzales. Two Americans reported killed. Surgeons from Des Moines arrive to treat the wounded after the battle outside Bluefields.
Jemima Mooreside, a servant at Lester Thayer’s 105 Green Street, was found dead on her bedroom floor this morning by her mistress who went to check on her. Medical Examiner Pearly ruled death from a cerebral hemorrhage. She had worked for the Thayers about three weeks.
A Boston rally scene reports 1000 attendees at Storrow events with interruptions. Congressman Kelcher faced boos and hisses as police warned to restore order. Storrow addressed crowds in multiple wards, emphasizing labor, pensions, and city contracting reforms amid ongoing derision.
Mr. Storrow says Fitzgerald's published letter claiming to quote Eugene N. Foss is already covered by his previous statements. He notes his long tenure as director of the United States Smelting Refining and Mining Company and defends his honesty and good faith in all related transactions.
William Lamb Lockwood known as Billy Lockwood was buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery yesterday after covering the waterfront for Boston dailies years ago.
Additional charges may be filed against ex judge Darius L. V. Moffett of Dorchester once a Massachusetts attorney general candidate. Police seek him on a forged mortgage for 5000 dollars on the Boston Safe Deposit Trust Company. Rumors describe his methods in handling firm accounts as investigations unfold.
Over ten years Moffett served as counsel to the Massachusetts Manufacturers and Bottlers Co and acted as treasurer. Accused of arranging a mortgage on a Lamartine street building and paying himself 5000, he vanished after Pinkertons traced him from Boston to Houston where he reportedly operates a pig farm.
The Cannonball express from Boston was due at 9 15 tonight in Ashland New Hampshire but stalled for over three hours in the woods between Ashland and Meredith when the engine broke down.
The Cannonball express traveling to Woods ville N H faced a heavy snowstorm with a fierce wind. Passengers suffered extreme cold, some walking to Winona before giving up, and a three hour communications blackout followed by makeshift repairs and a late engine return to Plymouth.
Fire at the old Leominster town hall at West and Church streets destroyed the three story brick structure and its clock tower while the upstairs opera house of 1200 seats survived. Investigators cited spontaneous combustion or rats and matches as possible causes though the blaze was already well advanced when found.
Commander Peary hinted at plans for a South Pole expedition following his North Pole success. At a New England Society banquet in New York he suggested leveraging perfected methods and personnel to the South Pole with the Stars and Stripes possibly waving at both ends of the earth. Some diners interpreted his remarks as a personal intent to join the voyage.
Two richly gowned women were arrested for larceny of a mink cape valued at 375 dollars from a downtown department store. Lizzie Williams, 35, and Rose Amas, 19, both of New York City, were taken to police headquarters after the incident.
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