Madriz Congress Elects Zelaya Head of Government
Zelaya-led Congress in Madriz dominates politics as he is elected new head of government. The move consolidates power and sets policy direction for the country.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
1
Madriz Elected Nicaragua President Amid Turbulent Session
Dr Jose Madriz, former judge of the Central American Court of Justice, was elected Nicaragua president by unanimous Congress vote in Managua. He pledged harmony, free elections, and equal opportunities while Zelaya wields influence and Estrada's rebels threaten Rama as forward moves begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Jose Madrig
Central American Court of Justice
Cartago
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Congress
Madriz
Dr. Madriz
Paniagua Prago
United States
Cardenas
Costa Rica
Uclaya
Estrada
Rama
MISS MORGAN AND MRS BELMONT ENLIST FOR STRIKE LEADERSHIP
Miss Anne Morgan and Mrs. O H Belmont join the 40 000 girl shirt waists makers strikers in New York directing aid and legal defense for arrested pickets. They will organize watchers near shops to report arrests and testify in court for the pickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Shirt Wars
Makery
Miss Morgan
Dallas Auto Expert Kills Woman Then Fatally Shoots Self
In Fort Worth a Dallas automobile expert, Robert Williams, shot and killed Mrs. Nancy Cook at a rooming house after she refused his proposal. He then shot himself in the head and died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Robert Williams
Dallas
Nancy Cook
Democrats Oppose Panama Bill Over Powers Granted
Democratic members of the House committee plan a minority report opposing the Mann bill for reorganizing the Panama Canal Zone government. They argue a single director general would hold absolute executive, legislative, judicial and military power, undermining representative government and paving the way for tyrannical justice with a single judge and limited appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mann
Panama Canal Zone
House Committee On
House
Richardson
Alabama
Bartlett
Georgia
Peters
Massachusetts
Ordor
Panama
Bradley loses interest in doctor, report notes
A report states Bradley has lost all interest in Dr. Bradley, citing a shift in attitude toward medical care and ongoing dissatisfaction with treatment. No additional details are provided.
Trus! 10 AM Barges Mobilize North Pole Steel Lines
The Trus fleet at 10 am engages barges in a steel corridor from Cook and North Pole to southern cities. The move establishes new shipping lines and coordinates with Big Steel Corporation to extend regional trade.
Peary Not Surprised by Copenhagen Verdict
Sir Robert Peary expresses no surprise at the Copenhagen University verdict and notes the doctor may submit further statement later. The close circle of Cook’s supporters remains occupied with the outcome and possible subsequent actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Mr. Bradley
Cook
Charles Wake
Water Rate Forces Rail-By-Barge Push by Steel Co
Independent pipe makers along the Atlantic coast push US Steel from the Louisiana Texas market by low water rates. The company plans to spend $500000 to contest the trade, testing river barges from Pittsburgh to New Orleans and Galveston to cut rail costs. The move follows a big Texas 101 Ranch pipe contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Atlantic
United States Steel Corporation
Louisiana
Texas
South
Southwest
Atlantic Coast
Baltimore
Ohio
Mississippi
Oklahoma
New Orleans
Galveston
Tex
Steel Corporation
101 Ranch
Reading Iron Company
Tide Water
Taft Faces Ballinger Pinchot Split in Senate Clash
Washington reports President Taft wary of reopening the Ballinger Pinchot dispute while urging a speedy inquiry. Roosevelt conservation lines divide Republicans with Aldrich Hale followers backing Ballinger opponents and Pinchot supporters claiming innocence amid Glavis magazine editorials. Taft seeks to avoid roiling the Roosevelt coalition as Ballinger and Pinchot defend their positions and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchot
Glavis
Ballinger
Forester Price
Shaw
Forest Service
Appointments Made In North Louisiana AME Conference
The North Louisiana conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church ended with Bishop E W Lampton urging peace and friendship with Southern whites. He assigned ministers to districts including Monroe and Rayville spelling out duties for A Thomas and S E Walker among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delhi
North Louisiana
African Methodist Episcopal Church
E. W. Lampton
Monroe
A. Thomas
James Simpkin
Bonita
J. H. Holloway
Jones
P. W. Williams
Archibald
H. Johnson
Rayville
Jackson
Charlieville
J. I. Lee
BE. FE. Mathews
St. Mary
A. Coleman
Gilbert
Mangham
H. Jackson
Bastrop
M. Jones
Baskin
A. Haggard
Dunn
J. H. White
Girard
S .E. Walker
King Albert Alt 10 Be a Reformer
A Paris wired dispatch describes King Albert of Belgium as a humanitarian ruler aimed at reform. He is viewed as strong willed with practical common sense and a focus on building a large well equipped commercial state, contrasting Leopold’s global influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Albert Alt
Leopold
Livingstone
Stanley
Cameron
Africa
M. Clemenceau
King Albert
Prince Albert
Belgium
Congo
Albert
Cook’s Pole Claim Faces Scrutiny Over Proof
The report states no conclusive evidence was submitted proving that Cook reached the North Pole, casting doubt on the explorer’s claimed achievement.
Copenhagen University Rejects Cook North Pole Claim
The University of Copenhagen finds Dr. Cook's papers fail to prove his claim of reaching the North Pole. A committee chaired by Prof. Stromgren reported to the consistory that Cook's notebooks show no original calculations, only attributed results, rendering his assertion unproven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joan R. Bradley
Dr. Cook
Arctic
University of Copenhagen
North Pole
Cook
Stromgren
University
New York Herald
Pole
Krauss Fights Flynn in 12 Rounds at Boston
Boxing card reports Frank Krauss meets Porky Flynn in a 12 round bout in Boston while Mike Twin Sullivan challenges Jack Carrig over 10 rounds in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Krauss
Porky” Flynn
Boston
Mike
Twin
Sullivan
Jack Carrig
Pittsburg
Mental Presents Christmas Tree With No Material Gifts
The Church of Applied Thought hosts a Christmas tree event in Huntington Chambers Boston where only mental and spiritual gifts are offered. Rev Anna B Davis leads services as candles light the tree and decorative light trails form on the floor. A bazaar by the Ladies Aid at the Union Bank building on DeSiard Street offers dinners, oysters, and handmade items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Church of Applied Thought
Huntington Chambers
Anna B. Davis
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
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Presiden
Zel
Aya
Trada
Vasquez
General Estrada
Luis Mona
Gonzales
Zelayans
Ferros Diaz
Alfredo Diaz
Chamorro
Matuti
Mona
Miss Morgan and
Mrs. Belmont
Anne
O. H. P. BelmOnt
Bradley l Diobuaied
Cook and
BIG Steel Corporation
Peary
Ness
Verdict
Copenhagen
Southern Points—High Railroad
Cosy
Taft Otop
Taft
Senate
Gravis
Roosevelt
Paris
The
Uni
Ouachita-Monroe Gun and Bicycle Co
Brice
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