Victory for Gen Estrava in Engagement
Gen Estrava leads forces to a decisive engagement yielding a clear victory. Command reports sustained gains and strategic footholds as units secure objectives and advance toward subsequent operations.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
1
General Estrada Wins Major Victory Near Rama
General Estrada’s government forces broke out from Rama and defeated Zelaya’s troops. About six hundred men were killed or wounded on both sides, with nineteen hundred Zelaya soldiers surrendering, including commander Gonzalez. One hundred wounded and one hundred prisoners were reported. two Americans among the dead. Commander Shipley sent Des Moines surgeons to aid the wounded. The Zelayan position at Recreau is described as strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tada
Ama
Sdes
Zelaya
En. Gonzales
Estrada
Rama
Shipley
Des Moines
Ene
State Department
Consul Moffatt
Colon
Battle at Rama ends in revolutionary victory in Honduras
Washington reports Gen eral Estrada’s forces rout Zelaya troops at Rama after hours of combat. A renewed battle is expected as Estrada aims to compel unconditional surrender, with U S and consular cables noting partial routs of Zelaya forces and strong morale effects for the revolutionists. The status of the Maritime Canal Company is also discussed as Nicaragua seizes assets and U S seeks a settlement before new government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
dZelaya
Estrada
Rama
Theadvices
State Department
Thomas Moffatt
United States
Bluefields
Peetaya
Castrillo
Diaz
Ington
Nicaragua
Maritime Canal Company of
Congress
Panama Canal
Maritime Canal Company
Canal Company
Wells Fargo stockholders approve large capital increase
At a special meeting stockholders of Wells Fargo & Company approve raising capital from 8 million to 24 million dollars. A new 16 million issue will be offered with a $300 a share stock dividend paid from earnings. Two new shares per old share issued at par, plus $1000 cash per holder, creating one of the richest profit distributions in American finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Otto T. Barnard
Ballinger
Central America
Wells-Fargo & Company, Express Company
Judge Boarman Heads to Shreveport for Holidays
New Orleans December 21 Judge Alec Boarman of the Federal Court left for Shreveport to spend the Christmas holidays. The mandamus proceeding against him in the Adley case is set for January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boarman
Shreveport
New Orleans
Alec Boarman
Federal Court
Three Burned or Grip Children Perish in House Fire
A house fire claimed the lives of three children who were inside the dwelling when flames broke out. Nearby residents attempted to assist but were unable to rescue the youngsters, and the blaze is under investigation by local authorities.
Thirty Three Arrests Spark Night of Violence in Mag Nolita
Desperate race clash erupts in Mag Nolita Alabama, police report thirty three arrests after a deadly stand off. Officials say the confrontation ended without further casualties though injuries were reported among participants and bystanders.
Three tragedies and a court case bridge a restless era
Three Williamson children die in a Delaware County fire as parents fail to rescue them. In Alabama soldiers and deputies guard Magnolia amid fears of white attack after negroes reportedly plan violence. In Indianapolis the brain of millionaire George Rhodius is examined for sanity to guide his fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Ohio
Jasper Williamson
Algernon Lewis
Magnolia
Grant
Selma
Indianapolis
Ind
George Rhodius
Rhodius
Elmer Dare
Louisville
Meredith 9 The Chairman Now
Baton Rouge December 21 1909 Railroad Commission adjourned to meet again late January 1910 marking the end of ten years since organization in 1898. J J Meredith unanimously chosen to succeed De Fuentes as chairman after his resignation the commission has expanded from about two thousand to five thousand miles of railroad under its jurisdiction. Meredith elected from the Third district in 1908 has devoted his time to commission affairs and knows Louisiana transportation conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Railroad Commission
L. de Fuentes
First Railroad Commission
de Fuentes
Louisiana
J. J. Meredith
Meredith
Third Railroad Commission
W. L. Foster
Shreveport
Botrage of Annual Report Sublected by Inter State Congress
A historical note reports an annual report subjected by an inter state congress. The fragment hints at political oversight or parliamentary procedure affecting the document. No further concrete names or dates are readable in the excerpt.
Inter-State Commerce Commission Pushes Rate Powers
The twenty third annual ICC report urges amendments to curb rate advances harming shippers. It supports valuing physical railroad assets and granting the ICC authority to suspend rate changes pending investigation. It notes Taft’s pending special message and signals a need to defend rates in court while extending oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Congress
Taft
Commission
Bomb Explodes in Lodging House in St Petersburg
A bomb exploded at a terrorist lodging house in St Petersburg tonight. Two people were killed and police captured a man fleeing the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Magnolia Race Riot Suppressed After Armed Patrols
State troops and deputies patrolled Magnolia Alabama as 33 black ring leaders were corraled in a stockade. Merchants and residents guarded white homes after the burning of Clint Montgomery, one of four black desperadoes brothers, to quell threats of revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Ala
Clint Montgomery
Baroness Vaughan Quietly Leaves Belgium After King’s Death
Brussels reports Baroness Vaughan departs Belgium under government pressure. Queen Caroline’s image and rumors swirl as Princess Louise arrives to claim royal duties. Funeral arrangements proceed while Albert to be crowned with ceremony in Brussels Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Vaughan
Leopold
Belgium
France
Caroline
Italy
Baroness Vaughan
Prince Albert
Louise
Chateau Belvedere
Chamber of Deputies
Albert
Warriner Sentenced to Six Years for Embezzlement
Charles J. Warriner, former treasurer of the Big Four Railroad, pleaded guilty to embezzlement in the Common Pleas Court and was sentenced to six years in the Ohio penitentiary. The ruling was announced in Cincinnati on December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, C
Charles J. Warriner
Big Four Railroad
Common Pleas Court
Ohio
Rail Company Sued for Fifty Thousand Damages in Death Case
E. L. Brien as administrator of William L. Harrison sues the V. S. & P. Railroad Co. in Monroe Louisiana for 50 900 damages over the death of conductor Harrison. The complaint says ice and sleet on a long depot plank created danger unknown to the decedent. he fell on the platform and, as the train moved, one or both of his legs were severed by a wheel, causing his death. The suit is brought for the benefit of Mrs. A E Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
A. E. Harrison
Forest, McLaurin, Armistead & Brie
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Estrava
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General Estrada
Ing Zelaya
Washington City
Dr. Castrillo
Adley
Nolita
Riage
Montgomery, Ala
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J.F. Carter
Linden
Clinton Montgomery
Railroad Commission Elect
Mr. de Fuentes
Organi
Zation of the Commission
Transporta
Tion
Sion
Warriner
S. & P. Railroad Company
E. L. Brien
Wil
Liaml. Harrison
Circuit
Dama
Ges
Harrison
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