Zelaya Funds Linked to American Press Campaign
Washington reports state Zelaya of Nicaragua used his private fortune to back the Madrid faction. An agent in New York, unnamed by the department, is said to subsidize two U.S. newspapers to rehabilitate Zelaya’s image. Waldermar Bille, a New Orleans native, is alleged press handler with funds, and Me dinz is described as effectively held as a hostage to shield Zelaya.
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Washington
State Department
Telaya
Nicaragua
Madrid
Zelaya
New York
Zelaya-Madriz
Brussels
Waldemar Bille
Bille
New Orleans
Managua
American Bank
Honduras
General Altschul
Maériz
President Zelaya
Belgium
Grace
Cannon
Madriz
the Tribune
Conflicting Reports Cloud Nicaragua Situation
Washington officials are perplexed by divergent cables from Managua and Bluefields on Nicaraguan conflict. Consul Moffat cites Estrada victory at Pearl Lagoon and prisoner tallies, while Consul Olivares claims Madriz win at Nandaime and Tala vera death. Venus bombardment at Prinzapulca and a 2,000,000 peso forced loan are noted with limited protest from foreign interests.
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Washington
State Department
Nicaragua
Thomas P. Moffat
United States
Bluefields
Estrada
Managua
Madriz
Mr. Moffat
Duran
Pearl Lagoon
Olivares
Nandaine
General Talavera
Venus
Prinzapulca
Moffat
Gilmer
Granada
Leon
Pittman Well Treated By Bluefields Prison Authorities
William P. Pittman the Boston engineer captured by President Madriz’s forces at Bluefields is receiving prisoner of war treatment at Bluefields Bluff. American naval officers report daily contact and expect no trial until after the war. Madriz’s forces hold him under advisement as to removal. In a Pearl Lagoon clash General Duran’s troops captured 100 rifles a heavy gun and 200000 rounds of ammunition. The fate of the custom house expedition remains undecided.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
William P. Pittman
Boston
Madriz
Bluefields Bluff
Pittman
Aiadriz
Madrid
Pearl Lagoon
Duran
Custom House
Sightseeing auto dispute reaches Supreme Court in New York
Public cab driver William Thiel asked Justice Page for a writ of mandamus to force Police Commissioner Baker to remove a sight-seeing automobile run by William P. Siler and William Wrenn from all public stands, especially stand No 11 at Madison Square. The court reserved its decision.
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Justice Page
Supreme Court
William Thiel
Baker
Madison Square
William P. Siler
William Wrenn
Postal Telegraph Deal Foresees Wire Sharing
St Louis June 29 negotiations pending between the Postal Telegraph Cable Company and the Kinloch Telephone Company foresee an arrangement to use each other's wires similar to Western Union and the Bell system. There will be no stock alliance. the American Telegraph and Telephone Company controls Western Union and the Bell company.
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Tribune
St. Louis
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Kinloch Telephone Company
Western Union
Bell Company
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
McKenna Appointed Third Deputy Commissioner of Charities
William J. McKenna a Tammany man from The Bronx is named Third Deputy Commissioner of Charities to fill a legislated vacancy. Salary set at $6,000 annually. McKenna has worked in the Coroners, finance and Registrar offices and was slated to replace Daniel C. Potter.
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William J. McKenna
Bronx
Charities
McKenna
Coroners
Finance
Register
Daniel C. Potter
Browne Jury Disagrees in Bribery Case Trial
Chicago June 2 A mistrial in the Browne bribery case over Lorimer's Senate vote prompted State's Attorney Wayman to accuse jurors of being packed. The jury was out 115 hours with 24 ballots, eight for conviction and four for acquittal at the end. Four jurors stood for innocence, citing weak or circumstantial evidence and alleging witness dishonesty. Browne, a Democratic leader in Springfield, faced bribery charges with White as key witness and other lawmakers named in payment claims.
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Chicago
Lee O'Neil Browne
William Lorimer
United States Senate
Wayman
Criminal Court
White
Beckemeyer
Link
Charles Spare
William R. Lowe
William H. Hennessy
Walter J. Hermanson
Adolph Leutgert
McSurely
Representative White
William H. Hennessey
Browne
Lee O'Neill Browne
House of Representatives
Springfield
Charles A. White
United States
H. A. ©. Heckemeyer
Michael 8
Printer His Own Attorney Defends Wife's Divorce
Jacob Levine told Justice Page in the Supreme Court he was too poor to hire an attorney. He acted as his own lawyer while his wife pursued a divorce. Justice Page awarded Mrs Levine alimony of a week and $60 in counsel fees.
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Jacob Levine
Justice Page
Supreme Court
Levine
MORE DENOUNCE PARADE FOR GUARD ON JULY 4
Two former national guard members oppose the midday Fourth parade for heat hardship and unjustified disruption of holiday plans. Justice Bischoff warns a noon march is improper, while George E. Conley argues guardsmen deserve a holiday. The Bronx parade is off, replaced by a military review in Van Courtlandt Park. Independence Day fund drive reaches 6401 dollars.
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National Guard
Justice Bischoff
Supreme Court
George E. Conley
9Th Regiment
Old Guard
Conley
National Guardsmen
Bronx
Walter B. Hotchkin
224 Regiment, Engineers
Cyrus C. Miller
van Courtlandt Park
James S. Cushman
Guardsman A Real Fighter to the Editor of The Tribune
Guardsman writes to defend the national guard's role under the Dick bill noting its progress toward a professional, well trained force. He highlights unpaid drills, officers schools, and commitment despite lost summer holidays and recruiting impacts. New York, June 28, 1910.
Great Night Celebration in June 1910 Letter
Charles R Steele of New York argues Fourth of July should be a holiday for all. He opposes a national guard parade and suggests families celebrate at home with safe fireworks and balloons to create a grand spectacle at night.
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the Tribune
New York City
Charles R. Steele
New York
Mayor unsure on national guard parade plan
A city note questions the mayor’s July 4 parade order for the national guard. It warns many guardsmen could be absent by leaving Saturday and not returning until Monday night or Tuesday morning, suggesting the order lacks clear purpose.
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the Tribune
National Guard
Out of town remark sparks mock drill idea from ex-guardsman
An ex-guardsman suggests the Mayor dress the entire office as soldiers and have them march on foot as a practical object lesson for absence. The proposal envisions the Mayor leading the drill, creating a vivid civic display.
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New York
Mayor Gaynor and Washington on parade perils and duty
The letter defends unreserved praise for Mayor Gaynor's July Fourth parade demand while urging consideration of militia families and the dangers of heat for parade troops. It cites Washington's caution and the need to protect soldiers from unnecessary peril, arguing against compulsory displays that expose servicemen to risk. Edward Everett Warner signs the piece.
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The
Tribune
Gaynor
Sonely
New York
Washington
Edward Everett Warner
National guardsmen urged not to parade on Monday
A citizen argues the national guard should not be forced to parade as part of a mayoral Fourth of July plan. He notes guardsmen are state troops, national force, and federal reserve, and warns civilians should not pressure them for holiday displays.
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the Tribune
New York
Requests Governor to Rescind Parade Order
A letter urges the Mayor to seek consistency by asking the Governor to withdraw a parade order for the guards. It argues parading is not part of the guard’s duties and suggests a voluntary parade, gauging individual guardsmen’s willingness to participate.
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the Tribune
New York
Heartsily Endorses Reasons Against Guard Parade on Fourth
A letter argues against entailing the national guard with parade duty on July 4 claiming it is a legal holiday for others and accusing the orders of slurring the guard. The writer asks why guardsmen should sacrifice their time to honor a leader who disobeys or mocks them.
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the Tribune
National Guard
New York
Outrage at Walking Heat in New York July Fourth
A June 2 letter from K. L. Morgan in Brooklyn denounces the idea that men should walk through hot New York streets on July 4 to please a few individuals, calling it an outrage.
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The
Tribune
New York
K. L. Morgan
Brooklyn
Civil Celebration Embraces National Birth Not Military
A letter advocates a civil Fourth of July celebration focused on national and civil birth rather than military power, urging emphasis on creating a divided, peaceful national festivity with heartfelt approval for civility.
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the Tribune
Guard Reluctant to Parade Despite Urgent Call for Bands
A 1910 letter from John A Alden of New York argues that guards should parade now but face public indifference. He requests bands to march and perform for free, seeking reader reactions on the proposal and the implied burden of duty without enthusiasm.
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John
Alden
New York
Glad He Did Not Enlist Parade Ideas Reflect Youth Attitude
A reader writes from Nineteen expressing relief at postponing enlistment after noting family military service in 1861 and 1898. He fears ongoing parade culture will deter future volunteers and questions the guard’s reliance on young men for its future participation.
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the Tribune
Tist Regiment
New York
Guard
Parade order sparks national guard protest in Brooklyn 1916
In a letter dated June 29 1916 a corporal in Brooklyn argues the parade order harms the national guard. He claims officers and members oppose the mobilization and urges the Governor to rescind the order to avoid further recruiting harm. The public prefers quiet rest during the holiday.
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the Tribune
National Guard
Brooklyn
Parade Plan Over Empty District Provokes Wry Hope
Commander William C. Peckham of the U S Grant Post GA urges reversing July 4 National Guard deployment. Veterans from 1861 era express little sentiment for the proposition as a civilian magistrate contemplates a parade through the closed wholesale district.
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the Tribune
National Guard
William C. Peckham
U. S. Grant Post
G. A
New York
Citizens urge governor to recall parade order
A letter from M. C. Bird of New York dated June 2, 1910 defends a strong protest against a parade. The writer claims Mayor Gaynor misreads guard sentiment and urges Governor to act wisely by recalling the official order.
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the Tribune
Gaynor
M. C. Bird
Flags urged for Fourth of July hospital celebrations
Mrs Isaac L Rice leads a drive sanctioned by Independence Day Committee to donate flags and hunting for Bellevue City Hospital Blackwell's Island and Long Island College Hospital. She pledges 3000 flags and seeks more, with choruses of school children planned to sing in front of hospitals at 10 am on the Fourth. Contributions to hospitals are to be marked and will be acknowledged by the Independence Pay Committee treasurer.
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Isaac L. Rice
The
Society For the Suppression of
Finley
Rice
Bellevue and Allied
City Hospital
Blackwell's Island
Bellevue
Long Island College Hospital
Maxwell
Drummond
Department of Charities
Independence Pay Committee
Annpolis Sailboat Tragedy Claims Three in Severn River
In Annapolis a search recovered the body of Mrs Marie Bowyer standing in six feet of water near the Severn River. Midshipmen Grisby E Thomas and Shayman M Nason were found dead nearby after a sailing trip from the Naval Academy. Naval authorities call it accidental drowning with a inquest set by Superintendent Bowyer.
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Severn River
Marie Bowyer
John M. Bowyer
Naval Academy
Tom
Grisby E. Thomas
Union Point
Shayman M. Nason
Newport
R. L
Academy
William Branzel
Bowyer
Ruth Bowyer
Annapolis
Erie
Penn
Nasom
Thomas
H. H. Clark
Washington
Sherman M. Nason
Grisby E Thomas
Navy
Winthrop
Navy Department
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Wey
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Tammany Man
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Guardsman
Mrs. Bowyer
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Naval Board of Inquest
Pittsburg
Joseph Met. Bowyer
Frank A. Dean
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bulletin
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