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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
1
The article reports Zelaya resigning amid a palace revolt, with crowds cheering and armed guards enforcing order. United States opposition and internal resistance shape a turbulent transition as Congress and streets react, signaling an uncertain path to a new regime.
New Orleans dispatch reports Francisco Altschul and Richard Sishman sketch Nicaragua’s crisis. Madriz, ex secretary of state, tipped as Zelaya successor to calm business and masses. Zelaya’s fate unsettled. evac rumors include escort to a Mexican gunboat. Altschul fears Madriz weakens revolution. Entrada may refuse recognition. Attacks in Managua cited as Zelaya’s atrocity record.
United States plans to detain Zelaya within Nicaragua after court structures are set up under a new government. The move aims to avoid hasty punishment while the insurgency plays out, with Madrix or another figure favored by Morae emerging as a potential leader. The shift affects regional actors including Mexico and Guatemala, triggering diplomatic maneuvering and cautious official responses.
In Juneau Alaska on June 1 a Native American medicine man Shen Jim claimed his magic would quiet winds. He and six others perished when a canoe attempt from Gambler Bay to Juneau failed. Victims included his wife two sons a daughter an indaw and a grandson.
Brussels reports King Leopold died early morning after a sudden fall in health during a period of apparent improvement. Prince Albert, his nephew, succeeds to the throne with Elisabeth of Romania and their children—Leopold’s death follows heavy criticism over Congo administration. The new king, born April 1875, is described as popular, studious in politics, and engaged in a broad program for Belgium’s future.
The mangled body of Mme Gouin wife of the late Joules Edouard Gouin governor of the Bank of France was found near Paris. Police report a crime with missing jewelry and a torn compartment door. The sensational case involves a prominent figure and has drawn wide attention.
Arkansas representative Macon fights proposed increases in street sweeping office salaries and the purchase of a automobile for the engineer commissioner. He argues economy despite support from Mann and others, while Olmstead and Gardner defend provisions as necessary. Debates continue as balance shifts between economy policy and reorganization needs.
Congress member Robert J Broussard of New Iberia La was badly burned when his dressing robe caught fire at his mother's New Orleans home. He had just returned from Mentco where he investigated mining properties. His left side and back were severely burned before flames were put out. His wife and physicians stated recovery likely.
A Washington committee of physicians and lawyers examined John Early at Dr Duncan Bibles home as friends push to prove he is not afflicted by leprosy. Early struggled with memory of key events and memory gaps. doctors reported early concerns about possible leprosy were jokingly triggered by his remarks about facial and hand marks.
Prairie sails for Colon with 700 marines and 81000 rounds of ammunition. Battleship Nebraska readied for sea at Brooklyn yard with explosives hoisted and heavy stores. Ship to Nicaragua waters. detonation not confirmed. About 800 men aboard. Dec 16 report notes Baron Kowessy sentenced to four years for fraud. Richmond theater mention Myakawa pictorial story of Japan.
Capt Osban of the Arcie Club accuses Dunkle and Loose of fabricating affidavits about data supplied to Dr Cook. Loose denies a confession and says he was offered money to recant. The dispute involves letters, testimonies, and proposed notarized statements, with names including Capt August W Loose, Capt Joseph E Bernier, and George H Light.
Special to The Washington Host New York Dee 16 John Arbuckle said today he is working on a personal explanation for the underweighing of Arbuckle Brothers importations uncovered by government investigators and the firm paid 53. The matter widens as government lawyers probe treasuries defrauded over ten years. The Nat Sugar Refining Co offered 20000 to settle, while Stimson and Denison hold out for possible $700 or more. The inquiry extends to other refiners and individuals, with judges and officials preparing for trial.
Pope receives about 400 earthquake orphans in Rome, with Calabria and Biely assisting. The ceremony included a child offering a bouquet and the Pope urging goodness, self support, prayer for parents, and blessings for future.
Mrs Camline Wardlaw Martin, mother of the drowned East Orange woman, tells in Tombs how Virginia Wardlaw sat alone in a vacant East Orange house awaiting the moment she might die by her own hand. She recalls a day and night of fear, the illness of Goey Snead, and hints at wills and Tennessee property as police pursue motives, while orders move to extradite Mrs Mary Snead and bring others to answer murder charges.
Loose describes a second childhood and denies meeting, recounting an attempt to bribe him to repudiate his statements about dealings with Dr Cook. He cites a December 4 offer of $400 to $3,000 from George H Lightfoot, a broker and mining promoter, to replicate his affidavit.
Mary Eptinger, a legged English immigrant who came to cook for Mrs Mary Baker Eddy of the Christian Science Church, was barred at the port. Counsel by former Gov John Bates appeals to Washington. decision pending by Secretary Nagel. Eptinger, widow, 30, has cooked for noble families in England. Inspectors doubt she can earn a living in this county.
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