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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
19
Reports from Mexico City describe former Nicaragua president Zelaya meeting Diaz officials and declaring himself titular president of Nicaragua while seeking a five-state confederation. He plans no return unless invited and says he can retire if the federation advances.
President Zelaya of Nicaragua urges a consolidated republic in Central America and a friendly intervention by the United States and Mexico. He proposes placing a trusted leader at the head of the consolidation and defends his own actions amid questions over potential expulsion from Mexico. He says U.S. policies should focus on unity and shared progress.
Death notices and marriage announcements appear for multiple individuals. Included are Thomas D. Elatc and Elgise Cissel marriage in Hattimore Maryland, plus obituaries and notices for Jane Wade, Clara RB, Mary Annie Linge Tach, and others. The fragmentary text lists residences, ages, and service times, with interment plans at Mount Olives and Congressional Cemetery.
A dense OCR list of funeral directors and embalmers in Washington DC area, naming Harrisons, Sardo, Costello, Spears, Zurhorst, Lee, Wright, and others. Includes addresses, chapels, livery connections, and telephone numbers, reflecting period funeral services pricing and offerings.
The article discusses Zelaya as an international outlaw subject to extradition via Nicaragua and possibly Belgium, and notes U S policy avoids capturing him unindicted. It covers U S stance on Nicaragua's civil war, Madriz Estrada as potential successor, and Mexico's interest in Central American peace and future federation prospects.
The article analyzes Nicaragua’s political scene with Dr Madriz, Zelaya, and US stance. It notes calls for a countrywide ballot to choose a president, weighing risks of corrupt elections and potential peaceful resolution, while the United States watches for outcomes and future relations.
Managua reports a congressionally appointed commission detailed the power to impose a new war tax on previously exempt individuals. Military activity continues with 2000 recruits this week. Grace and Cannon, American recruits executed in Zelaya era, were not tortured. The execution of Grace and Cannon occurred after a tense march, with Medina and Toledo involved in delays and disputes over surrender.
Officials dismiss Zelaya’s claims of U S Marines fighting Nicaragua’s civil war as unlikely. No Marines on Nicaragua’s east coast on November 1 and no deserters reported. West coast Marines operate with Salvadoran and Honduran consent on Bay of Fonseca islands.
Fragmentary text describes General Clarence R Edwards, chief of the popular affairs bureau, allegedly tumbling fifteen feet at a Porto Rican embankment and sustaining injuries during a reception. Details are garbled with misread names and places, unclear the outcome or location of the incident.
The Carnegie Trust Company disclosed loans to George P Sheldon, late president of the Phenix Fire Insurance Company, and a substantial deposit of its funds. Directors said the loans were personal and not tied to any company duty, with no loss expected. Sheldon’s loans and deposits are not disclosed in amounts. the bank states his personal estate could cover potential paper.
In New York a Norfolk millionaire Wilmer J. Mason married a much younger stenographer Maud Kinsey after a six months courtship. Mason, described as wealthy, resides at Park Avenue Hotel. He declined to discuss his son or family reactions. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. B. Moldy of Grace Episcopal Church.
Dec 29 reports William Jennings Bryan plans a visit to Australia via Sydney after writing to a friend there. Also noted: Bryan sailed from Santiago, Cure for Jamaica on the same December day, signaling rapid travel plans. The items reflect Bryan’s international tour and current movements.
Newport News reports indicate the coal barge John A Briggs sank off the New Jersey coast after parting from the whaleback Thurmond during a December blizzard. Four masts were sighted near Point Pleasant, sparking fear for Capt Joe Wyman and two crewmen aboard the Briggs.
Fragmentary report notes eleven Newfoundland schooners and their crews missing after a nor’easter near St John Newfoundland. High tide washed wreckage ashore at Blackhead Bay, with widespread speculation on the loss. Estimated economic impact per the source suggests heavy costs to fisheries and general trade.
Dec 2 Constantinople reports indicate Hakka Bey, ambassador to Italy, may accept grand vizier post while Hilmi Pasha retires. Ministers resist change but intent to retire in war and marine ministries. Cabinet remodeling viewed as likely, with broad government reshuffle looming amid navigation monopoly discontent.
Gen Bingham moves for a default decree against former New York Mayor Gaynor in a $196,000 damages suit alleging malicious acts. Counsel argues the default is technical and requests vacating it and extending answer time. Justice Rewburger reserves decision as to sending the matter to a sheriff's jury for damages.
In Ogdensburg aboard the St. Lawrence River three boys sledding downhill broke through the ice. Two boys drowned while their mother, watching from the shore, aided by cousin Gerald Haster, managed to rescue one. The victims are identified as Harry and Frank Easter. The incident occurred near Prescott in December.
Sceptic to the alleged Martian canals at a British Astronomical Association meeting. Hale’s Mount Wilson photos shown on lantern slides were cited as misperception due to a powerful telescope. B W Maynier of the Royal Observatory argued the canals are eye effects from dark spots and urged abandoning the canal theory.
Assistant Secretary Winthrop approved the 191 wage schedule for Washington navy yard workers and the gun factory, with small increases for several classes but no change for the yacht industry group. Rear Admiral Capps notes poor condition of marine railway tracks and wharf No 1, urges better docking for the battleship fleet and an extra drydock at Norfolk, with civilian pay increases recommended.
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors will present wage increase demands to 2 eastern railroads next Monday. Central committees will confer with road officials on January 2 to seek settlements and address grievances, with no settlement without district officer authorization. St Paul report notes Northwestern railroads withdrew wage conference offers and reemployment of striking workmen today.
A teacher from a high school was found frozen to death in the vestibule of a swiftly moving passenger train after the doors closed. The body fell onto the track when the train stopped and was later picked up by a southbound freight train. Passengers on the northbound train reported the incident near Greensburg as they halted for the scene.
Minneapolis police report Mrs Berths Fraumen pursued her husband Nathan Fraumen across 25000 miles to Europe and back. After locating him at a boarding house he faced desertion charges but was released on promise to support his wife and three children. Both the Abraham family and Fraumen are later held.
A circulating rumor in New York claims Theodore P. Shonts will retire as president of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company and Interborough-Metropolitan Company on February 1, with C. H. Ackert named as successor. Shonts and Ackert both deny the tale, saying no retirement or offer has been made and no confirmation exists.
Mrs. Martin and her sister were ordered extradited to New Jersey after Gov. Hughes honored the requisition. Indicted in Sussex County in connection with the death of County Detective Ocey W. M. Snead. Walter Godfrey of Newark delivered the warrant. the two women were in the Tombs awaiting transfer.
Lexington society was surprised by news that Miss Lerrine Crosthwaite of Lexington married Goodwin Chase of Los Angeles last Sunday in Los Angeles. Invitations had been issued for her earlier betrothal to Charles Blaine of Spokane, nephew of James G. Blaine, with the Spokane wedding planned today.
A garbled OCR listing multiple marriage licenses across Virginia and nearby states. It names numerous couples with ages and counties, including Celman, Pittsburg Virginia, Friedens Pennsylvania, Mount Jackson Virginia, and Baltimore Maryland, along with several reverends officiating. The text presents fragmented pairings such as C Lewis Pierce 14 and Bila, Mars Phillipe 26 and Alberta Sutton 20, and many others, all tied to various localities and ministers.
Roy McKinney planned a double tragedy in the Bestia Hotel dining room in Peru Indiana. He killed 21 year old Dora ChePELL and then shot himself after rifling the cash register. Letters found on the dead man showed the hold up and crimes were premeditated. He had used aliases in Indianapolis and posed as a US marshal with a secret service badge.
The American branch of the International Music Society met in Chicago on December 2 to elect officers for the year. Albert A Stanley of Ann Arbor was named president, Frank Darterosch of New York as vice president, O G Sonmeck of Washington as secretary, Waldon Pratt of Hartford as pressuer, and Prof. George C Gow of Vassar College joined the executive board.
Births recorded include Murray W and Julia, Giena’s girl, Mex PF and Minnia Barker’s boy, Sum a C and Elizabeth Neale’s girl, Winifred Rawle’s boy, and many other entries with parents such as Clemmon Sikna Nella, Benjamin Bona Mabel Datawey, William C and Beete Leeman, Edie Mckenzie’s boy, Charles L and Blanche, and Vincensina for Ternomes and Sarah Bobre’s boy. Additional entries mention Adelaide Parke, Merita cats, Sarah Wesblugis, Artemesta Werle, Cipye Bimonon, Jón NS Mosiler, Sarah iT James G. Payne, Nancy Jenifer, and Renard Tucker among others.
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