Word: loma
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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President Juan Sacasa of Nicaragua (recognized by Mexico) was hard pressed in the Interior by troops of President Diaz of Nicaragua (recognized by the U. S.). Sacasa forces had been pressing hard early in the week, upon Diaz troops defending the cities Chinandega, Leon and loma. When these cities were occupied by U. S. marines, their onetime defenders were able to rally and rout the attacking troops. The instant was ripe for President Diaz, synchronous with U. S. financial interests, to propose the further subordination of his country...
Lyman Gage died at Point Loma, high, green promontory near San Diego, Calif. Theosophists nave their homes there. "I am not a theosophist," said Lyman Gage two decades ago. "I claim the privilege of withdrawal from the struggles of business life. Point Loma climate is most agreeable . . . here one can lead the simple life."‡ There he, 73, married Frances Ada Ballou, 36, who was with him, 17 years later...