Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 60, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1909 — YANKEE RIFLEMEN WIN FOR ESTRADA’S ARMY [ARTICLE]

YANKEE RIFLEMEN WIN FOR ESTRADA’S ARMY

Americans Employed by Rebels In Fight Against Zelaya New Orleans, Nov 9.—A dispatch claims a decided victory for the Estrada or rebel force in Nicaragua Paso Las Lajas, which was occupied by the insurgents, was attacked by 1,600 of President Zelaya's regular troops They were repulsed and scat tered. Their commander. General Chamorro and 100 men. half of whom were officers, were killed. The victory, it is stated, wns due to American sharpshooters The Yankees aimed at the enemy which is contrary to the practice of the average Nicaraguan soldier who shoots in the air.