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Alfredo Zayas

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Alfredo Zayas , 1861-1934, president of Cuba (1921-25). He was one of the leaders of the Liberal party from the founding of the republic and was vice president (1909-13) under José Miguel Gómez. He was defeated for the presidency in 1912 and 1916 by Mario G. Menocal . He and Gómez quarreled violently, and it was with Menocal's help that Zayas defeated Gómez for the presidency in 1920. The election was denounced as fraudulent, and the United States intervened to prevent civil war. In the chaotic conditions following the collapse of the sugar market, Enoch J. Crowder,... Read more

José Miguel Gómez
...was marred by corrupt practices. He was succeeded by Mario G. Menocal . In 1920, after unsuccessfully running against Alfredo Zayas , he charged his opponents with fraud, failed to gain support, and went into exile in New York City, where he died. Read more

Mario García Menocal
...regime. Menocal secured U.S. support by taking Cuba into World War I on the side of the Allies. In 1920, Menocal backed Alfredo Zayas and in 1924 he lost to Gerardo Machado . After leading (1931) an abortive revolt, he sought exile in the United States... Read more

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	2 Cuban nationals go to court over fatal crossing; 5 presumed dead: Men are accused of plotting the trip ; ...some key. Maybe she is dying of hunger. We don't know," Zayas said. Meanwhile, in court Monday, two Cuban Americans suspected...in the United States. It will be a bittersweet reunion. Zayas, 40, fell in love with Rubio, 30, in May when he went to...15 days together, but promised the rest of their lives. ... Read more
	Two Cuban nationals go to court; charges stem from crossing that left 6 dead.(Knight Ridder Newspapers) ; ...some key. Maybe she is dying of hunger. We don't know,'' Zayas said. Meanwhile, in court Monday, two Cuban Americans suspected...in the United States. It will be a bittersweet reunion. Zayas, 40, fell in love with Rubio, 30, in May when he went to...15 days together, but promised the rest of their lives. ... Read more
	Births ; ...late Randy Estabrook. MONTANO -- To Alfredo and Mariana (Cruz Gomez) Montao, Yakima...all of Nayarit, Mexico. FERNANDEZ-ZAYAS -- To Hugo P. Fernandez and Jessica...Patsy Cravy of Selah. HERRERA -- To Alfredo and Yvette (Tovar) Herrera, Cheney... Read more
	Julio Gonzalez, 47, lived in Cambridge, maintenance worker.(Obituaries)(Obituary) ; ...lived in Cambridge. He is survived by longtime companion Eva Zayas of Cambridge; one daughter, Tania Zayas of Cambridge; one son, Julio Jr. of Cambridge; his father...Sonia and Amalia; four brothers, Justino, Jose, Luis and Alfredo; one granddaughter; and one grandson. A funeral Mass will... Read more
	Pizzeria Brings New York-Style Taste to Port Charlotte, Fla. ; By Roselle Zayas, The Sun, Port Charlotte, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul...like baked vegetable lasagna, Anthy's signature baked ziti and fettucine Alfredo, as well as other favorites such as calzones, strombolis and hot subs... Read more
	Waltham man, 24, killed in Watertown accident. ; ...the Charles River in Watertown. Alcohol and excessive speed both were factors in the 2 a.m. crash, state police said. Alfredo Zayas was headed west at 76 mph on Nonantum Road when he lost control in a sweeping turn near Water Street. The 1997 Honda... Read more
	Una actriz con trayectoria.(Gente) ; ...cada de los 80, fue sex symbol de innumerables sexy comedias estelarizadas por cómicos como Alfonso Zayas, Alberto Rojas El Caballo y Alfredo El Pelón Solares, entre muchos otros. Incluso, Herrera aprovechó la fiebre de las mexicanas... Read more
	Haydee Rivera ; ...of Jacksonville, FL, William (Darlene) Rivera of Kenosha, WI, Alfredo (Pamela Gunchick) Rivera of Elgin, IL, Luz Elena Rivera of Puerto...preceded in death by her parents, Buenaventura and Efigenia Rivera-Zayas; also her sister, Luisa Rivera and brother, Buenaventura Rivera... Read more
	Capturan a 'Golda' tras intentar asalto.(Ciudad y Metrópoli) ; ...peligrosos delincuentes de la Colonia Morelos fue detenido ayer Alfredo Martínez Anaya, alias El Goldá . Su captura fue...correspondientes , comentó el Fiscal de Homicidios, Guillermo Zayas. Las investigaciones señalan que el presunto delincuente...Prófugos: - Hugo Pérez. ... Read more
	Adios, 'Flaco' Guzman.(Gente) ; ...n, Sergio Ramos El Comanche , Alfonso Zayas, Pancho Muller, Pedro Weber Chatanuga...videohomes, realizadas por personalidades como Alfredo B. Crevenna, Manuel M. Delgado, Ví...curiosa cinta de pistoleros dirigida por Alfredo Gurrola; en la fallidísima variante... Read more

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