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|name = Albert L. Myer |
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|order1 = [[List of mayors of Ponce, Puerto Rico|104th]] |
|order1 = [[List of mayors of Ponce, Puerto Rico|104th]] |
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|office1 = Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico |
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|term_start1 = 1899 |
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|term_end1 = 1899 |
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|predecessor1 = [[Luis Porrata Doria]] |
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|successor1 = [[Pedro Juan Rosaly]] |
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|birth_date = 14 November 1846 |
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|birth_place = [[Troy, New York]] |
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|death_date = 16 July 1914 |
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|death_place = [[New York, New York]] |
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|nationality = [[United States|American]] |
|nationality = [[United States|American]] |
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|spouse = Wilhelmina Henderson |
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|allegiance = {{flagicon|United States}} United States |
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|branch = [[File:United States Department of the Army Seal.svg|20px]] [[United States Army]] |
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|serviceyears = 1865 - 1912 |
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'''Albert L. Myer'''{{efn|His name has sometimes been erroneously spelled "Albert L. Meyer"}} (14 November 1846 - 16 July 1914) was a soldier in the United States Army from 1865 to 1912, and interim [[Mayor]] of [[Ponce, Puerto Rico]] in 1899.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.enciclopediapr.org/ing/print_version.cfm?ref=09012901 |title=''Ponce.'' Puerto Rico Encyclopedia. |access-date=12 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707083558/http://www.enciclopediapr.org/ing/print_version.cfm?ref=09012901 |archive-date=7 July 2012 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He filled as [[interim]] mayor of the city after the forced resignation of popularly elected mayor [[Luis Porrata-Doria]]. |
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==Early years== |
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==Circumstances leading to Myer’s taking office== |
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Albert Lee Myer was born 14 November 1846, in [[Troy, New York]], to [[Colonel|Col.]] Aaron B. and Julia A. Myer. He married Wilhelmina Henderson.<ref>[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154237203/albert-lee-myer. ''Albert Lee Myer.''] Accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> |
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| ⚫ | A devastating hurricane, called [[Hurricane San Ciriaco|San Ciriaco]], had hit the southern coast of Puerto Rico on 8 August 1899. A year earlier the [[United States]] had invaded the island and installed a military central government based in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]]. General Nelson A. Miles had been installed by the [[President of the United States]] as the first [[United States|American]] military governor of the Island, and [[Francisco Porrata Doria]] had been elected mayor by the people of Ponce as was the custom for many decades under the former [[Spain|Spanish]] system.<ref>[http://jstor.org/stable/2515987 ''The Hurricane of San Ciriaco: Disaster, Politics, and Society in Puerto Rico, 1899–1901.'' By Stuart B. Schwartz. Hispanic American Historical Review. Vol 72, No. 3. (1992) Pages 316–317. Duke University Press.]</ref> |
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==Military career== |
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Myer enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private in 1865, and was assigned to Company F, 3rd Battalion, 11th Infantry. In 1868, he took part in the [[Reconstruction era|Reconstruction]] of the [[Southern United States|South]]. While participating in the Reconstruction, he was briefly kidnapped and the released by the [[Klu Klux Klan]]. |
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During the [[American Indian Wars|U.S. Indian Wars]], Myer served in the [[Arizona Territory|territory of Arizona]] as an [[Indian agent|Acting Indian Agent]] in the [[San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation|San Carlos Agency]] and as a [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]] in the 11th Infantry in 1896.<ref>United States Congressional Serial Set. Issue 3489.</ref><ref>The Official Register of the United States, 1816-1959. War Department. National Archives.</ref> |
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On 12 December 1898, he landed in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]] with the 11th Infantry as part of the invading forces of [[Puerto Rican campaign|General Swan]].<ref>''Military art and science.'' Army-Navy-Air Force Register and Defense Times. Volume 56. 1914.</ref> It was during this time that he was commanded to mayor the city of Ponce. Major Myer was appointed by the first military governor of Puerto Rico, Major General [[Nelson A. Miles]].<ref>[http://jstor.org/stable/2515987 ''The Hurricane of San Ciriaco: Disaster, Politics, and Society in Puerto Rico, 1899–1901.''] Stuart B. Schwartz. Hispanic American Historical Review. Vol 72, No. 3. (1992) Pages 316–317. Duke University Press. Accessed 20 May 2018.</ref> |
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===Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico=== |
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| ⚫ | A devastating hurricane, called [[Hurricane San Ciriaco|San Ciriaco]], had hit the southern coast of Puerto Rico on 8 August 1899. A year earlier the [[United States]] had invaded the island and installed a military central government based in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]]. General [[Nelson A. Miles]] had been installed by the [[President of the United States]] as the first [[United States|American]] military governor of the Island, and [[Francisco Porrata Doria]] had been elected mayor by the people of Ponce as was the custom for many decades under the former [[Spain|Spanish]] system.<ref>[http://jstor.org/stable/2515987 ''The Hurricane of San Ciriaco: Disaster, Politics, and Society in Puerto Rico, 1899–1901.'' By Stuart B. Schwartz. Hispanic American Historical Review. Vol 72, No. 3. (1992) Pages 316–317. Duke University Press.]</ref> |
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San Ciriaco, however, proved to be the test of the mayorship of Porrata Doria. As a result of the impact of the hurricane, a number of demonstrations took place around the island to denounce the municipal government’s poor response to the disaster. “The most serious demonstration of tension took place in Ponce, where damage and mortality had been extensive, especially for the poor. A large crowd of several hundred [[indigent]] residents gathered to denounce mayor Porrata Doria for not giving the population adequate warning or taking appropriate measures. A [[Detachment (military)|detachment]] of the U.S. Fifth Cavalry broke up the demonstrations, but the mayor was eventually forced to resign.”<ref>[http://jstor.org/stable/2515987 ''The Hurricane of San Ciriaco: Disaster, Politics, and Society in Puerto Rico, 1899–1901.'' By Stuart B. Schwartz. Hispanic American Historical Review. Vol 72, No. 3. (1992) Pages 316–317. Duke University Press.]</ref> |
San Ciriaco, however, proved to be the test of the mayorship of Porrata Doria. As a result of the impact of the hurricane, a number of demonstrations took place around the island to denounce the municipal government’s poor response to the disaster. “The most serious demonstration of tension took place in Ponce, where damage and mortality had been extensive, especially for the poor. A large crowd of several hundred [[indigent]] residents gathered to denounce mayor Porrata Doria for not giving the population adequate warning or taking appropriate measures. A [[Detachment (military)|detachment]] of the U.S. Fifth Cavalry broke up the demonstrations, but the mayor was eventually forced to resign.”<ref>[http://jstor.org/stable/2515987 ''The Hurricane of San Ciriaco: Disaster, Politics, and Society in Puerto Rico, 1899–1901.'' By Stuart B. Schwartz. Hispanic American Historical Review. Vol 72, No. 3. (1992) Pages 316–317. Duke University Press.]</ref> |
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In 1900, Major Myer was replaced by popularly elected civil mayor [[Pedro Juan Rosaly]]. |
In 1900, Major Myer was replaced by popularly elected civil mayor [[Pedro Juan Rosaly]]. |
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==Post-Puerto Rico military career== |
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Myer continued his service to the U.S. Army and, in 1906, he became a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Also in 1906, he was assigned 600 men to assist in the cause of the [[San Francisco Earthquake]]. On 23 March 1907, Myer was promoted to the [[Brigadier general (United States)|Brigadier General]] by [[William Taft|President William Taft]] during the [[Battle of Tayacoba|Second Cuban Campaign]].<ref>The United States in the First World War: An Encyclopedia.</ref> |
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In 1912, he was the Commanding Officer of the Field Artillery School in [[Fort Sill, Oklahoma]].<ref>The United States in the First World War: An Encyclopedia.'' Paul L. Miles. Publisher: Routledge. ISBN-10: 0815333536; ISBN-13: 978-0815333531.</ref> |
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==Death== |
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On 16 July 1914, while at his home in [[New York City]], Myer suffered a [[stroke]] that took his life. His funeral was held three days later, on July 19, in New York City where he received full Military Honors by a detachment of the [[Watervliet Arsenal]]. He is buried Plot Section G-C at the [[Oakwood Cemetery (Troy, New York)|Oakwood Cemetery]] in Troy, New York.<ref>[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154237203/albert-lee-myer ''Albert L. Myer.''] Accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 01:11, 8 February 2019
Albert L. Myer | |
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| 104th Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico | |
| In office 1899–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Porrata Doria |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Juan Rosaly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 November 1846 Troy, New York |
| Died | 16 July 1914 New York, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Wilhelmina Henderson |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1865 - 1912 |
| Rank |  Coronel Brigadier General |
Albert L. Myer[a] (14 November 1846 - 16 July 1914) was a soldier in the United States Army from 1865 to 1912, and interim Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1899.[1] He filled as interim mayor of the city after the forced resignation of popularly elected mayor Luis Porrata-Doria.
Early years
Albert Lee Myer was born 14 November 1846, in Troy, New York, to Col. Aaron B. and Julia A. Myer. He married Wilhelmina Henderson.[2]
Military career
Myer enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private in 1865, and was assigned to Company F, 3rd Battalion, 11th Infantry. In 1868, he took part in the Reconstruction of the South. While participating in the Reconstruction, he was briefly kidnapped and the released by the Klu Klux Klan.
During the U.S. Indian Wars, Myer served in the territory of Arizona as an Acting Indian Agent in the San Carlos Agency and as a Captain in the 11th Infantry in 1896.[3][4]
On 12 December 1898, he landed in San Juan with the 11th Infantry as part of the invading forces of General Swan.[5] It was during this time that he was commanded to mayor the city of Ponce. Major Myer was appointed by the first military governor of Puerto Rico, Major General Nelson A. Miles.[6]
Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico
A devastating hurricane, called San Ciriaco, had hit the southern coast of Puerto Rico on 8 August 1899. A year earlier the United States had invaded the island and installed a military central government based in San Juan. General Nelson A. Miles had been installed by the President of the United States as the first American military governor of the Island, and Francisco Porrata Doria had been elected mayor by the people of Ponce as was the custom for many decades under the former Spanish system.[7]
San Ciriaco, however, proved to be the test of the mayorship of Porrata Doria. As a result of the impact of the hurricane, a number of demonstrations took place around the island to denounce the municipal government’s poor response to the disaster. “The most serious demonstration of tension took place in Ponce, where damage and mortality had been extensive, especially for the poor. A large crowd of several hundred indigent residents gathered to denounce mayor Porrata Doria for not giving the population adequate warning or taking appropriate measures. A detachment of the U.S. Fifth Cavalry broke up the demonstrations, but the mayor was eventually forced to resign.”[8]
At this point the military governor of the Island, General Miles, appointed Major Albert L. Myer, then U.S. military commanding officer for Ponce, as interim mayor of the municipality. Major Myer did not, as intended, perform all the functions of the mayor. Instead he assumed only some of the authority of the municipal government. Despite the mayoral change, however, tensions remained high, with the blame being placed back and forth on various factions.[9]
In 1900, Major Myer was replaced by popularly elected civil mayor Pedro Juan Rosaly.
Post-Puerto Rico military career
Myer continued his service to the U.S. Army and, in 1906, he became a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Also in 1906, he was assigned 600 men to assist in the cause of the San Francisco Earthquake. On 23 March 1907, Myer was promoted to the Brigadier General by President William Taft during the Second Cuban Campaign.[10]
In 1912, he was the Commanding Officer of the Field Artillery School in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.[11]
Death
On 16 July 1914, while at his home in New York City, Myer suffered a stroke that took his life. His funeral was held three days later, on July 19, in New York City where he received full Military Honors by a detachment of the Watervliet Arsenal. He is buried Plot Section G-C at the Oakwood Cemetery in Troy, New York.[12]
References
- ^ "Ponce. Puerto Rico Encyclopedia". Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Albert Lee Myer. Accessed 7 February 2019.
- ^ United States Congressional Serial Set. Issue 3489.
- ^ The Official Register of the United States, 1816-1959. War Department. National Archives.
- ^ Military art and science. Army-Navy-Air Force Register and Defense Times. Volume 56. 1914.
- ^ The Hurricane of San Ciriaco: Disaster, Politics, and Society in Puerto Rico, 1899–1901. Stuart B. Schwartz. Hispanic American Historical Review. Vol 72, No. 3. (1992) Pages 316–317. Duke University Press. Accessed 20 May 2018.
- ^ The Hurricane of San Ciriaco: Disaster, Politics, and Society in Puerto Rico, 1899–1901. By Stuart B. Schwartz. Hispanic American Historical Review. Vol 72, No. 3. (1992) Pages 316–317. Duke University Press.
- ^ The Hurricane of San Ciriaco: Disaster, Politics, and Society in Puerto Rico, 1899–1901. By Stuart B. Schwartz. Hispanic American Historical Review. Vol 72, No. 3. (1992) Pages 316–317. Duke University Press.
- ^ The Hurricane of San Ciriaco: Disaster, Politics, and Society in Puerto Rico, 1899–1901. Stuart B. Schwartz. Hispanic American Historical Review. Vol 72, No. 3. (1992) Pages 316–317. Duke University Press.
- ^ The United States in the First World War: An Encyclopedia.
- ^ The United States in the First World War: An Encyclopedia. Paul L. Miles. Publisher: Routledge. ISBN-10: 0815333536; ISBN-13: 978-0815333531.
- ^ Albert L. Myer. Accessed 7 February 2019.
Notes
- ^ His name has sometimes been erroneously spelled "Albert L. Meyer"
