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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1906
Page
1
Governor Taft wins warm regard among Cubans as he declares his mission to be peaceful and aims to help humbler citizens through thoughtful consideration of provisional governance.
Governor Taft presided at the University of Havana opening, pledging to lift the fallen republic. He intervened to halt evictions at Camp Columbia, earning public gratitude as Marines begin garrison duties and amnesty talks advance with Cuban officials.
The annual Havana University opening drew Havana's elite, with Governor Taft receiving the students’ flowered congratulations. Taft praised U S intervention to aid Cuba and urged reliance on its young men for Cuba’s future, as President Roosevelt’s commissioners were praised.
Governor Taft delivers opening remarks at the University of Havana praising Cuban self government, warning against overreliance on elite control, urging graduates to build wealth and property, and stressing American support while promoting stable, mixed classes for a successful republic.
After a visit to the university, Governor Taft and his party faced uproarious cheers lasting five minutes. Students and onlookers surrounded Taft’s car as they cheered for President Roosevelt, the governor, the United States, and Cuba.
The executive committee of a moderate Cuban party issues a manifesto denying responsibility for the revolution and supporting Palma’s presidency. It criticizes American commissioners and asserts their plan mirrors liberal proposals. The document urges laydown of arms and calls for Cuba to regain institutional integrity amid anti American demonstrations in Havana.
The American cruiser Des Moines arrived in Santiago Cuba to relieve a tense stand off with about 4000 armed revolutionists encircling the city. Commanders say no change to the government is intended and order will be preserved while Demetero Castilo arrives to begin disarming rebels.
Reports say 600 armed rebels near Guantanamo seized horses cattle and provisions. Taft and Cuban authorities call it exaggerated and small bands of malcontents believed to remain unaware of peace terms. Rural guards have not pursued the groups.
Secretary Taft orders the battleship Texas to Cuba and boosts marines. The Andes is chartered as a troop ship and the Sumner sails for Havana with two infantry battalions from Plattsburg and one from Washington, under Colonel Cowles, for the Cuban expedition.
A chaotic report describes a mob storming event amid a downpour in Mobile. Meanwhile Salt Lake authorities hold President Smith for grand jury action related to bigamy. The body of Charles Snyder, missing since a bank robbery months earlier, is found near Hillsboro.
Mobile Alabama reports four inches of rain in twelve hours causing widespread damage in business districts. Elevators flooded, roofs breached, and the city hall and hospital offices flooded as relief efforts begin. Neighboring areas urged to contribute to bay south towns aid while crews rescue eight bodies found in the lower bay.
Reports state about one third of vessels beached can be refloated. Rear Admiral Capos arrives to inspect the navy yard. Three more deaths reported including Leslie Shep ard near Robinson Ga and two section hands near Kecambia bridge. Missing Miss Pare ported drowned now found in city. Saloons ordered closed by mayor as recovery continues. Freight trains stranded, engines buried, city waters still rising with washed ships.
A garbled note reports a forecast of a strong storm approaching from a specific direction. Forecasters indicate a falling barometer and heavy winds likely to follow, warning residents to brace for high winds tonight.
Advices to the Banter from Nashville report high winds and heavy rains causing severe damage to cotton in the western section of Tennessee.
An official traveling from Mobile to Pensacola along the gulf coast due to a storm reports devastation makes travel impossible. He notes search for bodies in the area and is authorized to provide financial aid to Pensacola.
The Weather Bureau announced tonight that storm warnings are displayed on icons from Key West to Norfolk, signaling severe coastal conditions.
In Oakland California twelve hundred millmen in Alameda county refused a wage increase from 3.50 to 6 456 a day. The owners offered 4 a day but workers declined after four meetings. Twenty eight mills have closed down.
In Salt Lake City on October 1 Joseph F. Smith, head of the Mormon church, was arrested and bound over on a charge of living unlawfully with five wives. The complaint, sworn by a Mormon deputy sheriff, followed an anti-Mormon source. The county attorney refused prosecution. the court later released him on his own recognizance after hearing.
During an address at the Brooklyn Casino William Hearst Jr. faced an interruption over Murphy. He insisted he has not supported Murphy or any boss and affirmed his stand as the candidate of the Independence League.
Dennis Bennet of Hamilton Canada won the Hlingis Athletic club marathon of forty kilometers in 2 hours 41 minutes 33 seconds setting a new west record. Finishing close was HL Match of River Forest with 2 46 55. Ravinia Park near Chicago started the long run with 42 competitors finishing in excellent shape after heavy rains. The top five included Kenneth Hamilton 2 32 5 HW Hatcher River Forest Athletic 2 46 55 and Pred Lore Mohawk Athletic New York 2 56 55. guardian for Manny Millionaire New York and Paul L Kernan lawyer were named special guardian for Herman Oelrichs’s 15-year-old son to protect his interests in any suit, appointment sought by the boy’s mother.
A Hillsboro report says Carey M. Snyder, wanted in the Bank of Hillsboro robbery, was found dead near town. Snyder's father, a Kansas City magnate, is linked to a prior conviction as Folk's crusade against doodling unfolds.
Carey Snyder, son of R M Snyder, who funded a Hillsboro farm, disappeared after the December 2 1905 dynamiting of The Merchants and Traders Bank of Kansas City. The bank loot totaled 5350. Authorities doubted murder but pursued a hiding tale, while Mrs Snyder claimed murder and exposure of compromising information.
Katie City Oct 1 Carey A An was a gen of R M Snyder a millionaire indicted by a grand jury in St Louis on a charge of booching in granting a traction franchise. Snyder was a notorious character in this city years ago aiding in a highway robbery of a jeweler and wife worth 10000. The judge paroled after a charge of nighttime assault. later he moved to Hillsboro Oregon where he was linked to more robberies and authorities sought him.
President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt with their children Ethel Archie and Quentin return to Washington after three months at Oyster Bay New York. They arrive aboard a special car attached to a Pennsylvania Railroad train and head to the White House amid welcoming officials and detectives.
Paris Oct 1 Aero club semi-officially announced Lt Frank P Lahm of the Sixth United States Cavalry winner in the Bennet cup balloon race from Paris. Rolls of Britain inching to safety. uncertainty over landing of Britannia balloon and fate of British flyer.
A high speed auto struck a tramway car at the central loop in Denver. Norma Philipps, five, was crushed to death under the street car wheels. Ruby Philipps, younger sister, suffered minor injuries. Joseph M Philipps and another child escaped unharmed. The auto, badly damaged, left the scene and those injured were taken home or to medical care.
San Francisco reports Mayor Eugene Schmtts granted two months leave of absence by the board of supervisors. James Gellagher, chairman of the finance committee, will direct city administration during the mayoral absence before departure for Europe.
A coal mine twelve miles north of Thermopolis owned by Samuel Gebo of Montana is burning fiercely. Firefighters struggle as the structure collapses. All workers escaped unharmed and are accounted for.
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