Soldiers land on Cuban soil
Soldiers land on Cuban soil in a new deployment with infantry battalions establishing quarters described as very pleasant. The report notes secure camps and orderly setup as part of the foreign operation.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1906
Page
11
Soldiers land on Cuban soil in a new deployment with infantry battalions establishing quarters described as very pleasant. The report notes secure camps and orderly setup as part of the foreign operation.
A Black man was found dead after being strung up following a series of murders of White people in Arkansas. Investigators are probing links between the violent events and threats against Black residents amid rising tensions.
In Havana on October 7 the first landing of American soldiers in the occupation of Cuba was completed. About 850 troops from the Fifth Infantry and engineers arrived at Camp Columbia, with 500 on foot and 350 in reserve, while the cruiser Brooklyn brought 400 more men. General Funston established HQ at Mariano and orders to disarm rebels progressed amid calm in most provinces.
A Little Rock dispatch reports Blackburn, a black man seized from Argenta jail by a mob and killed, not believed to be the wanted man. The free bridge between Little Rock and Argenta teemed with black residents, and about 800 fled Argenta to Little Rock overnight amid fears of further white violence.
Two residences and several frame business houses in Argenta were burned by incendiaries.
Fear of highbinders unsettles Chinatown as Wong See Yinn, a long-time resident, disappears since Saturday morning. Community scouts the area including nearby gardens hoping for a lead while Quong Wan Sing company members fear robbery or murder by high binders.
In Havana province the last rebel group, 350 members of the General Castillo band at Alquizar, surrendered 180 guns to Major Ladd of the disarmament commission. Governor Nunez and American Consul Steinhart aided the process as volunteers and ex-rebels were disarmed and the town celebrated. Police at Guira prepared for simultaneous disarmament of two Del Castillo detachments tomorrow, amid reports of cattle theft. 20 American soldiers were requested for Guira.
In Macon Georgia on October 7 quiet reigned after a mob broke into the jail last night. A black shooter who wounded Adams and Solomon was sent to Atlanta for safekeeping. Adams and Solomon are hospitalized. Green and Gaynor federal prisoners convicted in Savannah harbor frauds were in the jail with the crowd. The shooter who wounded a guard was reported recovering. Militia stood ready for emergency.
Bloomington Indiana Oct 7 The Negro Edward Jones who shot and killed Alfred Stevens a lunch wagon man yesterday was moved to Jeffersonville penitentiary early today. A mob gathered again last night and this morning but sheriff and deputies restrained them from breaking jail doors.
In Mobile Alabama on October 7 authorities report fears of mob retaliation after yesterday's lynching of Thomas and Robinson have subsided and no further trouble is anticipated.
Cape May Point N J Oct 7 Fire began in the Packham cottage and destroyed about 50000 dollars of property. Flames spread to the Cape house several cottages and the public school building, which suffered only slight damage. Help arrived from Cape May as the fire came under control.
St Louis obituary notes Daniel Tarbox Jewell former United States senator from Missouri died at age 99. He was a prominent St Louis attorney and in earlier years opposed Abraham Lincoln in several suits at law, defeating him in three. A daughter Mrs. G A Wilson lives in Monterey Mexico.
Havana October 7. The preliminaries of the Good Government league of Cuba began with a meeting of Americans, Cubans and others. The group passed resolutions aimed at establishing a permanent, lawful government and democratic tranquility, with emphasis on liberty for all island inhabitants.
Reports from Guines and Alquizar say disbanded rebels ride with machetes, while General Funston heads to Guines. A Santa Clara disarming commission, with Jose Miguel Gomez and others, arrives Casilda to oversee measures. In Trinidad 1500 insurgents surround 80 guards and 170 volunteers, with disarmament planned tomorrow. Pinar del Rio reports absolute quiet.
A garbled clipping reports a spree of killings during the day, mentioning Dowie and drivers, with references to van numbers and a confrontation with an angry stepeatiEn, yielding a chaotic, unclear account of events.
In Chicago a vision delays Dowie plan for a Mexico colony. Deacon Arrington is to raise 1 million dollars for God and Zion, while Dowie’s loyal followers report the Master’s command. Meanwhile a double murder tied to circus staff and a shooting death in Minneapolis shock readers.
Oscar Herold, returning from a whist party, fired on a man leaning against a tree near Tenth and G streets. Theiss, head clerk at the Postal Telegraph, died of a forehead wound two hours later. Herold surrendered and posted 10000 bail.
Representative James Sherman of New York and Senator Penrose conferred with the president on the political situation. They reviewed the congressional campaign nationwide, with emphasis on New York and Pennsylvania districts. No conclusions were reached about the bookbinders at the government printing office.
Verne Martin aged 15 was found hid ing under a bed at a lodging house by Sheriff Potter in Red Lodge at midnight. Arthur Emerson McKenzie was arrested on suspicion of spiriting the girl away and Ed Hoffman was with her when found. both men face criminal assault charges while the girl is held as a witness.
O F Goddard of Billings, attorney for the Mutual Telephone company, surveyed the boycott by local labor unions and indicated an injunction suit could be filed in the state court. The move centers on a union notice asking patrons to discontinue using the local telephone service.
Fire destroyed the Morgan Blind and Sash company plant in Chicago on the night of October 7, causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Fire crews fought the flames but the building was a total loss.
In Shelbyville Indiana on October 7 Mrs Laura Ayres a 50 year old church worker was found dead in bed with a bullet wound to the head. Authorities say a rigid investigation is underway.
Josephine Rummell Hart, 40, a shirt factory employee, was found dying in a vacant lot near Twenty sixth and Dodge. She died later without regaining consciousness. Her throat was cut and her face beaten. Hart lived at the Scandinavian Woman's Christian Association home and was returning from a friend's home when attacked. No clue to the murderer.
G E Gaile lard one of three white men shot by Henry Adams alias Small at Manning Friday evening died today. Adams, circus employee, faced a mob ready to lynch the negro but sheriff escaped with him and placed him in the penitentiary for safe keeping.
Charles Burbanks head of a construction company was shot today at the railroad camp near Lexington. Oscar Gaddy is named as the shooter and a posse hunts him across the area. The incident occurred in Charlotte with authorities pursuing the suspect.
Helena Oct 7 Former Associate Justice W T Pigott learns his son John Pigott a Yale junior has made the Yale football squad and will play right end this season.
The Daily Mail reports Gabriel Essipoff left a British port last Saturday with the wife of General Oshankoff for a distant destination. The pair traveled aboard a liner amid unclear destination details and political speculation.
John Redmond addressed Irish members at Athlone and urged support for the government home rule scheme when feasible. He expressed confidence in Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and James Bryce, while warning ministers of ongoing Irish resistance to change amid differing editorials.
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