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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
5
Four American warships are shown in Cuban harbors as U S forces begin landings near the Plaza de Armas under Commander Colwell. Detachments are ashore guarding approaches to the palace while commissary outfits follow. Congress to convene to back Palma regime amid rising insurgent activity and racial tensions.
Washington reports the Navy Department quietly preparing several vessels to join those ordered to Cuba while the army is reviewed for rapid response. Dispatches from Havana indicate fighting in Pinar del Rio and near Cienfuegos with bridges blown and rail lines possibly reopening. Sleeper notes the government is pressing to suppress the insurrection as railways warn travelers of possible insurgent sabotage.
Colonel Charles M. Aguirre head of the local Cuban Junta announces a forthcoming statement on Cuba’s last year. He says it will be sent to President Roosevelt and reveal many previously unknown details about the Palma administration. He believes official recognition is unlikely but aims to make their wrongs known to the U.S. leader.
Admiral Schley and Sampson sink the Spanish fleet on July 3 and 4. The American flag was raised over Santiago on July 17 and Havana on August 12. General Fitz Hugh Lee became military Governor of Cuba on January 1, 1899. U S troops left Cuba and lowered the flag on May 20, 1902. The Palma revolt began April 2, 1906. U S troops landed in Havana September 13, 1906 and were ordered back.
A locomotive driver and his assistant, both British subjects, were captured by rebel forces near the Cuban Central railroad at Las Lajas. Paris commentary warns that without disarmament or external action, American troops could intervene in Cuba, delaying foreign involvement.
President Roosevelt will host a conference with Acting Secretary Bacon and Secretary Bonaparte in Oyster Bay to discuss Cuba. The luncheon on the Mayflower will feature the Roosevelt cup presentation to the Eastern Yacht Club for Vim. Beveridge and other officials to attend. policy described as conservative with naval precautions in Cuban waters.
Commander John C. Colwell a Pennsylvania native leads the United States squadron in Cuba as ranking officer of the fleet. A Naval Academy graduate from 1874 he rose through shipboard ranks, served on the Asiatic and North Atlantic stations, coasts survey duties, and was naval attache to London in 1897.
Twenty thousand Odd Fellows from Greater Boston gather at Point of Pines Revere for a grand union field day. Events include baseball, tug-of-war, races, and kids activities with swings and donkey riding. Band concerts, dancing, free dressing rooms, and free dancing. Train service by Boston Revere Beach Lynn RR will stop at the grounds. grounds open 10 am to 10:30 pm.
Charles Frohman has arranged Dustin Farnum to headline a new Augustus Thomas drama. Farnum, currently successful in The Virginian at Hollis Street Theatre, will lead a US themed American play, likely set near locations used in Arizona and The Virginian.
The funeral services for James A. Garland, Boston and New York millionaire, who died yesterday at his Hanover summer home, will be held Sunday at Mt. Auburn.
Washington reflects on the landing of 120 bluejackets from the protected cruiser Denver in Havana to guard American interests. Officials say orders required a Havana request via American chargé Steener before any ashore action, and regret the need for such measures. Acting Secretary Bacon travels to New York for talks with President Roosevelt.
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