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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
2
The United States hands over Cuba to Cubans on May 2 1902 marking Palma’s rise as president and the long struggle for a Cuban republic. The Teller Resolution and war fleet actions frame a pivotal turning point in American and world history.
The text chronicles the transfer of Cuba to an independent republic, detailing the removal of U S military control, the 1901 constitutional convention, ratification of the organic law, and the election of Tomas Estrada Palma as president. It notes land provisions for coaling stations and the Isle of Pines dispute to be settled by treaty.
Havana stands as one of the world’s premier cities, transformed by American occupation after the Spanish American War. The article contrasts old Spain era filth with modern boulevards, promenades like punta, Prado’s parks, cosmopolitan street life, and war relics such as the Maine wreck and Morro Castle drawing American visitors.
Herbert Goldsmith Squiers named as first minister from the United States to Cuba. He now serves as first secretary of Legation at Pekin, with four years there and prior four years in Berlin as second secretary. Gen Edward S Bragg of Wisconsin named consul general at Havana. born 1827 in New York. Iron Brigade veteran and former minister to Mexico. Consul general salary listed as $5,000.
A brief review notes that United States occupation of Cuba effectively began with Shafter's army landing at Siboney on June 22, 1898. It recalls the prior pivotal act of destroying the Maine on the 15th, marking the start of Cuba's liberation drama.
The transition to a Cuban republic under a new president and congress includes US duties ending with the transfer, while Cuba assumes obligations and pledges to maintain public health. The text notes constitutional limits on treaties and US intervention rights, alongside wartime actions and Cuba's railroad and transport issues.
Cuba operates 124 railways with over 2000 miles of track yet travel remains costly. Wretched charges for passengers at 22 cents per mile mark a heavy burden on travelers across the island, contrasting with the extensive rail network. Local lines, routes, and fare scales indicate a high price of movement despite the infrastructure.
Gen Leonard Wood the military governor of Cuba enjoys the full confidence of the best Cubans who praise his three year record as surpassing Spanish rule. The article notes his tireless work and success in Cuba and recounts his rise from Harvard and medical college to the army with only four dollars and no influence, finishing second among fifty two applicants.
A powerful Gulf coast storm sweeps southern and western Texas from the Red River to the lower gulf, killing an estimated 74 to 100 and injuring scores. Goliad, San Antonio, Austin, Mexia, Beeville and Fort Sam Houston report extensive damage. San Antonio Pine wind reached 72 mph, damaging public buildings, residences, and Fort Sam Houston quarters.
The Department of Agriculture plans to use natural enemies to combat the San Jose scale on vegetation. Assistant Marlatt returns from the Orient with ladybugs, found to subdue the scale there. Sixteen initially survived to aid the effort, now only two remain under careful government care with fifty more present to be fed. Experts aim to weaken the scale using these insects, though extermination is not expected.
The text notes a red asp said to be imported from Santo Domingo infesting many Cuban sugar plantations with dangerous bites. Scorpions are unwanted neighbors here though not fatally biting, a la boas appear occasionally but are not dangerous. Bat species reach large sizes with leathery wings from one to one and a half feet, sometimes entering apartments through open doors and windows and regarded as ill omened yet not otherwise objectionable.
A historical note argues Cuba could become a major cattle and pork producer. It cites rich grazing, sugar and tobacco crops, and strong hog farming prospects. The author blames heavy Spanish hog taxes for Cuba’s failure to self-sustain pork production.
Teieigrevhic EBrevities notes Wellington Kansas will receive free postal delivery service starting June 15. A lightning strike at the Wabash depot in Martinsburg Colorado destroyed records. Citizens’ National Bank of Okmulgee Oklahoma gains authority to start with 50000 dollars. Chief Justice Burford suspends Probate Judge Finfey of Kida county and orders grand jury indictment for illegal fee retention.
Anthracite miners meeting in Hazelton Pennsylvania vote to continue the 145000 worker strike, signaling what many call the most serious labor battle in the nation's history. Leaders warn of broader spread. operators oppose concessions. President Mitchell urges peace while district officials support the strike. Business in the coal region slows to a near standstill as the action proceeds.
Senator Tillman delivered a sensational Senate address urging the shotgun as a tool to settle the negro problem in the South. He argued whites must seize governance by any means, citing white majorities and potential guerrilla resistance, and warned against challenging issues in the Philippines.
Ignatius A. Sullivan, Economic League candidate and Hartford labor leader, defeats Maj. William B. Dwight by 495 votes out of 12,773 to become mayor. A clerk in a clothing store, Sullivan helped form the Clerks Union and has led the Hartford Central Labor Union and the State Federation of Labor in seven years in the capital.
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