Jacksonville Fire Ravages City Losing 15 Million
The Jacksonville blaze began Friday noon in a small factory from a defective wire and raged nearly ten hours. Officials estimated property damage at 10 to 15 million dollars with 10,000 to 15,000 homeless as 130 blocks burned joining Bay Street and Laurel Street.
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Gomez Interviewed on Cuban Political Path to Stable Government
Havana dispatch reports General Maximo Gomez saying Cuba’s problem is political not economic and can be solved by a capable honest government that satisfies national aspirations. He warns against concessions to sugar and tobacco under a ruined colonial framework and urges a final republican constitution to end the present uneasiness.
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Yellow fever appears in Havana and Cuba election protests
Yellow fever is reported in Havana with quarantine rules suspended until May 15. Dr Glennan notes two Havana cases and no other island outbreaks. Cuba to U.S. travel requires immunity certificates and five days absence from Cuba for travelers. In Santiago protests rise as American oversight at registration offices sparks political tension. White Republicans face strong Nationalist gains. War department convenes boards for Second Lieutenant exams.
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Officers to Be Promoted by Competitive Examinations
Enlisted men seek promotion to second lieutenants through competitive exams. General Otis heads boards at Chicago General Merriam at Denver and Colonel Chambers McKibben at San Antonio. Also: British war report from Pretoria notes Boer casualties and materiel captures. jail escape in Crowley and Arkansas Midland sale to Missouri Pacific.
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