16 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1906
Page
1
Cuban government troops and insurgents reportedly deploy thousandstrong units in a near Havana engagement with the outcome not yet known. Ambassador Nicholas Longworth commented on the situation as reports filter in.
General Dmitri Trepoff, commander of the Imperial Palace and noted autocrat, died at 6 PM in his villa at Peterhof. The long-time police master and stabilizing force during turmoil in St. Petersburg, his death removes a key counterrevolutionary figure who kept the capital calm through the October period.
Cincinnati delegates at Central Turner Hall endorsed Nicholas Longworth for the First District and Herman P Goebel for the Second District after opposition withdrew. Mayor Jones relinquished his bid to Longworth, praising GOP values and urging party unity for a fall victory. The convention stressed harmony and strong organized support.
John J. Mangan shot into a crowded barroom crowd near closing time wounding George Radey 18. Radey died at Betts Street Hospital from a bullet near the heart. Mangan was arrested on a murder charge as witnesses and officers described a chaotic scene.
Havana dispatches say General Rodriguez with 1000 men fought near Wajay against Castillo and Albert also about 1000. Government claims victory with casualties listed. rebels say government forces retreated. Skirmishes continue near El Cano. rebels attack San Domingo but are repulsed.
A rumor spreads in Warsaw that terrorists threaten to murder all foreign consuls if a general massacre occurs. The report notes no verified details and states the claim is circulating as of September 15.
The Democratic rooster will head the official Ohio ballot for the first time since 1892 and replace the eagle. Secretary of State announced the change after Pattison's votes surpassed Herrick, directing the ballot order for fall elections.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from Liberty Indiana reports Mrs. Ora Miller in critical condition after two masked robbers entered her house and tortured her with hot irons to force disclosure of hidden money.
In Havana Bay three U S warships anchor as pressure mounts for peace talks. Commander Colwell and his officers meet insurgent delegates while fighting continues outside Havana. Des Moines and Dixie with marines present, signaling U S involvement in Cuban affairs.
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