Roosevelt and Wood Transfer Control of Cuba in 1906
The article recalls the May 21 1906 Cuban transfer ceremony in Havana. General Wood signed documents placing Cuba under U S occupation ending with a military governor presidency. President Palma and General Gomez attended a regal reception as American ships and flags filled the harbor. The White House letter from Roosevelt pledged friendship and support for Cuba while the transfer marked the formal handover and the start of a new republic under U S influence.
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Imibe
Meysi Sen Fahey
Rose, Tache
Chile Republic
Galleran
Eral Gomez
Aranstein Tocke
Bautiago
Sort
Pavriton
Havane
Cuba
Havana
Aront
United States
Brooklyn
Ward Line
Ee Nine
Republic
Audierte
Chamber of the
Spain
Trannster
Wood
War Department
Paris
Caban Congress
Congress
Thomas Estrada Palma
Lubes
Buts Esteves Romero
Sierrand
Sand
Republic of
Subs
Ermal
Cube
White House
Washington, D. C
Republic of Cuba
Republic of the United States
Theodore Roosevelt
The
Palma
Senor Palma
Gomex
Rabanai
Sarnta Clara
Punta
Hailiards
Ger. Wood
Washington
Hay
Tomas Estrada Palma
Hitt
Tilmciz
House of Representatives
United States of America
Sulzer
N. Y
Bengevelt
Overmor General's Palace at Havana
Fragmented text from Overmor item references a palace in Havana with unclear details. The readable parts indicate a military or official location title and potential description of an event or site. No concrete dates or names are recoverable from the legible fragments.
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Havana
Cuban Republic Proclaimed as U S Ends Cuban Occupation
The United States ends military occupation in Cuba and recognizes a new republic led by Tomas Estrada Palma. Washington relays the news to capitals worldwide. Congress applauds the establishment and Cuba sends a gratitude message to President Roosevelt.
Injunction Against Packers in Missouri Case
Kansas City judge issues a temporary order restraining Nelson Morris & Co. from fixing meat prices or joining the beef trust amid pending quo warranto efforts. Federal agents push a federal case as U S Attorney Bethea and Solicitor General Richards urge a restraining order to block packers from operating in a combine.
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Kansas City
John W. Henry
Crow
Nelson Morris & Co
Jefferson City
Nelson Morris Company
Grossacup
United States
Sol Bethea
Richards
W. A. Day
Department of Justice
Sioux City Native Hunter Captured After Murder Case
Sioux City May 21 Walking Shield a Sioux brave charged with murdering Ghout Face Bear a squaw on Rosebud reservation captured by the Tadian police after United States marshals chased him for over 150 miles.
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Sioux City
Walking Shield
Ghout
Face Bear
Tadian
Rosebud
United States
Eruption Near Fort de France Causes Panic and Soothe
Reports describe a volcanic eruption at Mont Pelee that sent a panic through Fort de France on May 21. Sailors and residents rushed to vessels as lava-like stones rained down, but by seven o clock the crowd calmed. US steamer cruiser Indianapolis and British consulate efforts to recover bodies followed amid heightened danger.
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Fort de France
Mont Pelee
Fraday
United States
Inac
Njdenin B. Merst
Eilent McCor
Ame
Mont Pelee eruption observed from shore and ships
A witness notes Mont Pelee eruption with a massive smoke plume and molten sea inflow. American consul Thomas T. Prentis’s coffin is recovered by sailors from a wood casket. The Indefatigable shifts to sea as detonations blaze, lightning wrecks, and rain pour, with wind protecting ships and shore party from fumes.
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United States
Thomas T. Prentis
St. Pierre
Mont Pelee
Vesgers
Annual encampment opens with address at Illinois theater
May 21 reports the 35th annual encampment of the Dingle GoA Ri and auxiliary opens with a reception and welcoming address by Mayor Kalex. Commander Geet itlewood Sands presides while others speak in a ceremonial gathering at the Illinois theater.
Wreck kills four and injures twenty one on Choctaw Gulf line
Ardmore I T May 21 A construction train on the Choctaw Oklahoma Gulf railway plunged through a high trestle twelve miles east of Ardmore Sunday morning. Four men were killed and 21 injured seven fatally. Among the seriously hurt is A M Ophant a Tishomingo attorney riding home on the work train. The wreck occurred at eight miles per hour as the forward car jumped the track and collapsed. The dead and most injured were brought to Ardmore for treatment. Relatives have been notified.
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Ardmore
I. T
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway
A. M. Oliphant
Tishomingo
McAlester
Mine Horror at Fraterville Claims 225 Miners
Knoxville report says by midnight 82 bodies were recovered from the Fraterville mine disaster at Coal Creek where 225 miners died earlier. Ernest McDonald was rescued alive after being submerged in a spring. he described the blast but is said to have little time left due to severe injuries including mangled limbs and blinded eyes.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Fraterville
Coal Creek
Ernest McDonald
Gaynor and Greene Remanded to Quebec Sheriff Care
After a hearing before Judge Andrews on Tuesday the two defendants were remanded to the sheriff of Quebec. They were watched by two detectives and returned to the Chateau Frontenac.
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Quebec
Gaynor and Greene
Andrews
Chateau Frontenac
Markets Report From Chicago and New York Commodities
Chicago quotes show quiet markets with mixed grains and meats. Wheat futures steady to firmer, corn and oats higher, rye firm, barley stable. mess pork and lard trade mixed with cheaper cash prices. New York flour wheat and corn futures similarly steady with spot noon close and varied May July September figures.
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Chicago
Estore
Bog
New York
W&c
Chicago May 20 Hog and Cattle Market Summary
Chicago and South Omaha cattle and hog quotes show mixed prices for heavy packing, gilted butchers, and prime beeves. Notable ranges include hogs at 4.60 to 7.10, cattle from 3.00 to 7.20, and various feeders and mixed lots reflected in regional market summaries.
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Chicago
Fee
Texas
South Omaha
Stogra
Cannethe
Chives
Dullas Thea
Bree
Ueto
Lige
Wen
Dark Cincinnati Storm Kills and Wrecks Town
A May 21 storm in Cincinnati and Kentucky caused at least six deaths and massive damage. A waterspout from Lewisburg hills struck Covington and Cincinnati, flooding cellars, toppling houses, and wrecking properties and stables. Several missing and injured were reported as rescue crews searched Willow Hollow and Price Hill.
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Inmeonnati
Cincinnati
Lewisburg
Covington
Kentucky
Miami Valley
Dayton
Edward Wehrley
Henry Willen
William Simpson
Henry Qualbrink
George Flachner
Daniel Grace
Louis Kern
Price Hill
Blind Chaplain Milburn Injured by Runaway Horse
Blind Chaplain Milburn of the senate was struck by a runaway horse attached to a buggy as he left the capitol after delivering the prayer. His large toe was cut off and several toes injured. his daughter pulled him clear just before the horse charged. A Toledo grand jury indicted ten people over doodling charges.
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Washington
Milburn
Senate
Capitol
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