Cuba Declares Free Nation as Palma Signs Transfer
Havana May 20 The ceremony transferring Cuba’s government from the United States to the Cuban republic was brief and simple. President Palma signed the transfer document amid American officers the cabinet congress supreme court judges provincial governors and warship officers. Gen Gomez then received a warm reception on the palace roof as American officials saluted and Wood departed.
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In Havana United States transfers power to Cuban government
President Palma receives the formal transfer as Gen. Wood pledges a new government to establish a constitution. The Platt amendment is honored and Cuban flags are saluted. Whiteside hands authority to a Cuban successor, and American forces depart as ships sail from Havana harbor.
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Encampment Opens in Rock Island With Large Crowd
The thirty six annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment began in Rock Island for a three day event drawing thousands. Visitors filled hotels and lodging houses as preparations continued with decorations, campfire at the Illinois theatre, and overflow meetings planned at the rink and Armory halls.
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Tomorrow's events in support of veterans
A long schedule of events unfolds in the city including a Ladies Aid Society meeting at First Baptist at 9 a.m. a Sons of Veterans gathering at the circuit court room and a grand parade at 1 30 p.m. plus receptions, a national encampment delegates meeting and camp fires in the evening. The Woodmen head office is lit with flags and a large display proclaims Patriots saved the union. Leaders, visitors, and lodging demands fill the streets as hundreds arrive for the G A R gatherings with Springfield and Chicago delegations prominent.
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Promise of Peace Buoyed London Markets
London May 20. Stock exchange business was buoyant on reports of a private telegram saying the Boer conference at Wreniging voted for peace on favorable terms. A delegation would be sent to Pretoria to confer with Kitchener and Milner.
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President and aides depart for New York to address Presbyter
President and Secretary Urgent and Dr Urie left for New York on May 20 to deliver an address before the Presbyter of home missions. The trip underscores ongoing church and state engagements as officials travel for a formal speaking event and related duties.
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President Loubet Reaches Domain of the Czar
Cronstadt May 20 The French squadron escorting the armored cruiser Montcalm with President Loubet aboard entered the harbor at 8 this morning. The imperial yacht Alexandria with the czar on board met the Montcalm. Loubet boarded the former and exchanged greetings with the czar. Postal Relations With Cuba Washington May 20 To continue the present postal relations between Cuba and the United States President Maima of Cuba and Postmaster General Payne issued proclamations promulgated from this city under the understanding reached weeks ago. Jones and Big Missing Liverymen seek police aid to locate a rig hired to a man named Jones who left yesterday afternoon for East Moline in search of work as boiler cleaner and has not been heard from. Philippine Veterans Reunion Council Bluffs May 20 Camp John L. Moore National Society of the Army of the Philippines plans for the second annual encampment Aug 4 and 5. about 10,000 veterans expected. Amen Presbyterian Mission New York May The Women's Foreign Missionary Society held its annual meeting with about fifty missionaries from Africa, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Syria, South America, the Philippines, Siam and Central Asia.
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Wife Missing After Arrival in New York City
Grand Rapids man E. H. Van Keppen asks police to help locate his wife who landed in New York a week ago and has not returned home. She was known to carry a large sum of money and jewelry.
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New York City
Saloon Fire Judgment Returns Not Guilty in Jackson
Jackson Michigan May 20 jury in circuit court returned a not guilty verdict for Stanislaus Valicki charged with setting his saloon on fire after a 24 hour deliberation.
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