Formal Transfer of Cuban Republic Ceremony in Havana
In Havana May 21 the birth of Cuba’s republic is celebrated with immense crowds as General Wood lowers the Stars and Stripes and hoists the Cuban banner. The harbor ships wear gala colors and a parade unfolds with flags, torches, and cheers as Palma signs the transfer documents and Gomez takes the palace roof salute.
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Brooklyn
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Cuba
Paris
Senor Palma
Gomez
General Wood Praises American Cuban Reforms
A Havana dispatch by The World, signed by General Leonard Wood, lauds American rule in Cuba. Public order is maintained. the death rate is low. a modern school system exists with significant funding. Hospitals, charities, jails, ports, and harbor work have been rebuilt and reorganized. immigration and customs services are strengthened.
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Leonard Wood
Cuba
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Beneeb
United States government outlines Cuban sanitary reconstruction
The note states that Santiago and Havana have undergone sanitary reconstruction and Cuba is turned over in a well ordered, healthy condition. The new government will find all departments well seeded and in good running order.
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United States
Santiago
Havana
Cuba
Rumors of Peace Fuel Buoyant London Stock Exchange
London May 21. Business on the Stock Exchange was very buoyant in the afternoon as reports arrived that a Boer conference had voted for peace on the best terms. A delegation would be sent to Pretoria to confer with Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner, the British high commissioner.
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Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Lord Milner
Waldeck Rousseau to Retire From French Cabinet
Paris reports the premier M. Waldeck Rousseau will resign before June 1 as President Loubet forms a new cabinet with the new chamber. Rousseau told Loubet he had achieved unity and wished to retire, remaining in office until a majority cabinet is formed.
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Paris
M. Waldeck Rousseau
Loubet
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
M. Loubet
Russia
Storm Strikes Duluth Injuring Several Residents
A heavy cyclonic storm swept Duluth on May 21 causing building damage and injuries. John Watson was hurled from a tram, breaking a leg and arm while windows shattered in schools and glass cut four children. The five minute ordeal ended with heavy rain and unroofed structures.
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Duluth
John Watson
Narrow Escape as Mont Pelee Eruption Halts Sailors
A group of American sailors narrowly escaped danger during an eruption of Mont Pelee. The crew, aboard a research vessel, faced ash fall and rising fumaroles but managed to reach safety with minor injuries reported. Local authorities coordinated evacuation and medical care.
Evacuation at St Pierre as Mont Pelee erupts again
A naval expedition under Lt. McCormick on the Potomac and the British Indefatigable searched St Pierre for Consul Prentis and other remains. A new lava flow, smoke and lightning accompanied continuous detonations as ash rain and storm bands battered the town and a coffin with the consul’s body was recovered. The eruption forced evacuation and kept access to the ruins of St Pierre blocked.
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Mont Pelee
Thomas T. Prentis
Pat Coolesa
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Basse Pointe
Vallee de la Rivier
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