End of Palma era marked by farewell to ex president
Diplomatic corps and foreign consuls gathered at the palace to bid farewell to ex President Palma and his family as Taft arranged courtesy to escort him to the railroad. Palma declined public ceremony while expressing gratitude. Governors and officials contemplated cabinet reshuffles and disarmament of government volunteers amid tensions and hurricane worries in the Caribbean.
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Cuba
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Roosevelt
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Caribbean
Hostile in Germany on Cuban annexation views
A London dispatch to The Washington Post on September 3 reports mixed reactions to Secretary Taft's Cuban policy. British press generally favors immediate recognition of U S imperial aims, sees annexation as likely and harmful to Europe, while some commentaries urge a more cautious, Cuba for the Cubans approach despite Roosevelts praise of Taft's envoy.
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Taft
Cuba
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Berlin
The
Standard
Europe
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Times
Nes
Roosevelt
India
Egypt
Tunis
Predicts annexation Cuba weighs on French papers
Paria reports the Cuban question sparks debate in the French press. Temps notes Cuba’s history and claims Cubans proved unworthy of liberty, suggests annexation by the United States is likely, and cites Palma sacrificing independence to guard against negro influence.
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Palma
Texas sails for Cuba with marines aboard
The cruiser Texas with all available marines from Norfolk Navy Yard and full magazines sailed for Cuban waters this afternoon after leaving the yard in the morning. The Texas picked up fresh meat and supplies from the tug Alice and was joined by the Columbia which carried Secretary Root. Orders kept the vessel at Newport News briefly while separations were made to enable mobilization at Newport News and to ship ammunition. The Texas is expected to return to the Cuban theater with troops mobilized at Newport News.
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Department
Expedition Begins For Cuba Occupation With 6000 Man Force
The first expeditionary force for the Cuba occupation sails from New York aboard the Sumner at 6 o clock this evening. Two infantry battalions and engineers embark, with more units to follow from Newport News and Tampa. War Department reports indicate roughly 6 000 troops will form the initial force under Brig Gen Wint, with preparations led by Secretary Taft and Oliver Acting Secretary.
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Philippines
Rathorj Oughly
Preparing Troops Camp at Newport News for Cuba Deployment
Maj. W. A. Mann of the General Staff assumes charge as base of supplies for 6500 troops bound for Cuba. Capt. Slavin assists in arranging warehouses and storage at a site above the city. Fort Monroe will send two provost guard companies. Brig. Gen. Wint to arrive Wednesday to assume command.
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Maj. Mann
Cuba
War Department
Mann
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Gen. Wint
Troops From the Lakes to Leave Fort Sheridan for Cuba
Brig. Gen. Carter orders two battalions of the Twenty seventh Infantry and the Fourteenth U S Field Battery at Fort Sheridan to Newport News for embarkation to Cuba. Cpl Pitcher commands at Sheridan and dispatches two special trains of twelve cars for early morning movement.
Brooklyn Carries Marines for Cuba Departure
The cruiser Brooklyn with 440 marines aboard will leave League Island Navy Yard tomorrow for Cuba and is expected to arrive by Thursday. The contingent includes men from Brooklyn, Norfolk, Annapolis, and League Island yards, under the command of Lieut. Col. Franklin J. Masen Cant. L. C. Hellers in charge.
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Prelates in Rome Hope Taft Success as Cuba Governor
Rome Sept 30 Cardinal Hampolla once papal secretary of state along with Cardinals Vannutelli Steinstu per and Atelli who met Secretary Taft during his Rome mission to purchase friar lands in the Philippines, express deepest interest in events in Cuba and wish Taft success and peace for the provisional government.
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Atelli
United States
Philippine Islands
Mi-o-na stomach tablets promoted as cure for indigestion
An advertisement touts Mi-o-na stomach tablets as a complete cure for indigestion and stomach ills. It claims rapid digestive improvement, with a refund if unsatisfied, and offers free samples, diet tips, and expert advice from a stomach specialist. The text imitates sensational claims from a medical cure era.
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Butala
Army Ready for Field With High State of Efficiency
Acting Inspector General Col J G Galbraith reports the army is in satisfactory readiness for field service. He notes improved general condition, extensive inspections, and 40 Philippines stations abandoned. Desertions rise, tied to officer changes and attitudes toward desertion as a crime. One year enlistments favored to curb desertion. quartermaster supplies deemed adequate amid scrutiny of graft and safeguards.
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Philippines
Funston
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Quartermaster General’s Department
Treud
Reforms Eyed in Inspector General Report on Cavalry
The Inspector General favors no increase in enlisted ranks and urges creation of a chief of cavalry by executive order. Proposals include omitting the word general from lower official titles and adopting terms like colonel inspector. The report also supports establishing a national reserve force to be mobilized by the President at war, with reserves trained to join the regular army as needed.
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War Department
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Foneton
Yar
Thun
Should Cuba Be Annexed Senate Views Favor It
Senator Foraker Elking and Representative Williams argue responses to Chicago Times requests. They discuss US duty in the Cuban crisis, favor intervention to restore lawful government without annexation, cite Cuban distinct culture, sugar and tobacco competition, and Platt Amendment leverage.
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Roosevelt
Annexation of Cuba: Williams discusses U S role and race concerns
In a June 4 1902 letter Senator John Sharp Williams advocates annexing Cuba to the United States arguing for peace and protection but warns against annexing against Cuban will. He notes prior support from leaders, contemplates mediation, and emphasizes a republic of willing citizens while warning of racial tensions and demographic complexities.
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Call for Fifty Ohio Volunteers by Union Commandant
Glenn, commandant of the United States bar racks in Columbus Ohio, has received a telegram from Washington requesting he issue a call for fifty volunteers. They would man batteries of artillery similar to those used in the Cuban Campaign during the Spanish American War.
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