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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
2
The report covers American access to visitors in Cuba, claims for damages by insurgents presented to the provisional government, and orders about executing prisoners after evidence review. It notes Magoon and Gen Bell arrival plans, yellow fever aid, and American troops reception preparations.
Brig Gen Theodore J Wint assumed command in Newport News and announced staff appointments. Units arriving include the Seventeenth Infantry from Georgia and the Fifteenth Cavalry from Vermont. Officers awaiting command include Col George F Chase and several Lieutenants. Transport adjustments cover horses and wagon trains destined for Cuba. hospital corps to board the first ship. Sailings to Havana set for Saturday from Tampa.
The Democratic Congressional Committee plans to distribute watches from New York among campaign speakers to illustrate alleged trust methods. Watches, sold in England and reimported, cost the committee 738 dollars each, with a trust price of 1058 dollars. Accompanied by movement and case history tags, the items allow verification of abroad sale and reimportation. Also noted, Pope John XXIII received no private audience. apostolic delegate Sbarretto reported Canada’s church condition.
A sequence of cables from Consul General Steinhart and Acting Secretary Bacon reveal President Roosevelts reluctant move to intervene in Cuba. Palma pleads for troops to halt insurrection and prevent a massacre, while US officials weigh secrecy and caution before any landing.
The Cuban minister to the United States, Senor Quezada, replies to Secretary Taft via Secretary Root, promising to remain as Cuba’s diplomatic representative in Washington. He says the US intervention should preserve Cuban independence and pledges to aid restoration of constitutional government, trusting American support. He recalls Roosevelt’s appeal for unity and pledges continued loyalty and cooperation for Cuba’s liberty and self-government.
Keen Commission calls for major changes in the Government Printing Office, proposing a bureau chief role under a Cabinet official and stronger supervisory authority. It urges a full revision of governing laws, cost accounting, and centralized control to modernize operations and curb waste.
A fragmented report notes a car crash causing a broken rib and serious contusions to the back. The injured person states the ordeal left them with near full recovery and mentions their wife was unharmed.
Melvin Horne, a lineman, won 2000 in damages against Consolidated Railway Lighting Power Co after a 400 percent suit for injuries from an air light incident two years ago. He lost his right hand and suffered other injuries. a prior trial awarded 5000, but the Supreme Court granted a new trial on appeal.
Henry Brent colored sparks a disturbance on car 405 near Woodridge en route to Laurel. Stones fly through windows wounding a woman as Deputy Sheriff Garrigan and O Cooney chase Brent. Brent is arrested after a lengthy pursuit and the incident ends with property damage charges.
New York Oct 4 The Mutual Life Insurance Company discharged Bigtoe Hindman general agent of the company at Louisville Ky Hindman was one of several agents who rebelled against efforts to aid the administration ticket for trustees to be voted on December 1 Heirs candidate on the selected fusion ticket The notice came from Vice President Dexter Hindman had not received a letter and had been contacted in Washington He is the sixth general agent to be dropped from the rolls and General Agent Hopkins of Boston may also go.
Cameron Paulty aged twenty one died at General Hospital after sustaining a fractured skull during a Toronto University football practice on the university lawn. He collapsed yesterday afternoon during scrimmage drills.
Thomas W Smith was re-elected president of the East Washington Citizens' Association at a meeting last night. The group outlined a campaign to improve the Elmington grade crossings, the Anacostia River, and Georgia Avenue, while praising progress in school facilities and urging continued pressure on District and federal authorities.
Ohio Senator Foraker stated intervention in Cuba is a finished fact and must be supported by Congress. He spoke on moving forward with order and stability on the island and predicted a Republican victory in Ohio with strong support for secretary of state and congressional candidates. He begins campaign duties in Cincinnati Music Hall with Senator Beveridge delivering the main address.
Fillmore Merist of Tate M Company, First Wisconsin Cavalry denounces Hampton Virginia Soldiers Home rules after an old soldier died while denied admission. He condemns the institution’s leadership for inhuman, blocking access during illness and water deprivation, urging accountability.
Dept of Agriculture weather bulletin notes a westward moving cold front over the Upper Mississippi Valley with rain in the midwest and scattered showers in the Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes regions. Cooler temperatures expected from the northern plains to the lake region by Friday with brisk southeast winds on the Gulf coast and variable conditions on Atlantic routes. Local data include hourly readings and humidity, with a note on European-bound steamers facing fair to good conditions.
The Department of Justice orders special agents nationwide to investigate eight hour law violations by public work contractors. Due to complaints on the Onto River improvement project, agents are directed to conduct a thorough inquiry and forward evidence to U S attorneys for prosecution Whisky Licensing Tightened for Certain Sellers
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