In a chilling harbinger of chaos, a Cuban general arrived in Tampa, Florida, on September 11, 1906, on a clandestine mission to Washington, D.C. The clandestine arrival was a stark reminder of the escalating turmoil in Cuba, where the rebel army has grown in strength, now boasting over 1,000 armed and equipped fighters. The refugees who fled the island on the steamer, numbering 300, paint a dire picture of the situation, with the Cuban government powerless to stem the tide of violence.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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