When was it published?

October 7, 1875 in The Home Journal

Foreign News October 7, 1875

The Home Journal

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Military Campaign

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cuban Independence Anniversary, Insurgents Arms Shipment, Havana Harbor Readiness, Valmaseda Evacuation Plan, Cuba Libre

Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee

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What is this article about?

Cuban insurgents plan to celebrate the eighth anniversary of independence on October 10, boosted by recent arms shipments including eight cannon, 2,000 rifles, and other supplies. Spanish general Valmaseda keeps warships ready in Havana harbor for potential evacuation amid rebel advances toward 'Cuba libre.'

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The Cubans propose to celebrate the eighth anniversary of Cuban independence on October 10. Probably the recent receipt of eight cannon, two thousand rifles, three thousand swords, six hundred thousand cartridges, three tons of gunpowder and a quantity of army medical stores, by the insurgents, will add considerable zest to the proposed celebration. It is said that, even with the prospect of getting reinforcements to crush these rebels, stout old Valmaseda keeps several men-of-war in constant readiness in Havana harbor to receive him and his plunder in the event of a compulsory abandonment of the city to "Cuba libre."

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Cuban Independence Anniversary Insurgents Arms Shipment Havana Harbor Readiness Valmaseda Evacuation Plan Cuba Libre

What entities or persons were involved?

Valmaseda

Where did it happen?

Cuba

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Cuba

Event Date

October 10

Key Persons

Valmaseda

Event Details

Cubans propose celebrating eighth anniversary of independence on October 10, with added enthusiasm from insurgents' recent receipt of eight cannon, two thousand rifles, three thousand swords, six hundred thousand cartridges, three tons of gunpowder, and army medical stores. Valmaseda maintains several men-of-war ready in Havana harbor for possible abandonment of the city to 'Cuba libre' despite expected reinforcements.