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Foreign News
May 18, 1906
The Evening Statesman
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington
What is this article about?
In Guantanamo, Cuba, on April 29, unarmed American sailors were attacked by Cuban natives armed with knives and machetes after leaving the naval reservation, resulting in one shot and 22 injured, none fatally; police sided with natives.
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CUBANS ATTACK AMERICAN SAILORS.
One American Was Shot and Twenty-two Were Otherwise Injured--None Fatally.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18.--The first official report has been received of a fight at Guantanamo, Cuba, April 29, between Americans and natives, in which one American was shot and twenty-two otherwise injured. The sailors were unarmed and left the naval reservation and were attacked by natives armed with knives and machetes. The sailors used their fists. It is asserted that the police sided with the natives. The sailor who was shot will recover.
One American Was Shot and Twenty-two Were Otherwise Injured--None Fatally.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18.--The first official report has been received of a fight at Guantanamo, Cuba, April 29, between Americans and natives, in which one American was shot and twenty-two otherwise injured. The sailors were unarmed and left the naval reservation and were attacked by natives armed with knives and machetes. The sailors used their fists. It is asserted that the police sided with the natives. The sailor who was shot will recover.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
Colonial Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Guantanamo Fight
American Sailors
Cuban Natives Attack
Naval Reservation
Police Involvement
Where did it happen?
Guantanamo, Cuba
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Guantanamo, Cuba
Event Date
April 29
Outcome
one american shot (will recover), twenty-two otherwise injured, none fatally
Event Details
Unarmed American sailors left the naval reservation and were attacked by natives armed with knives and machetes; sailors used their fists; police sided with natives.