When was it published?

February 1, 1870 in The Portland Daily Press

Foreign News February 1, 1870

The Portland Daily Press

Q: What keywords are associated?

Duel Attempt, Key West Altercation, Cuban Editor, Spanish Visitors, Arrest Bonds

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

Cuban newspaper editor Gonzalo Castillero arrived in Key West from Havana with four Spaniards to duel the local Republican editor, leading to a violent altercation, his arrest on $200 bond, and heightened tensions among Cubans requiring guards for order.

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Gonzalo Castillero, the editor of the Voz de Cuba, in company with four Spaniards, arrived at Key West Saturday morning from Havana for the purpose of fighting a duel with the editor of the Key West Republican. Meeting at the hotel a violent altercation took place between the two editors. Castillero was arrested and placed under bonds to the amount of $200 in gold to keep the peace. The Cubans in Key West are excited and threatening. Guards from the barracks have been stationed about the streets to preserve order. Both parties are determined.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Duel Attempt Key West Altercation Cuban Editor Spanish Visitors Arrest Bonds

What entities or persons were involved?

Gonzalo Castillero

Where did it happen?

Key West

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Key West

Event Date

Saturday Morning

Key Persons

Gonzalo Castillero

Outcome

castillero was arrested and placed under bonds to the amount of $200 in gold to keep the peace. the cubans in key west are excited and threatening. guards from the barracks have been stationed about the streets to preserve order. both parties are determined.

Event Details

Gonzalo Castillero, the editor of the Voz de Cuba, in company with four Spaniards, arrived at Key West Saturday morning from Havana for the purpose of fighting a duel with the editor of the Key West Republican. Meeting at the hotel a violent altercation took place between the two editors.