Bombardment of Santiago Proclaimed by War Department
Washington reports from July 16 that General Toral declined unconditional surrender and that bombardment by land and sea would begin around 4 p.m. Shafter’s dispatches show reinforced positions and plans for a final assault. Reinforcements including Randolph’s battery and DC volunteers arrived as officials express belief that Santiago will be evacuated or captured soon.
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Spanish surrender offer fails as Shafter demands unconditional capitulation
Spanish commander General Toral formally offered Santiago’s surrender but Shafter rejected it without terms. Armistice extended to noon Sunday while truce flags fly. Toral pressed to march away under arms with colors. Shafter insisted on unconditional surrender but agreed to relay the offer to Washington.
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Toral Offers Surrender Terms at Santiago in Arduous Stand
General Toral, commanding at Santiago after Linares’s wounding, says he would surrender with honor allowing his troops to march out with arms, colors, and free direction. Shafter cables Washington, refuses the offer, but extends the informal armistice to Sunday, pending government guidance.
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Shafter Named Military Governor of Santiago Province
A Washington dispatch reports General Shafter will be appointed military governor of Santiago province. He will be in contact with Washington but wield near dictatorial power, tasked with subduing Cuba’s rebels and teaching humane conduct toward captured Spaniards.
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Spaniards to Fight Street by Street in Santiago
A Siboney dispatch reports Spanish defenders have barricaded streets and looted loopholes in Santiago houses. They intend to resist to the last, promising death to any who approach, and will force Shafter's army to seize the city street by street.
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New York
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Navy promotions amid Cuban success report
Washington July 10 The president decides to promote Acting Admiral Sampson and Commodore Achley for their roles in destroying the Spanish fleet in Cuban waters, though the extent of promotion remains undecided. Sampson ranks No 10, behind Schley No 8 and Watson No 6 in the Commodore grades, awaiting official report. Also notes a July 8 suicide of Earl Guil 10 near Cuaphon Nebraska. Italian ships ordered to Philippine islands include Piemento and Degli per Pall Romano reports from Rome dated July 9.
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Mother's Friend Promises Painless Maternity Remedy
Advertises Mother’s Friend as a safer, pain reducing aid for childbirth. Claims to remove fear, nervousness, nausea, and complications, promising safer delivery and easier recovery. Sells at $1 per bottle and offers informational books from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Reduction of Santiago in War Report and Hawklinn Commission
Dispatch details the Santiago bombardment buildup with dynamite guns, mortars, and heavy batteries ready for action. It notes Spanish guns countering with heavier calibers, Bates division realigning near a ravine, and Sampson’s naval bombardment plan. Wounded officers Hawkins and replacements follow, while Spanish officers signal willingness to surrender subject to Toral.
Spain Yearns for Peace as Madrid Faces Defeat
July 10. Information from reliable sources indicates Madrid recognizes the war’s hopelessness and peace talks are urgent. The cabinet vows to endure until peace is secured while Santiago de Cuba reports its encirclement and fears of U.S. blockades and a possible American intervention on the peninsula.
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Shafter Reports Casualty Totals From Manila Campaign
Washington July 9 The War Department received two dispatches from General Shafter overnight reporting 230 killed 1 284 wounded and 70 missing in action in the ongoing campaign at Manila, with details from the Play Del Egiz region and communications noting editorial and cable operator access from the previous day.
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Minister's revival thanks Pink Pills for Pale People
Rev J N McCready of Elkton Mich describes a breakdown from overwork and nervous strain. After trying multiple physicians he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health enabling renewed preaching and revival work. He testifies to strong recovery and lasting vitality enabled by the remedy.
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Incomplete Cuban Cable Reports From July 1 Losses
General Tora ordered men in the city as principal figures while a cable remained intact to Havana. A July 1 loss tally lists 2 killed, 22 officers and 208 enlisted wounded, 81 officers and 1,203 men missing 79 enlisted. Names of the dead and wounded are being prepared for dispatch. SHAFTER.
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Plata del Este
Santiago
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Watrons Fleet to be Radically Rechanged With Cruisers Added
Washington July 10 Some changes are to be made in the eastern squadron composition in light of a new program The Magenchusette will likely replace the Iowan and the Iowan will stay here until after San Juan is captured A squadron to be formed against Spain will follow The addition of fast cruisers such as the Columbia and Minneapolis is planned Six colliers are being armored and moved from Newport News convoyed by the Yankee Camara’s armored ships Pelayo and Carlos V outranked by American battleships The Port Said squadron sailed except Pelayo and San Augustin Messina officers for destroyers with Admiral Camera to Port Said learn of Cervera fleet destruction crews vow to sacrifice and fight to the last
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Cervera
Hawaii Autherization Commission Appointments Named
The president named Senator Cullum of Illinois Senator Morgan of Alabama Representative Hitt of Illinois Sanford Dole president of the Hawaiian republic and W F Frear of Hawaii as commissioners under the Hawaiian annexation resolution announced from Washington on July 11.
Possible Chile Argentina War Looms in Europe
London July 10 war talk centers on a possible Chile Argentine conflict. Italy's large stake in Argentina sparks mediation thoughts and Britain may back a swift settlement. The United States would likely protest if action demands it while Italy ships a squadron and accelerates dockyard work. Colonel Grant Green former Kentucky official dies aged 93 in Frankfort leaving a wife and children including Warrell spouse of Elliott F. Shepherd estate agent.
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Free bottles offered by eminent New York chemist Slocum
A prominent New York chemist T A Slocum promotes a New Scientific Treatment for consumption and related lung diseases. He offers three free bottles of his cure to readers who write to 08 Pine St New York describing their address. The claim cites thousands cured and urges sufferers to act promptly mentioning letters of gratitude from worldwide labs.
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