15 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
1
Spanish prisoners at Camp Long Seavey's Island attract visitors and traders as guards enforce travel rules. Reports say the camp will soon get a 180-seat mess hall and a new hospital, while $4000 worth of clothing was purchased and prisoners reportedly carry gold.
Italian noble Count Turin visiting the country arrived in Boston last evening and will stay at the Touraine hotel. He did not speak English well and carries himself with officerly bearing. He speaks with a pronounced French accent.
An explosion at 5 o'clock today wrecked the Niagara Starch Works in Buffalo New York. Six workers were killed and twenty six injured. Two additional men were missing and believed dead.
Washington confirms Santiago's capture after General Toral surrenders to General Shafter. The fall follows weeks of delays and clears the way for U S moves against Porto Rico. Secretary Alger notes 15 000 Spanish prisoners and ongoing fleet plans remain unchanged.
General Shafter reports a proposal from General Toral to surrender on return to Spain, covering eastern Cuba from Asseraderos to Sagua via Palma with the fourth army corps. Commissioners met at 2:40 to finalize terms, as Miles cables from Playa on July 14 before Santiago’s fall.
News in brief reports Santiago’s capitulation after negotiations with General Shafter and Miles. The city and harbor fortifications surrender along with about 13,000 to 15,000 Spanish prisoners to be sent to Spain. The province covers 6000 square miles with roughly 125,000 residents.
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