Santiago Surrenders as American forces take Eastern Cuba
After a protracted negotiation General Toral accepts terms for Santiago surrender. US-HQ lists 18000 20000 Spanish prisoners to be embarked for Spain under parole. Barcelona ships to haul troops west to Cabanas while Red Cross aid and refugees may return home. Santiago district including Morro Castle and eastern Cuba falls to US forces.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Santiago Harbor
Morro Castle
Blanco
Madrid
Blanc
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Fontaine
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Plun de Santiago
Astor
McKittrick
General Shafter
Clara Barton
The
Red Cross Society
Siboney
General Toral
Concha
Asseraderos
Sagua
Manzanillo
Holguin
Debate on Santiago Victory Credit by Navy Officers
A Boston reader argues Admiral Sampson led the victory at Santiago through command of the destroying squadron, contending Cervera could not have been defeated without the Brooklyn and Commodore Schley, challenging Admiral Belknap's emphasis on Sampson.
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Sampson
Santiago
Cervera
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Schley
Daniel C. Pavey
Boston
Facetious Boarder Trains Laughs With Hen Feathers
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip has a landlady retort to a jokester about serving up a hen with feathers. The exchange ends with the joke being ruined as a meal metaphor.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Spain Nearing Peace After War Weariness
Washington reports say Spain tired of war may accept Cuban independence cede Puerto Rico to the United States and gain a Philippines port while seeking Philippine restoration. Madrid officials, urged by European press and powers, signal willingness to peace as Santiago falls and martial law begins. President McKinley favors an early peace.
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Cervera
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Philippines
McKinley
Means Peace, Says Depew
Chauncey M. Depew declares the Santiago surrender hastens pace and signals a new era for the American navy and army. He notes Dewey’s Manila victory and Cervera’s destruction open eyes to U S strength and says European powers will view the American soldier as a serious factor in world affairs.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Santiago
Spain
Europe
Dewey
Manila
Cervera
Martial Law Proclaimed in Opa Amid Peace Talks
Madrid July 15 The official Gazette cites a royal decree declaring martial law across the peninsula and authorizing suppression of dissent as Spain pursues an honorable peace. Premier Sagasta says the army must be restrained, opposition Carlists threaten trouble, and overtures toward peace may come soon. France has not yet taken the initiative.
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Spanish Peninsula
Spain
Sagasta
Pacific
France
Fifth Massachusetts Regiment Receives Commissions at Camp Dalton
Governor Wolcott presided as officers of the Fifth Massachusetts Infantry U S Volunteers received their commissions. The parade displayed a 65 percent recruit rate, with plans to move to Camp Alger and potentially Washington, while fires and a women’s day highlighted the event.
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Fifth Massachusetts Infantry
Washington
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War Department
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Blood
Carter
Appleton
Sohier
Morgan
Billings
Locke
Bradley
Sears
Whitney
United States Volunteers
Massachusetts
United States
Company G
Alfred Trudell
Company K
Worcester
Trudell
Army Christian Commission
Recruits Go to Join Ninth Regiment
Last night nearly the final batch of Ninth Regiment recruits started for Camp Alger. Lieutenant Casey's unit sent 22 men while 20 of Captain's recruits accompanied them. Some eligible men may fill remaining vacancies if needed. Destination is Camp Alger with departures planned for Tuesday or Wednesday next week.
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Alger
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Wringer Service Ad by American Wringer Co Boston
An advertisement from the American Wringer Co Boston invites customers to order telephoned or written wringer deliveries. They promise perfect order, cheaper and better service than competitors, with contact at 77 and 79 Franklin Street Boston Mass and telephone B 2690.
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American Wringer Co
Franklin Street
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