27 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1898
Page
1
Fragmentary note reports a diplomatic incident with a sador at Washington and references Guanica and captures. Readable details about entities remain unclear.
The War Department reports Major General Miles and the fleet captured Guanica harbor near Ponce. The Gloucester under Commander Wainwright entered with slight resistance, transports followed, and American flags were raised at 1 o'clock. No casualties reported among troops in good health.
Woman found in Salem Harbor with evidence of suffocation and possible dumping from a vessel. Police investigate foul play as cross ships and witness statements are reviewed for leads. Authorities identify potential vessel connections and monitor maritime traffic for clues.
A 60 year old unidentified woman was found dead on Eagle Island in Salem Harbor by camping boys. Police suspect strangulation and murder after autopsy showed suffocation with no lung water. Remains held at a local undertaker awaiting identification.
Hannah O Brien aged seven died after a fall at her home on 56 South Margin Street. She suffered a skull fracture and was taken to City Hospital where doctors, citing her age and injury, said recovery seemed unlikely. Mary O Brien was later reported to have died after arrival at the hospital.
Inspector Wolf arrested a woman claiming the name Sarah Bates 34 of East Boston for shoplifting at Jordan Marsh Co She will be arraigned for trial today at the courthouse.
William Frawley aged 29 of 9 Howe Avenue South Boston fell in a driveway at 657 West Eighth Street last night and suffered a Potts fracture of the ankle. Dr. O Callaghan attended him and he was taken to City Hospital.
Forecast from Fair, Massachusetts on July 23 indicates partly cloudy weather for Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with light southerly winds. Local Boston forecast calls for fair weather cloudy in the morning clearing later with light variable winds.
Crowds in Boston greeted Hobson with cheers and tears after his voyage from Cuba and Spain. He moved through the streets to a standing ovation, thanked by newsboys and admirers, and accompanied by W. G. Cory of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad. Colonel Samuel M. Mansfield was among those at the station offering greetings.
Lieutenant Hobson examined two pontoon boats owned by the Boston Towboat Company in East Boston as crowds mobbed him at Park Square and State Street. He toured with Captain Humphrey and Captain Coley, then returned to Boston after a brief visit to the Merritt Wrecking Company gear.
Report covers Fifth Regiment court martial for neglect, General Miles landing near Guanica and bombardment plans for Ponce, and Spanish surrender talks via Ambassador Cambon. Includes Shafter health figures at Santiago and Madrid dispatch on powers opposing U S annexation.
Spain formally requested peace with the United States through French Ambassador Cambon. The message to President McKinley asked for negotiations to end the war, with no armistice proposed. The President planned cabinet review before a follow up conference at the White House.
London July 27 Madrid correspondent reports that negotiations led by Germany concluded with a formal agreement by the powers, opposing American annexation of the Philippines and affirming the islands must remain Spanish.
The Navy Department makes public the full Admiral Sampson report on the Santiago naval battle and the reports of commanders of the Brooklyn Oregon and Iowa. Lieutenant Hobson visited the city and crossed to East Boston to inspect two pontoon boats possibly used to raise sunken Spanish cruisers.
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