Final Surrender Threat Looms as Shafter Grips Santiago
Washington dispatch reports General Shafter warned Santiago’s defense that surrender by noon tomorrow could end the siege. He threatened a full bombardment with 13 inch shells if Spaniards refuse, while reports detail fever among quartermaster workers and refugees at El Caney.
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One Spanish Town Destroyed by Fire
The report states Siboney, also called Juaraguacito, was reduced to ashes by a blaze set to guard against yellow fever among troops. Army health officers note fires burned buildings, forcing residents into the hills. authorities urge urgent hospital corps action and shelter for inhabitants.
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Blanco Opposes Immediate Peace Talks in Madrid Dispatch
A Madrid dispatch quotes Blanco denying any justification to cease hostilities. He denounces peace proposals and says deputies protest against any stop in fighting. Other items note US plans, Spanish defense shifts, and troop movements including Ohio cavalry to Tampa.
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Madrid
Blanco
United States
Uneasiness at Washington over Santiago situation
Washington notes growing concern as no direct reports come from Sampson or Shafter. By July 13 the War Department reports no renewed fighting and a War Board meeting discusses army health at Santiago with warnings of fever at Siboney points.
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Santiago
Sampson
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Shafter
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Siboney Points
General Toral Refuses Surrender as Santiago Fights On
Reports from Jaragua quote Spanish commander Toral declaring he will not surrender and urging Americans to subdue his forces. Negotiations for a peaceful end have failed. the city of Santiago awaits a US assault once Ran dolph’s batteries land.
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Toral
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All Fever Suspects Do Washington Charge J uly 14
The fragment notes fever suspects in Washington charged on July 14. It mentions a surgeon and the Marine Hospital Service in a sparse report.
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Washington
General
Surgeon Marine Hospital Service
Yellow fever camp close noted amid discharge plan
A telegram from Dr Ged dings head of Camp Fontainbleau reports all suspects except McHenry discharged as the quarantine ends. Dr Wyman calls the outlook for immunity this season encouraging. Nicholas Fish to leave Santiago for Hamilton Pish Jr. and Capt Capron bodies from the Rough Riders battle. Two deaths at Miami include Breedon of First Alabama.
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McHenry
Wyman
United States
Washington
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Santiago Tome
Hamilton Pish, Jr
Capt. Capron
Rough Riders
Notice to book travel with railway offices in Palestine
Travel reservations and time card details require contact with the ticket agent or railway offices in Palestine Texas. Apply to the I and G N Railway or D G P and TALE G N R R for fall particulars.
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