Shafter Declines Spain Offer for Conditional Surrender
Washington dispatches report Shafter refusing conditional terms from General Toral for the city of Santiago. Toral proposed commissions to discuss, but the war department insisted on unconditional immediate surrender. Toral's reply offered repatriation to Spain with surrender spanning eastern Cuba from Acandares to Sagua.
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National Capitol
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Cuba
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Santiago
Sagua
Madrid Holds Cabinet on Spain Resources and Toral Silence
Madrid reports the cabinet debated strengthening Spain's resources amid the moment's needs. No word has arrived from General Toral regarding Santiago's capitulation. Bianco would decide if such a message comes. An official Havana dispatch notes the San Domingo arrival with provisions and letters about Pinar del Rio being bombarded by an American ship.
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Santiago
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San Domingo
Varo Pugta
Mexico
Pinar del Rio
Augusti
Manila
Philippines
Washington
Sawyer
War Department
Isle of Pines
Rumor of Santiago Surrender Sweeps City
General Toral's forces in the north via Palma are cited as the Fourth army corps. Rumors claim Santiago has surrendered, sparking wild crowds. A statement from an eyewitness says commissioners will arrange an immediate unconditional surrender and transport Spanish troops to Spain, with a commission meeting at 2:30 pm to set terms.
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Palma
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Santiago
Shafter
Washington
Spain
Bombardment of Santiago Delayed by Truce Talks
In Jamaica on July 14 at 9 30 am Sampson's fleet again postponed the bombardment of Santiago due to Shafter seeking another truce. Massachusetts and Oregon joined from Guantanamo to participate and will stay as needed. The delay affects Watson's squadron heading to Spain. Sampson demands surrender terms include mine removal and port evacuations.
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Santiago
Sampson
Shafter
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Oregon
Guanatanamo
Watson
Spain
Hobson Urged to Stay in Navy Construction Corps
Commodore Hichborne praises Hobson after Santiago and urges marking him for continued work in the Navy’s construction corps. He notes Hobson’s ship design talents surpass expectations and argues his future lies in staff, not line duty, with no indication Hobson seeks transfer.
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Hichborne
Navy
Santiago
Hobson
Sampson
WHY DEWEY WON and the English gunners decoyed
A London letter claims Admiral Dewey’s victory came from English gunners in his squadron who were decoyed from the Chinese squadron with promises of a monthly wage. The author urges parliament to examine the matter, citing a St James Gazette publication.
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Cunningham Graham
Westminister Gazette
St. James Gazette
Admiral Dewey
Graham
Sampson Demands Mines Out and Fort Evacuation
From Santiago July 13, via Kingston, Sampson asserts he will have a say in surrender and calls for all mines removed from Santiago Bay and the evacuation of the forts.
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Santiago
Kingston
Insurgent Reinforcements Rush In As Manila Tensions Grow
Reports from the region indicate ongoing clashes with rebels who are receiving steady reinforcements. American forces avoid direct assault on Manila amid fears of popular uprising and counterattacks led by Aguinaldo. Toral defies orders to retreat as Spain cables for continued resistance. Food and money shortages spread in Iloilo as June reports warn merchants issue paper payments awaiting funds. The US cruiser St Louis transports Admiral Cervera and other Spanish officers captured at Santiago to Annapolis.
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Portsmouth
N. H
St. Louis
Annapolis
Cervera
Santiago
Summer Tourist Tickets Sale Ends December 1898
Tickets available now at all tourist resorts in the north northeast and northwest for round trips through December. Returns valid until December 1898 with accessibility to major resorts and travel services.
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