Santiago is Captured as Forces Surrender in Street Scene
The message from Adjutant General Corbin reports the camp near Santiago noting surrender arranged for tomorrow. arms to be turned in at dawn and the army to march out as prisoners of war. The Spanish colors to be hauled down and the American flag raised with Shafter in command.
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Washington
Corbin
Saniago
Santiago
Shafter
Brooke
War Department
Puerto Rico
Camp Thomas
Newport News
Stars and Stripes Raised Over Santiago After Surrender
Ten thousand people witnessed the flag go up as Spanish troops under Gen. Toral left their trenches at 10 oclock. The Spanish flag was hauled down from the palace and the American flag replaced it. Spanish prisoners will be loaded for transport back to Spain once ships are provided. There is concern that using American vessels could expose troops to yellow fever.
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Santiago
Toral
Spain
Spanish Army Surrenders but Arms Remain With U S
Washington reports confirm Spain’s surrender after talks with General Shafter. The U S government will keep all arms, refusing to return rifles to Spain, while plans to transport and deploy troops to Puerto Rico continue. Secretary Alger announces arms retention and new transport bureau creation.
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Washington
Appeareis
Shafter
Shaffer
Alger
Spain
Atlantic
American Flag Hoisted as McKibben Takes Santiago
In Santiago de Cuba on June 17 the Stars and Stripes floated over the governor’s palace as General McKibben became temporary military governor. A vast crowd witnessed the ceremony with parade, music, salute, and cheers for General Shafter.
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Santiago de Cuba
McKibben
Plaza del Reina
Club of San Carlos
Brett
Shafter
McKittrick
Miley
Wheeler
Alfonso XII
Oll
Spaniards Lay Down Arms in Santiago de Cuba Ceremony
In Santiago de Cuba on July 17, Spanish troops surrendered arms between opposing lines at 9 am. General Shafter and Toral led their staffs in a ceremonial escort as trumpeters saluted. Shafter returned Toral's sword and took formal possession of the city with Thirteenth and Ninth regiments to enforce order.
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Santiago de Cuba
Shafter
General Toral
General Shafter
Toral
Armament Captured Report of Rifle Turnins at Harbor
The Adjutant General notes about 7000 rifles and 600 cartridges turned in today. Modern 6 inch guns and mountain guns along with a saluting battery of 15 bronze old guns are at the harbor. Disarming and turning in will continue tomorrow. Shafter, Major General Commanding.
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U.S. A
Washington
Shafter
SIGHTS IN SANTIAGO LOOTING AND REFUGEES MARK RUINED CITY
July 17 Santiago de Cuba reports a dawn influx of starving feliggees and widespread looting. The city is described as a dismal sight with shelled houses, abandoned stores, and bare defenses manned by skeletal Spanish soldiers. About twenty two thousand refugees crowded into El Caney and surrounding forts.
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Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
el Caney
Suas
Firmiesa
Goo
Cubitas 1
Bonita
British Columbia Local News Snapshot of Events
A fortnight of incidents across British Columbia includes a crowded pig-sty living condition, new church plans at Nelson, Athabasca mine machinery arrival, Rossland saloon licenses revenue, and improvement of roads along Kaslo Creek. Reports cover mine wages cuts, a fatal chloroform case, a widow’s verdict against the CPR, and a Seattle welcome for BC artillery.
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Rossland
Lord and Lady Aberdeen
Kasle Creek
New Westminster
McCullough
Winters, Parsons & Boomer
Trail
British Columbia
Idaho
Halls Mines
John Tremboth
le Rot
Smith
Donald
Vancouver
J. W.twiss
Kaslo
New Commercial Hotel to Open Under Kaake Ownership
The Commercial House, a new hotel by W. T. Kaake, will open to the traveling public this week with more than 20 rooms. Opening formalities likely next week include a ball. Me. Kinke becomes landlord with Aubrey Geddes as assistant to offer up to date bar, parlors, dining room, and ventilated rooms.
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W. T. Kaake
Kinke
Aubrey Geddes
Notable Cranbrook Visit and Town Activities
Cranbrook buzzes with visitors and business moves as Rev. Oliver Sunday conducts services at the Commercial hotel office. Merchants, miners, and officials from Wardner, Moyie City, and East Kootenay gather amid plans for new buildings and expansion, while weekly policing tightens Sunday closures.
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C. J. Ecksturm
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Hanson
Fred Kaiser
Titus
St. Mary's Inn
Cranbrook
Fred Simpson
Wardner International
I. Marks
British Columbia
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Brodie
J. R. Young
Mogie Leader
Slocan News
Moyie
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Pulner Mountain
Fick
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Grand Forks
Dakota
Frank McQuiston
East Kootenay
Rev. Oliver
Commercial Hotel
W. C. Reid
Fim
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Reid
Constable Cole
Mounted Police
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Pieper
Doctor Beattie
Billy Resor
Son
Love
Baldy
Maurice Quain
Messrs. Vink and
Theis
Tort Steele Mercantile Co
East Koenay
Gov. Hanson
Wasa
Flor
Bateh
Kootenay
More Spanish Ships Sunk as Fifth Transport Disabled
At Guantanamo Bay on July 15 American blockading ships began fire at 7 30 am on the Manzanillo harbor approaches. Three Spanish transports Gloria Jose Garcia La Parrissita Conception burned and destroyed. The Pontoon and five gunboats were destroyed or driven ashore. American ships suffered no casualties while Spanish losses round 100 killed.
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Gloria
Jose Garcia
la Parrissita Conception
Echoes of the Rail in Cranbrook Construction Report
Assistant Superintendent Turnbull inspected Cranbrook progress on the Kootenay bridge project. Mosquito plagues slow crews. delays push rail laying beyond August 1. Contractors Kennedy Grant and Elwin Force noted, with postings about townsite work and hotel plans in Cranbrook.
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Turnbull
Cranbrook Wednestay
Warthner
Kootenay
Cranbrook
Elk
Kennedy
Coal Creek
A. H. Raynolds Presents Banking Credentials
A. H. Raynolds of Cranbrook British Columbia outlines twenty two years of banking experience across Colorado and California. He notes personal responsibility and lists correspondents at National Bank Chicago.
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Colorado
California
Public Notice on Removal of Garbage from Cranbrook Homes
Tenilers are required for the removal of garbage and closet accumulations from private premises of residents of Cranbrook to a dumping ground to be selected. For further information call on Joh Hutchison, J. P., in the Bakes block.
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Cranbrook
Joh Hutchison
J. P
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