Surrender Proposal Affects Eastern Cuba In Calle Aduana Report
A dispatch from Playa Del Este dated July 1 reports Gen Vera agrees to surrender on return to Spain, covering eastern Cuba from near Avero to Palma with about 2000 troops. Commissioners meet at 2 PM to finalize terms as US officials review the plan. The news boosts White House relief and Navy momentum as Corbin rushes the message to President.
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Toral Seeks Surrender Terms as Santiago Nears Fall
In Washington on July M, Gen. Shafter reports Toral asked for a commission to discuss surrender terms. Officials say no offer will be accepted, as Madrid presses for action. The American plan calls for a decisive assault at noon if Toral does not unconditionally surrender. The government backs a swift, complete seizure of the city, with Spanish troops treated as prisoners of war.
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Insurgent Efforts Around Manila Amid Naval Movements
A Manila cable reports insurgents massing for a possible assault on Manila as the Monterey and second detachment are due to arrive July 1. American forces at Cavite drill, while 100 cases of dysentery reduce readiness. German interference and a cabinet briefing on Rear Admiral Dowess dispatch raise concerns for a potential crisis.
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Germany must explain New York dispatch July 44
A Washington Special dispatch says the administration plans to press for exact knowledge of Berlin's position following Dewey’s success repelling a probable German interference attempt in the Philippines. The note seeks a clear German stance on the issue.
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Monadnock Safe Arrives at Honolulu on Fourth of July
Monadnock arrived with the collier Nera on July 4 after a voyage from San Francisco via July 1. Officers and crew were warmly welcomed by locals. The City of Para, the Ohio, Morgan City, and Tidiannt followed, with Newport and Astor battery observers aboard. Merritt’s Newport cruiser is due in Manila Saturday, with Monadnock expected to reach Dever by July 20. Valencia sails earlier but all third expedition ships except Valencia have arrived.
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Surrender of Havana Reported as Spain Seeks Peace
Washington July 14 3 p m. News from Bed 40 indicates Spain may sue for peace after Havana surrender terms. Spain to send troops home under conditions. American forces to withdraw from Santiago while Gen Garcia with 5000 regulars holds eastern Cuba. Gen Shafter to govern and begin relief efforts for starving population.
Armistice and assault eyed near Santiago amid bombardment
July 14 reports say armistice lasts until Thursday noon with surrender of Spaniards or a general assault on Santiago expected. Gen Miles and Gen Shafter confer while American batteries and fleet prepare to bombard the city. Ships off Aguadores, destruction of horses at Siboney, Yale crew not yet disembarked, Cristobal Colon wreckers inspect the cruiser for possible voyage to the United States. Weather hot and rainy.
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Cuban troops falter in Cuba front report from Siboney
Col W J Taylor, Scrivns-McRae press rep in Washington, relays grim Cuba frontline notes. Sanitation fairs, water scarce as hot days bake camps. riders discard gear and sleep in wet grass. Cuban forces show poor combat readiness, supply gaps, and uncertain loyalty, hampering Shafter’s march toward Santiago.
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Siboney
Sunday Baseball Law Appeals In Criminal Court
The case before Judge McCray challenged a Sunday baseball ban arising from the Indianapolis and Kansas City clubs attempt to play May 22. Attorneys Burke and Kealing defended baseball interests arguing unconstitutionality and vagueness, while Prosecutor Wiltsie contended Sunday rests as a day like any other. The appeal follows arrests and fines in police court and tests the law’s reach over public recreation.
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Healing
Plainfield Tragedy Reported in Local Notices
In Plainfield Indiana on July 14 Mrs Addison Hadley wife of a Sugar Grove quaker farmer died Wednesday afternoon from stomach trouble and nervous debility. Al Pritchett shot himself through the hand Wednesday night while trying to kill a cate
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Safer than coal oil for country houses and stores
GesEL Walcott notes that a certain lighting method is safer than coal oil and easier to light for a house than one lamp, citing 442 Ns-Rennsylvania-g as a reference point.
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Gesel Walcott
McKinley Rejects Toral Time Requests as Surrender Demanded
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley refused to grant more time to Gen Toral. War Secretary instructed Shafter to demand immediate and unconditional surrender under threat of bombardment. A commission was not promised until surrender terms are accepted, with Spaniards possibly sent to Spain.
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Lynching in Coaling follows alleged assaults
In Coaling Alabama Sidney Jones a black man accused of assaulting a widow and later attempting to assault a 16 year old girl was captured by a posse. He was brought for identification and lynched with the body riddled by bullets. The incident follows a prior assault report and stirred neighborhood unrest.
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Sidney Jones
Coaling
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity today
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m. Thursday shows fair weather Thursday night and Friday. Temperatures recorded were 70 at 7 am and 86 at 2 pm. A separate note mentions express firms stamping packages and state action on bills of lading, with citizens still buying stamps. Also reported is the marriage reunion of Oliver P Healey and Alice E Healey in Indianapolis with a priest from the Catholic Church.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Tipton
Oliver P. Healey
Alice E. Healey
Gienapolis
Kroeger
Catholc Church
Wounded Comrades to Relate Captain Morrison’s Death
The wife and son of Captain Morrison of the Sixteenth Infantry visit Indianapolis to see Frank Morrison. They plan to travel to southern coast hospitals where Santiago wounded are treated to learn details of Morrison’s death as several in his company and regiment were wounded.
Four Men Killed in Decatur Train Collision
Four men died in a head end collision near Decatur Alabama on Wednesday night. Engineer R Sturdevant engineer Van Hays a fireman and a brakeman perished as both engines and many cars were demolished. Joseph Snowden 46 living with his wife and five children at 4446 West Washington Avenue attempted suicide with morphine Wednesday night. He had been unemployed after a recent burns at Johnson excelsior works and retried to rebuilding duties after the attempt. He visited the excelsior works Thursday morning to begin work again.
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Johnson Excelsior Works
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Excelsior Works
Ventilation plans eyed for several schools
State health board notes Greensburg Corydon Montezuma and Freedom Owen county schools pursuing better ventilation. Christian Missionary Alliance to meet Friday afternoon and evening at Washington St Presbyterian church near State-age with Sr Eldridge and wife speaking. A payment of 342.50 by Carlin Lennox covered four cases of musical instruments Lap Dusters and Fly Nets. Strawmyer & Nilius 27 Monument D 1a Breakfast Dinner Supper The Kershner 140 EB Market It For a Good 10c Smoke Ary Pro Bono cigar at 5c.
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Freedom
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Christian Missionary Alliance
Washington-st. Presbyterian Church
Sr. Eldridge
Strawmyer &N & Nilius
Monument
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