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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1898
Page
5
A garbled wartime dispatch reports alarm over fever and Spanish threats amid European tension. It notes potential U S involvement, transport challenges, and possible relocation of Spanish forces, with mentions of leaders Shatter and Hyde and the looming high costs of war efforts.
Fragmentary note outlines surrender terms with references to commissioners and side negotiations. Specific parties or dates are unclear, but the text indicates a capitulation agreement between opposing factions overseen by regional authorities. Further readable details are not provided in the fragment.
After intense talks, General Shafter accepts terms arranged with General Toral for the capitulation of Santiago de Cuba. Troops and civilian noncombatants may retreat, while Spanish forces are to be paroled and transported to Spain. Madrid’s approval and a Madrid-anchored commission open the way for formal surrender arrangements. General Miles and Wheeler report victory to command staff as 25,000 troops move to transfer.
Washington July 16 After a lengthy cabinet meeting with the president Secretary Algereards says Spain's Santiago garrison is ready to surrender but insists on keeping arms The delay aims to secure capitulation of outlying garrisons while avoiding concessions that would undermine the Spanish government Madrid is to issue instructions clarifying surrender terms and Toral’s authority
The interview portrays General Bhatt praising troops and detailing the grueling campaign near Sanilac. He emphasizes discipline, resilience, and the enemy’s tactics, noting harsh conditions and the strategic negotiations surrounding General Tural’s surrender.
The fourth Manila expedition sailed from San Francisco led by Major General Othe and the ship City of Puerta, with transport Peru, on July 1 as the force proceeds down the coast. The departure was marked by a notable display from the expeditionary unit.
The readable text contains scattered names, places, and phrases such as Arby, Pen, ME, Cod, Web, and various garbled tokens. No coherent event or clear subjects emerge, leaving an incoherent collage of words and partial phrases without a definite news item or story.
July 1 dispatch describes postwar warehousing at Camp Thorns and Camp Thomann with hay and cordwood stockpiles. It notes property to be turned over to rightful owners after war and cites Washington officials and war department correspondence. Also mentions Red Cross relief work at Hiboney near Santiago and transport of wounded to New York via Old Point with listed officers among those treated.
The dispatches detail diplomatic moves toward ceasefire and negotiation as American forces remain in Cuba and the Philippines. Reports cover Spain’s stance, potential cession of territories, and advisory talks with European powers.
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