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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
6
Washington accepted unconditional capitulation terms after Gener al Toral's forces were encircled by Miles and Shafter. Santiago fell following a drawn out siege with naval support and heavy bombardment. The armistice was extended then final surrender delivered, while US ships reported costly ammunition expenditures and dramatic hits on the Vizcaya.
After a brief dispatch, General Shafter was ordered to secure Santiago by noon or renew the attack. Spain’s General Toral agreed to surrender under conditional terms allowing return to Spain. Miles and Shafter’s forces occupy Santiago as Holguin and Manzanillo remain under Gen. Pando. Shipments of Spanish troops to Spain and garrisoning plans follow, with American casualties around 250 killed and 2,000 wounded or ill.
Admiral Dewey secures the Subig bay garrison near Grand Island after a sudden dawn attack by Downes's ships. Col Rio and 500 Spaniards are captured along with 600 Mauser rifles 40 000 rounds and one Hotchkiss gun. German vessel Irene had blocked attack. Volleys of shells collapse the torpedo station and earthworks ending in surrender with no American casualties.
The Spanish premier Segasta tendered his resignation and that of the cabinet to the Queen Regent amid a brewing crisis. Reports suggest the move stems from a push to begin peace overtures, with major rifts over how to handle the vital question and a partial restructuring seen as likely.
Siboney was left in ashes after orders from army health authorities. Maj Legaro of the hospital corps urged action, burning most buildings along the bluff to clear unhealthful structures and drive Cuban followers from the hospital camp, forcing residents to shelter in hillside caves.
Spanish prisoners from the cruiser St Louis, except Cervera and officers, are now quartered in Seavey’s Island hospital and partially built stockade. Marines man Gatling guns, trained on the prisoners from the high ground as the transfer proceeds.
Reports describe a swift seizure at Anvila stunning Germans on the Subig Bay front and Dewey’s plan to attack Grand Island after the Irene’s withdrawal. It details American advances toward Porto Rico, unit mobilizations, and preparations for the expedition with thousands of troops and ships en route to Santiago.
Reports from Washington describe a yellow fever outbreak near Santiago now spreading to American troops. Officials warn the illness, aided by heavy rains and Hood field conditions, has produced over a hundred reported cases and poses serious health risks to soldiers in the area.
Gen Miles reports steps to isolate fever patients and move refugees away to stop disease spread. Surgeon General Sternberg urges against prolonged sieges. He warns that San Diego style conditions portend a yellow fever outbreak and that a siege would risk disaster to troops, preferring loss in battle to whole army fever.
The Postoffice Department reports trouble forwarding mail to the army and navy due to improper addressing. Letters often lack company or regiment, risking misdelivery or sending mail to the dead letter office before return to the writer. The public is urged to include unit details on envelopes for prompt delivery.
The government offers head money of 3100 cents per crewman for destroying Certera's fleet. Admiral Sampson stands to gain over $10,000, while Commodore Schley would receive about $4,000. The plan rewards officers and sailors aboard enemy ships sunk under the law.
The post office at Baiquiri is run by Eben Mrewer the United States Resident Sinil agent for Cuba and the first military remaster to represent the country on foreign soil. Captains Taylor Evans Phillip Chadwick Higgingen Clark and Cook are expected to receive about 32500 each while other warship officers and sailors share the remainder with roughly 20 dollars per sailor anticipated.
War Department dispatch rejects sensational New York report alleging Cuban contingents murdered Spanish prisoners near Santiago. The message states no prisoners were killed or handed over to Cubans and that they have shown no intent to mistreat Spaniards in their custody.
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