SANTIAGO SURRENDERS AS U S TROOPS TAKE EASTERN CUBA
Reported dramatic interview of General Toral with Generals Miles and Shafter leads to surrender terms for Santiago Guantanamo Caimenera and Sagua with all Spanish troops to be returned to Spain. Old forts untouched and the entire eastern end of Cuba falls to the United States.
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Miles
Shafter
Santiago
Guantanamo
Caimenera
Sagna
Porto Rico
Playa del Este
Guantanamo Bay
General Toral
Santiago de Cuba
Spain
Toral
United States
Sagua
Las Palmas
Ascerraderos
Madrid
United States Army
Miles and Toral Meet as Surrender Talks Extend
Before Santiago de Cuba July 13 to July 14 reports a flag of truce and extended negotiations. General Miles and Shafter hold a rare interview with General Toral to propose surrender terms allowing parole and evacuation. Toral cites Spain’s laws and declines leaving arms. Heavy rain drenches lines, bridges fall, and fever spreads as U S forces anticipate Santiago’s fall with Miles hailed by troops.
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Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago
Toral
Shafter
Miles
Wheeler
Gilmour
Morse
Wiley
Maus
Subordinate General Toral Declines Declaration of Surrender
The source records General Toral's calm reply to a crisis, saying he is only obeying his government and that if necessary they can die at their post as reinforcements arrive and positions are fortified.
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Toral
General Miles Praises Army Heroics On July 1
Cheers echoed as General Miles expressed gratification at the strength and character of the troops who held the lines along our center route. A correspondent noted Miles’s pride in the army and its officers, calling July 1 a proud page in military annals. He added that General Broader’s demeanor suggested readiness to surrender.
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Wheeler
Garcia
Castillo
Miles
Hobson
Merrimac
Messiges
Sampson
Aie
Shafter
Toral
Wille
Surrender of Santiago Delayed Details Yet to Come
Washington July 15 Reported disappointment in administration circles as no surrender details from Santiago reached the president or Secretaries Alger and Wilson by late evening. The president was gratified yet sought more information while telegrams of congratulations poured in from across the country as bonfires flared in celebration.
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Santiago
Playa del Este
Shafter
Washington
Greely Playa
Alger
Wilson
Santiaco
French Forces Retreat After Marine Intervention
Madrid reports Captain General Auguall says General Monet's column failed to hold Macabiero. Three boats towed by the guiboat Lovie carried troops toward reinforcements but were stopped by the Americans aided by currents. They reached Extereros and Bulacon where insurgents captured them. An official inquiry follows.
Captain Steadman Alive After Earlier Killed Report
Washington dispatches reported Captain Clarence A. Steadman of the Ninth Cavalry as killed but General Shafter informed the War Department that Steadman was alive and well this morning.
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Washington
War Department
Clarence A. Steadman
Ninth Cavalry
General Shafter
Department
Steadman
German press brushes Dewey incident as neutral stance
Berlin dispatches claim German newspapers deny the Irene interference at Subic Bay with Aguinaldo and insurgents. They argue Dewey overreaches and that Germany remains neutral toward Spain and refuses to recognize Aguinaldo’s forces as belligerents.
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Dewey
Philippine
Berlin
Cologne Zeitung
Irene
Subic Bay
Island of Luzon
Philippines
Lokal Angelger
Aguinaldo
Germany
Spain
French Gunboat Ignored Blockade Orders In Harbor
A French gunboat of about 2000 tons attempted to enter a blocked harbor at dusk without permission. The Marblehead fired blank and warning shots across her bows, prompting the French captain to halt. The vessel anchored in the lower harbor for the night under threat of force.
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Associated Press
Playa del Este
Guantanamo Bay
Marblehead
McCalla
Powers to Halt US in the East
Paris reports that European chancelleries debate possible foreign intervention in the Philippine Islands. Berlin ambassadors advise on policy, favoring status quo unless Spanish sovereignty collapses. An international agreement may protect each power’s interests, invoking the Monroe doctrine to curb American influence. Britain reportedly joins other powers in the stance.
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Paris
Matin
London
Philippine Islands
Berlin
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Body found in Delaware River with iron coupling link
The body of Edward Betz, about 45 years old, was recovered from the Delaware River near Philadelphia. A heavy iron railroad coupling link, about fifteen pounds, was found tied beneath his clothing, suggesting an intent to keep the body underwater. Betz’s home is believed to be in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia
Edward Betz
Lancaster
Delaware River
Troops Aboard Transports City of Pueblo and Peru
In San Francisco on July 4 the transport steamers City of Pueblo and Peru have received their troops. The Pueblo carries 43 men and the Peru 1,763. Major General Otis, commanding the fourth fleet of transports, will make the Pueblo his flagship, unless orders arrive from Honolulu to alter plans for the annexation ceremony.
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San Francisco
City of Pueblo
Peru
Honolulu
Pueblo
Otis
Will Ask for Bids for Spanish Prisoner Transport
The War Department plans to invite bids from steamship firms to transport the surrendered Spanish army under General Toral back to Spain. General Shafter reports 12 000 to 15 000 Spanish prisoners expected.
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War Department
Spain
Washington
General Toral
Department
General Shafter
Carranza Rumored Hiding After Ship Allegation
Montreal dispatch reports rumors that Lieutenant Carranza did not travel with Senor Du Bose and that Carranza was impersonated by an unknown person who did not board the ship. His present whereabouts remain a mystery.
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Montreal
Carranea
Senor du Bose
Carranza
Carranga
Capitulation of Santiago de Cuba Reported
Cape Haytien Haiti July 14 bulletin from the French cable company says Santiago de Cuba has capitulated on July 24 with the American government accepting General Pando's terms. Spanish troops withdraw with military honors and will be sent back to Spain.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Pando
Spain
Death of William J Blood Former Railway Official
William H Blood division superintendent of the Brooklyn Heights railway died today at Geone park Queensborough of blood poisoning He was 40 years old and formerly general superintendent of the Long Island railroad later with the Philadelphia and Reading He leaves a widow and four children.
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New York
William H. Blood
Brooklyn Heights Railway
Geone Park
Queensborough
Bishop Louis Lafleche 80 Dies in Montreal
Montreal reports the death of Bishop Louis Fran CO la Lafleche of Three Rivers at age eighty. He served as the dean of the Canadian episcopacy.
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Montreal
Louis Francola Lafleche
Three Rivers
United States Infantry Mustered in at Wellaboro Pa
A full company of United States infantry was mustered in at Wellaboro Pennsylvania this morning. They were escorted to the railroad station by George Cookpost and local veteran groups including the Grand Army of the Republic and the Inion Veteran legion No 105, with a band, then left for Chickamauga amid thousands of cheers.
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Welleboro
United States Infantry
George Cookpost
Grand Army of the Republic
Inion Veteran Legion
No. 105
Chickamauga
State Health Bind Opens In Swiftwater Session
State health officials opened a two to three day session at Swiftwater today to address health issues in Sension Stroudsburg area.
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Stroudsburg
State Bound of Health
Swiftwater
German Emperor Donates Modest Gift to Hed Croas Fund
In Berlin this July the German emperor contributed a small amount to the Hed Croas fund, aligning with a charity appeal. The gesture is noted as a low donation amid ongoing fundraising efforts.
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Berlin
Military Relief Societies In Pennsylvania Ames Aid
Harrisburg reports the governor asks local relief committees to send names and addresses of officers for soldier and families relief groups formed across the state to the Pennsylvania sanitary commission. The commission will review each application for relief and assist deserving cases. A store tent is set up in every U S military camp and hospital supplies are provided. a representative will go to Cuba to assist Pennsylvania troops.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Sanitary Commission
Drexel Building
Philadelphia
Mr. French
National Sanitary Commission
United States
Cuba
Pennsylvania
San Francisco to Hawaii Flag Unfurling Ceremony
A San Francisco chamber of commerce flag gift arrives by steamer Alameda for the Hawaii ceremony. The state board of trade will send a commission to the Hawaiian Islands to study and report on boosting trade amid anticipated annexation. The chamber plans a public reception for the Hawaiian commissioners on arrival.
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San Francisco
Alameda
Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of
State Board of Trade
Hawaiian Islands
Chamber of Commerce
Graham's Crazy Charges
Cunningham Graham former member of parliament writes to the St James Gazette claiming Admiral Dewey's squadron excelled due to English gunners lured from the Chinese squadron by $600 monthly pay. He urges Parliament be informed of the claim.
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London
Cunningham Graham
Westminster Gazette
St. James
Admiral Dewey
Double Lynching at Monticello Ends Fatal
In Monticello Arkansas a mob overran the jail and shot Jim Redd and Alex Johnson. Johnson died and Reddie was fatally wounded. The men had been convicted of killing W F Skipper a Paxter planter merchant and were granted a new trial on appeal to the state supreme court.
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Little Rock
Ark
Jim Redd
Alex Johnson
Monticello
Johnson
Reddie
W. F. Skipper
Paxter
Supreme Court
Spain's coast defenses in Cadiz amid port blackout
Mail from Cadiz dated July 3 reports the Vitoria, once a training ship now in Cadiz harbor, as the sole warship near the port. Mines guard Cadiz entrance, coast lights are out, and ships are barred from all Spanish harbors after dark.
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London
Cadiz
Vitoria
Philippine Islands
Camara
Spain
Wilson Ordered Troops Sailed to Porto Rico in Seven Days
Washington July 24 General Wilson at Tampa ordered no more troops to Santiago due to fever there. He will move men to Fernandina or another east Florida port, land animals, and set up a temporary camp then depart in seven to eight days for Porto Rico.
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Washington
Wilson
Tampa
Santiago
Fernandina
East Florida
Porto Rico
Swiss Ban on American Fruit Imports
The Bundesrath vetoed imports of fresh and dried American fruits to prevent entry of the San Jose acule. The prohibition applies to shipments from the United States with immediate effect announced from Ferns Switzerland on July 11.
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Ferns
Switzerland
Bundesrath
Federal Council
San Jose
Extradition Granted in Mason Murder Case
Albany July 4 Governor Black approved Pennsylvania's requisition for the extradition of William Masten also known as Big BM Mason now held in New York City for the murder of Major William C Wilson of Philadelphia. The victim was found dead August 14 in the circulating library where he served as manager.
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Albany
N. Y
Black
Pennsylvania
Willam Masten
Big Bm" Mason
New York
William C. Wilson
Philadelphia
Wartime bulletin on Olivette steamer voyage
The Olivette will depart Port Monroe carrying sick and wounded to New York. In New York surgeons will receive instructions regarding disposition and care of those aboard.
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Washington
War Department
Olivette
Port Monroe
New York
Health at Chickamauga Camp Report July
Colonel Hart delivers official health report from Camp Thomas showing two typhoid fever cases, fourteen measles cases, and two mumps cases amid the Chickamauga camp health conditions.
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Chickamauga
Hartsuff
Camp Thomas
Fourth Class Postmaster Appointed in Pennsylvania
Washington July entry notes the appointment of Beech Maven in Luzerne and William Keiner as fourth class postmasters for Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Beech Maven
Luzerne
Wiliam
Sagasta Pledges Peace as Spain Lacks Navy
Madrid's Sagasta says Americans would win Cuban land battles but Spain cannot supply Cuba by sea. He aims to end the war soon by peace, given Spain’s fleet absence. Times and Madrid reports note pressure for peace with honor, not surrender. Public sentiment favors restraint while avoiding great territorial loss. A Rome dispatch cites President McKinley seeking peace but not yielding initiative.
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Spain
Berlin
Tageblatt
Madrid
Sagasta
Cuba
London
The
Times
Chamber of Commerce
Cadiz
Vigo
Rome
Il Corriere Della Sera
Milan
Washington
McKinley
Supplies Landed for Gen Gomez in Cuba Landing at Palo Alto
The Florida and Fanita steamers reached Palo Alto on Cuba’s southern coast on July 3, delivering ammunition and food to General Gomez's army. A prior San Juan point landing failed, leaving Captain Nunez dead and Winthrop Chandler wounded as Spaniards strafed the landing party. The Peoria and Helena supported the operation, with 350 Cuban troops, 50 U S cavalry, and 25 Rough Riders aboard, and a large cargo of supplies onboard.
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Key West
Fla
Florida
Fanita
Peoria
Palo Alto
Cuba
Gomez
San Juan Point
Jose Manuel Nunez
Emilio Nunez
Winthrop Chandler
New York
Philadelphia
Captain Nunez
Helena
State Dental Society Ebensburg July Meeting Summary
The Pennsylvania State Dental Society closed its annual meeting in Ebensburg during July, with members from the State organizing and reporting on dental standards and practices.
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State Dental Society
Ebensburg
Pennsylvania State Dental Society
Annini
General Santiago Surrenders and Aftermath Report
The morning edition notes General Santiago's surrender and Saquista's shift to support for a cage, with Germany weighing in on the Stene incident. It covers the Kenney senator trial, local council tax plans, and the Callender case, plus editorials, press comment, and tributes to soldiers at Camp Alger.
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Lonal—Council
Callender
Election results for state examining board officers
Meeting held to elect officers for the coming year includes Dr C P Stillwagen as president and Dr C Kratver as treasurer. Other appointees include Dr G W K Lump as executive chair, Prof E C Kirk, Dr Henry Gerhart and Dr J C Green. Neversink Mountain House Reading chosen as the next meeting site.
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C. P. Stillwagen
Philadelphia
Robert Huey
C. ¥. Kratver
Reading
G. W. K. Lump
Williamsport
E. C. Kirk
Henry Gerhart
Law Fstown
J. C. Green
West Chester
Wounded Soldiers Arrive at Fort Monroe from Santiago
The transport Breakwater brought 60 wounded and sick soldiers to Fort Monroe from Santiago de Cuba. Crowds watched as stretcher bearers moved the men to hospital tents where wounds were dressed and fresh clothing provided. Some are seriously wounded, but surgeons expect recovery with few exceptions. Nurses include Misses Evans, daughters of Fighting Bob Evans of the Iowa.
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Newport News
Fort Monroe
Santiago de Cuba
City of Washington
Misses Evans
Bob" Evans
Iowa
Blanco and the Volunteers in Havana Conference
Madrid reports General Blanco's meeting with his generals and Cuban colonels at Havana as highly discussed. The outcome and any government action remain sealed. Epoca notes Spanish troops in Cuba are expected to loyally follow the government's instructions.
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Madrid
Blanco
Havana
Epoca
Cuba
Hinaco Says It's Four Lie In Havana Rumor Debunked
A Havana dispatch reports Cuban sources deny a circulating U.S. story that Captain General attempted suicide after news of Admiral Cervera's fleet destruction. The denial labels the tale a fabrication spread nationwide.
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Havana
United States
Jose Paulino Blanco
Cervera
Weather forecast summary for eastern Pennsylvania New York and New England
Forecasters predict Friday will bring generally fall like warmth in eastern Pennsylvania with southwest winds. Across New York and the middle states, fair weather prevails with light to moderate southwest winds and higher temperatures, except the lake region where local rain is possible.
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New York
Herald
Middle States
New England
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