Capitulation Near as Spain Agrees to Surrender Terms
Washington July 14 Santiago formally surrendered at 3 pm this afternoon and commissioners met to arrange terms. Gen Toral agreed to surrender and Spanish troops to be returned to Spain with transport needs and sanitary measures discussed. Major General Miles and Gen Shafter provided updates as the plan unfolded.
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Santiago
Playa del Este
Adjt
Toral
Spain
Cuba
Aserradero
Sagua
Palma
Fourth Army
Shafter
Associated Press
Alger
Corbin
Gen. Miles
Washington, D.C
War Department
Miles
Sigmed
Nelson A, Miles
Sampson
Long
Gartender
Shatter
Santiake
Tampa
San Hago
Wheeler
Santiago de Cuba
Ti Wks
Torah
Miley
Glimour
Coronel Morse
Wiley
Maus Tode
Tora
Madrid
Bianco
Bantingo
New York
Grant Squires
Santiaga
Playa del Bete
San— Jastine
Surrender of Santiago Ends Spanish Resistance
The text reports Santiago's surrender in July with terms under negotiation and transport questions. Adjutant General Corbin notes details not yet finalized while Shafter’s plans are approved and the capitulation includes the province of Santiago. Washington officials announce the surrender and its timing, with care over whether prisoners will be returned and how territory is allocated.
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Washington
Alger
War Department
White House
3Erick
Shatter
United States
Santiago
Shafter
Corbin
Tora
Cortin
Shaftner
Spain
Holguin
Sfabzanillo
Shatier
Hard Times in Iloilo Reported in Telegrams
Hong Kong dispatches relay that Iloilo suffers food and cash shortages. Merchants trade with paper notes due on arrival of funds. Sugar mills halted as workers strike, cane rots in fields, with about a quarter of the sugar crop ruined.
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Hong Kong
Hoilo
Widow of Leland Stanford Seeks Reduced Allowance
San Francisco July 1 widow Jane L. Stanford, executrix of Leland Stanford's estate, had her monthly allowance cut from 260 to 1,000 by Judge Hunt. She requested the reduction saying the smaller sum would suffice. Previously she had received 1,000 monthly after his death, with the estate support continuing as directed by the will.
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Leland Stanford
San Francheco
Jane L. Stanford
Hunt
Stanford
Miewaure
Renee
Balloon Night At Gerietd Park Promises Spectacle
Outdoor show in Birmingham area features Prof Kinase and Aerhil Artin balloon ascent, fireworks by Kinnebrow, war films via visoscope, and a 10 cent admission with music and songs. Also notes on a July 14 assault near Birmingham and summer rail tickets to Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver.
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Gerietd Park
Sampson
Ben He Park
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Santa Fe
J. Ellen Foster
Hamilton Hall
Federated Clubs of
Topeka
Army Relief Fund
Santa Fe Plans $200000 Locomotive Shop in Topeka
The Santa Fe announces a new brick locomotive erecting shop in Topeka costing at least $200000, to be built east of the old King Bridge works. The facility will connect to the main line, house a large crane, and consolidate locomotive construction and repairs, positioning Topeka as a major mechanical center and reducing eastern engine purchases. Local shops now average one new engine monthly, with broader benefits for the Santa Fe system.
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Santa Fe Company
King Bridge
Topeka
Eastern Works
Santa Fe
Ripley
Alvision Poltty
The
Santa Fe and Topeka
Landing at Palo Alto sparks Morids Fanita return
Key WestJuly 14 The first news of the Morids and Fanita expeditions successful landing reached here this morning after leaving June. Landing occurred early July 3 at Palo Alto on Cuba's south coast following several skirmishes with Spanish forces.
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Key West
Palo Alto
Cuba
Killed by a Tramp on Rock Island Freight Train
A.L. Wines, a trikeman on the Rock Island freight line between Herington and Huron, was killed by a tramp during the run between White Gtg and Dwight. Wines died from a stomach wound after the train reached Dwight. A group of five tramps on the train were arrested by Marshal Strauss as suspects, with the guilty man yet unidentified among the crowd.
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A. L. Wines
Rock Island
Herington
Horum
Gtg
Dwight Wines
Dwight
Strauss
Private Hart Dies in Camp Ilness at Frisco
Private J. Hart of Topeka died from spinal meningitis after enlisting with F company in a Kansas contingent at a rough camp near Frisco. The illness among Kansas troops has drawn officer attention and may lead to transfer orders for the Twentieth to the Pre adic.
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Frisco
Topeka
San Francisco
J. HartletLor
F Corogany
Fort Scott
Kansas
British Manufacturers Warned of German and Baltic Market Pressure
July 74 report from Mr. Wellesley Moore in San Francisco warns British manufacturers that German and Baltic rivals are encroaching on California trade. The message urges British firms to study urgent requirements and adjust to market conditions.
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Tendon
Wellesley Moore
Srur Francisco
California
Attorneys for John Collins Active in Kansas City Case
Kansas City reports note attorneys Charles Hayden of Holton and A. A. Godard of Topeka searching for evidence in the Henry Collins murder case. They say a key feature lies in Kansas City and detectives for the state, insurers, and defense have investigated, suggesting Topeka clues may prove innocence of John Collins once clarified.
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John Collins
Kansas City
Kanas City
Charles Hayden
Holton
A.A. Godard
Topeka
Godard
Enue
Porto Rican expedition plans shift amid troop withdrawals
Washington dispatch reports Major General Brooke ordered from Chickamauga to the capital for Porto Rico expedition consultation. No more troops to Cuba except two regiments from New Orleans and Galveston. A large port and many forces in Cuba to be withdrawn after Sumtlagge verendaee.
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Washington
Brooke
Chickamata
Cuila
New Orleans
Galveston
Leoven
Cuba
Dewey Is All Right In Philippine Crisis
Washington on July 1 officials of the state department stated no representations were made to the German government regarding actions of German naval commander in the Philippines. Admiral Dewey remains firm in conduct and there is no indication of any international incident or need for further comment.
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Washington
Philippines
State Department
Mils Jones
Five daily mail deliveries planned for Kansas avenue area
Starting September 1 the city will have five mail deliveries daily on Kansas avenue and the adjoining section. The last delivery is set for 6:30 p m and the fifth will distribute late afternoon mail held until morning. Two new carriers will join regular staff, replacing substitute carriers. Routes in the business district will be reajusted to support the five deliveries without impairing service.
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Kansas Avenue
Prevent Forum
Hostal
Washington
Sam Robina
J. B. Groom
Civil Service
Train Held Up Near Humboldt Nevada
Reno July 14 A passenger train eastbound was robbed one mile east of Humboldt. An armed white man halted the train and an explosive blast damaged the express car while the safe was rifled. Robbers escaped with a small haul as a posse pursued toward Winneuscea.
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Reno
Nev
Humboldt
George Hyuxhes
Winneisucea
Winremuthca Ia
Seven empties left a hunting tale unfolds in court
A court petition recounts a hunting party incident with Jacob Bresson and John Dick, guns firing near a stack, amid garbled details. A meeting of Topeka Women’s Society is noted in the Senate chamber, with references to state Commonwealth affairs and officials LENORE DOSTER and ANNUS DIGGS.
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Supreme Coure
J. W. Reed
Ile
Biea
Topeka
Senate
Chembier
Shailon
Annus Fy Diggs
Commonwealth Chiles
Lenore Doster
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Admiral Sampson
General Shafter
Torsl
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San Juan
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McKinley
Iloilo
Garfield Park
Birmingham
Ala
Mra. Hodges
Confines
Colorado
Evangelist Boyle
Private Bartlet
Gallins
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