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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1898
Page
1
General Shafter accepted surrender terms ending hostilities. The agreement outlines armistice conditions, with formal publication expected in regional papers. Key figures include General Shafter and allied commanders, signaling a turning point in the conflict.
War department bulletin confirms Spanish capitulation after Santiago siege with Toral and General Shafter negotiating terms. Refugees relocated, hospital care provided, and American troops to secure city, port access, and defenses while Madrid sanctions final arrangements.
Reports from Santiago de Cuba detail ongoing capitulation talks between Gen Shafter and Gen Toral, with 25 000 Spanish troops involved and negotiations over arm retention and marchouts. President McKinley and Secretary Alger extend thanks to American forces for victories while conditions in Santings deteriorate amid yellow fever and shortages.
Washington reports outline a rapid land and sea assault with General Miles commanding the Porto Rico operation aided by General Brooke. Commodore Watson’s squadron is slated to harass Spain’s coast as the war moves forward from Cuba, with San Juan as a probable landing point and swift entry into the town’s rear.
Senator Cannon reports on the wounded from Twenty fourth Infantry at Fort McPherson and arrival of units to General Dees army corps in Jacksonville. He notes brave soldiers, the impact of Moro bullets, and strong desire to rejoin the fight despite injuries.
Indianapolis July 16 John W Hill of Cincinnati, renowned water expert, travels to Washington at invitation to meet the president with Adjutant Corbin and Surgeon General Sternberg to offer suggestions on the water supply of the army in the country.
Vardo July 18 The steam whaler Fridtief carrying Walter Wellman and his expedition to Green Tant arrived for coal after leaving Solomboia near Archangel on July 2 The party sails northwest toward Franz Josef Land and found heavy pack ice on July 11 in latitude 70 north 170 miles south of Franz Joseph Land Archangel governor refused permission to ship lead amid fears of Spain United States tensions. armament of Wellman's steamer was only harpoon.
A Washington dispatch says Commodore Watson’s raiding squadron will sail for the coast of Spain soon with battleships Oregon and Massachusetts leading. The plan includes mid Atlantic cruising to the Canaries, then direct assault on Spain while allies move to Porto Rico and Manila ready for simultaneous actions.
Ottumwa Iowa July 16 United States Commissioner Hunter ruled that express companies must pay the one cent revenue tax on express receipts in both crim inal and civil cases. The cashier of Adams Express in Ottumwa is jailed on a revenue law charge while the land jury weighs the case. United States Attorney Milles led the government and defense plans to seek a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Woolson with a decision expected early next week.
Madrid reports government open to peace negotiations via the French ambassador in Washington with the United States. Spain would accept a plebiscite by Cuba's inhabitants to decide future government. Also notes New York weekly bank statement showing decreases in surplus, deposits, and circulation with banks holding $49.39 million in excess of reserve requirements.
Heen Brewer who headed all U S postal arrangements in Cuba died near Santiago on July 16 reportedly after falling ill with fever. Brews from Pittsburgh, advance notices reached the post office department. He was in charge of postal operations in Cuba.
Advices from Honolulu report the roast defense vessel Monterey will seize the Caroline Islands before Manila. In Honolulu Harbor Commander Lentze borrowed charts of the Carolines from Captain Bray of the Morning Star and consulted the navigator on island harbors, promising to return the charts on reaching the Philippines.
Flossie Foster, eleven, was badly burned when gasoline and alcohol used to clear furniture ignited. Her grandmother also burned. neighbors helped extinguish flames. The girl fled screaming, flames then extinguished. relief expected, furniture damage noted. Fire department responded to the incident.
An alert from London on July 16 reports Barcelona residents panic over a feared American bombardment planned for an early point. Banks are drawing in cash, merchants move goods to safety, and many residents prepare to leave as Spain’s Beville garrisons rush to Algenniin trenches near Sam Carbonera. In Gibraltar, Spanish regiments are ordered to move to Algenniin to dig fortifications, while a calm in Cutie port follows news of Commodore Watson’s squadron arrival and a forthcoming exchange. The Barcelona mail steamer between this port and Pangier to halt next work.
Madrid reports lingering ambiguity over a reported capitulation of Santiago as ministers depart the cabinet, with siege censorship delaying messages. The peninsula remains described as tranquil while Don Carlos is expected to issue a manifesto and General Weyler suspends travel to stay in Madrid.
The board of railroad commissioners is expected to issue a new freight rate schedule soon. Governor Leedy backs the action, while Judge Horton seeks an injunction to stay enforcement. Populists faulted for not passing railroad reform after controlling state government. Spain makes treasury loan subscriptions reaching 23,000,000 pesetas.
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