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The Dominican Republic in the American Press: United States newspaper coverage of the island, gathered and translated for readers in both languagesLa República Dominicana en la prensa estadounidense: la cobertura de la isla en los periódicos de Estados Unidos, reunida y traducida para lectores en ambos idiomas
September 1, 18991 de septiembre de 1899 · Indianapolis [Ind.] · Grant Annexation Debates & Bondholder PoliticsDebates de Anexión de Grant y Política de Bonistas

The Indianapolis journal

SourceFuente: The Indianapolis journal · Indianapolis [Ind.] · September 1, 18991 de septiembre de 1899
https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn82015679/1899-09-01/ed-1/?sp=5

In contextEn contexto

Grant Annexation Debates & Bondholder PoliticsDebates de Anexión de Grant y Política de Bonistas · 1865–1905

President Ulysses S. Grant championed a treaty to annex Santo Domingo (1869–1870), sparking a historic Senate battle led by Charles Sumner. Later coverage tracked President Ulises Heureaux (Lilís) and crushing European bond debt.El presidente Ulysses S. Grant promovió un tratado para anexar Santo Domingo (1869–1870), provocando una histórica batalla en el Senado con Charles Sumner. Informes posteriores siguieron al presidente Ulises Heureaux (Lilís) y la deuda externa.

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SummaryResumen

The *Indianapolis Journal* reported the capture of major Dominican northern cities by revolutionary forces, including the surrender of Puerto Plata on August 26. Insurgent troops stormed and took the military fort at Santiago de los Caballeros during the night of August 27 after garrison officials rejected surrender terms. On August 28, civil authorities in Puerto Plata formally transferred power to revolutionary leaders General Imbert and General Garrido in a public ceremony witnessed by foreign consuls and celebratory crowds.

El *Indianapolis Journal* informó sobre la toma de las principales ciudades del norte dominicano por fuerzas revolucionarias, incluida la rendición de Puerto Plata el 26 de agosto. Tropas insurgentes asaltaron y capturaron la fortaleza militar de Santiago de los Caballeros durante la noche del 27 de agosto, luego de que los mandos de la guarnición rechazaran las condiciones de capitulación. El 28 de agosto, las autoridades civiles de Puerto Plata transfirieron formalmente el poder a los líderes revolucionarios, el general Imbert y el general Garrido, en una ceremonia pública presenciada por cónsules extranjeros y multitudes en júbilo.

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The passage where this article was found, copied from the newspaper page itself, reading errors and all. This is exactly what the summary above is based on.El pasaje donde se encontró este artículo, copiado de la propia página del periódico, con sus errores de lectura y todo. Esto es exactamente aquello en lo que se basa el resumen de arriba.

Fuerto Plata, looking to its instant sur

render. The city surrendered Aug. 26.

The part of the revolutionary army be

sieging the city of Santiago de los Cabal

leros demanded its surrender. Its officials

lefused to consider proposals, and the revo

lutionists attacked and captured the city.

Negotiations were opened for a surrender

of the fort. The terms were declined and

the revolutionary forces attacked the fort

during the night of Aug. 27, and the place

was taken by storm. After the capture of

the fort the officer who Is in command of

the government troops entertained the vie

tors. The casualties of the revolutionary

army number one officer and six men

wounded. Guarantees were given Carrido

and viiiaverde, who are now tranquilly re

posing at their residences.

On Aug. 28, General Maul Cocco, govern

ment delegate, and Ernelio Cordero, gov

ernor or tne district oi Puerto Plata, who

said they were inspired by patriotic and

humanitarian ideas, turned the city over to

tho municipal council. The council in turn

transferred it over to Generals Imbert and

Juan Girrido and the other officers of the

revolution. The transfer took place in the

presence of the consular corps, prominent

citizens and a large number or the people.

Popular demonstrations followed. The revo

lutionary chiefs were complimented on their

victory, and their wish to sustain

the will of the people. The revo

lutionary chiefs eulogized the authorities

General Garrido waa appointed commander-

In-chief, General Imbert governor general

and General Eugenio Blllaneuvo town

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

The Indianapolis journal. (1899). Indianapolis [Ind.], 1899-09-01. US/DR Newspaper Timeline. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn82015679/1899-09-01/ed-1/?sp=5

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Library of Congress, Chronicling America: The Indianapolis journal, 1899-09-01.

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