Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 87, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1898 — The Latest! [ARTICLE]

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special to The Republican. General Shaffer announces that a number of high Spanish officers have deserted Santiago, and entered the American lines. This is regarded as highly significant of an early surrender of Santiago. Official notification has been received of the exchange of Lieut. Hobson and his men. They are all well. Madrid has a rumor that the bombardment of Santiago has begun.