Dewey Victory Sparks Navy Department Joy in Washington
Joy and relief filled the Washington navy yard as officials celebrated Commodore Dewey's Manila victory. Officers, exhausted after weeks of siege, discussed the battle while awaiting fuller details, hoping for a reliable report from British or neutral sources within days.
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Powers Will Urge Peace After Manila Fall
A London cable reports Salisbury urged a collective note to the powers as Spain faces defeat. Manila’s fall sends shockwaves through Madrid and Washington, with Cuba surrender discussed and Dewey praised for Manila victory. The Spanish fleet suffered heavy losses while American ships emerged unscathed, fueling hopes of invasion and the rallying cry On to Havana.
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Spain
London
Salisbury
Cuba
Manila
Havana
Sampson
Maine
Spanish Navy Sufferer as Fleet Is Demolished in Philippine Waters
Dispatches report Admiral Montejo acknowledging the Spanish fleet’s total destruction near Manila. The US fleet under Rear Admiral Dewey has blockaded the port, with Manila residents fleeing and a bombardment anticipated. The Liberal notes the decisive Spanish defeat, while British consul Rawson-Walker discusses the situation with Dewey. Local unrest and martial law measures rise amid the crisis.
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United States
Dewey
Mapa
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Wisk
Gene Oe Roar
Goa
Crowds Visit Camp of First Regiment Volunteers
In Tar Heel State Capital Ratxtau on May 2 great numbers of people visited the camp of the First regiment of volunteers. Five hundred tents are pitched with additional tents for Captain Gresham the mass officer mastering Examining Surgeon. The adjutant general has sent trans-
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Queen Regent Faith in Spaniards Amid Manila Disaster
A Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish cabinet sat four hours discussing the Manila disaster and remaining honored. The queen regent is not daunted, trusting in Spanish patriotism and courage as ministers vow firm defense. Offshore, reports say the cruiser Columbia neared Perdana harbor after a morning sighting off Richmond. Market activity spiked on naval victory gains, with investors buoyed by advancing stocks.
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Madrid
Manila
CHAOTIC REPORTS FROM CHICKAMAUGA PARK CALM
May 2 Chickamauga Park reports comparative quiet with no orders to move. Military notes mention a 700-strong cavalry regiment awaiting better alignment, while engagements and reviewing stands draw anxious attention. In another item Albert H. Thompson seeks enlistment with Battery A but suffers a finger amputation during processing. Nearby, U.S. steamer San Francisco Epialingia heads toward Princeton.
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Fragmentary Navy List From Damaged OCR Seed
Fragmentary OCR reveals a glancing list of ships in an American fleet including Olympia, Baltimore, Boston, Concord, Raleigh, Petrel, and Marques Del Duero. Captains and commanders are partially legible with titles like Cruiser and Gunboat, indicating a naval roster segment amid a larger report.
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Cuba
Windy City Celebrates Dewey Victory at Manila
News of Admiral Dewey's triumph off Manila floods Chicago and suburbs with rapid cheers. Dense crowds gather at newspaper bulletin boards, cheering as war bulletins flash across the city. Processions form, youths lead demonstrations, and the victory dominates public conversation.
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Omicaco
Dewey
Manilla
Chicago
Americans Move Toward Manila After Defeat
A Daily Mail dispatch from Madrid reports that Americans press toward Manila with no capitulation yet. General Augusta is believed to defend the Manila plaza as Spain concedes the fleet's rout but vows no further surrender. The Americans’ footing appears damaged while Spanish ministers admit the battle concluded in a heavy rout.
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Manila
Augusta
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The Ultimate Fate of the Philippine Islands Discussed
British press comments on the Manila victory by the United States fleet. The Pall Mall Gazette notes the Spanish reports leave no doubt and discuss the ultimate fate of the islands as a matter of vital interest to powers, with commentary on future implications. Spanish securities strengthened as markets closed for a holiday.
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