Soldiers for brave Dewey and the Manila action
The president thanks Commodore Dewey and appoints him acting admiral as preparations speed to Manila. A transport ship City of Peking will carry troops and supplies under cruiser Charleston escort. About 900 Cuban volunteers join General Gomez, with Fourth Infantry and an armed cruiser aiding the landing. Over 10,000 US soldiers remain in camp, forming the invasion force with 13 infantry regiments, 10 artillery batteries and cavalry troops. Thousands more uniforms arrive to outfit the army for the Cuban campaign.
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Wasninotoy
Manila
Peking
Charleston
Pacific Slope
Idaho
Dewey
Philippine Islands
Long
Congress
Losa
Gomez
Tampa
Fla
Lacret
United States
Port Tampa
Officers Are Appointed for Alabama Volunteers
Governor Johnston names officers for the Second regiment Alabama volunteers and the First regiment Alabama National Guard. J W Coz of Mobile is colonel. W A Thurston is lieutenant colonel. Major Henry B Foster of Tuscaloosa is colonel of the Second regiment. R B Dumont is lieutenant colonel. Surgeon S S Pugh of Mobile and Assistant Surgeon G B Scott are named. The regiment draws volunteer companies from the First and Second Alabama guard units.
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Montcomery
Ala
Alabama Volunteers
J. W. Coz
Mobile
Alabama National Guard
W. A. Thurston
United States Army
Alabama
West Point
Henry B. Foster
Tuscaloosa
R. B. Dumont
S. 8. Pugh
G. B. Scott
Seh
Alabama Guard
Spain's fleet crushed at Manila Bay amid American triumph
Commodore Dewey reports a total Spanish defeat with every ship sunk or burned. 300 Spaniards killed, 400 wounded, 250 captured while Dewey’s force suffers only six slightly wounded. Manila and the Philippines are in American hands as McKinley telegrams thanks pour in.
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Dewey
Manila
Philippines
Department
McKinley
Congress
Don Carlos
Campos
Martinique
Sampson
Lafayette
Havana
Montgomery
Key West
London
Dewey's Hong Kong Cable Report Silent Manila Control
Commodore Dewey reports from Hong Kong that he has silenced Manila's batteries and holds the bay and fortifications at his mercy though unable to land due to troop shortages. He lists several Spanish ships destroyed and notes no American deaths with some injuries. Manila remains under American control awaiting further action. The news triggers wild Washington excitement as officials and press await full cipher translations.
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Navy Department
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el Cano
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Isle de Mindanao
Cavite
Washington
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Wildman
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Cridier
Reina Cristina
Castilla
Don Antonio de Ulloa
Isla de Luzon
Isla de Cuba
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Marquis de Duero
Correo
Velasca
Isla de Mindanao
Dewrr
Kong Kong
Navigation Bureau
Bay Entrance
Bay
Bebis Christine
Tam
Saad
Banda
Pierce's Favorite Positive Cure for Female Disorders
An ad-like fragment urges women to heed warnings about reproductive health and promises that Pierce's Favorite Positive Cure makes strong healthy women, preventing delicate organ ailments. It touts maternity benefits and cites testimonials while urging substitutes to a larger claim.
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Hood
Adesler
Rome
Navy Officers Confident in Our Ships, Say Sulloway
May 7. In Manchester New Hampshire Sulloway reports President McKinley praising naval officers and their faith in U S ships. He cites “defeat” not seen among the force and notes anxiety in Washington over navy strength. Spanish surrender reported from Rocustes New York. Actress Anna Held gifts a flag to General Fitsimmons in Illinois.
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Manchrster
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Con Sresaman
Sulloway
Mainley
Giece
Ashington
Anna Held
Sramarzecp
Ill
Anna ‘Held
Charles Fitsimmons
Dewey Reports Manila Victory and Japanese Actions
The message from Dewey describes the destruction of several Spanish vessels at Manila Bay, the defense of the bay, and communications with Hong Kong. A later dispatch notes continued operations, casualty details, and Dewey’s assertion of control at the bay and near the city as martial law spreads in Italy amid bread-price protests.
Activity on the Canaries and Spanish mobilization
Reports from Las Palmas say the U S consul evacuated suddenly with plans for Las Palmas harbor as 12000 Spanish troops under General Sugara sit along the Grand Canary line. Fortifications were rushed and a sea facing fort near Las Palmas will mount nets. authorities seek exchanges and Serenegan peace talks.
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Inverroot
Canaries
United States
Las Paboas
Las Palmas
Grand Canary
Sugara
Hille Las Palmas
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