Manila Battle Rages as US Forces Hold Line
Heavy losses on both sides reported with American casualties at about 178 and 125 wounded. Nebraska, Montana, and North Dakota units defend Santa Mesa and Poco while warships Charleston, Concord, and Monadnock shell insurgent positions. Rebels attack outer lines after dusk, but are repulsed by dawn. Aguinaldo’s forces suffer large losses and Manila quiets under U.S. control.
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Madina
Orssen
Nebraska Regiment
Santa Mesa
Greely
Seneral Elwald A. Otm
Balik-Balik
Poco
Fandacas
Utah Light Artillery
Charleston
Concord
Malabona
Orlenoan
United States
Monadnock
Malate
California
Washington
Nebraska
Kansas
Ostoocan
Thera
Varius Points
San Juan del Monte
Santa Ana
San Pedro
Macati
Santa Maga
Lomin
Charles
Enilio Aguinaldo
Hogan
Wall
Colton
Second Reserve Hospital
William C. Smith
Pasig
Aguinaldo
Manila
Washingeton
Otia
Mania
Insurgenta
Navy
Treaty Ratified by Senate in Tight Methodical Vote
The treaty of peace with Spain was ratified by the Senate 67 to 27 after last minute switches by McEnery and Jones. The vote followed a tense day with leaders debating the Philippines clause and a single amendment defeated. News reached the White House swiftly as Secretary Hay and the cabinet celebrated the ratification.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Paris
Senate
Iisue
McEnery
Lemelana
Jones
Nevada
Yeua
Aldrich
Allem
Allison
Baker
Burrows
Butler
Carter
Chandler
Clerk
Clay
Cullom
Davis
Daboo
Elkins
Fairbanks
Faulkner
Foraker
Frye
Gallinges
Gear
Grey
Hanna
Hansbrough
Harris
Hawley
Kenney
Kyle
Tyndsay
Quay
Lodge
McBride
McLaurin
McMillan
Mantle
Mason
Morgan
Nelson
Penrose
Perkins
Pettus
Platt
Pritchard
Ross
Sewell
Shoup
Simon
Spooner
Stewart
Sullivan
Teiler
Thurston
Warren
Wellington
Welcott
Bacon
Bate
Berry
Caffery
Qhilton
Cockrell
Daniel
Gorman
Heitfeld
Hoar
Ark
Mallory
Martin
Mills
Mitchell
Money
Murphy
Pascoe
Pettigrew
Rawlins
Roach
Smith
Tillman
Torley
Turner
West
Messis
Cannon
Wilson
White
Messrs
Proctor and Wetmore
Torpis Againat
Masila
Bemator ‘Veat
Philippines
Cuba
White House
Cox
Hay
Allen
Hiroeell
Oiny
Mr. Gorman
Walent
Two Views on Gattle's Effect in Philippine War
Reports from New York and Washington on General Merritt and General Greene discuss expectations for Manila and insurgent resistance. Bryan comments on ratification of the peace treaty and national policy toward the Philippines, while Nebraska and Rhode Island notices report local political moves and upcoming assemblies. A battleship Iowa may head to Manila, and Wyoming braces for a severe blizzard disrupting rail service.
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Merritt
Greene
New York
Wesley Merritt
Manila
Aguinaldo
Fio de Pilar
Sghtin
Exid
Bryan
Lincoln
William J. Bryan
Associated Press
Philippines
Domenstic
Dewey Reports Manila Hostilities Begin in Philippine War
Washington Feb 6 Admiral Dewey cable reports hostilities begun between American forces at Manila and Philippine insurgents. Insurgents are said to be the aggressors, repulsed with American forces advancing and no casualties. Officials note that fighting changes the treaty ratification outlook and consolidation of American lines around Manila.
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Pilipinos
Malolos
Manila
Movement For Independence
Washineton
Dewey Yeaturday
Mavn Department
Te T' O
Washington
Ney
Ewet
Thompson
Otis
Greely
Actiem
Thompeen
Philippines
United States
Aguinside
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Philippine Commission
Lugom
Miller
Toilo
Panay
McKinley
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Ong T. CuRtis
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Cass County Farmers Institute
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