Naval victory reported as Spaniards suffer defeat
Reliable reports recount a major naval clash near Cavite between the United States Asiatic squadron under Commodore Dewey and the Spanish fleet. The Spanish flagship Maria Christina was destroyed, the admiral barely escaped, and other ships including Castilla were burned or blown up. Two engagements produced heavy losses on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Asiatic Squadron
Dewey
Philippines
Manila
Cerite
Maria Christian
Castilla
Don Fann da Austria
Americans Retake Foothold in San Miguel Bay Action
Late telegrams report Spanish cruiser Castilla burned and Reina Maria Christina set afire while Montejo shifts flag to direct maneuvers. American forces land wounded, then launch a second engagement. Philippine news fuels U S enthusiasm as Spain suffers heavy damage and lacks a repair base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castilla
Montejo
Reina Maria Christina
Heraldo
Christina
Philippines
Mindanao
Ullna
Ulloa
Secon
Manila Harbor Battles Endure Spanish Fury at Bay
Details from May 2 report describe American squadron in Manila harbor resisting Spanish fleet and forts. Admiral Montejo transfers flag to Isla de Cuba after the Maria Christina is burned, while battleships Olympia Baltimore and others sink or disable several vessels. Desperate fires, costly losses, and acts of gallantry mark a stubborn defense, with Madrid authorities praising valor amid mounting casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmodore Dewey
Dewey
Bay of
Manila
Don Juan de Austrian
Mindana
Ulloa
Cavite
Bermejo
Montejo
The
Philippines
Correa
O Molal
Fort Cavite
Don Juan de Austria
Caderso
New York Journal
el Herardo
Montijo
Isla de Cuba
Maria Cbristina
Oympia
Oayie
Olympia
Mantejo
Wesr
Baltimore
Nany
Forta
Concord
Boston
Castilla
COMPARISON OF THE FLEETS AT MANILA SHOWS US SUPERIOR
Washington May 2 The two fleets at Manila are listed with ships from the United States and Spain. US vessels include Olympia Baltimore Boston Raleigh Concord Petrel McCulloch and support craft, with detailed armament and speeds. Spanish units include Reina Maria Christina Castilla Velasco Don Antonio de Ulloa Don Juan de Austria General Lezo El Cano Marques Del Duero and gunboats Isla de Oba Isla de Luzon and Isla de Mindurao with varied calibers and rapid fire weapons. The report notes American ships hold superiority in firepower and speed overall.
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Spain
Washington
Manila
United States
Olympia
Baltimore
Boston
Raleigh
Concord
Petrel
Boenish
Reina Maria Christina
Castilla
Velasco
Don Antonio de Ulloa
Don Juan de Austria
General Lezo
el Cano
el Gano
Marques del Duero
Isla de Oba
Isla de Luzon
Isla de Mindurao
Compania Trans+atlantica
Cadiz
War News Summary From Washington on War With Spain
War Department reports turmoil easing in Washington as nations worldwide pledge neutrality while the United States readies volunteers and reorganizes the army. President issues prize rules, Captain Mahan ordered to duty, 28 sailors freed, and naval strategy boards prepared for heightened operations.
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Washington
State Department
Globe
United States
Spain
Great Britain
London
Cuba
Seligure
Brizos
Buena Ventura
Panama
Congress
Paris
Fay
Dania
Department
Lisbon
Bowen
Barcelona
Carroll
Cadiz
Bartelan
Malaga
Gibraltar
Sherman
Judge Day
John Baskett Moore
War Department
Alger
West Point Military Academy
Navy
A. P. Mahan
Navy Department
Mahan
Admiral Walker
Lemly
Long
Boston
H. Erban
Elmer
Panamanian liner Panama captured near Havana by Mangrove
April 27 report from Kuxv Wusr describes the Spanish steamer Panama carrying refugees and cargo for the Spanish army being seized about 20 miles from Havana by the lighthouse tender Mangrove. Commander Everett of the Indiana took possession with a small prize crew, while Newport brought in other Cuban coast ing vessels.
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Wangrove Maken
Vaonina
Kuxv
Wusr
Atcnamahip Panannt
Ceballon Line
New York
Havana
Mosquito Fleet
W. H. Eyarott
Tha Panani
Panama
Wusigu Dayton
Indiana
Everett
Taylor
Prno
Falconer
Sampson
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Philippine Islands
Austria
Miral
Lisson
Mapriv
Agen
Mindano
Captain Cadarso
Maria Christina
Blanco
Mapario
Cienfuegos
England
New Yor
Atlantic Transport Line
Michigan
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Ottovia
Vertotts States
West Point Cadette
Big Liner
Dingley
House
Wassington
Hager
Fray
Maprip
St. Vincent
Army Hill
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cleveland
Louisville
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Omaha
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
Detroit
Kansas City
Swift
Sie
Winstardot
Pitt
Sf Aera
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Atkah Thos
Cooper
Tupelo
Misc
Sayes
Eister
Cardus
Opera House Block
Fifth Street
Ounteriing
Aries
J. F. McGriff
Opera Block
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