Commodore Dewey Reports Splendid Manila Victory to Navy
Official dispatches praise Commodore Dewey for a decisive victory at Manila Bay. Spanish fleet annihilated with three hundred killed and four hundred wounded. American losses minimal none killed. Dewey promoted acting admiral with congressional thanks recommended. The engagement began at daybreak through mine fields. Spaniards destroyed in flames or grounded as American ships remained unharmed.
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Thomas M Brumby
Dewey
McCullough
Manila
Hong Kong
Dwey
Carregdore
Cavite
Montijo
Isla de Cubs
Dewey Honored as President Proclaims Thanks and Promotion
Cable dispatch from Secretary Lane announces President McKinley honors Commodore Dewey for victory and appoints him acting admiral. Lane also recommends Congress vote of thanks to Dewey and his officers and men for distinguished service and achievements.
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Congress
Washington
McKinley
Lane
Pawey
Manly
Official Report of Dewey Victory Over Manila
Commodore Dewey's May 7 report to Washington details a Manila victory after daybreak engagement. He lists ships sunk including Reina Christina Isla de Cuba Castilla Don Antonio de Ulloa Don Juan de Austria, and gunboats Gen. Leso Marquis del Suez Isla de Mindana. No major injuries. Communications via Hong Kong consul.
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Dewey
Cavite
Olympia
Baltimore
Boston
Concord
Petrel
McCullough
Montijo
Reina Christina
Castella
Velasco
Don Antonio de Ulloa
Don Juan de Austria
Sela de Cuba
Isla de Luzon
Quiros
Vellalicbas
Elcano
Mileno
McCaullouhy
Washington
Manila
Hong Kong
Isla de Cuba
Castilla
Leso
Marquis del Suez
Isla de Mindana
Dewer
Dewey Captures Fortifications at Cavite and Seizes Prisoners
Commodore Dewey reports he has taken the fortifications and landed at Cavite, holding 256 wounded Spaniards as prisoners. Manila lies at his mercy, with no immediate needs, though he notes he lacks enough troops to occupy Manila and that he cut the cable himself.
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Dewey
Maines
Cavite
Manila
Commodore Dewey
Dictatorship Imminent in Spain as Hope Fades
May 7 dispatches from Hendaye and Madrid report a looming military dictatorship under General Martinez Campos in Spain. The note adds that Campos was once succeeded by General Weyler as Cuba’s governor general and calls the dynasty’s fate a forlorn hope.
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Campos
Hendaye
France
Madrid
Generla Martinez Campos
Genera! Campos
Busy Day At Camp Lee As 30 Volunteers Arrive
Thirty volunteers from Bluefield join Camp Lee reinforcements while 80 more from Elkins Berkeley Springs Blaefield Clarksburg and St Albans make their way. Drs Baguley Gilam Nesbitt named regimental surgeons with three new physicians to tend the sick.
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Camp Lee
West
Wheelig
Cuthbert Gilam
Ansted
Charles ©. Nesbitt
Fairmont
Elkins
Berkeley Springs
Blaefield
Clarksburg
St. Albans
West Virginia University
Mannington
Grafton
White
Charlestown
Poor Old Matanzas Bombarded As War Rumors Grow
Key West reports the gunboat Wilmington near Morro Castle as Matanzas is bombarded by torpedo boat DuPont and cruiser Hornet. Three Spaniards die and damage is heavy. The French steamer Lafayette plans to sail from Aayava tomorrow amid renewed spats. The Annapolis relays ship to port and the Montgomery brings in the captured Spanish brig Frosquita and the Francisco to port.
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Key West
Wilmington
Morro Castle
Matanz
Vupont
Hornet
Laffayette
Aayava
Annapalis
Mon
Theories Discussed Naval Officials on Dewey Victory
Washington May 7 reports spread on Commodore Dewey s Manila victory. Naval officials debate range and shelling tactics that helped destroy the Spanish fleet. The piece notes volunteers from northern and eastern states and drafts for Burtons, plus supply and tent shortages as camps prepare for possible continued service.
Reading firm offers patented frying pay cover at sight
Advertising blurb touts Ep.-Patented perforated frying cover for immediate sale with 20 more greasy stoves and savory frying. Kitchen Specialty Co., Reading, Pa. also notes Epworth League watch, demand for liver and bowel regulator Discarets with offers to apply at the office.
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WarnEp
Kitchen Specialty Co
Reading
Naval clash near San Juan reported by Washington
Kingston Jamaica May 7 The Spanish Atlantic fleet is within five hundred miles southwest of Porto Rico. Washington May 7 Admiral Sampson is due at Porto Rico this morning. Since Commodore Dewey's report the Cuba campaign will be pushed with haste and it is believed an engagement occurred at San Juan Porto Rico between Sampson's fleet and the Spanish squadron.
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Commodore Dewey
Washington
Kingston
Jamaica
Martinique
Porto
Sampson
Porto Rico
San Juan
Activity increases at War Department after Dewey victory
News from Washington May 7 reports heightened War Department activity as mobilization accelerates after Commodore Dewey's triumph. Regiments at state encampments are ready for Atlantic service. supplies to Cuba paused awaiting Admiral Sampson. A Manila garrison will be drawn from Idaho and California. rumors say Secretary Alger plans to resign due to clashes with Treasury Secretary Gage and dislike of General Merritt.
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War Department
Commodore Dewey
Washington
Atlantic
Cubs
Sampson
Manila
Idaho
California
Alger
Carlos Attitude Instructs Leaders to Not Weaken Spain
Madrid on May 8 reports representatives of Don Carlos the Spanish pretender say he has ordered his leaders to avoid actions that could weaken Spain and to remain peaceful. Some powers are said to support Spain by contending the Cuba blockade is invalid due to inefficiency.
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Madrid
Don Carlos
Spain
Cuba
Spaniards at Manila Surrender, Consul General Reports
Consul General Williams telegraphs from Hong Kong to his wife in Rochester that Spanish forces at Manila have surrendered and that all is well. The message dated May 7 confirms the turn of events and reassures supporters back home.
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Hong Kong
Rochester
N.Y
Williams
Manila
Pastors of Bluefield: Rev. Alfred B. Hunter of Grace Church
A brief sketch honors Rev. Alfred B. Hunter, co pastor of Grace Methodist Church in West Bluefield. Born 1861 near Alexander North Carolina, he studied at Weaverville College, joined Holston Conference in 1886, and has served in Hawkins and Henderson counties, Rockwood, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Bristol and Bluefield. He is a popular preacher and distinctive as a sweet singer within the regular Methodist line.
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Alfred B. Hooter
Alexander
W Ua
Schole
Weaverville College
Holston
Hawkins County
Tenn
Henderson County
N. C
Rockwood
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Bristol
Bluefield
Hunter
Grace Methodist Church
West Bluefield
Hettly
Weeleys
Bound for Cuba First Infantry Embarks from Tampa
The First Infantry has been ordered to embark for Cuba immediately from Tampa Florida with others to follow today The move comes as tensions rise in the region and the unit prepares for deployment aboard local transport vessels.
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Tampa
Fla
Cubs
Vatican denies pope advised queen regent to stop fighting
Rome May 8 Vatican officials deny that the pope advised the queen regent to halt hostilities. The denial clarifies misreports of papal guidance amid the ongoing royal dispute.
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Rome
Trie
Vatican
American Students Protest German Press Attitude in Halle
American students in Halle protested what they described as the unfriendly attitude of the German press. Berlin reports say the action reflects tensions between U S and German media during the period.
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Berlin
Halle
Electric Bitters Save Philadelphia Man from Death
John Oliver of Philadelphia recalls a near fatal illness with yellow skin and weakness. After three doctors failed, a friend recommended Electric Bitters, and one bottle brought marked relief, continuing for three weeks left him fully recovered. He credits the remedy with saving his life at 50 cents a bottle from H. N. White's Drug Store.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
H. N. White
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Spring Blood Purity
Purporting to purify the blood and refresh the system for spring health. Recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as a vital medicine and Hood's Pills as a reliable family remedy for cathartic and liver support.
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Hoop
Ice delivery terms from Bluefield firm offer fixed weights and prices
The Tus BuivprisiD Ice Co announces Radford ice service with rates for 1000 pounds at 500 dollars and 500 pounds at 3 dollars, under one cent per pound for under 25 pounds. Delivery in Bluefield daily from 1 am to 11 pm with a special wagon and merchant discounts. Manager W Arsineon invites patronage and assures service.
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Radford
Soy House
Bluefield
Mitchell Ice Company
Graham
Ven
Bluefeld
Tus
Buivprisid Ice Co
GO. W. Arsineon
Mgr
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