Naval order lists ships and officers of the Asiatic squadron
A detailed roster of ships including Olympia Raleigh Boston Baltimore Concord and Petrel, with tonnages speeds and batteries. It also lists Spanish ships Reina Maria Christina Antonio de Ulloa Don Juan Mustria General Lezo El Cano Marques Del Duro and Isla de Cuba with armaments and speeds. The document provides officers and staff of the U S Asiatic squadron led by Rear Admiral George Dewey and includes ship captains and medical and engineering personnel.
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Reina Maria Chris
Ns. Ns
Antonio de Ulloa
Don Juan Mustria
General Lezo
el Cano
Marques del Duro
Isla de Cuba
Isla de Luzon
Isla de Mindarao
Compania Transatinque
Cadiz
Asiatic Squadron
George Dewey
Ommander
T. M. Rumby
H. Haldwell
Olympia
Charles V.gridley
W. P. Scott
A. G. Kavagnah
A. 8. Price
C. P. Kindleberger
D. A. Smith
J. Entwistle
E. H. Delaney
G. F. Marshall, Jr
J. 3B. Frasier
W. P. Biddle
L. G. Kuhlwein
Baltimore
N. M. Dyer
G. Blocklinger
W. Braunersreuther
A. G. Winterhalter
F. W. Kellogg
J. M. Billicott
T. A. Karney
F. A. Hesler
R. K. Smith
R. B.bellows
A. Kirby
H. B. Price
H. I.ofie
C. P. Burt
T. S. K. Freeman
D. Williams
H. R. Brayton
D. Ryan
Hard Inch
W. Jones
E. H.dunn
Petrel
E. P .Wood
BD. M. Hughes
B. A. Fiske
A. N. Wood
C. P. Plunkett
G. L. Fermier
W. 5. Montgomery
C. D. Brownell
G. G. Seibles
Aseed
R. T. Hall
Revenue Cutter
McCulloch
WD. B. Hodgdton
Castilla
sAdmiral Montejo
Dewey
Christina
Don Juan
Isle de Cuba
Isle de Luzon
Concord
Delay in Invasion Dictates Shafter Does Not Command Soon
A Tampa dispatch reports General Shafter will not assume command for a week or ten days due to other matters. The delay suggests he will land the army in Cuba before troops depart from Jacksonville, Florida, with plans for occupation moving forward after the interim weathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Jacksonville
Fla
Tampa
Fila
Army of Occupation
Cuba
Spain's Defeat Leaves Manila Ambiguity In Dewey's Move
London dispatches report a crushing Spanish defeat but unclear if the American squadron, led by Commodore Dewey, suffered damage. Manila remains unconquered and Dewey may renew an attack, with a possible retreat base in question and San Francisco as a distant potential harbor.
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London
Dewey
Manila
Madrid
United States
Olympia
States
San Francisco
Manila Bay
Raleigh
Hong Kong
American warships capture Spanish steamer off Cienfuegos
Cablegram from General Blanco reports that US blockading ships captured a Spanish merchant steamer near Cienfuegos. A colonel, a surgeon, ten officers total and three non-commissioned officers aboard were taken as prisoners of war while civilian passengers were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Blanco
Cienfuegos
Spanish Gunboat Temerario Repairs at La Plata
The Spanish gunboat Temerario, lying in wait for the Oregon, is at Ensenada on the La Plata undergoing repairs to part of its machinery. It is expected to depart within a week.
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Temerario
Oregon
la Plata River
Buenos Ayres
Galveston
Tex
Ensenada
la Plata
No Wanton Shelling Claimed by Washington
Washington reports deny plans to bombard Philippine towns. Officials say no attacks on undefended settlements and any firing would respond to Spanish gunfire. They claim Manila batteries are weak compared to U S ships and stress restraint.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Manila
United States
Mascota a Prize of War Off Havana Blockade
Miss Clara Barton and Red Cross aids came ashore at Key West after the relief steamer State of Texas arrival. The coasting schooner Mascota, captured by torpedo boat Foote near Havana, is valued with its cargo at about $2000. The Mascotte fouled the Spanish prize ship Perviero as it entered port, tearing its forward rigging.
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Key West
Fla
Clara Barton
Red Cross
State of Texas
Panther
Amphitrite
Montgomery
Neport
Leyden
Mascota
Foote
Havana
Gibara
Mascotte
Dilke Attacks Spain Over Delay in Action
Sir Charles Dilke MP told reporters that Spain's continual delay signals imbecility or weakness. He warned that if the United States seizes the Philippines an exchange could occur with Japan. He dismissed fears of US coastal bombardment and said Britain and the United States do not form alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Sir Charles Dilke
Philippine Islands
United States
Charles
Great Britain
Spanish deputies discuss peace and honor in Spain
London dispatch reports in Madrid debates in the House of Deputies. Senor Silvela argues that future policy must balance honor with national interest, signaling possible concessions and readiness for office if Liberal ministers back such a course. The piece notes rising import prices and a Bank of Spain cash decline amid wartime strain.
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London
Madrid
The
Standard
House of Deputies
Batum
Europe
Spain
Senor Gullen
Senor Silvera
Philippine Islands
Senor Silvela
Senor Sagasia
BL Imparcial
Bank of Spain
West Indies
Dewey's Victory in Manila Bay Heralded Across News Wires
Reports describe the decisive fighting in Manila Bay where American ships engaged Spanish vessels. Analysts note Spain's ships were outdated and that heavy 8 inch fire secured the win for Dewey's squadron. Officials expect further European pressure on Spain and possible insurgent junction near Manila.
Four More Italian Warships to West Indian Waters
Rome reports Admiral Candiani has been ordered to West Indian waters with four powerful Italian warships to join the two cruisers already deployed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Candiani
West Indian
Spies Allegedly Active in Tampa Women Named Ringleaders
A Tampa dispatch reports Spain suspects an army of spies in the city, with several women identified as top ringleaders. Authorities have found proofs of plots to blow up government buildings and derail troop trains, and two women are under surveillance for possible arrest. Public sentiment favors severe punishment.
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Tampa
Fla
Spain
Operetta Fund Event Aids Somerville Poor
At St Josephs Hall Washington St Somerville the St Vincent de Paul Society presents Gluck Auf or the Four Leaved Clover a repeat performance by St Catherine church children. The program includes vocal and instrumental numbers plus recitations dancing and boy soprano offerings led by Miss Annie McCarthy with Bart Grady as accompanist.
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Somerville
St. Joseph's Hall
Washington Street
St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Joseph's Church
St. Catherine’s Church
Katie I
Nolan
Laura Bilston
Joseph Hegarty
H. Stuart Nolan
Annie McCarthy
Bart Grady
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Admiral Montejo
Bec
Maine
Etres
eCulloch
Ashaun
Philippines
Correa
Cavite
Cadarso
Sampson
Clonel
Navy Department
Dilke
Lfe
Admiral Dewey
Department
Japan
Italy
Cuban
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