Manila Surrenders as Dewey Bombards Outskirts
Report from Hong Kong and Washington states Governor General Augusti fled to a German cruiser after Manila was bombarded. The outskirts were damaged while the city purportedly surrendered as Dewey demanded surrender within an hour. Consul Wildman confirms the bombardment and evacuation by German launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildman
Washington
Hong Kong
Manila
Augusti
Beig
Dewey
Gen. Augusti
State Department
Navy names Cuban and Porto Rico commissioners in pending list
Washington announces the Cuban and Porto Rico military commission lineup may come shortly. Cuban members include Major General J F Wade Major General M C Butler and Admiral W T Sampson. Porto Rico members Major Generals John R Brooke and Theodore Schwan and Admiral Winfield S Schley. General FitzHugh Lee is omitted to stay with his army corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wade
M. C. Butler
W. T. Sampson
Porto Rico
John R. Brooke
Theodore Schwan
Winfield
Schley
FitzHugh Lee
Lee
Cuba
Corbett Father Kills Wife Then Takes His Life
In San Francisco a man identified as Mr Corbett shot his wife in their home before turning the revolver on himself. The double tragedy occurred shortly before 5 am with the wife found in night attire and the husband fully dressed. Neighbors report the husband had recently returned from Bartlett Springs where his health had been poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Mr. King
Mr. Corbett
Mrs. Corbett
Bartlett Springs
Navy to retain vast portion of wartime fleet
New naval policy keeps most added vessels in service after the Spanish War ends. Nearly two thirds of steamers will be retained, with coalers and torpedo boat ships kept, while revenue cutters will be transferred to the treasury for defense readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Revenue
Nagerville
Treasury Department
Uty
Alabama
Illinois
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Kearsage
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Isle of Pines
West Indies
Cuba
Hold Your Tongue Mightier Than a Nation
A compact verse urges steadfast restraint and discipline as the key to strength and sovereignty. It praises the "sturdy boy" who keeps silence, contrast to loud heroism, and appeals to resolute self control as the path to ruling a nation.
Nurse shark harnessed by reef boys makes wild ride
On Florida reef lagoons a group of boys attempt to lasso a nurse shark for a live steed. After a mishap the line jerks the boat, shoves crew into the hull, and the shark drags the craft across the lagoon before they pull it ashore with their captive. A second item describes a simple ink to aquarium illusion using a handkerchief and hidden cork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Rin
C. F. Holder
Also Mentioned on This Page
China
Military Commission
Navy Department
New York Harbor
Sampson
Blanco
Madrid
Philippines
Spain
A Corbett
Chickamauga
Sternberg
Wilder Tower
Lytle Station
Camp Thomas
Chattanooga
Fort Worth
Tex
Osage Country
St. Louis
R. W. Colson
Merchant’s Exchange
Belle Fontaine Cemetery
Omaha
Texas
Culberson
S. S
Swift
Richard
Clement J
R. J. McKinney
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Schilling
Cali
R. M. Wilson
Coe Cream
Iname
Lowney
of Brazos
Madison
Grimes
Robertson
Burleson
Amy
Frank W. McConnico
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
Pacific Mutual Life
Am. Union Life
Fidelity and Casualty of
Bryan
A. D. Raccoon Nico
GW. P. Franklin & Son
Unders Academy For Music and Next
John Mike’s
Tyler Raswell
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