Dewey's Victory in Manila Bay Sparks Nationwide Jubilation
Washington rejoiced as Commodore Dewey's squadron defeated the Spanish off Cavite and Manila. Reports from London and Madrid confirm ships sunk and crews lost, while Manila faces panic and a likely fall within hours. The triumph signals an early end to the war, with American ships undamaged and Dewey hailed as plucky and decisive.
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Hoxe Roxe
Banila
Don Juan de Austria
Maria Cristina
Montejo
Cristina
Isla de Cuba
Manila
Lisbon
Cavite
Loxpoy
Exchange Telegraph Co
Maprio
Paris
Madrid
Lonpox
United States
San Francisco
Manila Bay
Washington
Adm
Stars and Stripes
Philippine Islands
News from Manila Bay sparks nationwide jubilation in Washington
Treasted dispatches from Madrid and bulletins in front of newspaper offices set Washington abuzz with cheering crowds during Sunday night. Officials from the Navy and White House, including Secretary Long and Adm. Dewey, express gratification while cautioning over uncertain details. Naval officers foresee possible political shifts in Spain and European intervention, with Manila’s fall seen as a turning point and a prompt end to hostilities in the Pacific.
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Washington
Madrid
Adm
Dewey
White House
Executive Mansion
Navy Department
Long
Manila
Buss
Adm. Dewey
Bouse
Pear Ad M. Depew
Plordéns
Navy
Philippines
Army and Navy Club
Philippine
Spain
Pacific
Cuba
Atlantic
McComas
Maryland
W Ho
Europe
United States
Judge Me
Comas
Sagasta
Manila Bay
Department
McCulloch
Hong Kong
Topeka Arrives in New York After Rough Atlantic Passage
The U S cruiser Topeka formerly the Diogenes sailed from Falmouth April 19 and reached New York May 23 after a 12 day voyage. Lieut Knapp commanded a ship that battled strong gales and high seas from the channel to the banks, yet sustained only minor deck damage. The vessel, brig rigged with two yellow funnels, appeared odd as it moved toward Thompkinsville and the war anchorage.
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New York
Topeka
Diogenes
J. Knapp
Falmouth
Eng
Narrows
Thompkinsville
Knapp
Eleven Spanish Prisoners Detain at Cienfuegos Capture
May 2 report states Blanco cables that American warships captured a Spanish steamer near Cienfuegos. A colonel six officers and three noncommissioned officers were taken as prisoners. All passengers were liberated.
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Maprro
Cienfuegos
Manzanillo Reported Captured in Jamaican News
A Kingston Jamaica Evening News report claims Manzanillo was captured and Cuban forces landed in the south under General Le. The disputed dispatch says Santiago de Cuba blockaded and 8,000 troops arrived, reflecting chaotic war reporting.
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Manzanillo
Loxpox
Tell Evening News
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago de
Cuba
Revolution in Religion and Society Proclaimed by Preacher
A fiery sermon argues that Christianity will overturn domestic life and commerce, demanding a total church reform. It condemns mission chapels as barriers to the masses and calls for equal worship, economic honesty, and a universal altar of prayer.
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House of
Jason
Thessa
Ming Paul
Lord
John
Bhrust
George
Father
Sam
Hannah
Temple
Timothy
Christ
Mary
Lazarus
Jesus
Jeus
Simon the Tanner
Jesus Christ
Bond
United States
Capanaiere
God
Church of God
Boston
Shotts
Edwards
Tennent
Whitefield
Edward Payson
Life expectancy peaks in Sweden and Norway in Europe
The record notes that among European nations the longest life spans are recorded in Sweden and Norway, while Italy and Austria show the shortest averages, indicating regional disparities in longevity across the continent.
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European Countries
Sweden
Norway
Italy
Austria
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