Campaign rumors swirl around Regent and possible foreign intervention
In Cuba rumors claim the Regent may yield her office, with powers possibly stepping in. no word from Dewey’s fleet. The text then lists Manila Bay fortifications and nearby areas from Manila to Corregidor, detailing fortified and unfortified zones, suburbs and key forts.
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Dewey
Old Manila
New Manila
Pasig
Binonda
Bulacan
Balanga
Manila
Mariveles
Caballo
Limbones Point
Restingo
Spain on Verge of Civil War and Queen Regent May Resign
Madrid reports escalating unrest with calls for a long civil conflict. The Queen Regent considers resignation to preserve the throne for the young king as Don Carlos vows not to lead a revolution during ongoing hostilities with the United States. Riots widen, with attacks on railways, fires in Gijon, and a burned Jesuit house in Talavera de la Reyna. The Cortes moves to curb grain exports and raise taxes as Cuba policy tightens.
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Spain
Don Carlos
United States
Cuba
America
Gijon
Bay of Biscay
Talavera de la Reyna
Talavera
Toledo
Cortes
Senate
Congress
Police
Civ
Senor Canalejas
el Heraldo
Canovas
Senor Romero Y Robledo
Weylerite Party
Senor Moret
Camara
Cadiz
Spain Cannot Rely on Army Says Madrid Desk
Morning Post Madrid correspondent reports the government cannot rely on the army and that a society within its ranks has formed to end the calamities caused by incompetent ministers. Rumors suggest very terrible events may occur soon.
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London
Madrid
The
Morning Post
Spain
He Will Not Provoke 1 Revolution During War
London dispatch to the Daily Mail reports Brussels stating that he will refrain from provoking a revolution while war continues. Information dated May 5.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Brussels
Spanish Queen and gov ernment favor peace arrangement
The Standard reports a growing impression in official quarters that the Spanish Queen and government favor an arrangement to lead to an early end of the war.
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London
the Standard
William and Nicholas Disturbed Over Philippines Destiny
London dispatch reports Emperor William and Emperor Nicholas shaken by the future of the Philippines and noting that some immediate intervention is highly probable.
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William
Nicholas
Philippines
Destiny
London
The
Associated Press
Wiliam
Queen Maria Christina May Resign to Save Austrian Throne
In Vienna court circles the Queen is urged to resign the regentship to avert an antidynastic movement and preserve the throne for the young King. Discussions continue among the Queen and the imperial family with influential members leaning to dissuade resignation.
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Vienna
Maria Christina
Austria
Berlin diplomats seek quick end to war with Spain
In Berlin on May 4, leading diplomats foresee a rapid conclusion to the U S Spain war. Optimists expect no further major battles as Spain faces an internal crisis pushing toward a revolution, with continued note on the second page.
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Robert Warner
Berlin
United States
Spain
Missing Ericsson reported sunk after Saturday gale
The torpedo boat Ericsson has been missing since Saturday amid a brutal gale. She was short of coal and last seen with Admiral Sampson's squadron. officials fear she may have sunk. Commander N. R. Usher led the vessel with Ensign L. A. Bostwick and O. W. Koester aboard.
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Ericsson
Commercial Tribune
Miami
Fla
Admiral Sampson
N. R. Usher
L. A. Bostwick
O. W. Koester
Cienfuegos Bombarded by Marblehead Battery Action
Special dispatch from Key West reports Cienfuegos bombarded. The Marblehead reportedly silenced the town batteries and then shelled the town on April 29, causing havoc as inhabitants fled. The account emphasizes naval bombardment and town disruption.
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New York
Key West
Cienfuegos
President focuses on Cuba operations as Cape Verde fleet possibly returns
In Washington on May 4 the President concentrates on Cuba plans awaiting word on the Cape Verde fleet. Officials suggest the Spanish cruisers may be near the Canaries, with Oregon scheduled to sail north soon, joined by the Marietta and Nictheroy. The Cuba movement advances in parallel.
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Washington
Cuba
Cape Verde
War Council
Hay
Canaries
Oregon
Marietta
Nictheroy
Do Septembre Surrendered After brief Gulf voyage
The Spanish fishing smack Do Septembre surrendered after being seized by a prize crew from the Helena in the Yucatan Channel eight days earlier. Adverse weather blew charts overboard as the captors wandered the Gulf until meeting the British steamer Jamaica and securing the prize.
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Key West, Fla
Helena
Yucatan Channel
Gulf
Jamaica
Mariel as Cuban landing port eyed in war plan
Special dispatch reports Washington weighing an immediate Tampa troop move to establish a Mariel Cuba outpost near Havana. Officials consider Mariel a secure landing site with 5,000 troops to fortify, aiding insurgents under Ducasse and severing Spanish forces.
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Tampa
War Department
Mariel
Pinar del Rio
Ducasse
New York
Havana
Bay of Mariel
Guanajay
Point Barlovento
Maine
Pinar del Rito
Sagua la Grande
Matanzas
Blanco
Santa Clara
Dewey’s Manila Fight Details Stir Navy Officials
Washington May 4 reports show officials debated Dewey’s Manila plan he pursued a night approach to Kavite and Manila was within his reach. The McCulloch sighting near Hongkong remained unconfirmed with delays in cable news raising questions about the ship’s arrival.
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Whittlesey
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
McCulloch
Hongkong
Manila
White House
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Dewey
Corregidor Islands
Kavite
Mirs Bay
New York
Manitz
Associated Press
Department
Sigsbee Narrowly Escapes Second Maine Explosion
Philadelphia May 4 Captain Sigsbee narrowly dodged a second explosion aboard the Maine. Howard Hannan a 30 year old Austrian painter and suspected spy was arrested on the St Paul at Cramp's Shipyard after acting suspicious near the powder magazine. He fought guards before being jailed aboard the brig and will be sent ashore at League Island.
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Philadelphia
Sigsbee
Maine
Howard Hannan
St. Paul
Cramp’s
Hannan
League Island Ré
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Palmillas
Miles
Whitney
Fourth United States Artillery
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Cauto
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General Carillo
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Nas
Liant
Tion
Tory
Pernambuco
Brazil
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W.H. Eggleston
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Tively
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