Otis Reports Forces Engage In Philippine Action
War dispatches describe Lawton capturing Ballung and clearing rail links near Malolos, with heavy fighting as MacArthur advances on San Fernando. Hale and Wheaton lead charges, Luna commands entrenched defenders south of San Fernando, while Mount Arayat looms as a possible retreat point for the enemy.
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Lawton
Ballung
Angat
Malolos
MacArthur
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Summers
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Dakota
Utah
Maasand
Wheaton
Hole
Luna
Hale
Mount Arayat
San Isidor
Otts
More Casualties report from Washington May fourth
OUI reports additional casualties including Corporal John Golambeski killed April 28 in the Fourth Cavalry. Wounded list includes Private James P. McGreevy of the Fourth Cavalry and Private Paul Ossowski Private John Keeney Private Charles Schaffer William Gilbert Lea H. Hunter among others.
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Washington
OUI
Fourth Cavalry
John Golambeski
James P. McGreevy
Nebraska
Paul Ossowski
John D. Keeney
Charles Schaffer
William Gilbert
Lea H. Hunter
Col Funston Wounded in Manila Advance
Col Funston wounded in the hand during a bold assault near San Tomas as General MacArthur pushes forward with Hale and Wheaton's units, with Oregon Minnesota and Utah forces taking Moasim. Filipinos retreat toward San Isidro and Arayat as rebel forces in Pang Pang province regroup amid wavering allegiance.
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Manila
MacArthur
San Tomas
Hale
Wheaton
Funston
Summere
Oregon
Minnesota
Utah
Moasim
San Fernando
San Isidor
Arayat
Pan Panga
General Luna's Forces Face Imminent Destruction
The report states Luna’s forces appear doomed within days unless they surrender or disperse, implying a bleak prognosis for the battle.
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Luna
Insurgents Routed Near Santo Tomas in Philippines
A Manila dispatch reports Gen. Haleta pushing insurgents toward San Fernando after a heavy engagement. Gen. Wheaton’s brigade entered Santo Tomas as fires burned the town. MacArthur’s forces advanced along the railway with units on the right. Lawton’s Sumner brigade moved toward Maasin as insurgents were routed and expected to regroup.
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Hirard
Manila
Haleta
San Ferenando
Wheaton
Santo Tomas
MacArthur
Kansas
Montana
Utah
Nebraska
South Dakota
Towa
Sumner
Lawton
Maasin
London
British Captain Rewarded by Secretary Long at Washington
A.W. Robbins master of the British ship Buccleuch is awarded a chronometer by Secretary Long per Admiral Dewey's request for services to the Asiatic squadron after the May 1 battle. Robbins aided Dewey by conveying messages to Spanish authorities in Manila and to the Spanish governor general. The report notes Dewey threatened to cut a Manila Hong Kong cable when refused access. Other items cover US coaling stations and naval logistics including coaling plans at Honolulu, Apia, Guam, Cavite, and San Juan.
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Herald
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Dewey
Long
A.W. Robbins
Manila
Robbins
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Bradford
United States
Mission Rock
Cal
J. F. Merr
Naval
Honolulu
Coller Brutus
Apia
Yosemite
Guam
Leary
Cavite
San Juan
Guantanamo
Key West
Miss Grant to Wed Russian Prince Cantacuzene
Chicago May 4 Miss Julia Dent Grant daughter of Brig Gen Fred D Grant is engaged to Prince Cantacuzene of Russia a lieutenant in the imperial guards The prince is 25 and heir to a vast Moscow area estate Gen Grant confirms the engagement and delays his departure for the Philippines due to boiler damage en route to San Francisco Miss Grant 20 is to remain in New York for a week before joining her fiance in Europe or the Philippines
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Chicago
Julia Dent Grant
Fred D. Grant
Prince Cantacuzene
Russia
Rome
Grant
Philippines
Gen. Otis
Cantacuzene
Imperial Guards
Wolcott Brothers Plan European Trip in May
Senator E. C. Wolcott and his brother Henry R. Wolcott announce a six week stay in Europe starting this month, with plans to return in time to host President McKinley during the western trip in Colorado.
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Wolcott
Europe
Denver
Colo
E. C. Wolcott
Henry R. Wolcott
Carlsbad
McKinley
Loss of Lieutenant James After Awaiting Duty
San Francisco May 4 Lieutenant William H James United States Army died of pneumonia while awaiting a duty assignment at the Presidio. His remains have been sent to his former home in Kentucky.
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San Francisco
Wm. H. James
Presidio
Kentucky
Samoa Truce Reported as Samoa Readies Commission
Washington May 4 officials relay a Kautz message confirming a truce in Samoa and no further fighting until the international commission arrives. Reports from Apia say Mataafa and rebels shelled Vailima, many rebels killed, and the Stevenson house was shelled.
Fragmentary War Scene Hints at Vall oma Shelling
A fragmentary account describes a continuous fire and shelling of Vall oma that left many rhels badly wounded. The scene conveys sudden violence and civilian harm amid ongoing combat.
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Valloma
Havana Customs Receipts Forecast For 1899 Rise
Havana customs figures show 1899 may reach 10,000,000 with April at 860,000 and yesterday’s intake 51,000. The first third of the year totals 3,242,000 as American currency fuels Cuban exports. Spanish coin flows abroad from Santiago. Also notes habeas corpus reform debate in Spain and a plan for a vaccination bureau to curb smallpox in Cuba. Gustavus Bock to visit New York for merger talks between Henry Clay & Bock and Havana Commercial Co.
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New York
Tribune
Havana
Revelpia
Custom House
Cuba
Spain
Santiago
McUlar
Auavantine
United States
Gustavus Bock
Henry Clay & Bock Company
Menry Clay
Havana Commercial Company
Telegraphic Briefs from Across the Nation and World
A collection of terse dispatches from Southampton Scranton and New York. Reports include the New York arrival at Southampton and a Rio de Janeiro fire killing four with massive damages. Hopkinsville notes a deadly sawmill explosion and injuries. Other items cover a Derby field in Louisville a grave opened at San Francisco and a Canadian mining damages suit in Seattle. A tuberculosis cure claim from Palermo and lawsuits against Julius L Franklin’s estate in San Francisco are also listed.
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New York
Scranton
George K. van Horn
Joseph Beacott
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Hopkinsville
MeKnight
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White
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Huenos Ayres
Bishop Warren
Colorado
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Buchman
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Nye
Manuel
Morris Trothers
Fred Taralup
Ed Coprigan
Corsine
Tommy Burns
San Francisco
John W. Brown
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Julius L. Franklin
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