Spanish Navy readies second squadron for service
A Cadiz dispatch reports Spain plans a united effort against the United States. The second squadron includes Pelayo Alfonso XII and Vitria with smaller ships, but fitting out is hindered by money shortages. British engineers refuse service under the foreign enlistment act. The Guarda has taken fourteen guns and sails on a local cruise.
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England Advises Spain On The Philippines Situation
A London report says the British ambassador in Washington will be succeeded by eight ats Sanderson. An unconfirmed telegram from Manila notes capitulation, with cables between Balfour and Madrid indicating Britain advised Spain to submit honorably to safeguard Spanish and other powers interests in the Philippines.
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Chicago Daily News
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Manila Bay Naval Battles Raise Spanish Alarm
Reports from Madrid and Manila describe heavy fighting as the American fleet attacked the Spanish squadron off Cavite and Manila. Several Spanish ships were damaged or destroyed, including the Reyna Maria Cristina, and casualties were reported among Spanish and American crews while communications and supplies dwindled.
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WILL OCCUPY PHILIPPINES AFTER DEWEY REPORT
A May 3 cabinet decision plans to await Commodore Dewey’s report before sending troops to enforce Philippine control. The administration aims to occupy the islands with 50,000 soldiers en route within ten days to hold them as collateral for war indemnity from Spain. Dewey will be made acting admiral.
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Dewey
Philippines
Spain
United States
Cable repair delays after Manila to Hong Kong cut
Reports from Hong Kong indicate the undersea cable was severed fifty miles from Manila. No official news since 11 o'clock. Repairs may take one to two weeks before service is restored.
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Hong Kong
Manila
Pope Prostrated by Manila War Toll Over Loss of Life
Rome reports the pope is deeply shocked by the Manila defeat news. His holiness is described as prostrated and expressing horror at the terrible loss of life, stating he could wish to have died before witnessing such a war.
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Rome
Manila
Manila bombardment report not in possession of government
In Loxpor May 3 the House of Commons was told the government has no report on the bombardment and destruction of Manila.
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Manila
Loxpor
House of Commons
Cabinet Crisis Averts in Spain. Government Continues
A Maprim report from May 3 states the cabinet crisis is resolved and the Spanish government will continue as at present, with the strain relieved and the cabinet unchanged.
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Maprim
Dow
Martial Law Proclaimed in Maprio Curtails War News
Maprio May 3 reports quiet streets as martial law bans publication of all news about war and the navy, creating a blackout on war reporting.
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Maprio
Troops to Aid Dewey Cabinet Faces Decision Today
The May 3 dispatch reports the cabinet will decide today whether to send troops to assist Dewey. Officials indicated a formal ruling is expected as the question dominates the day's advisories.
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Wasurnrox
Morphine the Pit and the Pendulum and its cure
An excerpt compares Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum to the morphine habit, describing withdrawal as a looming, helpless dread. It promotes a treatment by Dr. Gunn at 41 East 21st Street, New York City, claiming safe, painless cure without tapering.
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R. A. Gunn
M. D
East 21St Street
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