The Storming of Manila In the Spanish American War
An English account describes August operations in Manila Bay with American Admiral Dewey and General Merritt leading ships and troops against Spanish lines. American gunfire and landing forces broke through, Spanish defenses collapsed, and surrender followed after fierce bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Monterey
dean
Merritt
tie LyMtel
LONDON
telegraph i
MTamnit Teacaha
United States
Tasig river
coasis
American Inc
Valnte
Oli Vacit
Concord
Olympia
Wuate
Fragmented wartime note hints at insurgent plan and defense
A garbled memorandum references insurgent actions and a defensive response, mentioning patrols or units and shifting alignments between opposing sides. The readable phrases imply ongoing conflict, possible planning of attacks, and civilian concerns during a period of unrest.
Boiler Explosion Destroys Roundhouse Injures Several
A boiler blast at the Sint Pe Presentt roundhouse near G ti at the time injured one man fatally and wounded two to three others. Joseph Prown was on top of the engine area when the boiler exploded. A worker named B M Seimins suffered severe injuries, with another man crushed and struck, while other workers including Charles Chambers were badly hurt. The explosion cast debris across the yard, blowing a pump, sending pipes and warped steel over the scene and scattering damage toward the post office and nearby church.
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iyo
Joseph
Charles Chambers
trek
bole
welnhu
rom
Rishford Burmish Company
Spain and the United States War Talks and Reform Plans
An in-depth summary discusses Senor Moret and the joint commission governing colony policy, detailing negotiation aims for Cuba and the Philippines, the role of Augustin, Sagasta, and liberal support, and the balance of colonial governance, finance, and potential resistance at home. It notes expectations for peace and the impact on Spain's political coalition and public administration.
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Wadaid
United States
Philppner
cocine
Ceneral
Pais
joint commission
iim
Tov
Augusti
Vanita
Aguinaldo
mthortis
Spain
Philippines
Ttiant
Sagasta
grealy
liberal party
lfe
cortss
havin
wall
Corman
toopeck
cou
Geremans 118
te wu
Inge
Cermeny
Work of Armament in Cuba and Porto Rico
The article outlines military and civilian administration plans for Cuba and Puerto Rico after the war. It notes that initial control will be military, with civil authority phased in under commissions and officials including Merritt, Dewey, Gilg, and Voore. It mentions cable restoration efforts, diplomatic billets, and anticipated disbanding of volunteers as troops are mustered out amid improving camp conditions and health reports.
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Cuba
Gilg
Gerera Smith
Secretay
Voore
establishun
ual Corbin
Porto Rica
Mani
Manili
admiral Dewey
THO
Thorder
Maine
United States
Montauk
Key West
du Surston
Sternberg
Fragmentary War Cable Note From Manila Dispatch
A damaged telegraphic passage notes Secretary Iyer and Admiral Dev discuss further instructions and the war department’s plan to restore cable communication to Manila for constant advisement, with General Merritt awaiting orders and the 31st reference.
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Vania
Mereitt
Admiral Dev
aftans
Generyl Mermit
finther
war department
Manila
Crente
Corbett Murder Suicide Shocks San Francisco Family Tragedy
News from San Francisco reports a dramatic murder and attempted suicide within the Corbett family. Pa Corbett fatally shot wife and himself after a long quarrel. daughter Catherine and her sister mourn as the elder Corbett, 66, faced insanity. Authorities note inherited mania and a history of temperamental episodes. The couple’s two unmarried daughters resided with them, and the wedding of their married daughter’s family remains on schedule. The Corbett McCoy boxing match slated for September 17 is not affected by the tragedy.
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Corbett
SAN PRANCISCO
J Corbett
Tias street mor
Cortett Leme
Vic Corbett
Mr Corbett
Margaret Giffin
Napa insane asylum
bee nsimly
Ireland
Tim
McCoy
Tennessee Republicans Declare Trade Follows Flag
A Tennessee state Republican gathering adopted a platform calling for the annexation of Cuba by popular consent and urging the United States to control Caribbean islands. The document also supports expansionist aims including a canal through Nicaragua under American control and criticizes the current administration’s foreign policy.
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BRASKUILET
pihein
emile onbe
vipitiel
Tames Tm Jer
Chater fc
munten
stinda
Inuin
Cuba
United States
fms
Nicaragut canal
Very Little Gold Dust Near San Leanlisco
August 17 1 president Webbey plans a review of the heroes of Santiago in New York City while reports from the North describe scarce gold dust on the Nittoral City voyage and mixed returns from firms inVi Ta Sexoral and Blonikers.
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SAN LEANLISCO
St Michael
Nittoral
Heroes of
Cervera Sails for Spain and Diaz Prisoners
Orders issued at the naval academy plan Capitan Genito Diaz release and more Spanish officers to be freed. Captain Moreu to join Admiral Cervera tomorrow for Spain. Officials expect soon return to Spain and release of all officers.
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Cervera
Spain
POLIS
nail academy
Capitan
Genito Diaz More cuttin
Colon
Moreu wil
Admiral Cervera
Thunderstorms and deadly lightning lash England and Minneapolis
Severe thunderstorms swept England causing torrents rain and hail damaging homes across districts. In Minnesota near Minneapolis a family tragedy occurred when a lightning strike killed four people, including a 16 year old, as they slept in a farm yard.
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England
FONDON
You pass
Tngland
oath og
Uncertain Philippine Policy after Merritt Instructions
War department dispatches from Manila outline Merritt’s actions and a tentative US claim to authority in Manila and adjacent waters. Officers await clearer information on casualties and the scope of jurisdiction beyond the peace protocol as cabinet and generals consider how broadly to exercise control in the Philippines.
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Notting
Merritt
offeirs
United States
Monit
islands
Alger sal
Philippime
ald
Manila city
Manila bay
herber
Merritt hive
Muster Out Volunteers Retain Unit From Service
Disjointed text shows a cabinet style notice about mustering out volunteers and demobilization dates. Mentions of Spanish cabinet council, Manila, and Cuban commission context hint at wartime demobilization actions and political alignment in Lebanon and Washington notices.
Navy plans for giant new battleships and cruisers debated
Washington pushes a program to build three battleships of 1300 to 11000 tons with at least 19 knots and three first class cruisers of about 17000 tons speed not less than 20 knots. Proposals include battle cruisers and protected craft to outclass world fleets and strengthen defense, with expert approval sought for rapid congressional action.
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CHICAGO
Congress
Tone
psa
oS & RoW
Europe
The King's Return
W Parker Lyon returns after a violent clash ending in the hills with Jeer. He ships his spoils to partner Kennelhorn and others, transported across the street to be embalmed. A local newstand promises more details.
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W Parker Lyon
Agreunader
Kennelhorn
akins galore
todepheo
sau
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SENOR MORET
HhCHivye
Porto Rico
New York
Antilles
Spanis
state department
Spanish West Indies
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Gin Juin
Widid
TENNESSEE
GERMANY
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Laarnea
mericas Cap
Muscot
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aio
win data
Commodore J
Pierpont Verin
MINNIAPOLIS
here
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the
ipelago
Wervitt
Lhes
schilling
France
America
Felicitate
McKintey
maredel
Moore
Lee
busin
Cay Cod
Beest
Paris
Welmley
Cambon mden
Wo Chiebiut
Heytecolic
Taylor
Wii ure
Lyis Lacelienes
Wehinley
Aner
adda sem
svar Duthy
assutine
Me huey
Vhs
AINLEY
Wicheley
mtr
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perce metacel
pett
Cortes
Ilmenyue
cartel Tieutenant Central Correa
minster
LEBANON
Missoun
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Shelps
Biemist
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Jason Eutosen
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ukoue
iavener
JOHN SHERMAN SALES
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ailors
Greece
Parksy
lyon
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