Great Victory at St. Flegt Burned and Sunk
Commodore Dewey's fleet shells Manila harbor causing significant havoc as American forces engage in the battle.
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Omodore Dewey
Manila
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
7
Battle of Manila Coast Defeats Spanish Asiatic Fleet
Commodore Dewey’s squadron crushed Spain’s Asiatic fleet at Manila Harbor. The battleship Reina Maria Christina and Castilla were sunk or destroyed. Don Juan de Austria was burned, and Spanish ships scuttled to avoid capture. The victory marks the first major clash of Cuban freedom and avenges the Maine tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Reina Maria
Christina
Castilla
Don Juan de Austria
Belre
Maine
Asiatic Squadron
United States
Dewey
Spain
Manila
Olympia Ules
Ship
Tallimere
Concord
Geel
al Jae
Asnerman
H Nhe
Bpanich Hom
Juan de Ans Cummiaider
Michried
Janis
Mar
Uin
Capon Cairne
Maria Chrisna Mich
Stishler Steel
Tha Dhan Srakh
Tas Aras Gate
Cape Verde
Acon
Ciba
Havana
Ithan
Marianas and
Cabanas
Gomea
Gatem
Micdla Bay
Ma Teslas
Spanish War Losses Reported as Ships Burned and Sunk
Casualties from the fight include the Spanish cruiser Reina Marie Christina burned and the Castilla and Don Juan de Austria reportedly blown up or burned. Several Spanish ships sunk with 370 to 509 men aboard the wrecked vessels. Madrid and other officers perished. American losses not detailed. Gunboats damaged and captains reported missing or tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reina Marie Christina
Castilla
Don Juan de Austria
Washington Roars as News of Victory Spreads Across City
Citizens fill streets and paper offices at midnight United States capital erupts in joy after word of a Manila victory. Crowds chant across avenues while radios and telegraph lines carry the news. Officials claim Spanish forces damaged the Maine wreck to halt public outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Acclale
Philippines
Aml
Ness
Wrahington Caine
Calisgran
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Stumlay
Huiefus
Mewa
Hraelank
Vietory
Saureca
Gare
Terror Takes a Prize in Cuban Sea Action
The American monitor Terror and gunboat Machias captured the Spanish steamer Guile from Caruna, off Cardenas, during a ten mile chase. The ship carried provisions and money for Cuban troops, with a crew of thirty eight taken prisoner. The Prize, a 2665 ton vessel, was among the wealthiest captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Terror
Guile
Caruana
Spain
Cuba
Cardenas
Terpor
Machisa
Iakan Ie Rey West
US Officer Reaches Insurgent Camp in Caribbean Theater
Lieut. Henry F. Whitney of the Fourth United States Artillery reached Gen. Geanes's camp on the coast near Casharton while carrying orders from Gen. Miles. Dispatches indicate a plan to move Culau forces to a position to join an allied army under Syng, with Allied forces aiming to relieve Matnuzes and seize strategic points before advancing toward Thai city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Henry FH. Whitney
Fourth
United States Artillery
Gan
Geanes
Gol. Gernmtvisg
Casharton
Eipni
Geol Miles
Syig
Faen
Nuyer
Matnuzes
Enlistment of Volunteers Discussed by Senate Military Committee
The Senate Military Affairs Committee reports on a bill authorizing enlistment of a brigade of volunteers for service abroad. The President would enlist up to ten thousand men without state consent, with immunity from tropical climate disease. Prize list includes several captured ships and vessels such as Huena Ventura and Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Qaftai Brigade
Shu
Safa
Bombardment of Matanzas Shores by New York and Cincinnati
The New York and Cincinnati, with Admiral Sampson, bombarded Spanish batteries at Matanzas Harbor. Puritan and other ships reconnoitered and fired on the Punta Cara and Ruta Cara fortifications. Batteries sustained heavy damage but limited casualties were reported, with fire and smoke seen ashore as ships pressed the engagement.
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New York
Puritan
Cincinnati
Sampson
Matanzas Harbor
Point Rubal Cava
Punt Maya
Cave Mara
Mnd
Ruta Cara
Fee
Fee, AC Abrappell
Roba Cara
United States
Eeas
War Bulletins From Manila Port and Various Front Deployments
War bulletins report Henry Watterson's area volunteers enlisted while Spain reportedly sends troops into Derota from Orla and Gen Binnen withdraws from minor cities. The Saint Louis orders semaphore defense and a thousand Jamis Flopkins students enlist for military service amid Spanish cruiser activity near Gibraltar. Shipping interests in Varessian waters seek indemnity as tension rises at the Port of Manila in the Philippines with schooner Birenes and Ambrose Holivar listed among maritime items.
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Hlenry Watterson
Aear
Spain
Derto Tica
Orla
Binnen
Fivha
St. Tanl
Fhonsand Jaims Flopkins
Straita
Gibraltar
Varesiana
Algiers Warns Assistants Amid Cuba War Updates
Secretary Alger issues orders to all War Department heads to bar officials and clerks from sharing press information. Reports from Santiago and Kingston indicate Spanish forces abandoning Charjama, Figueri, and other eastern Cuban towns while rebels seize alleged positions. Insurgents plead for food as Blanco tries to replace batteries at Matanzas. Key West harbor fills with ships. naval prize court operates in Key West. Saranac captured by Spaniards. four-masted Shanadadoo arrives in Liverpool. Cushing's serious breakdown noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
Santiago
Kingston Damaton
Charjame
Figueri
Cuba
Bantugo
Aestern
Treasury Department
Holisi Harbor
Naval Prize Court
Key West
Manila
Ac League Island Wave Yard
Philadelphia
Shandaddoah
Liverpaol
Enforcement of the liquor law and other federal notes in Alaska and beyond
Secretary Gage reports continued open violations of the liquor law in Alaska amid community opposition and intimidation. The piece also notes confusion over money orders with Spain, Treasury enlistment prompts, naval arm shortages, and various political and military dispatches from Washington.
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Alaska
Gage
Senate
Department
Tuneau
Sitka
Bad Pay and Bard Work in Nursing Reveals Struggles
Article discusses the harsh conditions faced by trained nurses and the need for better support. It also covers medical tips including Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for various digestive ailments and the use of bananas as optimal food for typhoid patients, urged by Dr Ussery of St Louis based on experience.
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Ussery
St. Louis
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