Dewey's Asiatic Squadron Wins First Naval Victory
London dispatches report Commodore Dewey's Asiatic squadron decisively defeated the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay. The Reina Christina and Castilla were sunk or destroyed. others damaged or scuttled. Manila likely to fall, with Dewey in control after a five hour engagement. Madrid anxiously tracks details of casualties and outcomes.
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Uncle Sam
Dewey
Spain
Manila Bay
Manila
Castillo
Juanuden
Yalu
Olvympia
Raleigh
Lig
Baltimore
Boston
Concord
Reina Christina
Cavite
Dever
Irom
Jon Juan de Austria
Montejo
Isle de Cuba
Vapl Luis Cardese
Tiesco
Marquis del Duero
Paragua
Dewen
Madrid
Gómez receives Whitneys visit spurring Cuban American alliance
Key West reports on May 2 authentic news that Lieut Henry H Whitney of the Fourth U S artillery reached Gen Gomez's camp April 28 with crucial messages for Cuban co operation with the American fleet. After two hard days riding, chased briefly by Spanish cavalry, Whitney was escorted by Cuban guides. Gomez greeted him with relief and the Cuban camp rang with Viva Cuba libre Viva Los Americanos.
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Key West
Henry H. Whitney
U. S. Artillery
Gomez
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis May 3
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through May 3 evenings cooler with showers. Monday night cooler fair Tuesday. Temperature at 7 p m Monday 64 degrees. Also classified ads list furnished rooms for rent at 1416 Samoa street and job seeks in nearby streets with security offered for a driving or collector position. Acetylene gas promoted for country houses and stores as safer and easier to light than coal oil lamps.
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Samoa-st
Alabama-st
Bismarck-st
Cc. H. “Walcott
Victory in the Philippines signals Cuba invasion push
NOT A MOMENT WASTINGTON May 2 reports militia leaders expect rapid action after the Philippine victory with Cuba the next target. The Spanish fleet is believed sailing toward the Atlantic coast, possibly delaying the Cuba invasion set for Wednesday until its status is clarified.
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Wastington
Philippines
Cuba
Atlantic
City Life And Local Incidents
Tiomer Brown was pronounced insane on Monday, his mania described as religion. Newton Jackson of the police force is recovering after a painful operation last Thursday. An overheated stove caused $300 of John Melles' home at 59 Foundry Street Brightwood to vanish Sunday noon. Fire consumed $150 of the house at 2262 Southeastern Avenue Sunday night at 11 20. Butler University owned the property, occupied by John Bailey. Dr. D F Trenary received word from Senator Fairbanks that his army medical department application has been laid before the secretary of war. The Indiana physio medical association will hold its thirty sixth annual session at the college building at Alabama and North streets beginning Tuesday at 2 pm and continuing until Thursday afternoon. Neglected colds make fat graveyards v
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Tiomer Brown
Newton Jackson
John Melles
Foundry St
Brightwood
Southeastern Ave
Butler University
John Bailey
D. F. Trenary
Senator Fairbanks
Medical Department of the Army
Secretary of War
Indiana Physio-Medical Association
College
Alabama and
North Sts
Dewey Tops Hero List After Manila Victory
London and Washington comment that Commodore Dewey’s Manila triumph marks a pivotal dawn in the war. Officials note his luck and readiness, as Olymps flagship squadron swept to Manila by surprise, with Britain’s neutrality shaping strategic moves. The victory energizes war and navy departments and the executive mansion.
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Washington
Commodore Dewey
Manila
Dewey
Plan to Maintain Blockade and Bombard Cuba
A high government official said after Manila news that the president will maintain the Cuban blockade and land troops to feed the starving, while Dewey’s victory could push Spain toward peace. He believes international powers will compel Spain to sue for peace, a view shared by many congressmen and officials.
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Cuba
Dewey
Spain
Manila
Nunez Reaches Key West Before Cuban War Mission
Gen. Nunez noted Cuban leader arrived at Key West on Sunday en route to meet Admiral Sampson. He will likely join the fleet on a torpedo boat, with staff officers, to land at Cuba's coast in the night. Senor Jose Carmas, Cuban junta agent, also active. Prize commission opens, counting Belivar loot of 7900 dollars. New harbor rules ban entry or exit from dusk to dawn.
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Key West
Gen. Nunez
Sampson
Cuba
Senor Jose Carmas
Cuban Volunteers and Tampa Mobilization Grow
Cuban junta orders insurgent officers in Tampa to report to Gen Nunes and calls for 2000 volunteers for Cuba. Over 12,000 troops surge toward Tampa with 10,000 more planned to land on Cuban soil next week. Transports chartered at 15000 monthly will bring equipment. Brig gen Shafter arrives to command.
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Tampa
Monty
Nunes
Cuba
California
Imimunes
Fernando Figuerida
Republic of Cuba
W. H. Shafter
Washington
Mascotte
Key West
Igaussig
Nunez
Col. Cayvato
Immune Corps
Watching Spies Raid Possible In Tampa
In Tampa on May 2 a raid may target a house housing supposed Spanish spies. The Spanish vice-consul’s secretary, posing as an accompanying guard, bought a New York ticket and was seen in disguise. He met about ten men at a boarding house before dawn the group dispersed. A daylight search found no success.
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Tampa
New York
Laundry worker injured by mangle at Denison house
Josephine Pratt, employed in the laundry of the Denison house, was injured Monday morning when her left hand was caught in the mangle roller. The accident caused a deep cut and her condition was reported as feared.
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Josephine Pratt
Denison
Dewey Bombards Manila as Fleet Closes In
Reports from Madrid indicate Admiral Dewey has begun bombardment of Manila. The American fleet closed the harbor with insurgent support in the rear, as officials await further word. A possible sea convoy to Hong Kong may occur after coal usage, delaying the official report. News expected by Wednesday.
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Paris
Madrid
Dewey
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Buenos Ayres Reacts to Manila News and Spanish Fund Protests
May 2 Buenos Aires reports intense city excitement over Manila fighting and government neutrality. Authorities guard the US legation as Minister Finch receives threats. Newspapers condemn actions stopping subscriptions and performances for the Spanish patriotic fund. Several pro Spain manifesta seized. a Solis theater lecture aiding the cause is banned.
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Buenos Ayres
Manila
United States Legation
Finch
Spanish Patriotic Fund
Solis Theater
Americans Press Manila Advance Amid Spain Fleet Defeat
May 2 dispatches report American forces moving toward Manila with no capitulation yet. A Madrid dispatch later confirms Susante ish ministers admit the Spanish fleet’s utter defeat.
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London
Daily Mail
Madrid
Manila
Not A Word Washington Navy Dispatch Delays
Secretary Long arrives at the office but by 9 15 a m has received no official advices from Admiral Dewey. The Philippines cable remains in Spanish hands delaying messages to Dewey. He cannot dispatch vessels as a message boat and direct news from Dewey could take a week. The McCullogh lies Hong Kong awaiting orders.
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Washington
Long
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Hong Kong
Singapore
Manila
Navy Department
Commodore Dewey
McCullogh
Dewey
National I A W meet race program in Indianapolis
The document lists the race schedule and prize allocations for the national I A W meet in Indianapolis across three days. It details handicaps, national championships, pursits, tandems, and team events with prizes ranging from modest sums to several hundred dollars for professional and amateur divisions.
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ISC. Shu
Ional
Killed by a Street Car at Camp Mount
William Archer of Perth Indiana was crushed by a street car at Camp Mount at four Sunday afternoon while attempting to board. Crowds gathered as the car looped and a cry warned of the accident. A wheel passed over Archer a moment later killing him instantly. He was 25 and unmarried. His body was sent to Perth via Undertaker Whitsett after papers identified him in Indianapolis.
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William Archer
Perth
Ind
Camp Mount
Archer
Whitsett
Indianapolis
Died Suddenly Reading Morning Paper at Home
Jacob Flaig, 41, a laborer of 24 Haugh Street Haughville, collapsed while reading the morning paper. He had just read war news, had a screen up minutes earlier, and was found dead with a weak heart. Coroner cited pericarditis as the cause. he leaves a wife and eight-year-old daughter.
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Jacob Flaig
Haugh St
Haughville
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