Cabinet Discusses Sending Troops to Philippines
Washington May 3 The cabinet weighed plans to send up to ten thousand troops to the Philippines to aid Admiral Dewey and the Asiatic squadron during the war. Regulars or volunteers would be used depending on needs as Dewey’s force is assessed. A hospital ship and troop transports are being arranged and Charleston at Mare Island readied for possible dispatch.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Pacific States
Manila
Philippines
Charleston
Mare Island
Madrid dispatch on Philippines crisis and Spanish resolve
Manila officials urged an immediate reply to foreigners seeking British protection but Spain affirmed sovereignty intact. Cortes to continue sittings while Sagasta plans to announce war aims. Queen expresses confidence in government as Cuban naval strategy remains guarded against foreign intervention.
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Madrid
Manila
Spain
Cortes
Senor Salmeron
Philippines
Sagasta
Senor Sagasta
Cuban
Manila Cable Cut 40 Miles From Manila Reported
Secretary Long states tests by the Hong Kong cable firm show the Manila cable cut 40 miles from Manila. If correct, Dewey's first official news may be sent from a dispatch boat. Navy aims to rush ammunition coal and supplies to Dewey via the cruiser Charleston from San Francisco.
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Washington
Long
Hong Kong
Manila
Dewey
Navy Department
San Francisco
Charleston
Manila Cable Cut Reported Amid Manila Shelling
London reports from Madrid at 2 a m Tuesday say no further Philippines news and confirm the Manila cable has been cut. Outlying Manila quarters suffered from naval engagement with shells in the European town, and citadel batteries claim to have damaged the bombarders. Spanish authorities aim to combine naval strength to defeat the American squadron in Cuban waters as warships Pelayo Alfonso XIII and Victoria near ready for sea, hindered by money and recruiting issues as British engineers decline service aboard the vessels.
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Madrid
Philippines
Manila
Colonial Office
Cuban
Cadiz
Pelayo
Alfonso XIII
Vitorria
Geralda
S A
Manila Falls Report Sparks Provisional Philippine Gov
A Hong Kong dispatch on May 3 claims Manila has fallen and U S forces now wave the flag over the Philippines. Commodore Dewey is said to be forming a provisional government with insurgent aid.
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London
Hong Kong
Manila
Commodore Dewey
Dispatch
Spaniards Evacuate Bayamo. Patriots Seize Town
A Jamaica cable report says Spanish forces evacuated Bayamo in Cuba and insurgents seized the town. The Spanish fleet under Blanco concentrates efforts to prevent Havana’s capture while torpedo boat Porter under Lieut. Fremont engages three gunboats and aids their escape in shallow water at night.
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Porter
Lieut. Fremont
Bayamo
Cuba
Spanish Cavalry Moves Toward Havana as War News Surges
May 3 report from Key West notes large Spanish forces advancing toward Havana with troops observed by dispatch boats. The torpedo boat Porter under Lieutenant Fremont chased three light draft gunboats Friday night, scraping the shoal shore to stop pursuit, firing once before the gunboats escaped in darkness.
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Key West
Cuba
Havana
Blanco
Porter
Jeut
Fremont
Dewey Holds the Cable and Madrid Martial Law
Madrid officials report Commodore Dewey cut the Manila cable aboard the Olympia. The cabinet plans martial law with a state of siege to be proclaimed, while constitutional rights remain intact. Dewey warned Madrid to evacuate within 24 hours or risk bombardment as US fleet maneuvers astonish with precise waters.
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Madrid
Dewey Bombards Cavite Forts in Manila Bay Action
Manila May 2 Aboard the American fleet commanded by Commodore Dewey the squadrons entered the bay at dawn and opened fire on the Cavite forts and Spanish ships. After prolonged cannonade the Spanish squadron was largely annihilated and forts silenced. Dewey resumed fire from the Cavite shore then demanded surrender of the city works and stores. the governor refused.
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Manila
Dewey
Cavite
Spain
Commodore Dewey
Coal for Dewey Ships Ordered to Aid Squadron
San Francisco May 3 telegraph orders direct government authorities to select two of the swiftest ships at the port, load them with coal and dispatch them immediately to supply Commodore Dewey's squadron in need of fuel.
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San Francisco
Dewey
Rumors of Cuba invasion plan shift in Tampa
May 3 dispatch reports a possible change of plan for Cuba invasion with no landings west of Santa Clara. Officials cite suspected Spanish moves from Batabano to Havana by rail, while Brig Gen Shafter indicates insurgents may be equipped and sent to the front. Stock Movements halted, transport moves awaited. Col Partalo arrives from New York to join the insurgent army.
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Cuba
Santa Clara
Havana
Manila
Spain
Port Tampa
Partalo
New York
Shatter
Wade
Army of Invasion
War progress and possible Cuba invasion anticipated
Washington observers warn the war will not end with Manila. Spain’s power is broken in the east, but Havana must fall before peace. The North Atlantic squadron may clash with the Cape Verde flotilla next week, and hard fighting is expected before victory. Madrid shares concern over a lengthy conflict.
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Manila
Spain
America
Cuba
la Havana
Cape Verde
North Atlantic
Madrid
Mel Finley
Havana
United States
Spanish Dispatch Reports Blockading Fleet Departed Havana
Madrid May 3 An official Havana dispatch says the American squadron off Havana has steamed away. The fleet reportedly moved toward Key West and possibly New West. Officials would not discuss the blockade while noting potential big news.
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Havana
Madrid
Ameri
Navy Department
New West
SAMPSONS FLEET EXPECTED TO MOVE IN KEY WEST
May 8 Key West reports a tense mood as Admiral Sampsons fleet prepares for action. Vessels bustle in harbor and officers hope to end the blockade monotony with decisive operations. News of Deweys victory fuels readiness and a stronger push against Spanish forces. Spain may now face consequences if delays persist.
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Sampson
Dewey
Spalir
Cuba
Officials at Washington Say Nothing On Report
Washington officials offered no comment as details of the report remained under wraps on May 3. The terse briefing provided no further information about the matter or its implications, leaving observers awaiting a formal statement.
Cable Still Closed From Manila Cut Tests
New York May 3 The Commercial cable company learned that cable communication with Manila remains closed. Advices from Hong Kong indicate the cable was cut near Manila, with tests showing the break near the Far East station.
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New York
Commercial
Manila
Hong Ixong
Benedict Berterman Killed in Panhandle Tunnel
Benedict Berterman, 39, brother of Indianapolis florists, was found dead Monday evening in Pittsburg Panhandle tunnel beneath the business district. He was struck by a train, possibly alighting in the tunnel thinking it reached the station. one leg severed and head mutilated. He had worked at Atlas engine works and Otto gas engine in Philadelphia, and was traveling home to Philadelphia from Indiana. Remains to be transported to Indianapolis Wednesday morning.
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Indianapolis Florists
Panhandle
Pittsburg
Union Depot
Atlas Engine Works
Otto Gas Engine Company
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Dewey Report Awaited As War Heads Toward Manik
Washington May 2 Secretary Long had not heard directly from Commodore Dewey by ten o clock Tuesday though expected to receive the official report of the battle at Manila. The note indicates anticipation of dispatches confirming actions and outcomes of the naval engagement.
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Washington
Long
Dewey
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity update
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through May 4. Weather: partly cloudy to cloudy with showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperature readings show 7 am around unspecified, noon 63, 2 pm 68. Johnman in the works is a colored man alleged deserter from the Ninth Cavalry, sent to the workhouse for loitering after police court action. Detective Thornton reported to Capt. Black, who hinted desertion requires red tape to pursue, suggesting scaring Johnman from the city. matter may go to Washington authorities.
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Johnman
Elmer Johnman
Ninth United States Cavalry
Thornton
Black
Washington
Gas for country houses and stores safer than coal oil
Acetylene gas for country houses and stores is described as safer to use than coal oil and easier to light a house with than a single lamp. Advertisement notes Walcott at 142 N Pennsylvania St. promotes Best Harness for the Money by Strawmyer and Nilius at 87 Monument Plaza.
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Pennsylvania St
Strawmyer
Nilius
Piaca
Edgemere Households list rooms for rent and chores
Classified fragments show furnished rooms for rent at 543 W Merrill and 236 N Illinois street. C S Steele, a teacher of guitar and mandolin, is noted. Also mentions newly furnished rooms at The Edgemere 303 N Illinois street and a good girl of a situation involving housework.
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W. Merrill
C. S. Steele
Illinois-st
Edgemere
Perjury arrest tied to Barrows case in criminal court
President Barrows is arrested on a perjury charge raised by Joseph Miller. Miller alleges Barrows testified falsely about a prior conversation with a man named Hamilton related to Miller’s standing in a neighbor dispute. Barrows waived preliminary exam and was bound over to criminal court while Miller, a building contractor, faces defrauding Barrows of 70 dollars charges and is on bond.
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Joseph Miller
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Habich
Miller
Charles Dryer
Barrows
Hamilton
Haton
Min
Equitable Building’ On Loan Association
N. Nois-St
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