Washington Awaits Dewey Report on Manila Battle
Officials in Washington await Admiral Dewey’s Manila Bay report amid rumors of its release. The navy secretary says no report has arrived while Cuba blockade plans and troop movements hinge on Spain’s fleet actions and Dewey’s next steps in capturing Manila and aiding operations from Tampa.
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Oregon
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Nictheroy
Troops Reported Secretly Depart Port Tampa
A detachment of troops was secretly left Port Tampa on a transport. The exact number and destination are not known, authorities say.
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Spanish Cape Verde Fleet Reaches Canary Islands
Washington reports the navy department has received advices that the Spanish Cape Verde fleet has reached the Canary Islands on Thursday afternoon.
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Cape Verde
Canary Islands
Report Opens with Unconfirmed Washington Update
A May 6 dispatch from Washington introduces an unconfirmed report, noting uncertainty and urging readers to interpret early details while awaiting official confirmation from authorities.
Spanish ships near Barbadoes threaten Oregon clash
May 5 report from New West states the Tem erario and three other Spanish vessels shadow the Oregon off Barbadoes with a naval engagement expected momentarily.
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Oregon
Madrid Riots Spark Bloodshed Across Provinces
Reports from Madrid on Thursday describe widespread rioting with bloodshed in many provinces. In Caceres crowds clashed with civil guard. in Helquist 10 000 plundered homes as police and troops fired into mobs. two soldiers and several civilians wounded.
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Helquist
Romero Robledo Leads Debate Against Cortes Suspension
In Madrid on May 5 Senor Romero Robledo delivered the principal speech in the cortes debate opposing the suspension of sittings. He argued the suspension would stifle national sentiment and prevent open discussion of errors and abuses.
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Senor Romero Robledo
Wishmeier Punished For Court Contempt
Special judge Charles E. Dryer sentenced Christian Wishmeier on contempt charges Thursday morning. He fined Wishmeier 310 and costs and awarded $100 damages to each of three Mt. Jackson plaintiffs who said he violated the court order in renting property.
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Charles E. Dryer
Christian Wishmeier
Wishmeier
Mt. Jackson
Manila Disaster Defense Shut Down and Misgivings
In an interview on Wednesday Prime Minister Sagasta denied any weakness in the Philippine islands defenses. He said Manila is well defended with modern guns and a garrison of sturdy troops. He dismissed insurgent aid to the Americans and explained the harbor entrance favors night incursions, noting currents and mining challenges. He called the lack of Manila news the most troubling sign.
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Alay
Sagasta
Philippine Islands
Manila
Dewey
Senor Sagasta
Saloons and Damages Set Indiana Precedent
Damages assessment from road houses and saloons in Indiana, led by Capt Sir Ritter, creates a precedent. It suggests other saloonkeepers may be able to claim equal sums for similar damages.
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Indiana
Sir Ritter
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis Area May 6
Cloudy with occasional rain expected Thursday night into Friday morning. Morning temperature 46 degrees, noon 47, afternoon 45 in Indianapolis and vicinity.
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Indianapolis
Flag to be presented to Bishop Chatard at residence
Bishop Chatard has shown no desire to see the stars and stripes flying over his home. The chapel club will present him with a large silk flag as a gesture of respect.
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Philippines
Bishop Chatard
Chatard
Queen Regent of Spain seeks foreign mediation over war
London May 15 Your correspondent confirms Queen Christina of Spain is pressing for intervention by the great powers but has received only Austria’s reply. No settlement basis is offered, peace talks would begin after hostilities end. evacuation of Cuba is demanded as a prerequisite for terms, yet no movement occurs due to the war party's strength.
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British West Indies
Austria is Her Hope in Spanish Crisis
A Vienna dispatch says Emperor Francis Joseph may back European intervention to aid Spain. Queen Christina appeals for help to save the Spanish throne. Austria may urge yielding Cuba to preserve the Philippines. Disputed Rome dispatch notes Spain’s bishops seeking church treasures sale approval.
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Francis
Foreign Office
Cuba
London
Alay SA
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Vvatican
Britain Eyes Balance of Power as U S Expansion Grows
London May 5 reports rising anxiety over the United States altering the balance of power in Europe. Lord Salisbury warned stronger nations absorb weaker, while Manila’s war unsettles center stage. Analysts foresee U S colonial reach reshaping Cuba, the Philippines, Porto Rico, and possibly China.
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United States
Philppnes
America
Poewani
Philippines
Porto
Cuba
Cina
Lord S. Burs
Admirals Move to Manila as San Francisco Prepares
Admiral Kirkland rushes the cruiser Charleston to Manila to deliver arms food and coal aboard the City of Pekin. In San Francisco 6000 men are expected to encamp at the Presidio as heavy batteries may send men to Manila. Indications show rapid preparations for naval and military operations.
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Charleston
Manila
City
Charleston's Commander Washington Convoys Philippines Expedition
The navy department detached Capt. Henry Glass from Mare Island duty and placed him in command of the cruiser Charleston to convoy the proposed expedition to the Philippines. Lieutenant Commander G. Stocklinger named executive officer of the Charleston.
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Nursday
Henry ‘Glass
Mare Island Navy Yard
Charleston
Philippines
G. Stocklinger
Guns for Manila shipment to San Francisco expected
Norfolk May 5. A very important order was received at the navy yard directing immediate shipment to San Francisco of a number of large rapid fire guns. It is presumed they will be used in transports carrying volunteers to the Philippines.
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Navy Department
Dewey
Long
Bureau of Navigation
Hong Kong
Flo
Manila
Norfolk
Navy Yard
San Francisco
Cable cut halts Norfolk submarine mine links
A man from Willoughby Spit reports the cable connecting submarine mines across Hampton Roads was cut in three places on Wednesday night rendering it useless. A recently escaped Spanish spy is charged with the act. Commodore Wilson departed on the Olivette from Tampa for Key West bearing important information for Admiral Sampson.
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Willoughby Spit
Hampton Roads
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Commodore Wilson
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Key West
Admiral Sampson
Olivette sails with officers. Cuba expedition likely
The steamship Olivette, in government service, left for Key West carrying Inspector General Lawton and a paymaster for inspection duties. Official word says routine troop payment and inspection, but there are grounds to believe the mission includes arranging an expedition landing in Cuba, and no early debarkation of troops is expected.
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Tampa
Olivette
Key West
Lawton
Cuba
Supplies Landed for Gomez First Expedition at Mariel
The first U S. aid for Cuban insurgents reached Gomez's forces after a voyage from Key West on the tug Leyden. Spanish cavalry fired on the escort and the Wilmington opened fire fatally wounding several of the troops. The Leyden delivered the supplies and the tug returned to Key West. A Havana correspondent was rescued by the Wilmington and may face drum head court martial and possible execution.
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Mariel
Dorst
Key West
Havana
New York
Spanish Spy Detained Near Tampa Powder Car
May 5 report from Tampa says Lieut Haines on duty in the Third artillery camp found a man, likely Spanish, under a powder wagon within the lines. He was arrested with augers and tools aboard, suspected of intent to bore a hole in the car and blow it up. His case has.
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Haines
Third Artillery
Camden
N. J
Dialogues Dock Yards
Secret Service
Princeton
Fishing Smack Desemptore Captured Near Havana
The Desemptore, a Spanish fishing smack bound for Havana, was seized by the gunboat Helena and reached Key West on a Wednesday. The captain says Havana prices have surged for provisions, with beef scarce and people living largely on fish. authorities pay premiums to fishermen who risk capture.
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Vana
Helena
Smack
Havana
Best Harness for the Money: Strawmyer and Nilius Ad
An advertisement from 37 Monument Place promotes harness gear by Strawmyer and Nilius and markets Janes Dustless Oats for horses. The copy touts cost efficiency, home use, and a comparison to coal oil lamps for country houses and stores.
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