Dewey’s Manila Bay Victory Reported by Hong Kong Dispatch
A Hong Kong dated May 7 dispatch to The New York Republic details Commodore Dewey’s decisive May 1 attack on Spanish forces at Cavite. Spanish losses are heavy, American ships suffer minimal damage and eight wounded. The attack proceeds with explosive mines and bold fire, the crew cries Remember the Maine and Remember the Manila in a dramatic, pivotal naval battle narrative.
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Battle of Manila Bay Ends Spanish Threat in Cavite
Dewey’s squadron engages Spanish forces at Cavite with the flagship Olympia leading the attack. Battleships Baltimore and Boston shell fortifications and cruisers Castilla Reina Christina are set afire, while ships withdraw for repairs. By 12:80 o'clock, white flags signal Spanish surrender. ships and harbor are secured with no remaining threat to the city. Dewey later receives admiralcy and congressional thanks are prepared.
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Riot in Milan as troops attacked by rioters
Terrible battle in Milan via Somtraire and via Torino. Thousands of tiles and chimneys were hurled from roofs onto troops who retreated. In the fighting at least seven are killed and about 1,000 injured.
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Manita Hero Dewey Honored by Congress and Navy
Congress paid tribute to Commodore Dewey for the Manila Bay victory with a vote of thanks, a bill to raise rear admirals, and a sword of honor. A bronze medal for officers and men will be struck, financed by a $10,000 appropriation, per the president's recommendations.
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Boston
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Executive Mansion
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
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United States
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Philippines to Be Held If No Spanish Recapture
Wasumarket May 10. The Philippines after conquest will be retained until war ends unless recaptured by Spain. A military government will be set up in Manila with the U S commander as governor. An expeditionary force of about 8000 troops plus volunteers and marines will sail from San Francisco via Honolulu to occupy the Philippines during the war.
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Marks A New Era In Global Power Balance
London May 10 The Daily Chronicle reports a parliamentary reaction to US victory in the Philippines. MPs see a new world portent and a shift in equilibrium among nations. Enthusiasm for America grows while Spanish sympathizers fear Spain's impotence yet laud brave Spaniards. A new naval power emerges with global implications.
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Philippines
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