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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1899
Page
5
A historical recount of Admiral Dewey's 1898 Manila Bay expedition. It describes the battle as ships like the Olympia and Baltimore form lines, engage the Spanish fleet, and achieve a decisive victory with minimal American injuries. The narrative notes the strategic risk, night approach, and the crushing defeat of Spanish vessels.
A first day report of the Manila engagement describes Dewey's fleet closing on the Spanish line near Cavite and Manila. Spanish ships Reina Cristina and Castilla attempt to shield, but American fire remains largely ineffective until decisive action begins with the Olympia and accompanying vessels. The piece frames the battle as a historic American assertion and notes the dawn on May 1 as the contest unfolds.
A cyclone leaves a wide area devastated with many fatalities. Rescue teams search collapsed buildings and crowded towns for survivors amid sliding debris and rising death tolls in the storm’s aftermath. Authorities warn of further bad weather and urge caution.
Two violent tornadoes struck Missouri and Iowa causing extensive destruction and many lives. Kirksville suffered the worst, with hundreds homeless, over 100 homes destroyed, and more than 500 injured reported. Newtown and Ute also affected as rescue crews from osteopathy schools aided the injured. Communication remained limited as crews worked through the night to reach victims.
Friday reports from Newtown Missouri describe a devastating tornado that Levelled the eastern half of the town. About twenty killed and thirty to forty injured as homes and businesses were destroyed and telegraph wires washed away. Emergency relief spread as residents aided the homeless.
Kirksville, county seat of Adair County Missouri, known for the American School of Osteopathy founded by Dr. A T Still, as well as coal mines and railway connections. Newtown in Sullivan County lies southwest of Kirksville and is a local manufacturing hub with furniture and lumber industries.
A midnight tornado swept Crawford and Monona counties in Iowa, devastating the Soldier River valley. The twister carved a nearly mile wide path over twenty miles, crippling homes and farms. The Farne residence was destroyed, five daughters scattered, father badly hurt, and a mother fatally wounded beneath debris. Dozens injured and extensive property damage reported.
MacArthur’s division crossed the Rio Grande on Thursday and advanced on Apalit routing the Filipino army. Kansas and Montana regiments led the assault across a damaged bridge, Nebraska troops attacked trenches, and 20 prisoners were taken including a Spaniard as heat and a thunderstorm refreshed the Americans. One Montana soldier was killed and nine wounded.
The first peace overture by Aguinaldo representatives was rejected by Gen. Otis who refused to recognize the Filipino congress. He stated war could be stopped by him without congress, while authorities emphasized leniency toward insurgents. The revolt began Feb. 4 with clashes around Manila as American forces, led by MacArthur and Lawton, pushed insurgents back across the suburbs amid heavy losses.
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