Fleet Is Burned and Sunk at Manila
Commodore Dewey's forces unleash heavy bombardment in Manila as the fleet suffers severe damage. American shells devastate the harbor, driving ships to burn and sink in a dramatic display of naval power.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
7
Defeat of Spanish Fleet at Manila Bay Roils News
Commodore Dewey’s Asiatic squadron crushed Spain’s fleet in Manila Bay near the Philippine Islands. The battles left the Reina Christina Don Juan de Austria and Castilla sunk or burned with heavy Spanish losses. American ships suffered no reported casualties. The victory boosts Cuban freedom efforts as the North Atlantic squadron tightens control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Reina Maria
Christina
Castilla
Maine
Asiatic Squadron
United States
Dewey
Spain
Manila
Olympia
Baltimore
Boston
Concord
Raleigh
Petre Ap
Manila Bay
Don Juan de Austi
Madrid
Trondh de Austria
Cap Darzo
Maria Christir
Comindore Montejo
Maria Christina
Isle de Cuba
Don Juan de Austria
Cape Verde
Cuba
Havana
Matanzas and
Cabanas
Gomez and
Garcia
Maninla Bay
Pletely
Victory News Stirs Washington Over Manila Battle
Washington erupts in joy over the Dewey naval victory off the Philippines with crowds cheering in the streets and bulletin boards posting fresh updates. Officials report Spanish losses and American success while a Maine wreck inquiry fuels a desire for vengeance. News also details war cost projections and U S steps to aid Cuban insurgents with Gen Gomez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines
Mel Finley
Madrid
Dewey
Washington
Dover
le Eatie
Neous
Ssathe
Matanzas Shelled as American Ships Bombard Spanish Batteries
The flagship Puritan New York and cruiser Cincinnati under Admiral Sampson attacked Spanish fortifications at Matanzas harbor. After twenty minutes the batteries were reduced, a shrapnel shell exploded near the New York, and no American casualties were reported while fires raged on Morro Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Puritan
Cincinnati
Morro Castle
Sampson
Matanzas Harbor
Point Tubal Cava
Point Maya
Cape Maya
Ruba Cava
Kuba Cava
United States
Terror Captures Spanish Steamer Guido Bound for Havana
The U S monitor Terror captured the 2065 ton steamer Guido ten miles off Cardenas after a fierce chase. The ship carried provisions and money for Cuban troops and a crew of 38 who were taken to Key West. The engagement included gunboat fire that wrecked the pilot house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terror
United States
Guido
Corunna
Spain
Havana
Cuba
Cardenas
Machias
Key West
MEN PROMOTE FEVER FIGHTING WITH 10000 IMMUNE ENLISTMENTS
Senate Military Affairs committee reports a bill authorizing an army of up to 10000 volunteers immune to tropical diseases. The move follows offers from recently organized Southern troops who have had yellow fever and aims to empower the President to enlist without state apportionment. The document lists prizes captured by American ships since the war began including the cruiser Nashville and the torpedo boat Ericsson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senite Military Committee
Senate Committee On
South
Bega
Buena Ventura
Nashville
New York
Ericcson
Mathilde
Porter
Wilmington Sur
Catalina
Detroit
Saturnalia
Winona
Antonio
War bulle tins show enlistments and troop movements
Henry Watterson's sons have enlisted and John Hopkins University reports a thousand students joining the war effort. Spain sends troops from Cuba to Porto Rico while Gen Blanco leaves minor Cuban towns. The St Paul is set for sea scouting duty as torpedo boat destroyers patrol the Straits of Gibraltar. Barcelona shipping interests press for indemnity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Spain
Porto Rico
Cuba
Blanco
St. Paul
Johns Hopkins
Straits of
Gibraltar
Barcelona
Port of Manila and Far East War News Summary
Advance dispatches report Spanish forces evacuating inland Cuba and massing at Santiago while Cuban rebels seize abandoned towns and appeal for aid. In Manila, government officials restrict press access per Secretary Alger. naval actions and ship movements include the prize court at Key West and ships Shenandoah and Saranac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
War Department
Signal Service
Seca
Ees
Far Cavalry
Artilier aprovA&ss
Unis
You Ordnance Department
TAT
AUS Medical and Hasps Department
du Orpeloes
FAO
Cuba
Santiago
Kingston
Jamaica
Carjamo
Jignari
Treasury Department
Belixi Fubbor
Naval Prize Court
Key West
Manila
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Cushing
Cinematograph Settles Paris Etiquette Dispute
A Paris tale claims a cinematograph proved President Faure saluted the Cossacks by doffing his hat during a St. Petersburg visit, resolving a dispute raised by Prince Bismarck. The Elysee watchers watched the film and accepted the gallery proof that the protocol was followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Palace of the Elysee
Prince Bismarck
Faure
St. Petersburg
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Esquimaux Language Extends Over 10 000 Miles Coastline
The Esquimaux share one tongue across more than 10 000 miles of Arctic coast from Greenland to Alaska though regional tribes blend tongues in Newfoundland and northeast Asia. Intercommunication exists but is infrequent due to navigation hazards. The piece notes one language across a vast, perilous shoreline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Greenland
Baffin’s Bay
Great Islands
Hudson Bay
Alaska
Arctic
Newfoundland
Esquimau
Is your wife literary this month in satire
A jumble of snippets from various periodicals offers witty exchanges on marriage, flirtation, and social mores. The collage includes lines about lovers, husbands, wives, and social duties, with quips from many magazines and humorous exchanges between characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Heelieved
Jo Wagly
Collier's
Cincinnati Enquirer
Puck
Jack Potts
Maker
Chicago News
Autumn
Barry
Harlem
Sivant
Naz
May
Mamie
Washington
B—H'm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Comodore Dewey
Commodore Dewey
Ot Cero
Cadarzo
Lon
State Department
Pavana Arbor
Gomez
Henry H. Whitney
Fourth
United States Artillery
Col
Bermudez
Caibarien
Lieut
Whitney
Miles
United States Army
Gen
Nunez
Matanzas
Phittr
Jor
Emilio Aquinaldo
Philippisas
Port OF
Panama
Paygnette
Newport
Ambrose Gollvar
Guida
Alger
Army
America
Philadelphia Cemetery Association
Esquimaux
Australia
England
Mr. Darwin
Popular Science News
Lloyd's London Weekly
Snelso
Royal Aquarium
Russia
Beau Brummel
Caen
M. Bourgeois
George Brummel
Msq
George IV
Tommy
Son
Brooklyn
Henry
Amelia
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Daily News
Miss Peach
Chicago Evening Post
Cynicus
Daisy Candor
Sweet 16
Vogue
Willie
Robert
Pearson
Americas
Teaspot
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