French Ship Captured After Blockade Break by LaFayette
The LaFayette breached the blockade and captured a French vessel. Dewey intensified bombardment on Manila as insurgents participated in the action, expanding U.S. efforts in the region.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1898
Page
9
Attack Reported Against Capt. Sampson Near Canary Islands
Key West May 6 9 10a. The French liner LaFayette after warnings tried to run Havana blockade and was captured. She was taken to Key West.
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Key West
LaFayette
Havana
May 6 War News Delay Over LaFayette Capture
Washington dispatch reports no news from Admiral Dewey as of 9 40 a m. France may raise questions about the LaFayette capture. Four warships believed to be Captain Sampson s fleet were seen off Porto de Banes in eastern Cuba.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
France
LaFayette
Sampson
Porto de Banes
Cuba
Dewey Bombards Manila After Insurgent Fire
Admiral Dewey bombarded Manila as insurgents fired on the city. A large number of Spaniards are reported killed in the clash on May 6 with Formosa traffic noted.
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Shanghai
Formosa
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Dewey Trapped Report Sparks Unconfirmed Claim
London on May 6 reports Spanish authorities suggest Admiral Dewey was entrapped by concealed gunboats. The dispatch is not credited and remains unverified.
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London
Dewey
Captain Sampson May Attack Canary Islands
London reports on May 6 that Captain Sampson may lead an attack on the Canary Islands off the southwest coast of Morocco. The item reflects wartime rumor and strategic interest circulating in the era.
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London
Sampson
Canary Islands
Morocco
Torpedo Boat Sails From Buenos Ayres Harbor
Buenos Ayres reports at 11:26 a m on May 6 the Spanish torpedo boat has sailed. In Key West on May 6 two Spanish schooners were reported captured.
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Buenos Ayres
Key West
Mines Out Of Order In Harbor Findings
New York report notes forty two harbor mines found out of order but will be repaired promptly. Washington reports anxiety over the La Fayette affair with unclear aims of a French ship seeking to land at Havana. Madrid confirms ongoing rioting across Spain.
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New York
Washington
Havana
Madrid
Spain
Quieting the Populace Hinted as Possible
A veiled report suggests authorities consider measures to curb unrest amid rising public chatter. Officials weigh discreet controls and channeling dissent while maintaining stability. The piece notes unnamed agencies and regional officials examining options and potential timelines.
Administration circles await Porto Rico news
Washington reports expected important news from Porto Rico either tomorrow or Sunday. London dispatch says England rejected overtures from Spanish powers seeking intervention.
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Washington
Porto Rico
London
England
Dewey Receives Vote of Thanks and Promoted to Rear Admiral
Following a meeting with our fleet, Admiral Dewey earns formal thanks and rises to the rank of Rear Admiral. The ceremony salutes his leadership and strategic guidance during operations.
Dewey Mercy Report From Manila In Early May Dispatch
A Hong Kong special reports the McCullough has arrived and that eleven Spanish ships were destroyed at Manila. American vessels suffer minor damage with no fatalities and six wounded. Spanish casualties are listed as three hundred killed and four hundred wounded.
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New York
Hong Hong
McCullough
Manila
Pope Urges Queen to Seek Mediation
In Rome on May 6 at 3 10 p m it is reported the Pope advised the Queen regent to appeal to the powers for mediation. The notice cites the pontiff urging a diplomatic path to resolve the dispute and restore balance.
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Rome
Dewey Landed at Cavite Claim Reported
German embassy says advices indicate Admiral Dewey has landed at Cavite. Manila reportedly fell after a second bombardment.
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Madrid
Dewey
Cavite
Manila
Cape Verde fleet arrival anticipated at Porto Rico
A Porto Rico special reports the Cape Verde fleet is momentarily expected to arrive. Neutral ships have already departed. An American bombardment of Porto Pico is anticipated as part of ongoing hostilities.
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Cape Verde
New York
Porto Rico
Porto Pico
Spanish ships seen off Martinique heading for Porto Rico
Washington reports several Spanish warships sighted off Martinique and moving toward Porto Rico at 9 20 a m on May 7. Similar sightings come from St Thomas. The notice notes potential threat in the Caribbean theater and places the event in the broader maritime patrol context.
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Washington
Martinique
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Martial law spreads across Spain amid uprising advances
May 9 Madrid reports martial law spreading through the country as uprisings trigger rapid reinforcement movements to the islands. The note places Commodore Dewey as a rear under martial law amid ongoing military actions.
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Madrid
Spain
Islands
Oregon Heard From Arrives Safe at Bahia Brazil
Reports indicate the Oregon arrived safely at Bahia Brazil. No news yet from Capt. Sampson as of May 9 at 11 20 a m.
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Washington
Oregon
Bahia
Brazil
Sampson
Philippines Dispatches Reach Distinct Ports
May 9 reports from multiple cities describe actions toward the Philippines. Captain Sigsbee sailed from Delaware Breakwater aboard the St. Paul cruiser this morning, destination unknown. Minnesota orders its first regiment to Cuba, while South Dakota volunteers prepare their first journey to the Philippines.
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Delaware Breakwater
Sigsbee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Cuba
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Ready to Move Government Ships to Seat of War
Key West dispatch reports a fleet ready to move troops with thirty ships under way. Two vessels attempting to breach the Havana blockade were reportedly sunk by Spaniards and Admiral Montijo said killed. The Machias captured the tramp steamer Strathdee. City of Pekin arrives and departs Manila Sunday with three thousand troops and supplies.
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Key West
Strathdee
San Francisco
Miles and Staff to Lead Cuban Expedition Move
General Miles and staff will depart tonight for Tampa to head the Cuban expedition from Chattanooga. The regular army at Chickamauga will move to the front today.
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Miles
Washington
Tampa
Chattanooga
Chickamauga
Sampson Sighted Off Hayti as Spanish Fleet Eludes Search
New York Herald dispatch reports Captain Samp son sighted near Hayti but Spanish fleet remains missing. A Spanish cruiser was spotted at St Thomas earlier today as search efforts continue.
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New York
Herald
Sampson
Hayti
St. Thomas
Dewey Wins Victory. Dewey Seizes Manila Fortifications
Secretary Long confirms reports of Admiral Dewey's victory and says he has full control of Manila and its defenses. He also states that Dewey cut the cable, reinforcing the strategic triumph.
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Washington
Long
Dewey
Manila
Grigsbys cowboy regiment to mobilize at Fort Crook
Sioux Falls dispatch reports on May 6 at 4 27 p m that Grigsbys cowboy regiment will mobilize at Fort Crook in Nebraska confirming a military movement.
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Fort Crook
Grigsby
Cowboys
Nebraska Fort
Sioux Falls
Cowboy Regiment
United States Protests Ammunition Shipment From Lisbon Port
Lisbon on May 6 reports the United States protested a shipment of ammunition from the neutral port to the Spanish fleet at 4 27 p m. The protest underscores tensions over arms movements amid naval affairs.
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Lisbon
United States
Spaniards Surrender. Dewey Captures Fortifications
A cable from Mrs. Williams, wife of the Manila consul general, reports Spaniards have surrendered. In Washington a third dispatch from Admiral Dewey says he has seized the harbor fortifications with 150 Spaniards killed. Madrid reports heavy rioting and martial law at Ciudad Real.
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Rochester
N. Y
Manila
Washington
Dewey
Madrid
Ciudad Riel
Dewey's Mercy in Cavite and Manila
A second dispatch states Admiral Dewey has captured Cavite and taken 256 wounded prisoners. The city of Manila is effectively at his mercy.
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Washington
Dewey
Cavite
Manila
Will Send Troops and Supplies to Dewey
Washington reports the administration will dispatch troops and supplies to Dewey at once. The move signals urgent support for the ongoing operations and reinforces military aid amid the current crisis.
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Washington
Dewey
Port Puerto Rico natives prepare for Key West action
Porto Rico natives will take Key West on May 7 at 2 35 p m Spanish brig Frasquite captured after engagement with our ships Havana reports that Spain is rushing to repair fortifications broken by our warships Consul Hanna in Porto Rico asks for delay until troops can hold the island Fifty thousand armed natives ready to fight Spain
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Key West
Havana
Hanna
Porto Rico
Spain
McKinley Orders Dewey to Hold Philippines at All Hazards
Washington May 7 4 20 p m McKinley orders Dewey to hold the Philippines at all hazards Madrid May 7 Don Carlos issues a manifesto urging followers to join him the queen regents abdication is expected
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Washington
McKinley
Dewey
Madrid
Don Carlos
Man Becomes an Admiral Thanks to Dewey
Washington May 9 President McKinley sent a message to Congress recommending a vote of thanks to Admiral Dewey. Congress is expected to approve the tribute in recognition of his naval victory and service.
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Man
Washington
McKinley
Congress
Admiral Dewey
Minnesota Troops Ordered to Move to Chickamauga
Washington May 9 1 35 pm orders for Minnesota troops to move to Chickamauga will probably be issued tonight.
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Washington
Minnesota
Chickamaugaa
Cabinet Meeting Orders Aggressive Philippine Campaign
Washington on May 9 reports an important cabinet meeting this morning ordered an aggressive campaign toward the Philippine Islands. Capt. Sampson is not expected to engage the Spanish fleet at Porto Rico. A movement against Havana is being planned.
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Washington
Phillipine Islands
Sampson
Porto Rico
Havana
Louisa Captured as Prize. Cuba Reconcentration Horrors Reported
Key West date line reports the Spanish barkentine Louisa captured as a prize. A Herald correspondent in Cuba describes reconcentration conditions as unspeakable. General Gomez seeks arms and supplies for troops rationed to one meal daily.
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Key West
Louisa
New York
Herald
Cuba
Gomez
War department orders three volunteer divisions to move
Washington may 9 war department issued orders for three divisions of volunteers to move the first to Chickamaugua the second to Washington and the third kept in reserve key west may 9 blancos captured orders show santiago and puerto principe abandoned to insurgents
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Washington
War Department
Chickamaugua
Key West
Blanco
Santiago
Puerto Principe
Blockade Runters Fail as Two Vessels Seized
In Key West on May 10 at 1:10 p m the Norwegian bark Bradburg was caught while attempting to run the Havana blockade and was brought in. The schooner Fernando also tried the same gamble and shared the same fate, being seized.
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Key West
Bradburg
Havana
Fernando
Ships chartered to ship twenty five thousand soldiers
Washington reports thirty ships chartered with capacity to carry twenty five thousand soldiers to the Philippines and Cuba. London reports massacres outside Manila and claims Admiral Montijo was killed by the populace.
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Washington
Cuba
London
Manilla
Montijo
Ex-Governor Merriam Named Civil Governor for Manila
Washington May 10. Ex-Governor Merriam of Minnesota is mentioned as the civil governor for Manila. Madrid May 10. Authorities here are anxious regarding the food supply and plan to buy wheat abroad.
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Washington
Merriam
Minnesota
Manila
Madrid
Cape Verde fleet returns to Cadiz as troops move
Washington reports confirmation that the Cape Verde fleet has returned to Cadiz. Minnesota and South Dakota regiments ordered from Chickamauga are now directed to Tampa.
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Washington
Cape Verde
Cadiz
Minnesota
South Dakota
Chickamauga
Tampa
Change of Base Move To Chickamaugua
Sioux Falls dispatch reports on May 9 at 4 26 a m that South Dakota infantry are to be ordered to Chickamaugua as part of a broader mobilization. The note places the unit transfer in a late night context with no further operational details.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Chickamaugua
Fortifying Havana Activity Reported at Soo Locks
In Key West at May 16, 1 16 p.m. reports say heavy fortifying activity around Havana near the Soo locks. Spies suspected of dynamite trench activity. No news from Admiral Sampson as of May 10 from Washington. Madrid notes Madrid May 10 mob burned bonded warehouses at Alicante. Gibraltar May 10 Spanish cruisers boarding vessels.
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Key West
Havana
Washington
Sampson
Madrid
Alicante
Gibraltar
Provisions Urgently Sought as Cape Verde Fleet Returns
Madrid May 10 2 55 p m Blanco cables an urgent request for provisions. London May 10 Cadiz cipher despatches report the return of the Cape Verde fleet.
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Madrid
London
Cadiz
Cape Verde
Were Just Bluffing Cadiz Report May 11
A dispatch from Cadiz dated May 11 at 11:20 a m says preparations are under way to send a relief expedition to the Philippines. London dispatches call the report a mere bluff, reflecting conflicting wartime rumors.
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Cadiz
London
Warships Assembled in Cadiz and Grain Warehouse Fire
London reports on May 11 that a Cadiz letter lists about twenty warships gathered there. Madrid notes a massive grain warehouse was burned by a mob on the same day.
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London
Cadiz
Madrid
Troops Land North of Havana and Swearing Allegiance
Reports from Key West and Hong Kong say troops on the steamer Gussie landed within fifty miles of Havana, while Spaniards swear allegiance to the United States. In Chickamauga troops concentrated there are leaving for the south this morning.
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Key West
Havana
Hong Kong
United States
Chickamauga
Spanish Destroyer Explosion and Dewey Orders Reported
A Spanish torpedo boat destroyer blows up near Gibraltar as reports say Philippine insurgents will take orders from Admiral Dewey, while transports load ammunition for Cuba and Madrid notes rioting with the return of the Spanish fleet to Cadiz.
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Minneapolis
Gibraltar
Hong Kong
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Canaries
Mediately
Phillipines
South Dakota Regiment
Ing
Pekin
the En
Everything He
Wants
South Dakota Infantry
Galveston
Ering
Phillipine
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