Dewey Victorious as Spanish Fleet Wrecked at Cavite Harbor
Reports from Madrid and Lisbon describe a decisive Spanish defeat near Cavite in Manila Bay. The Maria Christina burned, Don Juan de Austria blown up, and several ships sunk or damaged amid American maneuvering. Captain Cadizaro among the dead. Admiral Bermejo praises the army and volunteers while officials dispute the extent of Spanish losses.
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Manila
Dewey
Jana
Madrid
Or General of the
Philippines
Saleutennant
Porrea
Kort Cavite
Firsenal
Cavite
Ehipping
Don Juan de Austria
Cadatrzo
Cazart
el Heralds
Miniiano
Ulloa
Spenk
Diabrigla
Bermejo
Cabtinel
Philipines
Baltimore
Don Antonio de Ulloa
Castilla
Mindan
Tre
Reina
Don Juan Don Austria
Tinker Bay
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Ineland
Dse
Montejo
Neemates
Hong Kong
McCulloch
Admiral Dewey
San Francisco
France
Berlin
Man
Spaniards Claim The Victory In Cavite Action
Madrid reports from the Financial News correspondent that Spanish forces claim victory as American squadron retreated behind the merchant vessel Aeina Maria Christina. Cavalry light details note ships burned and several losses, including Captain Cadurso and nine others, with several ships damaged and some to be scuttled to avoid enemy capture.
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Montejo
Ndon
Madrid
Financial News
Ministry of Marine
Spain
Cadalbo
Cadurso
Mand
Paris
Mifal
Cavite
Baker Bay
Cadarso
Best
Washington Celebrates Dewey Victory in Manila
Washingtonians poured into the streets in joyous reaction to Admiral Dewey's squadron defeating Spanish forces off Manila. The news ends days of anxious anticipation as the nation awaits decisive war outcomes in the Philippines.
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Ashington
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Philippine Islands
Manila
Map of the Philippine Islands and the Manila scene
The excerpt outlines the Philippine archipelago with nine large islands and about 1 200 smaller ones, totaling 126 000 square miles and 7 400 000 people. It notes Manila as the capital with 450 000 inhabitants and describes the bay as the world’s largest harbor, amid reports of Spanish rule, American victory at sea, and expected occupation of Manila by the United States. It mentions the bombardment at Cabanas near Havana and lists two U S ships at Manila, Olympia and New York, with brief details on armament and speed.
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Luazon
Panay
Zobu
Leyte
Bohal
Negron
Samar
Mindanao
Mindoro
Spaniah
Manilla
Luzon
Bay of Manilla
Europe
CNP
Pope
United States
Manta
Philippings
Cabanas
Havana
Manoila
Washington
Manila
Olympia
Manila Bay Engagement Recaps Spanish Fleet Losses
Reports detail American ships including the Olympia, Boston, and Concord entering Manila Bay near Cavite. Spanish forces under Montejo and various destroyers faced heavy fire. several ships were sunk or damaged while defenses proved insufficient. Dispatches discuss broader political turmoil in Spain and ongoing cable disruptions from Manila.
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Cavite
Ondon
Madrid
The
Times
Manila
Olympia
Boston
Concord
Bocachica
Corregidor Island
Miral Montejo
Sublene
Sinking news of Spanish fleet hunts and Dewey reports
Washington May 5 The Sampson fleet sails to seek the Spanish fleet believed last seen near Cadiz or Canaries with orders to unite near Porto Rico. A crack Alfonso XIII cruiser possibly at Barbadoes conflicts with Cadiz reports while Schley expects sailing orders within 24 hours from Fort Monroe and Hong Kong cables hold Manila news pending.
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Cape Verda
Cadiz
Canaries
Navy Department
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Pernambuco
Porto Rico
Oregon
United States
Alphonso XIII
Barbadoes
West Indies
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Madrid
Alphonso Xat
Carlos Vo
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Grusser
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Iowa
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Detroit
Marblehead
Cape Verde Islands
Porto Ricd
Cape Verde
Schley
Brooklyn
Fort Monroe
New Orleans
Columbia
Whtil
Massachusetts
Texas
Scorpion
View of Manilla in Kilippine Capital and Population
The passage describes Manilla as the capital and largest city of Kilippine with about 890 000 residents. It notes a past era of imposing stone houses and a later shift to low, light wooden and bamboo structures after earthquakes. It mentions a mixed population of Spanish files, Chinese half breeds, and natives.
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Manilla
Kilippine
Islands
Move on Cuba Delayed as Navy Battles Reach Settlement
In Tampa on May 5 it appears officers expect no U S troop movement toward Cuba until after the Spanish flotilla meets Rear Admiral Sampson. The meeting is now believed inevitable and will shape the forthcoming actions of the fleet and ground forces.
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London
Trust
Cuba
Tampa
Fla
United States
Sampson
Marblehead Bombards Cienfuegos and Town
A special from Key West reports Marblehead silenced Cienfuegos batteries on April 29 and then shelled the town itself. The bombardment damaged buildings and forced thousands to seek interior shelter.
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Cienfuegos
York
Pregs
Key West
Cienfuegos Ha Nl
McCulloch Arrival Reported Off Mirs Bay
A sensational rumor spread through Washington on May 5 about the arrival of a vessel thought to be the dispatch boat McCulloch at Mirs Bay. The report stirred immediate citywide interest and speculation.
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Washington
McCulloch
Mirs Bay
Suspect from St Paul case identified as Phullis Weoward Hane
Details from Philadelphia May 4 reveal the suspect on the crime list as Phullis Weoward Hane nan. He claims to be Austrian and a former painter who came to the United States in Isi Mannan, while denying other affiliations. The prisoner, shackled, is held under strict watch as authorities await further orders.
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Isi Mannan
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Navy Yard
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