Dewey Beats Spanish Fleet at Manila Harbor in Battle
Dispatches report Admiral Dewey's Pacific squadron engaged the Spanish fleet at Manila harbor near Cavite, destroying ships and forcing forts as night fell. The decisive victory is seen as likely ending the war, with U S control of Philippine waters and potential Spanish retreat from the islands.
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Pacific
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Whilipping Islands
Thatia
Cavite
Baker Bay
Dewey Dae
Spain
Philippines
Austria
Bik Addiers
East Kootenay Hotel Opens and Mines Tour
McMahon Bros open the Kawt Kootunny hotel amid grand fittings and plans for a new lake route shortening travel from Kootenay river to nearby stations. Miners Mathews and Peters inspect routes for a Bonnéra Ferry road connecting Rackerts to the Kootenay, aiming to save about 18 miles. Hospital at St Eugene opens with a large program, 40 attendees from Fort Steele and surrounding areas, and 17 patients moved in. North Star mine touted as rich ore body near East Kootenay, with St Eugene nearby and potential railway to unlock full value. Vancouver operator H Bel-Irving visits St Eugene and North Star, signaling possible large mining deals. McMahon Bros expand store and build, others plan west shore claims and new meat market. A minor controversy over Chinese residents and the shooting incident near Kuskonook noted. steamer Echo hosts excursion. Aurora group work advances. tragedy of Corporal Macnair's death noted.
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Jo Mathegon
Lucky Jim
West Kootenay
Ainsworth
Kootaray Lake
F. W. Peters
St. Eugene
C.J. Rose
Fork Steele
St. Eugeng Mission
Rose
Covcole
Watt
Fort Bteele
Fort Steele
North Star
St. Eager
B. C.mining Review of London
England
Kootenay
British Columbia
Britih Columbia
Harp
North Str
H. Bel-Irving
Vancouver
East Kootenay
Lake Shore
Cranbrook
Bell-Irving
Plenty
Local Briefs From Moyie City And Nearby Areas
Mrs L Biggins recovers after illness. C Kauffman returns from Fort Steele with hotel supplies. McMahon Bros. receive new stock from Nelson. Moyie City sees influenza cases for two weeks. Fishing season starts with good catches in Moyie Lake. A Moyie City drug store and savings bank may open soon. Northport Washington fire destroys town. J H M Laidlaw of Cranbrook in town for Col Baker support. Capt Clewland arrives from Fort Steele to pilot the Boho. George Reid retires from Spokane after rheumatic attack. A school petition is circulating led by Joseph Neiderstadt.
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James Baker
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C. P
W.S. Cranson
AD. Clark
Perry’ Creek
McMahon. Bros. Sre
Goo, Watson
W. White
Font Stéele
Moyie
Dan McLeog
Sete
McBeth
Slocan City
Fort Steele
C. Kauffman
McMahon Bros
Nelson
Moyie City
Mouyie Lake
Northport
Wash
J. HM. Laidlaw
Cranbrook
Col. Baker
Clelwnd
Kort Steele
Boho
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McBeth & Peter
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Will Frkaor
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Hey Wrough
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Yom Love
Union Dak
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Kawt Kootunny
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