Victory in Manila Bay Two Spanish Fleet Defeated
Report from May 1 describes two major engagements at Manila Bay where the Spanish fleet suffered at least two ships sunk and others disabled. Commodore Dewey’s squadron reportedly appeared off Manila and Spanish losses are acknowledged by their officials while American ships are said to remain afloat. The dispatch notes heightened public excitement in Manila and Seville as battles unfold and telegrams confirm a decisive American victory.
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Manila Bay
Dewey
Arite
Emi
Wasleiel
Mealla
Spain
Soaress
Mapua Wales
Ming
Bnet
Tee
Portes
Emma
Dewer
Indies
Commodore Dewey's Fleet Engages Spanish at Manila Harbor
Reports from Manila through Madrid describe Admiral Dewey entering Manila Bay with his flagship and engaging the Spanish fleet. The Don Juan de Austria and Reina Christina suffer heavy damage or destruction, while American ships suffer limited damage and remain in harbor with forts resisting.
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Don Juan de Austria
Madris
Manila
Weyler
Diere
Juan de Austria
Henri Christina
Admiral Dewey
Mapem
Via
Biarritz
Commoore Dewer
Manila Harbor
Iimpia
Cavite
Austria
English View Of The Battle And Its Aftermath
The article discusses the Spanish squadron's defeat and uncertain American damage, Dewey's possible next moves toward Manila Bay or San Francisco, and fanfare in Washington over the victory. It mentions dispatch ambiguity, ships at harbor, and public enthusiasm with daily bulletins. It also notes Spanish coal restrictions and the Tampa invasion army departing for Cala.
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Seruion
Wasurserov
Tampa
Pia
Cala
Mississippi News Chronicle Mixed with Turbulent Events
A Mississippi report covers university visitors from Tulane and other schools, student and faculty changes at an Institute, a Spanish prisoner arrest in Vicksburg, and a shooting incident involving Sam Kline. It also notes Rev. Hugh Spencer Williams’s revival meetings in Starkville, a severe storm causing school damage, the death of 34 year old W. Bell of Hernando, a fire at Okolona’s railroad hotel, Confederate graves decoration in Yazoo City, and an E Hooker oration.
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Yazoo City
Mics Maud Woowdward
Hom
E Hooker
Mr. Miller
Spanish Fleet Destroyed at Manila by Dewey Victory
Reports describe Commodore Dewey’s American fleet annihilating the Spanish armada at Manila. The battle began yesterday morning near Cavite with heavy exchanges, many ships burned, and Spanish defenses collapsing. Officials note the great naval triumph, with implications for Cuba and the Philippines, while awaiting formal dispatches from Hong Kong.
Southern Gleanings Soldier Remembrance and War News
The piece recounts Confederate veteran events in Virginia and Alabama, noting Stewart as a prominent northern Virginia officer and addressing prewar crisis fears with Spain. It mentions memorial services, battles, and public figures, with references to other incidents across the South including Virginia and Alabama.
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Petrielle
Stewart
Vilas
Tonfederiey
Virginia
Crisia
Spain
Beret
TAO
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