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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
1
Martial dispatches report hungry Spanish troops surrendering to insurgents around Manila. Insurgents capture coastal towns and river crossings as Spanish garrisons collapse under undernourishment and pressure. Admiral Dewey reportedly restrains, while negotiations and surrenders unfold in Laguna Pampanga and Santa Cruz.
Admiral Sampson directs deliberate fire from the New York and other ships on Santiago de Cuba. Reported actions describe damage to Morro Castle fortifications and Spanish defenses, with Hobson and crew noted for restraint. Commutation of train wrecker Worden also reported along with exchange talks with Spain.
A Hongkong cable report details a major assault near Manila with 1 000 insurgents attacking 2 000 Spanish. Aguinaldo forces and Dewey’s fleet surround Manila. Spaniards and loyalists retreat to forts as Archbishop opposes surrender.
Admiral Dewey reports from Cavite on June 12 via Hongkong June 17 that insurgents surround Manila and have taken 2500 Spanish prisoners treated humanely. Twelve merchant ships with refugees rest under neutral guard. health of squadron is excellent. German commander arrived. ships from Germany Britain France and Japan now in port.
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