10 May 1898
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1898
Page
1
A Spanish admiral whom authorities say escaped from Cavite during turmoil was captured and killed by the populace as he moved toward Cadiz. The incident reflects rising tensions in the region amid upheaval and uncertainty about colonial control.
A May 10 Shanghai report says Admiral Montejo was killed by the populace after escaping Cavite. Massacres are claimed outside Manila with insurgents said to have killed Spanish women and children.
May 10 report says Admiral Dewey cannot control the Insurgents nor spur Spanish efforts. It also claims Spanish priests and sisters in Cavite allegedly attempted to lure Americans into a mined channel, marking a troubling episode in the turmoil.
News from Wasurxeton reports the Spanish Cape Verde fleet has arrived at Cadiz, Spain, after its return. The Navy Department confirms the movement and arrival details dated May 10.
General Miles and his entire staff will depart Washington tonight for Tampa, Florida, to accompany the first military expedition to Cuba unless plans change.
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn chartered about thirty ships with a capacity of 25 000 men to transport troops to Cuba and the Philippines.
May 10 reports troop are ordered to the front with the First and Tenth Cavalry to New Orleans and others to Motile Tampa and to Tampa for infantry. Simultaneously San Francisco notes Alaska rush expected to intensify with a Yukon gold shipment likely in late July.
War Department ordered Captain Baldwin in San Francisco to purchase nearly one million rations for the Philippine expedition. The move aims to speed supplies by avoiding cross-continental shipment delays, with embarkation likely before Monday from Battle Expected. Reports also discuss anticipated naval actions, Corbett and Fitzsimmons boxing plans, Nevada cavalry arrivals, a cabin death near Truckee, University Cadets marching, and a cough remedy endorsement.
The House and Senate debated battlefield and patent revisions, advancing a rear admiral upgrade to seven, with Dawes named in the bill. A volunteer signal corps was supported, bread riots in Alicante drew forceful police action, and unrelated local notes touched on Manila governance, Spanish contraband policy, and a union meeting.
In a May 10 press note from Washington AP reports officials lack current fleet location details as the Sampson fleet remains unlocated. The piece discusses possible routes from Cape Verde to Porto Rico or Cadiz and the potential Cuban theater implications for further operations.
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