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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1898
Page
1
Commodore Dewey’s squadron sinks several Spanish cruisers in a pivotal Manila harbor battle. The Reina Maria Christina, Don Juan de Austria, and Castilla are destroyed with heavy losses. Admiral Montijo evades capture by shifting his flag to Isle de Cuba.
Madrid reports Manila advices say Commodore Dewey opened cannonade on the Spanish squadron and forts at dawn. Don Juan de Austria damaged and its commander killed. another ship burned. Cavite forts kept steady fire as Mindanino and Ulloa suffered slight damage in a second engagement. Admiral Bermejo praises Spanish marines and crews under fire.
Official dispatch from the governor general of the Philippines confirms a night attack at Manila Bay on April 21. It notes Spanish defenses at Fort Cavite and the arsenal, a fierce dawn exchange, heavy damage to the Maria Christina, and possible cruiser activity including the Olympia and Raleigh, with Dewey’s squadron retreating toward Hong Kong.
A May report from London notes Spain’s squadron suffered a crushing defeat while dispatches fail to clarify the fate of American sailors. The article highlights confusion over the specific outcomes and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the American personnel.
Madrid reports through Paris that the French ministry confirms an American fleet withdrawal after a fierce engagement. Spanish losses are described as heavy and American ships severely damaged.
Montojo transfers his flag to the cruiser Isle dy Cuba from the burning ship Kenna Maria Christina near Madrid on May 2.
May 2 reports from Madrid state Spanish cruiser Castilla was burned after battle. Other ships withdrew or were sunk to prevent capture by the enemy.
Madrid May 2 Fl Weraldo states Montojo altered his flute dusting engagement between two encounters to better direct the maneuvre Thus he extin...
Madrid reports the second engagement began with American forces after landing their wounded on the bay’s western shore.
Madrid on May 1 at midnight reports a cabinet minister addressing a serious but unclear situation with a cautious tone. The quotation hints at ongoing political strain and potential policy concerns. Further details were not provided in the fragment.
Lisbon dispatch May reports relay that the Panaipe fleet was completely defeated off Manila. The message notes Relialle news arriving with the claim of total loss for the enemy force and confirms ongoing naval action in the area.
In Madrid on May 1 the Governor General of the Philippines aided Captain Cadar ao aboard the Maria Christina after a deadly incident. He reported there were killed and offered no further detail. The Spanish army navy and volunteers are praised for their efforts.
May 1 report from Montevideo via Gale overton states the United States location is under guard. Air William B. Pinel has received threats from supporters of the Bpaniaride. Uruguayan newspapers blame the government for its neutral stance in the war between Givi and the United States, a move described as prohib.
Public performances and stage efforts to raise subscriptions for the Spaniel army were planned. A pro Spanish meeting at the Soll theater was prohibited, and proclamations supporting the cause have been circulated.
The Marti club in Key West enrollment of 150 men marks the start of Cuban enlistment. General Emilio Nunez Colonel Acosta and Senor J. Cartiya arrive boosting Cuban colony enthusiasm as preparations for Tampa unit departure continue. Nunez plans operations from Key West with potential fleet passage discussions ongoing. Weather in Cuba expected to stay hot until June.
Adjutant General Llewdil returns from Warrington with news that Alger conference aimed to arrange details for enlisting Nat ional Guard units and volunteers. No federal statute allowing mass enlistment exists, delaying Camp Flotition muster. Governor Hawtings and Adjutant General Miewart plan travel to Camp Massings tomorrow with ongoing interviews and updates.
Obituary reports the death of Panip Calerdon a distinguished painter and longtime Keeper of the Royal Academy in London. The notice notes his status as a Royal Academician and his leadership role within the institution.
Washington buzzed with jubilant reaction to Admiral Dewey s victory as his squadron defeated Spain s fleet off Manila. Officials and the public hailed the triumph, debated implications for the war and the fate of Cuba and the Philippines, and anticipated further developments with cautious optimism.
Weather forecast for Monday in eastern Pennsylvania calls for showers with a west to southwest wind amid a unsettled pattern. Western Pennsylvania is expected to be milder with light to moderate southwest winds and isolated showers.
The Times correspondent reports Mr Charlemagne Tower says President McKinley protested a claimed imperial donation to Spain. The French president denies the emperor gave any aid and asserts no such subsidy was approved.
A fragmented era newspaper column lists items such as inspections and musters of guards, sermons by W. Watkins, liquor sentences, commentary on Barcelona, local and suburban notes, a Scranton round-up, and a bleak Cuba situation with army plan breaches noted. The text shows OCR garbling but preserves named entities and topics.
From Camp Hastings Mt Gretna May 1 the Thirteenth soldiers await inspection and muster orders. Privates Koons and Parke relay the news as brigadiers divide duties for May 2 to May 6 inspections. Volunteers will be sent to surgeons for physical tests. others sent home. Recruits to fill vacancies brought to regimental heads. Movement to Washington possible within a week. Revolt rumors surface over food supply among Ninth and others.
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