Dewey gains quick victory in Philippines capture at Subic Bay
A dramatic Philippine victory reports Admiral Dewey securing Subic Bay next to Manila with no American casualties. Spanish forces under Col. raulo held Grand Island as insurgents led by Aguinaldo reported success in ports, while German vessel Irene blocked attacks. Dewey ordered Raleigh and Concord to seize Grand Island, striking torpedo stations at dawn.
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Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Vesson
Grand Island
Subig Bay
Raulo
Dewey
Manila
Aguinaldo
Subic Bay
Irene
Raleigh and Concord
Miles
Santiago
Duffield
Sagasta
Madrid
McSinley
Philippine
Isla, de Grande
Raleigh shells force Spanish surrender at commander's house
General Emilio Aguinaldo era narrative notes the station and earthworks in ruins as the Raleigh fires a six inch shell into the Spanish commander's house. The white flag appears, and Col. Rios surrenders with his entire force and arms under Lieut. Rodman and Ensign Napier command.
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Coghlan
Raleigh
Lieut
Rodman
Napier
Concord
Col
Rio
Scourge of Yellow Fever Reaches Santiago Front
Reports from Washington describe yellow fever spreading into American lines at Santiago with 200 plus cases. Gen Miles isolates patients and relocates refugees while Surgeon General Sternberg warns against prolonged sieges to avoid a broader epidemic.
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Miles
Sternberg
Santiago
Spain's Sagasta Resigns as Cabinet Crumbles
The Prime Minister Sagasta reportedly offered his resignation and that of the cabinet to the Queen Regent amid a ministerial crisis. Disclosures suggest the move stems from pressure to begin peace overtures, with irreconcilable views within the government prompting a partial reconstruction.
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Spain
Sagasta
Siboney Burned Under Army Health Authority Order
The town of Siboney was set ablaze by order of army health authorities. Nearly all fifty buildings on the bluff were destroyed forcing Cuban residents to seek caves for shelter. Maj Legaro of the hospital corps urged the action to rid the camp of unhealthy, dirty structures and to remove Cuban followers deemed a nuisance to hospital workers.
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Siboney
Legaro
Hospital Corps
Spaniards Quartered on Seavey’s Island Prison Camp
All Spanish prisoners from the auxiliary cruiser St Louis except Cervera and officers are moved to Seavey’s Island. They are housed in the hospital and half finished stockade with marines and two Gatling guns guarding from the high ground.
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St. Louis
Cervera
Seavey’s Island
Dewey’s Manila Victory Stuns Germans at Subig Bay
The capture near Manila upset German interference plans as the Irene withdrew. Insurgents seized the Philippinas to land troops on Grand Island and assault the Spanish garrison. Dewey then ordered a move on Porto Rigo where Spanish resistance appears crushed and demoralized.
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Manila
Irene
Admiral Dewey
Subigay
Germany
Philippines
Philippinas
Grand Island
Desperate Blan co Tried Self Destruction After Cervera Loss
A dispatch from the West reports Governor General Blanco, upon learning of Cervera’s fleet’s destruction, attempted suicide. His staff officers reportedly disarmed him before he could injure himself.
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Cervera
Tey West
Blanco
Rush at Tampa Presses Men for Santiago Transport
At Port Tampa workers rush to load transports with men horses artillery and supplies for Santiago. Every available workman on the docks is pressed into service to speed sailing of the vessels.
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Tampa
Port Tampa
Santiago
Arrival of Sick and Wounded at Washington
The City of Washington brought twenty officers and 200 sick and wounded from Santiago to Old Point studies. They were moved to Fort Monroe hospital as thousands cheered the returning heroes lining the passage.
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City of
Washington
Old Point
Santiago
Fort Monroe
All Congratulate Hobson While a Prisoner at Santiago
Lieut Hobson received many letters from persons who never saw him while a prisoner at Santiago. The messages of congratulation and commendation have been forwarded to Key West where naval mail for the fleet is sent.
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Hobson
Santiago
Key West
Du Bosc and Carranza Sail From Montreal on Ottoman
Du Bosc and Lieut Carranza departed Montreal aboard the Dominion line steamer Ottoman on a Wednesday voyage. They were accompanied by a petty officer and two sailors from the Panama, captured at the war's outset.
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du Bosc
Carranza
Montreal
Dominion ‘Line
Panama
Mail for Soldier Boys Misrouted Through Poor Addresses
The Post Office Department reports mail to army and navy hindered by improper addressing. Letters lacking company or regiment stall delivery and may be sent to the dead letter office before return to sender.
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Post Office Department
Army
Navy
Head Money for Destroying Cervera's Fleet
The government plans a head money of 200000 dollars for officers and sailors who destroyed Cervera's fleet. Admiral Sampson may get over 10000 dollars, Commodore Schley about 4000, with captains and other officers around 2500 each. Sailors could receive roughly 20 dollars each after shares are allocated.
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Cervera
Sampson
Commodore Schley
Taylor
Evans
Phillip
Chadwick
Higginson
Clark
Cook
No Prisoners Killed Denied by Official on Cuban Atrocities
An official denies allegations of mass atrocities by Cuban forces at Abigeed. The report states no prisoners were killed and rejects claims of deliberate killings, outlining diplomatic responses and ongoing investigations.
Battles of Santiago Fire Rolls Back Spanish Defenses
The Spanish defenses faltered as a general bombardment began at 9:35 AM. Battleships Indiana New York and cruiser Brooklyn shelled San tiago, delivering 106 shells while Army forces attacked from land, signaling for surrender after a flag of truce was sent and Major Noble entered the Spanish lines. Gen Miles arrived aboard the Yale to inspect.
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Santiago
Army
Shafter
New York
Brooklyn
Aguadores
Indiana
Major Noble
Yale
Miles
Siboney
Infanta Maria Teresa
Cervera
du Bose
Carranza
Canada
Gen. Shafter
Sampson
Wheeler
After Santiago Victory Captain Phillips Leads Prayers
Following the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago Captain Phillips of the battleship Texans orders all hands to quarters and, with hats off, gives public thanks to God for a bloodless victory. He invites officers and men to silently thank the Almighty. Madrid dispatch notes Americans used oil shells like Dewey at Cavite, causing fires on Spanish ships.
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Santiago
Philip
Tory
God
Father
Madrid
Cervera
Dewey
Cavite
Ashes of Captain Gridley Arrive in San Francisco
On the steamer Hio de Jenero an urn with Captain Gridley’s ashes, former Olympia captain, arrived from Hong Kong and Yokohama via Honolulu and was sent to Mrs. Gridley.
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Gridley
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Honolgia
Captain Gridley
Olympia
Wreckers Reach Santiago
The Navy Department reported on Wednesday that the salvage ships sent to southern Cuba to raise the four Spanish cruisers sunk in the battle with Sampson ships have reached their destination.
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Santiago
Navy Department
Cuba
Sampson
San Domingo wreck reported by Key West signal officer
Captain Sawyer, signal officer at Key West, informed the War Department that the Blanco supply ship San Domingo was wrecked. The notification details the incident and marks its status as official wartime communication.
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Blanco
Sawyer
Key West
War Department
San Domingo
Spains influence allegedly backed by Brownsville elites report
Judge T S Parks of Brownsville asserts that wealthy Brownsville businessmen and county officials sympathize with Spain and have donated substantial sums to its cause. The remark highlights local elites perceived as supporting Spain through financial contributions.
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Paniards
Texas
T.S. Parks
Brownsville
Spain
War Times Dispatch on Manila Campaign and Peace Talks
Thursday to Friday reports describe Spain likely to seek peace next week, Clara Barton aiding Santiago refugees, Hobson exchange celebrations, and American forces in Cavite awaiting reinforcements. Charles of Manila actions, Hawaii flag raise planned, and Camara fleet movements noted.
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United States
London
McKinley
Spain
Clara Barton
Santiago
Hobson
Anderson
Cavite
Manila
Philadelphia
Mare‘ Island
Hawaii
Commodore Watson
Admiral Sampson
Camara
Admiral Camara
Suez Canal
Col. Wood
The
Rough Riders
Col
Roosevelt
Census reveals 6 million child brides in India
Government figures show 6,016,759 girls aged 5 to 9 years are married, with 170 widows among them. The Interior Secretariat allocates 247 to each state and territory for census-related costs.
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India
Secretiry of the Interior
Tricultura
Kings and Deaths in Indiana: Crimes and News Notes
A compact Indiana roundup reports notable deaths, local crimes, and casualties among neighbors. It highlights royal names from the era, regional happenings, and everyday incidents shaping community life.
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Indiana
Evansville to be Monumented for Rough Riders Brave Deeds
A $10,010 monument will rise on Evansville’s public square to honor Jesse K. Stork of Evansville, who fell with Roosevelt’s Rough Riders at Santiago. Reports also note a fatal head injury in Laporte and multiple local incidents including thefts, a runaway injury, and a cave discovery near Charlestown.
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Peru
Arthur Johnson
Summitville
Fort Wayne
Bell Telephone Company
Milo Little
Laporte County
Winship
Ben E. Turner
Greencastle
Jeannette Lindsay
Kokomo
Noblesville
Point Pleasant
Ohio
General Grant
Illinois
Vincennes
Louis Hayes
Rich Bailey
Tipton
Purdue
Duncan Dunn
Evansville
Jesse K. Stork
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Santiago
Stork
Fin
William McCoy
Henry Rhetts
New Washington
Grand Jury
Wyandotte
Lutes
Charlestown
Clark County
Chicago and Erie
Rochester
John Slonaker
Monterey
William Yocum
E. Leachman
Brazil
Yocum
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Abetter
Philip OF
British Columbian
Alaska
Associated Press
Berlin
Russia
France
Linares
Austria
Admiral Cervera
Portsmouth
N. H
Brooke
Chickamauga
Chattanooga
Terre Haute Police
Joe Critchfield
New Albany
Columbus
Ind
Appeni Digitis
Flatley
Terre Haute
Spades
Sunman
Pohler
Frank
Bishop
James. Sanders
John Webber
Windfall
Decatur County
J. CG. Short
Sand Creek Township
James Eward
Adams Township
al Lee
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