Manila blockading operation and Cuban fleet actions report
A garbled dispatch describes Spanish blockading ships near Havana facing U S heavy gunfire. It details the May 14 engagement as vessels flee to sea with exchanges of shots and the U S ships Lilly and Vicksburg pursuing, plus notes hospital preparations at Cincinnati for care of wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asted
Kate Spencer
Waa
General
Suesful
Avana
Lilly
al- SO
Legazpi
Vicksburg
Annapolis
Wasp
Tecuniseh
Osceola
Rds
Iphonso
Consort
Havana and
Morro Castle
Santa Clara
American Fleet Bombards San Juan de Porto Rico
Washington reports detail a Naval bombardment of San Juan de Porto Rico by Admiral Sampson and ships New York Iowa Indiana Amphitrite Puritan Montgomery Detroit. One sailor killed on New York and seven wounded. walls and forts battered as Spaniards struggle and consul fear spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sampson
New York
Havana
United States
San Juan de Porto Rico
Iowa
Indiana
Amphitrite
Puritan
Montgomery
Detroit
Secretary of the Navy
New -York
Ponce de Leon
Wall of the
Tosyn
Sae Bae
Olds Castle
San Tuan de
Porto Rico
Yale
New York-to
San. Juan
San Juan
San Francis
Havant
Cape Maisi
Cuba
St. Thomas
Bay
Mi Nain
Cruiser Charleston Ordered to Manila With Ammunition
The Navy Department ordered the cruiser Charleston at San Francisco to proceed to Manila at once. It carries ammunition for Admiral Dewey's squadron to ready him for emergencies as campaigns in the Philippines and Caribbean proceed. Troops will sail for Manila aboard the City of Pekin to take and hold the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Philippines
Navy Department
San Francisco
Manila
Pekin
Dewey
Cuba
Porto Rico
Government vows order and peace in Manila mobilization
The article reports on U S military deployments to the Philippines with Major General Miles ordering troops from western states to move to San Francisco and then to the Philippines. Major General Wesley Merritt leads the East Department expedition to reinforce Admiral Dewey, accompanied by General Otis. In events of success or failure the text notes ongoing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Miles
Mississippi River
Chickamauga National Park
Washington
San. Fr
San Juan under siege as American forces advance
The text describes San Juan's fear and devastation from shellfire and occupation by Spanish forces. It notes refugees fleeing to the countryside, volunteers fleeing, and Blanco's orders amid looting and violence against Gibani families. It mentions geographical context and the plan to install Gen. Merritt as military governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanco
Riots and Bloodshed in Milan as Martial Law Expands
Crowds flood Milan’s streets in violent bread riots with hundreds reported killed and thousands wounded. Troops battle mobs along Via Somtrarie and Via Torino as law courts and schools close under artillery protection. Martial law spreads across about 25 of Italy’s 69 provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Italy
Via Somtrarie
Via Torino
Brazzo del Duomo
Starvation Scourges Havana as Prices Soar and Stores Looted
Reports describe Havana as a desolate city with mass starvation. Prices surge to levels rivaling the Klondike, beef at 1 dollar per pound, flour at 50 dollars a barrel, and confiscation by Blanco's army cripples civilians. Provisions are looted, stores broken into, and residents urged to reveal hidden supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Havana
Blanco
Mariend
Army of Occupation Forming for Cuba and Philippines
The War Department reports 75 000 volunteers and 23 000 regulars totaling 100 000 ready for occupation duties. The goal is 125 000 volunteers and 70 000 regulars, enabling armies for Cuba, the Philippines, and Porto Rico with large contingents to secure the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department
War Department
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Massacres Reported Near Manila by Insurgents
Shanghai dispatches claim massacres occurred outside Manila as natives attacked Spanish masters. Admiral Montejo and two sons reportedly died amid looting. San Roque Hospital housed Spanish troops and burned by shells. Sisters of Charity said to have been killed by a mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Manila
Boston
Sisters of Charity
Warship Sinks After Battle Off Toile
Cablegram from Hong Kong reports a fierce clash off Toile between a Spanish gunboat and the U S gunboat Concord. The Spanish vessel blew up and sank with colors flying, aided by land batteries. Concord and crew sustained no serious damage. A Spanish cruiser is said to be in Kong area with orders to pursue and capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Philippines
Toile
United States
Concord
Goncord
Augustin Says 1S Are Killed Amid Mixed War Dispatch
An official dispatch reports casualties and naval actions including a destruction loss and blockade events. The message references a flotilla movement and a squadron engaging enemy forces with reported numbers and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustin
Guilors
Gannaron
Troops to Cuba Ready for Immediate Invasion
President McKinley and advisers approve an urgent Cuban invasion with about 60 000 troops. General Miles orders 60 000 to land as transport and supply arrangements finish, moving infantry to Tampa and cavalry to New Orleans Mobile and Tampa, while the Gussie sails from Tampa with supplies amid cheering crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
McKinley
Hig
Cuba
Chickamauga
Park
New ‘Orleans
Mobile
Tampa
Gussie
United States
Rifles and Ammunition Found With Civil War Hospital Supplies
The report notes rifles forty five caliber with accompanying ammunition and large quantities of old army muskets. There were extensive hospital supplies and attendants noted at the site.
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Cape Verde
Curacoa
Jenny
de Avey
H.i
Beer
Resa
Vizcaya
Almiranta
Chiristobal
Colon
Sboadt
Pluton
sLeresa
Fuea
Osceol
William Piper
Sanford Trammel
Muajor
Piper
Dora
Porto - “Rico
W. T. Sampson
Gen. Merritt
Tor
Hudson
Winslow
Bagley
Wilmington
Oace
Penace
Monteijo
Ciableston
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