Dewey Day Celebrations Across California and Nation
May 1 marked Dewey Day as a special holiday following an act by the legislature. California cities held formal commemorations with cannon salutes, flag displays, and veterans' speeches. In San Francisco the Iowa crew and other naval units participated, while Chicago staged indoor ceremonies and a Manila Te Deum. Incidents included a cannon discharge causing injuries in Mauch Chunk.
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Engagement Details In Manila and Dewey Day Observances
Washington May 2 report on the Blowing Up of the Don Juan and the heavy losses to the Spanish fleet including the Castilla. Early advices on Dewey’s forces fluctuated as Spain held Manila and cable information came via Spanish sources. Boston Philadelphia and New York marked Dewey Day with flags, ceremonies, and school observances while reorganization news and an inquest into a fire death were also noted.
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Manila Victory Commemorated With School Exercises
In New Orleans on May 1 Dewey day was celebrated in public schools with flag flying. Reports from Europe note Britain may yield to influence in China, and Germany could follow. The State Department confirmed a Philippine Commission dispatch. A Syracuse preacher warned of racial tensions and urged armed Black organization. Bridgeton saw a strike stance by window-glass workers against non-union bottle-blowers. Vanderlip presented a twenty million dollar plan to Secretary Hay.
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Trouble in Nicaragua and Dewey Day greetings at Detroit
Detroit dispatch reports opening of the Tenth Congress of the Sons of the American Revolution with a Dewey Day cable to Admiral Dewey and calls to honor General Otis and officers. Berlin dispatches note German press hopes U S ends the Philippine war, while Washington monitors Nicaragua Blue Fields tensions endangering American interests and a $2,000,000 stake with the U S steamer Detroit nearby.
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Great Victory for the American Fleet
A brief wartime report hails a major naval win for the United States, praising the American fleet's success and signaling a strategic victory abroad. The notice emphasizes national pride and military achievement.
Capitulation Reported as Spanish Forces Surrender
May 2 War updates say a flag of truce was sent to Commander Dewey by the governor general of the Philippines signaling capitulation of Spanish forces. The House passed an urgency appropriation bill totaling about thirty six million for war expenses. Volunteers will be paid from the time of call and travel from home to enlistment is government funded.
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Spanish Admiral Montijo Demolishes Fleet at Manila
Madrid May 2 Admiral Montijo informs government his fleet was demolished. Report says American fleet of 58 ships now blockades Manila as bombardment proceeds. Vivid dispatches describe intense excitement and rapid naval movements in the eventful scene.
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Washington satisfied. War averted between England and Russia
Lord Salisbury's China agreement read in Washington pleases officials who expect open trade for the United States while Russia grants equal commercial treatment in areas under its influence. Reports from Arkansas note the Van Buren county murder of Haugh Patterson's son, blamed on revenge. Davis to Porto Rico as commander departs. Kid McCoy heads East from San Francisco with associates.
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Captain Brown Killed as Bandits in Utah Shootout
Special to The Silver State reports Captain Brown of Ogden police was killed near Hot Springs as two young bandits terrorized Brigham City area. Sheriff Lane pursued the criminals. a brother duo exchanged fire, one killed and the other captured. Brown newly appointed captain, body sent to Ogden.
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Disappearance of Yorktown Crew Probed by Navy
Secretary Navy reports from Manila that ten Yorktown boat crew members including Gilmore are prisoners at Insurgent headquarters. Investigation continues on April 20 cable.
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