A Pen Picture of the Battle at Manila Harbor
Madrid May 5 The New York World cablegram recounts the largest naval battle since ironclads, as the American fleet closes on Manila. Spanish ships battle shore batteries and flames rise aboard Christina and Cuba amid chaotic scenes of death and retreat.
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Madrid
New York
United States
Irench
Manila
Cavite
Christina
Isle de Cuba
Juan de Austria
Montejo
Cuba
Austria
Castillo
Dewey’s Manila Bay Victory Crest of American Ironclads
The Spanish fleet fired on Cavite then fled as American forces pressed their advantage. Dewey’s ships, after a brief retreat, returned to shell the harbor, sinking and grounding the last Spanish vessels. The battle sealed a famed American triumph, crowning Dewey among naval heroes and signaling a decisive shift in the war.
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Cavite
Manila
Madrid
Olympia
Dewey
General Agusti
Manila Bay
Don Juan de Austria
Corregidor Island
Alversdy
Spain
America
Newspapers Could Cost More If War Presses Sulphur Trade
The Tribune reports that unless Spain ends its embargo on brimstone the sulfur used in paper production may rise in price. Brimstone shortages threaten higher costs for cheaper newspaper paper. John Kircher of Malcolmson & Co. notes Spain still treats brimstone as contraband, hindering imports despite rumors of a removal.
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New York
the Tribune
Spain
John ©. Kircher
Malcolmson & Co
Brimstone
Tribune
Sicily
England
Montreal
Brewers' Trust Raises Beer Price in Chicago
In Chicago on May 5 the Brewers' Association advanced beer price to six dollars per barrel as part of anticipated higher costs and market changes.
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Chicago
Bax
Brewers’ Association
State of revolution grips Spain end of regency near
London dispatches report Spain in revolutionary mood with officers inciting mobs and calls to Weyler. Madrid sources say martial law may be declared, cabinet split over suspending constitutions, and speculation centers on a military dictatorship led by Campos or others while Don Carlos and Weyler draw mixed support.
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Jivussels
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Bayonne
Malti
Weyler
Royal
Brussels
Daily Chronicle
Don Carlos
The
Daily Mail
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Avis
Gibraltar
Medi
Republic
General Weyler
Ike
Senor Sagusta
Senor Aguilera
General Caban
Correa
Bermejo
Marine
Liberal Party
Marshal Martinez Campos
Asia
Wade
Martines Campos
Pelavieja
Suehoo
Spain Risks Intercepting Oregon by Fast Spanish Torpedo Boats
Anxiety grips the navy department as seven Spanish armored-fuel torpedo boat destroyers, said to be the fastest and newest, sail from Cape Verde toward Pernambucco. If they reach a path to the Oregon they could form a 30 mile wide fan and likely intercept American ships unless the Oregon takes a wide detour. Naval officers refrain from commenting on American movements but expect the Spaniards to pursue victory to bolster the government’s prestige.
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Oregon
Marietta
Washington
Navy Department
Cape Verde Islands
Pernambuco
General Pando Withdraws From Bayamo in Cuba Advance
Reports from Jamaica dated May 5 describe General Pando withdrawing the Spanish garrison from Bayamo, with insurgent commander Calixto Garcia said to have occupied the town. Bayamo, near Santiago de Cuba, faced fears of plunder as Spanish authorities promised protection. business continued and prices fell. Manzanillo’s population halved to about 5,000 as more troops are moved toward Havana. food prices rise sharply and defense plans are limited. Captain Berrie, who ferried provisions to Manzanillo, returned with a gift from the Spanish governor for his steamer Edmund Gant.
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Montego Tay
Jamaica
Wingston
Pando
Bayamo
Santiago da Cuba
Manzanillo
Blake
Calixto Garcia
San Salvador
Santiago de Cuba
Bayane
Cgavein
Spepares
River
Canto
Cuba
Tavana
Berrie
Edmund Gant
Duke
Cuban Junta Rejoices Over Imminent War End
New York May 5 General Estrada Palma declared victory decisive and hoped it ends the war. He accused Spain of valuing soldiers little and predicted peace as the Pacific fleet loss weakens Spanish resistance. Horatio Rubens predicted Spain would sue for peace before the Atlantic fleet is destroyed. Jose Nicola Hernandez, Palma’s secretary, cheered alongside patriots at the junta HQ.
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New York
Estrada Alina
Horatio Rubens
Corousel
Spain
Jose Nicola Hernandes
Palma
Pope Prostrated by Manila Loss of Life
The Pope, greatly grieved by the Manila disaster, expressed horror at the terrible loss of life. He wished he had died before witnessing such war and, with Cardinal Rampolla, adheres to strict Vatican neutrality, rejecting any interference.
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Theo XIV
Manilla
Rome
Manila
Pope
Rampolla
Vatican
Ocean Steamship Tickets via Rail and Steamship Lines
Coupon tickets on sale for all pointy and baggage checked through to destination. Information available from C W Dacors, Agent C M St RY. For Ocean Steamship Tickets via any steamship line crossing the Atlantic at lowest rates apply to C W Jacobs, agent Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway at Rock Valley, Iowa.
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C. W. Dacors
Atlantic
C. W. Jacobs
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paud Railway
Rock Valley
Lows
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