Filipino assault at Caloocan repelled by American forces
In a prolonged engagement around Caloocan and Santa Mesa American units including Nebraska Montana and North Dakota outposts held firm against concentrated Filipino fire from three points aided by siege guns. U S cruisers and monitors shelled positions as daylight broke, leading to American advances and the capture of prisoners and a howitzer. Casualties: American about 20 dead and 125 wounded.
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Colonial cabinet resignations spark native appointment clash
In San Juan Puerto Rico on February 7 natives protested the appointment of Americans to top posts in the interior department. The insular cabinet quit to urge successors for Senor Carbonel and insist that natives fill General Eaton and Major Pierce roles, while General Henry promised to comply.
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Filipinos Routed in Manila Battle as Insurgents Fall
Fierce fighting at Manila yields decisive rout of insurgents from trenches. Villages reported captured as government forces press operations and restore control amid heavy clashes and civilian disruption. Royal observers note strategic setback for rebel factions near urban outskirts.
Manila Battle Report Shows Heavy Casualties on Both Sides
Manila reports heavy fighting near Caloocan and Santa Mesa with gunboat bombardment. American loss listed as 20 killed and 125 wounded. Filipino casualties described as heavy, with higher enemy losses. Details describe night attack, strong Filipino resistance, and subsequent American countercharges.
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Filipinos Hold Fire as Barriers Go Down in Manila
Mania Feb 7 report says Filipinos show no hostilities after barriers removed and may retreat briefly to regroup before latest attacks. Montreal Feb 8 notes Agoncillo busy with press calls and skepticism over Senate action. Manila scenes erupt as alarms ring and American troops deploy amid street clashes and evacuations.
Washington Officials and Senate Clash Narrow Margin
Washington officials describe a Senate vote split along administration lines while hopes rise that hostilities could be limited if actions are taken in executive session. The article underscores heightened concern and tense debate over possible policy moves.
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Americans rout Japanese villages and seize water reservoirs
By 1 o clock American forces had apparently routed the enemy and captured the villages of Palawpong Santa Mesa Paco Santana San Pedro Macorta Pandocan and Pasai. They destroyed hundreds of native huts and held water main reservoirs over six miles from the front.
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Otis dispatch on Manila insurgent attack and relief
General Otis reports a large insurgent assault on outposts on Saturday night, with a Sunday dawn counterattack driving attackers from lines and villages. Insurgent losses are described as large, U S casualties around 170 with few fatalities. Navy flank action praised and city of Manila held in quiet. Insurgents reportedly seized Mauser rifles field pieces and ammunition over the past month.
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Slaughter of Filipinos Reported in Manila Fighting
The Morning Post recounts heavy Filipino losses from Saturday night and Sunday fighting in Manila. Insurgents were driven into the Pasig river and drowned. Americans conducted the assault with full anticipation and preparation for the contingency.
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Dewey reports insurgents engaged at Manila
From Admiral Dewey. Message from Manila states insurgents opened a general engagement Saturday night, continuing Sunday. The American army and navy are generally successful. Insurgents have been driven back and our line advanced. No casualties to navy.
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Clash between Americans and Filipinos erupts in Mania
Mania February 7 reports a rupture as three Filipinos breached American picket lines at 8 40 PM. They refused to halt when challenged and, after a fatal exchange with Corporal Greely, one assailant was killed and another wounded. The incident marks a sharp escalation in the Philippine question as U S forces respond with expeditious action.
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Filipinos Say Junta Claims Manila Clash Was U.S. Plot
The Filipino junta at Honda Kona asserts the Manila fighting was an outpost skirmish aimed at swaying the U S senate on the peace treaty. A second statement rebukes U S control of the cable and says Aguinaldo ordered commanders to avoid hostilities unless Americans breached the agreement.
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Filipino losses estimated at two thousand dead
Manila dated report cites careful estimates placing Filipino casualties at about 2,000 killed and 3,500 wounded with thousands captured as insurgents retreat under American lines. Dewey’s fleet engagements described as executing fierce actions against enemy ranks near Manila.
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Were forced to retreat Filipinos driven back ten miles
Honea Kone Feb 8 The latest Manila advices say rebel forces have been driven back 10 miles with 5000 killed or wounded. US warships shelled a train of insurgents as the Thirteenth Minnesota troops served as police arresting many and disarming others. No assassinations occurred Sunday, and absolute order was maintained by the Minnesota regiment.
Battle With Filipinos Lasted About Twenty Hours
Manila reports detail a long engagement along a 17 mile arc from Pasig river northward. American and Filipino forces traded heavy fire through the night from Caloocan to Galingalan, with artillery and naval support from the Charleston, Concord, Monadnock, and other units as Admiral Dewey signaled.
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