Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle, Prompt Body Cleansing
A vintage advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant and effective bowel, kidney, and liver cleanser. It claims quick relief from colds, headaches, fevers, and habitual constipation, noting flavorsome formula produced by California Fig Syrup Co with distribution in San Francisco Louisville and New York and urging customers not to accept substitutes.
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Louisville
New York
Manila News Reports Military Rule After Bombardment
Captain General of the Philip Government informs of reforms under military control after a bombardment. Rioting follows as crowds disperse under Foreign Office advice. Spanish press admits defeat as American losses are noted, with only one Montijo fleet vessel mentioned.
Native Cubans Enlisting for Cavalry With American Troops
Two hundred native Cubans enlisted in New York by General Julio Sanguilly have arrived in Tampa to join a cavalry regiment under a Cuban leader and likely embark for Cuba with American forces. The rest of the regiment will be formed from Cubans in Tampa and nearby.
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New York City
Julio Sanguilly
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Manila Fight Details Reach British Officials
London reports from the colonial office detail the U S fleet entering Manila harbor at daybreak on Sunday. Forts opened fire, the Americans moved to Cavite, engaging both forts and the Spanish fleet for about two hours. The Spanish fleet was annihilated as ships withdrew to coal, one American vessel reportedly disabled. Commodore Dewey asked the Spanish governor general to surrender torpedoes and guns and the cable offices, threatening bombardment if demands were not met.
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London
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Associated Press
United States
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Manila Bay
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Nashville captures Spanish gunboat Argonauta in war alert
Gunboat Nashville brought in a major capture last Friday when seizing the Spanish steamer Argonauta off Key West. Among those aboard were Colonel Corijo of the Third Spanish cavalry and ten other officers, all taken as prisoners of war, with a cargo of arms and Mauser ammunition. The Argonauta had sailed from Batabano, Spain, to Cienfuegos, stopping at Port Louis, Trinidad, and Marzonillo.
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Powers Cannot Agree Intervene Now Denied
London May 4 The Vienna correspondent of The Times reports that well informed circles deny the powers will intervene at the present juncture and deny any agreement for mediation in the future. There is a wide disparity of views suggesting it is highly unlikely all six powers would cooperate in any diplomatic step at Madrid or Washington.
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Last Hope Dims as Sagasta's Organ Reports Spanish Defeat
MapDIAID May 4 The Liberal dispatch from Manila confirms the Spanish fleet has been destroyed and the Americans will likely occupy Manila soon. The city population flees as bombardment is expected. Sagasta's paper admits the defeat, ending Spaniards’ last hope.
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United States
Manila
Sad but glorious day for Spain in Manila battle
Maprio May 4 reports Spanish newspapers call the Manila battle a sad but glorious day for Spain. They praise the fleet’s defeat, urge calm, and urge confidence in future Spanish arms triumphs.
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Maprio
Spain
Pope Prostrated by Manila War News
Rome reports the pope is prostrated by news from Manila and horror at the terrible loss of life. He wishes he had died before seeing such a war. A Daily Mail correspondent claims Manila arsenals’ halfbreeds, rebels at heart, cut the cable to submarine mines, aiding Dewey's harbor entry.
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Spain's Second Fleet Heads to Cuba on May 15
A Cadiz dispatch reported by The Daily Chronicle states orders have been given for a fleet of five vessels to sail for Cuba on May 15. The report notes three Spanish torpedo boats patrolling between Ceuta Tarifa and Algeciras.
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Dewey Demands Surrender of All Spanish Vessels
May 4 Maprio report that Commodore Dewey of the U S squadron in the Philippines has demanded surrender of all Spanish vessels in the Archipelago. He threatens to bombard ports if the demand is refused.
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Philippines
Three German Warships Headed to the Philippines
London May 4 report a German warship has left Kiao Chou for Manila. Added to a ship already en route from Nagasaki, the trio of German warships will be in the Philippines. Official figures show about 100 Germans in Manila.
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Kiao Chou
Manila
Nagaska
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Weyler Aims to Lead Invasion Against United States
London reports from Madrid that General Weyler declares readiness to return to Cuba and command an aggress ive invasion of the United States, intending to head an army of invasion.
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Madrid
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Delayed U S News on Manila Victory
Washington reports that official word on the Manila victory by Commodore Dewey lags behind press dispatches. If bombardment and blockade reports are accurate, forwarding formal news to Hong Kong may take time, leaving officials uncertain when advices will arrive.
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Spanish losses in Cavite battle reach four hundred
The Paris dispatch on May 4 reports Spain estimates 400 killed including many natives. No Spanish warship surrendered and most seamen perished. Two Spanish commanders were killed resisting to the end as the American squadron struck Cavite, inflicting heavy damage on both the Spanish squadron and Cavite activities.
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Cavite
Loss of Americans in Philippine battle reported
Reports from commercial agencies in the Philippines state that 19 American sailors wounded in the battle have died. The notice, received at the Army and Navy club in Washington on May 4 at 2 30 p m, confirms fatalities tied to Admiral Dewey’s engagement.
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Army and Navy Club
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Washington Reacts to Admiral Dewey Victory
Washington erupts in joyous celebration as Admiral Dewey’s squadron wins a decisive victory in Manila Bay. News arrives from Madrid via cable, triggering spontaneous patriotic cheers across the city and praise for Dewey from President and advisers. Spain delays reports, but anticipation remains high for further details.
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Washington
Associated Press
Madrid
Admiral Dewey
Small Spanish Schooner Mascota Brought In
The government tug Leyden captured the small Spanish schooner Mascota near Havana. Foote previously seized her while she carried fruit and was bound for Havana. She is described as a very insignificant prize at Key West on May 3.
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Foote
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Fla
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