Manila Cable Cut and Dewey Promoted Amid War Updates
Reports from London and Madrid on May 3 detail the Manila cable cut fifty miles from Hong Kong with repairs uncertain for a week or more. Spain vows a united naval effort against the United States while Dewey is named acting admiral and later nominated rear admiral. Castine and Marblehead capture small prize vessels as Key West reports troop decisions pending.
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London
Hong Kong
Manila
Madrid
Spain
United States
Sagasta
Cortes
Havana
Key West
Kingston
Jamaica
Evening Journal
Bayamo
Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Washington, D. C
Tary Long
Dewey
Asiatic Special
Secresquadron
Castine
Pasco
Fla
Cuban
Marblehead
Eagle
Cienfuegos
Nashville
Mantla Arsenal
Military caps and small boy seen on streets
Families visit and travel notes from Keota as residents attend funerals, visit relatives in Duluth and Chicago, and plan possible moves. Mentions Mrs Runyon funeral, Miss McCoy returning from Duluth, Mrs Chilcote's San Jose trip, Dr Kerr called in Keota, and residents traveling to Marshalltown and Columbus City.
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Lon Brindley
Cora
T. ©. Brindley
Keota
R.S Runyon
Bessie McCoy
Duluth
Minnesota
Livingston
Chicago
Schuyler Livingston
Stratton
Sue Lytle
Mr. Cole
D. S. Cole
Ths City
Sherman
Columbus City
W A. Wilson
Manila Bay Action Reported With Dewey Bombarding
Madrid and London dispatches describe Commodore Dewey commanding the American squadron near Manila Bay. Reports claim heavy fighting at Cavite with Spanish ships damaged and rumors of a state of siege in Madrid. Additional notes cite Hong Kong observations and rising European concern as U S forces prepare for further operations.
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London
Madrid
the Times
Manila
Olympia
Boston
Bay
Philippines
Luzon
Cavite
Dewey
Bay of Manila
Subic Bay
Manila Bay
Manila Victory News Delayed For U S Officials
Washington reports reveal the Manila victory by Commodore Dewey was first learned from press dispatches as of May 3. Officials fear casualties and discuss potential garrisoning, with Manila as a possible coaling base to influence peace terms with Spain.
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Washington
Manila
Dewey
Hong Kong
Commodore Dewey
United States
San Francisco
Spain
European powers unlikely to intervene after Dewey victory
The article notes that there is no talk of European intervention yet but says Dewey's victory has made a deep impression on European powers, suggesting they may be cautious in response.
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Spain
Philippines
Manila
State, War and Navy Department
War Department
Alger
Miles
Tampa
Cuba
Quartermaster's Department
Dewey
Klondike
Manila engagement details and aftermath reported
Describes American squadron actions before Cavite and Corregidor as Spanish defenses fired warning shots. Admiral Montejo avoided direct engagement, ships sheltered behind forts, then American bombardment began. Headlines note British and Paris reactions, with casualty estimates and related society items following about drownings and bicycle claims from 1887.
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Flechter
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John Nolan
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Catanduanes
Philippine Islands
Royal
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
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Washington, Iowa
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Mave
Noda Fountain
Win Smouse& Co
aThEs Estate
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M. Lombardo
North Side
Science
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L. D. Robinson's Jewelry Store
Does & General Banking
Young
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Anderson
JT. Anderson
Washington County Savings Bank
Waynterest
Dew General
Jos. Kreek
Pres. SA. Ware
C. . Keen
VP Og M Kmek
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First National Bank
Wic Blair
A. H
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Feed and Sale Stable
H. M. Eicher
Washington County
Savings
J. J. Kellogg
Pension and
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East Side Square
Chas. J. Wilson
Attowmney-At-Law
Offrion
Alberson's Grocery
W. H. Butterfield
Crail
T. T. Keeley
Washington Street
H. Sanford
Temple Building
T. J. Dempsey
Veo. Malas l
Cantena Floral CO
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