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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1898
Page
1
The Manila Bay battle ends in a dramatic American victory under Commodore Dewey. Spanish forces lose hundreds. 24 ships destroyed and Fortified arsenal at Cavite destroyed. The Baltimore suffers six minor injuries while the Spanish Don Antonio de Ulloa and Castilla are sunk. Mindanao scuttled to prevent sinking.
A historical account details the American fleet entering Manila Bay on a Sunday night, engaging Spanish ships and fortifications near Cavite. The battle features the Olympia, Baltimore, Raleigh, Concord, Boston, Petrel, McCulloch, and support ships, with Mine and torpedo explosions and heavy gunfire from Spanish batteries.
London reporters state that China paid Japan about £11,000,000 at noon, settling the China Japan war indemnity. Japanese troops will immediately begin evacuation of Wei-Huai-Wei, while the British occupation date there remains unsettled.
Key West May 9. The Vicksburg and the cutter Morrill narrowly escaped destruction after more than half an hour of shelling by Santa Clara batteries off Havana. Poor marksmanship by the Spanish gunners is blamed for the near-miss.
Reports from Lucaxo Switzerland dated May 9 describe a violent Milan clash. Troops faced barricades as residents hurled tiles and chimneys from roofs. Authorities closed city gates to bar outside aid. casualties reach up to 800 killed and 1,000 wounded.
Rome May 9 Political observers say the general situation is distinctly grave and appears to be centered on clerical elements. The discussion notes the party’s influence at the heart of the crisis.
Congress passes a joint resolution tendering thanks to Commodore George Dewey and the U S Navy squadron for destroying the Spanish fleet and batteries at Manila Bay on May 1. The measure expresses gratitude to Dewey and his officers and men and requests the President to communicate the action.
A report cites vigorous fighting with 32 rebels killed and 88 soldiers wounded along with one Spanish officer. The text mentions ongoing engagements and Havana as a reference point amid heightened hostilities.
The Norwegian steamer Fram arrived to load 600 tons earth petroleum for Bayonne France near the Spanish frontier but Rotterdam authorities refused clearance and placed a marine guard aboard.
A decree gazetted in Spain permits free entry of cereals and related items. Reports note rising prices strain the German poor. Spain’s April floating debt rose by 12 245 391 pesetas. The Belgian queen, driving near the palace at Lackon, toppled into a lake but was not injured. The British steamer Maitland ran aground at Broken Bay with casualties. Reverend Lather Thomas Sherman named chaplain of Missouri National Guard. The Spontedgernment moves to confiscate church properties for sensutes.
A major blaze on Minnesota Point near the ship canal destroyed 12 frame stores fronting Lake Avenue and left about 2,000 homeless. The district housed the city’s poorest, including 50 Jewish families at risk during a mass meeting. No large individual losses reported, total damage over 100000 dollars. Many residents narrowly escaped with all rescued.
Official word places 40 000 volunteers to be mobilized here once drafted into government service. With 10 regiments of regulars at war strength the force tops 50,000. Generals Fitzhugh Lee, Joe Wheeler, and James H. Wilson to command three army corps. Recruits arriving daily. camp set on the west side of the Lafayette road near Chickamauga Creek.
May 9 report from Maparip notes Admiral Bermejo, minister of marine, igniting a cabinet crisis feared to topple the whole ministry. It says Senor Sagasta might offer a portfolio to Senor Gamazo, who leads a major Liberal faction.
The battle began around 6 30 a m and ended by noon as Commodore George Dewey pressed the attack. By 2 p m the Petrel and Concord silenced Cavite batteries and the Spanish vessels were abandoned or destroyed, with ships like the Olympia and Raleigh sustaining minor damage and hundreds killed or wounded on Spanish ships. The Spanish commander Montejo evacuated to the Isle of Cadiz as flames and explosions consumed the fleet.
News reports say a fleet of battle ships has reached Porto Rico with dispatches noting Admiral Sampson's squadron is near. The arrival signals intensified naval activity in the Caribbean theater.
May 9 report from Port au Prince Haiti notes rumors of 17 Spanish warships near Porto Rico with a battle expected hourly. Isis dispatch from Cape Haitian claims Rear Admiral Sampson’s squadron sighted to the north. The U S cruiser Montgomery under Commander G A Consvers is said to have engaged a larger Spanish cruiser northwest of Cape Haitian.
May 9 dispatch says 40 000 Spanish troops are ordered to Porto Rico with the governor of San Juan notified to be prepared. Movements of ships are held strictly secret and no arrival time is given. The AP boat Dauntless has arrived at Mayaguez.
Secretary Long says Blanco's report of the Cincinnati's foundering is baseless and the ship is at Key West. He also denies that Montgomery had an engagement.
Van Buren Arkansas reports the worst flood since 1944 devastates the Arkansas valley. Towns along the river submerged and eight feet of water covers parts of the city residence area. Riverside and Babylon suburbs flooded as large homes topple into the river. Thousands displaced, rail lines in Indian Territory tied up, extensive damage to Crawford County plantations.
General Woodford United States minister to Spain arrived in New York on the La Touraine with a party of attaches including George Sickles. A reception by the Union League and Grand Army escorted him to the city, while he declined to discuss or provide statements for publication.
The Hong Kong correspondent for The Daily Chronicle says Manila is helpless and surrounded by insurgents. A blockade is described as effective with Corrigidor Island in focus. Dewey is praised for strategic distance and decisive action against Spaniards.
The dispatch boat Hugh McCulloch arrived Friday with messages from Admiral Dewey. The vessel departed Kona on May 9 for Hong Kong and carried official communications to port.
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